Road bonds and state aid plans for Indiana County
A county road funding paper outlines state aid for building improved highways. It explains borrowing by townships, debt limits, bond issuance, and the need for voter assent if debts exceed two percent. It argues higher property assessments would ease funding and urges local leaders to seek legal counsel before borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Sproul
Pennsylvania
Board of Supervisors
Highway Commissioner Re-elects Officers at Indiana County Meet
The Indiana County Highway Commissioner session includes a slide program by Frank Wood and remarks by B. Hamill of the State Highway Department. Officers elected include First Vice President Dr. T. P. S., Vice President C. G. Rhea, Secretary W. W. Opins, Treasurer S. W. Shearer, with the association noting a $100,000 state aid for highway improvements and township supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wood
Cherryhill Township
C. G. Rheaing
W. W. Opins
East Mahoning Township
S. W. Shearer
Township
Auditor's Notice of settlement in estate of Cesara Fiumini
The auditor appointed by the Orphans' Court of Indiana County will settle and redistribute funds from the estate of Cesara Fiumini, deceased of Young township. The proceedings take place at The Savings and Must Company Building in Indiana, Pa on Friday April 18 at 2:00 PM. All interested persons may appear. Dated March 26, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court of Incounty
Eliusebio Campara
Cesara Fiumini
Young Township
Savings and Must Company
Boright
Indiana
D. R. Tomb
County Road Law Expansion and Financing Details
The article outlines an 1917 law allowing counties to take over roads, construct and maintain highways, with city and township cooperation. It describes funding methods, including tax levies up to two mills, county debt up to 0.5 percent of assessed valuation, and bond issuance. It details state aid partnerships, grand jury approval steps, and project timelines, noting the shift toward road transport due to wartime needs and the strategic military value of good highways. The piece emphasizes broader transportation trends and the expanding role of motor vehicles in commerce and warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voad
Grand Jury
State Highway Department
United States
Germany
France
Marne
Paris
Murey
Mary
For Sale Household Goods Must Be Sold in One Week
Moving sale announced for Indiana Pennsylvania. Household goods offered at Oak Street location with viewing in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dold Oak Street
Indiana
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Charles Nichol
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Rhode Island
Greasdale Poultry Yards
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Moore Hotel
S. E. Nott
Philadelphia St
M. L. Nott
AL R. Adlen
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van Dusce
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Necreetom
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John DcConnell
Farmers’ Bank
Care Gazette Ofice
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Bath Us
City Wala Garden
St. Write
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Luther Lewis
Josephine Pa
City Gratory
Mal Jour
Witten
J. Davis
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Colonial Theatre
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