Reunions Celebrate School Links and Family Ties
The fourth annual Olivet schools reunion set for August 26 at Lewisville, with former teachers and pupils invited to bring baskets for a day of addresses and music at 10:30 am, followed by park amusements. Other reunions include Deamer family at Bucky Hit near Homer City and a Strongstown Bennett clan gathering marking major birthdays, plus Wilson Wilkins and Nichol family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisville
Conemaugh Nehip
Biairaville Orchestra
Charles D. Frazer
McHorus
Preston G. Urey
Blairsville
J. A. Miller
Killarney
Isaac Miller
Olivet
Lewis Spicher
Hillsdale
Deamer
Bucky Hit
Yellow Creek
Homer
Leechburg
Vandergrift
A. B
Bennett
William
Strongstown
Nevins
Strongetown M
R. H. Cresswell
Johnatown
D. J. Orner
Strongatowne
Wilson Wilkins
Robert D. Wilson
Saltsbury
Presbyterian Church
Archey ‘Nichol
White Town
Auletly
Nichol Hamertesd
Nicbel
Indiana
Harry Wiiesey
Concert at Curry Run By Indiana Talent Chorus
A Friday evening concert at Curry Run Presbyterian Church to benefit the P S C H congregation features an Indiana singers double-quartet. The program includes quartets, trios, solos and readings performed by Alex M. Stewart J R King George Clark Harry Laughlin John G St Clair J R Jones Elmer W Allison Pearl W Walk with Miss Phyllis Moorhead as reader. the event showcases Indiana's best musical talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
A . Avmale Chorus
Gurry Run Presbyterian Church
Dear
Shéloca
P, S
C. H
Alex M. Stewart
J. R. King
George Clark
Harry Laughlin
John. G. St. Clair
J. R. Jones
Elmer. W. Allison
Pearl W. Walk
Phyllis Moorhead
Town
Months Big Shipments: Clymer Brick Sees Record Output
The Clymer Brick & Fire Clay Company shipped 114 cars of brick from its plant in July, the largest single month total in the firm’s history. Manager G W Lenkar says this will be normal once full capacity is reached, with orders already booked to January and strong demand for next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer Brick Company
Clymer Brick & Fire Clay Company
Clymer
G. W. Lenkar
Local men suffer heavy loss as sawmill burns again
The Blair Lumber Company sawmill near Ligonier was destroyed by fire on a Wednesday evening, with losses estimated between 5000 and 6000 dollars. Insurance of 2500 dollars through Thompson agency reduces net loss. Origin undetermined, but authorities suspect incendiaries. this marks the second such blaze within a year involving the company's mills. James and David Blair of the town are noted members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Lumber Company
Ligonier
Thompson Agency
James and
David Blair
Real Estate Transfers In Indiana County Since Last Report
Real estate deeds recorded include Joseph Altman transferring a lot in Binksville to Kizzie Altman for 4000 dollars. James Palmer sells a Blacklick lot to Sumner Graff for 900 dollars. Henry J Crooks sells a South Mahoning lot to Peter Butken for 200 dollars. Demoniaco Mascia sells a Young lot to Mary Macro for 1090 dollars. Giovanni Scimecca sells a Canoe lot to Antonina Carrelli for 490 dollars. James H Keener sells a South Mahoning lot to Bisie Keener for 300 dollars. William Devlin sells a Glen Campbell lot to Margaret Devlin for 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Joseph Altman
Binksville
Kizzie BH. Altman
James Palmer
Blacklick
Sumner Graff
Henry J. Crooks
South Mahoning
Peter Butken
Demoniaco
Mascia
Young
Mary Macro
Giovannia
Scimecca
Canoe
Antonina
Lightning Burns Hicks Barn at North Point
A barn owned by Abram and J. W. Hicks at North Point was struck by lightning during a Monday night storm. The blaze destroyed the barn and its contents including this year’s crops, farming implements, and several head of livestock. Estimated loss is $1200 with $700 insured through Thompson agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
North Point
Abram
J. W. Hicks
Thompson
Copperhead Bite Severs Young Boy Near Goose Heaven
Howard Alters of Ernest was bitten on the finger by a copperhead while picking berries west of town near Goose Heaven on Thursday afternoon. His companion, a Van Burch girl, sought help and doctors at Indiana hospital treated him through the night. The snake was killed the next morning at the attack site. it is the first copperhead killed in that woods in several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperhead
Howard Alters
Ernest
van Burch
Indiana Hospital
Sneak Thieves Loot Gardens in Town
During the last week thieves robbed several gardens in town. County Treasurer J. C. Leagure on Wayne Avenue lost 60 heads of cabbage, David Ralston of North Filth Street was missing his tomatoes, and Mrs. Frances Vogel mourns half her potato crop.
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J. C. Leagure
Wayne Avenue
David Ralston
North Filth Street
Frances Vogel
Struck by Falling Timbers in Plumville demolition case
A Wednesday demolition at the Gid Byerly house in Plumville resulted in Norman Kelly being struck in the face by flying timber. He suffered a severe cheek wound and a broken rage path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gid Byerly
Plumyiile
Norman Kelly
Gen Harry White Re-elected President of Ex-Prisoners of War
Gen Harry White was re-elected president of the National Association of Ex-Prisoners of War at the national G.A.R. encampment in East Lake City last week. Frank Wigs of Cleveland and other attendees were noted as visitors, with local families mentioned in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Harry White
National
G. A. BR
East Lake City
Weddings of a Week Highlight Local Nuptials
The week features several marriage notices from Stimpf Greenbrier Violet Stumpf and John J Greenbrier marrying August 9 in California. Frank E Stewart of Homer City wed Minnie H Mentch of Penn Run at the bride’s father’s home. James Bulger of Carnegie married Batella Young of Dilltown on August 11 at St Mary’s. John M Lusk of Buirdetown wed Dollie Ferguson of Blakreville Wednesday evening. A note from a Progress reader discusses a neighbor who borrows the paper after stopping his own subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iusk-Ferguson
John M. Lusk
Buirdetown
Mies Dollie Ferguson
Blakreville
R. E. McClure
Blairsville
Indiana to Send Large Delegation to Punxsutawney
Indiana plans a sizable travel party to the Old Home Week festivities in Punxsutawney next week. About 30 town men will charter a Pullman car and stay in Punxsutawney from Thursday evening to Saturday morning, attending the Groundhog Club banquet Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulliman
Indiana
Punxsutawney
Pullman
Alleged to Have Beaten Wife Arrested in Hast Wheat-Bele
John T Mailen of Hast Wheat Bele township was jailed on a charge of assault and battery after his wife accused him of beating choking throwing to the floor and kicking her. Registrar John A Hill reports 228 births and 148 deaths in seven months across districts including Indiana White Cherryhill Rayne and Washington townships. Haye Exhibit at Parr Blakley of Young township will show Osborne Harvesting Machinery and automobiles at the county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Mailen
Hast Wheat- Bele
John A. Hill
Indiana
White, Cherryhill
Rayne
Washington Townships
Parr
H. H. Blakley
Young Township
Osborne Harvesting Machine Company
Glen Campbell Team Aims At County Baseball Title
Glen Campbell aspirants declare they will play any opponent to claim the county championship. Henderson reunion attendees include Misa Jennie Hart and relatives at the Pair Grounds Friday amid county excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
Henderson
Misa Jennie Hart
Flodie Fulton
Ward Fulton
Hendergan Rer Union
Pair Grounds
Personal Brevities in Indiana County
Personal notes from Indiana County listing dozens of residents and visitors. Names include Elmer Wills Ben Pollock J A Peterman Fred Buterbaugh J T Cass Thomas Rowland Chas Pauch Mabel Griffith Fay Lighthaiser James Smith Jesse Rodkey Lydie family Wellington Clark Janelian Roberts A W Huang Lena Young Winnie Churchill Margaret Lytle Elizabeth Niel F M Graff Thalia Graff Arthur Fletcher Ruth Churchill Maud Bank Raymond Kelly Laura Cunningham Lillian Gittings Anna Ewing Hattie Overdorf Frank Overdorf George W Riddle David Price Susanna Peterman James Peterman Christian Strayer William Liggett Beulah Hagenlocher Plymouth Hamill J Yosterday. Numerous travels and visits to towns like Greensburg, West Lebanon, Punxsutawney, Atlantic City, Chicago, and Beattle Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wills
Ben Pollock
Pittsburg
Ross Hill
Vandergrift
J. A. Peterman
Near Advance
Fred Buterbaugh
Clymer
Indiana
J.,t. Cass
West Lebanon
Thomas Rowland
Smicksburg
Chas
Clarksburg
Anna Laney
Near Bethel Church
Wellington Clark
Mahaffey
T. B. Clark
North Ninth Street
Janelian Roberts
Pine Pints
Armour_Mullen
South Tenth Street
A. W. Huang
Washington, D. C
Lena Young
Sharpsburg
William Young
Indiana Hospital
M. J. Hedden
Indiana Steam Laundry
Crooked Creek
Shelocta
Winnie Churchill
Water Street
Punxsutawney
Big Run
Margaret Lytle
West Philadelphia
Robert Osborn
Latrobe
T. E. Wachob
Parkwood
Hallie
Apollo
Elizabeth Niel
Flora
T. D. Niel
Arcadia
Mercer County
Raymond CG. Kelly
W.J. Kelly
Saltsburg
Laura
Joanna Cunningham
John
Atlantia City
Susanna Peterman
Nelson Craig
School Street
James
Jacob Peterman
Christian Strayer
Philadelphia
John A. Findley
Church Street
Plymouth
State
California
Texas
Newes
Indiana County Endavor Union Convention In Lutheran Church
The 20th annual Indiana County Christian Endeavor Union convention will be held at the Lutheran church in Indiana with sessions on August 25 and 26. Featured programs include addresses by D. D. Rev. Ewarte Crawford and Rev. George W. Nicely, musical performances, and a Junior Hally cantata led by state superintendent T. Grant Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luthera Church
Indiana County Christian Endeavor Union
Cowswall
Tadlina
I Ndiaan Endeavorers
Chapman
Charles Cubtinghius
Ewarte Crawford
D. D
Tudiana
B. Rogselot
D. D. Greena
Presbyter- Janehweely
Flender
Chizabeth Crawford
Indiana
Key
Cary
V.j .D
Jesus Christ
D. Otetor
de Tiverett
Seraign
George W. Nicely
Reading
Hally
Presbyterian Church
Flora
T. Grant Shields
TB Lanelpl
Lewis Hay
Tadinsa
Christian Haieovor
Philadelphia
Ala Quartette
A. Z. Stinrtle
Blairsville Defeats Homer City In Pitchers Battle
Blairsville defeats Homer City 2 to 1 in Blairsville on Saturday to tie the series as Fair Week approaches. Warry Wilson Milton Guthrie and Ernest Livingston played for Blairsville. Blairsville has set up a potential meeting with Plumville champions if they win the deciding game. Pittsburg Collegians also beat Blairsville 4 to 2 with a late batting rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairaville
Plumvilla
Homer City
Warry Wilson
Milton Guthrie
Ernest. Livingston
Blairsville
McConnaughey
Homer
Empfield
Pittsburg
Punxsutawney Man Killed by Freight Train Near West Lebanon
George Green of Punxsutawney was run down and killed Friday night on the Whiskey Run branch of the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg railroad near West Lebanon. He was returning from a sawmill job at Iselin when likely crossing the track led to being struck by a freight at 10 pm. The engine passed over his body, severing the right leg above the knee. Green, a lifelong Punxsutawney resident, leaves two children. Township officials report road fund receipts and state road construction financing details, plus a recent engagement and forthcoming wedding plans for local residents. Health authorities say no contagious disease cases in Indiana. An informal dance was held at Breezedale for Miss Laura Ale’s guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punssutawney
West Lebanon
George Green
Punxsutawney, l
Whiskey Run
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Iselin
Punxautawney
Green
Punxsu_tawney
Recent Deaths Cluster In White Township and Area
Mrs. Jane Ralston aged 73 widow of David Ralston died at her nephew’s home in North Fifth Street White Township from paralysis suffered since last March. Born to James Dodson she lived in White Township most of her life. Funeral services were held Monday by Rev. J. M. Welch with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Frank Wadding, 63, of South Mahoning Township died after a long illness leaving a wife four children two brothers a sister and a father 94. He was a member of Planville Presbyterian Church. Mrs. John Gromley mother of Mrs. H. H. Pennington of Glen Campbell died in Philadelphia on Tuesday while en route east to visit her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Ralston
David Ralston
White Township
North Fifth Street
James Dodson
Strichan
J. M. Welch
Mna
Msat
Oakland Cemedry
Frank Wadding
South Mahoning Township
Planville
Real estate purchase and new block planned on Philadelphia street
Edward C. Clawson through H C Croseman buys A M Stewart property from J R and J M Daugherty on Philadelphia Street for 5000. A two story brick business block 27 by 33 feet will be erected. Pensions granted to district residents include Rowland Longwell Loughry Boyer Mannas Coy McDowell and others with monthly amounts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Croseman
Edward C. Clawson
A. M. Stewart
Philadelphia Street
J.R
J. M. Daugherty
Colinson
J. N. Langham
Commissioner of Pensions
Rowland
Smithkaburg
Calvin Longwell
Reidsburg
Lucy B. Loughry
Beechtree
Daniel Boyer
Langville
Tillie Mannas
Frampton
Wilzabeth Coy
Grisemore
James McDowell
Sligo
Henry Dilber
Maysville
Hmme
G. Moora
Crenshaw
Wm. Sutter
Punxsutawney
Lucine Hime
Brookville
Margaret M. Barrett
Connter
David
Diller
Barton Canter
A. B. King
Indians
Rosannah A. Bear
Kittanning
John Dorn
Marchand
Roy and Girl Go to Morganza
Lilian Keith a 16 year old of White township took part in an all night buggy ride with two companions and was taken to Morganza on Saturday May Hinton one companion is in charge of her parents who have vouched for her good conduct in the future John Keith Lilian’s brother who drove the horse all night will be tried later
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Girl
Morganza
Lilian Keith
White Township
May Hinton
John Keith
Lillian
Miner Affected by Rock Fall in Arcadia Mine
George Swanser of Arcadia was trapped under a rock fall in the local coal mines Thursday, suffering a fracture to his right leg. He was taken to the Miners' hospital at Spangler for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Swanser
Arcadia
Spangler
Indiana County Fair to Feature Fast Races and Exhibits
The Indiana Pa fair runs August 31 to September 3 as part of the Coal, Iron and Oil Circuit. Highlights include a half mile track, a Shetland pony and boy race, and displays of automoblies and farming machinery. M. F. Jamison presides, with David Blair as secretary and A. W. Mabon as treasurer. The event promises crowded exhibition halls and strong attendance from Western Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Progressive Fair Association
Indiana Pa
Coal, Iron & Oil Circuit
Indiana 8
Fred Jamison
M. F. Jamison
Fair Association
David Blair
A. W. Mabon
State College
Stroebel
Johnstown
Indiana
Shetland Poniea
McCreight Backbone of Hybre Gasball Team
New Castle News reports Scrubby McCreight dominates the Erie Sailors pitching days, but six hits off him and two wild pitches hint at uneven form. Nagenpara held Erie to five hits while Indians had six off McCreight, with two of his five bases on balls yielding trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Olity Ning
McCreight
Sailors
Youngstown
Erie
Nagenpara
Indians
Campbell
Shettlesworth
New Castle
Balla
Briead
Hila
New Castle News
Veltra to face September term court in murder case
Frank Veltra, jailed on murder charges in Jefferson County tied to the 2008 death of Robert Totter, linked to Veltra and Bryno Carbone who were hanged. Detective Nealla in Glen Campbell aims to secure witnesses as Veltra’s trial looms in the September term amid prior confessions and arrests related to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Veltra
Robert Totter
Jefferson County
Joe Y Veltra
Bryno Carbone
Nealla
Glen Campbell
Veltra
Logan Mines
Mra
Sim" Ferano
Veltraz
Carbone
Tealer
Jos Veltra
Frank
Hare
Jos and
Brus Ino
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Lewisvilig
Aid ‘Olivet
Spletier
Curry Run
Frank Wigs
Cleveland
Pra
Wiss
Shy
Lincoln
Clements
Youngwood
Wolford
McKee
East Oak Street
Stewart & Cunningham
Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree Tron Works
Stifflertown
Landa
Wiltene
Bat Fon
Westover
Helaneae
Harry
Leamer
Green Township
W. Webrie
Charles A. Nichol
Whita Township
Pounxsutawney Road
the Savings & Trust Company of Indiana
Geo. L. Shepard
Boston
Maps
Rosie Jethro
Squire Crossman
Tony Je Vree
Breezedale
Gueats
Will Hrect
J. C. Moore
Round House
Fair Grounds
Waterbury
J. M. Teiginger
Center Township
Todiana
Jagara
Anna Wdson Taylor
Niagara Falls
Taylor
Falls
Marry Fee
Flathead Reservation
Bpokane
Waah
Toasler Mines
Roache
Cambria
Qlearfield Coal and Tron Co
W. D. Hash
Washington
Stronte
Jamison
Bagh Home
Glass Cam
Deering
Dugan Glass Company
Pee-Cent
Lofficial Racing Periodical
Poolee
Neal
Will Cage
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