Big coal sale reported in Cambrian county
Negotiations proceed for the Weaver coal holdings in Cambrian county to be sold to the Pennsylvania Steel Company. The deal includes the Helwood and Stafford plants and 10 000 acres of land with options on more tracts. Wharton and Corrigan McKinney expand holdings near Bells Mills as rail links and plants are eyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Weaver
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Helwood
Stafford
Weaver
Thomas Barnes
Harnesboro
Cambrian County
Barnes
Pine
Green Townships
Blacklick Township
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittaburg
Blacklick Creek
John §. Fisher
Joseph ‘Wharton
Burrell Township
Wharton
Corrigan, McKinney & Company
Josephine Furnace and Coke Company
Bells Mills
Blacklick
Six Estates Divided in Witta and Nearby Townships
The county records publish multiple wills. Daniel H. Ruffner of Rayne township assigns life support to widow and Priscilla, with other children named for equal shares. Francis H. McCaffrey of Pine township leaves insurance and household goods to children, with executors named. G. W. Neal of Blacklick township provides farm proceeds to son George with specific widow and child allocations. Samuel Lowry of White township grants widow income and shares to daughter and son. John Coy of Homer City directs monument funds and remainder to son. James H. Ewing of Saltzburg leaves entire estate to widow and executor. Wills dated 1896–1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla J. Rainier
Arminta Widdowson
Amanda Brown
Hulda Bryan
Mra
Linzie Lindsay
Lewia
Leslie &. Ruffner
Edmond Widdowson
Francis H. McCaffrey
Pine Township
Phillip F
Francina BR
Sarah 4
Lucinda G
Phillip Francie McCaffrey
Margaret Flecker
Francina B
Sarah E
Lucinda Grace
Sarah B
Michael Buettener
G. W. Neal
Blacklick Township
George
Testator
Edward Neal
George W. Neal
Martha J. Craven
Maud St. Clair
Meria E. Cribbs
Callie Anderson
Harriat A. Neal
William T. Calhoun
Ereater
John Coy
Homer City
George A. Mikesell
Allegheny
James H. Ewing
Saltsburg
Arrested and Fined for Nuisance on East Philadelphia Street
Chief Keller Harris arrested Howard Hamilton Ed Gaston and William White early Sunday on a charge of maintaining a disreputable house at Hamilton's home on East Philadelphia Street. John Lydick L M Shank and Ed Williams were also arrested on Monday. Lewis Shank remains at large. Hamilton Gaston and White were fined 15 and 5 dollars respectively and jailed 10 and 5 days. the others were fined 8 dollars and jailed three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Philadelphia
East Philadelphia
Keller Harris
Howard Hamilton
Hamilton
Ed. Gaston
William White
East Philadelphia Street
John Lydick
L. M. Shank
Ed Williams
Lewis Shank
Shank
Gaston
White
James A. Crossman
Killed in Freight Wreck Near Derry Man Dies in Crash
A Derry man Sambtel Menest Nixon 25 rear brakeman died after a rear end collision in the railroad yard near Derry Thursday morning. He lived briefly after removal from the wreckage and burial followed in Derry. Nixon formerly lived in Robinson with his mother and siblings and leaves a young wife. Also noted Prominent Liveryman J M Cunningham to retire next month after 26 years in Indiana livery business with public sale set for April 17. Homer F B Stumpf son of J R Stumpf died last evening in South Seventh Street home at age 27 in his decline from consumption. No funeral arrangements announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derry
Sambtel Menest Nixon
Nixon
Robinson
J. M. Cunningham
Indiana
Leroy
Mr. Cunningham
Homer FB
Charles Roberts
Cleveland
Reed
Boringer
Pittsburg
Gertrude Lemon
Greensburg
J. Ki. Davis
Missey
Martha
Agnes Pounds
Down
Wee
New York City
David McCormick
Meshbon
Calvin Lewis
Dubois
Paul Tiffany
Seventh Street
Herbert
Denver
Colo
Stella Keifer
Glen Campbell
Albert Dick
Chinwh Street
Homer City
Miassie Conner
Venth Street
Panxsutawney
Annie Weaver
Planville
Fred Dilts
Samuel Hosack
Tle
William Hosack
Eleventh Street
J. Wilse McCartney
North Seventh Street
Blairyville
Lucy Parker
Armagh
W. T. Wilson
Church Street
Josephina Staffy
Town
Windber
Charley Wylie
Scottdale
Wendell Thompson
Minta Boyd
Hila Thompson
Railroad Avenue
Agney Lytle
M. J. Lytle
Tanth Street
Ella Donaldson
Roci
Alleghny County
J. €. Cameron
Peak
J. M. Rodkey
Robert Patton
Camden
N. J
A.S. Patton
Philadelphia
Charlotte Crossman
Punxsutawney
Bertha Rankin
Hillsdale
Johnstown
Edward Fleming
Caroline
Eliza
Stafford
Mr. Fleming
Nichol
John A. Patterson
Martha I. Nichol
Altoona
George M. Nichol
I. Drenning
Wamilton
North Sixth Street
Girt Ore
Washington Township
Oregon
M. J. Wilson
South Seventh Street
Id. Miemprot
Marion Denton
Hintrtaville
John Hamilton
West Penn
Blairaville
Pittaburg
Hite Station
Mr. Hamilton
Blairsville
Cunningham to establish modern store with remodel plan
A. S. Cunningham buys The Popular Store on Philadelphia street from his brother M. Cunningham. He will reduce stock, lower storeroom to street level, add a basement, and build a rear addition. Main floor to dry goods, basement to house a modern grocery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Cunningham
M. Cunningham
Philadelphia
Indiana
Cunningham Company
W. M. Cunningham
Cunningham
Modern Indiana Residence of J R Richards Described
A new cement block house on West Philadelphia Street, New Philadelphia, Indiana, owned by diamond drill contractor J R Richards, features a 60 by 8 foot front porch, a northern tower, and extensive modern amenities. The first floor includes a commodious reception hall, parlor, dining room, pantry, kitchen, and an 18 by 12 office. the second floor holds four bedrooms and a bath with a metal finish. The residence is well lit by gas and electricity, heated by hot water, with art paper interiors and white enamel woodwork. Builders A D T Smith and John W Shields supervised carpentry. George Nesbit did papering and painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Philadelphia Street
Indiana
J. R. Richards
West Philadelphia Street
Philadelphia
George Nesbit
A. D. T. Smith
John W. Shields
Town
Seeds for Proura Subscribers Seeks Early Seed Requests
The Progress says government garden seeds are limited and will be distributed to subscribers with out-of-town requests tomorrow morning. Mail requests will be honored if a full address is provided by card. Children require written parental orders. Also reports land transfers, a new home planned by Joseph Cost, a new village game warden appointment, medical surgeries, local illnesses, a dwelling fire in Rayne township, and other brief notices from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Joe Dugan
Edward O'Hara
Clarrisburg
Brotherhood of Istris
Pho
Widianamet
Joseph Lydick
Clymer
Indiana
Pittsburg
Mercy Hospital
R. Horace McVinity
Marion Center
McUinity
Farmer Copoalt Bank
Starford
Cherrytree
Cresson
Lovejoy
Stafford
Deaths and obituaries from Blairsville area localities
SERS, ETCY BRATT Lucy Brallier of this place died at her north Sixth street home Saturday morning from pneumonia at age 80. She leaves children including Dr. Stanley Brallier, Anna By Young, Low V. Brallier, Dr. John K. Brallier, James Brallier. Funeral by Dr. Geom Rogers at Christ M church. interment Oakland cemetery. Also noted: Johnston Armstrong, 71, Civil War veteran. Mrs. Nancy Bolar of Derry. Mrs. Eliza Jane Fulmer of West Lebanon. Mrs. Dowell Jones of Beringer. Mrs. Susanna Plowman of Armagh. other local obituaries and brief notices of residents’ movements and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fter
James Kimports
Roncevette
W. VI
Key
Geom Rogers
Christ Miscopal Church
Oakland Cemetery
Johnston Armstrong
Near West Lebanon
Vth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Newton
John
West Lebanon
Cora Jellison
New Alexandrina
Mary Daugherty
Blairaville
Maud Kindler
Newrytown
Lb. Ralston
West Lebanon Cemetery
Nancy Ugolar
Gilson Bolar
Derry
MRA
Eliza Jane Fulmer
Fulton Saltsgiver
Maple Street
South Band
Dowell Jones
Beringer
Susanna Plowman
B. Plowman
Armagh
Weddings Of A Week In Vandergrift And Area
WEDDINGS OF A WEEK report several local marriages: George L Coluba ugh of Vandergrift weds Annie K Carnahan of Parkwood at the bride’s home. Rev Magill officiates with a small gathering. Afterward the couple plans to reside in Vandergrift. Also noted are nuptials of Anthrose Barber of Dixonville and other pairs, plus a notable land sale in Armstrong township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colubaugh-Carnatan
George L. Coltebaugh
Vandergrift
Mies
Annie K. Carnahan
Israel Carnahan
Near Parkwood
D. BK. Magill
Homer City
Minnie Carnahan
Wos
Ahi
Nali
Anthrose Barber
Dixonville
Mike Minna Aolving
Neal
Thomas Sharpe Nol
Trade City
A. RR. Longineeker
Bicksbug
Barbar
Dixonvilla
Not Guilty In White Station Murder Case
The commonwealth’s case against Leopold Sabatilla for the White Station murder near Salisburyg ended with a not guilty verdict after a brief jury deliberation. Other trials included a guilty verdict for Mike Scooner on assault and battery, and a concealed weapons verdict for James Zagura. several cases were settled or continued, including a public meeting disturbance in Canoe township. A true bill for liquor violations surfaced against several defendants, with trials set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminel
Seasion
Commonwealth of Leopold Sabatilla
Tayzin Bent
Mo M. Davis
White Station
Salisburyg
Frain
the Commonwealth
Mike Scooner
Nick Scooner
Mike Meahlie
Arcadia
Gunn
Commonwealth Va
James Zagura
Commonwealth
Josiah Brink
R. W. Harvey
Canoe Township
Costa
Triak
J.C. Montgomery
Robinson
Ationesthe
Brand
Charles McGinley
Clawson House
Frank Doberneck
C. C. Steffy
Banks Township
G.W. Huey
Birthday Party and Local Developments in Wardnonday Week
Sixteen women friends surprised Mrs. C A Gessler for her birthday at her Wardnonday home while a separate notice describes church events for children and a Sunday service, plus plans for an expanded storeroom in the M Cunningham block and recent land deeds in Pine and Greentownships. Thompson Ohl of Brookville will open a new store at Kellysburg by April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.A. Gessler
Gessler
Mary Wilikinson
Pome Ita
Thepworth League
Genttthlis
Church Street
Thompson Ohl
Brookville
Kellysburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ayler Holdings OF
M. Weaver
Hells Milla
Homer Stumpf
A.S. Cunningham
Ef, Cooper and
East End
Maat End
Cooper
Prairie State Incubator Company
Proura
Joseph Cost
West Oak Street
John R. Bath
Mr. Cost
Chestnut Street
Clymer Avenue
Young Township
HH. Almes
Mr. Almes
Gama
Adarons
Wa ‘Takeo
Dy. G. I. Simpson
John S. Mollenry
Wendell Ray
Pibtsburg
Goth
Wusbend and Wife
al. Wagle
Isaac Melwan
Rayne Township
Reacher
A. W. Campbell
Cokeville
W. K. Wagner
Hextilon
Derp Snew
Gnow
Nancy Bolar
Ella Holhin
Ella Holbin
R. M. Jawart
Plomouille
New Bethlehem
William J. Gompers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rockwood
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Gompers
Overdorf
Brushvalley
LW. W. Overdorf
TL. Edwards
T. L. Edwards
H. Loundy
Washington Street
MTH
J + Loundy
Migs Dora Harris
Loundy
J. Abrams
Annie K. Lichteberger
Grip
Bixth Street
A.V. Harbingon
Weat Labanon
Ann
Punxane Lawney
Tino
Mayelto County
Mesch King
Onlddandavonun
Lk, Miller
Mo Miller
Elool Board
H. Ih Olah
W. Hf. Dodson
Sash Water Street
Carrie Linton
Church Alred
Jewin
Ates
Wally Shrum
Charles M
Biv Clair
Song
Steele
Latrobe
Claire
Sarah Taylor
Tenthstreet
J. Mie Button
Cambridge Springs
J. A. Ep
Blaineville
Walter St. Aving
Bally Mills
Blacklink Township
Col. McGreary
Blvinsville
Anon Tiegray
John Bennett
Bliisville
Joseph P. Mitek
Ruth and
Isabelle Smith
Simnith Station
Minw
Caroline Brown
Payssitawney
Olive Anderson
Laukrobe
Elizabeth Patebin
Burnside
Lucy Brattier
Walker Ando
Colusa
Cal
Badiaus
Spoct O'Leary
Normal
Indison
Giompers’ Datehter
William A. Scanlon
Joseph Obar
Tanoma
Robert 8
Short
Kayng Township
Hoy. W. I. Shafer
Pann Run
Galentine Lovelagh
William G. Balentine
Mids Mabel Lovelace
George Lovelace
Waterstreet
J. Leo Perry
The
Christian Church
Company F
National Guard
Richard W. Watson
Lewis A. Wheeler
Furn Chhanges
William King
Armstrong Township
J. Clark Speedy
Eyne Township
Hury
Anothar
Hirteen
Wd. M. Cunningham
D. M. Caldwall & Co
Livery Ofice
Conningham
Coal Landa
Cnal
Pennsylvania Stocl Company
Hugh J. Williams
Simeson
Stephen B. GriMth
William M. Williams
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