Rochester & Pittsburg Coal Pays Landowners Next Week
The Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company will distribute about $25,000 to landowners next week as the second payment on coal land options purchased earlier. The company is actively securing roughly 1,000 acres in White township between Twolick and Yellow creeks, with titles being examined and abstracts begun. Landowners receiving payment include those holding coal leases, such as the McHenry properties, as the company expands into a new territory with four percent interest on deferred payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Crooked Creek
Rayne
White Townships
John A. Scott
White Township
Twolick
Yellow Creeks
Twolick Creek
S. M. McHenry
Town
Pittsburg High School Rout by Normal Nine
A dull game at Normal sees Pittsburg High School crushed 28 to 18 as Normal dominates every facet. Key players include Curran, Cooper, and Strack, with two-base hits by Davie and Phythyon among others. Greenville defeats Homer City 10 to 5 in an Friday contest, with McElhoes, Mock, Sickenberger, and Taylor on the batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Pitteburg High School
Pittaburz High School
Pittsburg
Remuigionss Curran
Herrod
Cooper
Davie
Phythyon
Long
Mint
Owens
Williams
I. Strack
Lac
Jackson
Pietreiatht
Curran
Greenville
Homer City Club
McElhoes
Mock
Hone
City
Sickenberger
Taylor
Alonte
Homer City
Saae Ee
May Meeting of Physicians in Indiana County
The Indiana County Medical Society held its regular May meeting in Blatiraville Bisia ville. Dr. W B Ansley read Chronic Brights Disease in the morning session, followed by brief addresses. Afternoon papers covered new medicines with Dr W L Reed and an address by Dr Theodore Diller. Dr B Re Burns demonstrated microscopic slides. One new member, Dr W A Simpson, joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Medical Society
Bisiaville
W. B. Ansley
Teburg
Bright
J. T. Casa
West Lebanon
W. L. Reed
Elsirsville
Theodore Diller
Pittsburg
B Re.Burns
Bureau of Health
Allegheny
W. A. Simpson
Town
Livestock Shipments and Local Art News
J M 8 Moore ships 161 pigs to Collegeville and J D Rowland sends 17 cattle 10 calves 240 pigs to Wycombe Pa Thomas Wissinger delivers 8 cattle 5 calves and 160 pigs to Schwenkeville Pa J E Boucher moves 6 horses 4 cattle 5 calves 131 pigs and 24 sheep to Salford Pa Harry Bryan 14 of 16 calves and 125 sheep to Kneedler P D McKalip 90 pigs to Linfield Pa Leslie Pattison artist has finished two large oil paintings of Littster springs north of town exhibited at his studio soon to cover Samuel Lucas ice wagon sides at Ross & McFadden shops
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Rowland
Wycombe
Thomas & Wissinger
Schwenkeville
J. E. Boucher
Salford
Harry Bryan
Kneedler
P. D. McKalip
Linfield
Leslie Pattison
Littster Springs
Samuel Lucas
Ross & McFadden
Girl Fractures Both Bones in Leg After Tree Jump
Gladys Bush, two years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Bush of Third ward, fractured both bones above the left ankle while jumping from a tree at home on Thursday evening. Dr H B Butterbaugh reduced the fracture and the patient is getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys
W. D. Bush
Third Ward
H. B. Butterbaugh
Indiana County Fair Adds Premiums And Events
At a recent Indiana County Agricultural Society meeting, several premiums were added and awards increased. The horse department aligns the general purpose class with heavy draft, adds a team, and allows mare and stallion colt to compete against each other in all except thoroughbred. In mules, best pair over four years old earns 6, second 3. In cattle, beef fattening premiums: first 8, second 6 for under 1400 pounds. 6 and 4 for 1200 pounds and under. New events include a ladies race, mule race, and running races alongside track events. A prize of 25 for best automobile on track and 20 for second. Fair runs September 10–13 with plans for unprecedented attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Annual Meeting of Missionary Societies at Kittanning
The Kittanning Presbytery hosts its annual meeting of home and foreign missionary societies with delegates from Indiana including Mrs. George R. Stewart and Mrs. Af. L. Birkman. Miss Charlotte Hawes and Mrs. Ray Ewing McClintock spoke, Hawes recalling a Boxer-era escape in Wei Hein. next session set for Apollo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Kittanning
Ladies’ Foreign and Home Missionary Societies
Apollo
Oil and Gas Territory Sold to Pittsburgh Syndicate
Frank Brown of Pittsburg representing three gas and oil syndicates has bought leases on a large Armstrong county field spanning Armstrong, Washington and White townships. The field covers over 17 000 acres and was held by William Hamilton J Cochran Richard Smith and Samuel Dodson. The syndicate plans thorough testing of the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Pittsburg
3 Gas and Oil Syndicate
Armstrong
Washington
White and Rayne
New Laundry Firm Forms in town with Beatty selling stake
Milton D Beatty proprietor of the Indians Steam La has sold a half interest to Maurice Hile of town. The firm will be known as Hile and Company. They promise patronage at home and distant points with modern machinery and city grade work. Miss Hulda Stumpf and Agnes Kate of town sail to Atlantic City for the season occupying Indiana Cottage at 1401 Memorial avenue near the beach and station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton D. Beatty
Indians Steam la
Maurice Hile
Oftown
Hile
Indiana Steam Launi
Hulda Stumpf
Agnes Kate
Tuesaday
Atlantic City
N.J
Indiana Cottage
Memorial Avenue
Two Prize Winners Sold From Croyland Rabbitry
Thomas White proprietor of the Croyland rabbitry has sold Lord Neverstill and Hector I two Belgian hare bucks. Both prize winners at the Pittsburg Fanciers Club exhibit last winter were shipped this week to Buffalo to be shown by the new owner at the Pan American Exposition. Mr White sets a good round price for these animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas White
Croyland Rabbitry
Lord Neverstill
Hector I
Pittsburg
Fanciers’ Club
Buffalo
White
Will Breed Poultry Buyer Concludes Property Purchase
Passenger conductor David Mullen has purchased the Mrs Hannah Walker property in First Ward for 900 dollars through G W Gilbert real estate agency. He plans to breed poultry and will erect suitable buildings on the new property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mullen
Junior Contest Fundraiser at Normal Chapel
The annual junior contest will be held in Normal chapel next Monday evening. An admission fee of 25 cents will be charged, with proceeds benefiting the Northfield fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Chapel
Northfield Fund
Wild Ride to Death in Pittsburgh Street Car Collision
H Stacy Cunningham, about 20, a Jacksonville merchant’s son, was fatally injured on a Frankentown avenue trolley at Tioga and Wood. The car ran out of control on a steep grade and hit a Hamilton Avenue car, killing Cunningham who died at West Penn Hospital. The motormen were injured. passengers shaken but spared. He was buried in Jacksonville after funeral services by Rev Douda and Rev Brown. Survived by parents, four brothers, and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Stacy Cunningham
Harvey Cunningham
Jacksonville
Brushton
Pittsburg
Cunningham
Frankentown Avenue
Conningham
Tioga
Wood Streets
Hamilton Avenue
Rosedale Street
West Penn Hospital
Douda
Brown
Jacksonville United Presbyterian Church
Tribute to a Pennsylvania political leader at Philadelphia banquet
A banquet in Philadelphia honored United States Senator Matthew Stanley Quay, hosted by the State League of Republican Clubs at Agricultural Hall. J Hampton Moore led a reception as 500 guests heard toasts by Boies Penrose and Attorney General Elkin praising Quay’s four decades of Pennsylvania leadership and hard campaign work, including his rise from state treasurer to the U.S. Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. M. 8. Quay
Philadelphia
State League of Republican
Nator Quay
Washington, D. C
J. Hampton Moore
State League of Republican Clubs
Horticultural Hall
Academy of Music
Republican Party
Boies Penrose
Stone
Elkin
Quay
Republican League of
Oluba
Republican League of Clubs
Matthew Stanley Quay
Pennsylvania
Cameron
Cortin
Hartraiit
Napoleon
Hoyt
United States Senate
Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Hasta
New York
Virginia
North Carolina
East River
Harlem Heights
William Lisengood Dies in Dixmont Insane Asylum
William Lisengood of Barrell township died at Dixmont Insane Asylum after weeks of mental illness marked by religious mania and a belief in a divine sacrifice. He was about 50, survived by wife and 11 children. the funeral, conducted by Ray and B Laverty, was in Blairsville Cemetery. His brother John Libengood in Burrell township recently attempted suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Libengood
Barrell Township
Dixmont
John Libengood
Burrell Township
Blairsville
Ray & B. Laverty
Mrs Curtis Morrow Dies Following Illness Near Dayton
Annie Morrow wife of Gattis Morrow of near Dayton died May 7 at age 40 from complications of grip. A devout Christian, she joined Washington Presbyterian Rayne then Dayton United Presbyterian and was active in missionary work. Daughter of John Rankin of Washington township. Funeral at her home conducted by her pastor. burial in Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Morrow
Gattis Morrow
Dayton
Washington Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
Dayton United Presbyterian Church
Missionary Society
John Rankin
Washington Township
Obituary: Mrs Agned Tausey of Greensburg dies at 41
Mrs Agned Tausey wife of James Tausey died at her Greensburg home on May 7 from consumption aged 41 years 3 months and 22 days. She was daughter of the late Henry Overdorf of Brushvalley township. Survived by husband and siblings Harrison Johnstown Henry Reardan Waah William Franklin Brushvalley Mrs Susan Reeger and Mrs Mary Marks Lock Haven. Funeral held at home then Brushvalley burial at Fry graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agned Tausey
James Tausey
Greensburg
Henry Overdorf
Brushvalley Township
Harrison
Johnstown
Henry
Rearden
Waah
William and
Franklin
Brushvalley
Susan Reeger
Mary Marks
Lock Haven
Fry
Mrs Mary Jane McCrory of Johnstown Dies at 61
Mrs Mary Jane McCrory aged 61 died Saturday in Johnstown. Born in West Wheatfield she married David McCrory in 1852. Survived by sons John D and James C and daughters Delia and Alice Mack, with brother William Campbell of Armagh. Interment Monday at Bethel United Presbyterian Church near Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane McCrory
Johnstown
West Wheatfield
Campbell
David McCrory
John D
James C
Delia
Alice Mack
William Campbell
Armagh
Deaths of John Spargo and Annie Houston
John Spargo of South Mahoning township died at his sister's home from paralysis at age 72. He was unmarried and a member of Mahoning Baptist church. funeral held Tuesday with Rev. D. P. French and burial at Plumville. Annie Houston of Blacklick township died Thursday morning at 4:00 from brain inflammation, about age 35. survived by husband and daughter Lottie. funeral at her home Friday with Rev. Dowds and burial at Elderton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spargo
South Mahoning Township
L. A. Welch
Denton
Mahoning
Joseph Houston
Annie Houston
Blacklick Township
Lottie
Dowds
Elderton
Sheep Damages Orders Granted in Local Case
Orders granted for sheep damages during the weeks include Nancy Irwin of Montgomery receiving seven dollars and B F Ling of East to 1 955 Tits Bayder Washington with related damages noted in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Irwin
Montgomery
B. F. Ling
Tits Bayder
Washington
Shoulder Dislocation and Social Visit Notes
Mr Samuel Bence aged 81 near Dixonville slipped and fell while hauling rails on his farm dislocating his right shoulder Mrs R D Hetrick of Church street will be at home to friends this week entertaining this evening and Friday afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bence
Dixonville
Hig Farm
R. D. Hetrick
Church Strees
Five Estates Divided by Filing of Wills in Region
Wills filed in the register's office cover estates of Thomas W. Simpson Mary Younking Chambers S. Murdick Absalom Neff C B Sutter and others. Dated 1893 to 1901, wills assign entire fortunes to widows, children, or named heirs with executors and specified legacies across White Brushyalley South Mahoning North Mahoning and Broshvalley townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Simpson
White Township
Mary Younking
Brushyalley Township
Register
Uriah Younkins
Chambers S. Maur‘dick
Broshvalley Township
Register’s
Alexander G. Murdick
Andrew C Mardick
Jennie Lower
Nettie A. Mardick
Maggie G. Murdick
Sarah A. Findley
Button H. Murdick
Absalom Neff
South Mahoning Township
W. 8. Neff
White Oak Fit
Smyrna Church
Jonathan Neff
John Smith
Heira
Thia
R. C. Neff
C. C. Spencer
C. B. Sutter
North Mahoning Township
Hia
Mary
Bertha
John
Milton Sutter
Jennie
Ellie Sutter
Henry
George
Jacob
Webster
Layfuett
Andrew
Wallace
Milton
Ellie Suttor
Layfaett
Guests of the Soldiers at First Military Ball in Library Hall
Over 100 attended the first military ball by Company F of the National Guard in Library Hall. Decor featured stars and stripes, a large flag backdrop, and red white blue bunting. Company F wore blue coats and white trousers as reveille opened the event and the grand march delighted guests. Kettering's orchestra played while dancing and cards filled the evening until taps closed the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jana SoeRe
Company F
Kettering
Bose
Carda
Church Services and Brotherhood Organization Update
Rev N G Miller of Hiram College preached at the Christian church on Sabbath. Rev D M Kinter speaks Sunday on What Will I Speak When I Am Dead and Will There Be a Resurrection of the Dead. Communion planned at Washington Presbyterian Rayne township next Sabbath with Rev W H Robinson of Glen Campbell. Preparatory services Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. A Brotherhood of St Paul was organized at the M E church Monday with officers D W Simpson president James N Stewart vice president S A Culp secretary and James Edmiston treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G.miller
Hiram College
Christian Church
D. M. Kinter
Washington Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
W. H. Robinson
Glen Campbell
Suit for Damages Filed by William Martin
William Martin, son of James Martin, sues the Bachelov College in Akron Ohio for 15000 dollars. He alleges a serious injury after falling into a deep ditch on school grounds while employed as a reporter for an Akron daily. He suffered a fractured left leg at the hip and spine injuries. his condition was critical for weeks, and he is now a permanent cripple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin
James Marfor
Bachelov
Bu College
Akron
Martin
Teachers to Be Examined and Certificates Held at Third Ward
Teachers will be examined and certificates issued at the Third Ward schools next week. The notice calls for qualified applicants and outlines testing dates and required documentation for certification.
Lightning Strikes Farm Barn in Young Township Blaze
A severe storm lashed the county with heavy rain and lightning. The barn on William McCombs’s Elders Ridge farm near John Baker was destroyed by fire, one horse died from shock, grain wagon and equipment burned, no insurance on the barn. the farmer will rebuild. The Falton home at West Lebanon was struck, a youngster shocked, a bureau and curtains damaged, neighbors helped extinguish the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Township
William McCombs
Elders Ridge
John Baker
Ingurange
McCombs
Harry B. Falton
West Lebanon
Fulton
Return of Indiana Servicemen from the Philippines
Sergeant Charles Thoman and Privates David McHenry and W F Jamison of the 28th Regiment return home to Feee Cal after a 20 month Philippine service. They recount army life experiences and express mixed views on the islands. Other locals, including Schuber Roche Rochester Mills John Marshall John Food Binet and Charles, also return. Wheeler son of Mr and Mrs Wheeler will sail July 1 for home. Captain Charles McLain will stay as Manila police inspector. Mrs McLain and children will sail for the Philippines to join him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thoman
David McHenry
W. F. Jamison
28Th
Philippines
Oat Sa Feee
Cal
Indiana
Condit
Thia Neigh
Charles McLain
Mm. G. A. McLain
Manila
Paterson Stricken by Paralysis While Visiting Mother
Hon Samuel D Patterson of Barr township Cambria county was stricken with paralysis Wednesday night while visiting his mother Mrs Martha Patterson near Sprace. He left home earlier that day in poor health. The attack left him temporarily deaf dumb and blind and physicians attributed it to a brain blood clot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel D Patterson
Barr Township
Cambria County
Martha Patterson
Sprace
Prohibition Time Leads to Dairy Law Violations Case
An active officer Special Agent James Mcteger of the district reports .48 cases of violations of the dairy and pure food laws. It marks one of the largest prosecutions he has led, with Frank Smith singled out as critical in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mctteger
Tew
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crooked Creek Field
Blatiraville
J. M
Moore
Collegeville
Borrell Township
Banqguet
Oratory
United States
William Lisengood
Curtis Morrow
Mans James ‘Tausey
Mary J. McCrory
Hn Spargo
Church News
Contenta
Lebanon
Mr. Frank
Bert
Sonny
Balk
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