Farmhouse Reunion Tragedy Stuns Indiana County Family
David Mitchell of Creekside attended a reunion at Roch ester Mills and died after a night of illness from apoplexy. He was 66, left by his wife and several children. Interment followed in Creekside cemetery. John W Rhodes of Blairsville Intersection died from injuries after a freight train collision. He was 59, survived by wife and two sons. Interment at Biskeville with Masons services. John Helman fatally injured at harvest field in Tanoma, died Sabbath afternoon. He was 54, survived by wife. Burial at Dunkard church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Warvest Field
David Mitchell
Creekside
Scroogs Work School
Rochester Mills
R. H. Work
Mitchell
John W. Morrow
Marchand
Marlin Faith
Hayne Township
James
Washington Township
Harry and
Charles
Brushvalley
Samuel
Apollo
John W. Rhodes
Elshaville
Air
Rhodes
Indiana
Shelocta
Livermore
Intersection
M. E. Church
Amanda Bell
Thomas Lowman
Harry P. Rhodes
B. Rhodes
Blairsville
W. P. Turner
Husted
Lafferty
Biskeville
John Helman
Tanoma
G. E. Simpson
Town
Dunkard Church
Extensive lumber dealer operates six saw mills countywide
Indiana man J H Engle runs six continuous saw mills across the county and ships lumber to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. His operations employ a large workforce and monthly shipments exceed 55 000. He recently bought timber tracts totaling 196 acres from multiple local owners in Marion Center Plumville Washington Shelocta and Young townships for future cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
J. H. Engle
Engle
Albin Mills Ie
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Scott Lightcap
Marion Center
Joseph Kirkpatrick
Plumville
Brandon
Mary McKnight
Washington Township
B. T. Wilson
Shelocta
Benjamin Johnston
Hugh Cunningham
Harvey Cunningham
Young Township
Churches plan yard improvement and grave reforms
Trustees of the Presbyterian and United Presbyterian churches with a town council representative decide to move rubbish level grave mounds within ten days and lay tombstones flat for lawn mowing. Objectors must notify board members within ten days from August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
United Presbyterian Churches
United Presbyterian
Presbyterian Board of Trastees
Farmer Discovers Five Veins of Fire Clay on Property
Dr. A Walker, owner of a farm between New Florence and Nineveh, reports five different veins of fire clay on his land and plans to pursue mining capital. The discovery could lead to development and investment interest in the clay resource.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Walker
New Florence
Nineveh
Bells and St Clairs Reunion Attended by Hundreds in Davis
The seventh annual Bells reunion at Clark Davis home drew three to four hundred attendees with a lawn basket dinner and afternoon talks by H D Condron and R R Riedel. Ambrose orchestra provided music as Norman Brown and James Speedy were elected officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Davis
Davis Post Office
H. D. Condron
R. R Riedel
Kellysburg
Bell
McLaughlin
Miss Miller
DuBois
Almost a Centenarian
About 30 friends of Capt. Henry Schnetberg, Mexican War veteran and oldest borough resident, gathered at his North Sixth street home on Wednesday evening to celebrate his 97th birthday. He recalled war incidents as friends sang patriotic airs while Attorney G. W. Hood presented a $17.50 purse from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schnetberg
North Sixth Street
G. W. Hood
County Fair Seeks Broad Support and Exhibits
The county fair promises unusual exhibits with premiums awarded to locals. At Friday’s managers meeting, Division A class premiums were set with gelding or younger at 3.00 first prize and 1.50 second. Blairsville Band will provide music all week and Herrick Bros. will showcase the county’s only automobile in operation daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Herrick Bros
Hand Badly Burned at Vandergrift Mills
Thad Bash, son of W. D. Bash, suffered severe burns to his left hand at work in Vandergrift mills when a hot bar passed over his hand and the flesh burned inside. He remains at home healing. Nearby mills stay busy as carloads of ore pass through Cherrytree station and lumber flows to eastern markets. Margaret Campbell of Third ward is elected teacher at Sandyhill school Cambria county and Jennie McCormick of Homer City is named Laurel Brook School teacher in the game county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad Bash
W. D. Bash
Town
Vandergrift Mills
Mr. Bush
Cherrytree Station
Margaret Campbell
Third Ward
Sandyhill
Cambria County
Jennie McCormick
Homer City
Laurel Brook
Game County
Bell Twenty Feet Injury at Lang Hall Tow Signal Station
C D Kirkpatrick of Nineveh received serious injuries Thursday afternoon after falling twenty feet at the P R R signal station at Lang Hol Tow. He was conveyed to Cambria Hospital in Johnstown for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
C.D. Kirkpatrick
Nineveh
Lang Hol- Tow
Cambria Hospital
Johnstown
Pension Gains for Veterans and Rankin Increase
Attorney G W Hood secured Rev A J Ferman a pension of eight dollars monthly and raised James B Rankin of Palmville from eight to three twelve dollars per month in a veteran benefits notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attornney G. W. Hood
Rev. A. J. Fur Man
James B. Rankin
Plamville
Rural free delivery expands in Indiana county
Congressman S M Jack secures a new rural mail route to serve west and north of town with daily delivery. Route runs from Indiana via Fairview to McKees Mills Grove Chapel and Mahoning road, starting Sept 5 with carrier James McKee. Four permanent carriers added. Howard Hamilton replaces substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Star
Indiana
S. M. Jack
Post Office Department
Fairview
McKees Mills
Grove Chapel
Mahoning Road
James McKee
Near Town
McKee
Jack
Kittanning
Smithtown
Westmoreland County
George Walt
Tunnelville
Armstrong County
Cherryhill
Green Townships
Indiana County
Sansom
Oakland
Howard Hamilton
Baptist Women In Session Ninth Annual Meeting
The Ninth annual meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Indiana Baptist Association convened. Officers were re-elected and speakers addressed attendees from Chambersville, Williamsport, and McKeesport. Evening programs featured Miss Frances M. Schuyler and Rev. Jano McMillen. Additional services announced for nearby churches and union events. Soldier’s Widow Helped: pension increases noted for William Wantassel and Mrs. Mary E. Altman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Kimple
Chambersville
A. J. Furman
Town
W. L. Buchanan
Dixonville
Jennie Barrett
Cherrytree
J. A. Maxwell
McKeesport
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of
Ambrose
Jano McMillen
Hazel Spicher
Hillsdale
Tommy
Wilda Rowland
Denton
Frances M. Schuyler
Williamsport
Women's Baptist Home Mission
Society of the State
Danmire
Jack
William Wantassel
Apollo
Mary E. Altman
Blairsville
Storm Devastates Area. Crops and Livestock Lost in Conemaugh
A severe Monday storm with lightning and wind wrecked farms across the county. In Conemaugh township Mr Marshall's Ebenezer barn burned with 500 bushels of wheat 30 tons of hay and oats inside. three horses died seven farm implements destroyed. three boys escaped unharmed. Houses hurt nearby and cattle killed in Cherryhill. John Mikerell Plumville and Mr Gibson Young township faced shocks and narrow escapes. a tree fell striking a horse and killing it. Will provisions and crop damage noted. later reversions include wills of Findley Carney Sr and A C Fails with bequests and executors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh Township
Simpson T. Marshall
Ebenezer
Marshall
John Mikerell
Plumville
John Brown
Cherryhill Township
Jackson Gibson
Young Township
Blairsville
Man Charged With Horse Stealing Granted Bail
Mrs. Phoebe J. Smith of Cherryhill town ship charged horse stealing against H. H. Ros borough of Marchand. Constable Wettling arrested the man near Glen Campbell on a log job. He posted 500 bail for court appearance. A horse belonging to Mrs. Smith was stolen July 5 from Cox barn and later located by the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe J. Smith
Cherryhill Township
Squire J. A. Crossman
H. H. Rosborough
Marchand
Wettling
Glen Campbell
Timber Sale Closed in Wayne County West Virginia
Mr. Harry W. Wilson of town closed a sale of 800 acres of timber in Wayne County for 11000 dollars in cash. The buyers are prominent lumber dealers who will cut the timber immediately. Wilson retains about 10600 acres of land, largely oak and poplar with coal and minerals, once turning down 200000 dollars and expecting substantial gains as a railroad crosses part of the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Wilson
Wayne County
W. Va
Wilson
Typhoid Fever Victims Spread in County Areas
Typhoid fever prevails in several parts of the county with four deaths in the Ebenezer area within ten days and another death near Parkwood. A. L. Butterbaugh and son Edward of Taylorsville are ill. Deckers Point caves report recovery. Hotel improvements include a large plate glass window at the Indiana House. Judge Harry White spoke at Hon John Fenton's funeral in Ebensburg. Plumville plans a cornet band with instruments received and an instructor to be hired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer
Parkwood
A. L. Butterbaugh
Edward
Taylorsville
Deckers Point
Indiana House
St. Clair
Judge White
Harry White
John Fenton
Ebensburg
Cambria County
Coal Lands Along Yellow Creek Seized for Expansion
Yellow Creek coal lands from headwaters to mouth are now held by Thomas Barnes with several hundred acres sold at 25 per acre. An eastern syndicate holds options on thousands of acres, with leases and deals extending into Pine township and nearby townships. Key figures include H O Williams William Williams Stephen Griffith and E Green of Plumville coordinating with syndicates in Cambria Armstrong and White townships.
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Yellow Creek
Plumville
Thomas Barnes
Barnesboro
Cambria County
Coal King
Pine Township
H. O. Williams
William Williams
Stephen Griffith
Messia
Adams StcLain
Town
8. M. McHenry
White Township
E. Green
South Mahoning
Washington Townships
This County
Cowanshannock Township
Armstrong County
A Home in Ashes at Deckers Point
A dwelling belonging to Ellsworth Manner in White township near Deckers Point was destroyed by fire on Wednesday. A defective fire caused the blaze. The house burned completely. the Nickle family saved several belongings. Manner’s loss estimated at 1200 dollars and Nickle’s at 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Nickle
Deckers Point
Green Township
Nickle
Ellsworth Manner
White Township
Nickie
A Young Thief Is Aged 12 Arrested For Larceny
Frank Sheffler aged 12 was arrested by Policeman John Malcolm on a larceny charge from grocer J. B. Younkins. He stole a 12 pound box of tobacco, sold all but two pounds, confessed before Squire J. A. Croseman, and was jailed. On Monday O A Tanner of Pittsburg, reform school officer at Morganza, removed him to the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sheffler
John Malcolm
J. B. Younkins
J. A. Croseman
O. A. Tanner
Pittsburg
Reform School
Morganza
When to Kill Game in Pennsylvania
The open season for wildlife varies by species. Turkeys pheasants grouse quail partridge and squirrels run October 15 to December 15. Woodcock tail and reed birds run September 1 to December 1. Elk and deer run November 1 to December 1 with no dogs allowed. Hares and rabbits run November 1 to December 15. Plovers run July 15 to January 1. Web-footed wild fowl run September 1 to May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Horse Thief Strikes Marchand Barn Again
A dark bay horse owned by William Blose of Marchand was stolen from the barn Friday night. The 10-year-old, 1200 pound horse has one white hind foot and a saddle and bridle were taken. No clues to the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blose
Marchand
A Useful Gobbler and a McCartney Reunion in Indiana
A South Bend town ship resident Mr. Clark Hotham owns a gobbler that stole a turkey hen nest and has been warming the eggs. A reunion of Samuel McCartney descendants will be held at the Indiana fair grounds on Thursday Sept 7 inviting all related by blood or marriage. The Clymer Water Company reports rapid progress with a new water line, completing the tank on Clingenberger hill and building the reservoir, aiming to serve patrons soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Muman
Grant Township
J. R. Ruffoer
Bethel Church
Center Township
Hues
J. P. Jack
Joseph Moorhead
D. M. Smith
West Lebanon
Eldersridge
Olivet
West Union
Rochester Mills
Nickles Mills
Deckers Point
Nashbuille
Northwood Glass Works
Indiana
The
National Glass Company
Progress
Harry Northwood
Northwood
Combine
Clark Hotham
South Bend Township
Armstrong County
Hotham
Samuel McCartney
Fair Grounds
McCartneys
Clymer Water Company
Clingenberger
Livestock Shipments and New Mill Department
Livestock shipments list Thomas and Wissinger delivering 30 cattle 12 calves 125 pigs to Pottstown and 130 pigs 124 sheep 2 calves to Linfield. J M Moore sent 130 sheep 164 pigs 27 sheep to West Point and 130 sheep to Collegeville. Hughes Guthrie Lumber adds a new department at Homer City mill manufacturing buggy shafts and stair railing from oak slabs, promising active industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Wissinger
Pottstown
J.D. McKabip
Linfield
West Philadelphia
J. M
Moore
Collegeville
West Point
Hughes-Guthrie Lumber Company
Homer City
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Scroggs Work School
St.Clairs
Grove
John St. Clair
Panxsutawney
Joe St. Clair
J. M. St. Clair
C. M. Neal
Puntsutawney
O. Mr. Ss. Clair
Latrobe
T. S. St. Clair
Alex. Blaney
Whitesburg
Samuel Stuckell
H. Stachel
James St. Clair
Willet
Mahonings
A. W. Steele
Elkin
Mary Moore
James Given
Etta M. Work
Jonah Work
Redcliffe
Forest County
Samuel Wolfe
Rayne Township
J. T. Stewart
M. T. Steele
W. D. Ewing
White’s Woods
Smithport
Ponxsulawney
Punxsutawney
Glass Works
Northwoods
Baptist Women IN Session
Church News
John Jamison
First United Presbyterian Church
Adam Lenkerd
G. T. Reynolds
Harmony Presbyterian Church
Penn Run
L. RB. Wylie
Union Christian Endeavor
Lutheran Church
Eberman
Lancaster
State Society
Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Sample Run
Herbert Yeuell
Ff, Bullard
Findley Carney
Register
Martha Donahey
Mia. J. Stompf
Milton
Findley
A. C. Fails
Testator
William
Elizabeth J. Fails
William Fails
McCartney
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