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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1928

Page

6

Hartman On Trial For Murder In Nanty Glo Hearing

Delmas Hartman of Nanty-Glo faces murder charges for the May 5 fatal attack on Frank Carney near Strongstown. A juror panel of 48 was exhausted without a verdict. sentencing for Hartman and others is set for Friday as the Commonwealth and defense present their cases.

Delmas Hartman Nanty-Glo Frank Carney Carney Run Strongstown J. N. Langham Sherif Elmer Borland Harvey Baum Labrer Rochester Mills Robert Postleralt Marion Center Robert Russell Farmer Shelocta Warry Larnett Bucklayer Indiana Wilson Fowler Hary Trindle Carpenter Seward Hary Miller Chambersville Charles Buck Paul Cleary James Smith Blaire Bryan Marion Shank Clymer L. E. Miller Jas. W. Mack Commonwealth Perry Allen Rose Joseph Holman Johnstown James L. Jack Hsq Indiana Bar Carney Hartman William Campbell Millard Mardis Mardis Sam Puglese Nick Pezzino Mongio Dinio Peter Bouch Jot Bettezal Blair Davis Mear Cramer Mr. Davis Davis Tony Rattay Chester Fry Blacklick Fry Smith Coal Co Josephine Ira Dunnegan Nick Lessick Frank McGee George Barbaresh Walter Bale William Grim Heilwood

First U P Church Extends Call to Pittsburgh Divine

Rev J J Mellvain chosen pastor at congregational meeting in town. He is a World War veteran educated at Muskingum College and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Congregation notes rapid growth at Brookline church, from under 200 to over 700, and a new house of worship. Mrs. McIlvain is daughter of Dr J Knox Montgomery president of Muskingum College. Rev McIlvain will consider the call before deciding.

J. J. Mellvain United Presbyterian Church of Brookline Pittsburgh First United Presbyterian Church Town McIlvain France Muskingum College Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Brookline Church McKlvain J. Knox Montgomery William A. Nichol J. C. Pinkerton Nichol Brooklyn N. Y Greenwood Cemetery White Township United Presbyterian Church Iesides Theada William Nichol, Jr United Presbyterian Theological Seminary St. Louih Archy Nichol Columbia Antivarally New York Ruth Nichol Lucilie Nichol Mulkingum College New Concord

Sheffler Begins Fireproof Garage On Taylor Ave

B A Sheffler started work this week on a new 60 by 140 foot garage on Taylor avenue behind the Ritz theatre. The fireproof building will use Natco glazed tile and steel frame to store and wash 100 to 150 automobiles, with occupancy planned for March or April.

B. A. Sheffler Sherman Runyan Taylor Avenue Ritz Theatre

Foreigner's Body Found By Highway Ditch

A foreign man about 45 was found dead in a roadside ditch near the William Penn highway and Blairsville Bolivar road. Acute alcoholism and exposure caused death. coroner Fred W. St. Clair said the man had been dead for several hours before being found by state highway department road crew. no identifying items were found on him.

Blairsville Bolivar Fred W. St. Clair State Highway Department

Cokeville Youth Killed In Accidental Rifle Discharge

A 13 year old Cokeville boy, Jack Piper, died in Latrobe hospital after a rifle he and companions handled discharged, bullet entering the brain. The accident occurred Tuesday afternoon while playing on a bridge near the Piper home. Neighbors later recalled the tragic event during a hospital visit.

Cokeville Jack Piper EB. J. Piper Latrobe Hospital Piper Home

Former Indiana Woman Injured in a Fall Down Stairs

Mrs J Easterbrook of Seattle Washington formerly Ellen McMullen of this place was seriously injured in a fall down a flight of steps recently. Before moving west McMullen was superintendent of the mission Sunday school here. Also noted is a Christmas party at Ernest employees of the Jefferson etc in Ernest hosting guests at F W Ressler’s home with an excellent dinner and cards. A watch was given to Mr Ressler.

Indiana J. ¥. Easterbrook Seattle Wash Ellen MccMullen Ernest Jefferson Et Ply C O F. W. Ressler Colorado John &. Fisher James F. Campbell R. R. Williams Pueblo Colo Mr. Campbell Heshbon Williams Fisher

Salvation Army Christmas Aid to Reach County Needy

The Salvation Army plans a Christmas program in the county next Monday distributing about 75 baskets with provisions for a Christmas dinner for a family of six to eight. Each basket includes ample food, and a toy and treat will be given to every needy child during an event at Zion Lutheran church. Captain Painter appeals for donations to fund the program at 635 Water Street.

Focal Salvation Army Salvation Army Zion Lutheran Church Capt. Painter

High School Principals Meet for Government Discussion

Twelve of sixteen county high schools attend the High School Principals Association monthly meeting at Pat tison's Rustic Lodge. Guests from Indiana Rossiter and Monessen districts discuss student participation in school government after a chicken and waffle dinner.

Rustic Lodge Pattison Town Hugh M. Bell Indiana Daniel Dunmire Rossiter William McCreary Marton Center Norman Ko

Real estate transfers across several townships

J B Waltermire sells 129 acres in Pine to G R Waltermire for 2000 dollars. Otto Goss sells an interest in a lot in Cherry Tree to BE W Goss for 3000 dollars. David Blair sells a lot in Indiana to John A Stavropo for 1100 dollars. Geo W McCutcheon sells 113 acres in Brushvalley to J S Mack for 13250 dollars. Lucretia G Mikesell sells a lot in Indiana to H Howard Raleigh for 2700 dollars. H Elmer Borland sells 73 acres in Grant to John Fisher for 750 dollars. William Sullinger sells 14 acres in Burrell to Anna Chambers for 350 dollars. Virginia Roberts sells 63 acres in Pine to Warren Furman for 2000 dollars. Warren Furman buys 63 acres in Pine from Samuel Furman for 2000 dollars. J D Bush sells a lot in Green to Norman G Smith for 400 dollars.

J. B. Waltermire G. R. Waltermire Otto Goss BE. W. Goss David Blair John A. Stavropo Sos Indiana Geo. W. McCutcheon J. S. Mack Brushvalley Lucretia G. Mikesell H. Howard Raleigh H. Elmer Borland John Fisher Grant William Sullinger Anna Chambers Burrell Virginia Roberts Warren Furman Pine Samuel Furman J. D. Bush Norman G. Smith Green

Numine Man in Jail Charged With Attacking Plumville Girl

Charles Lentz a 46 year old man from NuMine is jailed pending a hearing on a charge of attempting a criminal attack on Misa Larue Beatty an 18 year old Plumville high school student. She was attacked at 8 PM near Plumville. a neighbor interrupted and Lentz fled. He was recaptured and jailed in default bail of 1000 dollars.

Numine Plumville Charles Lentz Misa Larue Beatty Lentz M. J. Welch

Indiana Visitors Fill Local Notes Page

A long list of personal brief notes records visitors and callers in Indiana from towns like Wehrum Bolivar Strongstown and Saltsburg. Names include A M Graffius Ray Alexander Ji Napp Zoe Lyons Bert Hkin L A Rhea Robert Nettormick Charles Ray Nellie Altimus Samuel Spente and Norman Creekilda J B Shank Van dergrift Floyd Stear Ww A Johnston CG A McFeaters Warren McFeaters Homer G Hopkins Bertha Gaul H A Moorhead Royden Fulton Mr. and Mrs. William Morris Floyd Stephens D B Kerr and wife Jay Kuhn Mrs C B McAdoo Meredith Wilda R T Dunmire I M Little J M Lydie Mrs Quay Overdorff Virgil Boyd L Matthews Mrs George Hill J M McConnell I S Sloan A S Frank Hal S Donshey Thomas Swab Harry North Walter L McFeaters obituary note mentions two omitted sons Bird and Jesse McFeaters. Funeral details note Civil War veteran status.

A. M. Graffius Wehrum Indiana Ray Alexander Bolivar Br. Ji. Napp Stafford Zoe Lyons Penn Run Bert Hkin Smicksburg L. A. Rhea Saltsburg Robert J. Nettormick Center Township Charles Ray Nellie Altimus Strongstown Samuel Spente Aon Norman Creekilda J. B. Shank Vandergrift R. McCullough John Ward Berdford Joseph Romley Tatrahe Floyd Stear Northahoning Township Indiana Caliers Indiana Caliers On Friday. Ww. A. Johnston CG. A. McFeaters Warren McFeaters Armagh Homer G. Hopkins Mast Mahoning Township Bertha Gaul Pittsburgh Chestnut Street H. A. Moorhead Royden Fulton South Bend William T. Morris Floyd Stephens Strongs- Low Monay D. B. Kerr Aad Jay Kuhn Plumville C. RB. McAdoo Meredith and Wilda Cherry Tree R-D J. A. Barber South Tenth Street Thielendage Greenville Ralph Brown Blwirsville Proihenotry Ralph Cummings Loch Mins Caper Cooper and Mere Tateigh William T. Gampbell Burrell Township Willian la ‘Ampbell Tairsvile J. B. Mack Plarenes New Florence Charles Luther Blairsville R. D Frank State Medway Tne Spector Heayuetters Augusta George C. Thompson Vanderpritt Jennie Campbell Brushvalley Thompson Hal Donshey Cer D. Donshey National Charch Town Langley Field United Brute Aviation Service Thomas B. Swab Harry K. North Buick Motor Company Flint Mich Institute of Technology General Motor Company Phi Tau Alpha Walter L. McFeaters East Wheatfield Bird McFeaters Swissvale Jesse McFeaters Moxham McPeaters Co. 1 206Th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Emory Pieher Post Johnstown

Indiana County Council to Convene 1929 Annual Meeting

The 9th Annual Indiana County Council Boy Scouts of America meeting is set for Thursday evening at Zion Lutheran church Indiana Pa with 6 30 p m dinner. Election of council officers and executive board members will direct the year’s scouting work along with reports and a social program. Ladies of council members invited. a talent play by county scouts planned.

Lather Chirch Indiana County Council Boy Scouts of America Zion Lutheran Church Indiana Cornell Lady Friends of the Corncil Tarent

Death notices parade in Plumville and nearby towns

Obituary notices recount the deaths of James Blaine Green 44 of Plumville. Jennie Elkin 80s from Smicksburg region. Mrs. William Nichol wife of Rev. Nichol from Brooklyn. Lawrence Neal 47 of Roseyuer. Mrs. J. M. Kunkle of Creekside. and other local residents. Details include birth years, families, church ties, burial sites, and memorial services across Ebensburg, Smicksburg, and nearby localities.

James , Green James Blaine Green Ah+eghyeg Plimville Tewa Fisha Clarinda Gree Philville Allegheny College Mendystle School of Pharmacy Pittsbuirgh University Phanvile National Bank Intiated Edwards Fin Gassandra Reade Crean James Talne Histor Sarah Tutchison Plumville Grom Ebensburg Trev. Troward J. Bawngartel Rhensburg Presbyterian Church Lloyd James Whin Jennie Elkin Hunter Kikin James Ellin J. MM, Kunkle Sara Waretla Kiskie J. M Kunkle Ory Oroakalde Urdinain Hospital Whaske Maldin Sarah Matella Brown Wis No Daugster John A Matilda Dilts Brown Nail Kunide Creekside M. B. Church Ex Brothers Brown Litchfield Buffalo N. Y L. D. Brown Claveland Elmer Borland Indigua Bae Seventh Street Keenwood Jewelory

Cherryhill resident honored with surprise birthday gathering

Relatives and friends of Jen Cliggartiun of Cherryhill township surprised him on Saturday with baskets, games, and a fine lunch to celebrate his birth anniversary. The event featured a warm gathering, good humor, and communal cheer.

Josiah Neal South Seventh Street Melends John Chapmin Cherryhill

Poultry and Produce Show Winners Named in County

The eleventh annual Poultry Show closed December 14 with record quality, reflecting great development in Indiana County poultry. Awards span Peking and Wyandotte varieties, Leghorns, Orpingtons, and many breeds led by Forsythe, Brown, and McCoy among exhibitors. Premiums funded by Farmers Bank and Trust Co. and association sponsors. Also notes 1925 Farm Products Show and local property transactions.

Hopkins Indiana Farmers Bank and Trust Go McCoy Worth Nichol Forsythe Morsythe Wangaman Sherley Pullete Wuuteamin Lewla LL Wavang Fiscus Evans Lewis Segner Jay McCoy Foraythe Hamilton Brady Lakenvelder Gerdman Sexton Hasinger Campbell Byvans Wasinger Sasinger Homer Silvar Kings Vivant Magple Frank Campbell Red Courneaux Jamey Campbell Husinger Birchen Golden Seabrighty Silkies Tom Harper Travper Nichal Nichul Miller Taylor Hopes Fogogeing G. Hens Taylors A Gockerels Naylor Witte Wyandelles Houck Hens Man Cuckerua Lewin Kupkina Markley Fistun Harkley Pullots Millers Drew Mie Andiana County the Savings &Trust Co W. D Pairman Creekside J. W. Pairman J. L. Loughry Marion Center Alfred R. Henry Salisbury Lewis Brothers Cherry Tree B. Ge Marbridge Home R. D John Wisma Commodore, Co Allen Dayton T. F. Sextam Willandf Fentug Wholindivan W. S. Brown J. M. Watt C. G. Pollock Philadelphia

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Lmas Hartman Nty-Glo John Monosky Joe Konstantly Groutak Billya Madero John Recupero Roy Shingler Joe Kosmack Coates U.P Taylor Ave R. Marshall South Mahoning Township A. W. Reed A. C. Reed West Lebanon Theodore Jordan Indiana Hospital BIA RPAL Santa Claus Wowen's Relief Corp Women’s Relief Corps Bessia Halway Adah Kuhns Ada McAdoo Ghaphan Fannie Robinsteen Wmeritus Sarah Nicholson Ireasurer May Geesey Cora Reeves Cora Douglass Farerisburg Bessie Harwig Margaret Brilhart Jocas Man Thomas Pauler Wilkes Barre William Pealer David Pealor Loper John Wise Commodore Paul Beck Blair Beck Covode Punxsutawney Hospital Arthur B.’ Schalk - DuBois Lydia Foltz DuBois Everett D. Biyston Elderton Nellie B. McCormick Dora Raymond JL. Ewing Ida B. Doak Mario DeBetti Ida Beverina Rossiter Mario Pollini Mary DeBetti Cout Council Hunter Pinel Jandt Juart Floyd Robert Homer Stoner Westmoreland County Curtis Wiser Buffington C. ©. McLain Greer Cresswell Buffington Township Stoners Wiser Cresswell Tridianas Old Home County Mra. van Long Pot Town Mra J. Howard Turk Ww. L. Kocher Marling F.C. Meladdon Brooksville Tauwrence Lawrence Neal Rose Yuer James Neal Glearfield Huminoks Coat Corporation Neal Na Whlow Nyesmad Chhildren Magee Boyd Theadora Yolout Wudl Lain Ji Hres Leary Clay Neal Vary Seger Mora Mrnost New Barlind Indiiana Stoffey Endon da Plarce Cemetery Dine Neal Oi Ecunty Commissioners Officd Locust Street Clare Kerr Mast Locust Treat Justice of the Peace C. C Lain H. E. Spirat Westmore-and Pla Hinksville Reacher Minnie Brady Wid Margaret Dy Brady Grateriday Florida J. Welch Plaimville Teddy Charles M. Hill Trurvest Llens Piscus Jets
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