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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1922

Page

7

Pinchot rally set as Indiana hosts GOP leaders

Prominent Indiana Republicans including former boosters of Fisher plan to back Governor candidate Gifford Pinchot at a mass meeting in the Court House. J Blair Sutton heads the Pinchot campaign with offices in the Marshall building. Supporters seek to end boss control as Fisher shifts to Pinchot after disloyal treatment claims. Local nurses at Indiana Hospital graduate Friday in a ceremony at the Presbyterian church with Judge Langham speaking.

County Fisher Pinchot Gifford Pinchot Indiana Court House Lon. John Alter Sproul Philadelphia Avill J. Blair Sutton Marshall Building John 8. Fish

Bennetts Ship Carload of Horses to Tioga County

Bennetts & Sons start a road contract in Tioga county by express, shipping 9 carloads of 28 Indiana horses Friday evening. J L Om, Lowry Kunkle accompany the stock. Capt Marlin now commands Company F 110th Pennsylvania Infantry after Capt Co McLain resigns. Temperance women meet at Kenwood next week with a full program. Oldest county man J R Wissinger ill in center township. J B R Wissinger 58th year in critical condition. Subscriptions expiring. renewal requested. Troutman Co pays 38c for butter and 18c for eggs. Birthday party for James Rising held April 17 with gifts. Misses Mary and Mildred George visit Wikinebure.

Bennetts Tioga County Express M. Bennett & Sons Indiana J. L. Om Express Company Lowry ©. Kunkle Marlin Dale 110Th Pennsylvania Infantry Charles Co. McLain Temperance Kenwood D. A W. W. Huston H. Dick Cora Glassford Myers Stella Hines Jay Gibson Florence Stepheng Marie Adams Mabel Learn L. B. Wissinger Vincennes Ind James Rising Roy Conrath Dixonville Glyde Ball Rossmoyne James B. Green Plumville Grisemore Grange Hall Mimer Ellis School Street Pittsburgh M. ‘H. Bruce Washington Street Max H. Bruce Wilkinsburg A. C. Spear Waynesburg Elizabeth Mckee Wayne Avenue Edgar Walker Town Walter Wiggins Vandersexitt Walter Black Alfred Gertrude Mildred Smicksburg Verdie Strong Bridgeville A. W. Bears Glenn Ray Green J. Walter George Kent Gray Alters Marion Center Alters Preshyterian Church Progress iMrs. P.H. Bartlett Germantown Philadelphia Indhanga Mrauth Porter Winpfield Germanytown James PF. Chapman Joseph Weaver Chapman Erma Grace Cunningham West Philadelphia Frank D. Glover Europe Tlc. Christy Cambria Somerset Counties Belle Sprankle David L. Bailey Brantford N. Dak Baby Boy Oscar David Bailey Ralph Radcliffe Glen Campbell Dormont Radcliffe Co. IV Fifth Regiment Volunteers Teddy” Radcliffe W. T. Mahaffey Cherry Tree St. Petersburg Mla Mahaffey Southland Pennsylvania Susquehanna River Bessie Shultz Parkwood Lar Anna Priscilla Paul Craig Vick Craig Boyd Hamilton Leroy Craig Mary Bello Shirey Anna Griffitth Ertha Campbell Mary Lowry Wendell Kunkle Mildred Ray George Fulton Elis Aml Mary June Hartford

Little Indiana Lad George J Allison Jr Photo

The Tribune reproduces a photograph of George J. Allison Jr the attractive young son of Mr and Mrs George Allison of town. The image was taken at the Douglass studio on Philadelphia street.

George J. Allison, Jr George Allison Town Douglass Studio Philadelphia Street

Stranger Forged Checks Victimize Area Merchants

Indiana county authorities and the State Police seek a 45 year old man who used a stolen Savings and Trust Co check pad to pass 10 to 12 forged checks in favor of Charles Yeager signed S E Musser. Checks dated April 20 drew small purchases with cash for the balance and merchandise left for later pickup.

Indiana the Savings and Trust Co Charles Yeager S.E. Musser the Savings & Trust Co

County Sunday Schools Observe Childrens Week Observances

County wide observance of Children’s Week begins Sunday April 30 with programs in Plumville Glen Campbell Fenn Run Robinson Saltsburg Homer City and Indiana. Churches urge sermons on parental Sabbath responsibilities and aim to identify non attendees while boosting Sabbath school involvement through institutes pageants and parent participation.

County’association Plumville Glen Campbell Fenn Run Robinson Saltsburg Homer City Indiana B. J. Roberts T. d.Guileote Edythe Gearhart Eleanor Tuck Nellie “Miller Eleanor Hunter Ernest Work T. F. Chilcote Sue Widdowson Florence Walker Daisy Cassell Penn Run Presbyterian Church Focllows C. A. Chapman G. A. Chapman Mathew J. W. Burkhart Jean ‘Lytle Dorothy Iyock Wayne Smith Wilda Shaffer Destray Ler of (Omes Hulda Shaffer Tivil Eva ‘Burkhart Mabel Burikhart Viola Malins Pearl Smith Alice ‘Lytle Mary Willard Aral Stewart Clair Houck Gaynelle Henry Yanl ‘Fowlers William Rey Heralds Max Widdowson Stanley Alms Mildred Stewart A. J. Stewart

Cherryhill High School Commencement May 2

Cherryhill township high school will hold commencement Tuesday evening May 2. The baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening April 20 at the Presbyterian church by Rev J A Lawrence of Indiana. Indiana trio Helen Finch Gladys Washburn Mary St Clair King will perform. Prof M J Marsh of Indiana will address The School and the Community. Graduates: Gertrude Smith Gladys Moorhead Elsig Householder Helen Menteh Lester Ray John Smith Harold Snyder. Gladys Moorhead valedictorian. John Smith salutatorian.

Indiana Hospital Presbyterian Church J. N. Langham Town Charles E. Rink H. M. Gearhart Erie Georgia H. Kunkle Opal V. Spence Indiana Mary J Catherine T. Hooley Clymer J. A. Lawrence Cherryhill Township High School Helen Finch Gladys Washburn Mary St. Clair King M. J. Marsh Gertrude Smith Gladys Moorhead Elsig Householder Helen Menteh Lester Ray John Smith Harold Snyder Friends of Education

Weddings of a Week Feature Local Nuptials

Rochester Mills and Banks township residents wed in Indiana and Pennsylvania ceremonies. Couples include Pierce and Ruth Work, Huey and Anna Louisa Wetzel Hortons, George Harper and Marion Turner, Sherdia Uncapher and Blanch Butterworth, and others. Licenses issued to Cook, Isenberg, Emery, Ryan, Buchanan, Wetzel, Warhart, Beyer, Pearce, Shirdie Uncapher, Butterworth, Turner, Guth, Kohn, Ginter, Greathouse, Calhoun, and Rombaumb. Pastor Rev. J W Tichards leaves Indian and Blaireville churches for Blissfield Michigan.

Pierce-Work Beyer Pierce Miss Ruth Work Rochester Mills Punxsutawney Rey Huey-Wetzell Ord Huey Anna Louisa Wetzell Banks Township Indiana Charles Williams Wesleyan Methodist Church Cook Anna Isenberg Emery J. Ryan Esee Mazel M. Buchanan Ord Huey Hortons Anna Louisa Wetzel Samuel B. Warhart Salisburg ‘Beyer Pearce Gladys B. Shirley Salisburg Frances Ruth Work Shirdie Blanche Vy, Buttermore Dale Henry Canos Two Emma Johnson Rossiter George Kurper Nanty-Glo Marion ‘Turner Iyereeeese Ernest Robert Ll. Guth Ridgway Margraet E. Kohn Blairsville Marold Ginter Rockvale

Settlement Reached in Several Court Cases This Week

Court sessions clear remaining civil cases on March calendar. Three defendants paid 2650 to plaintiffs in assumpsit suits by Tony and Nick Di Stefano against American Equitable and Globe & Rutgers Fire Insurance, and Tony Di Stefano against Tire Association of Philadelphia. Trespass case Metro Ferko vs Empire Coal Mining to be tried today. Other trials include Geer vs Ray executor, Lichtenfels vs Clark Cline, and Smith vs Sloane Miller. Appeals by Houston Co. vs Waugaman and Patti son vs Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway returned for retrial. Settlement also reached in Redfield Mechanical Co. vs Indiana Beet & Provision Co. and Savage vs Kelly.

Tony di Stefano Nick Stefano DS Stefano & Bros American Equitable ‘Assurance Co Globe & Rutgers Fire Insurance Co Tire Association of Philadelphia A. G. Savage M. J. Kelly

Memorial Day Speaker Plans at Plumville

Hon John S Fisher will deliver the Memorial Day address in Plumville on Tuesday May 30 as part of an extensive program. The day includes a forenoon parade prizes for best horses graveside decorations and an afternoon baseball game and other events.

Yon John S. Fisher Plumville Goldier

Personal Brevities Brackhmor Athletes Good Field Meet

Local roundup notes Indiana county visitors and residents from Dixonville Plumville and nearby towns. social and festival plans announced at Grisemore Grange hall for Saturday evening. many residents from Dixonville Wilkinsburg Pittsburgh and surrounding areas are mentioned as attending events and visits.

Brackhmor

Savings depositors ale encou raged by bank opening

Indiana County Deposit Bank plans a May 1 opening of its new home with fifty cent cash coupons for new savings accounts. The board emphasizes starting a savings habit, noting small initial deposits can grow into thrift and community reserves. Officers see the move as a direct effort to boost savers and support local stability.

Jounneling Indiana County Deposit Bank

Rotary memorial endows prizes at Mercersburg Academy

Distinguished Rotarian Nrbit Memorial to Indiana Boy George T Buchanan presented 1000 dollars to Mercersburg Academy. Invested funds yield 290 dollars annually for six prizes during commencement week for essays on The Sermon on the Mount. Prizes: 100, 50, 20, and three of 10. The gift aims to boost Bible study among students. Rotarian Nrbit vent Indian Club Toy Neville, Sharon, governor of Rotary district six, visited Indiana club to advise on expanding true Rotary principles and boosting club attendance.

Indiana George T. Buchanan Mercersburg Academy Wiliam Paub Buchanan Vent Toy Neville Sharon Rotary India Club

Homer City Church News Recaps Sunday Sermons

Rov Thomas Chilesle will preach Witnessing for Christ on Sunday forenoon and The Great Commission in the evening. Rev J Meherta of Homer City Presbyterian will deliver the annual Odd Fellows sermon at 7 30 p m. Rev Roberts has The Christian Church as the merging service topic at 10 40. Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m.

Homer City Thomas Chilesle M. Dé Roberts Christian Church Christian Endeavor

Indiana man George W Roof P passes after illness

George W Roof a longtime Indiana resident died Friday night at his Taflronad wve home from heart neuralgia after falling ill Wednesday while at the Court House. He served as a court official, deputy sheriff, constable and auctioneer, born July 6 1850 near Chambersville. Widow and children survive with numerous relatives. Funeral at Charles Abbey home conducted by Rev White. Interment in Oakland cemetery. Other local obituaries include Thomas Wickleman aged 72 of Gratton and J H Drager of Tanks township, Civil War veteran, plus infant Bert Bonatch and 10-year-old John Graham amid measles cases in the region.

George W. Roof P George W. Roof Indiana Court House Telford Juige Langham Fle Chambersville Iniiana Center White Townships Ile M. Ji Luther Root Caroline Crawford Town Myra Harry Waller Wile Township J. W. Root Siltshre Thomas Winldenim Thomas Wickleman Weed Gratton Aduln Eark Abong O’elack Ly Lds Gastar Robinson M. B Hairavilla Mr. Winkleman Hultington Hie County J. HW Rager Siulvo J. IL. Drager Tanks Township Howe 67Th Regiment Pennsylvania Banks Township W. J. Moorer DubBois Joseph Ruger Cherry Tree Bert Bonatch Angele Mary Bonatch Chamersville John Graham John Thomas Graham Jacksonville

Veteran couple dies within a month after long life together

James Chapmen Sr. dies at home near Georgeville days after wife M rs. Chapman passed on March 29 1921. The Tyrone Ireland natives married in 1868 and lived 67 years on the Chaplin homestead farm. Surviving children listed. funeral planned with Rev. John Axe. Edith Smith 45 of West Lebanon dies of pneumonia. Henry C. Petter 78 of North Mahoning Township dies visiting Widie Plains. Mrs. Harry S. Boucher 42 of Beaverdale dies post operation. Mrs. Mattie Griffith wife of A Park Griffith dies near Parkwood with three children.

James Chapmint Georgeville Chapman County Tyrone Ireland Wittsburgh Sarah Elkin West Mahoning Pittsburgh Smicksburg Chaplin Trade City Trade City Lutheran Church Council of the Church Stillneh Wallace C. Chapman James I, Chapman Town Br. Jolm Tt David LH Anna M. Chapman North Mahoning Township Ia M. Wingert Canadea N. Y Joseph S$, Chapman Trushford Chanwan John Axe Sinicksburg Edith Smith Aliss Edith Smith West Lebanon Martin T. Smith Florn Johny C. Smith Elmer Smith Indiana Minnie Smith Willinsburg West Union United Jamison Shieloca Henry €. Petter Henry C. Petter Meson Covode Galtt Post Vallex AL. i Ghost Minnerva Stephens Alice Mahan Beaverdale Greenwood Cemetery A. Park Griffith Mattie Griffith Armstrong Township Parkwood Annie Laura Edward Terment West Leas

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