Miner John Sabo Dies Tripping Down Stairs in Ernest
John Sabo a well known miner, about 52, died after tripping head first down a ten foot stair at his Ernest lodging. Coroner notified. no inquest, due to surrounding circumstances. He weighed over 200 pounds, leaving a wife and four children abroad. Earlier Bolivar tragedy claimed May Fails aged eight from a revolver accident. An Austrian perished in Burrell quarry rock fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sabo
Sunis
Ernest
Sabo
Jas
Hammers
Old Country
Henry Fails
Bolivar
West Wheatfield Township
County
Burrell Township
Smallpox Hits Elderton Area in Cherry Run District
Smallpox has invaded the Cherry Run district near Elderton causing alarm. Two young men Shaffer and Blystone were the first victims. Believing it to be chickenpox, no physician was called early, exposing others. Three Blystone family members are ill, traced to Migs Blystone of Iowa who had not fully recovered.
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Cherry Run
Elderton
Shaffer
Bluetone
Blystone
Migs Blystone
Iowa
Miner Crushed to Death In Mine Accident
Nick Pratt, about 30, a driver in No 6 mine at Ernest, fell from his seat in front of the car and was fatally hurt Tuesday night. found by two workers with bumper joing eye area, died Wednesday afternoon after transport to Adrian hospital. Also notes aid for war veterans grants in nearby towns, Odd Fellows banquet planned for Feb 19, Kentucky timber land purchase attempt, scarlet fever closes school, former normal student Reed Schall dies of fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Pratt
Ernest
Ad-rian Hospital
A. D. Good
West Mahoning Township
Philadelphia
Gilgal Church
East Mahoning Township
Seven Estates Divided in the Last Month
Several wills dated 1902 to 1908 detail bequests across Grean Jacksonville Windber Indiana and Young townships. Notable executors include J Duncan R Harry Cunningham and M Agnes St Clair with allocations to spouses children and nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Biste Learn
Grean Township
Harry Learn
Maggie B. Patrick
Jacob A. Butterbaugh
Rodney
Wylda
Vera
J. Duncan
Windber
Eirza Cunningham
Jacksonville
Alex
Cunningham
Margaret Blakley
Elizabeth Shields
William N
Robert
Young Township
R. Harry Cunningham
Jane St. Clair
Indiana Borough
Directa
Oscar St. Clair
Hazel St. Clair
Harriet St. Clair
William A
Mabel Hastelow
Ralph &. St. Clair
Annie C. St. Clair
Harry St. Clair
David Campbell
White Township
Isabel
Hila M
Emery Campbell
Edward E. Wells
South Mahoning Township
Sarah H. Wells
James R. Shields
North Mahoning ‘Township
Mary 0. Shields
Ter
Hazel May Stratoff
G. W
Mary A. Price
Lottie M. Hunton
New State Road Favored By Sixty Prominent Men
Sixty delegates from every county the trans state route would traverse met at Altoona Thursday to form an organization urging the Legislature to build the proposed road. They suggest naming it Stuart State Highway in honor of Governor Stuart and aim to influence road policy. Officers named include C. S. Price of Cambria Steel as president, John S. Fisher as vice president, and Philip H. Bridenbaugh as secretary. Fisher also joins the legislative committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alatoona
Juniata Valley
Stuart
Indiana County
C. 8. Price
Cambria Steel Company
Johnstown
John 8. Fisher
Town
Philip H. Bridenbaugh
Hollidaysburg
Fisher
Dayton Defeats Plumville In Exciting Basketball Match
Dayton defeated Plumville on Thursday evening in a hotly contested game. Plumville paced by three star players from Viclet fought hard but could not secure victory. Dayton records its second win over Plumville. A New Century Club special meeting will be held at Mrs. Harry C. Christy’s home on South Seventh street Monday afternoon February 15. Full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Plumville
New Century Club
Harry C. Christy
South Seventh Street
Lawrence Lockard
Punxsutawney
Jordan
Silas Streams
John F. Steving & Co
Philadelphia
Eckels
Mona Griffith
Marton Center
Glen Campbell
Normal School
George Oliver
Pittsburg
Nelson Anderson
Church Street
Clymer
Cherry Tree
Barnesboro
Spangler
Hellwood
William Armstrong
Muskogee
Okla
Tulsa
Armstrong
Mra
Justice
John PB. Elkin
Widera Ridge
Elders Ridge Academy
Kiskiminetas Springs
the Ridge
Timber buy in Virginia and injured workers in local note
John Neslor of White town ship Istt buys timber tracts in Virginia under option. A log fell injuring Gnavies Kelsey’s right leg near Smickshore as Belvehure basketball team defeats Maroned club at R tet on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
John Neslor
White Township
John Blose
Smickshore
Gnavies Kelsey
Kellysburg
Belvehure
Maroned
Wall Known Woman Morulg Cordelia Rice Kimmall Dies
Indiana doyenne Cordelia Rice Kimmall died at her daughter Mrs M H Wilsons home on South Seventh Street this morning aged 82 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morulg
Cordelia Rice Kimmall
Indiana
M. H. Wilson
South Seventh Street
Real Estate Transers in Indiana County Deeds Recorded
Deeds recorded in Indiana County since the latest report show transfers including John H Work selling a Marion Center lot to Debrian Steffy for 26 dollars and D W Raleigh selling a South Mahoning lot to Barbara H Seanor for 110 dollars. Other transfers include Adolph Mozar to Frank Petraitis for 450 dollars and Lizzie J Steel to Marvin O Mack for 1760 dollars.
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Indiana County
Laat
John H. Work
Marion Center
Dpbriam Steffy
D. W. Raleigh
South Mahoning
Barbara H. Seanor
Adolph Mozar
Green
Frank Petraitis
Lizzie J. Steel
Blairsville
Marvin O. Mack
C. J. Altimus
West
Wheatfield
Harry Cline
John St. Clair
Plumville
Charles Johnson
Harvey J. Sharp
Washington
Frank Lohr
Eliza Cunningham
Alexander Cunningham
Yoe Harchuck
Montgomery
Julia Harchuck
D. B. Taylor
Chevey Chase
John Seimaca
Elizabeth
Hodge
Blairsvilla
Sarah Lichsinger
Meade Marshall
Indiana
W. N. Liggett
Nannie Craig
Joe Campbell
Mary Harmaty
Jamies B. Graham
Buffington
S. L. Reed
Joe Barbara
South Ma
Enormous Board Bill of Normal Students at School
Figures from the Normal school steward for the fall term ending December 21 1908 show the costs and items needed to feed Dr Aments large student body. Meals supported by 435 boarders and a total student population of 848 including day and model pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School
Ament
Ie Acceer
Woman Narrowly Escapes Injury At Depot Tracks
Mrs EB OC Jobe of Waterstreet had a narrow escape crossing the Pennsylvania tracks at the depot last week. Her heel caught between the rail and plank, and a shifter crew was signalled in time to avert an accident. The shoe heel had to be torn off to free her foot, leaving a sprained ankle as her only serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. OC. Jobe
Waterstreet
Pennsylvania
J. C. Wallace
Jobe
156 Year Old Iselin Girl in Breach of Promise Suit
Anna Mata, a 16 year old Iselin girl, seeks 5000 from Andrew Jacka for breach of promise after he allegedly married Ent Duncan in Pittsburg before their November 21 wedding date. The case highlights a planned marriage collapsed by an earlier union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iselin
Anna Mata
Andrew Jacka
Jacka
Pittsburg
Ent Duncan
Miss Mato
Jjacka
Personal Breevities From the County Seat
D. G. Tyger of Gipsy and R. E. B. Gamble of West Wheatfield serve as juror and attend county matters. Various residents visit, recoveries reported, and local moves noted. W. H. Wolfe and others recuperate from illness. teachers and officials change posts. several trips to Pittsburgh and nearby towns. Busy notes show community through social calls, travel, and civic shifts.
Bryan to Speak at Library Hall March 8
Hiryan lectures announced for Monday evening March 8 at Library Hall featuring William Jennings Bryan delivering The Prince of Peace. Bryan is billed as guest lecturer for the city event with proceeds potentially aiding local causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiryan
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
the Prince of Peace
Library Hall
Revival At Blairaville Attracts Parishioners Near 180
Revival services at Blairaville draw about 180 persons to join the local churches. Four months into the campaign members report growing attendance and renewed community interest in faith programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaiysville
Blairaville
Local business houses to gain new structures and improvements
Extensive plans call for improved sight lines and ventilation at Loughry’s and Sloan Bros. on Philadelphia street with a new two story building on Carpenter avenue. Excavation for a basement began Monday for a basement at the rear of Savings & Trust offices. The Plotzer meat market will occupy basement and first floor with second floor leased as offices. A. I. Moreau handles tile work. Harry W. and J. Dick Wilson and Joseph W. Clements own the property. The Fashion store area will also be modernized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loughry's
Slown's
Carpenter Avenue
Sloan Bros
Philadelphia Street
Savings & Trust Company
George W. Plotzer
Mr. Plotzer
A. I. Moreau
Hartry W
J. Dick Wilson
Joseph W. Clements
Pletzer
James Mitchell
Court Dismisses Gypsy Case Over Insufficient Evidence
The December term opened with a jury trial for damages against Pennsylvania Railroad by James Guy’s heirs for a gypsy killed crossing near Graceton. Damages sought total $10,000 but the case was dismissed after one side spoke due to insufficient evidence. Prosecution by Joe George pursues a separate suit against Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg Railway over losses from removing a trunk at Ernest station. trial concluded with a jury verdict yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
James Guy
Graceton
Joe George
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company
Ernest
Build Disposal Plant or Discontinue Use of Sewers
Indiana faces a choice to build a sewage disposal plant as required by health authorities or discontinue the city sewer system. The State Board of Health objects to the current disposal method and orders a sanitary upgrade. At next Tuesday's election citizens vote on a bond issue to fund the new plant planned by Borough Engineer Mullen and approved by the Health Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eindiana
State Board of Health
M Borough
Mullen
Avonmore Waterworks Won by Indiana Firm Bennett & Sons
Bennett & Sons of Avonmore secured the contract to build a new waterworks plant for the borough of Avonmore at an estimated cost of 36000 dollars. Plans drawn by Engineer R H Wilson of Baltsburg. The package includes reservoir, pump house, artesian wells, pumps, tanks, hydrants and over three miles of pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M, Bennett,& Sons
Town
Avonmore
Indiana
R. H. Wilson
Baltsburg
Installation Night For Hepia soplis No 186 In Indiana Conclave
After installation of officers in the Cuimingham building Friday the Indiana Conclave No 186 Hepia soplis and their wives joined a special trolley trip to Clymer for supper at Humphrey's. Beckers attended the Assembly ball at the Clymer opera house before returning home late. District Deputy George H. Sewell of Latrobe led the ceremonies. Newly installed officers included Pf. B. Clark as Past Archon and J. Wills McCartney as secretary among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepiasoplis
Indiana
Cuimingham
Clymer
Pleasure Beckers
Clymer Opera House
George H. Sewell
Latrobe
Archon
Pf. B. Clark
G. W. Roof
B. K. Teellar
A. 5. Cunningham
J. Wills McCartney
Irvin Shafer
B. Ix. Kellar
J. L. Peterman
Death notices of White township residents and neighbors
Obituary notices list William Calhoun Lowry and many area residents who died recently from heart trouble cancer peritonitis pneumonia and related causes. Surviving spouses children and siblings are named along with burial sites in Greenwood Brushvalley Curry Run Bethel and local cemeteries.
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An Tnfant
Foater
Mia
William Dick
West Wheatfield Township
Bethel Church
Clyde
Lincoln Day Centennial Observances Planned in Indiana County
Public exercises will mark the centennial birth of Abraham Lincoln at the Court House next Friday evening. The Old Soldiers Association leads the program with aid from the Indiana County Bar Association. Speakers include John P. Blair Gen Harry White and J Hitler Peclor. White and Rev Lewis Hayston supervise school programs in public schools and the Normal School. Haemers Memorial fund subscriptions will be raised in all county schools on the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Hanmers
Abraham Lincoln
Old Soldiers’ Association
Indiana County Bar Association
Lincoln
John P. Blair
Harry White
J. Hitler Peclor
White
Lewis Hayston
Haemmers Memorial Fund
Stronger cells for convicts in Jalil jail improvements
The county board praises improvements under way in the interior of Jalil jail. Walls are whitewashed and the big cage is painted white, boosting appearance and sanitary conditions. Sheriff Wallace Thomas oversees inmate labor, with eight new cells planned for serious offenders in the hospital and boys' department to reduce daily breaches and meet grand jury recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jalil
Board of County Commissioners
Wallace Thomas
May Extend Indiana Brance and Tap Coal Fields
Report from New York indicates the B and O line may extend across Westmoreland and into Washington or Waynetta counties to service coal lands recently acquired by Iselin interests. The projected route would continue the Indiana portion of the line, linking Greene County coal holdings near Uniontown to Pittsburgh via a roughly 140 mile extension, following a $2,000,000 land deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
J. W. Thompson
Pittaburg
Family at the County Home Growing Mystery
County authorities investigated four cases of alleged mistreatment of elderly residents by relay dues within the past days and ordered re calls at the County Home. One victim is Mrs. DeLancey, 74, near Plumville found with a neighbor. A Homer City man jailed was brought to the Home on Friday. The Cribbs family of Plumville, with invalid Mrs. Cribbs, is under care by Humane Agent J. W. Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLancey
Plumville
Homer City
Himer Cribbs
County of Recommendation
Weddings of a Week: McKelvy Lowman and Calhoun Couples Tie
Two ceremonies mark a wedding week in western towns. McKelvy Lowman of Blakrayille wed at Port Pitt Hotel Pittsburg February 2 in a Rev Pender officiation. Later, Lovejoy pair H W Baker and Miss Mary Ferguson wed at Taylorsyile home of W Price. Myers Calhoun and Hopsie Grace Calhoun joined inTanoma and Creekside settings with Rev W J Wilson officiating at 98 Oakland avenues residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Glatr Myers
Tanoma
Hopsie Grace Calhoun
Creekside
Ev. W. J. Wilson
Oakland Avenues
Also Mentioned on This Page
Staira
Miner
George F. Huff
Westmorea
Ytand County
Thomas Piper
William B. Henderson
Finley P. Louther
Emeline Pear
Isabel ‘Harris
Catherine ‘Bwartzenwelder
New Florence
Andrew Kerr
Thomas Dias
Seward
Odd Fellows
Indiana Lodge of Odd Fellows
Kentucky
H.R. Weigel
W. W. Hopkins
Heet Stewart
Breathitt County
Menare, Wetzel and Hopking
Reed Schall
Rockville
Armstrong County
Charles R. Work
W. HE. Randall
Lacoma
Wayne County
Work
Filly Father
Thomas Brea
W. Kerr
South Mahonings Township
Re VY. Kerr
Kerr
The
Indiana Provision Company
D. G. Tyger
Gipsy
R. EB. Gamble
West Wheatfeld Township
J. M. Ruffner
W. H. Wolfe
Grant ‘Ramey
Josephine
Nelle Hetrick
Edna Wilson
Manor
Sharpsburg
J. N. Langham
Harrisburg
Hwdna Thompson
Edna Hart
Sixth Street
H.H. Steving
Mack
M, Bennett & Sons
Ketterine
Greensburg
Dixonville
Neely
Indiang Lodge of Heptasophs
Aupper
Frank Trinkley
Wiliam Calhoun Lowry
William Calhoun Lowry
Saltsburg Road
Crete
Letta B
Andrew P
Thomas M
Genesea
Harry L
Armstrong Township
Robert Lowry
Railroad Avenue
Christopher W. Knee
Foxburg
Henry Skxnee
Samuel Ralston
Cherryhill Township
C. M. Knee
Conneaut, O
J. W. Knee
Chicago
H. &. Knee
New Castle
J. C. West
Kane
Blanch Knge
Foxbury
Greenwood Cemetery
Uriah Lukehart
Hile
Fails Creek
Anna Condron
Smicksburg
A. C. Lukehart
A. L
T. H. Junkehart
Walls Creek
Tilia Tekes
Milas
Mary Ellalia Ickes
Herman Ickes
Brushvalley
George P. Davis
Walged
New Flovence
Dixmont Hospital
Milla Snodgrass
Bue Davis
Fort Palmer
Weatmoreland County
Salle Howard
Sallie Howard
Henry Howard
J. W. McBride
Wilbur Roach
Carrie Wilder
John Elder
Trade City
This County
William Clark
Willian Clark
Jwo
Hear Elderton
Curry Run
Shelocta Onl Pridey
Hyent
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