Large Coal Field Sale and New Leases Near White Township
A large coal field around Dixonville between Two Lick Creek and Rayne has been sold to Philadelphia capitalists, with abstracts to begin later this month and payments due as titles are perfected. Nearby, a 5000 acre field in White Township under lease to S. M. McHenry is being prepared for early sale, with a potential Pennsylvania railroad branch up Two Lick Creek to aid shipping. Additional leases will be taken up by the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg Iron and Coal Co in Black Lick Center and White townships. The Weaver Coal and Coke Co of Philadelphia runs 5,000 to 6,000 acres under lease on Yellow Creek in Green Township. Ready market reported for Elders Ridge Creamery products, with 962,474 pounds of milk and 50,867 pounds of butter produced last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixonville
Twolick Creek
Rayne
Philadelphia
Green, Rayne
Cherryhill
Stadden
White Township
5. M. McHenry
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Iron and Coal Company
Blacklick
Center
White Townships
Biente de Boyle
E. J. Billingslee
C. A. Williams
Jesse Long
Sya Eimer Campbelllls
Hileman
Ssssearenese
Greer Bileman
Anne Lene Kemble
A P. Davis
C.J. Braner
M. King
Lemison
Yellow Creek
Green’ Township
Elders Ridge Creamery
Elders Ridge Creamery Company
R. Y. Elder
E. E. Townsend
R. W. Ewing
J. H. Henderson
SR. Hine
J. F. Hood
8. H. Snyder
Albert Ewing
Insane Man Leases Coal and Is Hospitalized
George MecAfoos of Grant Township leased coal lands over two weeks securing 500 to 600 acres at 20 dollars per acre. He then acted violently, locked his family in a room, and sang and prayed alone before doctors declared him insane. He was taken to Dixmont asylum, where officials hope for recovery. Leases were returned. Also notes on local illness and minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George MecAfoos
Grant Township
Dixmont
GeorgecAfoos
Drs. Heilman
Gettysburg
Reese
Hortons
Dixmont Asylum
Personal social notes from Butler area visitors
A list of residents and visitors in Indiana area towns. It documents travels and calls by Thad Bush of Butler W R Myers Johnstown George Shaffer Tanoma Jack Behe Apollo and others visiting Harrisburg Pittsburg New Alexandria Plumville Beaumont Tex Ford City Derry Kane and Braddock among locations. It notes Mezz etc.
Soldier Dies Aboard Transport Thomas From Philippines
Chauncey Jackson, of Blairsville, died aboard the transport Thomas homeward from the Philippines, a former member of Company D, Fifth Regiment, later in the regulars. W. H. Jackson learns the news Saturday. Funeral details not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Jackson
Blairsville
Chauncey
Thomas
Philippines
Quay Elected U S Senator on First Ballot in Harrisburg
Col Quay wins the Pennsylvania Senate seat on the first ballot with 130 of 198 House votes and 26 of 50 Senate votes. Republicans jubilant statewide as insurgent forces suffer defeat after a fierce campaign. Commission signed in Harrisburg then he proceeds to Washington to begin duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
House
Senate
Harrisburg
Martin
Flinn
Colonel Quay
Washington
Pennsylvania
United States Senate
Road to Johnstown Opens Direct Route from Centerville
East Wheatfield township road supervisors securing right of way for a three mile road from old Nineveh along the West Penn to the West Wheatfield line. Settlements paid to Franhizer Beire $100, Robert Mack $500, Robert Trindle $400, Wm Kissinger $600, Charles Lemke $400, Smith Dick $40. West Wheatfield reports one remaining landholder unsettled, with expected settlement soon. The completed road will provide a direct link from Centerville to Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wheatfield
West Penn Railroad
Johnstown
Loas
Old Nineveh
West Penn
West Wheatfield
Franhizer Beire
Robert Mack
Robert Trindle
Wm. Kissinger
Charles Lemke
Smith
West Wheatfield Township
Centerville
Howard and Garing Exhibition At Library Hall Saturday
Howard and Garing present a premier moving picture exhibition at Library Hall on Saturday January 19. With years of experience they promise the best show with specialties for a continuous two and a half hour program. William Greene the baritone performs illustrated songs at every show. Seats are 25 and 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard & Garing
Library Hall
America
Messrs
Wm. Greene
Powder Explosion Burns Boy Near Cockport
Smith, son of John Reed, near Cockport, was badly burned when powder in a can exploded in a coal bank shanty on Thursday. Dr. McCullough gave medical care and said the lad is now doing nicely.
Fatal Coal Mine Accident Near Latrobe Claims White Township Man
Jacob Shank age about 45 and a resident of White Township was killed by a coal fall in the mines near Latrobe on Saturday. He leaves a wife and several children. An one sided basketball game at Library Hall between D. C. and A. C. and the Indiana Athletic Association ended 37 to 14 in favor of the visitors. Apple's band featured a trombone solo of The Holy City by W. Pearl Walker. The Judge White family recovered from canned fish poisoning except Miss Gertrude Clawson who remains ill. Mrs J P Lytle hosted guests on Tenth Street last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Shank
Lewis Shank
White Township
Latrobe
Library Hall
D. C
A. C
Indiana Athletic Association
Apple
Judge White
Gertrude Clawson
Pittsburg
Largest pension granted by government to Rochester Mills man
A Big Pension, Mr. BR. J. Richardson of Rochester Mills, receives the largest government pension, $72 monthly plus back pay, for long catarrh. He is bedbound and requires constant nursing. Congressmen S. M. Jack secured this pension, with one prior county case of Blood Alex Gilchrist who drew $72 monthly and over $10,000 back pay. Also reported are three serious accidents in Covode and a smallpox case in Cherryhill township, with Mrs Short in Longmont, Colorado as the health traveler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. J. Richardson
Rochester Mills
Richardson
S. M. Jack Haa
Alexander Gilchrist
Alex
Gilchrist
David Bush
Covode
Philip Fell
Hannah Hamilton
South Mshoning Township
Wm. J. Short
Cherryhill
Long
Sadler hanged for murder at Greensburg jail
John Sadler alias Pegleg Sadler was hanged Thursday forenoon for the murder of Stewart McCune. About 300 witnesses saw the execution as Sadler walked to the gallows claiming self defense until the end. Also noted: local business changes and property sales in Greensburg including Crepe assuming charge of Johnstown wholesale grocery and real estate transfers on Maple and Church streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sadler
Green&b
John Sadies
G. W. Gilbert
J. L. Roof
Maple Avenue
Mary A. Harris
Fifth Street
E. M. Lockard
S. J. Smith
Church Street
Town
Rugh
Dancing academy to open at Library Hall by Prof Arnold
Professor J J Arnold of Johnstown will organize a dancing academy at Library Hall starting tomorrow evening. Evening classes for adults run 7 30 to 10, with children’s instruction 430 to 6. A box social is planned at Shi locta borough Schoolhouse on Thursday evening January 17 1901. Communion services at Presbyterian church drew about 25 new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Arnold
Johnstown
Library’ Hall
Mra
David Ortz
East Oak Street
Shi ‘Locta Borough
Presbyterian Church
Swartz Crawford
Revival and local notices from Somer City area
Local correspondent reports revival services at the Baptist church, family travels to Georgia, gifts of a rocking chair, a dime social by the Women's Missionary Society, a large audience for Rev M S Telford, oil exploration near Blacklick with tentative gas flow, youth dances disrupted by illness, WOTU branch organization in Homer City, and a string of visits, meetings, and community notices across Plumville and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somer City
John P. Mikesell
Georgia
W. G. Hovis
Wilkinsburg
Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
J. P. St. Clair
M. 8. Tel
Eva G. ‘Thompson
W. O. T.U. of Indiana
M. E. Church
Homer City
Thompson
Schaeffer
Ogden
Presbyterian Church
Jobe
Lutheran Church
Marshall
M E. Church
Anna White
0. P. Church
Fannie McConnaughey
Death Claims Many In Grant Street Home
Mr. William Jamison of Third ward was found dead in his Grant Street home shortly before 9 am Wednesday. He had shown no prior warning, though years of rheumatism and heart issues contributed. Survived by wife and children Mrs. Charles Long, Prof. G. T. Jamison, and Mrs. W. D. Bagh. Funeral at his late home Friday at 2 pm, Rev. Dr. A. J. Fannan presiding. interment in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jamison
Third Ward
Grant Street
Anit
Fine Flats
White Township
Pine Flats
The
Baptist Church
Charles Long
Glen Campbell
G. T. Jamison
McKeesport
W.D. Bagh
Town
A. J. Fannan
Oakland Cemetery
Widow Miss Lizzie Knee Dies at Dixmont Asylum
Miss Lizzie Knee a former In diana resident and leading dressmaker died at the Dixmont Insane Asylum after a weeklong illness. Born near Jacksonville she lived on Railroad avenue and was known for a hermit like life. Surviving are brothers Henry Jacksonville and Christopher Foxburg. Interment at Bethel church cemetery near Jacksonville Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Knee
Indiana
Insané‘asylum
Dixmont
Railroad Avenue
Board of Health
Jacksonville
Henry
Christopher
Foxburg
Wm. Young
B. S. ‘Sloan
Pittsburg
Death of William I Beatty at 30 from typhoid pneumonia
William I Beatty died Sunday evening at 5 30 from typhoid pneumonia aged 30 years eight months after an illness of over three weeks. He was a member of the Mission church and master of the C U Weof town. He held $1 insurance payable to his mother. Survived by Theodore of Brushkinaburg Day Harry and Milton Beatty. Interment followed in Land Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William I Beatty
Terian Church
the. C. U
Theodore
Brushikinaburg
Harry and
Milton Beatty
Paal Owtond
Land Cemetery
Obituary: Jerry Sexton dies at home in White township
Jerry Sexton a well known resident of White township died at his home Friday night following illness. He was born in Do county and was a longtime figure in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Sexton
White Township
A. Wellchi
Ia County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dixonville Field
Blacklick, White and Center
Walter H. Poa
the Gazette
Georgia Haye
Samuel C. Sloan
Fourth Ward
Mabel
Tie Ortz
Edna Bruce
Weat Penn Hospital
Pittaburg
William M. Hopkins
Ambrose
Sophia Lowry
Oakland Avenue
Thad, Bush
Butler
W. R. Myers
George L. Shaffer
Tanoma
Jack Behe
Apollo
Indiana Friends
John P. Elkin
Lila Purington
Daniel McCracken
Elderton
Mabel Smith
East Philadelphia
Plumville
Kate Selig
Franklin
Burt Morean
D. J. Waller
Boston
Robert Ewing
Conemaugh Township
Ernest Stewart
Monay
Alice M. Walker
New Alexandria
Harry Wilson
Beaumont
Tex
L. M. White
D. H. Lucas
Arthur H. Christy
Savings Bank of Scranton
D. B. Taylor
T. B. Clark
Odd Fellows’ Endowment Association
Howard Balentine
Ford City
George B. Anderson
Clark M. Henry
Young Township
Derry
P. R. R. Messrs
Elder Peeler
John Vogel
Burt Scott
Braddock
James J. Tinkcom
Armagh
Tinkcom
Laura Ansley
Western Union Telegraph Office
Kane
Lou Winton
Sumner Graff
Messrs. Graff
Geary
Mr. Palmer
Cedar Creek
Missouri
Blackick
Phil M. Sutton
John Bennett
D. W. Simpson
J. ©. McGregor
D. E. Thompson
Josiah Neal
James Speedy
T. P. Stephens
John G. Cameron
J. C. Wells
A. Smith
Harry M. Stewart
Stanley Brather
A. S. Moorhead
G. M. Allison
J. Scott McGahey l
James Gibson
James Watson
A. P. Watson
South Seventh Street
Watson
Ligonier
Huyghenian Literary Society
Normal
Dr. Feltwell
Hell
W. M. Cunningham
West
Philadelphia Street
Thoreday
Juay
Moving
J. P. Lytle
Tenth Street
J. F. Crepe
Love, Sunshine & Co
J. B. Hinds
Creps
Clemson Aul
Georgeville
Potts
J. S. Potts
Dunbar
Hamilton
A. L. Schrecengoat
Homer Dodson
Smickeburgyvare
Dodsone
James Stuchell
Near Town
Smymaacho Ase
Ebe Green
Pittsburgh
Chas. McEwen
Salts. Org
Ed Wells
Milton Wells
Lindsey
D. W
H. E. Thompson
Saltsburg
George and
Carl Redding
Smickeburg
Robert Marshall
Hamill
John Roland
Marion Center
Mr. Richey
Smicksburg
Z. OC. Schrecengost
Milton Hamilton
W. B. Lydia
N. Seanor
Aaron Steele
Henry Cribbs
Hillsdale
M. Goss
Goss
Bran
Nancy
Gromley
William I. Beatty
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