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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1920

Page

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December Court In Session At Blairsville On Indictments

Two constables report a quiet opening to the December term as the Grand Jury, led by J. M. Kreps, reviews indictments including murder, arson, adultery, and assault. Juveniles are sent to reform school. a workhouse term is imposed for alimony nonpayment. Local naturalization and hunting stories follow along with minor injuries and marriage licenses.

Gourt Lewis Hess Armagh L. B. Kinsey Joe Sekoski Fulton Run Louis Mycoskie Rudolph Berkeley Lucerne Andy jJohnston Francis H. Davis Central Hotel J. H. Smith Howard H. Coleman J. N Langham Carl Learn Green Township Georges Latimer Paul Allen Blairsville J. P. Archibald Blairsville Co-Operative Company Tony Repik Morganza

Infant Florence Cunningham Photo Portrait at Douglass Studio

Florence Catherine Cunningham, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Cunningham near Jacksonville, appears in a reproduction photograph. The image is part of a series of child portraits recently taken at the Douglass studio on Philadelphia street.

Florence Catherine Cunningham A. R. Cunningham Jacksonville Douglass Studio Philadelphia Street

Time concha a pleasing event

Local talent delighted a big audience at a Monday evening old time songs concert held at the Presbyterian church. The program pleased the crowd with quaint period costumes and well rendered songs. Many stood due to full seating, and a generous sum was raised for Indiana Hospital through ticket sales.

Presbyterian Church Indiana Hospital

Weddings of a Week in Indiana County

A series of wedding notices from Indiana and surrounding areas recount multiple marriages. Shaffer Leach and Wallace E. Shaffer wed in Elizabethtown with bride Alice Leach formerly of Green Township, the groom a World War II veteran and Lancaster business manager. Flora L Wilson married Milton A Williams at West Mifflinport with Wilson a former Indiana teacher and forester. George Smith and Mary Nolph joined in Nanty-Glo, Smith a Pennsylvania Railroad track foreman and Nolph formerly of Coral. John H Kough of Plumcreek and Grace Harman of Washington Township married December 1 in Elderton with attendants Clark Rough and Cora Peterman. Public notice covers local WCTU institute events and remarks by Deborah Knox Livingston, national worker, at the county gathering in the Presbyterian church.

Indiana Wilson South Eleventh Street Smith-Nolph George Smith Ninty-Glo Mary Nolph Coral M. Gearhart Sixth Street Daugherty Drug Store Nanty-Glo A& Track Pennsylvania Railroad Company Kough-Harman John H. Kough Plumcreek Township Armstrong County Grace Harman

Child Scalded in Punxsutawney Incident

Josephine Robinson, daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Robinson of Punxsutawney, was badly scalded in a domestic accident Saturday when a pail of hot water spilled and she fell. Her parents are described as former presidents of adeksburg. The child sustained burns to her win and leg as neighbors aided at the scene.

Josephine George A. Robinson Punxsutawney Adeksburg Gle Jromer Hikakney Ole C. W. Bleakney Teartner Rev Wm. Irwin Philadelphia

Deer Shot By Local Official Near Charter Oak

Bruce Wagner ex county commissioner Samel Wagner of Indiana Gear Club hunted near Charter Oak Huntington county and shot a buck on Saturday then arrived with his trophy.

Bruce Wagner Samel Wagner Indiana Gear Club Charter Oak Uuntingdon County

Personal Breevities From Vandergrift to Williamsport

Local social notes list residents and visitors from Vandergrift Rayne township Elder ton and Am broge among others. Individuals travel for hospital care wintering in Tampa visiting relatives in Charlestown and Pittsburgh and attending events in Indiana Altoona and Williamsport.

Edison Tone Test At Clymer Was A Great Treat

Sademe Le Fontenay and Raymond Barry drew large crowds in Clymer for a New Edison recital at the K P Theater. Rev Father Edwards Duwell introduced the program praising music progress. Le Fontenay’s soprano impressed as she demonstrated near perfect voice reproduction against the live vocals. Her pieces Salut a la France and Yesterday and Today drew praise for emotion, range, and tone. Barry provided masterful piano solos and helped compare live and recorded sound. The local Burniture Co. helped present the New Edison to residents.

Sademe le Fontenay Raymond Barry Hdison K. of P Clymer Quiernity Edward Duwell Madame Odette Lefontenay Edison Madame le Fontenay France Midaime le Fontenay Maame le Fontenay Maadame le Pontenay Htayfm Ymer Burniture Co

Gasoline Explosions Roar Through Indiana Burned Store

A massive gasoline tank explosion at the American Independent Oil Co plant in the Fourth Ward sent a burning cloud over Indiana, damaging nearby homes and threatening other plants. Firemen struggled to contain the blaze as thousands of gallons of fuel fed the inferno, with wind miraculously sparing lives and nearby facilities. The Parkwood store, formerly T. W. Carnahan & Bro., was destroyed by a similar explosion, with owner Christian inside the building. rebuilding is planned and insurance partially covers damages.

Indiana American Independent Oil Company Fourth Ward Buffalo, Rochester Pittsburgh Providence Venango Oil Company Atlantic Refining Company T. W. Carnahan & Bro Parkwood Ciriithan

Armagil Community Institute Session Topics Listed

Armagh community institute program outlines topics for a November session at William Penn Grange Ill. The lineup covers opening exercises, readings, quotes, parables, and discussions on parental responsibility for child reading and behavior. Local officers and installation details of Indiana Post No 28 are noted, along with recent community updates.

Community Institute William Penn Grange Armagh Uee Elock Skodkey Key. Patterson Dy Institute Popie SV. Campbell Ithel Mack Hoasu Cramer Mack Nancy Tombs Ithgen Jiulehison Ruth Mokelves Arthur Urucken Kee Miy Muscopie Parenta Iteenonsibilty Theale Jessie Gaay Mivs Altue Tlutehison J. Ie Amb Ling Mo W. Bryce Ak WL Dick A. Campbell

Honor Memory of Deceased Mebiets in War Work

Salvation Army Captain Protyes presided at memorial services for six fraternity members who led during the year. Rev. H. M. Gearhart delivered the memorial address and J. Eider Pooler gave the eulogy. Capt. Gesner praised the Wiks order for aiding Salvation Army war relief overseas. The service included ritual observances, a male quartet, and violin solos. The deceased were Miles Young, J. A. Crossman, J. 2 Blackley, Thomas W. Hildebrand, H. A. Boggs, and Godfrey Marshall.

Salvation Army Protyes Iy Looise Indiana Wlka H. M. Gearhart Ghareh J. Eider Pooler George Hetrick Miles Young J. A. Crossman Blackley Thomas WB. Hildebrand HH. A. Boggs Godfrey Marshall

Deaths in Johnstown and area mark double life losses

Obituary notices from Johnstown and surrounding areas report the deaths of Martha Mack Brendlinger, 77, of Johnstown died on a train en route to Pocomoke City. Elizabeth Brandon, 80, near Chambersville died of general debility. Miss Sarah Jana Crumer, about 70, near Crushvalley. Ruth McSparren, 18, former Indiana resident, died in Wichita Kansas. and Miss Hen Mitchell Alsawillen Mitchell, 76, at home near Cramer. Surviving relatives and funeral details listed. Community notes cover local farm life, church activities, and town happenings in Blacklick and nearby townships.

David W. Brendinger David W. Brendlinger Johnstown West Wheatfield Pocomoke City Brendlinger Wis Martha Mack Robert Mack Armagh A. C. Johnston Pittsburgh Elizabeth Brandon Chambersville Samuel, Wheliam Edward John Brandon Bell Clawson Jennie Buchholt Lewis Burns Celia Short Washington Church Chimberlyville Hen Mitchell Alsa Wilen Mitchell Cramer Ufe Mar“npot Mia John Duncan Anne Hartman Mex Ruth McSparren Indiana Wiella Kans Anna Baker Clairsville Sarat Jane Cesmer Sarah Jana Crumar David Cramer Crushvalley Weednesday Diana Miler Presbyalies Township

Graceton social items and local visitors noted

A long list of Graceton area residents visiting in Indiana Homer City Blairsville and nearby towns over recent days. Names include Mrs Clyde Hockenberry Mrs Jol Johnston Mrs John Yorkeiberry Mrs UW McChiren David Brewer and Will Brewer with others attending a funeral in Greykilde. Community notices cover school events, literary society meetings and local sales.

Clyde ‘Hockenberry Indiana Jol Johnston Homer City John Yorkeiberry McChiren David Brewer Will Brewer James Brower Greykilde J. J. Wright George Arilay Jaffsville Tashweed Ghibles Marshall Php Zlumerona Mtlackdlek Alex Miralall Joe Pulishey Balla Ings Cleorge Blairavilla Edward Milliken Mark Martin Tana Yen Wade Nipps Wid Russel Morgan Green County Han Lesling St. J. Morgart Haobard Sen George Read Huen Sieht Maury Nips Skekllar Indhuna Wilson Gee,Howkenberry Idlia Windy Alex Mee Chiuren Jonking

Well Known Farmer Ends Life in Barn in Pennsylvania Town

Maury Kinnell a 52 year old respected farmer of Washington township ended his life in his barn at Kimmell station near Chambersville by shooting himself through the heart. The motive remains a mystery and family believes mental derangement led to the act. His death shocked the community where he was active in Grove Chapel Lutheran Church and agriculture. He is survived by his wife and a daughter. Funeral services were held at his home.

James Thomas Carl Ludwick Johnstown J. R. Mayes Indiana W. H. Hammond Bolivar Annis Kell J. RR Geary Bob Wereumong Ora Raleigh Brink Jerry Campbell Missionary Society of the M. i Ehurch Sumner Graff J. M. Ratrigh Jeader Henry Graft Joan Maxwell Washington Isabel Maxwell G. Ls. Wissinger J. J. Evans Pittsburgh J. W. Palmer Jackgonville Fla C. L. Andrews Paul Bell New Kensington Maury Kinnell Washington Township Kimmell Station Chambersville Jane Loor Fred De‘eeunod Grove Chapel Luthbran Thomas Weston Fleshvon Watson Watson Cowl Company Heshbon Loygnt Oma Ila Seyerdh John Albettiy Urushvalley Luneafation Muena Visti Par- Tiew Mechanicsburg M.ok Charles Dauphles Wmamiie Cramer Brushvalley Township

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