First Money Paid in Crooked Creek Coal Field Tract Sales
Lucien W. Robinson, president of Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company, arrived in Indiana to witness the first cash payment for coal land in Crooked Creek. The initial ten tracts total about 22 000 dollars secured by mortgage, with further payments expected as titles are proved and surveys completed. Leases are being secured across White and Rayne townships and beyond, signaling a large regional coal deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clut
Crooked Creek
Trans- Tata
Srpoce
Slo
Lucien W. Robinson
Andy
Rochester & Pittsburgh
Coxjand Iron Company
Ir. Robinson
White and
Rayne Town
Indiana
Billy Thom
Simpson
Wm. Dinca
James D. Wilson
Wilil
Aneney
John A. Scott
Iir
Robinson
Paymien
Queck
Rayne Townships
Hood Hill
Indiana Borough
Messrea
J. Kk
Pantull
J. Clark Speedy
Ued
Center
Llacsick
Geore Dickey
Blacklick
Peale, Peacock & Kerr
Plumville
Lave
Charles McEwen
South Mahoning
Stuchul
West Wheatfield
Squire W. B. Hoskinson
New Florence
Indiana ministerial meeting discusses Holy Spirit paper
The Indiana Ministerial Association met in the Christian church afternoon to hear Rev. John Jamison deliver a paper titled The Church the Condition of the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit. Members discussed the topic, and the group voted to hold the next meeting on the third Monday of September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Ministerial Association
Christian Church
John Jamison
Appointment at Census Bureau and Purchase Line Academy
Prof James G Fisher of Purchase Line Academy joins the population department at the Census Bureau in Washington DC taking up duties in June. Howard Welch of Vandergrift is appointed as one of the directors at Purchase Line Academy to fill the vacancy created by Fisher’s departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Fisher
Parchase Line Academy
Population
Census Bureau
Washington, D
Fisher
Howard Welch
Vandergrift
Purchase Line Academy
Foundry Ships Stamp Machines to Distant Ports
The Indiana Foundry shipped a number of stamp machines and bells to distant ports this week. Orders came from Buenos Aires in South America, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Valparaiso in Chile, La Guaira in Venezuela, and from Seattle San Francisco and Florida in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Foundry
Buenos Ayres
South America
Rio Dlo Janeiro
Brazil
Valparaiso
Chili
la Guayre
Venezuela
Seattle
Washington
San Francisco
California
Florida
Arrested Dixon on assault charge bail set
Constable Jacob Wettling arrested Scott Dixon on a charge of assault and battery urged by his wife before Squire J A Crossman. Dixon posted bail of 500 dollars for appearance at the June term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Wettling
Scott Dixon
Squire J. A. Crossman
Dixon
Last Evening's Lecture on Beer or Bible in Blairville
Trev R E sfecture of Blairville delivered a lecture at the Baptial church last evening. The subject was Beer or Bible. The event was sponsored by the anti-Saloon League and drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trev
R. E. Sfecture
Biairaville
Seventh annual Lutheran missionary meeting at Trade City
The seventh annual convention of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Conemaugh conference met in Trade City on Thursday. The event featured a welcome from Miss Anna Sprankle and responses by Miss Emma Miller, with sessions includingdevotionals led by Mrs. Glasser and addresses by Bessie Fritz, Mrs. Lewis Hay, and Mrs. M. A. Bodenhammer. Officers elected included President Mrs. C. F. Sanders and Secretary Miss Sue Gosser. The gathering concluded with a consecration service and a missionary address by Rev. J. A. Olerly on work in Guntur, India, with local delegates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Conemaugh
Lutheran Church
Trade City
Glasser
Marion Center
Anna Sprankle
Emma Miller
South Bend
Armstrong County
Blairsville
Misa Gessie Fritz
Mia.t
Laura Condron
Stricksburg
J. A. Olerly
Guntur
India
M. L. Schmacker
Wilter
Lewin Hay
J. A. Crossman
T. 8. Ness
M. A. Badenhammer
Belle Thompson
G. W. Wheeler
Will and estates of Wm Baird and Rev A W Emmons
The will of the late Wm Baird of Washington township is filed bequeathing 70 acres of his farm to his son John of Punxsutawney with a $100 to William E Baird on adulthood and 30 acres to his daughter Mrs Wilson Lightcap of Rayne township after a $100 to Gladys Baird on adulthood. Personal property split evenly. Executor J C Myers of Davie Pa. Dated Dec 24 1897. The will of Rev A W Emmons filed naming Paul as heir to a silver watch and Mary as heir to the secretary and its contents, with teaching Bible and arm chair. remainder to widow. Widow and James L Nix named executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Baird
Washington Township
Register
John
Puoxsutawney
Wr. E. Baird
Wilson Lightcap
Rayne Township
Gladys Baird
J. C. Myers
Davie
A. W. Emmons
Paul
Mary
James L. Nix
Fire destroys Gipson home at Strongstown
A dwelling house belonging to John Gipson near Strongstown burned Thursday afternoon. A defective flue likely caused the blaze while Gipson was away and his wife baked inside. The upper story was consumed, most contents lost, and sparks set nearby woods and several acres ablaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gipson
Strongstown
Gibson
Manila Papers Sent From Mr. E. E B. Lockard
Mr E E B Lockard of Manila has sent the Progress several Manila daily papers edited by Americans. The matches the war department as leading feature. Advertisers are whiskey and beer firms. Price per copy five cents. a dozen copies are not worth one issue of the American daily penny press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E B. Lockard
Town
Manila
Progress
War Department
Real Estate Transfers Record
Hiram St. Clair transfers 98 acres in Blacklick to Margaret B. Elliot for 4500 dollars. T. W. Hoover sells 42 acres in West Mahoning to J. L. Hoover for 500 dollars. Wm. Dinwiddie transfers in Cherryhill to Wm. M. Weat for 175 dollars. John W. Henry 24 acres in Green transfers to Walter L. Crawford for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram St. Clair
Blacklick
Margaret B. Elliot
T. W. Hoover
West Mahoning
J. L. Hoover
Dinwiddie
Cherryhill
Wm. M. Weat
John W. Henry
Green
Walter L. Crawford
Mrs Jane Marshall Celebrates 60th Birthday at White Township
Tuesday marked the 60th birthday of Mrs. Jane Marshall of White township. More than a dozen relatives gathered at her home west of town for a pleasant family reunion and she received several useful presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Marshall
White Township
Marshall
Sheep Damages Granted in Local Claims
Orders issued for sheep damage payments list Ella M. Napp Green 18 dollars, J. N. Stewart White 9.50, John H. Stormer West Wheatfield 7, C S Dun can West Wheatfield 7.50, Alexander McConnell West Mahoning 39 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella M. Napp
Green
J. N. Stewart
White
John H. Stormer
West Wheatfield
C. S. Duncan
Weat Wheatfield
Alexander McConnell
West Mahoning
County Students Highlight Meyer Musical College Cast
Miss Olive M. Byers Miss Birdie Rowland Miss Gaye Cameron Miss Eva Sechler and Miss Garman of Cherrytree, Velma C. Widdow leon of Dixonville, Bisa Edna Fairbanks of Urey are listed among Meyer Musical College students in Freeburg Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive M. Byers
Birdie Rowland
Gaye Cameron
Eva Sechler
Miss. Garman
Cherrytree
Velma C. Widdowleon
Dixonville
Bisa Edna Fairbanks
Urey
Meyer Musical College
Freeburg
Indiana Public Schools Hold Sixth Commencement
The Indiana public schools marked their sixth annual commencement in Library Hall with nearly 1,000 attendees. Prof. W. S. Trainer led teachers while Miss Sue Milhouser supervised a 87 voice chorus performing May Day and the Anvil Chorus. The 24 seniors received diplomas amid elaborate decorations and a lengthy program featuring essays, orations, recitations, and a class poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Public Schools
Library Hall
W. 8
Sue Milhouser
Blairaville
J. M. Welch
Second United Presbyterian Church
James B. Watson
Agatha Kelly
Miles ©. Younge
Lulu M. Johnston
Colombia
Mabel C. Kelly
Jessie Braughter
Anna Weaver
Miss Kebler
Edna N. Tinthoff
Viola H. Simpson
Benedict Ar
Wellington B. Kline
Mersky
Messrs. W
J. Lisle Apple
Elmer W. Allison
G. “Hartman
Clarence McCreight
E. Bess Cunningham
Verne M. Snyder
Lenore McFarland
Walter McKalip
Lumber Contract Starts Three-Year Operation in Pine Township
A timber tract of 348 acres in Pine township begins full scale lumber production this week with Seldom Seen camp, as 6,000,000 feet are projected. ry & Guiles buy and cut, log rafting to Yellow creek dam, haul to Garmans Mills for eastern markets, creating local employment and significant spends. W T Wilson returns from Philadelphia after attending Weimer Wright Watkins anniversary event celebrating the shoe firm’s career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simondinger
Pine Township
Yellow Creek
Ry & Guiles
Hortons
Garmans Mills
W.T. Wilson
Church Street
Philadelphia
Weimer, Wright & Watkins
Wilson
W. H. Weimer
Free Methodist Third District Meet Convening Here
The third district quarterly meeting of the Free Methodist church will convene here on Thursday, closing with Sabbath services. Evening services at 7 30. Special meetings daily and missionary sessions Saturday at 2 30. Sabbath includes love feast at 9 30, experience meeting, elder preaching at 11, Lord s supper, and 2 30 special services. About 15 ministers from other points are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District
The
Free Methodist Church
Railroad Men Hold Reunion in Altoona
The Pittsburgh Division of the Pennsylvania railroad held its annual reunion in Altoona on Thursday. Attendees included conductor David Mallen of the Indiana accommodation and engineer G. Al Wagle, with Blairsville’s William Brady and Roach McCabe, Cramer’s Frederick Brantlinger, Nineveh’s Samuel Johne, and New Florence’s John F. Stormer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
David Mallen
Indiana
G. al Wagle
William Brady
Roach McCabe
Blairsville
Frederick Brantlinger
Cramer
Samuel Johne
Nineveh
John F. Stormer
New Florence
Recovered Horse Found East of Town in White Township
A horse owned by Delos and Dick Hetrick escaped from a stable Saturday night and was located Monday morning east of town in White township. Initially thought stolen, neighbors later visited M. W. Kunkle of Kellysburg on Friday to bring aid after his long illness, filling his larder with essentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delos
Dick Hetrick
White Township
M. W. Kunkle
Kellysburg
Kunkle
Pigs Cattle Calves and Horses Shipped to Pennsylvania Towns
Shipping list shows Thomas E Wissinger sending 202 pigs to Schwenksville and 101 pigs with 18 cattle 11 calves 14 sheep to Rohn D W it sending 20 horses to West Philadelphia J M Moore sending 265 pigs 10 cattle and 11 calves to Douglassville through 18 entries of livestock movements in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Wissinger
Schwenksville
J. G. Rosenberg
Rohn, Pa
D. W. It
West Philadelphia
J. M
Moore
Douglassville
Third Ward Property Sold to Hiram St. Clair
Real Estate Agent G. W. Gilbert sold the George Kebler property in Third ward on Thursday to Hiram St. Clair of Blacklick for 1375 dollars. St. Clair will occupy his new home next month. Metropolitan Club members held a dance in Odd Fellows hall on Thursday evening with about 30 attendees and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Gilbert
George Kebler
Third Ward
Hiram St. Clair
Blacklick
Metropolitan Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Memorial Day observances detailed for several towns
Last week's Progress listed Memorial Day programs across the county. Clarksburg hosts a 1 p.m. assembly at the schoolhouse for flowers and wreaths, with a 2 p.m. service at the Presbyterian church led by John H. Pierce. Willett plans Memorial Day observances next Wednesday with local veterans coordinating. Marlin schoolhouse will hold services with pastors W. J. Wilson and M. L. Schhmecker and the Willett martial band providing music. D. P. Smith Post of New Florence will observe and attend Sunday services, then host a Beacom address in Hoover's hall. J L O Neill G A R Post at Cockport reports for grave decoration at East Mahoning Baptist church cemetery at 1:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Soliera
Presbyterian Church
John H. Pierce
Indiana
Rev. Hubbard
Willett
A. J. Harman
Marlin
W. J. Wilson
Town
M. L. Sehtmecker
Willet
D. P. Smith
A. TR. Post
New Florence
J. S. Hayes
James S. Beacom
Hoover's Hall
J. L. O'Neill G. A. R. Post
Cockport
East Mahoning Baptist Church
Normal Wins Thriller Over Pittsburg High School
Normal edged Pittsburg High School 6 to 3 in a slow start game. Owens and McColl pitched well despite limited field support as Pownall and Kress anchored the offense. Lightner homered after a rough start, and Long hit a three base shot while St Clair, Morris, and Jamison contributed solid hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Edwards
McColl
Lightner
Normal
Pownall
Kress
Owens
Sotfel
Paythyon
Jamison
Long
Lewis
St. Clair
Morris
Bracken
R F
MecColl
Epping
Phythyon
Hammers
Thomas
A. Campbell
Prof
Chambers
Postmaster Samuel A. Smith Takes Office Saturday
Postmaster Samuel A. Smith assumed charge of duties Saturday evening, succeeding ex official Franklin Sansom whose term ends. Clerks retained under civil service. Congressman Jack seeks an assistant postmaster for the Indiana office due to rising business. Sansom presented with office chair. Sansom’s son James remains involved with the Indiana Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Smith
Franklin Sansom
Civil Service
Jack
Indiana
Sansom
Indiana Democrat
James
Major Penny to Inspect Company at Library Hall
Major Penny will inspect Company at Library Hall next Monday evening with 15 cent admission. Door receipts go to the Industrial Home for Girls. The state encampment is set for Mt Gretna this year. Captain Hughes has not been notified of the time. The inspecting event draws local soldiers’ friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Penny
Mt. Gretna
Hughes
Wood chopper seriously hurt in timber accident
Mr. James Diss of Heshbon was seriously injured in the woods on Wednesday while felling a tree. The trunk lodged and a rebounding limb struck him, causing a large head gash though the skull was not fractured. He was working on the timber tract of W. B. Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James €. Diss
Heshbon
W. B. Wagner
Buggy Wreck After Sabbath Ride to Tanoma Church
Mr William Wissinger of Rayne township suffered the loss of a buggy when his horse frightened while tied outside Tanoma church. The horse bolted and, before capture, the buggy was totally wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wissinger
Rayne Township
Tanoma
Two Sealed Verdicts in Indiana County Court
A special Monday session before Judge White clears small cases while Judge Patton joins to try certified matters. The Indiana Progress sues former sheriff H P Lewis over a disputed election proclamation print in five papers. A sealed verdicts returns noted in Dickey vs Mitchell and Nichol vs Mitchell with two courts likely to finish quickly. The bench calls attention to an Act of Assembly requiring criminal proceedings returns within ten days, to be reviewed at June term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
H. P. Leivis
Patton
Kittanning
Thirty Third Judicial District
E. H. Dickey
Charles Mitchell
Justices of the Peace
John M. Nichol
Robert Mitchell
White
Follensbee Broa
J.C. Moorhead
Indiana Driving Club Announces Three Race Matinee
A meeting of the Indiana Driving Club last evening set the first matinee at the fair grounds for next Wednesday at 2 PM. Admission to grounds and grand stand is free. Contenders include Class 1 Jacbo Wettling James A White W H Craweon Dr J M St Clair Joseph W Clements Heth Lowman Heilman Long Mr Rouse Mr Griffith Class 2 J M Cunningham Columbus McCoy Clark McGregor D C Mack D E Thompson Rudie Eantz Dr H B Buterbaugh D W Simpson Class 3 Alex M Stewart A W Mabon Harry Warris Murray Moore W S Tra in er M C Watson Monroe Torrence Frank Weamer W J Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Driving Club
Fair Grounds
Jacob Wettling
James A. White
W. H. Craweon
J. M. St. Clair
Joseph W. Clements
Heth Lowman
Heilman Long
Mr. Rouse
Mr. Griffith
J. M. Cunningham
Columbus McCoy
Clark McGregor
D. C. Mack
D. E. Thompson
Rudie Eantz
H. B. Buterbaugh
D. W. Simpson
Alex M. Stewart
A. W. Mabon
Harry Warris
Murray Moore
W.S. Trainer
M. C. Watson
Monroe Torrence
Frank Weamer
W. J. Mitchell
Church Preaching Schedule in White Township and Nearby Areas
Rev J M Welch will preach at the Lowry schoolhouse in White township next Saturday afternoon. Homer City United Presbyterian church will host Rev John Jamison next Sabbath at 11. Rev McCullough preaches at Ferguson schoolhouse White township next Sabbath afternoon with a children sermon. Rev S A Hughes of Grove City preaches at Jacksonsville Presbyterian church next Sabbath morning at 11 and at Bathel Presbyterian church at 2 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Welch
Town
Lowry
White Township
Homer City
United Presbyterian Church
John Jamison
McCullough
Ferguson
S. A. Hughes
Grove City
Presbyterian
Jacksonville
Bathel Presbyterian Church
Steel Bridge Project Across Big Mahoning Creek
The Pittsburg Bridge Company will erect a new steel bridge across Big Mahoning creek in West Mahoning township near Little Mahoning creek. It replaces a frame structure in use for 28 years and will feature a double driveway, with completion slated for next August after the county commissioners awarded the contract that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Bridge Company
Big Mahoning Creek
West Mahoning Township
Little Mahoning Creek
Store Changes Hands At Getty Bargain Store
Mr. J. Willis Wilson, a longtime clerk with 17 years in Indiana and Pittsburgh stores, has purchased the Getty Bargain Store in the Weaver block on Philadelphia Street. He will take charge next Monday to run the mercantile business for himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Willis Wilson
J. R. Stumpf
Getty
Weaver Block
Philadelphia Street
Wilson
Indiana
Pittsburg
Fatal Fall Injures Burt Sloan in Washington DC
Burt Sloan son of late Captain H. K. Sloan was seriously injured in Washington DC after tumbling from a scaffold over 30 feet while painting a building. Assistant worker Reid Porter from town aided him. Sloan suffered internal injuries and is not expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Sloan
H. K. Sloan
Town
Washington, D.C
Reid Porter
Sloan
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Cada
Lutheran Missionary Society Weld
Ttelas PO
Pire
Music 2
Della B. Swan
Effie Pennington
el Capitan
Jessie Braughler
E. Beas Cunningham
Anna Fleming
Stella Hasinger
Agatha M. Kelly
Ruby G. Kebler
Zaida A. Long
Charles W. Books
Will E. Bowman
Wellington B. Clark
James A. Manners
Clarence Y. McCreight
Walter B. McKalip
Paul B. Hasinger
Miles CG. Young
Campbells Mills
Blacklick Creek
W. 5
Trainer
Baptist Church
A. J. Furman
Simondinger Timber Tract
Helds
Pittsburg High School
Normal Park
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