Tunnel and rail project advances near Yellow Creek
A long report details tunnel construction progress at the hill and the approach by steam shovel, with an emphasis on widening tunnels, laying lining concrete, and arranging permanent rails. It notes Pennsylvania New York Central extensions, coal field openings, and planned railroad reach to Dixonville and Homer City, plus a separate abduction case in Saltsburg involving William Frain and Cara Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Livelack
Winden
Gade
Theontel
Persunis
Tynedes
Taniuct
Corbett
Water Street
Taeley
Ernest
Chinplerad
New York Central Railroad
Cher
Fleming's Summit
Ekowa
Twolick Creek
Dixon's Ran
Secon
Dixon's Inn
Dixonville
Ron Winies
Twolick
New Mitchells Mills
Whitaker's Ran
Whitaker's You
Pine Phils
Laurel Run
Yellow Creek
Possum Glory
Mitchells Mills
Pwolick Creek
Homer City
J. H. Weaver
Philadelphia
Deaths in Clyde and area mark week of losses
Obituaries from Clyde and surrounding towns list Mes. Priligy Red of Clyde aged 41 who died in her home after heart trouble, and James S. Martin 87 a former East Mahoning resident who died at Big Run. Also noted are Miss Lizzie Taylor of Tinchester Mills and Nancy Baird of Blairsville, plus various funeral plans and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Johnstown
Joseph
Johnston
Fannie
Philip
Paul
Vaughn
Frank
Anna
H.H. Household
Armagh
Simul
SM. Black
New Florence
Bethyl United Presbyterian Church
James 8. Martin
James St. Martin
East Mahoning Township
Big Run
Mary Ralston
Ann Eliza Park
John P. Martin
Kellysburg
Robert Martin
Philadelphia
James L. Martin
Marion Center
Ars
L. Lowry
Deckers Point
P. H. Benada
Marion Center Presbyterian Church
W. L. McGy
W. 1. McCoy
Cherryhill Township
Pine Flats
Robert Morris
Samuel
Indiana
Robert
Augie
Harmony Graveyard
Mis. Obert Taylor
Lizzie Taylor
Robert Taylor
Nea Tinchester Mills
Fairview
Canoe Township
Nancy Baird
Blairsville
James Baird
Blaiville
Indiana County Christian Endeavor Convention Held
The 14th annual Indiana County Christian Endeavor Society meeting convened at Curry Run church near Shelocta for two days with delegates from most county societies. Leaders discussed how to aid pastors and churches, with reports from officers and sermons on self culture and mission work, followed by a second day with symposiums and a Macedonian Cry lecture. The Indiana County Sabbath School Association also met at Marion Center for two days, focusing on home influence, Bible geography, and planning with county and state officers, concluding with a consecration service and next year’s venue set for Saltsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Frank Johnston
Blairsville
Florence Sloan
Mary Evans
Town
David F. Berry
Homer City
Lee Perry
Earl Wilfrey
New Castle
Wilfley
Johnston
Saltsburg
McGinnty
Miss McLaughlin
Swartz Crawford
D. W. Hinds
Edward Hall
Tennessee
J. H. McGinnty
Johnson
Frank Snyder
Mary M. Evans
Charlotte Dickie
David J. Berry
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Marion Center
Presbyterian Church
E. P. Foresman
J. Thomas Davis
8. W. Guthrie
Hugh Cork
State Association
Home Department
F. S. Crawford
J C. Fassold
Williamsport
Alice B. Hamlin
Allegheny County
Cork
A. W. Hillis
Cleveland, O
Methodist Episcopal Church
BK Chapman
Miss Hamlin
S.M. Wj
Eagles
Weddings Of A Week In Washington County Area
Miss Lide Orr Scott of todon married Samual H Hughes of Burgettstown in Waterstreet at 8 15 this morning. Rev Swartz Crawford officiated in presence of relatives. They plan a two week trip and then settle in Burgettstown where Hughes works as cashier of the First National Bank. Scott is a local graduate and former teacher. Hughes has long lived locally and served as a Company F officer. In Hillsdale, Della Munshower wed Harry E Gorman with Inez Krebs as flower girl and Jane Munshower as bridesmaid. A Gipsy brass band serenaded the newlyweds. Other marriages noted: Thomas Dixon and Miriam Pantall. Daniel Wells and Catharine Kerr. Augustus Lats and Gertrude Carl. William C McMillen and Mary Martin. Rolandus Nolf and Nettie Belle Woolford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lide Orr Scott
Todon
Samuad H. Hughes
Bargettstown
Washington County
Miss Scott
Sara Scott
Waterstreet
Swartz Crawford
Presbyterian Church
Burgettstown
Hughes
First National Bank
Scott
State Normal School
Bolivar National Bank
John Munshower
Hillsdale
Della
Harry E. Gorman
Gipsy
Elmer Hall
East Mahoning
Munshower
Jane Munshower
Gipsy Brass Band
MrGorman
New Recitation Hall Planned at Indiana State Normal School
The board of trustees met Monday night and approved building a new recitation hall on the northwestern campus end facing Oakland avenue. A cement walk will connect the main building’s north entrance to Oakland avenue. A policy sets meals at 20 cents for visitors except parents or enrolling pupils, applying to guests of faculty and students.
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Indiana State Normal School
Oakland Avenue
Indiana County Teachers Leave Home for School Duties
Indiana girls Ruth Adair Belle Watson Edith Grifith Olive Buterhaugh Maude Ray and Margaret Smith depart for Johnstown to take charge of Cambridge and Walnut Grove county schools. GC Stewart and Elsie Shank also head to assignments in Walnut Grove and Latrobe schools. Carrie Lytle prepares to begin duties in Latrobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Indiana
Johnstown
Cambria_n
Ruth Adair
Belle Watson
Edith Grifith
Olive Buterhaugh
Maude Ray
Margaret Smith
E. Stewart
Walnut Grove
Elsie Shank
Penn Run
Carrie Lytle
Latrobe
Sewer Work Started South of Town By Latrobe Contractor
Crews of men dig ditches for the sewer mains south of town under contractor John Hermann of Latrobe. Pipes will be laid when they arrive with most expected late week. A labor shanty near the glassworks houses the workers until completion. Mrs Carrie Bry of Graeton has filed information before. Squire Jai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hermann
Latrobe
Carrie Bry
Graéeton
Squire Jai
Lightning Strikes Farms Killing Stock and Damaging Buildings
A series of lightning hits across East Wheatfield, Washington and nearby townships caused heavy losses. Solomon E. Plowman’s house and barn suffered minor damage, Eliza Weamer’s barn and contents burned with crops lost, and George Waith, Faith Beck, Mrs. Fleming, and Harriet Fleming were shocked. George Peterman’s nearby dwelling and a George Frech residence were only slightly damaged, while Thomas Lockard lost 4 sheep and 2 horses under a tree. A Robert Good farm barn burned with contents, insured at 900 dollars. Sprankle’s blacksmith shop was only lightly damaged. Additional lightning strikes killed livestock and damaged other structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon E. Plowman
East Wheatfield Township
Eliza Weamer
Washington Township
Pimaville
George Aikens
George Waith
North Sixth Street
Faith
William Beck
Margaret Fleming
Harriet
Miss Fleming
George Peterman
Thomas Lockard
Flora
Robert Good
Grip
Green Township
Thomas Sprankle
Trade City
George Frech
Rayne Township
William Moot
Mar Chand
John Sturt
Blairsville
James Rhine
Buushvailey
Big County Fair Opens with Free Admission for Elderly and Children
New attractions abound as Grove hosts a grand exhibition with midway artists, a Trip to the Moon, and a Mystic Maze. Fleet horses, races with liberal purses, and concerts by Blairsville and Johnstown bands promise excitement. Railroads will move large crowds with excursion rates from many towns. This 47th annual fair aims to surpass prior years, aided by county farmers, business leaders, and makers of fancy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Fleet Horses
Blairsville
Johnstown
Indiana
David Blair
Speerhase
Malsch
F. M. Lowry
Pittsburg Hunt Club
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Buffalo
Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company
Fire at Seventh Street Home Damages Property
Damaged Wednesday evening the residence of Harry Christy on South Seventh Street was set afire. Fire discovered after 8 o'clock and quickly fought by the department. the house and contents largely saved though damage occurred. Mrs Christy was home at the time. the cause remains unknown with possible matches or arson theories and a missing revolver downstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
Harry
Chris
South Seventh Street
Christy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sho Wure Isney
William Frain
Bolivar
Salisbury
Cara Kelly
Andrew Kelly
Clarksburg
Frain
Rechny
Mrs. Mheli Ren
John Henry
Tsiice
D. M. Henry
Strongstown
John
Milton
Low
Mitchell Mills
Harry Millen
Armstrong Township
Woman IN Law
Tessie Munshower
J. P. Archibald
White
Gold Fellows’ Lodge
T. P. Stephens
Grand Army
San Francisco
James N. Edmiston
Third Ward
EK. M. Lockard
C. H. Moore
Westling & Crossman
Hugh A. Jackson
Salisbury Public Schools
Arnold
Ortondale Stock Farm
Roof & Kline
John Nealor
White Township
Farmers’ National Congress
M. EK. Leard
Blacklick Township
Niagara Falls
R. N. Glassford
Cokeville
County Christian Enteavor
da Bath
Sak Alan—Munshower
Dixon-Pantall
Thomas Dixon
Miriam Pantall
KR. E. McClure
Blattsville
Itman-Cari
Augustus L. Lats
Gertrude Carl
Bunio
Lewis Hay
Millen -Martin
William C. McMillen
Ambrose
Mary Martin
Bellysburg
Soly-Woolford
Rolandus Nolf
Nettie Belle Woolford
Jasit
M. B. Kline
Chester Fry
Plumville
Young
Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company
Webster Coal and Coke Company
Pennsylvania and
New York Central
Cambria
Blair
Goodyears
S. Clark Marshall
Jackson McMillen
Flora Howard
Jemima Byerly
Isaac Good
W.S. Carral
Samuel Cassidy
R. A. Marshall
South Mahoning Township
This County
Cowanshannock Township
Armstrong County
Noah Seanor
James Kerrin
West Wheatfield Township
Commonwealth Coal
Coke. Company
Pittsburg Gas’Coal Company
Young Township
Azariah Steffy
Julia A
Attenaie
Harrisburg
The
Democrats
Franklin Sansom
D. W .Peytzer
J. Campbell
Wood Clark
Robert Mullen
Dick Wi
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