Land Owners to Profit From Jacksonville Coal Field Sale
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Tron and Steel Company begins paying land owners over 30000 in cash and mortgages for 14 coal tracts in Center township part of the Dickie leases. Lucien W. Doty arrives to oversee first payments as attorneys push abstracting for Jacksonville field dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville Field
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Tron and Steel Company
Center Township
Jacob Munshower
John M. Winsheimer
George
Dickey
John W. Johnston
D. J. M. Davis
James Allison
Harrison Munshower
W. A. Fleming
James Bethel
Edith Guiste
McLain Davis
John &. Pantall
D. C. Mc
Dickie
Clearfield & Cash Creek Coal and Coke Company
W. F. Elkin
John P. Elkin
Town
Collins
Forest County
Henry Prothero
Hortons
George W. Hoover
Philipsburg
W. W. Hughes
Holidaysburg
G. W. Hoover
Directors Elected for Indiana Woolen Mill Company
The New Woolen Mill Company organizes with a 25000 capital stock, 21000 subscribed by local businessmen. Directors J A Findley J S McHShoes George T Buchanan J Telford E M Lockard and J H Engle elected. E M Lockard named president and J Findley secretary. The firm plans a modern brick two seat mill using 100000 pounds of wool annually, to boost local wool-growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorneya Telford & Stewart
Messrs
J. A. Findley
McHshoes
George T. Buchanan
J. Telford
E. M. Lockard
J. H. Engle
Indiana Woolen Mill Company
Telford & Stewart
Real Estate Boom Hits Homer City As Homes Sell Fast
Real estate activity surges in Homer City with multiple properties changing hands over recent weeks. Buyers include Martha Mears, Charles McCoy, E J Miller, Dr J A Weamer, Mrs Robert Carson, M A Adams, James Allen, T L Hames, and Daugherty heirs among others as the town reports no vacant houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Martha Mears
Charles McCoy
John H. Devers
E. J. Miller
J. A. Weamer
Robert Carson
M. A. Adams
James Allen
T. L Hames
R. Elations
Daugherty
Opel Grant Roberts
One Regiment Must Go In State Service
A reorganization plan may muster out either the Fifth or Fourteenth regiment to cut state forces. The remaining regiment would gain extra companies. Capt S H Hughes reports no official Fifth muster news, while Reed of Butler and Hannah of Kittanning travel to East Mahoning to inspect a large oil and gas lease area. Will Foust of Armagh narrowly escaped drowning when ice broke on a mill dam. he freed himself with a pole and suffered the cold bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. C. ¥. Reed
Butler
John Hannah
Kittanning
East Mahoning Township
Will Foust
Foust
Property Sold On South Eleventh Street
Real estate agent G. W. Gilbert sold the A. Y. Cunningham property on South Eleventh street to Mr. J. W. Uneapher of White township during the last week for 2800 dollars. Uneapher will occupy the new home April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Gilbert
A. Y. Cunningham
South Eleventh Street
J. W. Uneapher
White Township
Uneapher
Fire damages home of Mr M C Wartman in Ponxentawney
A fire devastated the residence of Mr M C Wartman in Ponxentawney on Sabbath evening. He was visiting his wife's parents, County Commissioner and Mrs Peter Frech, when the blaze occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Wartman
Workman
Peter Frech
Newville Oil Drilling Expands Creekside Gas Field
The Newville Oil and Gas Company owns a fourth well in Creekside, brought in Thursday evening near the Carnahan farm. Gas escaped as the casing broke, disturbing water around the creekside area. Drilling continues on the J D Wilson farm and Indiana County Gas Company has begun a well on the McFeaters lot near Creekside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newville Oil and Gas Company
Creekside
Carnahan
J. D. Wilson
Indiana County Gas Company
McFeaters
Heptasophs Install New Indiana Conclave Officers
The Indiana Conclave No. 180 Improved Order of Heptasophs installed Friday in Cunningham's hall with District Deputy Dr. Lott Bell and Dennty A. W. Cribbs of Jeannette presiding. Ceremonies were private. officers and members witnessed the oath before a supper at White's restaurant. New officers include Archon Wm. C. Wine and Past Archon James L. Peterman backed by officers Cunningham Cunningham and McCartney among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
White's
James L. Peterman
Wm. C. Wine
A. §. Cunningham
WY. M. Cunningham
J.wilse McCartney
Zenas T. Walker
James A. White
T. B. Clark
P. N. Baker
J. M. Wachob
Prayer Topic At Indiana Ministerial Meeting
The Indiana Ministerial Association met at the Lutheran church with prayer led by Ray Dodda of Jacksonville. Rev. J. R. Baird read a paper on prayer due to Dr. D. J. Waller being absent, as ministers gave remarks. Dr. Page from the Anti-Saloon League spoke on his work, with the next gathering set for February 4 at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Ministerial Association
Ray Dodda
Jacksonville
D. J. Waller
Normal
J. R. Baird
Town
Page
Anti-Saloon League
Christian Church
Waller
In Bed With His Boots On and Local Notices
Banks township reports a sick man, William McCullough, ill with typhoid since Christmas and refusing to remove his trousers and boots. The Sutton building upstairs will be converted to offices, with D. M. Lockard and Indiana County Gas Co. offices. Local residents J. N. Banks, D. M. Caldwell, and physicians A. H. Allison and Dr. Preston are noted for travel and study. William White travels to Chicago for Belgian Hare Association activities. Short denies smallpox illness and reports health improvements at Longmont Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks Township
William McCullough
J. N. Banks
Pittsburg
Thomas White
Chicago
Quiet campaign on county reform proposal stirs little interest
County voters face a February election on the poorhouse question amid weak public interest. The piece notes cost estimates for a county poor farm, potential increases from coalfield migration, and splits across districts. It covers Republican primaries, ward by ward ticket suggestions, and looming battles over reform measures in Harrisburg led by Col. Flinn and Senator Quay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progerss
Westmoreland
Cambria
Indiana
Harrisburg
Col. Quay
United States Senate
General Assembly of
Pennsylvania
William Flinn
Pittsburg
State
Senate
Sproul
Delaware County
Congress
Washington
House
Scott
Philadelphia
Ashbridge
Stone
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cassatt
Oleo Trust
Commonwealth
Flinn
Allegheny County
Another Store Robbed in New Florence Heist
Thieves robbed New Florence Supply Company store after entering through a rear window. The safe was broken, about eight dollars in cash stolen, plus some coins and many goods. Local thieves are suspected as a band, with efforts underway to identify them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Florence
New
Oyster Supper by Indiana Blues Band at Odd Fellows Hall
The Indiana Blues Band will host an oyster supper at Odd Fellows hall on Monday evening February 4 from 6 to 11, with a concert throughout the event. Chairs provided. John F. Steving of town furnished the Erodelphian Literary Society at Normal with a fine set of opera chairs. Last week’s sheep orders list five entries including RE Staar West Mahoning for 27 dollars and John Bennett Burrell for 43 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Odd Fellows’ Hall
John. F. Steving
Erodelphian Literary Society
Normal
RE. Staar
West Mahoning
John Bennett
Burrell
Findley Nickleson Wedding in Morrellville
W H Findley Jr son of East Wheatfield residents and Mabel Nickleson of Nineveh were married at the Morrellville M E church parsonage by Rev W F Hunter. A reception followed at the bride’s home and another at the groom’s home. They will reside in Nineveh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Findley
Bride
Nineveh
Thompson Burns in Blairsville Baptist Church Wedding
William Thompson of Blairsville married Pauline Burns in Blairsville Baptist church parsonage by Rev A B Ranyan. Bride is Irish born, longtime New York resident, previously Salvation Army member. They reside in Blairsville. Johnston George nuptials in Blairsville today at bride’s parents home with Bert George as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson-Burns
William
Thompson
Blairsville
Misa Pauline Burns
Blairaville Baptist Church Parsonage
A. B. Ranyan
Ireland
New York City
Salvation Army
Bisiaville
Robert Johnston
Misa Elsie Gorge
Bert George
Town
Blairsville Rural Mail Route Serves 495 Patrons
Blairsville introduces free rural mail delivery serving 495 patrons in Barrell and Blacklick townships. Route operates 9 am to 1:30 pm, covers 234 miles across 32 square miles, with two iron mail boxes at Smith and Campbells Mills for deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Barrell
Blacklick
Smith
Campbells Mills
E. J. Graff
Offite
McConnell’s Corner
Smith Station
Campbells Milla
Dixon's Corner
Sweasy’s Corner
Mahan
Baroan’s Corner
Johnson’s Corner
Estate Divided in Will of William L Marshall
The will filed in the registry on Thursday allocates 40 acres in Burrell township to Marshall children with age restrictions on sale. Real and personal bequests include South Blairsville house to daughters Jane Eifei V and Elizabeth L.M., an island of three acres to son John, and widow’s $700, household goods, farm tools, stock, and a team. Executors, legacies to numerous named individuals, and cemetery grants are listed with specific acreages and sums, totaling various allocations across Blairsville and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Marshall
Burrell Township
Blairsville
Jane Eifei V
Elizabeth L. M
Conemangi River
Blacklick Creek
John
Claire
Marahall
Long reign ends as Victoria dies at Osborne House
Queen Victoria, sovereign of Britain, died yesterday at 1:00 p.m. at Osborne House, ending a long peaceful life of rule and constitutional leadership. Prince Albert Edward ascends as king immediately after the queen’s death, with officials present to administer oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Victoria
England
Osborne House
Alexandrina Victoria
Kensington Palace
London
Edward
George TH
Mary Louisa
Duke of
Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld
Leopold
William IV
Prince Albert
Saxe-Coburg Gotha
Albert Edward
Prince of Wales
Improvements at Court House Modernizing register and recorder
County plans major upgrades at the Court House including removing the northeast stairway to convert space into a 12 by 25 foot transcribing room behind the register and recorder office. Main office rooms will be altered to ease attorney work and county officials expect to add a ladies toilet on the second floor above the new room. Contractor ELM Lookard will begin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
D. M. Caldwell
D. M. Lockard
Indiana County Gas Company
Register and Recorder
Court House
Attormneys
Elm. Lookard
Rev D M Kinter to preach at morning service
Rev D M Kinter will preach on Ignorance of Self at the Lords Day morning service and deliver an evening address to Palladium Lodge No 346 L O F which has joined the Christian church for a 7 p.m. hour of worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Kinter
Palladium Lodge
C. F
Christian Church
Social Functions Mentioned at Local Gatherings
Edith and Charlotte Steving hosted an euchre party for about thirty friends on Thursday at East Water Street. Mrs Harry of South 86th Street will entertain her young ladies this afternoon at 3:00. Mr and Mrs Christy will entertain a number of ladies and gentlemen in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises
Edith
Charlotte Steving
East Water Street
Harry
South
Frien
Christy
Narrow Escape At Salinburg Mill Injures Patterson
Mr M W Patterson of Salinburg barely escaped serious harm at a local mill when his clothing was caught in moving machinery. He was dragged into the device and part of his body was ripped, leaving only slight bruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Patterson
Salinburg
Maadea
Darrow
Incomplete OCR Notes Prompting Cautious Summary
Fragmentary text from a historical newspaper page presents unreadable lines and unclear context. The readable portions hint at a brief item but lack names dates places or concrete events to form a solid card.
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Ane
New Woolen Mill Company
Mesny Properties
Ministerial Association
John H. Pierce
Wm. Hosack
John T. Stuchal
G. W. Wheeler
Harry Boges
A. T. Taylor
A. ©. Branghler
J.I. Bell
Joe A. Dickey
G. A McLain
Third Ward
John A. Findley
B. §. Sloan
John L. Getty
A. W. Mahan
H. J. Altsman
Henry Hail
James Campbell
J. ©. Peterman
Fourth Ward
W. L. Mahan
Jease E. McKean
W. S. Daugherty
R. E. Young
Thomas Lowman
Wm. Young
John B. Taylor
David Blair
J. A. McGraity
Jacob Creps
Harvey Trimble
Henry W. Moore
Thos. Lucas
David Campbell
James W. Wiggins
David Harbison
Elmer Borland
T. W. Simpson
W. R. Streams
Harry Bryan
M~n
Guffey
United States
Quail
Schuyl- Kill
Quay
New Florence Sul
Johnston-George
Joseph” Millen
Young
Alexander Millen
Nancy J. Stewart
John B. Johnston
Harry N. Rissinger
White
A. Wood Smith i
James §. Johnston
Ann A. McKimmie Baker
Olla E. Baker
Sarah A. Reed
Green
Wm. H. Meekins
Teaac Skiles
Boffington
D. M. Buterbaugh
Uagcu Sueuss Ady Uyuu
D.W. Simpson
Adrian Iselin
Center
Adrian Tantin
Samuel Clawson
David D. Clawson
Wm. T. Lively
Mentor
J. Hui Uber
Ankle
Uber
J.D. Walbeck
Va ‘Wheatfield
Nettie
Joseph
John H. Rochester
Davis Palmer
John Syater
Cherry, Hill
Hoonab Syater
Benj. C. Dickson
Tracy B. Nealer
Martin
Macron
Akron
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