Railroad survey hints at coal field route to Yellow Creek
Civil engineers from the Pennsylvania railroad at Pine Flats for three weeks survey a line from Possums Glory along Yellow creek to Smiths summit and toward Cush Cush ion creek to Cherrytree. Rumors say Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg railroad work may be let early summer with chief engineer Jones mapping the route and estimating costs. Arbor Day observed with school ceremony planting trees and field sports. winners listed, baseball game 5 to 8 in afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pine Flats
Possum’s Glory
Yellow Creek
Smiths Summit
Spruce
Green Township
Cush Cushion Creek
Cherrytree
Pennsylvania Company
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Indiana
Jones
Child's Shocking Death After Lot Fire
Esther Warren, five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren of G, was fatally burned when her clothing caught fire during a play fire in a vacant lot near their home. A dairyman doused the flames and wrapped her in a robe. she died that evening. The family once lived in Grant township and has relatives there. Grandfather Jonathan Furman of Deckers Point attended the funeral on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Mgr
Warren
Thas
Grant Township
Jonathan Furman
Deckers Point
Fire near Onberg destroys Cherryhill home
A Cherryhill township residence owned by Leonard Deadenderfer was burned Monday near Onberg. The second floor was in flames when discovered and no items were recovered upstairs. The blaze, likely from a defective flue, left the owner uninsured. Also noted is McKinley departing Washington for California with a large accompanying party. Rev Swartz Crawford narrowly escaped injury after a fall while guiding his horse beside a freight train. His two sons escaped unhurt. W Bates George’s team frightened by a freight train caused a wreck and minor injuries to the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill Township
Leonard Deadenderfer
Onberg
Swartz Crawford
Presbyterian Church
Reed Station
W. Bates George
Center Township
Indiana
Fire damages roof of East Philadelphia home
A blaze damaged the roof of Andrew Neal’s house on East Philadelphia Street on Saturday. The alarm sounded shortly after noon and firefighters extinguished the fire before extensive damage occurred. No further orders or actions were issued. unclear note mentions Samuel E. Waddie Conemaugh Jt J and amounts $18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Neal
Philadelphia Street
Samuel E. Waddie
Conemaugh
Jt J
L Hoover
Weat Mahoning
Death of White township farmer Thomas W. Simpson
Thomas W. Simpson of White township died Saturday morning after blood poisoning from a thorn injury on his left hand led to an arm amputation. Born October 15, 1856 in Kittanning, he was a respected farmer, a M E church steward, Royal Arcanum member, survived by wife Frances Knowlton and children Edith Fay Helen Charlee and Estella. Funeral held Monday at 2 PM in the local M. E. church with Rev. G. T. Reynolds officiating. interment in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Simpson
White Township
Thomas Wealey Simpson
Kittanning Township
Armstrong County
Thomas Simpson
Simpson
Frances Knowl- Noulton
Edith
Fay
Helen
Charlee
Estella
G. T. Reynolds
Greenwood Cemetery
Johnston Cannon Dies Suddenly at 53 in White Township
Johnston Cannon, a longtime White township resident, died Saturday afternoon likely from heart trouble. He was 53 years 4 months old, unmarried, lived with his sister Elizabeth, and had recently recovered from a fractured ankle. Funeral held Tuesday at 1:30 pm at his home, Rev. Swartz Crawford officiating, burial in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston Cannon
Hugh Johnston Cannon
White Township
Elizabeth
John
Allegheny
Presbyterian Church of Town
Swartz Crawford
Oakland Cemetery
Mary Younkin Dies in Brushvalley at 81
Mrs. Mary Younkin widow of Aaron Younkin of Brushvalley township died at home Tuesday morning at 1 30 aged about 81 years. Her death followed a complication of diseases. Surviving children are Mrs Catherine Harman Mrs Louisa Dey srmin and Mrs Elizabeth McNutt and Uriah Younkin. She was a member of the Evangelical church. Funeral services will be at her late home Thursday forenoon with interment in Fry graveyard Brushvalley township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Younkin
Aaron Younkin
Brushvalley Township
Brushvalley
Catherine Harman
Louisa Deysrmin
Center Township
Elizabeth McNutt
Johnstown
Uriah Younkin
Town
Decessed
Evangelical Church
Fry
James Humphrey Dies in Blairsville After Long Illness
James Humphrey, a Blairsville resident and early Pennsylvania canal builder, died Friday morning following injuries from a February fall. Born in Ireland in 1813, he settled in Blairsville in 1838, his first wife died in 1848, and his second wife Mary Gwyn died in 1898. He served as a lock keeper for years. Erechant was made at Blairsville on Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Humphrey
Blairaville
Ireland
Blairsville
Mary Gwyn
Mrs Lavina McElwee Dies in South Mahoning Township
Mrs Lavina McElwee 65, wife of Thomas McElwee, of South Mahoning, died Thursday evening at 6 of consumption. Survived by husband and two daughters Mary and Elizabeth. A Plumville Presbyterian member. Funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. by Rev E P Forsman in the Lutheran church. interment in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aibs
Thomas McElwee
Lavina McElwee
South Mahoning Township
Mary
Elizabeth
Plumville
Death of C B Sutter Near Covode at 72
Mr C B Sutter died at his home near Covode on Saturday evening from stomach trouble. He was about 72 years old. His wife and several children survive. Funeral services were held at Covode Presbyterian church on Tuesday with interment in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Sutter
Covode
Covode Presbyterian Church
Personal Brevities Span Towns and Travels
Rev. Lewis Hay visits his mother in Allegheny city this week. Numerous residents and visitors from Johnstown Blairsville Pittburgh and Indiana ferry through the weekend. Tomorrows travel plans include nursing care and professional appointments as families rejoin relatives.
Normal seniors awarded at coming commencement
The Normal school faculty selected the seniors who will represent the class at the commencement exercises. The honors were conferred in chapel on Saturday morning. Valedictorian is Margueretta Parks and the salutatorian is Carrie Williams. Jurors for June Court were chosen by J Scott McGahey and Jackson McMillen. Three business owners sold their interest in the New American House to C H Moore for 15000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School
Irene Anderson
Indiana
Cordelia H. Davy
McKeesport
Caroline Edwards
Johnstown
Bell Jenks
Panxsutawney
Caroline R. Kugel
Ethel R. McNary
Burgettatown
Lucy Nicholls
Sharon
Margueretta Parks
Marion Center
Corabelle “Siebert
Pittsburg
Katherine Uhlinger
Hitea
Carrie M. Williams
Ponxsutawney
Wilmer Woods
Paul Mitchell
Mareneretta Parks
Carrie Williams
J. Scott McGahey
Jackson McMillen
Imo
Mesare
Joseph W. Clements
R. E. Young
J. M. Waitt
C. H. Moore
Coal Lands Draw Investor Interest Across County
County coal fields attract capital with several thousand acres under lease and multiple parties holding options. J Scott McGahey and Jackson McMillen pursue 6000 acres in South Mahoning and Washington townships near a Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg railroad route with expected sales at 35 dollars per acre. A German syndicate via A Oopach leases parcels along Blacklick near Heshbon with six to twelve month terms and cash expected soon. Deeds totaling over 14000 dollars have been recorded in Pine township for Yellow Creek Coal Company acquisitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. Scott McGahey
Jackson McMillen
South Mahoning
Washington Townships
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Mesaré
John W. Miller
A. E. McFeatere
Brushvalley
Center Townships
Twolick and
Yellow Creeks
John St. Clair
Pittsburg
Rochester Mills
East Mahoning
Grant Townships
Mr. St. Clair
Yellow Creek Coal Company
Pine Township
Third Annual Convention of Sabbath School Workers
The third annual convention of the Fifth District Sabbath School Association meets in Homer City next Tuesday. The full day program includes enrollment, devotions, reports, and multiple talks on church roles and biblical topics led by Rev. R R Riedel Blairsville and Rev. B F Beazell. Local leaders and visiting speakers from Blairsville Indiana Blairsville Homer City and Jacksonville share sessions on duties of superintendents teachers and World Expects of Our Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Sabbath School Association
R. R. Riedel
Blairsville
Geo H. Johnson
Blairaville
B. F. Beazell
D. D
R. A. Zabnizer
Blaireville
M. Work
Indiana
J. W. Shaeffar
Bolivar Juniors Entertain at Second O U A M Reunion
Bolivar Council No 570 Jr. O U A M held its second annual reunion with a parade led by the Blairsville cornet band and G A R Post, a dinner, and a literary musical program. Prof C M McKelvy presided while Rev D S Tinker Rev Davin and Mr W B Armor spoke on the order and its work. Pearl Cunningham and Marie L Johnston performed piano solos and recitations as Bolivar orchestra and Blairsville band provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar Council
Fire Clay Town
Order
G. A. R. Post
Blairsville Cornet Band
Jr. U. A. M. Hall
C. M. McKelvy
Tinker
Davin
W. B. Armor
Pearl Cunningham
Blairsville
Marie L. Johnston
Bolivar
School Days Ending In Indiana Commencement
Indiana public schools will close on Thursday May 16 with commencement exercises that evening in Library Hall. The graduating class numbers 21 and invitations for the event are being issued by the seniors this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Public Schools
Library Hall
Attempted death by laudanum in New Florence
Matthew Hair of New Florence attempted to take his own life by drinking laudanum last week. A physician was summoned and saved his life in New Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Hair
New Florence
Farm Sold Near Tayloraville to Doughey
Farmer Mr Joseph F Nichol sold his farm near Tayloraville to B F Doughey for 2100 dollars. The transfer records note the consideration as two thousand one hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Nichol
Tayloraville
B. F. Doughey
County League Organized for Temperance Movement
Advocates of temperance gathered in an Indiana Baptist church Thursday to organize a county Anti-Saloon League. Rev. A. J. Furman presided, with Rev. J Kanarr as secretary. Officers elected: President Rev. R. E. McClure Blairsville, Vice President Rev. A J Farman Indiana, Secretary George B R Stewart Indiana, Treasurer Rev. J AM Welch Indiana. Executive committee includes William Vorlage, Ray Torrence Blairsville, and David F Berry Homer City. The convention noted existing leagues in Indians, Homer City, Blairsville and Salineburg as part of a statewide countywide effort. Rev. Dr. Page of Altoona spoke on anti-saloon methods. The gathering adjourned to a future meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocates of Temperance
Indiana Baptist Church
A. J. Furman
Indiana League
J . Kanarr
Dixonville
R. E. McClure
Blairaville
A. J. Farman
Indiana
George BR. Stewart
J. AM. Welch
William Vorlage
Ray Torrence
Blairsville
David F. Berry
Homer City
Salinburg
Dr. Page
Altoona
Friends of Temperance
Presbyterian church plans new building project report
Monday evening two congregational meetings discussed a church project. Committees appointed to solicit subscriptions reported progress with $16,000 secured from about two thirds of the congregation. A $20,000 total is needed before contracts are awarded. Five more members will join the committee and plans to study church edifices will be pursued. The final report is expected within 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Tia
Four New Homes Erected On Church Street Corner
Mr John M Daugherty begins building an eight room dwelling at the corner of Church Street and Railroad Avenue with Carna han and Hook as contractors. He moves his old house to the rear and will occupy it during construction. A W Mabon plans a summer home on the Church Street lot he recently bought from Robert Lowry. James B R Daugherty sells a west Church Street lot to Alexa Malcolm for 200. Malcolm will build a seven room house this summer. William DeArme is constructing a house on South Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Daugherty
Church Street
Railroad Avenue
Carnahan & Hook
Daugherty
A. W. Mabon
Robert Lowry
James BR. Daugherty
West Church Street
Alexa
Malcolm
William DeArme
South Seventh Street
Elders Ridge academy wins opening baseball game
Elders Ridge Academy defeated Allegheny High School 27 to 1 on Friday at Elders Ridge. Elders Ridge pitchers McElveen and Filton held the visitors to three hits while Elders Ridge posted 33 hits. Strikes: McElveen 13, Strauser 3. Also notes on a county cycle exhibit at Work & Son and a will filing for David Williard dated January 8, 1901. A juniors’ basketball game at Library Hall saw The Knockers beat The Swells 29 to 6 followed by a social dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elders ‘Ridge Academy
Allegheny High School
Elders Ridge
The
Academy
McElveen
Filton
Allegheny
Strauser
Fisher
Pas
Rang Wagner
Reed
Paul Ewing
Offie
Famous hare stock expanded as two Flemish Giants join breeding herd
Mr. Thomas White of town received last week ten imported Belgian hares for his rabbitry for breeding. Two are Flemish Giants expected to weigh about 20 pounds when mature. White shipped stock twice this week with consignments to Ford City and Illinois. Company F plans a ball at Library Halls Friday evening May 10 at 8:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas White
Town
White
Ford City
Illinois
Vmlay
Os Oo
Ill fated sawmill claims two more victims near Smicksburg
The Irwin and Weaton sawmill near Summerville, Jefferson County, claimed two lives in a week. Charles A. Smith died instantly when flung against a fly wheel on March 13. George Beck, 21, working a line shaft, was caught by a pulley and died after three hours severe injuries. Beck left parents, three brothers and three sisters, with funeral at Smicksburg. Also Daniel Criesman, 31, engineer, killed in a Kentucky freight train collision. interment at Mahaffey, survived by wife and many relatives in West Mahoning Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin & Weaton
Summerville
Jefferson County
Smickeburg
George Beck
Jacob H Beck
Charles A. Smith
Smicksburg
Smith
Wis
M. Kemp
Daniel Criesman
Kentucky
Wedded for a Half Century at Lowey Anniversary
Last Wednesday marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lowey of Railroad avenue. Relatives gathered at their home for a dinner and celebration with four guests from the original wedding. Rev. Dr. J Day Brownlee led prayers as A T Moorhead spoke of early life, followed by Mrs Sophia Lowry. Phyllis and Mary Moorhead gave recitations. family members, children, and many grandchildren attended. The couple received gifts including a purse with 46 dollars in gold coin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lowey
Railroad Avenue
J. Day Brownlee
A. T. Moorhead
Lowry
Soldiers In Good Standing At Semi Annual Inspection
Library Hall hosted a Monday evening semi annual inspection of Company F with Major Jeffries from Pittsburg as inspecting officer and Major West of the Fifth Regiment present. Captain Hughes led the company in fine trim and earned praise for a strong showing before officers and friends. The inspector complimented the company, saying it passed a beat inspection and shows promise of leading the brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffries
Pittsburg
West
Hughes
BE Sae
Will Be Here Next Week With Irene Jeayons Repertoire
Little Irene Jeayons Repertoire Company will exhibit at Indiana next week on J White's tot, North Seventh Street. Opening attraction Monday evening is Our Dorothea. The program includes East Lynne and Two Orphans among other well known plays. Mac y tours Blairaville this week to audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Irene Jeayons
Indiana
J White
North Seventh Street
Dorothea
East Lynne
Mac Y
Blairaville
Nichol and Nupp to Wed in Purchase Line Home
An early May wedding is planned as Mr Joseph F Nichol of near Taylorsville marries Miss Ollie Nupp daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nupp of Purchase Line. The ceremony will take place tomorrow evening at the bride’s home with several invitations issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Nichol
Near Taylore ‘Ville
Ollie Nupp
John Nupp
Purchase Line
Goats Bought by Dr X Werder at New Florence Farm
Dr X Werder, who recently acquired the Jacob Winebrenner farm in New Florence, has purchased sixty Angora goats. The animals are now located on Werder’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. X. ©. Werder
Jacob
New Florence
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R. BR
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittebure
Follen
Mitchell
Waller
Williams
Hite
Long
Chambers
Welch
Yeckley
Chambere
Younkins
Brallier
Little Tate
President McKinley
Washington, D. C
Southern Railroad
California
McKinley
Hay
Wilson
Secreta Cortelyou
P. M. Rixey
Henry T. Beatt
Mrs
Lewis Hay
Allegheny City
Albert Leigh
Albert Wagle
D. B. Taylor
D. H. Tomb
Philadelphia
Bell Thompson
Fifth Street
Pittabusg
Joseph
Harry Beck
White Rock
Milton Stewart
Penn Ran
St. Petersburg
Daisy Gilbert
Samuel Nicholson
Cloe Myera
H. C. Saum
Bellevernon
Alice Withington
Greensburg
Ivie Taylor
Albert
Charles Lockard
A .H. Cotterman
East Cambridge
E. G. Sutton
Dayton
Samuel Sloan
West Chestnut Street
Elmer Malcolm
Freeport
Madge Lydick
Manor
Harry White
Atlantic City
N. J
Mra. J. M. Scott
Saxonburg
Butler County
George Dickey
John Adair
New Sheffield
John J. McKee
Pitterburg
McKee
C. McKee
T. B. Clark
Reading
State Association of Photographers
Clarke
Marshal Stancell
Rochester Milla
Emma Hamilton
Elkin
Sacramento
Cal
Mize Stella Henderson
Shelocta
D. Bell
Rayne Township
Ohio
Bell
Women's Missionary Convention
General Society of the Lutheran Church
Ray Hosack
Fred Lafferty
William Hosack
North Fifth Street
Denver
Colo
Estella Moulton
New York City
Miss Moulton
Arbuckle
Brooklyn
N.Y
Frances Simpson
Bolivar Juniors
County League
Presbsterians
Work & Son
David Williard
Banke Township
I. H. ‘Williard
Mra
Martin Fryer
Joseph H. Williard
Wm. H. Willi
Robert Robinson
Clark
Williard
North
Smloksburg
Caudkt
Senator Quay
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