Four County Boys Killed in France in July Drive
A wartime casualty report lists Blairsville and Blair County men among the 110th Regiment losses in France. Four Blairsville soldiers of Company L are reported killed in action, with others wounded, and five Indiana county youths, all of Company F, 110th, severely wounded. Names include Sergeant John Cummins and Corporal Elmer Lockhart Meyer Levine Cordiss, plus Private Hampfield and John Walkinshaw. Several more from Blairsville, Indiana, and nearby towns are named among wounded or missing as the drive against the Germans continued in late July 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
War Department
Blairsville
Indiana
110Th Regiment
110Th
France
John Cumins
Elmer ‘Lockhart Meyer Levine
William Cordiss
Cordiss
D. GC. McAbee
South Seventh Street
A Attie
Corliss
Cummins
Howard Cummins
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mpfield
John Walkinshaw
Town
Clark W. Wineman
Elmer Wineman
James McHenry
8. M. McHenry
Waterstreet
Norman Duncan
Ednion Duncan
Thirteenth Street
Sidney Marlin
Robert T. Marlin
South Eleventh Street
Buel Phillips
Charles Phillips
Don P. Davis
Chas
BF Pender
Johnstown
Owen Serene
J. C. Serene
Wyeth Warthart
B. Harhart
Saltsburg
Co. L
Blatraville
Clarence Mack
Toseph Mack
Derry
West Wheatfield Township
D. C. Mack
Clyde
James Canata
Aultman
Clinton N. MacIntyre
United States Marine Corps
John McIntyre
Center Township
Marine Corps
America
Margaret McIntyre
Washington, D. C
Harry 5. Ray
Josephine
N. Ray
United States Infantry
Land Transfers in Indiana County Reported Since Last Issue
Transfers involve W T Gardner J W Watt Susan Nicewonger Tony Tozzi John G New and others with sums from 65 to 20000 across townships Burrell White Cherryhill Armstrong Blairsville Pine Green and Indiana plus properties to Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Iron Co Buffalo & Rochester Coal & Iron Co and others, totaling numerous parcels. Transactions include lots acres and tracts in Indiana County with multiple buyers and assignees and prices ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beody
Indiana County
W. T. Gardner
Burrell
Marshall Improvement Co
Jo. W. Watt
White
Vernon Plymer
J. W. Watt
Mary
Plymer
Wisher
E. B. Campbell
Antonio Bianco
Center
Tosie &. Johns
Susan Nicewonger
Cherryhill
Mars I. Nicewonger
Cherry- Hi
Edna M. Nicewonger
Tonny Tozzi
Clymer
Trank Kish
Henry Black
Green
John Kolesky
Nancy Keener
Armstrong
D. Leonardo
John G. New
Blairsville
Sarah Youte
John G. Flickinger
Homer Cuy
John Brown
John W. Sutton
Thirdward
Indiana
Peter Ferrari
I W. OJ. Wilson
South Mahoning
R. Ferraro
John Houk
Third Ward
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Tron Co
A. A. Simpson
Fourth Ward
Buffalo & Rochester Coal & Iron Co
Mike Baloz
Pine
Joseph Salo
Gillis Devinney
L. T. Santorelli
James W. Mack
Gherryhill
S. 1. McCullough
Ping
Carl Vuckenberg
R. E H. Knape
Carl Yuckenburg
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Iron Co
Samuel Mack
Weal
Wheatfield
Berkey H. Boyd
J. B. Mack
West Wheatfield
Berkey J. Boyd
George W. Schall
Saltsburg
Dell Hatham
Beryl L. Seanor
Joan E. Sink
H. L. Griffith
E. M. Binder
W. Churchill
Guardian
Montgomery
W.l. Churchill
Sarah H. McGee
Ord K. Martin
Second Ward
John W.” Sutton
E.C. Brown
Martha G. Lucas
Homer City
Louis Cosmatch
Frank Faranchak
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Tron Go
Bert King
Keturah Bighmy
James M. ‘Stephens
W. F. B. Smith
Arminia D. Hudson
David Martin
W. H. Fenton
T. Himer Eliis
Weddings of a Week Joiner and Stubie Tie the Knot
Paul Joiner and Lulu M Stubie of Pine township were married last week at the bride's parents home in the presence of sixty relatives. Rev Robert F Sterling officiated. The couple plans a honeymoon in Clearfield county and will reside on the Jotar farm McAdoo Hing. A separate note reports W Roy McAdoo of Young township and Laura D Wing of Center township wed on Saturday August 3 at the U P parsonage conducted by Rev J A Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Chapel
Rayne Township
Ferrier and Sheesley
Jesse H. Ferrier
Near Purchase Line
Athen Mint
Amanie Work
North Seven Street
May Qeceased
J. M. Work
Marion Center
J. C. Norton
Armstrong Township
Indiana
J. L. Getty
White Township
Teachers Needed in County Schools Aid by Superintendent
County Superintendent James F. Chapman works with school boards to fill vacancies in several districts. He will assist teachers who have not yet secured positions and urges them to contact him at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Chapman
Onte
Reunions Plannings Across Towns This August
The Neal reunion gathers at Chester McCullough’s North Point grove on Wednesday, August 21. The Mahon reunion meets at R. J. Hood’s home in West Wheatfield Township on Thursday, August 22. The fourth annual McGuire reunion convenes at Idlewood Park, Groth of Town, on August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Chester McCullough
Grove
North Point
Mahon
R. J. Hood
West Wheatfield Towwnship
Idlewood Park
Grouth
Marriage Licenses and Local Notices Summary
Marriage licenses listed for J La Roche Wilmerding Frances M Graff Indiana George A Wise Marlon Center Minnie Stump Rochester Mills A L Beans noted as critically ill with pneumonia at home on South Sixelt Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. la Roche
Wilmerding
Frances M. Graff
Indiana
George A. Wise
Marlon
Minnie Stump
Rochester Mills
A. AL Beans
A. A. Beans
South Sixelt Street
Indiana County Men in Syracuse Training Camp Letter
A letter dated August 8 from Ira Paul Wilt of Cockport, a selective county man assigned to Company 8 Second Rev. Bn, describes Indiana County youths at the Syracuse camp on Onondaga Lake. He notes uniforms, tent life, Red Cross kit shortages, and a warm Indiana welcome while many await exams for the Regular Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sraindug
Ira Paul Wilt
Cockport
Syracuse
N. Y
Indiana County
Indiana
Peter Harvey Shank
Lake Onondaga
Inndiana
Red Cross
United States
Alaska
Uncle Sam
Personal brief notes on Indiana County visitors and military
A long list of local residents and relatives visiting towns across Indiana County and beyond. Mentions of travel to Atlantic City Philadelphia and Cambridge Springs. Several notices of relatives overseas arrival and military service, with names including Walter Kinter John J Pierre James Fortier Ana Stewart Anna McParland and Clyde Fowler. Also references to local weddings engagements and farm visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimes
Pittsburgh
Menest Work
Lown
Iin
Tow
Adirs
Ob. M
Uisinger
Tomer City
Mre
Mes
Prink Wood
South Seventh Street
Apollo
Walter Kinter
Georgeville
Lurermenines
Indina
John J. Pierre
School
Street
John
Syracuse
N.Y
James Fortier
Agudia
Marion Center
Hlcg. Simmell
Jane
Chambersville
Indiana
Horace Dy Miginpson
James Sterley
Ruth Stewart
Ana Stewart
Anna McParland
Washington, D. C
Mann
Yellow Creek
A. Ws. Cooper
Charles Sheesley
McKeesport
Dixonville and
Deckers Point
M. A. Davis
Talent
M. M. Davis
George Laniel
Church Street
Jarry's Creek
Leaming County
Squire C. BH. Than
Young Township
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Arrdisburrys
Ralph Washington
Marion Genter
Carl Kerrier
Arcatia
Fi Mare Rie
Purchase Line
Lizzie Abel
Waler Rent
David Wider Orr
Camp Lea
W. Ll. Henry
Ruby
Jacksonville
Nell MeGrégor
J. G. McGregor
North Sixcle Street
Melvin Payne
Lovejoy
Myrtle McKendrick
Wilkinsburg
Pasadena
Cal
William Smith
Camp Lee
Bill
France
Anderson Fowler
Oak Street
Tdout
Clyde Fowler
Plattsburg
John S. Getty
Lawrence
Chautauqua
Cambridge Springs
Frank Biamaonte
Town
Camp Forrest
Thamonta
A.2. Stanark
Center Township
Amd
J. 4. Marsh
Wast Liberty
O. Wilsons
Qavid Troush
Edith
John Carley
Alice King
Pinxsylawney
Willian N
Filgeettnd
Chestnut Street
Youngstown
Rand Mrk
Normandy Lydlek
Howe
Peonfein
Pure Powler
Dan Sheridan
Hts
Ji Pensa
Lydley
Pacific Coast
Quartermaster Corps
New York City
Oversea
Creekside Mime Pram Wins Thophy at Johnsonburg
A Creekside mime troupe won a silver cup at the fourth annual Johnsonburg convention on Sugita. Teams from Creekside Lenn, Langen retin, Sonnethire, Michvead Dinmeardttadbeard Byers, Van Drekonent, Kyest Rigdells and Piatt vy Motors competed in a running relay and a run-off. Judges praised the First Aid display judged par as cant and noted contestants from Cereakside Punxsutawney Dubois Butler Bradford Uuattulo Ilochester East Sal Ana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnsonburg
Sugita
Seishin
Cheb
Pevinietennt
Pe Seton
Hose Mining
Aylon Calhoun
Domenick Dusatalen
Ralph McCrackan
PaBate
Baller
Ute
Waried
Anu
Parfert
Cereakside
Punxasutawney
Dubois
Butler
Bradford
Uuattulo
Ilochester
East Sal- Ana
DaBois
Clarion Junction
Creekside
County Bakers Ners to The and Cans Chyve Awards
County awards announced for best baked goods and displays at the fair. Mrs J M Lewis of Marechund oversees women’s committee for food conservation. U S Food Administration offers official certificates for top products across five categories. Ribbon prizes accompany the recognitions next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Bakers Ners
J. M. Lewis
Marechund
Indiana
United Shittes Muad Administri- Hon
Fies
Shaye
Ios
Fugat Cie
Gunner's Mate Earns Praise For Submarine Action
A gun crew under Gunner's Mate Frederick Petering Yost earned praise for rapid response and accurate gunnery against a submarine. Yost enlisted in Philadelphia on October 3, 1907, and his report describes actions at sea including multiple shots that damaged the submarine as it submerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yost
United States
Bats
Navy
Philadelphia
Miss Maria Crawford Dies After Sudden Collapse
Miss Maria Crawford aged 58, longtime Wat eertign resident and candy maker, died suddenly in Sabtsburg August after a nervous breakdown. She was a member of a family of four, leaves two brothers William and Harry Kaney and two sisters Mrs W M Piper and Miss Margaret Kaney of Salisbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Crawford
Wiliam Crawford
South Mahon
Fgg
Diver
Ilertine
Nike
Tlagteh
Gate Aistear
Reali
Sudendy
Sabtsburg
OMG
William
Harry Kaney
W. M. Piper
Margaret Kaney
Salisburg
Fire destroys two story building and stock in Cramer shop
A morning blaze in Cragter Brod Meved county destroyed a two story building housing the Cramer Mercantile and its stock. Robert Coyier escaped. others aided by the fire department as extensive losses, including honey orders, were reported. Insurance covers the damages. rebuilding planned by Cramer Bros. after the Charcoal and lumber trade firm operated for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muaner
Ciuamierthia
Robert Ch Coyier
Ineohar
Chesim
Hae
Cramer Postation
Cramer
Cramer Kore
Joseph Cramer
Wromas Wy
Rober G. Cramer
Rievo
Cramar Yros
Deaths in Harrisprg area prompt threshing inspection
Recent notices list Chas Caer of Harrisprg and Parnell Gurney as key figures with a threshing committee appointed by the County Food Administration. W. E. A Meintyre and S. A. Wingite are mentioned along with F Fpelianrtt and others. The group aims to ensure threshers operate in good order, with Mr Warner Dag submitting records and monthly reports. The text urges maintenance of machinery, funding, and farm cooperation, emphasizing the need for machine reliability and station readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Caer
Harrisprg
Thresing
Waly
Indiana
Parnell
Gurney
Ulin W. E. A
G. Steswart
Meintyre
S.A. Wingite
Shaloeta
Mir
Warner Dag
Prominent Cloner City resident dies after crash at Reed station
Star Simpsus Co. Statd aged 51 a longtime Cloner City figure died from injuries after a track vehicle struck a drain at the Pennsylvania railroad crossing Reed station south of Lawn. He owned Homer Chylee & Mille Co. and was noted for civic spirit. Survived by wife two daughters Lola and Twila and two stepchildren. Funeral details announced by Rev James A. Lawrence with burial at Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho~mer Chylee & Mille Company
Lola
Twila
Italian Miner Ends Life in County Rome Tragedy
Louis Guvnno a 40 year old Italian miner, committed suicide Monday afternoon at the county home. Believing Austrian forces had killed his wife and children in Italy, he grew despondent over their fate and shot himself after writing to his wife without reply. He was found on the porch and then dead in a pool of blood with his head nearly severed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Guvnno
I Mazor
Jin
Italy
Apongly
Lip
Multiple Fatal Accidents Reported In Pennsylvania And West Virginia
The report details several fatal incidents this week including Maran Dadian Man How By Train at Williams on Monday afternoon, and a worker tied to voyage construction in Indica Mp MeQhtown. It also notes the drowning of a pastor, Ue Wie, in the Ohio River at Coster W Va while bathing, and the death of Maisville engineer Milled Loni Miller in Blairsville after stepping into an oncoming engine. Surviving family members mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning
Arehy PL
McQuown
Willamnines
Pennsylvania
Indica
MeQhtown
Torrier County Tuistor
Ituy, HN
Sewell
Buvarnl M
Ohio River
Coster
W. Va
Ue Wie
Cheeter
Sevcral
Maisville
Loni
Blairsville
Malta
County Official Lowry Honored at State Convention
At the closing session of the 2nd annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Commissioners held in Pittsburgh Indiana county was recognized with the election to the second vice presidency of County Commissioner A. L. Lowry of town, who now serves as president of the county board. Other officers named include President A. G. Gumbert Allegheny county vice president W. S. Leith Schuylkill county secretary A. W. White Warren county treasurer W. L. Meinie Jr Lawrence county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Lowry
Pennsylvania State Association of County Commissioners
Pittsburgh
Indiana County
A. & Lowry
Town
A. G
Gumbert
Alegheny County
Lirsh
W. 8
Leith
Schuylkill County
A. W. White
Warren County
W. 1
Meinee
Heavy storm and war talk flood Marion Center notes
Reported heavy damage from a northern county wall collapse and fierce rain with electrical disturbances. Marion Center and nearby areas saw stripped cornstalks, scattered leaves, and birds displaced. Local notices mention new recruiting officers for Indian service and patriotic events at North Point including a Red Cross fundraiser. Obituary notices recall Mrs Amanie Work and Robert P Law with details of families and funeral plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallstonis
Wishiesdig
Marion Center
Here
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alda
Burtrsvilen
Revere
Prince Walter FH. Jackson
Sixth Street
Mr. Jackson
Keystone Printing Company
Jackson
England
U.S
Washington
War Industries Board
HAL. Bytate
Troutman Co
Paver Ae
Charles Whiers
The
Jacob H. Learn
Hese
J. E. Parnell
Art Stewart
Ruth Brewart
Blacklick Township
Ovarsea
Alex Warden
Willery C. Warden
Charles Jewart
South Mahoning Township
Harry A. Jewart
W. A. Kiefer
Phoebe Carney
Penn Run
Hart Wells
Sarah
Plumville
Nell McHenry
Gladys McHenry
Sheffield
Gilpin McHenry
Herbert IL. McHenry
Oveseas
Gertrude George
Maple Street
Ralph Hasinger
Co. B
28Th
Joansontu EG
Jem
Gur Fund
Qonfedesite Ay
Petal
United Suites
Kansis
Iuiey
Leu Ning BU
Dine Istroys
Wreris Bireuuw Eems
Simpsons
George W. Barto
George Washington Barro
Marchand
Shepson
J. Luther White
Altoona
Dda Nirah
Saral Porter
Dda May Richaards
Osceola
Martha Simpson Witte Barto
Mesa Glepeliidien
Mas
Flay
Mathodogi
Ad Toons Tooahet
Mwhte
Alona Skolner
Alonva Skinner
Dda
South Tenth Street
Omeibur
Dida
Robert Miller
South Terth Street
Deceimed Teies
Menta
Dessie Gan
Reibert Diaanisen
Keiberh
Jamison
Mita
Mark Meatitlen
McMillan
James A. Lawrence
Second United Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
County
Rome
Nitta
Hinge
Glaiesville
Maran Dadian Man
Torn
Wavls
Te Johnatown Start
Sun Leion
Reitz
Davison
Tiabert St Lir
Robert P. Law
Osear Slough
Covede
Daniel BR. Sutter
Elmer C. Williard
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