Enormous Coal Sale Funds To Flow To County Landowners
Within ten days over 100000 will be distributed to landowners in East and West Wheatfield and Brushvalley townships as John Patterson of Hamilton Canada completes purchase of the Jacksonville coal field in the southern county. The first payments cover about 30 tracts near Aragh Nineveh Clyde and Heshbon with titles delay only hold up. European capitalists back the remaining sale while Heal Estate Agent John McGaughey has secured leases and prospects rise for early completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
West
Wheatfield
Brushvalley
John Patterson
Hamilton
Canada
G. H. Levy
Patterson
West Wheatfield
Aragh
Nineveh
Clyde
Heshbon
Lucien W. Robinson
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Indiana
George W. Lickey
White
Center Townships
Rebecca Johnston
Center Township
Jacksonville
Heal
John McGaughey
Twolick
Dixonville
Stadden
Isaac Griffith
Lewis
Pine Township
Fee Simple
J. H. Weaver & Co
Congressman Jack Secures Pension and Postal Appointments
Washington R. Christy Rosston Armstrong county receives pension increase to 8 from 12 July 1899. Peter Young Elder ton increases to 17 from 7 February 1900. Joshua Forster Muff increases to 17 from 13 December 1899. Daniel Spicher Hillsdale Indiana county increases to 17 from 28 March 1900. Mary A. Hobaugh Salisbury Westmoreland county gets 8 from 1 February 1900 and accrued pension of deceased husband. S. W. McCoy Cockport increases to 8 from 4 October 1900. Martha J. Bolinger Parnassus Westmoreland county gets 8 from 2 February 1890. Ex-Sheriff T S Neal recommended for postmaster Trade City Indiana county. John H. Porch new postmaster Keckeburg Westmoreland. Cooksville post office established at Ohio City Westmoreland with Laura A. Wilson postmaster. Latrobe to get free mail delivery November 1 with carriers William F. Coughenour Samuel A. Peightal Joseph A. Conrad and substitute Thomas A. O'Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Washington R. Christy
Rosston
Armstrong County
Peter 5. Young
Elderton
Same County
Joshua Forster
Muff
Same
Daniel Spicher
Hillsdale
Indiana County
Mary A. Hobaugh
Salisbury
S. W. McCoy
Cockport
Martha J. Bolinger
Parnassus
Westmoreland County
T. S. Neal
Trade City
John H. Porch
Keckeburg
Ohio City
Cooksville
Laura A. Wilson
Latrobe
William F. Coughenour
Samuel A. Peightal
Joseph A. Conrad
Thomas A. O'Brien
Meeting of the Ministers Promotes Christian Union
The Ministerial Association met at the M. E. church to discuss a paper on Christian Union read by Rev. D. M. Kinter. Dr. David Hall sent thanks for kindness while a member. The next meeting is set for Monday afternoon, November 5, at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Elnter
Ministerial Association
M. E
David Hall
Christian Union
D. M. Kinter
Presbyterian Church
Indiana graduates form alumni association in Odd Fellows Hall
Graduates of Indiana public schools met in Odd Fellows Hall on Monday evening and formed an alumni association. Elected officers include President Jubn Fisher, Secretary Verde Lytle, and Treasurer Will Taylor. The group plans a banquet and reunion after the term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Public Schools
Odd Fellows Hall
Attorney Jubn
Fisher
Verde Lytle
Will Taylor
Weddings Of A Week Bring Johnstown Couple Together
Mr Albert Leigh of Jolnatown weds Miss Anna Sloan of town at the bride parents home. Officiated by Rev Dr J Day Brownlee. They left by the 8 50 train for Baltimore and Washington then plan to locate in Johnstown. Sloan a well known town girl and Indiana Normal School graduate. Leigh a prominent Johnstown merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Leigh
Jolnatown
Anna Sloan
Town
Samuel Sloan
West Chestnut Street
J. Day Brownlee
First United Presbyterian Church
Leigh
Bride
Baltimore
Washington, D. C
Johnstown
Sloan
Indiana Normal School
Morrellville
Cameron Patterson Wedding At Hillendale Home Way
Harry W. Cameron of Penn Eun wed Miss Leona A. Patterson of Grisemore on Tuesday afternoon at 4 by Rev. James Fish. A 40 guest reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will move to Vandergrift after November 1 where Cameron works in the mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron—Patterson
Harry W. Cameron
Penn Eun
Leona A. Patterson
Grisemore
James Fish
Hilledale
W. EF. Patterson
Lowry Cameron
Pennston
Vandergrift
Cameron
Rade Nona maker wedding reported in Nineveh
The ProGeress notes the marriage of Frank H. Rade and Elizabeth M. Nanamaker at Mrs. John Lawson’s residence in New Florence last Wednesday officiated by Rev. J N Marden. The couple began their new life in Nineveh with many gifts including a $50 check from George Chase of Boston. Anna Porter, sister of Col. Daniel Porter, is set to wed Thursday in New York City. Chase is a Union Pacific supervisor and Porter is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chaze
Boston
Mass
Anna Porter
Daniel Porter
Town
Edwin C. Christy
New York City
Chase
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Miss Porter
F.T. Empfeld
Philadelphia
Cause
Bride
Indiana
Johns Clare and Nettie Clark Wed in Hillsdale Home
John s Clare and Nettie Clark married at the bride’s mother Lavina Clark home in Hillsdale. Rev F L Sigmund officiated at noon with friends present. The couple depart for a honeymoon in the east and will establish a home in Glen Campbell.
Huber Hichaens Wed in Rural Valley Ceremony
On Wednesday October 10 Clarence Huber and Cora Richards both of Rural Valley wed at James Sloan home with Rev D Percy French officiating. Twenty five guests attended a dinner after the ceremony. The couple will live in Rural Village where the groom is in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huber-Hichaens
Clarence Huber
Cora Richards
Rural Valley
James Sloan
D. Percy French
Promville
Huber
Rural Village
Zane Fleming and Ida Carna Han Tie in Emlenton
Mr Zane Fleming and Miss Ida Carna han of Emlenton married at the bride's home on Wednesday afternoon. They traveled to Armstrong township to visit his home for several days before returning to Emlenton to establish a household while Mr Mining works at the leading flouring mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Zane. Fleming
Ida Carnahan
Emlenton
O’clouk
Mr. Fleming
Bride
Armstrong Township
Mining
Judge Orders Overseers Meeting on County Poor Farm
Judge White issues a call for the county overseers to meet at the Court House in Indiana on Tuesday October 30 at 1 30 PM to consider establishing a county poor farm. If two thirds approve the project it will go to a public vote. Prothonotary Calhoun to notify all overseers. grand jury urged action in September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
W. R. Calhoun
Court House
Calhoun
Grand Jury
Indiana
Harry White
Blairsville Christian Endeavor Meets Next Friday Evening
Blairsville District Christian Endeavor Union will convene at Blacklick next Friday at 7 30 PM with Prof. J P Archibald presiding. The program features topics on Better Union Work Better Church Work and Better Society Work plus commission and resolution services led by local clergy and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Christian Endeavor Union
Blacklick
J. P. Archibald
David F. Berry
Homerity
J. W. Shaffer
Homer City
Douds
Kent
Dave Fleck
Cora Craven
Blairville
John Allison
C. F. Sanders
Benediction
W.S. Douds
A Day’s Outing By Naughty One Class Of Indiana Normal
A procession of five decorated hay wagons carried reportedly mischievous seniors from Indiana Normal School as they traveled through town last Friday morning. The class of naughty one fed on fruit and laughter at Edgewood meadow and drew cheers from onlookers as they paraded to country orchards and cornfields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal School
Indiana
Edgewood
Morrison Calhoun Marriage Ties Fourth Bride at 75
Mr H R Morrison of Washington township and Mrs C C Calhoun of Conemaugh township wed Tuesday at the West Indiana House parlors. Rev W J Wilson officiated. The groom is 75 years old and this is his fourth marriage.
Tax receipts show rising revenue in county office
The county treasurer reports about $28,000 paid in the last month for county, dog and special taxes with over $40,000 of the 1900 tax already received. The final day before penalties drew near was Monday as D. W. Simpson and his assistant handled the cash, reflecting healthier finances for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Simpson
Williams-Thomas Nuptials in Allegheny
Charles Williams of Pittsburg and Miss Aumie Thomas of Cincinnati were married in Allegheny on Thursday. Williams is a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Williams of Martintown, and the couple are spending their honeymoon at the groom's home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
Pittsburg
Aumie Thomas
Cincinnati
Allegheny
Williams
R. M. Williams
Martintown
Rankin and Miller Tie The Knot In Washington Township
Mr. Frank Rankin of Washington township and Miss Mary K. Miller of South Mahoning township wed on Thursday at the bride’s parents home. Rev. W. D. Ewing officiated the ceremony.
Grosklos Marries Meare In Blairsville Ceremony
Mr. John A. Grosklos of Tannelton wed Miss Arvilla M. Meare of Blairsville on Monday at the register's office in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Dr. G T Reynolds of the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srosklos-Mears
John A. Grosklos
Tannelton
Arvilla M. Meare
Blairsville
G.T. Reynolds
M. E. Church
Devinney Overdorff Wedding in Blairaville
Albert Devinney and Margaret Overdorff of Blairaville were married on Thoreday by Squire Robert Thompson. Continued on Eighth Page.
Typhoid Victims Rise In Bolivar Garfield Area
The typhoid fever outbreak in Bolivar and Garfield county worsens with four deaths in the past week and three on Saturday. Many patients are described as critical, marking a severe point in the epidemic. In other news, Mr. George C. Dickey of Whitestown secures leases on 2000 acres for prospective gas and oil exploration near Crete following a coal test that uncovered a gas pocket. The territory will be tested in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
Garfield
George C. Dickey
White Township
Crete
McCracken and Adair to Wed Next Wednesday
Invitations issued for the wedding of Rev. J C O McCracken pastor Morrellville Presbyterian and Miss Margaret Adair daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Adair of Church Street. The ceremony will be held at the bride’s home next Wednesday at 2 oclock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. 0. McCracken
Morrellville Presbyterian Church
Margaret Adair
J. B. Adair
Church Street
Salary Increase Voted for Pastor Swartz Crawford
At a Presbyterian church congregational meeting on Monday evening the members voted to raise the salary of their newly called pastor Rev. Swartz Crawford to 2300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Swartz Crawford
Will Do Her Duty Stalwarts Rally for Gains in Congress
Philadelphia reports Gen Frank Reeder and Sen Boies Penrose toured New York with McKinley victory optimism. They fear losses in congressional districts due to fusion with Democrats, while Manley Hanna push to mobilize Republicans and counter insurgent Martin Flinn. Wanamaker slated as a rallying figure, but his influence remains debated amid intra party tensions in Pennsylvania and the Sibley district race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frank Reeder
Republican State Committee
Boies Penrose
New York
Hanna
Republican National Committee
National Committee
McKinley
National
House of Representatives
Manley
Executive Committee
The
Reeder
House
Pennsylvania
Congress
John 8. Wise
Virginia
Col. Fairless
Col. Quay
Martin-Flinn
Martin
John Wanamaker
Stone
James E. Barnett
Tenth Regiment
Keystone
Wanamaker
Col. Guffey
McAleer
David Martin
Henry Burk
Mr. Burk
Pattison
Bryan
Fusion
Sibley
Emery
Paulson
Normal Wins First Game Defeats Elders Ridge 23 0
Normal football team defeats Elders Ridge 23 to 0 on Monday afternoon. Elder and Frantz starred for Elders Ridge while Christy and the Normal line dominated. Long and Warren scored two TDs and a goal, Williams added another TD, and Normal’s defense held firm after a strong first half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elders Ridge
Academy
Elder
Frantz
Christy
Raseell
Long
Warren
Williams
Normal
Indiana
Frantz . Ewing
Christy On. Hart
Lambing Osensteel
Mellveen Udolph Elder
George
History of an Army Rifle Returns to Owner After 35 Years
Two Civil War veterans in White township and New Brighton reunited at the 55th regiment reunion. Alexander Ow carried Matthew Loughry’s rifle throughout the war after Loughry was wounded and later bought it back from the government. This week Ow returned the gun to Loughry, who received it on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Loughry
White Township
Alexander Ow
New Brighton
Loughry
Mr. Ow
Proaxuss
Golden wedding celebrated by Carnahans of Washington
Mr and Mrs Adam Carnahan of Washington township marked their fifty years of marriage with a large gathering of over 200 relatives and neighbors. Dinner was served in the barn and gifts included two handsome rockers. Rev W J Wilson gave an appropriate address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Carnahan
Washington Township
W. J. Wilson
Cut Out Horse Tongue Strikes County Barn
A horse at Clayton Sprankle’s barn near Trade City had its tongue cut out by an unknown assailant. The act was not seen until morning, with the tongue hanging by skin. surgeons hope for healing. The McKinley and Roosevelt Rough Riders appeared publicly on Thursday in uniform, riding through town and drilled by Captain D W Simpson, with another ride planned next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Sprankle
Trade City
McKinley
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
D.W. Simpson
Second Fracture of Arm in Armstrong Town
Mr. Alex Wiggins of Armstrong township fell from a ladder in his barn Saturday and fractured his right arm near the elbow. He previously broke the same arm, and the injury did not fully heal. a second fracture may affect the arm further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Wiggins
Armstrong Township
Wiggins
Horse Brings Good Money Sale of Local Horse
Mr. Frank Douglass sold his driving and saddle horse to Dr. Hileman for 150 dollars. The horse was regarded as one of the town’s best roadsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Douglass
Dr. Hileman
Squire James Crossman Buys Coho Property on Oakland Avenue
Town resident Squire James Crossman has purchased the Coho property on Oakland Avenue for 1600 dollars. The transfer adds a local real estate note to forthcoming developments in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James UK. Crossman
Coho
Oakland Avenue
Big Meetings Mark Campaign Surge in County Rally
Large Republican rallies drew several thousand in Glen Campbell and nearby townships. Notables—Andrew Patrick as chair, W. M. Mahan, John A. Scott, Norris, Cooper—spoke as crowds praised McKinley and Roosevelt. Music by Elkin Glee Club and Glen Campbell cornet band energized the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
Banks
Canoe
Montgomery
Opera House
Andrew Patrick
W. B McCrady
W. M. Mahan
John A. Scott
John &. Fisher
John M. Leech
Town
Norris
A. F. Cooper
Homer City
W. H. Jackson
Elkin Glee Club
McKinley
Roosevelt
Rochester Mills
Grant
East Mahoning Townships
J. C. Moore
D. J. Pollock
R. C. Doty
J.C. Moore
G. H. Sheenley
Hugh Pollock
P. C. Pierce
J. G. Mank
John 3. Fisher
West Mahoning Township
Smicksburg
Archie Mel Quilken
John Goodway
John S. Fisher
Elder Peeler
David Blair
Trade City
North Mahoning Township
Eleder Peeler
Birthday celebration marks Lockard 60th year
At the South Mahoning farm home of Mr. J. C. Lockard a large gathering marked his 60th birthday. About 200 relatives and neighbors attended a noon feast. An organization formed with H. P. Lewis as president and J. M. Nichol as secretary after prayers by Joseph Lydie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lockard
South Mahoning Township
Lockard
H. P. Lewis
Lydie
J. M. Nichol
Joseph Lydie
Wm. Lydie
Edward Wells
D. B. Allison
M. B. Wyncoop
Revival sermons and communion at Bethel church
Rev D M Kinter preaches on true worship in the morning and The One Body in the evening with good music and a warm welcome. Communion services to be held next Sabbath at Bethel Presbyterian. Rev Donds assisted by Rev A J Calvin of Jacksonville. Preparatory services Friday and Saturday at 7 o'clock. Also reports on livestock shipments to Doylestown and Salford and a 11 to 0 loss by Normal football at Greensburg. Sheriff Thompson and officials went hunting along Twolick creek and bagged wild turkeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Kinter
God
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Donds
A. J. Calvin
Jacksonville
D. E. Thompson
Register and
J. N. Stewart
T. P. Hildebrand
Center Township
Twolick Creek
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. M
Leigh-Sloan
Chase Porter
Fleming-Carnahan
the County Poor House
Christian Endeavorers
District Union
Barnett
Church News
J. D. Rowland
Doylestown
H. H. Blakley
Salford
M. Stewart
West Philadelphia
Thomas & Wissinger
Agagsinst
Greensburg
Lucky Hunters
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