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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
5
George Balfour ten years old of Clymer died after sustaining a fractured skull in a coasting accident on Sixth street. He was taken to Dixonville hospital for an operation but passed away within hours. The only child of Mr and Mrs Balfour his death is a severe blow to Balfour home and the town.
Frank Pardoe of Punxsutawney resigns from R. and P. Coal and Iron Co. after five years as manager to become general manager of the Penn Mary Coal Company with mines at Heilwood and elsewhere. The Penn Mary unit covers Bethlehem Steel’s coal division. annual production in Pennsylvania nears 1.6 million tons, with West Virginia fields targeting 1.5 million tons. Pardoe takes the helm January 1, basing at Heilwood, as one of the nation’s largest coal supervision roles. Deputy Sheriff Borland retained by Sheriff-elect Richards. Boggs to relocate April 1.
In the December court’s closing days only two cases went to the jury. F Gazza vs Homer City Coal Co yielded $11.85 to the plaintiff and F M Kimmell vs Lucretia Fry cleared by a jury verdict for the defendant. Several cases settled, including Indian Brewing Co vs C M Wortman, Willya Overland Co vs Chas Hunter, Augusta Mailotta, Joe Kosik, and Sheesley Supply Co. vs Wm G Bennett and T M Shearer. Hill vs Mecca Coal Co and Biamante vs H Wallace Thomas and James McGragor trading as Anshor Motor Co were continued.
L Levine the New Owner will run Indiana Steam Laundry in connection with cleaning plant. The Indiana Steam Laundry on North Tenth street, long operated by H Osmyn, is sold to S L Levine of Indiana Dye Works, with possession December 27. Levine moves machinery to Philadelphia street plant and will operate the laundry with his cleaning and dyeing business. Osmyn has no definite plans, hoping a southern trip before resuming business.
J C Pee longtime city mail carrier celebrated 16 years service with 300 workdays per year totaling about 63000 miles walked during the 15 years on duty. Also notes birth date surprise for Erma Elizabeth Ebey and a denial of profiteering arrests in Indiana. Subscriptions and local news items follow with December renewals and Christmas cantata at Jacksonville.
A parade of wedding notices lists couples in Indiana County and nearby towns. Notables include Rev H C Lake and Miss Maude Barr at Wick Indiana, John Heckman and Gertrude Crossman at Oakland, and many others across Cresbars and Homer City with venues ranging from Lutheran to M P churches.
Readers rush to renew at one dollar yearly during December before price rises on January first. Spanish War Veterans elect officers for coming year. Local society news covers visits, illnesses, and social events. Army enlistment info and a Christmas night bronze service tablet dedication are announced.
Barbara Colburn daughter of Rexford Colburn is critically ill with typhoid pneumonia at the parents home in Claremont California. Mrs Colburn also ill with nervous breakdown from overwork caring for the sick child. Other items note hunters in Rayne township, a mine housing fire at Hellwood, and local holiday visits and entertainment in Harmon township with several residents visiting relatives out of town. Hugh M Bell at University of Michigan home for holidays.
A long list notes residents and relatives from near Jacksonville and other towns visiting Indiana or traveling for holidays. Names include W. L. Henry Silvis Donald, A. T. Stewart, Arthur Ansley, J. McMillen and family, Elizabeth Nicawonger, John Gemmell and sons, Miss Tima Strong, J. Bert Russell, Fred st. Clay and others. Also mentioned are Northampton and Wayne county trips, Detroit visits, and plans to visit Tampa Florida for the winter.
The Combined Musical Clubs of Bucknell University will perform in Indiana at the first Methodist Episcopal church Friday evening January 2 under the Golden Rule class. The 34-member group with a 16-piece orchestra will feature a string quartet and two vocal quartets in a 20-number program. Admission is 50 cents, tickets selling fast.
Clarksburg residents mentioned include W J Clawson and William Palmer with short trips noted to Pittsburgh and Swisevale Youngstown. A high tension line between Lue carne will be completed this week. Miss Martha Lowman a student at Indiana Normal spent the week here. Clergy events at Clarksburg and Saltsburg Presbyterian churches are listed with Rev Fraser’s activities. Mrs Oren Hood and Mrs George Sheesley are cited among local residents. Mrs George Sheesley died of pneumonia aged ten in Arcadia area. funeral at Rochester Mills. The late Mrs Charles Sheesley, born Clawson, died in McKeesport after childbirth. bodies brought for burial at Deckers Point. Public school teachers invited to English class led by Mrs H C Christy December 29 30 31. no tuition.
Hand injured James M. Shetler of Grant Street, employed at the power house of the Normal school, met a painful accident Friday night when his hand was caught in the machinery, badly tearing the ligaments of the member.
Town Properties Bold Alex Bennett of town purchased the Pan property on East Philadelphia Street from J W Henrys. He also bought two properties on Oakland Avenue from Mr Leary. Bennett's deals total eight thousand dollars. County seat caller Hd on Monday was J I Cathcart of Chamberaville. Michael Marguerite and Helen Coe Bucknell students are visiting parents Dr and Mrs B M Cos of North Sixth Street over the holidays. Mr and Mrs J Newell Kerr of New Castle visit Mrs Kerr's parents Attorney and Mrs John H Pierce of School Street over Christmas. Mrs Party Essex of Wilmington Del guest during the week of her mother Mrs Sarah Buterwaugh of South Sixth Street returning home yesterday. A W Gilmore of Jacksonville was a caller in town on Saturday. The recently sold property in Jacksonville and this property in Maple Street Indiana was purchased from J Wilenry. Attorney and Mrs John J Getty of Church Street with their son Dr Lawrence Getty of Altoona leave today for McKeesport to visit relatives over Christmas.
Recapitulation of obituaries notes for Jon St Stumps a Civil War veteran and merchant. William Fleming of Sagamore. Mrs Martha Gourley widow of A C Gourley Punxsutawney. Mrs Glasser Brushvalley. Henry Stelly Marion Center. Stella Griffith Pueblo Colorado obituary listing surviving relatives and burial details.
Early morning fire in Homer City destroyed a residence and stock at Lisls Mercantile. The family escaped thanks to a dog that barked to awaken them, but the dog perished in the flames. Building formerly Ogilen storeroom owned by Isi housed Sam McCrosky’s stand and Lisls goods burned.
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