Coke Ovens at Ernest Coal Town to Multiply Output
Tests show Ernest coal yields high quality coke and plans call for at least 1 ovens next summer to surpass regional plants. The Iselin interests push development with new coke plant between Ernest and Creekside, while McKee and Weaver land deals and coal trade payments flow to local landowners as Wilgas grows into a key Indiana county town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Iselie
Compa
Creekside
James Corbett
McKeexy Run
Wilgus
Cosh Creek
Indiana
Wilgas
John A. Scott
Rayne
White
Center
Blacklick
Iselin
J. M. McKee
W. R. Streams
Jacob Erby
Joseph D. Dickey
Robert Alison
John Galbreath
Southening Township
M. L McCreight
Goodyears
Buffalo & Susquehanna Coal and Coke Company
Wallopsburg
Plumville
G. A. Long
Grant, Pine
Canoe Townships
Weaver
Albert Coy
Pine Township
J. H. Weaver
Indiana Woman's Talent Author of Textbook
Mrs. Harry C. Christy of South Seventh street authored a new text book titled Pathways in Nature and Literature. The eight book series covers five years of schooling and is issued by University Publishing Company of New York. It is endorsed by educators and already used in Jersey City, likely to be adopted in New York City schools. The Teacher's Manual accompanies the reader and offers practical methods for nature study and literature in graded instruction. Mrs. Christy is a graduate of Indiana Normal School and is noted for her school work talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Christy
South Sevanth Street
University Publishing Company
New York City
Jersey City
Metropolis
Christy
Indiana County Hospital plans fundraising and charter drive
At Mrs Su Willard home on Monday night Indiana County Hospital Association voted to solicit 12000 dollars to start and operate a hospital for one year. A charter proceeding was approved with a board of directors named including Hon John P Seee, Cooper, Rev J M Welsh, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Hospital Association
Sue Willard
John 8. Fisher
Ad Furman
W. A. Simpson
Ihs
Indiana County Hospital
John P
Seee A
Cooper
J. ML. Welsh
Har
McCreary A. Een
Tom Debrand
Godfre
Mra. M. Co
Watson
Jae & Wittiard
George Rf. Stewart
SCTLVITS AT CORAL Coal Works Resume Operations
The Wharton coal plant at Corathan resumed operations in nearly all departments and expects uninterrupted work within weeks. New ovens were completed before the shutdown and will be put to use as soon as possible, signaling a return to full activity in the busy town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton
Corathan
Intersuptium
Judge Harry White Hosts Thanksgiving Eve School Program
Indiana school children will be guests of Judge Harry White in Library Hall on the night before Thanksgiving. Admission is free and the program includes opening remarks by Judge White, magic by Harry Morphet, illustrated song by Emmet Walch and moving pictures by John Barry, comedy by Tonyer, and instrumental music by L Heimerwald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Harry White
Library Hall
Judge White
Harry Morphet
Emmet Walch
John Barry
Tonyer
L. Heimerwald
Ministers Endorse Curfew Law at Indiana Meeting
At the Indiana Ministerial Association gathering in the M church, Ben A Furman led prayers and Rev Dr Day presided. George Holmes was elected a member, and the group unanimously endorsed establishing a curfew law in Indiana. The next meeting is scheduled for December 7 at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Ministerial Association
Ben A. d. Furman
George Holmes
M. B
Boy Shot in Stable Accident at Blairsville
George Bell, a youth from Blairsville, was severely injured when a shotgun in his elder brother's hands fired from outside, tearing through a stable wall and tearing his left thigh. His left hand was badly mutilated, requiring amputation of the first and second fingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Thomas Bell
Blairsville
Pease
Hunters Camp Near Huntingdon County Suffer Fatality
A party of Indiana hunters camping near Huntingdon County suffered a fatality when a man identified as D. M. Smith shot a 300 pound animal on a Wednesday. Details are fragmented but indicate a dangerous incident with limited transportation possible due to warm weather. The report notes several residents and couples attending a wedding anniversary nearby and mentions a promotion of Sergeant Marshalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ie TaNanata
Huntingdon
D. ‘M. Smith
Smith
Hetrick
C. “Connex
Two Local Suicides and a Train Fatality Chronicle
Hobert Milton McCoy of Cookport died by self-inflicted gunshot on Saturday night and was given military burial honors, with a note requesting to be buried in uniform. His funeral was held at the family home in Cockport. In a separate incident, Wm. Stiles found an unidentified Hungarian man hanging near Cramer, presumed suicide, with few belongings and an upcoming funeral planned by W. S. Clark & Sons in Seward. Another death occurred when Charles Zellicik was killed by a train at Blairsville Intersection while attempting to cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Milton McCoy
S. W. McCoy
Cockport
Fifth Regiment
McCoy
Harry W- Fee
Company I
Pine Flats
Joblin
Carve
W. F. Elkin
G- Meade Marshall
James Repine
Frank H. Dorr
Frank McGregor
George Marlin
James Fetterman
Roydenlor
Asa Parten
H. E. Anderson
Clair Blosu
Hazzard Rupert
Samuel Barrett
Wm. Stiles
Cramer
Johnstown
Nihari Andrias
W. S. Clark & Sons
Seward
M. M. Davis
Whestfield
Charles Zellicik
Ligonier
Blairsville
Women's Club Meeting Reports New Members Recalled
A business meeting of the Women’s Club and its committees reviewed reports. Several new members were welcomed and other routine business conducted. The event began at 2 o’clock at the Bradshaw Church.
Will and estate divided among heirs in a frontier division
The will of the late Elisha Mahan directs the widow to receive one third of the income for life. Upon her death the farm passes to his two sons, William T. and Robert McMeghan, on condition they pay the assumed amount to the heirs. Personal property details are also mentioned, with other named parties and terms of division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha” “Mahan
William T
Robert McMeghan
Aged Lady Burned to Death in Front of Grate
Mrs. Mary Rager an elderly Huff resident died from burns at her home after clothing caught fire in front of an open grate. She was 86, widow of Hugh Rager, with one surviving son Hugh and numerous relatives. Interment followed at Germany Lutheran church cemetery West Wheatfield township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rager
Huff
Hugh Razer
Hugh
Mary Daugherty
Peter
Honeywell
Kan
Lucinda Walback
Clyde
Nancy Sides
Blairsville
Jacob Rager
Blacklick
Margaret Badlay
New York
Germany Lutheran Church
West Wheatfield Township
This County
Farewell at the station for Umilians on the way to New York
Immigrant farewell scenes unfold at the station as weathered Umilians bid friends goodbye before departing by train to New York or planning return to their homeland. Emotions run high among travelers and countrymen amid trunks and bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bose
Sweddings of a Week TRENKLE X' GER
A week of weddings is reported with details of several marriages. Notable unions include Patterson Lodker, Thaddeus Patterson of Kenton and Miss Oxhia Rodi of Spa Woes, and Shaffler of West Lebanon with Miss Dora B. Beighley of South Bend. Local clergy officiated and couples plan residence in Ble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson-Lodker
Thaddeus Patterson
Kenton
Misa
Oxhia
Squire
Willie Griffith
Pine Township
Shefeler-Beighley
Orrie
Shaffler
West Lebnott
Dora B. Beighley
West Babanon
South, Bend
Wagner
Normal football suffers 40 to 0 defeat at Saltsburg ground
The Normal team was defeated by its old adversary at Saltsburg in a one sided contest. The feature of the game was a standout performance by a Seaport Indian boy, with the locals noting daring plays and opportunities missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatlor
Saltsburg
Seaport
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Goal Town
Cash Creek
Deede
Indiana Woman's
Wudze White
Robert “Watson
Pute
Hildeen
Johnston
Whitite
Alexander Watson
James Watson
Hobert
Milton McCoy
Cookport
Hunter
Pittabare
Villa Fileé
Italy
Trenkle
Taabel McGee
James
Chasen Ee
McGee
Harry Thompson
Biase
Joned
Blac
Weresie Ba Ysa
Goons Nitinol
Oseu
Seale
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!