Green Township coal field sale drives regional development
Deeds filed for over 2,000 acres of coal land in Green township to Greenwich Coal and Coke Company for more than 75 thousand dollars. The 4,000 acre field spans Green township and adjacent Susquehanna township Cambria, with Pennsylvania Railroad plans to extend into the area. Notables include George Huff of Greensburg and John McFeyden of Latrobe. Attorneys Telford & Stewart begin title examinations as Jacksonville coal field is eyeing eastern syndicate ownership. A charter was granted to Urey Ridge Coal Company with capital of 30000 dollars amid expanded regional mining activity. The Indiana County Farmers Institutes will hold three two-day sessions in Parkwood Ambrose and Rochester Mills in December under the state agriculture department with a packed program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Township
Greenwich Coal and Coke Company
This County
Susquehanna Township
Cambria County
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cherrytree
George Huff
Greensburg
John McFeyden
Latrobe
Telford & Stewart
Jacksonville
Jobn McGaughey
Harris
Centerville
McGee & Co
West Wheatfield
Urey Ridge Coal Company
Glen Campbell
Indiana County
State Department of Agriculture
Parkwood
Ambrose
Rochester Mills
KE. L. Ratston
Hattie Wachols
J. N. Clark
Claridge
A. B. McAdoo
West Lebanon
W.H. HW. Iiddle
Butler
Oliver Campbell
Shelocta
W. L. Neal
Kent
B. Heiges
York
John B Peeler
Thomas Anderson
J.C. White
B. RB. Peeler
C. George
W.H.H. Riddle
R. H. Harbison
Lebanon
Atminel
Eiderton
W.a.dible
M.N. Clark
Tledsay
D. W. Davis
Tannery
W. H L. Riddle
S.B. Heiges
D. W. Anderson
J.B. Wiggins
Tan- Nery
Death of Center township farmer Landifair found by barn
Mr John Landifair a Center township farmer was found dead near his barn between 7 and 8 am Tuesday following a hearty breakfast. He suffered heart trouble, aged about 33, survived by wife and three children. Funeral by Rev D M Kinter Thursday at his home, interment Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Landifair
Center Township
Lantern fires barn on Isaac Kinter farm
A lantern left on a loft at the Isaac Kinter farm in Rayne township exploded when a chicken hit the light. The barn burned quickly at 5 30 AM, destroying hay, crops, and farming implements while the 13 year old daughter and her mother saved the stock with no injuries. Lester Kinter was away in Indiana that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Kinter
Rayne Township
Lester Kinter
Kinter
Indiana
Eather Davis Shot by Son in Accident
John S. Davis, a former resident near Kenwood, was accidentally shot last Friday by his son James while they were shooting at a flubert rifle. The bullet struck his left breast, lodged in the back after hitting a rib. Dr. M. B. Shultz of Strongstown removed the bullet on Monday. the wound is healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Davis
Kenwood
Buffington Township
Wintondale
Strongstown
A Serious Loss of Pocketbook Near Crete
Henry Smail of near Crete reported losing a pocketbook containing 28 dollars Thursday between his home and Crete. The empty pocketbook was found along the roadside the next day. The Normal football team traveled to Punxsutawney on Tuesday and defeated the local eleven by 11 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Smail
Crete
Punxsutawney
Great Republican Victory News Across States
Early returns show McKinley Roosevelt winning nationally with large Republican margins. Maryland Illinois New Jersey Connecticut Massachusetts Pennsylvania Indiana saw solid gains. Philadelphia portends Stalwart strength. County returns indicate a 3600 Republican majority with ongoing tallies and a public display of results via a stereoptican reading room.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Maryland
New York
Jones
National Democratic Committee
Illinois
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
John P. Elkin
Feit
Archibald Portser Wedding Ties Blairsville Pair
Prof John P Archibald principal of Blairsville public schools wed Miss Nancy Portser of Saltsburg in Pittsburgh Thursday evening. They plan housekeeping in Blairsville after November 15, with a reception at Livermore. Both are noted young locals with broad friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald—Portser
John P. Archibald
Blairaville
Nancy Portser
Saltsburg
Seventh Avenue
Pittsburg
8. W. Miller
Presbyterian Church
Archibald
Indiana State Normal School
Blairsville
Livermore
Saltsbury
Cost-Bammers Bond In Blairsville Nuptials
Edward Cost of Blairsville and Miss Eys Pearl Hammers were married at the bride's parents home. Rev. C F P Sanders officiated before about 30 guests. After dinner the couple left for Blairsville and Vandergrift where Cost works in the mills. Guests included John F Hammers Ardara and G M Hammers Irwin among others.
Young township couple wed in Greensburg ceremony
Prominent Young township youth Mr Clark M Henry married Miss Bell Pettigrew of Armstrong township in Greensburg on Wednesday. They return to BeBride's home for a reception and plan to occupy the Henry farmhouse near Jacksonville. Also, Harry C Mack and Ella Stutzman of East Wheatfield township wed Wednesday evening at Mary Stutzman’s home with a small reception Thursday at the groom's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark M. Henry
Young Township
Bell Pettigrew
Samuel Pettigrew
Armstrong Township
Greensburg
Bebride's
Mr. Henry
M. H. Henry
Jacksonville
Harry C. Mack
Ella Stutzman
East Wheatfield Township
Mary Stutzman
G. M. Allshouse
Marriage ceremony at the bride’s parents home
This morning at eleven o'clock a wedding was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lytle, uniting the couple in matrimony. Guests witnessed the ceremony and a reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Harvey _ Lytle
Halloween Socials and Local Gatherings Highlight Normals
The Normal students held a Hallowe en farmers dance while Mrs. Patton hosted a wool-picking bee. Virginia Hitchcock and sister Helen White entertained guests for Mr. and Mrs. Wettling of Philadelphia. Ada Getty's Outing Club party featured dainties and dancing. A straw vote at a tallyho ride favored Republicans, though many party heavies supported Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Patton
Virginia Hitchcock
Helen White
W. Fred Wettling
Philadelphia
Ada Getty
South Seventh Street
Hallowe'en
Jolly Party
Democracy
Heirs to Two Estates Bequests Filed This Week
Two wills were filed during the last week in Blacklick Township. David Mardis bequeaths $10 to each of six children and leaves the remainder to his daughter-in-law Susannah Mardis for life, then to her children. Executor named as Mr. H. M. Palmer. Ferguson W. Badger leaves all to his wife for life or widowhood, then to daughter Laura M. Badger with a $700 bequest to Mary T. Waddle. Laura and wife execute. Will dates: October 2 1900 and August 24 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mardis
Blacklick Township
Tobias
George
Daniel
David
Elizabeth
Annie
Susannah Mardis
M. Palmer
Mary T. Waddle
M. Laura Badger
County Teachers Institute to Feature Lectures and Concerts
County Superintendent J T Stewart has drafted a five day program for the coming county teachers Institute starting Monday Dec 17. Leading educators will instruct on school topics and evening entertainments include Dr Lincoln Hulley and Dr Theodore Noss among others shaping a week of instruction and talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Stewart
County Teachers’ Institute
Stewart
Lincoln Hulley
Bucknell University
C. Miller
Lima
Theodore B. Noss
California State Normal School
Noss
John Q Stewart
George Hull
Millersville Normal School
D. J. Waller
Indiana State Normal School
Waller
J. T Jones
Ebensburg
Jones
Fred High
Pittsburg
High
Russell H. Conwell
Philadelphia
Conwell
Orphans’ Home
John B. Gordon
Mozart Symphony Club
New York
Institute
William Hawley Smith
Indiana
Bill Nye
Smith
Agan
Oxford Musical Club
Boston
Watsons Gather at Saltsburg for 84th Birthday
A Watson family reunion was held at Saltsburg to celebrate Mrs. R. P. Watson's 84th birthday. All children except John Watson of Kansas attended. Present were Messia Watson, Harry Watson of Greenville Pennsylvania, Clark Watson of Blairsville, Mrs G W Creighton of Buffalo New York, Mrs G P McCartney of town, James Watson and Mrs A T Bell of Saltsburg.
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Watsons
Saltsburg
R. P. Watson
Thomas Watson
Watson
John Watson
Kansas
Messia
Harry Watson
Greenville
Clark , Watson
Blairsville
G. W. Creighton
Buffalo, N. Y
G. P. McCartney
Town
James Watson
A. T. Bell
Oil Discovered In West Wheatfield Swamp Farm
In West Wheatfield township, oil has been found on the farm of Thomas J. Mabon. Neighbors report oil oozing at several spots and a cloth saturated with the liquid burns brightly, prompting belief a test could yield payable quantities. Local news continues on page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Wheatfield
Thomas J. Mabon
West Wheatfield Township
Sewerage report outlines town survey and ballot plan
Todiana town council advances toward a sewerage system with a survey led by George R. Stewart to estimate costs. The report details oxidation, chemical treatment, and especially aeration methods, favoring intermittent filtration as best suited for Indiana towns, with ballot timing possibly at the February election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todiana
George R. Stewart
Stewart
Saniana
Indiana
Massachusetts
Board of Health Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
A.M. Armstrong
Wome
B. Heigel
Heigea
Central Township
J.T. Stewart
J. B. McCormick
HS. Chambers
Noah Seanor
J. W. Botsford
Emma Hamilton
Earl Davis
Laura Pearce
T. St. Thompson
Uohoir
James
Ephraim Work
M. N. Clark
A. S. Work
Marion Center
W. C. Brown
Marchand
G. S. Braughter
Covode
Hugh M. Pollock
Hamill
Hugh Smitten
Murand
Wm. M. Morrizon
Annie Given
Hoshester Mills
A. C. Hopkins
T. A. Dunglass
Joho D Garman
Jenaie. M. Notley
Stephen Beringer
W. MM. Buterbaugh
B. A. Douglass
Lis Barn
Sui
Harry
Eather
Fayette
Blair
Chester
Huntingdon
Quay
George J. Feit
Republican Party
Au Stereopti Can
A. M. Hammers
Normal School
Cosmopolitan Club
Landis
Roosevelts
Republic Gan
Henry Pettigrew
Beech-Lytle
Edward L. Beech
Bertha M. Lytle
Tunnelton
Mar
L. M. White
North Seventh Street
Water
Judge White
White
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