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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1919
Page
6
Two men Harry Lloyd and John Gersock, both former county residents, died when a dynamite charge exploded after a mine car struck an electric firing wire at Consolidated Coal and Coke in Plumville. Deputy coroner A town reviewed the case and ruled no inquest.
Indiana gave a hearty welcome to Capt. Charles C. McLain formerly commander of Co. F 110th United States Infantry and his French bride Berthé Hardy at a reception at the Normal school. Maj. Frank Matin of Harrisburg represented the French government and decorated McLain with the war cross. The couple wed on July 4 and arrived in Indiana about ten days ago on furlough. Local residents praised Mrs. McLain, and several Indiana figures attended the gathering.
A county Sunday school convention is planned for September 17 and 18 at the Presbyterian church of Indiana. The program features sessions led by Preston Col. Orwig of Philadelphia, Prof. J. T. Stewart of Indiana, and Miss L. Grace Kane of the state children’s division. A parallel youth conference will be held in the church chapel with Miss Kane addressing the convention in the afternoon. D. B. Ackley of Philadelphia and a chorister will lead the music.j
The Indiana Beef and Provision Company plans a state charter to become a 75000 dollar stock corporation. It will replace its single existing plant with a 55 by 75 foot two story modern packing house plus a fertilizer by product plant, on ground south of town between two rail lines. C. W. McNaughton is manager and Elmer B. Ellis secretary treasurer.
Alfred Anderson of near West Lebanon lost most of his barn and crops to a lightning fire Saturday evening while storing oats hay and wheat. His men saved the livestock and some grain before the flames destroyed the rest. Insurance partially covered the loss.
A barn at A. T. Palmer's residence on East Washington Street burned Monday evening with feed, hay, straw, harness and chickens lost. Grandchildren playing with matches caused the fire, insured portion. A blaze destroyed the Blairsville United Presbyterian parsonage barn on Saturday evening. origin undetermined. A lightning strike during Saturday's storm destroyed the Brendlinger farm barn in West Wheatfield Township along with this year’s crops.
In Youngstown Ohio on Thursday Miss Ruth Bihel Lansing wed D Lytle Wiggins son of Mr and Mrs James Wiggins White township. Rev L G Batman officiated under a golden arch at the Lansing home with attendants Miss Caroline Atkins and Walter Wiggins. The bride, a prominent Youngstown figure, and the groom, an overseas veteran from the 492nd Infantry, are noted locals. The couple’s families attended.
Local resident I Brandon and his parents of Locust Street Euter Brandon travel to New York for a wedding ceremony with Miss Ethel Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Thompson The Brandons plan to stay in the east through the month visiting Philadelphia Atlantic City and other cities during the period
Location on the northwest corner of Water and Eighth streets will host a three story office building by the Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation for the New York Central interests. The site, purchased from John Bennett and Annie M. Kline for 8150, fronts 100 feet on Water street and 115 feet on Eighth. Construction is to begin soon after preliminary foundation work at Carpenter avenue signals growth.
Jerry Wine Inc opens in the Farmers Bank Building Old Post Office room Ast on Thursday evening with a complete line of men furnishings and wearing apparel trunks suit cases and more The store on first floor and basement offers modern equipment and service Paul Wine known as Jerry manages the new establishment bringing years of experience in the general furnishing business to Ast western Pennsylvania’s store scene
Train carrying bi monthly pay for Sagamore miners wrecked near Georgeville as bandits attempted to steal 55000. Engine and two cars toppled into Little Mahoning Creek but no serious injuries. Three men fled in a car. authorities seek them. Pay remains untouched under guard. News notes include local visits and family updates.
A crowded notes column lists Mrs Malcolm Mahaffey and relatives visiting Atlantic City Indiana callers and travelers from Plumville Jeannette Tarentum and Dixonville with many staying in town visitors to and from Blairsville Hobart and other localities. Several residents and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Warren Buterbaugh Mr. and Mrs Lester Faulk Miss Margaret Lowman and the Hendersons are mentioned along with trips to Philadelphia New York Washington and Atlantic City and a local injury update on J Henderson recovery after a wagon accident.
More than a thousand gathered at the Trimble Blose school reunion on the Montgomery township grounds with over 200 former teachers and pupils in attendance. Addresses from local figures, music by bands, and village hospitality marked the day as plans for future reunions were announced across Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio.
Professor Ernest Work, supervisor of Indiana schools, has returned from a year overseas with the YMCA in Italy. He was among four workers decorated by the Italian government for bravery and service during the Piave drive. After 14 months abroad he spoke on his experiences in Italy and the Bible Lands to a Sunday school audience. Also noted: Mr and Mrs W. Louwary and son left for Atlantic City. Samual S. Lucas purchased West Philadelphia Street properties for 2800 each. licenses for hunters available at county treasurer’s office.
David Cunningham longtime Heshbon merchant postmaster and Civil War veteran dies at 73 following a lingering illness. He helped establish Heshbon United Presbyterian Church and served as elder. Survived by wife Catherine and eight children, twenty nine grandchildren, a great grandchild, and several siblings. Funeral held at Bethel cemetery area with Rev. McClure officiating. Thomas Lukehart of Penn Run dies after weeks of illness. Civil War veteran and multiple marriages leave a large brood. Burial at Penn Run after services. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Isabella Thompson at 86, and Walter Burns age 17, with brief funeral details and survivors listed.
Hill Top in Watt hosts friend Mabel Buehes from Falls Creek. J L McGaughey adds to his house. Harry Wilbur and Mildred Couch visit aunt and uncle John and Elizabeth Tay. Win Watt reports a Friday business traitor at Shelarta Mark. Margret Couch of Aetna visits daughter Mrs Howard Myers. Mrs Robert Wallace and daughter Annie of East Brady stay with J C Wallace on Oakland avenue over Sunday.
David Thompson of Ganage iawen ship aged four years, married, died at Indiana Hospital on Saturday due to complication of disease. Survived by brothers and sisters A Thompson, John P Thompson, Mrs Thos Stwupf Reynoldsville, Mrs Wm Broad Canoe township, Mrs Susan Stilas near Clyimes, Mrs Mary Miler McGrees Mills, Theodore Ogden, and Mrs Sarala William Broad West Virginia Silver Osceola Mills. Interment held at Greenwood cemetery on Monday.
Indiana county fair runs September 2 3 4 and 6 with ten speed events on the program mile heats under National Trotting Association rules. A stock judging contest for youths 16 to 20 will award medals and prizes funded by Savings & Trust Company with entries to John W Warner farm agent Indiana Pa.
A hearing before Squire Paul D Sharretts on Monday released Redello of Homer City on bail for trial at the September term on a charge of driving while intoxicated after a Sunday crash south of town. Also reported are deaths of Mrs W T Weamer aged 77 of Homer City and several interments including Plumville and Sagamore areas. multiple obituaries note family survivors and funeral services.
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