Big Developments in Local Coal Fields Detail New Operations
Large crews work in the Lucerne and Jacksonville fields as Rochester and Pittsburg lines push openings. Two rail branches, a Wallace spur, and a Coy branch will serve mines Wallace Snyder and Coy with coal expected by October 1. More than a thousand workers needed. two to three thousand miners expected in Homer City district within two years. Modern tipples, miners houses, and a wide map printing upgrade accompany surface improvements as several companies expand operations. Dr F F Moore underwent appendicitis surgery in Indiana Hospital. Prof C L Myers resigns as Indiana High School principal to join Kiskiminetas Springs faculty at Saltsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Pittsburg
Lucerne
Tearing Run
Jacksonville
Coal Run Mining Co
Wallace
Coy
Snyder
Wallace, Snyder and Coy
Homer City
Kelly
Hyde-Murphy Company
Game Company
Auliman
West Lebanon
Coal Run Mining Company
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
Coal Run Mine No. 1
Pittsburg Gas Coal Company
West
Lebanon
Hart Farm
Whisky Run
Tipple
A. W. Calloway
R. N. Hosler
Pease
Savings and Trust
Foreigner finds turtle head in smoky box tale
An excited foreigner from Homer City recounts a bizarre incident with a snapping turtle. After Dr. Paul Reed stitched a wounded lip, the man describes shaking a “funny box” turtle, blowing smoke into it, and witnessing the turtle head lash out, bite his face, then retreat into its shell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Reed
Homer City
Antonio
Antoniio
Woods
Three Armagh Women Hurt When Buggy Upsets
Three young Armagh women Misses Helen Hutchison Winifred Hutchison and June Pattison were thrown from a frightened horse Sunday afternoon. The buggy overturned and was badly damaged but the women kept hold of the reins. They suffered severe injuries and received medical aid at a nearby farmhouse before being moved to Armagh for further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armagh
Helen
Winifred Hutchison
June Pattison
Contemptible Trick Broadcast Inaccurate Engagement Rumor
A writer denounces a false engagement report published about Miss Leah George and Mr. Clay Wilhelm, vowing legal action and promising to expose the author. The note apologizes to the couple and to readers, urging the perpetrator to come forward for punishment. Also reports a Maxwell car wreck injuring trainer J J Gardner and three others, and announces J Mack Stewart named cashier of Portage bank. Shelocta plans a big Fourth of July with funds for street lights on Crooked Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah George
Center Township
Clay Wilhelm
Progress
Miss George
Wilhelm
Shelocta
Crooked Creek
Indiana Girl Louise Langham Crowned May Queen at Normal Swing Out
Miss Louise Langham daughter of Mr and Mrs J N Langham was named May Queen at Indiana Normal school's Swing Out exercises held by the senior class on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Louise Langham
J. N. Langham
Indiana Normal School
Dwelling Burns on Lyidek Property at Stafford
A vacant dwelling on Benjamin Lyidek’s Stafford property was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin early Sunday morning. Re elected Principal Joseph B Weaver is re appointed principal of Ernest schools after serving two prior terms. B Somerville of Cherry Tres was one Monday caller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Lyidek
Stafford
Joseph B. Weaver
Town
Ernest
B. Somerville
Cherry Tres
Real estate transfers in Indiana County reported
Indiana County real estate transfers list numerous parcels and sums from and to multiple parties including Glen Campbell Blairsville Dixonville Indiana Normal School of Pennsylvania and Indiana State Normal School details show transfers of lots acres and various prices from $400 to $7500 with buyers and sellers such as Mike Bush Huma Ralston Glenwood Coal Co J CG Leasure Margaret Engle David Ober Eva G Thompson Simon Lear and others across townships including Grant Montgomery South Mahoning Homer City Hastsehantneld Sukekehneg and Blairsville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Mike Bush
Glen Campbell
Prank Bush
Huma Ralston
Blairsville
James T. Elenry
Glenwood Coal Co
Alfred C
Calvin P. Marta
J. CG
Leasure
South Mahoning
George
David Ober
Margaret J. Engle
Indiana
Indiana Normal School of Pennsylvania
Heth Lowman
Indiana State Normal School of Pennsylvania
David Nicawonger
Montgomery
Catherine Tonkin
T. O. Brickell
Roy Brickell
Eva G. Thompson
Charles H. Bley
F. Jamison
H. M. Anderson
Simon H. Lear
Blairaville
Samuel B. Taylor
Harrison Stephens
Hastsehantneld
Burgess Stephens
Kunkle
Homer City
Minnie M. Kunkle
C. S. Kunkle
L. B. Craven
J. C. Brithart
Grant
Peter Brilhart
Alice M. Seanor
Co. D. Gorman
W. L. Lukehart
BE. C. George
Davis A. Lukehart
Sukekehneg
Mary
Haskell
H. B. Clark
Robert Plouse
Matthew D. Brilhart
Realty Transactions In Indiana Public Sales Report
A public sale in Indiana records Harry Seanor selling a Third and Locust corner with a dwelling and barn on two acres for 5300 to Clinton Gorman. Jamison properties sell to H and M Anderson for 5600, plus Jamison buys Salsgiver on West Water for 2200 and moves. Charles Bley buys Eva Thompson home for 3000. McConnell sells a School street lot for 1500 and Salsgiver property for 2200 to Jamison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Harry Seanor
Third
Locust Streets
Clinton Gorman
Seanor
Willet
Benjamin Jamison
Third Street
H. & M. Anderson
Barnesboro
North Ninth Street
Bley
Thompson
Trafford
John McConnell
School Street
Thomas Sutton
Taylor Shaffer
Punxsutawney
Mr. McConnell
F. H. Saltsgiver
West Water Street
B. ¥. Jamison
Four Day Evangelical Meeting Opens in Indiana Church
The Maristian reports a four day Evangelical Association gathering in an Indiana church on East Church Street. The Young People’s Alliance program includes sermons by W F Conley J W Richards and Rev C Staebler D D with addresses on Bible study citizenship and Sunday school leadership. Preaching services run Friday and Sunday with a full slate of character sketches lectures and business adjournments. Also noted are local items about a hen laying oversized eggs and Howard Hill’s trip to Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical
Young People’s Alliance
The
Evangelical Association
Indiana Church
East Church Street
W. F. Conley
Abraham
J. W. Richards
W. M. Peffer
L. B. Rittenhouse
Moses
A. W. Bender
Department of Good Citizenship
M. B. MceLaughlin
L. BE. Haviland
Lester Updegraff
C. Staebler
D. D. Bunday
G. Stasbler
D. D
Murder cases dominate June court session with civil week
The June term opens with civil and criminal dockets under way. Grand Jury duties assigned to T. P. Stephens as jurors called for next week. Murder trials loom for Harry Spence and Raffael Antidomi with defense planning insanity challenge. Multiple indictments and liquor related charges slated for Grand Jury action this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvil
T. P. Stephens
Town
Harry Spence
Raffael Antidomi
Lucerne
Spence
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Josephing Furnace and Coke Company
George Hogan
Pine Township
A. B. Bennett
Pittsburg
Frank Sabbatino
Igelin
M. Morasco
B. F. Chambers
Abraham Izzie
Joe Kutney
George Bacco
Harvey Sager
George Banco
Charles Gubody
Joe Gaal
Many Reunions Planned Joyous Season of Gatherings
The sixth Fleming reunion will be at the Fair Grounds on Friday June 13. All invited to attend and bring full baskets. The Walker reunion will be at the fair grounds on Thursday June 19. All family members invited for a jolly food time. The Lydicks reunion will be in the J B Siverd grove at Leard Green township on Thursday June 26. All connected and friends invited to bring a basket and enjoy the day. The Robinsons sixth annual reunion will be at A W Robinsons home in Armstrong township on Thursday June 26. All who attend are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Walker
Fair Ground
Lydicks
J. B. Siverd
Leard
Green Township
Connection
Robinsons
A. W. Robinson
Armstrong Township
Indiana High School Commencement Address by Dr Crawford
Dr W H Crawford president of Allegheny College will deliver the principal address at the Indiana High School Commencement in the Auditorium on Thursday evening. The graduates listed include Alice Brown Naomi Thompson Byron Simpson and many others. A separate note mentions Mrs Gideon ONeil receiving an apron shower and 28 aprons plus gifts, and a birthday postcard shower for Mrs ONeil. Other items report a postcard shower for Clarence Short on June 1 and Samuel Nicholson's visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Crawford
Allegheny College
Indiana High School
Alice Brown
Naomi Thompson
Byron Simpson
Trene Jacoby
Play Shafter
Charles Rugh
Horace Longwill
Stella Clawson
Mary Ferrier
Fred Snyder
Harry Duncan
Joseph Corey
Merle Shearer
Kathryn Saltsgiver
Helen Speedy
Hazel Davis
Gideon O'Neil
Philadelphia
Clara Cribbs
Jacksonville
O'Neil
Clarence Short
William J. Short
Cherryhill Township
Heeter Declared Indiscreet Suspended By School Board
The Citizens' Committee report finds Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Heeter guilty of indiscreet conduct toward three women and proposes suspension after a board hearing. It absolves him of wrongdoing toward the women but criticizes improper and dishonest propositions tied to the Orville Brewer Teachers' Agency matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
Pittsburg
Heeter
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Wilbeerties
Citizens' Committee
Board of Public Education
N. R. Criss
Orville Brewer Teachers' Agency
Merchants Donate Prizes for Essay Winners
Winners of an Indiana school essay contest will be announced Thursday with prizes listed from donors in several grades. Donors include Highboro Daugherty Bros, Jordan Shoe Store, Christys Shoe Store, J Cunningham Co, W R Loughry & Co, Sloan Bros, Tom & Hildebrand, A T Taylor & Son, Henry Hall, Ifney & Moorhead, John F P Clements, Elmer W Allison, J Howard Houk. Prizes include fishing poles, shoes, postcards, stationery, and boxes of confectionery. Additional prizes for best kept lawns, backyards, and flower beds will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Highb
Daugherty Bros
Jordan Shoe Store
Christy's Shoe Store
Junningham Co
W. R. Loughry & Co
Sama
Sloan Bros
Tom
Hildebrand
Ynde
A.T. Taylor & Son
Henry Hall
Ifney & Moorhead
John FP
Clements
Elmer W. Allison
Howard Houk
Indiana Man Joins Prominent Committees in Congress
Congressman U. N. Langham, visiting home, was informed he will serve on the Invalid Pensions and Territories committees. His appointment makes him ranking Republican on Invalid Pensions and reflects his hard work on these issues. The county board of Farmers Institute Managers will meet in June to plan institutes, inviting attendance or letters to the Chairman of Institute Managers. Indiana instructors were chosen for local schools, with several re-elections noted. Avonmore Times returns under new management with John W. Fenton and Joseph M. Smith taking roles as owner-publisher and editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. N. Langham
Tere
Territories
House
Langham
Congress
Avonmore
Avonmore Times
Indiana
John W. Fentonia
Joeseph M. Smith
Weddings of a Week Include Mahon Andrews in Boston
A week of nuptials features Audrey Lytle Mahon of Indiana and Mahlon Andrews at College Hill Presbyterian Boston with Rev. Luther Black. Guests fill the auditorium as Lafayette-connected groom graduates 1911 and plans a LaFayette commencement return. Reception at the Andrews home follows. notable attendees include Mabons, Mabon family, and Alexander S. Mabon. The bridal party showcases gowns of white satin and lace with pink accents. After a belated honeymoon, the couple will reside on West Church Street in Masten. Other area marriages reported include Williams and Ray at Huntingdon, Gunkleman and Taylor in Loyalhanna, Hickock and Smith in Wilgus, and a Cumberland marriage license for Hil and Bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette College
Clarence N. Andrews
Reader Street
A. W. Mabon
Alexander Mabon
Indiana
Alexander S. Mabon
Pittsburgh
Agnes Lytle
Philadelphia
Henry McKeen, Jr
Jeannette N. Andrews
Wilaadeth Maxwell
Anna Stewart
Ruth Abel
L. Sherwood Young
C. Douglass Andrews
Haston
Dresden
75th Anniversary of Cherry Tree Church Celebrated
Enzer Lewis and family from Pittsburg along with Earl Lewis of Ebensburg joined D. R. Lewis and wife on Seventh Street to honor the Cherry Tree Presbyterian congregation. The celebration traced the church from its 1837 organization, noting early officers, past pastors, and the evolution of the meeting house from a small wooden structure to the current 40 by 60 foot frame building with a basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enzer Lewis
Pittsburg
Earl Lewis
Ebensburg
D. R. Lewis
Seventh Street
Presbyterian Church of
Cherry Tree
John B. Worrall
Erastus Cole
B. M. Wherry
Mission Fields
India
Astoona Quartette
PD. Finsthwait
E. B. McCormick
VW. Pinsthwait
J. G. Sechler
L. D. Pittman
R. de’ Tonkin
Charles Makin
J. W. Mc+ Farland
R FP. Pitcairn
J. B
Worrall
I. Finsthwait
I. W. Hawes
Sr. Camp
Cherry Tree Presbyterian Congregation
William Thompson
William Moore
Matthias Bartlehaugh
John McDowell
David Somerville
Adile
A. F. Camp
Mr. Son
John Armstrong
Peter Newman
Willian Prout & Co
H. F. Camp
John Kirkpatrick
Erastus Colenet
FSUS
Matthias Bartlebaugh
Betsy Bartlebaugh
Elizabeth Cole
Heth F. Camp
Phoebe Camp
John Eason
Elizabeth Eason
Phoebe Hollister
Catherine Hewitt
John Lowman
Mary Lowman
Jane, Moore
BE. Cole
Cole
John Williams
Welsh Congregational Church
David Mills
William Holgar
iShsat
John Moore
Lew
Waa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tearsing Kim
F. F. Moore
Indiana Hospital
Kiski
C. L. Myers
Kiskiminetas Sprigga School
Saltsburg
Fall
Turtle
Maxwell
J. J. Gardner
Greensburg
New Bank
J. Mack Stewart
J. T. Stewart
First National Bank of
Portage
Stewart
First National Bank
Bolivar
Realty Transactions
Ward B. Learn
R. D
Howard Hill
South Listh Street
Montana
Samuel Nicholson
Wiliinaburg
BE. Napp
Saat Yishar
Windber
Willam Brown
C. H. Brown
Meyeradale
Merchan
Jon Promo
Jobuatown
Achooy
Horner Street
Elizabeth Lowman
Meadowvale
Laura Buterbaugh
Martha Williams
Woodgasle
Myrtle — Meltendrick
Marguerite Woodburn
Village Street
Mary Lockard
Rheam
Muth Adair
Garfield
Hilda Bruce
Margaret Lockard
Franklin Borough
Kathryn Buterbaugh
Margaret Hasinger
Williams-Ray
Winer
Wiliams
Mika Maule Ray
Greenfield
Muntingdon
P. Tk. Daubenspeck
Apollo
Willam Ray
Newtown
Mary T. Ray
Water Street
Williams
Tey
Wayne Avenue
Cunkleman-Taylor
Amos Gunkleman
Cloyalhanut Township
Westmoreland County
Almira Taylor
Blacklick
Bi, Moss
Reformed ,Church
Hickock-Smith
Luther Hickock
Stella Smith
Wilgus
C. H. Smith
L. J. McLatater
Gumberland
Ralph Clair Hil
Margaret Bee
Westorf
Misa Mayme Chan
Hattnor
Af Sel
Ednatorarchie
Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital
T Johnstown
Harry B. Marshall
Blairaville High School
Ticenses Beeen
Audley I. Mabon
Teaee
Easton
Marlon Andrews
L. B. Rainey
Ada P
Anthony
Arcadia
Glen W. Horrell
Young
Prigeilla Wood
Jonemaugh
Robert M. Wilson
Baltaburg
Alice CG
Sakteburge
Frank C
Foster Veeee
Clymer
Charlotte Migphy
Lumber City
Foun B. Workata
Uster
Presbyterian Church of Cheers
Tre
Cherry Tree Church
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