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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1904

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Young Life Crushed at Seward Brick Plant Fatality

Owen Brady, about 18, died at Seward when pulled into a clay crushing tub mill at Seward Brick Company. He suffered extensive injuries and was taken to W. S. Clarke & Sons for burial preparation. A separate blast near Pine Flats killed one man and wounded four foreigners on railroad construction, caused by a defective dynamite charge.

Owen Brady Seward Seward Brick Company Clarke & Sons Lockeard's Run Pine Flats

Fires Destroy Blairsville Enamel Plant And Lumber Mill

Two fires struck Blairsville damaging the Champion Enamel Company plant where a large stock of products was stored. Low water pressure hampered firefighting and damage tops $20,000, insured, with the works leased by a joint company whose stockholders live in Scottdale and New York. Earlier Thursday another blaze hit Blairsville Lumber and Manufacturing, prompting quick action to limit damage to the 100-employee operation.

Champion Enamel, Company Blairsville Scottdale New York Blairsville Lumber and Manufacturing Company

Threatened Lif e of His Mother Leads to Arrest

Constable Oak McCullough of Mechanicsburg arrested Henry Loverage of Brashvalley township on Tuesday and jailed him. He is charged with attempting to take his mother's life, reported by her before Squire McDermott. Months earlier he stole a bicycle in Brashvalley and rode away, returning only recently and threatening family members. He is described as a bad character by neighbors.

Oak McCullough Meghanicsbore Henry Loverage Brashvalley Township Loverage Squire McDermott Mechanicsburg Braghvalley Township

Pickpockets Target Punxsutawney Fair Victims

RELIEVED OF THEIR MONEY Harry Honk and Bttorady, John H. Pierce, of town, and William Rankin, of Sheloeta, were victims of pickpockets while attending the Punxsutawney fair on Thursday. Mr. Honk was touched for a card case containing nearly $100, while Attorney Pierce lost his purse holding $8 and his railroad ticket home. My. Rankin's pockets were picked of a purse containing $30. An attempt was made to rob James S. Blair, of town, but he frustrated it.

Harry Honk Bttorady John H. Pierce William Rankin Sheloeta Mr. Honk Attorney Pierce My. Rankin James S. Blair

Indiana Coal at St Louis World Fair Display

J RR Richards of Indiana county sent four votes from Indiana coal veins to the World's Fair in St Louis. The coal, taken from the ground by a diamond drill operated by Richards, reflects Indiana county mining efforts. Mr and Mrs Richards returned from a trip to the fair and planned that Indiana county's greatest funeral should be on display.

J. RR. Richards Town Indiana St. Louis Richards

Young Couple Weds In Town Family Home Ceremony

Young couple Wil Wea Jos A Pringle and Miss Ketella Balentine both of town will wed Wednesday afternoon at the home of Miss Balentine’s father Alex Balentine of West Chich Street. Pringle works at Indiana Woolen Mills and Balentine formerly worked in the Indiana Telephone Company office.

Wil Wea Jos A. Pringle Ketella Balentine Miss Balentine Alex, Balentine West Chich Street Pringle Indiana Woolen Mills

Will Baild Next Spring in Town Home Plan

Hquire J. A. Crossman of town has been chosen for a vacant job, paired with A. Myers of town. Consideration, 1000. Myers will build a dwelling next spring and use it as his home.

J. A. Crossman Soa A. Myers

William F. Lydick of Philadelphia critically ill

William F. Lydick, a Philadelphia resident and father of Josish Lydick of South Seventh Street, is ill with paralysis. He previously lived in Nolo, this county, where he was engaged in mercantile business.

Cvitlouily Bil Willian F. Lydick Philadelphia Josish Lydick South Seventh Street Nolo This County

Tennis players at Altoona Western Pennsylvania Tournament

Ed Sutton and Will Jack, from town, compete in Altoona this week as Venols participate in the Western Pennsylvania Tournament hosted by the Altoona Cricket Club. Woodmen Banquet by Woodmen of the World camp in Marion Center held Sunday evening with members attending.

Altoona Sutton Will Jack The Woodmen of the World Marion Center Ullday

Deaths of Local Notables Featured in Blacklick Area

Obituaries report J K Pearce longtime Blacklick justice of the peace dying at 87 after six weeks with quick consumption. Survived by wife and three daughters, funeral at Blacklick with interment at Blairsville. Also A B Henderson New Florence shoemaker and former JP dies at 72 of pneumonia. surviving children listed. burial West Fairfield. Rebecca Kerr 87 dies of paralysis in East Philadelphia Street home. sons David, Robert, Mark and brother David Simmons noted. service at Robert Kerr home in Oakland cemetery. Margaret Fleming 59 dies near Lewisville after four months liver trouble. survived by husband and three children. funeral in Hopewell church cemetery Blacklick Township.

A. B. Henderson New Florence West Fairfield New Forence M. BE. Church Edward Colorado Frank John Vinie Hammond Samuel Killen Johnstown West Fairfiald Rebrcca Kerr Rebecca Kerr Robert Kerr Philadelphia Ay Fellows David Altoona Robert Mark Town David Simmons Philadelphia Street George Holmes Oakland Cemetery Margaret Fleming William Fleming Lewisville Gillis D. Cribbs Blairsville Knox Nettie J. N. Bracken Peterson Hopewell Church Blacklick Township

Amanda Hendricks dies at 80 in West Bolivar

Mrs Amanda Hendricks died at her home in West Bolivar on Thursday at age 80. Survived by two brothers and three sisters: William Coursin Garfield Cal vin Coursin Branch Mrs George Reed West Bolivar Mrs William Taylor Pittsburg Mrs Jackson Brendlinger near Chicago. Funeral services were held at her late home on Saturday with interment at West Fairfield.

Amanda Hendricks West Bolivar William, Coursin Garfield Calvin Coursin Branch George Reed William Taylor Pittsburg Jackson Brendlinger Chicago West Fairfield

Death of Irene Hickman at seventeen in Grisemore area

Miss Irene Hickman of near Grisemore died Sunday evening of consumption at age 17. She leaves her mother Ruth Hickman three brothers Burt Loyal and Arthur and sister Mrs Ruby Young. Funeral services were held in Nebo church yesterday afternoon with interment in McDowell graveyard.

Irene Hickman Ruth Hickman Grisemore Burt Windber Loyal Arthur Ruby Young Dunlo Nebo McDowell

Funeral Notices and Deaths in Westmoreland Parish

Frank Hershberger of Tarrs Station died last Wednesday of consumption at 37. He is survived by his wife and no children. Funeral services were at M E church Tarrs Station and burial in the church cemetery. An infant of Mr and Mrs Jonathan Myers of Davis died last Thursday with funeral by Rev W J Wilson and burial in Washington church cemetery. Amaury Ocordy Harry McCurdy of Garfield died of typhoid fever at Memorial Hospital Johnstown aged 20. Burial was in Bolivar after a three week illness. his wife survives.

Prank Hershberger Frank Hershberger Tarrs Station Westmoreland County Jacob Hershbergen M. E Tars Station Jonathan Myers Davis W. J. Wilson Town Washington Church Rayne Township Amaury O'Cordy Harry McCurdy Garfield Memorial Hospital Johnstown Bolivar

Death of Homar Brown in Cumberland Maryland

Thomas B Brown aged 78 years native of Muirsville died at his Cumberland home on the evening of August 28. He had lived in Cumberland for two years.

Homar Brown Thomas B. Brown Muirsville Cumberland

Diphtheria claims Mary Alanue and local obituary notes

Mary Alanue McManus of Geen township died Sunday at age six from diphtheria. Burial at Beringer on Monday. James A Alamditall Marshall of Tarontm died Saturday at an unknown age. He was born in this county and had local relatives. The Christus Endeavor Convention in Salisbury will host its 15th annual Christian Endeavor meeting in the Presbyterian church Thursday and Friday, with about 2,000 members represented. Rev. Samuel Ison of Tabriz, Persia, will speak on Work for Moslems. The Bigiveville Presbytery met at Barnesboro on a recent session.

Alanue Mary Daniel McManus Geen Township Bebbath Wis Nde Beringer Jasles A Alambitall James A Marshall Tarontm Tie Christus Endeavor Christian Endeavor Soviaticy Presbyterian Church Saltsbury Mity Salisbury Samuel Ison Tabriz Persia Bigiveville The Barnesboro Lucuday

Petitions Approved for Sewerage in Borough Streets

At a Friday night town council meeting petitions were approved for sewer lines on Church and Philadelphia streets and Seventh Street from School to Washington. Pavements were ordered on Philadelphia between Thirteenth and Fourteenth, Oak Street sections, with council weighing a public vote on raising borough debt by 40000 for sewering and paving. Residents urge filing petitions promptly before rough weather.

Hoynesta Nevaral Church Street Ninth Philadelphia Street Seventh School Street Washington Street Lawer Council Oak Street Nittaning Indiana

Sold His Ten Stores Strides in Mercantile Rise

Former Brashvalley resident G M Murphy of McKeesport sold ten stores in McKeesport and Monongahela valley to I W Woolworth for over 100000. Once a clerk, he built a fortune in a few years and retires a young man. Son of I J Murphy, a noted Brushvalley figure.

G. ©. Murphy McKeesport Brashvalley Township Monongahela Valley I. W. Woolworth Murphy Brushvalley Township

Double wedding ties Armstrong and Shelocta couples

On Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Willian Devlin in Armstrong township a double wedding united Waora Maye Devlin to Ty Hawkins Sharp of Shelocta and Anabel Devlin to Harry McCurdy of Rayne township The Rev BE L Ralston led the ceremony in front of about 30 relatives and friends The newlyweds will reside in Chelckside and Shelocta with their respective grooms employed by the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg Railway Company and residence plans confirmed.

Willian Devlin Armstrong Township Wlora Maye Anabel Ty Hawih Sharp Shelocta Harry McCurdy Rayne Township BE. L. Ralston Jacksonville United Presbyterian Church

Marriage of Prominent Town Couple at Noon Today

Thomas M Beatty and Miss Collie J Snyder, well known locally, will wed at noon today in the Snyder home with Rev Lewis Hay officiating. The ceremony occurs in west Church Street residence with close friends present. Beatty is son of Mrs Lavina Beatty and has long worked at Dugan Glass Company.

Thomas M. Beatty Collie J. Snyder Lewis Hay Lutheran Church Miss Snyder George Snyder West Church Street Beatty Lavina Beatty West Philadelphia Dugan Glass Company

Eight Room Dwelling Planned at Corner Chestnut Fourth Streets

Huliding a Powellini Wapner or Lexpbon begins an eight room dwelling on his lot at the corner of Chestnut and Fourth streets, recently bought from County Commissioner D. A. Campbell. The house will include modern conveniences and Joseph L. Walback of West Wheatfield Township leads the construction. After completion Wagner will rent or sell the property.

W. Ot, Wapner Llexpbon Ghestnut Fourth Streets D. A. Campbell Joseph L. Walback West Wheatfield Towne Ship Wagner

Hiders Midge Defeated by Kellysburg Pageball Team

Kellysburg defeats Miders Ridge 0 to late gains on Friday at Kellysburg. H D McMines shines in batting and Roy McEllioesstars for Kellysburg while P Ewing leads Elders Ridge at bat. Local Elks lodge wins second floor quarters in Eikin building with elaborate furnishings.

Kellyspurg Miders Ridge Kellysburg H.d. McMines Roy MccEllioes P. Ewing Elders Ridge The Henevolenbanil Protective Order of Elks Eikin

Old Jacksonville Academy reunion draws 26 attendees and more

The Jacksonville Academy reunion on its grounds drew over 26 attendees from Jacksonville and nearby towns including Saltzburg Leechburg Blairsville Indiana and others. Notables H B Melhili re counted history of the academy established in 1850 by Rev Matthaw Willson and several former principals were noted. A ball game between Ebenezer and Jacksonville ended in a tie.

Jacksonville Academy Jacksonville Saltsburg Leechburg Blairaville Indiana H. B. Melhilire A. de Karman Town J. M. Adair Robert Hunter Leeshburg Matthaw Willson Pranklin Orr William A. Liggett H. B. Melntire Prof Robb Samuel Hood Ebenezer

Personal Brevities From Local Notes At Marion Center

J Llous Walker and family attended the Stuchell Lydick reunion at Marion Center on Thursday. Mrs Virginia Hitchcock returned home after visiting relatives in Norfolk VI. Mr and Mrs Joseph Wadding of Blairsville visit W L Colkitt in Oak Street. Miss Clara Lininger reeurned from Braddock after visiting Miss Dina Houwk. Cunningham and wife guests of their son Charles, who is cashier at Webrum National Bank. Dr Ney Prothero of Pittsburg visiting relatives. Mrs Prothero to join him. Verner Hollister of Braddock visiting with Mrs Hollister’s parents A C Broughler. Miss Mae Johnston of Armstrong township returned from Punxsutawney and other towns. Miss Celia White of Pittsburg visiting her parents on North Seventh street. accompanied home by Miss boy Lans heey of Pittwhore. Samuel Wilthins of Pilth Street visiting a college friend in New Jersey before resuming at the University of Pennsylvania. Misses Clara and Wile Ellenberger returned from Punxsutawney. cousins Mae and William McParland with them, plus Mr and Mrs O A Gailey and Mrs A J Gailey with daughters Edith and Olive. Preston Reed, formerly in Adams Express, visited here. Mr Langhai, veteran, now with Lawh wines Co, improving health. Nebystiah of Cheamryhill arrived for a visit. Mr Lydick a former schoolteacher now employed with Coles Company. Miss Minnis Russell of West Wirlor’s Street visited Thursday. Several local names and visits outline a bustling social week. election notices and a hospital visit noted amid community chatter.

J. Llous Walker Town Marion Center Virginia Hitchcock Norfolk Joseph Wadding Blairsville W. L. Colkitt Oak Street Clara Lininger Braddock Moring Dina Houwk Cunningham Wayny Avenue Charles Ashiar Webrum Ney Prothero Pittsburg Prothero Verner Hollister Sle Boy Lansheey Pittwhore Samuel Wilthins Pilth Street New Jersey Low University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Clara Wile Ellenberger Punxsutawney Mey Mae William McParland Mov Mes A. Gailey Allegheny J. Gailey Ldith Olive East Mind Andrew Gailey Eash Oak Street Preston Reed Adams Express Ayarn Dreed ix Apollo Anc Hasiste Ant Daenghiun Mirtle Langhan Langhai Menbar Fidwaiel Nebystiah Cheamryhill Ali Mtulenton Venango Church of God Lydick Sehaut Tay Lawh Coles Compinny

Local correspondence highlights social visits and travel

Local notes list residents visiting relatives and friends across towns. Names include Delaney, McKeesport, Dubois, Pittsburgh, Indiana, Latrobe, Mechanicsburg, Pitcairn, Wilkinsburg, Atlantic City, and city areas. Activities cover weekend visits, church events, and travels with many mentions of families and neighbors.

Local church picnics and reunions advertised in Blairsville area

In Blairsville area events include a harvest home picnic for Batesville Prosby Loran church members at At­binan's Grave led by Rev Andrew Getty. Hendersons and Gettys from this county attended Saltburg celebration with about 160 people. John Prothero descendants gather at the old home near Kellysburg. five children live in Indiana. United Presbyterian reunion drew 400 at Claghorne, Blairsville, with a Blacklick Blairsville baseball game 14 to 4. Powell reunion planned near Avcadia Friday at Athos Powell’s home.

Batesville Hendersons Gettys Saltaburg Thuradaiy Andrew Getty Saltsburg John Prothero Kellysburg Prothero Maryland Kellysbig Indiana John P. Elkin Joseph Bargghelin Dick Hetrick Shichi Sloan Henry Prothero United Presbyterian Congregation of Blairsville Claghorne Blacklick Clairsville

Local Cumberland Wedding Ties Two Couples in One Day

WHP Dings and Devanin Holai Clarence Degamin and Miss Melissa Lk Holue of Cramer wed in Cumberland on Thursday. They will reside in Clearfield county. Gardner Bolan J of Factoryville and Miss Margaret K Kolun of Woburn invited Wednesday at Winton Dale by Rev W S Davis.

Devanin Holai Clarence Degamin Melissa Lk. Holue Cramer Cumberland Riday Jolt Clearfluld County

Indiana County Fair promises largest exhibition yet

Readiness for the Indiana County fair grows as railroads schedule extra trains from Blairsville and Pittsburgh area to Indiana. Special trains and excursion rates boost accessibility from multiple towns. Projections point to huge crowds next week with improved facilities and top-tier attractions, including entries from Minch Brothers Dubois.

Vernosylvaoin Pittsverg WIL Ron Evenines

Wedding of Liggett and Mack in Beason Neightborhood

September wedding announced for William Nelwon Liggett of Hoi and Emma Pearl Mack of East Wheatfield township.100 invitations to be issued. Both are prominent educators in the countryside with ties to Ohio University Ada Grove City College and MacGibbon's College of Oratory. The ceremony will be held at Grandview arm Armagh, the Mack home.

William Nelwon Liggett Hoi Emma Pearl Muck East Wheatfield Township Mia Liggett Robert C. Liggett Hull Ohio University Ada MacGibenny’s College of Oratory Philadelphia Robert G. Mack Nean Armagh Leaghing School Grove City College Grandview Armagh

Uhre Accused in Wounding Woman Near Greensburg

James Bowei, Italian of Bolivar, jailed in Greensburg at midday last week on oath of Mrs Horello. He allegedly shot and wounded a woman while she walked, jealous over her companionship with another Italian. The incident left the victim seriously wounded.

James Bowei Bolivar Greensburg Foranea Horello Becaame Toth

Two More Inquier Contract For Travel Lodge Tenure

Two more entries show plans for a six room traveling lodge on South Willow Street at a cost of 8200. Weston and Hilvis hold the contract. M. Birch of town oversees the project for George Shubay at Chimherst ville on his lot on Web Quit Street.

Charles Weamer Lown South Witth Weston & Hilvis M. Bireh Town Basséelirud George Shubay Chimherte Ville Hin Stroat

Local Wedding and Property News Across Town

A coming wedding for Miss Bessie May Clark of Blacklick and John Martin Dildsheand of Vanderreit will be announced Wednesday morning September 14. Rev. Wilson Wy grove of Mast Brak Pa will perform the ceremony. Property transfers include Parcels sold by DW Simpson of Jows and Lit across to Joseph bath, Bath planning to move to the farm soon. W Z Wilson of Creekside sold his residence to Alux McKee for 2500 dollars. Miss Nottia J Campbell and William J Bounéte wed in June at Annapolis Junction. Baptist services by Rev. A J Purdon resume next Sabbath.

Bessie May Clark Mlacklick John Martin Dildsheand Vandereit Rev Wilson Wygrove Mast Brak Opet Pari Simpson Jows White Townslip Jude White Duseph Creekside W. Z. Wilson Alux. McKee Marilaige Nottia J. Campbell White Township William J. Bouneté Hillydale David Hall Annapolis Junction

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