Big coal center planned at Dixon's Run mouth
A major coal complex to serve Pioneer Coal Company Clearfield Bituminus Coal Corporation and Rembrandt Peale is planned at the mouth of Dixon's Run in Cherry Hill township. The plant will connect to a new Pennsylvania Railroad line, with town development to follow and broad public investment incentives offered to attract residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Coal Company
Clearfield Bituminus Coal Corporation
Rembrandt Peale
Dixon
Peale
James Mitchell
Isaiah Rhodes
Edward O'Neil
J. B. Siverd
Pennsylvania
Hines Junction
Dixon's Run
Incendiary Fire Destroys Lamont Hotel and Livery Barn
A hotel and adjacent livery barn burned at 1 am in Gipsy, Lamont County. The Lamont Hotel, owned by J J Hazlett and recently vacated by G M Keck after liquor license issues, is a total loss estimated at 8000 dollars with 5000 insured. The blaze spread to John Roach s livery barn, which also burned completely, suggesting arson though no proof exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamont
J.J. Havlett
John Roach
Gipsy
G. M. Keck
Hazlett
Thompson
Roach
Trustees Re-Elected At Indiana Normal School Elections
The Indiana Normal School re elected four former trustees to three year terms in the courthouse arbitration room. Re-elected were Harry W. Wilson Hon John P Bikin A T Moorhead and J Wood Clark. State appointees to follow include A W Kimmel J C Wallace James R Daugherty and J Dick Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal School
Court House
Harry W. Wilson
John P. Bikin
A.T. Moorhead
J. Wood Clark
A. W. Kimmel
J. C. Wallace
James R. Daugherty
J. Dick Wilson
Sabbatical Convention at Gilgal Church Near Georgeville
The Mahoning Sabbath School Association holds annual sessions at Gilgal church near Georgeville on Wednesday and Thursday. The event unites Sabbath School workers from four Mahoning townships and features talks by Dr Jesse Ty Mahaffey and Miss Alica W Fogg. Nelda Mahaffey and Dr J Byrd Mahaffey also attend the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mahoning Sabbath School Association
Gilgal Church
Georgeville
Mahoning
Jesse Ty. Mahaffey
Hillsdale
Alica W. Fogg
Camden
Nelda Mahaffey
J. Byrd Mahaffey
Glen Campbell
Beldal Packy
County Commissioner Johnston Moor Leads Sold Draft Horses
County Commissioner Johnston Moor sold a handsome iron gray team of draft horses to J McGregor, the town liveryman. The horses are five and six years old and are deemed exceptionally good by competent judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston Moorlead
J. ©. McGregor
Household Accidents From The Week’s Fire Scares
During family dinner Mrs. J. McCormick of West Philadelphia Street suffered severe burns when hot grease splashed from a cooking vessel. In another incident gas from a hose attached to a stove ignited in a Church Street home, scorching carpet before the fire was spotted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Williams
Church Street
Wills Filed In Pine and Saltsburg Areas Last Week
Four estates divided among heirs with specific bequests. Robert J. Leonard of Pine township leaves 100 to sister Mrs. Dona hue and 2 to sister Mrs. McCloskey and 100 to brother Cornelius real remainder to Basil executor. Eliza Warhart of Saltsburg leaves interests to sisters Catherine Farhart Lavina Graham and husband Samuel Graham with life interests and Jane Goodlin gets real estate. Other terms assign gold watch to Catherine Earhart and equal shares of remainder to Catherine Marhart and Lavina Graham. Martha J. Pearce of Conemaugh township leaves funds to son Smith Pearce upon payment of funeral expenses and husband allotted one room. executors named for two dated wills. Jackson Lemmon of Pine township provides for widow then daughter Vannie M Lemmon inherits rest with executor steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits
Robert J. Leonard
Pine Township
James Donahue
Samuel McCloskey
Cornelius
Basil
Eliza Warhart
Saltsbury
Saltsburg
Catherine Farhart
Lavina Graham
Samuel Graham
Jane Goodlin
Catherine Earhart
Catherine Marhart
Jiavina Graham
William M. Stewart
Martha ‘J. Pearce
Conemaugh Township
Smith Pearce
Berten
Pearl Ashbaugh
Albert Pearce
William Pearce
Robbery Suspected In Lost Money And Watch On Train
Edward H. Sutton, a well known Latrobe area furnisher, reported Friday the loss of 162 dollars in eight twenty dollar bills a two dollar bill and a gold watch gifted by his father after a train ride from Blairsville to Indiana He slept through most of the journey and believes the theft occurred between Blairsville and Indiana with only a few passengers aboard investigators have found no clue to the robber and the missing items remain unrecovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Sutton
Sutton
Latrobe
Blairsville
Indiana
Mr. Sutton
Sanitary Rules For Barbers To Be Heard By Board
The Board of Health will hold a meeting Thursday evening to discuss stricter sanitary rules for local barber shops. Officials aim to prevent infectious skin diseases by addressing public sponges and towel use. The discussion follows national debates on barber shop sanitation and the risk of cross contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Barbor
Normal Wins Second Game Against Dubois College 8 to 1
Normal defeated Dubois College 8 to 1 as Foreman pitched effectively for Normal. Bartholomew of Dubois hit a homer over center field and saved a shutout, though his team still lost by seven runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois College
Foreman
Bartholomew
Jury selection for June term proceeds in county
Jury Commissioners D A Ritchie of West Mahoning and HM Blose of Montgomery township met Monday to select the jury for the coming June term. The list appears on another page of this week’s PROGRESS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Ritchie
West Mahoning Township
Andd
HM. Blose
Montgomery Township
Death of John W. Clark in Philadelphia
John W. Clark, prominent Glen Campbell resident, died Sunday morning in Philadelphia after a period of declining health. Born near Hillsdale, he led lumber and coal ventures, owned Glen Campbell real estate, and served as president of Glen Campbell National Bank. Survived by wife and children Harry J, Joseph O, Samuel J, and Edna. Funeral at Clark home this afternoon. interment at Burnside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John W. Clark
Glen Campbell
Clovis
Hoe
Camden
California
Hillsdale
Usdd
Clark
Montgomery Township
Glen Campbell National Bank
Harry J
Joseph O
Samuel J. Clark
Edna
M. 4Chitect
Burnside
Deaths of Dr Emanuel McCrady and James A Brewer
Dr Emanuel McCrady, once of Glen Campbell, died in Denver on April 22 from a brain abscess after moving there for illness. He was about 28, a Baltimore Medical College graduate, served in Company F during the Spanish-American War, and taught in the county. Interment at Glen Campbell. James A Brewer, 73, of near Creekside, died Monday. Survived by wife and two sons, funeral by Rev Schmucker at Willet, buried at Vive Points Lutheran cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel M'Craby
Emanuel McCrady
Glen Campbell
Denver
Colo
Indiana Normal
Baltimore Medical College
Cresson
James A. Brewer
Creekside
Abraham
Wiliam
Schmucker
Willet
Walter Huston Dies at 25 of Consumption in Johnstown
Walter Huston son of Mr and Mrs Jr GC Huston of Johnstown died April 28 from consumption at age 25. His parents, former residents of Black Hek township, attended his funeral in Johnstown on Wednesday with William Huston and his wife of Burrell township present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Huston
Huston
Johnstown
Black- Hek Township
William Huston
Burrell Township
Death of Baby Mrs Newton McCutcheon in Parnassus
Mrs Newton McCutcheon died at her sister Mrs Li Stewart’s home in Parnassus on Friday at age 2. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Mills of Hamoer City. Survived by husband parents three brothers and two sisters. Interment was in Irwin on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton McCutcheon
Li J. Stewart
Parnassus
Desensers
J.C. Mills
Hamoer City
Irwin
Norman J. Brown Dies in Augusta Age 25
Relatives in this county have received notice of the death of Norman J. Brown who died at Augusta Oklahoma on April 13 at age 25. He was a son of Mrs Hanna Brown of Rochester Mills. Surviving are his mother two brothers and five sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman T. Brown
Norman J. Brown
Augusta
Okla
Mes
Hanna Brown
Rochester Mills
Flva
Death notice for Mrs Elizabeth Mulvehill widow of Peter Mulvehill
Mrs Elizabeth Mulvehill widow of Peter Mulvehill died in Johnstown on Thursday at age 77. The family once lived near Strongatown Ithia county but moved to Johnstown in the sixties. Husband died over a year ago. Eight children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MIB
Reizabiefil Mulvemill
Elizabeth Mulvehill
Peter Mulvehill
Johnstown
Strongatown
Ithia County
Mrs Nancy McAfee Dies in Burrell Township at 76
Mrs Nancy MecAfeeo McAfee widow of John McAfee died at her home in Burrell township on Wilday aged 76 years Interment was held at Bevive ville on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mig
Nancy M Apeh
Nancy MecAfeeo
John McAfee
Burrell Township
Wilday
Intorment
Biviveville
Death of 10 month old Harry Wilsut White
The 10 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C G White of Center Township died on Saturday from pneumonia. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery at Center Township on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wilsut
Harry
Joseph CG. White
Center’ Township
Oakland Cemetery
Infant child of John Kridle dies in Burrell township
An infant, child of John Kridle, of Burrell township, died on Kriday according to local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kridle
Burrell Township
Kriday
Obituarys Highlight Deaths In Local Town Community
Last week a well known town citizen died suddenly in the act of dressing, shock to locals. Born January 4 1896 at Georgeville he lived in Indiana since 1918 and ran a department store before retirement. Survived by wife and four sons and brothers. funeral held with closure of town businesses. Margaret J Noble, a previous Indian Normal graduate, died of consumption at Knoxville. Catherine Brown aged 81, Blairsville resident, buried at Binksville. notices note multiple family survivors and church affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Brilmart
Georgeville
This County
Indiana
Harry Uh
Brilhart & Son
Von
Starlings Pharagbor
Adistean
Harry
Sarid
William
Patterson
Leslig
Allerheny
Mdward
Clarksburg
W. W. Brilliant
Town
Chirk
Ord
John Beilin
Centre County
Armandy. Bpicher
Denton
Hig
Swarts Crawford
Greenwood Cemetery
Royal Arcanum
Drowning of a valuable horse due to road danger near Bolivar
A horse owned by Tharry T Dick of West Wheatfield township drowned in the Conemaugh river after Dick drove near the bank in darkness. He escaped but could not rescue the horse, blaming lack of guard rails and plans to sue the Bolivar borough for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tharry T. Dick
West Wheatfield
Conemaugh
My. Dick
Bolivar
Mr. Dick
Chosen For Third Term As County Superintendent
Local meeting of county school directors in the court house yesterday re elected J Stewart to a three year term as county superintendent. Nominees included Prof EL Condean and Prof dit Chapman. Balloting showed Stewart winning by a strong majority on the second ballot, with Condron and Chapman receiving scattered votes. Stewart thanked the directors for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
J. G. Meltitive
Jacksonville
Hom. Lockard
Lown
Secratiary
Melnuiva
Parsons
Bed Smibb
Glen Campbell
Webe Shields
R.A. Clarkison
Young Township
Daugherty
Albinus
Brustivalley Township
Cateman
Minas Rowland
Brushvalley
J.T. Staward
Jton
R. I. Cooper
Stewart
Stewnart
Condron
Chipman
Buble
Chipewan
oMee
Personal Brevities. Mt. Pleasant visitors and local callers
Mt. Pleasant resident Isaac Smith visited Silay and many locals appeared as visitors to various towns. Names include Johnstown, Sallisburg, Crosson, Totinetown, Piltsburg, Oakland, Blairsville, and Pittsburgh area callings. Multiple residents traveled for visits, with several staying over Sunday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Silay
Dudge
D.etford
Town
Wis
Johnstown
Moore
Sallisburg
Munday
Fpfield
Crosson
Jiarry White
Tow
Philadelphia
Willian G. Gibson
Altoona
George KK. Kilee
Totinetown
Todigim Visiour
Andrew Glass
Todfaed
Iid
Acti
Wile
Piltsburg
Hining
Kelward O'Tua
Ginko
John Rodtisher
Bowbh Montshredl
Ralph Moorhead
Siuiliay
Miso A
James Dixon
Blachkfiek
Ware County
Segh
Cleys Ran Pallogh
Local notes recount county visits and industry plans
A county page lists numerous residents visiting relatives in town, guests from Philadelphia, Yale students, and travelers to Santa Fe. It notes engineering staff from the Braddyn Rapid Transit and forthcoming Buffalo & Susquehanna railroad work, with shifts planned along Midlick to North Mine township. Community services include a Brotherhood event, a men’s gathering, and church activities. Local business owner R. A. Dilts sells a wagon brake device to A. B. Sutter as attention grows for regional industry.
Flower and Vegetable Garden Colors Shine in City Plan
Public school children compete in a New Century Club garden program to plant seeds at home and maintain gardens through late summer. Over 1,000 students vie for six flower wardens prizes and ten for the best vegetable plots with modest cash awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Century Club
Atath Iid
Pirat
Weddings of a Week Relighe Rendol Jake and Mary Wickerfell
Jake Rendol of Lown married Mary Wickerfell of Diveingbarg yesterday at Ab. Bernama Reman Catholic church by Rev. Mather M. McNelia. A wedding breakfast followed at A. K Morean. The bridal party included Miss Kale Selig as bridemaid and F Studbiniller as groomsman. The wedding march was played by Rednant Vogte. The couple will set up housekeeping at the Wissel dwelling, Philadelphia and Thir wenth streets. Mrs Huh Steilty, Franklin, sister of the groom, was among out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relighe Rendol
Jake DB. Sela
Lown
Mary J. Wickerfell
Diveingbarg
Ab. Bernama Reman
Mather M. McNelia
A. K Morean
Kale Selig
Lranklin
Aid
Balentine and Stookshank Wed in Avonmore Home Ceremony
George K Balentine formerly of this place now of Saltsbury married Miss Anna Stookshank of Avonmore at the bride's home on Wednesday afternoon in a ceremony attended by guests. Rev. George M Ryall of Saltsbury officiated. The couple returned Thursday for a reception at the groom's parents' home on West Philadelphia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jalentine-Chookkiank
George K. Balentine
Saltsbury
Anna Stookshank
Avonmore
George M. Ryall
Willian Balentine
West Philadelphia
Local Couples Wed in Two March Ceremonies Near New Florence
Dames D McCoy and Nora Neil were married on Wednesday at the Neil home with witnesses Rowe A Blais and relatives present. Another ceremony followed Thursday evening at the Hibbernua parsonage where Miss Martha V Boyar and Mr White of Armstrong tied the knot, the bridegroom a well known local blacksmith, both to reside on North Mighty Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. McCoy
Nora Neil
New Florence
William Neil
Rowe A. Blais
Melville W. Smith
Bolivi
Margaret Bennett
New Itovenee
Dunes. White
Town
Martha V. Boyar
Armstrong
Wwentip
Hibberua Parsonage
Lewis Iy
White
North Mighty Stivut
Marriage of Alaghele and Grace Hill in New Florence
Alaghele Ve Ragan and Aliss Grace Hill of New Florence wed in a ceremony held Wednesday. The bride was escorted by Mind Moa with Rev. I Pe Wiggle of Latrobe officiating before guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaghele-Al He Ve
Ragan
Aliss
Grace Hill
New Florence
Latrobe
Blairaville Trade Brings Eel Tra Toc Blairaville
In Blairaville on a Wednesday the trade of Eel Tra Toc from Hor Pml Hch Eel and Misa Sarch Moosehead from Blairavilla was brokered by Thay We Le Baeatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toerell
Baanelen
Misa Sarch Moosehead
Blairavilla
Blairaville
Thay
We le Baeatt
Munshower and Muir Tie Up in Blairsville Wedding
Martin P. Munshower and Miss Cora La. Muir, both of Blairsville, were married at the place on Wednesday by J Thomas Davin. Lulu Moorhead, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Krank Moorhead, of town, was brought home from Mercy hospital Pittsburg after typhoid fever treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munshowur-Mulr
Martin P. Munshower
Cora la. Muir
Blairsville
J. Thomas Davin
Lulu Moorhead
Krank Moorhead
Town
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburg
Lyriday
Grandson Born to Dr. and Mrs. G. Ro Stewart
J N Stoware of town learned Monday he is a grandfather. A baby boy arrived Sunday to bless the home of Dr and Mrs G Ro Stewart of Alleghony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.N. Stoware
Town
G. Ro Stawart
Alleghony
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thamense
Lo Putlle
Normal School
Normal
Basy
Hom WE Clark
Newton McCuyciinon
Margaret J. Hughes
Margaret G. Hughes
David Hughes
George K
Thomas A. Hughes
James Irvin
Livernore
John M. Minter
Elderton
Irene Hughes
Mangarlt J. Noble
Margaret J. Noble
Indian Normal School
Knoxville
Catileline Brown
Catherine Brown
Binksville
Indiana Normal Cour
Washington, D.C
Blacklick
Alboona Hsia
Alboona
Tyrone
Washington
Wyeane
Pany Airs Placklick
Indtamey
Mia
Kate Helman
Think Ward
Mommy
Relus Tives
Strongstown
Holivar
Robinson
Flomer City
Pitts
Share Ryhbod
Buchan
Mr. Waghman
W.ol. Buchanan
George Buchan
Ivy
Elmer Canphell
White Township
Neal
Trade City
Hlore
Wd. Jligks
Hig Farm
David Orly
Wash Ouksbraet
Bualiy
Mow
M. Ainitd
Pitdaburg
Driday
Harry Meduowe
William Watterson
Vinden Hia
Wihnerding
Aircell
Wan
Dick Witton
Pittshinig
Hollistery
Wilnidite
Ati
Misa Ative Gailey
Cast Oaks
Woops Mhrdley
Domghder
Vern
Vintondale
Aimeie
Gustaria Eindrey
Benjamin Hindley
Low Ars
Martie Meaning
Tiple Ten
Leah Awaale
Stuh Anbhongyel Rae Ponib
Cyrus Stoulter
Che
John Lyons
Kinsey City
Lyons
Murcia
Ninth
May
Weaver
Joseph Wadding
West Chest
Tle Gash
Nea Plainville
M. Kodkey
Purchase Line
Nebraska
William J. Jack
Yale Callaze
Meiliy
Kelhar Unveris
Mise Mallie
North Sixth Street
Mag. Abands
Aie
George Cribbs
Plamnville
Lowry Hutchison
Airmingh
Maye
Wheaffeld
Connie Sion
Mahan
Mechanicshiing
Tha County
Hoe Wis
John Dalton
South Mark
WiTinn O'Hara
North Fifth Street
Benjamin Kinter
Jank Kinter
Santa Fe
N. Mex
Xomiebine
Benjamin Kieber
Frank Conninghin
T Hraddyn Rapid Transit Company
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern
Midlick Tun
Baffalo & Susquehanna
CUU Hci Wa
Pashy Cardin
University of Bla Oryseotaalion
Andrew
Philip
Oli Ohne de Rovi
Webiter
Guhodelphlay
Ilan Bold
R. A. Dilts
A.B. Sutter
Valier
W.W. Uriluart
Must Mahoning Township
Armenge
Olib
Saly del
M'Coy
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