Fifty Thousand Acres Coal Field Sold to Goodyear Interests
The Buffalo & Susquehanna Coal and Coke Company, tied to Goodyear interests, has acquired a 50 000 acre coal field in North Mahoning West Mahoning East Mahoning and South Mahoning townships plus portions of Washington Elyne and adjacent areas. Drills will begin at once. if tests are satisfactory the entire field will be leased at 35 per acre. Landowners receiving standard prices will be paid soon. Deeds filed show multiple small tracts sold in Rayne White Armstrong Burrell Brash Valley and Endiana counties to various buyers and firms including Corrigan McKinney Co. and John Dray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Mahoning
West Mahoning
Eset Mahoning
South Mahoning
Washington and Elyne Townships
Buffalo & Susquehanna Coal and Coke Company
Goodyear
DuBois
John McCreight
DaBoia First Deposit Bank
T. A. Lakehart
South Mahoning Township
A. W. McCullough
Builer
J. Scott McGahey
Jackson McMillen
T. A. Lukehart
Adam Black
Goodyeara
John A. Beatt
Agrim Iselin
Rajue Township
Armatrong
Calvin Bley
Alen Way
James Hay
John Frech
Charles 4. Nichol
Guardian
P. W. Kimier
Alex. W. Cochran
James O. Lydick
John R. Clark
W. D. Bigler
Rayne Township
John H. McGuire
J. A. Engle
John 5. Rowe
John 8. Rowe
Josiah Helman
Rebecca Kelly
Corrigan, McKinney & Co
Burrell Township
Harry McCreary
Thomas A. Newman
C. B. Coleman
John G. Muir
A. M. Coleman
John Dray
Brash Valley
William Bracken
Mary ©Astimes
Fred Herwusrdisn
Anuth
Fasor
Endiana County Coal Company
W. A. Craie
Rayne
E. Jove
Center
Wilmerding Rout Indiana In Lopsided Hoosier Return
Wilmerding easily defeats Indiana 76 to 8 as Indiana’s lineup struggles and Homestead cancels its engagement. Laty returns at center for the second half while Indiana’s shooting misses many chances. Juniors provide entertainment as the schedule disruption from a Steubenville fire delays league games and upcoming matches with Kiski and Shadyside loom.
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Homestead
Indiana
Wilmerding
Laty
Indians
Steubenville
Bag
Pest
Kiski
Shadyside
Nominated Borough Ticket in Quiet Primary
In the borough primaries a light vote reflected low interest with little opposition. The borough ticket elected includes Burgese, W. H. Jackson as justice of the peace James A. Crosman as tax collector Thomas Wheeler as poor overseer William Young as treasurer and auditors W. F. George Ed Anderson Wilson Rupert. Ward tickets follow with council candidates school directors inspectors and judges listed for each ward.
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Blican
Cadidates
Burgese
W. H. Jackson
James A. Crosman
Thomas Wheeler
William Young
John B. Taylor
Thomas Runzo to Enter Art School in Philadelphia
Thomas Runzo, a 15 year old brother of Italian fruit merchant Frank Runzo, travels to Philadelphia this week to pursue art training. He has labored with pen and brush for over two years and his early paintings show notable talent. He is ambitious and self-taught, earning recognition at home and expected to progress rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Runzo
Frank Runzo
Loft
Philadelphia
Indians Form Keystone Novelty and Manufacturing Co
A new Indiana concern named the Keystone Novelty and Manufacturing Company has been incorporated by A. W. Mabon Alexander M. Stewart John Bennett C H Moore and H B Rose. The firm will market merchandise with premiums and sell through jobbers. An order for 4000 barrels of glassware has been placed with H Northwood Glass Co Wheeling. An office will open in Sutton building Philadelphia street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Novelty and Manufacturing Company
Indiana
A. W. Mabon
Alex. M. Stewart
John Bennett
C. H. Moore
H. 8. Rose
H. Northwood Glass Company
Wheeling
Sutton Building
Philadelphia Street
Church News and Local Appointments Reported
A weekly church schedule runs from Monday evening service through Sabbath communion. Dr B F Blairsville and De E J Knox are listed for early sessions, with various pastors and locations including Greensburg Johnstown and Strongstown. Also noted are a medical tonic claim, property purchase by G Meade Marshall, and Milton Beatty opening a Grant street grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
B. F
Blairsville
de E. J. Knox
Greensburg
Hen. Dy. James
Tor Y x. Jan
Johnstown
J. M. Adair
Bapdist Church
St Mechavi
Elkins Big Ovation in Harrisburg Parade Shares Censure
State politics flare in Harrisburg as Elkin receives roaring support during the inaugural parade while Quay loyalists push against Pennypacker allies. Nominees for key posts and committee chairs reveal a split among Penrose, Durham, Elkin, and Griest vs Quay, shaping battles over patronage and legislation.
Death Calls Many In Winter Weather Tragedy
William Shields longtime town resident dies at 2 45 PM Monday at home on North Sixth Street. Born September 15 1818 in Indiana he lived a life of work from harness making to canal boat operations and stock trading. Survived by his wife Mary Jane Weaver and son John P H Shields funeral at his late home today at 2 PM with Rev. Dr. A J Farman officiating and burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shields
North Sixth Street
Indiana
Theamily
Cove
John Malcolm
White Township
Saltaborg
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Canal Noasmen’s Association
Mary Jane Weaver
John Weaver
Salisbury
John P. H. Shields
House of Representatives
Baptist Church
Stounoch
Shields
A. J. Farman
Greenwood Cemetery
Death of Cone maugh resident Andrew J Compton at 65
Andrew J Compton a Conemaugh township resident died Friday after a heart attack at his barn. He was 65 and widely known as a progressive neighbor. He attended Blacklick’s Presbyterian church and supported local public affairs. Survived by a wife and several children, the funeral was conducted Monday by Rev N S Kelly with interment in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Compton
Conemaugh Township
Pic. Compton
Iarksburg Presbyterian Church
Blacklick Township
John Trump
New Derry
Me. T. A. Bweitzar
Millwood
George C
Edward
Matthew Harbison of White Township Dies at 68
Matthew Harbison of White Township died suddenly at his home south of town on Wednesday afternoon at about 1 o clock. He was 68, a Civil War veteran of the 206th company and unmarried. Survived by brothers Edward of Canter Township and A Taylor of Denver, Colorado, and sister Sarah Harbison, all residing on the old homestead. funeral held at the town church with Rev Swartz Crawford, interment in Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Harbison
White Township
Cnd
Edward Harbison
Canter Township
A. Taylor Harbison
Denver
Colo
David Harbison
Sarah Harbison
Whitetownship
Church of Town
Swartz Crawford
Oakland Cemetery
New Band Leader a Fake Swindles Indiesoa Men
A clever swindler posed as Herbert E Ray, a 30 year old musician, gaining trust in Indisoa by directing the town band and selling over $100 worth of advertising for a business directory. He enlisted a horse and sleigh, collected payments, and fled toward Jacksonville then Livermore, leaving damaged reputations and unpaid bills in l his wake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert E. Ray
Town
Fred Ditta
Jacksonville
Livermore
Dilts
Herbert
Two Estates Divided Will Names Indiana Family
The will of Ellis F. Garde of Indiana divides his estate among his widow and five children with specific house lots life insurance and sums for daughters and a remaining equal share for all. William S. Garee acts as executor. will dated January 7 1908. A Brushvalley township will leaves a 52 acre farm to son Abraham subject to widow dower. Frank Moose is executor. dated December 23 1902.
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Ellis F. Garde
Indiana
North Sixth Street
Mary E. Kingsley
Hilledale
William
Sarah J. Armatrong
Mia
Nannie M. Rica
Elizabeth E. Fonkheiser
William S. Garee
George Wike
Brushvalley Township
Abraham
Frank Moose
Cherryhill Township
Contested Assessor Case Heard By Judge White
James Campbell, elected assessor of Third ward two years ago, challenges the removal of duties by county commissioners. The suit cites negligence claims against the former board and protests their appointment of R N Miller as assessor. Several legal points arise. judge’s opinion not yet filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissionere
James Campbell
Town
White
Campbell
Third Ward
R. N. Miller Mageceor
Wilco Che Ee
Sunday Train Tragedy Kills Two In Pennsylvania
A Sunday train on its way from Allegheny to Indiana fatally struck two pedestrians near West Penn, a colored woman dying shortly after. The engine pilot was seen with blood on clothing, signaling a deadly incident this morning. Prof. J F Shapeen to lead Plumville select school term as East freight totals report 63,496.59 dollars with 1,414.67 in seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Allegheny
Indiana
Town
Real Estate Sale on Water Street in Mene Stephens Town
Property on Water Street sold by real estate agent Gilbert to Mene Stephens for 1200 dollars. Buyer consideration noted. sale completed. unclear surrounding details due to fragmented OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Wleming
Water Street
Smallpox Epidemic Strikes West Wheatfield Township
Amid alarm over smallpox, West Wheatfield reports three serious cases in the county last week with one death. Five new cases emerge as residents flee the outbreak. schools at Jericho and India close and nurses from Johnstown assist Parlor and Boyle families. Wintondale and nearby towns face quarantines as officials urge vigilance and care. Public notices on pensions and offices accompany the health crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabbeth
School Board
West Wheatfield
Wintondale
Blatreville
John Parlor
Indis
Cloeck
Jericho
India
Germany
M. E
Garfield Free
Boyle
Johnstown
Parlor
Cambria Sciaticae
Blacklick
Blairvilla
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Iselin
Joada
Jally Normal School
Plamville
Kellar
Ennas
Athens
Young Township
Florence Hasinger
Harry Lambrecht
Thomas Button
Edward EL Sutton
Bens Elsburg
Lyeburg
A. M. Hammer
Normal
Roschester
Homer City
Omoers
Smickeburg and West
Smicksburg
Offinns
Wetthi
Cressars
J. M. Dodson
Joseph Hines
South Tenth Street
Clarence Ball
White Janrnatly
Hetrick Bros
Wilmeerding
Church News
Wealey Stephens
Strongstown
Digitalis
G. Meade Marshall
A. J. Pollock
South Taalalates
Denesdare
Tae
Boof & Kline
Milton Beatty
Grant Street
Beatty
Elkin
State Capitol
Senator Quay
Senator Fisher
Harrisburg
Cooper
Smith
Pennsylvania
Quay
John P. Elkin
Hig
Pennypacker
Pew
Israel Durham
Penroes
Penrose
Dorham
W. W. Griest
Commonwealth
T. Larry Eyre
Griest
Eyre
Quey
Durham
Quay Badjuanopeckee
Indians County
Joseph P. Mack
Senate
McKee Davis
House
Maurice Trainer
W. 8
Algo
Adrian Hospital
Punxsutawney
Fisher
Judge White
Itnpo
Inteatatea
Abe
Law and Order and Library
A. F. Cooper
J. Smith
Agriculture
Logiciad Spoortion
Railroeda
Smith Corren
Secomsrnicanes
Matthew Harrison
William Roof
Plumville
Boy Black
Amos Roy
Aon
Mr. Smith
Indisoa
Win
J. F. Shapeen
Infee
East
Mr. Ei
Sata
Pensions and Post Offices
Ala
Secur
Jack
J. W. Shields
Gilpin
Andrew H. Rafiner
Andrewe J. Cama
M. Simsane
Eendinger
Iver
Wicrease
Staner
Jah
Eins
Caine County
Notenber
Pine Flats
Indiana County
Philip’ Rebnab Clyde
Guen Camprese
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