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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1913

Page

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Second Trade Tour's Warm Welcome Across Northern Towns

Indiana Chamber of Commerce members completed their second trade tour yesterday visiting fourteen towns in Northern Indiana, receiving hearty hospitality and passing out commemorative glass pin trays and cups. The convoy of eleven automobiles carried 45 people, with stops at Ernest Creekside Chambersville Willet Sagamore Wallopsburg Rossmoyne and others, collecting goodwill and praise for strong roads and ideal weather as businessmen praised local hosts. A minor radiator accident near Willet caused a quick repair, and the tour continued with visits to Mellon Center Kellysburg Gambleton and end stops before returning to Indiana. The next tour is scheduled to begin in two weeks, routing through Onberg Tanoma Dixonville Idamar Utah Stafford Lovejoy Cockport Pine Flats Heilwood Kenwood Penn Run and Clymer.

Indiana Aouthern County Indiana Chamber of Commerce Diamond Glass Company Ernest Creekside Serpentine Creek Chambersville Chamberavilla Willet George Greiner Greiner Ford Agency Sagamore Wallopsburg Indiana’ County Armstrong County Wallopabure W. I. Hays Rossmoyne Frantz Georgeville Trade City Corode Rochester Mills Mellon Center Universal Kellysburg Gambleton Ward Park H. C. Buchheit Buchheit Bros J. L. Gulp J. F. Clemnets T. B. Clark Irvin Glasser H. C. Christy & Co Phoes L. J. Driggs Penn Public Service Co George H. Fulmer Central District Telephone Co G. W. Graff J. Howard Houck Indiana Pharmacy George C. Rigg Hetrick Wilson & Co S. and Charles LeVine Indiana Dye Works L. Neff Indiana County Street Railways Co John W. Sutton Indiana Foundry Moorhead Moorhead Bros Job McCreight W. G. Orr G. W. Plotzer Wayne Rigg Wayne Rigg & Co David Pincus St. Clair, Rinn & Co A. W. Mabon J. M. Stewart & Co H. G. Snyder Tra A. Myers the City Grocery A. 5. Cunningham Ralston Walker Charles Jobe the Cunningham Co John W. Vogel Vogel Bros Heber Steving H. H. Steving & Son M. O. Sherrick Sherrick & Reed W. F. Wettling Indiana Bent Ring Ladder Co Charles Woodburn Woodburn Edward Young Onberg Tanoma Dixonville Idamar Utah Stafford Lovejoy Cockport Pine Flats Heilwood Kenwood Penn Run Clymer

Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway Annual Report Highlights Growth

The Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway released its annual report at New York directors meeting. It shows gross revenues of 11.97 million dollars and net earnings of 2.13 million, up 16 and 20 percent respectively from last year. The firm maintained its upkeep policy with 34 percent of operating revenue spent on track and equipment, reduced the operating transportation ratio to 32.71 percent, and increased average train loads from 647 to 710 tons. Fixed charges to operating revenue fell to 17.8 percent. The year added ten locomotives, 1000 steel coal cars, seventeen all steel passenger cars, plus fifteen more locomotives and twenty seven all steel cars under construction for September delivery. A new classification yard at Rochester, a second track to Scottsville, sixty miles of automatic block signals, 122 miles of train dispatching lines, new brick stations at Salamanca Brockwayville Warsaw, and a new division office at Hast Salaman Ch were completed or underway.

Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Halloway Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway New York Rochester Scottsville Salamanca Brockwayville Warsaw Hast

Walter H. Jackson Resigns From Indiana Gazette

Walter H. Jackson of South Sixth street resigns after twenty years as editor and eighteen years as plant manager of the Indiana Gazette. He remains a stock holder and director of the Indiana Publishing Company. R. H. Ray becomes editor and manager, continuing the paper's frank, fair reporting tradition.

Indiana Gazette Walter H. Jackson South Sixth Street Indiana Publishing Company Hoe Gazette Jackson The R. H. Ray Mr. Jackson

Savan Coal Company Plans Rail Link to Savan Station

The Savan Coal Company, active in the county, lifts rights of way from Deckers Point area to Savan Station and bids to build a railroad connecting with the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg line. The coal near Rochester Mills is high quality and low in sulphur, destined for England. cannell coal will be sold locally in Buffalo.

Deckers Point Savan Station Savan Coal Company Buffalo, Rochester Buffalo

Personalities at leisure cross-country visits weekly

Bolivar resident George Hammors visits Indiana. Philadelphia and Chicago relatives are hosting. Various locals travel to Atlantic City Crystal Beach and Florida sites. many return home after short trips. The piece lists names, places, and brief itineraries across multiple towns.

Special Train to Saltsburg Conventon Aug 22

Indiana residents are invited to ride a halffare special train to Saltsburg for the Sabbath School convention closing session. Departure from Indiana between 6 and 6:30 pm, return after the meeting. Fare 99 cents. Sessions feature A S Gregg and W H Holderby. women speaker Miss Martha Robinson. Local committee named to coordinate details.

Indiana Salzeburg Gregg Cleveland American Civic Reform Union H. Holderby Pittsburg Martha Robinson Bloomsburg Saltsburg J. C. Moore W. GC. Davis W. R B. Ansley M. D G. C. McCormick Wm. Hart W. T. Richards F. E. Shupe Wm. B. Ansley J. M. McPhilimy J. W. Portier Jennie McConnell Julia Snow Myrtle Johnston Mary Badzer

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Report

Real estate transfers list deeds recorded in Indiana County including lots and acres sold in Canoe Conemaugh Green Clymer Blairsville Black Lick and White townships with prices from 60 to 14 000. Coal deeds show Green Township purchases and several school teachers listed alongside buyers. A Sagamore school vacancy prompted principal election and a state certificate exam drew 60 examinees. Local baseball results note Indiana Collegians beat Pittsburg Collegians 3 to 1 while Latrobe and Johnstown teams fared poorly. a theft at New Florence netted $60.

Indiana Guaranty & Trust Co Canoe P. Basile M. J. Leech Conemaugh Charles S. Fisher Saltsburg Coal Mining Co John Lb. Heasley Joseph W. Rankin Clymer John S. Davison Frank B. Longwill Dixonville A. W. Engle Samuel A. Krider Green Leroy Bee John T. Christie Elle Sinclair James Gilhousen Jesse L. Way J. B. Markle White E. B. Campbell D. F.rtnn Charles E. Landfair Blacklick W. S. Mack Agnes B. Stephens P. M. Sickenberger A. L. Clawson Blairsville Wm. GC. Smith Clarence Beringer Clyde Beringer Green Township Manor “Real Estate & Trust Catherine McCoy James A. Lantry Jennie Frank Harry C. Young Emma C. Adams Jesse L. Shank Sherman Henry

Grim Reapers Harvest Claims Taylorsville Pioneer

William S. Davison of Taylorsville aged 84 dies at home after long illness. He helped run a general store, served as postmaster, was a keen reader and long time Christian church member with descendants in Indiana Fort Morgan and Brushvalley. Grace Martin dies at 26 after Bright's disease. Stachell Lydick dies at 19 at County Home. James M. Derby dies in Latrobe hospital aged 69. James Wallace Dick dies at 83 in Brushvalley. Charles R. Grambling, 87, dies near Seward. Mary Worthington Lowry, 70, dies in Pittsburgh. Emma Margaret Foust dies at Pitcairn aged 9 months. Odd Fellows Picnic set for August 14 at Fair Grounds.

George Hammors Bolivar Indiana Carrie Gesster Philadelphia Street Chicago Wallace Hopkins Ann Arbor Mich Hamlt John F. Staving Oakstreet Atlantic City W. C. Moorhead Church Street David Fleming Beatrice Grant Street Crystal Beach Canada H. W. Muman Lovejoy Mary Whitman Latrobe William W. Taylor BH. L. Baker Vandergrit Heights W. H. Clawson Town OQ. E. Foster Los Angeles Cal Harry McKalip West Virginia J. D. McKalip School Street Mary Sindorf Pensacola Florida George W. Parker West Philadelphia Frank Hi. Moorhead North Seventh Street New York Blair Taylor Mary Loughry Margaret Loughry van lLoughry Melinda Detwiler Bosa Keller Arthur Wilson Pittsburgh W. M. Peffer Johnstown D. EE. Cooper Pittsburg James W. Mack North Sixth Street Elizabeth J. BE. Hasinger J. Clement Hasinger Ford City George Hasinger J. Murray Pierce Muriel Wilmington James Speedy North Highth Street Belle Forsythe Columbia Hospital Wilkinsburg Railroad Avenue BE B. Campbell South Seventh Street Edward McCrady Edgewood Campbell Annabel Park Hamilton Marion Center Beaver Falls J. Waller Bloomsburg Clarence MccCreight Alexander Mabon Pennsylvania G. W. Kaufman Helen Eleanor Harrison Kaufman William S. Davison Taylorsville Winter Davison Fils Coddington Davison Indiana County William Davison B. Crum Taylor Simon Truby Brushvalley Truby Rebecca Rowland A. T. Moorhead The Progress J. C. Rugh M Davison Ofice Christian Church Myra George ‘A Buchanan Frank S. Lydie Fort Morgan Colo Seward Davison Harry T. ‘Ross Brushyvalley Oakland Cemetery Grace Martin Bright W. H. Martin M. BE. Church Christian Endeavor’ Society J. W. Gary Greenwood Cemetery David Martin Hellwood Slaters Arthur Harman Greekside Henry Bennett Gwendolyn Martin Stachell Lydick Deckers Point J. Irwin Luydick Montana Mimer FB A. B. Lydick W. Lydick Mary Palmer Ida Shankle Clymer Martha Myers Rochester Mills Tay- Hornville James M. Derby Latrobe Hospital John Derby Gettysburg

Disciples of Christ Meet at Gipsy Indiana Convention

The annual Disciples of Christ of Indiana county convention will be held at the Gipsy church Friday to Sunday, August 15 to 17, with possible Sunday grove services. Rev. W W Johnston of Clymer presides. officers include Rev. B B Burns, Belle Barnett, and Alonzo Sitiex. Program lists devotions, addresses, business sessions, reports, and missionary talks across Friday through Sunday with speakers from McKees Rocks, Clymer, and Pine Flats.

Disciples of Christ of Indiana County Gipsy Church Wether Grove W. W. Johnston Clymer Bible School F. A. Wight Harry James Clymer Quartette F. Weitzel Smithport W. W. Johnson Foust EK. Turner Pine Flats Olive Lydle Gipsy Christian Endeavor Nellie Groft Indiana Leasure

Lawson Johnston Wedding in Cleveland Ohio Union

Lawson O B Lawson and Myrtle L Johnston of Indiana county were married at the home of J B Campbell in Cleveland Ohio on July 9. Bride is daughter of James M Johnston of West Philadelphia street. Groom is son of Thomas Lawson of Clymer. Also Shannon Steele and Marie Steele married Friday evening by Rev. O T Stewart. wedding supper followed.

Lawson—Johnston O. B. Lawson Mise Myrtle L. Johnston Indiana County Cleveland Mra J. 8 Campbell James M. Johnston West Philadelphia Thomas Lawson Clymer Shannon Steele Frank Shannon New Plorence Marie Steel William Steele O. T. Stewart

Ridge Academy trustees re-elect Smith and elect officers

At a recent business meeting of the Ridge Academy trustees Prof. C V Smith was re-elected instructor for the coming year Wilson George was elected president and J Wray secretary. Committees were named for Curriculum Advertising Agricultural and Anniversary tasks with several named members. Attendance is expected to rise in fall.

Elders Ridge Academy Dary Ridge Academy C. V. Smith Wilson George Ra J. Wray G. Vo Smith R. H, Wilgen C. Be Gramner R. A. Walker G. ¥. Smith R. H. Wilton C. B. Cramner Agricultural B. Cramner J. H. Henderson Thomas Anderson Lat. Wray K. H. Wilson R. A Walker J. F. Hood W. G. King

August reunions draw large crowds across towns

The August reunions attract many families including Uber, Mumau, Buchanan, Learn and Sutter clans. Events at Henry school in Youngstown ship, Jefferson Park Punxatawney, and Learn homestead near Cookport feature balls, dinners, literary programs, and addresses. Many invitees from multiple towns are listed with dates August 14 to 30, and plans for future gatherings noted.

Henry School Young Township Elizabeth Gray Mary Henry J. T. Young Emma Hitte Mia T. C. Hood Anna Fleury M. C. Watson Ethel Henderson G. H. Henry Mra JF. Hood H. H. Hart W. W. Couch T. M. Donahue R. A. Harbison R. A Indiana James M. Uber Milroy Thos. B. Uber Brena Pittsburg Henry Uber Florence Kane Harvey Uber Martha Helen Harry Schall Geary Allgood Stella Priester Max David Uber Homer City King Allshouse Atwood George Adamson Plumville C. 5. Dauberman Laporte Jacob Uber Lou Uber DuBois Tamzon Sherwood McGees Mills Frank Craft Marion Center Rosy Craft Smyrna Gua Uber New Kensington William Uber Michael Airgood D. Hy Baun Alta Locuat Mumau Old Homestead Chovejoy Buchanan Buchanan Homestead Galbleton Mahoning Road Grove Chapel Kellysburg P. J. Tait W. W. Johnston Clymer Chambersine O. BE. Learn Cookport Learn John Learn

Bad Fire Damages Cherry Tree Iron Works Plant

A fire at Cherry Tree Iron Works Wednesday night damaged the plant to several thousand dollars. Flames started in the machine and moulding departments, but the pattern department was saved by local firemen. The plant is being rebuilt.

Cherry Tree Iron Works

Indiana Military Band Delights County Home Crowd

The Indiana Military Band performed a concert at the County Home on Friday night. Supt. Wilson Piper and his wife served ice cream and cake to the residents, sharing in enjoyment of both the music and refreshments.

Indiana Military Band Supt Wilson Piper

Auto accident injures local residents at Butler

Mrs. Martha Gompers and her daughter Mrs. Annie Yost were seriously injured in an auto crash at Butler on Thursday. Miss Alda Neigh of Wilkinsburg spent Sunday night with cousin Mrs. Alice Forrley and Miss Walker on Short Church Street, being called home due to her mother’s typhoid fever.

Vernie Rugh Sixth Street Cleveland Martha Gompers Annie Yost Butler Alda Neigh Wilkinsburg Alice Forrley Wa Walcker Short Church Street

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Chamber OF Commerce Southern Alex Simpson Indiana Lumber & Supply Co B. R. Lumsden Railroads Goon Record Della J. Hess Tillie Nichol Beasie Kinnan H. B. Allison Bessie Knupp Wey R, Calhoun Greenwich Harry Young Duke Fieming Shankletown Carl Houck Mack Sarah Bagley Ployd Lightner Hope Fleming Adamar Arthur Dunsmore Charles W. Starr Greensburg Ernest Work Indiana Collegians Pittsburg Collegians Latrobe Independents Clarion Herg O. M. Bennett New Florence Thompson J. Houston Leechbute Cora J. Snyder Reseebble Arthur K. Philippi Ova Tsolin Adda M. Myers Sewer Natrona Norman Colgan Rhoda M. Rombaugh Berlin Empfield Reee Blatrayille Helen B McAnulty Harvey H, Steffey Hellwood Tirzuh M Dunlap Teenate Rossiter Charles J. Grater Ith Wiliams Sear Samuel A. Hogue Tunnelton McIntyre Mary C, Baker David BE. O'Harrah Wee Arcadia Arcadia Martha M. Bartlebaugh Grim Reaper’s Harvest William 4. Davison James Wallace Bleck Junes Wallace Dick Brushvatley Gladys James Milton Dick James K. Dick Slater T. Mr. Dick FB. W. Dilck Julia Dick Tomer City Andrew S. Dick Charles C. Grambling Charles R. Grambling West Wheatfield Township Hamilton Grambling Seward Mary Worthington Lowey Mary Worthington Lowry J. Marlin Lowry This Place Emma Margaret Foust Emma Margaret John Foust Pitcairn Odd Fellows Disciples OF Christ W. St. Williams Washington Township George Moore Maxwell Farm Blacksitk Huntingdon & Clearfield Telephone Company Atliselly James A. Crosusman Melvain Farm Secon Brigade National Guar Ligonier Chib of Pounssutawney Buchanagas Learms Bashes-Uneaphors Couturo Buir Grounds Cherry Tree Iron Company
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