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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1903

Page

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Centennial planning underway for Canuts birth anniversary

A county centennial event in Low Ascentury Old celebrates Canuts birth with two day program on June 16 and 17. Committees form to organize subscriptions, records, amusements, publications, and district outreach as officials anticipate parades, a centennial meeting, and old soldiers events.

Canuts Hapa County Wart House Ce White Erction Ming Indiana Tudge White John Young MM. F. Jamison James McGregor D.C. Mack H. P. Lewis T. S. Neal D.E. Thompson Daugherty John Scott Elder Peeler EB. Lewis J. A. Findley James M. Stewart T. E. Hilderand B. H. Lichteberger H. H. Brilhart Enis Josaph W. Clements Ed. G. ¥Opel John M. Daugherty R. W. Wehrle H. E. Young Thomas Dugan A. T. Ad A. Smith H. M. Lowry N Sansom W. H. Jackson Walker Salinburg CG. R Joseph Moorhead Charles Kerler Elshaville P. H Glen Camphel Repree Indiana Ty Soldiers’ Association J. N. Banks Todge White

Coal Land Deals Reported Across Center and Grant Townships

In Center township and nearby areas, coal land sales involve multiple tracts totaling about 1,000 acres. Purchasers include Ey. L. W. Smith and relatives, with prices around $25 per acre. Mines planned near the Lackawanna Coke plant east of Heshbon and at Corrigan McKinnie’s Burrell township site. Deeds filed for Indiana County Coal Company holdings and other transfers in Center, Grant, and Cherryhill townships with varied acreages and sums.

Eagle Rayne Township Gilpin Atey LE. W. Smith Town Richard Smith Isaac Smith Pressant Farms Inc J. B. Harman Wm. Bryan Harry Buchanan Nancy Harrison Robert McCoy J. W. Shields Wm. Wise Henry K. Shields Josiah Kinter J. 4 Eagle Lackawanna Coal and Coke Company Heshbon Buena Vista Corrigan, McKinnie & Company Burrell Township Lackavwanna Coal and Coke Company Wehsum Webram Center Township Indiana County Coal Company Adrian Iselin T. I. Homes Elizabeth Twineton 8. P. Cain G. W. Schall Clara Clawson Grant Township D. B. Taylor George E. Reithmiller Crven Henry Able Pat J. L. Mitchell James Simpson Cherryhill Mary Fibleman Boffington

Portable sawmill of Robert Holmes destroyed on farm

The portable sawmill on the James Conrad farm near Strongstown was completely destroyed by Saturday night. 8. M. Conningham of Clarksburg was thrown from his wagon on Thursday and fractured his right leg above the ankle.

Robert Holmes James Conrad Strongstown M. Conningham Clarksburg

Death notices from Fairview and Center township posted

Recent deaths report Frank Hammers of Fairview aged 64 years and 7 months, cause heart trouble, funeral at Fairview church, burial in Oakland cemetery. T Benton Cummins, 62, prominent Center township resident, died in Homer City after illness, funeral at his home, interment in Greenwood cemetery.

Benton Cummins T. Benton Cumming Center Township Cummins Homer City W. I. Moore W. S. Moore Sid Indiana Elizabeth Thomas John Creekside Andrew William Ohio J. M. Repine Blacklick Township G. G. Burns Istormant Greenwood Cemetery

James W. Little Dies at 65 in Washington Township

James W. Little of Washington township died at his Davis area home from heart trouble. He was 65 years and 7 months old, injured in a fall a year earlier. Survived by his wife and children Harvey Vandergrift Clark Welle William George Larry Andrew Benton Frank Charles Nora. Funeral held at Washington Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. W. J. Wilson and burial in church cemetery.

Frank Hammers Fairview Mrr. Hammers Blairaville Somerset County Anna J. Claweon Crete John F Pittsburg George M Manor Pearl Cost Avonmore Carrie Bolivar Mary Lowman Blairsville May William Charles George Margaret Hammers L. D. Clark E. C. Hammers North Industry M. E. Church John Jamison Oakland Cemetery James W. Little Washington Township Davis Harvey Vandergrift Clark Welle Larry Town Andrew Benton Frank Nora Washington Fresbyterian Church W. J. Wilson

Mrs Margaret Stuchell Dies at 83 in Chambersville

Mrs Margaret Hazlett Stuchell died at her home in Chambersville on Saturday evening at 5 o'clock from dropsy, aged 83. Widow of Joseph Stuchell, she leaves children Sloan Walker and Mrs James Dickey of town, Mrs Jeff Love of Chambersville, and James of Georgeville. She belonged to Crooked Creek Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at her home Monday afternoon with interment in the church cemetery.

Margaret Stuchell Margaret Hazlett Stuchell Chambersville Joseph Stuchell Sloan Walker James Dickey Town Jeff. Love Chamberville James Georgeville Crooked Creek Ba

Obituaries: Mrs. Sadie Cramer and others pass away

Mrs. Sadie J. Cramer of Johnstown died Sabbath after a complication of diseases. She is survived by her husband William Cramer and a daughter, plus her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Omer of Strangetown. Funeral at her home then interment at Union cemetery in Strongatown. Lawrence Fee of Dayton died Friday evening of pneumonia at 67, survived by sister Elizabeth and brother Josiah in Virginia. Funeral at his home, interment in U. P. cemetery near Dayton. Mrs. Eliza A. Shomo widow of Joseph Shomo died at her son Charles’s Johnstown home, aged 89, mother of Mrs. Harrison Gamble. Seven children survive. interment in Johnstown.

WM. Cramer Sadie J. Cramer William Cramer Johnstown D. J. Omer Strangetown Strongatown Union Cemetery Lawrence Fee Dayton Elizabeth Josiah Virginia U. P Eliza A. Shomo Joseph Shomo Charles Harrison Gamble Church Street

Great Moving Day Swells Indiana Population Figures

Indiana sees a yearly migration as many families exchange homes today, swelling the county seat population. Real estate activity tops records with over 100 dwellings built and demand for 50 more rentals this spring. The list details dozens of exchanges among residents, merchants, and professionals across White, Douglass, Hines, Findley, and nearby townships, foreshadowing continued movement with potential delays for newcomers.

Indiana John Jamison White Township McComish Wayne Avenue Sim Garrett Douglasa Oak Street Nagle Water Street Jeane Griffith Hines Steving Same Street Sherman Runyan McGregor Jack Richards North Fifth Street Job McCreight Galbreath Oakland Avenue McKnight Philadelphia Street John W. Wray Hill Church Street Hook West Philadelphiia Street J. M. Glassford Garman Railroad Avenue East Philadelphia Street John McFadden Glassford Clarion County Uriah Younkin Findley Philadelphia Benjamin Findley Schrader Wm. Schrader Brush Valley Township John M. Leech Elkin Block Herrick Building Court House Edward P. Grove Hetrick Jack Robert Milliken Mitchell Ellis North Ninth Street Jacob Creps Leasure North Eighth Street Douglass East Oak Street Pearl Walker South Sixth Leisure J. B. Carson St. Clair Og, L West Church Street George Collins Resborough Peterman West Oak Street John Borkel Bergman Little Samuel Highlands Daugherty Harry Daugherty John Forsythe Jacksonville Adair George Simpson Jones Charlee Skank Mahan Hileman Long Wiesell North Sixth Street Hie Cherry- Hill Township OC. M. Wortman Clawson House Peter Juddle Wortman Apple R. C. Brady Crawford Maple Avenue South Thirteenth Street James K. Dick McLain Fifth Street Homer City Maggie McCann Baylor Irwin Dabbie Sebring Herron Bell McLain Johnstown South Fifth Street John Snyder Rayne Township Church and Twelfth Streets Frank Stephens Stephens South Tenth Street

Indiana Girls Beat Latrobe Team by 48 to 23

Indiana women traveled to Latrobe Thursday and easily defeated the local club 48 to 23. The Indians led 22 to 5 at halftime as a strong performance from Moorhead Mickey and Miller propelled the visitors. An audience of about 300 watched the exhibition at Library Hall with three ten minute halves and a Force victory in the later women’s game.

Indiana Latrobe Thureday Latrobe Ixprawa Positron Lartosi Library Hall Marta Vita Force Mandolin Club Maria Vira Erma Cunninghamharlotte Daisy Conner May Daugherty Mildred Thompson Beasie Cunningham Belle Allison Lou F. Sutton Daugherty Seanor Wilson Steubenville B. H. Lichteberger Indians Lichteberger Butler Homestead

Engineer seriously injured in Allegheny Valley wreck near DuBois

David Blakley, a veteran engineer on the Allegheny Valley road, was seriously injured when an engine ran wild and crashed into his train near DuBois on Monday. His left arm was cut and his body badly cut. he is 55, born at West Lebanon, with relatives there and his brother-engineer Al. Wagle of town is mentioned as a relation.

David Blakley Allegheny Valley DuBois Mr Blakley Santee Mr. Blakley West Lebanon al. Wagle

Social Functions Feature Local Themed Gatherings

The Misses Cameron hosted 50 guests for a flinch party on Ninth street Friday. Misgea Hulda and Violet Stumpf held a flinch gathering on South Seventh Street last night. Mr and Mrs Harry McCreary welcomed friends for son Ralphs birthday celebration on Ninth Street. The Shakespeare Club of Cherrytree held a 35 attendance progressive carrom party at E K Gerhards. Dr C J Cameron won first prize. Pelab members enjoyed a recent home gathering hosted by B F Pitta with a fine supper.

Cameron Ninth Street Misgea Hulda Violet Stumpf South Seventh Street Harry MecCreary Ralph Shakespeare Club Cherrytree E. K. Gerhard C. J. Cameron B. F. Pitta

Mothers and children narrowly escape speeding drivers in town

Several mothers with children narrowly avoided harm as speeding drivers roared along Philadelphia street. Despite a borough ordinance restricting fast driving within limits, speeding on the main street remains a daily, disliked nuisance to many residents.

Philadelphia

Dixonville to Haven Phone Exchange Expansion

Six Farmers Telephone Company lines center at Dixonville, with a new exchange to open in Barber and Bence store. From Tanoma to Dixonville completed last week, lines extend from Marion Center, Line, Deckers Point, Cockport and Penn Row. Four Smith children recover from garment fever. S. T. McHenry to run dairy deliveries in town this week.

Dixonville Haven Farmers’ Telephone Company Barber & Bence Tanoma Marion Center Line Deckers Point Cockport Penn Row

Weddings Of A Week In Vandergrift And Nearby Areas

A week of weddings across Vandergrift and surrounding towns includes S Edward Kauffman and Annie Campbell wed in Greensburg with reception in White township. Edward Wadding and Hattie Walker marry in Vandergrift Heights. Joseph Wolf and Louise Cornell wed in Blairsville. Clarence Tidd and Mary Shirley wed in Vandergrift. William McCrea and Mary Wilson wed in Blacklick township. Earl Fetterman and Lum? B Young wed in Cockport. Wallace Duncan and Dessie Henderson plan a Thursday noon ceremony near Livermore.

Wadding- Walker Edward Wadding Vandergrift Heights Hattie Walker She- Joda Vandergrift Fettermar-Young Earl Fetterman Lum Young Cockport Squire J. A. Crosamar Farmers’ Bank

Altman and McLaren Tie Donn in Blacklick Township

Tom R. Altman and Miss Pearl L. McLaren of Blacklick township wed Thursday in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Dr. A. J. Farman.

Tom R. Altman Miss Pearl £. McLaren Blacklick Township A. J. Farman

Wills Filed For George Wise and Samuel Smeltzer

The register reports two wills filed last week. George Wise of Green township leaves his widow a lifetime farm home and livelihood, with John Wise receiving 700 dollars and other children the same, coal lands to be sold for funds, and equal shares to all remaining heirs. John Wise named executor. Samuel Smeltzer of Washington township bequeaths his entire estate to his widow. Alonzo Allison named executor. Will dates February 3, 1903 and November 7, 1899 respectively.

George Wise Green Township Register John John Wise Samuel Smeltzer Washington Township Alonzo Allison

Squire Creesman Holds Office Duties In His Absence

Burgess W H Jackson away this week, Squire J A Creesman acts as Gin charging official duties. Early Monday two cages were before him for disposal. Patrick Forrester jailed Saturday night for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, pleaded guilty, fined 5 dollars, five days in jail if unpaid. Samuel Keily and brother each fined 3 dollars for drunkenness Saturday.

Burgess W. H. Jackson Squire J. A. Creesman Sa Gin Bright Patrick Forrester Kellar Harrig Samuel Keily Brother

Postoffice closures and appointments in local counties

Congressman W O Smith was notified that Mabel Reitz becomes postmistress at North Point David H Baun at Locust and George H Hile at Hooverhart. The Ebenezer post office will discontinue April 30 due to rural free delivery with patrons moved to Livermore.

W. O. Smith Mabel Reitz North Point David H. Baun Locust George H. Hile Hooverhart Ebenezer Livermore

Brought Home From the South and Local Health Efforts

Attorney W. L. Stewart returned from Thomasville Georgia in the Pullman car Azorea amid critical condition. Health Officer J. W. Thompson conducts annual property inspections as spring cleaning begins and borough ordinance enforcement starts. An Italian worker Angelo suffered serious burns from a powder explosion on the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg line at Twolick. Correction: Prof Hugh A Jackson and others misnamed in prior list. West Wheatfield township school clarification.

W. L. Stewart Azorea Thomasville J. W. Thompson Angelo Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Twolick J. A. Weamer Homer City Hugh A. Jackson Clackabey Ies Hoskinson Aseay School West Wheatfield Township

Elders Ridge Extension to Tap Western Coal Field

Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg to extend to the Elders Ridge coal field with 17 miles of track from Creekside to Shelocta and Anthony's Run. Work starts soon, grading to be pushed this summer. extension connects with Creekside and Blacklick Creek routes. 300 men employed. new track material and steam shovels arriving. plan to market Ider Ridge coal and establish a coal plant after construction.

Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg Crooked Creek Shelocta Anthony Buffalo, Rochester & Pittaburg Elders Ridge Creekside Parkwood Blacklegs Creek Whiskey Lebanon Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company Indiana Blacktick Creek Eldora Bridge Jacksonville Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company James Corbett McKees Mills Homer City Corbett

Farm and property transfers plus a fatal mining accident

A sequence of farm sales in Cherryhill and White townships totals several properties with prices ranging from 1,200 to 25,200 dollars. Ed ward Simpson buys 280 acres. other transfers involve Wettling and Crossman, J A Crossman, T L Edwards, and J A Brown among others. A deadly accident at a grading site near Coral claims one life and leaves another dying as rock and dirt bury five workers after a premature dynamite blast.

William McFeaters Cherryhill Township Edward Simpson McFeaters Indiana Samuel Highlands White Township Harry Daugherty North Ninth Street Highlands J. M. Stewart & Co Daugherty Hetrick & Wilson Wettling & Crossman Timothy Denning West Oak Street E. A. Fleming Wilkineburg Squire J. A. Crossman Town Jane E. Ruffner South Seventh Street William Stormer M. F. Jamison T. L. Edwards Cambria County Charles Mahan East Philadelphia Mr. Edwards J. A. Brown Hex School Street Buffsle Rochester Coral Graceton

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