Lively coal news on Horton Run and Canoe Township mines
Eighty men work on a Horton Run branch to the Clearfield and Indiana Coal Company as it opens mines near Glen Campbell. A 1 mile line will feed a 1000 ton daily colliery with veins B C and D Molineaux. The big Canoe Township block, 6000 acres, is being developed by Reed and Beigler with NY Central railroad interest. Major land purchases near Broad Head Run and Blacklick Creek target future rail connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton Run
Clearfeld & Indiana Coal Company
Canoe
Hortontop
Glen Campbell
Clearfield & Indiana Coal Company
Cush Creek
Montgomery Township
Indiana County
Peale, Peacock & Herr
Pennsylvania
Hortonton
Canoe Township
Reed & Beigler
Clearfield
Linus M. Lewis
Locust Lane
William Smith
Broad Head Run
New York Central
McGees Mills
Bells Mills
Bear Creek
Sidney
Punxeutawney
New York Central Railroad
Wm. Smith
E. B. McGara
Indiana
Johnstown
McGara
8. A. Johnston
Armagh
Blacklick Creek
East Wheatfield
Brushvalley
Judge Barker
Ebensburg
Barker Bros
Pennsylvania Railroad
Vinton Colliery Company
Blacklick
N. C. Simpson
Hamill
Britain Defeated Again By Buller Disaster War Crisis
Loxpon Jan 20 report reveals a terrible secret from the war office detailing Buller's retreat across the Tagela after defending Ladysmith. British losses by January 24 total 8,217 in killed wounded or captured amid anxieties. Also notes Wilmerding YMC A and Normal college basketball result and a fracture incident near Purchase Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buller
Loxpon
War Office
Spion Kop
Potgieter
Tagela
Ladysmith
Baller
Has Sold His Farm and Retirement Plans
Wir Lewia Weim a Rayne merchant plans to turn over his Rayne township farm and store stock and retire by April 1. Joseph McNeil of town, a veteran railroad worker, has 41 years of service with the Pennsylvania and West Penn railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewia Weim
Rayne
Thia County
Rayne Township
Weiss
Atore Goode
Joseph McNeil
West Penn Railroad
McNeil
Pennsylvania Railroad
Republicans Nominate Tickets Across White Cherryhill Blacklick and Rayne Townships
Republicans in White township at the Court House nominated candidates for Justice of the Peace D C Brown and others with votes tallied for each post including inspector S L Ankeny and Henry Moore. Cherryhill held lively primaries with detailed tallies for Judge, Inspector, School Directors, Road Supervisors, and more. Blacklick named Judge John J McClaren and others. Rayne listed Judge J T Kinnan and multiple posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Township
Court House
Justice of the Peace
J. R. Adams
John Nealor
D. C. Brown
Chas. A. Nichol
Cherryhill
William J. Hadden
Elmer Hadden
R. E. Simpson
D. H. Dick
Frank Moorhead
W. J. Short
Andy Nice Wonger
John McGuire
John Fyock
H. F. Berkeypile
Ed. H. Simpson
H. K. Livingston
John Kephart
G. H. Dick
Christopher Oor
W. B. Long
N.S. Bennett
W. B. Jack
Rayne Township
J. T. Kinnan
W. ©. Shields
Thomas Faith
M. B. Wynkoop
J. N. Hank
Samuel T. Swartz
Joseph Wingart
James Pattison
Samuel Dodson
Eldersridge Creamery Declares Eight Percent Dividend
Eldersridge Creamery Company reports the year 1899 showing 901222 pounds milk used, 47458 pounds butter made, 7142 pounds butter used by patrons, 40316 pounds butter sold, average butter price 2.22 cents, milk test 5.28. Directors are R Y Elder, B A Hine, T B Elder, J H Henderson, James Patterson. president J F Hood. treasurer R W Ewing. secretary and manager J F Hood reinforced for another year. Continuous growth cited with strong patronage and market demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldersridge Creamery Company de Glares
Eldersridge Creamery Company
Elderaridge Creamery Company
R. Y. Elder
8. A. Hine
T. B. Elder
J. H. Henderson
James Patterson
R. Hine
Pensions for Five Veterans Boosted by Congressman Jack
Congressman Jack secured government pension increases for five veterans including Philip F. Golden of Kittanning to 10 dollars monthly from August 10, 1898 and William Artis of Youngstown to 17 dollars from February 8, 1899, with others in Brockwayville, Blacklick, Leechburg and Armagh. Thomas Mack also recommended for Armagh postmaster replacing the deceased D. R. Mack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Philip F. Golden
Kittanning
William Artis
Youngstown
Westmoreland County
Martin L. D. Wallace
Brockwayville
Jefferson County
Wm. H. Long
Blacklick
Indiana County
John Clough
Leechburg
Thomas Mack
Armagh
D. R. Mack
Livestock Shipments Across Multiple Farms
Livestock consignments listed include H. H. Harring with 195 pigs to Penneburg and J. D. McKalip sending 12 cattle 11 calves and 130 pigs to Salford Pennsylvania. Thomas & Wissinger move 4 cattle 4 calves and 160 pigs to Schwenkaville. Harry Bryan forwards 103 pigs 4 cattle 3 calves and 1 sheep to Kneedler. W. E. Fleming sends 133 pigs to Salford and J. M. S. Moore ships 13 cattle 6 calves and 78 pigs to Collegeville. D. W. Schrecengost lists 10 homes and 12 miles to West Philadelphia. C. B. Moll contributes 56 pigs and 11 horses to Bar to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. McKalip
Salford
Thomas & Wissinger
Schwenkaville
Harry Bryan
Kneedler
W. E. Fleming
J. M.S. Moore
Collegeville
D. W. Schrecengost
West Philadelphia
C. B. Moll
Barto
Installation of Indiana Conclave Officers at Cunningham's Hall
The Indiana Conclave No. 180 Improved Order of Heptasopha will install its new officers next Friday at Cunningham's Hall. Invites extend to friends of members to witness the ceremony with remarks by supreme officers and music from a male quintet. Refreshments provided by the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officera of
Indiana
Cunningham’s Hall
Friends of
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Citizens' Ticket Meeting at George Collins' Shop
Citizens of Young township plan a gathering at George Collins' shop Friday afternoon at 2 30 to nominate a ticket for local office, seeking community input and support for upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Township
George Collins
Sudden Deaths Claim Two Local Men in Indiana County
Squire James Fenton, respected Indiana man, died at 8 20 Sunday morning while talking with his wife. Born 1825 in Westmoreland, he came to Indiana, married twice, and served as justice of the peace. His funeral will be at 1 30 at his home conducted by Rev. G T Reynolds. Elmer McCausland, age about 30, was killed instantly in the woods near the Indiana county line when a sapling struck his head during timber work. He leaves a wife and four children and is buried at Atwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fenton
Indiana
Fenton
Bairdstown
Westmoreland County
John
Mary Fenton
Mary Weir
John Weir
Jennie Crawford
Robert
Marion
O . Juin
Pittsburg
James
William
Charles
Frank
Gertrude
Heshbon
Homeran
M. E. Church
East Water Street
G. T. Reynolds
Greenwool Cemeery
Elmer McCausland
Atwood
William Johnston
Mclain
Indiana County
McCausland
South Mahoning
John Frick
Third Ward
Baptist Church
Cockport M. P
Gettysburg
James Fish
Christian Endeavor Society of the Lutheran Church
Parsonage Fund
J. M. Welch
United Presbyterian Mission
Bolivar
John “Adair
Sheffield
Homer City
United Presbyterian Church
D. M. Kinter
Union Christian Endeavor
Lutheran Church
W. J. Wilson
Town
J.S. Helm
Leechburg
Presbytery
Washington - Presbyterian Church
John W. Robinson Dies at Ben Avon Aged 55
John W. Robinson, notable Saltsburg merchant and former Stewart, Robinson & Co. partner, died at his Ben Avon home. Enlisted as a teen in 1862 in Dick Coulter's Eleventh, wounded at Bull Run, discharged 1864. Survived by widow and four children. Funeral services to be held at Saltsburg this afternoon with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Robinson
Saltsburg
Ben Avon
Allegheny County
Stewart, Robinson & Co
Dick Coulter
Bull Run
Saltsbury
Death of Maud Meanor at Marion Center
Maud Meanor aged 12 of Marion Center died at her home on Sabbath midday after weeks of illness. Her funeral was held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Presbyterian church with Rev. E. P. Foresman officiating. Interment was in Marion Center cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Meanor
Stella Meanor
Robert Meanor
Marion Center
Presbyterian Church
E. P. Foresman
Ollie Downey
Chambers Downey
Chambersville
R. R. Riedel
Crooked Creek Baptist
Death of Ma W. W. Sheppard in Cambria County
Ma W. W. Sheppard died at his son David's home in Conemaugh township Cambria county on Thursday morning from pneumonia aged 80. Formerly lived at Upper Twolick where he worked in carding mills until about a year ago. He was brother to Joseph Sheppard of Twolick and a Wesleyan Methodist church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard
W. W. Sheppard
David
Conemaugh Township
Cambria County
Upper Twolick
Thia County
Joseph Sheppard
Twolick
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Mary Ellen Carpenter Dies in Atwood In Armstrong County
Miss Mary Ellen Carpenter of Atwood Armstrong county died Saturday evening January 20. She was daughter of Samuel Carpenter. Her mother died about nine years ago and since then she bore much of the home burden. A faithful member of Atwood Presbyterian church she was a young lady of sterling character. Lizzie Walker Mrs Lizzie Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs William Walker of near Hilladale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Carpenter
Atwood
Armstrong County
Samuel Carpenter
Atwood Presbyterian Church
Obituaries for several local residents and infants
Multiple obituaries record deaths in Montgomery Donkard Pine and Rayne townships. Entries note Appendicitis at 21, Mrs Franklin Gillespie at 45, Ollie Downey 27, an infant of Robert McCoy, Mrs John Brantlinger 40, and an infant daughter of Frank Wadding born/died at 12 days. Funeral rites and interments described at respective church cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McCoy
Rayne Township
Rayne Church
Frank Wadding
South Mahoning Township
Offiers for the Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company
The Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company held its annual meeting at Panxsotawney, electing officers for the new year after settling accounts. The 21 year old firm, oldest and safest farm property insurer in the region, reported record membership and better collections. Officers: President J K McElhoes, Kellysburg. Vice President John Hall, Jefferson County. Treasurer J R Lowry, Punxsutawney. Secretary James Speedy, Chambersville. Auditors Wm G Lewis, Jefferson County, and William Morrison, Marion Center. Collectors Squire J A Crossman, Indiana County, and J R Lowry, Punxsutawney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
J. K. McElhoes
Kellysburg
John Hall
Jefferson County
J. R. Lowry
Punxsutawney
James Speedy
Chambersville
Wm. G. Lewis
William Morrison
Marion Center
Squire J. A. Crossman
Town
Indiana County
Ponxsatawney
Senator Goebel Shot at Kentucky State Capitol
Senator William E Goebel was fatally shot at the Kentucky state capitol in Frankfort around 11 15 am on Tuesday. The bullet entered his right side causing a mortal wound and his condition deteriorated by evening. Gov issued orders for state troops as John Whittaker of Butler county was arrested with pistols and a bowie knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
William E. Goebel
Frankfort
Goebel
John Whittaker
Butler County
Society Happenings Spotlight Local Dinner Gatherings
Mrs Harry White and daughter Mrs Virginia Hitchcock hosted many ladies at a Saturday dinner. Mr and Mrs J C Wallace of Oakland Avenue entertained about thirty friends Friday. Miss Leonard of Normal hosted several friends for dinner Thursday. Alex Bennett and brother William of Strongstown will run the Central hotel in town starting March 1, with John W Wray considering another move or staying to run a boarding house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry White
Virginia Hitchcock
J. C. Wallace
Oakland Avenue
Miss Leonard
Normal
Alex. Bennett
William
Strongstown
Central Hotel
John W.wray
Held for Court At Glass Works Assault Case
In a Wednesday hearing before Squire M B Kline Harry Reed and Ellia Bothel were held for trial on assault and battery charges brought by Peter Call and Frank Mary at the glass works. Miss Kate F Cramer daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Cramer will be married this evening at the bride's home with Rev G M Allabqgie officiating. Temperance opponents in New Florence plan to challenge a liquor license at the Westmoreland county court. The Athletic Association basketball team defeated Kiski at Salisburg 41 to 0. A son of John McFearern near Grace ton has become violently insane and must be sent to an asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire M. B. Kline
Harry Reed
Ellia Bothel
Peter Call
Frank Mary
Charles L. McNutt
Kate F. Cramer
Cramer
Miss Cramer
Joseph Cramer
G. M. Allabqgie
Armagh
New Florence
Westmoreland County
Athletic Association
Kiski Slob
Salisburg
Indiana Tener
Personal Brevities Highlight Local Outs and Visitors
A stream of visitors and residents traverses towns from Pittsburg to Blairsville with travelers, legislators, and professionals stopping by. Names include A J Altsman A S Cunningham David Ellis Stanley Sutton Frank Keener Len Gibson E Budd Lewis Joseph O Clark L A Hollister Alice McKimmey and many more. Local movements cover business trips hospital visits and congressional arrivals as residents mingle across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Altsman
Pittsburg
A. S. Cunningham
David Ellis
Johnstown
Stanley Sutton
Frank Keener
Len Gibson
Locust Street
Saltsburg
E. Budd Lewis
Glen Campbell
Joseph O. Clark
Indiana
L. A. Hollister
Kittanning
Alice McKimmey
Church Street
Wm. M. Jobe
J. H. St.Clair
Ethel Lemmon
Chicago
Plumville
F. Warner Lef
T. R. Travis
Blairaville
Vernie Graff
Blairsville
Florence Hasinger
Philadelphia
J. C. Hasinger
Democratic State Committee
Harry Davia
Munhall
George Rowe
White Township
Marie Wagle
al Wagle
Railroad Avenue
Harriet Ritchey
Mary Ray
Waterstreet
T. B. Allison
Tarentum
Clara Farnsworth
West Philadelphia
Fred Wettling
D. I. Rowe
Rowe College
Near Town
George Black
South Mahoning Township
Breeders Association of Pennsylvania
A. W. Lewis
Letonia, O
James Lewis
School Street
Stanley A. E. Brallier
Carrie Linton
Irwin
S. W. Guthrie
George Steffy
Graceton
Pearl
Steffy
Geo. W. Hood
Col. M.S. Quay
Washington, D. C
J. E. McCreary
Alfred Bell
East End
8. B. Miller
Mitchell Ends Run and Backs Fisher for State Senate
Senator James G. Mitchell of Hamilton Jefferson county declares he will not seek re election and endorses attorney John S. Fisher as his successor. Mitchell praises Fisher as a Republican of true blue character and notes Indiana county's right to choose. He thanks Jefferson and Indiana counties and states he will remain active in politics while aiding friends. Church news items follow detailing baptisms and upcoming services across area congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Mitchell
John S
Jefferson County
Mitchell
Jefferson
Indiana County
John §. Fisher
Indiana
State Senate
First of the Season Dramatic Association Opens
The Dramatic Association opened the season with the one act drama In Honor Bound presented Saturday evening. Cast included George J. Feit David Blair Mrs James Blair and Miss Helen Torrence. Officers elected for the new year are President George J Fell Secretary Miss Charlotte Clark and Treasurer Mrs James Blair. Executive committee members include Mrs W H Jackson Mr and Mrs Guthrie Miss Marie Craighead and Mr Elliot Owena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dramatic Association
George J. Feit
David Blair
James Blair
Misa Helen Torrence
Asociation
George J. Fell
Charlotte Clark
W. H. Jackson
W. Guthrie
Marie Craighead
Elliot Owena
Old Officers Re elected At Indiana Connect Telephone Co
A brief notice from Clarkeburg states the telephone company held a Monday meeting in which current officers were re elected for another year. The President is M. C., the Treasurer J. M. Watt, the Secretary 8. J. Telford, Superintendent J. Rogh, with directors J. A. Findley and H. Thompeca representing Clarkeburg and nearby town respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Conn
Telephone Company
Orang
M. C
J. M. Watt
Tary
J. Telford
J. Rogh
Clarkeburg
J. A. Findley
H.&. Thompeca
Town
Will of John I Chapman Bequeaths All to Widow
The will of John I Chapman of Blairsville was filed in the Register's office. Dated March 24 1688 it bequeaths all estate to his widow who is named executor. The item mentions Blairsville and a forthcoming term at Gream ville summer echoe with Mr C A Campbell and Mr J T Henry as assistants. An Indiana Comet Band concert is announced for Salart ny Hall on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Chapman
Blairsville
Register’n
C. A. Campbell
Armagh
Greamville
J. T. Henry
Blaimville
Indiana Comet
Salart Ny Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lively Coal News
England
Library Hall
Wilmerding Y. M.C. A
J. R. Raffner
Near Purchase Line
H. H. Harring
Penneburg
Citizens’ Ticket
Lizzie Walker
William Walker
Near Hilladale
Montgomery Donkard
Hilladale
Frank Gillespie
Lucinda Gillespie
Nole
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Pine Township
Cemeterie
John Brantlinger
Patrons’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Senator Goebel
John McFearern
F. E. Sloan
Aston Bornheimer
Tanoma
Walter
D. A. Palmer
Cedar Grove
Palmer
Missouri
Lewis
J. Milton
Ier Township
Tohneton
Kemp
Smicksburg
Frank McEvhees
Kent
Minn
Kellyaburg
John K. McElbogs
McElboes
Senate
J. G. Mitchell
Hamilton, Pa
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