Deeds Filed For Coal Land in Green and Brushvalley Townships
Deeds filed last week show W Laxman led coal land purchases in Green township and Brushvalley for the Pennsylvania Railroad interests. Payments total about $40,900 with many tracts ranging from 25 to 305 acres. prices around $25 per acre. Landowners include Hartman, Elwood, Nickle, Burnheimer, Learn, Fisher, Golden, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Laxman
Green Township
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Telford & Stewart
David Hartmoan
John Elwood
John M. Nickle
John Burnheimer
J. W. Uncapher
Peter Learn
Uriah S. Learn
Zennie Fisher
H. G. Golden
Richard Learn
BH. B. Lockard
John Waterson
John E. Schrecengost
Taylor J. Grumbling
James Paul
L Nbaterbaugh
John J. Crawford
Mary E. Craig
Phillip Rice
Herbert Brisk
Isaac Alcorn
John H Stormer
Mary E. Saxton
Brushvalley
Hested
West Wheatfield
Green
Rayne
W. D. Bgl
Peter Custer
A Ui. Myera
W. D. Laux
Isasc
Thomas Gibson
Ora I. Helman
Sarah J. Long
Ph Wharton
Steel Previcer
Coral
Indians Branch
Graceton
Blacklick Township
J. N
William Banks
D. M. Smith
Benjamin Clawson
Sadie Howard
John G. Thompson
Margaret J. Lawrence
Lawrence
John J. McClarren
Bennett
B. Davis
John G. Kinney
Peter Lear
Charles Cramer
Sarah A. Cramer
James Hart
G. W. Clawson
Boyd Clawson
J. M. Brown
Martha Fritz
John T. Clawson
Ann Cover
Conrad Fritz
John T. Smith
Wm. J. Smith
Harry McCreary
Mr. McCreary
Corrigan, McKennie & Co
Blairaville
Connellsville
E. F. Garee
Arcadian Coal Company
Adam Carney
Livermore
Derry Township
Westmoreland County
E. B. McGarn
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Keystone Coal and Coke Company
Seward
J. L. Mitchell
Mitchells Mills
J. R. Richards
Jacksonville
McGaughey
E. D. Carter
Young
Conemaugh
Armatrong
Center
Blacklick
Peeler
Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Iselin
Elders Ridge
L. W. Robinsou
Weddings of a Week Tie Graham and Larson in Wilkinsburg
Mr H Collins Graham son of Rev H Q Graham and Miss Olga Larson of Allegheny wed in Wilkinsburg on a Tuesday last week officiated by Rev M M Patterson D D. Graham, a Pittsburg baggage master, and Olga will reside at 1405 North Avenue Wilkinsburg after a reception at the groom's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Collins Graham
H. Q. Graham
South Fifth Street
Olga Larson
Allegheny
Wilkinsburg
M. M. Patterson
Graham
Pittsburg
Pitcairn
North Avenue
Local Weddings Season Brightens Gipsy to East McKeesport
Mr D A Buchanan of Gipsy and Mrs Miner va Smith of Punxsutawney wed at Ponxsutawney on November 55. The ceremony was by Rev Miner and a serenade followed at the groom’s home. Other couples include Walter C Shank and Ivah P Domer in Johnstown, Charles A Brady and Bessie M Miller in Chambersville, and Calvin Miller with Elda B Miller in East McKeesport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Buchanan
Gipsy
County
Minerva Smith
Ponxsutawney
Miner
M. E. Church
Shane—Domer
Walter C. Shank
Ivah P Domer
Johnstown
N. F. Boyer
F. E. Hetrick
John Shaffer
Olive Byers
Cherrytree
Heirs to Estate of George Graham in Armstrong Township
The will of George Graham dated November 22 1900 filed last week leaves personal estate to son G S Graham and daughters Nannie J Graham and Netta M Davis. Land bequests include 3 acres to John A Graham 8 acres with barn to T M Graham 100 acres to G S Graham on payment plan. Remainder to Nannie J Graham and Netta M Davis with staged payments totaling about 1222. Nettie J Graham to pay 300 more than Nannie. The two daughters to take household goods at appraised value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Graham
Armstrong Township
G. S. Graham
Nannie J. Graham
Netta M. Davis
John A. Graham
T. M. Graham
A. W. Walker
G. 5. Graham
G. 8
Graham
Armatronp
Young Townships
Testator
John Graham
Netta M. Davia
T. M.graham
Nettie J. Graham
G. 8. Graham
Clawson House Likely Change of Ownership Nears
E M King of Kittanning has secured an option from current landlord C M Wortman. If completed Wortman will sell the business but keep the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clawson House
E. M. King
Kittanning
C. M. Wortman
Wortman
Prize heeta raised by W C McCurdy in West Lebanon
Mr W C McCurdy of West Lebanon raised one of the county prize heeta. It is a red table variety weighing 12 pounds and measuring 33 inches in circumference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. McCurdy
West
Lebanon
Pittsburg College Defeated On Rainy Normal Grounds
Pittsburg college football team suffered a 22 to 5 defeat as rain drenched the field on Saturday afternoon at Normal grounds. The visitors arrived short two players and were out-classed throughout the game, which ended after two 15 minute halves despite the wet conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg College
Pittsburg
Indiana
Presbyterian
Les Perry
Christian Church
M. E
Elevan
Primrose Vlaub
Howe
Library Hall
Behind the Bars Again Cook Escapes Jail
Ellsworth Cook of Green township, who earlier escaped capture, is recaptured in Somerset county at Myersdale and jailed. He faces larceny charges from Green township for stealing a cow and selling it in Barnesboro, with claims of poisoning another cow. He planned to elope with a Maryland woman, and will be tried at the December term, drawing local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Ellsworth Cook
Greenstownship
Thompson
Somerset
Myersdale
John Meeking
Green Township
Maryland
Call for tougher hunter protection to curb forest accidents
The author laments ongoing hunting accidents caused by excited amateurs and urges strong, enforceable safety measures. The article argues for protecting both game and people, warning that half measures fail against the growing problem of mishaps in the woods.
Complete Cash Register Installed in J R Stampf Stores
The most complete cash register in town is now in J R Stampf department stores. It records each purchase amount and a detailed day’s sales list, plus a printed duplicate check showing date, sale number, purchase amount, and clerk number. The customer receives this check, preventing change errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Stampf
Robberies at Brushvalley target clothing store
Thieves broke the front window of G B Buchanan store at Brushvalley on Thursday night and stole clothing especially pants. They left 21 pairs of boys pants in a fence corner. The Friday night home raid on William Schrader’s Braskvalley residence failed when dogs’ barking woke him and shots were fired. police have no clues and suspect the same culprits as the prior theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. 8. Buchansu
Brushvalley
Buchanan
William Schrader
Braskwalley
Mr. Schrader
Indiana County Gas Company Drills New Well near Advance
The Indiana County Gas Company plans a new well on the Barney Miller farm near Advance. Drilling operations are set to begin this week as part of ongoing gas development in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Gas Company
Advance
Barney Miller
Miner killed in Bowman coal mines tragedy near Saltsburg
A worker from Bowman coal mines near Saltsburg died after being struck while employed there. His body was found shortly after. authorities believe he was struck while jumping from a moving train. He leaves a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman
Salteburg
Miller Retires from Mercantile Business in Bainsville
Mr John E K Miller, long prominent in the mercantile trade at Bainsville, has retired due to ill health and property matters. The announcement notes his years of service and standing in the local business community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EK. Miller
Blains
Ville
New Talent in Leineup Loval Basketball Victory
Indiana Inter-State League opening approaches as Indiana beats Keyatonea Pittsburg 40 24 in Library Hall exhibition. New locals St Clair Sea nor Longwell and Ellis shine, Gamble impresses visitors, while Rusting team work falls short. Holiday plans and local notices follow with Thanksgiving services and a Bolivar brickwork wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Library Hall
Southside
Pittsburg
Lichteberger
Keyatonea
Frank Gamble
Gue
St.Clair
Seanor
Longwell
Ellis
Lesnor
Ecora
Ollow
Wilson
Social functions and local happenings feature town highlights
Social functions recount piano recital by Mies Jensie Trainer with 24 pupils at the Bell home on Sixth Street. Recital attendance included many parents and friends. Mrs. Frank Keener hosted a card party for Mrs. S. S. Neeley of Gettysburg. Sheriff D. E. Thompson entertained guests honoring Mr. Ralph Forrester of Allegheny. William Balentine moved to a new home with electric and gas utilities. County Treasurer D. W. Simpnett bought the Prothare property at Chestnut and Ninth Streets for 5500, planning to occupy April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Jensie Trainer
J. T. Bell
Sixth Street
Mies Trainer
Queata
D. W. Simpnett
Chestnut
Simpeon
Fatal Neck Break for Windber Lumber Worker
Howard Ober, a Green township native, died after falling from a log slide at a Windber lumber camp. He was 20s or 30s, survived by a brother in Glen Campbell. Remains moved to Cherrytree for interment. A separate incident reports Mrs. Phillip Weaver killed crossing railroad tracks in Ponxtgawney. She was 60, survived by husband and children. Born near Trade City, she had a Wining brother and other kin. A third item covers teacher abuse by a parent. E J Deibler of Armstrong township was arrested on aggravated assault charges after beating teacher R E Harbison at Anthony school. Deibler posted $500 bail. case set for December court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Ober
Green Township
Windber
Jacob Ober
Glen Campbell
Cherrytree
Phillip Weaver
Ponxgtawney
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
North Mahoning Township
Big County
Phillip Wining
Henry Wining
Trade City
Jacob Wettling
E. J. Deibler
Armstrong Township
R. E. Harbison
Squire J. A. Crossman
Harbison
Anthony
Deibler
Heil
Surveying Route Along Crooked Creek For Coal Field Access
A civil engineering corps on the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad surveys a line down Crooked Creek from Creekside toward Sheloda and up Anthony's row, aiming to reach the coal field being developed nearby. Local deaths and hunting news mix with potato harvest reports from White township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Corp of Civil Engineers
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Crooked Creek
Creekside
Sheloda
Anthony’s Row
Backlick
Young and Armatrong
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oh Wharton
Jacksonville Field
Isella
Graham Larson
Suchanan-Smith
Biz Best
Alavestus
Burg
Turkey
Sammy
Rae
Biel
Normale
West Penn
Leineup
Loval
Bolivar
Reese-Hammond Fire Brick Company
Sot
See
Reesa-Hammond
Ita
William Balentine
Belentine
Pennsylvania’ ‘Railroad Company
Boy
Lumbee
Buffalo
Rochester & Pittsburg
Millinger
George Millinger
Reynoldsville
Mt. Pleasant
Pitteburg Coal and Tron Company
McKees Mille
John M. Daugherty
Canter County
Sherman Seanor
South Mahoning Township
Noah Reanor
South Mahoning
Tom, Daugherty
Johnston Bros
White Township
Spa Shenpakey
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