Dixonville coal field sale eyed by eastern capitalists
Eastern capitalists are negotiating for the Dixonville coal field in Conemaugh township. The 20 000 acre tract from Twolick Creek to Purchase Line may fetch about 25 per acre. Local buyers have already secured 1000 acres and the Rochester Pittsburgh Coal and Iron Co added parcels near Creekside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixonville
Conemaugh Township
Messrs. Stadden & McHugh
Glen Campbell
Indiana
Twolick Creek
Rayneran
Purchase Line
Stadden, McHugh & Co
John M. Leech
W. F. Elkin
W. B. Calhoun
J. A. Crepa
Conemaugh River
Rochester & Pitishburg Coal and Iron Company
Creekside
Faith Bros
McKees Run
Court sessions hear ape cases and guardian bid
Judge White presided a brief Mon Tue term hearing two cases. J H L Weaver v Charles Griffith involved specific performance over a coal option and possible forfeiture for late payments. The second matter about guardian for Michael Shultz ended with no guardianship granted after long delay. Costs fall to petitioners. Clarence E Sprout of Philadelphia appeared for the Weaver Griffith case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Shultz
Strongstown
Clarence E. Sprout, Esq
Philadelphia
J. H. Weaver
Charles Griffith
Trip to Buffalo Opera by Local Composer
Mr. Harry B. Marshall, son of Mr and Mrs Godfrey Marshall, of town, wrote an opera titled A Trip to Buffalo to be staged in Buffalo during the big show period. Marshall, a rising opera writer, expects a hit. Indiana friends visiting Buffalo this summer can hear the work when it opens July 22 at the New Academy Chester on Main Street, featuring 75 performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Marshall
Godfrey Marshall
Town
Buffalo
Exposition City
Academy
Chester
Main Street
Will Teach at Johnstown
Indiana teachers employed at Johnstown are listed with assigned schools and grades. Ruth Adair on Dibert street first primary, Jean McElhaney on Hudson street second grammar, Margaret Smith on Iron street first and second primary, Clara Moorhead on Park avenue third intermediate and first primary, Olive Buterbaugh on Park avenue first primary. Ida Johnston, formerly of town, elected as third intermediate principal. Edith Griffith, town resident, re elected as teacher at Johnstown school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Johnstown
Dibert Street
Ruth Adair
Hudson Street
Jean RB. McElhaney
Iron Street
God
Margaret Smith
Park Avenue
Clara Moorhead
Olive Buterbaugh
Ida Johnston
Town
Apollo
Rheam
Edith Griffith
Explosion injures dozen on railroad rig in Green township
A tyre dynamite blast on a Pennsylvania railroad branch rig at Douglass Run Garmansville Green township injured about a dozen workers on Monday. Four were seriously hurt and all four were foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Douglass
Garmansville
Green Township
Two Properties Sold In Local Transfers
Mr James McGregor sold three acres in First ward to N Clyde Widdowson both of town for 700 dollars Frank Garman sold his home on North Fifth street to Mrs Catherine Widdowson of Canoe township for 1600 dollars The transactions were through Wettling and Tasman real estate agency New Postmaster Congressman E M Jakhan recommended D M Buterbaugh for postmaster at Buffington in this county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGregor
First Ward
N. Clyde Widdowson
Frank Garman
North Fifth Street
Catherine Widdowson
Canoe Township
Wettling & Sman
Zweizig McFadden Wedding in Leechburg
June nuptials unite Rev M L Zweizig of Leechburg and Misa Jana R McFadden in a 1 o’clock ceremony at the bride's mother’s home witnessed by about 30 guests. Rev B D Zweizig officiated. the couple honeymoon two weeks, first stop Buffalo NY, then White Mountains Vermont. after, they settle in Leechburg with a prepared home and local reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Zweizig-Mcfaddden
M. L. Zweizig
Leechburg
Misa Jana R. McFadden
Eliza McFadden
South Tenth Street
B. D. Zweizig
Reading
Buffalo
N. Y
White Mountains
Vermont
Rav. Zweizig Istor
Zion Lutheran Church
Athburg
Calvin Reyburn
Nancy Drago
Kittanning
D. B. Zweizig
Mame
Readine
Mame Greenawalt
Joseph Gant
Buena Vista
Marlin McFadden
Steubenville
Zweizig
Brilliant Summer Wedding Of Grace Exley And Dr Simpson
Grace Exley and Dr. William A. Simpson wed this afternoon at the Taylor home on South Fifth street in a ceremony before about sixty guests officiated by Rev. Lewis Hay. The couple plans a ten day lakeside honeymoon via Buffalo with stops in Philadelphia and a home on Church Street upon return. Grace is a graduate of Indiana State Normal School and taught in local schools. Dr. Simpson, a leading physician in town, has practiced since 1896 with a stint abroad for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Taylor
South Fifth Street
Grace Exley
William A. Simpson
Lewis Hay
Lutheran Church
Martha Taylor
John Laughlin
East End
Pitteburg
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Simpson
Bride
Indiana State Normal School
Indiana First
Second Ward
Church Street
Glemp Nesbit Rites Tie Bowdle Couple
Mark Glemp of Bowdle and Annie Nesbit daughter of Capt and Mrs J B Nesbit of Pokomoke City Md were married at Bowdle on Wednesday. The bride, well known locally, has taught in South Dakota where the couple will reside on Glemp’s farm. Annie Nesbit is a niece of Joseph Houston of Waterstreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Houston
Waterstreet
Glemp
South Dakota
Marriages Recorded Across States and Counties
A list of marriage notices from Mammoth Utah to Pittsburg and nearby towns. Couples include Mr C B Work and Misa Nora Council, Mr Luther P Brown and Miss Lillie Mae Heitzenrater, Miss Polly Sheesley and James E Ferrier, Mr A L Boyer and Miss Maude Blakley, Mr Lewis Kurtz and Miss Christina Glok, Mr Sampson Smith and Miss Della J Girts, and Mr Thomas Morey and Miss Leona Decker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sampson Smith
Hastings
Misa Della J. Girts
Glen Campbell
Eguire I. R. McMaster
Tragic Drowning Suicide Near Purchase Line
Joseph G Huston of near Purchase Line killed himself by jumping into James Learn's mill dam on Tuesday, after planning the rash act due to ill health and despondency. His body was found the next day. an inquest returned a verdict of death by own action. He leaves a dependent family and was once respected for business ability. Funeral held at East Mahoning Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Huston
Near Purchase Line
Huston
Line
James Learn
James
Husten
Purchase Line
Learn’s
Squire J. D. Spicher
Hillsdale
John Fisher
Henry H. Houk
John Napp
J. BR. Ruffoer
Moses Barr
Mamie
Occ
Gale
Stewart
East Mahoning Baptist Church
Birthdays Remembered At Clarkenburg And Kenwood Gatherings
Neighbors in Clarkenburg honor Mr and Mrs 8 McClain Gailey with a surprise birthday gathering at their home followed by a noon dinner and speeches. Mrs Kellar Harris also marks a birthday with friends from Blairsville visiting for the celebration. Over a score attend Mrs D T Morgan’s 74th birthday at Kenwood with gifts and amusements. A Pine Flats gathering features Mr James Elwood and selected readings. A Indiana Athletic Association baseball nine forms as July 4 plans include fireworks at the Normal field. county lacks formal Fourth features but locals raise funds for an evening display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClain Gailey
Clarkenburg
James Boden
Elders Ridge
Samuel Gailey
Newrytown
Wim. T. Calhoun
Parkwood
Joseph Wadding
Blairsville
D.T. Morgan
Kenwood
James Elwood
Pine Flats
Indiana Athletic Association
Plans Adopted for Presbyterian Church Edifice
Building committee has received several plans for the proposed new church. Architect E. M. Lockard’s designs are deemed most practical. The congregation will act on the matter this month. Additional local news on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
E. M. Lockard
Many to graduate at Normal week of exams and commencement
Normal closes another school year as 97 seniors are recommended for graduation if all pass exams. The class includes 80 ladies and 17 gentlemen with 92 juniors, 69 ladies and 23 gentlemen. Exams run today through tomorrow, with a baccalaureate by Rev. Dr. George E. Reed, and weeklong events include ball game, Erodelphian program, class day, a recital, alumni banquet, and Wednesday morning commencement in the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Stewart
John F. Bigler
Prince- Edinboro
Lemuel
Foose
Harrisburg
George F. Martin
Greene County
E. E. Miller
Bradford
J. I. Robb
Lower Merion Township
Abntgomery County
H. M. Roth
Adams County
R. B. Teitrick
Jefferson County
M. E. Church
George E. Reed
Dickinson College
Johnstown
Mildred Thompson
Pearl W. Kerr
Town
Hoerle
Hoffman
Kugel
Sagereon
McNellin
Marshall
Olive
Belle Jenks
Carrie Williams
Punxsutawney
Edosa Eba
Gleason
Davy and Howell
McKeesport
Nelson
Allegheny
J. M. Thebarn
Allegheny Calvary M. E
Indiana Normal Alumni Association
Allegheny County
Richard B. Scandrett
Allegheny City
Jane E. Leonard
Hope Stewart
Catherine Riddle
E. E Owens
B. Robertson
Thomas Sutton
Scandrett
Leonard
J. M. Berkey
Greasley
Brooks
Keister
Irwin
Frank Bailey
Vinnie Knappenberger
Greenaburg
Edna Stineman
Corinne B. Smith
John Smith
Normal Nine Beats Altoona In Week Of Local Baseball
The Normal team won three of seven days including a 6 to 0 shutout against Altoona. Will Namng pitched brilliantly and Chambers and Long hit well. Other notes include Normal's wins over Uniontown, Brad dock Athletic Club, and upcoming matchup with Ponxty Valley. Keilysburg beat Purchase Line Academy 28 to 4. West Lebanon defeated Homer City 13 to 0 and Homer City fell to Penn Run 6 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janiata Club
Altoona
Will Namng
Chambers
Long
el Altoona
Marks
Od Willams
Spear
Fettinger
J. van Brasick
Opp Biller
Oo Torrens
Goo Pfeiffer
Brown
Davis
Williams
Bracken
Pfeiffer
Campbell
Uniontown
Normaal
iQwens
Nagle
Price
Magee
Normal
Braddock Athletic Club
Cromes
Ponxentawney
Ponx’y
Keilysburg
Purchase Line Academy
Purchase Line
Kellysburg
Weat Lebanon
Homer City
Penn Run
Old Canal Boatmen Reunion at Blairsville Date Set
The Old Canal Boatmen Association plans its annual reunion in Blairsville on Thursday August 15. Welcome address by Charles Kerley Jr and response by James Moore will be delivered. Miss Hope Stewart, a town resident and Normal School faculty member, will leave next week for Ann Arbor to take a summer teacher course at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen Association
Blairsville
Charles Kerley, Jr
James Moore
Hope Stewart
Normal School
Ann Arbor, Mich
Fourth of July Celebrations At Willet And Strongstown
The Fourth of July will be celebrated at Willet with a Union Sabbath school picnic during the day and a lawn fete in the evening. A two day picnic will be held at Strongstown on July 4 and 5. Dr. W H Daly of Pittsburg, who committed death by his own action several days ago, was a former resident of Burrell township in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willet
Strongstown
W. H. Daly
Pittsburg
Waa
Burrell’ Township
Two New Teachers Appointed by Town School Board
The town school board selected the teaching staff for the coming term on Wednesday evening. Only two former teachers were not reappointed. W. Trainer was re elected principal at 1100 dollars yearly. H. Hughes remains assistant principal at 60 dollars monthly and J. F. Chapman re elected as principal of the Third and Fourth wards at 65 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Trainer
8. H. Hughes
James F. Chapman
Edith Dodds
Edith Smith
Lida Scott
Lila Purington
Gene Cunningham
Mm N. I L Oghry
M. Edna Sansom
Warde Lytle
Minnie Russell
Bess Moorhead
Nora Lockard
Criseie Gameran
Erma Cunningham
Lou Brallier
Adda Rowe
First
Second Ward
Wedding Announce Mentions Professor W G Chambers Match
The former Normal School faculty member and University of Chicago student Professor W G Chambers will wed Sunshine Foulke on Thursday June 27 at her New Castle home. Miss Foulke, Indiana Normal School graduate 1895, invitations have reached friends. Chambers taught mathematics here and now holds the psychology chair at Moorhead State Normal School Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Chambers
Normal School
University of Chicago
Sunshine Foulke
New Castle
Miss Foulke
Indiana Normal School
Chambera
Moorhead State Normal School
Moorhead, Minn
Blairsville to Get Gas From New Creekside Field Expansion
Blairsville will receive gas from a new southern field as the Indiana County Gas Company extends lines this summer. Crews drill the first well on the William Waddie farm while Creekside and Willet fields prepare, with local support and franchise approvals advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Creekside Company
Indiana County Gas Company
To & Progress
Columbia Plate Glass Company
Blakeville
Tidiana County Gas Company
Willet
Creekside
Homer City
Indiana
Conemaugh Township
William Waddie
Jacob Crepe
John Fergueson
John P. Elkin
A. Greenbaum
Kittanning
Creekside Gas Company
Frday
Glassworkers to operate Pan-American Exposition shop in Buffalo
The National Glass Company shop from the local works will accompany workers to Buffalo for the Pan-American Exposition. Al Dugan of town will head the operation, with a list of employees including Bedgens De Applegat Schertzinger Haden Jr Haden Palmer Kuhns Kerr Donahue and Lydick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Glass Company
Buffalo
Schertzinger
J. Haden, Jr
T. Haden
P. Palmer
H. Kuhns
J. Kerr
P. Donahue
E. Lydick
Three places named for coming Institute sessions
The County Board of Farmers Institute Managers chose Willet Tanoma and Hillsdale for two day sessions under the state Department of Agriculture. Institutes likely to be held in December at each location. A June wedding is planned for Herbert G Tiffany of Denver and Margueritte L Lynas of Brooklyn at the bride's home June 26 with guests invited. Congressman Jack Ingalls to depart June 25 from New York for a three month around the world tour with army officers senators and representatives discussing the Philippine Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Farmers’ Institute
Willet
Tanoma
Hillsdale
State Department of Agriculture
Herbert G. Tiffany
Denver
Col
B. B. Tiffany
Town
Margueritte
L. Lynas
Brooklyn
Tiffany
Ingalls
New York
Sena
Tnlands
Family to enter mercantile business with sons in college
Hank Gian will move to engage in mercantile work and be joined by his two sons studying business at Duff's college in Pittsburg. They will reside here until August while the family plans local operation. Diphtheria illness hits Heshbon with the Wagner family reporting malignant cases and one death last week. Sheep damage payments issued total ten dollars to Calhoun Armstrong, nine to George Center, seven to Coleman Burrell. Charles Carnahan of Creekside suffered a deep facial cut Friday after an ice accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Gian Eendey
Tyean
Duff's College
Pittsburg
Mr. "S
Heshbon
Michael Wagner
Heat Bon
Doring
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will
Jack Han
D. M. Buterbaugh
T Buffington
This County
Work
Misa
Nora Councilman
Mammoth
Utah
Salt Lake City
Ephraim Work
Hamill
Brown-Heitzenrater
Luther P. Brown
Burlington
Lillie Mae Heitzenrater
Coyode
Thia County
White Hall
Ferrier-Sheesley
Polly
Sheesley
George Sheesley
Rochester Mills
James E. Ferrier
Kurtz-Gloe
Lewis Kurtz
Christina Glok
Thureday
Swartz Crawford
South Sixth Street
Smith-Girts
Hartin
Wille Gymet
Betentay
Liesberks
James. Crossman
Mitchelle Mille
Mr. Croesman
P Stephens
Wilee B. Elder
Margaret Watson
A. P. Watson
South Seventh Street
Cecura
Pientes
Pya Ae
Florida
Ocala
Fla
J. Wilse McCartney
Texas
Lewis Wheeler
G. W. Wheeler
Manila
Island
J. A Engle
Lockard
School Street
J. M. Gathe
Local Gas Company
Farmers’ Institutes
Willet, Tanoma
W. T. Calhoun
Armstrong
W. B. George
Center
A. M. Coleman
Burrell
Charles
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