Indiana County backs Fisher for governor with mass meeting
Citizens from every party packed the Court House to urge John Fisher to enter the Republican primary for governor. Speakers praised his record, while a large booster committee formed to push his campaign and distribute an open letter urging candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John §. Fisher
Court House
Wi. M. Gearhart
Lutheran Church
J. N. Langham
Fisher
John Fisher
Erser
George J. Pelt
R. B. McClure
Blairsville
Anti Saloon League
J. Wider Peeley
Special Election in White and Young Townships Road Bond Issue
Voters in White and Young townships will decide on March 18 whether to incur 65000 in each district to improve highways. Young township funds would upgrade the road from Jacksonville to Clarksburg, while White township covers the Indiana to Salisbury and Indiana to Clymer routes known as the New State road.
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White and Young Townships
White
Young Townships
Young Township
Jacksonville
Clarksburg
White Township
Indiana
Salisburg
Indiana i Clymer
Real Estate Deeds Recorded in Indiana County
A listing of deeds recorded since the last report shows numerous transactions across Indiana County. Transfers include George I. Clark to J. H. Davison in Clymer for 960 dollars and Peter Burns to J. W. Creasley for 170 acres in Pine valued at 8500 dollars, among others in Green, Blanklick, Banks, Cherrhill, and more. Also notes on local electric street lighting in Armagh, and various social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
George I. Clark
J. H. Davison
Clymer
Peter Burns
J. W. Creasley
Pine
Farmers Bank & Trust Co
W. Ij. Howells
Green
Home Improvement & Realty Co
J. D. Ragey
Blanklick
M. Neal
J. O. Clark
Banks
Frank C. Adams
Zenas Stephens
Cherrhill
W. A. Nichol
Commodore Nealty Co
Farmery Bank & Trust Co
Lelia
Indiana
Mary Getty
Everett C. Ake
Chester
Olive E. Beers
Creskside
Yoseph Saba
Mike Balez
George L. Hopkins
William J. Brewer
Washington
Wallace S. Bryan
Porter Miller
James Trindle
Paul Pazar
Wheatfield
M. Heckman
Herman Nicholas
Steve Popes
Carrie J. Smith
Rural Mail Carriers to Meet Next Week at Loreal Post Office
The rural letter carriers of Indiana county plan a Wednesday meeting at 1700 hours at Loreal Post Office. Topics include forming a county welfare council, improving meetings and membership, road supervisor progress, and possibly changing Labor Day to Armistice Day. Also discussed are engaging school children and mail handling on routes and meeting quarterly.
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Loreal PostoMec
Indiana County
Port
Indiana
Postolfice
J. A. Campbell
House
Tople
W. M. Calhoun
C. G. Alexander
J. A. Terps
A. W. Sharp
Gordon Literary Society Meeting Program at Gordon School
Friday evening program for Gordon Literary Society in Gordon school house Blacklick township includes songs by society, readings, quartette, recitations, and a radio entertainment by Grater Brothers. Participants include Ruth Altemus organist Mildred Altemus Frances McCrea Naomi Altman Ira Mikessel Glen Smith Earl Strong and others.
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Meeeting
Gordon Literary Society
Gordon
Io Blacklick Township
Ruth Altemus
Fation
Mildred Altemus
Frances McCrea
Naomi Altman
Ira Mikesell
Glen Smith
Earl Strong
Marie Shields
F. C. Shields
J. M. Lydie
Mabel Mikesell
T. M. Strong
Albert Johnston
Donald Milresenl
John McCrea
Ralph Bruner
Reading
Lester Altman
John Lydie
John McIntire
A. Ackerman
Howard Altman
Grater Brothers
Mack
Thelma MccQuown
Tara Rahot
Viola Cibgon
Alice McCrea
Anna Martha Fulmer
Angeline Overdorff
Mildred Altman
Margaret McCrea
Alice McGrea
Halsey Overdorf
Henry Graf
Frank McCrea
House dynamuted at Coal Run early Sunday morning
Home of Supt. George Ditch of the Coal Run Mining Co. at Coal Run partially wrecked by dynamite on the rear porch. No one injured. Explosion shattered the back door and scattered kitchen furniture to the front. A Ditch daughter was in the kitchen shortly before. No motive known. Olymee Grange meeting program listed for Clymer with songs, recitations, a male quartet, papers, and talks. Beryl Seanor of Indiana files for Republican assembly seat in May primary. Troutman Company offers 80 cents per pound for butter and 22 cents for eggs this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bitch
George Ditch
Coal Run Mining Co
Coal Run
This County
Olymee
Clymer
The
Grange
Abraham Lincoln
B. L. Dick
William Harper
Edward N. Lydick
George Washington
Dean L. Siverd
Weddings of a Week Include Nicholson Shaffer Union
A flurry of spring weddings occurred this week as Anna Grace Shaffer of Railroad Avenue wed King David Nicholson of Clymay in a home ceremony led by Rev. Gearhart. The couple plan to reside in Indiana. Nearby nuptials included Leonar West and Lydia West, Harry Depp and Ja Buchanan, Charles R Weaver and Dorothy Shafer, and Lydia Roof with Normin Lync and Dora Root in Maryland. A 67 year old Rev J M Finley, once a noted county Presbyterian, died in Pitty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholson-Shafter
Anna Grace Shaffer
J. Iewin Shafter
Railroad Avenue
David Nicholson
Clymay
Iw. M. Gearhart
Tia
Indiana
Hevener- West Chalmers Leonar
Nerry
Lydia West
Simuel West
Itubingen
Justice of the Peace
Chester
Wisher
Depp-Buchanan
Harry Depp
Hamilton
Ja Tkkue Buchanan
Punxsutawney
Stey
J A. Lawrence
Weaver-Shafter
Charles R. Weaver
Misa
Local Briefs From Indiana Area and Surrounds
Clyde and Emerson Putt of Clymer R. D. 2 were county seat visitors on Thursday. Ralph Fanat of Washington, 19, visiting his parents in Washington DC. Miss Hannah Doty of Rochester was guest of Mrs G N Doty. A. M. Lukehart of Vandergrift spending a week with his parents. J W Gramer of Binksville enrolled as Progress reader at the county seat. Mrs W D Jona of Wilkinsburg visiting daughter Mrs A S Moorhead. W M Wright of Rochester Mills enrolled as Progress subscriber. The death of Lewis I Weiser reported. Several local residents attended booster meetings and subscribed to The Progress. Dr J H Peterman attended fishing hoos meeting and remained with Indiana relatives. Frank M Smith of Blairsville attended Fisher booster meeting and ordered The Progress. Rev C G Morrow and Misses Mary Gill and Ruth Phillips attended New World Movement Congress in Pittsburgh. Two Young Township girls enter nursing programs: Louise Hines in Pittsburgh and Marian Cunningham in Allegheny Valley. Margaret Krendlinger died from brain congestion after a fall on the ice. Mrs Frank G Davis, 44, died of pneumonia. survived by husband and three daughters and sister-in-law. Infant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Myers, died and buried at St Bernard’s cemetery.
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Clyde
Emerson Putt
Clymer R. D
Ralph Fanat
Washington
Washington, D.C
Migs Jimes Walker
North Pitty
Uecar Stochester Mills
Indiana
Squire M. J. Pisher
Vlumville
W. DP. Jona
Wilktnalarg
Moorhead
South Seventh Streat
N. MW. Weaver
Ttochester ,Ms
Mildred
Clymer Avenue
J. W. Gramer
Binksville
Harshy
W. M. Wright
Rochester Mills
Samuel Brown
School Street
Altoona
Brown
Lewis I. Weiser
Clart M
J. H. Peterman
Charry ‘Ree
A. L. Brewer
Cracelon
the Progress
Reading
Ux-County
Frank M. Smith
Blairsville
Fisher
Liawn
C. G. Morrow
Mary Gill
Ruth Phillips
Iret United Presbyterian Church
New World Movement Couness
Pittsburgh
Larry Wlickinger
Homer City
Wisilser
Progress
J. Milton Gibson
Penn Tun
Gibson
West Philadelphia
Deabendert
Near
Clymer
Cameron
Marvell Davis
Canter Township
Sewickley
W. W. Coulter
S. C G. Coleman
Board of Good Supervisors
Young Township
Jacksonville
Clarkeburg
Brushvalley Sooty Members Increased At Meeting
Sooty Brushvalley life increased as Lifety-three new Phiomethean Literary Society members were inducted at a reception in the community building. The society plans a regular meeting in the new facility with a diverse program including song, recitations, musical concert, dialect readings, and journal items.
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Brustvalley
Phiomathean Literary Society
Thas
Roll Gail
Roeka- Hon
J. V. Shannon
Fda
Cunningham
Kesay
Arry Stewart
Clurtion
Wthel
Salat Treading
James Stewart
Nettie McCron
Sandy
Harvey Mouse
Alma Rush
Jake Class
Mary ‘Trueby
Wthel Rue
Evans
Ada
Naot Donehigs
Myrtle Ammer
Grace Blune
Muriel Buterhaugh
Lely Buchanan
Bolo
Jetirnde Rugh
Mra. A. W
Exploding lamp destroys Thompson home at Cherry Tree
An oil stove blast early Saturday morning caused a fire that leveled John Thompson's house at Cherry Tree. Mrs Thompson escaped with three children, an infant injured, while Mr Thompson crawled out the window. Neighbors and friends supplied essentials as the family began to recover with insurance partly covering losses.
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Cherry Tree
John Thompson
Annual Farm Bureau meeting set for February in Indiana County
The Indiana County Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting in the Court House on February 29 at 10 o'clock. Program includes President's Address by GC HH, readings, and reports from officers and committees. Afternoon sessions cover agricultural outlook, college, farm finance, and legislation with speakers from local institutions and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imndiani
Dom RR. Campbell
Toha K. Pounda
Risinger
J. M. Johnston
J. Mulberger
John R. Campbell
O. J. Cartwright
W. Barkley
Vernon Fw.taylor
John $. Msher
Leachbee Training Class Graduates at Wishrum
A class of six graduates from the teachers' training courses at the Wishrum Methodist Church were awarded diplomas Sunday evening. Miss Morence Watlee of Indiana presided, with textbooks by Dre Harbour and various geographic and instructional volumes used in the course. A new class began immediately as graduates pledged to continue toward the goal course.
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Pertland
Wehrum Methodist
Ehuren
Morence Watelee
Indiana
Treinlegs
Elisa
John Js. Odd
Mary Crockett
Saraly Bonnet
Arthur Huterhilleh
Gods
Kibben
Foeker
Hhiss
Dre Harburt
Peacher
A. M. Gratis
Demeher
Chiss
Mary Crockutt
Velon Thomas
Arthur Buterbaugh
God
Kitchens Chass Itistory
la Cl. Decker
Florence Wallace
Ones
Uratsias
County Sabbath Convention Set for Saltsburg in May
An enthusiastic Indiana County Sabbath School Association meeting in the Presbyterian church reported county progress, with Visitation city Saltsburg named for the next convention on May 12 and 13, and September dates fixed for the event. Local leaders were listed, and notable deaths in the county were noted, including Mrs. Mary Hagerman and Mrs. Elizabeth McCreight, with services announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Presbyterian Church
Sattaburg
J. WH. Dinger
Smicksburg
Ora Graitias
Tidel- Mond
King
Cherry Tree
Wred Galden
Pon
Death Claims Two Women in Sudden Illnesses
Mrs. Margaret Tia Lowry wife of Mr Lowry editor of The Jamaines died suddenly Sunday at her brother John W Beatty’s East End Pittsburgh home after a months illness. She had been in declining health and contracted pneumonia in January leading to a fatal heart attack. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery after services at the Lowry residence. She was a Presbyterian, active in Sunday school and Missionary societies, and belonged to local clubs. She leaves a daughter Elizabeth and a son John, a student at Lafayette College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Tia Lowry
Lowry
The
Jamaines
John W. Beastly
East End
Pittsburgh
Maudy
Lowry Home
South Sixth
Oakland Cemetery
Indiana
Presbyterian Church
Town
New Century
Halkespeare
Wokinsburg
Richard Beatty
Wiezabeth
Duuta
John
Wident
Liulayette College
Miss Mary Hewett Phemnoia Dies at Local Normal School
Miss Mary Hewett Phemnoia, English instructor at the Divdiaun Normal School, died Wednesday evening after a brief illness. She was the fourth faculty member from the focal school to die in the past year. A young woman with a friendly personality, she had many friends in school and town. The remains were taken to her brother’s home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin for Lorment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hewett Phemnoia
Mary Edwards
Divdiaun Normal School
Aliana Tog- Mas
Mie
Focal School
Remins
Oshkosh
Wis
Lorment
Mide
Civil War Veterans Remembered in County Obituaries
James H Hall of West Wheatfield dies after brief illness at home near Robinson. AUnion Army recruit at 17 in 1864, he served in Company G 11th Pennsylvania Volunteers and was wounded at Petersburg. Survived by wife and several children. funeral held at the German M E Church with burial in the Lutheran Cemetery. Aaron W Lang, 76, Marion Center resident and Civil War veteran of the 163d Pennsylvania Volunteers, died of pneumonia. He was wounded at Plymouth, imprisoned in the South, later worked in woolen mills, and belonged to the G A R post and Odd Fellows. He left a widow Matilda Park Lang and several children. Funeral services noted but incomplete.
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James I. Mall
Hite
Pennsylvania
Petersburg
John Terry
Marting- Bi Meare
Winneds Mall
Vincent Mack
Tohingen
Harry Lewis
Blairsville
Merle Mack
Rashling
Lone
Germany M. BL
Ims
G. J. Letchworth
Aaron W. Ling
Marion Center
Monmonia
Durinn
163D Regiment
Pennsylvanian Volunteers
Ilo
Plymouth
Woolenoiills
Lnd
Odd Pellaws Lodge
John Pollock G. A. R. Post
Matilda Park
Af Murion Center
Robert P. Lang
Lebanon
Mattie Emmett
Red Cliff
Colo
John Lang
Nampa
Ida
W. H. Smitten
Marchand
Percy Craig
Philadelphia
Linton Lang
Eliabeth Lang
Woodlawn
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BIG
Sale—Armstrong
Teffersson
Democratic Women Voters
Dixonville
Commodore
Meher
HH. Wallace Thomas
Republican County
J. Blair Sutton
Oth
John S. Fist
Western
Real Esvare
Armagh
Sara Bruce
Wilkinsburg
Bruce
Mary H. Bruce
Oak Street
Matthew H. Bruce
Anna Mae Watson
Kittanning
Son
M. C. Watson
North Seventh Street
Alberta
Agnew
8. R. Pollock
National Hotel
East Philadelphia Street
A. Marks
C. S. Sheffer
Assembly
J. T.stewart
Stewart
Jeff Wright
Manle Street
Coat Run
Beryl Seanor
Beryl J., Sehnor
General Assembly
Troutman Company
K. David Nicholson
Anna C. Shaffer
Arthur J. Thompson
Apollo Celia Nicholson
Louise Jlines
Iselin
Marian Cunningham
Parkwood
Hospitila Lo
Hines
Pittsburg
Mids Cunningham
Allegheny Valley Hospital
Tarenium
Dea A
Brendlinger
Idi Margaret Srendinger
Henry Krendlingar
Jtopinsen
Bolivar High School
Evangelical Church of
Bran
Orrean
Mary
Prank G. Davis
Edna
Clara
Catherine
Algo
J. L. Sheets
Steve Myers
Seward
Ernest
St. Bernard
Farm Bureau
George
Berguson Goorge
Ferguson
Joseph
Warfaret Parguson
Hfo
Ife
Youns Township
Margaret Wergnson
Katherine Lion
Katherine Strong
Strongstown
Methodint Church
Alan Strong
Mon
Lara A. Salle Aye
Vearay
Quewn
Ambrosa
Pnemonta
Clara Bair
Roth McQuown
Robert Bell
Shelocta
Minna Hell
Davis
A. KK. Robertson
Thabertson
Brushvalley Lownship
Hoe
J. J. Trobertson
Pine Township
Grousthvalley
Merle Eugene Lively
W. J. Lively
Biaffsville
D. J. Denison
Enterprise
Hiermin Robinson
Herman Robinson
Thomas Robinson
Robinson
Zepnett
Leachbee
Wishrum
Saltsburg
Mary Hagerman
Mary Titgermin
Islack- Wekr
Hame
Dropey
Robo
Mary Chaylan
Fogelad
Hhiekiek
Lear
Als
Hagerman
Dora
William Linton
Philadelpha
Walter A. Ward
Josephine
Leathers
Myre
Josephine Martin
Buffalo
N.Y
Thomas M. Duncan
A. J. Duncan
John G. Duncan
New York
Sara Duncan
Blacklick
Mise Scttty Duncan
Mids Way
Dinewn
Chaylean Minnipson
Bhabsvilla
Charles Tuncat
Fev. J, DB
Wiper
Meiryville
W. Hi, McGreighe
Shizubatlh O'Neal McCreight
W. I. McGreight
Washington Township
Allert Clark
Creakside
Julai O'Neal
Waterstreet
United Presbyterian Church
Singh
Annie Wiley
Grafton
BhuehkUek
Piewmonia
Ithtek Hele M. 1
Tut Kee- Uon
Mira
Adrianes, O
Rend
Nebraska
Klairsville
Iarry
Elmer
Miner
Ben
George Cost
Hinksville
Yorkville
Wheelimus Steal and Iran Co
William
Bertha
Blade Cupples
Blair Cupples
Adant Dixon
Helen Cupples
Matt Schuver
Matt Schwer
William Lovell
Germany
He Lovell
Poeumonia
Wells
Derby
Aaron W. Lang
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