Ticket tightens grip as county returns favor treasurer and sheriff
Returns show Sr. Harrison Seanor winning county treasurer with all but 23 votes, John W. Wafler securing Brushy Ridge race, and Joseph Biskley trailing. Sheriff contest centers on Josiah Neal who overtakes Wettling by 345 votes. McCoy Moorhead top commissioners ticket with McCoy leading and Moorhead close. Nichols leads auditore race. Ewing and Niebel close for auditor. Congress and assembly names noted. final totals published with committee results forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maby
Harrison Seanor
Washington Twnship
Ina Tis
John W.afitler
Brushy- Ieceived
Joseph Biskley
Young
Joinh Wetthing
Town
Josiah Neal
West Mahoning Township
Neal
McCoy
Head
J. M. Marshall
Down
Moorhead
Marshall
Stephens
Teauwe
A. W. Ewing
Jows
Charles A. Niebel
White Township
St. Ankney
Nichol
Ankney
Hon
M. Jack
Mesembly
J. Smith
Glan Campbell
A. F. Cooper
Homer City
W. EB. Calhoun
M. M. Davis
C. Rankin
B.&. Kelly
Elder Peeler
Langham
Mysterious Man Found In Burrell Township In Fragile Condition
A dazed unidentified man with a fractured skull arrived at the home of N Q O Neabitt in Burrell township last week and was taken to Greensburg hospital after exposure led to his disheveled appearance. No name or address could be determined from the man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Q O. Neabitt
Burrell Township
Greensburg
Barrell
Reopened Baptist church at Rochester Mills after repairs
The Baptist church at Rochester Mills resumes worship in a modern facility after upgrades costing nearly $400. Donations from friends covered the debt. Rev. M. L. Rowland of Denton serves as pastor. Myr. and Myre Mansfield Brown of Bewickley host a gathering for Attorney General and Mrs. John P. Elkin with hundreds invited. Landlord H. Moore buys the Menes Laughlin residence on Ninth Street for $6,700 to move his family in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Mills
M. L. Rowland
Denton
Myr
Mrs. Elkin
Myre
Mansfield Brown
Bewickley
John P. Elkin
EH. Moore
New American House
Misnes
Laughlin
Ninth Street
Mr. Moore
Local Auditor A W Ewing Dies After Illness
Mr A W Ewing of town and former Remington county auditor at the Bee and primary held on Saturday lies from stomach trouble while staying at the home of Dr J Ze Cass of West Lebanon. He had been in Ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Dangerously al
A. W. Ewing
Town
Beean
Ion Saturiay
Lannerery
de. J. Ze Cass
West Lebzoon
Local Residents With Weekend Travels and Moved Family Lines
Mrs. Delos Hetrick and Nell visited Blairsville from Saturday to Monday while Mrs. John P. Elkin left Tuesday for Pittsburg as guest of the Pugh family. Various locals head to Philadelphia for business or leisure and several families relocate within the region, including the Kings moving from Bradenville to near Parkwood after six years in Bradenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delos Hetrick
Church Street
Nell
Blairsville
John P. Elkin
Pittsburg
Pugh
Bennett
Philaelphia
Hasinly
J. C. Wallace
Oakland Avenue
Mr. C. Watson
Town
Helen
St. Naviers Academy
Beatty Station
Thomas W. Cramer
Cramer
Joseph Cramer & Sons
Merchants of
Henry
Lewis Weiss
Armatrong Township
H. 8. Mantis
Strongstown
Cleveland
Detroit
A. F. Walker
Tarentum
Samuel Beckley
Johestown
R. F. Walkie
Mr. King
Atlantic Coal Company
Bradenville
Indiana Routs Carnegie In Fast Hall Basketball Game
Indiana defeats Carnegie 68 to 0 at Library Hall in a fast game noted for strong team play and clean fouls. Sleepy St. Clair shines as Wagner of Pittsburgh’s league club participates, drawing a large crowd and praise for Indiana’s passing and dribbling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Wagner
Carnegie
Library Hall
Pittsburgh National League Baseball Club
Indiana
St. Clair
Duquesne
Wagner
Conone
Owe
MecCreight
B.sapien
Fire destroys Blairsville Hamilton Glass plant
A catastrophic blaze at the Blairsville Hamilton Glass factory destroyed the plant when a molten glass tank burst. Fire crews saved the wareroom and stock but thousands in damage are expected with about 50 workers idle. Owners J T and Al Hamilton may rebuild or abandon the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Glass
Blairsville
J. T
al Bamilton
National Glass Company officials inspect local plant for enlargements
On Saturday, President Herron and Secretary Addison Thompson led a visiting party from the National Glass Company to review planned improvements at the local plant. The group included L. B. Martin, David K. Carle, and other executives as a concrete expansion such as another blast furnace was considered, with final scope to be decided by the visiting committee in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Glass Company
Herron
Addison Thompson
L. B. Martin
David KE. Carle
Indiana
Three Plead Guilty at Blairsville Court Term
Blairsville and Homer City defendants pled guilty to liquor related charges as grand jury deliberations began. New constables took oaths and were sworn in by Judge White during the March term. Additional cases involve others indicted for illicit liquor sales. details appear in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Homer City
Cruegians
Judge White
James Taylor
M. C. Kerr
W. S. Moore
Dow
Peter Stiles
F. G. Kennedy
Stricken Kinters Face Smallpox Outbreak in Grant Township
A telephone report to the Progress states four smallpox cages in the Porter Kinter family in Grant township. Kinters including Mr Kinter, two sons, and a daughter are stricken. A physician allegedly refused further care to avoid spreading infection. The illness began with the son who worked away from home. Kinters’ children attended Kinnan school until last week, now closed to protect others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Townehip
Porter Kinter
Kinter
Kinnan
Running accident at Indiana Ladder Company
James Kirkpatrick, son of David Kirkpatrick, Tenth street, suffered a severe leg injury Friday at the Indiana Ladder Company factory. While at work he ran into a moving circular saw, tearing a gash and losing the knee cap. He was taken home and treated by Dr. William Simpson. doctors fear possible amputation if the knee does not heal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirkpatrick
David Kirkpatrick
Tenth Street
Indiana Ladder Company
William Simpson
New Council Organizes After Election
The town council held its first meeting since the election on Monday evening and reorganized with Henry Hail as president and D B Taylor as secretary and solicitor. Borough officers were reelected including Street commissioner John R Bryan Chief of Police Kellar Harria and ward weigh masters Edward Lichteberger and H E Beatty. borough civil engineer Robert McMullen. All received salaries paid last year. Council will meet Friday to name committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hail
D. B. Taylor
John R. Bryan
Kellar Harria
Weigh ' ‘Masters
Edward Lichteberger
H. E. Beatty
Robert McMullen
Ministers Meet to Discuss Church and Labor Problem
The ministerial association held its regular meeting at the Lutheran church on Monday afternoon with Rev. Lewis Hay delivering a paper on The Church and the Labor Problem. Revs Crawford and Rodgera gave spirited talks. Rev. Imbrie joined as a new member and the next gathering is set for March 17 at the Christian church with Rev Dr J Day Brownlee to present Scripture Grounds for Divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association
Lutheran Church
Lewis Hay
Crawford
Rodgera
Imbrie
Town
United Presbyterian
Christian Church
J. Day Brownlee
Under the Sheriff s Hammer at Friday Sale
Properties sold at sheriff sale include Mertilla and Joseph Ewing lot in Conemaugh to Robert Stewart for 300 dollars and 60 acres in Cherryhill to Mary Hitner for 50 dollars along with other parcels: H W Reed and John Blairsville to E Kilgore and F Wineman for 500 dollars Thomas Gailey 57 acres in Armstrong to Ellen Gailey for 825 dollars Mrs Mary F Kinkead tracts in Conemaugh Township to Mitchell Watson Coal and Coke Co for 64 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertilla
Joseph Ewing
Conemaugh
Robert Stewart
Joseph
George Keselar
Cherryhill
Mary Hitner
H. W. Reed
John Blairsville
Kilgore
F. &. Wineman
Thomas Gailey
Armatrong
Ellen Gailey
Mary F. Kinkead
Conemaugh Township
Mitchell- Watson Coal & Coke Co
Drowned Workman Fell While Clearing Ice Gorge
Frank Yarra an Italian workman in the coal town of Wehram was drowned in Blacklick creek Friday while helping to remove an ice gorge. His body was not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Yarra
Wehram
Blacklick Creek
Recent Deaths in Cherry Tree and Montgomery Township
Obituaries note Mr. David F. Smith a former Cherry Tree lumber dealer and landmark figure who died at 82 after leg amputation and declining health. Also mourns Mrs. Ann Eliza Armstrong 87, widow of William Arm etropy, Montgomery Township matriarch, and Mr. Robert Lytle 80, longtime millwright of the county. Funeral rites held and interments in local cemeteries.
Mrs Isabella George dies at West Lebanon home
Mrs Isabella George widow of Sai R. R. George died at her son J Calvin George’s home near West Lebanon on Thursday afternoon at 4 30 aged 81 years due to infirmities of old age Survived by M R George of College Springs Ia J Calvin and M George of near West Lebanon She was a member of the West Lebanon Presbyterian church Funeral services were held at her late home by Rev Ralston and interment followed in West Union church cemetery near West Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David F. Smith
Cherrytree
Henderson House
William McGregor
Town
Alice
George
Gay
Arthur
Floy
Fred
Potter
Barneeboro
Cherrytres
Robert Lytle
Moa
Wesley Simpson
East Mahoning Township
Archy Fowler
Saltaborg
East Mahoning
Samuel Wineman
Blairaville
Isabella George
Sai
R. R. George
J. Calvin George
Near West Lebanon
M. R. George
College Springs
J. Calvin and
M. ©. George
West Lebanon
Mrs Ellen M Cresswell Rites Noted in Johnstown
Mrs Ellen M Cresswell of Johnstown died Friday morning after a lingering illness at about 71. She was born in Cherryhill township, daughter of Edmund Burke. In 1855 she married Thomas A Cresswell, who died in 1882 at Strongstown. Surviving children are Robert E Frank Kate B and Eli B Cresswell, all in Johnstown. Remains taken to Strongstown for interment Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen M. Cresswell
Johnstown
Waa
Cherryhill Township
Edmund Burke
Thomea A. Cresswell
Strongstown
Robert E., Frank
Kate B
Eli B. Cresswell
Agnes Campbell Dies After Long Illness at 40
Agnes Campbell daughter of William Campbell of Parkwood died Wednesday after a lingering illness from cancer aged about 40. She was a member of West Union United Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were held Friday forenoon at her late home by Rev. C. H. Millican, with interment in West Union United Presbyterian Church cemetery near West Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Campbell
Ming Agnes Campbell
Deaths of Andrew Ness and Maude Fleming in Go
Two obituaries note Andrew Ness, son of Mr and Mrs Ness, aged about 10 months, died after illness of three weeks and was interred in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs Maude Fleming, 38, wife of Silas Fleming of Washington township, died Saturday evening. funeral at Piomcreek U P church Willet led by Rev John Patterson, burial in church cemetery, survived by husband and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew ‘Ness
Ani Ale Ag Onea
Pityphoi Ver
Silas Fleming
Maude Fleming
Silas. Fleming
Washington Township
Go’clock
Piom- Creek U.P
Willet
John Patterson
Cooking School By Ladies' Guild At Episcopal Church
The Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal church will conduct a cooking school here for one week starting April 1. Tuition is set at 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild of the Episcopal Church
Gas well near Shelocta shows strong gas indications
A test gas well on the John Anthony farm in Armstrong township near Shelocta has produced promising gas signs. Drilling reaches 900 feet and may hit the Murraysville sand this week, with operators expecting a cool flow. The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company owns the well and holds extensive leases in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anthony
Armstrong Township
Shelocta
Murraysville
Pittaburgh Plate Glaea Company
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Last Week
Deeds filed show numerous transfers across Homer City Indiana Blairsville Armstrong Center Pine and Cherry Hill and other townships. Notable amounts include Lewis Deschenderfer 12583 34 for 193 acres White Township and Mary Laughtin 6700 for lots in Indiana. Other transfers involve J M Guthrie J M Shields Peter Frech and Samuel Smith among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Thomas Sutton
Homer City
Kunkle
George Snyder
Indiana
J H. Engle
J. H. Allison
J. M. Dixon
Isaiah McElhoes
Jin Rayne
Peter Frech
John A. City
Buffington
Elizabeth Peddicord
Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Lan Association
Blairaville
Samuel L. Smith
J. M. Stewart
Armstrong
EL. D. Carnahan
Abraham Merm
Armatrong
Cyrus E. Myere
Samuel Ray
Blakeville
Win. Pounds
Wn. Fleming
Center
J. A. Henderson
S. B. Stabl
Pine
Cherryhill
J. H. Weaver
George Frederick
H.C. English
Margaret E
Margaret I.mccartney
White
Lewis Deschenderfer
Sarah Zack
Coal Field Draws Capitalists in Washington County
North and west of Indiana attract investors to a vast 45 600 acre coal field spanning Washington Rayne and four Mahonings. Options secured by J Scots McGahey Jackson McMillen and T Ad Lakehart with A W McCullough to push sale at 35 dollars per acre. Johnetown Coal Company mines near Cramer employ about 50 and ship 125 to 150 tons daily to eastern markets. Cambria Iron Company reportedly showing interest for a future test and possible full purchase if tents prove satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Washington, Rayne
Four Mahonings
Messrs
J. Scots McGahey
Jackson McMillen
Ambrose
T.ad Lakehart
South Mahoning Township
A. W. McCullough
Butler
Cramer
Johnetown Coal Company
Messra
Amos Thomas
Jacob Miller
Armstrong Township
Armstrong
White Townships
Cambria Iron Company
Blairsville Druggists Arrested for Unlicensed Liquor Sales
Constable Ginter detained Br C Kerr Michael McDermott Al Loefner Edward Gelsdorff S N Amen John Hill and Dr E H Dickie W I Moore on liquor selling charges without licenses. Rev E McClure of Indiana county who heads the Anti Saloon League filed the information. Tony Mantia pleaded guilty to hard cider violation. Cases to grand jury this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. C. Kerr
Michael McDermott
al Loefner
Blairsville
Edward Gelsdorff
Cokeville
S. N. Amen
John Hill
Saltsburg
E. H. Dickie
W. I. Moore
Homer City
Ginter
Blaireville
Charles Kerler
BR. E
W. Moore
Tony Mantia
Fire destroys storeroom and two houses in Canos township
A mysterious blaze swept through a storeroom and two dwellings in Canos township, detected around 9:30 PM. Mrs. Catherine Rash suffered significant losses with substantial household goods burned. Uber faced heavy losses from burned store goods. Uber was rescued unharmed and carried a $2,500 vigorance by Thompson's agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust
Canos Township
Me Ee
Uber
Edines
Catherine
Thompeon
Bridges Unsafe After High Water And Ice Damage
Reports say several county bridges are unsafe due to recent high water and ice. Damaged abutments and supports were observed at multiple sites during the past week, with crews assessing stability and making temporary safety measures where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellie
Four Hotels Apply for Liquor Licenses at Indiana Court
Eleven liquor license applications will be heard by Judge White, the largest list in years. New applicants include J John W Wray at Central Hotel and others from Glen Campbell and Rositer mining towns. Hearings set for March 24 with remonstrances due March 20. temperance groups unlikely to file protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Glen Campbell
National Home
A. L. Hills
Capitol Hotel
E. L. Beckwith
Cherrytree
John Mellwain
Henderson Ff
Rossiter
Arcadia
George A. Brown
Rossiter House
Michael Daugherty
Brendon
Bequests Made in Wills in Armstrong and Saltsburg Estates
The week saw filed wills of Catherine Peddicord of Armstrong township, Sarah Woods of Saltsburg, and Alexander Campbell of Armstrong township. Peddicord leaves cash, quilts, a dish set, a heifer, and $1 to daughter Lillie, with executors David W. Davis and Mabel Z. Peddicord. Woods leaves estate to sister Anna Woods. Campbell leaves life interest to widow and then equal shares to children, with widow and William H. Campbell named executors. Dates: February 20, 1902. February 28, 1893. January 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Peddicord
Armstrong Township
Mabel Z. Peddicord
Minnie V. Peddicard
Clark Peddicard
Gale
Wilson Peddicard
Lillie Peddi
David
W. Davis
Mabel'z. Peddicord
Sarah B. Woods
Saltsburg
Anna
Woods
Alexander
Bell
Peacesiie Tieace
William HL
Margaret E.tillie
Campbell
William H. Campbell
Marriages Real Dick Couple to Start Housekeeping
Mr Glenni Books Neal of Whitru Rees county and Miss Mary Ella Neal wed in a county ceremony. County clerk J W Neal confirms the union. The bride recently served as clerk at A S store and the pair will establish a home at White Rock after the wedding on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenni
Neal
Rees
Mies Mary’ Elaa
J. W. Neal
White Rock
Wasin
Housekeeping
Also Mentioned on This Page
Primsey
MccCoy
Moorheart
Kewing
Hane Weaner
Hamilton
Grant Township
Association
Sheriff’s
Jeverak
Blacklick
David Ff. Smith
Aths
Ann Eliza Armstrong
William Armetropy
Montgomery Township
Samuel Hazlett
Eldren
Perente
Jacob Arthurs
Peter Wacsam
Newtor Armstrong
John Hazlett
Buitslo
Hazlett Church
Andrew Ness
Anti-Saloon League
Blatraville
Canoe Township
Heaton Cone
Barger
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