Elkin Confident in Governor Nomination Bid
Attorney General Elkin remains buoyant about securing the governor nomination as delegates are elected with strong showing for Elkin in Elk and Fayette counties. Philadelphia Pennypacker boom collapses, Elkin envoy trip to state convention with a glee club and cornet band planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue
Episcopal Ch
Pes
Elkin
Elk County
Quay
Fayette County
Philadelphia
Allegheny County
Indeo Pennypacker
Jake
John P. Elkin
J. A. Crossman
Penns i
Camp at Bishaville Prompts Miner Strike Action
agitators have set up a camp at Bishaville with a brass band to back a potential 1000 miners quitting work. Patrick Dolan promotes the plan and claims a mass march to the camp within days. miners across the district resist, content with current wages, while Elder Coleman resigns as express agent to join the East Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad project in Chambersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn
Bishaville
Patrick Dolan
Bisimville
Thieves Take Butter Lard Fruit and Poultry at White Township
Thieves broke into a spring house stealing butter lard and fruit and also took a turkey and 17 chickens from a barn in White township on Friday night. Other local items note cattle shipments, a nurse elopement, a store contract, and a horse sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Ankeny
White Township
Normal Beaten at Home by Rival Kiski in Close Contest
Normal loses on its home grounds to rival Kiski in a well played game with no errors by Kiski. McLane allowed two hits for the visitors while Williams gave up five. Umpire Mainhart earned praise for his officiating as Homestead defeated Normal 3 to 1 and Normal plans games in Johnstown and Salisbury to even the series with Kiski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiski
Normal
Riivals
McLane
Williams
Hire
Kizki
Kiki
Studentaalore
Mainhart
Johnstown
Clayson
Edmundson
Calhoun
Harker
Springer, Portier
C. McClinto
McCreight
Davis
Tidgadoops
St. Clair
Homestead
Cameron
Jones
Pittsburg
Salinbury
Kiseki
Two Birthdays Celebrated At Pleasant Arm Strong Gatherings
A social event at W. W. Ban home in Armstrong township marked the 38th birthday of Mr Barr with about 125 guests. In Blacklick township near Mrs. David Hancock, neighbors celebrated her 67th birthday with a midday dinner and gifts. Speakers S. F. Hazlett and J. S. Long addressed the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Blacklick
W. W. Ban
Armstrong Township
Barr
W. A. Silvis
S. F. Hazlett
J. 8. Long
Normal High Competes In Washington Inter Scholastic Meet
Normal High School sent a weakened team to the Washington inter scholastic track meet last Saturday. Despite Emphield’s injury and a strong Mercerburg Academy performance, Normal placed fourth with 114 points as Mercerburg dominated with 83 and Shadyside Academy followed at 174. Oregon? (Note: summarizing entities: Normal, Mercerburg Academy, Shadyside Academy, Washington-Jefferson Academy, Pittsburg High Schools, Allegheny Preparatory, Emphield.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Washington
Emphield
Mercerburg Academy
Shadyside Academy
Washington-Jefferson Academy
Pittsburg High Schools
Allegheny Preparatory
Campbell Wins Bridge Contract for Blacklick Creek Project
Mr J A Campbell of Heshbon, the Democratic candidate for county commissioner, has been awarded the contract for the etons work on the new county bridge over Blacklick creek at Heshbon. He will furnish lumber and deliver the bridge from the railroad to Heshbon. Two Pensions Granted to Smicksburg Residents Mary B Crawford receives 8 monthly and back pay from January 1901, while James Weston’s pension rises to 10 monthly with back pay dating from November 1900.
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J. A. Campbell
Heshbon
Indiana
Campbell
Etons
Blacklick Creek
Jack
Mary B. Crawford
Smicksburg
James
Weston
Smickaburg
Ready to Make Pills from State Board Names New Pharmacists
Among registered pharmacists who passed the state board examination last week are Earl H. Park of Marion Center and J. E. Lewis of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board
Earl H. Park
Marion Center
J. E. Lewis
Derrick Wrecked by Wind At Indiana Well Site
A windstorm toppled the derrick at the teat well of the Quanty Gal Company on the Carpenter farm in Washington township on Thursday. No injuries reported. Local crews assessed the damage and halted operations pending repairs.
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Indiana’ Quanty Gal Company
Carpenter Farm
Washington Township
Thurs- BY
Memorial Day Tributes For Civil War Vets In Indiana Post Area
Memorial Day observances mark a quiet day with post services, sermons, and cemetery decorations. Indiana Post No 28 G A R held services at Presbyterian Church and Court House with tributes to members who died in the year. Several posts including Rochester Mills and Shelocta plan ceremonies with parades to cemeteries and speeches by local clergy and invited speakers.
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Indiana Post
G. A
Presbyterian Church
Swartz Crawford
Court House
John A. Hill
Theodore Bach
J. N. Banks
James Moose
T. P. Stephens
Solomon Keck
White
A. J. Farman
G. T. Reynolds
M. E. Church
George Rogers
Christ Episcopal Church
Indiana
Frank M. Brown
Rochester Mills
Jins
Wm. Faixman
Ponxentawney
Women’s Relief Corps
R. Foster Robinson
Shelocta
Lo’clock
Saltsburg
Heirs to Two Estates In Probate At Grant And East Mahoning
Wills filed for Leonard McCune of Grant township and John Pfeiffer of East Mahoning township outline bequests to spouses and children. Leonard’s real and personal property go to widow for life with equal shares to children after. John Pfeiffer leaves lands and most farm goods to his son John, with specified cows and household goods to daughters Laura and Clara, plus cash bequests to several children payable at age. Executors named. school provisions at Marion Center for two terms. later codicil reduces Eddie’s cash and adds future payments on coal milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard &. McCune
Grant Township
John L
John Pfeiffer
East Mahoning Township
John
Laura
Clara
Eddie E
Norman L
H. T
Laura B
Clara M
John W.pfeiffer
Norman L. Pfeiffer
Marion Center
John W. Pfeiffer
Eddie Pfeiffer
Burton
Norman
Harry
First Run Next Sabbath Train Schedule at Indiana
Indiana begins regular Sunday train service with its first trip scheduled for 12 03 a m arriving then departing 4 20 pm Connections will be on the main line and west but the schedule may disappoint local travelers Stop at all stations on the branch Sheep damage notices list several individuals with amounts ranging from 12 to 23 dollars A new doctor Jason Carson graduates from Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia Lightning strikes the Lutheran church causing damage during the weekend storm
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Indiana
Jason Carson
Near Town
Jefferson’Medical College
Philadelphia
Deaths of Peter Beer and New Castle Area Residents
Obituary notes report Peter Beer near Deckers Point died after a barn door injury suffered while adjusting rollers. Other deaths include Isaac Earhart of White township and Saxonburg resident James S. Scott of cancer, with service details, survivors, and interment at local cemeteries. Also mentions Martha Campbell, Joseph Gallagher, John Wichner, Jemima Conner, and Mrs Blair Kelly with burial plans and family ties.
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Peter, Beer
Peter Beer
Deckers Point
Beer
Armstrong County
Evergelical Church
Fred Peffer
Marchand
Mira. Wm. Wineburg
Barnesboro
James
Creekside
William
Lettie Colgan
Arcadia
George
May Diblar
Marion Center
Clara Maman
Center County
Jesse
Pine Church
Canoe Township
Jemima
Conner
B.M. Conner
Pittsburg
Hac
Wag
Samuel Griffith
Grisenioré
Mis
John We Wray
Town
J.F. Hertwog
Tda
Rebecca
Lizzie
Loretta
Waa Saade
Gheny Sabbath
Missionary Convention Opens Two Day Meeting at Apollo
The home and foreign missionary division of the Kittanning Presbytery's Presbyterian church conducts its annual convention in Apollo this week. Opening session today features Mrs. Sarah M. Wherry and Rev. C. A. R Janvier with India mission experience. The program spans devotional sessions, reports, officer elections, and addresses through Thursday afternoon, with Indiana represented by multiple local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning
The
Presbyterian Church
Apollo
Sarah M. Wherry
C. A. R Janvier
India
W.L. Pearl
Sara Wherry
Daubenspeck
A. R. Janvier
W. L. McClure
Margaret Eisance
Julette Robinson
E. BP. Firth
R. Willis Fair
Mary
McKnight
J. C. McCracken
R. Y. Elder
Flora Palmer
Co. Indiana
Swartz Crawford
Henry Wilson
Ji. D. McKallip
M. L. Birkman
John W. Sutton
George R. Stewart
Mary Jones
Margaret Evans
Minnie Russell
Jennie Wilson
County teachers pass examination for permanent certificates
Seventeen county teachers sat a Friday and Saturday exam at the Third and Fourth Ward school building. All passed satisfactory tests overseen by a state regular committee including Bracken Archibald and Henry. Names of the class include Barratt Stewart Ath son Moore Waddell Prothero and others with several from Homer City and surrounding towns. Those seeking provisional certificates this summer must also pass algebra and civil government.
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Third
Fourth Ward
State Department
Prde
Bracken
Homer City
Archibald
J. T. Henry
Blairsville
W. E. Barratt
Smickeburg
C. E. Stewart
Pearl
ATH Son
Democrats of County to Nominate Tickets at Convention
County Democrats set next Tuesday for nominating a ticket for the coming general election. County offices show a contest with candidates for commissioner Mees J A Campbell F C Murray and W B Hill. Delegates to the primary will be elected next Saturday across the county to favor their preferred candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mees J. A. Campbell
Brushvalley Township
CO. F. Murray
Blaixeville
W. B. Hill
White Township
Harvey Bachanan
Town
G. H. Hamilton
East Wheatfield Township
Big coal land deals filed with 351 tracts across multiple townships
Documents filed in the registers office record 351 coal tracts in Armstrong Center Blacklick Young and Conemaugh townships tied to Col. John McGaughey with options held by him and assignments to W. H. Stamey and J King of Raynoldsville. A second deed covers 87 tracts in Canoe township bought by W D Bigler for 500000 dollars with a matching mortgage to Guaranty Trust Company of New York.
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John McGaughey
Armstrong
Center
Blacklick
Young
Conemaugh
McGaughey
Corps of Civil Engineers
Mr. McGaughey
W. H. Stamey
J. ©. King
Raynoldsville
Twolick Creek
Pine Flats
Kenwood
Eastern Capitalis
Pennsylvania Company
Clerrytree
Susquehanna
Homer City
Canoe Township
W. D. Bigler
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Guaranty Trust Company of New York
Indiana County Soldiers Association Reunion and Picnic
The Indiana County Soldiers Association plans its annual reunion and picnic likely in the second week of August. President Judgs and officers weigh holding the event with Pittsburg’s big celebration to attract attendees, with committees securing entertainment and public attractions for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Italian trio implicated in planned assault in jail
Fragments report three Italians, Frank Beeryman Pellegrini Sesaino and Tony Domingo, involved in a jail incident with intent to kill. The reference to Squire E J and a major confrontation suggests the alleged planned assault was central to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beeryman
Pellegrini Sesaino
Tony Domingo
Niger
Jaiton
Pie
Squire E. J
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Pennypacker
New Company
Elder Coleman
Euftato, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Chambersville
Harry Edwards
Tanoma
Geo. W. Graff
New Century Gab
Hastings
H. E. Timberlake
Sherif Boucher
Squire J. G. Walker
West Mahoning Township
Thomas & Wissinger
Pottstown
J. D. McKalip
Linfield
Marko Solinski
Cokeville
Tony Sylvester
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Webram
James G. White
Horace
D. W. Behrecengost
Plimville
Ita
the Normal School
Thomas Sutton
J. W Clark
J. M Watt
Bheep
W. H. Lutman
Green
Samuel
Bennett
Pine
J. F. Lowman
John L ‘Henry
Conteste J
Compton
B Young
Aac Barhart
Isaac Earhart
Conemaugh Township
Mary EB. Gordon
Blacklick Township
A.C. Malcolm
D. G. Evans
Charles
Calvin
William Earhart
Bellis Mills
Earhart
Lewis Hay
Oakland Cemetery
James §. Scott
James S. Scott
Saxonburg
Butler County
Center Township
Rupert Craven
Altoona
Emma Baker
John Keeler
L. F. Massack
J. M. Scott
Carbon Black
Butler
County
Thomas J. Scott
David Campbell
Martha Campbell
Davidpbell
West Wheatfield Township
Headdon
John A. Campbell
W. B. Wagner
James E. Campbell
Pueblo
Coto
H.B. Donaldson
Blakeville
Arther
Joe
Rosa
United Presbyterian Church
Black
Joseph W. Gallagher
Joseph Wallace Gallagher
Rolls
Indi
California
Elizabeth Daugherty
Missouri
Philip C
Colorado
Sterling Smith
Rolla, Mo
HN Wichner
John Wichner
Germany
Igte
Oakland ‘Cemetery
B. M. Conner
Blair Kelly
Mire
M&hel Kelly
Bright
Green- Wood Cemetery
Christpiscopal Church
Missionary Convention
Is West
Audie Aecence
Pany
Twottek Creek
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