Influenza Rages Throughout County and Dixonville Tragedy
Influenza floods Indiana county with many mild cases but health officials warn of epidemic spread. Dixonville reports nearly 200 cases. Mrs. Sarah Shoff and her son Grover die of influenza and pneumonia. White Township, Armagh, Smicksburg and Penn Run schools close. many gatherings postponed as doctors battle the surge. Fire destroys two North Homer City buildings and prompts use of dynamite to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Board of Health
White Township
Grete Church
Armagh
Smicksburg
Penn Run
Kellysburg
Dixonville
Sarah Shoff
Grover Shoff
Shoff
Logan Bence
Clymer
W. L. Myers
Myers
Dixonville Hospital
Homer
Tire
Homer City
Mike Lisl
Frank Valenti
Hungarian Society
Deputy revenue tax men visit county for income tax help
Deputy revenue tax collectors will tour the county late this month into March to assist taxpayers with income tax returns. Deputies Allen Neale Neal Neubert will staff post offices in Indiane Blairsville Homer City Lucerne Mines Wekrum Cherry Tree Clymer Salisbury Tselin with specific dates in February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiane
Allen
Blairsville
Alen
Glen Campbelly
Neal
Cherry Tree
Neale
Clymer
Homer City
Lucerne Mines
Wekrum
Salisburg
Neubert
Tselin
Boop Program for Annual Meeting of Farm Bureau
Indiana County Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting at the Court House on Saturday February 21 with a morning session at 10 oclock. agenda includes minutes treasurer's report opening remarks and county agent report plus a discussion on the Farm Bureau program for 1920 and open discussion. Afternoon program features tuberculosis testing under the Accredited Herd Plan by Dr Timlin and talks on agricultural development in Pennsylvania and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation president Bradfute. All interested in better agriculture for Indiana county urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Farm Bureau
Court House
Sesson
Oclork
W. R. ‘Thomas
Lecy
J. F. Pounds
Treas
P. L. Hamill
Farm Bureau
J. W. Warner
W. N. Timlin
Indiana
Pennsylvania
H. S. Adams
State College
Ohio
EB. O. Bradfute
Xenia
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Weddings of a Week in Indiana and Surrounding Notices
Wedding notices span Heyman Kirshner in Indiana with Baltimore ties, plus Gaul Kephart marriage in Canton and Stiles Marsh union near Heilwood. Army truck tour to Indiana to boost Army recruitment. Local property sales in Blacklick and Penn Run areas. Socials include Cross Road School pie social and Archibald schoolhouse event. Sled-load of Penn Run youths attend Clymer Grange session. Local resident Clark Lewis suffers a stroke with slight improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Road
Archibald
Blacklick Township
Clymer Grange
Clymer
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Listing Deeds
A compiled list of real estate transfers recorded in Indiana County includes numerous deeds. Names such as P. Smith, Charles Campbell, George White, and Agnes M. Gamble appear with properties in North Mahoning Burrell Canoe Center and more, with prices from 1750 to 12 739 dollars and acres listed across Blairsville Marion Center and other townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Tast
P. Smith
Harry O. Smith
North Mahoning
Charles Campbell
Lawrence H. George
Burrell
George A. White
Frank J. White
Canoe
P. Mystylar
George Gyebrocaky
Center
Thos. H. Parish
Bennett
Homer City
Harry E. Spicher
J. O. Clark
Montgomery
John P. Archibald
B. J. Strawcutler
Blairsville
T. B. Camp
J. G. Clark
W. J. Dodson
Sherman Runyan
First Ward
Indiana
J. Harry McQuann
Thomas D. Thomas
Second Ward
David Ober
O. M. Long
Green
John H. Plere T
Paul Elbell
Banks
J.C. Bovard
J. H. Way
Marion Center
Harry R. Glenn
Harry C. Coy
A. L. Pearce
Jacob W. Miller
Third Ward
D. W. Anderson
Alex Bennett
C. J. Dickie
H. ©. Ortz
Hirstward
Pietro Poleio
Harry Levinson
Clymer
W., G. Stewart
Charles G. Dias
Bugfington
Philip Blystone
John Blystone
Washington
J. A. Wikin
A. G. Crawford
A. I. Schmidt
Jacob Shatfer
White
Elmer E. Short
Homer B. Huter
John H. Weaver
Fines Coal Co
Greeny
Jay B. Ansley
Wm. Allyand
James B. Graham
Mbensburg
Clay & Stone Co
John Swartz
John
Ederinke
A. J. Gooner
Clarence Little
C. Bruni
B. Walling
Levi J. Kiebler
Thomas Kting
Saltsburg
Mabel A. W. Wertz
Postlewait
North
Mahoulay
Conrad J. Schaub
John RK. Jones
U W. W. Brillhart
TJ Pizztea
John C. Brilhart
A. M. Adams
Harry Kim
Thomas Baskyn
John T. Janson
M. Ceriscano
Homar City
Charles O. Ross
A. Sunderland
Cherry Tree
Joseph C. Smith
Luther M. Smith
Ellis G. Smith
Jay C. Smith
Rayne
W. CG. Davis
Cora C. McCognay
Salisburg
Nancy Myers
Sromer W. Maur
Mary A. Gailey
C. J. Kunkle
BL Waylor
J. J. Bartley
Wuind Ward
M. Jane Kelly
John M. Stewart
Personal Brevities From Indiana County
Local notes mention A. T. Simpson Covode touring the county seat, Mrs. Jay Gillespie visiting Punxutawney relatives, and several residents from Livermore Greensburg and Blairs ville visiting or traveling. Mentions of John McConnell Carlisle Roas McConnell and J. N. Langham attending events, plus a 19th birthday surprise for Russel Stuby at the Alverda club house with a sled party and lunch.
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A. T. Simpson
Covode
Jay Gillespie
Church Street
Punxantawney
Bertha Shields
Nvn
Mark
Livermore
Inia
John T. Clawson
Wlacklick Township
J. T. Durly
Blairsville
Nettie Fair
South Savanth Street
John GC. Adair
Greensburg
Noy Dick
Helen Speedy
Clarksburg
Indiana
M.T. Stesla
Marion Center
Alivan Steele
West Church Street
Max
George D. Leydie
Philadelphia Street
John McConnell
South Fifth Street
Carlisle
Roas McConnell
John Fennell
Austinion
Progress
Aly
Delos Graft
Acampo
Cal
J. G. Brown
John P. Hogan
Coral
Hogan
Charles A. Nichol
White Township
RK. C. Doty
Rochester Mills
Harrisburg
J. N. Langham
Washington, D. C
Richard Riddell
Pawl Joiner
Alverda
Russel Stuby
Sheep growers meeting called in Indiana county
State College sheep specialist W B Sennell will address farmers at the Court House Wednesday February 18 at 1:00 p.m. County Farm Agent John W Varney urges all Indiana county sheep farmers to attend and consider forming a county sheep growers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
John W. Varney
Indiana County
Court House
BB. Sennell
Pennsylvania
Association Day Offerings Highlight County Sabbath Schools
An executive meeting of the County Sabbath School Association discussed plans for two March conferences for superintendents and teachers in Maiiaville and Marian Center. John Sibley will attend both events to aid the district work as Sunday, February 22 is Association Day for Indiana county. Each district competes for the Association banner by advancing in work and inviting freewill offerings to support world Sabbath school efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Sabbath School Association
Presbyterian Cluerehy
Loch Teporta
Allendanes
T Maiiaville
Marian Center
John ©. Sibley
World Sabbath School Association
Association
Georgevill e Friends and Neighbors记
G Eorgeville notebook lists Kathryn Wiekox Vernie Vanthorn Annie Hazlett and others as local friends with a note on James Vanthorn’s daughter gravely ill from diphtheria. Nearby reports mention fires damages and community visits including Neal and Kinter families and a passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Wiekox
Vernie Vanthorn
Annie Hazlett
Plumville
James Vanthorn
Merle Neal
Trade City
Mng
Lowman Neal
Yulesboro
Remaley
Albert Gilhousen
Snoxdale
Bloniger
Death notices recall county residents amid influenza and disease
Numerous obituaries from Smicksburg to Indiana recount the deaths of local figures, including Richard Good age 4 from influenza, Rank J. Gable in Youngstown, Margaret B. Cummings in Chevy Chase, and Clark B. Carnahan near Shelocta. The items note military service, business roles, church affiliation, survivors, and funeral arrangements across several towns.
Died on Board Local Train In Homer City Area
A Homer City man, Michael Risinger, 63, died aboard a passenger train en route to a funeral, reportedly from natural causes. He was a longtime contractor, served as school director, and left a widow and three children. His death came as the governor of a nearby district mourned his loss. The report notes his son Paul Risinger and relatives in Pittsburgh and Homer City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horna Indiana Gil
Phyllis Moorhead
Indiana Lencher
Problic
Julie Teichmond Gly’ High School
New York
Gilly
Willensburg
Tess Moorhead
Man
Custine Moorhead
Imergon Acheal
Oratory
Boston
Normal
Indiana
Iestropolie
John L. Woenry
John J.enn
Center Township
Yeary
Mistary A. Cowie
Baby County
Noel
Cenfor
Aed Witow
John
Mercert Mra
Elizabeth Ped
Heard
Salisbury
Mies
Susan Henry
Lone
Cork Mus Viviane
Micha? Miller
Michael Miller
Bla Lone
Thrysdday
Jeanes
Fara Mebetth Millar
Daty
MiLon
Irina Kunkle
Near
Somer
Martha [Lepner
Josephine
Jay Miller
Lloyd Burnhelmer
Malie Dare’ Burnhelmer
Kenwood
Sherd
Carl
May
Rev
Sproull
Penn Run
Chir
Richard Good
Clair Richard Good
Spicksburg
Taylor Good
Smicks- Lung
Mwe
Signal Corps
United States Army
Smicksburg
Ralph Duane
Charles Stockdale Good
Good
Milo
Dayton
Bert
Marton Genter
Curtis
Wilkinsburg
Willan
Saucksburg
Dubois
Annie Good
Wank B
Michael Uu, Ksinger
Isomer City
Johstown
Cambria Iron and Sheol Company
Johnstown
Saltsburg
Saliaburg Methodist Episcopal Church
North Tomer
Paul Risinger
Homer City
Richard K. Riddell
Rudyard KR. Riedell
Arnl
Ambrose
Clambersville
Blairsville
Washington, D. C
Riddell
Hoe
Carrie Langham
Joseph I. Langham
Montgomery Township
J. N. Langham
Town
Washington
A. Lincoln Longwill
Abraham Lincoln Longwill
West Chestnut
Register and Iecorder
Dixonvilla
Sarah Longwill
Iniana Normal School
Swisevile
Tororo
Lyeshywood
Jonathan Langham
Longswill
Dixonville
Amd
Pell Widdowson
Niagara Fells
Hoa
Longwill
Ollown
Presbyterian Church
Stew
Dr. Hinitt
Immanent
Oakland Cemetery
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Country Gentleman
Great Farm
Curtis Publishing Co
Philadelphia
Saturday Evening Post
Ladies’ Home Journal
A. S. & A. R. Moorhead
Helen Elkity Armstrong
Adda
Elkin
Paul
Theiss
Denver
Colo
Ralph JL
Chemley
Hilledale Ledu W, Smith
Gipsy Edward H, Stiles
Keilwood
Heilwood
May Marsh
Troutman, Co
Revenue Tax
Boop
Heyman-Kirshner
Harry Jarvis Heyman
J Allian Jeannette Kirshner
Philip Kirshner
Baltimore
Locust Street
Heyman
Henry Heyman
Williamsport
Gaul Kephart
Harry
Gaul
Canton
Stiles-Marsh Woward Stiles
Miss May Marsh Path
B. M. Gearhart
East Philadelphia Street
Homey Mock
J. T. Bell
West Philadelphia Street
Clarence and Wilda Boreland
Normal School
J. A.W. Keith
Indiana Normal School
M1 Health
Pittsburgh Consulting & Specialist
J. B. Repine
J. D. Repine
Stern
Chas, Ewing
Seventh Street
Clark Lewis
South Seventh Street
No. 10
Howard Aultman
Purchase Line
H. WH. Mlook
G. Morrow
First United Presbyterian Church
Tain
Hev
J. A. Lawrence
Second United Presbyterian Church
SHEEY
Hue
France
Europe
Orphin Streams
Georgaville
Matthew Streams
Pinmville
Burt
G. A
Mrasmus Wilson
Quick Observer
Pittsburgh Gazette
Mawes
Talia Post
G. A. It
George
Rides
Huagrisburg
Department of Pennsylvania
P. Towne
Miss Leonard
Navy
Hfe
Rlay
James Murphy
Punxsutawney
Sirs
Uedolph Kuhns
Georgeville
Roghester Mills
G. W. Snyder
Mc Sweeney
India
Ora Grafilus
Marion Govier
Edgar Widdowson
Punxsutawney Hospital
Murray Barclay
Crnacohird
L. Ry Wider
Dollly Hows
Jace Rusura
Clyde Hervey
Mahilfay
M. Gilpatrick
Rank J. Gable
Youngstown
Mra
Marla Gaible
Vandergrift
Margaret DB
Cummings
Margaret
B. Cummings
Chevy Chune
Shields Cummings
D. B. Gimewings
Washington, D.C
Mehur Sterhig
Ikey
Kin Itt
Ulorment
Robert
Wiliam Will Fifuenge
William Pill
Tholort W
West Oil Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Chark B. Carnahan
Clark B. Carnnahan
Antillant Bertram
Mrs. Bortol- Tis
Opklamd Avenue
Aled
Ermionin
Pfotlowlay
Mae Aera Nevis
Ted
BW. Huteldingan
Uhitry Davin
Inrvy Davis
Wwleh
Wea
Nisha Ielmod
Balwiay
Liavey Melba
Amis Cianeron
Balin
Bigene McCloskey
Bay
Bassone
Bie
Anil
Daaned McCloskey
Rass Doe
Phoek
South Malyeairee
Sillannday
Aout
Lirvon Wood
Cenabery
Holly Wee Myers
Dolly Virginia
Alva
Aj, Alyers
Railroad Premle
Jt Wands
Kandexter Mills
Mabel Robison Mys
Mabel Robinson
Bruhsvalley
Tla
Mee Loawraid
Hower
Michal
Riedell
Frank Welly Rank Kelly
N.J. Kelly
John C. Moore
Joseph Clinton Moore
Mmys
Joseph Moore
Iyenes Tatty
Wedenesday
Preumont
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