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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1915

Page

6

Guard Encampment Opens With Air Drills At Camp Colonel Rutledge

The guard encampment at Camp Colonel I J Rutledge enters full swing with Saturday opening, thousands visiting on Sunday for the brigade review. Air demonstrations include a machine gun attack via spiral descent by Aviator Luckey and air scouting by Luckey with observer McCaley. Regiments drill in extended and close order, tent erecting, and a sham battle planned for today. Governor Brumbaugh is to review the brigade tomorrow as camps wind down Saturday.

J. Rutledge A. J. Logan W. 5 Luckey Third United States Infantry Adit James B. McCaley Indiana Martin G. Brumbaugh

Big Time at Cherry Tree County Fair Opens Tomorrow

Cherry Tree eyes a second annual county fair with daily shows August 12 14. Harkness and Fox re formed as Finsthwait Harkness Co staging nightly acts. Dean Brilbart troupe and P H Reinoehl humorist perform. Mrs Bernice Baker trains the chorus. Constable Frank Frye oversees order. Supper on grounds from 6 pm Lunch counters available. Grumbling band to provide music and a general good time anticipated.

Cherry Tree Harkness and Fox Finsthwait, Harkness & Co Dean Brilbart P. H. Reinoehl Bernice Baker Frank Frye C. A. Grumbling

Child Burned to Death in Turtle Creek Home

Granddaughter of R. W. Langham, Logan Medsker aged one, died from clothes catching fire while playing with matches at her parents home. Firefighters failed to save the child. Also notes Luhring family reunion at Walter Luhring farm near Indiana with gifts and dinner. Two girls thrown from pony near Gastown with a dislocated shoulder treated by Elderton physician. A duck egg eight and a half inches long laid by Indian Runner duck owned by Miss Bessle Billingsiee. Parkwood school house festival Friday night to raise funds.

RR. W. Langham Turtle Creek Logan Medsker Lucile Langham Medsker R. W. Langham Ashe Luhring Walter Luhring Indiana Pfeffer Big Run Eberhart Dayton William “Thomas Gastown Elderton Bessle Billingsiee Blacklick Township Parkwood

Fatal trolley crash leaves man dead at crossing

A New York Central freight train struck a Clymer Indiana County Street Railways car as it waited to board near a passenger station. A. R. Wyncoop of Clymer died from injuries after being transported to Dixonville hospital. Several others were injured but not seriously. Wyncoop, a New Bethlehem native, had lived in Clymer about three years with his sister Mrs Abe Thomas. The remains were taken to his former home for interment.

Dewny Treanlt Indiana A. R. Wyncoop Clymer New York Central Indiana County Street Railways Company Wyncoop Dixonville Hospital New Bethlehem Abe Thomas

Auto Party of Four Generations Recalls Frantz Family

A Rossmoyne and Plumville auto party spent Sunday with the Camer ons and the Fowler family. Four generations of Frantz ancestors are represented from grandparents Jacob Frantz to the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs O A Good. The grandparents and parents of all four generations are living. The party included Mr and Mrs Jacob Frantz, Mr and Mrs T H Frantz and Edna and Leland, Mr and Mrs D C Frantz, Mr and Mrs F R Wingard and three children, Mr and Mrs O A Good and three children.

Frantz Rossmoyne Plumville Cameron Davis Sample Run Fowler Penn Run Jacob Frantz O. A. Good

Penn Run Couple to Wed After Engagement Announcement

Engagement of Miss Mayme Lyons to Harvey W. Moose was announced at a party hosted by the Lyons family in Penn Run. The couple plan a September wedding amid games, music, and refreshments, as numerous relatives and neighbors attended. The piece also notes local reunions and community events, including North family gatherings at Jefferson Park and various annual reunions in the area, plus a report on a large oat yield by F. Ashbaugh.

Mayme Lyons W. M. Lyons Penn Run Harvey W. Moose Lyons I Or I Zoe Jessie Empfield Lula Simpson Vera Simpson Hthe Strong Vernie Green Elizabeth Hadden Evelyn Wolfe Berdie Wolfe Effie Amond Dolores Wolfe Virginia Stewart Ganel Henry Stella Dick Alma Fry Janey Dinwiddie Grace Coy Hope Dinwiddie Ia Deihi Bella Deihi Mildred Stewart Sean Lukehart Mary Willard Mary Smith Margaret Hill Mary Lowman Besse Hoon Jesse Ray Walter Gibson Ila and Mona T. D. Stephens I. B. Russell John North Jefferson Park Punxsutawney Norths William North North Mahoning Township Learn Bagh Cockport D. Wolfe Wolfe Greenville

Weddings of a Week Glasser Lapsley and others in Indiana area

A series of short wedding notices from Indiana region events include Glasser Lapsley at the bride's home with Marion Center connections and a planned lake trip, Bothell and Kelly nuptials at the Kelly home, Stuchell and Walker marriage in Jacksonville, and several other couples tied in Aug ceremonies. Additional notes mention Ada Keller's engagement to James DeWitt Patton with plans for August 19 wedding.

Indiana Blair South Sixth Street Indiana State Normal School Glasser J. F. Glasser Marion Center Christy & Co

Women Sentenced for Illegal Booze Sales at Workhouse

Mrs. Raphael Antidormi and Mrs. Mariano of Lucerne were arrested last week for selling liquor illegally while on parole for a prior offense. Judge S. J. Telford sentenced them on Thursday to three months in Allegheny county workhouse, and they were moved there on Saturday. Bakery Changes Hands After Death of Paw Leib on Philadelphia Street. Frank Nealer of Kittanning, previously of Indiana, now runs the shop after purchasing the bakery from the late owner.

Raphael Antidormi Mariano Lucerne Allegheny County S. J. Telford Paw Leib Philadelphia Street Frank Nealer Kittanning Indiana Nealer

Hit by Automobile Injures Joy Heavy at Indiana Normal

Joy Heavy of Indiana Normal was struck by an automobile alleged driven by T. B. Smith of Sunbury on Sunday afternoon and severely injured.

Joy Heavy Indiana Normal T. B. Smith Sunbury Wagily

Personal Brevities from Punxsutawney and Indiana

A long column of society notes lists visits and travels of residents and guests. Names include J Wood Clark of Pittsburg, Mrs D G Strong of Indiana, W T Wissinger near Kellysburg, and many local households. The items cover trips to Niagara Falls, state colleges, and social gatherings with relatives, friends, and neighbors.

Mall clerk arrested for mail fraud in Cresson

Joseph A. Hell of Cresson, a mall clerk on the Montiaty Coat train since 1915, was arrested Thursday on charges of filling the mall. He confessed and posted $1,000 bail. Bell, assistant superintendent of Cresson Presbyterian Sunday school, earned $7,000 salary, played tennis, and spent time at YMCA courts during layovers. A decoy letter with marked bills led to his arrest. the money was found on his person. He has a wife and three children and awaits Federal court trial in Pittsburg.

Phete Joseph A. Hell Cresson Bell Cresson Presbyterian Church Nitrain Pittsburg

Rehal Estate Transfers in Indiana County Deeds Recorded

Deeds recorded since last report list transfers including Santa Medesco to Secondo Graconio for 200 dollars and multiple Stuchell parcels to Joseph Stuchell and William Marshall Stuchell with varied sums. Other transfers include Jacob Rager to Lackawanna Coal and Coke Co. for 244.80 and Pine and Green Township lots exchanged for sums up to 38026.05 by Pittsburg Gas Coal Co.

Indiana County Santa Medesco Cunoe Secondo Graconio Samuel Stuchell Mast Mahoning Joseph St. Clair Stuchell Hast Mahoning William Marshall Stuchell Jacob Rager Teres East Wheuatfield Lackawanna Coal and Coke Co Sumner Graff Blanklich Township Wesley Lynons B. A. Shank Green Secondo Profughi J. R. Pearce Blairsvile William B. Reed D. J. O'brien S. A. Shilling Emma J. Barber Steve Zappia M. J. Smith Et al Indiana Carrie BH Glenn Carrie DB Glenn Et al Abram B Bennett Dorn BE Donaldson Young Pittsburg Gas Coal Co

Blacklick Readies Home Talent Carnival This Weekend

The Blacklick Board of Trade hosts the second annual carnival on the Pennsylvania railroad lot near the depot on Friday and Saturday evenings to benefit the Blacklick volunteer fire company. Entertainment includes bands vaudeville a big midway and free attractions from 7 30 p m to midnight with a dramatic fire demonstration nightly at 10 80 p m the grounds. Refreshments will be available as the carnival runs from start to finish with plans to attract a large crowd and make it the biggest event yet.

Blacklick Board of Trade Pennsylvania Railroad Volunteer Fire Company of Blacklick and Blacklick

More Haste Less Speed Health Talk by Dixon

Samuel G Dixon M D warns against rushing and wants deliberate, healthful action this summer. He urges consideration for others on the road and steady pace to protect health. Also reports Mrs Anna Bell Langham Bolte of Worthington is critically ill with acute kidney trouble in Pittsburgh. Barn raising near Hast Wheatfield township draws 150 people to J Tomb home. Butter prices and local visits noted.

Anna Bell Langham Bolte Worthington RW. Langham Town St. Francia Hospital Pittsburg J. ‘Tomb Hast Wheatfield Township

Convention Program for Indiana County Sabbath School Meet

The Indiana County Sabbath School Association plans its annual convention at Homer City on August 26 and 27. The outline lists enrollment, devotions, addresses, reports, and departmental sessions across morning and afternoon periods, with memorials, trainings, and evening gatherings in Congregational and local church venues.

Homer City Angus Indiana County Sabbath School Association Thoraday Sarah Rumhingh M. M. Amith D. J. Magics J. CG. Sisley Greenshire WR. Chaponns W.¥. Thompson G. C. Folmner Harry Dunlap J. C. Sisley W. G. Landes Philadelphia Pennsylvania A. O. Cravener J. T. Stewart W. Andre Ivening Roy Gof Safety First W. C. Landes Raymond Archer Cradle Loll Presbyterian Church Home Department U.P. Church T. T. Department Laetheran Convention Church Temperance M. BB. Church U. P W. 2. Moorhead M. N. Snyder A. B. CG BF. Rinn Eva G. Thompson G. Buechner Preston G Orwig D. J. Marsh U. S Church

Pine Flats Convention Disciples Gather at Pine Flats

The annual Disciples of Christ convention fills Pine Flats in Indiana County with events August 18 and 19. The program lists devotionals, reports from churches, Bible school talks, and addresses by Wight, Taylor, Latimer, and others, with evening sessions and a Sunrise Prayer. A raid on a sailing mill without a license is noted, along with a clothing fire injury to Tate and a county seat visit by Carnahan.

Disciples of Christ Wang Pine Mats G. A. Shulls Union Indiana County John Widdowson Indiana Blaze Taylor F. A. Wight McKees ‘Rocks Lession Williams Pine Grove GC. A. Shultz J. Calvitt Clarke A. G. Young A. Wight Turner Leroy Hall Baptist Church Pine Flats Flsip Taylor Mittsburg Robert Latimer W. P GC. M Clymer

Aged Indiana Couple United in Death

Two Indiana county residents near life’s end pass away within weeks of each other. Mrs. Sarah Jane Myers Rowe, 77, widow of George Rowe, dies at home on South Seventh Street after a long illness. She leaves children in Baltimore, Milwaukee, Cintrion, and Chicago, with services at First United Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Thomas Patterson, 95, widow of Thomas Patterson, dies after years in Spruce and Grisemore, lifelong Salem Methodist Protestant parishioner, mother to many including Hon. S. D. Patterson. funeral held at Salem church with burial in church cemetery.

Brody New York Philadelphia J. Willa Wilson Niagara D. J. Means Indiana E. I. Short Lawrence Little West Frank Bryan D. W. Brown Edith Adamson Marion East Wheatfield Township Bertha Stadtmiller North Fifth Street Pittsburg T. Larry Eyre Lancaster Justice Joan P. Elkin Breezedale Paul B. Hasinger Wayne Avenue Tappan A. S. Moorhead South Seventh Street Hugh M. Moorhead Erin Dixonville State College A. W. Calloway Sixth Street Oscar St. Clair Chicago Ill J. N. Langham North Ninth Street Murray Moorhead East Liberty R. F. Templeton Lewis Hay Sarah Myers South Sixth Street New Wimington Robert Porter Wallace Church Street J. M. Brown Near Town J. Harvey Johnston Alpert and Norrigs Johnston Rossmoyne J. J. Purcell Youngstown Sophia Lowry Oakland Avenue Mary Rice Marion Center T. M. Lockard Twila Gladys Washington Street Mims Fla William C. Brown Helen Marie Lansing Mich D. C. Brown Robert BD. Laughner Johnstown Y. M. C. A Y.M.C. A Morris Rufmer Spencer, N. Y J. W. Miller West Philadelphia W. C. Diven Livermore R. D Malissa Pierce Ambrose D. H. Brady John Coy Homer City Coy George Belsey, Jr G. W. Belsey St. Louis Grean Township Mr. Johns Green Township J. W. Hadden Nellis Pennsylvania John Kring Samuel Kring Annie Annie _McMasters Helen Louise McMasters Clarenee Williams Martha Morrigan Annie Palmer Nevala Alion Wolfe Grove Chapel Sarah Jane Myers Rowe Georges Rowe David Myers Myers United Presbyterian Church of Indiana George Rowe White Township First United Presbyterian Church Oakland Cemetery Thomas Patterson Martha Dunkle Patterson Spruce Indiana County Salem Methodist Protestant Church John Dunkle J. I. Evans Ebensburg M. L. Patterson Near Cherry Tree J. W. Patterson R. N. Patterson E. G. Davis W. E. Patterson W. B. Douglass

Deaths of David Carnahan and Mrs Lear in Blairsville area

David Richard Carnahan aged 37 died from sunstroke followed by pneumonia after farm work at the Carnahan homestead near Crete church. He leaves a widow and many Carnahan siblings and was buried in Oakland cemetery after funeral by Rev. H. W. Logan. Also, Mrs Simon Lear, 42, Blairsville resident, died from injuries after a neck fall. She was connected to John Taylor and the local Methodist Episcopal church. funeral plans were set for Wednesday with burial in Blairsville cemetery.

David Richard Carnahan Armstrong J.C. White Edgewood H. W. Logan Oakland Cemetery Simon Lear Blairsville Cogsley Methodist Episcopal Church Cokeville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Auto Party Gibson Grace Church Mabon Steele Mabon New Florence Winsinger Westmont Grove Johnstown F. Ashbaugh Ray Elgin Washington Township Progress Office Ashbaugh West Lebanon Lester Blakiey Chamber of Commutes Gabriel Watterson Blgir Parks J. J. Orr Creekside R. D Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railway Company Creakside Stuchell- Walker Clarence T. Stuchell Jacksonville Grace Etta Walker J. W. Wilson Cochran Center Township Peter Riddle North Seventh Street Indiana High School Anderson Stuchell Aultman Otis Cogswell Clarence Wendell Otis Terre Haute Ind Edna Allan Cogswell Ithaca N. Y Cogswell H. #. Cogswell Indiana State Normal School Conservatory of Music Ryen-Potts Allan Irwin -Ryen Amanda Manilla Potts Rochester Mills Daniel Potts Martin Houser Ada Keller James DeWitt Patton Windber Thomag Pealer West Chestnut Street Miss Keller Benjamin Keller Patton Berwind-White Coal Company David Dunbar Glen Campbell Gertrude Billings Barnalde Jim Tintho Wisseeeree Bdasee Urey Katle Lucho See Cieees O. Urey Joe Saba Sey MeIntira Mary Sedlak Vee MeIntire Jesse B. Palmer Seward Adda Smith McNutt Armagh Clarence Thomas Stuchell Kent Gracetta Walker Paul Kephart Sss Eres Inn I Idiana J. Wood Clark D. G. Strong Penn Raw A. Short Advance W. T. Wissinger Kellysburg Matl Cleek Atulested Mor Tobe Rehal Estate Samuel G. Dixon Commissioner of Health Peeve Amecenunebe Charles Bhey Charleroi G. W. Roof Ed Waele T. Stewart E. Rude Gipsy Pine Vale Smithport Christian Endeavor Endeavor Society George Rickard I. A. Wight Plen A. GC Youn Movrig Tate R. HB. Tate T. W. Carnahan Mel Mrs. Shaven Lear
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