Influenza Grips Court Dockets Halting Trials
Influenza sweeps through Homer City area delaying criminal court. Many witnesses are unavailable, forcing adjournments and bond forfeitures as District Attorney Liggett moves to proceed with cases. Several defendants plead guilty or suspend sentences while a large jury pool faces illness and absence. Grand jury reports 200 indictments with 18 true bills and recommends upgrades to county facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Liggett
Bernardine Toemnatti
Lizzie Broskey
Cake
Commonwealth
Harry L. Berry
Homer City
The
American
Trig
Center Township
Bozo Radic
Pete Radic
Alex Qujn
Alex Guja
Costa
Wm. Glenn
W.P. Orange
Grisemore
Mute
Heilwood
Scott JL. Roberts
Hellwood
Scott L. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Mollin McCreary
Arra Bell Brickley
McCreary
Mra. Brickley
Montgomery Township
Paul Parish
Joe Vopak
Mary Muffi
Jas. Muff
Harry J. Berry
Juo. Perfuga
Mary Dankavich
Creamery Had Good Year in Smicksburg Cooperative
Smicksburg Co-Operative Creamery Company reports a prosperous year with a five percent dividend on capital stock and a strong working surplus. The mill supplied whole milk to shippers, despite war conditions and high prices. Newly elected directors and officers include President S. S. Calhoun and Vice President A. P. Marshall, with Charles Duiteller as treasurer and Carl Lewis as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smicksburg
Smicksburg Co-Operative Creamery Company
5. S. Calhoun
A. P. Marshall
WD. Lewis
Charles Duiteller
Carl Lewis
H.H. Bence
B. A. Stear
B. B. Crawford
H. B. Rowland
Indiana County Soldiers to Reach Home Last from Germany
The first Indiana county soldiers to reach home from the front are Companies F and L of Blairsville in the 110th United States Infantry known as the Fighting Tenth. Now part of the 28th Division, they will be among the last to return as occupation troops advance into Germany. The earliest homecoming date is next spring, likely to be delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
France
Town
Blairsville
110Th United States Infantry
Tenth
Plains of the War Department
110Th Infantry
28Th
Germany
Divided Estates and Varied Bequests Across Several Wills
Multiple wills from 1914 to 1917 reveal distributions among heirs. Martha Davis of Heilwood leaves household goods to son John J. Davis who is named executor, remainder split among children. Jacob Kuchenbord of Wehrum lists modest bequests to Kuchenbrod and Griffith, with remainder shared among eight named heirs and Edward’s children. A. B. Mike yell Mikesell of Black Lick Township receives a 120 acre farm and livestock, debts to be paid, widow receives household goods, daughters Laura and Mary receive 700 and 1000 respectively, executors named A. B. and Marvy Mikkesall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Davis
Heilwood
John J. Davis
Jacob Kuchenbord
Wehrum
John Kuchenbrod
Annie Griffith
Jago
Laura
Mary
A. B
Marvy Mikkesall
Injured May Died on Way to Hospital
William Toy of the Marshall Foundry Company Blacklick fatally injured at work on Friday and died en route to Indiana hospital. Former Kenwood resident survived by wife and two children. burial at Laurel Swamp church cemetery Charryhill township. Also Viola Wolfe of near Kellysburg slight injuries from auto accident Friday evening while en route to a social at East Pike schoolhouse White township. hospitalized in Indiana hospital.
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May
William Toy
Marshall Foundry Company
Blacklick
Indiana Hospital
Kenwood
Laurel Swamp Church
Charryhill Township
Viola Wolfe
Kellysburg
East Pike
White Township
Cited for Bravery by Private Burns in France
Private Joseph J. Burns of Company C Second Field Battalion was cited for bravery in France for going over the top in the first wave and maintaining uninterrupted communications under heavy fire during the battle. He is the son of Mrs. Christopher Burns of Ntossiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Burns
Christopher Burns
Ntossiter
France
Tragic Crane Fall Claims Wilkinsburg Man at Westinghouse Plant
Killed in Fair Davit McHenry aged 40 of Wilkinsburg a former Indiana resident and son of the late James Melenry was killed Sunday at the Westinghouse plant after accidentally falling from a crane 80 feet high. He leaves a wife six children and is survived by sisters including Mrs Winnel Fleming of town.
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Fair
Wred
Matt Ied
E. Mauk
Rochester Mills
Bangor
Mich
North Dakota
Michigan
Woods
Kalamazoo
Tarry
Harry
Grant Mauk
Witnabath Sheesley
A. J. States
Panxsur Tawney
James Jtamilton
Andrew Sulter
Covode
Fudge Langham Favored for the Superior Court
Harrisburg Telegraph notes political stir from Philadelphia dinner about judge appointments. Indiana county's J N Langham, former auditor general clerk and ally of John P Elkin, touted to succeed Judge Kephart on the Superior Court as next month opens. Pittsburgh contenders and Senator Charles H Kline are also discussed for future bench positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
State Capital Paper
J. N. Langham
Indiana County
Auditor Geneal’s Department
John P. Elkin Isre
John W
Woman Dies After Rescue From Fire At Homer City
Chorianda Arnone rescued his wife from a burning home near Homer City on Thursday but she died soon after admission to Indiana hospital. The blaze started from an unknown cause as Arnone began his day at the mines. Personal effects included $200 in cash and two $50 Liberty bonds found in a trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chorianda Arnone
Tearing Run
Homer City
Indiana Hospital
Arnone
News of Armistice Reaches Local Soldiers in France
Capt Pierce carried word of the armistice to Company FP of the 110th Infantry in France. He wrote that the local boys celebrated with a demonstration reflecting Yankee enthusiasm as they hope to return home. Also noted is a 77th birthday dinner for Robert J Campbell hosted by Mr and Mrs Ralph Stewart. Guests included H C Foster and family, Rev P O Wagner, Samuel Snyder and wives, Mrs B G Blackstone, and Miss Jennie Campbell.
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Pierce
France
110Th Infantry
Indiana
Ralph Stewart
Qurrell Township
Stewart
Robert J. Campbell
H. C. Foster
Armagh
P.O. Wagner
Cokeville
Samuel Snyder
B. G. Blackstone
Jennié Campbell
Brushvalley
Coming Weddings And Moves Across Indiana And Ohio
Miss Margaret Gertrude Irvin to wed Prank O Leitzell of Pittsburgh next Tuesday. Engagement announced of Miss Louise M Ross of Youngstown to Robert James Wopley formerly of Indiana now in Youngstown. Hadden Donahey Jonn A Hadden and Miss Mary J Donahey married in Grant township. Grooms father William Hadden, bride daughter of Edward Donahey. Couple to reside at Wilgus with Mr. Hadden employed there. Rev J G McCracken of Morrellville Johnstown accepts call to Xanta Ohio. McCracken known in Indiana. wife formerly Margaret Adair. Private Royden White of Wayne avenue arrived overseas in medical division in a bays hospital in France. County Physician Dr D Stephens of Penn Run ill in Indiana hospital. Lisle Marlin recalls brother Dale Marlin commissioned lieutenant with 110th Infantry overseas. Grange meeting of Pomona postponed due to influenza spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Gertrude Irvin
William A. Irvin
Pittsburgh
Indiana
O. Leitzell
Louise M. Ross
Youngstown
Robert James Wopley
Ohio
Ttey
GO. C. McCracken
Presbyterian Church of
Morrellville
Johnstown
First Presbyterian Church of
Xanta
McCracken
Margaret Adair
Town
Harry N. White
Wayne Avenue
Royden White
Bays Hospital
France
D. Stephens
Penn Run
Jindiana Hospital
Personal Tidings From Latrobe to Pittsburgh and Indiana
Griffith of Church street visited Latrobe Friday while William Soming from Sagamore called in Indiana on Monday. Joseph Walbeck of Robinson visited the county seat Saturday. Paul Lewis of South Seventh street made a Pittsburgh call Friday. Attorney Arnest Stewart of town did business in Pittsburgh Friday. Mrs. Alexander Stewart of North Seventh street traveled to Pittsburgh Thursday. Frances Fulmer of Johns town spent the weekend with Indiana friends. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beeson of Pittsburgh were Indiana visitors over Sunday. Attorney and Mrs. John L. Getty of Church street visited Pittsburgh Thursday. H Neal and son from Young township were county seat callers Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moorhead from Charen Street were Pittsburgh visitors over the weekend. Mrs. Anna Weaver of South Seventh street was appointed assistant nurse at the Normal School. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wiggins of Vandergrift visited Indiana relatives over the weekend. Mrs. James Daugherty of West Church street visited Mr. and Mrs. Kemper Sutton of Bloomfield.
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Griffith Bits
Church Street
William Soming
Sagamore
Indiana
Joseph D. Walbeck
Robinson
Paul Lewis
South Seventh Street
Pittsburgh
Arnest Stewart
Town
Alexander Stewart
North Seventh Street
Frances Fulmer
Johnstown
Charles Beeson
John L. Getty
Charles Moorhead
Charen Street
Anna Weaver
Paul Wiggins
Vandergrift
James Daugherty
West Church Street
Kemper Sutton
Bloomsfield
William Ellis
Springdale
David Hill
P. Rankin
Arcadia
Ann Aul
Georgeville
M. M. Davis
William G. Lowman
Jacksonville
Freeport
N. N. Miller
Lewis Wettling
Newtown
James Jack
Philadelphia Street
Neil H. Gleason and
Gon
Smethport
George W. McGowan
Clark Dickie
Wilkinsburg
Mary Scott
Thomas
Kittaning
Bessinne
Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Church
Orley Lee
Normal School
War Work Council
San Francisco
Cals
Robert Cunningham
J. Wagner, Wold
Heshbon
Langham
Progress
David Boeck
France
Wits
Lown
Ha 10- Cal Association
RB. C. Pickett
H. R. Anderson
North Ninth Street
Medical Exauciuation Board
Wisson
Phillp Work
United States
Robfart Vanhorn Work
Coast Artillery
Pr. Work
Ione Tai Vaa
Millen Wark
East Mahoning Township
Recent Deaths Highlight Indiana County Notables
A long obituary list from Indiana County outlines deaths and recent activities. William Ellis of Springdale hosted guests, while P Rankin of Arcadia visited as a Progress subscriber. Several others, including Mrs Ann Aul, William G Lowman, and Lewis Wettling, are noted in funeral attendances, travels, and community service.
Local Obituaries From West Wheatfield and Nearby Towns
A string of funeral notices and deaths across West Wheatfield township and nearby areas, including Hugh W. Lichtenfels who died at age 28 from pneumonia and influenza following influenza complications, and Mrs. C A Woods of Pittsburgh who died at 29 from pneumonia after influenza. Also noted are deaths of J G Cameron in Bloomington California lineage, George W Kridler of Newry, W W Malory of Hellwood, and several others with survivors listed. Interments occurred in local cemeteries such as Tethel iet West Wheatfield and Mt. Tabor, with services held at several homes and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh W. Lichtenfels
J. C. Lickenfels
West Wheatfield
Mids Mdna Fill
New Morence
Mia
Claude Dias
Witmuir
Charles Henderson
West
Waller W. Malory
Hellwood
Penn-Mary
Presbyterian Church
Lilywie
Young Ben
Savarius Brothers
Platens
Punxsulawney
Local Boy Killed Days Before Armistice in France
A local 24 year old Samuel Frederick of Tenth and School streets was killed in France on November 19, the day before the armistice. He served in a Machine Gun Company, drafted in 1917, and had seven front line months. The casualty list also notes Indiana county soldiers with several killed, wounded, or missing. Other notices report families informed of KIA and wounds, plus a San Francisco medical transfer for Captain Charles N. McLain and a local woman serving as rural carrier during influenza cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Frederick
Prederick
Tenth
School
France
Germany
War Department
Indiana County
Thomas Stamsden
Blairsville
George Ramaden
319Th United States Infantry
Joseph Graff
Biafraville
Corpor
Charles A. Nealer
218Th Engineers
A. W. Nealer
Chestnut Street
Walter Trick
Town
Sargeant Vrs
Indiana
Mcbain
A. W. Beer
Dixonville
Jesse TR. Beer
Sith United States Infantry
Camp Leo
Sie
Speedy W. McGurdy
Gaunt
Bea
Dia
Franca
Av McCurdy
Han
Twenty French orphans adopted by Indian residents
Twenty fatherless children of France have been adopted and placed with residents of Indian Territory and Creek Nation recently. Urey of Gangnnaugh town glip is serving as a juror at court this week.
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France
Indian, Cherry VeGe
Creekshie
Don. Urey
Gangnnaugh Town
Glip
Servbng
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Onsea
Mike Horwatt
Paul Pavich
Frank Kelley
Saltsburg
J. A. Thomas
East Wheatfield
Buffington
Blacklick Creek
Williard
Grand Jury
Fudge Langham
Buins
H. M. Dally
Paul J. Steatle
Consideration
R. L. McQuilken
T. A
Alex Anderson
John McConnell
John M. Leech
North Sixth Street
W. 8. Hamilton
Lisle Marlin
Sargeant Dale Marlin
Pomona Grange
Infleiga
Gran
Lynn Hadden
Grant Lwp
Maury Donahey
Eric D. Carlson
Clymer
Edna Powell
Cash Greek Tf
Clemenson
Barnesboro
Mildred M. Dearolph
Edward M. Ausley
Puewnonia
Auddan
Couunty
Hid Lane
Chiaimboraville
Kol O'Clouk
J. J. Davis
Crooked Creek Baptist Church
Chambersville
James Ansley
Ansley
Yerra
Indiana County School Directors’ Association
Dearton
Crooked Creek
Aelf
Ela Chambers
Lipraty
Allegheny County
Arthur Blair Ansley
Pant ‘Ansley
United States Service
Richard Stevens
Ttichard Stevens
Company IL
National Guard
Bilalaville
Harry Clark
Grekside
Med
Clements
Leonard
Jacol Clark
Fldurfon
Pelt S. Keelor
Poxbig
Kitermont
Oakland
Thin Ylmed
Heriday
James Reyburn
Jomey
Janes Weyburn
Witfanning
Gndson
Calvin Royburn
Walt
Nephaw
Mra
D. W. Taylor
South Withabeot
Mary Og, McCily
Mary G. McCully
M. G. McCally
Conomaugh Township
Tle
Pncumonia
Slater
Blanche
Greenwood Cemetery
Daniel O. Grianbliog
Daniel O. Crnembbineg
Brush Valley Township
Stdney City
Omer City
Adam Grumbling
Gremswood
Margaret Kelly
Margaret. Kelly
W. J. Scelly
Saltsture
Wx Diwbreri
Minty
Mary Kills
Heese Bila
New Telghon
Kodiaw
Seattle
Wash
Edward M. Ansley
OC. A. Woods
C. A. Woods
Mt. Tabor
West Wheatfield Township
John Stormer
Rolingon
M. I. Church
Carrie Bowser
Charles Beaufort
Bolivar
Mya. Skidmore
Chicago
Jools, Cameron
Jool Fa
Cameron
Green Township
Earl Cameron
Bloomington
Cal
California
Ieside
Fred Miller
San Diego
John «. Cameron
Bartow, Fin
Norris Cameron
Pitcairn
Emily Craig
George W. Kridler
George Wesley Kridler
Newrytown
Bessides
Joh
Wridler
Mabel Armstrong
Near West Lebanon
John
Ralph Kridler
Kittamung
William Kridler
Newrytown Cemetery
Waller W. Mallory
Hammaal Stampt
Lanna Stunt
Treder Consul
Hong
Pant Walker
Lydia Walker
Yedt's
Paul Walker
Stawart
Jelilah LB. Myers
Blawart = Myers
Hirangford
Murrell Township
William Orange
Bownds
McHenry School House
Heiday
Crawford Select House
Tocheater Mills
Harple
Caldwell
Clyde Caldwall
Franto
New Jersey
Jia Caldwell
Wite Dowd Dant
Musband
Charles Witmorg
Lucklick
Jarawaonla
Ethyl Widdowson
Tegajoy
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