Real estate transfers in Indiana County record large list
Deeds recorded show Hannah Learn selling 49 acres in Green to Daniel H. Bush for 600 dollars and many similar parcels. Transactions include multiple acres and lots across Green, Montgomery, Cone Maugh, Center, Black Lick, White and other townships with prices ranging from 20 to over 300 thousand dollars, involving individuals and coal companies. Reads like a comprehensive transfer ledger with names, acreage, parcels, and sale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Hannah C. Learn
Green
Daniel H. Bush
John W. Clark
Montgomery
Sylvester Walker
Vincent C. Carr
Banke
James E. Griffith
C. &. Enckle
Homer City
Morgar M. Duncan
Robert Deyarmin
Beeco Creek Coal and Coke Co
Milissa Anderson
John Clevenger
P. &. Rummell
Albert Kowry
Conemaugh
Wilbur P. Graff
Martha B. Arnold
Peter Reithmiller
Grant
Harry E Clark
Adrian Iselin
Center and Blacklick
Indiana County Coal Co
White
Jefferson & Clearfield Coal and Iron Co
Harvey I. Falconer
Rayne
Wm. T. Thompson
Joseph Ober
Cherryhill
B. Widdowson
D. W. Simpson
Barrell
J. L Donmire
Robert Murphy
East Wheatfield
Wellington Spires
Wm. C. Mack
J. HL Swasy
Center
Clara H. Kunkle
Lewis D. Philips
D. W. Henry
McCreary Coke Co
Blacklick
T. C. McCrea
Wm. L Hileman
E. W. Smith
W. D. Bigler
D. C. Mack
Deyarmin
A. A. Barker
Jacob Wettling
J. H. Engle
Wm. Bowman
Levi Blystone
J. Wood Clark
Samuel Ferrier
Joseph F. Nichol
Samuel Perrier
Samuel FE. Allison
Buffing
John M. Barkley
Reduced Rail Rates to Cleveland for Missionary Convention
Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Cleveland Ohio for the General Missionary Convention of the Methodist Episcopal Church October 20 and 21 with return by October 27 from all stations at reduced rates. Public sale of personal property from Robert Gibson farm Blacklick township near Jacksonville scheduled Thursday October 16 1902 at noon includes a gray mare yearling colt pigs cows ewes and farming implements auctioneer RB Minter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecussivania Railroad
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Missionary Convention
Aethodist Episcopal Church
Cleveland
Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Robert Gibson
Blacklick Township
Jacksonville
Thueratay
RB. N. Minter
Creatura Tops Pittsburg Exposition as Music Wonder
Last week crowds packed the Pittsburg Exposition to hear Creatura, the renowned music marvel. The new music hall drew large audiences for evenings and matinees, with the engagement ending Saturday. Other attractions remain for visitors before the exposition closes this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
The Old Time Derby Compared With Modern Races
The article contrasts 18th century Derby customs with contemporary methods noting journeys to Epsom by coach in long hours versus modern rail travel. It recalls lodging, weeklong stays, midday races, and dinners, then observes fashionably quick rail trips to Pall Mall for early lunch and the Derby, returning home by tea time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
Westminster
Epsom
John Gilpin
Pall Mall
Edward Spencer
Yanadis of India Peculiar Customs in Nellore District
The Yanadis tribe in Nellore district Madras presidency lives in forests and lacks many artifacts. They practice primitive hunting and fishing and eat nearly raw meat after slight heating. They fearlessly handle cobras and may swallow snake poison sacs. Their fire by friction uses two stocks and rags or leaves as tinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellore
Madras Presidency
Madras
The Origin of Many Names in English History
The piece explains how pet forms such as Emmett Tillet and Bartlett arose from diminutives like Em and Til. It notes how these nicknames became surnames, the spread of names like Robinson from Robin, and contrasts English diminutives in with en and et to German naming endings kin cock and in with Norman influence. It mentions Watkin Simkin Perkin as examples of Little forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kin
Emma
Emmett
Emmet
Matilda
Til
Tillet
Bartholomew
Bart
Little Bart
Bartlett
Tillotsone
Emmetts
Bartletts
England
America
Robinson
Robin
Little Robert
Hew
Anna Annchen
Elizabeth Lischen
Watkin
Little Walter
Simkin
Siméon
Perkin
Peter
Ran Away From Doctor Narrative
A five year old boy with a lingering cold is seen by a doctor over six visits. The father pays the bill and ends visits, then the doctor returns. To avoid charges the family moves to hide the boy, and the doctor cannot bill for a visit to a locked house. New York Press reports the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Papa
New York Press
Rope Springs Eternal in A Fisherman Tale
A traveler on foot through England meets a solitary fisherman content with life. When asked how long he has fished, he replies sixteen years, and about bites, noting a good catch nine years ago in the same spot. The scene emphasizes patience and enduring love of the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Master of the House Clash over Household Hires
Mrs. Ferguson confronts George and the hired girl quarrel over control of the home. Mr. Ferguson backs away claiming only he is master, prompting a domestic stalemate in a Chicago Tribune fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Mrs. Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson
Laura
Brr. Ferguson
Chicago: Tribune
The Rev Samuel Longfellow and Hymnbook Title
The Rev Samuel Longfellows, a poet and hymnbook compiler, worked with a fellow clergyman of the same name. A third clergyman advised naming the book The Sam book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Longfellows
Sam
Baldheaded quips and joke lines from Stray Stories and Star
Humorous exchanges about a careless husband and a bald man. Mrs Baldwin laments he may lose his head while Mrs Bunn replies his head is likely hairless already. Witty asides reflect light newspaper humor of the era.
Cattle Market Slump Tied to Unsettled Texas Lands
Analysis notes dull cattle trade due to unsettled Texas range lands, state school fund ownership, and fears of beef price drops. It contrasts buyer pessimism about profits with rancher desire for strong prices, while stressing need for proper breeding, feeding, and management to sustain profitability. Also discusses corn costs, grazing vs grain, and a Virginia steer-feeding query amid price concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State School Fund
Dallas
Seetch
Virginia
W. A. Henry
the Gazette
Scotland
South America
General rank in U S Army and its limits
The piece explains that the word general is an honorary rank conferred by Congress and expires with the holder's death. It notes Washington as major general, not a commander in chief, and lists full generals and lieutenant generals in history. It contrasts army and navy ranks and cites Dewey as a full admiral whose rank ends at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Washington
Continental Army
United States Army
France
Army
Navy
Miles
Dewey
New York Press
Mannerisms of Men and Public Figures
The London Tatler discusses how public figures reveal mannerisms through small habits. It cites Lord Beaconsfield and Mr. Chamberlain as examples, noting Beaconsfield’s facial expressions and shawl, and Chamberlain’s monocle used as a stage prop during speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Beac
Mr. Chamberlain
London Tatler
The Political Girl Reflections on Women and Men
A witty exchange as The Political Girl debates gender roles with a clever bachelor. The bachelor girl argues women gain empathy from observing male foibles and the broader social lessons from their own occasional lapses, challenging perceptions of masculine behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim
Low Excursion Rates to Pittsburg Exposition
Visitors can travel from Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg to the Pittsburg Exposition on October 1, 8, and 15 for a single fare round trip plus 25 cents admission capon. The new exposition features Creature and his band, Damroach Philharmonic Orchestra, October 4 and 6 to 18. Tickets are on sale at all stations from DuBois to Fenelton, valid sale day through the following Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Exposition
Enery
Damroach Philharmonic Orchestra
DuBois
Fenelton
Caution Notice From Rexis Man Against Wife
Austin Mervine declares Martha Mervine has left his home without cause and disclaims responsibility for her debts. He warns against harboring her on his credit. Notice printed in the Progress and dated September 24, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Mervine
Rexis, Pa
Austin Mervine
Blairsville Transit Schedules and Connections
Blairsville routes list limited service to Saltsburg Butler and Indiana via Blairsville intersections with multiple weekday and Sunday departures. Timetables show morning, afternoon, and evening runs to Saltsburg Eiskiminetas Junction Freeport and Allegheny City, plus connections to Butler and Altoona. Contact Thomas E. Watt for details. Pittsburgh address provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsvill
Blairsville
Butler
Blarmain
Pittaourg
Aporeert
Altoona
Indiana
E. Watt
Pass. Agt
Western District
Comer Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
J. B. Hutchinson
J. RB. Wogd
Litster's Pure Spring Water Ice Delivery
Samuel Lucas offers Litster's pure spring water ice sold and delivered anywhere in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lucas
Also Mentioned on This Page
India
St. Louis Star
Mary XIV
Kelly
Buffalo
Rochester
Mualin Forgle
Spohn
U. S
Canada
Europe
Elmer W. Allison
Penna
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dmc
Ars
Tndt
Fag Indi
Mpm
F. Elkin
Austin i Weichonee
West Mahoning Township
County of Indisus
Pennsylvania
Margaret Welchonce
Frank Welchonce
Sylvester Welchonce
Hamilton
Indiana, PA
Mutual
J. W. Botsford
Marion Center
James Speedy
Clymer Manufacturing Company
Armour & Co
Chicago
Sisters
Timothy Seed
Frank Douglass
Jcnmoore
Saltsburg
Leahey
Lockard
Het
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!