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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1913

Page

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Buying Coal in the Wheatfields

Deeds recorded last week show coal lands bought in West and East Wheatfield townships by the Operators' Coal Mining Company of Johnstown. Transactions include numerous parcels totaling thousands, with buyers such as Martin L. Fry, James Dick, Ruth A. Dick, James A. Mack, and many others transferring ownership to parties including D. Prato, Mabel S. Evans, and Manor Real Estate & Trust Co. across Green, Center, Indiana, Homer City, Saltsburg, and surrounding areas.

West East Wheatfield Coal Mining Company Johnstown Martin’l. Fry William M."pry Charles B.’ Grumbling Robert Trindle A. V. Barker George W. Barker D., D. Blanch James Dick Charles A. Dick Ruth A. Dick Daniel Reilly Bertie A. Rodgers James A. Mack James D. Mitchell Rebecca BH. Lawson John A. Carlson Samuel Hoover West Mahoning L. F. Butter Francis Cost Indiana Mabel S. Evans Juliet W. Pearce Salisbureg White Samuel A. Williams L. D. Gardner Montgomery Samuel Hammond John P Clair Homer City Louis H. E. Win James Uslek Center Peter Smock Minnie L. Stephens Green Manor Real Estate & Trust Co J. L. Orr Washington Emma I. Groft H. F. Robertson Brushvalley W. G. S. Robertson Lawrence J. Reithmiller Jennie Franka Anna and Mont Stephens Joseph Caulfield Della M. Sebring Guardian Lucinda Ruffner G. W. Wentz Blairsville David Allshouse A. G. Shank Dlsworth Sickenberger Hiram A. Strong J. Blaine Cramer I. H. Engle George W. Isenberg Charles Estep Banks C. W. Proctor Iustes J. Murray Pierce South Sahelling D. H. Brody Maria L. Davis Lotis Saltsburg Frank B. Shupe Charles J. Bowser Weat Wheatfield Charles’ E. Lichtenfels

Boy Fatally Injured After Failing to Board Freight Train

Harold Wagner a Seward 12 year old was mangled when he fell under moving freight cars while trying to board at Seward. Both legs were amputated and an arm may be lost. He was rushed to Johnstown hospital in critical condition. Birthday at Oak Street home celebrated by Martha Johnston and family with turkey dinner. Subscription renewal notice requests readers to renew by January 14 to keep old rates.

Frain Seward Harold Bert Wagner Johnstown Hospital Martha Johnston Oak Street

Pittsburg Woman to Address Equal Suffrage Meeting

January 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Court House Indiana county gathers to hear Miss Mary Bakewell of Pittsburg present the case for Votes for Women. Attorney J Day Brownlee will discuss legal aspects as part of a cordial push for suffrage and justice in tandem with temperance.

PitTsburg Indiana Mary Bakewell Indiana County America Court House Uve

Kerosene Accident Leaves 15 Year Old Girl Injured

Geraldine Harvey of Rossiter suffered severe burns when kerosene on a kitchen stove ignited after a match was struck. The 15 year old was taken to Adrian hospital in critical condition. she had recently recovered from a prior shooting injury in which a bullet penetrated her skull.

Rossiter Geraldine Harvey John Harvey Adrian Hospital Punxsutawney

Thachers Remembered Sup t Jas F Chapman

Indiana county's most successful teachers' institute closed with farewell addresses and resolutions praising County Supt. Jas F Chapman. The group approved establishing a county Boys' Corn Club and urged teachers to join the effort. Teachers presented Mr Chapman a gold watch as thanks.

Indiana County Jas, .F. Chapman Chapman

Weddings of a Week Unite St Clair and Freeman in Pittsburg

St Clair Freeming J son of Mr and Mrs James St Clair of Church street married Miss dna I Freeman of Pittsburg at the bride’s parents home on Wednesday December 17 Rev B McCormick officiated in presence of close relatives. The bride is Indiana Normal School graduate. The groom works at Johnstown Sanitary Dairy and they will reside here.

St. Clair Freeming J Edward St. Clair James St. Clair Church Street Dna I. Freeman Pittsburg Frank Freeman Mildred Simpson Chestnut Street Johnstown Susan Kelly Clyde Advance Indiana D. T. Niel Near ‘Rossiter A. G. Glenn Daniel Grisemore James Z. Hutchison Armagh Robert R. Hazlett Georgeville John I. Meeking John Lovejoy William Sheesley Rochester Mills Alex H. Stephens Cherryhill Township A. M. Ferrier Homestead R.N. Ferrier Clymer J. C. Leasure Green Township Was & County Institute Mary E Earnest Bess South Seventh Street Wooster A. T. Moorhead North Seventh Street H. M. Fair Uniontown D. T. Rodgers Pittsboro J.C. Agey White Township Nathaniel Grove Town Merle Minnie Henry Goldie ‘Decker Penn Run Hdna Stephens Grand Rapids Mich Mabel Laura Cunningham Wayne Avenue Roger McGee Ellsworth Campbell Dwight Ray West Water Street H. B. Deemer Leechburg Jas ‘Simpson Edith Dunmire Bert, Dunmire South Sixth Street Eulala Walker North Fifth Street Binnie Hazel Hicks Marchand J. D. Allison H. C. Edwards Elda Allison Mary Brody Dixonville Joseph Caldwell Allergheny John R. Caldwell West Chestnut Street Hdna Mabon New Florence Besse Dickey William Imple Chambersville Clay Kimple Beaver L. 10 Buchanan Larimer L. L. Shank Near Lovejoy Imopene Dorothy H. G. Kinnan E. R. Cooper Chambers Villa Frank Speedy Willinsburg John Palmer TL. D. Munshower Mabon Munshower Cleveland E. K. Fiat Wdenburn Payette County Arthur W. WH M. F. Jamison Fiiday John W. Wagner New Florence R. D Wagner Progress Roth Nix Wigan College Clyde Shachter Susquehanna University James Ated Nix Kunkie Main Street Clair Lydlek B., R. P. Coal Company Prairise State Incubator Company T. J. Rosser Li Street Joseph Lowry Simon Uber Hig Billa Waglish Elm Street R. J McConnauzhey Grip EH. J. Welch Plumyvile Homer W. W. Coup Lawrence Roberts Whi George Phillips Vandergrite Robert. Carson Prumvoille W W. S. Sturgeon United Presbyterian Church Wallopsburg Glenna Crawford Armatrong County Minder Mr. Jewart Neal Hicks North Point B. Coon Roney Ramey McCurdy Mush Llon Chanders Don Carl Warer Berke Samuel Gamble J. N Punxsutawney Hospital George Shields Gco

Injured Indiana Girl Will Be Brought Home Today

Miss Esther Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bennett of West Church street was hospitalized in Pittsburg after motorcycle injuries ten days ago She will be brought home today Mr Bennett left for Pittsburg this morning and will return with his daughter tonight Hellwood Srey Undergoes Operation

Indiana Esther Bennett John Bennett West Church Street Pittsburg Bennett

Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana Visitors and Local Guests

A parade of names marks social notes as Plumville resident J M Wilson visits Indiana while J F Glasser and many others travel between towns. The column lists residents and visitors from Clyde to Johnstown, Chestnut Street, Rossiter, Grisemore, Arm agh, Green, and Pittsburg along with birthday celebrations and family gatherings.

Minister narrowly escapes murder amid liquor antiroar

Rev. Dr. R. B. McClure, longtime Blairsville pastor and Anti-Samon League leader, survived a gun attack allegedly linked to liquor interests. The bullet pierced his Bible, halted midflight, and he chased the gunman to a dark alley before the assailant fled. Police scour the town for suspects while McClure vows to continue his anti liquor campaign.

R. 8. McClure First United Presbyterian Church of Binksville Indiana County McClure George Hunter Walnut Street Campbell Street Iis Morewoot Avenue First National Bank of Blairavilla Dr. McClure Stewart Street Dr. MecClure Br. McClure Bourne Megal Blatraville

Local notes and holiday events in Homer City area

Homer City and nearby town notes recap holiday visits and homecomings. Residents such as Lucas, Kelly, Nix family, Kunkle, and Shachter family are described building homes, attending colleges, or returning home for Christmas. A Christmas cantata at M E B church, staff changes at the B R P Coal, and quarantine for scarlet fever are noted alongside weather and social events.

Sudden Deaths Touch Indiana and Punxsutawney

Obituaries recount Sidney Deakius McLanahan aged 60 of Murjon Center who died suddenly at his brother Dr McLanahan’s Chambersburg home after a year of ill health. Also noted are deaths of Punxsutawney resident John R. Pantall Civil War veteran. Jean G. Maton 19 of Blairsville from ganrene poisoning. Mary Ann Smead 86 of Oakland Avenue. Mary P. McCutcheon Greensburg mother of Mrs. William A. Lydick. Matilda Patrick Minneapolis resident. infant Wilson Wachob near Covode. plus local school resumes and social visits among Punxsutawney residents.

Sidney Melamatian Sidney S. McLunahan Muy Murjon Center Iis Dr. McLanahan Chambersburg Marton Center Indiana Chambersburgs John Re Pratt Joh R. Pantall Punxeutawney Danker Ts@lin Jeang GC. Mabon Jeane CG. Maton James Mahon Blairsville J. A. Compton Clarksburg William Fr Laila Maude I. A. Compton George S. and Corwin Missy Mary Ann Smead Mary Ann Smead Oakland Avenue William Smead London England J. M. Dubrie Phinywille Beradix United Presbyterian Cemetery Mary Pp, McCutcheon Mary P. McCutcheon William A. Lydick Greensburg Creensburg

Prosperity lever reversed says Cannon in Washington

A Washington Star interview with long prominent national figure Joseph Cannon yields his view that unity clubs boost prosperity and that the prosperity “lever” has been reversed by the current administration. He criticizes tariff, currency, and anti-trust moves, asserts business has slowed, and warns the public to scrutinize the administration’s promises versus reality.

Uncle Joe "Cannon Washington Washington Star Uncle Joe" Cannon Williard Cannon Republican National Committee Fle Toudhng Soing Wilson Democratic Congress Giles Dectina Gefest Lest Sing Congress

Pennsylvania Tax Report Highlights Revenue Figures

The report from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue shows total Terminal revenue taxes of 844 million with Pennsylvania contributing 28.96 million. Philadelphia area firms pay corporate tax, district spirits output is listed at 1.67 million gallons, with 19 718 corporations taxed and combined capital stock about 6.8 trillion dollars.

Washington, D. C Lols Pennsylvania Internal Revenue Pennsylyin Aolleason Mie Pittsby Ustrich Coroa Fayetta Somerstel

Federal Building VOR Blatasvible Proposed Appropriation

A 25000 appropriation request is introduced for a Blairsville Pennsylvania post office and government offices site. The bill seeks Treasury approval to acquire land or facilities for government use at Blairsville. A separate notice reports the sale of the Gast estate corner lot at 9th and Church to Miss Mabel Evang for 850 with plans to build a dwelling. Dennis Buterbaugh injured his arm in an auto crank incident.

J. N. Langham Thausko Senate House of Representatives United States of America Congress Secretary of the Treasury de and Ty Horaby Blairsville Pennsylvania Sald Sta Itth Church Streets Gast John McConnell Mabel Evang Myann

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