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18 Apr 1906

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Indiana Progress

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Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1906

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Murder Charges Follow Fatal Boardhouse Shooting

Mrs John Lakus of Shanktown near Greenwich was fatally shot in the abdomen during a drunken fight at a boarding house. Italian man known as Jimmie fled after the murder and police pursue him. John Lakus, her husband, works as a miner and Jimmie did odd jobs at mines.

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John Lakus Bhanktown Greenwich No Green Township Jimmie Lakua John Lakas Marderer
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Guards Shot Windber Miners Riot Kills Three

Three miners were killed and several injured in a Windber strike riot after deputies fired on a crowd that gathered near the lockup. The violence followed an afternoon dispute at a miners meeting over a spotted guard, triggering arrests and clashes that spurred Gov. Pennypacker to send the State Constabulary.

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Windber Gov. Pennypacker State Constabulary Greensburg
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Personal Brevities From Indiana County List of Local Visitors

William Bush of Trade City is 9 jury tan at court this week. Many residents travel to and from Blairsville, Indiana, Johnstown, Vandergrift, Latrobe, and Pittsburg for shopping, visiting relatives, or business. Several local families plan moves, Easter visits noted, and several residents prepare for new homes or jobs in nearby towns.

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William Bush Trade City Tan James Altman Blairsville W. R. Loughry Town Pittsburg Wm. Austin Indiana H. G. Smith Johnstown Murray Pounds Charles E. Rink Shelocta S. H. Drenning Hamar City Samuel Mettarn Hamill J. O. Leaaure Green Township Mise Muriel Holt Marion Center Charles Sloan and Creekside Fred Grosse Vandergrift Oak Street Cal George West Lebanon William Slonaker Marraville Turner Brandt Latrobe Mary Bell Jamestown N. D Hugh M. Dell James R. Daugherty Church Street Martha Kennedy Dre. J. T. Cass R. H. Conningham Armstrong Township William C. Pollock Fast Oak Street D. ©. Mack Philadelphia Street Bell Watson George Rogers Ninth Street Avalon Helen Daugherty Oakmont Margaret Glass D. A. Cunningham Indian Territory Lawrence C. Hasinger John Hasinger Wayne Avenue Jen Johns Wilkinsburg A. 5. Moorhead South Seventh Street Ben Potlock Work & Son Joh Dalton Grace Punxsutawney Sixth Street George L. Caltebaugh Caltebaugh Israel Carnahan Near ‘Vannery Murray H. Guthrie Street Atlantic City Guthrie Edward N. Lydick Cambridge Springs Cherryhill Township N. A. Walker Gaibleton Hines Walker Ben Mack Coral Mack George Clawson J.C. Replogle J.B. Glenn New York Geneva Sloan Adam Wissell Glenn Kate Sloan Maria Work J. M. Stewart North Seventh Street Mercer Samuel Culp Mr. Culp Luna Park Smoky City Enos Widdowson Niagara Bally N. Y Mr. Widdowson
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Strike Strikes Idle Coal Plants Across County

The Ernest coal plant and many county mines halt operations as a broad strike idles hundreds of workers. Arrests for carrying weapons occur in Ernest. Creekside robbed of goods and ammo. Several plants, including Planville Buffalo & Susquehanna Coal and Coke, suspend activity with no immediate resumption expected until terms are agreed.

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Big Coat Ernest Uotary J. E. Roumm Creekside Ernest Or Glen Campbell Planville Buffalo & Susquehanas Coal and Coke Company Arcadia Rossiter Iselin Greenwich Urey Madeline Lovejoy Stafford
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Fire destroys log dwelling near town

The log dwelling of James Stitt south of town in White township burned Friday evening due to a defective flue while the family ate supper. The building and contents were destroyed with no insurance. Also notes include church events, local visits, and various residents’ movements across nearby towns.

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James Stitt White Township
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Coal lands sold in Pine and Cherryhill townships

The Penn-Mary Coal Company and allied Pennsylvania Steel Company have purchased 68 parcels covering about 6600 acres in Pine and Cherryhill townships. Tests near Pierce's Run found a 4.5 foot vein at 195 feet depth. 60 feet deeper yielded a 3 foot vein of peat. R A Dilts manages leases and seeks capitalists for ongoing prospecting.

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Kaine Penn-Mary Coal Company Pennsylvania Steel Company North Mahoning Trade City Pierce's Run R. A. Dilts Weaver Philadelphia J. L. Mitchell John 8. Fisher J. H. Engle Troat Yallowcreek Cherryhill Pine Townships
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Week in Rome and Venice Presented by New Century Club

Miss Byrde Laughlin spoke on A Week in Rome at the New Century Club, followed by Miss Mary McKnight’s informal talk on A Week in Venice with pictures of canal city sights. A social half hour hosted by Mrs. A. W. Mabon concluded the afternoon.

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Rome New Century Club Byrde Laughlin Venice Mary McKnight Canals A. W. Mabon
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Baseball Season Opens at Normal Park With Johnstown Nine

Normal team faces Johnstown Tri-state League nine next Monday at Normal Park. Johnstown sends its fastest Flood City squad yet, while Normal brings experienced players. First pitch is at 1 45 PM. The church vote at First United Presbyterian opposed placing a Christian church on the Carpenter alley and School street site despite public service.

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Johnstown Tri-state League Pliny Normal Park First United Presbyterian Church Christian Church Carpenter Alley School Street United Presbyterian Congregation
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Will of Peter Sickenberger leaves legacy to family

The will of Peter Sickenberger of Green township provides a $600 widow’s bequest within a year of death, legacies for son Peter, daughter Maggie Putt, and son Robert, with remainder divided equally among six children. Peter M. named executor. Will dated April 7, 1905. Also notes new dwelling being built for J A Campbell on Water Street with brick construction, 10 rooms, bath, hot water heat, electricity and gas, to be supervised by W B Stall. Campbell to occupy next fall.

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Peter Sickenberger Green Township Peter Maggie Putt Robert William Margaret Putt Elsie Bence Vernie Barber Peter M. Fs J. A. Campbell Water Street Stall Campbell
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Death toll rises in Indiana county funeral notices

Multiple obituaries report deaths in White Township and surrounding areas. Key figures include Mrs. Margaret J. Johnston Taylor of Wayne Avenue, typhoid victim Philip N. Baker, and Mrs. Nancy Cunningham older resident of Center township. Burials and services noted at Greenwood and Oakland cemeteries with church affiliations and survivor details.

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John MM Philip N. Baker White Township Mia Margaret Johnston Taylor John 8 Taylor Farmers' Bank Wayne Avenis Indiana First United Presbyterian Church Stephen A. Johnston Armagh Lancaster Steubenville, O Slso John B. Taylor Mariners’ Bank J. Day Brownlee Greenwood Cemetery Pegumonia Mind’ Nannie Kaufman Banks Kaufman Homer City Milas Kaufman Tarentum Center Township Banks Janes Baker Bethel Church Oakland Cemetery Nancy Cunningham Henry Ray Archibald Cunningham Magill United Presbyterian Church Crete
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Pershing and Hanna Deaths Echo Local Obituary Notes

Obituary notices recall deaths of Sansom Pershing aged 57 after stroke and illness, with funeral at home and burial in Oakland cemetery. Isabel Hanna of East Mahoning township dies, funeral held with Rev. Myrycklund officiating at Marion Center. Also notices for Rev. J C Wiggins and Clair Lydick, Lowman and Loughry Rayer. interments planned in nearby cemeteries.

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Pittaling Twoliek Ehurch Dixonville Pershing Sansom Pershing West Philadelphia Street M. I. Church George 8 Holmes Oakland Cemetery Thabwl Hanna Misa Igabelanna East Mahoning Township Lizzie Rorabaugh Marion Center
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Local Notes From Ambroea And Nearby Towns

Local correspondence lists Mr and Mrs Bert Morrow of Ligonier visiting Mrs Morrow’s parents Mr and Mrs A Lydie, Miss Mary McGaughey from Georgeville visiting J S McGaughey, and many other social calls. Residents travel to Indiana and Ebensburg. coke ovens planned for Vinton Colliery. Rev John Schulfer closes revival. various residents move, visit, or host attendees across the region.

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Ambroea Bert Morrow Ligonier I. I. Lewis Jowart Croekside Jackson McMillen Clark Jamison Trene Pauline McMillen Davis John R. VanHorn John Nichol Georgeaville W. Hamilton H.M. Brandon Frank Indiana Charles McQuown Fay Mary Wallopsburg Catherine McQuown Sabbath
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Real Estate Sale Accelerates City Street Railway Plans

This week buyers bought Myers farm north of town in White township from John Fisher and M Mellonry for 107 acres at 10700 dollars. The trustees note the plan to route a street railway from town through the farm and lay out town lots if adopted. Right of way secured except for a few tracts, with construction expected to begin next month in town.

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Indiana Myers Farm White, Township John &. Fisher 8. M. Mellonry D. Bo Faylor
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Civil Court Week Opens With A. H. Allison Case

The second week at Civil Court opened with Judge Telford presiding. A. H. Allison v. Fast Mahon King seeks damages for injuries to a horse after a culvert collapse on a public highway. Many cases are continued. jury verdicts from last week include N. L. Hoover appeal $55.25, H. G. Levene v. J. M. Dodson bill dispute $100, and J. H. Rochester v. J. J. McCracken lumber bill $51.67.

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Telford A. H. Allison Fast Mahon King Liquid Carbonic Acid Co Milton Kerr J. W. Clark Jacob CG. Byoek Lizzie Love David Dibler Cambria Brewing Co A. M. Bodson Mlizabeth Patchian Horace Patchin T. St. Clair Thompson BK. R. & P. Railway Co J. Mc Winsheimer C. M. Wortman D. B. Thompson L. McCullough H. M. Kinnan William Hefflefinger Same Widdowson Harriot B Cunningham Wm. Rankin McCullough Jackson McMillen James Levens N. L. Hoover Justice of the Peace H. G. Levene J. M. Dodson
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Weddings of a Week Showcases Local Nuptials

WEDDINGS OF A WEEK details multiple marriage notices from Blairsville to Clearfield. Fred Pfaf of Chicago wed Misa Elsie Wiggins, with plans to reside in Chicago. Joseph Meyers of Holsapple married Sarah Allwine of east Chestnut Street. Daniel UW Bialk and Calhoun married at a Presbyterian church, Roy Day Brownlee officiating. Calvin Martz and Alicia Pickups marriage in Clearfield area, with groom employed in Gley Campbell.

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Pitaff-Wiggins Fred Pfaf Chicago Misa Elsie Wiggins Coulter Wiggins Blairsville F. 8. Crawford Pfafl Tramp” Theatrical Company Meyers-Allwine Joseph Meyers Holsapple Sarah Allwine East Chestnut Street S. I. Heilman Fifth Street Meyers Holsopple Biakil-Y-Calhoun Daniel UW Shalely Petrolia Butler County Wet Mary I. Calhoun Newry- Lown
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Injured North Point man hurt by blasting accident

North Point worker Logan Andom, aged about 76, was severely injured while blasting rock on Thursday. A spark ignited loose powder as he tamped, causing a premature explosion that ripped rock into his hand and badly burned his face and hands. Doctors fear possible permanent eye damage.

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Logan ¥Andom North Point Fred Vankforn Josre
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Mrs Catharine Horner Celebrates 65th Birthday at Home

Mrs Catharine Horner of South Sixth Street turned 65 on Sunday as her family gathered to honor her. Present were her son George and his family, son William of Vandergrift, and daughter Mrs William Hrandt of Schnavale with her husband.

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Esther Campbell White Townslip William Vandergrift Catharine Horner South Sixth Street George Dauhter William Hrandt Schnavale
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Governor Pennypacker names McHenry delegate to irrigation congress

Governor Pennypacker appoints 8 M McHenry of town as a delegate to the National Irrigation Congress to be held in Boise Idaho next September. McHenry will attend the convention.

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Pennypacker 8. M. McHenry Town National Irrigation Congress Boise Idaho Mr. McHenry
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Also Mentioned on This Page

Trauldy John Unakus Shanktown Eecaped Railroad Avenue Eleventh Street Sixth Seventh North Sixth Street Carter Avenue School Ater Eleventh ‘Street Eighth Eleventh Streets Reese-Hammond Boliver Reese-Hammond Co Joseph Soisson Co Connallaville Bayage Fire Brick Co Wiliams Hyndman and Keystone Dunbar Fre Brick Co Arthur George Strongstown Jie J. A. 0. Ruffner Yovergner Valentine Lusching Arented H. H. Alnies Ilegal Hanting James A. Crossman George Row Indiana Carriage Company Salisburg Rusitas Herbert Grimwood Saltsburg Steele Bryan John R. Bryan WestsPenn Hospital County Mines Fdie Board of Trustees The Presbyterian Church of Town Enelneer Wagte Engineee Ad Wagte Worl Ruth Sloan Robin Wilson E. M. Evang Blairaville Estella Collitt Marion Canter W. J. Coliiitt Emma Smith Near Trade Olley Wallace Chapman Washington Street Laura Iilis Jane Lloyd W. B. Carr H. ¥. King South Ninth Street A. W. Gilmore Jacksonville Altoona J. A. Ginter Glazer Christina Mohr Christina Mohr, of East Philadelphia Street, William J. Moyle I. H. Mabon New Florence Presbyterian Saltsbury George M. Ryall J. O. Foreman Allegheny Fucwt Wilam Foreman Chestnut Street John McConnell H. T, Borts Nellis McKaley Fairview Blanche St. Clair Transear Club Peterfields Wolick Creek J. MH. Magle Ifuygheuiens Entertain Wuyghenian Literary Society Clyde Viteh Nathan Hale Lixmont Alvin D. Spackman Hast Wheatfield Township Dixmont Sale J. M. Cunningham John Jamison Nelson McComish Lachson Lydick Mr. Lydick Blacklick Beck Drug Locust Street Mr. Baker Cookport Luella Butterbaugh Near Purchase Line Baptist Church Iva R W. O South Magoa Tex Samuel F Harvey C Naval Hospital Carl D H. I King Margaret J. Johnston Margaretd.McCauley John McCauley Bell Township Wentmoreland County Charles KK. Johnston Mary Hildebrand Aled Martin Arnot Matin Iting Rev. H. , King Oakland Nannim Kaufman David W. Blorrow David Whee Morrow Thomas Morrow Plumville W. T. Morrow Wittsburg Jefferson Smith Smloksburg Etude Darwin Cagsitt John Faggitt Wehrom A. Altimus Howard Burns Nantyglo J. M. Brown Susan Omar John Conrad John Grow Wit Lowry Grow Ramiel Duncan Wits Wintondale Edward George Ehensburye Miran Donen Ebensburys Vinton Colliery Company M. i. Cameron Hag Rexis Edlward Wheeling Arustevalley C., Davis Altoons Mise Mabel Bracken Pitcairn Edgar Allowus Sanuel Daugherty Pitaburg Thaxa Clara Rowland Harry McCrea Lydia Glasser Nolsia Rhine John Schulfer Httle and Ioarty John O'Neil Town Loughte Loury
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