Landowners Win Lose McGaughey Case Shifts Court Course
The Jacksonville coal field dispute ends with landowners winning key points. John McGaughey lacked authority or failed to secure a specific performance, weakening the defense. Plaintiffs absent. cases disposed, signaling risk to current lease holders and potential widespread releases as title stability is questioned. Plus, a 16-year-old charged with assault and attempted rape is returned to Morganza after court lectures. Chester Fry released from jail on wife’s charge of non support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGaughey
W. H. Stamey
J. C. King
E. D. Carter
Jacksonville
Peeter
Ieases
John McGaughey
Stamey
Carter
King
W. ¥. Barclay
J. M. Bergman
J. N. Coleman
John Dunlap
William Dunlap
Solomon Dumire
John M Duncan
Margaret A. Ewing
Thomas A. Hughes
Eusna Harbison
Thomas Hart
George K. Hughes
Jane Jones
T. H. Miller
Calvin Miller
C. M. Miller
T. Marshall
Margaret A. Marford
Della J. McCurry
A. McCurdy
Robert Nesbitt
Elizabeth Nesbitt
Matthew Oliver
William Patterson
Elizabeth Reed
A. & Templeton
Wm. M. Urey
G. Waugaman
G. H. Warner
Abraham Bowman
Stephens
Morganza
Josias Neal
Steppens
Morgansa
Chester Fry
Bee
Six Italians Buried Alive in Bolivar Railroad Grading
A large landslide at Bolivar's railroad grading site buried at least six Italian workers under tons of earth on Friday. Cranes and steam shovels were deployed as rescuers sought the missing among the debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
Sewerage plan explained for property owners in town
The town council outlines how sewers will be built and paid for by abutting property owners. Builders must sign petitions, then the council will issue an ordinance and bid the project, with liens up to 20 percent for non signers. Winter petitions urged to secure spring contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Station
Robert Mullen
Borugh
Tayo
Woman Lecturer May Come From Pittsburg to Indiana
New Century Club executive board meets on Thursday and considers securing a hall for Miss Sarah Killikelly of Pittsburg to lecture in Indiana. The garbage question is discussed and new features are noted. The club thanks the agricultural society for high standard fair attractions and pledges support if future exhibitions are well conducted. Treasurer reports the society is prosperous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Century Club
Sarah Killikelly
Pittsburg
Indiana
Agricultural Society
Indiana Boy Electrocution Claims Tavern West Street
Harry Fleming Jr son of Barry Fleming Sr resident of west Church street was killed instantly near Turtle Creek Tuesday morning while working as an electrician he touched live wires. He married Olive Livingston four years ago and leaves a wife two sons and several relatives. Blair Graff of North Fifth street was badly hurt Saturday when struck by a wagon near his home. Dr W A Simpson treated him and he is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fleming, Jr
Barry Fleming
West Church Street
Turtle Creek
Fleming
Olive Livingston
Henry Livingston
South Tenth Street
Blair Graff
W. J. Graff
North Fifth Street
W.A. Simpson
Barn and Crops Burned in White Township Fire
Abert, one of the Sexton family members in White township, owned by Williams of town, saw his barn and crops destroyed early this morning. The fire hit a threshing setup that was to operate at the barn today, with the crops already in the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abert
White Township
Williams
Om Langling and Burtina Run From Hast Wheatford Home
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Burtina Ran Om and Willle Hi Ling of Hast Wheatford. Details unclear. appears to describe a home location or event with names, but specifics are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtina Ran
Willle Hi. H. Ling
Hast-Wheatford
Plans for Institute Teachers Week in Indiana County
Plans for the Indiana County Institute detail December activities for teachers. Noted instructors include Henry Houk deputy state superintendent of public instruction A B Winslip of Boston and W Ferris of Perris Institute. Musical director D M Blose and a county song by GC McComish are planned along with a slate of concerts and lectures by Z T Sweeny Nancy McGee Ernest Gamble and the Slaten Jubilee Singers. The event runs December 21 to 25 with a banquet for local physicians October 28. Creekside store changes hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Stewart
Henry Houk
A. By Winship
Boston
W. Ferris
Perris Institute
Big Rapids
Mich
H. Green
West Chester Normal School
D. M. Blose
Washington, Pa
Marchand
GC. D. McComish
Ronsy Boys’ Concert Co
Henry B. Roney
Chicago
Z. T. Sweeny
Columbus
Ind
Nacy McGee
Brooklyn
N. Y
Indiana
Ernest Gamble
Pittsburg
Gamble
America
Bertha Webb
Shermett
Slaten Jubilee Singers
Brockway Jubilee Singers
New Minister for Indiana Named by Methodist Conference
The Pittsburg M. E. conference announced Blairsville district ministers, with Rev. G. Holmes named new Indiana pastor from Bellevernon. Rev. Dr. G. T. Reynolds moves from Blairsville to Vandergrift after six years. Numerous pulpit changes listed across Blairsville district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
M. E
Blairsville
G. T. Reynolds
Vandergrift
Indiana
G. §. Holmes
Bellevernon
T. Mitchell
Apollo
HJ. Giles
Armagh
H. A. Household
Arnold
H. S. Piper
Avonmore
Ll. Bierce
J. B. Pershing
Bolivar
H. C. Beacon
Braeburn
J. M. Hiller
Cokeville
M. R. Hackman
Conemaugh
J. HL
J. W. Gast
Jamigan
Thomas Allen
Supply
Jeannatte
H. P. Johnson
Johnstown
C. H. Reckard
F Street
W. BF. Bunter
Franklin
T. H. Woodring
Grove Avenue
E. Winebrenner
G. Noble
Kittanning
S. BE
Rodkey
Latrobe
New Kensington
M. J. Sleppy
Pitcairn
W. McCurdy
Plataville
J. M. Duff
Rural Valley
Jol Hunt
Saltsburg
G. A. Sheets
Sardis
W. M. Braélen
South Work
W. A. Prosser
Trafford City
Turtle Creek
A. E. Husted
Wilmerding
O. H. P. Graham
Windber
L. W. le Page
Youngwood
John McQuire
H.L. Smith
Robbery at Heshbon Targets Two Stores on Sabbath Night
Robbers forced entrances to W. B. Wagner and David Cunningham stores in Heshbon. Theft discovered next morning with $35 cash, goods valued at about $100, and about $4 in change from the post office taken. No mail or stamps stolen. Reward of $80 offered for capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Wagner
David Cunningham
Heshbon
W. B.’ Wagner
Gooda Amoun
Football Team Organized by Normal High School
Normal Boys organize a football team practicing daily and planning games within a week. team averages 145 pounds with Orlando Oldham at center, guards Ren Pollock and William Good, tackles Ford Wassam Linus Elkin Joseph Campbell, ends Ray Hosack Will Hall backs Milea Young Paul Hasinzer, quarterback Ernest Pennington and Dack Charles Moorhead. Will Hall captains the team while Lloyd Brown coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganteoit Am
Orlando
Oldham
Ren. Pollock
William Good
Ford Wassam
Linus Elkin
Joseph Campbell
Ray Hosack
Will Hall
Milea Young
Paul ‘Hasinzer
Ernest Pennington
Dack
Charles Moorhead
Lloyd Brown
May Be New Coal Road From Leechburg to Shelocta
A survey corps works on a possible coal railway from Leechburg through Idaho to near Shelocta, aiming to connect with the Parkwood line. Reports note extensive coal lands across the region and a joint traffic route with Rochester and Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania rail interests, tying into West Penn at Leechburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leechburg
Idaho
Shelocta
Parkwood
Buffals, Rochester & Pittsburg
Rochester & Pittsbure
Pi Wania
Penn
Married for Fifty Years Gathering Noted in Fragment
A fragmentary report describes a yesterday gathering of mostly well-fitted individuals, with belief surrounding one subject or person. The text is unclear, but suggests a long marriage and a social event with mixed sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nean-Themerry
Coal land purchases fuel big development in East Wheatfield
John P. Elkin pays coal land owners in East Wheatfield and Dixonville areas as openings advance. Payments include heirs of D. and Riles families, Killen, Spires, Smith, Hutchinson, Mack heirs, Tomb, and others totaling thousands. Developments promise one of the county’s largest coal operations. several fields open with dwellings planned for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Elkin
East Wheatfield Township
D. Heirs
Daniel Riles
Thomas Mack
R. J. Tomb
W. B. Disk
Mas. Well_ington
X. Elkin
Cco Hain
Blacklick
Pennsylvania Railroad
J. H. Weaver
Long Yellow Creek
Possum’s
Glory
Seger Land Company
West Mahoning
North Point
Charles McCullough
Tod.l. Beck
Alex. McDonnel
Thomas McPherson
Josiah Neal
John S. Kisher
Dixonville Feld
W. D. Bigier
James McKendrick
Jacob Eberwine
Samuel Donahey
M. Widdowson
Samuel Bence
B. ¥. Buroheimer
Michael Faith
Morton J. Bleming
Young
Armstrong
Washington
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsbarz Pare
Beary A. Hepner
M.W. Devimmey
Jennie Mahan
Cyrus I Myers
Clark ‘Taylor
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McGraughey
Council
Indiana Boy
Harry Fleming
Weel
Indiana County Bos
Offiial Institute
Ana
Boye
Iris
Indiana County Medical Society
Qold
Creekside
C. B. Sloan
Mayhon
Bennett &,Co
Town
Stuchell& Eaksine
White
Anderson Ack
bevSip Jan Barber
Buibto
Jacksonvilis
COA
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