Surcharge Case Goes On The Trial List In 1926
Judge Langham keeps surcharge case alive as County Commissioners face 16 day reply window to Auditors report. The December 14 1926 order discharges the Rule to Show Cause and allows answers within 16 days. Criminal court week clears remaining docket with several verdicts and continuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Langham
December Criminal Court
Daniel Ritter
Indiana
J. C. Long
R. B. Neal
Orlando Cento
David Kephart
W. H. Davis
Paul, Vitky
Catherine Vitky
Dave Tarbuck
Larcany
Costa
Angelo Colanglo
Joseph Kottroco
Louis Vallante
Andrew Wattral
John Babco
Homer Cameron
Fine Handel Oratorio Draws Large Normal School Audience
A large audience enjoyed Handel’s The Messiah performed by Indiana Normal school Department of Music and local talent at the Ritz Theatre under John W. Neff. Soprano Irma Batholomew, contralto Laura Remsbere, tenor Marshall Monroe, and paseo Donald Pirate highlighted the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School
Department of Music
Indiana Normal School
Indiana
Ritz Theatre
John W. Neff
Irma Batholomew
Laura M. Remsbere
Normal Conservatory
Marshall Monroe
Donald Pirate
New York City
Hot Rock Penetrated Coal Vein at Dixonville
A Penn State bulletin reports igneous rock puncturing a soft coal seam in Dixonville Indiana County. Miners exposed the intrusion while mining, revealing coked coal on both sides and yielding scientific data. Researchers Arthur Honess and Charles Graeber describe the Peculiar formation and note a rare Pennsylvania parallel in Fayette County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixonville, Mine
School of Mines and Metallurgy
Pennsylvania State College
Dixonville
Indiana
Countty
Strath
Indiana County
Penn State, Training School
Arthur P.honess
Charles I. Graeber
Experiment Station
Pennsylvania
Fayette County
Starting Fire With Oil Can Fatal To Aged Man
Peter Shaffer aged 70 of Blacklick died from burns received Friday while starting a kitchen fire with a gallon kerosene can at his son Roy Shaffer's home. The can exploded, burning nearly his entire body and burning the kitchen. the fire was extinguished quickly. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Shaffer home followed by burial in Coral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Shaffer
Blackleck
Blacklick
Roy Shaffer
Shafter
Coral
Move to Get Special Train for Inauguration of Gov Fisher
A plan seeks a special Indiana to Harrisburg round trip for Gov John S Fisher’s inauguration on Tuesday January 18. The train would depart Monday night and return Wednesday morning, depending on attendee numbers. Contact H Wallace Thomas Indiana Pa at once to join. Efforts aim to secure a round trip rate. Green Township Youth Arrested on Serious Charge and Released on Bail George Fetterman age 19 of Green township was arrested by Sheriff John M Malcolm on a charge of attempting to criminally assault three girls ages 13 six and four. He was held for court and later released on $1000 bail. Alleged assaults said to have occurred early November near the girls’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John S. Fisher
Harrisburg
H. Wallace Thomas
Green Township
George Fetterman
Sherif John M. Malcolm
Justice of the Peace
C. ©. McLain
Fetterman
Aged Mother Chooses Progress as Christmas Gift
Mrs. Elizabeth Dick of Penn Run selects The Progress as a year’s gift for her son W. M. Dick of Woodbine Iowa. At 90 she is active and in good health, managing her household daily, and values The Progress as her longtime favorite county paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dick
Penn Run
W. M. Dick
Woodbine
Iowa
Progress
Weddings of a Week in Cumberland and Nearby Towns
A series of local marriages from Cumberland and surrounding areas includes William Ward and Sarah Long of Clymer wed in Cumberland, planning to live in Clymer. Ross Scumaci of Pittsburgh and Tressa Gether of Homer City joined in marriage. Jacoby Wintery and Lottia May Winters married by Justice C. C. MeBlyin in the Hetrick building. Also report: J. Heltzen, 84, suffered a fractured arm and a dislocated shoulder after an incident near Trade City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacoby Wintery
John H. Jacoby
Mijas Lottia May Winters
Town
Justice of the Peace
C. C. MebLyin
Hetrick Building
Brushvalley High to stage four act comedy next Wednesday
Brushvalley High School presents the four act comedy The Afflicted Family next Wednesday evening at eight. The cast includes C Crotchet a retired merchant William Shaffer B Frizzy a barber Dr Linton a physician Paul Bennett a shy young merchant Guy Buchanan Clarence a student Arthur Sprinkle John Henry I Seezer constable Robert Hvang Mrs Crotchet nervous Daisy Dolly Myra Esther Dorothy a maiden aunt Dorothy Foster Betty the maid Margaret Campbell in a lively village scene with a broad array of colorful characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushvalley Ugh School
C. Crotchet
William Shaffer
B. Frizzy
Glen Brown
Linton
Paul Bennett
T. Staple
Guy Buchanan
Clarence
Arthur Sprinkle
John Henry
George McSutcheon
I. Seezer
Robert. Hvang
Myra McCrea
Esther Stewart
Dorothy
Dorothy Foster
Betty
Friary
Margaret Campbell
Personal Briefs Round Up Indiana Area Notables
Local notes list residents from Penn Run Vanderslitt Armagh and nearby towns visiting relatives in Indiana and attending events. Names include M Golden Homer Ferguson Thomas Mack Violet Dunmire Nellie Dunmire Hall Blair Annie Brown Randall Rummall Spencer Longe Cost Kunkle Cost Stewart Woolweaver etc. Subscriptions to The Progress are renewed, orders placed, and jurors reported in county and state events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Run
Calter
Homer Ferguson
Vanderslitt
Indiana
Thomas C. Mack
Armagh
Violet
Nellie Dunmire
John Fairman
Fulton Run
Hall Blair
Yale College
Annie M. Brown
Winneneg
Canada
Randall
A. A. Rummall
Home
R. D
Holl
George Q. Spencer
Milas Bernadine Plotzer
Union City
Pomona Grange Meets With Success Grange Gathering
A joint meeting of Pomona and Success Granges will be held at Zion Lutheran church on Thursday December. Officers will be elected for the coming year. Program includes singing, reports, election of officers, music by Marion Center high school orchestra, motion pictures, installation of officers, and a pageant. Delegates please bring lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona Tito
Success Grange
America
Lawrence Robinson
J. I. McElhoes
Marion Center High School
Tople
Grange
S. T. Matonry
Scott Chambers
CG C
Mra
Howard ‘Smith
Ana Shields
Little Rochester Mills Girl Fatally Burned in Gasoline Accident
Ruth Gaston aged six of Rochester Mills died after clothing caught fire from a flaming gasoline can in the hands of her seven year old cousin Elma Gaston. The incident occurred at the Clauda Gaston store, flames spread, and Ruth died Sunday after being treated at Adrian hospital Punxsutawney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Gaston
Luther Gagton
Rochester Mills
Elma Gaston
Adrain
Punxautawney
Clauda Gaston
Elma
Two Rossiter Men Hurt In Coal Mine Wreck
William Burys and Walter Brown of Rossiter suffered serious though not life threatening injuries after a tram car derailment in a Frances coal mine. They were found in freezing conditions and rushed to Adrian hospital Punxsutawney for treatment. Burns had a leg operation and bone splice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mince
Frances
Rossiter
William Burys
Walter Brown
Adrain Hospital
Punxsutawney
Burns
Browns
Brown
Christmas Holiday Activities Brighten County Gatherings
Pre holiday season buzz in Indiana county with busy gatherings and church and school entertainments planned for Christmas day. A 35 foot Christmas tree on Philadelphia Street will be lit for the first time this Friday as part of the community observance sponsored by the Indiana Post and American Legion. Salvation Army to distribute Christmas buckers and host its annual party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon F. Taylor
Salvation Army
Citadel
Vernon I. Taylor
Army Citidel
Water Street
Christ
James W. Maolk
Citidel
Robert §. Sutton
West Church Street
Indiana
Indiana Post
American Legion
Philadelphia Street
Sixth Street
Hamilton and Rigby named as governor elect aides
Governor-elect John Fisher announced A Boyd Hamilton veteran Harrisburg newspaperman will be private secretary and Howard Rigby of Pittsburgh will be executive secretary both positions created under the administrative code. Hamilton has long been Fisher’s friend and Rigby has worked with Fisher since his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misher
John &. Fisher
A. Boyd Hamilton
Harrisburg
Howard Rigby
Pittsburgh
Hamilton
Pittsburgh Gazette Times
Rigby
Fisher
Death notices across Indiana county claim several lives
Wellington Carey Veath aged about 50 dies at his home in White township after an injury from a rebounding lock. Joseph J. Sterner 70 dies near Purchase Line after pneumonia. Minnie Griffith 16 dies at Indian hospital from hip fracture after a fall on Chestnut street. William H. Householder 70 dies at Grand View Avenue after diabetes. Robert J. Youngblood 59 dies at North Sixth Street from heart trouble. L. D. Gardner 70 dies suddenly in Glen Campbell after heart trouble. Mrs James Wronk 69 dies near Lejoy after illness. Andy Kubereski 2 dies at County Home. Funeral services planned for multiple deceased with local church involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Carey Veath
Wellington Camney
Window Carney
White Township
Severn
M. KE
Town
Chaney
O. BL Fhmeryon
Oakland
Walter
Mary
Clara Carney
Carney
Johnstown
Peter Baker
Joseph Fh. Sterner
Church
Harry Lutman
Colyer
Alfred Sterner
Hear Hillsdale
Samuel Starner
Derry
C. P. Ruffner
Tarenton
Sarah Ruffner
Ale Foonn
Mya
J. M. Ruffner
Glen Campbell
Carrie Burke
South
Minnie Griffith
Indian Hospital
Chestnuut Street
Wilh
John
Washington
Mia
J. C. Henderson
Calfornia
Christian Ehurch
Strawna’ Chapel
Merrick
Greenwood Conarary
William WH. Householder
William H. Householder
Grandview Avenue
Hiness
Cherryhill Township
Indiana
Second Ward
Presbyterian Church of Town
F. W
Filultt
Oakland Cemetery
Hazal Bloomquist
Aultman
Wilda
Kathryn Householder
Robert J, Youngblood
Robert J. Youngblood
North Sixth Street
Ifelong
P. §. Youngblood
Youngblood
Philadelphia Street
L. D. Gardner
Elden
Prank
Don
James
Marign Gardner
W. DD. Fell
Glan Campbell
Irvin Gardner
Akron
BF. McGune
Hillsdele
Mra. McCune
Somer City
Poultry and Farm Show Winners Announced at Indiana Event
The Fifth Poultry Exhibition in Indiana closed Friday with high quality entries from AML Cle and others. Winners included A G McCoy in Rock class, Logan of Dubois and Johnstown exhibitors in White Rocks, Hasinger and Murley in various Bantam and Leghorn divisions, and a strong display of Buttercups by Chas Hostetler among many other prize birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
A. G. McCoy
Jon
P. Logan
Dubois
Jam W. Mack
Johnstown
Paul I Tasinger
C. Redela
Alrong
Lee Rosenberger
Paul B. Hasinger
H. Lb. Murley
Pennsylvania
Chas
Houston
Derry
Shape
Almon Willams
J. M. Campbell
B. Ju. Hoffer
J. M. Williams
Altoona
Lee Moore
W. A. Marshall
L. D. Johnston
Jay Me
Hostetler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Criminal Court
Bolivar
William Gasdick
Plumyille
Wilber Brijburt
Bay Plumyville
Els Dow
Ino Fat
Fridoa
J. J. Heltzen
Brushvalley
OW. Devinney
J. c. Buterbaugh
Commodore
Lloyd McCreight
Curnengville High School
G. L. Daugherty
Plumville
Jamima White
Dons
Herman
Arthur Longe
Emporium
A. FB. McElhaney
Black- Nek
Bertha D. Gaul
Ohio Wesleyan College
Chestnut Street
A. G. Rickard
Grant Township
Hope Keating
Cockport
State College
Gillis Kunkle
Misa Alberta Cost
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
Mary Cost
West Chestnut Street
Mack Stewart
Pani Woolweaver
Stone Creel Hunting Club
Huntingdon County
H. &. Sutton
Brushyalley
George Burns
Hulda
K. O. Allshouse
Albert
Atwood
James W. Mack
James Mack, Jr
Princeton University
Mins Boyd Black
Clarksburg
Progress Office
LC. Dias
Pitcairn
Harry Dias
Wilkinsburg
Alonzo Dias
Weat Wheatfield Township
James Rosborough
CG. N. Andrews
Boston
Audley L. Mahon
Smyrna
Quay Overderf
Lila Mae
Margery
James Rhine
Banka Donahue
iMonday
Samuel Shearer
James M. David
Trochester
N. Y
Jamon Stewart
Mercershure Academy
Alex Stewart
North Seventh Street
Richard Bagley
Mixes Tarethet Jiegley
Oxonville
Smang
Homer Hopkins
Yank Hazlett
Jennne Toot
Points
EB. Kisulek
Aspinwall
Avonmore
Saltsburg
Pomona Grange
Success Grangeh
Rochester
John D. Conch
M. O. Hines
Young
M. GO. Hines
Wm. Klein
W. M. Rubner
H. B. Gratz
S. Mahoning
W. Campbell
John Mroewt
Santa Chaiis
J. Wilson Thompson
Railroad Avenue
Santa Clara
H. A. Wadden
Apollo
Elizabeth Simpson
Santa Barbara
Calif
J. H. Blakfey
Shelocta
Marion Cemer
Ruth Simpson
Sewickley
Mary Belle
Monogahela
Nancy Nichol
Vandergrift
J. M. Michel
East Church Street
Erecedies
Lottie May
Oyous
Penn Grange
Arnagh
Wm. Dick
Harry Mack
Frank
Paul
Leclarer
He. R. Falgon
Bert Mack
Caren
Alice Stutsman
Pomona
Hutchingon
Piora
Homer Dick
A. M. Stewart and Co
Pris
Benson
Bisot J, M. Stewart & Co
Remington's
Clyde Woodward
Emma Stewart
Smith College
Ernest Stewart
Hallruud Avenue
James Wronk
Janes Frank
Leve Joy
Orrig McCune
Hillsdale
Warren Boring
Kinport
Hol, Burnhammer
Stafford
Steela Lydtek
Crecuwith
Merry Engle
Insana
Andy Kubereski
Chateton
St. Bernard's Cemetery
Poultry & Farh
the Association
Harm
Hengall
McCoy
M. McCoy
Lea Rovwenbergar
Kring
Surley
Hashnger
Hens Murley
Cockarels
Husinger
Pullets
Lee Wosenbarger
Hasinger
Murley
Partridge Wyandottes
White Wyandottes
Buft Wyandottes
Krige
White Leghorns
Cock Byang
Stutzman
Weamer
Heng Stutzman
Evang
Cockerall Stutzman
Fiscus
Pullets Evans
Whits
Buttercups
Cock Hoffer
Campbell
Hens Campbell
Joffer
Williams
Cackerels Campbell
Pulletse Camphbell
Hofter
Hutt Orphingtons
Cacksah
Efens Hostetlar
Schwab
MceHenry
McHenry
Douglass
Jersay
Ilana Gelotte
Bantams R
C. Black
Cock McCoy
Camp~ Well
Johnston
Cockerels Irise
Pullets Krise
Silver Seabrights
MeeCoy
Hens Johnston
Cockerel Johnston
Golden Seabrights
Bull Cochitts
Cocks Moore
Cocks Marshall
Hens Marshall
George
Marshall
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