Railroad boom proposal links Erie to Johnstown via Indiana county
A Pittsburgh Dispatch feature details a New York capital backed trunk line from Erie to Johnstown linking the Great Lakes to the Chesapeake. The route would pass through Blacklick, Blairsville, Indiana, and Titusville with a Pittsburgh branch and a major steel plant at Erie. The plan promises vast coal and ore development, large land acquisitions, and new coke ovens, pending rights and rail access through Pittsburgh.
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New York
Indiana County
Pittsburg
Erie
Johnstown
Great Lakes
Chesapeake
Pennsylvania
Puttaburg
Atlantic Seaboard
John B. McDonald
Blacklick Station
Blairaville
Pittsburg and Western
Cambria
Cambria Iron Company
Cambria Company
New York Capitalista
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Seaboard
J. L. Mitchell
Tyrone
Philadelphia
Cambria County
Mitchell
McDonald
J. Pierpont Morgan
Shawmut & Norther
J. K. P. Hall
Kaul
St. Marys
Clarion County
Jefferson County
Indiana Field
Erie, Cambridgeboro & Titusville Railroad
Titusville
Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad
Cambridgeboro
Titnaville
Tionesta
Alleghany River
Cooksburg
Brookville
Ponxsutawney
Indiana
Blairsville
Fromerset
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Reed Docks
Preeque Isle Bay
Blacklick
Deaths and Obituaries in Armstrong and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Nettie Ralston wife of James B Ralston died at home in Armstrong county between Elderton and Shelocta aged 57 after Brights disease but sudden illness. Survived by husband and children in Wilkinsburg Chicago Wyoming Colorado Allegheny home. Naval services at Elderton conducted by Rev O H Milligan followed by interment. Also Hiram Beard of East Wheatfield township died aged 59, survived by wife and children. funeral by Rev G M Allshouse at Black Lick M E church with burial in church cemetery. Russell Lydie of Cherryhill township died suddenly aged 65. survived by wife and children William John Harry E Levi Houk and Mrs Earl Long. Funeral and Harmony cemetery burial in Cherryhill township.
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Nettie Ralston
James
Ralston
Armstrong County
Elderton
Shelocta
Bright
Indiana
United Presbyterian Church
Sher
Edward Carnahan
Wilkinsburg
Mary
Chicago
William
Wyoming
Edward
Colorado
Bess
Allegheny
Frank
O. H. Milligan
Hiram Beard
East Wheatfield Township
Henry
Wintondale
Jefferson Bracken
Johnstown
John Buckenrod
Buffington Township
Ida Berkey
Portland
Ore
Thomas
Emma
Blacklick M. E
East Wheatfield
G. M. Allshouse
Russell Lydic
Russell Lydie
Cherryhill Township
John
Harry E
Penn Run
Mia
Levi Houk
Onberg
Earl Long
Vandergrif
Mrs Repine of Blacklick Dies After Childbirth
Mrs Arthur Repine aged about 22 of Blacklick township died Saturday midnight from convulsions after giving birth 12 hours earlier. She was a Bethel Presbyterian member. Survived by husband and infant. Funeral Monday forenoon conducted by Revs Hubbard and L R Wylie. Interment in Oakland cemetery.
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Arthur Repine
Blacklick Township
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Death of Mrs Lizzie DeHaven in Davis area area
Mrs Lizzie DeHaven wife of Jacob De Haven of Washington township died at her home near Davis on Thursday morning after a six year illness of consumption. She belonged to the M E church at Plomville. Survived by her husband and three children. Funeral services were at Plumcreek U P church Willet on Sunday by Rev Wilson with burial in the church cemetery.
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Lizzie DeHaven
Jacob DeHaven
Washington Township
Davis
M. E. Church
Plomville
Plumcreek
Francis McAchren Dies in East Wheatfield Township
Francis McAchren of East Wheatfield township died Thursday from general debility aged about 75. He leaves a wife and 11 children. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. G. M. Allshouse, with interment in Armagh New Cemetery.
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Francis McAchren
East Wheatfield Township
Reys
G. M. Allshouse
Old Soldiers Aid Pension Increases and Federal Post Plans
Congressman Jack reports pension hikes for Justus Gage Brockwayville Jefferson county to 17 dollars monthly starting December 4 1891 John N Hoskinson Wheatfield township to 14 dollars monthly from June 23 1890 in lieu of 1889 grant Andrew H Ruffner Purchase Line Indiana county to 10 dollars monthly from October 12 1898 James McLeister Utah county to 8 dollars monthly from August 23 1889 Thomas M Fleming Shelocta to 17 dollars monthly from December 28 1898 A new Westmoreland county post office Alice open with W W Crise postmaster A H Murray recommended for Soldier postmaster Jefferson county Prof W A Kelly urged for Alaska customs collector Kelly a Jefferson county native who taught in Perry township served as Jefferson county superintendent and now leads Alaska schools Jack seeks more mail carriers for Indiana and Greenaburg when funds are available Congress records show a bill to raise Mrs Heiner widow of Capt R G Heiner First U S Infantry T: The items reflect pension adjustments new post office plans postal appointments and a bill to boost a widow’s pension.
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Jack
Justus Gage
Brockwayville
Jefferson County
John N. Hoskinson
Wheatfield Township
This County
Andrew H. Ruffner
Purchase Line
Indiana County
James McLeister
Utah
Thomas M. Fleming
Shelocta
Westmoreland County
Alice
W. Crise
A. H. Murray
Soldier
W. A. Kelly
Alaska
Kelly
Perry Township
Indiana
Greenaburg
Congressional
Heiner
Kittanning
R.G. Heiner
Flrat U. S. Infantry
Hart While Wrestling At School Gives Elbow Injury
A pupil, son of Davie Bill of Blacklick township, suffered a severe inner dislocation of the right elbow while wrestling at school last week. Dr. J G Campbell of Homer City treated the injury. The Indiana Athletic Association basketball club will play a return game with Kiski at Saltaburg on Thursday evening.
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Davie Bill
Blacklick Township
J. G. Campbell
Homer City
Indiana Athletic Association
Kiski
Saltaburg
Indiana Republicans Nominate Ticket in Quiet Primary
The Indiana Republicans held a February primary with little contesting, electing borough officers by ward and nominating positions such as tax collector, auditor, and school directors. Notable races included high constable, poor overseer, and several ward council and judge posts, with vote counts listed for each ward and district across South Mahoning, East Wheatfield, Smickburg, and Wheatfield townships.
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South Mahoning Township
A. P. Marshall
Henry Weaver
A. S. Miller
A. A. Maton
A. H. Mabon
W. R. Studhel
Thomas Morrow
Henry Elkin
John Hopkins
Joseph Hudson
E. F. Lewis
W. R. Trusal
Gabriel Heherling
Clark Marshall
Harry Elkin
Clover Pierce
Walter Lewis
Frank Ranyan
East Wheatfield Township
R. G. Cramer
Charles Nipps
Fred W. Mack
William Campbell
Levi Foust
Jeff. McBride
David Wakefield
Thomas Dodd
John E. Brown
James J. Hutchison
Darwin Cassitt
8. C. VanHorn
Smickeburg
Harry Lewis
Herbert Barrett
D. L. Fetters
R. C. Robinson
M. D. Crawford
M. K. Lewis
Charles Lakehart
J. W. Marshall
Kemp
John N. Lewis
Republicana
West Wheatfield Township
J. H. Mabon
Hough Raver
T. L. Dick
M.D. Lynn
Diphtheria Closes Willet School Amid Alarming Outbreak
Diphtheria swept Willet neighborhood in Washington township forcing school closure last week. Many mild cases this week with no new deaths since the Progrss report. Numerous children suffered sore throats yet most have recovered and the school reopened this week.
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Willet
Washington Township
Progrss
ODD FELLOWS BANQUET MARKS FIFTY ONE YEARS
The Palladium Lodge No. 346 I O F will celebrate its 51st anniversary with a banquet and social at their ball on Monday evening February 19. Members plan to entertain friends and mark the milestone.
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Palladium Lodge
Not a Good Provider in Blairsville
An elderly Blairsville resident is charged with trading provisions intended for his home for liquor. He allegedly goes on sprees, cleans out his house, and ejects his wife. If Blairsville reports are accurate, the man merits severe punishment and his pension should go to his wife.
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Blairsville
Cold mines proposed near Blairaville by eastern syndicate
Several Gray station farms near Blairaville Intersection are said to be bought by a syndicate of eastern capitalists intending to open coal mines build coke ovens and establish a town. A sheep damage claim of seven dollars was filed this week by William Wise of Montgomery township.
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Gray Station
Blairaville
William Wise
Montgomery Township
Rally for Quay as Regulars Gain in State Politics
Harrisburg Jan 23 reports show steady gains by regular Republicans in strengthening control of the party through primaries and county committee meetings. York County elects a full county committee in touch with the regular state organization, Lancaster backs Greist supporters for mayor by over 1500, despite anti-Quay opposition. Voorhees named chief clerk of the Republican city committee in Philadelphia, aiding regulars against insurgents as nominations loom for the new legislature.
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Harrisburg
York County
Lancaster
Friends of Secretary of the Commonwealth Greist
anti-Quay Combine
Friends of Quay and
Penrose
Philadelphia
Republican City Committee
Charles H. Voorhees
Republican Committee
Quaker City
Voorhees
New Place
Republican State Committee
Frank Reeder
David Martin
Martin
Allegheny
United States
Coal Men Elect Officers At Clearfield Cush Creek Meet
The Clearfield and Cush Creek Coal Company held its annual meeting at the office of Hon. John P. Elkin on Philadelphia Street. Directors elected for the new year include W. W. Hughes, J. P. Elkin, G. W. Hoover, G. D. Collin, and Henry Prothero. Hoover will serve as president, Prothero as vice president, and Elkin as secretary and treasurer. The firm plans to open mines on the Hoffman farm in Banks township and ship coal by March 1. The McCreary Coke Company purchases coal lands near Graceton to expand operations, hiring more workers as coke demand rises. Landowners include John K. Mikesell, Scott Altuins, Peter Zenoc, F. J. Brandon, and J. A. McFeaters in Center township. Eighteen new houses will be built at Graceton for miners.
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Clearfield & Cush Creek Cosh and Coke Company
Clearfield & Cush Creek Coal Company
John P. Elkin
Philadelphia Street
Mesars
W. W. Hughes
Hollidaysburg
Town
G. W. Hoover
Phillipsburg
G. D. Collin
Nebraska
Henry Prothero
Hortons
John P. el- 10
Hoover
Forest County
Hughes
Altoona
Hoffman Farm
Banks Township
McCreary Coke Company
Graceton
John K. Mikesell
Scott Altuins
Peter Zenoc
F. J. Brandon
J. A. McFeaters
Center Township
No Decision Rendered In Graff Versus Doty Case
A short court session Wednesday argued the law in the action of F. M. Graff and Wilbur P. Graff against G. M. Doty over coal rights on the Pittsburg vein on Daly land adjoining James Dixon. About 25 acres and a hauling right are involved. Money on the option was paid into court. no court action has been taken yet.
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F. M. Graff
Wilbur P. Graff
G. M. Doty
Pittsburg
G. M. Daly
James Dixon
Timber Tract Sold at Mitchells Mills
Mr. Robert Mitchell sold his 300 acre lumber and timber tract along Twolick creek at Mitchells Mills to D. W. Michael G. W. Jose and Jerney Chapman all prominent Clearfield businessmen. The deal closed yesterday for 310000 with valuable timber and coal veins on the property.
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Robert Mitchell
Mitchells Mills
Twolick Creek
Messrs
D. W. Michael
G. W. Jose
Jerney Chapman
Clearfield
Williams brothers in Martintown crash in darkness
On Saturday evening Robert and Bert Williams of Martintown were returning home after Indians when their buggy collided with a passing one driven by William Templeton. Both rigs upset and occupants were thrown out. Templeton's buggy was wrecked and the Mesars’ team aided. The Williams brothers fled but were found about a mile away.
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Robert
Bert Williams
Martintown
Grisemore
William Templeton
Mr. Templeton
Mesars
Williams
Bolivar Girl Missing Since Holidays
Bolivar resident Mary Kelly, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kelly, has been absent since the holidays. She left for Johnstown to visit friends but a search found no trace. Parents later learned she went to Pittsburg, but efforts to locate her continue with no results.
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Mary Kelly
John Kelly
Bolivar
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Boggs hearing and local jail commitments noted
C C Boggs formerly of town was arrested for passing a bogus check. He appeared at a hearing in Kittanning and, in default of $1,000 bail, was committed to the county jail to await trial at the March term. Constable J M Rankin of Blairsville brought Charles Beaufort to town and jailed him for a 30 day term for disturbing a Free Methodist church meeting. The Indiana Cornet Band concert in Library Hall drew hearty applause, total receipts $40, with another concert planned tomorrow evening. Verner Wolf of Rayne township, son of Prof and Mrs Samuel Wolf, has risen to assistant cashier at Poudre Valley Bank in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a $1,200 salary. A Shadyside Academy basketball game at Library Hall ended 13-12 in favor of Shadyside. Real estate agent G W Gilbert sold the Lovelace property at Ware and Twelfth to Mrs Margaret Gilchrist, who takes possession on ? The White township election meeting is set for Saturday January 27 from 1:30 to 4 p m to nominate a ticket for the February section. S Wiesmaxr, Committee.
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C. C. Boggs
Town
Kittanning
J. M. Rankin
Blairsville
Charles Beaufort
Free Methodist Church
Verner Wolf
Samuel Wolf
Rayne Township
Poudre Valley Bank
Fort Colling
Colo
G. W. Gilbert
George W. Lovelace
Ware and
Twelfth
A New Coal Road Survey Near Win todale Explored
A civil engineering crew, likely for the Pennsylvania Railroad, surveys a line from Vintondale along Blacklick creek toward Blacklick station and Indiana Branch, aiming to unlock mineral and timber traffic. Locals speculate a westward extension to Buffington to mine coal for the Lackawanna Iron & Steel Company, with farms purchased and coal works planned to begin within a year.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Blacklick Creek
Vintondale
Cambria & Clearfield
Blacklick Station
Indiana Branch
West Penn
Buffington
Lackawanna Iron & Steel Company
Vinton Colliery Company
Huyghhenian Society entertains with Merchant of Venice scene
Society happenings note Normal chapel social features a musical and literary program. Erodelphians and Huyghenians rival, with Huyghenians gaining popularity. Mise Mansfield hosts after the Merchant of Venice presentation. Local clubs host parlor social with light refreshments and tributes.
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Huyghenian Literary Society
United Presbyterians
Homer City
M. S. Telford
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
A.S. Wallace
Oakland Avenue
Bequests Contained in Two Wills Filed in Register’s Office
The will of Nancy A. Billings of Montgomery township bequeaths all property to her husband for life with eventual sale and equal division among children Isaac Henry W Walker Eliza G and Ellen E Billings. Dated May 9 1884. The Henry Miller will of Brushvalley township bequeathing his Mechanicsburg house and personal property to his wife for life directs sale of his farm after debts and tombstone costs and division of proceeds among heirs Han nah Rittman Ella Peddicord Tillie Herlinger who receives $100 more. John Mock and Frederick Herlinger named executors. Dated February 5 898.
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Nancy A. Billings
Montgomery Township
Register
Isaac
Henry W
Walker
Eliza G
Ellen E. Billings
Henry Miller
Brushvalley Township
Mechanicsburg
Hannah Rittman
Ella Peddicord
Tillie Herlinger
John Mock
Frederick Herlinger
Tseate
MUSTEER OUT ORDER FOR NATIONAL GUARD COMPANIES
An order from Harrisburg directs County Treasurer D. W. Simpson, major of the Twenty first regiment, to muster out several companies by February 1. Meadville, Warren, Bradford, Erie and other units are listed with captains and locations. Major Bimpoon will muster out the specified companies on related dates, while Company 8 commanded by Captain David Blair remains in service.
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National Guard
Harrisburg
D. W. Simpson
Twenty First Regiment
Meadville
George G. Derby
Warren
Charles E. Bordwell
Bradford
Joseph A Riley
Erie
Kiam W. Reed
Bimpoon
Mesdville
David Blair
Sunshine in Colorado Bright Winter Says Dr. Lockard
Dr. W. G. Lockard of New Castle Colorado reports a lovely winter with sun every day this year up to January 18 and notes the sun shining at his window. Other local news appears on page 3.
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W. G. Lockard
New Castle
Colo
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Mrs. Arthur Repine
MES
Hart
Burgeass
M. B. Kline
A. L. Gilbert
Jesse E. McKean
George J. Fell
Peter H. Clawson
Harry Gaston
A. W. Mabon
James A. J.mcneal
John T. Thomas
James For
John H. Pearce
W. F. Grosse
G. Wils. Earl
S. J. Telford
George W. Swan
A. T. Taylor
A. C. Braughbler
Samuel Cunningham
George R. Stewart
J. Taylor Bell
Third Ward
D. N. Daugherty
John A. Findley
E. M. Lockard
Henry Hall
W. B. Pattison
Fourth Ward
W. L. Mahan
J. M. Marshall
Oliver C. Fry
John R. Carnahan
Quay
Stone
Bernyer
Senator Penrose
Washington
Colonel Quay
United States Senate
Senator Quay
Friends of the Beaver Statesman
Cullom
Illinois
Pennsylvania P
Senate
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Guffey
Beaver Statesman
Kenny
Delaware
W. B. Abernethy
Ruthford College
North Carolina
Abernethy
Indiana Cornet Band
Library Hall
Shadyside Academy
Shadyside
White Township
Blackklick Creek
Sunshine
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