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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1907

Page

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Homer City Public Schools Hold Commencement

Last night at the United Presbyterian Church Homer City Public Schools staged the largest commencement in the school's history. Twenty five graduates received diplomas including Alice Rumbaugh Elizabeth B McCohnaughey Ethel M Shaffer Geneva Farrier Goldin B Cameron and others. The program featured salutatory recitations songs essays and orations plus a presentation of diplomas by John P St Clair president of the school board. No graduating class at Homer City next year as directors add an extra year to the course.

Hosier City United Pecnbyterian Pudienca Woiten Alice Rumbaugh Elizabeth B. McCohnaughey Ethel M. Shaffer Geneva Farrier Goldin B. Cameron Idol Bell Job Leila Gilbert Mabel Sowers Mabel N. Stahl Margaret J. Altigon Nora Mabel Stahl Margaretd.Alligon Lester v. McGee Jimmy Brown Bister Margaret Stewart Elizabeth “B. McConnaughey Alexander Hamilton John R. Scott Goldie B. Cameron Justin Byers Ned E. Long Zuma Dickson Butare Ida Belle Job Joseph B. Magill John P. St. Clair Quartette Wesley Wineman Ralph McConnaughey Ned BH. Long H. Parks F. F. Holsapple Juniata College Homer City

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County and Surrounding Areas

A long list of real estate transfers recorded in Indiana County shows numerous parcels sold to buyers including John Ri Bath Samuel A Dixon D E Risinger and George Rowe with prices from 50 to 22000 dollars. The document also notes the will of John B Blackley Sr of Bennington township detailing estate bequests including Pittsburg properties for his widow and daughter Ellen and farm provisions for son Joby B Blackley Jr who is named executor.

Degas Indian County Youeph Indiana John Ri. Bath Samuel A. Dixon Center D.E Risinger Fairman Washington Samuel J. A. Stuchell Creekside Charles Mairman William Compears W. S. Hamilton W. &. Hamilton George Rowe W. Getty Pearl F. Gibson McQuilken George A. Wagle Pearl Gibson Hiizabeth M. George Armstrong M. W. Loxmin Mary I. Barnett Cherry Hill Michael Markles Kiva Wissinger M. Campbell B. Kunkle Homer City Archie T. Wler John R. Bath E. J. Miller Margaret Peffer North Mahoning John A. Bauh Minnie P. Larhart Guardian Annie M. Umburn B. F. Williams Coolport W. H. Meekins Joseph H.fulton Young Italy Casdoci Italy Casacci Carmine Marinaro Christ G. Brixner Buffington M. B. Estep John Qghilinsky Clymor Alex Bogan H. B. Bogie Frank Barr H. B. Engle Nannie A. McAdoo Dixon Row Land Co Cherryhillton M. Dick Frank M. Sallinger Burrell Price McKinney Breda Canoe C. P. Smith Elizabeth Kerr Canter William Risinger Ramidel G. McAloos Grant Roy Kintar B. Campbell Antonia Filippone Bert Miller Canoa John Miller Compadoghu D. Patton Zoo Lichtaberger Howard Graham Blalysville Pennsylvania Railroad Co Carrie B. Ruge Blairsville John BD. Blackley Buington Township Pittsburg Ellen Edward J. Blackley Blackiey, Jr

Indiana County Medical Society Meeting Reports Enthusiasm

The Indiana County Medical Society met in Blairsville with large attendance and lively discussions. Dr. John Lambie of Josephine was elected to membership. Papers included The Obstetrician His Duties and Responsibilities by Dr. Clagett Blairsville and Surgical Procedure Incident to Clerical Work by Dr. Ansley Saltzburg.

Indiana County, Medical Society Blairsville Noaterday John Lamble Josephine Indiana Wm. B. Ansley Saltsbury Dreeo W. J. Peacock J.b.carson Thomas White Hon Harey White Croytanda Chicago San Francisco Cal Banborn Map Company H. Noy Prothero Olymer Prothero Indiana County Medical Logisty Pittsburg

Prisoner plan alleged in Blacklick jail visit

Fred Kime, arrested in Blacklick on drunkenness charges, allegedly planned to aid escape by delivering saws to prisoner Ranyan. Sheriff Wettling warned after discovery. Kime was taken to Indiana Saturday by Constable McFeaters.

Fred Kime Blacklick Kime Ranyan Measee Wettling Indiana McFeaters

Fire destroys Dixonville dwelling owned by Roy Kinter

A Friday night blaze in Dixonville destroyed a two story dwelling owned by Roy Kinter of Deckers Point. The fire started around 11 o'clock and burned with headway such that firefighters could not save the house. Neighbors kept flames from spreading to adjacent buildings. The rented logs were valued at about 2000 dollars with 1500 dollars of insurance through Thompson agency.

Dixonville Roy Kinter Deckers Point Thompson

Elkin building razed by George A Conrath on Philadelphia Street

George A Conrath of town has purchased the Elkin building on Philadelphia Street and plans to raze it. The structure, once partly destroyed by fire last winter and bought by the Qk lodge, may yield enough lumber to build two dwellings. James N Houck, a 71 year mercantile veteran, closed his store last week and will not reopen.

George A. Conrath Elkin Philadel‘phia Street Qk Lodge James N. Houck Ab Onberg Houck Bly Atock

Spring Meeting of Presbyters in Conemaugh Presbytery

The spring meeting of the Conemaugh Presbytery of the United Presbyterian church was held at Bollyar yesterday. Revs Day Brownlee and Ty Moorhead represented the first church, town, with Rev M Welch the second church. John R Caldwell of town is greatly improved and in excellent spirits. Mathbing Conrath of Cockport intends to move to Indiana soon. his son George A Conrath will build a house on his lot on the west side. Philadelphia arrest mentioned, to be occupied by his father.

Conemaugh United Presbyterian ‘Church Bollyar J. Day Brownlee A. Ty ‘Moorhead Town M. Welch Windher John R. Caldwell Tadtaue Mathbing Conrath Cockport Indiana George A. Conrath Philadelphia W. A J. Faith Greatsburg Nelson Wuarden J. C. Lydie Carrie Panxsutawney Mahaffey Gipsy Alex Balentina Neat Church Vandergrift W. L. Detar William M. Bush Near Trade City Mr. Bush North Mahoning Township Clara Collitt Marian Center W. DL. Collelet North Sixth Stred Josiah Neal Punxsutawney Ray Clare Mullen North Ninth Street Indiana Foundry Co Byd First National Bank of Redding Procrass David Houk Philadelphia School of Pharmacy J. Howard Wonk Indiana Pharmacy Sylph Forrester Mary van Rossier Lucy M. Taylor Normal Bertha Baylor Church Street Iroquois Club Punxsutawooy Mit Thomas Neberling Ernest Mrr'Heberllig Ben Minesb C. J. Cameron Cherry ‘Ees Camero John B Blackley Slater Nellie Bullington Township John DB Blaskley Nellie Calvin Misa Bowars Misa Calvin Fot Wilson College Chambarasberg Bowars George W. Wheeler Digtriah Independent Order of Odd Fellows Whitlsy No Wheeler Marion Center

Three Days of Skating Schedule Announced

The notice lists skating sessions at Palace Skatin Rink for Thursday and the remainder of the week. Evening sessions are planned with the main events occurring in the near term.

Palace Skatin

Tadiana High School Commencement Exercises Planned

Commencement exercises for Tadiana High School will be held Tuesday evening May 7 in Library Hall. The senior class has thirty four members with girls predominating. The program includes class history, prophecies, orations, recitations, essays, and a quartette, with many musical numbers.

Tadiana” High School Library Hall Lena Gilchrist Grace Fleck Dorothy Daugherty Bessie L Bolo Dorothy Daugherty Wheseyeyee Norm Gibbet - Trovert George Clark Beuale Lytle Luther Park Wilma Gibert James Sexton Grace Bigul Ebawayi veesMitbel Murnshower 'Devlamaulon Graves Nestor Guylay Jar Taker Domble Harthway Grave Fleck Stella Lower Qiale Padil Steotio Ralphasin Rey Lodi Bely

Johnstown Man In Pasadena On Ill Health Return

Mr Frank A Cresswell of Johnstown, after a stay in Pasadena California due to ill health, was brought home Friday. He endured the trip fairly well but his condition remains serious with little hope of permanent recovery. Cresswell was born and raised at Strongstown, a well known figure in the county.

Johnstown Pasadena Cal Cresswell Btrongstown

Eight-year-old Clark B Carnahan completes third term

Four good record holder Clark B Carnahan of Sheboata, age eight, finishes his third term without missing a day. His teacher Miss Genavra Johnston has led the school seven years. He earned a reward for attendance from his teacher and she received a purse of money.

Clark B. Carnahan Sheboata Genavra Johnston Pepesn Ven

Sawmill Opens on Ring Purchase Near Parkwood

D. F. Ring buys timber tract from Mrs. Jans King near Parkwood. A sawmill is set up on the newly acquired land and some time will be used to manufacture lumber.

D. F. Ring Jans. King Parkwood

Warner Wins Debate Honors at Denison University

Charles Warner of Hubbard Q won first honors in a debate between the societies of Denison University. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W A Warner. The event featured a strong performance by Warner in the competition at Denison.

Charles Warner W. A. Warner Hubbard, Q Near Towp Denison University

Armagh Correspondent Reports Latvat Translation

A correspondent from Armagh notes a Latvat from the area and mentions a translation tied to a local songation. The report adds limited detail and preserves the regional reporting tone.

Armagh

Church News Communion Services Held at Second United

Communion services were held at the Second United Presbyterian church Sunday with Rev. J. M. Walch assisted by Rev. A. S. Curry of Dubois. Preparatory services were to take place Saturday at 2 PM. Mrs Helen White Beeson of Pittsburgh welcomed a son born Sunday. Mrs Kate Lytle Osborne of Latrobe joyfully announced a daughter’s arrival in her home.

Second United Presbyterian Church J. M. Walch A. 8. Curry Dubois Lutheran Church Ginddenen Mra Helen White Beeson Pittsburg Kate Lytle Osborne Latrghe

Teacher Surprised by Pupil Gifts Near Plumcreek Township

Miss Bertha Johnston, longtime teacher at McKee school in Plumcreek township, received four water gel and a pair of handsome vases from her pupils in celebration of four successful terms. She is now attending Elderton academy.

Bertha Johnston Near Town McKee Plumcreek Armatron Equity Johnston Elderton Academy

Fragmentary note on patient and relatives in Armstrong visit

A brief, readable fragment mentions a patient in a foyer with his brother named Cunningham and another person named Aylants. The text indicates plans or actions related to returning home to Armstrong, but many words are garbled and ambiguous.

Roy. Cunningham Aylants Armstrong

Buffalo and Susquehanna to Upgrade Line to Sagamore

Buffalo and Susquehanna Railroad plans major improvements from Juneau Junction to Sagamore to handle increased coal traffic. Work this year includes adding sidings and curtailing curves, with double tracking planned but not starting until next year. Passenger and freight service on the Pittsburgh end to be expanded. new freight cars delivered to Indiana county lines.

Buffalo Susquehanna Tureaanna Sagnemore Buffalo & Susquehanna Railroad Company Juneau Junction Sagamore Plumville Buffalo & Susquehanna Coal and ‘Coke Company Goodyears Buffalo & Susquehanna Pittsburg Near Futune Buifald Goodyear Baganigre Indiana County Lnes

Painter D attempted suicide by penknife in melodramatic episode

Daniel Showers, 28, a painter and former Philippine War veteran, attempted self harm by cutting his throat with a penknife on Wednesday evening. He was treated by Dr. H W Protharo who saved him from blood loss. In a melancholic spell he believes he endures torture in a distant land. He was moved to a brother's home in Clearfield on Friday and may recover.

Daniel Showers HW. Ney Protharo Shipwers Clearfield

Notable Barnesboro figures depart town and take new roles

George Wildeman haos purchased the handsome lamp of Dr and Mrs J B Miller and will occupy it. Dr Miller plans to move to Indiana. The Star notes the rise of local leadership including Birat National Bank and a push for a new school building. Harry B. Redding is named general manager of Kittanning Tow Company and Kittanning Country & Machine Company.

George ). Wildeman Haos J. 8. Miller Miller Indiana Barnesboro Musop Birat National Bank Barnesboro Star Kranalis Cancorna Harry B. Redding Ofttsburg Kittanning Toa Company Kittanning Country & Machine Company Kitanning Mr. Hedding Indiana County Smicksburg Reddinges Kittsoning

Little Doings In Court During March Term Busy

The second week of the March term opened Monday with many cases set for trial but much business had been disposed of or continued. The docket shows several matters moved or settled and the court proceeded with the remaining trials yesterday afternoon.

Personal Brevities Highlight Local Visitors in Town

West Lebanon's Dr J T Cass visited town yesterday while Prof R E B Owens of Cortlandt N Y engaged in vishing felonds. Dozens of residents including John W Fyock Purchase Line and J K Stumpf South Seventh street checked in with callers and business in town. Local jurors, visitors, and relatives frequent the county seat and nearby towns, with several notables like Gen Campbell represented by C W McCrady and Miss Florence H Blanchfield traveling from Pittsburgh.

J.T. Cass West Lebanon R. E B. Owens Cortlandt N. Y John W. Fyock Purchase Line J-K. Stumpf South Seventh Strees New York City Bualnesa Fred Jutmlaon Johnstown R. &. Fleming Sheloca J.B. Graham Strongstown Levin McGuire Clymer William Mosack D. £. McGregor Marion Center John McConnell Johnstown Friends Sean R. Wingart South Mahonia Township Cour Matthias Conrath Qoolport George A. Conrath Alex. H. Stephens Cherryhill Township P. A. Willet Towanda Hiram Gibson W. J. Brondmeaday Rossiter Jamey White Niagars Walla Robert Etkin Joseph Kerr West Mahoning Township David McCormick Heshbon J. A. Weanter Homer City Warren Sarah Willlawe Herbert Martintown H. J. Altsman Wayne Avenue Mes. Dudayoire Pittsburg Fr. W. Goodwin Kittanning Copswell Normal Charlotte Crogsman Oalland Avenue Punxsutawney Friends Isaac K. Miller Bleaklick Township Edward Ploming Caroline Starford N.H. Henry Blairsville Bell Aliison Dravesburg John Lichtenfels West Wheatfield Township John M. Pobts G. W. Brokes Coral Mary Jones Church Street Minnie Matthews Johnatown Charles KR Joseph W. Clements J. Dick Wilson Indiana Mary B. Wykoop Rayne Township Hooveraville Somerset County Anna M. King Ucov Parkwood J. T. Young de. W. 8. Walker Clarksburg R. W. Langham Town Sarah A. Darker Sir. David, LL Matthew Grier Miss McFarland Butler St. Pringle North Ninth Street

Pension list for Civil War veterans in Indiana County

The county grants increased monthly pensions to numerous Civil War veterans and widows, listing names like David Cochran, Isren Schrecongost, Daniel Snyder, James Henry, and many others with their corresponding monthly amounts and start dates. Local notices include funeral attendance, residents visiting relatives, and remarks on Cherry Tree’s bright future amid regional industrial growth.

David &. Cochran Dayton Rolsana Manruary Isren Schrecongost Miderton David Mack Clyde Daniel Snyder Indiana James K. Henry Blairsville William Mair Leander Baylor Austin C. Rankin Hillsdale Joby W. Kerr Purchase Line Findley Samuel Earhad Jaisville Joseph Moorhead Biaiaville William Wilson Jacob Mack John H. Smith Elderton Jessa Reed Bay A. Menniken

Death by Live Wire Claims Opie Neal in Jefferson County

Opie Neal, born and raised in Georgeville, was killed instantly near his Sporte bua home when a downed telephone line touched an electric wire during a storm. He and a neighbor attempted to investigate a fire, Neal touched the live circuit while freeing a friend, and was fatally burned. His widow and seven children survive. interment followed at Circle Hill cemetery.

Opie Neal Georgeville Ogg Neal Sportebua Jefferson County Elis Acean Thomas Neal Neal 105Th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Circle Hill

Odd Fellows To Hold Event At New Plumville Lodge

Plumville Lodge No 803 I O O F dedicates its three story 30 by 60 foot building Wednesday evening with an opening meeting banquet and initiation of new members. Rev A R Longanecker of Dubois delivers dedicatory address. District Deputy G W Wheeler installs officers. Smickburg team to preside. visitors from nearby locales expected. basement restaurant and public gathering area. strong local fraternal group with businessman members.

Plumville Plumville Lodge A. R. Longanecker Dubois Smickgburg Lutheran Church Odd Fellows Logmes Plainville Old Fellows Pinaville Lodge

Weddings of 4 Week Herbert Elder and Margaret Hazlett

Herbert Elder of Derry and Margaret Hazlett of Blairsville were married at the bride’s mother's home by Rev Calvin G. Hazlett. The ceremony occurred Wednesday in Blairsville, following local wedding customs and honorific family ties.

Herbert ‘F. Elder Derry Margaret Wilda. Hazlett Blairsville Nettie Hosack Rov Calvin G. Hazlett Hollaire

UNVAPRUR BY INS W W Uncapher Weds Ida Florence Byers

William W. Uncapher of Kittanning and Miss Ida Florence Byers were married at the Lutheran park on Wednesday by Rev. Lewis Hays. The couple will reside in Kittanning.

Willian W. Uncapher Kittanning Ida Florence. Byers Town Lutheran Parkopage Lewis Hays

Daughtera of Rebekah Progressive Ouchro and Dance

The Daughtera of Rebekah hold a progressive ouchro and dance at Library Hall tomorrow evening. Music begins at 8, runs to 10, lunch at 10 to 12, and dancing from 11 to 1. Tickets only from the committee. Apple’s Orchestra provides music. The Thdlany Bkating Club closed the session Thursday with a enjoyable evening. About 100 persons attended and refreshments were served.

Rebekah Library Hall Vickets Gan Apple Thdlany Bkating Harry B. Marshall Himer Isilis

No Morn Bive for Bride's at Statlone

An order from the head official of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company seeks a tax on old shoes. A verdict or action may be issued in a few days, with Pittsburgh exchange as a potential venue. The text notes recent confirmations and social events around a couple, detailing incongruous events and damaged phrases.

Statlone Oldvess Pennaylyania Railroad Pittaburg Exchange Wid Enthuaiastia Gitt Friends of Bom aTameUte

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