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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1911

Page

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Civil trial verdicts and settlements open week in court

The Monday session opened with three cases on the docket and two settlements. The jury awarded six thousand nine hundred forty four dollars and fourteen cents to Crymer Opera Company against multiple Birmingham area insurance firms over leasehold dispute claims. Evidence suggested the leasehold interest was known when policies were issued. Two additional cases against Edward Impfield for building material were heard and others remained on trial as the list exhausted, with adjournment likely before week’s end.

Crymer Opera ‘Company Birminghamire Insurance Company India Mutu6l Hive Insurance Company Rural Valley -Wire Insurance Company Witigod City Mutual Fire Insurance Co Safety Mutual Fire Insurance Company Cly ‘Idr Opera Company Opera House Edward Dmpfield Indiana McCann Howell’ Co Uniontown K Kelly-Jones Co Calen‘hr Axid

Nichol estate scattered over White township farm and coal

The will of Archibald Nichol of White township splits household goods six thousand dollars and Hood farm living to Anna P Nichol widow. Heirs of son Frank Nichol receive old homestead 270 acres, farm proceeds and personal property minus coal. Coal proceeds up to one hundred dollars per acre split between William M Nichol and Edith Nichol with each getting five thousand dollars. Coal proceeds above one hundred dollars per acre go to Frank Nichol’s heirs. Hood farm 280 acres excluding coal goes to Charles A Nichol. his daughters Martha Nichol and Grace Johnson receive five thousand dollars each and coal proceeds up to one hundred dollars per acre. Coal above one hundred dollars per acre goes to Charles as executor. Children William M Charles A Edith Martha and Grace are residuary legatees. Separate clause for John Lowmaster’s will in Canoe township grants each listed child two hundred dollars. Nancy J Hawk receives judgment of two hundred dollars. Will dated December 4 1905 witnessed by Samuel Griffith Clare Seger and Barby Griffith.

Archibald Nichol White Township Anna P. Nichol Hood Frank “Nichol Nichol William M. Nichol Edith Nichol Frank Charles A. Nichol Martha Nichol Grace Johnson Hood Farm Charles William M Charles A Edith Martha Grace John Lowmaster Canoe Township Mary C. Spencer Elizabeth Rishel Anna M. Rish Clark Lowmaster Thomas Lowmaster Nancy J. Hawk William Hawk Samuel Griffith Clare Seger Barby Griffith

Pupils Across Town Earn Perfect Attendance Rewards

The White township Luty School closed last week with several students never absent. No. 10 School in Center township praised Miss ErmleyB Johnston as a postcard album of recipients. Hilltop school gave a fountain pen and knife to William Anderson. three pupils received bibles for merit. James Streetington School honored Miss Lizzie Johnston with a 3 piece silver tea set. Edna Banks, Harry McKee, Sara Campbell and Clark Boyer attended every day. Five Points School presented Frank Terpe a handsome robe. Cross Roads School hosted a full term with a community gathering and a literary program. four pupils Nannie George Virginia Carson Clarence Mulmer Ralph Carson attended every session. Bertha George of McCreight school received a braided cushion top. Pleasant Valley closed with Laura Ober Margaret Minnie Sweitzer Hazel Lelia Wesley Meekins perfect in attendance. Lelia won best spelling marks. Miss Male Stephens received a silk umbrella and handkerchiefs. Bell School notes Mary Bell has four term perfect attendance.

Luty White Township Ethel Zehner Mary Lewis Charlea John Kanarr Zora Layton Center Township Mise Ermleyb Johnston Ruta Lawla Hazel Mdna Isabel Fair Armatrong Township William Anderson Margaret Davinney Lizzie Watt Faance Walker James Lelia Meekins Male Stephens Bell School Washington Township Mary Bell

Personal Breeities From Indiana County Notes Visitors

A string of brief notices lists residents and guests: J W Douds from Plumville and J A Davis from Rogamoyne visited the county seat. Misa Mabel Roof stayed with Pittsburg friends. Sidney Garman shopped in town. James MecQuown and Frank Kerr from Ord visited. other locals journeyed to Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Greensburg, and nearby towns. Several residents serve as jurors. Florence Williams attends Indiana Normal. Waddell and others visit family. editor Moorhead improves after a fall. local merchants and lawyers engaged in various duties and travels.

J. W. Douds Plumville J. A. Davis Rogamoyne Misa Mabel Roof Church Straet Pittsburg Sidney Garman Cherry Tree James A. MecQuown Frank Kerr Ord Lewis Welgs Armatrong Indiana Nora Gibson Near Town Samuel Williams Wheeling W. Va H. O. Williams Booth Fifth Street FH. A. Waddell Leechburg J. Wilse Thompson Railroad Avenue Lizzie Simpson T. D. Stephens Penn Run J. K. Repine Coral A.T. Rees Punxsutawney Hospital William Clawson Clarkaburg James Clawson Canton L. Clark Glen Campbell G. W. Earl A. B. King Town United States Circuit Court W. T. Myers White Township Philadephia Mr. Myers Creamery

Death notices report several county residents' passings

Recap of obituaries for David J McBrar and Samuel J Glassford, both veterans, with details on deaths, survivors, and interments. also notes on Peddicord Lucinda Altemus and Eleanor Martin Bell, plus infant Alden Lerringer, and legal actions in Marone and Garman cases. Names include McBrar, Glassford, Alcor n, Shaffer, Alcorn, Pentz, Knepper, Glassford, Peddicord, Altemus, Martin Bell, and Garman. Locations cited include DuBosa Brushvalley Penn Run Frostburg Homer City Warren and surrounding townships.

David L. McBring David J. McBrar DuBosa Parialyala Flest Weatmoreland County Hochester Mills G. W. McBriar St. Marys Hya Mary Robert McBriar Bricksburg William Knepper Clairton

Local Town News From County Papers Mixed Socials

V. J. Camp and Dr. Worrall attend presbytery in Kittanning while Miss Vivian Tonkin visits Ebensburg. Weekly events include Sunday School conventions, visits, entertainments, baptisms, and school activities across Barnesboro, Cookport, Olmyer, Pine Run, and surrounding townships with numerous family, church, and civic gatherings.

Encampment Site To Be Decided This Week

Indiana may host the Second Brigade N G P encampment this July after officers favor a southern Tidina site. Gen Hulings and Major Corzine backed Indiana options and await railroad approval to secure ground near the Tidina pumping station. A final cash shortfall plan hinges on railroad decision and local committee action.

Filcera Indiana W. J. Hulings Corzine Buffalo, Roshester and Pittsburg Tididna

Blairsville Enameling Plant Destroyed by Fire

A Blairsville enamelware plant and its contents were destroyed by a Saturday morning fire. Loss estimated between 6000 and 37000 dollars due to dry conditions and limited water. Fire originated near a gas engine. building measured 46 by 125 feet with furnaces and grinding equipment. Repair and resumption planned this week. Representative James Henry, active in the Legislature, influenced the new School Code and the seven month term in fourth class districts.

Rnemeling Company Blairsville Enameling James ¥. Henry Bipirsville Indiana State Normal Achool

Andiane Girl Undergoes Second Operation for Appendicitis

Andiane Migmma Hider of Church Street was rushed to Indiana hospital after a severe relapse from appendicitis. She underwent a second operation on Sunday following a prior attempt in Johnstown where the appendix was not removed. She returned home about ten days ago before the sudden attack.

Andiane Migmma Hider Church Street Indiana Hospital Milas ‘Wider Johnstown

His Condition Serious In Pittsburg Auto Crash

Mr Joseph Mack of Derry remains in a serious condition after being struck by an automobile in Pittsburg. His left leg was crushed and other injuries threaten his life. Born and raised in West Wheatfield township, he is a brother of D C Mack of the area.

Joseph Mack Derry Pittsburg Mr. Mack West Wheatfield Township D.C. Mack

Fire at Starford drives four foreigners from home

A blaze at a Starford dwelling occupied by four foreigners forced occupants to flee. One resident jumped from a second story window to escape the flames during Saturday night unrest.

Starford Waa Saturda

Birthday Posts and Showers Around Plumville Area

Clark G Shields of near Plumville turned 70 on March 29 receiving 243 postcards from county friends. Miss Leshia Crogaman and George Hay Rigg plan a Washington nuptial next Wednesday evening after showers on Thursday and Friday. Lucinda Young of Kant marked her 41st birthday with 44 cards while Joseph Young got 44 on February 18. Mrs Aul of Rayne Township held a birthday postcard shower for her 52nd birthday with 200 cards. An old fashioned box and pie social will be held at Risinger school in Center Township Thursday evening at 8 with women bringing pies or boxes and men bringing pocketbooks. Street car service to the school is available Get off at Lucerne crossing.

Clark G. Shields Plumville Leshia Crogaman George Hay Rigg Washington Lucinda Young Kant Joseph Young Aul Thomas Aul Rayne Township Risinger Center Township Lucerne Crossing

Coal Lease Near Colver Raises 3000 Acre Bid Near New Town

A Cambria Ebensburg area coal deal involves 3000 acres near Colver. Larimer Coal Land Company owners and partners from Pittsburg Johnstown Rhensburg and Ebensburg met to set a price around 300 dollars per acre totaling about 300000 dollars. Directors anticipate further sale activity with Ebensburg Coal Company potential interest.

Colver Indiana Cambria Cbensburg Larimer Coal Land Company Lester Larimer A. J. Darragh Pittsburg Joseph Davis Robert Davis Robert Scanlon Rhensburg J. Bert Denny Johnstown A. W. Buck Benjamin Yvans John Evans Kirschner Williame Culver Ebensburg Coal Company

Local candidates favor change in election date

Local election coverage notes candidates support delaying the primary to September due to poor spring weather. A county fair week offers exposure to voters. Also reports on fake magazine solicitors targeting women in Conemaugh Young town ships and Saligbury, a Bon Ton store window display, a free library in Indiana, a pupil’s perfect attendance, a real estate court case, a house fire, and a plea for reader submissions from The Progress.

Indiana

Visitation Day Set for May 7 by County SS Association

The County Sunday School Association inaugurates Superintendent's Visitation Day on May 7. Every county superintendent is urged to visit a school other than his own. The plan, tried in other counties and in Clymer district, will be countywide. replies to indicate willingness and preferred visiting school should be mailed promptly for assignments and publication of the list.

County Sunday School Association Clymer

Weddings Of A Week Nulph Hollenbaugh and Maud Hlollenbaugh

Nulph of Rossiter and Maud C Hlollenbaugh of Reynoldsville wed by Rev H G Teagarden at his home. They will live in Rossiter. Also Knox Wray nuptials with George W Knox and Blanche Wray joined by Squire J A Grossman. County politics note: James Chapman to be re elected as school director May 2 with no opposition. Normal opens with 900 students.

Nulph-Hollenbaugh George Nulph Rossiter Maud C. Hlollenbaugh Reynoldaville H. G. Teagarden Punxsutawney Dapt Chapman Himmvelt County James ¥. Chapman

Happenings in Venn Lun and Nearby Folks

Lowry Cameron spent winter in Los Angeles visiting Lulu and Vera Simpson and Helen Stewart. Indiana Normal biaterra students include Lulu, Vera Simpson, and Helen Stewart. June Patterson leaves for Grove City for music studies. Anne Knabb returned from two months in Philadelphia and Vandergrift. Mrs C B H Widdowson and son William visited Dixonville over Sunday. Janie Dickey moved home from Martintown. Clair Chapman of Lovejoy circulates locally. Quarterly meetings set at M B church with Rev J Hill preaching. W H H Green moved to his farm. Rev Clark Shields to occupy the property. Teacher Training Class at Presbyterian church exam completed. 17 members. Dr T D Stephens teacher. Mia T M Dick celebrated birthday April 3 with friends visiting and gifts. Progress requested for public-interest notices.

Lowry Cameron Han Los Angele Gal Lulu Vera Simpson Helen Stewart Indiana Normal Martintown Clair Chapman Lovejoy M. B J. Hill Pittsburg W. HH. Green Clark Shields The Presbyterian Church T. D. Stephens Mia T. M. Dick

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Sebi Company Cout Indiadi Jota Lowmanter Prrercs Daniél Anderson Armstrong Township Grip Margaret Elder Peeler Washington, D. C Peeler North Carolina Robert G. Mack Near Armagh William Liggett West Chestnut Street Mack W. B. Evans Greensburg Woodmen of the World A. T. Moorhead John K. Lewis Bolivar East Mahoning Township Lewis Harry Jobe Fallingsbee KH. C. Jobe Hare Jobe Wilson Piper Samuel J. Glassford Benjamin Stoke Brushvalley Kelly Glassford Jay Glassford Brushvalley Township Dames. Peddicott James F. Peddicord Margaret McCardle South Street Annie Kier Verona Mary Kier Homer City Lucinda Altemus Burrell Township Jacksonville D. A. Artemus Eleanor Martin Bell J. Taylor Bell Frostburg Jefferson County Alden Donald Brimer Lerringer Garman Warren George K. Garman Beringer V. J. Camp J. B. Worrall Kittanning Vivian Tonkin Ebensburg W.T. Mahaffey Kelly Mahaffey Williameport Wm. Dovey Mars C. C. Dovey Ord Tonkin Notley Misa Marie Bogga Barnesboro Chrissie Mahaffey Aimday Gay Cameron Jno Co. Cosgrove Iinstingsa M. Schaeffer J. C. Mahaffey William Rayer Shakespeare Club MD Patchin Win, McKeage Henry Manton Cumbria W. EB. Brilhart Louise Stelms Philadelphia iMre W. T. Mahaffey Hellwood Schhools J. H. Peterman Janet Nesbit Irene Thompson Margaret Lockard Mary Boggs Miss Sutton John Thompson J. M. Notley John Fancy Work Club Eva Sechler Peveming Frank Fleming Sivetor Smith Clyde Smith Eva Young Hellwood Roy Beringer F. J. Fleming Blaine Samuel Wasesam Charles Lutman Blaine Menning Methodist Church Rev Smith Olymer J. EK. Morrow A. Williams W. N. Templeton George Cole Clymer Presbyterian Kittanning Presbytery Citizen's Band of Clymer Gaiety Theatre Peter Robertson Reynoldsville Wayne Strong Phillipsburg Lesle Pattison G. J. Shillingford Clearfield W. & Pattison West N. T. Palyerson Sal Kenneth Mollwood E.G. Davin James MagPhall Theaptist Church Joln Slater Pearl Misa Vernie Johns Dilltown Widdowson Bros G. A. Wilhelm Plainville J. B. Houger Paul Cumming Mary Wilcox Barnett Turtle Creek John Park J. Parke Near Advance Lycurgus McGaughey Cribbs Apollo Busan Buchemosr Myrtle Johnson BOUT Wherry School Ed Miller Rey Mra Atamm Lule Alshouse Viesting Welat- Horgrift Id Miller New Kongington Eva George Mabel King Ruth King Quve Wray Josephine Fryer Mary Townend Hugh Henderson Henry Townsend Oscer Wraetry Nellie Allshouse O& Close Lisle Miller Spring Church D. B. Townsend Miderton Academy John Aiken Vandersgrift Heights Near Shelocta Jacob Beightey Reformed Church Marchand Blain Arithart Sykesville Tarvey Peffer Max Wineb&re Minto Brilhart Mary McIsaac Salem Zener Bishop Swengel Harrisburg United Evangelical Max Samuel Wineberg S. C. Wetzell Sidney Marion Center Wetzell Howard Park Willet Frank Terpe Virginia Seanor Beryl Earl Trusol Line ‘Rusal John Gillam Kit+ tanning James Sharp Shelocta Todd Dickson Mahibel Lohr D. 8. Rankin Jamer Henderson Mie Hifantson Andrew Snyder Fmsh Agpital Ned McQuown Bwastirl Mard Decker Nedruckport Speut Deake Marshall Langham Hamill Foster Herkey Oettian Hillafulc Rankin Edn Donahue Rank Kerr James A. Ma Quown Vanity Seat W. Farnsworth Coalport Hazlett Shankle la Sue Viva Arthur Edgar Smith Bride West Virginia Cramer P. W. Wansam Mary Hazlett William Tonkin Cherry Tres Thupeday Blairsville Henry Adive Starford Conemaugh Young Township Saligbury Bon Ton North Sixth Errest Court House Laura Ober Willam Ober Lovejoy School R. H. Cunningham Orcesman J.T. Stewheld Squire J Savings and Trust A. Crossman Stewart Cnetabeie Adams Black Bmickaburg Walter Black Adam Black Normal Yeaterday
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