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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1921

Page

6

First Western Pennsylvania Horse Day Promoted

Under Farm Bureau auspices a four horse day is planned for Saturday April 23 at M Bennett & Son's Reed station farm, one mile north of Indiana. Features include a multiple hitch demonstration, horse judging by Dr. Dick, a talk on horse power, stallion prospects by Dr. H R Church, and a special message to horse breeders by Dr. W Turner. 26 head of draft horses will be exhibited by Bennett & Sons with a grand cavalcade at 3:30 pm.

C. L Goodlin State College University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Horse Association of America H. R. Church 4. W. Turner Penna B. A. J. M. Bennett & Sons Ohio Moorhead Indiana County F. A. Marshall J. W. Warner Indiana

Merchant Murdered in Store by Coral

Samuel W. Pearlstein 36, a respected county businessman who ran a store between Graceton and Coral, was shot and killed late Saturday night after two men claimed hunger then demanded surrender. A suspect, Joe Mitchell, a Black man, is jailed while authorities hunt the other assailant with state police aid. Pearlstein, a Hebrew Unity congregation member, leaves a widow and three children. funeral was held Monday at the Hebrew Unity cemetery.

Samuel WH. Pearlstein Graceton Coral Pennsylvania Joe Mitchell Pearlstein Hebrew Unity Congregation of Indiana Creekside Hebrew Unity

Indiana Posts Leaders Host Open Meeting With G A A Commander

A Friday open meeting of Indiana Post No 28 featured State GA A Commander William Rhue and staff from Pittsburg. Attendees included Boys in Blue and Women’s Relief Corps members. speeches by Rhue and attorneys J Elder Peeler John H Pierce and Arthur Brown. Community notes also list club officers and upcoming poultry meetings and local fundraising efforts.

Indiana Post William Rhue John Lauler A. Filson Dalzell H. H. McHlroy Pittsburgh Boys In Blue Indiana Women’s Relief Corps Rhue J. Elder Peeler John H. Pierce Arthur. Brownies

Local Notes From Dilltown And Nearby Areas

Miss Anna Stephens returned home from Johnstown on Saturday with her sister Miss Guasic after their father’s death. Truman Wire, bound for Seward, visited home over Sunday. Mrs Olive Stephens Mayer and Miss June Stephens of Johnstown have returned to their summer home. Patterson family from Argab traveling through Armagh callers. Royd Town visited in Tatusian on Monday for business. Herbert Stephens and sister Gussie were Indiana callers. Mrs Jures Burrisen hosted the Ladies Aid Thursday. Alc and Mrs Larry Silles visited Johnstown on business Saturday.

Anna Stephens Johnstown Guasic Trwin Wire Seward Olive Stephens Mayer June Stephens Patterson and Armagh Royd Townis Herbert Stephens J. N. Langham Wallace Thomas J. G. McGrozer Town Waashington Ntarrisburg Bart Tiffany Denver Colo William Balnum Maryville B. B. Tiffany Schoolstreet B. W. Armstrong Hillsdale Harry Willams Blairsville W. A. Bear Near Sholocta Indiana W. Tl Stanley Vandergrift Rochester Mills George Buchanan Jellysburg Indiana Hospital Mimer Mowers Windber Jolum M. Hasinger Uvne Avenue H.C. Christy Pittsburgh Lowie South Seventh Street James 2. Ray Cherryhill Townsin Rossiter Kittanning Mwe Harmony Presbyterian Church Penn Run Louis Lampos Philadelphia Greece L. I. Shank Cherryhill Township Kenneth McGaughay Fred W. Henry Coachport Church Street Henry Wilmer Stewart Atlantic City Stewart Seashore G. A. Cribbs Gons Calvin James John Washington Township Gribbs Martha J. Orr West Philadelphia Strongston Hoffman Buffington Township Foster Davis James B. Graham Piedmont Ha Wag Co. WH Samuel Tummell Gambrin County Hving Daniel J. Orner Pine Township Roya Blne

Weddings in a Week Tie Iselin Couple and Others

WEDDINGS OF A WEEK reports Vera Randall of Iselin marrying Carl Douglass a Philadelphia photographer in Marion Center Indiana amid multiple weddings including Miss Jennie Coleman to Ward Fulton and Archy Rising to Etta Sharp. Also noted are Mrs J E Rupert’s death childbirth, licenses issued and a list of congratulations across local communities.

Douglass Randall Vera Randall Iselin Indiana Carl Douglass Philadelphia E. M. Gearhart Lutheran Church Douglass Pealer Building Indiana Normal School Mitchell Building Pealer Block Jennie Coleman Elders Ridge Ward A. Fulton West Lebanon Francis Holt Hazel D. Rowe Whita Warl A, Yeager Newrytown Florence M.hnegood Nowrytown AlIbert M. Buterbaugh Brushvilley Irene Buck E.eee Brushvalley Carl Douglass Indiana Iselin Frank EB Calhoun Livermore Sarah Brieker Livermore Athert

New Pastor for New Flor ence and Bethel Churches

At the spring Cone maugh Presbytery meeting in town, Rev. Riddle was licensed to preach. He will graduate from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary this spring and has not yet accepted a call from New Flor ence and Bethel congregations. Commissionals were elected to Philadelphia General Assembly. Several churches moved from Brookville to Cone maugh presbytery and attended as delegates for the first time.

Conemaugh First United Presbyterian Church Town Riddle Theological Seminary of Pittsburgh United Presbyterian New Tlorence Bethel C. G. Morrow Orville J. Fleming Crete Jacksonville W. EH. M. Copeland Plumville OC. F. Campbell Johnstown General Assembly Philadelphia Smyrna Richmond Mahoning Berncha Plumcreek Atwood Lumber City Brookville

Stray Rabid Dog Terrifies Josephine Residents

A stray dog believed rabid ran through Josephine Saturday evening biting five people before being shot by William Heim bush. The dog’s head was sent to Pittsburgh for examination, highlighting lax enforcement of the town dog law and the danger posed by unlicensed strays.

Josephine Progress Wm. Heimbush Pittsburgh

Cherryhill High School Graduates Set for April 21 Exercises

Cherryhill Township High School will hold commencement at the Presbyterian Church of Penn Run on Thursday evening April 21. The commencement address will be delivered next Sunday evening. Graduates include Ore Honek, Mary Coy, Karl Fowler, Elizabeth Coy, Kathryn Stewart, Elizabeth Menteh, and Helen Steppy.

Cherryhill Township High School Presbyterian Church of Penn Run Ore Honek Mary Coy Karl Fowler Eizabeth Coy Kathryn Stewart Elizabeth Menteh Helan Steppy

Good Spellers Honored At Claghorn School

Russ Anna Rehn closed a successful term at Claghorn last week. Pupils with top marks in the first five spelling classes received handsome books from their teacher. Class No 1 Paul Berger, No 4 Agnes Konges, No 3 Aleen George, No 4 Mildred Stewart, No 5 Henrietta Fivecoat. Aleen George was perfect in attendance and never tardy.

Anna Rehn Claghorn Paul Berger Agnes Konges Aleen George Mildred Stewart Henrietta Fivecoat Alien George

County Man Heads Oklahoma Sunday School Biggest in State

Attorney D I Johnston of Oklahoma City born in Armstrong township leads the Presbyterian Sunday school in Oklahoma City with about 1006 attendees touted as the state's largest. Miller, a Indiana Normal graduate, sits in a leading Oklahoma City law firm. Johnston is son of Robert Johnston of Armstrong township.

Oklahoma D.I. Johnston Oklahoma City Okla Armstrong Township This County Presbyterian Miller Indiana Normal School Robert §. Johnston

Local residents and visitors listed in Indiana area notes

Blairaville Ira Baker and others from Blairsville, Vandergrift, Denver and more are noted as callers, visitors or residents visiting relatives at colleges, hospitals and towns. The item lists multiple names, places and weekend trips, with mentions of Milwaukee era veterans and a Civil War veteran in Buffington.

Arbor Day observance at Cramer school draws large crowd

A Teal community gathering at Cramer school on Wednesday witnessed Arbor Day ceremonies attended by teachers from Mast Wheatfield township and many students and patrons. Under M W Campbell of Armagh the school celebrated a productive year with bird boxes, a Vietrola, new window shades, and other enhancements. The event featured speeches by County Superintendent J Chapman and J Weaver, with band music by Armagh Corner, student recitations, and a talk by instructor Mr Sampnell. Seven of fifteen township pupils qualified for eighth grade exams, marking high standards at Cramer.

Cramer Cramer School Mast Wheatfield Township Publc School M. W. Campbell Armagh Cromer J. ¥. Chapman Joseph J. Weaver Town OC. A. Campbell Arthur Pateterson Mayberry Nuugle Helen Stephens Sidney Williams Sampnell Hast Wheatfleldownship

Village Notes and Local Theater Draw Big Crowd

Blacklick community reports funerals and social visits with Latrobe, Indiana, and Pittsburgh connections. A home talent play at Palmer theater by Gary Johns drew the town, with a volunteer fire company fundraiser success. Local clubs plan meetings, birthdays celebrated, and guests visited from Greenshore to New Kensington and beyond.

J. RR. Geary Daniel Joney Latroba I. A. Kelly ikeNest Caroline Smith Ida .Yuncan Latrobe Tony Sanderella Indiiana G. D. Terrell Raymond Grate Wite Johnstown James Thomay Pittsburgh Werguon Troy Garl Johns Palmer Theater Mr. Johns J. St. Geary Trexler Rusgeil Hayes Joseph Slayes Mins Sadie Rao Buterd Halph Buterdiugh M. O. Smith Henrietta Dixon Ida Fire Company Mr. Johng Angie J. Stdes Fancy Woman’s Missionary Society M. D G. D. Horrell McFentars W. Id Lada C. Rogar Ber Hin Winkebnin Lan¢He Greenshore Aml J. 2 Plogr Konerry Onaga J. J. Spuckman J. J. Henderson and Son Indiana Storey Grait Solivar Clyde Elder New Kensington Lydia Jamison J. J. Wolf Joh Ruger O. Smith Jay O'Neil Wast Pula Grafton Doutrick James (Ubbanks Pittsburgh Stuitiy

Deaths in White Township and nearby towns noted

Obituary notices record Join CG Fahiman of White Township passed away April 5 after a sudden illness. Survived by wife and several children, services led by Rev J A Lawrence with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Other deaths include Benjamin E Wallace, Civil War veteran and Hagenhack Wallace show figure, and multiple relatives in Washington and Apollo areas. Records list Stiles, Elizabeth Reed, Elmer Drake Beacken, Louise Mitchell, Bruce Simathers, Max Lukehard, George Hanns, Bernice Martin, and others with brief funeral and burial details.

Jobing Kairman Fahiman White Township Washington Kreatoy Croekside Presbyterian Church Glarones Fairman Rank Agey Town Mra Blaine Coltebaugh Apollo Marl Fairman Leech- Durg J. Ie Sonner Rayne Township W. J. Samual Francis Charles Farman Washington Township J. A. Lauwrence Treenwood Cemetery Benjamin B. Willace Benjamin E. Wallace Dilltown Rochester Minn Ephrahn Wallace Wilt Matthews Firm Rirens Busine Mnill Agaim Peru Ind Myre Minit Wilson New Flovence Wallace Hille Tuueheor Johnstown Wison Wilson Amily Hanawel Stiles Miuel Stiles Bear Sheongstown Ile Larry Pittsburgh Joln Heilwood iWrank Diltown Hones Welrum George Strangstown George Duncan Lawise Mitchell Louise Garbuide Wilam Mitchell Grant Street Tey B.S. White M. i Ingaltland

Fires Raze Two Counties Destroying Eight Buildings

A blaze in Smyers Lown near Rossiter and another at Mast Wheatfield Township destroyed eight structures, including Samuel Mea’s three story hardware store. Firefighters from Punxsutawney saved remaining homes using a water pump. Estimated losses exceed 550000 with several residents losing homes and goods.

Smyers Lown Rossiter Ald Lunxsutawney Punxsutwney Samuel Mea Mike Semen Tawney Mito Mike Seten Wugenu Compote Nick Arrian Tony Arrici Peter Furnt John Kahonsky Jom Parrell Ant

The Bon Ton Anniversary Dinner at Hotel Moore

The Bon Ton store celebrated its thirteenth anniversary with an elaborate dinner at Hotel Moore hosted by proprietor Mrs. Wose and Mrs. Rose. Guests included Mr. Rose and the store staff, praising loyalty and growth. the evening closed with a viewing of The Woman Unwanted at Strand theater.

von Koutanplayers Tistab Bon Ton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Samuel H. Pearlstein G. A Chile New Century’ Club Mary Black Rhodes Ralph Forrester L. A. Marsh Paul, Reed Mra. A J. H. Burgess David Blair Emma Grant Joseph Clements James ‘Mack Nora Patton Agnes St. Clair Japan A. P. Marshall Smicksburg Munday Karl Miller Brushgailey L. W. Staelman Steelman Holt-Rowe Francis Holt Hazel Rowe RE. M. Gearjart Marion Center J .E. Rupert J. E. Rupert Dayton Punxsutawney Minser-Kuntz Clair Minser Mary Kuntz School Street Archy M. Rising Etta M. Sharp Sheloca First United Presbyterian Church of G. Morrow Moorheead-Roser Albert EB. Moorhead Roxie Belle Roser W. L. McKee Mae Jordan Chloris Marcon Milder Albert Anst Farold Watstone Maurice Miller Islaine Mill Baruo Lark Exther Etheldsenya Bertha Miller Gladys Milrien New Florence Bethel Churches Shven Cherryhile High School J. H. Rhine Brustyalley Township Wilker Meecee M. & W. Co-Operative Gogoling and Oil Company Greensburg Capital Weyne Avenue Wayne Avenue Mabel Mellenry Harry Plamcreek Plumyville Plumcreek United Presbyterian Church Geertel Donald Wallace McMillen Ambroys High Nime Seung Rman McMillen Rossinoyne D. G. Frantz Multoning Five Hundred Club Frantz B. M. Gearhart Alan Vutheran Church Gearhart Thalia Graff Mrn Frank Graff Blatraville Sylvaster ©. Smith, Jr Philipsburg Bourht Nash Harry Slauk Nash Mayvey Snyder Ninth Street Todiwina Marketa Trausmin Company of Jilltown Warner Aris Pitts Hhilwood Oand Gitwinn Soha Ira Baker Blairaville Ciller Clair Walker M. E. Repine New Alexandria Harvey Adamson Creakside R. D. 2 Jadkina Grant Orner Church Alyreel Orner Mo Viex Bomnett Jhanderson Yracken W. A.isyneken Orner Marie Hen Orney Whvatich Ante Twee Elizabeth Reed Milton G. Miller Blakrayilie Lawla Ville Wis Nisie Elmer Drake Beacken Hier Craig Thomas C Jovie Bowers Bracken Hils It Bracken Must Whenfield Lownship Tie Wis Agad Lant Scott Rodgers Soward Bence Smathers Bruce Simuthers Moe Decessed Charlew Smiathers Jefferson County George Seana Phionylite Max Lukehare Max Lukehurd TW Ad Sintekwurg Pauaimonta Adamslack Sintekwturs Sintela- Ling George Hanns George Taos Inds Bolivar Bisher Margaret Thummers Oakland Camialory Lodiy Bernice Martin Manthy Jolay Matin Gaveebie Tamer Wianvec Delving Horse Walter Murnau Grant Lownship POE Smyerstown Munxsutawney Hards Leavy Boser Wheatfield Tmnet John Ill Saward Wheatial Stith Wick Frances Strong Jamnos Stronmas Laur Mock PL MecCrea Starriet Alexaunder Tom Garsouw Helen Alexander Pasa McQuawn Samuel Ackargon Kaylen Long Mis. Lydie Alexander O, Shielda Strong Mable Mikesell Larriel Alexander Fae MeQuown Lester Altmain Joe Mock Howard Altman Vickelay — Lpenelins Inglish Mary Mikesell Mrs. Latura Mock W. P. Mettroa Nerry Mite Dntire Siamual Ackerson Aisi Martha Palmer Frank McCrea Lester Altima Negadiva W.B. McCrea Ralsay Ovardiaris Imadi Hiy Clair Smith Milvred Algnin Naomi Altman Alles McCrea Nopine Lesley Altman Harrigt Alesune Hamnetrons Hovelula Kero W.lydlck Ticanolulu Cagip
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