Early Primary Date Likely In County GOP Meeting Agenda
County Republican leaders plan to fix the primary date at a February election, with Horace M. Lowry and George J. Felt as if announced candidates for register and district attorney. Ward votes are listed across multiple boroughs, showing light interest and a small showing in several precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Feit
Republican County Committee
Bouse
Register and Recorder
Horace M. Lowry
the Times
George J. Felt
Town Properties Sold Amid Real Estate Boom
In the county seat this month a real estate surge sees out of town buyers and locals purchasing multiple properties. George Rink buys W. I Mahar property on Chestnut Street for 1250 dollars. Wettling and Crossman sell Daugherty property on North Sixth Street to J. M. Winceheimer of White township for 2900 dollars. George W Stewart buys a David Lockard property on West Oak Street for 1200 dollars. Henry Chrissman of White township buys Griffith Owens property on West Water Street for 900 dollars. Adam Bowman sells ten Second ward lots between Church and White streets to A. O. Williams for 425 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rink
W. 1 Mahar
Chestnut Street
Wettling & Crossman
Daugherty
North Sixth Street
J. M., Winceheimer
White Township
George
Detention Charge Stuns Town as Father Absent for Funeral
Constable Weittling arrested James Dick at his home on a charge of detention and ill treatment of his family after Humane Agent Thompson filed the complaint. Dick was jailed but released to attend his baby's funeral. He promised to return and surrender, yet appears to have fled town with the sheriff seeking his capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Weittling
James Dick
Thompson Dick
Fisher Named Judiciary Special Chairman In Senate
The article notes Senator John B. Fisher being appointed chairman of the Judiciary Special, highlighting it as a major compliment to his legal ability. It lists his other committee memberships including Congressional Apportionment, Corporations, Binance, Judiciary General, Municipal Affairs, New Counties and County Seats, Public Grounds and Buildings, and Public Supply of Light and Heat. Also reports a will filed by the late Mrs. Kellar of Brushvaley township directing real and personal property to be sold after death with the residue split between daughters Eve Marks and Martha Kelly, dated November 27, 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Fisher
Fisher
Ate Kellar
Brushvaley Township
Register
Eve Marks
Martha Kelly
Sixth annual convention of state school directors
The Sixth annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Association of School Directors will be held in Harrisburg on Thursday and Friday February 14 and 16. Delegates from this county include J. T. Bell W. M. Cunningham Messia E M Ansley M McHenry A W Steele with alternates J N Elder and W C Davis from East Wheatfield and Saltsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State Association of School Directors
Harrisburg
Messia
J. T. Bell
W. M. Cunningham
Town
E.M Ansley
Rayne
M. McHenry
White
A. W. Steele
South Mahoning
J. N. Elder
East Wheatfield
W. C. Davis
Saltsburg
Court House Improvements Begin With Contractor Crew
Work started Monday on improvements at the Court House. E M Lockard serves as contractor with a crew of men, and completion is expected soon. In addition to enlarging the register and recorder's office, commissioners order a ladies toilet and waiting room on the Sacondoor. Fire destroys Berkey Hammond wareroom in Bolivar, $5,000 loss partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
E. M. Lockard
Register and Recorder’s Office
Boltivar
Berkey & Hammond
Bolivar
Death calls claim Blairsville man before wedding
Samuel M Weamer of Blairsville died Monday night at age 46 while visiting Mr James Gibson in Hlucklick township. He collapsed during a conversation with Gibson’s daughter, possibly from heart disease, though he had no prior symptoms. Weamer, a salesman for McGaulley Bros. of Latrobe, lived with his mother Mary Weamer and brother J G Weamer. Funeral is Thursday at 1 pm at his home, Rev Swartz Crawford presiding. interment Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Weamer
Weamer
Mary Weamer
J. G. Weamer
Mary J. Killen
Homer City
McGaulley Bros
Latrobe
Third Ward
Eleventh and
School Streets
Swartz Crawford
The
Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Death of Blairsville citizen Harvey A. Calhoun
Harvey A. Calhoun, a longtime Blairsville resident and Civil War veteran, died suddenly Monday night at 8 45 after a heart neuralgia attack. Born April 15, 1841 in Armstrong township, he worked in carriage and wagon making before moving to Blairsville in 1884 to work in railroad shops. Survived by wife and children W R Calhoun, Mrs R B Coulter, Mrs Wm North, Lillie, Oscar, and Carrie. funeral arrangements not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey A. Calhoun
Blairsville
Calhoun
Armstrong Township
James Calhoun
Parkwood
Weat Lebanon
Obituary of Isaac H Criley A longtime town resident dies
Isaac H Criley died Tuesday morning at 7 10 at his daughter's home Mrs G W Earl on North Sixth street after a stroke at the dinner table the previous Saturday. Born November 6 1831 in Chester County he lived in Cherryhill township before moving to Indiana in 1879 where he worked as a shoemaker until his death. He married Adeline Lucas in 1860 who died in 1885 and is survived by children G W Earl Ira H Wilbert L and Clarence A a sister and two brothers. Funeral at his late home Friday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Dr G T Reynolds with interment to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac H. Criley
Town
G. W. Earl
North Sixth Street
Cheater Counoty
Cherryhill Township
Indiana
Adeline Lucas
Armstrong Township
Ira H
Omaha
Neb
Wilbert L
Clarence A
Philadelphia
Fairfield
E. B.criley
Ottumwa
G. T. Reynolds
Greenwood Cemetery
Funeral of Mrs Mary E Ruffner at Armstrong township
Mrs Mary E Ruffner wife of William H Ruffner died at her home in Armstrong township after eight days illness from gastritis. She was 56 years 7 months and 23 days old and a member of the Shelocta M E church. Survived by husband four sons James T John A Charles Herman and May and by sisters D W Simpson County Treasurer and Thomas W Simpson. Funeral at her home conducted by Rev L Peterson and burial in Oakland cemetery. Continued on Eighth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Ruffner
Mary E. Ruffner
William
Ruffner
Armatrong Township
Shelocta M. E. Church
James T
John A
Town
Charles
Herman
May
D. W. Simpson
Thomas W. Simpson
White Township
L. Peterson
Oakland Cemetery
Prominent instructors to lead county select schools in spring
In the county many select schools will run 10 to 12 weeks ending with county exams. Notable educators include Prof. C. Campbell at Greenville, Prof. Leon H. Hoffman at Covode, and Prof. A. M. Morrow at Marion Center. Additional sessions will be led by H. D. Condron at Purchase Line, A. M. Barron at Blacklick, J C. White at Shelocta, Thomas Bracken at Homer City, Jameay F. Chapman and J. E. Weaver at Marchand, and J. L. Harmon at Punxsutawney area, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Campbell
Armagh
Greenville
Campbell
Leon H. Hoffman
Normal
A.M. Morrow
Marion Center
A. M. Barron
Blacklick
Barron
J C. White
Armstrong Township
Shelocta
Homer City
Thomas Bracken
Indiana Normal
Homer
Marehand Select School
Jameay F. Chapman
Indiana
J. E. Weaver
Marchand
8. L. Burr
Glen Campbell
Mica Elizabeth Neff
J. L. Harmon
Piimville
Harmon
Penn Station
G. M. Hammers
C. B. Delancey
West Lebanon
Cockport
Ernest Work
Indiana Norcal
Rochester Mills
New Post Office in County and Rural Route Expansions
A new post office is established in Peak Indiana county with Robert Dunwiddie as postmaster. Rural delivery expands from Freeport Armstrong county starting February 15 1901. Multiple pension increases authorized for several individuals including Nesbit McClaran Elgin McVay and McMillen. Postmasters appointed at Millwood Barrell and Peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
John N. Nesbit
Clarksburg
Indiana County
John J. McClaran
Blackiiek Station
Name County
Samuel Elgin
Ederton
Armstrong County
Isabella WcMillen
Echo
Same
John A. McVay
Mt. Pleasant
Westmoreland County
Poat
Hillsdale
Freeport
Indiana
Parkers Landing
Greensburg
Ster
Atwood
Bryan
Tonnellville
Kellys Station
Sap Ying Neale
Peak
Robert Dunwiddie
George F. Anstraw
Millwood
John Brenneman
Barrell
Musgrove
J. A. Blaney, Jr
Whitesburg
By-Laws Adopted At Indiana Woolen Mill Meeting
At a stockholders meeting held at the office of Telford and Stewart on Friday evening by-laws were adopted. A call has been made for immediate payment of 10 percent of the stock subscribed and, once in the treasurer’s hands, an application will be made for the charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Woolen Mill Company
Telford & Stewart
Nickle Named Assistant Sergeant at Arms in House
East Mahoning resident Mr. James M. Nickle is appointed assistant sergeant at arms in the state House of Representatives at Harrisburg via support from Representatives Thompson and Leerd. He will begin duties at the state capitol immediately. The notice also mentions long serving postmasters in New York and Pennsylvania and that accounts for administrators executors and guardians are due Saturday February 2 in the register and recorder's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Nickle
East Mahoning
House of Representatives
Barrisburg
Thompson and Leerd
State Capitol
Register and Recorder’s ‘Office
Butler Wan Defeated In Indiana Thriller At Library Hall
Indiana edged Butler 23 to 17 in a lively Monday night game at Library Hall. Hayes led Indiana with stout defense from Hood and St. Clair, while Lockard and C McCreight provided scoring from fouls and field goals. The Indiana lineup showcased width and strength, with upcoming dates against Bucknell State College and Philadelphia's The Big Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Indiana
Butler
Hayes
C. McCreight
Lockard
Daugherty
St. Clair
Hood
McCreight
Guala
Gndiana
Butler B. M. c. A. D. Mt St
Cenlee
Campbell
Vampire
Fleck
Harrison
Klinger
Wilson
Philadelphia
Bucknell
State College
A Spirited Revival in Baptist Church
A revival in the Baptist church draws growing interest and attendance. Evangelist Dr John Feltwall of Altoona preaches simply and powerfully, while Mrs Feltwell and Miss Hartman aid inquirers. Over 90 prayers requested and 50 profess conversions. Baptismal waters stirred. several may unite with other churches as meetings continue this week under Rev A J Forman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
John Feltwall
Altoona
Feltwell
Miss Hartman
A. J. Forman
Totals of Yearly Shipments From This Station
J B Adair presents figures for the year’s shipments including 241 horses 1 149 cattle 728 calves 15520 hogs 9086 sheep and 61250 pounds of poultry valued at 152539 for livestock and 123774 in lumber 32931 in ties 550 in bark and 13163 in hay and straw bringing total valuation to 322957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Adair
Lost His Farm Under Judge White Ruling
Butler county farmer Findlay B. Dodds loses his farm after paying 2000 dollars and living on it twenty years. The executrix sold the farm privately, but estates sales required public outcry. Two years ago the deceased's children sued in ejectment, claiming the sale was illegal and that they held the best title. Judge White sided with the children, overturning the private sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Findlay B. Dodds
Butler County
John Martin
Indiana Telephone Company elects new officers at annual meeting
The Indiana Telephone Company held its annual business meeting on Monday evening. Elected for the ensuing year were President M. C. Watson, Secretary S J Telford, Treasurer J. M. Watt, Superintendent J. C. Ragh, Directors Thomas Hart H B Thompson and J A Finley. Also noted: Mr John Knabb moved his stave mill to Preston County West Virginia and will seek employment there after winter HQ in this locale. family remains near Punxsutawney. Week's good work report: County Superintendent J T Stewart inspected Grean Pine and Cherryhill schools and attended an institute in Reyna township Saturday despite poor roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Telephone Company
M. C. Wat~son
S J. Telford
J. M. Watt
J. C. Ragh
Thomas Hart
H. 8. Thompson
J. A. Fin@ley
John Knabb
Rayne Township
Prexton County
W. Va
Knabb
Ponxsutawney
J.T. Stewart
Grean, Pine
Cherryhill
Reyna Township
Surveyors plotting railroad to coal fields near Arcadia mining town
Railroad engineers for Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburgh survey routes from Walier through North Mahoning toward Little Mahoning Creek and through Domb hollow toward Trade City. Community buzzes over extension to coal lands near the county seat. Arcadia town on Cos h creek grows, with 75 miners, new tipple, 12 cars daily, 21 houses, hotel and shops planned, water system being added as $50,000 coal field deal nears completion with McCreary Coke Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Rochester & Pittaberg Company
Walier
North Mahoning Township
Little Mahoning Creek
Peffer’s Hallow
Trade City
Covode
Mudlick
Little Mahaning Creek
Domb's Hollow
Martin’s Hollow
Frantz’ Mill
South Maholling Township
Arcadia
Cosh Creek
Montgomery Township
Landqwoern
Center Township
Harry McCreary
McCreary , Coke Company
J. N. Banks
McCreary
Institute at Hawthorne hosts district teachers institute
Teachers from Rayne township and nearby districts gathered at Hawthorne schoolhouse near Chambersville on Saturday. Presiding was John E. Cathcart with Miss Bessie Cooper as secretary. The program covered topics on education's influence on character, reading versus observation, and libraries in schools with talks by county and district superintendents, teachers, and students. The event featured essays, musical selections by the Ambrose orchestra, and dinner served by local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayne Township
Hawthorne
Chambersville
John E. Cathcart
Bessie Cooper
Frank Blue
Messrs
C. W. Getty
Lester Wingar
Murray Pierce
E. M
J.T. Stewart
Edna McGara
Rhoda
Deemer
Norman Glasser
Cameron Davis
J. T. Stewart
Belle McHenry
Misa Klingensmith
Institute
Ambrose Orchestra
Great Slaughter of Sheep in Blacktick and Burrell Townships
Dogs attacked flocks in Blacktick and Burrell townships last week, killing and crippling no fewer than 100 sheep with an estimated total value of 240 dollars. A. P. Barker lost 28 of his 31 sheep, Wm Libengood reported 14 killed, John Bennett 46 heads lost, Stewart Lawrence had seven crippled, Archibald suffered unknown losses, A. M. Coleman lost all but one and another farmer had three killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacktick
Burrell
A. P. Barker
Wm. Libengood
Barrell Township
John Bennett
Stewart Lawrence
Blacklick Township
Mr. Archibald
Operation Necessary: Conningham Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
Leroy Conningham son of Mr and Mrs J M Conningham of town suffered a serious appendicitis attack this week A Pittsburg surgeon assisted by Dr J M Knowlton and W A Simpson performed a successful operation and there is hope for his permanent recovery Odd Fellows at Service Over 50 Palladium Lodge Eu CF members attended divine service the Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Conningham
J. M. Conningham
Pittsburg
J.M. Knowlton
W. A. Simpson
Odd Fellows
Palladium Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
John H. Pierce
William Hosack
John T. Stuchnl
Harry Boggs
G. W. Wheeler
A. T. Taylor
A. ©. Braughter
Joseph A. Dickey
G. A. McLain
Thomas Lowman
Wm. Young
John B. Taylor
David Blair
J. H. McGinnty
Jacob Creps
Banks
Republican Ticket
Phil Bowers
James Hanna
R. Smith
H. J. Gorman
Frank Urey
John Williams
Samuel Griffith
D. Smith
Frank McCall
A. J. Limerick
Wm. Campbell
James Fusha
J. F. Gerbard
H. C. Bacom
C. S. Gerhard
J. K. Pierce
R H. Duncan
D. T. Palmer
Adam Sides
Wash Butler
K. Mock
James Forsha
J. F. Gerhard
H. C. Beacom
Gerhard
Wm. Lintner
James Neal
George Dixon
H. W. Stephens
Cherry Hill
W. J. Hadden
E. E. Hadden
Fred Houck
Giles Stephens
Andy Nicewooger
John Wray
Johnston Moorhead
J. M. Bartlebaugh
W. E. Moorhead
Jos. H. Chapman
Cheeryteee
Somerville
B. W. Hawes
Burgess
Simon McDonald
Albert Lockard
Z. Somerville
J. G. Sechler
John Mahaffey
Wm. McKeage
C. J. Cameron
Z. Books
Jonas Lamer
Wm. Stewart
L. D. Pittman
H. P. Sandles
J. M. Hart
8. M. Nesbit
George Hughes
John McGuire
Schreckengost
Daniel Kelly
Miller
Ambrose Jones
J. N. Coleman
Will Hart
H. J. McClelland
T. H. Miller
Conemaugh No
R. B. Miller
James Irwin
H W. Wilt
S Gibson
G. B Henty
Andrew Mearns
Frederick Behlen
R Waddell
A. L. Pittman
BL McCullouzh
P. B. Riou
Saltsborg
Republican
J. €. Moore
D. A Porter
F. H Sterrett
J. F. Piper
C. Hact
J. R. McFarland
J. A. McClaran
L. Graham
J. P. Watson
W. B. Serene
Smicksburg
D. D. Good
Evan Lewis
Willis Lewis
White Citizens Ticket
Harvey Trimble
Wm. Henry
D. G. Brown
Joh Patton
Nicholas Hoffman
Samuel W. Shearer
M. H. Johnston
Elmer Borland
Todd Agey
Harry Bryan
Elmer Carey
Samuel 0. Vanhorn
Milton L. Foust
John F. Brown
Sylvester S. Mack
James N Elder
John D. Mack
David H. Cramer
Harry R. Fox
Martin L. Fry
Jeremiah B Ling
Daniel Killen
John C. Tomb
Samuel Hutchison
Sheriff
Senator Fisher
Work In Progress
Arts
H. Criley
Selvet
New York
Tate
Pennsylvania
Uncle San
Butler Wan
Lus
Operations OF Engineers OF B. &. & P. Lin
Cash Creek
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