Lullin Coal Boom Active in Northern County Areas
Reports show renewed activity in coal fields across Armstrong county with drills testing on David Cochran, Henry Moor, Samuel Moore, and John Clowes farms near Creekside and Crooked Creek. Purchasers plan immediate operations. several coal-land leases filed in Cherry Hill, Brushvalley, and Barret townships with notable acreages and values listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Cochran
Bearade City
Henry Moor
Marcound
Samuel Moore
Cownaxhannock Township
Armstrong County
John Clowes
Creekside
J. Wilson Sheilda
William Weiss
Exine Township
J. L. Mitchell
Cherryhill Township
Jacob M. Dick
Edward H. Patt
John Dean
Brushvalley Township
G. Walback
George Simons
Corrian, McKinney & Co
Barret Township
John Stewart
Wim. Lintner
HL. Taylor
Fee
Walter Forsha
Shot by a Negro as Payback in Webram Incident
J Welton Thomas a 26 year old bookkeeper at Nantendale Supply was shot by a man named Sterling Aiken and others in a revenge attack near Webram. The 38 caliber bullet entered above the hip and a lengthy treatment followed. doctors expect recovery. Aiken, recently discharged for drunkenness, fled into darkness after the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Welton Thomas
Webram
Sterling Aiken
Aiken
Thomas
Johnstown
Virginia
New Post Offices and Postmasters Named in County
Congressman Jack recommends Alonzo Sides as postmaster at Pine Plate and Harry Boncher for Logan post office. C. S Remaley named postmaster at Tennery. Rural routes 2 and 3 from Bishaville to begin in April. Pension secured of $10 monthly for George W. Myer of Salteburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Alonzo Sides
Pine Plate
Logan
Harry $. Boncher
C. S Remaley
Tennery
Bishaville
George W. Myer
Salteburg
Fatally Injured Fireman On Pennsylvania Train at Latrobe
Charles Henry a fireman from Cherryhill township was fatally injured near Latrobe while attempting to board a moving train. His body was crushed between cars as it dragged along the track, he died at Greensburg hospital on Wednesday. He was not from the county and had two relatives locally. Also noted is William Thomas serving an eight year penitentiary term for a grave charge. he is described as a physical wreck due to confinement and possible links to the death of Joseph B. Honaton. Banquet planned by West Lebanon Council Jr. C U A M No 843 at West Lebanon town hall next Saturday to honor Washington's birthday with literary music and supper. Invitations issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Henry
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cherryhill Township
Latrobe
Wee
Greensburg
William Thomas
May Houston
Blacklick Township
Joseph B. Honaton
West Lebanon
The
Unequal Contest: Indiana Team Beats Carnegie A C 50 to 5
The Carnegie Athletic Club of Brad dock faced Indiana in western Pennsylvania and were overwhelmed 50 to 5 as Indiana dominated the second half. Moorhead Bowers McCreighbney St Cair Gibbs Longwell Ryan McCreight led Indiana with Hawthorne referee Daugherty timekeeper Wilson scorer Watson officiating. Between halves two teams played 17 to 18 in favor of Harry Younkins. Next Friday Philadelphia Big Five meets Snili angtamin Library Hall amid growing confidence in home clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Lichteberger
Peninsylvania
Carnegie Athletic Club
Braddock
Indiana
GC. A.C. Moorhead
Bowers
McCreighbney
Guests of the Masons Honor Fraternal Banquet
The Masonic banquet at Odd Fellows hall drew over 100 guests with reception chaired by Mesara Brilhart Obsisty and Howard Buterbaugh. Attorney John A. Scott presided as toastmaster as Jossin speakers praised Masonry and Palladium Lodge prepares for its 54th annual ball tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Mesara
Harry
Brilhart
Harry C. Obsisty
Howard B. Buterbaugh
Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
Bouillon
Caldwell Building Sold to Savings & Trust Co
The Savings and Trust Company of Indiana bought the Caldwell property on Philadelphia Street known as the Wilson stand. The deal includes building and 120 foot back lot for 12500 dollars. Caldwell takes possession of the storeroom April 15 while occupying the second story residence. He previously sold 40 feet of rear land to the Indiana Telephone Co for 1800 dollars and may close on the remaining 40 feet. The Trust Co plans to use the storeroom and rent the upper story offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trnst Company
Philadelphia Street
Savings& Trust Company of Indiana
Caldwell
Yhia
Indiana
Trust Company
Etary
Church News Service Teaches Washington and Lincoln Lessons
A Taplow church announces a religious session titled Lessons from the Lives of Washington and Lincoln to be held at 3 o'clock with Boon leading the diacosme or discussion, focusing on moral examples from American leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boon
Taplow
Washington
Lin
Injured in a Fall at Eeese-Hammond Plant
William Mundorf Jr fell 50 feet from a scaffold at the No 4 stack of Eeese-Hammond fire brick works in Bolivar sustaining serious injuries and a critical condition. Also note the Boston Ladies Symphony Orchestra performance at Library Ball tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mundorf, Jr
Eeese-Hammond Fire Brick Works
Bolivar
Ciil
Boston Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra
Murder charge grows from Giles Gibson case at March term
Widow accuses Giles Gibson of murder over James McClements death in Cherryhill township. Gibson was jailed, bailed at $2500, and will face grand jury at the March term. The death has sparked multiple theories about whether McClements died in the wagon or from exposure after drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles
Stephens
Bane
James McClements
Cherryhill
Gibson
McClemente
McClements
Big Home
Giles 5
Mitchells Mule
Gilea Gibson
M. L. Houston
Cherryhill Township
White
E. M. Lockard
Town
Lottie Sickenberger
Blairsville Seeks Two New Industries Under McGuire Drive
Blairsville aims to add two plants promoted by P. J. McGuire of the Champion Sanitary Enamel Ware Co. If capital funding is secured, a brick process plant fed by glass-refuse will start, alongside a metallic enamel covered burial casket plant. Both would be built in Blairsville soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
P. J. McGuire
Champion Sanitary Enamel Ware Company
McGuire
Mr. McGuire
Blairaville
Two Brief Wills In Green Township And Heshbon
The will of Jane Parry late of Green township filed last week leaves the remainder of her estate to her grandson John Harrold Parry with possession at age 25 and appoints Judson Parry as executor dated August 17 1897 The will of Harry G Campbell of Heshbon filed last week leaves his entire estate to his widow except 32 to Harry Mack with W C Mack named executor dated September 13 1902
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Parry
Green Township
John Harrold Parry
Judson Parry
Harry G. Campbell
Heshbon
Harry Mack
W. C. Mack
Mrs Steinrod to Return to Indiana This April
Mrs Ella Steinrod and her daughter Mrs E F Bbanis will move from New Castle to Indiana in April to occupy their Oakland Avenue home. Dr Shanks and wife will accompany them and will settle there where he will practice. Dr Shanks is a graduate of Indiana Normal School and known to many here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Steinrod
New Castle
E. F. Bbanis
Indiana
Oakland Avenue
Counterfeit Coins Found During Barn Tear Down
While a rear barn at W. M. Cunningham's store on West Philadelphia Street was demolished, counterfeit quarters dated 1585 were found. A separate incident reports Thomas H. Ann's son struck by a moving carriage near Hubér, breaking both bones above the ankle. Dr G. E son treated the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Cunningham
West Philadelphia Street
Thomas H. Ann
Somme
Hubér
G. Eson
Town
County Offices Repainted and New Chamberaville Store Sold
County offices have received fresh paint and wallpaper, including the clerk and treasurer divisions with the sheriff’s area also repainted. In Chambersville, Mr J Clay Kimple sold his store to Daniel Frech and George Nesbitt, who will run as Frech and Nesbitt from April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersville
J. Clay Kimple
Chambaraville
Daniel Frech
Rayno Township
George Nesbitt
Town
Frech & Nesbitt
Light Vote Caps Republican Victory Across County Seats
In heavy cold, yesterday's elections yielded a Republican win in the county seat with strong GOP showing in borough and ward races. Detailed Indiana returns list borough and ward tallies for treasurer, justice of the peace, tax collector, school director, and council, with multiple names and party affiliations across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jreault
Indiana
Burgese
W. H. Jackson
J. L. Orr
John B. Taylor
J. A. Crossman
H. Engle
Thomas Wheeler
Wm. Young
Ward Otter
John H. Pieros
Baffier
Frank Friend
H. P. Griffith
Council
George W. Swan
Sroosp
A. T. Taylor
Dodson
Joan H. Bill
E. M. Lockard
Robert Mullen
T. B. Clark
Bert Kellar
Remodeling to consolidate offices in Philadelphia Street buildings
Attorney John P. Elkin plans spring remodeling of his Philadelphia Street building to convert the residence into modern office spaces. Second floor currently houses Kiskiminitas Quarries and Indiana Bent Ring Ladder. Elkin also controls Republic Glass and Standard Graphite at Mosaic near Scranton. Plans include moving Cash Creek Coal and Coke from Glen Campbell to Indians, creating a handsome first-floor suite for these firms, and leasing the rest. The Hetrick Bros block will be rebuilt with an 88 by 20 foot clothing showroom, enlarged Work & Son space, new frontages, and a raised roof giving a three-story appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Street
John P. Elkin
Kiskiminitas Quarries Company
Indiana Bent Ring Ladder Company
Elkin
Republic Glass Manufacturing Company
Standard Graphite Company
Mosaic
Scranton
Cash Creek Coal and Coke Company
Glen Campbell
Philadelphia
Hetrick Bros
Work & Son
Free Library Established at Cor al Coal Town
A free library opened in Cor al Indiana Branch town for miners and Joseph Wharton employees on the second floor of the company building. Harry McCreary is credited with inaugurating the project. The library aims to uplift miners and will host lectures on mining engineering electricity and related coal and coke topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coral
Coke Town
Indiana
Joseph Wharton
Harry McCreary
Personal notices from town and region weekly
Mr C H Moore of town travels in Washington county this week. Alonzo Balentine of Church street visits Pittsburg with his brother. Misses Mary Nesbit and Helen Gamble of Blairsville visit town friends over Sabbath. Vinnie Hanna of Freeport guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Hanna. Mrs A F Cooper and young daughter and Miss Jennie St Clair of Homer City spend this week at Harrisburg. Mrs G R Epley of Kagawaa visits relatives on Church Street. Laura J Goad, Normal student, back from Pitcairn for grandmother’s funeral. W H Guthrie of Winterset Indiana returns home after visiting Guthries. Elmer Malcolm of Freeport visits town, returns Monday. Rev J M Adair attends Conemaugh Presbytery meeting at Johnstown. Mrs Frank Griffith and children of Greensburg stay with Dr and Mrs H P Griffith. Mrs William Hoeack of town goes to East End Pittsburg to be with her mother. Mrs W W Grove of New Florence returns after time with her. Esther Campbell of near town leaves for Butler to stay with daughter Mrs A J Herr. Mr De Duncan of Wellsville visits town with Pantall family. A school program entertainment is announced for Thursday with a public, free event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Moore
Washington County
Alonzo Balentine
Church Street
Pittsburg
Mary Nesbit
Helen Gamble
Blairsville
Vinnie Hanna
Freeport
Wm. Hanna
A. F. Cooper
Jennie St. Clair
Homer City
Harrisburg
G. R. Epley
Kagawaa
J. Rugh
Church Atreat
Mica
Laura J. Goad
Pitcairn
Myre
W. H. Guthrie
Winter |Ast
J. M. Guthrie
Elmer Malcolm
J. M. Adair
Conemaugh
United Presbyterian Church
Johnstown
Frank Griffith
Greens
Esther Campbell
Near Town
Butler
A. J. Herr
de. Duncan
Wellsville
Pantall
Thareday
Fire in Tarentum Kills Boy and Injures Family
A Tarentum blaze caused by natural gas exploded early Saturday destroying seven buildings and killing 12 year old Craig. Father escaped by jumping from a second story window after trying to reach his son, while the mother carried two daughters to safety. Mrs Craig and two daughters sustained serious injuries. the home was in Green township originally home of D J Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarentum
D. J. Craig
Green Township
Craig
Geng
Dave
Walla
Colon Craig
Tarentam
A. B. Craig
Barney Douglass
Sprice
Centenarian Leah Keith Remains Active at Grisemere
Leah Keith, county's oldest resident living near Grisemere, celebrated her 100th birthday last September. She has spent all her life in the same neighborhood and still manages light housework daily. If health allows, she may attend the county centennial as guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Keith
Grisemere
Toeang
Social Functions Honor Local Guests in Normal Community
Misees Elizabeth and Mabel Waller hosted a dinner Friday for Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Sutton and Mr. and Mrs. Murray E. Guthrie with other Normal residents in attendance. Prof and Mrs B Robertson and Lavina Riddle hosted Monday for a guest. Mr and Mrs Charles R Work hosted a Valentine party on Worth Sixth Street. Mr and Mrs Leonard H Sutton hosted a Saturday evening gathering in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misees
Elizabeth and
Mabel Waller
Normal
Edward H. Sutton
Murray EL. Guthrie
Town
and Mire
B. Robertson
Lavina. Riddle
Edward Ez. ‘Batton
Charles R. Work
Worth
Sixth Street
Menard H. Sutton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lullin
Iseilis
Reyne
Crooked Creek
Bney
H. M
Clerka
Ndiane
the Masons
Sherbet Rusk
Arnold
Central Lyceum Bureau
Tara Hall
Church News
James W Clements
Parlor
John Parlor
Strongatown
Nolo
Biairaville
Robinson
India
Strongstone
Wehram
Wintondale
Cambria
Proa- Buss
John Parlor, Jr
West Wheatfield Township
Willliam Parlor
Mra. Parlor
Robingon
Johnston Boyle
John Lichtenfeld
A. J. Sipe
James
William Sipe
D. M. Henry
Strangetown
William Lloyd
Beringer
T. D. Stephens
Penn Run
Alfred Detwiler
Vintondale
New Dress
Hetrick and
New Coke Town
Judge White
Wathless
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