Ready to Pay Cash for 1040 Acres Along Blacklick Creek
Coal land along Blacklick creek totaling 1040 acres in Lusington and East Wheatfield 3 is being sold to a syndicate with first payment next Monday totaling about 8000 dollars. Purchasers pay 100 per option with balance in two months after abstracts and titles pass. Prices range 10 to 14 dollars per acre for coal and 16 to 30 dollars for surface plots. The sale links to Vinton Colliery Company activity and extension plans for Pennsylvania railroad down Blacklick creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick Creek
Lusington
East Wheatfield Town 3
Mondey
John A. Scott
Vinton Colliery Company
Vintondale
Cambria County
Edgar Moorhead
South Mahoning Township
New York
Jacksonville
Real Esate
John McGaughey
Young Township
Crooked Creek
Rayne
Washington Townships
Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad
Robertaville
Little Mahoning Creek
Widdowson
Yellow Creek
Eestran
Stadden & McHugh
Glen Campbell
Langham Farm
Streets and Pavements Ordered by Town Council
At the regular monthly meeting the town council ordered several improvements. Ninth Street will be macadamized from Philadelphia street north to the borough line after property owners agreed to pave and release the borough from damages. Pavements are ordered on the south side of Philadelphia between Eleventh and Fourteenth Streets and on the western side of Seventh Street from Wayne Avenue to fair grounds. An asphalt or pavement upgrade is also set for the eastern side of North Eighth Street between Oak and Chestnut streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street
Philadelphia Street
Philadelphia
Eleventh
Fourteenth
County fund drive gains ground against debt
The committee led by James McGregor D C Mack and M F Jamison reports strong success in securing contributions to cancel the fair debt. Citizens across the county rally to support the people's institution. The debt stood at 214000 months ago and 12000 has already been donated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGregor
D. C. Mack
M. F. Jamison
People’s Institution
Attorneys Plan One Month Vacation for Indiana County Bar
Indiana County Bar Association met in the Court House to set the annual vacation from July 11 to August 14. Next Tuesday members and families will picnic at Rugh station. Postoffice at Spangler to be discontinued after July 15 with mail routed through Barnesboro where James Barnes is postmaster and Frank McAnulty resigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Bar Association
Court House
Rugh Station
Spangler
Barnesboro
James Barnes
Frank McAnulty Haring
Meekins and Hughes Married at Central Hotel Parlor
Mr John L Meekins and Miss Winnie Hughes both of Cockport were wed in the Central Hotel parlor on Thursday by Rev D M Kinter of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Meekins
Winnie Hughes
Cockport
Central Hotel
D. M. Kinter
Yeoman and Burns Marry at Parsonage in Washington
Alonzo Yeoman and Nancy J. Burns of Washington township wed Wednesday at the M. E. Parsonsage, officiated by Rev. Dr. G. F. Reynolds.
OLD SOLDIERS REWARDED AND BOARD REORGANIZATION
Congressman Jack reports pension examining boards in the district to be reorganized with two Republicans and one Democrat as current members are opposed. The Kit tanning, Brookville, and Indiana boards list the new and retiring members. Pensions granted include William S Harris of Salinburg at $10 monthly from Dec 7, 1898, and William Duncan of Beringer with stepped increases and a future $12 from Apr 19, 1899. Spence is recommended for postmaster at Goheenville Armatropg county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Kittanning
Sharp
Dayton
Painter
Ralston
Elderton
Brookville
Marion ‘Center
Wim. Hosack
Town
Charles McEwen
Plainville
J. T. Cass
Indiana Board
McHenry
William 8. Harria
Salinburg
William Duncan
Beringer
James L. Spence
Goheenville
Armatropg County
Pleasant Social Gathering for William Engle
Friends and neighbors in Buffington township gathered at the Engle farm to share baskets and a noon meal under the trees. An organization formed with R F Templeton as president and H W Bennett as secretary. Dr M E B Shultz of Strongstown spoke about Mr Engle’s life as he has been a helpless invalid for 15 months and received gifts from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Engle
Buffington Township
R. F. Templeton
H. W. Bennett
M. EB. Shultz
Strongstown
Engle
Fire destroys Vintondale mill in Buffington township
A major blaze at the Vinton Lumber Company mill near Vintondale Cambria county destroyed the modern plant open four months. Loss is about 30000 dollars with 10000 dollars insured. The mill employed about 200 workers and the Clearfield owners plan immediate rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton Lumber Company
Buffington Township
Vintondale
Cambria County
Joas
Clearfield
Home Destroyed by Fire in South Mahoning
The residence of A. W. Clowes in South Mahoning township burned on Sabbath while the family prepared dinner. The roof caught from a spark and the house was destroyed though most household goods were saved with neighbor aid. The building was insured by Pine Creek Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Clowes
South Mahoning Township
Pine Creek Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Fourth of July firing injures Ada Getty in Philadelphia
Firework mishap at Miss Laura Lowry home on Railroad avenue leaves Ada Getty with a painful cheek injury from a flying cracker. Separately, James W. Hazlett of Montgomery township filed a will in the register’s office, dated June 10, 1898, leaving all personal property to his widow. D. M. Kinter announces Sunday talks on living to God in small things and an evening address to a Protestant church audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lowry
Railroad Avenue
Ada Getty
West Philadelphia
James W. Hazlett
Montgomery Township
Register
D. M. Kinter
Church of Christ
Purchase Line Academy Hold First Annual Reunion
Hundreds from Green township gathered under the grove to celebrate Purchase Line Academy’s first annual reunion. About 600 attendees enjoyed a noon basket meal, a literary and musical program, and a roll call of former teachers and students led by Prof. H. D. Condron. Speakers included D. R. Houk and J. L. Myers descendants, while Rev. D. M. Kinter closed the afternoon with benediction. Evening illustrated lecture by Prof. A. M. Hammers capped the day, marking the end of the summer session. The academy, founded 1873, notes 530 students have been enrolled over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purchase Line Academy
Old School
Green Township
Old Academy
H. D. Condron
Gettysburg Orchestra
R. R. Riedel
D. R. Houk
J. L. Myers
Napp
Houk
J. Telford
J. N. Langham
Town
George Napp
Eastroon
H. L. McCullough
Cockport
A. M. Hammers
Purchase
Abraham Girod
Pine Flats
John H. Pierce
Kellysburg
D. H. Tomb
Academy
Girod
F. E. Best
Deckers Point
Olltime
Lottie Houk
D. M. Kinter
Italy
Venice
Vesuvius
Condron
David Fyock
Joseph Nichol
S. M. Huston
Alexander
Blairsville Coal Miners Strike for Higher Wages
Blairsville coal miners walked out Monday seeking a 20 percent wage advance. Mines owned by Blairsville Coke Company Burrell Coke Company Smith Turner Coal Company and Maher Coal and Coke Company idle as talks are expected to resolve this week. About 125 men affected with 60 camped near Burrell mines and the rest sympathetic but not active. Cherry Picker Injured in Fall from Tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Burrell Mines
Independence Day Picnics and Parades Across the County
The Fourth of July was celebrated with picnics, parades, speeches, and fireworks in Glen Campbell, Plumville, Homer City, and other towns. Crowds were large at some events, while Indiana saw near deserted streets. Baseball games in Normal Park and areas like Gillespie’s grove drew attention alongside numerous band concerts and balloon ascensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
New Magentas
A. C
Pittsburg
Plumville
McEwen’s Grove
Dixonville Corner
Gillespie's Grove
Strongstown
Beringer
Ruggle's Grove
Langdon’s Grove
Cherrytree
Normal Faculty Outing and Post School Plans
The big Normal school entered a quiet period as faculty and students depart for summer. Dr. Waller plans to stay most of the summer, while others attend Cornell and Chicago sessions. Professors move to Alegheny, Hopkins, Latrobe, or abroad. Sherrard goes to Cornell, while several homes and travels are noted across Kansas Philadelphia and Europe. Neighbors are reminded of local notices and recent sheep damage payments to J. R. Clark and A. Mack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller
Miss Weaver
Miss Mansfield
Cornell University
Mitchell
Chicago University
Leonard
Philadelphia
C. B. Robertson
Alegheny
John Hopkins University
Phythyon
Wheeler
Miss McMartin
Mt. Vernon
N.Y
Lowry
Kansas
Owens
Washington
Gordon
Carter
Europe
W. G. Chambers
Latrobe
Miss Dayton
Stanfordville
Sherrard
Miss Clarke
Lowell
Mags
Lavine Riddle
Chautauqua
Arm Broken After Fall in Philadelphia Street
Mrs Henry Moore an aged woman from east Philadelphia street fell against a stove last Friday morning fracturing her left arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Moore
Philadelphia
Deaths in Greensburg and vicinity reach elderly ages
Mrs Isabella Drum widow of Hon Augustus Drum died at home on Church street on Wednesday afternoon from heart trouble and old age aged 31 years born 1818 married 1839 to Augustus Drum prominent Indiana attorney who served in congress and senate died 1863 she left six children all predeceased a sister Ruth Porter survives with grandchildren Bradley Davidson Augustus Porter and Reed Porter funeral services held and burial in Greensburg Alexander Lydic prominent Green township resident died near Taylorsville at 79 cause dropsy survived by wife and children Civil war veteran funeral in Taylorsville cemetery Joseph Oatman of Onberg died aged about 90 oldest in neighborhood wife predeceased children Frank J James G W Robert L Mollie Anna funeral in Taylorsville cemetery church service conducted by Rev H C Sanm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Drum
Augustus Drum
Church Street
Congress
Senate
Ruth Porter
North Seventh Street
Bradley Davidson
Washington, D. C
Augustus Porter
Boston
Mass
Reed
Alexander Lydic
Alexander Lydie
Green Township
Taylorsville
James
DuBois
Jacob B
Thomas B
William H. Sterner
Deckers Point
Jacob Bence
Dixonville
78Th
Taylorsville Cemetery
Joseph Oatman
Onberg
Frank J
White Township
Altoona
G. W
Robert L
Mollie
Anna
Oatman
Sample Ran
Obituary for William J. Rodkey of Cherrytree
William J. Rodkey 70 died Sunday noon at his son Newton's home in Spangler He leaves eight children and 37 grandchildren Funeral services were held Monday by Rev Arnold and burial was in East Ridge cemetery near Cherrytrea
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Rodkey
Cherrytree
Newton
Spangler
Arnold
East Ridge
Cherrytrea
Jesse Peddicord Dies Suddenly at 27 in Blairsville
Jesse Peddicord of Blairsville died Wednesday morning from pleuro pneumonia after a two day illness. He was 27. Funeral services were held Friday conducted by Rev. R. E. McClure with interment in Blairsville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Peddicold
Jesse Peddicord
Blairsville
R. E. McClure
Real estate sales summary in Third ward and Mahoning road
Five lots in the Alker plan in Third ward were sold to Mr. L. M. White. Dr. H. S. Dorrett bought the Meade property on west Philadelphia street from Dr. J. M. Torrence. Dr. H. B. Dorrett acquired Torrence’s Mahoning road lots. Sales handled by John McGaughey Real Estate Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alker Plan
Third Ward
L. M. White
H.S. Dorrett
Meade
West Philadelphia Street
J. M. Torrence
Mahoning Road
Furman to Remain as Indiana Pastor Amid Calls
Reverend A J Furman pastor of the Baptist church has refused three calls last month. A city church offered a large salary but he will stay in Indiana. D M Caldwell of Philadelphia Street was named inspector of rifle practice for the Fifth Regiment Infantry National Guards of Pennsylvania by Colonel Burchfield. Caldwell will hold the rank of first lieutenant and would have enlisted in the late war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Furman
The
Baptist Church
Bir
Furman
Indiana
D. M. Caldwell
Philadelphia Street Clothier
Fifth Regiment Infantry National Guards of
Pennsylvania
Burchfield
Caldwell
Busy Builders Win Local Construction Contracts
Mesera, Fred Herlinger and Robert Kerr, noted town carpenters, secured the contract to erect a modern improved barn for William Guthrie of the Second ward. They also secured the Carnahan & Hook assignment to build the new Lutheran parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesera
Fred Herlinger
Robert Kerr
William Guthrie
Second Ward
Carnahan & Hook
House Damaged by Lightning Near Chambersville
Blair McGara residence near Chambersville struck by lightning on Wednesday. No lightning rods installed. Electric current traveled along tin valleys and entered the house, damaging several rooms. Mrs. McGara was severely shocked by the bolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair McGara
Chambersville
Bicycle rider Bruce Spicher injured in fall at Gettyebang
Bruce Spicher of Gettyebang was riding Friday when his bicycle hit a loose stone and he was thrown to the road. He sustained a fracture to his left arm below the elbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Spicher
Gettyebang
Mr. Spicher
Camping at Blacklick Camp Goldenrod Outing
Camp Goldenrod members enjoy their annual outing at Campbells Mills along Blacklick. The group camps near the creek and shares outdoor activities in the rural setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Goldenrod
Campbells Mills
Blacklick
Midnight Balloting Decides Saltsburg Principal After 100 ballots
Saltsburg directors ended a long meeting with 15 applicants for principalship. Hugh A. Jackson won on the 100th ballot, next to Marjorie Mateer and others. Salary set at 73 dollars monthly. Several districts report staff moves and new appointments including Blairsville and Homer City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg
Hugh A. Jackson
Salisburg
Misa Martha Mateer
Shelocta
Eila A. Glass
Florence Wilson
Saltaburg
Lonice Ansley
Sallie Curtie
Blairsville
J. P. Archibald
Misa Portner
Johnstown
Johnston
Canonsburg
Mies Ewing
Glen Campbell
9. L. Barr
Ida Murray
Elizabeth Nepp
Burnside
H. V. Rowan
Homer City
Wiconaco
Harrisburg
Rowan
A. E. Anderson
Greenville
May Wilson
Laura Dickey
Center Township
Smicksburg
C. B. DeLaney
Cora Black
Smickeburg
Pearl Bush
Third Ward
Weat ‘Mont
Laura
Ida Johnston
Apollo
Mina
Leechburg
J. Len Harmon
Washington Township
Avonmore
Edith Dodds
Mazie Graham
Allergheny
George Henry
Young Township
M. H. Henry
Lower Burrell
Lower Burrell Township
Weatmoreland County
R. E. Harbison
Armatrong Township
Society's Sphere Socials Highlight Town's Summer Fun
Miss Martha Taylor hosted guests on Fifth Street while Miss Laura Lowry presided over a lawn party on Railroad Avenue. About a dozen couples enjoyed Ed Sutton's Thursday gathering on South Sixth Street. Library Hall hosted a mid summer reception with Gunod and his artists providing music, pine trees and ferns decorating the hall, refreshments on stage, and dancing to daybreak with about 50 couples attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Taylor
Fifth Street
Laura Lowry
Railroad Avenue
Ed. Sutton
South Sixth Street
Library Hall
Gunod
Married Next Week in Fort Collins Ceremony Planned
Rev Will A Kinter pastor of Providence Presbyterian Allegheny and Miss Rie C Andrews daughter of late Colonel John Andrews Pittsburg will wed in Fort Collins Colorado on next Tuesday. Kinter born and raised in Indiana is well known here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will A. Kinter
Providence Presbyterian Church
Allegheny
Rie C. Andrews
John Andrews
Pittsburg
Fort Collins
Colo
Mr. Kinter
Indiana
Land Sale In Gage County Nets $8000 Cash
Mr Leslie Hazlett of Church street sold 250 acres in Gage county Nebraska for $8000 cash. He owns more tracts in the area that have grown valuable. The sale occurred last week and on Monday he received a $5000 draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Hazlett
Church Street
Gage County
Neb
Hazlett
Pitts buys Eleventh Street lot for family home
Mr William Pitts of Homer City purchased a lot on Eleventh Street from attorney J Wood Clark on Monday He will immediately erect a dwelling to be occupied by his father B F Pitts of Cherry Tree the project described as a building room continues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pitts
Homer City
Eleventh Street
J. Wood Clark
Pitts
B. F. Pitts
Cherrytree
Old Soldiers Aided with Pension Increases
James D. Taylor of this county gains pension from six to eight dollars monthly. James S. Neil of Blacklick receives an original eight dollar per month pension. John F. Rankin of Willet moves from ten to twelve dollars. Daniel Long of Grip increases from six to eight dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Taylor
James S. Neil
Blacklick
John F. Rankin
Willet
Daniel Long
Grip
Pauli Zeigler Suffers Arm Fracture While Kicking
A boy named Pauli Zeigler, son of Edward Zeigler, was in camp at Cochrans Mills when he broke his right arm below the elbow during a kicking incident. He fell while kicking, causing the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauli
Edward Zeigler
Cochrans Mills Lant Wedneway
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fair Fund
Speer-Stitt
Williams A. Speer
Milly Irene Stitt
W. H. Stitt
J. B. Taylor
M. E
Speer
Butler
Pensions and Pension Boards
Eire EN South Mahoning
Forsier
George W. Parker
Indina
West Lebanon
ProcRess
James Hall
West Wheatfield Township
J. R. Clark
Par A. Mack
East Wheatfield Township
Oseph Oatman
Will
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