Coal Interest Booms as Rochester & Pittsburg Moves on Leases
The Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company will take up large Dickey leases along Crooked creek in White Center and Armstrong townships, with thousands of acres to be paid in cash, and titles abstracted by attorney John A. Scott. Civil engineers survey a railroad route to link the coal fields, while other deals unfold in East and West Wheatfield, Brushvalley, and nearby townships as landowners receive substantial payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Dickey
Indiana
Scott
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Plumville
Crooked Creek
Kellysburg
G. H. Levy
Hamilton, Can
John Patterson
Wheatfield
Brushvalley
John A. Scott
Lucien W. Robinson
Pittsburg & Rochester Coal and Iron Company
Jacksonville
Walter Arms
Thomas Bruce
Robinson
Messrs
D. I. Stadden
Glen Campbell
John K. McElboes
John Davidson
Stadden
Down
ProGrEss
Dixon’s
D. C. Leasure
Rochester Mills
Eastrun
Grant Township
Fredrick Baterbaugh
Elias Huey
Smith’s Summit
Hillsdale
Pine Flata
New York Central
Yellow Creek
Cherryhill Township
Nole
J. W. Wrigley
Clearfield
Pine Township
Presbytery Names Temporary Pastor in Wheatfield Township
At a Conemaugh Presbytery meeting Rev. M. Black of New Florence was appointed temporary pastor of the Beth Elard Heehden churches in Wheatfield township. Revs. Boone of Salineburg McClure of Blairsville and Calvin of Jacksonville were elected commissioners to the general presbytery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh
United Presbyterian Church
5. M. Black
New Florence
Bethelard Heehden
Weat
Wheatfield Township
T. D. Boone
Salieburg
E. McClure
Blairsville
A. J. Calvin
Jacksonville
General Presbytery
Vent
Deaths of James Jackson and others emerge from town records
Recent deaths include James Jackson oldest colored resident who served in the Union army and was a former leader of the local colored church. John H. Moore a former East Mahoning teacher and bookkeeper dies after typhoid fever aged 25. Also Sarah Mahan widow of William L. Mahan dies at 75 after stomach trouble. services held in town and Greenwood cemetery.
Margaret Adams of Homer City Dies Suddenly
Margaret Adams of Homer City died Friday morning around 8 o'clock after a sudden collapse while at work. Heart trouble caused her death within about 20 minutes. She lived with her brother Matthias and sister Jane. Formerly of Center township, she belonged to Hamer City United Presbyterian Church. funeral Sunday at 1:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. M S. Telford. Interment in Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Adams
Homer City
Matthias
Jane
Center Township
Hamer City
Obituary notices honor long life in two Pennsylvanian deaths
Mrs Susan States widow of Adam States died at her son Aaron’s home in Canoe township aged 94 years 4 months and 21 days Born in Centre County PA June 18 1806 she joined the M E church at 14 and remained a faithful member Survived by eight children 65 grandchildren 50 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren Funeral by Rev John Frampton at Fairview church cemetery Canoe township Jacob P Dick of Cherryhill township died aged 77 years 3 months 13 days After ill health and heart trouble he leaves a second wife and children Elmer Hadden David George Martin Jacob Mrs Charles McKendrick Frank John James William Nancy and Mrs George Henry Funeral was led by Rev Stabb and interment at Manor cemetery Cherryhill township
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jackson
East Water Street
Virginia
United States Colored Troops
Colored Church
James Carter
Indiana Post 28
A. J. Furman
Greenwood Cemetery
Aera
Post
John H. Moore
East Mahoning Township
Sarah Street
Allegheny City
Flora Martin
James Martin
Marion Center
Lucy E. Moore
James C
East Mahoning
Frank
Rochester Mills
Moore
Presbyterian Church
Poughkeepsie Business College
Pittsburg
E. P. Foresman
Sarah Mahan
William L. Mahan
Town
Chestnut Street
Duncan
David Blair
W. M. Mahan
N. G. Rose
Harrisburg
H. A. Black
Apollo
Susan States
Susan Ann M. States
Adam States
Aaron
Canoe Township
Centre County
M. E. Church
John Frampton
Fairview Church
Facob P
Jacob P. Dick
Cherryhill Township
Elmer Hadden
David
George
Martin
Jacob
Charles McKendrick
John
Green Township
James and
William
Indiana
Nancy
Blair County
George Henry
Windber
Duorkard Church
Stabb
Manor Cemetery
Miss Annie Cunningham Dies in Bolivar Typhoid Toll
Miss Annie Cunningham eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cunningham of Bolivar died Friday from typhoid illness. Continued on Eighth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Cunningham
William Cunningham
Bolivar
Day Named At Last For Fleming Execution In 1901
Governor Stone fixed Thursday January 10 1901 for the execution of Martin Fleming unless the Board of Pardons commutes the sentence to life imprisonment. Fleming has been in county jail over three years amid a petition from friends and a looming plea by his attorneys D B Taylor and J N Banks. The crime occurred September 5 1897 when Fleming shot Charles Stachel after a quarrel. he was found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced August 22 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pardons
Martin Fleming
D. E. Thompson
D. B. Taylor
J. N. Banks
Fleming
Charles Stucbel
Stachel
District Return Judges Meet After Election Counts
Return judges met to count congressional and senatorial district votes. In the district Jefferson J J Hinderliter Indiana A F Cooper Armstrong H N Snyder Westmoreland Charles E Whitten represented counties. Republicans celebrated with bonfires on Philadelphia street. A barrel containing decorated china from J H Brilhart Son was burned from their porch. The loss is treated as near robbery as the ware was sold and packed for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
J. J. Hinderliter
Indiana
A. F. Cooper
Armstrong
H. N. Snyder
Westmoreland
Charles E. Whitten
Philadelphia
J. H. Brilhart &Son
Brilbart & Son
Jack
R. Gregg
D. Shaffer
Todians
Ats
Westcoreland
Parreed
Charles Kerler
Indiana County
Senate
Fisher
Tomorrow Evening Lecture by Rev D J Stafford at Normal
Rev D J Stafford of Washington D C will deliver his popular lecture Macbeth in Normal chapel tomorrow evening. He is regarded as a leading Catholic preacher and lecturer. This is the second attraction of the Normal entertainment course. Season tickets for the four remaining entertainments are 80 cents. single admission is 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Stafford
D. C
Washington, D
Macbeth
Stafford
Regaining Her Health After Abdominal Tumor Removal
Mrs. Mary Ray of Waterstreet returned home Wednesday evening from Pittsburg after a successful operation at a city hospital. The abdominal tumor was removed and she is rapidly regaining her former strength, much to the relief of friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ray
Waterstreet
Pittsburg
Ray
Fall May Cost a Life In Chambersville Woman Injured
Mrs. Solomon Lightcap aged 86 residing with daughter Mrs. Samuel Swan in Chambersville fell and broke her leg above the knee on Friday. Doctors fear the injuries will prove fatal due to age and fragility of her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Lightcap
Samuel Swan
Chambersville
Lightcap
Farm Sold Near Smicksburg to Wea Elkin Consideration
Mr and Mrs E N Ritchey of West Mahoning township were Indiana visitors on Monday. Mr Ritchey sold his farm near Smicksburg to Wea Elkin for 5500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smicksburg
E. N. Ritchey
West Mahoning Township
Indiana
No Ratification Meeting Postponed by Weather
The Republicans of the county cancel the ratification meeting due to unsettled weather conditions.
County Commissioner T P Stephens Granted Pension
County Commissioner T P Stephens of town has been granted a pension of six dollars per month during the last week. Progress prize essays feature seven essays by school pupils published on the third page, first column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Stephens
Weddings of a Week McGaughey Shields and More
A sequence of eight weddings is listed from Indiana area towns. Carrie Mabb Shields wed Charles McGaughey at home with family guests, then Joseph Patterson married Bertha Lamer in Strong town. Frank McCauley wed May Snyder in Ponxautawney, and several other couples tied the knot including Lawrence Greer with Lonnie Carnahan, John R. Snyder with Lily Graham, George Atkins with Annie Lemison, Howard Seger with Maud McManus, and George A. Cramer with Luella Allison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCauley-Snyder
Frank McCauley
Saltsburg
Misa May Snyder
Ponxsutawney
M. E
Ponxautawney
W. A. Braughler
Town
Better Equipped Teachers Three Year Normal Course Adopted
State normal school principals met in Harrisburg and approved extending the standard to a three year program. Dr. D J Waller of Indiana Normal attended. Graduates will be qualified for high school positions and the aim is to unify normal and high schools. The first three year class will graduate in 1903 with enhanced mathematics history Latin literature and added professional work plus language substitutes and ethics or logic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
D. J. Waller
Indiana Normal
Society Happenings Across Sixth and Philadelphia Streets
Mr and Mrs Walter H Jackson hosted 16 guests Wednesday night at Sixth street. Mrs W S Daugherty plans a fancy work party Thursday afternoon. Dr and Mrs J M Knowlton of Philadelphia street dine tonight. Mrs Sue Williard hosted a fancy work party yesterday and invites more this afternoon and Friday. The Ladies Missionary Society of First United Presbyterian hosts a dime social Monday at Gettys home on Church street with music. Mr and Mrs George R Stewart of East Philadelphia street hosted about 100 friends last Thursday evening for the younger crowd, and a similar gathering of older friends followed Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Jackson
Sixth Street
W. S. Daugherty
North Ninth Street
J. M. Knowlton
Philadelphia Street
Sue Williard
West Philadelphia Street
Ladies’ Missionary Society
The
First United Presbyterian Church
John L. Getty
Church Street
George R. Stewart
East Philadelphia
Stewart
Dick Wilson
Jen
Dayton Bank Elects New Officers
At a recent meeting of the First National Bank of Dayton directors in Armstrong county, C. W. Ellenberger was elected president D. A. Ritchey vice president and C. R. Marshall secretary Ritchey is a prominent farmer and business man of West Mahoning township New Dayton bank leadership announced by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Dayton
Armstrong County
C. W. Ellenberger
D. A. Ritchey
C. R. Marshall
Ritchey
West Mahoning Township
This County
Free lecture series at M. E. Church by Epworth League
A free week long lecture course at the M. E. Church opens Tuesday with Rev J W Miles D D of Wilkinsburg presenting A Visit to the Yosemite. Wednesday covers A Day and a Night in the Mammoth Cave by Rev L Smith Mt Pleasant. Thursday features Dr T J Leak on A Horse back Ride Through Palestine. Friday closes with Prof A M Hammers From Venice to Vesuving. All talks accompanied by music with afternoon youth addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Epworth League
J. W. Miles
D. D
Wilkinsburg
Yosemite
Mammoth Cave
L. Smith
Mt. Pleasant
T. J. Leak
Pittsburg
Palestine
Leak
Europe
Asia
A. M. Hammers
Venice
Vesuving
Hammers
Miles
Smith
McLaughlins Celebrate Silver Wedding at Elders Ridge
The J T McLaughlin home in Elders Ridge hosted 40 relatives for the 25th wedding anniversary. Guests came from Pittsburg Apollo Ford City and Saltsburg. Rev N B Kelly spoke and presented silverware gifts at a noon dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. McLaughlin
Elders Ridge
McLaughlin
Rumor Of David McHenry Killed In Philippines Circulates
Relatives doubt reports that David McHenry son of James Mc Henry was killed by a rebel bullet in the Philippines. The father has a recent letter from his son and suspects no official notice. David McHenry serves in the 28th Regiment, now in different portions of the island. he previously served in Company F, Fifth Regiment during the Spanish American War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McHenry
James McHenry
Philippines
War Department
28Th Regiment
Fifth Regiment
Home Talent Chorus Prepares Mikado Benefit
The local chorus under Prof J L Apple rehearses nightly for a Thanksgiving evening performance of Mikado at Library Halls on November 29 to benefit the Children's Aid Society. The home talent has consistently offered quality shows in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Aid Society
J. L. Apple
Burglars Fire At Home Near Social Hall Blairsville
Two burglars entered the Powers sisters Annie and Serena near Social Hall west of Blairsville on Sabbath evening. The women fired three shots in defense. The thieves returned fire with six shots before retreating from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Serena Powers
Social Hall
Blairsville
Hunters Have Luck In Huntingdon County Mountains
Indiana nimrods hunting in Huntingdon County mountains bag a fine five prong buck weighing 150 pounds and report plentiful wild turkeys with several birds taken over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdon County
Lathe Accident Injures Canoe Township Worker
Mr. David Hawk of Canoe township was seriously hurt last week when a flying wood fragment struck him above the eyes while operating a lathe. The wound required several stitches to close the gash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hawk
Canoe Township
Tom Hildebrand Burned During Victory Celebration
Tom E. Hildebrand of town suffered severe facial burns on Tuesday night last week while celebrating a great victory with fireworks. He is described as a devoted Republican and was involved in the accident during the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom E. Hildebrand
Tom
Will Locate in the West
Mr. Silas Lightcap of East Mahoning township plans to relocate to Colorado next spring, seeking new opportunities in the western state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Lightcap
East Mahoning Township
Colorado
McKinley Wins Big in County Vote Count Shows Large Republican Gains
Official county tally reports McKinley with 5688 votes and Bryan 1763, a 3920 majority. Congressman Jack nearly matched McKinley with 5684 votes. Fisher leads in the district with 5723, while Prohibition and Socialist lines show gains. Statewide trends favor Republicans with gains in multiple states, including Maryland and Nebraska. Local items note E M Lockard securing a building contract and L M White selling property on Church and 12th streets.
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Jack
Indiana
McKinley
Bryan
M. Jack
John
Fisher
Jefferson County
Sansom
Woolles
Socialist Labor
People’s
Auditor
Hardenbergh
Meek
Gill
Pro
Eberle
Coughlin
Seward
Congress-at
Grow
Foerderer
Grim
Edwards
Hague
Grumbine
Monto
Root
Brigham
Main
Slayton
Kuppinger
Congress
Gregg
Shaffer
General Assembly
Thompsson
Leard
Murray
Morrison
McGahey
McMillen
Ellis
Pennsylvania
New England
New York
Illinois
Ohio
Northwest
Pacific Slope
Kentucky
Maryland
Nebraska
South Dakota
Kansas
Washington
Wyoming
West Virginia
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Blacklick Creek
Business of Presbytery
Pardon Board
Stone
Lawrence Greer
Graceton
Lonnie Carnahan
Creekside
W. J. Wilson
Oakland Avenue
Atkins-Lomison
George B. Atkins
Rural Valley
Annie M. Lemison
Atwood
Squire J. A. Crossman
Farmers’ Bank
Seger McManus
Howard Seger
Burnside
Maud McManus
Cookport
J. 3. McGaughey
Dayton’s
Indiana Boy
Will
M’kinley
E. M. Lockard
L. M. White
North Seventh Street
Church and 12Th Streets
J. EB. Orr
Calfot
Connecticut
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Maine
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Minnesota
Ernie
New Hampshire
Seepennes
New Jersey
Dakota
Ayers
Aeargeyerseritt
Oregon
Nevada
Seresstta
South Carolina
Sweveraereptpessa Tanenang Sree
Meyers
Tennessee
Texas
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