Prospecting coal field options near Armstrong county
The article reports on prospective coal exploration in western Indian and Armstrong counties with options secured by Mr. Warser for a syndicate of capitalists connected to coal and railroad interests. J Richards leads drilling at the Elder Sharp farm Arm strong area with initial tests planned, locations mapped for additional holes, and a potential sale of 40 dollars per acre to landowners if options lead to development and a field sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wie
Mr. SF
Yong
J. Richards
Elder
County
Warser
First United Presby terians Will Buy a Pipe Organ
A committee led by Phia T Moorhead was appointed to secure a pipe organ for the First United Presbyterian congregation. Members F Pi McCartney John S Fisher and D O Mack were named to purchase the instrument as part of a church subscription drive and canvass. The organ is planned to be acquired in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F . Pi. McCartney
Mack
First United: Presbyterian
Town
Phia T. Moorhead
Cabvassers
Women of First United Presbyorganize fund drive
An enthusiastic meeting of the Women of the First United Presbyterian Church organized the Ladies Aid Society. Officers elected include President Mrs John Mitchell first vice president Mrs John A Findley second vice president Mrs Wilbur Cunningham secretary Mrs W B loan treasurer Mrs R M Smith. The society aims to support the congregation’s good works through monthly efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United
Presbyaniehurell
Evenge
Was
ts.Haatings
John
Mitchell
John A
Findley
Vie “Dreni- Dent
Wilbur. Cunningham
Bectetery
treasur-_ ey
R. M Smithe Society
Prominent figure injured after roadside crash
Fragmentary report describes a Friday afternoon accident on a Philadelphia street. A prominent person was thrown from a vehicle and suffered fractures and painful injuries. Witnesses observed a buggy truck involved, with evidence pointing to John Hastings and Mr Higans as parties, as the injured were taken to a nearby home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphia
Oftt
John
Hastings
Property Sale Confusion at Bolivar Involving BoHammoend
Transactions at a trustee sale in Bolivar report a contested purchase of substantial property tied to Pyere Holdings and Reese Hammon. Details are garbled with unclear names and figures but indicate a major transfer value near 318000 and disputes over rightful ownership and rents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BoHammoend Sadie
Pyere Holdings
Reese-Hamde
Hammon
Bolivar
City High School Diplomas Listed in Ceremony Program
A fragmentary program details the commencement at City High School with speakers Justin Byers and Frank Schall, salutatory by Margaret Campbell, music by Ward Parke and Rob erton, and orations on Gettysburg and Arnold's Treason. It lists diplomas presented by Homer Robertson with selections by Mary Niel and Mary English, and notes junior class members moving to the senior class next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siice
Jus Byers
Frank Schall
Homer
Robe i. Bon
Margaret Campbell
Ward Parke
Er Roberton
Fred Dobie
Robert
Wil‘lama
Margaret Campett
Mary Niel
Ay Robertson
J. Knox
Montgomery
Muskingum College
Merle’ Robertson
W. M. Dickie
George Feitzhonts
Martha Carson
Mary Eneglish
Fred Dobzon
Robert’ Williams
Hazel
Cameron
Ruth Nix
Eleanor St. Clair
Mary Neil
Trolley Bills Approved by Gov Stuart in Session Actions
Governor Stuart signed multiple bills expanding trolley freight and passenger interchange while restricting steam engine use on trolley lines. A nomad encampment licensing bill and an animal cruelty measure were also enacted, with a veto on a jury surtax for first degree murder penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Stuart
Murphy-Shields
Stuart
Beaten to Death in Hellwood Fight at House No 417
A man allegedly beaten to death with a pick during a drunken clash at House No 417 in Hellwood on Sunday evening. Three others were seriously injured and hospitalized. Four combatants were arrested Sunday night. six more were jailed Monday. Tony Guyfileen and Joe Zingo charged with murder. others face assault and battery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joohn ‘Botefuac
Hellwood
Chan
McCrady
Robert Kerr
Tony Guyfileen
Joe Zingo
Work Re elected Principal Of Schools In Indiana
At a Wednesday meeting of the Indiana school board Prof F Ernest Work was re elected supervising principal for another year. Assistant principals and teachers for the two schools will be chosen at the June reorganizational meeting. Debate over extending the school year paused with plans to seek credit for Bladles pursued at the Normal school. Separately Bearcat Faver cases prompt quarantines for three families on Wayne avenue including Dals son of Frank Root Violet daughter of Alonzo Lewis and J Knox Carney's son on Chestnut street. A stone laying ceremony for the Methodist Protestant church at Olymer is set for ext helper afternoon with Pastor J Galier officiating. The service will be attended by community members and offered due to financial concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana School’ Board
F. Ernest Work
Bive
Toontown
Dals
Frank Root
Violet
Alonzo Lewis
J. Knox Carney
Ion Wayne Avenue
Alepte
Phn
Clyymer
Anti-Saloon League
Plittaburg
Presbyterian Church
Eiverybody
Misa Nelila Batcock
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Oliver Householder
Reed
Hancock Street
Penn Run
Wayne Strong
Clearfield Countrie
Mia
Andie Holgan Taylor
Lyric Theatre
Niagara Walls
Ladies Glee Club
Toseph Rankin
Clearfield
Blair Fleming
Cherry Tres
Roy Widdowson
George Cole
Woodland
Noight William Templeton
Lottie Conger
W. O. Strong
4& Son
Guy Swan
Altoona
Harry Beans
Indiana
Louisa Clemenson
Spangler
Anil
Joe Montregior
Brockwayville
Kettering
Miller
Ney Prothero
Ben F. Coe
J. A. Dearolph
Will Dunsmore
J. W. Morrow
Glenavee Prothero
Heights
H. Ney Prothero
James Irvin
Lovejox
Dorothy McAnal Ts
Stumpf
Robert Leech
Mre. B. Souler
Pine Plate
Edward ‘Crone
Andrew Buterbaugh
Weel
Greenwich Coal & Coke Company
Hare
Heil Buterbaugh
Cresson
Iling Ihasigter
W. Caldwell
Janos Bs
Glen Campbell
H. R. Biss
Josephine
J. Hawthorme
Cleveland
J. A. Hayes
Sharpsvile
Blanche Butt
Fred 5. Malze
William Durkin
Bride
J. J. Purcell
Hanjo
Ross
New Bethlehe
Park Wween
T. W. Foust
Apont Lash
Barey
Dergrift
Nivey and
Wits
India
Albert Plewtags
Taylor
Oraie
Commencement Plans For Normal Senior Class
The Normal senior class read in chapel the eight members chosen for prominent parts of commencement including Charlotte Studios and Robert Rodkey. The class of 101 will graduate as the largest in years with the highest scholars to be announced later. Commencement week opens with a concert June 26, baccalaureate sermons June 27 by Dr. Dwight Hillis, class events, banquet, and a commencement on Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Studios
Indiana
Valedictory
Robert Rodkey
Mahaffay
Mabel ‘Hazlett
Springdale
Ellel Orr
Mars
Detla Vitale
Derry
Margaret Lockard
Rankin Tomb
Howard Swan
Nor
Presbyterian ‘Church
Dwight Hillid
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Alumni’ Association
Dr. Smith
Bellevue M. B
Runaway coal cars wreck Sagamore power plant
Plumesville Review reports a string of coal cars loaded with stock coal broke away on Sagamore tracks and struck the power house. A new combination engine and dynamo used for lighting were demolished and the switchboard failed, knocking out current to the plant and other machinery. Three cars left the track, one falling into a pit about 20 feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagamore
Lana
Pat Iout
Plumville
Obits and Notices From Saltsburg and Nearby Areas
Long list of local obituaries and death notices from Saltsburg and surrounding towns. Matthia Logan aged ninety resided in Salisburg at the County Home after a fall. Other deaths include Lewis Oberlin of Hast Liverpool Ohio and Mrs. Margaret Munshower of DuBois. Several local births and a birthday celebration are noted, plus pension grants for local veterans and a church discussion event.
Wholesale meat market venture announced by local men
TeCOMuyvy B. Jynkey of the township and H. M. Here of Funwaytawney form a new concern named Wholesale House The Tadlane Home Dressed Beet to conduct a wholesale meat market in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadlane
Beetie
Sone
Tecomuyvy B
Jynkey
Township
H. M
Funwaytawney
Personal Brevities Highlight Town Gossip and Visits
Vander ssritt resident William D Horner plans a quiet week at home on South Sixth Street. Numerous visitors and relatives from Oakland Latrobe Pittsburg Punxsutawney and Blairsville were noted in town. Archi e Smith of Marion Center suffered a horse injury. three Clymer children find a home in Pittsburgh.
Weddings of a Week in Mitchells Mille and Nearby Towns
A series of marriages were held in the week across Mitchells Mille and surrounding areas. Frederick Black and Lulu M Long wed at the bride’s home with several relatives present, both residing in Oliver, where Black works in the Ivory business. Other couples include Cochran Walker and Rosetta Walker in Homer City, Charles H Mitchell and Blele Grostey in Rice, Charles R McCullough and Hallie M Pierce in Roaster, O Grant Sheffer and Delia M Waddle in New Alexandria, and Harry L Baer and Mary Winifred Hart in Saltaburg. Witnesses and officiants varied, with Rev Allen Sticklay and Rev J Day Brownlee among those performing ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Long
Frederick BD
Howard Frain
Walter Howard
Huff
Annie Frain
Robinson
G. Noble
New Florence
Ulyssea
Cochran
Homer City
Rosetty Walker
Jacksonville
Frederick , Black
Clymer
Lulu M. Long
Mitchell
Frank Bamnall
Areada
Lizdle Zolonka
Arcadia
Tor
George Patelunag
Plamville
Victoria Andrulonuts
Plumvite
Joseph Tarik
Vei
Eee Er Gora
Gertrade Nadradi
Coral
John IT
Wheatles
Johnatawn
Sara A. Hoover
Blairaville
Harry L. Baer
Browneville
Mary W. Hart
Baltsburg
H. Kime
Cherry yTree
Mary J. Irwin
Montgomery
Offord J. Oakes
Olymer Eilen Clawson
Dixonville
Fish Stock Replenished In Local Streams
More than eight million small fish released in Twolick creek and surrounding streams this spring by L Pattison and others. A shipment of 82000 minnows arrived from the state fish and game commission for stocking. Past efforts have seen many fish perish during low water. Jamison of Salisbury supplied 8000000 pickerel yellow perch and catfish to the Kiskimimetas river basin. Authorities warn against further water contamination from factories and mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish and Game Commission
L. Pattison
Twolick Creek
Twolick
Crooked Creeks
Jamison
Saltsbury
Kiskimenetas
Memorial Day plans in New Florence and area memorial services
Memorial Day plans note Capt. D. Pi Smith Post 221 G A R of New Florence attending divine services at M H church on May 30 with Rev J B Keirn delivering the annual memorial sermon. Memorial services follow Monday with Rev C M Hartzell delivering the address at Latrobe Reformed church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A
BR. Posta
D. Pi Smith
Post
New Florence
M. H. Church of
J. B. ‘Keirn
United Brathren Church
C. M. Hartzell
The
Latrobe Reformed Church
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Ot Coat Snd
Armstrong Obivities
First United Presbyterians
Ain Scoty
Hari Ra
poRsens
Sarena
Teri
jEducator
Arnold
Homer Robertson
Hazel ‘Cameron
Othel
Anck
a _Hather Nélson
Anaristia
SS Breight
Work
Heilwood
Penn Mary Coal Company
John Johnson
Laura B. Niel
West Mahoning Township
Thomas J. Niel
Catherine, Lunger
North Mahoning Township
GJ. Wi
Gio
A. L
S.C
Lunger
Mary, Bush and
Sallie
May Lunger
Marion
Mary Miller
Marion Center
William, Balentine
J. M. Wachoh
Tow
New Kennington
Westminster
Westymingter College
Phe Peere
Baird
Hoblnson
Fia
Matthia Logan
Martha Logan
Salisburg
Syrles
Italia
Saltsburg
John Logan
Edgewood
Lewis Oberlin
Smickabure
Liverpool
Catherine Oberlin
Punxsutawney
J.A. Crossman
Oakland Avenue
Margaret Munshower
Milton Munshower
DuBois
Louise Hdwards
Diizabeth Ball
John Anderson
Charles A. Malcolm
Charles A
Elmer
E. Malcolm
Freaport
John Maher
White Township
James V. Maher
James ‘Vi'Maher
Blairsvillé
St. John’s Hospital
South America
United States Navy
Norfolk
Katherine Redhead
Katherine’ Redhead
Church Street
the Baptist Church
Export
Allegheny County
Greenwood Cemetery
George W. Smith
Lambert Station
Mr. Smith
Pitcairn
John, W. Hosier
John W. Hosier
Blairsville
George. J. Snyder
West Church Street
Granteil
J. N. Langham
Daniel W. Schrecengoat
Wesley B. Foster
St. Petersburg
Jacob Harshberegr
Sylvester
Hildebrand
Apollo
Abraham Coffman
Blajraville
Peter George
Whitenburg
Samuel R. Steele
Kittanning
Harrison Catya
Sigel
James
Warner
Reidaburg
David
Smyers
Big Run
Boaz D
Blose
Sprankles Mills
Mra
Malinda Truby
Leechburg
Margaret A. Malone
Ford City
Mary B
Beer
Flaher
Grace United Hyangshical Ghareh
Cherry Hill Township
Buonday
Wien
Office of Jury
Falnatethy
Or Intrivile
A. C. Brickall
D. A. Palmer
Blacksol
Stata Elegate
William D. Horner
Vandersritt
Bia
South Sixth Streat
Sophia Lowry
Oakland
Layenne
John 1
Bralller
Latrobe
John M. Leech
Salinburg
M. A. McGin
Blaides
Progress Printing
J. M. Winsheimer
Creamery
Montgomery Township
May Brownlee
Mt. Pleasant
H. F. David
Mise Marths Speedy
Howard M
McSparren
Topeka
Kens
D. A. Cunningham
Wayne Avenue
Maude
Mac ‘Murray
Hdlth Clawson
Pat Pittsburg
Anna Lowry
Lillian Byans
Frank Lowry
Windber
Seventeenth Street
Armstrong McAnulty
Baltimore
James McAnulty
North Seventh
Walter Ayers
North Fifth Street
Latrohs
R. O. Clavar
Yorona
J. N. Stewart
Delos Hetrick
Center County
J. H. Moore
Cora Grosse
Milas Josephine Grosse
Slater
T. A. Nogblt
Harriaburg
Moore
Pensacola
Fla
John Wagle
Indiana’ Branch
Ths Place
Harriet Walker
Weat Church Street
Misa Pearl
Harshburgar
Portage
Jacob Zener
Migs Minne Kanarr
Punxautawney
K Inganemith
Archie Smith
Marion Centar
Hannah Harris
Sample Run
United Prosbyterian Women's Association
H Ney Prothero
Plymer
Sue 2B
Willard
J.M. Marshall
United States
United States Court
J. M. Marshall
U. S. Mulls
Anna Weaver
J. M
Mr. Marshall
Echogl Board of Grean Towns
Leomwe
Gde
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