1500 Miners Return to Work in Cambria County
About 1500 miners in Cambria County returned to work under the Cleveland agreement at Commodore Clymer and Rossiter followed by production of about 5000 tons of coal daily. Other Western Pennsylvania operators under the agreement include Allegheny River Coal, Pennsylvania Coal and Coke, and Watkins Coal. Central Coal Association in Altoona rejected the Cleveland plan. negotiations adjourned with miners pressing for acceptance while operators urged resumed work under Rule 25. A dangerous schoolyard game near Homer City where boys toss caps into traffic is prompting concerns and calls for parental action to prevent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Cleveland
Commodore
Clymer
Rossiter
Clearfield Bituminous
Cambria County
Western Pennsylvania
Allegheny River Coal&Co
Pennsylvania Coal On Oke Co
Watkins Coal »Co
Central Coal Association
Altoona
John Brophy
Philadelphia
Homer City
Homer
Lad Fatally Injured in Fall in Homer City
An 11 year old lad, Martin Frank of Homer City, was fatally injured Thursday morning when a rear wheel ran over his abdomen and hip while attempting to board a truck. He died hours later at Indiana hospital. Surviving are his parents, three brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church in Coral Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad
Truth
Homer City
Martin Frank
John Frank
Indiana Hospital
Alverda Man Displays County’s Largest Sunflower
T W Johns of Alverda claims a sunflower over 12 feet tall with 13 blossoms and a giant bloom. The stalk measured ten and a half inches around at the base. Johns, nearly 78, says it is the largest he has seen. Misfortune befell the Carney family of White township as Norman Carney fractured an ankle in Denver and Walter Carney suffered a threshing accident last week. County Commissioner J Willis Wilson of town remains home with pneumonia but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alverda
T. W. Johns
Clarksburg
Carney
Norman Carney
Denver
Colo
Wilson
J. Willis Wilson
West Water Street
Indiana Markets And Local Shoppers Reported In Week
Indiana markets show butter at 32 cents and eggs at 25 cents for the week. The Pittsburgh and Cleveland markets appear on another page. Mrs. Chas Brown of Creskside R D 2 and her guest Mrs Zuma Dickson of Akron Ohio were Indiana shoppers on Monday. Mr and Mrs W C Hancock, Annie Lines, Charles Shultz, Harry Fulton, EK A Miller, Roger Harbinson and Royane were among West Lana callers Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Troutman Co
Pittshburgh
Cleveland
Chas, Brown
Creskside
R. D
Zuma Dickson
Akron
W. C. Hancock
Annie Lines
Charles Shultz
Harry Fulton
EK. A. Miller
Roger Harbison
Royane
West Lana
Husky Young Armor Lad in Chesky Photo Portrait
A reproduced photograph features Carl White Chesky, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Chesky of Indiana RD 5. The image was taken recently at the Douglass studio on Philadelphia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl White Chesky
C. F. Chesky
Indiana
R. D
Douglass
Philadelphia Street
Weddings of a Week Bracken Gibson unite in marriage
Bracken of Washington township and Minnie B Gibson of Shelocta wed at the bride’s parents home with Rev. A K Strane presiding. About 45 guests attended the ceremony and the couple plan to establish a home in Marion Center where Bracken will teach. The bride previously taught school and music. the groom is a county teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bracken-Gibson
Carl B. Bracken
Washington Township
Perry Bracken
Bracken
Martha Bracken
Michael Rozlovik
Collinash-Tarcell
John Collinash
Sarah Tarcell
Cherry Tree
W. L. McKee
Completing Plans for the Big County Air
Managers of the Indiana county fair prepare the grounds for the exhibition set from September 6 to 8. Early indications point to a highly successful fair with a record crowd anticipated. W. Woodburn and son Charles and Viola McGuire of Rail-Ven are noted among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Woodburn and Son
Charles
Viola McGuire
Rail- Ven
Hng
Soldier Boys Return From Camp After Weekend Triumphs
Members of the 110th Regiment and affiliated units arrived home Saturday evening tired and sunburned after attending the annual encampment at Saint Grotn. The 110th beat UK Infantry in a pistol match by 490 points as heat prostration sent ambulances to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rifie Range
Co. Ff
Altoona
West Wheatfield Residents Repair Old Fort Road
West Wheatfield township residents gathered at Charles Penrose home to repair the art road and plan continued work next week. A long list of participants names the community members aiding in the project. Old Brushvalley Cemetery Improved locals cleaned the Lutheran burial grounds and expanded the cemetery by purchasing adjoining land. Charles Duncan named Assistant Postmaster at Indiana office after years as a clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Wheatfield Township
Old Fort
Charles Penrose
Elijah Clawson
Joe Allen
Dorsey Dodson
Earl Penrose
Albert Ayers
William Penrose
Dean ‘icClure
Arthur Lichtenfels
John Penrose
Chas. Cline
Thomas Penrose
Clark
Cline
Clarence Landsberger
Lloyd Penrose
Sam Lichtenfels
Lester Lichtenfels
Leroy ‘Penrose
Will Muir
Walter Muir
Otis Penrose
Denver Boyle
Joe Moody
Armor Penrose
Joe Penrose
Harold Clark
C. E
Lichtenfels
Herman Lichtenfels
Ross McAlhoes
Raymond McEjinnes
Ira Cable
Benjamin Cable
John Liebold, Jr
John Liebold, Sr
Blair Clawson
John Penrose, Jr
George Lichtenfels
Albert Penrose
Leslie Penrose
Purl Pease
Thomas Anderson
James Frain
James Parks
Alex Dodson
Geo. Cline
Brushvalley
Charles Duncan
Indiana
Duncan
Rotary Club Picnic At Krepe Bungalow North Of Town
Indiana Rotary Club members and their wives enjoyed a picnic Monday evening at the Krape bungalow north of town. Mrs Maurice Hile served the dinner after which dancing and a general good time followed until 10 30. Rotary members will attend the Kiwanis Club meeting at the YMCA this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Krepe Bungalow
Indiana Rotary Club
Krape Bungalow
Maurice Hile
South Seventh Street
Kiwanis Club
Five Survivors Attend Marion Center Reunion
Five survivors of Co A at Gist Regt PV 1, including J C Matthews Akron M M Davis Reynoldsville W B Stahl Indiana Fulbert Alabran near Smyrna and Alex Work Marion Center, attended the annual reunion in Marion Center. Taxi driver Barto Runyan suffered a painful axle accident while repairing a Dodge touring car with the axle pinning his arm. no bones were broken. M Clark named to central Pennsylvania committee aiding the State Fuel Commission to boost coal production with six regional committees set in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A
Marion Center
J.C. Matthews
Akron. O
M. M. Davis
Reynoldsville
B. Stahl
Indiana
Fulbert Alabran
Near Smyrna
Alex Work
Gist Regt
The
Command
Barto Runyan
Mr. Runyan
Th. M. Clark
B.M. Clark
Pennsylvania
State Fuel Commission
Big Picnic at Pine
An ant picnic was held at Pine, with attendees enjoying activities and communal dining amid sunny conditions. Residents reported cheerful participation and rising interest in future community gatherings at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine
Pine Ay Tl
Local residents seen at county seat in Indiana events
A parade of names notes Warren Buterbaugh and wife of Penn Run, T C Hood and family of Elders Ridge, A W Clowes and Clover Pierca of Plumville, and many others visiting Indiana for shopping, reading The Progress, or attending meetings. mentions of travel to Brushvalley township, Marion Center, West Lebanon, and West Newton among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Buterbaugh
Penn Run
R. D
T. C. Hood
Elders Ridge
A. W. Clowes
Clover Pierca
Pluinville
Indiana
Alex Hoover
Brushvalley Township
Ralph Wineman
Homer
Progress
Mia
Harry ‘White, Jr
Pana
Ilis
Ef. IF. Cuthbertson
Adriana
Lois C Armstrong
Shelocta
D. R. Law
Marion Center R. A
Charlotte Armstrong
Lola Armstrong
J. A. Peterman
Shelocta R. D
Arthur Wisher
Crekside R. D
Charlotte Manner
Marion Center
Iva Chatham
Altoona
Mabel Smith
West Lebanon
A. C. Shank
Commodore
Shank
Commodore Valley
J. Golden and Sons
H. R. Golfton
Cherryhill Township
J. W. Trewin
Reed
E. J. Phillips
J. Wood Clark
Pittsburgh
H. R. Golden
C. S. Gibson
Pitlsburgh
C. T. Wilson
Wits
Strongstown
Hot Springs
John RB. Bath
George Adamson
Harry Sloan
Beyer
Adamson
Sloan
L. Owen Smith
L. Owen Smith, Wife and Family and Mrs. Smith’s Mother, Mrs. W. H. Carpenter
Lothie Carpenter
Phillips
W. Va
Anna B. Smith
Aultman
Irvin
Glasser
Ben Pollock
John M. Miller
Irma
Grace
Cunningham
Potter County
Winfield King
West Newton
King Block
Audley L. Mabon
West Church Street
Erie
Walter Whitmyer
J. M. McConnell
St. Paul
Min
HM. P. Lewis
Lewis Homestead
A. S. Moorhead
Raymond
B Seuth Seventh Street
Atlantic City
Gettysburg
Wm. Johns
Wilkinsburg
Waddell
Tunnelton
Thomas Kirkman
John Warden
Harriet Culbertson
Gordon Heights
Altoons
Culbert
Transferred lands and sums recorded in Indiana County deeds
A list of property transfers in Indiana County shows numerous deeds with buyers and sellers, tract sizes from fractions to dozens of acres, locations including Young, Brushvalley, West Mahoning, Conemaugh, Blairsville, and White towns, and sums ranging from about 100 to 6000 dollars. Notable names include H Lynn Prothero, Jane Kerr, J A Anderson, Robt Kiers, Sunderlin, and Don Lydigg, reflecting broad activity across multiple townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idima County
Eme &. Palmer
James A. Palmer
Rayne
Jane King
H. Lynn Prothero
Young
Watcock
J. W, Kuincock
Sarah
Hancork
Cunningham
Brantinger
Burrell
A. W. Wills
T. Kongnecker
Dtrutton
B. Bowers
Claude J. Barr
Banks
Alice Reeder
J. L. O'Neil
Blackiick
H. T. Wetzel
George Smykin
Brushvalley
Rose
E. Shaffer
J. L. Shaffer
West Wheatfeld
S. R. Stahl
S. P. Douglass
H. B. Wiley
S. J. Sides
Blacklick
Agnes Rowland
George R. Noll
South Ma
Meres
East Wheatfield
Floyd Plowman
John FE. Stiles
Tohn W. Stiles
Harry TR. Stiles
Mast Wheatfield
Albert
Brendinger
Mary Walley
Myrtle Brenchinger Lo
West Wheatield
Wattman
Mareshall
Second Ward
Snalons
Cynthia McGinley
Harry Howard
Jacksonville
Teacher Training Rally at Arnagh and Cookport
Local notices announce the first annual Teacher Training Rally in Arnagh Indiana County with speeches by Miss Morence Wallace and Rev. A Hartung plus a banquet for graduates or current trainees. A separate Cookport District No 4 rally invites attendance with music and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnagh
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Armagh M
Cookport
Green Township
Cockport
State reports strong impact of dog law on livestock losses
A detailed half year report to Secretary Rasmussen shows enforcement of the Pennsylvania dog law reduced losses to sheep and other livestock and poultry. Comparisons with 1921 reveal fewer dogs killed by officers and dramatic drop in damages, with licensing rising and few fees paid this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ras- Mmussen
T. J. Munce
Bureau of Animal Industry
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Inidustry
Death notices from Strongstown area funeral news
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. M. A. Bennett aged unknown, Joseph Boyer about 58, Mrs Mary Jack 83, John William Piver seven, Tillian Maria Sohman four and a half, and Priscilla Klingensmith 13, with brief family details and funeral plans in Blairsville and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Bennett
Strongstown
George
Johnstown
Michael
Brushvalley
Abraham
Thomas Bennett
Thomas Conwy
Abraham Boring
Bolivar
Joseph Boyer Joseph Hoyer
Peter Boyer
Boyer
Shelocta
Widerton
Mary Bayer
Muesday
St. Thomas Graveyard
Gastown
Tillian Maria Sohman
Tillian ‘Maria Leshman
Mra. C. A. Sohman
Blairsville
Rom
Priscilla Iiingensmith
Priscilla 1Ingensmith
Joseph Klingensmith
Chevy Chase
Blacksnake Victim of Fatal Ingestion Near Coyede Farm
A large blacksnake in Beyer Goar Hart’s farm near Coyede swallowed a china egg from a hen nest. Acute ingestion led to extreme agony, the snake was killed after being found by Mr. Jearhart. Also notes church meetings at Diamondville starting August 26 led by Rev. Edgar M. Detwiller, plus local social updates and visits across Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Beyer Goarhart
Coyede
Jearhart
Diamondvile
Church of the Brethren
Tiamondvile
Edgar M. Detwller
Johns
Teachers and Directors Attend County Institute Week
The 71st Indiana county teachers institute opens with over 500 instructors in a big Chautauqua tent on the Normal Campus. Notable speakers include Dr. John A. H. Keith and Dr. W. A. Matheny, with sessions led by Rev. J. A. Lawrence and others. Evening entertainments feature a lecture by Mrs. Helen and a comedy drama, with close by a Colonial Operatic concert to end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Venango County
J. A. Lawrence
Town
S. L. Barr
Hugh M. Bell
John A. H. Keith
Indiana Normal
W. A. Matheny
Athens
G. C. L. Belwer
Harrisburg
Mon Lo
Institute
Gaolonial Operatic Co
Court Flanne
Christy
Moonshine Raids Seize Quarts to Gallons in County
Dry officers report raids over two weeks seized substantial whiskey mash and bottled liquor in the county. Offenders largely carry foreign names, with mentions of Sexton and Vanderhoot families from Whitetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commodore, Clymer and
Rossitex
Cambria County Mines of Corporation
Altoona Conference
George Launch
Pine Creek
George D. Lanich
Brown's
Larry's Creek
Mr. Lanich
Mr. Launch
Russell Jordan
Loyathanna
Claudia A. Perry
Moreen
John Collimash
Emeigh
Sarah Parcel
Carl E. Bracken
Washington
Minnie Bi
Gibson Sheloca John
Wendell Cribbs
Gladys Gerhart
Rush Noward Hawkins
Craigsville Leah. Weming
Salismage
A. W. Wilson
Kiski
Gladys Margaret Wilson
M. Edwin Green
Earl
Progress Act
Fowler & Widdowson
Soldier Boys
Rval Estath
Bethel
Bethelchurett
Center Township
Misy le Shields
Blacklek Township
King's School of Oratory
Luc Ul
Phoonat
Marie Shielda
May Millcosell
Mabe
Mikesell
Honville
Odd Fellows
Phunville Lodge
Plumville Presbyterian
Plumville
Creekside
Dan Wetherby
Creekside Grange
Mary Jack
Binksville
Armar ‘McWelvey
George Reed
John H. Jack
Black-eek Township
Blairaville
Presbyterian Church
John William Pier
John William Piver
Samuel Pizer
Tov
Robbie
Greenwood Cemetery
J. Tt. Jones
Thely ‘Munshter
Evelyn
Margyehattont
James Liclere and Son
Lous
Mes
Beulah (Hease- Win
W. Win
Hillsdale
Myrila Clark
Lavina Clark
C. A. Conner
Boyd Kerr
Ray Butterbaugh
Umsdale
Hortons
Larnoon
Edward Clark
Elizabeth Ake
Clearfield
C. Ae Conner
Salt Lake City
Utah
Weisman
Virginia
Rowland Claypool
Kithard
John Rankin
Browner
A. C. Rankin
Court House
Evecllent Chautauqua
Grove Chapel
A. B. Anderson
West Pike
Linma Reogoman
School Street
William McElhoes
McElhoes
East Chestnut Street
Ballongingo Ki
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