Coal and timber schemes under way in Rochester region
Field options around Buffalo Roches Pittsburg system open to development. Hlearshild Jefferson Coal & Iron and Kent Coal interests push new tracts near Chambersville Crooked Creek. Deeds favor Kent and Clearfield coal firms with plans for a large timber preserving plant and substantial tie production.
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Anrata Ee
Montgomery
Jamés
Mappais
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Neghitar
Clarksburg
Hlearshild
Jefferson
Kent
Laxman
Iselin
Rey-In
Chambersville
Crooked Creek
Shannon Farm
Peterman
McGara
Foreman
Pany
Pystem
Special Sunday Services and Christmas Anthem Plans
The article outlines holiday services with Rev. Hay delivering morning and evening messages on Christmas Day. A strengthened choir will perform, with three gospels or hymns planned for the morning and evening sessions. Wind damage in the city caused some structural harm and disrupted local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lnrerar
Hay
Iejola
Berwaldi
Alan
Bing
Oneol Two Oldest Twins Die Near Kitcanning
William Kerr and Nevin Kerr aged 98 or near 98, twin brothers born in Scotland, longtime river pilots on the Ohio and Mississippi. They moved to Worthington area, later farmed, and lived together in Worthington village. Nevin married in 1841. William lived with him after his wife’s death. Both members of United Presbyterian Church.
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William Kerr
United States
Howie
Iwaellington
Kittanndine
Kerr
Wilam
Wil- Wam
Névin
Scotland
United’ States
Worthington
Allegheny
Ohio
Mississippi River
Progress and Gazette Times Joint Subscription Offer
The Adv announces a special package: one year of Progress and Gazette Times for 4.00 with a deadline of Friday, December 31. Existing Progress subscribers paying in advance can add Gazette Times for 3.00, while new Progress subscribers and Gazette Times renewals vary by terms.
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Pittsburg Gazette Times
Ween
and Gazette Times
Progress
Gazette Times
New Gazette Times
Sheriff’s Sale Disposes Several Local Properties
At Friday's sheriff sale seven J C Fry properties changed hands. The Smith place coal in Banks township went to Dr. W Clark of Windber and S Z Duff Sawyer of Glen Campbell for 1230. The Pina township farm sold to L He Maley for 53. Seventh street and Maple avenue lots in Indiana bought by C A Hines trustee for 200. Rosa and W Spicher Dixonville property sold to Warmers Bank for 326. William J Jack sold two lots in Wilson Sutton Clark tract Third ward for 1500. Robert Long Fairview property bought by Harry K Boneher for 420. J H and W Keener and William F Allshouse Plumoville property bought by W E Allshouse for 80.
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J.C. Fry
Banks Township
Smith Place
Dr. W. Clark
Windber
S. Z. Sn Duff Sawyer
Glen Campbell
Pina Township
Seventh Street
Maple Avenue
Indiana
Frank Keener
C.A. Hines
Rosa
Two Weeks Vacation Takes Hold In County Schools
County institutes and holidays extend a long midwinter break as pupils display work in many schools. A special program invites the public to attend while Indiana schools close for two weeks and Normal closes for ten days before the new term begins January 4.
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Indiana Schoola
County Institute
Achuols
Anepend Aegelona
Young Returns Home After Operation in Philadelphia
Mrs Young's condition improves after a recent operation at a Philadelphia hospital. She returned home Monday evening accompanied by her husband and hopes to regain her former health soon.
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Young
Hose
Philadelphia
Huey
Gut Teacher Treks Nowe While Playing Teg hae at Her Fi
Monnalty, teacher of yoom 2 at the Dison ije ene Rette logy boon Bowe in P 'aa . we VR88 injury wid Ev i terfeye with then worky at Ru . ee Fie as ageal ene aance ball at Rugh .atation on peg He night, witht 8 fee af $2,000, structure was innured In the Thomp son agency: fox $500.
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Nowe
Teg Hae
Rae
Ailla
Monnalty
Yoom 2
Boon Bowe
Worky
Thompson
Fox
Drowned Skater Mabel Clark In Conemaugh River
Mabel Clark youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W Scott Clark of Seward drowned Saturday evening while skating on the Conemaugh river. A young man Dari Work, also of Seward, tried to save her but both sank as ice broke eight feet deep. Work swam free and was rescued, Clark's body recovered about an hour later. Funeral held at M E B church Seward. Armagh cemetery interment.
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Mabel’ Clark
W.scott Clark
Seward
Conemaugh
Dari -Work
Miil-Dam
Work
Gil
Tuards
Misa Clark
Armagh
Thia
Clark
W. H. Nevins
Deaths of Mrs Hannah Davidson and Alexander Grove
Mrs Hannah Davidson of Mitch Ella Mills died suddenly at the home of Mrs B Turner in Fine Pinta during the night. Interment followed at the Christian church cemetery near Fine Flate. Alexander Grove, a Grovetown pioneer and Civil War veteran, died yesterday morning at about age 80, with several children surviving.
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Hannah Davidson
Hannah Davidgon
Mitchella Mills
B. Turner
Fine Pinta
Christian Church
Fine Flate
Alexander Grove
Pioneer Reel
Grovetown
Indiana
Red Cross Christmas stamps aid national effort
The article notes the Red Cross Christmas stamps sold for a penny to fund fighting consumption. Indiana County residents can buy at the Indiana Newsstand, with proceeds directed to the Red Cross Fund. It mentions widespread public support and the stamps circulating among Christmas shoppers. Social events in town include Mrs. J Wise McCartney hosting multiple parties this week for about 200 guests, plus birthday celebrations and dinners at local homes.
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Seaton
Thia
National Red Cross Association
Red Cross
Red Crosa
Red Cross Society
Indiana County
Indiana Newstand
J. Wise McCartney
North Seventh Street
McCartney
Winnie Churchill
Waterstreet
Sawmill Accident Kills Man Near Dayton
John McMullen, a New Bethlehem resident and lawyer, died after a sawmill accident near Dayton when a breaking saw portion severed an artery on his neck. The incident occurred Thursday before doctors arrived.
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John McMullen
Dayton
McMullen
New Bethlehem
Marshal & Weat
West Mahoning Township
Personal Brevities From Town and County Circles
Local notes report numerous residents traveling for business and court service, including Alex M Stewart in Pittsburg and W J Hattison visiting the county seat. Several people, such as Mrs D M Caldwell and Amy, visit Swissvale, and Thomas Lydick transacts at the county seat. Rev EB S Harper plans a New York visit, while Charles Kinter departs for San Francisco until spring.
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Alex
M. Stewart
Pittsburg
D. Kerr
Plumvilla
A. Achwem
Sigamore
W. J. Hattison
Ernest
Hilledale Wre
L. D. Wadsworth
Thomas Lydick
Lovejoy
Rayne Lownship
D. M. Caldwell
Amy
School Street
Swissvale
J. B. Wheeler
Thirteenth Street
Brookville
Campbell
Samuel T. Swarta
Indiana
R. D
D. A. Swartz
R. C. Swartz
New Florence
Milford J. Murray
C.F. Murray
Dlakavilis
M. Dinwiddie
Philadelphia
Nellie Johnston
Armstrong Township
Smyers School
Hossmoyne
John M. St. Clair
West Philadelphia
Blanche
Mt. Pleasamit
Steva Meyers
Tanoma
Bay
Dixonville
William Hall
Vaughan
W. Va
Pawine Hall
North Ninth Street
Johnstown
Changes Proposed at Marion Center Warniers Telephone Meeting
Committee members draft constitutional and by law changes for Warniers' Telephone Co. in Jefferson, Armstrong and Indiana counties. Proposals include increasing directors from five to seven with staggered three year terms, raise salaries, allow a general manager, and adjust annual dues to fund expenses. Voting on these changes set for the annual meeting in January at Marion Center.
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Marion Center
Warniers' Telephone Company
Jefferson County
Armstrong
Indiana
Marlon Cantor the Frat Tueaday
Indiana Armory Demand Moves to State Board
A proposed modern armory for Indiana National Guard is under review by the Armory Board. In Philadelphia last week Captain Lam discussed Indiana goals with Armory Board representative Logan, who said no armory could be funded for another year but hoped a modern building could be secured soon comparable to the one to be dedicated later.
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Indiana
National Guard
Armory Board
Budelphia
Cant
Q. Lam
Gol. A. J. Logan
Taaiana
Annett
Sanaa Eatranteauy
Biatrevise
Deed Records Update in Indiana County Auctioned Lands and Transfers
Real estate transfers recorded across Indiana County include numerous deeds with varied sums. Transactions show buyers such as A W Viots, Rembrandt Peale, Cynthia M McGinley, and Pillsbury Gas & Coal Co. purchasing parcels from sellers like J Sides, T Barber, and Edward Ressler, with prices ranging from small parcels to thousands of dollars.
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Idiana
J. Sides
Bureli
A. W. Viots
T. Barber
Green
Cee, Clark
Wim
Rhodes
Pine
Samuel L. Orner
Andy J. Buterbaugh
Breen
Edward J. Buterbaugh
David Gibson
Cherryshil
Rembrandt Peale
Weeley C. Bimpoon
Jackonville
Cynthia M. McGinley
Dilnn Ressler
Andres
East Wheatfield
Edward Ressler
T. R. Lukehart
Aeres
South Mahontag
Sehrocen- Boat
J. B. Camp
Montgomery
George A. Waugaman
Thomas Melts
Ln Green
Christophers Sleniar
John Russell
Armstrong
Mary Miller
Bane Clawson
R, Clawson
Samuel A. Lemon
Cherryhill
Sarah Strong
R. M. Fritz
Young
Pillsbure Gas & Coal Co
Progress of A Christmas Present
A fragment promotes a weekly mail subscription called the Progress of A Christmas Present. It explains the paper keeps Indian county youths connected with home news and small items not written elsewhere. Subscription is one dollar a year and can be mailed to any U S address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Farmers Institutes Planned Across Gewity Next Month
Farmers in Gewity county are told of a series of Farmers Institutes to be held at Brushvalley Rochester Mills Peon Run and Sheloca on January 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 and 20. Instructors from other parts of the state will join local farmers for discussions on agriculture. Sessions are free and open to all.
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Gewity
Thi
Brushvalley
Rochester Mills
Sheloca
Court appoints two pro probation officers for Foerapor County
Judge Pelford names W. Thompson and Mrs. Sue E. Willard to serve as probation officers in Foerapor County. Thompson will earn 45 dollars per month and Willard 10 dollars. They will supervise juvenile court cases and assess home conditions before deciding on recommendations.
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Foerapor County
W. Thompson
Sue E. Williard
Waywari
J. Wilse Thompson
Sue O. Willard
Local Weddings and a FiveYearBoy Bible Memorization
Weddings unfold across Indiana and nearby towns as Muma Swarts Mumau wed at a Baptist home service and other couples, including Bowman and Hilty, bridge unions in December and January. A five year old boy, William Morrigan, receives a Bible after memorizing two hundred verses at Wesleyan Methodist church.
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Soir
William Morrigan
Hia
Mead Piarce
Twelfth Street
Wesleyan Methodjet Church
Baysing
Court opens criminal term with varied indictments read
The December criminal term opens with thirteen cases scheduled this week. Patrick Sheenan is found guilty of a serious offense against a boy named Leo Niteh. John Carrino pleads guilty to aggravated assault and battery, and other defendants face charges from arson to liquor selling. In damage suits, W. T. H. Masters wins $1,880 against the Pennsylvania railroad. The grand jury reports general jail repairs and court-house improvements, including a water filter and updated records facilities. A birthday celebration for Joseph Wadding is noted in Plumville.
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Attarncom
Patrick Sheenan
Bintraville
Leo Niteh
John Carrio
Pony Donofrio
Carrino
Leonara Donofrio
Samuel Girana
Chambersville
Josephine Leginotte
Iquor
Il. W. McClincey
Antontonio Girnni
Hellwood
Stave Zimback
Lewis Leuin
Dixonvilie
Doward Guston
Joe Morac
Ben.jamin Trout
John Alberg
W. T H. M Maaters
Pennsylvania Railroad
S. J. Telford
A.T Taylor
Wilson Piper
Thwito
Neads
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Rayne Township
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