Reckless speed laws cited in Indiana case and local Christmas notices
A court cites that speed is not the sole factor in fatal accidents and that drivers must pass safely, keep to the right, and avoid overtaking on hills or near intersections. The article also notes Christmas events in Rayne township and Penn Run, with a local box social and a sleigh calendar offer from Gibson-Clark Co.
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Commonwealth
August Crucius
Indiaman
Emer
Nomluiek
Former Indiana priest missing after year long search
Rev. Michael J. Barry former St. Bernard's priest in Indiana disappeared December 7 on a trip from his father’s home in Smock Virginia to return to Indiana. He carried 500 to 1000 dollars and a small handbag and wore clerical garb. Private detectives and local officers have pursued leads for nearly a year with no location. Barry had served as chaplain at the Pittsburgh City Home Mayview and reportedly left to rest due to health issues before resuming duties in Indiana.
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Stock
Michael J. Barry
St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church
Indfane
N. O P. McNelis
Barry Wy
Fran Sight
Tie Bie
Phi
Bridget Barry
Smock
Indiana
Barry
Pittsburgh
Mayview
Five Deaths and Local Notices From Indiana County
Martha Genevieve Wray of South Bend aged 21 died of tuberculosis after months of illness. She attended Indiana Normal School two years and was active in South Bend Reformed Church. Funeral at home conducted by Rev. J. N. Garner. Survived by parents and sister Mrs. Patterson. Charles W. Shadle aged 89 of Homer City died after nine weeks of typhoid fever. He worked at Tearing Run mines and leaves wife and three children. Surviving siblings and in-laws listed. Mrs. Sarah Kramp aged 29 of Homer City died from kidney trouble leaving husband and three children. Miss Mary Urey aged about 70 of Livermore died at nephew’s home, born in Ireland, survived by sister Mrs. Work and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Townsend Reven aged 78 of near Jacksonville died leaving five sons. Catho lic church services held. Robert I. Lewis, son of Rossiter residents, died aged ten after brief illness. James Moeming schoolhouse to host entertainment and pie social. Buckwheat yields dominate. Indiana among five leading counties in Pennsylvania. Christmas Club now open at Citizens National Bank, Indiana, Pa.
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Martha Genevieve Wray
James Wray
South Bend
Indiana Normal School
J. N. Garner
Millersburg
TF. L. Patterson
Leechburg
Charles W. Shadie
Charles W. Shadle
Homer City
Indiana
Shamokin Seve
Ilomer City
Richard Cautter
Harry Gearhart
Fomer City
Albert Shadle
Luciusboro
William Kremp
Sarah Kramp
Willam Kramp
George Harris
Ginter
John Harris
Marietta
George Harris, Jr
Mayme Baumgardner
Melen Allyand
Mary Urey
Livermore
Fuay
Urey
Wivermore
Ireland
Catlizo
Divermore
G. 8
Work
Rochester ‘Mills
James
William J
Bertha
Bensie
Leila
Townsend Reven
Jacksonville
Joseph
Pittshurch
Townsend
John
Latrobe
Daniel
Simon and
Jude Rowan
Catho
Clairaville
State forests would yield big returns in future years
Harrisburg Pa Dec 15 a state bond issue of 25 000 000 to buy 5 000 000 acres of waste mountain land for forest purposes in Pennsylvania has the support of the Grange The plan includes 1 000 000 for forest protection and extinction with forecasts that forests could repay the bond and provide substantial annual revenue The Grange Committee on Conservation led by Gilford Pinchot backs the proposal Forester Pinchot cites potential school tax relief and long term gains from forest growth
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Grange
Grange Committee On Conservation
Gilford Pinchot
Department of Forestry
Forester
Pinchot
Pennylvania
Hanging Up the Stocking Legend from Italy
A legend traces Christmas stockings to St Nicholas of Padua who tossed knitted purses to the poor. Purses hung outside windows before Christmas for gifts. as coin and toys entered, stockings later replaced purses. In colder regions purses hung on mantels and a saintly chimney visit was believed.
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Rom
Italy
St. Nicholas of Padua
St. Nicholas
Christmas Time in France and Christmas customs
Christmas in France brings gifts to children and warns against naughty acts with pebbles in shoes. Green decorations, mistletoe, holly, and brigant palasetta flowers adorn homes. New Year’s Day, Le Jour de l An, is the livelier festival, and Le Petit Jesu is mentioned.
The Hodening Horse Custom in Kent Farm Servants
In the mid 1800s in Kent farm servants visited houses on Christmas Eve with a wooden hodening horse mounted by a strong boy. The horse was formed on a stick with a hinged cloth cover, and the rider was kicked and jolted as companions demanded gratuities from the household.
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Kent
Administrative notices and auctions from Indiana PA column
Public notices list administrator and auditor actions for estates of Elisabeth Stephens and Suma Leasure in Cherry Hill township plus an auditor’s report for J C N Park estate. Includes tax figures, payments, and procedural reminders from 1921. Also mentions advertising rates and notice rules for classifieds in the Indiana county paper.
Local Notice About Mrs Nichol Leaving Residence
Mrs James Nichol of Commodore Pennsylvania is reported to have left her bed, wool board, and canoe unattended. The notice states that she or others may not be held responsible for any items or actions arising from this situation.
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James Nichol
Nichol Commodore
Executor and Administratrix Notices in Indiana PA
James W Mack attorney announces letters testamentary for Ann R McHenry of Indiana borough and Laotta M Stewart executrix. claims must be presented for settlement and debts paid. FR Gibson late of Indiana borough deceased. Sarah Bolle Gibson administratrix requests claims for settlement and prompt payment of indebtedness. Indiana PA December 14, 1621.
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J. B. Craps
Hannah Walker
Indiana Borough
Promat
Avings & Truanay
INDIH
James W. Mack
Executrin
Gibson
Indiana
Sarah Bolle Gibson
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A. Ralph Moormead Haitors and Proprietors
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Rayne Township
Brush Hollow
Center Township
Penn Run
Presbyterian Church
Gibson-Clark CO
Robert I. Lewis Trobert i. Lewis
John A. Lewis
Rossiter
James Moeming
Armstrong Township
United States
Federal Bureau of Markets and Crop Statistics
Bureau of Statistics
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New York
Crawford
Bradford
Tlo- Hi
Jeferson
Citizen's National Bank
Tt. H. Russell
Shelocta R. D. 2
Jeannette
George D. Evans
Louisville
J. W.W. Johnston
Deckers Point
Jesse Rice
Idamar
Povitaon Phonograph
Puritan Phonograph
John Sibley
Padua
France
Center ‘Township
Sinding
J. Ihe George
Ee Keede Ardenne
Py Risinger
Trenqurer
Homer City National Bank
Esseesee
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Gancnags Vise Reese
Ot Brandon
Tt. Davis
M. Campbell
Anflitors
Mintutl
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Fnd Trust
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Hiewane Day
W. G. Ciapman
Tadiana
Pierre & Pieres
A Notich
Suma Leasure
Cherry Hill Township
Elaine
Pees
CGA Leas
Clymer
Dee
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Js. A. Wetware
J. L
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Bridgeport
Canada
Pierce
RB. D
Smicksburg
Cherryhil
Murray H. Cramer
Peon Run
Word's Cash
Grant St
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J. E. Lewis
South 13Th Street
W. CG. Berkepile
Re. LD. 2
Pesent ‘Nl
Continental Ride
Washington
Intahonts
Parkwood
Tobinsteen Collar & Leather Company
Brackneck Valley
Dilltown
Vac
Indiana County
J. W. yWarner
Mechanicsburg
J. Tg. Altimus
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Tor Salw
Guernsey
Dell
Call
Edward N. Lydick
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Dmette
Fowler & Fowler
Indaus
Bell
Bell 164
THO Pis National Bank
T A
Banking House
Vineaday
Daugherty
DR. J. Reed Lytle
Indiana, PA
Ofice
Truitt
Seventh Street
Poat
Carpenter Avenue
Rose Point Fitness
Rose Point Stop & Lime Co
New Cartle
Tadiena County
Thomas Pealer
Ottva Wegincer
Indina
Bell Phone
Allen L. Prayne
Smith Elde
Pierce & Pierce, Attorneys
First National Bank
Cherry Tree, PA
State of
America
First National Bank OF Indiana
Hileman’s Garage
Water Street
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Paige Automobiles
Pittsburgh Paige CO
Baun Boulevard
Paige Distributors
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