More coal taken ups in county lands near Indiana
The Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company advances land purchases in the county. Payments totaling thousands of dollars go to landowners via Attorney John A. Scott, with checks sent from Lucien W. Robinson. Tracts include Dickie and McHenry options in White and Center townships, plus Shirey and Spence properties in Rayne and West Wheatfield. The Mitchell-Watson Coal and Coke Co organized with officers from town and Philadelphia, planning a mining plant in Coneemaugh. The Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co speeds mining plant setup in Buffington township near Buffington along Blacklick Creek, with a completed narrow gauge railroad and 50 houses planned. Additional tracts along Conemaugh river opposite New Florence will pay about $10,000 to landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Lucien W. Robinson
John A. Scott
G. ©. Dickie
M. McHenry
Dickie
Daniel Griffith
White Township
Farmer’ Bank
Center ‘Township
John KR. Roberts
Center Township
McHenry
David Harbison
Matthew Harbison
L. and
E. Findley
J. H
J. A. Fleming
John Jacoby
Farmers’ Bank
Shirey Tract
Harriet E. St. Clair
Mitchell- Watson Coal and Coke Company
G. P. McCartney
Town
J. P. Watson
Saltsburg
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Buffington Township
Blacklick Creek
Miller’s Flat
Wintondale
J. Wood Clark
Conemaugh River
West Wheatfield Township
New Florence
Ephraim Wallace
Samuel Wallace
W. B. Crawford
John Mabon
Isaac Mabon
Edward Milliken
James Kerr
Clearfield
Possum Glory Coal and Coke Company
J. A. Weaver & Co
Yellow Creek
Pine
Cherryhill
W. Clyde Wilkins
Pittsburg
Possum Glory
Corps of Pennsylvania Railroad
Pine Flate
Cherrytree
Montgomery Township
John W. Clark
E. A. Irwin
Clearfield & Indiana Coal Company
A Day at Idlewild Woodmen Picnic Held at Wewild Park
The Woodmen of the World annual picnic at Wewild park took place yesterday with a special 8 am train departure and evening return. Many members and families enjoyed the day as 246 tickets were sold at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idlewild
Wewild Park
Property Sold on East Philadelphia by Hetrick to McFedden
Mr. B D Hetrick sold his house and lot on east Philadelphia street to Mr John McFedden a proprietor of the Indiana Hardware Company. Consideration two thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B D. Hetrick
East Philadelphia Street
John McFedden
Indiana Hardware Company
Buckwheat Reunion Draws Big Crowds Near Smicksburg
Great crowds are expected for the fourth annual Buckwheat Reunion at Coleman's park along the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg railroad line. Four hundred invitations have been issued to former residents now outside the county. Jefferson, Armstrong and Indiana counties will send attendees. The event features a literary program and speeches by figures including Attorney General John P. Elkin. Excursion trains run from Punxsutawney at 7:30 a.m. and return at 6:57 p.m., with fares 50 cents round trip from Punxsutawney, 95 cents from Sykes, and 15 cents from North Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smicksburg
Four Mahonings
Jefferson
Armstrong
Indiana
Coleman’s Park
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
John P. Elkin
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company
Punxsutawney
Fatally Injured Freight Brakeman Charles Barnheimer Dies
Charles Barnheimer 23 of Blairsville died after a railroad accident near Altoona hospital. A freight brakeman, he sustained a fractured thigh and jaw with facial injuries when two train cars derailed early Wednesday. He died at 5 AM. his family, former Rayne township residents, mourn his loss and burial took place at Bisirsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barnheimer
David Barnheimer
Blairsville
Altgons i
Altoona Hospital
Rayne Township
Bisirsville
Heat Killed Harvest Hand William Hunter Dies in Allegheny Farm
William Hunter of Armstrong township aged 27 died Monday at Hiram Crawford's farm in O'Hara township Allegheny county where he was employed. Overcome by heat while in the harvest field, his remains will be brought home to South Ninth street Peter H Clawson's for funeral Thursday at 10:00 AM with interment at Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hunter
Armstrong Township
Hiram Crawford
O’hara
Allegheny County
Rachel Hunter
Peter H. Clawson
South Ninth Street
Oakland Cemetery
Woman Improves After Sudden Mental Illness
Mrs. Wisssinger of Advance, in this county, became suddenly insane in Kittanning last week. She had nervous trouble and was taken there for treatment. While demented she wandered the street after leaving her hotel room. Her condition has rapidly improved and doctors attribute the crisis to nervousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Wisssinger
Kittanning
Robbery Vexes Blakeville Boy Returning From Blairsville
John Donshey a boy from Blakeville Intersection was robbed in broad daylight while returning home from Blairsville after shopping for his mother. The unknown highwayman escaped as armed neighbors hunted for the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Donshey
Blakeville
Blairsville
Mansion to rise on Church Street in eight-room home
Mr A W Mabon plans a handsome residence on Church Street with brick exterior. Contract awarded to local builder E Lockard who starts this week. The eight-room house will include modern improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
A. W. Mabon
E. Lockard
Town
Dance Night at White Township Farm Barn Raising
Friends and neighbors of Mr. W. S. McHenry gathered at his White township farm to raise a new barn. Over 100 young people were entertained that Friday evening with dancing as the main amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. McHenry
White Township
Chestnut Street Property Sold to Local Buyer
Mr. Simon Kline purchases the new home of Attorney W. M. Mahan on Chestnut Street for $2,200 cash. Mahan will live there until next spring unless he buys another property in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street
Simon Kline
W. M. Mahan
Chestnuttreet
Mahan
Kittanning Street Fair Opens This Week
The Kittanning street fair begins today and continues through the week with a committee in charge promising strong attendance and community interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrse
County-Wwide Burnished School Teacher Listings Reveal Wage Rises
Boards in numerous districts last week elected teachers for the new term amid fewer applicants than in prior years. Wages were raised in several districts and openings begin September 2 to 16. Notable hires include Calvin Steffy and Harry Wallace in Buffington with $35 monthly, and principal Prof. Harry Condron at Conemaugh with $85 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington
Buffington Township
Calvin Steffy
Harry Wallace
Nellie Frantz
Byron Stewart
Cherrybill
Mench
Blanche Frantz
McGaughey
Zuela Davis
Sample Run
Robert Glaseford
Widdowson
Cora Stephens
Diamondville
Sarah Stephens
Rich Hill
Vernie Mottarn
Pickering Ran
Edna Simpson
Marion
Genevieve Morrison
Rayne
Rayne Township
Kellysburg
L. A. Cook
Hawthorn
Claranes Groft
McKee
Rhoda Deemer
Creps
Bessie Cooper
Shields
James Washington
Thompson
Edna McGera
Bookamire
Lester Winger
Tanoma
Frank Bine
Ray
W. O. McKee
Honey Hollow
Mabel Little
Rock Bottom
Norman Glasser
White
White Township
Harbison
Vernie Carnehan
Adair
Vernie Fairman
Lowry
Frank
Pleasant Valley
Jessie Fleming
Learn
Stella McAnulty
McCoy
Howard Parks
Baker
John E. Brown
Pine Fiata
Ben J. Clawson
Uniontown
Edward Lydick
Spruce
Virgie Morris
Grisemore
Thankful Clawson
Mumau
David L. Houck
Purchase Line
F. J. Fisher
Kelly
Annie Pairman
Red Lion
May Shields
Hanging Rock
Effie Duncan
Five Points
J. E. Fleming
Cummins
Clara Conner
Canoe
Crawford
Leroy Saiter
Widdow
Sharp Caylor
Fairview
Beulah Wingert
Locust
William E. Moore
Henry
Ora Work
Gaston
Minnie Palmer
Barah Knarr
Harry Knarr
Bosiier
Martha Work
Rhoda Rishes
EK McCullough
Conemaugh
Dessa Henderson
Saltsburg
Upper
May Mercer
Lower
Mimora Kennedy
Parke
Pearl Cunningham
Minnie Hobaugh
Urbana
Lyle Sandiles
Duncan
C. Cribha
Lewia Fille
David W. Stahl
Getty
Preston Urey
Tennelton
T. M. Donahey
Edin
George 8
Lowman
Wea Wheatfield
Washington
H. G. Campbell
Gamble
Jacob Walbeck
Centerville
J. M. Hood
Montgomery
Arcadia
Della Perrier
Advanced
E. W. Bowder
Harter
Iona Irwin
Hazlett
J. J. Hamilton
Irwin
Birdie Duck
Rock Ran
James Smith
Brickle
A. J. Kinnan
Beaverhurst
Sadie Archibald
Blose
J. H. Walker
Clark
Emma Braughter
Gettysburg School
Armstrong—Walker
R. E. Russell
McCreight
Bell Devlin
Union Flat
Elmo Calhoun
Parkwood
Wm. Anderson
Hilltop
Bessie Craig
Anthony
James Forsythe
Peeler
R. E. Harbison
Laney
J. C. White
James Fleming
Verne Johnston
John Fleming
Mautle Couch
Chestnut Flat
Steele Kerr
Banks
Smithport
Olive Radcliff
Pine Grove
Mary H. Urey
Clifford McFarland
Fry
Helen Thompson
Fetter
Man
Clair
Charles F. Hadden
Griffith
Agnes Fyock
Blacklick ‘Township
Huston
Corrie B
Filmore
Mabel Fulton
Ferguson
Maud Mabon
Hunter
David Morrow
E. M. Williamson
Smicksburg
Mechanicsburg
Harry Condron
Cambria County
Condron
Cherrytree
Etta M. Work
Rochester Mills
Whitney
Unity Township
Westmoreland County
Lizzie Johnston
Shelocta
Alva Stewart
Young Township
Jacksonville
Attorneys Off for Buffalo to Pan American Exposition
Indiana will be well represented at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo this week as a party of attorneys and business people travels by a Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railway special car from Rural Village. The carrier provides free transport for the week long stay, return included, and the group lists Judge and Mrs. Harry White and daughter Helen, J N Banks and daughter Annie, J T Stachul and family, E W Smith and sister, J H Pierca and son, W F Elkin, J B Keener, D W Simpson and wife, J T Stewart and wife, John B Taylor and wife, C F Murray and son, Thomas Bracken, H E Anderson, Alex Stewart, Mrs. Sarah Scott and daughters, Mrs. Nina Loughry and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Buffalo
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company
Harry White
Helen
J. N. Banks
Annie
J. T. Stachul
E. W. Smith
J. H. Pierca
W. F. Elkin
J. B. Keener
D. W. Simpson
J. T. Stewart
John
Harvest Accidents Strewn Across Local Farms
A sequence of harvest mishaps injures several locals. William W. Coulter of West Lebanon suffers facial and hand wounds from a wire snag in a hay baler fly wheel. James Bracken near Heehbon breaks ribs after a fall from a binder. A. C. Holstein of West Lebanon takes a forehead blow from a hay fork. Tygarh sustains a head cut above the eye. Lewis Lowry near Wear Lebanon is badly injured after being kicked by horses, sidelining him for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Coulter
West Lebanon
James Bracken
Near Heehbon
A. C. Holstein
Lewis Lowry
Wear Lebanon
Thief Deserted Stolen Horse Found In Farm Field
A horse owned by Irwin Gibson of Cherryhill township was taken from a field on Sabbath night and located Monday in Scott Clark’s White township farm field. A man with a horse matching the description was seen in town Monday in a cart. The thief likely abandoned the horse near the Clark farm to avoid detection. No clue exists for a second theft from Henry Ray’s barn in White township ten days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Gibson
Cherryhill
Scott Clark
White Township
Mondey
Clark Farm
Henry Ray
Missing Latrobe man John D. Clark baffling search near Youngstown
Latrobe reports a mystery as John D. Clark a 42 year old butcher fails to return after leaving for cattle purchase ten days ago. He was traced to Youngstown Ohio with no clues found despite days of searching. His brother A P Clark of Clyde and other relatives remain in suspense. Meanwhile railroad fireman J McDowell from Brushvalley was severely injured when knocked from his engine near Huff. He had two fingers and part of his right hand amputated and faces hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latrobe
John D. Clark
Mr. Clark
West Wheatfield Township
A. P. Clark
Clyde
Youngstown
McDowell
Brushvalley Township
This County
Huff
Johnstown
Will Move to Town Leads Farmer to Engage in Stock Buying
Mr James Gompers of White township plans a fall move to town and will pursue stock buying. He recently sold his farm to Samuel T Mc Henry of Rayne township for 11000 dollars. The dwelling of George Stiffier near Ber inger burned to the ground on Thursday at noon with few contents recovered. The fire did not originate from a defective flue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gompers
White Township
Gompers
Samuel T. McHenry
Rayne Township
Beringer
George Stiffier
Death of Morgan A Ellis Ends Long Illness in Town
Morgan A Ellis a resident of Church Street died Sunday night after a long illness described as stomach trouble later identified as pancreatic disease by post mortem. Born in Wales on January 1 1855 he came to the U S with his family, helped run David Ellis & Sons Penn Roller Mills Indiana. Survived by his father Griffith Ellis and William H Ellis of California and sister Laura Ellis of town. funeral Tuesday at 1 30 pm at his home conducted by Rev G T Reynolds M E pastor. interment Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan A. Ellis
Church Street
New York City
William Simpson
J. M. 86. Clair
W. D. Gates
Wales
David Ellis
Indiana
David Ellis & Sons
Penn Roller Mills
Ellis
Griffith Ellis
Town
William H. Ellis
California
Laura Ellis
G. T. Reynolds
M. E. Church
Oakland Cemetery
Death notices for Mrs Flickinger and Mrs Hazlett
Mrs Eliza Flickinger of Homer City died at 6 am aged 72. Survived by husband Samuel and three children Thomas, Robert Flickinger and Amanda Wolfe of Vandergrift. Funeral at Homer City United Presbyterian Church led by Rev M S Telford, interment Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs Meta Hazlett of near West Lebanon died Monday of internal cancer at 45. Survived by husband Thomas and four sons and two daughters. Funeral today led by Rev N B Kelly, interment West Lebanon Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Flickinger
Eliza Flickinger
Homer City
Thomas
Robert Flickinger
Amanda Wolfe
Vandergrift
Thomas Hazlett
Meta Hazlett
Near West Lebanon
Presbyterian Church At
West Lebanon
N.B. Kelly
Mrs Bargman of Garfield Dies After Short Illness
Bargman of Garfield died Wednesday from enlargement of the heart after a two week illness. She was a member of the Bolivar M. E. church. Survived by husband and two small children. Funeral Thursday afternoon by Rev. J. J. Davis. Interment at Homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bargman
Garfield
Bolivar M. E. Church
J. J. Davis
Homestead
New Religion Proposed by Former County Man
Attorney John W. Bell of Cincinnati introduces a new faith named the Church of the World based on affirmative and negative principles. He says he seeks not greater religiosity but a belief system stressing the affirmative while acknowledging some Bible parts may be believed differently. The first public services of the new religion were held on Sabbath. Bell, once a county resident, taught school here and has relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bell
Cincinnati
Bell
Jesus
Farm Sells for Cash in Blairsville Township
Mesers John Bennett and E B Kilgore of Blairsville sold the John Hill farm in Burrell township to Joseph Williams of New Alexandria. The cash sale price was $10,000. County Treasurer D W Simpson completed his tax collecting tour in a week, gathering about $4,500 in county, special and dog taxes, exceeding last year’s total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bennett
Kilgore
Blairsville
John Hill
Burrell Township
Joseph Williams
New Alexandria
D. W. Simpson
Indiana County Fair Promises Tracks Races Automo biles In 45th Year
The Indiana County Agricultural Society plans a 45th annual fair starting September 9 with major track events and an autos exhibition. A steer race offers a 17 jewel gold filled watch first prize from W R Wehrle, plus a seven jewel Elgin second prize. Nine regular races total $1,510 in purses with extra premiums in the horse department and grounds improvements including grandstand expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Society
W. R. Wehrle
Indiana County
Atg
Frmay
Pipe Order Placed for Creekside Gas Expansion to Indiana
Mr A Greenbaum supervisor of Creekside Gas Company announced yesterday that main pipe to Indiana and town piping is ordered. About 539 tons of pipe, likely 27 cars, will be supplied by National Tube Company. A two foot burial along a four mile trench will commence soon. Greenbaum expects fuel to be furnished in Indiana before November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Greenbaum
Kittanning
Creekside Gas Company
Indiana
National Tube Company
TWO WOMEN HELD FOR COURT IN HOMER CITY
Constable H. H. Almes arrested Mrs. Maud Wallace and Mrs. Kate Buchanan on a charge of maintaining a nuisance. They appeared before Squire J. A. Crossman and were held for court with bail set at 200 dollars. A large crowd of Homer City residents testified as witnesses. The case is expected to reveal further details at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
H. H. Almes
Maud Wallace
Kate Buchanan
Squire J. A. Crossman
Sig Event at Clarksburg Woodmen Camp Draws 500
A Clarksburg Woodmen of the World camp hosted about 500 for a Saturday event. The afternoon featured two baseball games with Clarksburg defeating Saltaborg 7 to 4 and Livermore 30 to 6. An evening festival raised 125 dollars, funds to build a hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Woodmen
Saltaborg
Livermore
Cam
Fire damages dwelling on John Nealor farm in White township
A Sabbath fire damaged a White township farm dwelling owned by John Nealor. A flying spark ignited the roof, which was partially burned before firefighters extinguished the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nealor
White Township
New House Project By Mr J H Engle On Railway Ave
Mr J H Engle of town plans a light-room dwelling on Railway avenue with contractor P N Baker to oversee construction. The agreement outlines timber framing and basic finishes for a modest residence. Local builders note steady demand for practical urban homes in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Engle
Town
Railway Avenue
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Kittanning Street Fair
Indiana Party
Cherryhill Township
206Th
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Idina County
Lonize Zeigier
Oak Street
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