Local notes from Homer City and surrounding townships
Local correspondence recounts visits by Mrs Will McVoy and Mrs Weather to Mr McVoy’s parents, plus travelers and residents from Vandergrift, Pittsburgh, and Indiana. Weathered by fairs, church services, and street corner behavior, it covers road journeys, school vacations, storm damage, and community updates across Homer City, Parkwood, Purchase Line, Grisemore, and surrounding villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemee Cepy
Will McVoy
J. A. Weather
McUoy
J. G. Donusion
Girie
Jubustun
Vanderpilit
W. E. McCoy
Sanbath
George Kerr
Brachi
Saturda
A. Alien
New York City
Intiana Musday
Walter D. Arms
Homer City
Philippine Islands
Henry Berg
Pittsburgh
Laskeek
E. J. Miller
Festival and harvest events at local churches on September 22
Community notices report the Lutheran co working society festival in Loricksbury to raise funds for repairs, harvest home picnic at Coleman's grove, and a bean bake by Post 40 G A R. Local residents visit relatives, attend fairs, and engage in school and farm activities across Cherry Tree Strongstown and Marchand with several travel notes and illness updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co Working Society of the Lutheran Church
Loricksbury
Cherrytree
Mrs. Butler
Missettie Muhaffey
Philadelphia
Sue Patchin
Nan Nugent
Marie Armstrong
Pittsburg
Paper needs and a local shopping note at West Lebanon
It is estimated that twenty two acres of spruce land produce enough wood pulp for a large metropolitan daily for just two days. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters is praised as a fifty year standard remedy. Mr W C Falton in West Lebanon touts bargains at his repainted store with a full line of goods. Indiana’s Miss Olie Mack wins the ladies riding match at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
W. C. Falton
West Lebanon
Fulton’s
Indiana
Olie Mack
Town
Miss Mack
Pie Social At Homer City Church Campus
The young people of the United Presbyterian church in Homer City plan a pie social next Friday evening at the home of Alex Mikewell. Attendees are asked to bring pies. additional details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Homer City
Alex. Mikewell
Tudhieyura
Deaths in the Blairsville Area Isaac Bolvin and Others
Recent obituaries list Isaac Bolvin of up per Twolick aged 70 after a shoeing accident followed by apoplexy. Also Mrs J J McAfoos near Deckers Point age 58 from typhoid fever. Jacob E H Kring of Grace ton age 31 7 months 20 days. Robert B Campbell formerly of Blairsville died in Philadelphia age 66. James Brand of Sixth Street age not stated cancer of the stomach. Interments and survivor details are given for each.
Brantlinger Dies at 39 in West Wheatfield Township
Lawrence Brantlinger died at his Garfield area home on Saturday from typhoid fever. He was 39 and survived by his wife and five children. He was a member of the Germany Methodist Episcopal Church where he was laid to rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cookport
Wm. Buchanan
Presa Stein
Dixonville
Nodkey
Hany Makin
Ebensburg
Stesers
B. Williams
Thomas
Siviter Smith
Williams House
W. G. Shots
Derring Harvesting Company
Chicago
Jennie A. Willians
Alice Makin
Louis House
Wm. Lydie
Taylorsville
Pittsburg
Charles Goodlin
Ewil Fleming
Cathutine
Pep
Stillr
Winder
J. D. Lydie
Marion
Dig
Martin Rodkey
Allegheny
Raymond
Ohia
Effie M. Craig
Indiana
M. D. Conrath
Glen Campbell
Jennie Keating
M. John Keating
Windber
Sherrie Craig
Grisemore
Don Patterson
Mollie Williams
Johnstown
Keirn
Hhis Mill
Williams Bros
William Sides
Richard Williams
Scott Smith
Decker Bros
Martintown
Margaret Williams
H. O. Williams
Frank Steffy
M. M. Palmer
Garmans Mills
Sarah Roberts
E. Smith
Bmicesburg
BR. R. Riedel
Kellysburg
Smith Church
Gladys Napp
Chas. Neal
Punxsutawney
Myre
J. H. Beck
Brookville
J.B. Weir
A. C. Robinson
Leard Davis
New Jersey
John Fleck
Panxsutawney Hospital
Adem Black
Charles Sample
Maria G. Walker
Strongstown
J.D. Gibson
Penn Run
Harry
Bert Orver
Pine Township
Will
Wintondale
Dennis Peddicord
Buffington Township
F. Graham
Aubrey
George Duncan
John. Graham
John Graham
James
Robert Graham
Missouri
J. J. McAfoos
Sarah J. McAfoos
Deckers Point
Rockville
E. P. Foresman
Oakland Church Cemetery
Jacob E H. Kring
Jacob E. Kring
Graceton
Green Township
J. C. McGaughey
M. P. Church
James Brand
Sixth Street
Charles FE
Martins Ferry
Gertrude
Brand
Northwood Glass Works
Lawbrench Brantlinger
Lawrence Brantlinger
Garfield
West Wheatfield
Germany
Inquisition Notice to Heirs of James J. Duncan Deceased
An Inquisition and Partition will be held by the Orphans Court of Indiana County for the real estate of James J. Duncan. The estate includes two tracts in Buffington and East Wheatfield townships totaling about 3 acres 22 perches, with dower interests reserved for Susan Altimus and Elizabeth McFeaters. Heirs living out of the Commonwealth and listed heirs are notified to appear as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callie Duncan
Watson Duncan
Spartand
Tilingis
Sarah
Wi Stewart
Susan Altimus
East Wheatfield Township
Indiana County
Elizabeth McFeaters
Buffington Township
Noted Meeting in East Wheatfield Township Inquiry Adjournment
The sheriff's notice sets a meeting for Wednesday October 17 1900 at 10 o'clock A M in East Wheatfield township to inquire into the partition and value of Premestan property and to determine if it was divided without prejudice to the whole with adjournment possible. D E Thompson sheriff Indiana Pa August 29 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatfield
Sheriff's Office
D. E Thompson
Indiana
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McCardy
Stet Union C P
Aibhath
R.A
E. L. Ralston
Crenchine
Yeller
Jaka A
Videwedaml
Natrona
Treas Ceblwell
Reformed
W. A
Nevin
John Whitehead
Vandergrift
Kittaaning
F. W. Grosso
South Bend
Ada McAkinstry
Apollo
King
S. J. Murray Nevin
Jim Whitehead
Bolivar
A. O. Snyder
East Liberty
Mr. Snyder
Elsie Davis
Greensburg
Anna Robison
Trene Hammond
Wilson College
Chambersburg
Sare Davis
J. M. Davis
Besy
Edith Hammond
Oberlin
O. Lewis Ross
Derry
John Hammond
J. J. Wann
Emma Wynn
W. M. Wynn
Win. Cunningham
Price
Kelly
Altooza
Dell
McKeesport
Sara McLenehan
Reale
West
Fittsburg
Tala Burker
Bessie
John Fyoek
W. Kidd
J. W. Kerr
James A. Learm
Plumville
Frank Buterhaugh
W. H. Buterhaugh
Howard Honk
BD BR
Dr. Miller
D. R. Houk
J. R. Ruffner
Berwinsdale
Lewis Hile
Armstrong
Cherrytrea
Scott's
Bays
Honys
Hewesteart
E. A. Miller
McGough
Tom
Marshall McGough
Alfred Cass
Kenyon College
Wm. North
Blairaville
R. 8. Coulter
F. H. Salegiver
J. A. Hart
Coleman’s Grove
Mattie Lukehart
Schmoele & Co
John Fry
Lebanon
Tie Cleims
Duaetak
Shacks
Ik & i
Isaac Bolvin
Upper Twolick
Joseph Ferguson
William Heffelfinger
William
Kate
John Lynch
Armour and
Marlin
Margaret Wade
Robert B. Campbell
Blairsville
James F. Campbell
Belle Campbell
Biskeville
Hotice
James J. Duncan
Commonwealth
Josiah Lydick
Philadelphia St
Pui
L. O. Eckert
Mra
Weaver
Clyde
West Wheatfield Township
Sharp
R. A. Tosrr
L. C. Eckesr
Indiana Roller Mills
Hersics & Wixsox
Eclipse
Rudy
Penn Mills
David Ellis & Sons
Indiana, Pa
Wallace Dry Goods Company
Wallace Dry Goods Co
J. C. Wallace & Sow
Philadelphia Street
Iyptana, Pa
Lake Herrin
Epsom
Mason's Jars
Bennett & Son
Penn’a
THE
Indiana Glass Works
Harry White, Jr
Cabint
David Mack
Ciyda
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