Local Minister Welcomes Home Pastor Frederick Hinitt
A Sunday welcome filled the Presbyterian church as Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Hinitt, recently home from overseas service, began his duties. Congregations from town joined in greeting the pastor and hearing his first address on Y M C A war work overseas. He praised American soldiers as a fine type of manhood and spoke of their conduct reflecting credit on the nation. He will give talks on conditions overseas through February and March, and tonight he heads to New York City for a National War Work Council meeting focusing on women's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Frederick W. Hinttt
Hinitt
England
New York City
National War Work Council
Clymer Ends Quarantine but Schools and Amusements Stay Closed
Clymer lifts the town quarantine after weeks of influenza precautions though residents may move freely. Nearly a hundred mild flu cases are reported, despite efforts to prevent spread. Public schools and all amusement places remain closed for an indefinite period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Pennsylvania House Ratifies Prohibition Amendment
The Vickerman resolution to ratify the prohibition amendment to the constitution passed the Pennsylvania house in Harrisburg yesterday by a 111 to 91 vote. Alex C. Malcolm, formerly a rural mail carrier from Indiana, has bought the Indiana Shank farm of 100 acres in Cherryhill township and takes possession March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania House
Vickerman
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Cherryhill Township
Alex C. Malcolm
Indiana
Blairsville Silk Mill Project Advances to Construction
Plans move forward for Blairsville industry as a silk mill site is secured and a 100 by 200 foot building contract is expected to be awarded soon. The facility will employ 306 workers. George A. Ferguson and Edna B. Dunlap of Blairsville wed Wednesday at the Presbyterian parsonage, officiated by Rev. M. M. McDivitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bialysville
Blairaville
New Vice President Named for Rochester and Pittsburg Coal
Att orney B M Clark of Punxsutawney is elected president and Supt W M Fritchman of Punxsutawney is named vice president of the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal and Iron Company and the Jefferson and Clearfield Coal and Iron Company. Clark succeeds L W Robinson after years as head. Fritchman has served as superintendent from Indiana. Changes in company personnel are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Clark
Punxsutawney
L. W. Robinson
W. M. Fritchman
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal and Iron Company
Jefferson and Clearfield Coal and Iron Company
Clark
Fritchman
Indiana
Local Woman Awarded 7000 Compensation
The State Compensation Board upheld a district referee in granting Mrs Martha Minger of East Church street damages for the death of her husband Samuel G Minser while he investigated an alleged speakeasy at Lucerie. The award exceeds 7000 payable over years until the children reach specified ages. funeral expenses are covered. The County Commissioners appealed. The board also granted 4 per week for 3800 weeks to John G Repine and wife of Cherry Tree for their son Thomas killed while working for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Minser
Martha” Minger
East Church Street
Samuel G. Minser
Lucerie
John G. Repine
Cherry Tree
Thomas
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Died in Pittsburgh Former Normal Teacher Dr Robertson
Dr Charles Barr Robertson longtime Indiana State Normal School science head died after a month long illness at his Pittsburgh home He had worked with the University of Pittsburgh extension department and was active in church and war work He became ill in Chicago while engaged in government war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brof
B. Robertson
Pittsburg
Charles Barr Robertson
Indiana State Normal School
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
United Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Former Parm Agent Fish Writes Interesting Letter From France
Ernest B. Fish, former Indiana County Farm Bureau agent now serving with Company C, Second Corps in Beaumont France, describes French farming and compares it to Pennsylvania. He notes wheat and sugar beet crops, small strip farming, and the peasant lifestyle, with reflections on war’s impact and a wish to return to Indiana County farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Indiana County Farm Bureau
Ernest EB. Fish
A. P. O. 775
Beaumont
Friends of
Indiana County
U. S
Pennsylvania
Washington Township
Indiana
Marion Center
Nash
Creelside
PERSONAL BREVITIES FROM INDIANA LOCAL NEWS
A string of Indiana visitors and local happenings includes Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ribitott of Mdrl visiting Indiana, attorney Samuel Miller of Mlatvie lle, Jot Walterson of West Lebanon, and J. W. Runyan near Tomer City transacting county seat business. Elizabeth Dellapa engaged to Philip Chiodo of Aultman, and Miss Jenamatta Andrews returns from Tas ton visit. Private Raymond Shick, wounded in France, arrives home, and Mrs. Mary Cotty, oldest Indiana resident, celebrates her 86th birthday after knitting for troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Richard and Son
Tay
Cherry Toe
Indiana
Walterson
West Lebanon
J. W. Runyan
Tomer City
Mirabeth Warholt
Philadelphia
Greensburg
M. B. Wynkoop
Marion Center
Samuel Shields
Clark Shields
Tulvermore
C. C. Coy
Daughard
Naomi
Weyther
Theodore
T. CG. Awl
Rayne Township
Job McCreight
West Philadelphia
Cann Lee
Margaret MecMains
Teechburg
Clara Smith
Johnstown
J. G. Moorhead
School Street
J. A. Miller
Wayne Avenue
Johns Bropkins Hospital
Baltimore
Squire J. A. Bee
B. Bee
George
Nathaniel Henry
Canoe Township
Squire Bee
Emma "Wdwards
Kiniersburg
Bee Ruffner
Tanoma
Edwards
J. W. Eawards
R. D
Arthur J. Smith
Maplestreet
United States Aviation Service
Edson P.hadden
Denver
Galo
Freen Township
Edson, Jr
Hadden
Robert T. Marlin
Eleventh Street
Harry W. Wilson, Jr
California
J. P. Lee
Lock Haven
Lyle
Susquehanna River
CG. M. Waith
Cherryhill Township
Ora
Alvarta
Indiana Hospital
Raymond Shick
104Th Aero Squadron
France
United States
Iumiiner
Hare
Camp Marritt
Mary Cotty
Ninth Street
Mary Getty
Ftr
Vormner Normal Witcher in Philadelphia
In a letter to Indiana friends Miss Arminla Melain, formerly Varian at the Indiana Normal school, says she is now Varian at Temple University in Philadelphia, the big Baptist meeting in the city. She recently spent a day with Oz and Mrs Wilmer Kipe and their three year old son who reside in Philadelphia Mars. Kipe was formerly Miss Nancy Neil, a teacher at the Normal. Dr Kine, who was a captain in the medical corps of the United States army located in Japan, was discharged from Ui vervile recently and has joined his family in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Arminla MeLain
Wicvarian
Indiana Normal School
Temple University
Mnetita Yon
Philadelphia
Melain
Wilmer Kipe
Mars
Kipe
Nancy Neil
Normal
Kine
Medical Corps
United States Army
Japan
Uivervile
Graff Named to Key State Senate Committees
Senator Graff of Blairsville was appointed to major panels including chairman of the Corporations Committee and member of Appropriations Banks and Building Loans Associations Congressional Appointments Expoitation Affairs Finance Law and Order Public Health and Sanitation Public Printing and Public Roads and Highways. Assemblyman J T Davis of Hlattsville will serve on Appropriations Accounts Forestry Mines and Mining and Law and Order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graff
Wilbur P. Graff
Blairsville
State Senate
J.T. Davis
Hlattsville
School Teacher Faye Melenry Ill After Influenza Pneumonia
Miss Faye Melenry, daughter of Mrs. Gilpin McHenry of Jayne Lownshiy, a teacher at Lute School, is critically ill with pneumonia following influenza, prompting concern from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Melenry
Gilpin McHenry
Jayne Lownshiy
County Boy Dies in France in Pneumonia
Mrs. DR. B. McConnaughey of Homer City reports Private John C. Grawson, born Jacksonville August 14 1891 and resident in New London Wisblow, died in France of pneumonia January 1 after training at Camp Grant and overseas service. Surviving are mother Mrs. DO M. Clawson and many brothers and sisters including Mrs. Larry Bergin and Mrs. GB. J. McConnaughey. Also notes corporal Harry Todd Lucas wounded October 14 in the Argentine forest, later rejoining his company in France. Several Indiana county soldiers reported wounded or missing in action in overseas lists. Private Antonio Wills of Clymer among convalescents in hospital No. 51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. McConnaughey
Homer Gily
John CG. Grawson
France
Pneuumonia
Darauved
M. Clawson
Jadksonville
New Loston
Wisblow
Camp Crant
Ilis
Unes
Civermore
Thane Brothers
Tarry Bergin
Ioivermore
GB. J. McConunaughey
Homer City
W. Jay Clawson
Jacksonville
Lucy Clawson
John Whittaker
Pitcairn
Harry B. Clawson
Phe Plesical Seminary
Pittsburgh
Myra
Weary Green
Charles
Arnour Clawson
New Boston
Oectober 14
Corp
Harry Todd Lucas
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Indiana County
War Department
Charles Jewart
Plumville
Robert Bradley
Clymer
Rank Davis
Naw
Imorence
Chas. J. Palmer
John H. Swasy
Clarence
Hancock
Blairsville
Wyerett MM. Resster
Sauickshore
Antonio Wills
1Bth Infantry
Government Hospital No
Me Quarries Opened Near Marion Center for Fertilizer Lime
Rich Wein of Limestone plans a limestone quarry and fertilizer plant near Marion Center. A Wynkoop farm site will mine high purity lime for fertilizer. Harry S Wynkoop of New York City leads crews tapping a four to five foot deposit while a nearby seam will be mined for lime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Center
Wynkoop
Harry S. Wynkoop
New York City
Fire destroys Palmview dwelling. Liberty Bonds missing
A defective bun is blamed for a blaze that destroyed the home of Mrs. John Clawson on West Philadelphia street Palmview. John Cort occupied the house. he was alone when the fire began at 2:00 AM and kept him from rescuing much of the contents. Contents valued with $700 insured were burned and Liberty Bonds reportedly missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Bonds
Philadelphia
Palmview
John Clawson
John Cort
Gow
Tadiana Boy Narrates Wartime Journey Through Ruined France
Tadiana Anderson writes from France about travel along the Meuse and St Mihiel sectors. He describes ruined towns near Verdun and St Mihiel, shell holes, ruined churches, and a landscape scorched by shellfire. He notes living in a makeshift four-room quarters with fellow soldiers and glimpses of German remnants and a helmet he plans to send home.
Deadly pneumonia claims many lives in county
A week of deaths across White Township and surrounding areas is linked to pneumonia and influenza. David Cummings Brown, a prominent farmer and banker, dies at 87 on Washington Street after a brief illness, leaving a large family. Other deceased include Mrs. Ada States, Edward Work, and John A. Muman, with multiple survivors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pnewmoenis
Fucman
Engagement Announced for Fort Wayne Couple Sutter Connexion
An engagement is announced between Mise Wile Mauric of Fort Wayne Indiana and Hares Sutter son of Mr and Mrs J O of town. Sutter has been located in Washington DC and connected with the regulars of the Food administration. Various Indiana marriage licenses and local appointments are listed, including local government figures and a fox hunting note. A local clerk and temporary to the state legislature General Committee began duties in Morrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Mise Wile Mauric Aus
Fort Wayne
Ind
Hares Sutter
Sutter
Washbugian
D.C
Pood
Koy Howard
Greps
Morrisburg
HLAIN COAL INTERESTS AY DNAS OLANGIOS IAN ENS
Standard Sumdeeléess Co Takes Over Operation of Indiana People What ia known as the Stanley Smoleluss Goal Company owned and operated for several tours at Dir this county by Mia John Powski and son Stanlay Wid heon taken av mm by the Standard Smoreless Coal Company of the pins piies the Mike operation included a maturn plank and 16h acres of racettery Mes Finley Barr Mig Jutin Widdowson Harty agi 50 years wife of Winkey Harr died at her home van East Mhieshellia fired on Wedesday afternoon wilt puemaouda following a brlat illness She was a highly respected all de vout elbiian woman and was one of the active workers in the Baptist church of Indiana She leaves her husband and these children Mrs Harry Mitchell of Indiani Mrs Obi Pahner and Mrs Mlorenea Mickey who reside wn homes Homer and Max Bury of Irwin and Oscar Barr of Ohio She leaves these brothers and sisters Mrs John Wouk of Indi ana Mrs Alice Houk of White township George Widdowson of Shelton Nebinos Widdowson and Myk Nora Hash of Niagara tall James Don McLean aged nearly 10 years of Atwood died at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs J A McLean of that place on Mone day January 27 with illness follow ie in Guenza Itely survived ty his parents and three brothers Eugene Carl and Max McLean
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
David Cummings Brown
Washington Street
Joseph Grown
White Township
Brown
Last Presbyterian Church of
First National Bank of Indiana
Third Ward
Jemfima A. Fulton
John and
Rachel Elder Fulton
This County
T Hése
Wilam Brown
Lansing
Mich
Edward Wiggins
Vandergrift
Werbert M. Brown
Brown Homestead
Stephen ‘Xiss
East Chestnut Street
Standard Sumdeeléess Co
Stanley Smoleluss
Dir
Mia
John Powski
Stanlay
Wid Heon
Standard Smoreless Coal Company
Pins
Mes
Finley Barr Mig
Jutin Widdowson
Harty Agi
Winkey Harr
van East Mhieshellia
Puemaouda
Baptist Church of Indiana
Harry Mitchell
Obi Pahner
Mlorenea Mickey
Homer
Max Bury
Irwin
Oscar Barr
Ohio
John Wouk
Alice Houk
White, Township
George Widdowson
Shelton
Nebinos Widdowson
Myk
Nora Hash
Niagara Tall
James Don McLean
Atwood
J. A. McLean
Guenza
Eugene
Carl
Max McLean
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Divine
Presbyterians
Ris
Twenty-eighth Division
National Guard
Twenty-eighth
Army of Occupation
Frederick W. Hinitt
M. Britchman
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal Company
Chita Fatally Uke
Tren Clark
Bertha Clark
GC. BR. Clark
Progress
H. C.J Johnston
Cleveland
J. G C. Long
Oak Street
PARM
Fish
Charles Ribitott
Mdrl
Samuel Miller
Mlatvi
Vormner Normal Witcher
Tadiana Boy
Seddier
Maui
Austin Warker Anderson
Secand
Gericourt
Tan Niles
V Dun
St. Mihiel
Verdun
Ring Wong
Meuse
Yinat
Ilike
Vardin
Dead Man's Hill
Losk
Predun
Bree
Asci. Bites
Belle Mauk
A. J. States
Punxsulawney
Bright
Joseh Mauk
Trochester Mills
Covode
Methodiat Church
Rochester Mills
Ladies’ Aid Society
Joseph States
Seret. Bork
Camp Gordon
W. M. Pleming
Tina
Winifred States
Punxsuta
Edward Work
Ifo
Joseph TT. Work
Forrest Tr. Wark
Sarah Lewis
Bella Work
Rochester Milla
Hatlie Sink
Punxautawney
Willetta Glawson
Mosephine
Borthi Daun
Trossitar
Maude McCormick
Pine Grove
John A. Muman
A. Muman
Grant Township
G. W. Treese
Arentlin
Mra
Dessa Dunlap
Carnoo Township
Spurgeon Muman
Sturford
C. Munmn
Glen Campbell
Mya
JH. Conrath
Daniel Muman
Cracn Township
Mery
Clyde Water
Clyde Putt
Nilanzi
Wig Mane
R. Denry
Henry
Galdia
la . Henry
Sminuel Underwood Emanuel Underwood
Dilltown
Elizabeth McPeeters
Hast Wheatfield
Diag
Wv. A. Donahey
W. A. Donahey
Conemaugh Township
County Home
Sarah Donahey
J. M. Donahey
Tunnelton
Samuel
John C. Donahey
Carmi Hobi
Carmi Rot
George A. McCurdy
Blairay
Mary M. Mitchelbo
Lafrsviila Zenus
Warktoerond Oehdana Verna M
Caldwell
Clare Lewis
Indtana Haaalit
Lower
Dndtana Win
BH. Burns
Dackers Point
Hazel O. Manner
Marian Center
Tiny
Pourty
Hlain Coal Interests
AY Dnas
Olangios Ian Ens
James Jon Mc Beans
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