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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1927

Page

5

Whisky Run Slayer Arrested On Tuesday

Sheriff Malcolm and deputies captured Dave Tarbuch in Foster Mines on Tuesday afternoon for the murder of Tony Bill at Whisky Run. Tarbuch, a miner, allegedly confessed after firing a double barrel shotgun blast into Bills doorway. The incident marks the first Whisky Run murder arrest after many years of crime.

Malcolm Alds Whisky Run Tarbuch Dave Tarbuch Tony Bill Bill Whisky Ruw Foster Mines John M. Malcolm Eugene Wilson George Fields Boyd Harrold Iselin

Attending State Educational Meeting at Lancaster This Week

Ernest Kinsey supervising principal of Armagh borough Buffington and East Wheatfield townships leaves for Lancaster to attend the annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Educational Association. Kinsey serves as president of the Indiana county branch of the organization.

Ernest Kinsay Armagh Borough Buffington East Wheatfield Lancaster Pennsylvania State Educational Association Kinsey Indiana County

Distressing Christmas Accident Claims Life of John Walker

John Walker aged 33 of Ernest was killed Saturday evening when struck by an Ernest street car near Brown's crossing northwest of town. Motorman L Hellman could not stop in darkness on a short curve. the body was crushed under wheels. Coroner Fred W St Clair investigated and absolved Hellman of blame. Funeral services planned at the Walker home Thursday afternoon.

John Walker John Walker Ernest Brown's, Crossing Andrew Walker L. Hellman

Real estate transfers and local social notes in Blairsville area

Real estate transfers list several deeds with grantees and values including Brahm to Frank M Barnyak 450 dollars for a Blairsville lot and James L Jack to Hugh Mack 37 acres in East Wheatfield for 500 dollars. Social items cover King Leather Goods Co hosting 200 people, announcements of marriages Wayne A Snyder to Edna Claire Lewis in Niagara Falls, and Miss Anna Barbara Rehn to William Blair Kettles in Pittsburgh, plus Governor John Fisher Christmas visit and Pomona Grange meetings with schedule details.

Brahm Frank M. Barnyak Blairsville James L. Jack Hugh Mack East Wheatfield John Bennett H. B. Langham Green Samuel K. Mack Joseph G. McCully Brushyalley H. L. Gibson E. Wade Beken King Leather Goods Co King Leather Goods Counory Niagara Falls N. Y Wayne A. Snyder Edna Claire Lewis Ther Concern Indiana County Pittshburgh Anna Barbara Rehn Philip L. Rehn Clyde William Blair Kettles William Kettles Stratton Lane Pittsburgh Point Breeze Presbyterian Church Percival H. Barker Tia Va. Diehl Aspinwall Henry Roessler Rehn Indiana Allegheny County Mr. Kettles Standard Propeler Company Homestead Mrs. Kettles North Buelid Avenue East End

Weddings of a Week Personal Brevities

The page covers multiple weddings in Indiana and Johnstown, detailing brides Frances Hart Daugherty and Edward Hanscom Jr, and several other marriages including Miss Sara Duncan and Harvey Tilley, Miss Roberta Grosse and Charles Weber, plus local notices of receptions, honeymoons, and residents' Christmas visits. It notes their education, social ties, and future homes in Indiana, Johnstown, and Pittsburgh areas.

Alfred R. Johnson Rochester Mills Helen V. Elismore Glen Campbell Howard B. Bowser Dilltown Violet M. Ramage Arnold Kenneth Bleakney Pearl Doumont Cheswick Lloyd Newcomerxsutawney Belya Ruth Cenrnes Clee Daniel H. Bothell Creekside Emma L. Parks Blairsville Arthur Bledsoe Frances Chatman Harvey C. Tilleyohnstown Sara E. Duncan Johnstown Bennett Haley Indiana Mary Carney Chas. R. Wohler Barnesboro Grace M William Pittsburgh Frank Mundorf Mary HE Kenneth B. Snodgras East Butler Elva M Flack Dener Eleanora Warren Armstrong Butler Freda Ellenberger Archie H. Waugh Rebecca I. Tunnacliffe Entleyville Walter A Long Irma M. Jenning Fred Voyzey, Jr Arcadia Indiana Lida B. Buchanan Sara Duncan Viola Duncan West Wheatfield Township Harvey C. Tilley C. W. Tilley John T. Davis Roxbury Methodist Church Walter Tilley Grace Duncan Cambria Business College Indiana Normal School Edgewood School Tilley Conemaugh High School Cumberland Valley State Normal School University of Pittsburgh Ferndale High School Garfield Apartments Weber Grosse Roberta Helen Grosse Robert A. Grosse Usk Street Charles P. Weber Presbyterian Church Overbroom Borough

Memorials mark multiple late town residents deaths

A stream of obituaries notes Tivekial Barbar aged five died after injuries from an accident at Tarn Theatre more than three years ago. Other notices record the deaths of Mrs. Estella Evans, Mrs. Margaret Brown, and John D. Graham among others, with funeral details and surviving family listed.

Tivekial A. Barbar Egekial A. Barbar Mfcxl South Tenth Street Tarn Theatre Brakial Lydia Price Barbar Green Downship Tle Renee & Barbar Dixenvilie Idamar Baptist Church Nany Vyoura Mra Hina Neal Barbor Sherif TS. Neal Trade City Raymond N. Barbor Louie C. Barbor Clymer Thomas Barbor Thiel College Dorothy Barbor Mia Austin Slenker Dixonville Robert Burnsid QD Oarbor Winter Park Fla

Youth Shot While Cleaning His Gun in Chevy Chase

Ben Neary, son of Wy Condry, of Chevy Chase, was accidentally shot Sunday night while handling a firearm at home. He was hospitalized at Teronted Hospital in stable condition with a bullet entry into his right side and is expected to recover.

Ben Neary Wy C Onry Chevy Chase Dea Pottenk Taedian Pany Carl Olver Cummings Blairsville Indium Hospital Piint Westmoreland Mining Company Drentzer

Two Men Injured Crossing Rail Tracks in Indiana County

Two men, Knioe aged 32 and Jonny Rossin aged 55, of Greenwald, sustained serious injuries when attempting to cross Pennsylvania Railroad tracks ahead of a passenger train near Indiana. Their car wrecked, they remained in serious condition. The incident occurred during a trip north of town. The Threshermen and Farmers Association of Indiana County held its annual banquet at Twin Gables on Thursday evening, attended by members and friends. Cy S. Withwiteht presided as toastmaster, speakers included State Senator Lee S, North, and W. Miller of Punxsutawney, Dr. Hitler Peeler of town, and Tron. Charles J. Griffin of Martons Center. County Agent John W. Warner showed three reels of motion pictures. An old-fashioned square dance and another feature entertained the crowd.

A. I. Droewer Graceton David W. Krytazer Rochaster Mills George W. Treese Arradia Reourt J. A. Howard and Isaac Parkwood Indiana Howard Meekina Commodore D. Cribbs Frank Clarksburg Dollie Kunkle Ohn Kunkle Creekside Swearengen Pearl Brushvalley R. C. Cessna Glen Campbell George W. Little Towm Pittsburgh M. A. Wyncoop Marion Center S. C. Coleman W. J. Stewart Young Township John Laughlin Edward Laughlin Glenn Work Fairmont W. Va D. A. Miller and Bart Brushvalley Township H. Clyde Caldwell Johnstown Harry White Charles Benson Kenneth Stuchell Blair McGurdy Muskingum College Wilson Fiscus St. Louis Mary Fiscus West Church Street Lee North J. C. Miller Gilbert Parnell Town South Street Gilbert Parnell Leon’ .Walker Wilmington Del W. WH. Myers Robert Henderson Waterstreet Mia George Burns Hulda K. O. Alistrouse Albert Atwood Fred Clark Philadelphia Mr. Clark M. Clark North Sixth Street J. F. Pyork J. 8. Fyack Near Purchase Line Wellington Clark Mahaffey Raymond Sulth Fant Water Street Johan 1 Jetty Mickoy Lawrence Gotty Youngatown Ohio Iranels Kallman Greekside Julai Lakue Williams Vaiean Work Latrobe Albuart Steele Knhpl George Trie Allicanon George Mandiay Reiends BG. Sensabaugh Eounuty Beac Green Tuweda Coral Knioe Jonny Rossin Greenwalt Indi Cored India Dennel Threshfopmen and Barmers Association Indiana County Twin Gables Cy S. Withwiteht Lee North Miller Punxsulawney Lon Hitler Peeler Tron Charles J. Gritfin Marton’ Center John W. Warner

Ninth Child in Chawson Tome Born at Clawson Home

Mrs Walter Clawson of New Alexandria welcomed Mildred Aileen the ninth Chawson child weighing 84 pounds. The report notes various local names and holiday visit details, including injuries and church calls, with scattered family and community mentions across Blairsville and Latrobe area.

Chawson Christina Walter Clawson New Alexandria Millie Clawson Mildred Aileen

Many Violators Given Sentences in Workhouse Terms

N Langham imposed sentences on Tuesday. Mabel Melfenry convicted of assault and battery to pay costs a 6 1 2 cents fine $25 to Mrs Bell and a doctor bill. Jom Mass larceny to serve term at Morganza. Myrene Waber procuring abortion to pay costs. Carl Hopkins larceny sentence suspended. Albert Riddle larceny sentence suspended. Ant Sutter forgery costs fine 700 and 2 to 4 years in Allegheny County Workhouse. Fidart Penn Jr improper license plates costs suspended. Antonio Alderino prohibition violation costs and $100 fine. Nick Harvilla costs damages sentence suspended. A G Wilhelm maintaining bawdy house costs fine $50 and 3 to 6 months in workhouse. Pearl Tornsala prohibition laws costs $100 fine and 30 days jail. Joe Holiday obstructing process three to six months in workhouse. Suit for $50,000 damages against Sheriff Jom Malcolm and deputy filed related to shooting of William Sebastian. Sebastian recovering from bullet wound near left eye. Officials recount differing versions of the incident on November 12 as deputies fired during a confrontation after a ride with Swisher and Platsonie.

N. Langham Mabel Melfenry Costa Albert Riddle Ant Sutter Allegheny County Fidart Penn, Jr Antonio Alderino Nick Harvilla G. Wilhelm Pearl Tornsala Joe Holiday Sherrif Jom M. Malcolm Thomas Hite Sebastian Little Malcolm Vernon Swisher Harry Platsonie Dixonville Thomas Little Platgonie Hixonville Tok Swisher Piutsonic Barr Vidim Lophem

Car Recovered After Theft On Philadelphia Street

The Hutk automobile owned by Mrs Mayne Engle, stolen Tuesday night December 13 between Fifth and Sixth streets, was found Wednesday morning on North Fourth street where it had been abandoned. The car had been driven about 1100 miles since disappearance.

Hutk Mra Mayne Engle Watden Philadelphia Street 1Ifth Sixth Wednnesday Pear

Pennsylvania Dog License Population Near Half Million

The accurate record from the Bureau of April Industry shows 406467 licensed dogs in Pennsylvania as of November 1. If licensing continues at the 1926 rate through year end, 1927 totals will surpass previous records in the nation's dog population statistics.

Vennsylvanias Pennsylvania Bureau of Aprial Industry

Local deputy prothonotary appointment announced

Cay Ttalph Cummins of Bhuraville is appointed Deputy Prothonotary under Prothonotary Ghatde and Bath. Captain Cummins, a World War veteran, is described as well qualified for the duties of the office.

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David Tarduch Tony Bion Sail C. M. Kettering Washington Township Kettering Thomas McLean Bayer Thomas Armstrong Plumville Jessie Gretta Dollie Jack Runyon Alice Fetterhoff Nora Maye Kettering Clifton Kettering Heffrick David Hefflick Salvation Army Wehrum G. K. Kuehenbrod James M. Marshall Grand Army of the Republic Mr. Marshall Joe Vaughn Indiana Volunteer Fire Company J. B. Mack A. W. Jones New York City Jack Kieffer Ernest Man Menty v. Brown Haverford John §. Fisher Harrisburg Robert M. Fisher Fisher Pomona Grange Savan Manscom-Daugherty Frances Harriet Daugherty Frank Hart Daugherty Edward Everett Hanscom, Jr First United Presbyterian Church of J. C. Pinkerton Miss Daugherty St. Ren Pollock Lois Sweilsfort Orehards Beltle Kilgore School of Dramatic Art Hanscom E. B. Hanscom Mr. Hanscom Oaklane Hanscom Brothers, Restaurateurs University of Pennsylvania Bryn Mawr Mr.Hanscom Aldora Kenneth Hart Leroy la Heasley Jor Anotlo Wotler Willim Charles R. Wobler Grace M. Williams H. C. Williams Barmeshoro Grove Chapel B. B. Wanks Paul Kinter Florence Wohler Coal Run Cheatham-Culliver Garland Cheatham Beavertale Victoria Culliver Lucerne Mines Justice of the Palce C. MeLain Hetrick Building McLain Haley-Carney Benet Haley New York Lown Justice C. Co. McLain Tetric Building Farmers Bank & ‘Trust ’Company Farmers Bank & Trust Company Indiana County Poultry Association Ure Savings & Peat Kathering Praihie Srp Blairyville Apert Tius Wlint, Mich Morris Straub H. L. Lydic Center Township Frank Lydie Karte Mr. Lydic Wendell Lydic Lexcian Margaret A. Brown Marcare A. Brown George Brown South Seventh Street Deceaen England Thomas. Brown Colver Margaret Jones Greensburg William Brown Katherine Baird Victoria Brown al Ernest Mothers of Democracy M. B. Church O. 3. Emerson Greenwood Cemetery Estella Vans Estella Evans South Fifth Street White Township George W. Evans Tower City Diana F. W. Hinitt Oakland Herbert M. Brown F. J. Duffy Duluth Minn Mabal Byang George W. Lichtenfels Gamson Fred Shetler Mr. Lichtenfals Nelson Lichtenfels Samuel Lichtenfalk Charles WW. Liehtenfels Roy Lichtentats Lester Lichtenfels Robinson Will Aiden Lockport John D Mary MM Gil Mary § Gi Har Iyotme Ian Badlaeburg Consraty Westmoreland County Salis Hues Jn Her Howe Conpraity Mies Miurty McDaniel Mary Praiel Jo. Peponann Abs George Suppes Hone Ta Formstowe New Florence Enn Stephens Thlarry Stephens Near Town Pittsburgh Theological Seminary United Presbyterian Church Washington, Spa Greps Sherrif Berhind Elmer Borland Ke, Eb, Crepe Offiice Arthur Nestor Samuel Wiehelands North Ninth Street Thomas Brown Wlaksyite Soneli-Law Aid TH. Buterbaugh Standadly Miompson Wheeling W. VII Bent Chatatanns Lowther South J. J. Buller Gornapolis Yandel Mener- Toad East Taensh Street Joseph Bie Teaehers Dt Cue Ceern Merend Ours M. Ffeckaan Fawath Clea Olden Ives Mary J Seti Jyhashawi Wwelo Mh Stewart Sejraal Kbreel Mias Mary Slidedihs Taatelier Din Alhaimyitle Wad Tad Leather Mirek Shielda Mtr Geog Marton and Son Font Ar Pye WEP Teac Satrday Herbert Svl Aysno Loddon William G. Bain Merett Swain Sani Street Clearfeldeomarty Hoe Bagesed Ployd McCreight Curwensville Carry Barnett McCreight Wilhelm
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