Republican mass meetings sweep Brushvalley area
A string of spirited Republican meetings drew crowds in Creekside Mechanicsburg Strongstown Young township West Lebanon and other towns as candidates and speakers outlined campaign issues. County Chairman A J Gibert scheduled further gatherings including Cherrytree Marion Center Saltsburg and Blairsville with a joint rally in Cherrytree and a plan to consolidate electors under a single Republican heading amid maneuvering by Independent candidates Thropp and White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creekside
Hotel McKee
Liberty Sextette
Musical Organization
David Bethel
J. A. Davis
Tony Morasco
Harman Trusal
William T. Wilson
Josiah Hisher
T. C. Pairman
Clark Getty
J. N. Langham
M. C. Watson
Town
A. I. Cooper
Homer City
Squire J. A. Crosatnan
Brushvalley Township
Mechanicsburg
Dilltown
B. G. Blackstone
B. F. Evans
Samuel Hess
Samuel Kugh
Willian H. Davis
Samuel Evans
A. F. Cooper
A. M. Wonder
Pine
Buffington Townships
Strongstown
Buffington Township
William Reever
Lowry Grow
John A. Scott
James Mack
Young Township
West Lebanon
M.C. Watson
A. M.wonder
Georgeville
Armagh
Covode
Smicksburg
A. J. Gibert
Trade City
Cherrytree
Marion Center
Saltsburg
Penn Run
Plumville
Arcadia
Glen Campbell
Rossitex
Blairsville
Cockport
Clearfield
Cambria
Indiana
Republican Party
Fial
Citizens
Rosevelt-Fairbanks
Thropp
Jude Harry Maite
Sin
Foo
Sergence
Penrose
White
Arenien
Republicana
Big voter increase in county to 12000 plus votes
County assessors report a surge in registered voters exceeding 12 000 for the upcoming general election, reflecting rapid population growth. The tally includes many districts with counts listed for Armagh Armstrong Blairsville Jefferson and others, while foreign laborers are noted as not included. A separate fire story notes a barn burned near Deckers Point causing 1600 loss and later a Watson farm house fire near Lewisville with insured property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barugint
Commissioners’ Office
Armagh
Armstrong
Armatrong
Banks
Blacklick
Blairsyville
Blairaville
Brushyalley
Burlington
Burrell
Center
Conemaugh
Cherryhill
Cherrytree
Grant
Green
Glen Campbell
Homer City
Indiana
Jacksonville
Mahoning
Montgomery
Marion Center
Mechanicsburg
Pine
Rayne
Saltsburg
Sheloca
Smicksburg
Washington
Wheatfield
East
West
White
Young
Deckers Point
James Creps
Creps
G A R Post Celebrates 29th Anniversary Ceremonies
The Willian Conver G A R Post of Cherry Tree marks its 29th anniversary on Tuesday November 1 with a free dinner parade in the afternoon and a night campfire. Attending will be John McNevin Altoona department commander Thomas G Sample Allegheny past department commander and Hon John P Elkin town to address veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Post
Willian Conver
Cherrytree
Organization of the Post
John McNevin
Altoona
Grand Army of the Republic
Thomas G. Sample
Allegheny
John P. Elkin
Good Basketball Team Organizes to Play Western Pennsylvania Fives
Old boys basketball squad to organize and compete this season. Notable members include McCreight Gamble Ellis and John St Clair from last year’s team. Practice starts soon with a schedule to feature top Western Pennsylvania rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania
McCreight
Gamble
Ellis
John St. Clair
Apple Picker's Mishap Fractures Both Arms at the Wrist
Daniel Crawford, employed on Harry Fairley's Conemaugh Township farm, fell from a tree while picking apples, fracturing both wrists. He is healing with no other injuries. A Fall Outing plans two weeks camping at Seven Mountains with several relatives. nearby residents plan boating and fishing. County official Columbus McCoy bought the Dr. James Caldwell property on South Fifth Street for 3775 dollars, with possession next April. The Indiana Construction Company, capitalized at 5000, received a charter. directors include Joseph McKean, B. Harklerold, and Sylvester Harklerold of Indiana. Hettinger named Adams Express Company agent at Blairsville. Ralph Templeton transferred to Latrobe. Real estate sale: Judge White's track house on Railroads Avenue sold to R. Meand 3.1L Fritz of Elders Side for 1600. An altercation in Blairsville left Jacob Shepp allegedly striking Wyank Case with a coupling pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Crawford
Harry Fairley
Conemaugh Township
Columbus McCoy
James Caldwell
South Fifth Street
William J. Short
Cherryhill Township
Mr. McCoy
Judge White
Traick House
Railroads Avenue
T. A. Gilbert
Town
R. Meand
Fritz
Elders Side
Weddings of a Whiter Lyon Moore and others in town
Numerous local weddings are recorded with couples including John Lyon and Aletha Moore in Christ Episcopal church Addison New York. Christian Strayer and Verde Lytle in South Tenth street. Morris and Evelyn Work in New York City. Williams Glass in Punxsutawney and Wilkinsburg. Compton Mabon in Blacklick township. Jamison McMillen in Ambrose. Johnston Long in Elderton. Lightcap McMillen in Kellysburg. Taylor Harrold in Jacksonville. Hiberling Beltz in Plumville. Hiderling Beltz aims to publish ensuing residence details and future homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard
Addison
N.Y
Hernan Watson
Wellington Clark
Ruth Davidson
Ruth Davis
New York City
Moore
Jersey City
N.J
Strayer-Lytle
Christian G. Strayer
Pittsburg
Verde Wytle
Town
Mmarriage
M. J. Lytle
South Tenth Street
J. Day Brownlee
Andrew J. Compton
Livermore
Nannie B. Mabon
Janes Mabon
Blacklick Township
H.W. Byters
Jamison-M'Midstn
Willian C. Jamison
Tirza McMillen
Ambrose
Squire
Lewis
Atwroue
M. E
Blairsville
Leechburg
T. Mitchell
Apollo
J. W. Cary
Armagh
M. R. Hackman
Arnold
Liachurn
Hiller
Cokeville
O J, Watson
Conemaugh
J. H. Lancaster
Dayton
H. H
Derry Station
S. M. Mackey
Hbensburg
Disney
Elderton
G. A. Williams
Ford City
J. BE
Gallitzin
G. Noble
Greensburg
Bridg
Knox
Homer City
S. B. Laverty
Indiana
Holmes
Irwin
J. F. Jose
Jamison
Thomas Allen
Supply
Jeannette
H. P. Johnson
Johnstown
Cooper Avenue
G. U. Reckord
F Street
GO. Morris
Franklin Street
Woodring
Grove Avenue
A. J. Cook
Kittanning
Rodkey
Latrobe
R. C. Wolf
Leachburg
Brown
Watson Bracken
Mahonlay
Wallis
Manor
W. H. Barber
Manorville
G. A. Sheets
Marion Center
Ernest Wrycklund
Mechanicsburg
N. Bracken
L. Duff
South Fork
W. A. Prosuer
Trafford City
M. Dougharty
Turtle Creek
Maxted
van Dergrift
G. T. Reynolds
Wilmording
O. WY. P. Graham
Windber
Broderick Ringeiat
Youngwood
L. W. le
Pastor Kemp Authors Problem Tale of Pennayyoung Region
Rev M S Kemp of Avonmore Lutheran church writes Boss em a 560 page illustrated book on the Pennsylvanian anthracite strike. Published by Stalfield of Akron Ohio at 1000 per copy. Kemp formerly worked in the coal fields and earlier led two Lutheran congregations. Grand View adds sell three lots with prices and buyers. Mrs Winters 500 De G B Simpson 500 Frank Douglas 650 Mrs Winters to build brick home Kerr and Heringer contract. Mrs Mary Palmer buys a lot for 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Kemp
Avonmore
Pennay- Young
Kemp
Stalfield Publishing Company
Akron
Lutheran Church
Smickaburg
Trade City
Grand View
H. C. Winters
G. B. Bimpson
Frank Douglass
Engagement Announced in North Ninth Street Area
Mr and Mrs B A Pennington announce the engagement of their daughter to Marvy L Lockard of Ashtabula Ohio The wedding is planned for November at Miss Pennington s home Both families are well known in town Lockard recently moved to Ashtabula to join a clothing business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engaugement
B.A. Pennington
North Ninth Street
Nie
Ond Marvy L. Lockard
Asitabila, OQ
Miss Pennington
Lockard
Ashtabula
Indiana County Directors to hold 1904 school convention
The 18th annual Indiana County Directors Association convention will meet in the Court House on November 10 and 11. Session topics include The Personality of the Teacher, Toilet Rooms and Sanitary Conditions, and The Law in Regard to Directors Visiting Schools. Officers T R Travia and D W Davis preside with H M Lockard and J T Stowart coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Directors’ Association
Court House
Seasion
Teachers’ County Institute
T. R. Travia
Blairsville
D. W. Davis
Armstrong Township
H. M. Lockard
Town
J.T. Btowart
CW. C. Nippes
Hast Wheathiald Township
Cherrytree
J. H. Pierce
Indiana
de. R. F. McHenry
Marion Center
D. J. Waller
Normal School
Tuparspay Ayesini
Albert Burdsall Riker
Mount Union College
Alliance
Harrisburg
T. Bell
K. Rank
M. Lockard
W. H. Lutman
Green Township
Elias Roland
Mechanicsburg
J. J. Piper
Saltsburg
Wwui
Walter
Burrell Township
A. C. Riddie
Washington Township
James Simpson
White Township
Wills and executors named in 1804 Young township notices
The will of Ete Hisun Lowman of Young township filed last week bequeaths $200 to Smith P. Lowman. One third of the remainder goes to Mary J. Henry’s children, two thirds to Elizabeth Nesbitt and William Lown. John Gilmour named executor. will issued October 1804. Also Mary J. McCombs of Young township left a Bible to Mary Hood, a bed and farm to Mary Hood, with life estate to Mary Hood’s heirs, and a bequest to David B. Hood. Thomas Dark named executor. June 2, 1880 date shown for Sarah J. Hicks will from Blairsville records. Harry Hicks receives an arm chair and quilt. John Hicks a bedroom suite. Sarah A. Cornell a bedroom suite and small articles. Mia Clara Claghorn receives her Bible and silverware. Thirty dollars to accrue interest for grandson William J. Hicks until age 15. Remainder divided among four children. Will dated May 21, 1904. Thomas J. Long named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisun Lowman
Young Township
Smith P. Lowman
Mary J. Henry
Elizabeth Nesbitt
William Lown
John Gilmour
Mary J. McCombs
Aleca
Mary H
Hood
David HB
Bho
Mary HH
David B, Hood
Oiein
Thomas Dark
Chacahairy
Sarah J. Hicks
Blairsville
Harry
John
Sarah A. Cornell
First National Bank of Wehrum to close its doors
At a stockholders meeting the First National Bank of Wehrum decided to close the institution on November 1 due to the suspension of operations. Rumors say Marlon Cantor businessmen may buy controlling stock and reopen a bank there. A separate lodge installation list and a typesetting job ad follow in this report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stook
Marion Contor Capital
First National Bank of Wehrum
Wehrum
16 Id
Marlon Cantor
Coal plants idle as Lackawanna units close in Lackawanna area
The Lackawanna Coal and Coke Company shut its Wintondale plant indefinitely and faces a broader withdrawal amid plant closures. About 1,500 workers lose jobs while the firm battles poor coal quality and internal disputes. Potential absorption by United States Steel is noted as a possibility. New openings are reported on nearby farms along Twolick creek and Blacklick creek with local operators expanding coal mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wohruat
Twoltek
Lackawanna Coal & Coke Company
Wintondale
Flint
Wehrun
Lackawanna
United States Steel Company
Clearheld
Wrank Moorhead
Davis
Twolick Creek
Cherryhill
Hildebrand
Blacklick Creek
Heshbon
Blacklick
J. 4. Mitchell
Personal Brevities of Town Visitors and Relatives
Sheriff Josiah Neal and many townspeople are listed as Pittsburg, New York, Philadelphia, and Greensburg visitors, with numerous calls on relatives and meals. The note records social visits, guests, and brief travel, including a burglar mystery, a funeral, and a large afternoon gathering. additions note on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Neal
Pittsburg
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Republican Meelings Ovet County
Fudge White
Hehaul Clogedtus
Board of Health
D. M. Milley
Joseph Laughlin
North Sixth Street
J. N. Stewart
Seven Mountains
Centre County
R. Stewart
J. H. Irving
Indiana Construction Company
Joxuse 1
McKean
Harklerold
Sylvester Harklerold
New Express
Hettinger
Adams Express Company
Ralph Templeton
Jacob Shepp
Wyank
Morris-Work
James H. Morris
Punxsutawney
Evelyn Work
Miss Work
Indiana Normal School
Morris
Waynesburg College
Bullaio, Rochester & Pittsburg
Prunxsutawney
Jagittcay-M' Millen
Norman L. Lightecap
Laura McMillen
Kellysburg
Swartz Crawford
Wayne Avenue
Itev. M. 4
Manda
Gune
Ginnlank
Miko
the Township Iigh School
M. K. Teard
Blacklick Townships
Wes Neal
A. F B. Cooper
Namer City
Autonney Gta Studilol
Mick Suecumbs
John T. Stnehul
Lidiana
Lydia Thompson
Pumvilly
Mer. Stuehul
Charles Tucker
Stuehul
Thompson
Phonyile
Roy
Greenwood Cemetery
Mr. Stuchul
Robert Stuchul
South Mahoning Township
A. W. Taylor
Taylor
Stuchal
Joe Bar
Orphans’ Court
Tie
First United Presbyterian Church
Ingleside
Twolick
Stuchul
May Tucker
Martha
Charlottee
Archibald McQuilken
This Glade
Slaar Moerew
Calvin Wynkoop
Plamnvilly
Mery
Andrew Morrow
Homer Dodson
Sinicksburg
James Stuehal
Phonville
Indiana County Bar Association
Joan Wincan
John Dancan
Conv Inaigh
Duncan
Ha Heema
Decouwed
Ilin
Irving
Matthew Duncan
John Duncan
Mells
Mattie St. Clair
Pittshieg
Calvin Sproul
New Alexandria
Cyrus Bbnfey
Conenmugh Township
Mary, Vira
Wallace
Conomaugh Township
Conomaugh United Presbyterian Church
A. J. Calvin
St. J. McClure
Conemaugh Church
William Frs
Willian Frazer
Whmore
Cambria County
Wednaday
Wilmore
Portage
Otharwine
Loayes & Wife
John Mardy
Pilerien
William Crum
Wilnore
Youngon
Mos
J. A. Longwell
Caer
Hobert Miliken
Tabbor
Tabard Milliken
Legit
Diotk
Alegheny
Dublin
Iceland
Canada
Pon Run
Robert
Ainie
Episcopal Church Front Nia
North Ninth Streat
George Ropers
Oakland Cemetery
Mis
Edward Robinson
Anne Robinson
Duquesne
Georgia Walback
Wear Wheattela
Thia County
Joseph
Wilback
Nea Robinson
Heathen
Andrew Robinson
Robinson
S. M. Blick
Albert Mount
Bethel Cemetery
Clyde
Martha, North
Canon Township
Heer
B.A. Thompson
Chambersville
John Ef. North
Hast Mahoning Township
David North
H.W. Thin
Marehand
Wirdiam
M. Gillivefiti
William M. Grillth
Atlantic
Eviday
Grisemnore
Ji, Rilith
Grilth
Bedford
Ind
W. Griffith
Nampa
M. Griffith
Jolingtown
Patterson
Grixemore
Mira
David Sushell
Mary Rishell
David Rishell
St Mahoning
Auipron
Button
Denver
Colo
Mra
W. 2. Evans
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Marlon Center
Adrian Hospital
Ghareh
Elizaneth Grawford
Bubbath Wieming
Phe
Sendy Inette
Antonio Zeno
Sutine Uy
Tore
WEI Um Bank
Palliduin Lodge
I. C
Noble Grand
Charles L
Palfur
Adam VP
Lowry
Rolief
Conmulten
Caldwell
G. Wise Mart
Lk N.C
Burd C
Reotswarden
YD. M. Guldweth
Blaine J. Wogley
Guardian
Wana
Hidiuos
Lackawanna Coal Plant
C.S. Apple
Godfrey Maralai
Tow
Harvey Engle
Win Windber
Dy. Minard P. Grove
GB. Clark
T. I. Awards
Philadelphia
George
Wife
Wilmerding
Tiarnabiy
W. I. Dodson
East Water Kiaveo
Burksville
W. I A. Adaing
Iwile
Peon Run
Vandergrist
Sitnhey
Or. A. Gailey
Andrew Gailey
William G. Gibson
Alderney
Samuel Cunningham
Bell Ploming
Church Streat
Anna Pitts
Anna Lydiek
Josiah Lydiek
South Seventh Street
Harvey Seanor
Willet
Mary
C. F. Barnard
Rome
N. Y
Edward BP. Grove
Church Street
Thd. Altaman
M. Church
Leechbury
John Youngblood
Duquerne
Mivami Mes
Youngblooi
East Oak Street
Christy
Daugharby
William Tayloy
Blaineville Thurmlay
A. S. Lowry
School Street
James Feath
Janes Lighmy
Bolivar
J. H. Young
Churchill
North Seventh Street
J. A. Dittrich
Murray
Alfred Fetterman
Banka Township
Slater
W. A. Colkitt
William M. Grisith
William Scott
Bell Wibey
Wilkinsburg
George Dickie
West Philadelphia Street
Ne Langham
North Ninth Strial
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