Hotel and Barn Burns in Johnstown Fire Disaster
A late midnight blaze at the Hallman Hotel in Cherry Tree destroyed the building and contents with guests escaping by ladders or leaping from a third story window. Protagonist Milton Hallinan was away. $105 carried on him burned. A patron left $148 in trousers. both suffered injuries. Fire origins unknown. Nearby farmed barns and crops burned, including 20 tons of hay and 600 bushels of oats. Johnstown’s Pen Vrai ne Co department stores suffered a $500000 loss, largely insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vive
Hallman
Cherrytree
Milton Hallinan
Yoner
Martin H. Johnston
White Township
Johnston
Pen Vraiiie Company
Johnstown
Recent Deaths Stir Indiana Community Listings
Obituaries from East Mahoning and surrounding townships report Mrs Lena Hamilton aged 84 of Elkin died after a long illness. Survived by husband and six children in Connellsville Reed Station town and nearby. Funeral at Smyrna church with interment in Mahoning cemetery. Also Mrs Lincoln Wadding died aged 35 in town, survived by husband and five children. Greenwood cemetery burial. Ruth Kaufman of New Kensington died of diphtheria at age two. Daniel Woolford of Young township died aged 61 from paralysis. Charles Murray former Pelairgville resident died in Pittsburgh aged 52. wife and nine children survive. Curtis Wadding, 22, died in Elkwood Alabama of typhoid fever. Indiana merchants plan a fairground picnic Friday September 7 half-holiday observed by most stores. Christ church resumes services next Sunday with 10am mass and 7:30pm sermon by Rev George Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Liamilton
Lena Hamilton
William Hamilton
Elkin
Shelocta
John
Elizabeth Stewart
Addison
Connellsville
Stewart
Reed Station
Flora Schrecengost
Town
Frank
Elder
Mincoln Wadding
Lincoln Wadding
West Church Steed
Greenwood Cemetery
Charles Murray
Pelairgville
Pittsburg
Blairsville
Niagara Falls excursion led by Indiana crowd
A large Indiana region party traveled to Niagara Falls by the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg line on Saturday. One hundred twenty passengers boarded locally with many joining at intermediate stops. return to home is planned for today. Names include Ada Rickard Mayme Rickard Myrtle Wagner and numerous other residents from New Morence Reed Station Heshbon Strongytown Brushvalley and White townships among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana and Vicinity
Niagara Falls
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Ada
Mayme Rickard
Myrtle Wagner
New Morence
William Evans
Mary Stuchell
Reed Station
L. WH. Stiles
Kk. H. Mack
Daisy Conner
Nell Tovans
J. T. Stewart
Mack
Edna
Emma Griffith
Mabel Little
J. R. Stumpf
Hulda
Miss Mitchell
Texas
H. W. Wimner
Miss Barr
J. McCormick
Mary J. Lytle
Jonnie
Agnes
Bertha
Edith
Weddings of a Week Lead to Small Town Unions
Multiple couples tied their vows in a brief midweek series across Cherryhill Vandergrift Cookport Clifton White town Rochester Mills Homer City and Homer City venues. Howard M fyceck and Vernie E Mentch along with Harry W Burkhart Byrd Keating John Larner Annie Jennings Frank Snyder Anna Desmond Lewis A Cain Saral M Fairbanks and others were married in homes or parsonages with Rev W F Schafer Rev W G Stonakes Rev George Holmes and Squire Crossman officiating. Gifts included $100 in gold from the bride’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yock-Mentch
Howard M. Fyceck
Vernie E. Mentch
Cherryhill Township
Frank L. Mentch
W. F. Schafer
Burkhart-Keating
Harry W. Burkhart
Vandergrift
Miss Byrd Keating
Cookport
W. G. Stonakes
Terner-Jennings
John 3. Larner
Clifton, Ariz
Annie E. Jennings
White Township
George 8. Holmes
Jasper Lewis Wedding Between A W Jasper and Misa Lewis
A W Jasper and Misa Lucy Lewis of Iselin were married there on Friday by Squire Hugh Low yan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper-Lewis
A. W. Jasper
Misa Lucy Lewis
Iselin
Hugh Low‘yan
Blairsville Man Killed In Railroad Yard Accident
A. L. Winkleman, a prominent Blairsville freight brakeman, was killed in the Blairsville railroad yards Monday morning while attempting to jump a box car. He was about 28 years old, left a wife and four young daughters, and had long resided in Blairsville. He was active among local railroad workers and a member of the Leliet Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Winkleman
Blairsville
Jeaves
Leliet
Town moves toward borough incorporation at Robin son
At a Robin son citizens meeting five steps toward incorporating as a borough were approved. A petition circulates with expectations of signatures, and a court presentation is planned soon. Engagement announced for attorney HH Anderson and Miss Besse Lena Johnstonbaugh of Avis with a wedding set for October. Also, RE FF Ross to relocate to Dubois next month to start a similar carriage plant. Last day for 4 percent school tax discount is Wednesday, September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
HH. J. Anderson
Besse Lena Johnstonbaugh
Avis
Clinton County
Miss Johnstonbaugh
Dubois
RE. FF. Ross
Town
Lulians Carriage Company
Many Families Attend Marehand Reunion Event
The Marehand neighborhood reunion at Marehand Home in Smitten's Grove drew thousands of attendees over four planned days but rain cut plans short. Civil War veterans of the 200th Regiment gathered with locals. notable speakers included Dr J W Morrow and H J Moot. The event featured a large basket dinner and multiple family reunions, with ongoing preparations for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marehland
Eaming
Smitten's Grove
Marehand
J. W. Morrow
H. J. Moot
200Th Regiment
Pennsylvania
Jefferson County
A.I. Brewer
Cleveland, G
Hugh Smitten
Pittsburg
Evangelical Church
Steelsmith
George Kohlhepp
John C. Barclay
Henry Boucher
William Boucher
Taylorsville
I. A. Boucher
J. T. Boucher
David Boucher
Norman D. Glasser
Hilty
Grove Chapel Lutheran Church
B. G. Hare
Marion Center
Harry Clark
A. J. Boucher
J. Y. Boucher
Bouchers
Virginia Blood
Jr. Taylor Boucher
Lizzie Dare
Utah Orchestra
Lydicks
Edward O'Neil
Possum Glory Junction
Mitchells Mills
S. I. Barr
Utah
W. J. Sproull
Penn ‘Run
Fair Grounds
M. 4. Boveland
Washington, Pa
Ey Knoch
J. M. Adair
Town
W. H. Baker
Toonville
Mu- Linnsey House
Michael Miller
Brushvalley Township
Miller
James Anderson
Indiana County Women's Christian ‘Temperance Union
Presbyterian Church
Bhursville
Phursilty
Indiana County Christian Endeavor Society
Homer City
Personal Brevities Highlight Local Visitors and Travel
A long list of visitors and callers panes the town scene including Tolinshown, Tadlana, and Pittsburgh connections. Names such as J. Cal, George, W. W. Coulter, Miss Agnes Toman, Miss Mona Griffith, Rev H. Kaufman, and Mrs. Laughlin appear among many others visiting relatives, attending dances, or transacting county business. Several residents travel to Niagara Falls, Leechburg, and Philadelphia, while others host guests at homes on North Seventh Street and Church Street. The column notes social calls, family visits, and minor movements within the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Clave
William
John St. Ginivy
Philadelphia Streat
Pittaburg
William Ober
Lovejoy
Progress
Willian Watterson
Whepmerding
Oher
Cockpart
HL. Marhart
Nbaborg
Tydiana
Mrnday
Th. C. Dilte
Derry Station
Sumhiy
Naomi Kompseng
Sehoal Street
Pitsburg
Agnes Toman
Eust Oak ‘Street
Jeannette
J.0. Moore
Saliaburg
Marion Center
Maude Toters
Mekcesport
Wess Wigkins
Church Street
Kok. Williams
Wayne Avenue
Niagara Walla
G W. Millen
Phimville
Lecehburg
Apollo
D. A. Cunningham
James J. Peterman
John Houck
Niagara Falls
Squire J. G. McGaughey
West Mahoning Township
H.J. Horstman
Misa
Minnie Kessler
Clarks
Nol
Indiana
Joseph Laughlin
North Sixth Street
M. Miller
Pittsburg
J.C. Irving
South Sixth Street
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Armour P. Clark
West Wheatfield Township
David Metsker
Turtle Creine
St. .N. Langham
Janes Henry and
Blairaville
GR. Smith
Newton Kelly
J. Cal
George
W. W. Coulter
West Lebanon
Mary Caldwell
Johnstown
H. C. Christy
South Seventh Street
John O'Neil
Water Street
Hines Junction
Lydicks
Ross Hosack
Eleventh Street
Leechburg
H. 4. Kaufman
Harrisville
Jacksonville
Bethel
J. A. Brown
East Church Street
John Michaela
Henry Burkett
Penn Run
Funday
Dora Barr
Day
Sholoca
Kizzie Boyer
North Ninth Street
Hart Daugherty
Lehigh University
Dye
Berl Mwing
Dehnont
Westmoreland County
AL Gilbert
North Seventh Street
Edward Seahart Wid
Migs
Annie Ortner
Turebe
Mes
G. We Gault
Maink Falveries
Rochester Mills
Initio
Satay
Bonersot
Phat Goku Ly
Ningei
Ben
Anil
AL Moorhead
Chestnut Street
Atoyhony
Local Social Roundup Shelters Guests at Pittsburg Gatherings
Local correspondence details a steady stream of visitors and hosts in Pittsburg and nearby towns. Numerous families including McQuorniel, Wt Uanith, and Martha Winkcum entertain relatives and friends from Delaware, Philadelphia, and beyond. Social events feature decorated homes, guessing contests, and drawings, with many attendees listed and travel noted through midweek social activity descriptions.
Local Notes and Visits From Johnatraeh Community
A long list of residents and visitors across towns including Harry Wilson of Johnatraeh spending time with Mand and Mrs Plata Wiiton. Several names appear in social and church contexts with travel to Denver and Chicago, visits with relatives, and local church events. Mentioned are Bertha Millecy, Mamie Cribbs, and Miss Elizabeth among others with snippets of illness, household news, and upcoming Lutheran festival led by Rev Schuteker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wilson
Johnatraeh
West Wheatetei
Peter Henbet
Apent Montes
Bier Robhasert
Ae Pty Wits
Sram Tley Nutty Kelley
Tha Atrmiva
Orin Cribt
Viney Patton
Wa Cribbs
Hytien
Grange
Cribbs
Mamie
Ralph Hoskinser
Chonas Robinson
Renin
Buthale
Etter
Chey
Cepacia
Bain
Denver
Robert Betis
Boston
Il Marsh
CVE Gorett Hive
Sint Anetay
Coomatlacuigh
Ancient Onter lor Mystic Chain installs in Odd Fellows Hall
The local logo of the Ancient Onter lor Mystic Chain was formally instituted last evening with an Installation Govemonion. The meeting in Odd Mellows Hall followed by a handoned and involved officers such as treasurer and captain. A register date for the general election was discussed with party members urged to ensure all Republicans are registered to vote. Reverend J. Work of the Mission Col. ope, at Knoxville, Peay, died recently and was taken to Pittsburg for treatment. The Poti Rup Comet Band will hold a festival this Sunday evening to raise funds for the band’s penclit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onterlor
Goudie Teatt
Pha
Odd Mellows
al Aietubes
Aretie Deerss Conmianken
Daniel Speedy
Gotuiuidey
Se Lakin
Torn Pliton
Wats Wink
Caplain
A. Stall
Tasivle Warden
AL Hierro
Gavin
Tub Deror
Wade
AL Ghose
Ope
Knoxville
Peay
Pittsburg
Real Estate Transfers and Wills Highlight Local Ledger
A long list records numerous real estate transfers in various townships including South Mahoning West Wheatfield and Brush Valley, with values ranging up to 400 dollars. The section also notes two wills filed this period, one in Brushvalley appointing Daniel Killen executor and detailing bequests to family, and another in White township naming a widow as executrix with estate division among children and Carrie Helman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janu Killen
Brushivalley Township
J. Demant
Essle Dovent
Dickson Spyder
Matilda Snyder
Mary Killen
Samuel Killen
Samual Killen
Daniel Killen
John 'l. Warden
White Township
Carrie A. Helman
Wabash Railroad Deal and Route Plans Revealed
Pittsburgh papers report Gould interests with the Wabash Railroad Co aiming to develop a coal field in western Pennsylvania about 82,000 acres with a projected expenditure of 2,000,000. The plan envisions a main line from Pittsburg through Allegheny to Gitesast and onward to Indiana, following the Kiskiminetas and Susquehanna corridors toward Sha rpsburg, Clearfield, and beyond, with final headquarters at Ausquehania via Char ry tree. The consortium includes the Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway and Wabash, seeking a joint venture to build the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittshige
Wihoah
Eoa
Gould Coat Company
Biltalo, Roeberter & Pittsburg Railway Company
Wabash Ace
Pittsburg
Gitesast
Tere
Allegheny
Millvale
Sharps- Inewe
Minn
White Rok
Kiskiminetas
Loechburg
South Bend
Shelaca
Indiaana
Twoliel
Ausquehania
Charrytree
Susquehanna
Clearfield
Center
Cnien
Snyder Heonties
Estate Sale of 122 Acre Briskaley Property
Wagner and Cathcart real estate agents report the sale of the George Koyig farm in Briskaley township comprising 122 acres to McGaughey. Consideration listed as 2100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner & Cathcart
Reg
George Koyig
Briskaley
Bral McGaughey
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Cherrytres
Onix
Truth Kalman
Ruth
A. 8. Kaufman
New Kongsingto
Dy. Kaufian
Ils
M. Ws. Henry
Daniel Woolfgiw
Daniel Woolford
Young Township
Curtis Walang
Curtis Wadding
John Wadding
South Mahoning Township
Elkwood
Ala
Picure
Christ Church
Geo. Rogers
Niagara
Rakeman
Nodlus
TN County
Nouchers
Rorelands
Lyaleis
Bryans
Allisons
Brushvatley
J. C. Coalmer
Dixonville
Ted
Glan Campbell
Down van Satirlay
Fils
Tiny
Beventh Streat
Winslley Carnay
Lefe
Douvex
Col
Lo Hig
Thare
Varner Holtixtoy
Witherelinp
Alo. Beaigh Fer
Gast Philadelphia Street
Harry McCreary
Eunily
Ninth Street
Carsan City
McGreary
Nevada
Aleeheny
Low Anthony Nat Laura Diele
Wilkinsburg
Belle Alizon
Devoshinrg
Robert Osborne
Laetrohe
Binday
Esthar Highhinds
K. M. Kithns
Washington, D. C
Lewis Fly
Thay
Blairsyvilly
Leethburg
Louise Langham
Nini Street
Atoven
Hanes
Lew Parenta
Mas
Lange
Fitna Noomer
Ginne Laughtin
Patton
Flossie
Mie
Hassingey
Coral
Misses McDermott
Tut Chestnut Street
Wronk
Hy Dore
Priice
Mere Dory
Ilinois
Sone Dines
Ames Speary
Rent Thompson
Gown
Anid Mra
Caithrio
Avmtagh
Mie Gingss
Kelward McQorniel
Rechned
Acu
Raymond Wiieti
Suilietuys
Martha UE
Agil Petal “Loith
Dots
Mies
Martha Trinh
Klmb
Laslly
Lowry
Seaitia Trical
Joh
Con Campbell
Disihal Sib
Ann Wwe Auey Seth Visibors
William Killen
Eh Wrattondis Visihange
Pla Smith
God Catrpempbell
Joh Cripps
AB Johns Johnston
Julie
Turtle Creek
Stephen Johnston
Lomer
Delaware
Bes Fiber Caldwell
Virginia
Tiv Sutton
Aileen Tinkcum
Dwar Cromer
Oigan
Holt Anward
Oneaeiowa
Ibert Groner
Edward
Phibulel
John ‘Winkcom
Nebaska
Fannie Thompson
Wilkishuggs
Hoare
J. A. Woaner
Dee
Moorhead
Dintianas
HeScall
Pillsbury
Mrs. Down
George Kerr
Pittsbirg
Jim
Gilbert
Margaret
Ytle
Harry King
Mabel Winelman
Trefedls
His
Cireensburg
Joha Cooper
Sardis
Wentmoreliidentuty
Shadle
We Ball Field
Avton Dall Seenek
AL Mikesell
Theca Niles Forthaadt
Towhy
J. B. McCunnta
Haw Gividly
Atay
Tainaa
Amuiosh
Wen Eoin Warde
Fichigghitoc
Minti
Hi Amflegheny
Warden
George Morrison
Amber Hiniiitun
Nellie Mesillen
Jamcis
Morrison
ADM
le Pitcats
Mbuirk
Herbert Bellot
Hala Murrow
Ming “Virzaly Marcows
Lohndiouan
Robert Shortow
Twlley
Nannie
Madad
Raddon
Brandin
Misses Milne
Maudspat
Blader
Ebi City
Daelianie
Mrs. Bowser
Thetis Beatty
Moollay Vesihet Borgieters
Jack Kerr
Brereton Didi Pyacit UA
Bowser
Miss Cresstey
Mary Stichell
Maat Bod Gelitet
Thyellings
Reidan Canadean
Park Wook
Sy Dhibe
Michal Cadboi
Nantes
Mis Mary
Lowes of Tebbiause
Plavener Shevia
Ted Weel Odativies
Iaang Messer House
Madseuoul
Melitanes
Vito Tae Hisery
David Bec Obirca
Jesus Havas
Mable Braykeu
Wba
Taith
Pabeny County
Thay County
Tory
Dactiva
Wilesty
Min Vial
iWin
Neruaygh
Lizabed
Duaella
Victor Ldrheotiels
Bineaias
fEotelis
Hell
Coll
Binley
Joey Wens Huet
Tor
Ghagles Dick
Penn Tan
Avg
Uysser
Saisswilie
Ile Micauel
Jay Wy
Navn
Riosault
Bish
Jane Martey
Salteria Legetronn
Hie
Gomorra
Shrecennst
Shracengost
Vennmare
Charles Geity
Dirbais
Joseph Baker
Afl
Thoma Weldon
Baker
Ross Movne
Atl Brower
Juha
Lidia
Ean Nusiness
Bluma Waelforn
Eidey
New Castle
Wic VanHorni
Cand
Wells
Ton
Fis Queents
Tas
Migécie
Franula
Waynardseitle Sas
Pele
Barthes
Williams
Pharitith
Hana
Tery Peefeng
Pacis Amas
Linnie
Wissie Picts
Artin
Johmstowsl
Grigi
Calvin Salley
Tye Gantry
Willet
Jamey Panter
ML. Schuteker
Filenda
Koecal Lodge
Chad
Piatto Ditto
Martschal Alunos
Anna Coshanuygid
Ludiaine County
Tank A. Moore
Thad
John M. St. Clair
Claney
Atl Reese
Ain
Wilbur Weamer
South Malonino
Rappaely Tennao
C. L. Suutley
Lot
South Mahoning
Johuston-Geyer Hardbwire Co
William A. Mvans
White
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway
Roma SL. Clair
West Wheatfil
Henry Boplen
West Mahoning
George S. Weston
David MelCormick
Brushvalley
Robert CG. Cunnisham
David Metarniel
Thay W. McCormick
Wilmaff
Grail Miller
Margaret JL McGinity
Lewis HH
Kelly
West Wheatfield
William LL Wolfe
Wilber Weamer
South Mahon Ing
Ruffaelo Cured
Thomas A. Niecdlaus
Eat — Catheeie
Diacollaaeres
Burehdl
da Crubeia &Clochmeld
Hailwayr Pco Seu
Krebe Mae
Marautile
Datgesos
Diladey Bot di Schiain
Hoseplee
Mr. Wetlnel
Murtha
Laueediudtit Shiavik
Sadie Ste Sau
Millie Mlanding
Direen
Barak ‘Buewhughy
Sid
Bol Meennough
Doh M. Blystong
South Maehoning
Kortorite Bonacei
Sxeres
Beush
Washuipton
Lwo Wille
HPN
IAT Lrat Iste
Drigaureses Angele
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