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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1921

Page

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Two Murder Trials End With Guilty Pleas and Sentences

The Decem ber term trials of two murder cases end abruptly as defendants plead guilty to manslaughter. Sam Angzelino receives $500 fine and six to eight years in prison. others are released or sentenced for related crimes. The judge notes unsafe driving and explains involuntary manslaughter laws amid a string of plea deals.

J. Stewart Graham Jacksonville Sam Anzelino Angelino Garve Tony Jeannetta Dominick Coccla Jose Baresi Natale Caglinaro Italy Farmer Hig Joe Frank Loncar Steve Vorreg Iselin Frank John Kopszyk Dixonville Dixonville Hardware Co Charles Yingling Dias McClure Mack Sam Crucius Grace Pravita Homer Crucius J. N. Langham Commonwealth Defensa

Real estate transfers in Indiana County reel off deeds

Deeds recorded show Dixon Run Land Co transferring two lots in Clymer for 600 dollars to Dorothy Holmes. many transfers include Brushvalley and Pine holdings, coal land in Armstrong, and numerous lot and acreage exchanges. Notable sums include 12 142 dollars for 80 acres of coal to Shelocta Coal Co and 10 000 dollars for a lot in Indiana’s Third ward.

Indiana County Dixon Run Land Co Dorothy Holmes Clymer BE. Hileman Brushvalley Campart Association Brushvalley F. Lohr Bert Orr W. Chas Widdowson Maria Blacklick J. W. Cressley Brushwalley W. Guthrie Mary B. Guthrie White Murray H. Guthrie John C. Short D. A. Short John Blairsville T. H. Watkins Shelocta Coal Co Armstrong Wm. Neal J. I. Neal Banks Samuel Kimmel F. M. Kimmel Pearl F. Gibson J. S. Hileman Third Ward Indiana Buffington Bertha Bartlebaugh Wesleyan Church Smithport Montgomery Jacob J. Anthony H. Lynn Prothero Barbara A. Tiger M. EB Tiger Canoe

Rev J T Davis May Be New State Prohibition Officer

The Pittsburgh Post cites Rev J T Davis of Blairsville, a current county legislator, as a possible successor to William C McConnell as Pennsylvania prohibition director within the coming month.

J. T. Davis Pittsburgh Post Blairsville William C. McConnell Pennsylvania

Mexican War Veteran Dead at 94 in Republic Washington

Herman Biegte, a Mexican War veteran and Blairsville native, died at age 94 at his Republic Washington home. He joined emigrants to Texas as a boy and later entered California with the first troops when it was ceded to the United States.

Herman Biegte Blairsville Republic, Wash Texas California United States

Severe Windstorm Damages County Homes and Trees

A severe windstorm struck the county late Saturday night into Sunday, damaging several buildings and uprooting fruit trees. Telegraph lines were damaged and a plate glass store window shattered on West Philadelphia street. Elders Ridge reported violent winds, with many trees downed and the John Baker farm pear tree toppled. Academy buildings were partially unroofed and two Ridgeview monuments were blown over.

Jacksonville Hiders Ridge Clark Coleman Clarksburg Indiana West Philadelphia Elders Ridge John Baker Alexander Donaldson Elders Ridge Academy Academy Ridgeview Cemetery

Micksburg Creamery reports prosperous year and dividends

The Smicksburg Co-Operative Creamery Company auditors say the year ending November 30 yielded a strong result with a six percent dividend on capital stock. Sales were $31,689.30, patrons received $25,530.79 for cream, and 68,192 pounds of butter were produced at 45 cents per pound fat. Directors named for the coming year include A. P. Marshall H. M. Barrett B. A. Stear H. E. Bence Charles Rowland S. Calhoun and W. D. Lewis. Carl Lewis credited for the success.

Smicksburg Mee A. P. Marshall H. M. Barrett A. Stear H. E. Bence Charles Rowland Calhoun W. D. Lewis Carl Ww. Lewis

Garman Flouring Mill Destroyed By Fire Saturday

A large flour and feed mill at Garmantown known as the Garman mill was totally destroyed by a Saturday afternoon fire, with a large quantity of flour, feed and grain burned. The blaze, said to have started from a hot bearing, left the landmark mill in ruins. ownership belonged to the Lantrys of Garmantown. The old mill was built by the late Peter Garman of Indiana.

Garman Garmantown Lantrys Peter Garman Indiana

Indiana Visitors and Local Notables In Merry Season Notes

Resident notices recount Indiana visitors and local residents in and around Indiana during the holidays. Families, remarriages, and movements are noted, including students at Bernham, Knox, and Goucher colleges returning home for vacation, jurors at Court, and shipments of Progress subscriptions.

County Road Supervisors Hold Annual Session Tomorrow

Indiana County Road Supervisors Association meets at the Court House in its eighth annual session with delegates from all townships. President S J Mulberger and Secretary W W Hopkins will welcome attendees. The program includes opening remarks by Hitler Veelor, readings, committee appointments, a dinner break, and discussions on road policies, licensing funds, and township-liability questions.

Indiana County Road Supervisors Assorfation Court House S. J. Mulberger Rayne Township W. W. Hopking East Mahoning Township Hitler Veelor Jadlana G. L. McCurdy Creekside W.W. Hopkins Statso Highway Department James Keeley

Women Stone Miners Over Wage Clash at Juneau Mines

Outside miners who agreed to 1920 wage scale arrived at Ritter and Winglow coal mines in Cao noe township Juneau to work. They were stoned by a group of Juneau miners wives protesting wage reduction. The mines idle for months, prospects for resuming work doubtful as workers retreated to avoid clashes with women.

Juneau Caonoe Ritter & Winglow

John O Connor Injured In Peculiar Car Accident

John O Connor private secretary to Lucius W Robinson was injured Monday evening near the Country Club when he rode a car to the club on a running board. His foot slipped on a turn and he struck knee on roadside stones, requiring an operation. He rests comfortably and recovery is expected.

John O'Connor Lucius W. Robinson Indiana O'Connor Mr. O’connor

Warmers Threshermen Meeting Names Indiana Officers

The Indiana County Farmers and Threshermen Association held its annual meeting at the Court Moura on Monday with broad attendance. Elected officers include President A A Wiegins Shelida, Vice President C C Steele Roches ter Mills, Vice President J G Clark Indiana, Treasurer Trunk George Omer City, and Secretary J W Warner Indiana. The treasurer reported a good balance. Mechanicsburg’s M Start spoke on Mutual Compensation Insurance Company, noting reduced minimum premiums to 25 for threshermen and 15 for farming, with coverage for the employed and the employer.

Warmers-Threshermen’s Indiana M. Start Mechanicsburg Mutual Compensation Insurance Company Inqurance

Beaner Children Rallying From Scarlet Fever Attack

Beaner children from West Church street quarantined with scarlet fever report mild attacks. Dubely Rotary Club speaker Dr SM Brea of Dubtals, renowned physician and surgeon, spoke at a Monday Rotary meeting. Prominent Bultsburg residents plan a January 21 trip to Deland Wisconsin returning early May. State Capitol visitors from Plumsville seek highway project support. Armagh high school to stage three act play Man jon Account of Polly at Grange ball tomorrow night.

Dubely Physical Rotary Club SM. Brea Dubtals Rotary Chile Armagh Jon Polly

Death notices honor Smicksburg citizens and families

Robert C. Robinson of Smicksburg dies at home from a heart attack after a brief illness. He was a longtime undertaker, church and Masonic member, survived by wife and four children. Also reported: Mrs. Nelson A. Overdorf of Johnstown died, Mary N. Langham of Cherry Tree died after a stroke, and several local families mourn multiple losses with obituaries and services noted in the county notices.

Robert C. Robinson Smicksburg Joseph Robinson Smickshore Savieieburg Mary N. Langham Smith Langham Cherry Tree Mary Brummell Emanuel Catherine Mummell Kittanning Pleasant View Cherry Trea Aptist Church Woma Ares’ James Milton Langham Herringer Alverda Craver Ism Vigh Wison Hrothers Intings Edward Laugham Slick- Heck John Langham Clymer Winma Graysville Mekeesports Holla Itry Bess Taylor Doll Langham Tames Carrie Itununell Bhick- Hek Madward Ramiell Mira Herringer Nerringer Harry McDermaolt Murstellat Lerringer John Sell Jobin Sell Shelocta Qiut Slomer Bierar Yatesboro Blanche Erma Jain Catherine Lucas Colorado Springs Colo A. D. Wood Robert Sell Mary Sell Philadelphia James Sell Derry Willis Laughlin Fulton Salsgiver Town Bruce

Death calls prominent Indiana County lawyer John N Banks

John Nelson Banks aged 82 died suddenly at his Philadelphia Street home Tuesday morning of a heart attack. A Civil War veteran and Harvard Law graduate, he was a respected Indiana County attorney and former solicitor for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Funeral at Banks home Thursday 1:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Dr. Hinitt. Survived by wife Maella, son William, daughter Mrs Charles Cunnilighim.

Samuel Lyke Canton FE. C. Rishell Akron Elmor Lyke James R. Daugherty Taoulsa Sutton Bloomfield N. J Cg, Kemper Sutton A. H. Maloy Pine Township Francis Maloy David ‘M. Caldwall Johnstown Indiana Los Angeles Cal Park Lytle Lay Mason-Dixson Orchestra H. R. Wenderson West Water Astraat Nemacolin MIB C. G. Rudl Hazey Douglass Ninth Street Philadelphia Anna Wood Harry Murtrey F. B. Stevenson A. B. Bracken Wehrum Bracken W. Guthrie Church Street Stark Ivy J. Milton Guthrie Philipsburg Robert J. Porter Wayne Avenue New Alesana Ann Porter Wiliam Porter New Alexandria Thelma Smith Waterstreet Misa C. J. Dickile Bouth Seventh Street Latrobe School Tg i Latrobe John N. Banks Yestears Philadelphia Street Lfe Banks F. W. Hinitt The Presbyterian Church Juniata Indiana Post Harvard Law Seriool Pennsylvania Trailroad Company Pennsylvania State Callaga Maella Wilson David Wilson Allegheny County William Banks Charles Cunnilighim Cresson Jacob Jacob Frantz Rossmoyne Satlurday Rossmoyna Thomas H.rant Colbert George , Franty Belstertown James D. Myrants Punksutawney Thomas 1.Rants Frank Wingert Rossmayne

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