Memorial Day Observances Across County For 1900
Memorial Day is set for Wednesday May 30 with Grand Army Posts and other groups organizing ceremonies. Posts from Indiana and surrounding towns announce grave marking, cenotaph services, divine worship, parades and memorial addresses by pastors and local leaders, with details at East Mahoning Shiloh Oakland and multiple cemeteries, inviting Civil War veterans and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Post
Ka Inniana Post
Dept. of
Penn’a
Indiana
Isaac Beck
J. M. Laughlin
Harry Long
J. Sloan Agey
Noah Seanor
A. G. Kettering
W. L. Downey
J. W. Shields
Comraades
J. ‘_ Neal
Solomon Beck
5. C. Thompson
Noah Livingston
A. C. Braughler
John T. Warden
Z. N. Banks
J. Wils. Thompson
John &. Hastings
John McGaughey
Henry Hargrave
W. H. Campbell
Court House
George W. Hood
William Watterson
Woman's Relief Corps
Company F
Fifth Regiment
George W. Wheeler
Jonn H. Hiry
East Mahoning Baptist Church
Purchase Tine
Oakland
Shiloh
Best
Deckers Point
Pinevale
Nickles Mills
East Mahoning Church
A. J. Furman
J. N. Langham
Town
St. R. Riedel
Kellysburg
J. G. Fisher
C. F. Cormman
Purchase Line
Shelocta
William Armstrong G. A. R. Post
U. P
Young People’s Christian Union
United Presbyterian Church
Elder Peeler
D. I. Johnston
J. W. Shaeffer
A. H. Kaylor
Blairsville
Findley Patch Post
M. E
B. F. Beazell
Blakeville
Major Sutton
Butler County
William Connor Post
G A. R
Cherrytree
Baptist Church
Henry Armstrong
Stiffler
McDowell
Fairview
Hazlett
Rowley
Irwin
East Mahoning
Marion
Center
Presbyterian Church
D. M. Kinter
Gilgal
Washington
Rayne
Mahoning
Georgeville
Cookport
Philadelphia Street
Smith Street
Church Street
Cornet Band
J. L. O'Neill
Women’s Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Daughters of Veterans
Lutheran Church
E. E. Conrath
Johnstown
A. L Alexander
J. C. McGaughey
Cockport
Fish
Hillsdale
Salem
Frank Napp
Wm. Lydick
Pine Flats
Philip Lang
H. Hamilton
Diamondville
E. O'Neill
Samuel Cross
Mr. Hall
Twolick
William Barnett
Odd Fellows’ Hall
D. P. French
Plumville
M.S. Kemp
J. E. Weaver
Smicksburg
Dinmick
Episcopal Church
Normal College opens season with seven inning win over Allegheny
Normal College defeats Allegheny College Club 3 to 0 in seven innings at Normal School park. Highlights include Cota catching for Allegheny and Phythyon making two grandstand catches in left. McColl and Taylor pitched well. St. Clair, Hammers, Lightner, and Boreland contributed offensively. Umpire was Wm. Keener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School Park
Allegheny College Club
Kiskinine
Saltsbury
Tod
Cota
Allegheny
Phythyon
McColl
Taylor
Nocual Rheawlequery
Owens
Baker
Boreland
Fitzgerald
Lightner
St. Clair
Halle
Wm. Keener
Sabbath School Convention At Smicksburg Opens Sessions
The Mahoning Sabbath School Association convened for its twenty sixth annual meeting at the MEB church in Smicksburg with broad attendance. Officers elected include John Stewart president George Dorn vice president Josephine Andrewe secretary and Raby Shields recording secretary. A sermon by Rev D P French highlighted last night events while discussions covered grading Sabbath schools and historical notes on early schools. Also noted are a farm purchase in Green township and Indiana Foundry Company shipping six stamp machines to Southern Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Sabbath School Association
Smicksburg
Dodson
Inskeep
Dayton
John Stewart
South Mahoning Township
George Dorn
North Mahoning Township
Josephine Andrewe
Plumville
Raby Shields
South Mahoning
George Braughter
Covode
D. P. French
Raikes
M. L. Rowland
Denton
John McMillen
Ambrose
T. W. Haskell
Virgie Dodson
Coal land deals spark Plumville field testing near Saltsburg
Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron plans first cash payments to several Crooked Creek field landowners this week as diamond drilling tests the Plumville area. Cambria Iron to develop 800 to 1,000 acres near Saltsburg, with potential rail extensions to West Penn and Turtle Creek branches, boosting local output prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooked Creek
Saltsburg
Plumville
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
White
Rayne
Iucius W. Robinson
Indiana
Robinson
Peale, Peacock & Kerr
Rambrandt Peale
Alexander Dunsmore
Tucker Farm
Cambria Iron Company
Johnstown
Westmoreland County
Fairbanks
John E. Blicks
West Penn
Turtle Creek
Pennsylvania Railroad
Saltshburg
First Blast Saturday Marks Clymer Manufacturing Opening
The Clymer Manufacturing Company, owner of the McFarland foundry on West Philadelphia Street, emerges as a stock firm with notable figures Attorney General John P. Elkin, H J Thompson of Mariga Center, Hugh M. Bell, and Edward B. Sweeny among its leaders. Hugh M. Bell acts as manager. Sweeny to be foreman in the foundry. The first blast occurred Saturday as preparations continue for full operation and job creation. The plant will produce heavy and light castings and machine repair work, with George Faith overseeing the machine shop.
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The
Clymer Manufacturing Company
McFarland Foundry
Philadelphia
John P. Elkin
H. J. Thompson
Mariga Center
Hugh M. Bell
Edward B. Sweeny
Town
Sutton Bros, & Bell
Bell
Sweeny
Sutton Bros. & Bell
Irwin, McFarland
George Faith
New Conemaugh Church to Rise After Fire Loss
The Conemaugh United Presbyterian congregation plans a new frame church 38 by 56 feet to replace their winter burned building. Cost estimated at 2500 to 3000 dollars with auditorium and Sabbath school room, corner entrance, vestibule, and choir alcove. Completion expected early fall with dedication likely in September.
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Conemaugh
Conference Postponed in Congress Conferees Meet
The congressional conference postpones its session due to illness of Mr. H. F. Seanor of Greensburg Westmoreland County who is in Mt. Clemens Michigan for rheumatism treatment. Congressman M. Jack says the date will not be fixed until Seanor returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Conference
H. F. Seanor
Greensburg
Westmoreland County
Mt. Clemens
Mich
M. Jack
Seanor
Oime
Sermon to the Graduates at Indiana Public Schools
The senior class that graduates this evening will attend divine service at the Baptist church next Sabbath evening. On Monday evening the gentlemen students of Normal will entertain the ladies in the dormitory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Public Schools
Baptist Church
Sebbath
Normal
BIARRIAGES and multiple area weddings reported
Dr John C Welch of Bellevue wed Miss Pauline B Herzog of Allegheny city in Second United Presbyterian church with large congregational attendance. Rev J M Welch officiated. reception at pastor’s home. couple to tour New York state then reside in Bellevue. home to friends May 30. Templeton Reade married at M E parsonage. McCormick McDonald wed at St John church Johnstown. Layton Klenzing wed at groom’s home Greensburg. Stiffler McCreary wed in Cherrytree. Kunkle Brown wed at Presbyterian parsonage Kittanning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Welch
Bellevue
Pauline B. Herzog
Allegheny City
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Welch
New York State
Stiffler-Mccreary
Homer
A. Stiffler
Miss Maud
J. M. Kunkle
Stella Brown
Creekside
County
Presbyterian Parsonage
Kittanning
H. Mayer
Land dispute settled in Buffington County
The State Board of Property awarded a 212 acre vacant tract in Buffington County to the Cambria Iron Company of Johnstown after long title history. Improvements dated to 1830 by Mise ner, later sold, with 100 acres now held by Kuchenbrod. a state warrant favored the company due to years of paid taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of
Buffington
Cambria Iron Company
Johnstown
Misener
Jacob Kuchenbrod
Tragedy Strikes New Florence Young Man Killed by Train
John Pershing, 27, a New Florence resident and railroad employee, was instantly killed Sunday afternoon when he attempted to board train No. 13 as it left the station. He was thrown under the wheels, suffering fatal injuries to his head and right leg. His cousin Walter Pershing survived after boarding the moving train. Samuel Pershing, a prominent local citizen, is his father. The accident occurred as they planned to travel to Blairsville Intersection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pershing
New Florence
Samuel Pershing
Blairsville
Frame over stone for new Episcopal church and rectory
The congregation will build a frame Episcopal church and rectory this summer, switching from stone after bids favored cheaper frame designs. The building committee plans to award a contract next week. Also listed are livestock shipments to Kneedler and Pottstown, a home building by Herlinger and Kerr for Augustus Brink, and a Friday lawn fete at the Industrial Home for Girls with proceeds for house painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Fred Herlinger
Robert Kerr
Augustus Brink
Brushvalley Township
Third Ward
Kiski Beaten by Allegheny College Eleven
The Allegheny College baseball team defeated the Kiski club 10 to 1 at Saltsbury on Monday. Butter sold at 16 cents a pound and eggs at 10 cents a dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny College
Saltsbury
Liquor License Transferred and Court Business Conducted
A short court session led by Judge White transferred the liquor license of Frank McAnulty in Cherry Tree Borough to D W Hoover. Motions were heard. orders of sale were granted for guardian estates of Samuel Bracken and James Spencer Stewart. Stewart vs Earhart continued to August 18. Donahue estate exceptions set for early June. adjournment to Monday for third week June term cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Taylor
James Spencer Stewart
Pension Awards and Postmaster Allowances Noted
Congressman Jack's notice lists pension grants and increases for several veterans across Indiana and Westmoreland counties with dates ranging 1890 to 1900. It also notes two postmaster allowances for Derry Station and Summerville and recommends John Leighty and David Brubaker for local postmaster roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Edward W. Thomas
Washington, D.C
Lydia Hancock
Brushvalley
Indiana
Elias Cramer
Nola
Same
John W. Daugherty
John Leighty
Leighty
Westmoreland County
David Brubaker
Leah
Indiana County
Kenwood man William West dies in stable
William West of Kenwood was found dying in his stable Friday evening around six o clock after returning from a hearty supper. The Civil War veteran, about 55, died soon after. Funeral services were Sunday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Ford, with burial at Laurel Swamp church cemetery in Cherryhill township.
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William West
Kenwood
Ford
Laurel Swamp
Cherryhill Township
Fire destroys Henry sawmill in Cherryhill township
Fire swept the Daniel Henry sawmill on Archie Stewart’s timber tract in Cherryhill township on a Tuesday morning between five and six. The blaze likely started from a flying spark from the boiler flue, gutting the mill used for Archie Stewart and James P. Ackerson. Total loss placed at $600, though no lumber burned and the engine and boiler were saved.
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Daniel Henry
Archie Stewart
Cherryhill Township
James P. Ackerson
Local party departs for nine day Washington excursion
Peter Garman and wife and granddaughter Caroline Daugherty with Rev. and Mrs. H. J. Altsman, Robert Mitchell and family Flora with Miss Jennie Trainer, all of town, plus Mr. and Mrs. James Work of Rochester Mills, depart Thursday for Washington D.C. The group will visit Baltimore and Philadelphia before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Garman
Caroline Daugherty
H. J. Altsman
Robert Mitchell
Flora
Jennie Trainer
James
T', Work
Rochester Mills
Washington, D.C
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Rain Cancels Two Indiana Events At Fair Grounds
Rain spoiled a matinee by the Indiana Driving Club at the fair grounds and halted a game against Washington Jefferson after it started. Both clubs postponed the events to another date due to wet weather.
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Indiana
Fair Grounds
Washington-Jefferson
Priest Accepts Call to Saltsburg Church
Rev. George M. Ryall of West Elizabeth has accepted a call from the Presbyterian church at Saltsburg and will begin his new charge June 1. Ryall has served West Elizabeth since graduating from seminary three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Ryall
West Elizabeth
Saltsburg
Mr. Ryall
Communion and church members add to First United Presbyterian
In town last Sabbath the First United Presbyterian church held communion services and received thirteen new members. Rev. Wra. A. Stevenson of Pittsburg preached in the evening. The Prohibition County Committee meets May 25 at 1 30 p.m. in the W C T U hall, inviting party ticket supporters. Carnelius McCue of Burrell to Ip was jailed Wednesday for abuse of his family and likely to be sent to an asylum for treatment.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Town
Wra. A. Stevenson
Pittsburg
Prohibition County
W. C. T. U. Hall
Indiana
G. H. Harrman
J. P. Lytle
Carnelius McCue
Burrell
Town Discusses Sewerage Plan For Indiana
Indiana town council instructed Mesars George R. Stewart and J. Taylor Bell to devise plans and survey sewerage systems across towns and cities. They will report findings soon and seek funds, with a summer vote likely. Officials expect work to begin next spring and complete next year, amid cost estimates from half to 75,000 dollars and focus on filtering refuse. The council also approved grading on School street and new cement and stone sidewalks.
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Indiana
George R. Stewart
J. Taylor Bell
School Street
Oakland
Railroad Avenues
Railroad Avenue
Seventh Street
New Board Organizes at Indiana State Normal School
The newly elected officers include President Thomas Sutton and Vice President John P. Elkin. Secretary J. Wood Clark and Treasurer J. M. Watt were named. New trustees W. J. Mitchell, J. B. Hammond, and Tom E. Hildebrand join. The buildings committee may award the main building improvements contract. Plans call for a rebuilt east entrance porch, a modern front porch for the principal's residence, and removal of the unused northern eastern porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Normal School
Thomas Sutton
John P. Elkin
J. Wood Clark
J. M. Watt
Messrs
W. J. Mitchell
Town
J. B. Hammond
Bolivar
Tom E. Hildebrand
Bequests to Widow and Son in Hilberry Will
The late Alexander Hilberry of Washington township left his widow the farm for her life with stock and household furniture. after her death the farm passes to his son John T. Hilberry, who also becomes executor and receives the remaining personal property. Will dated October 9, 1897. Also brief local items include a band concert at Industrial School and a desertion charge against William Ellsworth Wadding. Farther notices report real estate sales and a velocipede accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Hilberry
Washington Township
Register
Washington
John T. Hilberry
William Ellsworth Wadding
South Mahoning
Punxsutaweny
Jacob Wettling
J. A. Crossman
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Sation
Normal Club
Mahouluz Sabbath School Association
Green Township
J. H. Engle
Joseph Ow
Indiana Foundry Company
Africa
New Conemaugh Church
Templeton-Reader
William N. Templeton
Mabel ©. Reade
M. E. Parsonage
D. J. Waller
Templeton
Martintown
Kunkle-Brown
Buington
New Episcopal Church
Harry Bryan
Kneedler
Thomas & Wissinger
Pottstown
J. Mathias & Co
Manor
Kiski
Cherryhill
National Capitol
Church News
Will
Council
Normal School
Industrial School
Jasper Jenkins
Vt Gverhure—Dramatique
Polonaise
Little Go Patrol
la Caravane
Escessesr
Hearts and Pro Wesson
Orchid Cadets
Guffey Munshower
L. D. Munshower
South Seventh Street
J. Mr.Torrence
G. W. Gilbert
Martha J. Weamer
H. B. Miller
Report of Missionary Convention
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