Light on sewerage initiative from Indiana town council
George R. Stewart writes to voters outlining two main sewers planned for Indiana borough. The proposal includes 10 and 12 inch pipes, filtration tanks, and a cost near $23,360 plus $5,000 for septic beds. It explains how lateral sewers would be financed and the public benefits, urging taxpayers to approve bonds and support relief from filth and drainage issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Stewart
Indiana
Chestnut
Fourth Streets
White’s van
Chestnut and
Tenth Streets
Board of Health
Sewer plan report cited in Indiana town papers 1901
The September 25 1901 town papers publish the sewer committee report after much study and deliberation. It urges every resident to read it carefully and consider the only practicable plan for a sewer system.
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Indiana
Normal Eleven and W U P Play Scoreless Football Tie
The Normal football team and Western University of Pennsylvania met at Schenley Park in Pittsburgh on Saturday before about 2000 spectators. Both teams, matched in weight and skill, delivered continual line hammering with no touchdowns or successful end runs. Warren of Normal stood out, helping keep W U P from scoring as Indiana territory mainly belonged to Normal. The lineup included Isprana, Posirion, Warren, Brownlee, and others, with referees and linesmen named. The game featured twenty minute halves and substitutions including Edmundson for Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western University of Pennsylvania
Schenley Park
Pittsburg
Warren
Indiana
University
Isprana—J, Posirion
McClain Warren
Wallace Brownlee Wheeler Gamble
Crea Work
McConnell McCreigh
Walgren C. Moorhear
Martin Williams
McCready Yeckley
Simpson E. Moorly
Reed Geasler
Gal
W. Pire
Cameron
Westminster
Hisenbets
A.P. Bowman
Indians
Timore
Menaugh
Lehigh
McCrory
Edmundson
Artin
Robbery at Homer City General Store
Thieves broke in at Dr. E. H. Dickie's Homer City store early Monday, stealing about $100 worth of merchandise including shoes, clothing, jewelry, cigars, and a small amount of cash. Neighbors awoke to the noise and frightened the pair away. two local men suspected. Earlier, Thursday night, a quantity of flour was stolen from Calvin Kunkle's chopping mill in Homer City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Dickie
Homer City
Arole
Jimmy
Calvin Kunkle
Monument to be unveiled by Indiana Camp No 46
Indiana Camp No 46 Woodmen of the World will unveil a $100 monument at Oakland cemetery for Frank M. Smith. Ceremonies Sunday at 2:30 pm, with members meeting Odd Fellows Hall at 2:00 pm to march to the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Camp
Woodmen of the World
Oakland Cemetery
Frank M. Smith
Order
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Cruelty case leads to fines for White town ship pair
Sylvester Ray and his wife pleaded guilty before Squire J A Crossman to cruelty and neglect of a daughter. They were ordered to pay three fines of ten dollars each plus costs after Humane Agent J Wilse Thompson filed the information. The two year old girl, a ward of Conemaugh township, was placed in a local home by the poor overseer. Married next Wednesday. Dr Harry E Peterman of Baltimore and Miss Louisa G Meyer of that city will wed next Wednesday at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Baltimore. Peterman, a former county resident, was born in Rayne township and invitations have been sent to relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Ray
White Township
Squire J. A. Crossman
J. Wilse Thompson
Conemaugh Township
Harry E. Peterman
Beltimore
Louisa G. Meyer
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Baltimore
Peterman
Rayne Township
Town Clerk John L Apple Promoted In Washington
Promotion recognizes service as Apple rises from clerk in the ordinance department to a $1200 yearly salary. Appointed last June, the move signals appreciation of his work while stationed in Washington D C.
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John L. Apple
Town
Washington, D. C
Apple
Campaign Notes on Oil Coal Prospects and Republican Meetings
The Possum Glory Coal and Coke Company plans two prospecting shafts along Yellow creek with anticipated costs exceeding ten thousand dollars and a potential railroad extension if test results are favorable. The company holds about 8000 acres across Pine Cherryhill and Greentownships. Republican campaign events begin with a series of meetings led by County Chairman Langham, featuring solid speakers and calls for large turnout. locations include Penn Run Armagh Brush Valley Garfield Plumville Smicksburg Jacksonville Strongstown Trade City Marion Glen Campbell Cockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Possum Glory
Possum Glory Coal and Coke Company
Yellow Creek
Pine
Cherryhill
Green Townships
Fremont Stephens
Passom Glory
Joseph Glenn
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Carrolltown
Cambria County
J. W. Wrigley
Clearfield
Pine Township
Thia County
Blacklick Township
Penn Run
Langham
J. N. Langham
Party of
Armagh
Brushvatley
Marion
Glen Campbell
Cockport
Social Functions Note Numerous Local Gatherings
Mrs Malvina Riddle of Normal hosted a Saturday card party. Edward St Clair of Church Street entertained 16 friends. Mrs Edward Rowe on Sixth Street gave a Tuesday 2 to 6 reception. Mr and Mrs Elaine Wegley on School Street entertained about 25 guests with dancing. Mrs B L Junker to host Thursday 2 to 5 with 100 invitations sent. Guests of honor were Mrs Fred Wettling and Mrs W A Simpson. William Farrell of Grant Street hosted 50 guests for his daughter's birthday. Prof and Mrs C B Robertson of the Normal school entertained about 25 town residents Thursday. John Thomas of Philadelphia Street held an enjoyable social for Christ Episcopal pew fund with over 100 attendees including a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvina Riddle
Normal
Edward St. Clair
Church Street
Edward Rowe
Sixth Street
Elaine Wegley
School Street
B. L. Junker
Fred Wettling
W. A. Simpson
William Farrell
Grant Street
Ray
C. B. Robertson
Normal School
Old Fiddlers Contest Bids Draw Local Entries
Interest already centers on Library Hall on October 28 as John Morton Crete Robert McFeeters Squire Dan Weir John Coy Noah Stitt Homer City Clark Wilson Creekside Andy Patterson and Tipperary Faith Indiana enter the Old Fiddlers Contest with more names to follow Phil Apple Indiana Pa. also notes posters will reveal pieces to be played Lost on the Road. G S Gerhard Philadelphia street merchant injured in night accident near Graceton with a serious gash and six stitches. Dr S G Weamer treated a horse at Beringer for breast abscess removal of two gallons of pus likely saving its life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
John Morton
Crete
Robert McFeeters
Squire Dan Weir
John Coy
Noah Stitt
Homer City
Clark Wilson
Creekside
Andy Patterson
Tipperary Faith
Indiana
Phil
T. Apple
G. S. Gerhard
Philadelphia
Graceton
8. G. Weamer
Beringer
Barto Garwan
Camping Along Blacklick
A group including Mesars, John D Patten, Tom E Hilde brand, Charles Gessler Sr, J C McGregor, John Taylor and Harry Brilhart left this morning for Faust mill along Blacklick creek to fish for a week.
Buckwheat Harvest Big Across Indiana County Townships
Buckwheat yields rise despite earlier reports of a weak crop. Farmers like Eli Johnston 241 bushels from seven acres and Clarence Smith 488 from fifteen acres highlight strong regional production. Indiana mills and city buyers take carloads, with prices around 52 cents per bushel as shipments move to Apollo and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Mills
Eli Johnston
White Township
Westley W. Brady
Clarence Smith
Green Township
A. A. Mountain
Grant Township
David Butterbaugh
W. H. Carnahan & Son
Apollo
Court Revokes A Sentence In Fornication Case
Judge White revises the September verdict against Charles Barrett of North Point for fornication and bastardy. Barrett pays 20 dollars in expenses and 75 cents weekly for two years for the child’s support, after initial sentence of 50 dollars and 1.25 weekly for four years was suspended. He posted 125 dollars, was released on a 500 dollar bond to Smicks. The court also grants a new trial in the Blairsville nuisance case and orders jail for several defendants in Homer City pending sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Charles Barrett
North Point
May Winprove
Barrett
Smicks
T. C. Brown
Blairsville
Reuben Einstein
Harry Harkeem
Sherman Smith
Maude Wallace
Kate Buchanan
Homer City
Lost Left Leg After Amputation Near Pine Township
Jackson Lemmon of Pine township near Nolo had his left leg amputated four inches below the knee after a year of failing toe corn treatment led to gangrene. Doctors Stephens Simpson Gates Miller performed the operation. the patient, an old man, recovered with commendable steadiness amid debate over a corn salve causing the infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Stephens
Penn Run
G. E. Simpson
W. D. Gates
Town
G. W. Miller
Brushvalley
Jackson Lemmon
Pine Township
Nolo
Two Estates Divided Bequests In Last Week Wills
Wills filed in the register during the last week name Jacob Fyock of Green township and Robert S Buchanan of Montgomery township. Fyock leaves a life farm to his widow, then sale proceeds to heirs including Elizabeth four hundred dollars and multiple children, with Samuel L Fyock and others noted. Buchanan allocates cash to Ernest and David Buchanan, grandchildren, and siblings with the rest divided among four sons. Joseph’s share to his heirs. D A Buchanan named executor. dates cited March 26 1901 and July 13 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Fyock
Green Township
Register
Solomon
Elizabeth
Catherine Walker
Harvey Swartz
Arthur
B. Lydick
A.C. Oher
Samuel Muman
Joseph Fyock
Samuel L. Fyock
Solomon W. Fyock
George H. Fyock
Bell Stewart
Don McMillen
Oneida McMillen
Robert S. Buchanan
Dolly Buchanan
Margery Buchanan
Joseph
A. Buchanan
Weddings of a Week McKalip and McAdoo
Two local weddings are reported. McKalip and Miss Nannie McAdoo wed at the bride’s home with Rev. G B Irwin officiating. McKalip, a former telegraph operator, now works as a clerk in Port Perry. the couple plan to live in Hazelton after a trip to Buffalo. The second wedding unites Harry M Anderson of Wilkinsburg and Lorena B Elkin of West Mahoning township with Rev. Dimmick officiating. guests attended from the couple’s families.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
West Penn
Union Railroad Company
Port Perry
Salina
Buffalo
Hazelton
Anderson-Elkin
Harry M. Anderson
Wilkinsburg
Lorena B. Elkin
James Elkin
West Mahoning Township
Rev. Dimmick
Kittanning
Edward H. Smith and Minnie Conner Tie on Hast Oak Street
Edward H. Smith of Glen Campbell and Minnie Conner of Purchase Line were married Tuesday evening at Charles Bennett's Hast Oak street residence. Rev. Dr. A. J. Forman officiated at the ceremony.
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Mir H-Conner
Edward H. Smith
Glen Campbell
Minnie ©. Conner
Purchase Line
Charles Bennett
Oak Street
A. J. Forman
Marriages At Two Presbyterians And A Residence Ceremony
Collitt of Marion Center weds Fetterman of Hortons at Pontsatawney Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev Charles A Clark. Long of Vandergrift weds Dennison officiated by Rev Dr J Day Brownlee at Brownlee residence on Church Street. Johnston and Gibson, both of Washington township, marry at Rev W J Wilson’s residence on Oakland Avenue.
Presbyterian Church Adds Twenty Four New Members
Sabbath communion services were held at the Presbyterian church with twenty four new members received. Rev J M Welch of Second United Presbyterian assisted at Brookville over the Sabbath, while Rev John Adair preached here Sunday. A three year old boy near Purchase Line was scalded, and doctors aid. Mrs H B Eagle of White township underwent successful breast cancer removal by a team of doctors.
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Presbyterian Church
J. M. Welch
Second United Presbyterian Church
Brookville
John Adair
W. D. Gates
G. E. Simpson
W. A. Simpson
H. B. Eagle
White Township
Thumb Bit Off By Horse On Sabbath Near Town
Reported incident at the William Evang farm south of town where a horse bit off the left thumb of Harry Rhodes while he worked. In other news, Mize Grace Buterbaugh of Sixth street hosted a gathering of several lady friends Monday evening.
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Harry Rhodes
William Evang
Mize
Grace Buterbaugh
Sixth Street
Annual Conference Closes in Beaver Falls and Blairsville District Appointments
The Pittsburg conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church held sessions in Beaver Falls, with ministers from the county in attendance. Blairsville district appointments for pastors were largely retained, listing many churches and presiding elders. The 59th Pittsburg Lutheran Synod met in Vandergrift, serving 105 churches and about 12,500 members, marking a years growth and flourishing condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Methodist Epis Church
Beaver Falls
Blairsville
Blairaville
W. P. Turner
Apollo
H. J. Giles
Armagh
G. M. Alishouse
Arnold
Piper
B. F. Beazell
Braebam
Cokeville
B. Laverty
Dayton
W. B. Bergen
Derry Station
N. P. Kerr
Ebensburg
Belsano
J. H. Lancaster
Elderton
L. S. Peterson
Ford City
Manorville
R. T. Miller
Gallitzin
G. A. Sheeta
Greensburg
H. L. Chapman
H. J. Hickman
Homer City
J. E. Inskeep
Indiana
G. T. Reynolde
Irwin
J. W. Fast
Jeannatte
G. M. Kelly
Johnstown
Cooper Avenue
C. H. Beckord
F Street
W. F. Bunter
Franklin Street
T. Mitchell
Grove Avenue
A. H. Acken
Kittanning
W. C. Davis
Latrobe
R. B. Mancell
Leechburg
P. C. Brooks
Livermore
J. N. Bracken
Mahoning
W. P. Miles
Marion
Man's Peculiar Affliction From Birthstals Penn Run
James Fleming, about 40, has lived with his mother in Penn Run as a constant invalid for 35 years. Medical experts term his condition rheumatoid deformants or calcification of the joints. Struck in boyhood, the disease has left nearly all joints immobile, except one hand. His jaw and mouth are barely functional, his head developed while the body remains small like a 12-year-old. He remains intelligent, cared for by his mother, with uncertain life expectancy.
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James Fleming
Penn Run
Prisoner Escapes as Constable Transfers Escort
Constable James Hargrave of New Florence loses David Stevens during transfer from a passenger car. Stevens, recently released from Greensburg jail for larceny, had been bound for trial on a similar charge. The escape occurred in darkness on the car platform. Stevens fled after slipping from the coach. Hart in a Ren-Off reports Edward Lingenfelter’s wagon ride ends with a runaway and a broken arm, and a horse shot due to injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hargrave
New Florence
David Stevens
Huff
Stevens
Hargrave
Greensburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Hart
Edward Lingenfelter
Creekside
Washington Township
Stuchell Hill
Lingenfelter
A Nutting Party Visits Chestnut Ridge Then Homer City
A group of neighborhood youths from Bethel church spent Saturday at Chestnut Ridge above Homer gathering nuts. On return they stopped in Homer City for supper at the Parish hotel. Mrs Herron sells North Fifth Street property to Mrs Self for 1800. Indiana merchants pay 20 cents for butter and eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church
Chestnut Ridge
Homer
Homer City
Parish
Fifth Street
Mary Herron
North Fifth Street
Mary Self
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Lydiana
Mormon Church
Lorenzo Snow
Salt Lake City
Snow
Joseph H. Tinkcom
Esther Canningham
Alphonso Canningham
Esat Wheatfield
R. E. Young
E. M. Lockard
North Sixth Street
Robert N. Nesbitt
P. Bennett & Son
Ninth and
Philadelphia Streets
John A. Bennett
Locust Street
J. H. Engle
Blacklick
Church News
Clyde Raffier
Hileman
Hillsdale
M. EF
Vandergrift
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