Securing More Land Appointments Made Three Conventions
The Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company expanding coal interests in White and Center townships Indiana county securing 4000 acres via options. Diamond drill set near White township with two more planned as tests of Crooked Creek fields proceed. Roadbed work for a Canoe township extension of Pittsburg and Northwestern railroad advances toward mining operations by Canoe Ridge colliery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Crooked Creek
Rayne
Washington Townships
White Township
Indiana
White
Center Townships
George Dickey
Near Town
Hanna Ui
Walter F. Arms
Benjamin Lowman
Arms
Procasss
Compaig
John A. Scott
J. Wood Clark
Farmers’ Bank
Progress
Indiana County
Armstrong County
Jefferson County
Dickey
White and
Scott
D.C. Leasure
Getty
A. W. Kinghorn
Studhul
Thomas Craven
Judge White
James D. Wilson
Sutton P. Lewis
George Snyder
William Duncan
J. M. Beer
Peter Frech
Pittsburg & Northwestern Railroad
Canoe Township
Canoe Creek
Cloe Post Ofice
William Smith
Clearfield Coal and Coke Company
Smith
Canoe Ridge
Marriages and local church notices in Indiana County
Long Run and Homer City couples wed in Indiana House parlors and the Farmers Bank building. Other notices include church services, sermons on the Difficult Commandment, and the Course to Pursue to Be Infallibly Safe. Also Philppine relics displayed by D M Caldwell and social rumor about Miss Ollie Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zack-Carnaaan
Daniel Zack
Agnes Carnahan
Homer City
Squire J. A. Crossman
Farmers’ Bank
First United Presbyterian Church
C. M. Damon
Illinois
Free Methodist Church
D. M. Kinter
Nine members honored by Indiana Normal seniors in 1900 class
The Indiana Normal School seniors selected nine class day honorees for commencement week. The 72 member class includes 25 men and 47 women with violet and white colors. Honorees include Martha Taylor, Julia Stephenson, Oscar St Clair, Carrie Jeffery, Maud Harkless, Charles Hammer, Bess Moorhead, Alicia Smith, Don St Clair, Alyda Maxwell, and Lenhart. Commencement marks a two month away, with 250 years of history noted and Governor Stone expected among visiting dignitaries and alumni from various states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal School
Conor
Martha Taylor
Indiana
Julia Stephenson
Richmond, C
Qoscar St
Fenleaver
Fipsenss Lenhart
Greensburg, A
Governor Stone
Elkin
Peace Breakers Arrested In Garfield On Drunkenness
Policeman Kellar Harris arrested Garfield resident McBeth on Wednesday for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. At a Bur gess Kline hearing he paid 3 dollars and was released. McBeth intoxicated again Saturday and faced ten days or ten dollars, paying fine and staying jailed until a friend paid. Scott Dixon drank Saturday, acted disorderly, jailed until Monday morning after a 2 dollar fine. Samuel McBeth jailed Saturday night for drunkenness, released Sunday morning after paying 4 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellar Harris
Garfield
Mc Beth
Burgess Kline
McBeth
Scott Dixon
Harris
Samuel McBeth
Silver Wedding Remembered at Homer City Home
Mr and Mrs J A Kerr of Homer City celebrated their silver wedding with over 30 friends and relatives gathering Wednesday. A noon dinner featured seasonal viands and afternoon addresses were given by Rev G H Huffman Rev J N Bracken J C Speedy and James Kerr. The couple received numerous gifts and thanks were given to donors for a bright day at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kerr
Homer City
G. H. Huffman
J. N. Bracken
Livermore
J. C. Speedy
Rayne Township
James Kerr
Annual election held for Indiana State Normal School trustees
The annual election in the Court House chose stockholder trustees Judge Harry White John W Sutton W S Daugherty and Tom F Hildebrand. State representatives recommended were W J Mitchell J B Hammond J T Bell and W B Loughry with two to be chosen. Mrs William Hamilton returned home after a recent Mercy Hospital operation deemed successful and recovery promising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Normal School
Court House
Harry White
John W. Sutton
W. 5. Daugherty
W.J. Mitchell
J. B. Hammond
J. T. Bell
W. B. Loughry
William Hamilton
Pittsburg
City Solons Seek Thursday Meeting on Sewerage Plan
The town council scheduled a Thursday session to decide the sewerage project. Citizens and taxpayers urge early action, and leaders express strong support for sewerage before new officials are sworn in. Details remain before a ballot but broad backing is expected for an early vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solons
Indiana Driving Club Organized at Court House Meeting
At a Thursday meeting in the Court House the Indiana Driving Club formed with 100 members. Officers elected include President D C Mack and Vice Presidents T E Hildebrand C H Moore J Wood Clark Alex M Stewart A W Mabon H 4 Boggs C J T Long Wellington Bley. Secretary David Blair. Directors named D 4 Thompson Joseph Moore H C Christy W H Clawson B H Lichteberger James A White. A matinee is set for next Saturday at 2 PM at the fair grounds, free admission to grounds and grand stand. All members urged to attend as horses will be classified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Indiana Driving Club
D. C. Mack
T. E. Hildebrand
C. H. Moore
J. Wood
Clark
Alex. M. Stewart
A. W. Mabon
Boggs
C. J. T. Long
Wellington Bley
David Blair
D. 4. Thompson
Joseph Moore
H. C. Christy
W. H. Clawson
B. H. Lichteberger
James A. White
Fair Grounds
Sirong
Destructive Fires Threaten Glen Campbell Neighborhood
A series of fierce forest fires swept the Glen Campbell area with Cush creek woods aflame and smoke blanketing the town. Bear run fires raged for days, sparks driven by wind reached the borough edge, but a heavy rain late yesterday helped prevent a major catastrophe. Judge White's woods fire west of town was contained with no serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
Cush Creek
Bear Run
Judge White’s Woods
Fireed Stable Fire Threatens Home in Willet
The John Wagner stable in Willet burned at 2 30 Wednesday morning. Neighbors fought the blaze preventing a house from catching fire. Origin unknown but suspected arson. Wagner, uninsured, faces about $300 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wagner
Willet
Wagner
Dairymen Hire Warner Creamery For Milk Separation
Mr H R Depp a prominent dairyman of Center township and Mr Steele Warner of White township have rented the Warner creamery west of town and now engage extensively in the separating milk business. They pay farmers one cent per pound for all milk delivered and ship daily to Pittsburgh markets 50 gallons of cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Depp
Center Township
Steele Warner
White Township
Warner Creamery
Thea
Pittsburg
Flower Bed Robbery Report Faces Church Trustees
Trustees of First United Presbyterian church seek as many names as possible of boys who robbed the church yard flower bed on Saturday. A reward of five dollars is offered for information leading to the detection of those guilty of the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Wrecked buggy and lively Sabbath at Salem church
At the Salem church near Spruce during Sabbath services several horses tied nearby frightened and broke loose causing disruption and one buggy to be wrecked. The incident nearly ended the services as owners chased the animals amid the commotion. The Blairsville commencement honored Principal J P Archibald with a fountain pen. Sixty students attend Blacklick summer schools with instructors Barron and Campbell expecting more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Church
Spruce
Blairsville Public Schools
J. P. Archibald
Blacklick
Profi
A. M. Barron
A. W. Cambpell
A Good Paper Read At Ministerial Association Meeting
Rev. C. F. Sanders of Blakreville read a paper on A Chapter In Modernistian Evidences at the Lutheran church meeting of the Ministerial Association. The next gathering will be at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Sanders
Blakreville
Two More Pass in Public School Graded Course
In addition to pupils named in PROGRESS, Preston Urey and Norman McJunkin of Conemaugh township also completed the graded course of study. The report highlights these two students as now having passed the required curriculum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Urey
Norman McJunkin
Conemaugh Township
Photographer's Association elects second vice president
At a Pittsburgh meeting last week the State Photographer's Association chose Mr. T. B. Clark of town as second vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Photographer’s Association
Pittsburg
T. B. Clark
Town
Warren Nepp Injured in Workplace Accident at Wintond
Warren Nepp son of George Nu A Eastrun, employed at Wintond, was seriously injured Thursday when a taxi struck his foot, crushing it badly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Nepp
George Nu
Eastrun
Wintond
Counterfeiting case pled guilty in Pittsburg district court
Joseph R. McCauley of Homer City admitted guilt and testified against Samuel S. Bennett of Blairsville in a U S district court trial on counterfeiting charges. McCauley detailed making plaster moulds for coins, using black tin, and the pair operated at Bennett’s home with others involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. McCauley
Homer City
Pittsburg
United States Secret Service
United States District Court
Samuel S. Bennett
Blairsville
McCauley
Bennett
Samuel Cunningham
Town
Secret Service
Mamie Raeger
Indiana
Cunningham
Bennetts
John Raezer
Wilbur Palmer
Ralph Raezer
Doctors Discuss Prostate and Brain Surgery Topics
The Indiana County Medical Society met at Blairaville Tuesday at the Nangle Hotel. Dr. Elmer Onstat led the morning session and Dr. W. E. Dodzon presided in the afternoon. Dr. J. M. St. Clair presented The Enlargement of the Prostate and Dr. I. P. Klingensmith spoke on Brain Surgery. Indiana delegates Dodson, Hosack, and St. Clair participated in discussions. September plans include papers by Dr. M. M. Davis and Dr. Rutledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Medical Society
Blairaville
Nangle Hotel
Elmer Onstat
Saltsburg
W. E. Dodzon
Town
J. M. St. Clair
I. P. Klingensmith
Indiana
W. E. Dodson
Wm. Hosack
M. M. Davis
Dr. Rutledge
Blairsville
Narrow Escape For Blairsville Man In Buggy Incident
Mr. Wilber P. Graff of Blairsville narrowly avoided fatal injuries Friday in Blacklick township. He stepped toward his buggy as the horse panicked and bolted, dragging him a considerable distance and leaving him with a serious cut on the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber P. Graff
Blairsville
Blacklick Township
Sheep Dogs Kill Two Sheep in West Wheatfield Township
On Sabbath two dogs killed two sheep for T. L. Dick and one for L. H. Kelly in the same neighborhood. Mr. Dick and Constable C. Duncan detected the canines and killed both dogs the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Dick
West Wheatfield Township
L. H. Kelly
Mr. Dick
C. &. Duncan
Jews Hold Monday Evening Dance at Odd Fellow Hall
About 30 young people attended a Monday evening dance in the Odd Fellow's hall. The Italian orchestra provided the music. A note mentions a fire department member from Indiana Fire who helped coordinate safety and crowds.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blacklick Creek
Burrell Township
William Banks
Hall’s
Youngston
Armstrong
TJ. B. Russell
W. B. Long
Milt. G. Miller
Robert A. Young
Brushvalley
John W. Mack
Burlington
George M. Stephens
Cherryhill
Johnston Moorhead
Bert Holsapple
Grant
J. L. Langham
H. E. Ruffner
Mahoning
East
J. W. Moore
South
A. W. Steele
North
James F. Chambers
West
Bert Bell
Lewis Weiss
John Koozer
Salisburg
Clarence Hart
Washington
Sammeil Fleming
Charles Nichol
Wheatfield
James J. Hutchison
Weat
John F. St. Clair
Young
A. W. Ewing
William Fisher
Cherryhill Township
Register
William J. Fisher
Patrick Drenning
William J
Joseph Holaopple
Smicksburg
Creekside
Presbyterian Missionary Society of the
Kittanning
Etla W. Stewart
Lizzie Thomas
T. B. Elder
Mae. M. ‘W. McMullen
M. L. Birkman
Harry Robin
Indiana Society
E. Hall
5. M. Helm
R. S. Slaymaker
Mahoning Union Sabbath School Association
M. E
M. E. Sabbath School
Raikes
D. Percy French
Eldin
Sidan Morton
G. W. Hyskell
M. L. Rowland
R. R. Riedel
Patterson
Milda Davis
Stella Hyskell
Samuel Lydick
Foresman
Bertie Ewing
Mary Crawford
Ewing
Gee. Warren
Rev. Schmucker
M.S. Kemp
Everet Pierce
W. H. Weamer
Rev. Wilson
Vernie Lydiec
Query
G. S. Braughter
District Sabbath School Association
Presbyterian Church
Horace McGinnty
Estella Bethel
Mabel C. Little
Messrs
Walker
Stewart, Zener
Gessler
J. Elder Peeler
Ensq
Sabbeth School
Cummins Davidson
J. M. Welch
J. Clay Kimple
J. P. Lytle
Eva G. Thompson
Misa May Prothero
Schmucker
O. W. Getty
Lewis
Rev. Farman
This County
Church News
D. M. Caldwell
Manila
Ollie B. Work
Rochester Mills
G. E. Davis
Mahaffey
Frank E. Eliott
Green Township
Hiram §J. Clair
Elliott
Pearce
James E. Barnett
T. Stewart Pearce
James 5. Beacom
H. Q. Graham
The
State Normal School
Driving Club
Homer
Ata
Indiana Fire
SN Ser
Laddiea
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