Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg pays landowners in coal land deal
The Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company paid landowners over 50000 in cash and mortgages this week for about 2116 acres of coal lands in White Center Blacklick and surrounding townships. Lucien W. Robinson arrived with funds and the company plans more acquisitions after title abstracts are completed. Total cash and mortgage payments in county exceed 333977 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
McCreary Coke Company
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
White
Center
Blacklick
Lucien W. Robinson
Dickey
John A. Scott
Conemaugh
Rayne, White
Armstrong
Washington
Dolara
J. N. Banke
John K. Mikesell
Shields Janene
A. J. Cummins
W. B. Taylor
B. Miller
M. Miller
Elizabeth Carson
Bill Berdaebersees
L Stains Popaontea Poazneseplt Eessens
Injuries May Prove Fatal to Child at Plumville
A 3 year old son of Mr and Mrs J E Cribbs of Plumville was severely burned Friday afternoon when his clothes caught fire in a home room. He ran onto the porch where a neighbor saw him ablaze before help could arrive. The clothes were burned from the body and the face head and right side suffered severe burns. The child remains alive but faces possible fatal injuries. Real Estate Agents Wettling and Crossman report three town properties sold last week. James A White property on West Oak sold to A Drummond for 1200. J W Sutton property on North Sixth sold to W H Clawson for 600. John Traby property on West Water sold to S M Work for 1700 and will be occupied by Work April 1. Mrs G P McCartney hosted visitors including Mrs G W Creighton and son Watson of Buffalo NY Mrs A T Bell and Mr J P Watson of Ballabarg and Mr T C Watson of Blairsville for Mrs McCartney’s birthday. Hart in a Coal Mine: Thomas Johnson of White Township injured by falling coal near his home. no bones broken but bruised. J G C Wright of Hilledale erecting seventh coal tipple at Horton Run for J E Miller contractor at Glen Campbell. Bennett VanHorn of Georgeville granted a pension of 10 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Cribbs
Plumville
Wettling & Crossman
James A. White
West Oak Street
Mr. A. Drummond
J. W. Sutton
North Sixth Street
W. H. Clawson
Messrs
Hart
Thomas Johnson
White Township
J. GC. Wright
Hilledale
Horton Run
Banka Township
Wright
J. E Miller
Glen Campbell
Quaker City Boys Defeat Indiana A A In Exciting Game
Indiana A A wins a hotly contested basketball clash at Library Hall against the Big Five of Philadelphia 22 to 24. Referee Haney and Daugherty draw praise and critique. notable plays include Heite and P St Clair scoring for the visitors, Hood and Lockard contributing key shots, with Hood leaving for Pittsburg after the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Philadelphia
Indiana A. A
Indiana
Towa
Haney
Big Five
Daugherty
Heite
P. St. Clair
Lockard
Field
Hood
B McCreight
Sims
McCullough
Fanl
Wilson
Ramsey
Pittsburg
Class Honors Assigned At Indiana Normal School
The Indiana Normal School faculty announced the junior class members eligible for the spring term contest. Twelve were selected from twenty, with assignments in debate, essays, declamation, orations, and recitations. Notable names include S K Cunningham, Lulu Bee, George H Adams, Charles Barnett, Edna Heck, and Flora Baer, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indiana Normal School
S K. Cunningham
Kent
Charles Ray
Indiana
Lulu Bee
New Kensington
Lyda M. Hanner
Allegheny
Martha Stachell
George H. Adams
Morris Jordan
Oliveburg
Robert P. Waller
Charles Barnett
Knoxdale
Ernest Buchapan
Gipsy
Edna Heck
Florence Kraus
Flora Baer
Mabel Bockway
Pittsburg
Ella Chambers
Grace Cunningham
Florence Jarrett
Helen Prescott
Monongahela
Ella Waddle
Derry
Effie Whitetoan
Latroba
Guests of the Odd Fellows celebrate lodge anniversary banquet
The 62nd anniversary of Palladium Lodge No. 346 O L O F was marked with a brilliant banquet in the Odd Fellows building. About 125 guests attended as Mrs John Weir and others welcomed them. Rev D M Kinter and Mr T B Clark spoke while Miss Stella Oxley performed. The Womens Relief Corps served a banquet and music by local talent accompanied a dance lasting until 2 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palladium Lodge
Town
Odd Fellows Building
John Weir
Local breeder captures eighteen premiums at Pittsburg show
Mr Thomas White of town, proprietor of the Croyland rodbery, won eighteen premiums at the fourth annual Pittsburg Fanciers Club show held last week. He entered eleven Belgian hares and earned fourteen premiums, exhibited two coops of game chickens earning four prizes, and sold ten hares. His buck hare Prince Muriel drew praise as the finest buck in the state, with judges noting its quality. he refused 275 dollars for the imported hare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas White
Croyland Rodbery
Pittsburg
Montgomery Jackson Charged With Assault on Child
Montgomery Jackson, a colored man, attempted to assault a nine year old daughter of L E Holsopple at Holsopple Somerset county. He was arrested and jailed. The article notes this is his second similar crime. In October 1894 he assaulted a four year old son of Mr and Mrs G L Wilkinson of Blairsville. the victim died soon after. Jackson was captured at Johnstown, tried, and sentenced to seven years, but released recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Jackson
L. E Holsopple
Holsopple
Somerset County
Jackson
G. L. Wilkinson
Blairaville
Jack 4
Johnstown
Elders Elected at Presbyterian Church Meeting
At a congregational gathering Wednesday evening the Presbyterian church of town elected five additional elders. The new elders are Gilpin McHenry Elmer W Allison D Cunningham Wm A St Clair and George L B Stewart. The church now has ten elders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church of Town
Gilpin McHenry
Elmer W. Allison
D. Ax ‘Cunningham
Wm. A. St. Clair
George LB
Stewart
County's Accounts Report Year 1900 Receipts and Expenditures
The Progress presents the county financials for 1900 detailing taxes and costs. It lists a county tax of 45037, special tax 5413, dog tax 2505 with 1989 in sheep orders, and minor items like bridges 2954, repairs 428, election costs 1400, jurors 4333, gas 858, inmates 3107, and bond activity totaling 42450 outstanding, 4200 called but not redeemed, and 36200 redeemed.
Long Wedded Life Celebrates Hood Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Thomas C Hood of town marked their 60th wedding anniversary at home on West Church Street. Relatives and friends visited to offer congratulations though illness kept some kin from gathering. The couple, described as the county seat’s oldest living pair, remain in good health at age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Hood
Thonas C. Hood
West Church Street
Four Estates Divided In Interesting Will Filings
Wills filed last week include the late Mrs Jeannette Rogders of Saltsbury who leaves her entire estate to nieces Agnea Wise and Jeannette Russell. James P. Watson named executor. Barbara Cay of Cherryhill township leaves $50 bequests to three children and a 52 acre farm to Henry Cay with conditions. William Coy receives a clock and beds, Rebecca a bureau, and remaining personal property to be sold to fund legacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Rodgers
Saltsbury
Register’s
Agnea Wise
Jeannette Russell James P. Watson
Barbara Cay
Cherryhill Township
William Coy
Rebecca
Henry
Jamey Waddie
Green Township
John
Samuel Waddle
Jennie Carnahan
Indiana
Armstrong McAnulty
John E Weamer
W S. Weamer
A. C. Weamer
Isabella Weamer
John M. McFeaters
W. E. McFeaters
D .H. Tomb
John. A. Hook
G. W. Hood
J. R. Carnahan
Clark Alley
Thirteenth Street
Philadelphia Street
Washington Birthday Exercises At Court House
A Friday evening program in the Court House drew a large crowd for Washington's birthday observances. Judge White spoke to schoolchildren, Prof. Horn of Pittsburg performed sleight of hand, and Work & Son provided gramophone selections. The event was free and highly appreciated by the sizable audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Court House
Gramophone
Work & Son
White
Terrible Disaster at Sea Claims 120 Drowned on Rio de Janeiro
The Pacific Mail steamer Rio de Janeiro struck a rock in fog near the Golden Gate and sank. About 126 victims are feared dead with many bodies unrecovered as wreckage is swept by swift currents. Exact counts cannot be verified due to lost ship records and uncertain Chinese passenger numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Mail
Rio de Janeiro
Golden Gate
Pacific
Appeals Underway Across County Districts
County commissioners hold triennial assessment appeals in six districts this week. The southern route includes Thoraday Blatreville Friday Blacklick township Borrell Homer City Center Mechanicsburg Brushvalley Buffington Pine Green Cherrytree Montgomery with sessions 9 to 11 am or 2 to 4 pm depending on location. A patent for a new trolley wheel by Chauncey McAdoo is under test and awaiting sale decisions. Herbe Muman, son of Webster Muman, was injured near Dunlo Cambria county with one ankle crushed and the other dislocated while loading tar on a car. He was brought home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoraday
Blatreville
Blacklick Township
Borrell
Homer City
Center
Mechanicsburg
Brushvalley
Buffington
Pine
Green
Cherrytree
Montgomery
Chauncey McAdoo
Herbe Muman
Webster Muman
Dixonville
Dunlo
Cambria County
Pleads Guilty to Cruelty to Cattle Charge
Edward C. Hudson of Rayne township pleaded guilty before Squire M. B. Kline to cruelty to cattle a Humane Agent J. W. Thompson brought the charge. He paid a $10 fine plus costs. Postal Matters Congressman Jack secured $110 clerical hire per year for Postmaster Adama of Penn Raw and $160 per year for Postmaster Murray Thompson of Deckers Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Hudson
Rayne Township
Squire M. B. Kline
J. W. Thompson
Jack
Adama
Penn Raw
Murray Thompson
Deckers Point
Long Married Hood Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary
In Indiana County prompts reveal Mr. and Mrs. Hood as the county’s oldest living pair. Born in 1815 and 1821, they married in 1841 and have resided across Elders Ridge White township Rayne and Indiana. Nine children born, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild. They remain active United Presbyterians with a deep devotion that endures despite advancing years. Photographs by Clark capture a true likeness of the couple as they near quiet old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hood
Thomas C. Hood
Elders Ridge
Old Hood
Thomas Hood
County Derry
Ireland
Jane Henderson
Hood
Thomas
John Hood
White Township
Indiana
Elizabeth Lytle
John
May Lytle
Old Lytle
David Blair
Samuel Henderson
Shelocta
J. A Findley
Clark
Reunion of ex sheriffs at Clawson House
The county ex-sheriffs gathered for their annual reunion and supper at the Clawson House on Friday evening. Landlord W G Clawson and wife provided a hearty feast as guests, including James Meregor D C Mack T S Neal Sheriff and Mrs D E Thompson and ex Sheriffs H P Lewis and M F Jamison. During the evening brief addresses were given by H P Lewis and D C Mack, with Thompson and Mack named to plan next year’s reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clawson
W. G. Clawson
James Meregor
D. C. Mack
Neal
D. E Thompson
H. P. Lewis
M. F. Jamison
Saltsburg Bottle Factory Starts Up and Expands
Saltsburg bottle plant began operations last week under manager William Moore. Seven shops were running at start, with one more to open soon, and many former workers have returned. The facility is in demand and expected to operate continually, signaling a promising future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg
Wm. 8. Moore
Great Coal Magnate Boosts Indiana County Operations
At a Monday Board of Trade meeting in the Court House Judge White and others heard Lucien W. Robinson of the Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company outline plans to develop Indiana County coal fields. He cited growth from 1500 to 25 000 tons daily and capacity to six to seven million tons, urging capital and effort to realize the expansion with rail links by Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railway. The Board adopted resolutions welcoming the enterprise and pledging support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Court House
Lucien W. Robinson
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Indiana County
Robinson
Jeffer
Rochester & Pittsbang Coal and Iron Company
Jefferton ,& Clearfield Coal and Iron Company
Judge White
Messrs
A. 8. Cunningham
John McGaughey
Delon Hetrick
John S. Hastings
M. C. Watson
Elder Peeler
George C. Dickey
Attorney General Elkin reports 1899 1900 cases
The biennial report issued at Harrisburg shows 347 claims certified to the department and 634 appeals entered on Dauphin county court dockets. Total collections amounted to 876614.84 dollars. Also 75 actions in assumpsit 46 quo warranto 34 mandamus and 2 equity proceedings were started. Nineteen actions were brought against insolvent insurers and building loan associations. Twenty six cases were argued in the state Supreme Court and three new ones are pending. About a thousand claims suits and appeals have been prosecuted for the commonwealth in the two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkin
Harrisburg
Dauphin County Court
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Department
Commonwealth
Deformities Corrected in Noted Local Surgeries
Dr J M Knowlton with Drs M Davis and W A Simpson operated on a young Patrick Lance to correct clubfoot, a rare breakthrough in the county with prospects of success. A day later Knowlton and Davis operated on a son of Robert Allison of Crete, correcting one foot. G A R Post and Woman's Relief Corps in Marion Center hosted a patriotic Lincoln and Washington program with addresses, colonial and Civil War songs, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Knowlton
M. Davis
W. A. Simpson
Patrick Lance
Knowlton
Davis
Robert Allison
Crete
G. A. R. Post and Woman’s Relief Corpa
Marion Center
G. A. R. Hall
Lincoln
Washington
Injured in Sabbath Riot In Avonmore
William Campbell residing near Avonmore suffered three broken ribs and other injuries in a drunken Sabbath riot afternoon. The report notes the impact of the fracas and mentions local townspeople Moore and John Pierce of Pittsburgh selling a fine gray driving team earlier that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Campbell
Avonmore
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Speedy Johnston
C. A. Gessler Nan
Elizabeth Boyle
George H. Cribbs
Geo
Geo. C. Dickey
M. E
Jane Stewart
James A. Simpson
W.C. Lowry
G. P. McCartney
Church Street
G. W. Creighton and Son
Watson
Buffalo, NY
A. T. Bell
J. P. Watson
Ballabarg
T. C. Watson
Blairsville
Bennett’ VanHorn
Georgeville
Quaker City Boys
ODD Fellows
God
Lamb Ji
MR. and
Mes, Thomas, Hood
Indiana, PA
Davis Foster
Margaret Davis
Bairdstown
Judize White
Chambersville
Catherine Kouner
Alkin
Uy ,Moore
Grays
John ‘Pierce
Pinmville
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