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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1916

Page

6

First Indiana county teachers conference opens with 260 attendees

The first teachers conference in Indiana county drew over 260 instructors, led by County Superintendent James F. Chapman, with sessions on school organization, management, and methods. Key talks covered primary devices, essentials overlooked, and methods for arithmetic and grammar teaching.

Indiana County James F. Chapman Porter Miller Shelocta Donald D. Patterson Green Township Helen Repine Josephine Robert L. Emerick Canoe Township Joseph G. Weaver R. G O. Lytle Heilwood Ernest Kinsey Cherryhill Township Misa Maude Ewing Saltsbury R. C. Shaw Westmoreland County C. A. Campbell Armagh D. Lester Winter Cherry Tree Ernest Work Indiana

Parkwood families plan reunions and anniversary celebration

The Parkwood couple mark 64 years of marriage with a family reunion at their homestead on September 2. Multiple reunions are scheduled in Indiana and nearby areas including Bence Rowe in Pine Grove, Wissinger at Luna Park Johnstown, Montgomery at Rochest er Mills, Luhring near Dayton, plus a cornet band concert in Parkwood. Teachers in West Mahoning township were announced with assignments for each school location.

Parkwood Thomas Wiggins Bence-Rowe Pine Grove Marl Frech North Sixth Street Indiana Wissinger Luna Park Johnstown County Montgomery Work’s Grove Rochester Mills Luhring Dayton Parkwood Cornet Band 74Th Regiment Pennsylvania Voluteers Chambersville West Mahoning West Mahoning Township Dry Knob Olive Shaffer Gertrude Dodson Loop George Hoover North Point Muriel Barrett Owl Hollow Lottie Crissman Toad Aley Twila Barrett Bowser May Williamson White Oak Millicent Barrett Plumville Clark Little Lovinda Live

Weddings of a Week Feature Local Nuptials

Vabhite Gilcherlat and Frederick W. Fabian wed at the bride’s home in West Waterstreet with few friends present. She is a former Indiana Normal School teacher now in Detroit public health work. He is a Allegheny College graduate employed in Detroit.

Vabhite Gilcherlat Marths Gilchrist Frederick W. Fabian Titisville Margaret Gilchrist West Waterstreet Br. J. Day Brownlee Indiana Normal School Clearfield Fabian Allegheny College Detroit Mich

Engagement Announced for Miss Velma Miller and Henry Fleming

The engagement of Miss Velma Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs S M Miller of Homer City to Harry Clair Fleming of Indiana was announced at a luncheon. Fleming, assistant superintendent of the Penn Public Service Company, will wed in early fall. Also featured are honors for coming bride Miss Twyla Opdyke and a linen shower hosted by friends in Indiana.

Marie Velma Miller Fieming Indiana Penn Public Service Twyla Opdyke Homer City Alexander Simpson Lillian Hazlett Helen Simpson Bertha Fry North Ninth Street Opdyke

Speakeasies Raided Near Hirnest by Creekside Constable Patrol

Constable W A Kunkle of Creek side with Game Warden Fred Shearer raided two Hirnest speakeasies Friday evening, seizing a wagonload of liquor and arresting proprietors Mike Mogasso and wife, and Dominick Velpratta and wife. Bail posted for a hearing before Laurie W. Mahan on Friday. Indiana Houk reunion notes omit names of some J Houk descendants. Houk family from Purchase Line area. Local residents Ernest Stewart and Ralph Moorhead with spouses and John Daugherty planned a ten day Atlantic City seashore trip.

W. A. Kunkle Creekside Fred Shearer Hirnest Mike Mogasso Dominick Velpratta Lqurie W. M. Mahan Seashore Ernest Stewart Ralph Moorhead John M. Daugherty Atlantic City

Vown Property Sold In West Water Street Deal

Henry Hall purchases the Sua B Smith property on West Water Street for 3000 with butter eggs mentioned. Indiana markets note Mrs W T D Decker of Braddock visits her son Harry Bryan and Mrs Charles St Clair of Latrobe visits her son Dr Fred St Clair in town.

Vown Henry Hall Sua B. Smith West Water Street

Personal Brevities N GC Simpson Oak Tree caller in Indiana

Oak Tree resident N GC Simpson was a caller in Indiana on Monday. Blairsville visitor H W McCann came to town yesterday. Dozens of locals and visitors are noted, including Misses May Scott Daisy Gilbert and many travels to Cambridge Springs MeCces Mills and Philadelphia.

GC. Simpson Oak Tree Indiana H. W. McCann Blairsville May Scott Daisy Gilbert Cambridge Springs John Daugherty Beatty Station Creekside Simday

Recent Deaths Cloud Indiana Town in Tragic Losses

Obituary notice recalls Cornelius James Shea who died at his father in law J Clement Hasinger 40 a Lehigh Valley Railroad superintendent after his wife perished three months earlier from endocarditis both treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore with long illness two children James and Mary Louie to live with grandparents in town Annie Vogel a longtime court reporter and notary public died after a brief illness Stephen B Griffith Pine township pioneer dies at 76 years funeral in Greenwood cemetery Mary A Wull wife of George Hull dies after lingering illness at 52 with funeral at East Oak Street and burial in Oakland cemetery

Cornelius James Shen J. Clement Hasinger Schood Street Johny M James Mary Louie St. Bernard's Catholic Church Town Mark Ernest N. P. McNelis Annie Voget Annie Vogel Indiana North Fifth Street Shricken Wolfgang Vogel St. Bernard Catholic Joseph Wehrle Stephen Ts. Griffith Stephen B. Griffith West Water Street Pine Township Hewig Catherine Griffith Joseph Griffith White Township Wrank Stafford Ray Mary Thomas Miriam Duncan Strongstown Jane Roberts Hollidaysburg Pine Smats Christian Church Hughes Plymer Greenwood Cemetery George Hull Mary A. Wull East Oak Street Inital Valley James Atkins Stelg Medis Nellie Albert Louis Atkins Meredith Cev. Aikens

Woman Killed by Own Revolver at Bedside Incident

Ada Mugle Marey of Conveaul Ohio dies at home after reportedly saying I would like to do this while at her husband's bedside. Officials say she pulled a revolver and it discharged accidentally. Marey had ties to Indiana and Philadelphia street connections. hospital data included July admissions and August counts.

Indiana Meg Jlenary Marey Burset Conveaul Marey Charvey Kwogle Philadelphia Ada Mugle

Willet Minister Receives Call from Salisbury Congregation

The United Presbyterian congregations of Salisbury and Conemaugh extend a call to Rev. W. E. M. Copeland, pastor of the Willet United Presbyterian church, inviting him to serve as their minister.

Willet United Presbyterian Congregations Salisbury Conemaugh W. BE M. Copeland Willet United Presbyterian Church

Local County Notes From Latrobe To Pittsburgh

A fragmented county news column reports residents including Architate family trip with attorney G. L Moore. James Phot at Westinghouse works on vacation with parents. Mrs Cunningham and children returning to Pittsburgh. Mr and Mrs Rug visiting in New Hampshire. Tatraville men entering ministry track. George Hill and James White linked to religious vocations. Joseph Srp visiting Detroit relatives. death notices for Agnes Geraldine Murry and Mary Ann Mc Curry. Annie Devers injured in horse accident. United Presbyterians of Stiltsburg and Connemugh invite Rev Copeland. George Wilkinson marries Miss Jean Stilt. Findley Patch noted as Civil War volunteer.

Greeneren Darn White Latrobe Milas Olive Kelso Pasadena Col Alys Moore Tre James Phot Westinghorsa Pillsbury Mer Loyd Paertoot Rel Township George Cunningham Jelen Cunnigham Pittsburg Joseph Rug New Shimpshirra Wilan Ruge John Moore Pittaburg Tatraville Detroit Mich Hig Tode Joseph A. Srp Agnes Geraldine Murry South Dmairsvile SS. Simon & Jude's Mary Ann McCurry United Presbyterian Church Annie Devers Devers

Local social notes from Rochester Mills and nearby towns

Saturday social scene includes Miss Deedard as a center caller in Rochester Mills with numerous visitors from Butler Punxsatawney and Marion Center. Residents and relatives gather for weekend visits and church events while multiple families attend community reunions and local church activities in Plumville and surrounding areas.

Deedard Marilou Center Blaine Smith Butler Jolliias Park Vanhorn Marion Center Nee Meneur Jevan Punxantawney David Bevan Sara Sma Dhrimmond Blanch Hess Don Wrient Matal Valley Thaviet Snyder Wittanning Wttand

Mitchells Mills Families Say Visitors Gather At Home

William Hill and Russ Getty of In iting are among relatives visiting A. J. Long’s family Monday. Edward Wilkinson Charles Urdy and Samuel Kelly of Clymer visit John Kelly Thursday. Mrs Magele Loudermilk of Pittsburg guests of her mother Mlyog. Michael Sickenberger Mrs Gertrude Weston and two daughters visit Homer City and Graceton. J Craig and family of Pittsburg visit Clara Gibson. Samuel Kelly rejoices at a new baby at home. Mrs A C Ober and Mrs James Matrela are on the sick list.

Wiizabeth King Ninth Street al MeCces Mills George Ogden Philadelphia W. R. Wissitger Near Town Indiana Curtis Blin Glen Campbell John FE. Hasinger Wayne Avenue Elmer Flowers Windber Clyde Guthrie Baltimore J. M. Guthrie Harry J. Buchheit Pittsburg Edward C. Buchheit South Seventh Street Margaret Laws Purchase Line Amanda Berkey Town Emma Hood May Johnstown Sue Simpson William Laney Wilkinsburg David Hall Washington, D. C James Blair South Sixth Street H. A. Reithmiller Beaverdale Ju. J. Reithmiller Jacksonville Martha Worsythe Margaret John R. Lytle Mary McFarland Ruth Watt Buffalo Rochester N.Y C. H. Bridenbaugh Oak Lane Karl Mary T.bruce East Oak Street Marie Wdmiston Edna Lockhart Blanche Miller Youngstown Akron Cleveland Dollie States Fleming Punxsutawney Lovila Lowa P. R. Feight J. M. Akins Export Jean Long North Fifth Street N. P. McNelis Thomas McNelis Edward Dowell Hazelton Walter Ef. Ayers Rochester Mills Hart Steele Ambridge Lizus Lewis West Water Street G. J. Galentine Rayle Plumville J. P. Sturgeon T. A. Higin F. M. Rankin J. C. Fowler M. Shoemaker Elderton H. L. Heyman New York City J. Howard Honk Joan G. St. Clair Oil City Houk J. T. Ashbaugh North Braddock Marchand Almer M. Trout Floe Mabel Barton Jack Frankfort Rey Jesse R. Zeigler School Street Robert Snedden Farmington W. Va Martha Gilchrist Waterstreet J. M. Laughlin Harry J. Laughln Slster Anna Traymond Shirk Laughlin Atlantic City John Q. Adams Vandergrift W, JH Adams Penn Run Martin Uise Greensburg J. A. Armhurst Mary Fiscus West Church Street David Wiscus Mabel Grant Street Jamey Smith Latrobe Margaret Wilson Kathryn Keller Parkers Landing Turk Misa Wilson Toledo Ohio Charles Clelseon William Hill Russ Getty Initing A. J. Long Edward Wilkinson Charles Urady Samuel Kelly Clymer John Kelly Magele Loudermilk Mlyog Michael Sickenberger Gertrude Weston Homer City Graceton J. Craig and Family Clara Gibson

Fragmented OCR Notice Reveals Real Estate Listings and Names

An OCR damaged excerpt lists numerous properties and owners across multiple locales with figures like 110, 8800, and 200 acres. Mentions include Georea Wy Mbt Indiana Capen Calitirves and Annie Lehtenfels, with references to railways and real estate firms. The asset compiles scattered names, places, and land amounts from an old classifieds-like segment.

Clawson Ubgenres Lo Guay Abunai Fey Joseph Po Mitek Hladtina Georea Wy Bho Ky Snuth Jolim Mourth Indiana Te Thongs Saan Adyvistn Realty Go Lens la Hattie Rocheston & Tittaburg Dom Kier Toto Uhvirsville Charlo Miser Syn Calitirves Liehtenfels Aera Annie Lehtenfels, Spits Ramuel Ureth Jesse Thread Hiawbeth Wekr Tutngton la Sante Brett Welly TD Law Soom Ch Condor la Neat Annilamin Green

Mahoning Club Plans Next Meeting At Mrs Rowland's Home

Fifteen Mahoning Country Club members gathered at Mrs. N. F. Rawlind near Dayton for a Friday afternoon social. They sang, cited Riley quotations, and discussed current events led by Mrs. A. N. Hoaw ser. Mrs. Walter Law rd read a Riley biography. honors went to Mrs. Watieyn Mar shall and several others. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Charles Rowland's home in near Suiteksabury.

Mahoning Tlob Towers Mahoning Walter Lawrd G. A. Barnard Watieyn Marshall Dayton Misa Gearna Richards Dubois Clair Diner Margaret, Rowland Maud Ritehto Suilekshere Charles Rowlaind Newr Suiteksaburgy

Tragic Freight Accident Fatality and Local Notices

Charles Lively of Ghilravite, aged 48, died in Blairsville hospital from injuries after being dragged by a local freight train on August 5 while attempting to board at Wuckiiek. His body was transported to Blairsville for services as Reverend Zeigler preached in Wilkes-Barre. County news notes include state convention sessions in Morrwsville, Janis M. Marshall named wing president, and local appointments to road superintendent and postmaster roles in Kinports and Cherry Mer.

Charles Lively Choekblele Ghilravite He Dadinna Hospital Wuckiiek Livelych Blairsyile Chineh Jesse Zeigler Lie Presbyterian Ghureh Anbaeh Wilkes-Barre Die Presbyterian Oehoreh van Sinnesay Zolglar Gharka Lori’ Chettiar Haven Theologiend Seminary Pillsburg Thane Wuowee

W Co T UL meeting and social notes at Mera

The regular W, Co T UL meeting with Iredel at Clos ligne al Mera, de A. Snyder, installed officers including President, Secretary, Treasurer and others. Inter church program carried out. Guests last week included Miss Milton Boyd of Philadelphia and Miss Stites of Pingville. Various local residents visited or rode to town.

Iredel Clos Ligne al Mera de A. Snyder Mag Thoiauis Milton Boyd Plidhidelpha Na Stites Pingsvlawney Druth Wark Rathmel and Dubois Lynn Richardson John Anderson Wethmel B. Work Ruby Sutton Oncay Evalyn Ayers Indiana Hilda Doty Hugh Henderson South Bend Tee R. C. Doty

Indiana County Sabbath School Convention at Diana Week

Indiana County Sabbath School Association plans its state county convention at Diana during Hox Week with evangelists I K Peavock and I R Aghley leading sessions. Delegates will register via Boy Scouts, with programs from morning to evening including devotional exercises music and missionary talks by noted workers.

Diana Peavock Aghley Nave Chirge Indiana Prof Clark Phiadelphia Sankey Fie Tey Rabari M Labaree Per- Bla Dewey Roy Deste R. Zeigler Presbyterian Church of Indiana Riv Sibhath Martin EB. Rebf- Fon K. Peacock Baptist Church Rev I. OW. Hatchingon Cuareh Adneuss Parsi Robert Im Labdirekt Madrid Acilyes Wyangelist Qaie Tome Tev WOM Gaarkart Taitheran Rehired Kutheriot Chireh Miss Mare UK Af Pittsbirs Tay Dorhoppe Mosud Itiseus Halphi Nesbitt, Co Presbyterian Church Chalk Malk Mad C. Moore Salisbury Mary B. Crawford North Point Arville Snyder Levy Perday Second U Lehures Inedina

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Edu Cators Palmer-Campbell Josephine School Ash Carruthers Frank Ash Pearl Carruthers Widerton J. W. Dunbar Ford City Hiderton Armstrong County Carnegie Tech School Morris McQuiston J. R. Morris Wilmington Del Virginia CG. McQuigton Saltsburg Mechanicsburg Evangelical Church George M. Wilkinson Jean HW. Stitt Diamond Martha T. Gilchrist Hart i. Nicewonger Clymer Edna M. Oberi J. R. Morrig Virglmia O. MecQuiston Saltshore J. Greer Miller Seus Vera A. Simpson George J. Hill Seward Annall. Matthews East Wheatfield Reno Henese Nndiana Joseph Houk Near Purchase Line J. Houk Gon J. Howard Flouk Cornelius Shen AL D'S Indiana Hospital County Town News Nhe A. C. Ober James Matrela Turcte Riley RED OF Pringiue VATAL Boatasyilen Pomie Poe Pola Newton Je Ory Mitchells Nial Hook Clearfeld Dais St Bidiina Ts. Morrison Olea Moores Shnipson Cherry Mer Tisheen Kinports Cambria County Mrs. Wert Braughter Mrs. Daugherty Stimblayts Martha MacDonald O. A B. I. Rhoads Cliss and Eryangelist W. D. Reel Crand Street W. L. Melee Baptist ‘Church of Indiana Rhoads Wayne B. Wheeler Columbus Onto
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