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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1901

Page

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Pittsburg Worker Dies After Elevator Shaft Fall

A Pittsburg bakery bookkeeper Earl Condron, about 18, fell down an elevator shaft in Pittsburg on Monday and died the same day at West Penn Hospital. His family hails from Smicksburg and interment is planned there. The list of Fourth of July accident injuries includes several local residents: a boy struck by lightning limb, a powder explosion burn, and minor injuries from firecrackers and falls. Other incidents include a brake man killed at Blairsville crossing and multiple encounters with falls and fractures among townsfolk.

Earl Condron Jacob Condron Verona Pittabarg Weat Penn Hospital Pittsburg Smicksburg L. M. Birch White Township Cummins’ Bridge McAsidle John Sexton Walter Wray John W. Wray Central Hotel Harry Wilson Harry W. Wilson Church Street C. L Brinker Frank Baylor Leander Baylor

Post Office and Pensions Reported for Indiana County

Congressman Jack notes original pensions for T. St. Clair Thompson and Olive Woodward and Archibald Lowther to begin in 1899 1900 and 1901. A new post office is urged at Vinton Lumber Co mills Buffington with George W Campbell as postmaster. Hess Brushvalley Myers Tanoma Ewing Elders Ridge Hammond Bolivar Mack resigns Armagh Falcon to succeed.

Jack T. St. Clair Thompson Indiana County Olive Woodward Indiana Archibald Lowther Tunnelton Game County Vinton Lumber Company Buffington Township George W. Campbell W. Hess

New road completed in East Wheatfield township

The Conemaugh river road in East Wheatfield township will open this week with contractor Robert Reighart of Johnstown. The project winds around a steep hill and will extend along the Conemaugh river to improve access to Johnstown markets. Hardware store planned in Wissel store room by H G Weaver and J B McFadden around August 1. Services next Saturday evening at Cumberland Presbyterian church in Tanoma.

Conemaugh River East Wheatfield Robert Reighart Johnstown Nineveh West Wheatfield Messrs H. G. Weaver Town J. B. McFadden Bchoffaera Corners Jefferson County Wissel Philadelphia Street Cumberland Presbyterian Church St Tanoma

Personal Briefs Cast Wide Social Footprint Across Indiana

A roundup of local visits and travels notes residents and guests. J. T. Bell, Saltsburg. W. J. O'Hara, Johnstown. Mabel Johnston, Pittsburgh. Besa Lovelace, Vandergrift. families from South Fork to Latrobe, Jeannette, Swissvale, and White Township. Attaches visits to Pittsburg, Buffalo, Pikepan American Exposition, and Pan-American events. names, towns, and movements dense.

Misses Thompson Host Social Gathering and Picnic Plans

Misses Mabel and Mildred Thompson of Church street hosted friends at their Oakland avenue home. Attorneys and friends plan a courthouse picnic tomorrow with many townspeople expected to attend. The Patton residence south of town hosted a lavish Wednesday reception honoring Dr. and Mrs. William A. Simpson on their recent marriage with about 200 guests.

Mabel Mildred Thompson Church Street Oakland Avenue Rugh Station Court House John ©. Patton William A. Simpson

Will of Jane Freed Bequeaths Estate to Three Children

The will of Jane Freed of Armagh filed in the register's office dated November 26, 1898 leaves her estate to her three children George Williams Freed Mrs Jacob Lowry and Mrs James Prescott in equal shares. George Williams Freed named executor. The Cherrytree school board failed to elect teachers due to few applications and will meet on Saturday July 20 to choose instructors after advertising in the Progress. Constable W S Hadden of East Mahoning township arrested Chester Fry in Gran ton on Tuesday charged with larceny of a gold watch with Leshie Ruffner of Oaberg as prosecutor.

Jane Freed Armagh Register George Williams Freed Jacob Lowry James Prescott Cherrytree W. 8. Hadden East Mahoning Township Chester Fry Graceton Leshie Ruffner Oaberg

Campbell and McGregor wed in Cumberland on July fourth

Frank Campbell son of William Campbell of South Sixth street Cumberland and Misa Amy McGregor of North Ninth street Cumberland were married in Cumberland Maryland on July 4. Indiana A A baseball team traveled to Blairsville Saturday and defeated the local nine 6 to 4 in an interesting game.

Frank Campbell William Campbell South Sixth Street Misa Amy McGregor North Ninth Street Cumberland, Md Indiana A. A Blairsville

Plans Not Adopted For New Church Edifice

The governing body rejected the proposals for a larger stone church seating 800 with a 9370,370 cost. Plans by Architect Boyd were approved by the building committee but failed by four votes in the congregation. Subscriptions fell apart as resignations and withdrawals followed, and the project was dropped for the present. The Presbyterian congregation, largest in the county, may worship in the present church for some time.

Boyd Pittsburg 5. M. Lockard

Four Family Reunions In County Last Week

Relatives and friends held four gatherings in the county in the past week. Mrs Elizabeth Smyers of Deckers Point celebrated her 78th birthday with about 100 guests. the day included a surprise visit, dinner, addresses, gifts, and hymns. Other reunions followed at Webster Muman home Green township and Fulbert Alabran West Mahoning township with dinners, addresses, and keepsakes. Additional Houk family gathering near Dixonville drew 54 attendees with a noon meal and activities.

Elizabeth Smyers Deckers Point Tully J. M. Thompson 4. A. Mountain Wm. Davidson King Shankle Caldwell Frank Black John C. Smyers Smyers Samuel Lowry Muman Webster Muman Green Township Maamaa Fulbert Alabran West Mahoning Township Frampton Panxsutawney T. H. Alabran DuBois J. M. Alabran Ridgway J. G. Heitzanrater Peter

Teachers Move Beyond Town in Indiana County Schools

Several Indiana County instructors will teach away from home in coming term. Miss Bell Watson is elected teacher in Dale borough near Johnstown. New Florence board lists C A Campbell principal, George Fleming assistant, Helen Fallon primary, Vernie Clair, Mary Caldwell, Ida Johnston, Maud Wray in various schools. Margaret Campbell will teach in South Fork, while Hugh S Thompson, a local insurance agent, remains seriously ill.

Indiana County Bell Watson Town Daleborough Johnstown New Florence C. A. Campbell Armagh George Fleming Huff Helen Falfon Vernie Johnston Maud Wray Margaret Campbell Third Ward South Fork

Deaths and notices of Craighead and others in Indiana county

Samuel Judson Craighead dies at 1 15 pm after a stroke and heat illness at his home on West Church Street. Born December 5, 1834 in Cannonsburg, he was an educator, county superintendent, and state legislator. Surviving children include Rev David Elder, George V, Julia, Rev James R E, Sarah Marie, Mary Emeline, and Mary Bell. Funeral at his home followed by interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Also listed are the deaths of Mrs Rebecca Johnston, David H Lucas, John Ray, Simon Thompson, and infant William Louis Hammond. Additional notes cover sheep damage awards, a stolen horse, a visit by Miss Carrie Alston, and a pension for James M Wiley.

J. T. Bell Salteburg W. J. O'Hara Johnstown Misa Mabel Johnston Pitteburg Besa Lovelace West Oak Street Vandergrift John Dalton South Fork Indiana Milton Duncan Latrobe Mary Hoffman Jeannette White Township J. A. Johnston S. E. Baterhaugh Swissvale John T. Stuchell Town Pittsburg Verde Nora Lytle North Ninth Street H. H. Steving Waterstreet Grand Rapids Mich Grant Shank Ella Howesth East Oak Street William Banks Markieton Lena Port Cornellaville Aletha Moore Bishop Whitehead Fannie Nixon Samuel Culp Epworth League San Francisco Lloyd G. Wells T. J. Balentine East End A. A. Sloan Kellysburg Matthew Ray East Oak Streat Nona Crepa New Florence Mary McHenry Oak Street Homer City Jack Hogan William O'Hara North Fifth Street Nona Napp Purchase Line Swisevale Murray Moore Fulton County Richard Clements Westinghouse Works John Mitchell Philadelphia Street Elwood City Harry Stewart State of California Oakland Avenue Buffalo Peter Frech Annie M. C. Wortman Ponxsatawney Frank Munshower Leechburg William Munshower South Eleventh Street Barbara Seubert John A. Ortmer Rayne Township D. J. Pringle and Son Conemaugh Ada Rowe Blairs Ville J. McCormick Virginia Stewart Parkersburg W. Va Lon Brallier Cora Kroesen Etna Linda Detwiler East Church Street Mia J. M. Cunningham Leroy Erma Cunningham Emma Agnes Stadtmiller Jane E. Myera Alonday Bellevennon H. C. Sanum Tom E. Hildebrand John §. Taylor Harry Brilhart William Keepers Carl Brilhart Charles Brownlee J. Day Brownlee Church Street Butte Mont Anna G. MecLaughlin Philadelphia J. M. Welch North Seventh Street D. BR Ottumwa Omaha Fairfield Neb Misa Bertha Brownlee May Wellaville Mary J. Wilson Elizabeth Walker A. M. Hammers Safe Deposit and Trust Company G. W. Graff Tueaday New York Atlantica James M. Fetterman Willliam Fetterman Cockport Philippines Fetterman Islands Harry Earhart Horace McGinnty Cincinnati Christian Endeavor Society Presbyterian Thurch Adam P. Lowry Wilkinsburg David E. Lucas Lowry Amelia Laurent McKees Rocks St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father Toner W. I. Harrison W. I. Harrison & Co Sisteraville Congressman &. M. Jack New York City United States McClelland Philippine Islands Atlantic Suez Canal Mediterranean Sea Mieess Ollie Mack Amanda Anderson Mabel Wachob Mary Martha McCreight Elderton Altoona Young People’s Christian Union Conemaugh Presbytery United Presbyterian Church J. Craighead Samuel Judson Craighead West Church Street Cannonsburg George Elizabeth Neil Craighead Washington, Jefferson College Dunlap’s Creek Academy Elders Ridge Sarah Elder David Elder Eldera Ridge Emlerton George V Julia E James R. E Blackwell, Ok.t Sarah Marie Mary Emeline Mary Bell Women's Medical College James Washington Donaldson Donaldsow Craighead Presbyterian Church Swarte Crawford D. J. Waller Greenwood Cemetery Rebecca Johnston Andrew Johnston Atwood A. A. Johnston Unity Allegheny County Ireland J. E. Lytle Belle McLaughlin A. A. Fabnaton Patterson Atwood Cemetery David H. Lucas Pennsylvania Railroad Lucas Lutheran Church Nettie William Arthur C. McLain A. P. Lowry Lewis Hay Oakland Cemetery John Ray Washington Township Railroad Avenue Ezra Pierce Gambleton Harry Mitchell Samuel Lingenfelter Creekside Bert Steffey Brushvalley Rankin and Dudley Wilson Simon Thompson Sicron’Thompson Bolivar Germany Cemetery West Wheatfield Township

Many picnics mark county Fourth of July

The county observed the national holiday with Picnics and social gatherings rather than large demonstrations. Fireworks cost over $100 at the New American House roof, with veterans and old soldiers bidding farewell to Congressman Jack. Various towns hosted two and three day picnics, including Glen Campbell and Cherrytree, featuring balls, dances, shooting matches, and church union picnics.

Picuica Indiana Athletic Association Pittsburg M. Jack John P. Elkin Jack Breezedale Mra Elkin Elkin Glen Campbell Jedge White Willett Mardis’ Prove Strongatown W. L. Neal Jacksonville Young Township Elders Ridge West Lebanon Brashvalley Township Warfield Stineman Cherrytree White’s Woods Jesse McKean George Edmiston Peter Claweon D. A Hetrick J. C. Smith Gaibleton Rayne Township John H. Pierce Elder Peeler

Securing Options Now in Dixonville Coal Fields

Great activity prevails in the Dixonville coal fields with men securing options on all available tracts for 30 days to six months. Stadden McHugh & C. control the field and expect a full closure if coal tests prove favorable. J H Weaver & Co. supply an expert geologist to inspect the coal. John W Clark of Glen Campbell purchased 154 acres from Levi Shank in Cherryhill township along Twolick Creek for 2200 dollars. Representatives of an eastern syndicate viewed the Oklahoma Coal and Coke plant near Graceton aiming to buy more adjoining tracts. Trains of horses trained at Tuunville race this week before entering Detroit’s grand circuit. The string includes horses tied to Landlord O H Moore and others from Glen Campbell, with A J Hawes of Johnstown owning four.

Dixonville Stadden McHugh & C J. H. Weaver & Co John W. Clark Glen Campbell Levi Shank Cherryhill Twolick Creek Oklahoma Coal & Coke Plant Graceton Fred Jamison Tuunville Detroit 0. H. Moore Afrv Ican Honge All. Vlaence Smith A. J. Hawes Johnstown

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Steffy Elder Horace Kinter Todd Kinter Rey Alexander Douglass Beringer Burbridge B. Cribbs Blaiaville Blairaville Milton Carney Silas Brown George Beil W. E. Dodson Post Office and Pensions Congressman Jack Cumberland Hugh Thompson Mes, Resecca Johnston John Bay William Louis W. B. Hammond Lowry Cameron W. H. Lowry G. E. Simpson White Liggett Hoff Carrie Alston Pittaburg Indiana Friends James M. Wiley Blacklick Prod Batt Horna Weing Amily JO Hi
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