Severe lightning storms strike county causing heavy damage
A week of electrical storms ravaged the county with shattered telephone poles and ruined grain fields. Fatalities among stock occurred as barns and buildings were struck, a church street residence chimney survived a shock, and several farmers faced losses including cows horses and calves killed. A flood swelled Clarksburg streets while a shop and a coal crusher sustained fire and structural damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hnman
Marian Center
Iece
Indiana
Normal Grove
J B. Younkins
Church Street
Speedy Johnston
McAllister Farm
Reed Station
J. M. Hileman
White Township
Ed O'Neil
Mitchells Mills
David Hi. Dick
Cherryhill
Alex Reed
Wear Lebanon
Young Township
Thomas Anderson
Armstrong Township
Armagh
Wm. Freed
Ethan Allen
Dixonville
F. B. Camp
Montgomery Township
James A. Beatty
Deckers Point
Beatty
Cokeville
T. B. Lydie
Green Township
W. G. Hovis
Homer City
John Gall
Covode
Gall
James Bence
Clarksburg
A. P. Cribbs
Conemaugh Township
A. H. Kelly
W. H. Spencer
Flora
Adam Henry
Canoe Ridge
Happy Home camping club at Crooked Creek outing
The Happy Home camping club, comprised of local glassworkers, camps on the Rupert farm near Shelocta along Crooked Creek. Members listed include Will Jones, Jack Burt, Bert Cost, George Rosas, Fred Herlinger, W. Fleming, Charles Peffer, M. Wilson, and Blaine Wegley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Home
Rupert Farm
Shelocta
Crooked Creek
Will Jones
Jack Burt
Bert Cost
George Rosas
Fred Herlinger
W. Fleming
Charles Peffer
M. Wilson
Blaine Wegley
West Wheatfield Boy Loses Fingers To Firecracker
Cochran of West Wheatfield township had his hand seriously injured by a Wednesday firecracker blast. Several fingers were amputated. The article notes the injury to Carnelian, son of Alex Cochran. The WTA discusses placing a drinking fountain on Philadelphia Street before the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnelian
Alex. Cochran
West Wheatfield Township
Philadelphia Street
Court House
Normal Halls Deserted as Teachers Take Summer Outing
The article notes many faculty members leaving Normal School for summer breaks while some stay. Miss Mansfield sails to Europe, Miss Sawyer returns to Maine, Mrs Carmall visits Punxsutawney, and others travel to Mercer county Cabin Hill N J Clearfield hit Claire Holland Patent N Y. Profs and doctors remain or camp along Blacklick creek.Beadel stays Syracuse N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Miss Mansfield
Europe
Miss Sawyer
Maine
H. G. Carmall
Punxsutawney
Miss McBride
Mercer County
Miss Gordon
Cabin Hill
N. J
Leonard
Clearfield
Miss Dayton
Hit
Claire
N.J
Miss Fair
Miss Weaver
Riddle
Clark
Stewart
Miss Peabody
Holland Patent
Water
Hammers
Choices of School Directors in Dale Borough Teachers Earn Posts
At a Dale borough school board meeting near Johnstown, Bess Moorhead was elected teacher of the first intermediate grade and Flora Campbell of White Township was chosen for the second primary. Benjamin Lambing becomes principal of the Ridg dale school. Rebecca Blue wins primary room, Jennie McComish to Conemaugh, Fannie Jones reelected at South Fork, others from the county reappointed near South Fork. Prof J C Gachavan is rejected as principal of Sportsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daleborough
Johnstown
Bess
Moorhead
Missy Flora Campbell
White Township
Benjamin Lambing
Rosedale
Rebecca Blue
Chambersville
Jennie McComish
Homer City
Conemaugh
Cambria County
Fannie Jones
Railroad Avenue
South Fork
Margaret Campbell
Town
Florence Gilson
Penn Run
Saddie Kitten
East Wheatfield
Joseph Wouthack
Weat Wheatfield
J. C. Gachavan
Plumville
Sportsburg
Jefferson County
Three Baseball Games Reported This Week
The Motion Center nine defeated Kellysburg 10 to 6 at Kellysburg on Wednesday. Indiana Stars beat Glen Campbell 17 to 7 on Wednesday. A rainout canceled the Normal park game between Normal vine and Indiana Athletic Association. West Lebanon routed Chambersville 12 to 3 at West Lebanon on Saturday. West Lebanon to meet Elderton next Saturday. Score by innings shows West Lebanon 12 Chambersville 8 in final tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motion Center
Kellysburg
Indiana Stars
Glen Campbell
Normal Park
Indiana Athletic Association
Fair Grounds
Chambersville
West Lebanon
Elderton Club
Camp Goldenrod Outing at Campbell’s Mills
Camp Goldenrod, a group of town youths, enjoys a three week outing at Campbells Mills along Blacklick creek near Blacklick station. Members include R. E. Owens and Blair Sutton with guests Mary McKnight Ruth Tiffany Jennie Wilson Nell Guthrie Emma Sutton Elda Davis Alberta Hay. Today the ladies leave Indiana for Koenig Purington wedding but will rejoin campers with Mrs John A Scott Mrs W H Jackson and Miss Lida Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldenrod
Campbells Mills
Blacklick Creek
Blacklick Station
R. E. Owens
Blair Sutton
Ernest Stewart
George Feit
W. H. Jackson
W. G. Chambers
Ainsley Campbell
Mary McKnight
Ruth Tiffany
Jennie Wilson
Nell Guthrie
Emma
July Meeting of Council Repeals Draymen License
At the regular council meeting Monday evening the ordinance repealing the license for draymen was introduced and will be considered. The sewerage project was discussed but the investigating committee was not ready to report. No other business of importance occurred and several bills were approved for payment.
More Old Soldiers Coming to Indiana Reunion
Judge White who led the 67th Pennsylvania Volunteers persuaded the organization to hold its annual reunion in Indiana this year. Captain William B. Kellar of Johnstown, president, informed Judge White that survivors will attend and meet in Indiana on Thursday August 23, the same day as the Indiana county soldiers' reunion and picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge White
67Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Indiana
Wm. B. Kellar
Johnstown
Indiana County
Lizzie Knee
Miss Knee
J. Wilse Thompson
Railroad Avenue
David Jones
Little Washington
Nineveh
East Wheatfield
News Publishing Company
H. P. Lewis
Cody DeGraw
Jos. D. Cramer
James &. Black
John McLaren
Saltsburg Rolling Mill Company
Saltsburg Extension Company
Blairsville Borough
T. R. Bullock
Albert Clawson
Indiana County Bar
Ragh Station
Sheep Damages Granted In Past Week
Court orders awarded for sheep damages include Clark Harman of Washington receiving 60 dollars Will Shaffer of Washington 24 dollars L M Martin of North Mahoning 11 dollars 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Harman
Washington
Will Shaffer
Martin
North Mahoning
Old Soldiers Entertain G A R Comrade Banks
Post 28 G A R Rt of town held a reception for Attorney J N Banks recently elected state senior vice commander. Judge White spoke and praised Banks while others recalled army life. refreshments were served by the Women’s Relief Corps in the Odd Fellows building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A
J. N. Banks
Odd Fellows
Women’s Relief Corps
Judge White
Mr. Banks
Banks
Democratic Ticket Chosen For 1900 Bryan and Stevenson
The Democratic ticket features William J. Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson amid party discord. Critics call the Kansas City nomination a lame effort, noting opposition within the party to Stevenson and mixed feelings among Populists and Silver Republicans. The pick aims to balance regional support but faces broad scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenson
Democracy
Grover Cleveland
Kansas City
Stevenson
Towne
Free Silver
Mr. Bryan
David B. Hill
East
Fractured Skull Injures Davis Man At Punxsutawney
John Baird, a former Davis resident and Carnahan Hook carpenter, was seriously hurt Tuesday evening in Punxsutawney when a firecracker in a cannon exploded. The plug in the cannon struck his head, fracturing his skull. He is hospitalized at Adrian Hospital and shows signs of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baird
Davis
Poonxgutawney
Baird
Adrian
Carnahan & Hook
Punxsutawney
Social Duties and Dances Highlight Local Week
Miss Leonard of Normal hosts Etta Purington on her wedding day. Lytles plan Thursday gathering on west Philadelphia street. An Odd Fellows hall dance features an Italian orchestra. Laura Lowry entertains about twenty in honor of McGreary and Armstrong. Commencement week ends with a midsummer Library Hall dance by town youths with Stelzners Pittsburg orchestra. Mrs White serves a lap supper. Green and white bunting and laurel decorate the hall, lit by matching electric lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Normal
Etta Purington
Lulu
Carrie Lytle
West Philadelphia
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Laura Lowry
Railroad Avenue
McGreary and
Armstrong
Leéchburg
Library Hall
Stelzners
Pittsburg
James White
Wild Fourth of July spree ends in jail for Rough Rider
Bolivar police jailed Frank Tatar after arresting him in Garfield for carrying a concealed weapon and firing a revolver during a holiday spree. Tatar claimed service in the Third Cavalry and participation at San Juan Hill, wearing a Rough Rider uniform. He works at Bolivar’s Lincoln Fire Brick Company and has been living in Garfield, with authorities charging him after the street incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
Frank Tatar
Garfield
Church News Pulpits Filled by Visiting Reverends
Rev G W Belsey of Toledo led the First United Presbyterian Church on Sabbath morning. Rev McKinley of Steubenville, cousin of President McKinley, preached at the Presbyterian church. Rev W B Waller of New Rochelle will occupy the Presbyterian pulpit next Sabbath as communion services are prepared Saturday at 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Belsey
Toledo
First United Presbyterian Church
McKinley
Steubenville
President McKinley
Presbyterian Church
W.B. Waller
New Rochelle
N.Y
Several Estates Divided by Wills in County Proceedings
Distribution of property under multiple wills filed last week covers George Lotz of Rayne township with 122 acres in White township, to four grandchildren. Sarah C Fisher life estate in Rayne farm, then to Maud and Nora Moore. Nora Moore receives household furnishings. funds from coal sale support a barn and payment to Sarah C Fisher. monument costing at least 400 dollars plus debts paid. executors named. Also George Syberte of Strongstown and James Davis of Blacklick township wills filed, detailing life estates for widows, shares to relatives, and specific legacies to grandchildren. various property transfers and bequests listed with executors appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooked Creek
Secon
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal & Iron Company
White Township
Indiana
Lucien W. Robinson
Indiqua
John St. Clair
Harry White
Richard Getty
Wm. Munshower
Samuel Highlands
Sutton Lewis
Wm. McKinley
John Frech
Isabella Malcolm
H. J. Crissman
Alex. Stuchel
E. &. Ankney
Joseph and Selly McKee
Eliz
Jane Moorhead
Robert Craven
George Lotz
Rayne Township
Register
Mary McHenry
Sarah C. Fisher
Maud
Noma Moore
Nora Moore
James
Clara
Elmer McHenry
Will E. Green
Thomas Lotz
George Syberte
Strongstown
James Davis
Blacklick Township
James E. Davis
Minnie
Zoe
William L
Elgin
Clair Davis
William Lively
Bates George Bailed After Shooting Allegation
Constable Westling arrested Bates George of Center Township on a charge of shooting with intent to maim. The incident dates to an April serenade for the groom, when the father discharged a shotgun striking Glenn English in the legs. George posted bail for appearance before Squire M. B. Rime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westling
Bates George
Center Township
Squire M. B. Rime
H. C. English
Homerity
George
Glenn English
Squire M. B. | Ie
Contract Awarded For New Schoolhouse At Kellysburg
Mr. Austin Condron of Kellysburg has been awarded the contract to erect a modern schoolhouse to be completed before the fall term. The building will cost 670 dollars. Livestock shipments include 125 pigs to Rohn Pennsylvania 21 cattle 5 calves to Collegeville Pennsylvania J M Moore 12 cattle 1 calf 75 pigs to Linfield Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Condron
Kellysburg
J. M
Fatal slate fall kills miner at McCreary mines
In Blairsville district a slate fall in McCreary Coke Company's No 2 mine in Graceton crushed Frank Wallace, 27, instantly killing him. Jack Snyder was badly injured. Samuel Henry and Henry Fritz escaped. Wallace left a wife and child. Snyder to recover and return home. An accompanying Blairsville accident injured James Vantine Jr., whose left arm had to be amputated at the shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairaville
McCreary Coke Company
Graceton
Frank Wallace
Homer City
Jack Snyder
Center Township
Samuel Henry
Henry Fritz
Wallace
J. S. Flickinger
Snyder
Blairsville
John
James Vantine
Pension Increases Notified for Indiana and Westmoreland Counties
Congressman Jack has been notified of pension increases for multiple Indiana and Westmoreland residents effective dates from 1899 including Wilson J Harbison $12 monthly from June 14 1899 David Martin $3 from Feb 8 1899 George Frech $10 from Nov 29 1899 Loben Russell $24 from Nov 8 1899 David Fitzhans $10 from Apr 21 1899 Joseph A Miller $10 from Aug 2 1899 John Warner $10 from Sept 6 1899 Post office salary raises for Greensburg clerks and new postmasters at Hooverslurk West Kittanning and Herminie with posted names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Wilson J. Harbison
Indiana
David Martin
Willet
George Frech
Home
Same
Loben Russell
Shebeta
David Fitzhans
Marion Canter
Hooverhurst
Indiana County
J. C. Kimple
Chambersville
Thomas J. Fagley
Cloe
Jefferson County
Clinton H. Smith
Panic
West Kittanning
Westkit
Otis Southworth
Dee
D. C
China tensions flare as troops defend legations
Reports claim Chinese attack on foreign troops at Tientsin was repulsed while loyal Chinese forces guard legations against rebels and Boxers. Secretary Long orders 750 more Marines to Taka as a powerful American land force is readied. The Ninth US infantry arrives at Taka per a Daily Mail dispatch dated July 9. Indiana to send large delegation to United Workmen picnic at Lakemont with a $1.75 round trip fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Tientsin
Legations
Long
Taka
London
Daily Mail
Chefa
United States Infantry
Indiana
Order of United Workmen
Lakemont
Altoona
Commendable Work by Rev Kinter Plans Salisbury Outing
Rev William Kinter pastor of Providence Presbyterian Allegheny rents a Salisbury house and will host a summer outing for city girls of limited means. He formerly resided at Indians and has many local friends. A church social by Homer City United Presbyterian Christian Union nears in St Clair's hall with cream cake and fruit to benefit the church. West Lebanon festival and social by Athletic Association Friday seeks proceeds for the baseball club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kinter
Providence Presbyterian Church
Allegheny
Salisbury
Kinter
Christian Union of the
Homer City
West Lebanon
the Athletic Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bara
Lizzie
Church News
Laura C. Taylor
R. F. McConnaughey
Alphonse Friedley
Home Building & Loan Association
Christ. E. Baum
Henry Smith
John H. Work
Marion Center
George 5. Lowman
Hough Lightcap
Rayne
Jacob Buchell
Isaac Raleigh
Jessie Mash
Nancy Smith
Montgomery
Emanuel Y. Smith
Asa White
Wm. H. McCrady
A. W. Wilson
J. Wood Clark
Samuel Earhart
Mary K. Iseman
Thomas Sutton
Wilson Gromley
D.S. Spicher
W. Iseman
Alex. R. Ow
Green
J. H. Engle
White
Adrian Iselin
Man
United States Regiment
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