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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1916

Page

7

Auditors surcharge Indiana county commissioners over salary rise

Indiana county auditors report in the 1916 county finances that former commissioners M Ansley and J Bennett each paid back 320 and J M Wakefield 330 after overpaying under a recent act raising salaries for poor directors. The board contends the increase applies, while auditors say it does not affect current officers. The case goes to local court. Marshall previously reimbursed, Langham to decide. The report shows assets 363,942.65 liabilities 28,389.72 with notable values in Court House, jail, delinquent taxes, and county home holdings.

Indiana M. Ansley Chambersville John Bennett Blairaville Board of County Commissioners J. M. Wakefield Ansley and Bennett Board of Commissioners J. M. Marshall J. Telford Marshall Wakefield Langham County Poor District George H. Jeffries Dog Fund J. Willis Wilson Court House Western Penitentiary

Dairymen to Meet at Cherry Tree

Dairymen of Piearfialé County will hold a gathering at Cherry Tree to discuss cooperative plans and dairy market conditions. Local officials and industry members are expected to attend, with topics including pricing, supply, and veterinary care.

Cherry Tree Piearfialé County Dairymen's Station

Cherryhill Township High Closes First School Year

Cherryhill Township High School held its first commencement at Penn Run Presbyterian Church with Harry R. Smith as the sole graduate. Principal Ernest Kinsey and assistant Willard Campbell supervise a 19 week Summer Normal starting Tuesday, amid strong community support and a detailed commencement program led by Rev. W J Sproull and Rev. Mr. Fowkes.

Cherryhill Township High School Penn Run Presbyterian Church W. J. Sproull Harry Richard Smith Ernest Kinsey Kinsey Williard Campbell Raymond Holsapple Harry R. Smith J. Hadwin Fyock Winn Hb, Stewart Verdie Stvong Gaynelle Henry Mildred Stewart Henry Wissinger Ira Holgopple Stella Gibson James F. Chapman

Proposed Enlargement of the Rural Mail Service Bill

Congressman S Taylor North of Punxsutawney introduces a bill to enlarge and reorganize rural postal service. It envisions daily mail to rural areas except Sundays and holidays, classifies routes as horse drawn or motorized, and sets pay scales for carriers on 24 mile and 50 mile routes with per mile adjustments.

S. Taylor North House Punxsutawney

Weddings of a Week Traces Several Union Ceremonies

A sequence of marriages is reported from local households. Dilts and Sprankle unite at Knoxvale with Audrey Sprankle maid of honor. Amond and Holseppie wed at Cherryhill, and Spotts couple tie the knot in Lochvale with dinner and celebratory meals. Ober and Myers wed at Mitchell Mills, while Byers and Dick marry in Homer City. Allison and Myers marry in Indiana, and Putt and Coy wed Heilwood residents. West and Bowers marry in Johnstown, with multiple attendants and receptions noted.

Dilts—Sprankle Robert C. Dilts Knoxvale Maude Sprankle Waller Links Dilts Rev. Alexander Olivesburg Audrey Sprankle Max Dilts Mary Postlewaite Atvs Dilts Amond—Holseppie Vinton Dale Amond Alizabeth May Holseppie Cherryhill Township Harry A. Holsapple J. W Fyock Near Clymer Penn Run Ross Squire Houstin Curtiss Bartlabaugh Estella William Ross Spott Glan Campell B. M. Gearhart Lutheran Church of Indiana Sixth Street Putt—Coy Frank Emerson Putt Clymer Jennie Pearl Coy Heilwood Frank Coy Jonathan C Kelly George F. Ober Nora M. Myera Ween David ‘Ruddock -Reed Claire Moore West Lebanon

Indiana to Build New Post Office in Town

The government plans a $50,000 post office on the Wilson lot at Church and Seventh streets. Construction could start in 1947 with a one year build, after surveys reviewed by A H Howland. The public building will mimic similar towns, brick or stone, with Seventh street frontage and a lawn before Dr. W A Simpson's property.

Indiana A. H. Howland United States Public Buildings Wilson Lot Church and Seventh Streets Thomas Pealer Supervising Architect Washington Seventh Street W. A. Siupson Sixth Street William Heed Stafford Ernest H. J. Bartley Sixth and Chestnut Streets A. A Stead

Coroner to Probe Robindale Mine Disaster May 9

Coroner H B Buterbaugh will head a May 9 inquest into the Robindale coal mine explosion in East Wheatfield Township. seven other victims were recovered after the blast. Mining experts blame open lamps. inspectors and company officials will be summoned for the inquiry.

Thomas Hoover Robindale East Wheatfield Township H. B. Buterbaugh Thew Company

Indiana Wants You Slogan Picked for Centennial Ad

Publicity committee of the Indiana Centennial Celebration Association selected Indiana Wants YOU as the centennial advertising slogan. A $5 gold prize was offered. winner Mrs. A Ralph Moorhead used her cousin’s name Elizabeth B Shields due to Mr Moorhead’s committee role. Moorhead asked the prize be donated to the general fund to cover expenses.

Indiana Centennial Celebration Association Indiana A. Ralph Moorhead Elizabeth B. Shields

Hill Top Literary Society Meeting Delayed By Rain

The Hill Top Literary Society postponed its Friday meeting to Saturday evening April 29 due to rain. Summer school girls are to be accommodated, with a special program planned for the final gathering. Indiana High School commencement will be held May 29 in the Auditorium with valedictorian Albert Robensteen and salutatorian Elizabeth McGaughey. Vera Simpson of Pittsburgh visits Mr and Mrs James.

Indiana High Schools Albert Robensteen Elizabeth McGaughey

Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana Visitors and Local Travel

The column catalogs a long list of residents and visitors from Indiana and nearby towns. Names include W Fyock, Ford Wassam, Mrs Adam Lowry, Deloss Campbell, Norman Ferrier, ex-Sheriff George H Jeffries, J 3 Jamison, Arlington Hoover, Mrs E R Lumsden, Miss Jean Biot, J P Lytle, Mrs Jack Waltz, Dr W S Campbell, and many others, noting Easter visits, weekend trips, and return home.

Co. W. Fyock Petyn ‘Run Ford Wassam Punxsutawnay Adam Lowry Third Ward Pittsburg Deloss Campbell Riski Norman Ferrier Vandergrift George H. Jeffries Rochester Mills Jamison Troutman_Co Eilwood City Arlington Hoover Greensburg Indiana Jeff Beatty Church Street J. P. Lytle Chambersville Ilorida Jack Waltz Charles Marion Center Waltz Altoona W. S. Campbell Robindale East Wheatfield Township Guy M. Ashbaugh Edgar C. Long Atlantic City Hale Tomb Medico-Chi University Philadelphia Irwin S. Glasgar South Sixth Street Pittsburgh Mary H. Bruce Oak Street James G. Rising Catherine Rising Rayne Township Lloyd J. Gorman Wilgus C. D. Gorman James L. Culp Sixth Street Laura Myers Town Blairsville Norman L. Glasser Carnegie C. J. Gorman John Hughmanick Gon. Andrew Cherryhill Township Cennelsville Wilbur L. Shields Marta Greek Seward A. H. Shielda Second Street William St. Clair New Castle J. M. St. Clair West Philadelphia J. M. Wilson Plumville Gertrude Mcfenry East Philadelphia W. N. Myers J. W. Iyock Near Clymer Windber Church of the Brethern Thomas A. Walker George and Clair Wannah May Verona J. N. Banks Philadelphia Street John Washington Carl M. Ferrier John Malcolm Frank Strassler Crafton Donald Patiison Clary Walker Ronald Logan Blain Wolfe Merle Shearer Eugene Lytle J. J. Richards George Prothero J. R. Springer James McAfoos Central Pennsylvania Mre Myri Leasure M. M. Smith Purchage Line Vine Vale James Schevengest Ray Nolo Missy Goldie Screcengest Frank S. MecDivitt Olean N. Y Mary Brickley Homer City Serfah Sheppy Cora Sleppy Near Nolo 5. W. Williard Iodiana

Real Estate Transfers in Gadiana County Report

Deeds recorded list numerous transfers across towns including Creekside, Armstrong, Montgomery, Mahoning, Green, and Armstrong. Notable entries show Catherine Russell selling 25 acres, Gertrude Z. Catswell buying Indi ana lot, and First Methodist Church receiving a lot in Indiana for 8600 dollars. Other transactions include 44 acres in Burrell and 62 acres in Black Lick changing hands for various sums.

Gadiana County Bianco Lok Creekside Cammmarata Catherine Russell Artstrong Samuel Imimel Harry Walker Montgomery Jimea Ake Dames Ls. Jack Flrnt Ward Indiana Sante Marcus Nessie Hines Blacklick Clara J. Miller Sarah J. Duke Conemaugh James Viorki Emma McDonld Brughvalley Indian Land and Improvement Co Stumpt Green Mrs. SR. Boring P. J. Thomas W. H. Brady Margery A. Winebrenner Burrell Frank W Mary Manning Ralph A. Kelly White Langham EB. Mitchell First M. DB. Church Catherine Greiner Chevy Chase Viola Henry Cisrence Lute John H. Keith Peter Weizcrak V. Burba J. M. Hazlett Young Dorothy Daugherty

New Church Or Addition Considered By Indiana Methodists

Members of the Methodist Episcopal church of Indiana weigh building a new church or adding to the present church on Church Street. They bought the Lewis property adjoining the church from Mrs Johnston Mitchell for 8000 dollars to enlarge or construct anew. Both options have supporters with no decision yet. The congregation is prosperous and has room to expand after the purchase.

Church Street Methodistl Episcopal Church of Indiana Lewis Johnston Mitchell

Indiana Citizens Organize Rifle Club At Court House

A meeting for men and young men of Indiana is scheduled at the Court House Friday at 8:00 pm to organize a rifle club under the National Rifle Club with War Department supervision. Eligibility begins at age 16. The local group will join the National Association of Rifle Clubs with a preliminary meeting having outlined plans for a permanent organization.

Court House Vesday Evenlng Indiana National Rifle Club War Department Plana

Deaths in Armstrong County and Surrounding Areas

Recent notices from Armstrong County list Isaac Smith Waehob and Jagan Smith Waehob, both nearly six, of Windber and Apollo, with widowed mother and multiple siblings. George Walter Bates of Center Township dies at home near Momor City at 77, with surviving children and multiple churches. Levina Elizabeth Good of Smicksburg, 65, leaves husband and a large family. William Ruffner, 64, Civil War veteran, dies at home on South Third Street with several children. plus other obituaries including J. Vint of West Water and Charles Dixon of Black Lick area with surviving relatives.

Issac Smith Waehob Jagan Smith Waehob Armatrong Lownship Vartly Whedber Wa‘thole Armatrong Township Tie Charles Robertsdale Janes Black Charles Jackson Beth Apollo Emery Ida R. Baylor B.D. Lewh Windber Thomas B J. Milton Wachab Indiana C. O. Warhobe Wilkinsburg Livzie Warhobe Willian. Devlin Shelocta A. KE. Husted Windber Methodist Church Kirst United Presbyterian Church G. A. Morrow Oakland Cemetery W. Bites George Walter Bates George Center Township Momor City Armstrong John George Homer City Bethel Presbyterian Church Marerlagen Nancy J. Hamilton W. LB. Crawford Iuidge Joost Frank W. St. George Canter Township Huspite Ray J. 3. Morris Ifomer City Presbyterian Elec Suse D. K. Hepler I. Ders Sudge Levina Elizabeth Good Levina Wizabeth Good David Good Smicksburg G. M. Thompson Shriliang Good Beast Helena, Mont Annie Russell Wy i Dayton Lillian Mik Will- Haim Whimpte Chambersville Good Wan Ou Suuteksburg Mr. Stumpf Pusalor Offtelathus Willian H. Ruffner William of. Ruffner Ned South Third Street Tst Pemnsylvania Volunteer Infantry Inwife James T Pittsburghs John A Charles H New Ketsitteton Hardan Kittanning Elmore, King Roy W. Hutchinson

Many Pupils Passed Spring Examination 1916 Countywide

The county announces the eighth grade examination results held April 1 1916. Dozens of named pupils across towns succeed and will receive public school diplomas or certificates for high school entrance. Notables include Blanche Coleman Nellie Bennett Bertha Bolen and many others listed. additional qualifiers for high school entrance include Ruth Simpson Harry Nichol Albert Walker Winnifred Stewart and others.

Janes I. Chaphian Blanche Coleman William Mce-Creary Nellie Ano Pearl Bennett Bertha Bolen Williem Bolen Myra Glenn Minnie Lyda Ethel Libengood Elsie Starry Josephine Lynch Agenes Reed Mark Lutman L. Verda Schaffer Leah Johns Chrissie Gibson Hope Meekins Mary Tucker Viola Buterbaugh Anna Gaston Paul Learn Paul Shank Furt Gibson Raymond Lockard Mary Learn John Fyock Harold Bagley Rose Crawford Edna Cooper Max Rieming Alma Garman Ilinore Campbell Bessie Shulty Reba Neal Ida Sharp Jessie M. Watt Jon Wleming Norry Z. McIntire Henrietta Dixon Georgiana Work Sara Buchanan Linnie Neeley Dewey Saltsgiver Eden T. Davis George Mardie Tillie Kuchenbrod Marose Piper Lois Kuchenbrod Elizabeth Evans John Rugh Beatrice Kelly Ruth Wapner Elsie Cunningham Paul Liggett Ruth Simpson Harry Nichol Albert Walker Winnifred Stewart Eden Kline Mary Tate Fred Gance Elsie Lunn Margaret Mooney Julia Pearce Minnie Ragosin Grace Downey Ethel Wadsworth Pearle Mc Wenters J. Elkin Cramer Margaret Bell Leona Bracken Reed Stuchul James Fisher Edgar Wells

Social Notes Honor Birth Anniversary and Millennial Milestones

Miss Rebecca M Long of Rayne township and guests celebrated her birth anniversary with games and refreshments at her home on April 18. In Stafford Martin Napp hosted his Sunday School class on its tenth birth anniversary. Thomas Cook, 62, died at Indiana hospital after a Southern trip. he leaves a daughter, Mrs A A Westover of Latrobe. J Le Little, from Trade City, taught at Fillmore school in Blacklick township, six pupils perfectly attended. Assistant Tax Collector A M Risinger of White township hires an assistant.

Five Points Chas, Brown Brown Myrtie Smith James Nichol Georgeville Nichol East Mahoning Township John O'Neal Witter Street Mra O'Neal Pregent Edward Charmberayble Margaret Pittsburgh Mall James Keeley Salinburg Slater Aauilel Vii Grant Hig Rew al. W. Johnston Blairsville Oakland Jrey GC. A. Uurting Hlacklick Clairsville Wiliam Cokeville Newton Latrobe Annie Dixon Hetlig Shictts Kane Shea Plorence Shea Wilkes-Barre Joling Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Ueveased J. Clements Hasinger Ebool Street Arents Rebecca M. Long Rayne Township Jake Varioux Amiag Martin Napp Stafford Thomas Cook Indiana’ Hospital Fly Alent A. A. Westover J. le Little Select Trade City Fillmore School Blacklick Township

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Ccherryhill Township High West—Lowers Thomas West Johnstown Elda Irene Bowers Atig Place Post Offton Vera Simpson Mra James Rmal Estate Transfers Riel Club Jaook Yoads Progress Florence Trader Mckeesbort Arthur Russell Migg Maude Hull New Washington Ierse J. 3. Rusgegall Wrast Wratan F. Chapman Ar. H. N. Risinger White Township
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