The Two Road Laws Townships Vote To Retain Old System
The Progress prints a plain comparison of the 1905 and 1909 road laws prepared by Attorney William N. Liggett. It outlines changes in township governance, taxes, and state aid, noting that cash road taxes affect state aid and that six months are allowed to measure all roads. Townships Broadvalley Haat Mahoning North Mahoning and Canoe plan to vote to keep the old system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Liggett
Town
Eaih
Tho
Stuart
Board of Township Supervisors
Andh Township
Broadvailey
Haat Mahoning
North Mahoning
Canoe
Rural Carriers Waive Coin Collection From Boxes
Rural mail carriers will not collect loose coins from rural mail boxes starting February 15 due to delays and hardships. Patrons are instructed to enclose coins in envelopes or deposit them in coin-holding receptacles so coins can be removed quickly by carriers.
Fire damages Marson Homestead bedroom blaze on Saturday
Fire at the Marson Homestead damaged a bedroom in the Carson residence on Saturday. Insurance agencies and local responders noted the incident and noted limited property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simals
Marson Homestead
Carson
Weddings of a Week Highlight Local Nuptials
A series of marriages unfolds in town from Miller McNutt to Peters Peters and several couples including Lowman Calhoun Marmaten Farnsworth Anderson Edmiston Kuhns Murphy Robertson Rowland Wimer Stewart Hopkins Smith and Fiscus Peters. Noted relatives and homes mark each ceremony with residents traveling to new households.
Storeroom Improvement Plan For Wilson & Wood Store
Plans completed for extensive improvements to the Wilson and Wood storeroom opposite the Court House. Work to start soon includes a modern patent plate glass front and a handsome tile entrance. The firm, known as The Man's Store locally, has built a solid trade on honest value and sale dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson & Wood
Court House
Maen’s
Misa Annie Vogel Appointed Court Stenographer
Mise Annie W Vogel, a well known town stenographer, is named official court stenographer at a salary of 1500 dollars. Her years of public and court experience earned the appointment in recognition of her service as assistant to the regular stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Annie W. Vogel
Mise Vogel
Veteran advocate pushes Lafan bill for ex prisoners
Alderman for Veterans General Harry White of town testified in Washington before the Pension Committee on Thursday in favor of the Lafan bill granting a gravelty of 2 dollars daily to Union ex prisoners of war for each day spent in Confederate prisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry White
Washington, D. C
Pensiona Committee of
House
Lafean
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Summary
Deeds recorded show transfers across Blairsville Center North Mahoning White Blacklick Homer City and Indiana areas. Property moves include 4 acres to Frank Forencak for 1000 dollars and 112 acres to Edward Compton for 3100, with multiple lots and 2 acre parcels changing hands for sums from 250 to 2600 dollars. Names include Kier Graff Wyant Torrence Roof Wood Prother and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
D. M. Kier
Blairaville
F. M. Graff
Farmers Bank of Indiana
Center
Frank Forencak
William Ramsden
Burrell
John B. Smith
Don A. Wood
Chevy Chase
Wilmer H. Wood
R. A. Dilts
North Mahoning
John B. McCormick
Annie J. Hock
David H. Wyant
Margaret C. Neal
William H. Wyant
F. Clark, Jr
West Wheatfield
Harry A. Cline
John A. Bennett
White
David Blair
Conrad Fritz
Blacklick
Edward C. Compton
J. M. Torrence
Indiana
Sadie H. Roof
Nancy A. Brown
Homer City
Harry Flickinger
M. C. Engle
North
Josephine
Thomas Anderson
Harvey Cunningham
H. Lynn Prother
Abraham Steffy
Rayne
Levi McGuire
Bert Zoldak
E. K. Root
Pleasing Marchand Teen Entertainment Delights Local Audience
Young people of Marchand staged a varied show before a large crowd last week as Rev. Jones opened and Mrs. William Zener gave a welcome. Outdoor rain did not dampen performances featuring songs like On the Sunny Side and The Saloon Must Go, recitations including Temperance Ships and Cup of Cold Water, a flag drill, an India talk by Miss Bertha Work, and a closing W C T U address. An offering of 4.50 was raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchand
Jones
William Zener
Spillman Riges
Pennsylvania
India
Bertha Work
Mary McIisaac
Jennie Morrow
Younge
Birthday Remembered In Blairsville A Girl Turns Thirteen
January 25 marks Hilada Jane Mack’s thirteenth birthday on North Brady Street Blairsville. A party with friends featured games music and a bountiful lunch. Guests included Misses Ceda Burnheimer Lillie Rosborough Viola Rich Larene Lore Edina Stuchell Christina Clawson Grace McCormick Albana Frey Gerturde Richards Hilda Stuchell Pearl Stuchell Mary New and Messrs Raymond Murray Howard Lockhart Wendell Jamison Leslie Jamison George Graham Joseph New Edward Richards three yeuo were Misses Stitt Leach Ho Sack. January recorded chilly with highs 48 and low 8. 76 inches of snow. Progress notes recurring readers and Porto Rico winter reports. Veteran trader to retire Mantrun store owner Joan Farnenworth to retire. Social planned at Temple Bak February 4. all ladies urged to bring pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilada Jane Mack
North Brady Street
Blairsville
Mack
Miss Mack
Ceda Burnheimer
Lillie Rosborough
Viola Rich
Larene Lore
Edina Stuchell
Christina Clawson
Grace McCormick
Albana Frey
Gertrude Richards
Hilda Stuchell
Pearl Stuchell
Mary New
Messrs
Raymond Murray
Howard Lockhart
Wendell Jamison
Leslie Jamison
George Graham
Joseph New
Edward Richards
Yeuo
Stitt
Leach
Hosack
Practical Domestic Sclenche for the Normal Girls
Normal school girls learn domestic science as a result of a waitresses strike. With waitresses discharged, volunteers from the student body assist in dining room service under Steward Tracy. The volunteers will be relieved in a few days as extra help is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Pica
James ©. Ament
Steward Tracy
Hall door locked keeps Kellysburg Endeavors from meeting
Christian Endeavor Union planned for Kellysburg Sunday evening failed as the Town Hall door was locked and the building dark. A town resident with the key blocked the gathering, prompting disappointment for program participants and district callers. Social Circles notes and local social updates follow with birthdays, teas, and dinners among residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavorers
Kellysburg
Christian Endeavor Union
Prominent Surgeon to Speak at County Medical Society
At the February meeting of the Indiana County Medical Society in the New Indiana House sun parlors Dr A Wells of Mercy Hospital Pittsburg will lecture on Early Diagnosis of Cancer with lantern slides. Also on the program are papers by Drs H B Butterbaugh and W I Dodson on Cyatilla and its Treatment and by Drs H M Wellman and N Whrenfeld on Acute Cronpus Pneumonia. The society aims for full representation this year and promises a very interesting and helpful meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Medical Society
Indiana House
BR. A. Wells
Mercy Hospital
Pitts- Dure
H. B. Butterbaugh
W. Is. Dodson
H. M. Wellman
Blatreville
N. ¥. Whrenfeld
Town
Subject
Death notices and obituaries span Cherry Run to Shinnston
Recent deaths include James Dickie of Cherry Run and Center township who died while visiting Redwood City California leaving two sons and a daughter in Seymour Indiana and a sister Mary H. Shelley. Mary H. Skelley of Bells Mills died of pneumonia aged about 86 with funeral at Coral chapel. Clara Peddicord formerly of Homer City died in Shinnston West Virginia at 66 with surviving siblings. Samuel Donahue of Dixonville died at 83 leaving a large family. Azariah Steffey veteran of Civil War died at 76 with funeral in Clarksburg. Eliza Hadden of Penn Run died aged 72 with burial in Harmony cemetery. Edward J. Schrecengost of New Kensington died. Mildred Elvin Hay died at 11 months due to convulsions. Robert McFeaters formerly of Indiana died in Steubenville at 42 leaving siblings. Lincoln McFeaters and Emima McFeaters noted. Mrs Samuel Myers died at home of her son in Pease with funeral in Greenwood. Charles Brown of Blairsville died of drapey age 62. State Normal schools to extend course to four years. Cole Brow Show auction in Corry. Mrs Clyde W. Seanor visiting near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Moorhead
School Street
Alabama
Sanborn Map Company
R. T. Urey
Mary
Livermore
G. B. Work
Rochester Mill
Oliver Calhoun
Harry
South Fifth Street
Smith Palmer
Parkwood
Jacob C. Fyock
Town
J. L. Hirey
Canton
W. H. Findley
East Wheatfield Township
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Howard Camp
Montgomery Township
Barnesboro
Schaeffer Drug Store
Crissie Cameron
Pittsburg
John G. Cameron
North Ninth Street
Martha Graff
West Water, Street
Greensburg
Samuel Apple
North Seventhstreet
California
Charles Ebey
Homer City
G W. Root
Railroad Avenue
John G. St. Glair
Ninth Street
Manor
Noble Miller
Philadelphia
James Mabon
Conemaugh
Martha Mahon
James Johnston
Grant Street
Blairsville
Inlaw
Lincoln McFeaters
G. W. McCullough
Coachport
Simon Ruterbaugh
Mast Oak Street
G. M. Glasgow
Gupulpa
Okla
Indiana
Gen Campbell
David W. Simpson
John M. Simpson
Indiana Lumber & Supply Company
Anna Mae Watson
Misson Plogale Nichols
Bessie Wakefield
C. J. Tiger
Rochester
Q. H. Garnon
Vandergrift
Indiana Vialtoy
Carson
Hamlin H. Cogswell
Normal
State College
Janes Dickie
James Dickie
Cherry Run
Center Township
Redwood
Cal
William H. Dickie
Redwood City
Elizabeth Nickle McMullen
Seymour
Mary H. Shelley
Mary H. Skelley
W. M. Hadden
Bells Mills
George and
Jane Skelley
Presbyterian Church of
Clara Peddicord
Shinnston
W. Va
T. B. Peddicord
Jefferson Peddicord
Mary A. Mill
Amanda J. Flickinger
Sarah ©. Marston
Shinnaton
Mildred Elvin Hay
Mildred Elvin Ray
Fred Ray
White Township
W. J. Sproul
Harmony Graveyard
Robert MecPeaters
Robert McFeaters
Steubenville
J. M. Mcfeators
Creekalde
Ehner Turney
Robert Witssimmons
Golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Degarmis
About 75 guests gathered at their South Seventh street home to toast Mr and Mrs William Degarmis on fifty years of marriage. The couple, born in 1834 and 1836 respectively, shared Civil War service in Company F Seventy fourth regiment and long Lutheran faith. A gold clock gift, songs by George Rowe and Mary King, and a large group photo highlighted the day alongside memories from family and friends across Indiana region towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Miller
Samuel Z. Miller
Phillipsburg
Miss McNutt
Elizabeth McNutt
Carmon Farm
J. K. Hilly
J. W. Carey
George Rowe
B. FB. Lydie
Henry Ray
J. R. King
W.H. DeArme
King
Mary
Deyarmin
Cansel Strong
Lucinda Long
Seventy-fourth Regiment
PLV
Maria Brown
Lancaster County
Rayne Township
White Township
Indiana
Elx
John H. McQuown
Punxsutawney
Butler
J. H. Lydie
Brownsville
John E. Gibson
John
Bre
Griffith
Clark Lewis
Samuel Barnatt
Margaret Mysore
Clymer
Wm. Shrader
Harvey Strong
Frank Lydie
George Stewart
Miles Hazel Stewart
Ella Thompson
Amd
G. E. Simpson
Clair Moore
Orrie
Moore
Daniel. Strong
Pitcairn
Edith Myera
Sarah St. Clair
Ninth Street
Mias St. Clair
H. H. Steving
Steving
Hast Water Street
J. M. Guthrie
Nellie
Wayne Avenus
D. M
Richard Wateop
Faomes Beever
Ma Harman
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J. Frank Lowman
Lowman
Anderson-Edmiston
Harry Telford Anderson
Otlie Edmiston
H. F. King
the Baptist Church
West School Street
John C. Anderson
Nina Edmiston
Robertson-Rowland
William
Wimer-Stewart
Harry W. Wilmer
Crete
Alice H. Stewart
Foxcraft
J. Day Brownlee
East Church Street
Fiscus Peters
Thomas W. Fiscus
Ida May Peters
Sheloca
Squire J. A. Crossman
Farmers’ Bank
Misa Annie Vogel
Ellada Jane Mack
A. M. Wonder
Progress
R. T. Hoover
Leschburg
The
Porto Rico
T. C. Watson
Porta Rica
Islend
Joan Farnenworth
Mantrun
Grant Township
Bual News
Rample Run
Demple Bak
Cherryhill Township
Joby
Fisher
Philadelpha
John P. Bikin
John Miller
Shelocta
Joe Faith
R. D
G. W. Buterbaugh
Cockport
C. Fraitley
Elderton
John Lyon
W. GC. Fulton
West Lebanon
Arthur W. Wilson
J. &. Parnell
J. B. Werner
Cherry Tree Schools
G. W. Graff
West Water Street
Latrobe
Prank Gaible
Vandargrift
John Ebey
East Oak Street
Gladys Bush
James B. Green
Elmer
Shaffer
Plumville
H. R. Henderson
North Sixth Street
F. C. Herendeen
E. S. Harper
Christ Episcopal Church
New York City
W. C. Wetzel
Parnell, Cowher & C
Gertrude Crossman
Oakland Avenue
Mia
John Jamison
Squire Sidney Marlin
D. H. Tomb
Church Street
James W. Mack
D. 4
Waller
Bloomsburg
Minnie Aslers
Annie M. Brown
Home Station
Roy McKlhoes
Strathmore
Can
States
Olive Woodward
Clarence Shielda
County Medical Society
B. Cloe
Cook
North Pole
Clow
Ble
Pueblo
Col
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Primero
Trinidad
Harry 8. Marshall
Iowa
Frances Wageley
Wilkinsburg
Mary Jones
Samuel Donahue
Dixonville
United Evangelical Church
Foster
Frank
Newtonburg
Clearfield Co
Mary Hazlett
Emma Groft
Creekside
Porter
Melissa
Charley
Azariah Steffey
Clarksburg
Mr. Steffey
Ellsworth
Apollo
Eliza Hadden
Penn Run
Slater
Margaret
Harmony Cemetery
Edward d. Schrecengost
Edward J. Schrecengost
New Kensington
County
Alfred Schrecengost
Valley
D. Schrecengost
Mra. J. €. Fairman
Lincoln Mefcaters
Emima Mceaters
Lincoln McFeatera
Shela
Della
Iater
Samuel Myers
Augustus, Pease
Lawra Hay
Greenwood Cemetery
Charles Brown
Harrisburg
Cole Syothery
Cole Brow
Corry
Clyde W. Seanor
Byrle Sesnor
Near
Mits
Dreyarmen
Niversary
Bajos Idfe
Guesta
Deyare Init
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