Coal to be tapped at Buffington in Indiana county
The Vinton Colliery Company plans to develop a large coal field along Blacklick creek between Buffington and Wheatfield townships within two years. A railroad to Buffington from Vintondale is planned, with mines and a new town to follow. Options on thousands of acres in nearby townships aim to attract Chicago capital and expand mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Vinton Colliers Company
Wintondale
Blacklick Creek
Indiana County
Cambria County
Buffngton
Wheatfield
Highlock
Bert Matthews
Buffington
James 4. Wallace
John A. Hill
W. T. Dancan
East Wheatfield
James Canfield
James &. Bracken
Buffington Township
C. R Clagham
Vinton Colliery Company
Vintondale
Matthews Farm
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
West Wheatfield
James McCrory
Johnstown
Conemaugh River
Chicago
Ropreeente
Cosh Creek
Coalmer
Huffman
Patrick McGovern
Cash Creek Coal and Coke Company
John P. Elkin
Town
Henry Prothero
Hortons
Blairsville widow dies from clothes fire
Mrs. David Creighton aged 72 died Friday at her Blairsville home after her dress caught fire while she worked by the stove. She succumbed to burn injuries after initial hopes of recovery. Funeral services were held Sunday with interment at Blairsville. Dr J A Bryson of Creekside plans to locate in town soon. Indiana Athletic football team plans to play Western University there tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Creighton
Blairsville
Blairaville
Indiana
J. A. Bryson
Creekside
Indiana Athletic
Western University
Chimes of Normandy to Aid Society in Indiana
The French opera Chimes of Normandy will be presented in Library Hall on Thanksgiving evening by local talent for the Children's Aid Society. Indiana residents pledge support, praising home entertainment and listing cast members such as Sepolette Mrs J Lisle Apple Germaine Miss Nell Guibnie Gertrude Miss Cora Weir Jeanne Miss Lizzie Young Mariette Miss Madge Moore Suzanne Miss Edith Smith Henri marquis of Corneville Prof J L Apple Jean Gurenitheux Charles Geasler Jr Gaspard Mr Walter Jackson bailly Mr Ainsley Campbell notary Mr R E Owens and others in roles for peasants and sailors groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandy
Library Hall
Children’s Aid Society
Indiana
Sepolette
J. Lisle Apple
Germaine
Nell Guibnie
Gertrude
Cora Weir
Jeanne
Lizzie Young
Mariette
Madge Moore
Suzanne
Edith Smith
Henri
Marquis of
Charles Geasler, Jr
Gaspard
Walter Jackson
Ainsley Campbell
R. E. Owens
Gil-Laveras
Saddler Must Hang for Murder of Stewart McCune
In Greensburg a jury returned a first degree murder verdict against John Saddler known as Pegleg Saddler for shooting Stewart McCune at Gray Station on Sabbath July 30. The five day trial ended with a guilty finding and Saddler’s lawyers plan to seek a new trial. McCune, born in Blairsville, lived at Gray Station and was brother to Mrs. Cunoningham. Saddler was a local resident with a notorious reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart McCune
Greensburg
John Saddler
Gray +tion
Blairsville
Gray Station
J. M. Cunoningham
Saddler
Pegleg
Hobart Interred With Public Honors At Cedar Lawn Cemetery
The remains of Vice President Garret A Hobart were buried at Cedar Lawn cemetery Patterson New Jersey after a Saturday funeral in the Presbyterian church. President McKinley and cabinet members plus Supreme Court judges and other Washington officials attended the services. Several organizations he belonged to also sent delegations, and Hobart left an estate valued between two and three million dollars with life insurance policies totaling about 350000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garret A. Hobart
Cedar Lawn
Patterson
N. J
Presbyterian Church
McKinley
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Hobart
Mr Joseph Wilson reunites with son after long Klondike trip
Mr Joseph Wilson who once lived in Indiana arrived at Cherrytree on Friday from the Klondike. Three years earlier he left Ashville Oregon for the gold regions and his wife returned to Cherrytree with her parents Porter Rinports. She bore a baby boy and soon fell ill with consumption dying in February 1898. He learned of her death only later and now comes to see his young son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wilson
Indiana
Cherrytree
Klondike
Ashville
Ore
Porter Rinports
Letter Praises Mt Clemens Treatment From Attorney Hood
A letter from Attorney G. W. Hood of Mt Clemens Michigan reports he is much pleased with the resort and its medical springs and baths. He went there weeks ago for rheumatism and is hopeful of a cure as friends here rejoice in his improved condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hood
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Fire at East Philadelphia Street House Damages Clothes
A Tuesday morning blaze at the home of Mr. Norris Myera on East Philadelphia Street caused damage to clothing and burned a hole in the carpet while Mrs. Myera dried clothes over a gas stove. Neighbors promptly extinguished the flames preventing greater damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Myera
Philadelphia
Deer Hunt Ends With One Deer Brought Home
Mesare, D. W. Simpson, J. N. Stewart, Delos Hetrick and John Tinthoff, after two weeks in Huntingdon county mountains, returned home on Saturday with only one deer and the venison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesare
D. W. Simpson
J. N. Stewart
Delos Hetrick
John Tinthoff
Huntingdon County
Arm Injury For Son Of Ex Sheriff In Town
An Arm Broken, Paul Mack, son of ex-Sheriff and Mrs. D. Mack of North Ninth street, broke both bones of the left arm above the wrist on Sabbath morning. Dr. A. F. Parington reduced the fracture, and the boy is recovering. Miss Mary Evans, formerly stenographer for Attorneys Jack and Taylor, accepted a similar post at the Indiana ladder factory. Miss Cora Weir, previously stenographer for Attorney J. N. Banke, is now at the Jack and Taylor office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
D. ©. Mack
North Ninth Street
A. F. Parington
Mary Evans
Jack & Taylor
Indiana
Cora Weir
J. N. Banke
A Little Fellow's Mishap at School
A little son of John Smith near Beringer fractured his right leg below the knee while wrestling at school on Friday. Dr H L Mc Cullough of Cockport was called and reduced the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnd
John Smith
Beringer
H. L. McCullough
Cockport
Church Dedication Reflects Debt Paid at Crete United Presbyterian
Crete United Presbyterian church celebrated its dedication after clearing a $300 debt. Rev. O H Milligan opened prayers, Rev A H Kaylor delivered the dedicatory sermon, and Rev M S Telford announced the balance was raised. The 125-member congregation now worships in a modern, fully equipped edifice amid a broad religious revival in Homer City. Memorials and revival meetings continue in nearby churches with Evangelist A H Kaylor leading daily services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterians
Homer City
United Presbyterian
Crete
O. H. Milligan
Elderton
Shelada
A. H. Kaylor
Cleveland
W. T. Anderson
Town
Old Crete
India
J. M. Welch
Second United Presbyterian Church
Hower City
Pine Flata
Roberts
Cockport
D. M. Kinter
Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Congressman Jack Reports Pension and New Post Offices
Congressman Jack has been notified that William Johnston of town received a pension of 17 dollars per month dating from December 7, 1898. New post offices are planned in Cherryhill and Green townships named Ideal and Leard with Short and Siverd as postmasters. A Star mail route will serve these offices from Indiana via Cherryhill and Green. Charles R. McDonald and James A. Summerville are recommended for Whitney and Sardis postmasters, and Gaum post office is established in Jefferson County with Allen Wallace as postmaster. Jack spoke at the Alleghany River Improvement Association meeting in Pittsburg on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Jack
William Johnston
Jack
Ideal
Cherryhill Township
William J. Short
Leard
Green Township
Allen Wallace
Alleghany River Improvement Association
Pittsburg
Local Payment Records and Names
A list of individuals with associated towns and monetary amounts includes R. F. Templeton Green $6.75 John W. Bartlebaugh Banka $6.60 A. C. Riddle Washington $7 Catherine Speedy Washington $28 W. Peterman Washington $15 Samuel Mack West Wheatfield $9 J. M. Wakefield West Wheatfield 312 Samuel W. Wallace West Wheatfield $64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Templeton
Green
John W. Bartlebaugh
Banka
A. C. Riddle
Washington
Catherine Speedy
W. Peterman
Samuel Mack
Weat
Institute Lecture Course Tickets Sale at Hall's Bookstore
Tickets for the institute lecture course go on sale at Hall's Bookstore Thursday evening December 14 at 7 30 o clock. Full course prices are 200 175 and 150 dollars with discounts for multiple sessions and early buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Thanksgiving Exercises In School District Schedule
Students will take part in exercises at the Schoold with activities suitable for Thanksgiving. Activities will be held in public schools this afternoon and sessions will continue through the rest of the week.
Normal Defeated by Greensburg Eleven at Greensburg
A Normal football team was defeated at Greensburg on Saturday by Greensburg’s eleven. The locals secured the win with strong defense and effective ground plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Died During the Week Senior Doctor Dr Robert McChesney Passes
Dr Robert McChesney of Shelocta aged 72 died Monday night from injuries after a fall two weeks earlier and advancing age. Born Jamestown July 6 1819 he practiced in Shelocta since 1842. Surviving wife died in Chicago six years ago and two children Dr William A McChesney and Mrs Lizzie McChesney. Funeral at Curry Run Presbyterian church tomorrow at 1:30 conducted by Rev W J Wilson with interment in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McChesney
Shelocta
McChesney
Jamestown
Medical College of Ohio
Cincinnatti
Curry Run Presbyterian Church
Indiana County Deposit Bank
Chicago
Wm. A. McChesney
Lizzie McChesney
Curry Ear Presbyterian Church
W. J. Wilson
Church
Mrs Charlotte Wheeler Dead at 3 in Second Ward Home
Mrs Charlotte Wheeler died Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock at her son Thomas Wheeler's home in Second ward after paralysis. Born in Bristol England July 22 1813 she married Thomas Wheeler and had seven children. The family arrived in 1849, lived in Indiana, and later settled here. Funeral services were conducted at Christ Episcopal church by Rector Bauer with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Wheeler
Thomas
Bristol
Eng
Thomas Wheeler
Eopland
Indiana
Wheeler
George W. Wheeler
Sona
Arthur
Philadelphia
Christ Episcopal Church
Bauer
Greenwood Cemetery
Obituary of Center Township farmer Joseph Pounds 70
Joseph Pounds a prominent Center township farmer and livestock breeder died Thursday at age 70 from pneumonia after weeks of illness. Survived by his last wife eight children and several relatives. Funeral Monday at Bethel Presbyterian Church conducted at his home by Rev. Emmons with Rev. Telford assisting. Interment in Bethel church cemetery. Children include Daniel R Montans Mrs J S Johnston William Pounds Blairsville Mrs Bert Roof Salem Mrs Jeanie H Smith John F Harry S and Joseph Jr. all living locally or at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pounds
Center Township
Pounds
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Reverend Katz of Saltsburg Dies in Dixmont Insane Asylum
Rev Oliver P Katz of Saltsburg died at Dixmont Insane Asylum on Wednesday. Born in Washington County, he first served as pastor there, later moving to Saltsburg about 40 years ago and leading the United Presbyterian church for 25 years. After family bereavements and financial troubles, his home was sold by the sheriff and he left his pastorate to care for an invalid son. His mind deteriorated, and three weeks before his death he was removed to Dixmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver P. Katz
Satteburg
Dixmont
Washington County
Saltsburg
United Presbyterian Church
Reguar
Death of Mary Martin at Plumcreek Farm in Washington Township
Mary Martin died at the home of Joseph Sharp on the old Martin farm near Plumcreek church in Washington township, from general debility. Born July 15, 1819, she had been blind for 20 years. A lifelong Plumcreek United Presbyterian Church member, she is survived by her brother David Martin. Funeral services were held Sabbath at 2 PM with interment at Plumcreek church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martin
Joseph Sharp
Martin
Plumcreek Church
Washington Township
Plumcreek
Plawcreek Church
William Kennedy Dies From Gas Accident at Cambria Steel Works
William C Kennedy of Johnstown aged 45 died after being overcome by gas while at work in the Cambria steel works. Born in Pittsburgh, he lived in Indians for years as a well known carpenter before moving to Johnstown. Survived by widow and six children. funeral in Johnstown on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Kennedy
Johnstown
Cambria Steel Works
Pittsburg
George Snyder
Philadelphia Street
Death of Miss Gay Machlin at age 13 in Uniontown area
Miss Gay Machlin daughter of Mrs Adda Machlin died Monday at the home of Mr Samuel Braughler near Cherrytree from typhoid fever aged 13 years 1 month and 13 days. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Armstrong on Tuesday with interment in Uniontown cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Machlin
Adda Machlin
Samuel Braughler
Cherrytree
Armstrong
Uniontown
Mrs Catherine Johns obituary at Beringer
Mrs Catherine Johns widow of James Johns of Beringer died Thursday evening at 6 30 p m after a two year illness. She was 63 and survived by five sons and four daughters. She belonged to Pine Grove Christian church. Funeral services were held Saturday forenoon by Rev Armstrong and interment was in Uniontown cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Johns
James Johns
Beringer
Pine Grove Christian Church
Armstrong
Uniontown
Death of Photographer Edward Lukehart at 26 in Plumville
Wr Edward Wesley Lukehart of Plumville died Tuesday morning after a lingering illness of consumption. A photographer by trade, he worked at several places and belonged to the Lutheran church near Plumville. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday by Rev M L Schmucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wesley Lukehart
Plumville
Samuel R. Lukehart
Lutheran Church
M. L. Schmucker
Deaths of Mr David Brown and Miss Carrie Braughler
Mr David Brown of near Rochester Mills died Wednesday at about 59 from Brights disease. He leaves a wife and eight children, was a Richmond Baptist leader, and his funeral was led by Rev John E Kanarr with burial in Richmond cemetery. Miss Carrie Braughler of near Cherry Tree died Tuesday of typhoid fever at about 20. Funeral services will be held this afternoon by Rev Armstrong with interment in Uniontown cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Brown
Rochester Mills
Bright
Richmond Baptist Church
John E Kanarr
Richmond Cemetery
Mrs Theodore Wolfe Dies After Typhoid Illness
Mrs Theodore Wolfe of Marchand died Wednesday evening after a two week illness from typhoid fever at about 32. She leaves her husband and three young children. Interment occurred Friday at Gilgal church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Wolfe
Marchand
Gilgal Church
Infant Daughters Die In Bells Landing And South Bend
An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Scott Hileman Bells Landing died on Sabbath from congestion of the bowels and was buried at Beringer. A four year old child of Mr and Mrs Jefferson Matson South Bend died Saturday from membranous croup. A young son of Mr and Mrs Uriah Smeltzer South Bend died Sabbath from tonsillitis. funeral by Rev Flickinger, buried in South Bend. A four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Schrader Glen Campbell died Thursday morning, interment at Punxsutawney Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Hileman
Bells Landing
Beringer
Jefferson Matson
South Bend
Flickinger
Uriah Smeltzer
H. F. Schrader
Glen Campbell
Popxsutawney
Counterfeit Horse Leaves Somerset Man Out Thirty Five
Henry Shaffer once of this county now at Somerset was duped by a stranger who sold him a coal black horse at a low price. The horse proved to be painted and later recovered its bay color. the animal had been stolen from a neighbor days earlier. Shaffer lost 35 dollars before learning the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shaffer
Somerset
Shaffer
Indiana
Stricken Braughler Family Suffers Typhoid Toll
The Braughler family near Cherrytree is struck by typhoid fever. Gay Machlin, 13, died Monday and Carrie Braughler, about 20, died Tuesday. Samuel Braughler is critically ill and three other children are also stricken. Miss Braughler to be buried at Beringer. Machlin burial followed. Mrs. Clara Irons burned when her clothing caught fire near a gas stove on Water Street. burn injuries treated by Dr. Knowlton and healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Braughler
Cherrytree
Gay Machlin
Braughlers
Carrie Braughler
Machlin
Beringer
Miss Braughler
Bra
Clara Irons
Esat Water Street
J. M. Knowlton
Corn Huskers Entertained by Mr Thomas Anderson
Mr Thomas Anderson near Parkwood hosted about a score of neighbors for an oyster supper Thursday. The gathering thanked him for his corn husking services and enjoyed a social evening together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Anderson
Parkwood
Flag Raising At Pineton Schoolhouse Ceremony
A flag will be raised at the Pineton schoolhouse in Pine township this past Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock with ceremonies planned. A move to larger quarters is announced as Mr D M Caldwell a Philadelphia street clothier will occupy the nearest room in the A W Wilson & Son building on January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineton
Pine Township
D. M. Caldwell
Philadelphia Street Clothier
A. W. Wilson & Son
Rumors of Central Railroad Extension Power Coal Lands
A Pennsylvanian county eyes a possible New York Central through line as Pittsburg & Eastern lines were sold to NYC. Coal land leases surge, with options held by Kellysburg and Marion Center figures and eastern investors eyeing East Mahoning, Rayne, and Grant townships. Transfers include farms near Nashville and Purchase Line, timber tracts, and a 20 000 dollar grant, all signaling a major route likely along Little Mahoning Creek toward Marion Center and Crooked Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad Company
Pittsburg & Eastern
Glen Campbell
Roy
East Mahoning
Rayne
Messrs
John K. McEthoes
Kellysburg
L. N. Park
C. W. Botsford
Marion Center
3. W. Morrow
Big Run
Casper Aul
S. M. Work
Robert McCreery
East Ma
Proctor Farm
Purchase Line
David Michael
Eastern Coal
Wm. Butterbaugh
Hilledale
Michael
James Graham
Banks Township
Bearran
R. N. McElhoes
John
Grant Township
L. E. Walton
Philadelphia
Eastern
Little Mahoning Creek
Yellow Creek
Banquet Planned by West Lebanon U M Council
The West Lebanon Council No. 843 Jr. O U A M will hold its annual banquet and reception tomorrow Thanksgiving evening. The program includes music recitations and addresses with Rev Sites of South Bend delivering the leading address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon Council
No. 843
Rev. Sites
South Bend
Thanksgiving Service Planned at Local Baptist Church
The union Lbanksgiving service will be held in the Baptist church tomorrow morning at 10 20. Rev Dr G T Reynolds of the M E church will deliver the sermon. A collection will be lifted for the worthy poor of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Baptist Church
G. T. Reynolds
M. E. Church
More Boys Secured for Panxsutawney Glass Works
A dozen Panxsutawney boys arrived this week to work in local glass works. The employment was secured through Mr. John P. Shields of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panxsutawney
John P. Shields
Making Pills Again at Robert E Eee Oo Pharmacy
Former proprietor faces arrest after allegations of resuming pill production at a local Robert E pharmacy. Investigators trace shipments and seize equipment as authorities warn of ongoing drug distribution concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ee
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Blacklick Field
Buffineton
Klondiker
Congressman Jack
England
Harry Northwoot
H. J. Thomson
Atlantic
Charlotte Wheelor
William ©. Kennedy
E. W. Lukehart
Simuel Braughler
Pha
West Lebanon
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