Railroad Surveying and Potential Route Changes Stir Indiana Visit
Civil Engineer W A Jones of the Rochester and Pittsburg Railway, visiting Indiana, denied a contract award for the uta thia county project and said work is pending a necessary survey. His engineers are surveying the route, setting stakes, and preparing before a contract let next month for road construction. Rumors place the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg line to Westmoreland or Connellsville coke regions, or McKeesport terminals, with talks of Blacklick Creek expansion to Webram to link Lackawanna iron plants to the lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Jones
Rochester & Pittsburg Railway
Indiana
Satwaul
Uta Thia
Jones
Corps of Engineers
Tan Ramor
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Homer City
Westmoreland County
Connellsville
McKeesport
Eay
Blacklick Creek
Webram
Lackawanna Iron & Steel Company
Lackawanna
Buffalo
Blacklick
Gathering of Ex Sheriff Banquet in Indiana County
Third annual banquet of the Ex-Sheriffs Association of Indiana County was held at the Clawson House on Saturday evening. Landlord Wortman provided a festive supper. H. P. Lewis spoke. a letter from ex-Sheriff Henderson Howard of Fort Collins, Colorado, expressed regrets at missing attendance and sent greetings. Attending ex-Sheriffs included James McGregor, D. C. Mack, M. Ff. Jamison, D. E. Thompson, T. S. Neal, and H. P. Lewis with their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clawson House
Ex-Sheriffs Association of
Indiana County
Wortman
H. P. Lewis
Henderson Howard
Fort Collins
Colo
James McGregor
D. C. Mack
M. Ff. Jamison
D. E Thompson
Indiana
T. 5. Neal
Trade City
East Mahoning Township
Pension notices and new post offices in Indiana district
Congressman Jack reports pensions for Mrs. Sarah B. Smith of Indiane at eight dollars eight cents per month from June 3 1901 plus two dollars for a minor child, Daniel W. Daugherty of Salisbury an increase to thirty dollars from June 5 1901, and Mrs. Sarah Allison of Elshaville renewal at twelve dollars from June 12 1901. a new post office at Wehrom Indiana with Clarence R Claghorn postmaster. Clement C. Bandel named postmaster at Rexis, Indiana County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Sarah B. Smith
Indiane
Daniel W. Daugherty
Salisburg
Sarah Allison
Elshaville
Indianaty
Wehrom
Clarence R Claghorn
Clement C. Bandel
Rexis
Indiana County
Institute at New Florence Teachers Local Institute
A teachers local institute will be held at New Florence on Friday evening and Saturday. An elaborate program has been prepared with good talent secured for the event. Elder A. D. Fero of Sandy Lake will hold a divine service in Macka Hall next Monday at 7 45 o clock. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Florence
A. D. Fero
Sandy Lake
Mack’a
Weddings of a Week Barseti-Elein and Elkin Nuptials
Albert M. Barrett of West Mahoning township wed Mary Ellen M. Elkin of Smicksburg at Smicksburg Episcopal church. Rev. Dimerick officiated. many friends attended. Barrett, a Loop resident, is a prominent local youth. Elkin’s father Frank is a Smicksburg merchant. Attendants included Mark Elkin and Elizabeth Shaffer. maid of honor Mabelle Elkin. flower girl Elizabeth Crawford. organizer Miss Clara Elkin. In another wedding, Rosa A. Stitt and Ethel M. Lear married Thursday at the bride’s home with Rev. Zahniser officiating. plans to reside in Vandergrift and Garfield friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barseti-Elein
Albert M. Barrett
West Mahoning Township
Mary Ellen M. Elkin
Frank Elkin
Smicksburg
Smicksburg Episcopal Church
Dimerick
Kittanving
Barrett
Bride
Loop
Smickaburg
Mark Elkin
Elizabeth Shaffer
Wilkinsburg
Mabelle Elkin
Elizabeth Crawford
Clara Elkin
Rosa A. Stitt
East Waterford
Misa Ethel M. Lear
George Lear
Garfield
Zahniser
Stitt
Vandergrift
G. A Lear
Wm. Telford
R. W. Stitt
Avonmore
G. Meade Marshall
Indiana
Adams-Hill wedding in Vandergrift Heights
Frank W. Adams and Myrtle Hill, both of Vandergrift, were married at Vandergrift Heights on a Wednesday evening. Attendants were Frank Hill and Sarah Adams. Rev. H. Dysenger officiated as friends and relatives gathered. Anng Zane played the wedding march. Dinner followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams-Hill
Frank W. Adams
Myrtle Hill
Vandergrift
B. F. Bill
Vandergrift Heights
Frank Hill
Sarah Adams
Penn Run
H. Dysenger
Vandergrift Lutheran Church
Pilgrim and Deyarmin Wed at St Bernard Church
Harry G. Pilgrim and Mrs Laura L Deyarmin both of town were married last evening at St Bernard Catholic church by Rev Father McNeil. Pilgrim works at the National Glass Company plant and the couple plan to reside in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgerim-Deyarmin
Harry G. Pilgrim
Laura L. Deyarmin
St. Bernard Catholic Church
Father McNeil
Pilgrim
National Glass Company
Coupse
Bates Kebe Wedding in New Florence Home
Mr A D Bates a New Florence resident and Mrs Maud E Kerr of Indianapolis Ind will be married today at the bride s home The couple will reside in New Florence after the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates-Kebe
A. D. Bates
New Florence
Maud E. Kerr
Indianapolis
Ind
Baker Smith Matrimony Sealed in Quiet City Ceremony
Mr William O Baker and Mrs Laura J Smith both of town were married on Monday evening by Rev Dr A J Far man at his residence on South Seventh Street in a small city ceremony.
Stones and Baughman wed in East Pittsburg ceremony
Mr. John Stones of East Pittsburg and Miss Tracy Baughman of Blairsville were married on Wednesday by Squire J. A. Crossman in this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stones-Baughman
John Stones
East Pittsburg
Tracy Baughman
Blairsville
Squire J. A. Crossman
Tragic Death of Train Jumper in India Township
William T. Clawson, 16, died after falling from a moving freight train while attempting to board it at India, West Wheatfield township. He lost a left leg and suffered a skull fracture. survived by his parents six sisters and three brothers. Funeral held Friday at the India church, burial in Isabel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
West Wheatfield
William T. Clawson
Davia Clawson
D. 5. Tinker
Bolivar
Isabel
Veteran Legion Entertained by White Township Host
Encampment No. 11 of the Union Veteran Legion visited T. M. Coleman in White township on Thursday evening. The party, accompanied by their wives, rode two sleds to the home, brought oyatere, and enjoyed a delicious supper. Members included Thomas Wheeler and wife, G. A. McLain and wife, John R. Brynes and wife, A. P. Watson and wife, W. D. Bush and wife, A. G. Braughter and wife, George Adama and daughter, Dr. William Hosack, Mrs. T. P. Stephens and Mrs. Short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Veteran Legion of Town
T. M. Coleman
White Township
Oyatere
Thomas Wheeler
G. A. McLain
John R. Brynes
A. P. Watson
McKee Appointed Inspector at Pittsburg Custom House
Mr. J. B. McKee of Jacksonville is named inspector at the Pittsburg Custom House with a salary of 1100 dollars per year. A graduate of the Indiana Normal school he has taught at Madison Westmoreland county this winter but resigned to take the government post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. McKee
Jacksonville
Pittsburg
McKee
Indiana Normal School
Madison
Westmoreland County
Jeannette Appoints New Postmaster Candidate
Jeannette's druggist Clark Daugherty has been recommended for postmaster. An Indiana native, his friends in Jeannette welcome the news of his good luck. County election notes appear on the third page.
Quiet Republican Primaries End Soon in County races
The county braces for Saturday primaries with four contested offices treasury sheriff commissioner and auditor. Republicans hold large majorities so nominations largely decide the election and turnout is expected steady though interest remains low. Polls run 2 to 7 pm in townships and 4 to 8 pm in boroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Langham
Washington Birthday Exercises At Court House
The Court House was filled Saturday evening with about 500 school children and citizens for Washington birthday events. A phonograph program, instrumental numbers, and a conjuror entertained. Judge White promoted the entertainment bringing performers from Philadelphia. Judee White and Prof. J. F. Chapman spoke. Court room and Normal school activities focused on a colonial Washington theme with a grand march and festive dining room decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia
Judge White
Judee White
J. F. Chapman
George
Martha Washington
Celebrated Anniversary of Hood Couple in Indiana
Mr and Mrs Thomas C Hood of Church street eldest couple in Indiana marked their 61st wedding anniversary. Hood will be 87 next month and his wife 81 in April. They enjoy good health, with son John Hood of Jeannette visiting over Sabbath. celebration was quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Hood
Church Street
Prominent exhibitor captures prizes at Pittsburg Fanciers show
Mr. Thomas White of town dominated the fifth annual Pittsburg Fanciers Club exhibition last week. He earned four first premiums on Belgian hares and top prizes on game cocks. He also won multiple prizes in cockerey and hen categories, sold several game chickens at food prices, and received 30 dollars for a game cock and 28 dollars for a breeding hen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas White
Pittsburg
Death to Quail Facing Harsh Winter Frosts
Reports say quail flocks perished in the recent cold weather. Many quail fed at barns and farmhouses due to extreme hunger. Hundreds reportedly died from deep snow and starvation, with flocks found frozen in numerous areas.
Pastor Joel Bunt Receives Surprise Church Donation
On Thursday members of Greenville and Mechanicsburg M E churches visited Rev. Joel Bunt of Brushvalley and filled his larder with a generous assortment of foods. The group arrived unannounced but was warmly welcomed and stayed several hours at the pastor's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Mechanicsburg
Gift for a Teacher at Mahan School
Pupils of the Mahan school in Blacklick township presented Miss Houstin with a handsome oak rocker on her birthday last Friday. She has taught three terms at the school and the gift shows the pupils’ high esteem for their teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahan School
Blacklick Township
Cartier
Houstin
Third Ward Property Sold to John Cravener at $550
Wettling and Crossman report the sale of Rewis property at the corner of School street and Fisher alley to John Cravener for $550. Entertainment at Homer City to benefit the Presbyterian parsonage with the District School program presented at the Presbyterian church on Friday evening March 7. New township and borough officers for the county listed on the third page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C
John Bennett
East Water Street
John L. Paul
Wettling & Crossman
Third Ward
Rewis
School Street
Fisher Alley
John Cravener
Homer City
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Indiana Crushes Big Five of Philadelphia in Two Games
Indiana's crack team defeated the Big Five of Philadelphia in two basketball games played Friday and Saturday. The first contest ended 32 to 20 after a 13 to 11 halftime lead for Indiana, with teamplay and quick passes highlighted. The second game, postponed Saturday afternoon, was one sided as Indiana benefited from two opposing players leaving earlier in the morning. the crowd at Normal School cheered as Indiana extended its advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loval
Philadelphia
Indiana
Postboy
Bre Fryr
McCreight
Edmunds
St. Clair
Social Functions Highlight Local Birthday and Gatherings
Blaine Cunningham celebrated his 17th birthday with friends at his West Philadelphia Street home. A Chambersville Ambrose sleighing party enjoyed music from the Ambrose orchestra at Rayne township hosts. A Blairsville sled party dined in Indiana with none but the driver as escort. Indiana crowds visited Marion Center for supper at Fleck Hotel and a town hall dance. Six couples from town traveled to Homer City for chicken and waffles at Hotel Shadyside. Miss Jennie Wilson hosted the History Club on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Cunningham
W. M. Cunningham
Philadelphia
Cunningham
Chambersville
Ambrose
J. S. Wyncoop
Rayne Township
Blairsville
Indiana
Marion Center
Fleck Hotel
Town Hall
Homer
Brushvalley institute draws educators in spirited session
The teachers' local institute at Brushvalley Saturday drew many attendees including County Superintendent J.T. Stewart of town and Prof. C. A. Campbell principal of the New Filorenca Schoola. A sled load of Cambria county teachers arrived and took part, making this the most successful Brushvalley institute in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushvalley
J.T. Stewart
Town
C. A. Campbell
New
Filorenca Schoola
Cambria County
Carnegie Firemen to meet Indiana basketball team next Tuesday
The Carnegie Firemen will line up against Indiana basketball on Tuesday evening with Hans Wagner, noted Pittsburg League shortstop, joining the visitors. Other games in Indiana include State College on March 14, Kiski on March 17, and D C A G on March 26. Kiski will bring its gymnastic team and the club plans a fine exhibition between halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Firemen
Indiana
Hans Wagner
Pittsburg
State College
Kiski
Coal town worker scarred by belt accident
Elmer Reese, a coal miner at Graceton, suffered a near severing of his left ear when a moving belt whipped it. Dr. W D Gates treated the gash with stitches. Prof. A M Hammers of the Normal school spoke at a teachers institute in Coalport Friday and at Glen Campbell Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Reese
Graceton
W. D. Gates
A.M. Hammers
Normal School
Coalport
Old Man Samuel McGara Placed in Warren Asylum
Rayne township resident Samuel McGara aged about ninety was taken to Warren insane asylum for treatment on Thursday after a period of dementia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McGara
Rayne Township
Warren Insane Asylum
Biggest Load Brought Here by Mr Steele Warner
Mr Steele Warner of White Township hauled the season's biggest toad coal to Indiana. The load weighed 8,520 pounds and contained the largest shipment for the period, signaling a record achievement in local mining or transportotechnology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele Warner
White
Township
Indiana
PERSONAL BREVITIES NOTEWORTHY TOWN VISITS
Mr J R Stumpf of town travels to Union town and New York City on business. Mrs W T Wilson ill with pneumonia. Several locals including Harry W Wilson and Charles Shumaker journey to Pittsburg and Latrobe for visits. Many others, from Latrobe to Vandergrift, host or visit relatives, attend openings, or attend business and school events in towns like Johnstown Avonmore and McKeesport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Stumpf
Uniontown
W. T. Wilson
Church Streat
J. H. Hartman
Latrobe
Indiana
Harry W. Wilson
Pittsburg
Charles Shumaker
John L. Paul
Hugh Af. Bell
Connellsville
Homer Stumpf
New York City
Floyd Longwell
Greensburg
Elder Peeler
Coalport
Phil N. Baker
Johnstown
William G. Orner
Strongstown
R. F. Walker
Margaret
Town
Emma Rhea
Robert Watson
Blairsville
Griffith Ellis
Church Street
Latrobe Friends
Arthur Russell
Harry Laughlin
C. T. Lemmon
Friends
Avonmore
Lawrence Hasinger
Clara Vogel
New Kensington
Misa Margaretta Hodge
Margaret Walker
Misa Nell Russell
McKeesport
J. S. Russell
William C. Mitchell
John Henderson
John A. Scott
Laura
Annie Munshower
Leechburg
Freeport
D. J. Waller
Normal
New Castle
Jennie Lytle
Agnes
Laura Woods
William Swanger
Vandergrift
Ber
Died in His Chair at Civil War Reunion
Prominent South Mahoning resident Mr. Lewis A. Welsh, Civil War veteran, collapsed and died at Bellefonte while attending a regimental reunion. He suffered heart trouble but remained active. funeral services were held at Mahoning Baptist church with large attendance. Survivors include wife Annie Spargon and several children. He served in Company E, 148th Pennsylvania Volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis A. Welsh
South Mahoning Township
Bellefonte
Welch
Salona
Clinton County
Br. Welah
Lottie Sims
Alma
Neb
Dayton
Carwensville
Clearfield County
Walsh
Mahoning
Annie Spargon
Edward Nolf
North Point
Wilson Bowser
West Mahoning
Harry Rowland
Andrew Cunningham
Kittanning
Lottie, Sime
Ned
George
Edgar
Curbey
148Th
Pennsylvania Volunteers
M. L. Rowland
the &. A. BR. Post
Death of Dr James Madison Taylor Surfaces in Sudden Illness
Dr James Madison Taylor, a prominent physician, died after a sudden illness described as a late hernia complication. His death was reported amid concern and notes indicate urgent medical action prior to passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Madison Taylor
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Skhepe
Congressional District News
W. B. Wagner
Armagh
J. Otis Wagner
Heehbon
Wagner
D. R. Mack
Wheatfield Township
Caddie Speedy
Miss Lytle
Elmer Helman
Tasoma
England
Prarie State Incubator Company
Stitt-Leare
Lad
Veteran Legion
A Brillant Institute
H. W. Tomb
Dsirpeas
Albert Cunningham
Armstrong Township
W. H. Warner
William Watterson
Har
J. BR. Kuab
Cherryhill Township
W. J. Bichler
Mount Braddock
Willet
Charles Sloan
California, Pa
Kellysburg
Mack Hazlett
Georgeville
Arons Town
Clarksburg
8. W. Guthrie
Western Pennsylvania Alumni Association
A. H. Rodkey
Allegheny
Deckera Point
Aere Walker
West Et Phila
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