Obituary notices from Rochester Mills and vicinity deaths
Several obituaries from Rochester Mills and nearby townships recount the deaths of Isaac N. Bie and William Al Palmer among others. Reports detail surviving family members, ages, and burial details at local cemeteries, with services conducted by local clergy. The notices list multiple relatives across Rochester Mills, West Wheatfield, Brushvalley, and Johnstown, reflecting a clustered community death notice page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian AL Palmer
Willian al. Palmer
West Wheatfield Township
G&g
St Shoup
George W. Pahmer
Weat Wheatfield Township
Swere
Routh Sexton
Campbell
Weal Wheatfield
Victory Liberty Loan drive urged countywide participation
The campaign for the fifth and final Liberty Loan is on with district quotas and chairmen announced. Indiana county's allotment totals 2,646,400 and lists district chairmen and sub-divisions. Frank Finstwall leads as county chairman with J Blair Sutton secretary and H J Laughlin field secretary urging citizens to subscribe promptly to support war mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libery
United States
Liberty Loan
Indiana County
Frank Finstwall
J. Blair Sutton
H. J. Laughlin
Field
Armagh
Campbell Armstrong
B. R. Peeler Banks
T. Cc
Ake Blacklick
Hewitt Burrett
W. G. Smith
John W. Murray c. M
Zoe Lyon Cherryhill
Frank Tinsthwait Glymer
Y. M. Stewart Conemaugh
W. Robinson Creekside
Toseph Lahr Glen Campbell
Esteee Nore Ee
Ako Grant
Douglass Green
L. Barr
Homer City
Vial
Steele
Neal, H. TE
Roney
D. Fisher Booth Mahoning
Marion Center
Iuits
G. T. McCrea Mechanicsburg Montgomery
Edward Irwin Pins
Aeprrrorarecenisces
Biqoo Space Ertieeersres Wt
R. Johns Plumvilla
Reesee
W. Douds Rayne Pee
John F
Clair White
J. M. Hilemandus
G. Stewart Young
Indiana Normal Opens Baseball Season With Duquesne Tilt
Indiana Normal prepares to open its baseball season Saturday against Duquesne University. Despite losing several key players, including star pitcher Bellack, the squad shows promise with Yrair and Gill forming strong batteries alongside last year’s catcher Toole. New talents Mahaffey and Gwosden draw attention as the lineup builds for the season amid upcoming games with Altoona High School and Bellefonte Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal
Bellack
Indiana
Haley
Harrick
Campbell
Kiski
Mahaffey
Mercersburg
Gwosden
Woodlawn
Fauat
Monaco
Quinn
Neff
Bearer
Westover
Llewellyn
Normal
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh
Altoona High School
Bellefonte Academy
Kinsey of Armagh Dies in Indiana After War Service
Ernest Kinsey of Armagh returned from France where he served in the Ordnance department and was a caller in Indiana last week. His mother Mrs L B Kinsey died in February and due to poor mail service he learned of it only on arriving home. Kinsey’s sister Mrs Orphansterly and her husband of Johnstown died last winter from pneumonia linked to influenza. Kinsey was a longtime county teacher and had been principal of Cherryhill township high school at Penn Run before enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Solev
France
Ernest Kinsey
Armagh
Ordnance Department
Indiana
L. B. Kinsey
Mr. Kinsey
Cherryhill Township
Penn Run
William Kimple
Chambersville
State Highway Department
Harrisburg
Harry McLain
G. C.mclain
Company B
146Th Infantry
Sielfish
Russel OG
Lewis
B. OC Lewis
Smickshurs
Mrince
Hin
Statue Low
Ghateau
Tame
Orenway
Howe
Jay Albert Doughiss
Green Township
Loy Albert Douglass
Green, Township
Guy G. Douglass
Hast Smethport
MeKean County
W. W. Jones
Co. D. Ylbth
Dal
Silystia
MeKean Democrat
Jones
Loy A. Douglas
Hoy
Dead Man's
Verdun J
Goldier
Or- Loher
Vertun
Loy
Doughins
Lou
Lat- Pert
Mr. Douglass
Douglass
Loy Douglass
Camp Lee
War Department
Beith
Coolport
Drucilla Wieming
Clymer
Dora Douglass
Lovejoy
Linus Douglass
Smethport
John %. Douglass
Resi Dents
Timber Fire Damages Cherryhill Forty Acres
Fire damaged about forty acres of timber in Cherryhill township near Yellow Creek on Saturday. Authorities believe careless hunters or fishers started the flames. Farmers warn trespassers may face penalties if careless burning continues. Pies Popular at Laney Schoolhouse Social. Sixty three dollars raised in Armstrong township Friday evening sale.
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Cherryhill
Yellow Creek
Laney School
Armstrong Township
Victory Loan Whippet Tank Tour Schedule Details
The article describes Whippet tanks touring counties during the Victory Loan drive, noting six tons, two soldiers, and a Renault copy mounted on a trailer. It lists travel stops from Blairsville to Rochester Mills with arrival times, demonstrations, meals, and overnight points, plus remarks on weather-related schedule issues and a trophy train arriving in Indiana. Also mentions Mrs. Margaret Park's 94th birthday celebration at the county seat.
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Tank Corps
Blairsville
Spp
Homer City
Indiana
Averight
Penn Run
Clymer
Dixonville
Marion Center
Ilalo
Saltsburg Girl Plans Welcome for Husband Killed in France
Mrs. Mary Moore Peck of Saltsburg, wife of Capt Myron H Peck of the Second United States Engineers, was preparing to welcome him home when she learned of his death near St Etienne France. He was killed by a splinter from a high explosive shell on Oct 9 after directing his troops amidst heavy shelling.
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Myron H. Beck
Mary Moore Peck
J. C. Moore
Salieburg
Myron H. Peck
Second
United States Engineers
France
St. Dtierne
Petersburg
California
John D. Drury
Co. E
Peck
St. Helenne
St. Etiennea
Ephis
Captain Peck
Death
Grisemore Grange Formed In Local County Area
Grisemore Grange No 177 organized this month at Grisemore with five charter members and a class of 16 initiates last week at the first regular meeting led by County Farm Agent John W Warner and E N Lydick master of Clymer Grange. Active cooperative measures will guide the grange as a profitable and educational farming body. Officers include Master Asher G Glenn secretary I D Joiner treasurer Richard Williams overseer G M Joiner lecturer Harry Russell chaplain WW Williams steward N S Lockard and others. Regular meetings are on the first and third Tuesday evenings each month.
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Grisemore Grange
Grisemore
John W. Warner
Town
E. N. Lydick
Clymer
M. Se Dick
Flora
Harvey Bstelly
The
Grange
PERSONAL BREVITIES AND VISITORS INDIANA AREA
Local notes list Indiana callers drifting through the county seat and towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Ord Houck near Onberg Rosx and family Brush wiley Hubert Tolnston Rossmoyne Dr. and Mrs. John Laughlin Pittsburgh John F. St Ginir West Wheatfield township and many others visiting relatives and attending church events.
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Ord Houck
Near Onberg
Indiana
Ty, Rosx
Brushwiley
Hubert Tolnston
Rossmoyne
John Laughlin
Pittsburgh
John F. St Ginir
West Wheatfield Township
Arthur Wilson
W. &. Beyer
L. A. Cassidy
Smicksburg
Grove City
G. A. Myers
Waterstreet
R. B. Dunmire
Brushvalley
Ira Patterson
Beaver Palls
Jesse Patterson
West Oak Street
Anna Knabb
Penn Run
Warren, O
George W. McGowan
North Seventh Street
Charles Cunningham
Indiana Hospital
Wallace Chapman
Washington Street
Georgeville
James Chapman
Literary Society of Blacklick installs new officers
The Gordon School Literary Society of Blacklick township organized for the season with officers led by President J. O. Shield and Vice President Frank McCran. The initial session discusses membership, program plans, debate topics, and a birthday luncheon for Miss Sharp.
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Gordon School Literary Society
Blacklick Township
J. 0. Shield
Frank McCran
Neerehiry
Frances Iu
Stranes Uasistint
Mirna Kankie
Itoyden Long
Thom Mukgwelt
Uvendig
Aprian
Muglie
Vickrolay Popie
Mas
W. d
McGreis
Mes
J. Myslovk
Lider Birkth
Muait
Kannea Styuae
Hinaatlan
Ander
I Literary Sochety
Kayden Long
Shialds
O. Shields
Mrs. We
Ywelirea
Phos
Strong
Mis
I. B. Repine
Seeialy
Mex
Mock
Itecituulonsk
Margaret McCrea
Alargaret Jordan
John McCrea
Mabeh Hdlepine
Donald Alikasell
William Cilbaiseny
Itesolvad
Maat
Will Hutton
Aflirmatiya
McCrea
Marlin
Adiwns
Negitive
Alu
Mikesell
J. M. Mock
Jurnul
Ilanelle Lepine
Soldiers to Welcome Home Realigns in Indiana County
Readable cable from Captain Melain notes a rousing welcome for Indiana County soldiers returning from overseas, with a possible May homecoming and a review of the division at Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. Farewell events for a West Overland trip to Idaho greet Mr and Mrs Sutellaee as the Binellaers depart. A farmer from Center Township sold four hogs weighing 510 pounds for 449.84, asserting money in hogs.
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Lidinna
Ted Ciba
Heemi
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Companias Land
Indiana County
Home
Chas, Melain
Wits
Ates Vrunias A. Grossman
Bran
West
Gisky
Mra
Sureltaer
Binellaers
York
Mauey i Hops
A. A. Strawart
Center Lownship
Indiana Beet and Provision Company
Porkers
Patriots Hold Mass Meeting Over Unrest at Homer City
Patriots pledged loyalty to the American flag and law at a packed Court House gathering called by Burgess J A Crossman to oppose Bolshevism and possible unlawful demonstrations by foreign elements among idle miners. The meeting urged protection of order, formation of a countywide safety group, and urged authorities to guard mining centers where strikes and agitation are reported.
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Court House
Burgess J. A. Crossman
Homer City
United Mine Workers Union
Marty A. Loges
Homar City Coal Company
Bolahovik
Sumy
Trade Supply
Coycout
Somer City
Coral
Honahine Powder, Coat & Coke Company
Merk
Coul
Idla
Bon Ton Store Begins Eighteen Years Of Growth
The Bon Ton store in Klaven marked its eighteenth anniversary today, tracing its rise from a small room in the BP GOE building to a modern department store. Proprietors J. and S. W. Hose extend thanks as eleven decades of dependable goods and honest methods build the merchant heirloom. The Progress joins friends in celebrating the milestone and wishing continued growth.
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Klaven
Hon
Pnchana Sane
S. W.hose
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Rechny Claths
Isaac N. Bie
George, Duliaer
Shefoola
Sams N. Bie
Ased
Htochuster Milla
Brothem
Margaret Rittenhouse
Willbat Stitten House
John Weaversau
Sarah Ghe
Rochester Mills
John Rho
Jack Une
Marion Genter
Rochester Muls Barries
Domioin Knabb
Jemima Coy Knabb
Pony Ston
James &. Knabb
A. DB. Knabbb
Old City
J. G
Moss Knabb
Vandergrift
D. C. Brickley
Warren
Keller
J. R. MeMullen
Rebesca McMullen
H. R. McMullen
Johnstown
Alice Ropp
Derry
Alex
Wraddock
Rebecca Atond
Roy Holsinger
Charles
Harry
Willa
Robert Hwing
Robert Mwing
Conemaugh Township
T. A. Hwing
Livermore
HH. J. Rutledge
Lewisville
W. 1. Root
W. UI. Root
Fig
Washington
Mitjo
Cora Keaslek
Burt
Robert Root
New Kensingter
Borniesyl
Sadie Tair
Sadie Wair
Salissury
Punxentawney
Saltswurg
Levi Trees
Barry
Asa Trees
Saltsyureg
Abbe Montgomery
Aliee Levon
Wanehe Mongoary
Tochaster Mills
Lorment
Pine Grove
Rochester Milla
Bhinche Bair Mills
Blonehe Bal
Paranta
William Bair
Saltarurs
Saltabure
Saltsburg
LIVE
Germany
Joseph J. Slovensky
58Th United States Infanty
Moselkern
Jolla
John Blovensky
Ayurses
Tha’ Menke
Argon
Solomon W. Chee
Tate
Mie
Lovelace
Wyhrunt Chantles
Wallauster
Charles Mey
Railroad Avenue
Silke Mill
Blairsvilla
Schwarcenbach Luber Co
Ausgist
State College
Joseph H. Wilken
Camp Meade
Senderson Wilson
South Seventh Street
Andrew
Cordon Lieskary Meeting
A. J. Sharp
Mear Lown
Wisby
Bervoce
Rank Sutton
Westlageton
W. Ga
Glyde Couirie
Ballinere
Javier Titian
Carly Suchen
Shibeh
Wulbowit
Falken Thalle
Piusink, Penbyues
James M. Marshall
Pregent Board of County Commissioners
FTO
Sall Boon
Patriots
BON Ton
Pleven
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