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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Also Mentioned on This Page
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