Coal Lands Sold in Two Townships for Full Cash
Deeds recorded show Consolidated Coal and Coke Company purchasing coal lands in South Mahoning and Washington townships with average $40 per acre paid in full. Purchases include numerous owners such as Thomas H. Aul, Clark G. Shields, George Johnston, Nancy Miller, and John St. Clair, among others, with plans to develop immediately including a spur line near Plumville. Other real estate transfers listed include lots and acres traded for sums from $250 to $6500 across Indiana, Blairsville, Homer City, and White areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Mahoning
Washington Townships
Consolidated’ Coal& Coke Company
Register
John A. Miller
Plumville
Buffalo & Susquehanna Railroad
Thomas H. Aul
D. J. Allshouse
Clark G. Shields
George Johnston
Aquinla H. Jack
Mary I. Kimmel
Daniel Morrison
James F.mulberger
A. G. Mulberger
A. 8. Miller
Nancy Miller
George W. Howards
Allen M. Trusal
Jacob WH. Potts
R. Vi Kerr
Samuel B. Allshouse
Wm. T. Allshouse
Sarah HB. Brown
John A. Burns
Annie T. Burns
Clark Burns
John A. Backman
Clarinda Ferguson
George M. Harman
Charles Hudson
J. Thompson Helman
Lydia Helman
G. F. Lohr
J. F. Miller
G. W. Peifer
J. W. Sourwine
O. Wilson Shields
of &P
John St. Clair
Beryl L. Seanor
Matthew Streams
George Pry
Hast Wheatfield
Hugh Fry
Sarah W. St. Clair
Homer City
J. D. Gardner
Anna M. Purce
Fourth Ward
Indiana
Martha B. Forsyth
H. EB
Third Ward
D. I. Cunningham
Blairaville Land Improvement Co
Blairsville
Jules Dowmont
A. L. Stuchell
David Baird
Indiana Woman Stricken With Attack Of Smallpox
Mrs. William B. Hill of South Seventh Street is said to have a mild smallpox case. The Hill home was quarantined after onset Thursday. Health officials suspect visiting tramps may have spread the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Hill
South Seventh Street
Hill
Marion Center
Board of Health of
Bartlebaugh
One Killed and Two Hurt in Automobile Crash
Four Italians from Aultman turn high powered Studebaker car to town for Christmas shopping. The driver Kosick lost control on icy Macadam road, struck a post and overturned in a field. Salvatore Scarcelle, 22, miner, died. Joe Kosick and August Mayalot, both miners, were seriously injured and hospitalized with head and body lacerations and a broken thigh. The fourth passenger escaped uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aultman
Salvatore Scarcelle
Miner
Indiana Hospital
Joe Kosick
Mayalot
Kosick
Isy
Ccarcelle
Aged Woman Fatally Burned From Alcohol Rubbed Feet
A well known Clarksburg resident Mrs Martha Russell aged about 63 burned to death Wednesday morning when fumes from alcohol rubbed on her feet ignited at a gas stove. She lived with her nephew and wife Arthur and Mrs Kinter and had inherited a valuable estate from James Ellwood. She suffered aching feet and used alcohol to ease pain. Burial followed at Clarksburg cemetery after Presbyterian service. Nearby, blood was transfused from Dale Henry to his brother Chester Henry at Indiana hospital after a woods injury. Two wills were filed: Lydia A Shields leaves $500 to daughter Mary Jane Little, grandson George Little gets $100, rest to Jesse J. Shields. John Patton leaves estate to widow Nora S. Patton as executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha ‘Russell
Clarksburg
Arthur Kinter
James Ellwood
Kinter
Russell
Presbyterian Church of
Dale Henry
J. W. Henry
Chester Henry
Indiana Hospital
Cockport
Mary Jane Little
Lydia A. Shields
Washington Township
George Little
Jesse Jt.Shields
John Patton
Nora
Miss Morgart Bound for France in Early January
Miss Sara Morgart, superintendent of the Indiana hospital and new American Red Cross staffer, received a message directing readiness to sail for France early next month. Cape Alexander Stewart, from the United States Ordnance Department, left Christmas night for Fort Dodge, Iowa, after a five day furlough at his home and will be stationed there temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mary H. Bruce
East Oak Street
Robert H. Bruce
Fifth United States Engineers
Sara Morgart
France
Indiana Hospital
American Red Cross Service
Cape
Alexander Stewart
United States Ordnance Department
Fort Dodge
Irvin Glasser Buys Christy Shoe Store
Irvin S Glasser of the firm H C Christy Co shoe dealers on Sixth and Philadelphia streets has purchased the entire business and will run it as Irvin S Glasser. He came to Indiana nine years ago, became a partner six years ago, and succeeds Har ry C Christy who died in September. The store will continue its policy and operate along its established lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayeeven
Indiana
Irvin 8. Glasser
H. C. Christy & Co
Sixth
Philadelphia
Tle
J. B. Glasser
Rayne Township
Christy Shoe Store
Harry C. Christy
Glasser
Christy
Weddings of a Week in Vandergrift and Nearby Towns
A series of local weddings described across Vandergrift and surrounding areas. Courson and Burns unite in Vandergrift with plans to reside there. Moody and Stuchell anchor further nuptials in Macon and nearby towns. King Wilmer Park Graham and Hart McMillen wed, with others including Clawson Hill and Long Royer tying the knot in different communities. Death sentence commutation noted for Ward Mottarn to life imprisonment. assorted visits and holiday travel mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Mottarn
Ile
Harrisburg
State Board of Pardons
Henry Ward Mottarn
Jefferson County
Indiana Visitors Fill Personal Brevities Page
Tarentum resident M K Leard visits Indiana and numerous locals travel to and from Indiana for Christmas and visits. Names include D T McGregor Marion Center Henry Bennett Fine Township W R George Atwood John T Clannon Blacklick Clair Rowland Solomon Heberling and many more. Several families host relatives during the holidays and local soldiers receive furloughs from Camp Lee and Hancock while others transact business in nearby towns.
Deaths and obituaries from Indiana area 19th century
Bernard Rose II dies after operation at Indiana hospital on Monday morning a sad Christmas for Mr and Mrs S W Rose of Water street. George McClelland Brady 72 dies at his daughter’s home in School Street after Civil War veteran father’s era. Mrs Nancy T Allison 72 widow of Charles Allison dies in Homer City. Paul B Cosgrove mining engineer dies suddenly at Johnson City Tennessee after county work. Charlotte Dodson dies at Dixmont hospital age 7 with brothers Charles John Michael Dodson in Indiana. Mrs Red Egan dies in Pittsburg at Sidon home in Burrell township. Mrs Elizabeth Campbell Walker dies at Presbytarian Home in Wilkinsburg. Motor truck damaged by locomotive near Marion Center. Martin Stadthaler reels reelected as Sons of Veterans commander in Michigan. Sermon to be delivered at Curry Run Presbyterian church Sunday evening. Local visits and holiday travels of area residents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Clawson
Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Jacksonville
H. Shirey
Armstrong Township
J. W. Holstedt
Blairsville
J. J. Craig
Leethburg
John Numuan
Clymor
Indiana
Homan
Alfred Wiggins
Chilicothe, O
Julia Wiggins
West Church Aircet
Wigging
Gantonvents
Bernard Rose II
S. W. Rose
Water Street
Bernard Rose
Indianse
Indiana Hospital
Tie
Bernard
Rose Home
Mebrew
George McClelland Brady
North Mahoning Township
H. A. Orr
Ile
W. P. Brady
North Mahoning Towship
Marchand
Annie Pelter Brady
L. C. McManus
Ernast
Evangelical Church
Marchand Cemetery
Nancy T. Allison
Nancy Ft. Allison
Charles Allison
Homer City
Center Township
Joseph
Jane McCartney
United Presbyterian Church
BE. Allison
South Sixth Street
Charlotte Dodson
Dixmont
Deversed
Charles
John
Michael Dodson
John Dodson
Philadelphia Street
M. Gearbert
Southead Ohare Land
Eairlind
T. D. Stephens
Pony Stun
Wis
David Obur
Dixonville
Ussport
Edward Mettshants
Marion Center
A.D. Williams
Blacklick
Mark Caakun
Josephine
Dana Visburg
Elmer Flowers
Wind
Cherry Tree Plans YMCA Movement And Community Events
In Cherry Tree a YMCA movement is proposed with local church leaders drafting plans and Colimftces from three churches forming the ground work while Fr. Finsthwart B. G. C. A. may operate a new Grumbling Dinck venue. The community also notes Christmas services, a town musical program, a death, and Red Cross fundraising with calls for women to engage in war effort activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Finsthwait
M. GC
Presbyterian Church
Cherry Tree Orchestra
Paul Cosgrove
Johnston City
Oscelo
Finsthwart
Brown
Gertrude Buck
Kmports
Wilson
Christman
KR. F. Pitcairn
Tarentum
Tarentum Trust Co
Wilkdinsburg
J.C. Mahaffey
Punxautawney
Evangelical
Winberg
Red Cross
Red
Smicksburg Holiday Guests and Local Notices
Ronald Dickey of Mt. Vernon college visits parents in Smicksburg while relatives travel between Pittsburg and Reaverdale. Indiana visitors J. Ly Stear and family not improving. Georgeville residents report a motor wreck. Guests of Adam Stunt of York include J. Stampr and Dick. Various locals host or visit relatives for Christmas week. A Red Cross meeting at St Top school house featured addresses by J. B. Peeler and Rev. J. A. Beaton. a pie and entertainment fundraiser followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Dickey
Mt. Vernon College
Hu Wker Dickey
Mia
Cynthia
Alvin
John and
Pittsburg
Reaverdale
John A. Elio
Indiana
Indi Waelk
J. Ly
Stear
Georgevilla
Jeev
Stampr
Gon
Adam Stunt
York
Mercer’ County
Coadron
Ftunsellon
Allegheny County
Williain Cringman
Adie
Christmans
M. J. Crissman
Willetta Stiteler
Indiana Normal
David Blilalur
Samuel Cedron Sas
Ravis- Hing
Pittlebury
Hand
George Lopyer
Upton
Long Island
Evalyna King
Mulssson Valley
Annie George, Co
W. A. Abel's
Robinson
Dali¢Er
Clara Abel
Harmer City
Bruce Rows
Harry Ytobinson
Jeff
Ssomer City
Ht Top School
Red Cross Society
J. B. Peeler
J. A. Beaton
Red Cross
Tadies
Miséea Mary
Jamie Abel
Jessie Walt
Indiana County Red Cross drive nears quota with new enrollments
Indiana County aims to enroll 23 000 Red Cross members with ninety percent already in. Campaign extended beyond Monday night due to districts delaying reports and requests from foreigners dubbed New Americans. Meetings in Indiana, Rochester Mills, Rosaster, Crookslade, Plumville, Penn Run and Armstrong township boosted momentum as officials count returns and credit auxiliaries. Separate notes report John Fisher buying North Sixth Street home for 14 500 and Edward Rowe selling South Tenth, with Rowe family relocating to Florida. Red Cross auxiliary organized at Jacksonville with 60 members and officers elected. Jacksonville Presbyters raise 38 for the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Red Cross
Indiana
Rochester Mills
Rosaster
Crookslade
Plumville
Penn Run
Armstrong Township
Revard
A. Deaton
M. Gearhart
Aterntocy . 1
Creps
N. P. McNell
John §Sher
North Sixth Street
John
Fisher
Edward Rowe
A, A
BP. Weans’ Agency
Red Cross Auxiliary
Jacksonville
Heko
William Fails
J. C. Moorhead
M. Graham
W. L. Shields
Dar
Henderson wins Revelved Appeinment Wn Naval oat
Henderson and Knox Duff Jenderson, sons of Mr and Mrs D D Bene gon, on West Church Street, have disappointed up cadets in the nation Naval Academy at Annapolis. The boys are now students at a school preparing for the entrance examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Oat Knox
Duff Jenderson
D. D. Bene
West Church Street
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Remarriage License Sealed After Divorce in Banks Township
After a divorce last August ending years of marriage, Dougle and Mrs. Charlotte McCullough of Banks Township obtained a marriage license to renew their vows during the Christmas period. A Red Cross benefit at home followed by a social at Kellysburg on Saturday evening raised funds for the Red Cross, with invitations extended to all and a pies-to-all policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougle
H Imccullough
Charlotte ‘Cullough
Banks Township
Red Cross
Kellysburg
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Field
M. Black
Chambersville
Roy
Black
Beaverdale
8. C. Coon
Oakland Avenue
Jersey City
N. J
Darrell
That City
John C. Martin
Eva N. Grube
Frank R. Knaufebb
Ruth Eb, Brown
Marchand John &. Paddicord
Hillsdale
Zelda Passmore Green
Charles Cooper
Eizabeth Kunkle
Robert A. Cramer
Cramer Indianalizabeth EB
Lydie Archibald C
Swan
John Warner
Clymer Canog Dee
Rochester Milla
Ralph M. McCullough
Salome McGaughey
Samuel Houston Conemaugh
Anna Bandy Conemaugh
Blaine McPherson
Latrobs
Velma Hileman
Gastown
Andrew W. Donahue
Belle Ferrier
Hiram McCullaugh
Charlotte McCullough Banks
Wilmer C
Ourist
Irvin &. Glasser
Rvin
Moody Stuchell
Charlotte Stuchell
May T. Stuchell
Town
Charles &. Moody
Little Rock
Ark
May
R. W. Bliss
Macon
Crosby
Camp Wheeler
Indiana State Normal School
Wilson College
Normal School
Grahan King Wilmer Park Graham
Wehrum
Alverda Henrietta King
Gratton
B. W. Hutchinson
W. R. Bracken
United States Artillery
Hart-W Ubinas William Hart
Munson
Viola McMillen
Clymer
Av. C. G. Morrow
United Presbyterian
School Street
Chawson-Hill Oliver Clawson
Ebien Hilll
Dunlo
Lutheran Church
Hey
2. M. Gearhart
M. K. Leard
D.T. McGregor
Ane
Henry Bennett
Fine Township
W. R. George
Atwood
John T. Clannon
Blacklick Township
James Short
Thelma
Advance
Donald Moorhead
Wilkinsburg
D. W. Sehrecengost
A. L. Sehrecengost
Braddock
Clyde Timberlake
Vandercrift
Frank C. Adams
Kenwood
Clair Rowland
Solomon Heberling
South Mahoning Township
R. Sutton
North Ninth Street
M. J. Patterson
Ruth
R. D
G. W. Rool
Railroad Avenue
Charles J. Ebey
Claridge
Clymer Hileman
White Township
Montgomery County
Katherine Christy
Santa Barbara
Edgar Wiggins
Vandergrift
Nancy Wiggins
Railroad Vavyenue
Harold Simpson
Jamilton
Mercersburg Academy
Dale Marlin
10Th Regiment
Camp Hancock
W. I. H. Adams
Sarah
Nigsons
Frank Adams
F Isher
South Tenth Street
J. Ellsworth Campbell
New National Army
Camp Lee
Virginia
E. B. Campbell
W. P. Johns
Mame
Golden
A. B. Moorhead
Jack Smith
R. BD
Brnent
Stulth
Re Nest
Clair Iukelart
Prunxentoney
Mra
Sa McMillen
Woodland, Mich
Sponte
Ee C. McMillen
Lawrence Getty
Medical Department
University of Pennsylvania
John J. Getty
Church Street
Iax County
A. H. Slaughter
Canoe Township
George Clark
Ralph Hasinger
Skarl Hasinger
Robert St. Qatr
Camp Meare
Paul Mack
George Cook
Valterbert Manners
George Dillen
Clyde Beers
Gay and
Wilan Sexton
John Mont
Omer City
Jodiana Hospital
Montielatashaklo
Burt
Ater
Paul B. Cosgrove
In- Mann
Fohnson City
Priday
Johnstown
Ernest Stewart
Tfinathwaist
Johnson City
Oxcaala Mita
Red Hhgan
Red Egan
C. M. Sidon
Sides
Burrell Township
Bailavne
John M. Walker
Elzabete Campbell Waller
Sheboetu
Wikinsburg
Dacensad
Shelocta
Marion Counter
Thea
Clab Byars
Hto-Merkad
Oce
Michigan
Martin A. Stadthaler
Voetlantt Mich
Sons of Veterans of That Phile
Cority
Sholuda
I. St. Orupiniy
Smicksburg
Hile
Henderson
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