Rochester Pittsburg Company Eyes Large Coal Field Leases
The Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company seeks 5 000 to 10 000 acres in Canoe Township with over 2 000 already leased and testing to start this week. Engineer Walter Armes manages leases for Lucien Robinson as the railroad route choices hinge on securing leases. Deeds recently recorded show significant land transactions as fields near Rochester Mills and Canoe Township attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester & Pittsburg Company
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Walter Armes
Little Mahoning Creek
Rochester Mills
Lucien Robinson
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Plum Creek
Crooked Creek
James Moore
Jack Richards
Canoe Township
W. D. Bigler
George J. Lyke
Jacob Stiver
Margaret Lyke
J. Irwin Lydick
George Boat
Jerry E. Long
Col. McGaughey
Jacksonville
Armstrong County
Free Lecture Series Set for M E Church Next Month
The Epworth League of the Town M E Church announces a four lecture series next month. Speakers include Rev. T. Mitchell of Johnstown Chaplain McGuire of Pittsburgh Rev. Dr. Eaton of McKeesport and Prof. A. M. Hammers of the Normal School. Dates are November 18 19 20 and 21 with topics to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Town
Epworth League
M. E. Church
T. Mitchell
Johnstown
Chaplain McGuire
Pittsburg
T. W. Eaton
McKeesport
A. M. Hammers
Normal School
Brancato Pleads Guilty to Cruelty Charge
Humane Agent J W Thompson reported from Blairsville that Frank A Brancato, grading contractor for Columbia Plate Glass, abused work animals. An information filed by Squire Charles Kerler led Brancato to plead guilty and pay a $10 fine plus costs for cruelty to animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Thompson
Blairsville
Frank A. Brancato
Columbia Plate Glass Company
Charles Kerler
Broncato
Costa
Foot Badly Injured at Green Township Sawmill
Alf Goodlin of Cockport suffered a severe foot injury at the Elmer Williams sawmill in Green township. While at work as an off bearer a wire rope caught his right foot, causing deep lacerations and the loss of two toes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf. Goodlin
Cockport
Elmer Williams
Green Township
Monster Egg Measurements and Buckwheat Bounty
Tip Faith of White township keeps a hen that laid an egg six and a quarter inches around the middle and seven and a half inches around the end. J F Warfield of Pine township reports a buckwheat harvest from seven acres totaling 226 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Warfield
Pine Township
Gan
War Veterans Meet Again at Blairsville Reunion
Twelfth annual reunion of the Eleventh Reserves gathered in Blairsville with about a hundred members and ten companies, including a 200 veteran parade. Bishaville ladies served free meals. public meeting in town hall with Burgess Brown and Rev Cresswell presiding. Participants included Mayor Cunningham and Rev Carrol with speakers from Ho boken Butler Blairsville Pittsburg Jews Irwin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Bishaville
Burgess M. E. Brown
J. W. Cresswell
T. D. Cunningham
R. B. Carrol
Hoboken
John T. Kelly
Butler
R. E
Train Demolished a Buggy on Philadelphia Street
Mr B B Tiffany and his son Paul narrowly escaped serious injury when a shifting train at the Philadelphia street crossing struck their buggy. The pair grabbed the reins as the horse dragged them free from the wheels. the buggy was wrecked but both escaped unharmed. Witnesses feared a fatal outcome during the near collision. This marks a third hazardous accident in weeks prompting calls for crossing protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Tiffany
Paul
Philadelphia Street
Old Fiddlers Contest Reviewed For Library Hall Night
The Old Fiddlers' Contest will be held in Library Hall next Monday evening under the Indiana band. Entrants include Robert McElhoes Kellysburg John Morton Crete Clark Wilson Creekside Andrew Patterson and Tip Faith of Indiana Robert McFeaters Daniel Weir John Coy and Noah Stitt of Homer City. County residents only may enter. others may compete as well. A musical program by the Indiana band will accompany the event with old-time selections to judge the fiddlers' skill. Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at Hall's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Indiana Band
Robert McElhoes
Kellysburg
John Morton
Crete
Clark Wilson
Creekside
Andrew Patterson
Tip’ Faith
Indiana
Robert McFeaters
Daniel Weir
John Coy
Noah Stitt
Homer City
Hall’s
Court urges new act to fill auditor vacancies
Judge White writes a lengthy opinion on filling borough and township auditor vacancies. The court notes the need for a new assembly act to cover vacancies and says some borough boards are illegally elected. The Mechanicsburg case sought to fill two vacancies, with George Roser and A. E. McLeaters appointed for three years from last March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Mechanicsburg
George Roser
A. E. Mcleaters
Two Couples Elope to Jeannette in Romance Stir
Indiana couples sparked a Monday romance when two pairs eloped to Jeannette. William Baker and Laura Smith with Clarence Carney and Mamie Farrol left underage, traveling separate trains to the city, with families seeking police action. Ira B. Baker of Apollo is ill with diphtheria, quarantined at his parents’ home after returning home sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Jeannette
William Baker
Laura Smith
Clarence Carney
Mamie Farrol
Blairsville
Ira B. Baker
Apollo
Phil. N. Baker
Town
Exposition Visitors Find Large Indiana Delegation
Mr J J Arnold runs a dancing class in Library Hall with Thursday sessions for younger youngsters. 57 tickets were sold for Pittsburg excursions, marking the largest Indiana visitor delegation to the exposition. Pensions granted include S H Drenning 10 dollars Homer City B H May 10 dollars Parkwood Joseph Rager 17 dollars Blairsville. Typhoid fever case Miss Margaret White daughter of Mr and Mrs L M White North Seventh Street ill with typhoid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Arnold
Johnstown
Library Hall
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Exposition
Indiana
S. H. Drenning
Homer City
B. H. May
Parkwood
Joseph Rager
Blairsville
Margaret White
L. M. White
North Seventh Street
Igill
Deaths of Mrs. Sarah Short Mrs. Katharina White and Mr. Hindle
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Sarah Ann Short of Rayne township from breast cancer after two years illness. Also noted are the death of Mrs. Katharina Helen White widow of Col. Richard White of North Seventh street and Mr. John Hindle Barnesboro Inn landlord. Surviving spouses and children listed. funeral arrangements detailed for each. Interments at Greenwood and St Bernard church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharina Helen White
Richard White
North Seventh Street
Hasersheim
Grand Dutches Baden
Germany
America
Pennsylvania Volunteers
M. C. Watron
J. Telford
Town
Max White
C. 8. Apple
Charlotteville
St. Bernard Catholic Church
N. P. McNellin
Obituary notices from Blairsville area include several deaths
Mrs. Mary J. Ranson widow of William Ranson of Blairsville died aged 84. Survived by children David and Dr William Ranson Pittsburg John A Marysville Eva and Mary J Ranson at home. Interment Blairsville. Mrs Ada Miller Bolivar died after weeks illness. survived by husband and children Leander Charles Edna Carrie Ethel Bolivar. funeral at Bolivar M E church. Mr Robert McQuilken Dayton died aged 83. interment United Presbyterian near Plumville. James R McQuown of Canoe township died in Albuquerque aged 58. survived by last wife and four children. Florence Loughry daughter of William Loughry of Ford City died aged 8. remains interred Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Ranson
William Ranson
Blairsville
David
Pittsburg
John A
Marysville
Eva
West Penn Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
MES. C
Seaton
Ada Miller
C. B. Seaton
Bolivar
Leander Seaton
Conemaugh
Charles
Edna
Carrie
Ethel
Bolivar M. E. Church
J. J. Davis
Bolivar Cemetery
Robert McQuilken
Dayton
Washington
West Mahoning Townships
A. S. McQuilken
West Mahoning Township
Sarah
United Presbyterian Church
Plumville
James R. McQuown
Larry McQuown
Canoe Township
Albuquerque
New Mex
New Mexico
Florence
William Loughry
Ford City
Armstrong Township
Greenwood Cemetery
Obituary notices from Barnesboro Spruce and nearby towns
Mrs James Plouse of Barnesboro died from blood poisoning aged 32, survived by husband and newborn twins, buried at Cherrytree. Thomas Engle of Spruce aged about 56 died at Dixmont, survived by wife and children, buried near Spruce. Nane McAnnulty of Spruce died of scarlet fever aged six. Michael Stiles died at home near Strongatown on October 14 aged 84.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Plouse
Barnesboro
Abram Byers
Cherrytree
Thomas Engle
Spruce
Dixmont
Nani McAnulty
Nane
Asa McAnnulty
Michael Stiles
Btrongatown
Rousing Republican Meetings Rally for Straight Ticket in Penn Run
Enthusiastic GOP gatherings in Penn Run Armagh Mechanicsburg draw large crowds. Edward Moorhead elected secretary, William Black president with a slate of vice presidents. Speakers include W R Calhoon Geo J Feit John M Leech A F Cooper and others. Upcoming meetings listed in Plumville Smicksburg Jacksonville Strongstown Trade City Marion Glen Campbell Cockport with dates in late October and early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill Township
Penn Run
Edward Moorhead
William Black
William Fair
David Putt
George Dick
John Green
David Brown
T. D. Stephens
Jacob Henry
Daniel Hank
George E. Frantz
W.R. Calhoon
Geo. J. Feit
John M. Leech
Town
A. F. Cooper
Homer City
Party of Prosperity and Protection
Armagh
Charles Hutchison
S. 8. Mack
H. M. Lowry
Ernest Stewart
Peeter
Mechanicsburg
Brushvalley Township
Homerity
John A. Scott
W. F. Elkin
John L. Get
Glen Campbell
Cockport
Shot by his friend in hunting accident near Nolo
Thomas Long of Pittsburg was accidentally shot in the right cheek while hunting with a friend near Nolo on Wednesday morning. A flock of pheasants startled them. birds were struck by birds and the shot injured Long’s eye, with feared loss of eyesight. Dr. Stanley Brallier treated him at Strongstown and he was sent home the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Long
Pittsburg
Nolo
Long
Ministers Meeting Discusses The Minister Among His Books
The Indiana Ministerial Association met at First United Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Jamison presiding in the president's absence. Rev. G. G. Burns of Homer City presented a paper on ministers and books, prompting discussion. Rev. R. K. Riedel of Blairsville will read a follow up at the next meeting in the Lutheran church on Monday November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Ministerial Association
First United Presbyterian Church
John Jamison
G. G. Burns
Homer City
R. K. Riedel
Blairsville
Lutheran Church
Orzen Introduced at United Presbyterian Weat Union
On the last Sabbath the United Presbyterian congregation of Weat Union near Weat Lebanon sang the Songs of Zion with instrumental music. They remodeled the church with frescoes and paint, new carpets, chandeliers, two clocks, and a sweat-toned organ. Rev. E L Ralston leads a progressive church, with all branches of work maintained by pastor and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Congregation
Weat Union
Weat Lebanon
Zion
E. L. Ralston
United Presbyterianism
Ita
Fell from a Horse In Chambersville Boy Injured
Arthur speedy, son of Mr and Mrs James Bpeedy of Chambersville, slipped while mounting a horse and struck his head on a stone. He suffered a severe scalp wound and a brain concussion, was unconscious for three hours, treated by Dr G E Simpson, and is now recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Bire
James Bpeedy
Chambersville
G. E. Simpson
Town
Communion Services Planned By Town Churches
Rev. J. N. McCoy of town will conduct communion at Rayne Presbyterian next Sabbath at 11 o clock. The M E church will hold communion next Sabbath morning. Preparatory services are set for Friday evening led by presiding elder Rev. Dr. W. P. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. McCoy
Rayne Presbyterian Church
M. E. Church
W. P. Miller
Thieves Steal Chickens in New Florence Case
Squire W. B. Hoskinson reports 25 chickens stolen from his New Florence property last week. Thieves also entered homes of O. M. Bennett J. R. Young and George Hull taking a number of edibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire W. B. Hoskinson
New Florence
O. M. Bennett
J. R. Young
George Hull
Weddings of a Week Bring Four Local Marriages
The week saw four marriages in the area. Edward K Fiat of Apollo married Charlotte Detwiler in Chicago and they will set up housekeeping there after visiting her mother Mrs M F Jamison of Church Street. Douds From wed Grace From at the bride's home. both are well known in Plumville. Steele H Warner wed Effie A Moore of White township at Rev Swartz Crawford's home. dinner followed with many presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward K.fiat
Apollo
Charlotte Detwiler
Town
Chicago
William Detwiler
Wm. 8. Owens
M. F. Jamison
Church Street
Fiat
Lydick-Jones Wedding Ties Anita and Green Township Pair
UNES LYDICK and Fred Jones of Anita Jefferson county married in Buffalo New York on Thursday. They plan to visit the Pan-American Exposition then return to housekeeping at Ricketts Lycoming County. Clara B Lydick daughter of E M Lydick of Green township is a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unes Lydick
Fred Jones
Anita
Jefferson County
Clara B. Lydick
E. M. Lydick
Green Township
Buffalo
N. Y
Ricketts
Lycoming County
Elmer D Blue and Laura Rhodes Wed in Cambria County
Mr Elmer D Blue of Chamberaville and Miss Laura A Rhodes of Benshoff Hill were married on October 15 in Cambria County. Blue teaches at the Tanneryville school in West Taylor township. The couple hailed from local towns as they began their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer D. Blue
Chamberaville
This County
Tanneryville
West Taylor Township
Cambria County
Laura A. Rhodes
Benshoff Hill
Local Marriages and Community Notes from the Region
Mr William Lloyd of Young township and Miss Mary Balentine of town wed at Dr J H St Clair's residence on October 16 by Squire M B Kline. Jacob Pennington and Ollie Gallentine wed at Glen Campbell on Wednesday by Squire I R McMasters. S R McClain and Mary Gaul married by Squire J Hood at his office. Dr W A Prideaux and Anna Maud Grambling married at the bride's home by Rev George C Miller. Frank MecCardle and Fay Langham wed on Thursday by Rev Dr A J Farman on South Seventh Street. A A Sloan & Son sold their store to John and Lee Sloan of Rural Valley. new proprietors take charge November 1. A A Sloan to move to Indiana. Normal football team to play Homestead today and Carnegie Athletic Club Saturday. Lost valuable horse belonging to M John Bracken died on R E Russell's farm near Shelada. horse had 2:15 racing record. Shakepeare Club opened season at Walter H Jackson's home. meets weekly. Home Missionary Society bank offering meeting set for November 7 in church lecture room. W S Byers of Creekside threw from a horse. dislocated shoulder. Dr G E Simpson attended. Mr W Black of Cherryhill reports a rich buckwheat crop from eight acres, 246 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lloyd
Young Township
Mary Balentine
Town
J. H. St. Clair
Third Ward
Squire M. B. Kline
M'Cardle-Langham
Frank MecCardle
Ors Fay Langham
A. J. Farman
South Seventh Street
A. A. Sloan & Son
Kellysburg
Mesara
John and Lee Sloan
Rural Valley
Armstrong County
A. A. Sloan
Indiana
Charles
TWO BARNS BURNED
A fire near Dixonville destroys barns and crops in Green township. Milton Grambling’s barn and forty tons of hay burn. fourteen hogs die and the farmer, uninsured, faces heavy losses estimated around two thousand dollars. Jacob F P Bence’s near Dixonville barn also burns with one horse lost. stock recovered poorly and the barn insured for six hundred fifty dollars. James Martin’s Cash Creek residence burns early Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Grambling
Cockport
Green Township
Mesa
Harvey
Sharp Langham
Langham Bros
Grumbling
Jacob FP. Bence
Dixonville
Pittsburg Fuel Pipeline From Creekside Field Planned
The Creekside gas field owned by the Indiana County Gas Company will feed the People's Gas Company as it lays two lines to the field. An eight inch pipe line will extend from Creekside to Elderton area seven miles away, needing about 25 carloads of pipe. Fuel will be piped to Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creekside
Indiana County Gas Company
People’s Gas Company
Elderton
Pittsburg
Hit with a Hammer and Narrow Escape in Graceton
John Konkoly of Graceton attended a christening on Saturday night. He and a companion, intoxicated, quarreled on the way home and Konkoly was struck on the head with a hammer, suffering a fractured skull. Dr. Gates and Dr. Simpson trephined the skull, removing a bone fragment. recovery is likely. A separate incident notes Robert Steffy of Graceton injuring his face when his hunting gun discharged near his head. burns were treated by Dr. Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Konkoly
Graceton
John
W. D. Gates
G. E. Simpson
Robert Steffy
Burns
Bagged Game Hunters Camp on Hugh H Blakley Farm Near Jacksonville
A ten day camping party of bagged lots of game at the Hugh H Blakley farm near Jacksonville reports good luck. They shipped a wagon load of game to the city last week. The party includes Mesara, Peter McCauley, Walter Livingston, John Syphers, Wm McIntire, Bart Snyder, Wilse Syphers, Calvin Burton, epee Snyder, Ed Woolslayer and Wm al.
Found a Good Home After Official Visit
Humane Agent Thompson and Mrs. Sue Williard visited Graceton to inspect two children of David Steffy aged nine and three. The children were found in neglected conditions and placed under relief orders, receiving a foster home overseen by Center township directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Agent
Thompson
Sue Williard
Children’s Industrial Home
Graceton
David Steffy
Center Township
Elected Vice President at Te Association Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Association of the Directors of the Poor and Charities of Te, Mrs. Sue Williard of town was elected one of the vice presidents for the ensuing year. The meeting was held last week at Al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of the Directors of the Poor and Charities of
Sue Williard
Town
Boy breaks arm at school near Rochester Mills
Edgar, the young son of W. H. Stanley of Rochester Mills, broke his right arm while playing at school on Wednesday after running against a tree with force between the wrist and elbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar
W. H. Stanley
Rochester Mills
Struck by Falling Tree Injures Brushvalley Man
Washington Rhine of Brushvalley township was struck by a falling tree while working in the woods on Tuesday and sustained serious injuries. Mr D M Caldwell of town has purchased a lot in the Lowry plot on Wayne Avenue for $500. Additional local news on Third Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Rhine
Brushvalley Township
D. M. Caldwell
Lowry Plot
Wayne J Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Little Mahoning Creer
Mrs
Benjamin Short
Sarah Ann Short
N. Benjamin Short
Rayne Township
Roberts
Raymond
W. J. Sproul
van Horn
Greenwood
Batbarina H. White
John Hindle
England
Hindle
Episcopal Church
Florence Loughey
Orzen
Church News
Fiat-Detwiler
Warrner-Moore
Steele H. Warner
Effie A. Moore
White Township
Swartz Crawford
South Sixth Street
Henry W. Moore
Warner
Isaac Warner
Lloyd-Balentine
Pennington-Gallentine
Jacob Pennington
Ollie Gallentine
Squire I. R. McMasters
New Merchants
Homestead Eleven
Carnegie Athletic Club
M. John Bracken
R. E. Russell
Shelada
Shakepeare Club
Walter H. Jackson
Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Byers
W. ©. Black
Warrow
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