Model Woolen Mill to Open in Indiana County Plant
Indiana Woolen Mills Company will put all departments into operation this week. The modern two-sett woolen mill on West Philadelphia Street, rebuilt after a fire, costs over 30000 and will annually consume more than 100000 pounds of wool. About 25 workers will be employed for 11 months of the year as blankets dress goods and yarns are produced for markets in Pittsburg and Detroit. The plant features advanced machinery including two-sett cards washing and drying rooms pickers carding looms and finishing equipment. Directors include J H Engle J S McElhoes J A Findley George T Buchanan and S J Telford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Indiana Woolen Mills
Indiana Woolen Mills Company
Pittsburg
Detroit
Mich
J. H. Engle
J. 5. McEthoes
J. A. Findley
J. M. Watt
Mesars
McElhoes
George T. Buchanan
J. Telford
James Hunter
Curtis & Marble
Carding Department
M. A. Furbush & Son
Bramwell
George Harwood & Son
Knowle
Crompton
Weddings of a Week Report Highlights Local Marriages
Three weddings are noted: F C Blose of Hamilton with Mary M Alabran of Trade City married at the bride’s home with a small reception. Charles Morrison of Marion Center wed Ella B Simpson at the bride’s home with close relatives present. Lewis G Clark of Apollo married Ida Rankin of Elderton at the bride’s mother’s Blairsville home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Morrison
Marion Center
Ella B. Simpson
N. ©. Simpson
Hamill
Rev. Long
Rochester Mills
Lewis G. Clark
Apollo
Ida Rankin
Elderton
Mary A. Rankin
Blairsville
C. H. Milligan
James Patrick and Anna Shepperd Married at Patchinville
Mr. James Patrick of Burnside wed Miss Anna Shepperd daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Shepperd of Cherrytree on a Wednesday evening at Patchinville with Rev. Berkey officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Patrick
Burnside
Anna Shepperd
W. B. Shepperd
Cherrytree
Patchinville
Berkey
Old Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen Hold 16th Reunion at Blairsville
Nearly 100 members gathered for the 16th annual reunion of the Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen Association in Blairsville. Morning session included welcome by Charles Kerler and a reply by James Moore, with a Johnstown poet. Officers elected: President William Stitt, Blairsville. VP S D Canan, Johnstown. Secretary George J Rutledge, Johnstown. Recording Secretary W M Ferguson, South Fork. Treasurer M E Brown, Blairsville. Livermore selected as next year's site. afternoon featured addresses, songs, reminiscences, and praise for the reunion’s spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen’s Association
Biskeville
Charles Kerler
Blairsville
James Moore
Johnstown
David R. Bryan
Thomas J. Chapman
Ingram
Burgess M. E. Brown
William Stitt
Blausville
S. D. Canan
George J. Rutledge
W. M. Ferguson
South Fork
M. E. Brown
Livermore
Association
Democratic State Convention Nominates State Officials in Harrisburg
The Democratic State Convention met in Harrisburg on Thursday denouncing state corruption yet avoiding Bryan currency and tariff issues. Nominees include Harman Yerkes of Bucked County for supreme justice and Andrew J. Palm of Crawford County for state treasurer. J. Wood Clark served as reading clerk. Delegates from the county were George H. Hamilton and G. B. Camahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Harman Yerkes
Bucked County
Andrew J. Palm
Crawford County
J. Wood Clark
Town
Reading
George H. Hamilton
G. B. Camahan
Hortons
Winning Big Races at Davenport With Sir Alcantara
Sir Alcantara owned by A. W. Lickert of town won a major Davenport Ia race last week finishing in 2.07 908i and 2.10 in a field of 10. Horses in the lineup included Albert Allison Pat Wilkes Minnehaha Lola Mix Major Mason Brown Sam Dick Wilkes Armada Prince Blondie and Red Wood all with records under 2.10. Wettling and Crossman sold the J Lisle Apple property on Church Street to John Jacoby of North Fifth Street for 1200. Also the William Swanger property on Chestnut Street sold to Mrs. Andrew Nealor of town for 900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Alcantara
A. W. Lickert
Town
Davenport
Albert Allison
Pat Wilkes
Minnehaha
Lola Mix
Major Mason
Brown Sam
Dick Wilkes
Armada Prince
Blondie
Red Wood
Wissell sells home on North Sixth Street for 4000 dollars
Mr. Adam Wissell sold his east side property on North Sixth street to Mr. James Gompere of White township for 4000 dollars. Gompere gains possession next November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Wissell
North Sixth Street
James Gompere
White Township
Gompere
Lawyers on Duty Again Short Session of Argument Court
A brief session of argument court was held Monday with Judge White presiding as lawyers’ vacation closed August 17. Several motions heard, but little business done. September session listed many civil and criminal matters. hearing list large. Hamill case motion to strike costs granted. no further costs unless Court orders. Conemaugh township road view petition continued. Clark v Parnell motion for new trial continued. Habeas corpus Foster continued to September 3. Rankin guardian leave to mortgage land granted. Court adjourned to meet next Monday at 10 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chis
Conemaugh Township
Col. QO
Clark
J. E. Parnell
David Foster
Wm. Hunter
M. D
Robt. Buchman
E. T. Rankin
Josiah Kinter
Will of Robert Miller Leaves Multiple Heirs in South Mahoning
The will filed in the registrar’s office assigns Nancy Miller five hundred dollars from personal property, while the remainder is split evenly among Rebecca, Leroy Byron, Preble, Mary Rankin, and Vervie Mulberger. Nancy receives one third of farm income during her lifetime, and upon her death the farm is to be divided among the five children. Executors named are John R. Stewart and J. C. Myers. Will dated July 19, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Miller
South Mahoning Township
Register
Nancy
Rebecca
Leroy Byron
Preble
Mary Rankin
Vervie Mulberger
John R. Stewart
Plumville
J. C. Myers
Davis
Fire destroys barn and hay after threshing accident
During threshing at the Al Ritchey barn in West Mahoning township a boiler explosion set the barn ablaze. Over 80 tons of hay and 500 bushels of wheat burned, with oats and rye. Loss estimated at 4,000 to 5,000 dollars. Ed Ritchey fractured his ankle falling from a wagon shed. Dr. J F Elder treated the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Ritchey
West Mahoning Township
Ed. Ritchey
J. F. Elder
Smicksburg
Joshua Good
South Mahoning Township
Gilbert Stear
Smickabarg
Severe facial injury after horse kick in Young township
Mr William Gilmore of Young township was kicked in the face by a horse Wednesday evening and found unconscious in his barn. The left cheekbone was badly crushed and doctors said recovery would have been impossible if the injury were two inches higher. Dr W L Shields of Jacksonville and Dr J M St Clair of town treated him. he remained unconscious for 36 hours but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gilmore
Young Township
W. L. Shields
Jacksonville
J. M. St. Clair
Town
One Thousand Dollar Purse At Friday Fair Race
Merchants and hotel keepers in town raise a $1000 purse for a free for all race Friday afternoon at the fair. The large prize is expected to attract very fast stock and draw a great crowd.
Explosion injures West Wheatfield woman and surgeons amputate fingers
Mrs Anna Artemus of West Wheatfield township picked a dynamite cap with a pin last Friday. It exploded badly cutting her hands and face, and Dr Erebbs amputated two fingers and a thumb. Other items note livestock shipments to Schwenkaville, Collegeville, Doylestown and West Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Artemus
West Wheatfield Township
Erebbs
Sawmill Worker Buried After Car Shifts at Westover
Henry Steffy of Grisemore employed at Westover sawmill near Cherrytree was seriously injured while pushing a lumber car when the track framework failed. He was buried beneath the car, suffered extensive bruises but no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Steffy
Grisemore
Westover
Cherrytree
Automobile Fire After Leaking Gasoline Ignition
Mr. J. R. Stumpf found his car leaking on Friday night and struck a match to locate the leak, igniting gasoline and causing a fire that slightly damaged the vehicle. The report also notes Mr. William J. Short as a probable Republican primary candidate for county commissioner from Cherryhill township. A train to Idlewild departs at 8 a.m. with a fare of 75 cents for Lutheran Day observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Stumpf
William J. Short
Cherryhill Township
Idlewild
Reunions and Picnics Amid Weather in Kellysburg Hall
Rainy weather forced the St Clair reunion to meet in Kellysburg town hall with only three families present. The 21st annual Company A 61st Regiment reunion aims for Marion Center next Wednesday in a grove with a basket picnic and Plumville cornet band. A Sprankle and Means family joint reunion is planned at Walier on August 5, and the McCartney reunion is set for September 5 near South Bend Armstrong County. The Plumville M E circuit church picnic at Willet is next Tuesday with baskets and a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair
Kellysburg
James St. Clair
Pupxsutawney
J. M. St. Clair
Homer City
James M. St. Clair
Ald
61St Regiment
Marion Center
74Th
Plumville Cornet Band
Judge White
Sprankle
Means
Walier
McCartney
Alexander Coleman
South Bend
Armstrong County
Tragic Train Death Of Johnstown Man At Blairsville
Nimrod McElearr of Johnstown was killed instantly at Blairsville intersection while crossing with his daughter on his way home from the Old Boatmen’s reunion. Train No 14 struck as they reached the eastbound waiting rooms. His body dragged 30 feet. skull crushed. portions of brain scattered. A Civil War veteran aged 59, he leaves a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimrod McElearr
Johnstown
Blairsville
McEtcarr
Pennsylvania
Ninth Cavalry
Lincoln
Indians County Gas Company May Buy Creekside Gas
Messrs Jos W Clements and Harry W Wilson of the Indiana Gas Company in Kittanning are negotiating for the Creekside Gas Company purchase. A Progress rep said no deal yet and no price set. A local Indiana Gas officer noted the five cent rate would stay until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. W. Clements
Harry W. Wilson
Indiana Gas Company
Kittanning
Creekside Gas Company
Progress
Clements
Creekside Company
First Ward Child Narrowly Escapes Drowning on Sabbath
A three year old daughter of Frank Plotzer of North Fifth street fell headfirst into a tub of water while playing in the yard on Sabbath evening. Rescuers Dre, Wm. Hosack and H. S. Durrett worked for hours and saved the child, who was nearly strangled and convulsing for two hours afterward. Town lots on North Sixth Street sold to Joseph W. Clements, R. E. Young, B. H. Lichteberger, and William Guthrie for prices ranging from 775 to 1500 dollars, with plans to improve and offer the properties for sale. H. E. Timberlake has racing horses at the Kittanning fair, including Hal W. and Bella Woodmut, owned by County Treasurer D. W. Simpson and Capt. Notley respectively, plus two others owned by Denny Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Plotzer
North Fifth Street
Dre
Wm. Hosack
H. 8. Durrett
Joseph W. Clements
R. E., Young
B. H. Lichteberger
William Guthrie
North Sixth Streat
Mra
Mary Ray
John Widdowson
D. W. Simpson
H. E. Timberlake
Town
Kittanning Fair
Hal W
Bella Woodmut
Capt. Notley
Barnesboro
Denny , Bros
Johnstown
Red House Landmark Destroyed By Fire Near Indiana
The red house owned by Mr Gawin Adama of town two miles east of Indiana was destroyed by fire on Monday night. The dwelling was a county landmark but was vacant when the blaze occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gawin Adama
Indiana
Deaths and funeral notices from Indiana area
RECENT DEATHS. Hugh Thompson of Indiana died in a Philadelphia hospital after an operation aged 62. Remains to be interred at Oakland cemetery after services at First United Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. J Day Brownlee. Survived by wife, six brothers and one sister. Lulu Nore Altman of Vandergrift Pa died of diabetes aged several weeks? Interred Greenwood cemetery. McClelland Kunkle, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kunkle, died at home near Graceton of consumption aged 39. Funeral at home with Rev. M S Telford, Greenwood cemetery. Rev. Theodore Bach died at Johnstown Pa aged 57, former presiding elder of the Somerset Evangelical district. previously resided here and pastor of the Evangelical church. Indiana Post pallbearers to attend today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
Thompson
Indiana
Philadelphia
North Seventh Street
Oakland Cemetery
First United Presbyterian Church
J. Day Brownlee
Samuel Thompson
Rayne Township
J. Stewart
Robert A
J. Wilson
T. St.Clair
Laird
Home
Archie S
Wilkinsburg
G. W. Simpson
Santa Barbara
Cal
Lulu N. Altman
Iulu
Nore Altman
W. P. Altman
Vandergrift
Greenwood Cemetery
Theodore Bach
Johnstown
Somerset
Evangelical Church
107Th Ohio Regiment
Ohio
Bach
Indiana Post
Obituary notices for Clawson Bush Shaffer and Dorner
George Clawson aged 23 dies at home on Chestnut street consumption survived by wife father and three sisters funeral Thursday at his home with Rev J M Welch and Oakland cemetery John Bush 70 dies in Salina survived by wife and four children interment in Bell township Westmoreland county Mrs Christopher Shaffer dies Sabbath age about 35 survived by husband and six children John A Dormer 26 dies Blairsville typhoid fever interment in Blairsville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clawson
al. Clawson
Chestnut Street
J. M. Welch
Second United Presbyterian Church
Oakland Cemetery
John Bush
Salina
Bell Township
Westmoreland County
Christopher Shaffer
Blacklick
John A. Dorner
John A. Dormer
Blairsville
Church Services Schedule and Local Construction News
Church services are listed for Sabbath at Lutheran, M E, and Pinevale and Glen Campbell churches with Rev. Lewis Hay Rev. J N McCoy and Rev H C Saum named. Strongstown Lutheran to be rededicated Sept 8 after extensive repairs with Rev S J McDowell preaching. further sermons at Strangetown Brushvalley. Local attorney J N Langham plans a new dwelling on Cheatnut and Ninth streets, with Phil N Baker preparing plans and relocating the existing house this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Lewis Hay
M. E
J. N. McCoy
Presbyterian Church
H. C. Saum
Bellevernon
J. McDowell
Strangetown
Brushvalley
Phil. N. Baker
J. N. Langham
Cheatnut
Ninth Streets
Baker
Well Matched Team Bought by Indiana Livery Firm
J. T. Long & Co. of Indiana bought a fine four year old team of light sorrel horses from Byron Miller of South Mahoning township. Sheriff D. E. Thompson is in Kittanning this week judging horses at the Armstrong county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Long & Co
Indiana
Byron Miller
South Mahoning Township
D. E. Thompson
Kittanning
Armstrong County Fair
Veterans Day Plans for Indiana County Soldiers’ Association
Final arrangements for the 15th annual Indiana County Soldiers' Association reunion on Thursday August 29 focus on a day of handshakes, speeches by notable guests, brass band music, balloon ascensions, and a monster campfire at Library Hall. The event features free admission to the grounds and grandstand, multiple parades, and numerous organizing committees coordinating entertainment and logistics across Indiana, Blakeville, and Vandergrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Soldiers’ Association
Fair Grounds
William Fairman
Ponxsutawney
Barnett
5. M. Jackson
John M. Greer
James 8. Beacom
H. H Kuhn
Indiana
Blakeville
Vandergrift
Lle Zeno
Library Hall
Indiana County Soldiers’ Association. Co. H
Pennsylvania Reservea
A. J. Bolar
67Th
Pennsylvania Volunteers
206Th
135Th
Daniel §. Porter
Indiana U. V. L. Smicksburg
Committee On Entertainment
G. A. McLain
Joseph Blakeley
Young Township
B. F. Laughlin
Marion Center
T. D. Cunningham
Blairsville
John Kinter
Rayne Township
D. H. Scott
John Graham
Pine Township
W. C. Gordon
Salinburg
William Kimple
Chambersville
George H. Johnston
T. ©. Watson
Court House
Seventh Street
Philadelphia Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Model Woolen Mill
Cleveland
Merron
Erie City Boiler Works
Clare Bankin
Patrick-Shepperd
Canal Boatmen’s Association
Thomas & Wissinger
Schwenkaville
J. M. S. Moore
Collegeville
J. D. Rowland
Doylestown
J. N. Stewart
Weat
Indians County Gas Company
Andaid Landmarks
Church News
Veterans
Taylorsville
Tama
Binte Livestock Sanias
Rata
C. W. Barber
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