Tax Collection System Urged for Indiana County Reform
County officials urge the next legislature to repeal the special levy rule for Indiana County and switch to a single annual tax duplicate. The change would shift collection to a local tax collector, reducing losses from delinquents and simplifying processes used by banks and constables. Over 66 counties already use the reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana County
General Assembly
Peeler
Griffith
Miss Mary Fisher to Wed New Jersey Man
Announcement in New York last night confirms the engagement of Miss Mary Miller Fisher daughter of Governor John E Fisher to Henry Tatnell Brown Jr of Moorestown New Jersey. The couple plans a wedding next year after a dinner hosted by Vernon Taylor and his wife. Miss Fisher, a Goucher College graduate, has managed the household since her mother’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Miller Fisher
Erner John
Fisher
Henry Tatnell Brown, Jr
Moorestown
N. J
Vernon
Taylor
France
Miss Fisher
Goucher College
Baltimore
10000 Deer Hunters Flock to State Forests Today
Indiana county sends 10000 sportsmen into state forests with a generous quota as deer are reported abundant and some killed as obnoxious animals. Notable hunters from Parkwood and Avonmore join others from Huntingdon and nearby counties, including J L Peterman Dutch Butler and Joe Walters, with Frank Kring hunting in Somerset County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Parkwood Hunting Club
Cameron County
W. J. Craig
M.B. Craig
Merle
W. E. Fails
Parkwood
Ross Wilson
Avonmore
W. Gamble
Kent
Bertha ‘Brown
E. E. McKee
Hays Frank
Indiana
Huntingdon County
J. L. Peterman
Town
Dutch Butler
Blacklick
Joe Walters
Blairsville
Frank Kring
Somerset County
Real estate transfers and marriage licenses listed
Various real estate transfers in Indiana Montgomery Plumville White Blairsville and South Mahoning with sums from 200 to 3500. guardianships and executorships noted. Marriage licenses issued for Dean Bence Clymer Helen Nicewongs Gherry Tree Edward Bell Evelyn Kuhn Clarence Byers Beulah Jacoby Alionna Beulah Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guida
A. Gandolph
Indiana
Fourth Ward
J. H. Klouse
Montgomery
Schreckengost
Griffith
Plumville
Della M. Mogte
J. V. Mogle
South Mahoning
W. J. Moore
T. If Holtman
Cherryhill
Ruth Keller
Wilbur W. Stuejler
Grant
D W. Simpson
John A. Gegageine
White
Paul C. Walter
Leo F. Magistri
Blairsville
David Blair
Charles W. Din‘ean
Dean Bence
Clymer Helen L. Nicewongs
Edward Ts. Bell
Uniontown
Evelyn M. Kuhn
Pittsburgh
Clarence Byers
Tidiana Beulah Jacoby
Dixonville
Erhard
Alionna Beulah Smith
Rossiter
Attacked by mad bull in Dilitown injures man
William Smith, 36, employed by Armerford Coal Company, was charged by a vicious bull while crossing a field near his home in Dilitown Friday. He suffered cuts and bruises to face and body, received medical care, and was taken to Johnstown hospital where his condition was reported favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilitown
William Smith
Armerford Coal Company
Johnstown
Joseph Soisson Fire Yrick Company
Bolivar
Archie S. Gable
Robinson
Safety Methods Discussed At Mine Conference
Safety methods for improving miner protection were the focus of the semi annual meeting of the mining institute of the Bituminous District held at the M C A on Saturday. Dean Jlolbrook of State College spoke at the dinner in the Lutheran church urging fair treatment for workers of all nationalities, noting humanity is the same worldwide.
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Gossum
Sats Utthiy
Mining Institute
Satuday
Dean Jlolbrook
State College
Lutheran Church
Federal Water Corp May Acquire Clymer Co
Federal Water Service Corporation may acquire Clymer Water Company by exercising an option on its stock by January 1. The Indiana utility, operated with local capital, would pass to new owners if the option is executed, with Merlera Corporation also holding an option until year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Federal Water Service’ Corporation
Clymer Water Company
Merlera Corporation
Thanksgiving Day Appendicitis Case in Dixonville
While visiting her grandmother in Dixonville on Thanksgiving Day Miss Eilene Donehey was struck with an acute attack of appendicitis and underwent an operation at Dixonville hospital. She is making a nice recovery.
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Dixonville
Eilene Donehey
Dixonville Hospital
Walnuts Planted at Klan Farm Amid 35 Acre Project
At the Klan farm south of town a 35 acre tract was planted with black walnuts. Twenty five bushels of nuts were used, two per hole, with six feet of space around each. The farm has also planted 40 000 pine trees. Mrs. Ollie Truby Cameron died in Greeley Colorado on Thursday at age 65, a former Brushvalley township resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klan
Ollie Truby Cameron
Colorado
Brushvalley Township
Greeley
Colo
Poultry Show Entries Close Saturday Evening
Indiana County Poultry Show entries must reach the Secretary's office by 9:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4. The event, at the Armory, will feature 150 dogs and a dog show by the Indiana County Kennel Club, with poultry, fruit, grain, and dogs on display across the facility. Judges include D. D. Whitaker, W. Munroe, and Paul Thayer, with H. H. Kauffman handling the exhibit judging. items can be delivered to the Armory or mailed to the County Agent's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Indiana County
Indiana County Kennel Club
D. D. Whitaker
Cuyahoga
Ohio
Munroe
State College
Nicholas Schmitz
Paul
Clinton County
Frank Moose
W. M. Gessler
Anderson Stuchell
Thomas Pealer
Dewitt Ray
John St. Clair
8. R. Pallock
Tanoma Hunting Club
Huntingdon County
Clair Mears
Jess Thomas
Gaorce Rainner
Len ‘T Wheeler
Emerson Putt
Charles Bonce
Hugh McQilaster
Clyde Colmer
Kenneth Galmer
Dewey Longwell
Tan Robinson & Co Moves to New Store Room This Week
The Modern Bay Brick Building on Front Street will house Tan Robinson & Co after renovations. The two story buff brick structure measures 46 12 feet wide and 110 feet long with plate and art glass, electricity, furnace heating, and hot and cold water. Contractor M F Nelson mil. A butcher shop opens in connection. The firm, formed in 1889, is tied to Garfield Fire Clay Co. manager Sherman Robinson of Bolivar. Employees include Arthur Bowser, Paul Taylor, Grace Lichtenfels, Orrena Brenchinger, and Mary Filen Miller.
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Robinson Company
Front Street
Robinson
M. F. Nelson Mil
Robinson Co
Garfield Fire Clay Co
Sherman Robinson
Bolivar
Arthur Bowser
Paul Taylor
Grace Lichtenfels
Orrena Brenchinger
Mary Filen Miller
Personal Briefs From Indiana Week in Philadelphia Visitors
Miss Lara McAnulty and Anna Buterhaveh, of town, visited Philadelphia while Attorney Harry W. Earhart and Theodore Trout, of town, were in Clearfield county. Edward Johnston of Cleveland, a former Indiana resident, visited town this week. Mrs. Paul Wine of Uniontown visited her parents in town. Several local residents and relatives traveled for Thanksgiving, with many family visits and shopping trips noted.
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Lara McAnulty
Anna Buterhaveh
Philaelphia
Harry W. Earhart
Theodore Trout
Tre Tunting
Clearfield County
Edward Johnston
Cleveland
Home
Indiana
Casey Kime
Denver
Colo
Lawn
H. A. Wynstoon
Marion Center
F. B. Stevenson
Niith Street
Grove
City
Harry Lewis
Town
William Smith
Penfield
W. S. Marlin
Deltrott
Robert T. Marlin
South Eleventh Street
J.W. Davinney
M. T. Buterbangh
J. C. Buterbaugh
John T
Getty
Church Street
Lawrence Gatty
Youngstown
HW. Wallace Thames
Washingington Street
Paul Rittenherss
Coyne ~Worthgal School
Chicazo
Westinghouse Com
EB. F. Shankis
Frank Kring
Somerset County
Runaway Girl Returns Home After Vanishing Incident
A teenage girl ran away from home November 14 citing disagreements over shoes. She claimed an unknown man forced her to drink and took her for a car ride before throwing her from the vehicle near Blacklick. She was sheltered at Salvation Army headquarters prior to identification. An investigation revealed her real name and address. she was reunited with her father after authorities traced her.
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Merle Pee
Salvation Army
Hetiticus
Addreas
Ate Igharides
Fire in Rossiter destroys one building and damages two
A Thursday afternoon blaze in Rossiter, of unknown origin, caused about 8000 in damage. The dwelling owned by Louis Serrian, occupied by Tony Millen, burned completely and spread to Serrian’s store and residence and to Meigs Tyger’s garage. Punxsutawney aid arrived as Rossiter volunteers battled the flames, delaying further spread. Losses: Serrian 9000, Tyger 2000, Borvinn’s logs 4000.
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Bulding
Bally
Ragsiter
Liois Serrian
Tony Millen
Serrian
Meigs Tyger
Punxsuimwney
Fire Department
Eltliyena
Rossiter
Borvinn
Tyeer
Dayton Man Faces Two Serious Charges
Dayton man Herbert B. Miller is accused of passing bad checks in Blaireville Latrobe and Johns town and was arrested in Latrobe. While jailed in Greensburg he faced an additional charge from S J McGaughey on behalf of his daughter Martha aged 11. Miller allegedly persuaded Martha to accompany him on a trip and kept her away several days before returning her home. He previously lived near Blatravilla and later Dayton.
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Cink
Blaireville
Latrobe
Johnstown
Herbert B. Miler
Greensburg
Woodnewday
S. J. McGaughey
Dayton
Martha
Miller
Blatravilla
Sanitation and Civilization Tied in Civic Talks
Cal W Archer, sanitation expert, outlines that sanitation and civilization are closely linked during a Monday evening meeting of local service clubs at the Indian Hotel. The event featured remarks on improvements worldwide and the role of community groups in advancing sanitary practices. Nearby, Parkwood Grange set December 8 as its meeting date with a varied program including readings and music and a note on town preparation efforts. A hunting party near Hillside shot a large wild cat as market notes report price levels for eggs and other goods, with local vendors noting stable commences for confectionery this week.
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Cal
W.og. Archer
Kalk Tefure
Civic i
Cal. W. Archar
Menilis
Lithe
Hammer of Cammerce
Trotery
Hell
Indiana Hotel
CullAyeher
Praisveat Grange
Polontns
Parkwood Grange
Mer Darve Wiggink
Paul Uheapher
Peggy Junc
Nira
Nt. A. Motte
A Coon
D. D. Walk i
Howard Myers
Alice Cribbs
Lucille Bush
Mir
de Dr
Salvation Army budget topped with late contributions
The Salvation Army budget for the coming year exceeded the $4800 goal, with total receipts a little over the target and $1.20 to spare. Captain I. R. Painter announced the drive at the total barracks, noting unpaid pledges will cut the Salvation Army mortgage on the Wouter street home. Donations came from individuals, tag day, and collections from surrounding towns totaling over the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
I. R. Painter
Wouter Street
Emidwoor Presby ter gans Dedicate Rebuilt Church
A special ceremony marked the Emidwoor Presby ter gans dedication of a rebuilt church on Sunday. The event featured Rev emontas Teuturady and a large congregation noting improvements to the pew house, with repairs to damaged areas and safety upgrades. A parade and Sunday service followed, and Walter Woltneits led the congregation. One attendee, a six year old girl, sustained a fracture and scalp wound after a car collision involving Donald Miller, described as unavoidable.
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Suntay
Reneniy
Hrveltyed
Borne Ly
Hetlehem Mines Corpnrdian
Tellwood
Walter Woltneits
St. Mott, Oftows
Lonike
Dughter
Thoms Plaiencahie
Deaths in Knoxville and Pittsburgh area families
Obituary notices report the deaths of Daniel McChuare Bair Daniel McClure Fain aged 66 in Knoxville and Pittsburgh region. Details include birthplaces, family survivors, military service in Civil War, church affiliations, and funeral arrangements. Also noted are Joseph Uncapher 89, Mary Gaye Widdowson 21, and Daniel Winebride 40s with brief life histories, marriages, and burial plans.
Tragic Death of County Resident in Car Crash
Tarvey Boring aged 2 of Itwif county was fatally injured last Wednesday when his car crashed into a telephone pole near Dilltown fracturing his skull. He died Saturday in Johnstown hospital after failing to regain consciousness. His uncle Merrit Boring was driving the car and was reportedly drunk. Survived by wife and several children. Funeral services held at the Boring home followed by burial in Bethel church cemetery near Clyde.
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Daniel McChuare
Daniel McClure Fain
Kats
Tialvaville
Neresito Moti
Vittstimre
Pennaylynnie Vorwafoors
Richmond
Tie
Wiehmond
Finbe
Bushness
Ufe
Presbyteriat Church
Highhkind Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh
Knonville Cresbyterkin Church
McPherson Post 117
Harriet M
Howard M
Paul W
Mitsburgh
Mya
Mary Louise Hoover
Freane
Calif
Mia. J. M. Connor
Blairsville
Geo, HH
Kansas City
Kana
Mair
Joseph Cncapher Prewmmonia
Joseph Uncapher
Iriday
South Eleventh Street
Washington
Homey City
Peninsylvres Volunteer Infantry
Sterling Elimineter
Tim
Mary Griffath
John Uneapher
Wort
Jesse Uneapher
D. J. Uneapher
Sarat Ellen
Odelle
Nehr
Presbyterian Church
Town
F. W. Hiniti
Oakland Cemetery
Mary G. Widdowson
Mary Gaye Widdowson
Harvey R. Widdowson
South Seventh Street
Harry B. Neal
Church Street
Cleveland Clinic
Inina
Madjuna State Normal School
Christian Chiarch
Duvyout
Ler Hyuetan
Merrdid
Intorment
Oakland
Tarvey Boring
Itwif
Dilltown
Johnstown
Merrit Boreling
Weat Wheatfold
Bethel Church
Clyde
Annual Farm Bureau meeting in Indiana County Friday
The Indiana County Agricultural Extension announces its annual meeting at the Court House on Friday at 1 PM. Dr. B L Nixon and J M Fry of State College will speak on potato culture and community leadership. The women’s division meets concurrently with programs and an electrical display by the Chamber of Commerce and talks by H W Matthews. All farm women invited to attend.
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Indijam County Agricultural Extension
Court House
B. L. Nixon
Jr. M. Fry
State College
Nixson
Penn-sylvania
Indiana County
Mra
20 Cows in Honor List Holstein Herd Leads Test
Indiana county cow testing report for November records twenty nine cows in the honor list and notes four cream separators tested for efficiency. The high cow is a grade Holstein owned by H M Brown with 1764 pounds milk and 68.8 pounds fat. The top average milk producer is the registered Holstein herd of H O Kimmel at 831 pounds per head. The leading butter fat herd is the registered Jersey herd of Elmer Lydick at 32.7 pounds fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Brown
Indiana
H. O. Kimmel
Jersey
Elmer Lydick
Two Arrests for Robbery at Armorford Reported
Sunday morning in Armorford, George Ewings of Dilltown and Albert Wilkiex of Scott Glen confessed to Sheriff John Malcolm and County Narcetive George Wields after being accused of robbing the Company Store. They described the hiding place and the route used to gain entry through a ventilator on the front door. The stolen goods were recovered.
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Armorford
George Ewings
Dilltown
Albert Wilkiex
Scott Glen
John Malcolm
George Wields
Recovarau
Dont Forget the Whitmans Benefit Dance Tickets
Persons who received letters enclosing a ticket for the Whitmans Benefit on Thursday evening December 9 are urged to remit a plan for each ticket promptly. Each ticket admits two to either the dance at the Ary inory or the special performance at the Rite theatre where the feature film “Oi at tha Bravest” will be shown.
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Rite
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Mary Fisher
New Jersey
RAL
Mad Bull
Frderal Water Corporation
Clymer CO
Robert Bates
Washington Township
Mr. Bates
Huskerg
frankMotreleitt
Robert Mahan
Homer Reifer
James Menges
Robert Bukley
Minnie Wisyaa Gna
Gaale Barly
Kenneth Wissinger
Homer
Hawly Park
J. M. Frye
William Mu
Yi Roya Buchanahan
John Itising
Samuel Brandon Josis
Tuberculosis Society
TAN Robinson & CO
Juliet Watson
North Seventh Street
A. B. Agnew
James
Helen
Juliet Fisher
Templeton
R. L. Rumbaugh
Homer City
Rumbaugh
Alice Rumbaugh
Porter M
Rice
Nellie
Albert
Fero
Deckers Point
Willon Burnheimar
Nice
Charley Wheeler
Donald McHenry
Floyd Bethel
Croekside
James Davis
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Gettysburg
James M. Nichol
Yal. Church Street
Priest W. Nichel
George H. Fisher
Herbert Shiedmantle
Erie
Lewis G. Clark
Railroad Avenue
Euedty
Von
Stat Mawin G. Clarke
Tforvievilly
J. Clark
Maroutiain
Emerla
Senderson
San Diego
Hidens Itidge
Mary Jr. McGaughey
Migs Gartrude Tyard
Oneonta
I. D
Mixx Lote George
South Third Street
Murjorie Webster School
Yssta
Educushington
D. C
Lydia Wachob
West Philastreet
Omens, Ries
Lloyda Dundelphia Alving
Pate
Puttin
Emidwoor Presbytergans
Obleers
Ala
Phivteek
Shaye Duriig
Yeny Abunter
Taylor Wa Prain
Sterepp
Lajas Dtawe
Lerten
Taniy Coneh
Steward
Ploward Myers
Postutant Sheward
Meade Miller
Ovnpieis
Lhesh
Iay
Treweier
Flugh
A. Hay
The
Mulls
Catekeeper
Lowry Calhown
Ceres
Martha Bouts
Porroni
Fihuae Bible
Mary Lowry
Tandy
Clue Muckle
Baniel W. Wineriid
Pie Plata
Nuaty
Mary
York
Bina Wulenui
Jobstown
Tlentiatta Bach
PiSsbivkh
Alverda
Jobuntows
Age Sapraive
SEC
Witten
Macknesa
Vietim
West Wheathesda
Farm Bureau
Lew
Graham
M. Graham
Theophilus Graham
Cnreen
Karl Koch
Cincinnat, O
Augusta BF
New York City
Stella
Rhodem
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