Big field taken up in coal lands near Blacklick and Rayne
Deeds filed by Attorney John A. Scott for coal lands bought by Adrian Iselin totaling 170000 dollars. Tracts span White township Alfeman run Blacklick center Washington Rayne. Purchasers plan to open mines soon on several farms near Brush valley and near railway extension. Names include Mary Fath Elizabeth Dickson Henry Neiler W. H. Boreland Dan. Howard Archie Nichol and many others with acreage and prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Scott
Adrian Iselin
White Township
Alfeman
Blacklick Township
Center
Washington
Rayne
Ikelin
Adrien Iselin
Indiana County Coal Company
Iselin
Mary Fath Et al
Elizabeth Dickson
Jane Mahan
Henry Neiler
John Neiles
W. H. Boreland
Mary A. Boreland
Samuel Kimmel
Archie Nichol
Gilpin McHenry
Charlotte McHenry
Dudley C. Lyons
James M. Jack
Daniel Howard
Wm. Wolf
M. Jack
D. B. Taylor
Samuel Dixon
L. ©. Ferguson
Harriet E. Hollis
Sylvester Ray
G. W. Neal
Nicholas Hoffman
J. M. Wieshheimer
Alex. MacCracken
J. D. Wilson
F. M. Lowry
McGinley
George Graff
John S. Lowry
Samuel J. Lowry
James Moore
J. M. Johnston
Annie Kienan
Leah Galbreith
Little
Walter J. and
W. GC. Guthrie
David Wolf
Careline G. Moore
Wm. H. Guthrie
Estes Evans
Samuel Wolf
J. Ms. McKee
Mary M. Bowmen
Charles W. Seaman
Wm. H. Long
Robert Job
W. K. Streams
John Caracn
John FP
David Bisiz
Brush Valley
John Dean
Z. T. Overdorff
A. L. McCrea
G. 5. Buchanan
William Grambling
Agnes M. Palmer
Busan Brown
Brashvalley Township
Palmer Tract
Col
George Haff
Greensburg
Blacklick Station
William H. Robinson
Henry Lickert
Michael Stock
Ambrose Pickles
Iani Mikersell
Johnee Shitehakespeare
Aaron Devinney
Pattison
Nicholas Bennett
Hugh Fry
Lucinda Rayer
Hazlett
Robinson
Lickert
Mikesell
Devinney
Delvinney
Pennsylvania Railroad
Blacklick Creek
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Rayne Township
W.D. Bigler
I. William Kinter
John I. Rowe
Harvey W. Deyarmin
Thomas H. Anl
Magpie McCann
Pension increases and postmaster notices for Indiana county
Congressman Jack reports pension raises for Thomas Hodson Rochester Mills to 10 dollars monthly starting July 23 1902 Mrs Annah Snyder Robinson Game County to eight and a half dollars for each of two minor children from September 25 1902 Mary E Hinda Indiana to eight dollars from April 6 1901 Jacob Hareh same place to eight dollars from June 18 Indiana postmasters proposed Roy Kinter Tanoma Floyd Burnheimer Kenwood Charles E Farnbaugh Pineton J F Cooper Hooverhurst and W S Smith named postmaster at Gastown Armstrong County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Thomas Hodson
Rochester Mills
Indiana County
Annah Snyder
Robinson
Game County
Mary E. Hinda
Indiana
Jacob Hareh
Roy Kinter
Tanoma
Floyd Burnheimer
Kenwood
Charles E Farnbaugh
Pineton
J. F. Cooper
Hooverhurst
Smith
Gastown
Armstrong County
Union Thanksgiving Services Set for November 27
At a ministerial association meeting held in the Baptist church Rev RB R Riedel of Blairsville read a paper on The Constitution of Man Rev Lee Perry pastor of the Christian church was chosen to give the Thanksgiving sermon at union services to be held in the Presbyterian church Thursday morning November 27 at 10 oclock A collection for the town's needy poor will be lifted The next meeting will be at the M E church on December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
RB. R. Riedel
Blairsville
Constitution of Man
Lee Perry
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
M. E
Community event funds school library purchase
A Friday evening gathering at a local polhouse drew a large crowd and netted over 17 dollars. The proceeds will be used to buy books and materials to establish a school library.
Weddings Of A Week Feature Local Couples
A flurry of marriages fills a week with notices from Blairsville to Indiana. Blairsville pairs Mr Blair Bonnx with Miss Lavine Geesey, Milton Brandon with Miss Frank Campbell, and many others amid church ceremonies and home weddings. Couples reside in Indiana, Homer City, White township, Penn Run, and Blairsville with attendants named and ministers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Bonnx
Town
Lavine Geesey
Frank Geesey
Penn Row
Devereaux
United Evangelical Church
Homer Geesey
Elizabeth Shank
Cora Altimus
Bir
Lire
Jacob Shank
White Township
Brandon Campbbell
Milton Brandon
Center Township
Frank B. Campbell
Homer City
J. G. Campbell
H. M. Telford
Normal Defeats Westminster 29 to 6 in Big Home Win
Normal dominated Westminster on the school grounds before a record crowd, scoring 29 points to 6. Key runs by Bowman Moorhead Calhoun and Adair set up two early touchdowns, Calhoun adding both kicks and a 28 yard field goal near half time. Seanor Longwill and Westminster’s defense battled in the second half as Nor mal extended to 17 at half, then pressed for late scores. The Norm al squad faces Pittsburg College next Saturday in what promises to be a thrilling game as they aim to continue their winning streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Westminster
Bowman
Moorhead
Calhoun
Adair
Tennent
Seanor
Longwill
McCreight
Work
Empfield
Normel
Pittsburg College
Blairaville youths in masquerade attack house
Three Blairaville youths wearing women’s clothes called at multiple homes. They stoned the home of George Simpson after being refused entry. A boarder Charles Kuhns fired, injuring Thomas Cornelius who may die. The youths were arrested, posing as temperance workers and perhaps seeking revenge for speakeasy arrears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairaville
George Simpson
Charles Kuhns
Thomas Cornelius
Handsome New Home Of J C Conner On South Tenth Street
J C Conner occupies a modern campped home on South Tenth Street. The interior uses hardwood finishes for a rich effect. Heating is by a hot air furnace sold by Saltsburg hardwareman J C Moore. The first floor has four rooms a reception hall and a pantry. The second floor holds four bedrooms a bathroom and a sewing room. The house was designed by Conner with hardwood from his mill Mesara and carpenter work by Jesse McKean and C A Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Conner
South Tenth Street
J. C. Moore
Saltsburg
Conner
Mesara
Jesse McKean
C. A. Buchanan
Town
Oregon letter lauds prosperity under Republican rule
A4 Letter from Oregon reports M. J. Cameron of Albany writes that prosperity abounds in the far west under the Republican administration. A former local resident, he has lived in Oregon for years and remains a constant reader of the Proa Bess, praising its timely reach and strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Cameron
Albany
Ore
Far West
Cameron
Oregon
Hunting trip to Clinton county for deer and bears
Messrs Delos Hetrick J N Stewart Marry M Stewart D M Smith John Watterson and John Tinthoff of town leave on Monday for Clinton county to hunt Geer and bears in the mountains for two weeks. Dr Byers and a Ponxsatawney party accompany them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Delos Hetrick
J. N. Stewart
M. Stewart
D. M. Smith
John Watterson
John Tinthoff
Clinton County
Geer
Bears
Dr. Byers
Ponxsatawney
Lumber Fire Destroys 10000 Feet Of Lumber On Farm
A Thursday night blaze destroyed about 10 000 feet of lumber on William Youngs Buffington township farm. Authorities believe an incendiary started the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Young
Buffington Township
Smallpox case reported in Blairsville home
Blairsville reports a genuine small pox case last week. The patient is John Johnston, a colored widower living on the town outskirts, likely contracted in Pittsburg. Two men shared his house. both adjoining residences are quarantined and authorities see no spread danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
John Johnston
Johnston
Pittsburg
Church Meetings to Open in Mack's Hall and Penn Run
Rev T Williams of Dixonville assisted by Evangelist Bryanton of Mahaffey to begin meetings in Mack's hall next Sabbath morning. First quarterly Mechanicsburg charge meeting set for Penn Run M E church next Saturday and Sabbath with Rev Dr S T Mitchell presiding. Services Saturday at 2 30 pm and communion Sunday at 10 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Williams
Dixonville
Bryanton
Mahaffey
Mack’s Hall
Mechanicsburg
Penn Run M. E
T. Mitchell
Bicycle Rider Hart and Other Local News
Albert Lowry of town was thrown from his bicycle near Jacksonville on the Sabbath and lay semi conscious for an hour. He suffered a bruised forehead and facial cuts and could not leave his bed. Indiana County Corn Leeds reports Morrell Davis displayed his corn on the PROGRESS farmers display table. Maude McAdoo of West Lebanon has accepted a teaching position in a New Alexandria school at fifty dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lowry
Town
Jacksonville
Indiana County Corn Leeds
Morrell Davis
Center Township
Mies Maude McAdoo
West
Lebanon
New Alexandria
New landlord to run Brushvalley Central Hotel
Samuel Nelson bought the Central Hotel property from Albert Dick at Brushvalley and will entertain travelers in the future. He also purchased Mr. Dick’s livery stable. Woman Dispenser Found Guilty. Mrs Isabella Read wife of Dr W L of Blairsville Intersection convicted in Westmoreland county courts last week of illegal liquor selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Nelson
Central Hotel
Albert Dick
Brushvalley
Mr. Dick
Isabella Read
W. L
Blairsville
Westmoreland County
Ill-Fated Mill Tragedies and Bolivar Wreck
A calabria Powder Mill explosion at Seward killed Joseph France, 27, and William Morris, 22, instantly at 10:30 AM. Nine men have died in related accidents, with five fatalities from this country. A Bolivar freight wreck killed Engineer H Moore and Brnkeman L V Dierner, injuring Fireman W D Mock as two engines and ten cars derailed, delaying traffic for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calabria
Seward
Joseph France
Derry
William Morris
Coining Mill
Lst
Thia Country
I Bolivar
W. D. Mock
Altoona
H. §. Moore
Brmkeman
L. V. Dierner
Real estate deals mark county sales and transfers
County Treasurer D W Simpson sold multiple properties including North Sixth Street to Mrs Laura E Allison and the corner of Tenth and Oak streets to J L Peterman. Other transfers include John Sloan farm in Burrell township for 6000, Maple and Carter avenues lots for 1550, Selly house on Philadelphia and Thirteenth streets for 1400, and the H F Petrie White Township farm for 4800. Various parcels change hands to residents like Perry Wallace, Harry Wimer, and J W Foreman with possession set for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Simpson
North Sixth Streat
Laura E. Allison
East Mahoning
X. Simpson
Tenth and
Oak Streets
J. L. Peterman
Edward P. Grove
Wayne Avenue
Seventh Street
Geo. W. Gilbert
Grove
John Sloan
Burrell Township
J. M. Glassford
Maple
Carter Avenues
Lowry & Fleming
Iota
Root & Kline
White Township
G. W. Gilbert
Harry W. Wimer
Cherryhill Township
Wimer
Sew Real Estate Agency Forms In Town
Mesera J M Glassford and W T Wilson of town form a real estate agency with an office on the second floor of the Rowe building on Philadelphia Street. They plan general real estate business and already have desirable properties on their list. Glassford was in the mercantile business at Kenwood. Wilson is a traveling representative with Weamer Wright & Waring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew
Mesera
J. M. Gigssford
W.T. Wilson
Rowe Building
Philadelphia Street
Glassford
Kenwood
Wilson
Weamer, Wright & Wating
Horse and buggy plunge after bridge fright near McKees Mills
County Superintendent J. T. Stewart met a mishap while crossing a bridge north of town on Monday. His horse frightened and fell into McKees Inn, overturning the buggy, but Stewart jumped clear and escaped unhurt. The harness was badly wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKees Mills
J. T. Stewart
McKees Inn
Mr.Stewart
Hardens
Attorney Banks Thrown From Horse in St. Louis Outing
While riding Thursday attorney William Banks of town was thrown from his horse and seriously sprained his right ankle. He was unable to walk for several days but has now nearly recovered the use of the limb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Banks
Blairsville hunter bags bear cub in Cameron county
J A Miller of Blairsville hunted in Cameron county last week and shot a bear cub. He wounded the mother, which escaped. Miller brought the trophy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Miller
Blairsville
Cameron County
Mr. Miller
Pensions Awarded to Local Veterans and School Change
Pensions were granted in the last week to William H. Munshower of Cockport for 12 dollars and Simon Dan mire of West Lebanon for 10 dollars. Mr. W. Campbell of Heshbon has resigned as Hillside school teacher to become principal of Cokeville schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Munshower
Cockport
Simon Danmire
West Lebanon
4. W. Campbell
Heshbon
Hillside
Cokeville
Heirs to Four Estates and Wills Filed This Week
Wills filed in Burrell, South Mahoning and West Mahoning townships reveal estates of Abram Pringle James K Wells J L McCracken and William Lindsey. Provisions grant widow life use of real estate with remainder to children and various bequests to heirs and named executors. Dates range from 1900 to 1998 with executors named and specific legacies recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Pringle
Burrell Township
John P
Barnett E
William , E
Anna B
Luella M
Flora M
Albert B
James W. Risinger
Flora
John
William E
Ella Mis
William E. Flora
James K. Wells
South Mahoning Township
Dio
Lie M
Sen
Buffington
Pittsburg Savings Bank
Harvey W
Jennie E. Banyan
Hattie P. Smith
Mary B. Clowen
Cora E. Whitacre
Logan Gallagher
Dollie
William Lindsey
West Mahoning Township
Register
Big Sone
David
Thomas G
Myre
Catherine Goss
Samuel R. Lindsey
Re. Eben Lukehart
Hannah M.postiewait
Deaths of Mrs Elizabeth J Stewart and Mr George Graham
Mrs Elizabeth J Stewart aged 74 years 10 months 4 days widow of James Stewart died at her son Charles C Stewarts Brushvalley township after apoplexy. She was born in Liganiar and lived in township. mother of seven, three surviving sons William J Stewart and Charles C Stewart and J T Stewart. Funeral at late home by Rev J M Adair and burial in Buffington township. Mr George Graham of near Jacksonville died Friday night of pneumonia aged 77. wife predeceased him. Surviving children Nettie Davis Mrs Woodward Walker and Nannie. Funeral Monday at his late home by Rev A J Calvin and burial at United Presbyterian church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth J. Stewart
James Stewart
Charles C. Stewart
Brushvalley Township
Mra Stewart
Cole
Liganiar
Ton Township
George Graham
Jacksonville
Mira
Nettie, Davis
Woodward Walker
Pittsburg
Nannie
Jacksonville United Presbyterian Church
A. J. Calvin
United Presbyterian Church
Obituary notices for Harris Treese Miller Patterson and infant
Obituaries from Rochester Green township and nearby areas list Jacob E Harris a Civil War veteran of the 67th Regiment who died at 73 and was buried in Rochestar. Mrs John Treese died at 40 in Green township. Joseph Miller died at 81 in Spruce. Mary A Patterson aged 76 of Bairdstown. an infant son of Mr and Mrs Dinwiddie of Kenwood also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob E. Harris
Rochester
Winchester
Salinburg
Kellar Harris
Mark
Stewart
Balle Harris
Salten
Rochestar
Finay
Mary A, Patterson
Mary A. Patterson
Bairdstown
Bairdawn
Mr, Aid
Dinwiddie
Kenwood
Robbery spree hits four stores in county seat
A gang robbed four nearby stores between 1 and 4 AM striking Stumpf's Wallace & Son J M Stewart Co and City Grocery. Change and some items were taken while several watches rings and knives were left. A mask was found next day. George Well known local stole Stewarts horse, later jailed, horse valued at 100. John Hall faced a highway robbery incident after a rider offered him a drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
J.B. Stumpf’s
Staumpf’s
J. O. Wallace & Son
Stumpf
J. M. Stewart & Co
Wallace
Jimmy
City Grocery
Tra A. Myer
George i
A. M. Stewart
Bruce McCullough
Burnside
Cruikshank
Stewart
Hull
Jen
Hames Aka Sa
Also Mentioned on This Page
County
Blackiick
Union Thanksgiving Services
Ministerial Association
Murvine-Strayer
Samuel R. Murvine
Mise Flora Strayer
Marchand
F. J. Strayer
Bence
Ackerson
Leonard Bence
Ada B. Ackerson
Peon Run
W. J. Sproull
Stutzman-Mack
Charles 8. Stutzman
Cramer
Alice L. Mack
Armagh
Johnstown
J. Kyle
Status OF Public Schools
Willi
Schoetfar
Philadelphia
Church News
Hart
Mil
Bolivar
J. W. Houston
Blacktick
J. W. Foreman
Houston
John A. Bennett
Locust Street
N. Clyde Widdowson
John Treese
Green Township
Joseph Miller
Agua Besson
Spruce
Beringer
Horss
Broad Dayliht
New Florence
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