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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1916

Page

5

Farmers Institutes Come Next Month

Experts will address five county meetings under the Department of Agriculture. The sessions run two days each at Brush Valley Indiana West Mahoning Purchase Line Willet and Covode with detailed programs led by county chairmen and professors. Topics cover soil fertility drainage pasture dairy beef cattle pork and poultry along with education for farmers and community interests.

Departments of Agriculture Department of Agriculture George Brush Valley Indiana West Mahoning Church Ear Purchase Line Willet Covode

Christmas Reunion At Siverd Home In Green Township

The Siverd family of Green Township held a Christmas gathering with about fifty attendees including children, grandchildren, relatives, and friends. Mr and Mrs Siverd distributed generous monetary gifts to their children from a lighted Christmas tree, while County officials and local figures sent greetings. The couple, longtime residents, have contributed to local education and community development, with sons Lyndon Bert John and daughters Mrs Ira Raithmiller and Mrs Robert St Clair among others.

John B. Siverd Green Township Mr. Siverd James TW. Chapman L. Barr Taylorsville James St. Clair Clymer Greenies John 8. Fisher Siverd Fisher George Clymer Iits Green, Township Cruft Leard Post Office Lyndon Bert John Ira Raithmiller Robert St. Clair Lovejoy Meda Siverd Johnstown Claire Siverd

Community Building Program Interwoven Talks and Open Forum

A multi session series unfolds with Rev C Good opening remarks by County Chairman on restoring soil productivity. Prof Franklin Menges discusses salt moisture and humus. J T Campbell and J H Rosenberger lead dairy and poultry topics with questions. Evening sessions cover education for the wayfarer and the farm of life.

Brushvalley C. WH. Rotkey J. T. Campbell Hartstown Franklin Menges York J. H. Rosenberger Wycombe Menges Rosenberger J.T. Campbell J. J. Campbell Indiana E. M. Gearhart J. Elder Pealer Fanklin Menges C. G. McLain Brookville Court House John H. Rosenberger Harmer Eas Mahoning Wranklin Menges Devotional Rey M. M. Smith D. RK Burkey Prof Orrin Pyack Willee Campbell J. .T. Campbell Prof. Menges Rev. C. Good

Diamondville Brethren Convention Program Pages

The Sunday School Association of the Church of the Brethren announces a Diamondville church convention on Saturday January 20. The agenda includes morning and afternoon sessions with devotional exercises openings talks by John Fetterman Nora Ober Ada Widdowson and others, topics on child value Sunday school attendance and teacher preparation, and a 7:30 pm prayer and discussion period with multiple speakers. Subscriptions and business closures noted for New Year’s Day.

Convention Church of the Brethren Sunday School Association Diamondville Church Oran Fyock John Fetterman Nora Ober Ada Widdowson R. Kitthen Carrie Widdowson Billy Fyock D. R. Berkey Tena Pypell Nan Vyock Anna Mary Wyock Amelia Kitchen Harry Widdowson Jacob Fyock Richard Cassady H. A. Holsapple Vinton Amend

Blacklick Gets Electric Street Lights as Christmas Gift

Winifred Bushnell, daughter of Dr and Mrs F M Bushnell of Blacklick, touched a button Saturday night to unveil electric street lights donated by the local Woman's Civic Club. The new lighting, funded by club members, sparked Christmas spirit as Blacklick plans paved streets to match cement sidewalks and continues its progressive movement.

Winifred Bushnell M. Bushnell Blackliek Lowa BlackHek Woman's Civic Club Black‘ck

Personal Breevities Highlights From Christmas Visitors

A bustling list of Christmas callers and holiday visitors from Penn Run to Blairsville, Blair County, with Mrs. J. Wilse McCartney, Miss Florence Wallace of Wellesley, Dr. John K. Brother of Latrobe visiting Indiana relatives, and many locals hosting kin from Pittsburg to Philadelphia. Readers note multiple families and towns cited, illustrating a season of travel and kin among Indiana County residents.

B. Abel Penn Run Ida Fair Toledo South Seve J. D. Fleming Guy Elderton Curtis Elkin Glen Campbell Florence Wallace Wellesley College John K. Brother Latrobe Indiana W. P. Learn Lovéjoy Mis Janes Repine Clarksburg W .J. Sowera Goldie Blairaville R.D Robert Bruce Pittsburg Mary Tf. Bruce East Oak Street Jay Mc Jartney Philadelphia J. Wilse McCartney Thomas Sutton Edward H John S. Sutton John Hopkins California Joseph Cost West Chestnut Street Hope Meekins Lovejoy Sloan Buterbaugh Lown William B. Smitten New Jersey Alice Smith North Sixth Street Claire Moore Johnsothyn Iis H. W. Moore White Township Stacy Wachob Detroit, Mich Milton Wachob West Philadelphia J. N. Stewiart South Fifth Street Chrismas Charles Stewart James Mears Stella Stear Onberg Teachers' County Institute Russell Paul Rhine Johstown J. E. Rhine Brushvalley Ruth Martin Near Covade A. W. Scott Grantystreet Charles Cunningham Banks Cresson J. N. Banks J. W. Kunkle Wendell Armstrong Township W. S. Kunkle Biairaville Stanley MS Ritter Conemaugh R. EB. Young R. M. Burns Vandergrift R.H. Park Near Advance Howard S. Myers Gleter Emily Parkwood Greensburg Mt. Pleasant Richard and Corrence Hook Butler Thomas Hook North Pifth Street J. W. Warner Grant Street Charlies ¥. Warner Detroit Micty J. M. Repine J. No Langham Elizabeth Roy Maloney Beaver Alla Griffith Lite Church Street George Fulton Stella Hasinger Ardmore J. Tl. Wasinger Wayne Avenue Penn Finn Emma Brickell Alfrad John W. Rising Walter Rising Wall Tweet Burhenn Cary Geraldine John M. Daugherty John S. ‘Trusal Jas. S. Stuchell Washington Township Charles W. McCunn Pennsylvania New Kensington McCunn Rayne Township Elmer Flowers Windber Piower John Hasinger Harry S. Lydick Cherryhil Township Dittyburg Florida Audley Mabon West Church Street Aston Mabon N. 2. Andrews Arthur Wilson Biltsburg WK. Mat New Alexandria Airs M. Jsamison South Sixth Street John Jimi Witmerding Mabel iHataill Near Town

Indiana Brothers in 8th Regiment Return Home for Christmas

Father welcomes two Indiana brothers Harry W and Judson King Hare back from the 18th and 8th regiments after six months on the Mexican border. The twins arrived in Pittsburgh and are greeted by family, sharing a Christmas dinner. Both saw promotions and notable weight loss during service. Harry gained 22 pounds, and the brothers will be reassigned to their next station in Pittsburgh.

Indiana Fred P. Hare Harry W Judson King Hare Pittsburge Thange Ciy Teir Harry Tate Pittsburg 18Th Regiment Judson Conemaugh Pennsylvania Railroad Nia Blairsyilla Mitel Mt. Calan Wortune Dud Tsth Grote Nn Fie Harry Pittsbore Kay Pittyburg

First National Bank of Cherry Tree Declares Dividends

The Cherry Tree bank reports a six percent regular dividend and a special two percent dividend for stockholders to be mailed this week. Surplus increased to $100,000 as directors recognize long service, with total resources at $900,000 on the threshold of the new year.

First National Bank of Cherry Tree Tre Haing Chiistoua Gente Ing

Estates Distributed by Court Filed Wills

The estate of the late Sane vel Jt. McHenry of Raynee township is bequeathed to widow Mary Jane McHenry with life use and remainder to children John, Porbert Marl, Mesaslo 1a, Mowry 1, and Sane Gibbert Me Haney. Jol Archbald of Black Weir township wills sale of farm proceeds to his children Mie tha J. Irwin, Muther GC, Trwit and Hohtr A. Archibald and other legacies follow. The will of Mrs. Hew He Smith and other bequests include land, furniture, and cash gifts to various relatives and the Indiana church. The will of Mes, Ted Mi, PUAps distributes among heirs. Attorney M.C. Warsnix named executor. The gathering included Prot, lRobert Clark Wierdis, Arde Wo Wikies, and others. state education officials attended.

Court House Sanevel Jt. McHenry Raynee Township Mary Jane McHenry John i Porbert Marl Mesaslo Mowry Sane Gibbert Haney Jol Archbald Black Weir Township Wis Childres Mietha J. Irwin Muther GC Muther GC. Trwit and Hohtr A. Arclibald Iether Black Hick Ana Jali Axenittor Wats le Ramabider Tha Adiate Horne Tar Neve Dade bin Kiey Tadlani Ann Knox Tlarry Knox Mira da Sutherland My We Indiana Dale's Land Cemetery Assorfadion le Atv Uuty Ieee Stata Oh Piavns Ted Mi Wome Gita Defahne

Deaths Show Christmas Joy Ends in Diphtheria Climax

Local deaths include five year old Mary Doubt of Sides Sution who after infantile paralysis saw bright disease take her life in an Indiana hospital. Jacob Little near Marion Center dies of diphtheria, leaving wife Jennie and two sons Merle and Arnest. Tobin Leslie Robinson, prominent brick manufacturer from Bolivar, dies of neuralgia of the heart aged 72. burial at Bolivar Cemetery. Also Mrs Jane Bothel of Armstrong township dies at 84, with further survivors listed. funeral arrangements noted.

Mary Doubt Ralph Doubt Indiana Hospital Brights Lin Bright Dal Jacob Little Marion Genter John Little Rayna Township Bethel Tiutheran Dixonville Hia Jennie Adamson Merle Arnest William Little King Brushyalley Charles Little Indiana Jane Harris Mattie Fry Grove Chapel Margaret Cribbs Hoge Weaver Plumville Min- Ma Preiffer Marion Center Bethel Churchyard William N. Osgood Tobin Leslie Robinson John Leslie Robinson Bolivar Talott Robinson Pennsylvania West Wheaffeld Township Hoa Garfield Ire Clay Co Girtfold Robinson Methodist Biscopal Church Bollvar Cora, Agnew Uuntingdon County 1. Robinson Mary M. Robinson Philadelphia Thomas N. Robinson the Savings and Trust Company of Wmer N. Hobinson Baltimore Vaul Vincent Catherine Kyle Robinson Holivar

Improvements on Hida Breanel siding and rail facilities

Construction activity begins on the Tidiana branch of the Buffalo, Trochester and SIltsburg railway with a 2600 ft siding at Bavan eleven miles from Cloe to handle increased business. The Marlon Center branch of the Hy. a. & 1 railway nears completion with dwelling construction costs. an engine house at Cummiluss is revived while additional pits and stalls enlarge the Punxsutawney roundhouse. Alleged forger Jimmes E. Waterhouse is in Indiana County jail awaiting trial after transfer from Arm strong county. J Wilse Thompson, of abroad adversity, spent Christmas with daughter Mrs Homer Waddell in Leevhburg. daughter Ela recently visiting.

Severna Cummiluss Vpunxsutawney Bopas Jimmes E. Waterhouse Indiana Armstrong County Kittanning Harry Boxes J. Wilse Thompson Homer Waddell Leevhburg Ela

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