More Coal Deeds and Northern Field Development Near Coral
Deeds filed for coal lands in East Wheatfield and Rayne and Burrell townships favoring John P. Elkin and others. A rail branch extends to the field with development planned next summer by a chartered concern. Diamond drill tests at ex-Sheriff Neal’s farm and option sales to Buffalo & Susquehanna Coal and Coke Co. reveal potential high payments per acre if tests prove satisfactory. Coral plant operations hampered by car shortages. four residences worth $2000 each rise at Graceton for company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Elkin
East Wheatfield
Pennsylvania Railroad
David Tomb
James Dick
Polly Tomb
John Lewis Tinkvom
Henry Smith
D. C. Mack
Robert Hutchison
Charlee H. Hutchison
Jane Killen
Sam
M. McHenry
Melbury
John Dean
John A. Campbell
West Wheaten
Elmer H. Hendrickson
W. D. Bigler
Rayne Township
Jacob J. Custer
Edward Rising
Helen Ray
P. A. Deemer
Corrigan, McKinney & Co
Burrell Township
J. M. Turner
Charles D. Ferguson
Harry McGeary
Elizabeth Jones
N. C. Nesbitt
Daniel Smith
Wm. N. Daugherty
Robert Smith
Lackawanna Coal and Coke Company
Brushvalley Township
Alexander Morgan
Thomas Lowman
M. J. Michael
W. R. Chasman
Mary C. Apple
Mary T. Simpson
Thomas Craver
Elizabeth McKee
D. B. Stear
Trade City
LW. Wilson
Clearfield
North
West Mahoning
Buffalo & Susquehanna Coal and Coke Company
T. 8. Neal
Coral
Joseph Wharton
Graceton
Steady March of Improvement Envisions Prosperity in Town
Remodeling begins on Sutton building on Philadelphia street after its purchase by Mr. Godfrey Marshall. A new one story wing will add four offices, with widening of the rear and a 106 foot long structure including a nine foot hall and a basement for tenants. George W. Gratt plans a three story meat market on North Sixth street, while J C Conner threads a lumber warehouse on Tenth street. Indiana County Depot Bank quarters will enlarge with remodel of the space vacated by the Indiana Telephone Company. The Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg Railway completes a 53 foot deep 900 foot long cut at Griffiths summit, with grading advancing through Canoe and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Street
Godfrey Marshall
Marshall
Sutton
Pew
North Sixth Street
George W. Gratt
J. C. Conner
Tenth Street
Manningham
Bento
Atory
Carlosd Iota
Meears
Steve
Irvin Gideon
Philadelphia
Twelfth Streets
P. N. Baker
Indiana County Deposit Bank
Indiana Telephone Company
Griffitha Summit
Marion
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company
Canoe Township
James Corbett
Judge White
Homer City
Canoes Township
Reeds Station
Corbett
Alahambertlood
Coral
Toute
George Millinger
McKees Mills
White's Deep Barn
County Jail Empties Amid Morality Claim and New Doctor
County jail records show a rare empty cell condition praised for local morality. Sherman claims kinship to New York political figure Sherman amid broad reports. State meeting of directors heard from Isdale Indiana E M Ansley Chamberas ville. A new doctor arrives at Rochester Mills filling a long standing vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foim
Sherman
New York City
State Meeting of Directors
Isdale
Thomas
Indiana
E. M. Ansley
Chamberasville
Suttons Host Elaborate Indiana Society Reception
Mrs and Mrs Thomas Sutton honored their son Edward H Sutton and his bride who returned from their wedding tour with an elaborate reception at Beckwith Berry Johnstown Friday Eighty invitations were issued Mrs Sutton will host a lunch today for her daughter in law A group from Room No 6 Indians Third and Fourth ward Schools visited Brash Valley last week at Nelson House guests were royally entertained Harry McCreary hosted a dinner for friends tonight and another dinner is planned for tomorrow evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Thomas Sutton
Edward H. Sutton
Sutton
Brash Valley
Nelson House
Harry McCreary
How the Money Goes in 1902 County Audit Summary
County auditors Nichol Ewing and Buchanan report on 1902 expenses. Assessors paid 3682.30, constables 550.90, bridges 14991, repairs 3085.67, bonds redeemed 17250, commonwealth cases 1135, court officers 707.56, elections 2779.66, jurors 4269.45, light and fuel 1012.20, water rent 509.89, prisoners maintained 2553, coroner 42.22, livery 147.50, traveling 107.88, election houses 424.50, building repairs 328.43, printing 760.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Nichol
A. W. Ewing
Harvey Buchanan
Personal Brevities of Vandergrift Residents
Mr. Frank Finde of Vandergrift spent Sabbath at home. Dr. John Brallier of Latrobe and Miss Marie Black of Pittsburg visited relatives here. Many locals and visitors from Pittsburg, Indiana, Rochester Mills, Blairsville, Greensburg, Johnstown, and Latrobe were seen in town on business or social calls during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Finde
Vandergrift
Fred Wattling
Scranton
John Brallier
Latrobe
Dick Wilson
Pittasburg
Marie Black
Pittsburg
D. J. Waller
Normal
Harrisburg
Irvin Sawyer
Glen Campbell
Newton Armstrong
Hilledale
Elaie Wigging
Blaizaville
Mildred Irwin
Saltsburg
Indiana
Alex
Mahon
Thad
Rochester Milla
Bell Bratee
Rochester Mills
McKinney Trner
Borrell Town
J. F. Gerhard
Rughy Station
Misa Ada Spicher
Town
Mary Mc_Knight
Wo. Lintner
Burrell Township
James Watson
Martha
Ebenezer
G. W. Gilbert
Wayne Avenue
Jean Sweeny
Greensburg
Fiis Mabel Shields
New Kensington
John P. H. Shields
Ralph Radcliffe
Blairsville
Cook
J. ¥. Peeler
Armstrong Township
Harry Stewart
John Fisher
Ray Kesslar
Hestens
Sele County
Phael
Harvey Hildebrand
White Township
Altoona
Otis Trainer
Misa Martha Taylor
Fifth Street
Clark Myers
Homer City
Myer
Columbus McCoy
Eighth Street
Poe Tod Bean
Marie Eebler
Harry Tinsalendergrift
Mabel
William, McCoy
McCoy
Water Street
John H. Wachob
Johnatown
Wachob
Indiana and Butler Tie In League Basketball Thriller
A Monday league game between Indiana and Butler ended 16 to 16 in a heated contest on a smaller floor. The home team showed grit and remains in first place as they prepare for a strong upcoming schedule including University of Pennsylvania vs local club Bennett and Friday’s Kishi vs Shadyside clash. A new town team of young ladies formed, practicing first time Monday and planning frequent sessions to build a competitive lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Butler
University of Pennsylvania
Bennett
Kishi
Shadyside
State College
Blairsville Seminary
Ex-Sheriffs Banquet in Indiana County Hosts Notables
The ex-sheriffs of Indiana county gathered at the Indiana House last evening with landlord J. M. Dod Bon serving a fine supper. Attendees included M. F. Jamison and wife, D. C. Mack and wife, Josiah Neal and wife, James Mc Gregor and wife, and T B Neal and wife of Trade City. Invitations issued for the opening installation of Indians Conclave No. 180 openest Order of Toeenepae in Cunningham's Hall Friday at 8:30 pm followed by a banquet. An open meeting and camp fire of Poat 28 G A R at the Court House tomorrow evening is expected to draw many old soldiers, with R. R. Scott as guest and department commander delivering addresses. The Union Veteran Legion will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Indiana House
J. M. Dod- Bon
M. F. Jamison
D. C. Mack
Josiah Neal
James McGregor
Neal
Trade City
Cunningham’s Hall
Court House
Poat
R. R. Scott
Union Veteran Legion
Horses Shipped West for Engle Enterprises
J M Engle ships a carload of racing and mining horses to California. Horses Happy Jack King Willis and Charley Lee owned by H Moore are sent from George Dickie of town. Racing horses to Engle Side Park Cal and miners use the mares at Quincy. Driving horse to Engle home at Santa Cruz. Joseph Block will accompany the car and race horses next season. Ex Attorney General John P Elkin travels in Mexico for three weeks with a New York party. Birthday social planned by Christ Church Ladies Guild next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Engle
California
Happy Jack
King Willis
Charley Lee
H. Moore
George
Mr. Engle
Santa Cruz
Joseph Block
Mr. Elkin
Mexico
John P. Elkin
New York
Three Estates Divided In Myersdale Will Lists
Wills filed in the period divide estates among the Compton family of Conemaugh and others. A. J. Compton directs a monument up to 200, widow’s life interest in Clarksburg house, annual support, and farm allocation to son J A Compton with shares among nine children. George G Edward and William B receive special bequests. farm sales and deductions noted. Dated 1900. Separate wills from Samuel McQuilken of Rayne and Martha Johnston of Center provide minor allocations and executors named. Dated 1902 and 1880 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Compton
Conemaugh Township
Tegiater
Clarksburg
J. A. Compton
Hiss
Georges G
Edward
William B
George G
Blacklick Township
Samuel McQuilken
Rayne Township
Kenlysburg
Annie M. Brown
Lee
Eeysbury
Mabel Weistler
Sarah
Culp and McCracken to Wed in Pittsburg
Vandergrift couple Mr Herbert H Culp and Miss Gertrude L McCracken plan marriage next Tuesday evening at Hotel Schenley in Pittsburgh The bride is Indiana Normal School graduate and former Vandergrift teacher The groom is a Ohio native and Vandergrift business leader They will honeymoon in Palm Beach and reside in Vandergrift after. later chance to relocate to San Juan Porto Rico per notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culp
M’cracken
Herbert H. Culp
Gertrude £. McCracken
Vandergrift
Frightful injuries from Pittsburgh trip on way home
Mr John Widdowson of Grant township arrived here Monday badly injured from a Pittsburgh visit. Both legs were broken and one leg crushed. physicians fear he may never use the limbs again, though recovery is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Widdowson
Grant Township
Pittsburg
Jury Wheel Filled for March Term by Commissioners
Jury Commissioners J Scott McGahey and Jackson McMillen filled the jury wheel for the year. On Friday 554 names were placed in the wheel and 100 more will be drawn for special weeks of court. The March term list was drawn Saturday and published in this week's Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Scott McGahey
Jackson McMillen
Stahl sustains broken arm while working at Wettling home
Mr W B Stahl of town fell from a scaffold while at work on Constable Jacob Wettling s house Thursday fracturing his right arm at the wrist He had fractured his left arm about a month earlier and still wears a plaster cast Invites go out for the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Daniel Anderson scheduled for March 3 Relatives from the west and other points are expected to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Stahl
Jacob Wettlingen
Stahl
Daniel Anderson
Will
Engagement announced for William P. McGree and Elias Melisen Wilson
The engagement of Mr. William P. McGree of acknowledge and Elias Melisen Wilson of Philadelphia has been announced. The wedding date remains unannounced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vof
William P. McGre
Ncknownehly
Elias Melisen Wilson
Philadelphia
Property Sold and Admissions for Soldiers’ Home
The Tasac N. St. Clair and Onema Joie Be of Pine Fists made application for admission to the Soldiers Home at Erie. Mr. Morgan served in Gom By DB, 208th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joie Be
Pine Fists
Erie
Mr. Morgan
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Coal and Gas Belts in Western Pennsylvania Geology
United States Geological Survey teams map western Pennsylvania coal fields outlining coal seams and anticlines. Detailed Elders Ridge sheet shows arches and basins guiding oil and gas pools, with contour lines marking coal outcrops and limited gas wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas
United States Geological Survey
Pennsylvania
South Bend
Frank Sutton
Plum Creek
Dab Tan
Oeburg
Ebenezer
Jacksonville
Kiskiminetas
Edri
Eldera Ridge
West
Lebanon
Shelocta
Esat
Six New Cases Develop in Smallpox Outbreak
Report notes spread within the family of William Parlor in India as six new cases develop. Three of the five children in that household are stricken, signaling continued transmission in a household cluster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Parlor
India
Event notices and social gathering in early afternoon
In the afternoon of February 11 at 2 30, a social event is planned with a guest speaker. The gathering features a notable activist and will occur at the First United Presbyterian Church, with related ceremonies and a reception to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldlock
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Geome
Bonda
Sheriffs
Heptasophs
Ladies’ Guild of the Christ Church
Cubdy-Wazsonvernment
San Juan
Porto Rico
Ment
Tasac
N. St. Clair , Onema
Nature
Seana Eee
Ann
Sonal
de. Berths
Poling
Ehegar
Armagh
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