News From Pittsburg and Nearby Towns
A roundup of visits and travels by residents such as T. Taylor in Pittsburg and Charles Kline en route to reneliere. Local social notes include Mrs. Maggie Dumm visiting Pittsburg, Miss Jean Shankle visiting family, and various calls at hotels like the Kinter House and Indiana House. Also mentions subscriptions offers, church events, and several community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Dilts
Marion Center
Pittsary
Robt
McAdoo
Deckers Point
Blairsville
J. Lindsay
Suncliff
Kinter House
J. W. Clark
Grant
Tadiuna House
Harry White
Strattonville
Progress
New York
FE. E. Allen
Blakeville
Jean Shankle
Kittanning
Lemon
Sara Taylor
Stubenville
J. M. Stewart
Maggie Dumm
Pittsburg
John Bryan
Willet
Wa. C. Bond
Jefferson County
Johnn A. Findley
Genvea
Greenburg
New York Tribune
D.C
Local Notes from Indiana and Surroundings
Mr. Johnston Moorhead of Onberg noted as an excellent farmer. Fifty new houses planned for Wil son Sutton Clark addition near glass plant. Several local moves include D C Leasure's Pittsburgh visit for wife’s hospital treatment. Union dental societies meet July 20 21 22 at Cressland Springs. Funeral for Ora Lowry and multiple social announcements. Barn struck by lightning. no insurance. Death of infant son of Peter Cremire. Memorials and weddings announced. Copperhead incident harms a lamb. another snake found nearby. Train engine danger delays and delayed passengers. Gompers alley crowd concerns noted. Books and lectures advertised including Young Folks Bible. Bagpipers entertain. dog reacts to music. Japanese student Takasugi to lecture July 21 1892 at M E Church benefiting education. Fresh Apply of Hag bread available from MceMasters. Bicycle ordinance enforcement to begin July 23 in boroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Leasure
Richmond
Pittsburg
Leasure
Pennsylvanian
New Jersey State Dental Societies
Cressand Springs
Lou Richards
Wilmerding
Sophia Lowry
First Street
Ora Lowry
F. R. McFeaters
McKeesport
Henry Wilson
West Indiana
Jacob Rairich
Elderton
W. H. Myers
White Township
Blairsville
Gompers’ Alley
Railroad Avenue
Seventh Street
M. MceMasters
Church Street
McMasters
Indiana
Indians Council
Soldiers' Picnic Held Near Blacklick Station
The Soldiers' Organization executive committee chose the grove near Blacklick Station on the Indiana Branch of the P R R for the next annual picnic on Thursday August 5 Grand Army Day in Indiana county A basket picnic invites soldiers families and friends to attend A 1 PM business meeting on grounds Arrangements will be made for train stops J N Banks T D Cunningham presidents Memorial Tribute By the Society of Christian Endeavor Indiana Pa on the death of Miss H Ora Lowry July 14 1992 The group mourns a faithful member and co worker pledging sympathy to her mother and sister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroltown
Etderton
McClure
Thomas McClure
Diamondville Summer School
Geo. F. Fell
W. M. Griffith
Indiana Normal
Palmyra
Nebraska
Phil Apple
Emily Wheeler
A. C. Ehrenfeld
Soldiers’ Organization
J.N. Benka
Borough of
Indiana
Blacklick Station
Indian County
J. N. Banks
T. D. Cunningham
Society of Christian Endeavor
United Presbyterian Church of Indiana
H. Ora Lowry
Jesus
U.P. Church
King’s Daughters
Fred Milton Laughlin
Cherrytree
Indiana County
Church Triumphant
Heaven
Los Angles
California
Inglewood
Los Angles County
Presbyterian Church
Elsimore Presbyterian Church
Fred Milxton Taughlin
G. W. Hood
Sabpena
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Jennie EK. Dick
Frank Dick
Court of Common Pleas
Jennie KE. Dick
Live Stock Shipments and Local Notices in Johnstown
Live stock shipments list multiple operators and destinations from July 33 to July 19 1892 including J K Bucher 12 horses cattle 9 calves 190 hogs to Salford W P Burns 148 sheep 42 hogs to Port Indian A Seanor 18 cattle 21 calves 82 hogs to Chalfont H Seanor 216 sheep 1 calf to West Philadelphia Thomas Wissinger 279 sheep 3 calves to West Philadelphia J A Creps 250 sheep to West Philadelphia Nickle Simpson 160 sheep to West Philadelphia J N Stewart 153 sheep 5 calves to Port Indiana Pa 113 sheep 2 calves to West Philadelphia C F Skillman 190 sheep to White House NJ The Boatmen Will Celebrate at the meeting of old boatmen in Johnstown a committee named to arrange a reunion and entertainment Ex Sheriff Kerry and others expected to participate Why Pensions Are Not Paid Promptly Pension Agent Bengough explains Congress failed to pass the Pension Appropriation Bill delaying some payments and noting funds credited for quarterly pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Bucher
Salford
W. P. Burns
Port Indian
A. Seanor
Chalfont
H. Seanor
West Philadelphia
Thomas & Wissinger
J.A. Creps
Nickle & Simpson
J. N. Stewart
Port Indiana
C. F. Skillman
White House
N.J
Board Ofs Traderooms
Johnstown
S. Dean Canan
James A. Lane
Thomas Gore
Joseph P. Layton
B. F. Bpeedy
Irvin Rutledge
Alex, Gilchriat
Wa. Shields
Daughs
Kerry
H. H. Bengough
J. 8. Hilberry
Pittsburg
Congress
H. H. Bercouen
U.S
Five Acre Poultry Farm Planned At Homer City
Messrs John Henry of Homer City and Murray Guthrie of this place secure five acres near Homer City to convert into a poultry farm. They build a residence and will later construct ample houses for raising chicks using incubators exclusively to supply early spring market. Also listed are uncalled letters at Indiana Pa post office dated July 19 1892 for Malvina Boren Jennie Lydie J M Lydie Silas Neff Harry Rager John A Slocum. Lecturer J W McNamara to speak July 23 1892 at old M E church Water street Carpenter's Avenue on The World Must and Shall be Free Doors open 730 Admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Hamilton
Philadelphia
Thompson
R. RB
Avenue
Maria
Julia Craighead
Eldersridge
Indiana House
Progress
New York Tribune
Anna Sloan
Homer City
Blairsville
Emma Johnston
Washington
Ida Johnston
Sixth Street
Presbyterian Church
McElboes & Findley
Armstrong County
Harry White
Creason Springs
Ebenburg
W. Gilbert
State Normal School
John A. Learn
Green Township
A. R. Learn
Kinter
Punxsutawney Agricultural Association
Messrs
John Henry
Murray Guthrie
Indiana, Pa
Malvina Boren
Jennie Lydie
J. M. Lydie
Silas L. Neff
Harry Rager
John A. Slocum
J.N. Lanavam
P. M
M. E. Church
Waterstreet and
Carpenter's Avenue
J.W. McNamara
Marriage Licenses Listed From Apollo to Cambria County
Marriage licenses issued since the last issue include John H. Kunkie of Apollo and A. Kunkie of Bolivar. Philip J. Apple of Indiana and Be Wheeler of Indiana. Robert D. Jackson of Cambria County. The list continues with Cambria County entries as reported, noting the period and local name spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Kunkie
Apollo
Pane
A. Kunkie
Bolivar
Philip J. Apple
Indiana
Wheeler
Bob't
Jackson
Cambria
Local notes from Smicksburg and surroundings prompt street opening and gas expansion
James Taylor receives promotion to assistant ticket agent. John N. Marshall recovers from typhoid. Town Council vows to open Spring Street to Green Street and to provide new building lots. Rev. R. E. McClure installed pastor at United Presbyterian. W. P. R. R. worker James Rager suffers a compound leg fracture. gas wells near Smicksburg boost glass works and Saltsburg investment. Community reports include visits, accidents, births, and church activities across Smicksburg, Shelocta, Cookport, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
John N. Marshall
John A. Reed
Will Reed
Spring Street
Green Street
Riverview
R. E. McClure
United Presbyterian Church
Conemaugh
R. A. Kingan
R. A. Jamison
J. D. Brownlee
James Rager
Klingensmith Summoned
Ty Dr. Harding
Asa G. Neville Glass Works
Saltsburg Gas Co
Real Estate Transfers In Brushvalley and Nearby Townships
Transfer records from July 13 to July 19 detail numerous property moves in Brushvalley Young Ino Plumville Newville and surrounding areas. Notable deeds include David Overdorff and Geo T Hadden parcels sold for 600 each to Eliza Hadden and Hudson Grumbling respectively, plus multiple 1 sums for various owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Overdorff
Brushvalley Township
Eliza Hadden
Geo. T. Hadden
Hudson R. Grumbling
M. J. Elder
Young Ino
L. A. Collins
M.J. Elder
Young Tno
Agnes V. Elder
L.A. Collins
Young Township
R. Y. Elder
Porter Rmports
Cherrytree
Kate J. Weather
H. W. Bath
Indiana
John H. Pierce
Wm. Houston
John B. Pierce
Wm. Hart
Blairsville
Jane Mcv Kelvey
Jas, Anderson
Plumville
Eliza Anderson
E. Green
John W. Horton
West Wheatfield
Shaffer
H. Foster Jones
Burrell
Tno
Charles Libengood
Thomas St. Clair
Newville
James R. Daugherty
Julian Stuchell
Julian A. Stuchell
D. L. Frech
W. R. Spence
Wm. L. Dunmire
West
Lebanon
BR. L. George
Edwin Pierce
Banks Township
Checkered Front and McMaster's Goods Advertised
In a nineteenth century advert, D. C. Mack promotes the Checkered Front offerings at his store with wool purchase appeals, bread from Haasinger, fresh mackerel and fish, confectioneries at McMaster's on Church Street, and clothing sales. July 16 1892 is noted for a remnant day at Cunningham's brick works. Down's Elixir is advertised for cough relief with warranty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMaster’s
Church Street
A. S. Cunningham's
D.C. Mack
Mc Master's
D. C. Mack's
D. C
Mack
Haasinger's
McMaster's
Grim Reapers Harvest Obituaries In A Methodist Community
Obituary notices recount the deaths of Isabella Johnston aged around seventy, H Ora Lowry at twenty five, Mrs. James Bence aged forty six, John Pilson at ninety, and Fred Milton Laughlin born 1871. Entries praise faith, service to church, family losses, and interments at Oakland cemetery and Lutheran graveyards with memorials from relatives and local congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bence
Dixonville
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Indiana Progress
Bollar
the News
A T. Taylor
Charles Kline
Reneliere
Brownlee
Harare Wood
Leve
Clark Daugherty
Jengnette
Joe Clements
Baltsuure
John Steer
Willet Lutheran Church
Lizzie Stewart
Nineveh
Mabel Bruce
Allegheny
John
Hastings
Nellie Sawyer
Altoona
Sue Smith
West Inscitioa
Jus, Mack
D. C. Mack
M. E
Lane
David Peeler
Jas. Evans
RR. Ave
Commissioner Braughter
Fred Moorhead
Tawas City
Michigan
Tyrone
U.P
St Wiket
Hood
Johnston Moorhead
Onberg
Mr. Moorhead
Wilson, Sutton & Clark
Peter Cremire
Graceton
Agnes Allison
White Towns
Allizon
B. B. Henshey, Jr
Indiana Baptist Church
Stella Pearson
Pomona
W. M. Condron
Annie Rooney
Wm. Brinkman
Billy
Joseph Y. Takasugi
Epworth League
TS Esa Front
Smicksburg
Minnie Glenn
Cora Shields
Horatio
Silas Daugherty
Sharpsburg
Miller
Eliza McGiven
Eliza Elkin
Barto Colbitt
Wmn
A. Gagahan
Jersey City
Dayton
Milton
Clara Elkin
Bell Shaffer
Wilkinsburg
Squire Good
Daniel Cornman
Barrett
Memober
Homer Dodson
John Eder
Mr. Edder
A.&i
Bairdstown
James Henry
James Murphy
Derry Township
Murphy
Henry
Dr. Klingensmith
Hensry
Greensburg
Thuresday
Silverr Wing
Jacksonville
Ollie McKee
Lois
Clarksburg
Mellie Reed
Dollie Ferguson
Harriet Stewart
Mary Lytle
Kent
Grace Stewart
Elsie McKee
Ezer
Nan
Lottie McComb
Center Township
Jane Lowman
H. B. McIntire
Idaho
South Bend
Morton Hosack
Scottdale
David Hosack
O. H. Scott
Mel Cullough
Prof. Scott
Ed, Laughlin
John Laughlin
Bell Lowman
Jennie McIntire
Merle
Marchand
Mr. Rosborough
Zener Brothers
George McConnaughey
Morrow
John Rader
Evangelical Church
Evangelical Association
Cookport
Atwood
Cookport Council
No. 410
John H. Lutmar
Lutwan
Perry County
Wm. H
Geo. ‘W
Sadie
Magzie- Fleming
Amada Miller
Henry King
Manorville
M. EB
Rev. Miller
Samuel Pettigrew
James McCreight
M.E. Church
A.S. Cunningham!s Brick Works
Averis
Isabella Johnston
George Dickey
Dickie
Noa
Geo. Johnston
Maggie
Geo. Dickey
Lizzie
J. H. Allison
J. Speedy Johnston
Bethel
Oakland Cemetery
John Pilson
Pilson
Pressbyterian Church
Ide
Exprésa
Sre
Jo, A. Scott
Bucknell Waversit
Lewisburg
John E.harris
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