400 Coke Ovens to Rise With New Iron Plant Plan
Corrigia and McKennie Co purchase 4000 acres in Burrell and Blacklick townships north of Blairsville. A modern coke and coal plant will be built supplying coke to company blast furnaces nationwide. 400 jobs expected. surveyed site and railroad branch planned. payments to landowners staged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blast Furnace Company
Burrell
Blacklick
Harry McCreary
Black Tick
Blairsville
Corrigia & McKennie & Co
Cleveland
Charlotte
N. Y
Scottdale
Pennsylvania Railroad
John and
William Banks
Graceton
Joseph Wharton
Coral
Iron and Ateel
McCreary
Attempted Bank Robbery At Saltsburg Bank
Early Thursday three masked men attempted to rob First National Bank of Saltsburg by breaking the front plate glass. They fired nitroglycerin to open the vault, exchanged shots with residents, and fled toward the river. Two suspects were arrested Friday but released. vault door remains unlocked after expert intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Saltsburg
Taylor
J. P. Watson
Halloween Mischief Charges Against Penn Run Youths
Defendants ot Many. Constaine Jacob wettling of town arrests 29 Penn Run youths aged 10 to 20 on malicious mischief charges by Henry Nicewonger. The pranks damaged a house and windows. bail was posted for a Saturday forenoon hearing before Laur ie J. A. Crossman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Wettling
Penn
Henry Nicewonger
Lqurie J
Will Board Horses in Town at Carpenters Alley
Judge White sells 50 feet of his Carpenters alley frontage to Mr. T A Gilbert for 1000 dollars. Gilbert plans a modern barn with thorough horse boarding facilities and aims to complete by next spring, the town's first stable dedicated to boarding horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge White
Carpenters Alley
T. A. Gilbert
Gilbert
Stone Masons Finish County Bridge Work at Twolick Creek
Lewis Bros of Smicksburg, renowned stone masons, completed their contract on the new county bridge crossing Twolick creek south of town. Abutments are ready for the steel structure and the bridge will be erected within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bros
Smicksburg
New County
Twolick Creek
Money for the Soldiers Pay Distributed to Company F Members
Captain W. F. Elkin has received the pay for Company F members for services rendered on duty in the strike region. The funds are being distributed with most members already paid. Weekly drills of the company have resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Elkin
Company F
Two Lots Sold On West Philadelphia Street
Real estate agents Roof and Kline report the sale of the two Jota lots on west Philadelphia Street owned by Newton Daugherty to Pie Watterton of town for a consideration of 1300 dollars.
Weddings in Town and Surroundings Highlight Week
A flurry of marriages fills the week with Thomas Baenhart and Charlotta Baenhart wed at six in the morning at the Rowe residence on South Sixth Street and depart for a ten day eastern trip. Elmer Ale and Rachel Fowler wed at Tyrone’s First United Presbyterian parsonage with a reception at the Garman home. William Cribbs and Sara Edna Knox plan Blairsville residence after a Pennsylvania Railroad posting. Elizabeth Thompson and Thomas C. Davis wed at Blairsville M E church, with Vandergrift to be their home. Henry Forester and Varna G. Davis complete the week with a ceremony at the First United Presbyterian parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Baenhart
H. Wallace Thomes
Misa
Charlotta Bamhart
Edwert Rowe
South Sixth Street
T. Reynolds
M. E. Church
Thomas
Washington Street
Indiana
National Glass Company
Rowe
Ale-Fowler
Elmer
Ale
Sinking Valley
Rachel Fowler
Tyrone
First United Presbyterian Parsonage
Albert J. Neisley
Cherryhill Township
Frank Garman
Garman
William Frank Cribbs
Blairsville
Sara Edna Knox
H. W. Knox
White Township
Blairaville
Elizabeth Thompson
E. H. Thompson
Thomas C. Davis
Vandergrift
M. E
Vandergriff
Davis
Henry Forester
Armstrong Township
Varna G. Davis
Crate
J. Day Brownlee
Donahue-Welds marry in Church Street parsonage
William C. Shields of town and Ollie V. Donahue of Dixonville wed last Tuesday at the church parsonage on Church Street officiated by Rev. Dr. J Day Brownlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahue
William C. Shields
Town
Ollie V. Donahue
Dixonville
J. Day Brownlee
Church Street
Postlewait and Roth wed in North Mahoning township
Mr. F. J. Postlewait and Miss Edith E. Roth, both of Walier, were married on Thursday by Squire H. K. Neal at his residence in North Mahoning township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postlewati-Roth
F. J. Postlewait
Edith E. Roth
Walier
Squire H. K. Neal
North Mahoning Township
Mane-Depaepe
Frank 8
Mane
May F. Depaepe
Barnesboro
Squire M. B. Kline
Marriages Listed in Pittsburg Dispatches
Multiple couples from Indiana and nearby towns were wed in Steubenville and local churches. The unions include J Charles Sloniger and Nannie Binder. John McCoy and Rose Hook. Earl R. Patrick and Mary E. Stuchell. Frank S Mane and May F. Depaepe. Charles W Shaffer and Lillie M Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloniger
Binder
Pittsburg
J. Charles Sloniger
Nannie Binder
Indiana
Steubenville
Church services and admissions at local churches
Communion services are planned for next Sunday morning at the M E church. Preaching Tuesday evening by Rev D T Mitchell D D presiding elder of the district. First United Presbyterian church on Sub- Communion services were held in the bath. Eleven new members were admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
D. T. Mitchell
D. D
First United Presbyterian Church
Bath
Train wreck delays morning service near Coral
A slight wreck at Coral south of Graceton along the Indiana branch delayed the morning passenger train by two hours on Thursday. A freight car derailed, blocking the line at roughly the same location as the wreck Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coral
Graceton
Indiana
Prostrated With Paralysis in Homer City Home
Mrs Elizabeth Stewart mother of County Superintendent J T Stewart of town lies critically ill at her son Charles Stewart’s home in Homer City after paralysis struck on Sabbath. She has been sinking rapidly with no hope of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Stewart
J. T. Stewart
Charles
Homer City
Real Estate Sale on East Oak Street Sealed
Real estate agent G. W. Gilbert of town sold the Fry property on east Oak street to E. M. Lydick of Green township for 1700 dollars. Lydick plans to move to town next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Gilbert
Fry
East Oak Street
E. M. Lydick
Green Township
Coal land deals expand in Brush Valley field region
Attorneys report last week fire payments on multiple coal tracts in Brush Valley and Pine townships with prices from 800 to 3,750 dollars. Deeds filed in favor of J H Weaver cover coal lands in Blacklick and Dixon run area as capitalists eye leases near Erie and Buffalo road projects. Territory totals around 7,000 acres with Goodyears syndicate planning furnaces at Buffalo and railroad construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P
David Blair
John Dean
Brush Valley
James Jamison
S&s. T
J. H. Weaver
Pine Township
Ada Murray
Silas A. Conrad
Cordelia Adams
B. E. Cartwright
Blacklick Township
Long
John 8
Overdorff
Cunningham & Fisher
W. D. Biglar
McHenry
John J. Olligher
Cherryhill
Isaiah Rhodes
Hizziah Wise
Rayne
J. 5. Buchanan
E. B. McGara
Derry Township
Westmoreland County
Marion Center
Goodyears
James Loughry
East
Mshoning Township
Buffalo
Nel
Conl
Pennsylvania
Buffalo & Suoquehanna
A W. McCullough
Butler
T. A. Lakehart
Smicksburg
East Mahoning
South Mahoning
Washington Townships
Plumcreek Township
Armetrong County
Pittabure
J. Scotti McGaughey
Tack
McMillen
John A. Scott
Lackawanna Coal and Coke Company
West Wheatfield
D. R. Mack
Hugh 8. Mack
Jacob W. Mack
O. L. Campbell
Christopher D. Campbell
Brushvalley
William B. Overdorff
Cyrus Wakefield
Martha N. McKea
Jos. J. Campbell
Clarence R. Claghorn
Wehrum
Jos. D.dick
Ernest Stewart
J.H. Weaver
Dixon Run
Dixonville
Green
Grant Townships
Murray Thompson
Frank Barr
G. E. Reithmiller
Henry Able
John D. Minser
Barr & Engle
Mra
Elizabeth Minser
Thomas Gibson
John Falmer
Peter Beersheirs
D. C. Leasure
John L. Bence
Normal Wins With Shutout Over Monessen Eleven
Indiana Normal defeated Monessen 10 to 0 at Normal Park on Saturday. No points in the first half, then Adair and Calhoun drove the ball to the one yard line. Moorhead scored on a guard hole, Calhoun added a drop kick from 25 yards for five points. End runs powered Indiana as the line held. Farr scored the touchdown, Moorhead kicked a field goal. Officials and players listed. economic notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal
Monessen
Normal Park
Bowmen
Adair
Calhoun
Seanor
Normal
Moorhead
Indiana
Inprawa
Postmon
Farr
Fime
Cartwright
Earhart
Mooreland Gordon
Claybaugh
McKnight
Smallpox Claims Life Of Atwood School Teacher In Armstrong County
Harry Progh, a teacher at Atwood school in Plumcreek township, Armstrong County, died early Monday from malignant smallpox contracted likely in Kittanning. He taught while ill, the nearby school closed, and a nurse, Joseph Moorhead, cared for him at home. Progh, about 40, left a wife and six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Progh
Atwood
Plumcreek Township
Armstrong County
Kittanning
Joseph Moorhead
Elderton
Progh
Plomville
Grading Begins On New York Central Line To Cherry Tree
Construction crews work along the Susquehanna river west bank from Barneide to Cherry Tree, nine miles, to connect with Pennsylvania Railroad lines. The project, under a traffic agreement, aims to move coal shipments via Cherry Tree reducing mountain hauls and costs. Homes of Ab Harter, John E Johnston heirs, Jennie Barrett, and Atchison property will be moved. Completion targeted by next June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central Railroad
Barneide
Cherrytree
Susquehanna River
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Next Jone
Cherry Aree
Ab Harter
John E. Johnston
Jennie Barrett
Atchison
New York Central
Pennsylvania Railroad
Barnesboro
Spangler
Moss Creak
Pennsylvania
Improvement at Indiana Telephone Company in town
This week the Indiana Telephone Company will install a 100 wire capacity cable and place a new switchboard in the central office. Minor improvements are underway and customers may experience cross-wiring delays while work continues. The company plans to double capital stock soon to extend service and territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Telephone Company
Deaths of Mrs. Edward Laudermilch and James K. Wells
Mrs. Alberdene Laudermilch of White township died at 78 from bronchitis after a week of illness. Survived by husband Edward and children Edward Philip John Henry and Mrs Henry Nolly in Pittsburg. Jacob at home. Funeral in Oakland cemetery after German Lutheran church service. James E K Wells of South Mahoning township, 61, a Civil War veteran, died Tuesday. Survived by wife and children David Charles Joseph George Jennie, Mary McMillen at home, and Rose Stiver in the vicinity. Funeral at Mahoning Baptist Church cemetery near Plumville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke Willett
Johnstown
Isaac Beck
Water Street
Mesara
John
Harry Ortz
Vanderprift
David Ortz
East Oak Street
D. B. Hamilton
Mason, G
Mra. Hamilton
Joseph Rath
Near Town
G. R. Churchill
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Madge
Maud Cameron
Town
Darry
Ir Pister
Miriam
John G. Barr
Green Township
Joseph Clawson
Dixonville
Wilmerding
Houghton
N. Y
Nannie B. McQuown
Lima
Henry Weaver
South Mahoning Township
D. R. Pringle
Washington, D. C
Pringle
House
National Capitol
Archie Fowler
Margaret Lucas
Martha Orr
B. F. Walker
John McGaughey
Mary Daugherty
Thomas Simpson
Homer City
J. Clark Bpeedy
Rayne Township
Edward ‘Laudermilch
Alberdene Laudermilch
Edward Laudermilch
White Township
Edward
Philip
Henry
Henry Nolly
Jacob
Germany
James EK. Wells
James EK. Welle
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Gettysburg
David
Charles
Joseph
George
Jennie
Mary McMillen
Rose Stiver
Mahoning Baptist Church
Plumville
Mrs Sarah Harrold Dies at 79 After General Debility
Mrs Sarah Harrold widow of Peter Harrold died Monday at 6 AM at her East Water Street home aged 79. She was a Presbyterian and widow of Peter Harrold. Survived by brother William G Gibson of Altoona and sisters Mrs Martha Johnston and Mrs Mary McKaulip. Funeral at 10 AM today at her home with Rev Swartz Crawford. burial in Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Harrold
Peter Harrold
East Water Street
Harrold
Presbyterian Church
William G. Gibson
Altoona
Martha Johnston
Mary McKaulip
Town
Swartz Crawford
Oakland Cemetery
Joseph L McCracken Dies at 64 in Plumville Hotel Owner
Joseph L McCracken of Plumville died Thursday from consumption at age 64. He ran the Plumville Hotel and was known locally. Surviving children include Mira, J A Clowes, Mrs James Whitacre, Frank Smith, Mrs Sherman Ranyan, Hervey, and Biff and Cora. Funeral services were held Saturday conducted by Rev M L Schmucker with interment in Plumville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oseph L. M’cracken
Joseph L. ‘McCracken
Plamville
Plumville
Mira
J. A. Clowes
Willet
James Whitacre
Frank Smith
Vandergrift
Dorothy Dotellass Dies At Four Years Old In Ninth Street
Dorothy Dotellass four years seven months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Douglas of Ninth street, died Sunday noon after a five day illness from lymphadenitis. Several physicians advised relief but could not save her. Funeral services are set for 2 PM at the home conducted by Rev. Swartz Crawford, with interment in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy. Dotelass
Dorothy
Frank Douglas
Ninth Street
Swartz Crawford
Oakland Cemetery
Obituaries of May Lindsey Altimus Civil War veteran
Benjamin F. May dies at 63 after a year long illness at Parkwood area home. Civil War veteran of Company G, 1th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Funeral today at D W Anderson home with Rev O H Milligan. burial at United Presbyterian graveyard BhEloca. William Lindsey, 82, dies near Mahoning township Monday. surviving wife and several children. Funeral Thursday. burial Lutheran church cemetery Smicksburg. Albert Altimus, 32, Buffington township native, dies at Memorial hospital Johnstown from typhoid fever. Interment at Armagh Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. May
D. W. Anderson
Parkwood
United Presbyterian Church of
Sheloers
Pennsylvania Cavalry
O. H. Milligan
United Presbyterian
Bheloca
Albert Altimus
Buffington Township
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Armagh
Mrs John Brown Dies at 70 in Brushvalley Township
Mrs John Brown of Brushvalley township died on Friday at age 70. She is survived by her husband three daughters and one son. Interment followed at Evans graveyard in Brushvalley township on Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Brushvalley Township
Evans
Babbath
Infant of Bellevue Couple Dies in November
An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Marshall of Bellevue Pennsylvania died on November 1. The mother, formerly Mrs. Guy Q. Thompson, is of Fourth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Marshall
Bellevue, Pa
Marshall
Guy QO. Thompson
Fourth Ward
Farm Sold in Washington County for 100 per Acre
J Frank Gibson sold his farm of 175 acres in Washington County to William Campbell of Elnora Jefferson county at 100 per acre. Gibson has sold to another party, flot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Gibson
Washington
William Campbell
Elnora
Jefferson
Mrz. Gibson
Siren
Official County Vote Counts for Governor and State Officials
Official and unofficial returns from 48 counties show Pennypacker with a state lead for governor by about 123,000 over Pattison, while William M. Brown edges Pennypacker for lieutenant governor. Prohibitionists disappointed. detailed county tallies include Guthrie, Nolan, and Isaacs Brown among others. Indiana county results note W. O. Smith leading for Congress and Pennypacker's county total at 4,244.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennypacker
William M. Brown
Tanac B. Brown
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Pattison
Philadelphia
Allegheny County
Guthrie
Isaac B. Brown
Nolan
Pennyspacker
Pattizon
William A. Stone
Waa
George A Jenks
Yeer
Stone
Indiana
W. O. Smith
Congress
Pennaypecker
Jess
Swallow
Prohibition
Issac B. Brown
Gram~ Bine
Brown
Democrat
Lord
Marquis
Cecil Sail
Sheriff—Neal
Engle
McMillen
Calhoun
Tucker
Hanks
Kauffman
Buchanan
Moorhead
Campbell
Widdowseon
McCrea
Murray
Ewing
Nichol
Loughry
Stephens
Vis
Barker
Tomb
General Assembly
Smith
Smiley
Haupt
Rigging Burned At Gas Well On Johnston Farm
The gas well of the Tadi ang Gas Company near Advance was fixed on Sabbath afternoon after the rigging caused a complete blaze. The origin of the site remains unclear. The company will rebuild once the well is completed and a second well is being drilled on Bark farm in the same area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadiang Gas Company
Johnston
Advance
Students to Keane 8 D McConnell Guest of Honor
Student assembly announces that D McConnell will attend as guest of honor and chief orator at an upcoming Keane event. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. McConnell
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Thelves
Davis-Thompson
Church News
Ewo
Lackawanna
Nessen
Livestock Shipmenta
W. H. Fleming
Salford
James N. Stewart
Jersey City
Cher
G. W. Gilbart
William Lindsey
Weat
Mahoning
Albert Altemus
Times
Pennypackeer
Keane
Wilk Fiteai
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