Parades barred as Socialists defy county orders
Sheriff Boggs issues a proclamation prohibiting parades meetings and mass gatherings in the county on Thursday with State Police and local defense units ready to enforce it. Indiana and Homer City areas will be patrolled to prevent the Socialist demonstration planned for May 1 amid tensions and loaded security details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boggs
Onemvbers
International Socialiet Association
Harry A. Boggs
Wilgon ©. Price
Greensburg
Boges
Homer City
Homer
Proclamation Bans Parades May Day 1919 Indiana County
Sheriff H. A. Boggs issues a May Day 1919 proclamation forbidding parades, processions, and assemblies exceeding three persons on county streets to prevent riotous conduct amid public unrest. Citizens urged to aid in enforcing the order. Dated April 30, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Boggs
Burgess Crossman Urges Order Against May Day Parade
Indiana Borough Burgess J A Crossman urges citizens to act as a single committee to prevent a May first parade by Reds. He states no crowds or parades will be allowed, schools to run normally, and parents must keep children at home. Crossman recounts meetings with union leaders and says permits were canceled to stop the parade. He warns the town to avoid discredit and to rely on sheriff orders if emergencies arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Borough
United Mine Workers of America
Homer City
Coral
Ut. M. W. of A
J. A. Crossman
Burgess
Prulit Damaged by Freeze Hits Orchard Crops
Severe frost Thursday and Sunday damaged blossoms on apple, cherry, and peach trees after early March warmth. Early leaves were frozen in many sections, making fruit vulnerable. Grain crops largely escaped harm as mild weather had advanced shoots.
Local Notes on Families and War News
Mrs George Byers and Mrs Harvey McHenry are guests of relatives in Indiana and Ohio towns. Linus McHenry and family visited Ho mer City, with Mrs S T McFenry hosting over Sunday. Mrs Anderson Byers visited Hoshbon, returning with granddaughter Myes and Jay Wagner. Miss Opal Spence begins nurse training at Indiana hospital. Geneva Galbreath, employed in Indiana, spent Sunday here. Ernest Porsha and family visited Thomas Huber. Meg Clyde Walker learns husband is overseas stationed at Camp Merritt NJ and expected home soon. Samuel Wolf discharged and home. Frost damage harms local fruit after recent hard frosts. Miss Fay Simpson arrives in France for Red Cross canteen duty with American troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Byers
Harvey McHenry
Neari Chambersville
James Moore
Linus McHenry
Familly
Homer City
S.t. Mcfenry
Anderson Byers
Hoshbon
Myes
Jay Wagner
Edgar
Opal Spence
Indiana Hospital
Geneva Galbreath
Indiana
Ernest Porsha
Thos
Huber
Meg
Clyde Walker
Camp Merritt
N. J
Wlo
Samuel Wolf
Sheep Demonstrations Promised Friday and Saturday
State Export will showcase best wool handling methods with sheep demonstrations by a State College expert. The program includes shearing, proper wool tying, and docking lambs with hot pinchers. Events occur Friday at 6:00 p.m. near Indiana, 2:00 p.m. near Mellysburg. Saturday at 9:00 a.m. near Indiana and 2:00 p.m. near Lewisville.
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State College
John
Campbell
Indiana
Harry Short
Mellysburg
Arthur Warner
T. Marshall
Lewisville
Odd Fellows to Worship at Ada Church Service
Ada Odd Fellows plan a Swainlay evening gathering at the Christian church led by Rev. J. A. Beaton. Members and visitors are to meet at the hall on Philadelphia street at 7.20 to march in a body to the service. The event invites all fraternal members to attend.
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Ada Fellows
Christian Church
J. A. Beaton
Odd Fellows
Philadelphia
Fulton county youths charged with adult murder attempt
In Fulton County two youths were charged as adults with intent to kill after an assault on Mike Neri during a night attack. Neri escaped with a head injury and an assistant was arrested by State Police. Crore Canvenor was named secretary of the Older Boys. The annual meeting of the Western Pennsylvania M.C.G.A. conference was held in Johnstown last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shay Bellow
Mile Cil Bank
Uimbo
Fulton Ita
Mike Neri
Lotks Bay
Crore Canvenor
Town
M. CG. A
Western Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Personal Brevities From Indiana County Readers
Israel and G Leary of my Lovejoy were Indimia callers. J C Syster of Tarentum visited his parents. Frank Wood of South Low Vita Street accompanied by her son Hubert visited relatives in Attoon. Rev. William Nichol of Brooklyn is here at the bedside of his mother Mrs Archie Nichol of South Seventh. Mrs Jamey Nepine of Coral is visiting her son in New York City. Josiah Boyer renewed his Progress subscription while in town. John W Vogel of North Titthe Street represents Indiana Lodge at the state convention. Mr and Mrs Paul Moorhead of Minneapolis returned from Homer City. Mrs George P Dick left for Cheyenne to join her husband. Jacob Wissinger of Center Township, 45, visiting. spry as man 20 years younger. Corporal Charles A Nealer, recently from France, arrived in Indiana and will visit his parents. He served with the 516th Engineers overseas and once lived in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nichol
Brooklyn
Archie Nichol
South Seventh Aired
Jamey J. Nepine
Coral
A. Navidson
New York City
Josiah Boyer
Creakside R. D
John W. Vogel
North Titthe Street
Jarfa
Indiana Lodge
Wooten
Paul Moorhead
Minneapolis
Penn Run
Cheyenne
Wyo
Navy
Jacob Wissinger
Center Township
Charles A. Nealer
France
Indiana
A. W. Nealer
Chestnut Street
Mr. Nealer
516Th Engineers
Oversea
California
County Soldier Saved by Testament in Pocket Incident
Private Tracy I. Sickenberger of Diamondville returns home after 18 months in France. A German bullet tore off part of a testament in his left breast pocket but did not kill him, his account says. Also notes a transfusion for Mrs. T. A. Tockman, Jersey cattle shipment to Jersey Breeders, and county soldiers arriving from France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gutld
Tracy I. Sickenberger
Diamondville
France
GHEMANS IN RURAL DISTRICTS NOT PROGRESSIVE
Sergeant Todd Bell writes from Germany to Wisconsin describing rural districts and people. He says Germany is ahead of France in agriculture and industry, notes housing and roads, and contrasts German and French towns, railways, and landscapes with American views. He criticizes German farmers as slow and uncouth, praises German scenery, and ends by affirming love for the United States.
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Todd Bell
Mathing Gain
Germany
Wis
J.T. Keli
South Seventh Street
Cermany
France
Gould
Parla
Berlin
Paris
Iuian
Pyediya
Areri¢in
America
Gearning
Tim Franch
Aimericaar
Mpranea
United States of America
Rochester Mills Social Roundup in Brief
Mrs A th Reliz of Walla Creek spent Wednesday and Thursday with town friends. Walter Crawford visited nine new Pullman units with Mr and Mrs Harry McMahon. Mr and Mrs Wells called on Monday. Glenn Millar and two children visited Canoe Ridge on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Paul Zeigler hosted Mr and Mrs Indiana visitors on Monday. Ord Weaver was in Punxsutawney on Monday. Mr and Mrs John Smith and daughter visited on Sunday. Miss Grace Hurd returned home with them. Ciniy Lewis, recently in our area, is visiting with her brother Wil Litt Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Th Reliz
Walla Creek
Walter Crawford
Harry McMahon
Mya
Th. Wells
Glenn Millar
Canoe Ridge
Mira
Wider
Mra
Davil Gibbon
Mordean Potie
Caymelle
Paul Zeigler
Indiana
Mlendeay
Ord Weaver
Willitt Lewla
Son of Former County Resident Was a German Prisoner
A county native, a former resident of Germain 2 Son of Former County, endured captivity after German forces captured his unit. He and 20 Americans were surrounded and forced to surrender during heavy fighting on July 22 as his captain was wounded and a lieutenant killed. Prisoners faced deprivation amid wartime hardship, with some listed among those later documented for aid and release. Names associated with the unit include Marelager Dleepists Chien, Mike plage Niew Adv, Davids town, and Andrew Sallo Nowrytown among others.
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Warty
Marelager Dleepists
Chien
Mike Plage
Niew
Advfina Shipley
Watrev
Ila
Rasen
Cee
Hintsville Hoyle
Caenpdaee
Davids Towh
Myers
Hechester Mills
J. Wilda Burkett
Marion Center
J. Bord Trimble
Rochester Mills
Nettie D. Gates
Andrew Sallo
Death notices and obituaries in a rural Pennsylvania paper
A sequence of obituaries and death notices for residents of Center, Brush Valley, Homer City, and nearby townships. Entries name deceased ages, family survivors, churches, funeral arrangements, and interment at Greenwood or local cemeteries. Prominent mentions include Snyder, Henry, Adair, Bell, Long, and Briggs families with multiple survivors and church affiliations.
Boy Scouts Lead Indiana County Victory Loan Drive
Boy Scouts launch county Victory Loan effort in Indiana with headquarters at the old post office building. They sold bonds totaling 19000 on opening day as they plan a door to door canvass to lift Indiana County’s quota of 337500 and the county goal of 2446400. The Trophy Train visited with war relics and sailors aboard, while the Whippet tank tour was delayed by weather before expected arrival this week to complete the county tour.
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Unis
For.t
Cherry Tree
Indiana County
Indiana
Philadelpia Street
Local Notes From Clarksburg and Elders Ridge
Miss Wella Pearee of Elders Ridge sells Sabbatin at darkwine. Alex Jones worked in telegraphy at Taren Vd. Siny Dowel and family of Creek Sile spent the weekend with friends. Clawson of Youngstown visited friends. Mixy J Manners of the Ridge spent the week with her sister. The Presbyterian church program was held Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ralph Donahy and sonny returned from ten days with Mr. Donahy's parents. Carl Youn and Dean Clawson toured to Saltsburg for a motor trip. Mr and Mrs Sobedt McLaughlin visit with Mrs. William Linsenbigger. McLaughlin recently returned from overseas service.
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Wella Pearee
Elders Ridge
Darkwine
Alex Jones
Yifice
Taren- Vd
Siny Dowel
Fanily
Creek~ Sile
Iy Dew
S LY
Clawson
Youngstown
Hare
Mixy J Manners
the Ridge
Spenk
Mise Deni
Manners
Isplin Holy
Clarksburg
Sobedt McLaughlin
William Linsenbigger
Mr. Mclaughtin
Pleasant Valley Community Notes and War Department Update
Pleasant Valley reports neighbors visiting relatives in Dixonville Cherry Tree and Uniontown with updates on local guests and family visits. A war department notice clarifies Private James Baty of Salisbury is alive and back on duty after being reported dead overseas.
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Miss McMullen
J. Elder Peeler
Mary Agello
Camella Valent
Arthur Brownlee
J. B. Parnell
T. G. Stuelfer
Pittsburgh
William
Alvin ‘Davis
Buffington Township
Davis
H. G. L. Club
W. G. Bracken
Wilbert Bracken
Trade City
Adamson-Miller
Harvey Adwinson
Annie Mary Millen
Willet
EH. B. Dickey
Vy Banny Geesey
Frank Bananto
JN. Langham
Vinny
Hugh McConnaughey
Maryhand
Anhin
Long
Rayne Presbyterian Church
Tanoma Presbyterian Church
Alth
Pennsylvania
A. Boggs
Burgess Crossman
Prulit
Freeze
Fay Simpson
Red Cross
Dean
Benjamin Marlin
Sacramento
Gulf
Robert T
George
Sidnay Ranklin
Israel
G. & Leary
Mein Lovejoy
J. C. Syster
Tarentum
Mas
G. Syster
Frank Wood
South Low
Vita Street
Hubert
Attooni
T. A. Tockman
Kansas City
Warvison Heckman
Kansas City Post
Heckman
William Anthony
Reon
John W. Warner
S. Wetzel
L. T. Shields
Wome
Ohio
Jersey Breeders’ Association of
Marlon Center
Ovary
New York
Wilson S. Piacna
Carn
Joxenh
Tomer City
Charles Garner
Garner
Spangler Hospital
Suteinervtield
Ter
Aly
McQuilken
Peur Kidlyshudre
Wave
Alltal
Uhuie Sun
Widie Ko
MrQuilken
Coejmny
Peersens
Ghemans
Myetaviser
Germain
Vaid
Snydar & Bon
Tite
AL Dd
Meehiuniesburg
Tie Wan Awise
Morrellville
Pillshurch
South Mork
Iitteriage
Armelda J. Celty
Brushvalley Township
HM. Dt. Grambing
A. Snyder
Lawn
W. J. Snyder
Genter Townshiny
le Snyder
Urush Valley Township
Elizabeth Hildebrand
Kunkle
Altoons
Gresnwood
Matthew Henry
Amanda Henry
Brushvalley
Matthew Lewis
Lorenza Shank
Daniel Henry
T. A. Henry
Penn Tton
J. Henry
Burrell Township
Charles Henry
Josephine
William Rhoades
White Township
Sandy
Alonzo Henry
Thomas Henry
James N. Henry
Lewis
Rav. TV
Sexton
Greenwood
Alexander 'T. Adair
Alexander T
Joseph J.adair
Lown
St. Francis Hospital
Pennsylvania Railroad
First United Presbyterian Shurch
Morrow
Garconwood
Heo
Dol C. Adair
Donor, Pa
George Belsey
Belvieve
J. C. 0. McCracken
Xenia
Ruth Adair
Fawn
Johmstown Nehoala
Elizabeth Son
Alps
Milzabeth Gibbon
Tate Robert
Inner City
John Gibson
Mirgin M. Runkle
Wamer City
Prank Learn
George W. Munshower
Thowling Crean, O
Aina
Ane Anttinan
Blalrsylla
Margaret Yingling
Sale Campbell
Sarat Munshower
Homer Gily
Yortenday
Tay. 0
Magi
Deteynant
Jin
He Greenwood Cemetery
W. Bell
Dee W. Bell
Metrell
Midh
Deveased
Mounty
Tell
Margaret Bell
Detrait
Pittsforreh
Hell
Angelas
Cad
Sikterks
Gal McUinney
Youn
Callig Long
Gallia J. Lotg
W. Ne Lone
Washinton Township
Amy Vertiedag
William Long
Gavdile Momine
Mhuiercak
Amanda N. Singes
Amanda N. Briggs
Blairsville
Anita
Anmada N. Boyle
Mairsville
Inciana
Stig
Blatraville
Jus
Willa O. Giess
William GC
Ged
Diad
Vi. Gedllis
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Abel Perth Ak
Ceca
Ruth Arioue
Arilne Weaver
Plumville
Baptist Church
BOY Scouts
STAID
Traha
Pleasant Valley
Paul StiMer
Gon. Larue
Dixonville
Mr. Buffler
Bert Lockard
Lua Nichol
Sa~ Cam Gibson
Pieschy
Sink Wissinger
W. M. Butterbaugh
Harry Clawson
Joni Lydie
Uniontown
Dames
Baty
Salisburgy
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