Contested Coal Land Case Opens in Fayette Court
In Fayette county court, Judge Van Swearingen and Judge Telford preside as The Yellow Creek Coal Company sues Thomas Hogan over a Pine and Buffington land tract valued for timber and coal. The trial spans weeks with many witnesses. A separate Owen Smith v. Chas Sims & Co. verdict favored Smith for 2016.36 due to damp damage during construction for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Elizabeth Nesbit et al. v. Pennsylvania Railroad settled for 5000 after viewers awarded 3500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Swearingen
Fayette County
Telford
Yellow Creek Co&l Com“ety
Thomas Hogan
Pine
Buffington
van Swearingen
Owen Smith
Chas, A. Sims & Co
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Conemaugh Township
Elizabeth Nesbit
Pemnerlvanix Railroad Company
Tunnelton
Damaages
Plans for Annual Convention at East Union church
Sabbath Schools Workers of Banner District will hold the Sun day schools convention at East Union Presbyterian church in Clymer District No. 3 on Wednesday June 21. Three sessions will be held morning afternoon and evening with delegates from Green Pine and Cherryhill townships. An adult organized class work will headline the evening program with a prominent state speaker and special music promising an engaging meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workers of Banner
Clymer District No
East Union Presbyterian Church
Green, Pine
Cherryhill Township
Indiana County
Blairville Seeks Next County Institute Convention
Blairville officials press for the Teachers County Institute to meet in Blairville. Delegation meets Superintendent Chapman to press Blairville as central site with hotels, trolley lines, and rail access. Free opera house use and low rates offered to attract the annual session. Chapman to seek teachers and directors’ sentiment before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairaville
Teachers’ County Institute
James ¥. Chapman
Indiiana
Institute
Blairsville
Chapman
Governor Tener Approves Judges Salary Increase Bill
Governor Tener signs the judges salary bill, boosting annual pay by 220 000 for 181 Pennsylvania judges. Chief Justice and Court of Associate salaries set at 18500 and 13000 respectively, with higher pay for Philadelphia Allegheny county judges and varying scales for counties by population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Telford
Indiana
Tener
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Philadelphias
Allegheny
Visitation Day Boosts Front Line School Plans
Countywide Visitation Day by superintendents shows strong progress toward Front Line status. Early reports indicate many schools moving forward, with plans to organize necessary departments before the county convention and boosting overall attendance across the county.
Real Estate Transfers Deeds Recorded in Indiana County
List of real estate transfers in Indiana County with multiple buyers and prices including Barbara Saanor to Lucinda Rankin for 260 dollars and John J. Anthony transactions for several 1/2 lots and 8600 dollars. Other deeds show parcels in Arm strong Martins Ferry Greensburg and several townships with prices ranging from 85 to 7000 dollars and multiple buyers including Curfman Wiser Craven and Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Barbara Saanor
Plumville
Lucinda Rankin
Stumpf
Arm Jstrong
John J. Anthony
Indiiana
Mary A. Anthony
John W. Rowe
Marton Center
Harry C. Kerr
J. M. Waddell
Salisburg
Mia
Arase Ryot M. Ferguson
Simon
Conner
Chevy Chase
Annie K. Curfman
Presley Brandon
Rayne
Watt Klater
John B. Work
West Mahoning
John B. McCormick
Charles Sutton
Washlington
Laura M. Mets
J. W. Henry
Cockport
Jeremiah Lydie
E. J. Miller
Canter
E. Cipilino
Edward Deyarmin
Archibald Ressler
Phoebe Clawson
Green
R. Clawson
Joseph Lahr
Creekside
Harry V. Wiser
Kunkle
Homer City
John C. Craven
L. Eva Widdowson
Grant
George W. Snyder
W. A. Kelly
Conemaugh
Andrew Kaiser
Thaddeus Douglass
Lévi
Reed
H. F. Jamison
Harry Lutman
L L. Campbell
Wear Wheatfield
W. B. Wagner
George R. Timblin
Canoe
William C. White
Elizabeth Fairman
Alexander Warden
Mary Marsh
Cherryhill
Fred Ray
John Grow
Buffington
Harry W. Bennett
Indiana Visitor Headlines Local Social Roundup
Joseph Ross of Willet and Thomas Hart of Clarksburg visited town. Many residents from Mitchells Mills and Marion Center travelled for business, calling on Indiana friends. Notables include Senator John B. Fisher in Clearfield, J. W. Kerr from Purchase Line, and William C. Fulton of West Lebanon. Wayne Rigg & Co opened a jewelry store. Delancey and Darr undertook travel for work. Miss Isabel Taylor visited Sewickley. other locals attended fairs, theaters, and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ross
Willet
Indiana
Thomas Hart
Clarksburg
Mise Ada Rigga
Elyria
Onto
A. T. Hell
Blairayslle
Richard Learn
Mitchells Mille
John 8. Fisher
Clearfield
T. R. Likehart
Penn Runs
J. W. Kerr
Purchase Line
J. 8. King
South Eleventh Street
Groomaburg
J. F. Russell
Sheloca
J. A. Nelson
Near Atwood
Silas W. Kerr
Marion Center
PD. H. Tomb
Church Street
Pittsburg
D. H. Wilt
Cockport
John J. Hasinger
Wayle Avenue
H. ©. Winters
Greensburgh
William C. Fulton
West Lebanon
Va Loughry
Cora Uncapher
Misa Isabel Taylor
Mannfeld Brown
Sewickley
Wayne Rigg & Co
J. C. Irving
Prank Pinsthwait
Delmont
Edward K. Wood
School Street
Latrobe
Wood
Clara Lewis
White’ Township
Mt. Alto
Ele Luther Sutton
Shelocta
Ashley Sutton
Vandergrift
John W. Dodson
Smicksburg
Mary EB. Fiscus
James North
Homer City
Della Protheroe
Punxsutawney
Barney Miller
Alice Ferrier
Lawn
Grant Nelson
Merchaniesburg
Wiliam Jr. Tilel
Cambridge Springs
G. W. Graff
West Water Street
Clement Hasinger
St. Vincent’s
Beatty
Delos Hetrick
James N. Stewart
George Dickle
Town
Toft
Steele Darr
Pine Flats
Darr
W. B. Myers
Salisburg
Mary D. Callahan
Saltsburg
Myers x
J. C. Moore
Edward Ewan
Law Department
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Natrona
J. O. DeLancey
Plumville
Deaths and local notices from Grove Chapel area
Samuel W Dodson of Grove Chapel Rayna Township died May 2 at age 42 from blood poisoning. Survived by wife, one brother Joseph Dodson of Ohio and one sister Mrs Harvey Feltzhonta of Homer City. Funeral at his late home with burial at Crowe Chapel cemetery. Also noted were the deaths of Albert Paul Barrett of Smicksburg aged 2 years 7 months 9 days. funeral Sunday conducted by Rev MeIntire with assisting clergy, burial at Smicksburg cemetery. A hunting dog poisoned by arsenic at a stable on W Philadelphia Street. another dog survived after ingesting part of the dose. Corrigan Wink breach of promise suit: Miss Georgian Young of Pittsburgh lost $40,000 suit against James Corrigan of Cleveland. Various local visits and notes on residents and travelers. Augustus Bacnac, amateur baseball pitcher, killed by mine motor accident at Adrian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Dodson
Ramuel W. Dodson
Grove Chapel
Rayna Township
Grove Chapel Lutheran Church
Joseph Dodson
Ohio
Harvey Feltzhonta
Homer City
Crowe Chapel Church
Albert Paul Barrett
Albert. Garrett
Smicksburg
MeIntire
J. F. Stabley
Corrigan
Pittsburg
Georgian Young
James Corrigan
Cleveland
Corrigan-Mckinney and
Josephine
Miss Young
Cor. Tift
Mromedy Lock Springs
Gey
Memorial Day Observance Marks Civil War's Fiftieth Anniversary
Memorial Day on May 30 will be widely observed across the county to honor the Civil War's opening. Plans include special exercises led by ten Grand Army Posts in Indiana Blairsville Saltsburg Marion Center Shelocta Cockport Cherry Tree Richmond Corode and Homer City with numerous speakers. County Commissioners will cover observance expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Blairsville
Saltsburg
Marion Center
Shelocta
Cockport
Cherry Tree
Richmond
Corode
Homer City
Birthday party in Blairsville honors M O Mack
A surprise party hosted by Mrs M O Mack on North Brady street Blairsville celebrated her husband M O Mack’s 39th birthday. Guests included J K Parks family I R Baker family W D Devinney Gibson Stitt Mullier Purnheimer and others with music and an elaborate luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Mack
North Brady Street
Blairaville
J. K. Parks
I. R. Baker
W. D. Devinney
Charles Gibson
W. HH
Stitt
Mullier
Gibson and
Purnheimer
Dates for Examinations for Provisional and Professional Certificates
County Superintendent James FP Chapman announced June and July examination dates and locations for provisional and professional certificates. Examinations occur in 21 districts with a July 13 Indiana special session for those failing to pass all tests. Candidates must bring pen and ink. papers supplied at printing cost. Certificates issued July 18 Saturday. Directors and education staff invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FP. Chapman
Indiana
Prof. Chapman
Homer City
Kive Points
Blairsville
Stalovta
Clarksburg
Fost Lebanon
Mechanicsburg
Washington
Armagh
Keonville
Hellwood
Cockport
Marion Center
Plumville
Smicksburg
Marchand
Smithport
Hillsdale
Richmond
Special
Live Correspondents Report County News In Progress Readers
Postmaster Jno M Carson was in Indiana on Sunday. Numerous residents, including Mr and Mrs Ollie McGee and Mrs Antha Dickson, visited nearby towns this week. The column notes social events, church meetings, school outings, hotel renovations, and local visits across Indiana, Brushvalley, and Smicksburg with many named families and places.
Avonmore Notes And Visits In The Area
Elders Ridge Steele Warner and family were in Avonmore last week. Lloyd Rosensteel has farm repairs underway. Mrs John Spaulding is on the ark ial. J W George of Oliver repairs telephones nearby. Horace Hudson were Avonmore callers. Martin Dugan smashed a thumb last week. Joe Horton was a business caller in Newrytown Friday. Young ladies embroidery club met at Mrs Frank Ewings. Miss Alice Ewing Sabbath at her parents. Rev Hepler and family were in Newrytown one evening. A C Reed of Jacksonville and others attended communion at this place on Sabbath. H Painter of Vandergrift visited friends here one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. M. Carson Wan
Indiana
Ollie McGee
Jacksonvule
Antha Dickson
Marion Center
Flora Predericks
Johns‘Lown
Lafayette Tuck
John M. Fleming
St. Bh. Roberts
Leechburg
Harry Plickinger
Altoona
M. BE. Jehurch
J. Ja. Nix
Chas. A. Newcombe
Wiike
York
Joe McCauley
Cantalda
Mali Latruet
Frank Allison
Vandersgrift
Allison
Maple Street
John Sickenberger
Miss Adams
Main Street
Charlea Dennison
Wittsboro
Steele Warner
Avonmore
Lloyd Rosensteel
John Spaulding
J. W. George
Oliver
Horace Hudson
Martin Dugan
Joe Horton
Newrytown
Young Ladies’ Embroidery Club
Frank Ewing
Alice Ewing
S. H. Painter
Vandergrift
Community News From Cherry Tree Area and Nearby Towns
Local notes from Cherry Tree and surrounding areas record visits, guests, and social events. Mrs. W C Cartwright and Mrs Av Luu attended friends in Cherry Tree. Miss Shirley Lowman visited Rev Boyd at Cunnechaville. families like Lowman and Lantzy attended events in Cherry Tree and Barnesboro. The community marked a 60th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs John White. Commencement at Barnesboro High School drew large attendance with graduates Muughe Myers and Raymond Carat Sidnu Watererbaugh attended. Other visits include J A Bautry, Lloyd Davis, Mack Cline, Verna Jobs, and John von with local residents noting farm sales and moves to Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Cartwright
Av Luu
Llaurice Lantzy
Millie Fiantzy
SW. Smith
Merle Houck
Murchase Ling
John White
Barnesboro High School
Susquehan~ha Township
Muughe Myers
Raymond Carat
Sidnu Watererbaugh
Harnessboro
Mock
Moutgomery Towne
J. A. Bautry
Lloyd Davis
Mack Cline
Wintondale
J. B.kalam
Mins Verna Jobus
Pine Flate
Hassie Graham
John von
Jonestown
Mr. Grow
Harry Bennett
Johnstown
Laurh Dick
Walter George
John Git
Punxatawney and Davis Residents Have Notable Visits
Ambrose Mrs Chas Steetle visited Mrs Wa Condron of Punxatawney for several days. Miss Nancy Spencer is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Joseph Kuhn and family spent Sabbath with Mrs Kuhn’s sister Mrs Houser of Davis. Miss Mary McGaughey returned to Punxutawney after three weeks with her brother J S McGaughey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Steetle
Wa. Condron
Punxane
Tawney
Nancy Spencer
Joseph Kuhn
Tadiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pine and
Barington
Andrew Ruddock
Ernest Jennie Hamilton
Ernest Irvin Donahue
Dixonville
Olive Ruttner
Tanoma Irwin M. Robinson
Robinson Ethel C. Gamble
Robinson George W. Henry
Bila
B. Fry
Wandercrift
Louis Chicken
Webrum
Anna Flickinger
Arthur
Second United Presbyterian Church
Charles Newcombe
Newcomb
Conemaugh Presbytery
Percy Bowman
Ohio Rubber Company
Pennsylvania
Bowman
Teads
Greenville Summer Normal
Joseph Weaver
John M. Thompson
Greenville
Buffington Township
Benevott
Grow
After County Institute
GOV
TENOR
Court of Justice
Crossman
Squire Crossman
Herman Nichol
Frank KalskKey
Nichol
Kassky
Elleges
Frank Kassky
Harry Long
White Township
Faith Farm
Jacob Wettling
Clymer
William Short
Groft
Rayne Township
Short
B. J. Junker
Intdans
P. J. McGovern
East Mahoning Township
Pickering Run
Richmond Road
Ross Run
James M. Nichol
George Hills
Ambrose Road
Tun
Election Hall
Mahoning Church
John Molptire
Smith Station
McIntire
Real Estath
Frank Wood
William Gib Bon
Philadelphia
A. S. McQuilken
A. UO
Alire
Mima Dinger
Clarion County
Harry Hoopengardner
Joseph Wilson
J. W. Houds
Wllspale
Kills Gary
K. Rank and Son
Ward Lockard
Grace Armatrong
Velix Trimble
Cush Creek
Augustus Bacnac
Adrian Friday
Willis Hulings
National Guard
Gran
Nora Kelly
Cody
Truxel
Black Belt
Bear Fun
Hortons
New York Central Railroad
Martin Nupp
W.,nupp
Brarford
Sixth Street
Jvi
Susan Yuckenburg
South Blxth Street
Augustus Yuckenburg
Sarquary 11
Sheloula
John Gibson
George Fulmer
Jennie Rupert
Nullie
Elderton
Anna Stuchell
Jacksonville
Mary Tang Warren
Hossiletndiay
Diise Wilbit Milber
Tnehieeia
Sabbabh
Migses Maye UW
Dene Duta
Maria Carnithun
Bert McCoy
Denehiter
Gliva
Nija Nellinger
Annie Seforlinger
Vinita Irlanda
Shelvery
Globnity
Urewakslde
Adio Cochran
Turtle Creek
Mes
Wilvabeth Carnabin
Pire
Wai
Craig
Syn Male
Henry Kelly
Besaiaetot
Nin
Plalrsvilka
al G. A. Cravenor
Bien Caurmilitn
Stoubanville
Ma and
Mra
M Ty Garinhan
Dixonving
Roy. Watt
Swhaher's
Thura
Liev
Wm. N. Osgood
Uncle Place
Wichel
John Fisher
Deckers Polot
Jno, Donahue
Elizabeth Stephens
Swisher's Hall
Rev. Hall
Stork
Walter Bone
Rossmoyne
Percy van Horn
Aliquippa
A. Im. van Horn
A. W. Hazlett
Mary Hiva
Near Smicksburg
Rossmayne
J. M. McQuilken
Hamill
Mary Mc .Millen
Harry Seger
Mies Campbell
Atwood
Rose
Mayine
A. M. van Horn
C. G. Marshall
Don Wilcox
G. H. Hikin
Mra. Eikin
Melee Stiteler
Smickeburg
Maude Wells
Elders Ridge
Garmans Mills
Sthrongstown
Ambrose
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