Doctors Disagree Over Smallpox Near Homer City
Dozens of residents fear an outbreak as two alleged smallpox cases are quarantined in Homer City, while local doctors remain divided on the diagnosis. State Health officials inspect the patients and vow strict precautions as Bedford area cases loom into discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifower
Bedford
Homer City
Indiana Branch
Obiy
Mower City
Rer
William English
A.C. English
David 'S Houser
Croft
Nullington Township
Liz. H. C. English
Somerset
Gilhouser
Jeff Bedford
Et City
J. G. Campbell
State Board of Health
N. F. Shrenfeld
Hamer City
Campbell
Board of Health
Pittsburgia
Pension Granted to Mrs Bracken of Advance
Mrs Nancy Bracken of Advance has been granted a pension of eight dollars per month. Sent Down South reports Or and Calhoun shipped two carloads of straight rye grain to Burford Georgia last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Bracken
Advance
Or. & Calhoun
Burford
Two Family Reunions In Brayne and Young Townships
Squire John Hastie of Rayne township marked his 69th birthday with a Saturday gathering at his home. Rev. D. M. Kinter spoke after a noon dinner as gifts including a fine arm chair were exchanged. Nearby, the Anderson and Fail families reunited at Wm. Fails in Jacksonville, with four attendees, a noon dinner, and several afternoon addresses making it one of the neighborhood’s most enjoyable events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brayne
Young Townships
John Hastie
Rayne
D. M. Kinter
Hastie
Anderson and Fail
Wm. Fails
Jacksonville
Real Estate Transfers in West Mahoning and Nearby Areas
John McClelland transfers 165 acres in West Mahoning to Chester H McClelland for $1. Amanda Davis and others sell two Blairsville lots to T C Duncan for $800. Wm Reese's executors convey four West Mahoning tracts to Benjamin F Reese for $1. John G Smith sells two Urey lots to Henry Prothero for $250. G W Cessna and wife convey three Smithport lots to Henry Prothero for $88. J W Love executors sell one Banks acre to G W Brady for $30. G W Clawson heirs transfer Jobin Garfield to Mrs M T B Lichtenfels for $340. Harry Heitzensater sells one fourth of 50 acres in North Mahoning to Jacob Heitzensater for $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McClelland
West Mahoning
Chester H. McClelland
Amanda Davis
Blairsville
T. C. Duncan
Wm. Reese
Benjamin F. Reese
John G. Smith
Urey
Henry Prothere
G. W. Cessna
Ed Ux
Smithport
Henry Prothero
J. W. Lovg
Efux
Banks
G. W. Brady
G. W. Clawson
Jobin Garfield
M. TB. Lichtenfels
Harry Heitzensater
North Mahoning
Jacob Heitzensater
Drowned Man in Conemaugh River Tragedy
Thomas McCoy of West Wheatfield was drowned Thursday when a skiff capsized on the Conemaugh as he crossed home from Lockport coke works. His son swam to shore. McCoy leaves a wife and 10 children. Also noted is oath administration for Register J N Stewart and District Attorney W B Mahan. Retiring DA John L Getty earned praise for an unquashed indictment record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McCoy
West Wheatfield Township
Conemaugh
Lockport
Mr. McCoy
Childdren
White
J. N. Stewart
Peeler
W. Bf. Mahan
John L. Getty
Our Oldest Friend Keeps Longstanding Progress Subscription
The Progress notes E. M. Camp of Cherrytree as its oldest subscriber, renewing through 1900 and maintaining a 50 year family pattern with weekly delivery. Remodelling at the Hoffman property will place a shoeroom in the western section, with Mr. Brallier ill in Philadelphia and facing possible temporary withdrawal from his studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Camp
Cherrytree
The
Progress
Stanley Brallier
Philadelphia
New Year Reorganization of Indians County Board
The Indians County board of commissioners re organized on Monday for the new year electing C F Murray as president J W Neal retained as clerk and John Fell re elected janitor for another year A New Year Eve Dinner honored Rayne township guests D A Short and wife and Samuel Bence and wife of Rayne township with their hosts Mr and Mrs Wm J Short of Onberg A turkey dinner followed Real estate agent John McGaughey sold two lots from the Fair plot along Railroad avenue to J H Engle who plans an eight room dwelling Engle will begin construction in spring County Auditors John F Barclay George Felt and Wm F George of Homer City began auditing county books
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Indians County Commissioners
C. F. Murray
J. W. Neal
John Fell
D. A. Short
Samuel Bence
Rayne Township
Wm. J. Short
Onberg
John McGaughey
Fair Plot
J. H. Engle
Engle
John F. Barclay
Homer City
George J. Felt
Wm. F. George
This Place
Fire destroys residence and office of Dr Keeler Elderton
A Friday morning blaze gutted Dr Chas Keeler's residence and office at Elderton. The property was partly insured. Nearby Smith church near Hillsdale was dedicated on Sabbath, built by Mrs R E Smith and prepared for worship. Jury commissioners Kinsey and McGerry visit for the new year wheel as millage is reduced from six to five mills. Farmers' inalitate on Sixth page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Keeler
Elderton
Smith
Hillsdale
R. E. Smith
L. B. Kinsey
Armagh
J. Scott McGerry
Ambrose
Primary races loom in Indiana county offices
Candidates for county prothonotary treasurer sheriff two commissioners and two auditors line up as Chairman Fisher sets an early primary. Indiana township fields several hopefuls including Wm H Stanley James A White J M Marshall and D W Thompson seek seats as commissioners. Superintendent candidates include W S Trainer H D Condron H V Rowan and J T Stewart with Hammers likely to retire at year’s end. Death of Mrs. John Fyock noted and a pigeon shoot by glassworkers reports finished with Northwood and Hagen strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Fisher
Republican County Committee
M. H. Henry
Young Township
Indiana Borough
James A. White
Columbus McCoy
J. M. Marshall
James K. Dick
Buffington Township
T. P. Stephens
Green Township
Wm. H. Stanley
Grant Township
Aaron W. Steele
South Mahoning Township
Indiana
D. W. Schrecenysst
Plumville
Jacob Crepa
Rayne Township
J. A. Blakley
J. Wilson Sheilds
Messrs
D. 12. Thompson
Blairsville
J. W. Miller
Mechanicsburg
H. P. Lewis
East Mahoning Township
Jacob Wettling
Wm. F. George
D. B. Williams
Green ‘Township
A. M. Hammers
Hammers
W. S. Trainer
H. D. Condron
Kellysburg
Second Ward
H. V. Rowan
Homer
J. T. Stewart
Trestle Work Destroyed at North Point Station
The trestle work of the Allegheny and Western railroad at North Point was wrecked and carried away by Mahoning creeks ice. The loss is considerable and will delay the project for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny & Western Railroad
North Point
County
Mahoning Creek
Vandalism hits White township schoolhouse damages desks
Two tramps entered the West Pike school house in White township last week and damaged furniture considerably breaking several desks. Teachers institute programs appear on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pike
White Township
Teachers’ Institute
Opening of Legislature Rally for Senator Quay in Harrisburg
Lively scenes at the Pennsylvania legislature opening in Harrisburg as supporters quote Senator Quay as the favored candidate. Delegations from Indiana County and veteran groups echo strong loyalty, while Wanamaker backed critics face the partisan crowd. Republican leaders insist Quay will be re-elected as party harmony prevails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
United States
Lochiel
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Matthew Stanley Quay
Quay
John Wanamaker
John P. Bikin
Colonel Quay
Business Men's League of Philadelphia
Boies Penrose
Colonel Stone
Jenks
Swallow
Wanamaker
ADV
Phila-denrhia
Quey
Leard
Indiana County
Philadelphia
Stone
Elkin
M. E. Seard
Isaac B. Brown
Senate
House
Wes
Culonel Stone
James V. Latta
Tragic suicide of Mrs Elkin near Smicksburg
The first tragedy of the year in West Mahoning township reports 24 year old Mrs. Robert Elkin Jr taking her own life by hanging in her bedroom. Found by a girl after noon, coroner notified but no inquest held due to lack of suspicion. Interment planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Mahoning Township
Smicksburg
Robert Elkin, Jr
Elkin
Davis
S. E. Dickey
Hotel Cain to Be Improved by New Owners
Mr R E Young leading a town stock company bought Hotel Cain from Martin Earhart for 14500 including all furnishings. J L Cain, current landlord, holds a two year lease. improvements planned after lease ends or possession arrangements finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Young
Hotel Cain
Martin Earhart
Cain
Masonry suit seeks pay for bridge work near Graceton
Michael Bennett sues the county for about 800 dollars claiming added work on the Masonry for the Miller's fording bridge at Twolick near Graceton. He says the board of commissioners enlarged the specifications after awarding the contract and the county refused to pay the added amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Bennett
Miller’s Fording
Twolick
Graceton
Bennett
Board of Commissioners
Union services this week in town churches
The town observes the week of prayer with union services across churches. The ME church hosted the first meeting, followed by Presbyterian church tonight, Firsh United Presbyterian Thursday, and Lutheran Friday, focusing on the national week of prayer program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E
Presbyterian Church
Firsh United Presbyterian Church
Feet Frozen While Chopping Wood Near Nineveh
William Bryan, employed by Charles Stiles of East Wheatfield Township, is hospital bound in Johnstown's Memorial hospital after severe frostbite. While chopping wood in the mountains near Nineveh during the cold spell, he was found helpless by hunters and now faces possible amputation of several toes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bryan
Charles Stiles
Wheatfield Township
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Bryan
Nineveh
Indiana marksmen hold New Year shoot in White's woods
A Monday afternoon New Year shoot in White's woods saw several Indiana marksmen win turkeys for accuracy. D. W. Simpson, Jesse McKean, Clark Harmon, Peter Claweon each earned one turkey, while D. A. Hetrick took two for top marksmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
White’s Woods
D. W. Simpson
Jesse McKean
Clark Harmon
Peter Claweon
D. A. Hetrick
Blacksmith L M White Drove 341 Shoes In Week
Mr. L. M. White, the local blacksmith, completed a full week’s work solo driving 341 shoes from Monday to Saturday. He faces no known rival in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. White
New Year's Ball Dances On To Early Morning at Library Hall
About 20 couples attended the town's annual New Year's ball at Library Hall on Monday night. The Italian orchestra from Pittsburg provided the music, and dancing continued until 2:00 in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Pittsburg
Will of George A Rankin Filed in Register's Office
The will of George A Rankin of Center township was filed last week in the register’s office. He bequeaths all his property burdened with $200 life insurance to his father N S Rankin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Rankin
Center Township
Register
Rankin
A New Postmaster Appointed at Pin Cherry Port
Mr. Alonzo Sides, a merchant at Pinc ert, has been appointed postmaster. The community awaits details of his duties and start date as the town welcomes the new mail administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Sides
Pincert
Indiana County Institute Ends With Moral Training Appeal
Attendance rose as the county school directors and teachers closed the institute with strong emphasis on moral training and practical geography. Prof. Bible illustrated vocal expression while Prof. Excell led songs and lectures. Prof. Fess linked history dates to events, stressing quickened perception and intuition in education. Charles Underhill delivered Rip Van Winkle impressions to a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
A. Judson Furman
The
Baptist Church
Furman
Excell
Albert
Hammers
George P. Bible
East Stroudsburg Normal School
Bible
Indiana County Institute
Taylor
J. P. Archibald
Committee On
Fourth Ward
H. D.condroz
Armagh
Center
Clarksburg
Georgeville
Glen Campbell
Homer City
Indiana
Jacksonville
Marion Center
Saltsburg
Washington
West Lebanon
Young
Mr. Underhill
Mme
de Barrie Gill
Philadelphia
Libray Hall
Hall
Presbyterian Church
8. D. Fess
Ohio Normal University
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mourlay
Ear
New Storefoont
Hoffman
Philadelphia Seventh Streets
A. J. Farman
W. J. Mitchell
Mae Scott
Kline
County Auditors
Fisher
Bronth
John Fyock
Penn
Run
Dunkard Church
Joseph Holsapple
Harmony
Cherryhill Township
Harry Northwood
James Hagen
M. IK. Leard
S Hotel
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