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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1930

Page

5

Two Judges Presiding Civil Court This Week

Long list of law offenders received their sentences on Monday morning in Detroit. Two judges, Marion D. Patterson and J. N. Langham, handled assumpsit actions and other cases, with several verdicts for plaintiffs and numerous sentences in larceny and forgery matters. Frank Smith of Detroit was acquitted of manslaughter in a separate criminal case arising from a June collision.

Detroit Man Marion D. Patterson Holidaysburg Blair County Assumpsit Jacob Gordon Rides Coal Co People's Bank of Commodore J. N. Langham Harry H. Wetzel William F. Wetzel 5. S. Wetzel J. G. Ommons Council Elsie Bassard Frank Niel Mina Milford Wasson C. B Harold Keating Charles Clawson Hart McAfoose Lloyd Hill Clawson McAfoose Hill Allegheny County Earl McAfoos Brooks Duncan William Smith Oliver Clawson Alvie Kephart Roy N. Suman William Morgan Alex McDowell James Waterhouse Western Charles Sarnosky Mary Skinner Dick Learn Georges Broad Frank Smith Mich B. P. Highway Smith E. T. Hutchinson Kittanning Hutchinson Indiana

Daugherty Brothers and Sisters Celebrate 75 Year Average Age

In a heritage Sunday gathering hosted by Attorney and Mrs Hinnest Stewart, John M Daugherty’s family marked his 70th birthday. Five brothers and sister Martha St Clair total 465 years, led by William S S Daugherty 85 Martha St Clair 76 James R Daugherty 79 Frank H Daugherty 76 John M Daugherty 70 S Clark Daugherty 64. The family averages 75 years with active business lives in the county.

Hirthiday Hinnest Stewart William S&s. Daugherty Daugherty Planing Mill Martha St.Clair John P. St.Clair Homer City James R. Daugherty First National Bank Frank H. Daugherty Locust Street John M. Daugherty S. Clark Daugherty Jeannette

Iselin Man Killed at Work in Coal Mine Accident

Iselin resident Andrew Harvrilich aged 50 was instantly killed in the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company mines. He was crushed between a moving mine car and a coal rib while stepping aside for cars. Coroner Dr. Fred St Clair ruled the death accidental. his wife is in Europe and a daughter lives in Berwick. Real estate transfers list several parcels and purchasers including Blairsville and Green locations with prices ranging from 50 to 1050 dollars.

Iselin Andrew Harvrilich Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company Slickville Europe Berwick Fred St.Clair

Weddings of a Week in Rural Valley and Nearby

A week of marriages unfolds with Trollinger and McEwen wed at Rural Valley church parsonage. Grace Mary Lunger and Floyd Fry wed in New Alexandria parsonage with ties to Indiana and Chestnut a treet. William Holby weds Hazel McElhoes in court house ceremony. William Riddle and Margaret Doubt marry in Ernest by Squire McLain. Local stores extend hours for Christmas shopping as Indiana predicts 2,000,000 Christmas trees to be used in the state.

Fry Riddle-Doubt William Albert Riddle Margaret L. Doubt Ernest Squire Cg, CG. McLain Town Hetrick Building Indiana

New Masonic Lodge Formed In Indiana No. 763

Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 763 F and A M was instituted Saturday, bringing Indiana to two Masonic fraternities. 69 members joined from elsewhere, with 200 attending a turkey banquet at State Teachers College. Officers include Worshipful Master John DuBois Johnston and Grand Master William S. Daugherty. Pennsylvania Grand Lodge officers participated and praised the Indiana Masonic Home.

Grand Lodge Benjamin Franklin Lodge Indiana New Lodge Pennsylvania Grand Lodge State Teachers College Frank L. Neff Charles R. Foster William 8. Snyder Elizabethtown Otto R. Heligman Philadelphia William S. Daugherty John DuBois Johnston John 4. Davis Curtin EB. Elkin William R. Rees Newton L. Diem Donald EH. Kirkpatrick Clifford C. Dinsmore Morris L. Coulter J. Richard Duncan Frank T. Lamberson Ryler Fred L. Balfour Harry J. Hinterleitner Fitted I. Rees D. Howard Marn

Ritz Theatre Hosts Christmas Matinee for Local Children

The Ritz Theatre will present a 10:00 A.M. Christmas matinee of The Big Trail for residents of Williard Home the Girls Training School on Elev nth Street the County Home and many county children. Invitations have been issued and transport arrangements made for these guests with similar tickets to poor county children via the Central Charities Association.

Williard Eleventh Street Ritz Theatre Central Charities Association

Indiana man and son injured in Missouri gasoline blast

Frank L. Dorr, a former Indiana resident, and his son Robert were seriously hurt in a gasoline explosion near Moberly, Missouri. Both are in favorable condition but will remain hospitalized for some time. Dorr sustained severe burns and a back injury while employed on Wabash Railroad construction.

Frank L. Dorr Indiana Robert Moberly Mr. Dorr Wabash Railroad Company

Home and Contents Burned To Earry Morning Fire

A two story frame house owned by John Ricuparo on North Eleventh Street burned to the ground about 1 30 in the morning. The home was unoccupied and valued at about 2500 with contents. Firemen arrived to find the building a mass of flames and the cause undetermined. No insurance was carried on the dwelling or its contents.

Earry John Ricuparo North Eleventh Street

Clymer Man Wins Whippet Car in Handy Service Draw

Thomas Minto of Clymer won the Whippet car given away by Handy Service stores across the county. A Yale physicist estimates Mother Earth at 1,852,000,000 years old, noting enduring youth in scientific insight.

Clymer Thomas Minto Handy Service Yale Cynthiana

Indiana Towns Show Up at County Seat Calls

I J Smith of Blacklick and others reported as county seat callers in Indiana on Tuesday and Friday. Residents from Greensburg, Vandergrift, Brushvalley, and Plumville shopped, visited, or called in Indiana, with several families renewing subscriptions and traveling for holidays. Plumville High School to stage Eyes of Love this week with a post show lunch.

I. J. Smith Blacklick Rosensteal Near Midors Pie Indiana Progress J. M. Mamilton Ada Jane Georgeville Jemedy Plumville High School

Man fined for hunting without license near Devil's Elbow

At a Friday hearing before Squire McLain, Carl Hopkins of Tivolick was fined 20 dollars plus costs for hunting without a license. Game Warden Louis Litainger filed the charge after Hopkins was accused of shooting an 11 point buck near Devil's Elbow east of town, then obtaining a license the next day. Other items note Buchheit Bros hosted a Christmas event at Eleventh Street store for girls from the Training School, with founder Mrs Sue Wil Murd celebrated on her 88th birthday in January. Also: Attorney Bruce Scrolli admitted to practice before the U S Supreme Court. Dr G C Paul Reed elected president of Greene County Medical Society. and a note on defining an "old woman" after age fifteen beyond eighty.

Sara Miller Clayton Miller Cora Stewart Plumville Indiana Scott Smathers Town Clearfield James Blacker R. T. Kenser Charles Sinclair Jean Jane Leachburg James Vs. Jack John D. Stewart Phillips Exeter Academy Exeter N.H H. C. Christy South Seventh Street Deland Florida Sunshine State FE. BH. Townsend Elizabeth Hall Elders Ridge Zoli Springs John CG. Rose Sidwell Getty Salisbury Lake Jland BE. Townsend Avonmore R.D Zolfo Springs Fla J. Wilse McCartney North Seventh Street Pittsburgh Paul G. Bruce Max Crawford South Second Street Crawford Walter Black H. ©. McClelland Near Smicksburg Alfred Black Dubois Harry B. Leydic Santa Claus Lydic Squire C. McLain Carl Hopkins Tivolick Louis Litainger Hopkins Devil’s Elbow Buchheit Buchheit Bros Eleventh Street Sue i Wil Murd Lie Honer Supreme Court Bruce Scrolli Lawn Washigton D.C United States Supreme Court Sciotti Lo Washlington

Little girl killed instantly by car near Jacksonville

Six year old Della Aloisi, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carto Aloisi, was fatally struck by a car driven by Frank Detrie while crossing the highway in front of her home near Jacksonville. She died from a skull fracture and internal injuries before her father arrived. Funeral at McIntyre Catholic church with burial in St Bernard cemetery.

Della Aloisi Mra Carto Aloisi Jacksonville Frank Detrie Lochvale Ueir Cather Laura Ateerer Aseanney Newton Palls Ohio Jacob Rooter Della Rooter Plumcrevk Armstrong County Homer Bleakney Della Reefer Wildary Orele Harklertiods Lilly Wallser Wanda Prailey Flodie Thamas Homer Reefer Hol Reefer Gustas Studer Albert Steeler Grant Reefer

Two Boys Drown Skating on Thin Ice Near New Derry

Frank Relico and Della Negra, both from New Derry, died after ice broke while skating on a reservoir near New Derry on Monday afternoon. Relico called for help as Negra attempted a rescue. both disappeared before help arrived. Blairsville firemen recovered the bodies from the pool center with grappling hooks.

Blairsville New Derry Frank Relico Della Negra Reiko Blairaville

Congressman Denies Ties To Clarion Power Stock

The Pittsburg Press reported that N. L. Strong, congressman from the 27th district, allegedly received 10000 in retainers from Clarion Power Co and held undisclosed stock. Strong replied from Washington that he has not seen the statement and does not know what is alleged, adding he is not a stockholder in Clarion Power Co or any related company.

Moo Punxstrawney N. L. Strong Clarion Silver Power Co Pittsburgh Press Federal Power Commission Strong Clarion Power Company Washington, D.C Punxstutawney Spirit

Store Robbed on Proprietor's Birthday in Daugherty Drug Store

Thieves broke a rear window at Daugherty's Drug Store on Sunday night or Monday morning and stole guns cleats and candy valued at 300 to 400 dollars. The theft occurred on proprietor John M Daugherty's birthday. Stolen items partly recovered under leaves near Mrs Adda P Etkin's property.

Gime Olgara Daugherty Daugherty’s John M. Daugherty Mra. Adda P. Etkin

Indiana County Pomona Grange Meeting at Creekside

Indiana County Pomona Grange and Creekside Grange hold a regular quarterly meeting Thursday December 18 with sessions at 10:20 am 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm Elect officers for a two year term A O Rasmussen Penn State Extension Specialist will present an illustrated talk Landscaping the Farm Nome at the afternoon public session The evening program is open Members are urged to be out promptly at 10 am

Indiana County Pomona Grange Creekside Indiana County Pomona Grange Creekside Grange A. O. Rasmussen Penn State Tr Fy

International Relations Discussed At New Century Club Meeting

Mrs Huhlucey Sauacen was guest speaker at the New Century Club in the WG building Monday evening. She spoke on achieving international harmony through good will, intelligence and unity, arguing that wars must cease. The program included musical numbers by several contributors and the club plans a January 4 meeting.

Huhlucey Sauacen Arit New Century Club J. Blair Sutton Hazel Lydie Clarenee McCreight Alexander Stewart Howard Way

Deaths Touch Indiana Area Sparks Memorial Obituary Notes

The Indiana area reports multiple obituaries including Edward Pennington 78 born Brownsville Pa in 1856 and long time tailor, Clara Pennington and Allen Pennington, plus Thomas Allison and Daniel Henry among others with services at local churches and interments in Oakland, Tarentum, Blairsville, and Miderton cemeteries. The notices name survivors, churches, and dates of services.

County Farm Bureau closes a busy year

Indiana County farm group wraps up a active year at annual meeting in the Lutheran church Friday. James A Simpson of White Township was elected president of the Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association with C H McCall vice president J M Risinger secretary and W R B Thomas treasurer. Reports show increased Grade A milk sales from 2000 pounds daily in January to over 13000 in November, with bacteria count below 10000. The meeting featured trips and talks on vegetable growing, home economics, and European farming lessons, concluding with a dinner for 67 attendees.

James A. Simpson White Township Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association C. H. McCall Indiana R.D J. M. Risinger Homer City W. R B. Thomas B.D. Clayton Miller M. C. Stewart Association Clarence Benee Rojserts President Hopkins George Tibel Prince Edward Island Mr. Nixon Miles Horst Mos Montreal Quebec Aroostook County Maine James A. Simpsson O. W. Taker Mr. Baker Baker Trobert Wetzel Clover Ridge Springfield Mass J. L Pyock Purchase Line J. J.hutchison Armagh Bessie Smith Marion Genter Clark Pollock Indiana County Warner Lamb Shipping Association Charles McMillen H. G. Niesley State College Niesley Europe Holland Denmark Germany Austria Italy France England Scotland

Blairsville youths confess railroad car robbery

Roy Suman aged 19 and Wil ilun Morgan aged 18 of Blairsville confessed to robbing railroad cars in Tilaksville on December 3rd 6. They admitted theft of cigarettes valued at 115 dollars cigars and candy. Rocco Dela who runs William Penn Park west of Blairsville was charged as the fence through whom the loot was disposed.

Roy Suman Wililun Morgan Blairsville Tilaksville Rocco Dela William Penn Park

Blairsville Man Robert Chilek Found Dead at Blairsville Home

Robert Chilek aged 60 was found dead in bed at Mrs Annie Richter's Blairsville home on Thursday forenoon. His death is attributed to heart trouble. He was a Morova native, survived by his wife and two children. Funeral services were held at the Blairsville Catholic church and interment followed in the church cemetery.

Wdward AL Pennington Indiana Tilward Aligtrong Pennington Philadelphia Street Clarenes A. Pennington Milas Lowa B. Kline Ta. Pennington Lorain O. Ernest RB. Pennington Vandergift Clarence A. Pennington Lown Margaret Parks Presbyterian Church of Town Robert L. Clark, Jr Taterment Oakland Ellerton United Presbyterian Church Miderton Cemetary Wlennor Ruth Clari Yenura P. Clark Widerton Onte Widerton United Presbyterian Church R. Ve 1 Wight Neal Paul June Martha Claire Tarentum Thoman Ts. Allison Tirentum Allison Samuel Allison Trnmville Tre Western University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh William B. Allison Plumylle Saltsburg Daniel P. Henry Torrance Blairaville Daniel Patrick Henry Veterans’ Hospital Aspinwall Thadeceakad Pennsylvania Railroad Company Catherine Henry William Neal New Florence John Henry Columbus William Henry Brookville Thomas Henry Derry Archie Mouea Johnstown C. W. Clark Charles Hoffman Mary Henry McUsworth Condron Smirvksburg Leroy Condron Pittsburgh Smicksburg Stuaupl Verona Maee Snucksburg Cemetery St. Bernard Catholic Church Joseph Brash Coal Run Indiana Hospital Blairsville Robert Chilek Annie Richter Morova

Local man bags nine point buck near Indiana

Linus Butterbaugh of East Philadelphia street bagged a nine point buck near the old Twolick Country Club along Twolick creek southeast of Indiana within three hours of starting his quest for big game. The Exchange notes a humorous truism about thinkers performing best when their wife isn’t speaking to them.

Linus Butterbaugh Philadelphia Indiana Twolick Country Club Twolick Creek

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Langham Zhl Carh Patterson Gordon Board of Education Ruth O'Leary Leland Wood Ruth Nuss Julius Nelson Indiana State Teachers College John Baxter Little Second Ward Third Ward W. 8. Daugherty M. C. Gordon Audley L. Mabon H. B. Neal Raymond L. Smith Charles H. Bee Mooween Conemgugh Township Department of Commerce Joe Marchegiano Gillis C. Qverdorff Commodore Realty Co C. B.C. Corp Green Charles Hanna Fred A. Bowman Rayne R. E. Young Noble Albanese James W. Mack Peter A. Weaver W. Mahoning Nile W. Lowman Sears Roebuck Co Burrell Lucius W. Robinson Geo. H. Clune Washington Geo Clune la Vinnia Bowser J. M. Mauk Pinmville Trollinger-McEwen R. M. Trollinger C. M. McEwen Rural Valley Rural Valley Presbyterian Church Charles F. Irwin Charles M. McEwen Trollinger Rural Valley National Bank William A. Riddle Ernest Margaret L Ernest Robert S. Scott Dora M. Houdg William ¥. Holby Coral Hazel I. MeHlhoes Heshbon Lynn D. Tek Nancy J. McNutt Samuel J. Libengoo Oliver Ridenour Henry A. Amy Rosa Roberson Benjamin Franklin Masonic Lodge South Hurrell School Mis Sue Wilhelm Blairsville Health and Welfare Association J. T. Bell Punxsutawney Ridgway Greene Co Medien Bocket Paul Reed Nemacolin Greene County Medical Society Waynesburg Little Gul Peont CWO Jproncg Diontes Clarion Power CO Fort Wayne News-Sentinel Heanor Bute Charte Thomas B. Allison Mrs. Homer Bleakney Mrs. Hlisworth Condron
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