Prominent county figures die in a single week
A week of obituaries recalls County Commissioner James M. Marshall age 81 Civil War veteran and Indiana longtime leader. John Mabon 72 West Wheatfield Township resident and former teacher dies at home from heart trouble. Other deaths include Mrs Maria Elizabeth Byers Rayne Township Harry Simpson 60 year old farmer and church member. Jacob C Miller 36 Blairsville World War veteran passes after two week illness. Miss Lillian Gibson 61 dies after brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mabon
West Wheatfield
Harry 8. Simpson
James M. Marshall
North Ninth Street
Scott
Hannah Ramsay Marshall
Blacklick Township
Jacksonville
206Th Regiment
Pennsylvania
County
Jacksonville Academy
Curry Institute
Pittsburgh
Indiana Normal
Indiana
Ida McAnulty
Town
G. Meade Marshall
Chicago
Zilla Anderson
San Diego
Calif
Frank $. Marshall
Blairs Ville
First Presbyterian Church
John W. Leech
Hagle
Moore
Royal Arcanum
Tidiana
Indiana Post
Grand F.ly
Fra Grand Sony
T He Republic
Tie
Seculus
New Florence
Bethel United Presbyterian Church
Clyde
Board of
Congrega
Arminia Cline
West Wheatfield Township
Thomas
Samuel
George McDowell
Paul Wallacce
Fred Lichtenfels
Johnstown
W. B. Mahon
Maria Elizabeth Byers
Anderson Byers
Rayne Township
William
Elizabeth Faith
Byers
Lucy Bell Grove
Charles S. Byers
Apollo
Joseph A. Byers
William Faith
Sarah Gibson
Harriet Gibson
Grove Chapel Lutheran Church
E. B. Hanks
Harry
Simpson
East Water Street
Nathan Simpson
White Township
Elizabet
Charlotte
First United Presbyterian Church
Texides
J. M. Stepine
Coral
Martha J. Stephens
Thes Brothers
George Simpson
John and
Arthur Simpson
Trey
J. C. Pinkerton
Greenwood Cemetery
Jacob C. Miller
Ued
Blairsville
Indrast
Wilson Miller
Sarah Jane Cribbs Miller
Clarence
Larry Miller
C. A. Brady
Chambresville
Walter Miller
Dixonville
Anna
Rita Opens New Year With Sound Pictures
Rita Theatre introduces Biophone, a synchronized sound and music system, with a midnight New Year’s Eve showing of Danesl Daughter s starring Joan Crawford. The Ritz will present the latest talking picture technology, aiming for first 100 percent sound in Indiana county soon, and other sound effects to accompany films. A tragic accident near Robinson left a boy dead after an accidental gun discharge by a companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunstalls
Biophone
Wie
Ritz
United States
Indiana County
Robinson
Jack
Hurl Piper
Pomona Grange to Meet in Avon Lutheran Church
Pomona Grange for Indiana County will meet next Friday December 28 at the Avon Lutheran church with sessions at 10 10 30 and 7 20 p m. The event shifts to a Friday to be one day from Christmas. The State Lecturer Howard G Bisman of Erie will deliver the principal address. A section of officers will be elected for two years. About 200 members from most of Indiana county s 30 subordinate Granges are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona Grange
Indiana County
Avon Lutheran Church
Howard G
Bisaman
Erie
Real Estate Transfers and Local News
Real estate transfers list multiple Indiana parcels with buyers and amounts including Mary Elizabeth Brown to Edward L Ober for a lot, 3106 dollars, and Jas sen W Carson with 18000 dollars. A birthday gathering near Pennow honors Cora Sloppy with 48 friends, music, and lunch. Governor Fisher visits, plans message for joint legislature session. local property sale by Roy J Hines via John McConnell agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Brown
Edward L. Ober
Indiana
Farmers Bank & Trust Cap
Jassen W. Carson
Alexander A. Johns
W. ©. Oakes
Green
Prank D. Tlate
Seward
Renee
Clymer
W. E. Oakes
J. Seward Bence
Elmer & Weston
W. Deringer
Cherryhill
Dinas
J. J. Mitehell
Migs
Cora Sloppy
Pennow
George
Vaye
Ruth Greene
Helsano
Vinton Garrat
Sanford Gibson
Strongstown
Nell Grape
Miuble Cramer
G. R. Wallersmire
Matilida Gibson
Halen
Himland
Hazel Dick
Oden Smith
Roza McCullough
John
Henry
G. EB
Holmes
Tlair
Erma
Wava McCullough
Helen
Dwight Henry
Ethel Makin
Effie Amond
Dorothy
Winifred
Tlunche Wolfe
Irvin Greene
Elizabeth Gressley
Mia
Willes and Indiana Visitors Share Holiday Stopovers
Local notes list Ira M Marlin and son John visiting from Willes, and other Indiana travelers including M TL Rites, Rey J D Humphries, William D of Vanderwift, and many residents from nearby towns visiting relatives and attending Christmas gatherings. A Blairsville store robbery at the Electric Supply Company netted $65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira M. Marlin
John
Willes
Indiana
M. TL. Rites
Washington Stro
Pittsburgh
Tithart
Tisonville
Lintner
Gcaryell
Alatraville
Indiana Vista
J. Thniner
Coptiell
Tilattsville
Betty Teaver
Latrebe
Howe
Fanny
Carrie Gaesder
Joseph Vonnelly
Tattiohe
A. d. Staluita
Lansing
Mich
T. 2
Smith
Olen
Louise
Blacklick
Tarrishure
J. ©. Metiterer
North Sixth Street
Alice Potterhot
Washington Township
Navan Jhervier
Cleveland
TF. Dodson
Donald Moorhoad
Mast Tomist Street
Thomas
Lowther
South Seventh Street
Steynoldsvile
D.C. Wells
Clark G. Good
Russell Lewis
Nevis
Rossmoyne
Murray Pounda
Murray
Wilkinsboro
Agnes
Clara Pounds
Wayne Avenca
J. C. Mank
Cherry Free
Mel Quilken
Akron
O. W. CG. Smith
Fevoule
Progress
Mrr
Smilly
Mary
Martha
Nan
James
Ward Tiaiseenn
Mary Dougherty
Sone
Patriehe Ath
Westin
Air
Coleen
South
Coleman
Kisainger
Tomer City
Wea
Widday
Wilean Town
Rthieer
Pol WR Danedherty
Maarteierne
Philadelphia
Chardas J. Winer
Bath
Mantteentt Streal
Dyatrak
Mal
Randall Winer
Dag Ter
Charled Wingard
Margaret Witold Philippi
Blairsvile
Otis
Electric Supply
Blairsville
Former Indiana boy helps foil bank robbery on Saturday
Murray A Coon, son of a local printing office worker, routed two bank bandits in Tittshire with a bag of coins. The Sun Telegraph reports the attempted heist involved a teller from the Hayes Borough National Bank and a Philadelphia man, with a revolver drawn amid the tense moments as cash was seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray AL Coon
George Coon
Tittshire
Asia
Sun-Telegraph
Ilays Boroneh National Blavk
Tla Gavned
Oerig Aod
Mr. Clagn
Sitarday
Weimer Ie Stotler
Philadelphia
Coon
Ashook
Georsge M. Stille
Tran Ah Allind Bank
Momdugaleli
Romestead
Ft. Wg
Tre
Smillmen
Holnlers
Sapmian
Stilfe
Veterans Install Union Society Officers at Memorial Hall
Three Civil War veterans attended a Memorial Hall supper and installation of Union Veterans officers. Attendees included Attorney John Vs Hil, G. M. Lydick, and Asi Acott. Past State Commander GC McTain led the ceremony. Officers named: Commander George Mulefeury, Senior Vice Commander William McAdoo, Junior Vice Commander Leon Dixon, Patriotic Instructor 2 B Pishler, Chaplain Philip Gyan, Treasurer GC Atehains, Trustee Ray Hosack, Delegate Dixon, Alternate Ry ML Danenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovig
Union Vetere
Agate
Memorial Hall
John Vs. Hil
G. M. Lydick
Asi Acott
Ceramonten Werd
McTain
Olt Dixon
Danenn
Robbed jeweler fights off two bandits in Blairsville
A jeweler John P Archibald wrestled two armed men as they attempted a robbery on Toursday night in Blairsville. He resisted and the assailants fled in darkness. Archibald was uninjured and pursued the attackers with local help to aid police efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhicky Daksvile
John P. Archibald
Ariel O
Mundo
Durant Prize Awards Big Cash for Prohibition Plans
Major GP Mills of New York wins the $26,000 prize for an effective plan to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment. The $5,000 prize goes to Malcainn Do Almade of the Witc School California. Contest drew 19,001 submitted plans. emphasis on enforcement, taxation, and regulation sparked varied proposals from total ban to regulated sales. A second prize was awarded for a composite proposal, with discussion on methods to control diversion of industrial alcohol and improved enforcement. A separate notice invites Indian County Potato and Seed Improvement growers to a meeting December 27 at 1:20 pm to order next spring seed and discuss certified seed production and spring delivery prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de AW
Durant Triae
GP Mills
New York
Medea Prohibition
Ito
Wiiten Avery Conlon
Oise
Mills
Court House
W. S&s Brown
C. CG. Pollock
Marion Center
L. Yock
Hartman Guilty of First Degree Murder
A jury convicted Dennis Taomin of first degree murder in Nanty-Glo for the May death of farmer Frank Carney near Strongstown. The jury recommended mercy and imprisonment. judge to set sentence Monday. Multiple co-defendants and defendants pleaded guilty to prohibition violations. several cases continued or forfeited bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Hie Commonwealth
Dennas Taomin
Nanty-Glo
Fay
Frank ‘Carney
Strongstown
Harti
Lao
Ui Hite
Tartman
Millard Mardis
William Campbell
Anse
Nanty-Clo
Will Marinan
Carney
Langham
Trartman
Cisney
Charles Camneeon
Wis Ahey Camerony Mra
Jay Teenaldi
Salvator Anema Dal
Maggie Ansonia
Petronilla Brune
Brive
Continuer
Charles Wright
Walter Bigstone
Larry Peers
D. N. Bates
John D. Mutro
Mutro
Charles Moorhead
Alvin Jacoby
Charles Harnett, Jr
Paul Fowler
Lows Negrie
Tony Anderson
Italy
Criminal Court
J. N. Langham
Meds Get Blg Stock of Booze In Haid at tvelin
A chaotic OCR excerpt reports large amounts of alcohol seized in a raid. It names county officials, several residents, and a string of scattered events including people moving houses, anniversaries, and local property transactions. The garbled text lists numerous individuals and places, with unclear dates or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tvelin
Meg Syren Ghee Maris
Anton Ghineinaedk
Stanley Noedwinki
Steve Condor
Pete Opatatini
Walter Giazlighi
Vy Mogueetale
Mike Thalcher
Bratrsville Forms New Police Force After Shakeup
Bratrsville selects a new police leadership after a firing of two officers. From eight applicants, Hoo McMillon of Greensburg, ex quetcher at Greensburg p….
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bratrsville
Phiesvilly
McMillon
Greensburg
Quetcher
Greensbrerg Pudien
Cot Pully
George D
Bru
Balery Chamus
Shiahefelter
Plairsville Bettery
pAtvalaiiea
Wll
George W. Miells
State College Snakes Face Flu Like Epidemic
Reported at Pennsylvania State College, a collection of rattlesnakes moved to a new cage in the Old Track House. One snake died from a cold, raising fears of a flu like illness or mourning among the others as keepers monitor appetite and behavior. Nearby, a man’s body was found at Hoffman Station, with County Coroner Fred St Clair investigating. Squire J G Walker of Smicksburg, Civil War veteran, is recovering after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State College
Tyreelid
Tram State Futture Department
Nan
Hoffman Staten
Indiana
Fred St. Clair
Bipicksburg
Squire J. G. Walker
Smicksburg
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J. M. Marshall
Ness
Mrs. Anderson Byers
Ancoly C. Miller
Lillian Gibson
Rita
Maritage Licenses
Henry W. Chapman
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Martha A. Widdowson
Harald J. Berringer
Cherry Tree
Frances I. Biss Spangler
Lee D. Gromley
Starford
Jeanetta B. Conner
Glen Campbell
Earl Webb
Eunice McClurkin
John A. Kelly
Saltsburg
Florence M. Bergman
Harry BE. Blase
Hamilton Ae Clos
Gladys E. McCracken
Henry Bobitch
Josephine Smitheland
Homer City
Governor Fisher
Christi
John &. Fisher
Harrisburg
Overland
Plorisa
Wid
Ira Baul
Samuel Kissinger
Emer City
Tampa
Whayida
Yown
Roy J. Hines
Resaick Livingston
North Seventh Street
John McConnell
Ovanuist
Harold Beech
Seymetser
Dhe WoWarkinist
le Gucterds
Theatres
Murray A
Vagatt
Reicber
Hind
Beenebing Pentonastration
Tilbsiite
Wednesdey
Daepyark
Capenebeat
Beso
Inter
Aqte
Arovone
George Atierson
Kenrich-Hogan
David Heard
Mints Dla
Mas. A. Wo
Ron Wyfe MeKer
Willam Hogan
Hogan
William Hogan
Willian Seluar
Siaturday
Onienty Agen
Warner
Daisy Gilbert
California
Secoml
New Et al
Tinton
Peteriasin
de la Petoruiain
Wiaruie
Temuel
Amiras Pade Peto
Harry Peteroain
Piakbar
Odin AY Minfer
Peteenbarg
Dot
Warstie
Cai
Willdie
Dinhters
Ledow
Puievelus
St. Petershiy
Witha
Albovney &, M. Dade
Ladiana
Sk. Petersburg
Pebeoury
Loreal Basher
John O. Mieorieadd
Gee
Cost
Jack Nees Harber
Havings & ‘Tust
Tiv
Jason Carson
G. P. My. Calling
Church Street
Dr. Carson
WTS
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