Work to Begin Now at Buffington in Coal Field Expansion
Active operations start immediately in the Blacklick creek coal field. The Lackawanna Iron & Steel Company plans 16,000 acres of mining, a Buffington coke oven complex, and a new mining town on Matthews farm. Railroad extension from Wintondale to Buffington to open the field will run four and a half miles, with a hoped early fall completion. County Surveyor Moorhead joins the company, Diamond drills test veins, and 400 coke ovens are planned near the old Blacklick furnace. The Ebensburg Branch will carry early fuel, with longer routes contemplated toward the lakes as mills rise in Buffalo. A full town and 1,000 jobs loom as Arcadia and Green township sites develop. The new mining boom centers on Buffington and Canoe townships as electricity and water works join the unfolding industry. Reverend Wilson leaves Western Theological to join Princeton Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick Creek
Lackawanna Iron & Steel Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Wintondale
Buffington
Matthews
D. L. Moorhead
Buffington Township
Blacklick Furnace
Scranton
Ebensburg
Blacklick Station
Buffalo
N. Y
Blacklick
West
Pean
Iron and
C. R. Claghorn
Vinton Colliery Company
Lackawanna
Indiana
William Smith
Canoe Township
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Company
Clearfield & Indiana Company
Arcadia
Montgomery Township
New York Central
Green Township
George Huff
Greensburg
John McFadden
Latrobe
Cambria County
Garmans Mills
Douglaas Run
Sawmill Fire Destroys Mill on Rev. Crozier Farm
A sawmill belonging to Good and Faller on the Rev. Crozier farm near Mar Chand burned Sunday morning between 3 and 4. The engine and boiler were saved but 500 to 1000 feet of lumber burned. An order for 20.50 sheep damage was granted to O N McKelvey of West Wheat field township during the last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good & Faller
Crozier
Marchand
Ted O. N. McKelvey
West Wheafeld Township
Homer City Freight Agent Charged With Larceny
Edward McCracken, former Homer City freight agent and Indiana native, is charged with larceny by employee. Investigators allege underbilling and excess rate schemes defrauding Prairie State Incubator Company, with total stolen perhaps between $200 and $500. He was captured after fleeing by buggy and is jailed as auditors finish station records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McCracken
Indiana
Homer City
S. Ginther
Guarantee Company
Ahe America
McCracken
Prairie State Incubator Company
Vandergrift
Mrailroad
John Kalbaugh
Blairsville
Ed McGinley
Young Township
Indiana Freight Office
Company F Captures Honors in National Guard Report
Brigade Inspector John P. Penny commends Company F for top efficiency and discipline among 50 brigade companies. Captain S. H. Hughes leads the Indiana unit, invited to Bellefonte centennial ceremonies next Wednesday. Encampment at Mt. Gretna planned with transport expected for August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Penny
National Guard
S. H. Hughes
Indiana
Bellefonte
Campout Camper Severely Injured in Fallen Tree Accident
Frank Borrick of Jeannette, part of an eight man camping group near Jacksonville, was struck by a falling tree. His left leg suffered a double fracture with flesh exposure, plus a severe back sprain and possible internal injuries. Dr. W L Shields treated the injury and Borrick was taken home. two companions were only slightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Borrick
Jeannette
Jacksonville
W. L. Shields
Premiums Increase at Indiana County Fair Exhibit
Premiums rise in the Indiana County Agricultural Society list published on page seven in Progress. Changes appear in general purpose horses and farmers displays with new awards. Managers seek attractions for fair week including a wild west show. A separate note reports teachers refusing a $33 monthly salary at a Georgesville school letting, seen as sign of rising wages elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Georgeville
Attorneys Enjoy Annual Picnic at Rugh Station
The Indiana county bar held its annual picnic at Rugh station yesterday with attorneys, wives, and friends attending. Most rode the morning train, others drove. A book typewriter, the county’s only one, is now used at the freight station for record work and costs considered money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruzh Station
Indiana
Rugh Station
Foot Crashed in Johnstown Injury Report
Mr. George Shomo of Lockport, conductor for the local freight, had his right foot crushed in Johnstown on Friday while operating between Pittsburg and Conemaugh. A new cement and stone pavement is being laid on the north side of Philadelphia street between Seventh and Eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shomo
Lockport
Pittsburg
Conemaugh
Johnstown
Philadelphia
Seventh
Eighth
Hilty Gets 14 Months In Penitentiary For Assault To Kill
A Friday court session presided by Judge White heard motions and updates. Ferdinand Hilty, of Conemaugh Township, was sentenced to 14 months in the penitentiary for assault with intent to kill after a March shooting at his home during a family feud. his son fired at him but injured only an arm. The Fleming case was delayed until after vacation with a probable August 18 decision on a new trial. James Tartar was discharged on own recognizance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Patton
Armstrong County
Michael Bennett
County of
Indiana
One Orphans' Court
James K. Dick
Andrew Simpson
Ferdinand Hilty
Conemaugh Township
Ferdinand
Hilty
James Tartar
Garfield
Fleming
Two Family Reunions In Smicksburg Area
The Moorheads of town held a reunion at A. T. Moorhead’s residence on West Chestnut Street with 40 guests, dinner on the lawn, a family history reading, letters from absentees, and a Rev G W Belney address from Toledo. Attorney General John P Elkin returned from Harrisburg Monday. his mother’s 67th birthday was celebrated with a Smicksburg gathering of about 30, including Henry Elkin and wife of Pittsburgh, William Elkin and wife of Jeannette, and Dallas McHenry and wife of Big Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Shot at a Dan c Hangs On in Cherry Tree Area
Joseph Lloyd shot Henry H. Hawes during a Saturday night quarrel at a Plattville dance near Cherry Tree. Hawes suffered a deep back wound and a leg flesh wound. doctors could not locate the bullet but he is expected to recover at home. Lloyd was arrested. Annie Rager and Sadie Stevens, both from New Florence, were also arrested in Johnstown for running away from home while seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattville
Cherrytree
Joseph Lloyd
Henry H. Hawes
Lloyd
Hawes
H. B. Hawes
Annie Rager
Sadie Stevens
New Florence
Johnstown
Rager
Johogtown
Court Martial at Blakeville Armory Over Drill Absences
Captain George W. Crede presided at a court martial in the armory of Company F. Privates Sherman Ranyan and George Clawson face charges of non attendance at drills and absence from inspection without an excuse. Henry Wilson plans a new clothing store on Philadelphia street and will buy fall stock on the road east this week. Rev. John Irwin, once from Ebenezer, is reported among 200 missionaries in China rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Crede
Blakeville
Company F
Town
Sherman Ranyan
George Clawson
Henry Wilson
Hetrick
Philadelphia Street
China
John Irwin
Ebenezer
Camping Near Shelocta Heads To Crooked Creek
Camping party from town including Wallace Thomas Guy Morris Clark Lydie Will Bowman and Floyd Longwell camps along Crooked Creek near Shelocta observing local scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelocta
Messrs
Wallace Thomas
Guy Morris
Clark Lydie
Will Bowman
Floyd Longwell
Crooked Creak
Indiana Defeats Vandergrift In 6 to 4 Ball Game
Indiana outplayed Vandergrift 6 to 4 on Saturday at the ball field. McColl sparked the win with superior batting while Wood McCreight Pownall Brenneman and Hood Estep starred in the field and at the plate. Home runs were by Pownall and Estep with three base hits by Hood and Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Vandergrift
McColl
Wood
McCreight
Pownall
Brenneman
Hood
Estep
Indlana
Malarkey
Long
Mason
Brown
Cunningham
Dean
St. Clair
Haziet
Cu. McCreight
McGoll
McCall
Biosa
Hazlett
Skip
Horner
Land and coal land deeds filed in White township details
Deeds recorded show transfers in White township to Adrian Iselin and others. Listings include 49 to 190 acre parcels, coal lands, offices in Blairsville, and multiple sums from 250 to 16 611.50 dollars. Names include J H Engle, Charles C Stewart, Adrian Iselin, Samuel Highlands, Isabella Malcolm, Joseph McKee, and Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Indiana, && Acres
White Township
J. H. Engle
R. Willis Fair
Indiana
J. H.engle
John Freck
Isabella Malcolm
H. J. Chrisman
Alex J. Stuchell
Joseph McKee
Elizabeth Moorhead
Robert Craven
W. R. Spence
Washington
Barbara Gibson
A. H. Donaldson
Center
Otillia B. Stoneback
E. K. Ankney
White
Adrian Iselin
M. C. Getty, Sr
Blairsville
James Raffner
Joseph M. Gibson
Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan Association
Phillips
Kingsland
West Wheatfield
E. R. Hammond
Benjamin Cable, Jr
Pennsylvania Saving Food and Loan Association
Blairaville
Joseph M. Cribbs
Pension Increases Noted for Several Indiana County Residents
Congressman Jack was informed of pension raises for multiple Indiana residents including William C. Lowry to 10 from December 7, 1898 in Brace county and David Harris to 10 from August 23, 1899. Other recipients include Jackson Lemon, Mrs. Sallie Hill, George W. Staugh, Samuel B. Robinson, Tsane F. Overholt, Robert Wormeraly, John Langley, and Daniel McLane in various towns and dates. Frank M. Ravkin appointed postmaster at Van Meter in Westmoreland county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
William C. Lowry
Indiana
David Harris
Brace
Jackson Lemon
Nolo
Same County
Sallie Hill
Blairsville
Same
George W. Staugh
Stablstown
Westmoreland County
Samuel B. Robinson
West Newton
Tsane F. Overholt
Mt. Pleasant
Robert Wormeraly
Freeport
Armstrong County
John Langley
Widnoon
Daniel McLane
Apollo
Frank M. Ravkin
van Meter
A Day in the Country Guests Visit Nesbitt Farm
An Indiana Ladies driving party, mostly Women's Relief Corps members, visited Conemaugh township to dine at the Nesbitt farmhouse. They arrived unannounced with baskets, enjoyed a noon meal, and returned home after an afternoon ride. Delegation included G A McLain Henry Hargrive H J Kinkaid S J McCormick J Russell W D Bush Sarah Brand S J Nicholson Joseph Houstin Elizabeth Rath Mont Stephens Mary Short Carlie Benford John Feit C G A Gessler and John McGaughey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Women’s Relief Corps
Conemaugh Township
Samuel Nesbitt
Neabitt
G. A. McLain
Henry Hargrive
H. J. Kinkaid
J. McCormick
J. §. Russell
W. D. Bush
Sarah Brand
J. Nicholson
Joseph Houstin
Elizabeth Rath
Mont Stephens
Mary Short
Carlie Benford
John Feit
Mos
A. Gessler
John McGaughey
Pekin Horror Doubt Lingers Over Massacre Fate
Telegraphs from July 16 and 17 relay conflicting reports on the fate of Europeans in Pekin amid the siege. Telegrams describe ministers and foreigners killed, while later dispatches say allied forces breached walls at Tianjin, with casualties and strategic gains for the Eight Nations. President McKinley travels to Washington for a cabinet meeting as China news unsettles officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnon
Pekin
Lady Hart
Robert Hart
Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs
Shang-Tang
Shanghai
Louoon
Daily Mail
Tien- Sin
Tien-Sin
China
McKinley
Canton
White House
School Board Re-enacts Teachers and Principals Across Towns
A series of reappointments and elections named Prof H D Condron as Cherrytree principal and Miss Sarah Nugent as assistant teacher, with multiple others chosen for Shafton Homer City Barnesboro and Nineveh schools. Church services and pulpit assignments noted for several congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Condron
Kellysburg
Cherrytree
Sarah Nugent
Denniston St. Clair
Homer City
Shafton
Westmoreland County
Squire W. A. Donahey
Barnesboro
Purchase Line
Nannie Sweeney
Town
C. B. DeLaney
Carrie Alston
Pittsburg
C. A. Campbell
Armagh
Nineveh
Allen Cunningham
Grace Klingensmith
McDonald
Allegheny County
Lantern Fire Destroys Barn in Cherryhill Township
A lantern exploded in William Coy's barn Saturday between 9 and 10 pm, igniting burning oil that set the interior ablaze. Coy saved his stock but suffered severe hand burns while battling the flames. About fifty bushels of wheat hay straw and farming implements burned, with losses estimated over $500 and no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill Township
William Coy
Coy
Dead on Indiana Street Marks Start of Week Tragedies
Samuel Shank, 63, a longtime Indiana resident and former school janitor, collapsed and died within minutes while workers laid cement on the town's main thoroughfare. Witnesses described a painless, instant death due to heart trouble. The funeral was held at East Mahoning Baptist with the Union Veteran Legion in attendance. Emma J Ruffiner McMann, 38, wife of Rev Charles F McMann, died in Kansas during childbirth, taking their infant with her. Burial followed at East Mahoning Baptist, and Concordia church members mourned a devoted, accomplished woman and pastor's wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Church
Bowman
Brownsville
Presbyterian Church
D. M. Kinter
Lowry
John Jamison
Town
Bethel United Presbyterian Church
Clyde
Charles B. Furman
Norristown
Baptist
Christian Endeavor Society
Broshyilley Evangelical Lutheran Church
Endeavor Union
Baptist Congregation
A. J. Farman
M. L. Rowland
Denton
Indiana
Samuel Shank
JM. Knowlton
East Church Street
Shank
Second Ward
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Nesbit
Union Veteran Legion of Town
John Conway
Wesley
Ella
Pittsburg
Edward Fitzhents
White Township
Lutheran Church
Lewis Hay
Oakland Cemetery
Charles F. McMann
Emma J. Ruffiner McMann
Joseph R
Ann Rofiner
Purchase Line
Indiana County
Normal
Allegheny City
Eleventh Ward
No. 2
Chas. F. McMann
First Baptist Church
Concordia
Kansas
Kansas City
Pennsylvania
East Mahoning Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Mahoning Baptist Church
A. B. Runyan
Richard Beatty Dies at 79 in Wilkinsburg
Richard Beatty longtime Wilkinsburg resident died Wednesday morning at his home from pneumonia after a three month illness. He leaves a wife and children J H Richard W James Mrs T D Turner Qadie Mary Mrs H M Lowry and Mrs T P Callahan plus relatives. Funeral services were conducted by Rev J E Miles and Rev E J Knox with interment at Wilkinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Beatty
Wilkinsburg
J. H
Richard W
James
T. D. Turner
Qadie
Mary
H.M. Lowry
Indiana
T. P. Callahan
Homewood
Centre County
M. M Church
J. E. Miles
Wilkinsburg M. E
E. J. Knox
Allegheny District
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Princeton
BR. D. Wilson
Western Theological Seminary
Allegheny
Princeton Theological Seminary
H. Hughes
Camper
Moorheads
Elkins
Cherrytree Boy
Penn
Run
Vandercrift
Indiana Stars
Penn Run
Stars
Gamble
Moorhead
Ron Liggett
Mock
Liggett
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