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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1908

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Surprises in Decisions No Action Taken by Court in Brewery Licenses

Court refused or granted licenses for fifteen existing hotels and inns in Indiana county. Most refusals targeted landlords including J H Lollar of the Moore Hotel, while two hotels New Indiana House and Clawson House secured licenses after reopening repairs. Licenses expire next Saturday with new ones dated Monday. The petition to rehear J H Lollar’s Moore Hotel case gathers business support.

Tudiana Hostieries Jude Telford Hag J. H. Lollar The Moore Indiana Moore Hotel Indiana House Clawson House Indian'‘Brewing Company Town Ehner Manners National Hotel T. H. Menning Clymer Alexander’Dunbar Gien Camp C. M. Wortman Empfield Sterner Dixonville Green Township John H.lollar J. BE. Ober Gypsy Montgomery Township W. F. Neely Nesly Cherryhill J.R. Spicher St. Charles Andora Milton Hallman Hallman Cherrytres C.D. Gorman Lloyd

Old Soldier Benefits From Pension Increase

Through Congressman Beale the pension of T. B. Abers of Blacklick is raised from 12 to 30 dollars monthly. Abers, an old soldier of Company F Sixth Cavalry, has been paralyzed for seven years and cared for by his wife. J. M. Marshall aided in securing the increase by rallying influential friends in the department.

Beale T. B. Abers Blacklick Abers Company F Sixth Cavalry J. M. Marshall

Silver Wedding Anniversary at Barnett Home

Friends gathered at the Barnett residence to celebrate the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Barnett of Clee. A 1 00 o'clock dinner followed by speeches and gift presentations highlighted the day of feasting and ceremony.

Barnett Mya John Barnett Clee

Two estates divided bequests made in wills noted

Wills filed for probate in Blairsville area detail that Mrs. Sarah Libengood of Burrell township bequeaths 50 to erect a tombstone and 50 to a Strangford church, with the rest to her son Clinton and daughters Mary Marsh and Tillie Henderson, plus gifts to granddaughters and executors named. James Hazlett of Young township leaves widow life use of farm, then farm divided among son J M Hazlett and daughters Carrie Wrick and Ella Bart. widow Mary A Hazlett named executrix. Dates given as January 12 1967 and June 1905.

Sarah Eibongon Burrell Township M. EB Strangford Blairsville National Bank Clinton Mary Marsh Tillie Henderson Clinton Libengood Libengood Nellie Libengood Laura Pratt Mary A. Hazlett

Colonial party at Normal school lights up February 22

A grand Colonial party marking Washingtons birthday returns to Normal school this February 22 with extended senior class participation. Notable figures from Indiana and nearby towns are among the representatives including President Washington Willis McPaglind, Lady Washington Agnes Campbell, and Secretary of War Knox Haroldl Scott.

Washington B. Willis McPaglind Indiana

Homer City Mine Official Severely Injured In Shaft Fall

Supt. Mihlan of Homer City, in charge of Luzerne mine work, fell 80 feet through a shaft opening when timber collapsed. A skull fracture was Trephined with bone removed. right arm broken and other injuries noted. Condition serious but hopes of recovery. Mihlan based in Philadelphia. Shaft lies near Homer City outskirts.

Mihlan Homer City Jack Mihlan Luzerne

School House Burned In East Mahoning Township

A stove overheated causing a fire that destroyed the Lowman school house in East Mahoning Township near Neggat Ion Center. The blaze also consumed furniture and pools, with losses estimated at 1000 dollars. no insurance covered the building.

East Mahoning Township Lowman

Foot Severely Cut Near Parkwood Farm Mill

Russell Long suffered a serious foot injury while working on the Huber saw at Henry Archel farm near Parkwood on Thursday. While walking through the mill his foot slipped into a blade, leaving a wound about ten inches long.

Huber Henry Archel Parkwood Russell Long

Star Meat Market Proprietors Plan Finest Beef Cattle

Bayygut Fine Beef Cattle and Star Meat Market owners William and Fay Short announce arriving cattle this week to fatten on their farms for local meat sales. Mrs Helen Elkin Armstrong of Muskogee Oklahoma underwent an appendicitis operation and is reported recovering well by Indian reports received this week.

William Fay Short Star Meat Market Pittse Helen Thin Armstrong Helen Elkin Armstrong Muskogee Oklo

Personal notes from Indiana visitors fill town record

Local social column lists Stephen Klas, Ambrose McAnaity, Miss Budie Fritz, and many others visiting or visiting relatives in town or nearby areas. Names include Edwin Wood, Ada Kellar, Rebecca Hill, Martha Wohler, Lena Reider, and Margery Powell among numerous county seat calls and weekend calls, plus a mine foreman injured at Rossiter and a nurse heading to Indianapolis for state asylum work.

Stephen Klas Farmers Dams Cleveland Ambrose McAnaity Indianapolis Budie Fritz Blairsville Fiianda Mr. Brandon Marton Center A. P. Marshall Sinickenburg Thames Griffith Grisemore Callarg Edwin Wood Latrobe HA. Wray Leechburg Fawas Indiana Ada Kellar Steele Bryan McKeesport Bryan Misa Belle Watson Johnstown R. H. Cunningham Maude Kent J. M. Wineman May Livermore R R. A. Thompson Clarance McCreight Philadelphia J. M. Ray Arthur C Indiana R. I. D Blanche St. Clair Mt. Pleasant Martha Wohler Homer City Lizzie McCoy Town Ella Jones Gon Frank Manor J. Wilbur Dun-ningham South Tenth Street Harvey Fry Suterville Westmoreland County Margaret Fry Ad Vance Morence Blanchefield Pittsburg Ada Kart Sixth Street Joseph Ober Harry Tanoma Margaret Florence Washington Lena Reider B. L. Junker Sheffield Rossiter France Margery Powell Oil City Lemmon Wayne Aye Nue Niner E. Smith Times Office Nebraska Albert Heckel Laura. Bush Heel Jel Mercy Hospital Cloyd Loughry Monticello W. R Misa Mary Loughry New York Nelson Loughry Paul M. St. Clair Indiana State Asylum James Edwards Dixonville William J. Short Cherryhill Township Harry Short Kellysburg Irwin Thomas Ridley G. R. Waitemire Heilwood Dennis Roser Wailtemire Misa Lois McLaughlin Clark Grant Street Florida McLauughlin McLaughlin

Temperance speaker guest at First United Presbyterian dinner

Lillian Phelps of Canada delivered a temperance lecture at the First United Presbyterian church and was hosted at a noon dinner by Mr and Mrs John Elkin. Attending were Rev H F King Rev J M Welch and wives Mise Annie Given and Jennie Trainer.

Mias Lillian Phelps Canada First United Presbyterian Church John Elkin Town H. F. King J. M. Welch Miseea Annie Given Jennie Trainer Edith Charlotte Ateving Water Street Library Hall

Uncle Sam Upholds Subscriptions Plan Boosting Readers

A long community notice lauds the federal policy on prepaid newspaper subscriptions as a national booster. It notes strong public and publisher support, urges arrears to be settled by April 1, and lists numerous subscribers from Indiana and beyond who have paid back dues.

Nation's Guardian Uncle Sam Samuel Editora BP. H. Bowers Flora A. B. Lemerick L. B. Bender Fiora Alex Morgan Blacklick R. D T. F. Hancock Johnstown H. Bracken Shelacta Catherine Barr Lovejoy John B. Carnahan Sheladta R. A. Davison Henry Foster Homer City A, Kooser Home H. E Wilson Big William L. McCoy Pine Flats John Lowman Derry I. K. Alcorn Heshbon W. B. Tomb Youngwood J. W. Henry Gookport Stephen H. Sand Peak Mrs. Lewis’ Glass Grand Island Neb I. B. Graige Sattsburg W. C. McElhoes Creekside Chas B. Sloan Christopher Clawson Blairsville G. A. Rankin Mrs.l. G. Groft RB. D T.A. Aul Indiana Steele Warren Penn Run Samuel Leasure Clymer W. H. Martin T. EL Faith D. A. White G. M. Edwards Portland Ore BE. Mumau G. L. Stein Smicksburg T. C. Ramey Fort Collins T. F. Billingslee Inddata B.D L. Magnes Indana J. L. McKee Fort Stanton New Mexico Dennis Reser Hoilywood Franklin Day Barnesboro Linnie Grow Suncliffe Gibsny Pine Piats Mrs H. Smith Barnesboro R. WH. Knox Rochester Mills J. Wilson Marion Center H. M. Brandon M. Laura Brandon Punxautawney G. A. McMillen Rossmoyne Jackson McMillen Homa W. W. McMillen W. O. Park Schrecengost A, P. Marshall T. Burkhart Vandereritt Heights Robt Mobatalin Huan Long M. Bilneman Twollck James Roghorn Livermore W. H. Householder Indians

Wile Teaches at Cherry Tree Summer School Opens May 11

Well known instructor A M Hammers of Pynxsataw ney will head the Cherry Tree summer school beginning May 11 with Miss Boss Pitts as his agiste ante. The Cherry Tree school had a successful previous term and officials anticipate higher attendance this year. Trustees include Dr OC Cameron Dr J H Peterman J W Smith Porter Kiaporta W C Mapatey J O Leasurya 8 8 McCormick R J Rokorta and Frank Binsthwalt.

Nig Sumner School A. M. Hammers Pynxsatawney Cherry Tree Boss Pitts Tree J. Cameron J. H

Coral Home Visit Sparks Family Gathering

A Coral resident arrived at the home of Ralph A. Mack and his wife in Coral on Friday as relatives gathered. The Johnstown All Stars will face Old Boye in Library Hall tomorrow evening, signaling a local basketball event.

Coral Ralph A. Mack Eigara Johnstown All Stars Old Boye Library Hall Carrie ‘Trainor Oakland Avenue

Deaths Toll Rounds Up Local Notables in Indians Snocombie

Deaths include George H. Fleming of Indians Snocombie at 67 after a stroke, J Frank Gibson of Creekside at 37 from pneumonia, John Michael of Penn Run after paralysis, N C Nesbit of Burrell Township, Porter M Campbell of West Wheatfield, with survivors and funeral details. Also Barail Henry and Sarah Henry noted with extensive descendants and local ties.

George H. Fleming Snocombie Frank Giveon Crosalds N. Calvin Noabit Burrell Lownship Ilo Belot Ulness

Anniversary celebrated by Lukehart in Bricksburg neighbors

Relatives and friends honored Mr. and Mrs. A. Nuke hart Lukehart of Bricksburg on their 42nd wedding anniversary. Dignitaries Roy Lindley and William Mikesell spoke, while distant guests D Ritchey and son David, J Laikehart, and William Milesell attended the event.

Smioksburg A. Nukehart Bmicksburg Lukehart Roy, Lindley Willam Mikesell D. ©. Ritchey David Ritchey Vandergrift Joseph Laikehart Pittsburg William Milesell Woodbine Iowa

New Century Club Meets In Enthusiastic Session

The bimonthly New Century Club meeting drew thirty members with readings by Mrs. A. W. Mabon and Mrs. Frank Keener. Miss Barton sketched Capt. Jack Crawford's life. Book Committee report noted reading rooms' growing use. two new members joined. officers appointed for next year: Mrs. Christy, Mrs. Stuchel, and Miss Laveghlin.

New Century Club New Century Chuir A. W. Mabon Wis Reml Frank Keener Miss Barton Jack Crawford 8. F. Warner H. ©.Christy Stuchel Laveghlin

Brushvalley church disturbance leads to hearing

Disturbances at the Methodist Episcopal church in Brushvalley on Sunday led to a hearing in Justice Grossman's court. Edgar Aldman and Arthur George were arrested as disturbers. A peace bond was discussed but not signed, case continued to next Saturday with legal representation by Samuel Cunningham and William Banks among others. Also reports on Latrobe illnesses, a rug sewing gathering, and local real estate moves inPunxsutawney and Philadelphia Street areas.

Brushvalley Crossman Altimus Mathis

Moorhead and McCready Obituaries From Pittsburg Area

Obituary notices list W W Moorhead of Pittsburg died February 3 at 72 born in Indiana eldest son of Col William Moorhead longtime figure in local mercantile business and Indian Register. survived by wife and four daughters. Emma J McCready, aged 4 years 8 months 20 days, died January 31 at Hesbon, widow of Rev William B McCready, missionary return from India. parents and three sisters noted, plus others named. fragmentary text references Bright's disease and local connections.

George H. Fleming North Fifth Streot Indiana Cockport Co. B P. V Eliza O'Neil Cookport Prank Fleming G. T. Learn Edward Bleming Starford Laura Jennie Jessie George Lutman William Bleming Rancia Mary Lutheran Church Lowia Hay Town Greenwood Cemetery J. Frank Gibson Creekside Della Speedy Wilbur Morris Helen Gibson Plimncreek Oakland Joln Duicharg John Michael Strongstown Penn Rue James Michael Isaac Belsano 67Th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers T. F. Chilcote Harmony Cherryhill Township Calvin Neshit Calvin Nesbit Burrell Township Wattsville Blacklick Blairsville Jacob Nesbit Conemaugh Township Nesbit Amanda McCartney Clarksburg Don Roy M Martia Louise Jacob Cobes W. W. Moorhead William Wallace -Moorhead Melwood Street Pittsburg William Moorhead Oakland Methodist Church St. John's F A. M. Hoe N. Fix J. P. Anderson Mary Little Jane Baird Moohead Che MEA Emma J McReady MccCready J. Ry Alcorn Heshbon Bhe India Abe William Br, McCready Free Methodist Church Irondale Ohio M. J. Saxton Iowa Campbell Ueshbon Gertrude Alcorn

Orchard Demonstrations To Benefit Local Farmers

Aerlcultural Department plans yearlong orchard demonstrations at Frank H. Daugherty’s fruit orchard east of town with supervision by the department. Dr H A Surface of Harrisburg will lead spraying and care, inviting the public to observe progress and attend meetings. He warns against mice and rabbits and offers control methods including paint-like mixtures and trunk netting. Daugherty favors a ground-sucker strategy to deter bark damage.

He Iiven Frank H. Daugherty H. A. Surface Harrigsburg Daugherty State Department of Agriculture Department Surface

Normal School elects Ament. principal salary raised

At a Saturday trustees meeting Dr. Ament was re elected principal of the Normal School for another year with his salary increased to 3000. The report to the trustees shows winter term enrollment of 1393 men 498 women and 193 children totaling 760 pupils.

Tamen J. Amant Norm Ament Iiguresa Jth

Real estate transfers listed in Indiana County records

Real estate transfers recorded in Indiana County include Carrie McGracken selling 1 12 percent of 104 acres in East Wheatfield to Frank McCracken for 100 dollars, and multiple other parcels and percentages changing hands to numerous buyers including Rachel McMeans, Frank B. Longwill, Sarah J. Rodkey, Porter Rinports Rae, and Jane D. Ale among others. Also noted is a Prohibitionists state convention plan with delegates and local committee details to be decided.

Oceda Indiana County Carrie McGracken East Wheatfield Frank. McCracken CG. Marshall Burrell Rachel McMeans John 8. Longsill B. Longwill Baker Indiana Frank B.longwill Jesse M. Rodkey Cherryhil Sarah J. Rodkey Anna 4. Black Blairsyile Robert M. Raed John Wheeler Geen Willi Brow Lucinda Connor Cherry Tree Porter Rinports Rae, David & Ake Montgomery Janes D. Ale J. H. Scott Homer City Hyarewsut J. Miller Worsythe George Keer Grant Charles Reithmiller R. Lockard Green Zi J Sowers Lackawanna Coal & Coke Ody Bullington J. D. Tomb Iive Elesa Ania

Weddings of a Week Parade in Blatraville

Silviarmo Nesbit and William Nesbit wedded with Miss Mai Nesbit in Blatraville. Ceremony held Friday at the M. 2 by Reverend Cary K Calle. Names of attendees include Mame Laren of Philadelphia and Wandelt Houwen of the Hawaley district.

Silviarmo Nesbit William &. Silvie Miss Mai Nesbitt Blatraville Tha M. 2 Rey TW. Cary K Calle Asi Ana Fey Ales Mame Laren Phil Delphia

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Hlavmn Hotels Tadlane Cankler Qashier H. B. Heylmyn Citizen's National Bank Homestead Savings and Trust Company of Homestead Hoylman Ernest Foreigner Pimitly Doraschoff Mike Challnks Pynest James A. Crossman Warren & Fiscus Fimer Bates Beaverale the Editors Wile Ebarlily Konient Parsons Porter M. Campret Porter M. Campbell West Wheafield United Presbyterian Hoe Margaret It Yaolmer Albert John Liverpool James Barberton Tryin Hast Palestine Elmer Oscar Garfiold L’earl Albert McAdoo Laird Ray Daley Birdie C. F. Campbell Barail Henry Sarah Henry Simon Henry Sample Nun Simon Jacob Banple Jtun George Daniel David Bloming Sample Run J. R. Bush CLUB URCH Albert Culp J. L. Culp Myers Culp Latroupe Indians Provision Company K. N. Ray GP. McCartney James St. Clair T. M. Carnahan G. B. Campbell Woat Philadelphia Street Punxsutawney John and Wanna Hill McConnell & Hosack Oabrha Phyeer Carele Plier E Willign Pitter Rochester Bright Mer Daugherty Orchard Aerlcultural Frakt OR. Ament Howpaen
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