Brushvalley Armagh road project to finish this year
Indiana County officials announced that the Brushvalley Armagh road will be completed this year, adding about nine miles between Indiana and Armagh and potentially funding for nearby routes. A bridge over Blacklick Creek is deferred pending Interstate Commerce Commission decisions. The county will gain $58,877.27 in state road money from a $2 million statewide fund, with further projects such as Shelocta Apollo and route 837 under consideration. The county signed a state road contract to finish the Walback farm to Robinson segment, 2.4 miles, on the William Penn highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Commissioners
Brushvalley-Armagh
State Highway Department
Indiana
Armagh
Brushvalley
Blacklick Creek
InterState Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Indiana County
Shelocta
Armstrong County
Wheatfield Township
West Wheatfield Township
Walback
William Pean
Robinson
Fire Destroys Tony Andersons Home Saturday
Tony Anderson of 315 Chestnut Street lost his home and all belongings in a Saturday evening fire estimated at 7500 dollars. The blaze started unknown and spread rapidly, but firefighters prevented spread to nearby houses. A recently purchased piano and recent redecorating were among the losses, with partial insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Anderson
Chestnut Street
Anderson
Lewisville man kills snake found in coal bin
D B Urey of Lewisville killed a snake that had taken residence in his coal bin cellar while filling buckets on a February day. The incident is noted as unusual for the winter season. Mrs John Fleming has recovered from an appendicitis operation at the Indiana hospital and returned home to North Eleventh Street. Christopher Kettering and wife of Washington township welcomed a son and daughter on Monday. mother and children are reported to be doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armagh
D. B. Urey
Lewisville
Mr. Urey
John Fleming
Indiana Hospital
North Eleventh Street
Washington
Christopher Kettering
Washington Township
Robert L. Jamison
New York
New York City
Troutman Co
Steele Jamison
Metropolis
Steele
Logan Bence
Logan Benca
Savranth Street
Bornheimer
Clymer
Laurel Swamp
Cherryhill Township
J. 8. Ralston
Guy McConnaushey
Trade City
Indiana
Ruth Moorhead
Clymar
Drew Stephens
Railroad Avenue
Cleveland
Samuel Foose
Darhara
Joan Blakely
East Palladoelpha Street
Dixonville
Ruth Hstephay
Wilkinsburg
Ruth Smith
Blairsville
R. D
C. Walker
Edward C
Harry J. Buchheit
Sykesville
Charles Buchheit
Hng
J. F. Mulberger
Creekside
R.D. 1
Mose Blakley
East Philadelphia
Clearthlad
Violet Blakey
D. Ginter
Quay Overdorff
Brughvalley
Overdorff
G. B. Mack
F. E. Brantlinger
West Wheatfield Township
Priday
Progress Office
A. B. Mikesell
Binksvgle
Kirby Giles
Geo. Giles
Giles
Philadelphia
John M. Daugherty
Church Street
Marguerite Moorhead
Samuel Brent
Fa Yours
Rossiter
Buarepo
Punxsutawney
Rik
Edward
Ohio
James and
Samuel
Christin Freyday
Canton
Margaret
Wielone
Défferson County
Indiana County
David
Washington, D. C
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County reported
A compiled list shows numerous transfers including tracts and lots across Indiana, Blairsville, Homer City, North Mahoning, East Wheatfield and Center. Transactions involve buyers such as Mary Rowley, Joseph Dicton, Agnes Vascik, Ruth Titzhonts, Virginia Hancock and institutions like First National Bank of Indiana and Homer City National Bank with prices from $1 to $7,000. Gas and oil leases are noted for T. W. Phillips Oil and Gas Co. and owners include Elizabeth Reed and A. R. Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IC. A
Conner
Mary Rowley
W.C. Nippes
Joseph Dicton
Jin Graffton
Mike Santi
Agnes Vascik
Blacklick
Beyer Pearce
Clark I. Pollock
Grant
Bowers
M. A. Delaney
C. Heber Steving
Admr
M. Eadith Steving
Cherryhil
Cc. Heber Steving
Anna M. Steving
Indiana
Scott V. Steffey
William Sides
Pine
RJ. McConnaughey
Homer City
Balineal ‘Bank
H. M. Lowry
Stella Replogie
Niland
M. Lowry
Clarence J. Claw Soh
Blackstone
Charles Medfalen
Boushvalley
M. M. Ling
Thomas D. Bracken
East Wheatfield
Roy C. Ling
Moses M. Ling
Indiana County Commissioners
John Bennett
Clymer
Blair Earn
Blair Learn
Dixon Raw Land Co
Alex Bennett
Meryla Stewart
Hast Mahoning
T.W. Phillips Oil and Gas Co
Elizabeth Reed
A. R. Mitchell
F. i C. Shanp
Tony Swoboda
Gauge Stipek
Montgomery
George Stiptik
Ay 'H. Pierce
Homer City National Bank
Center
Ruth Titzhonts
N. F. Fowler
W. J. ‘Rising
Amy B. Ihawkleroad Ito
R. I. Miller
South Mahoning
Salvadori Guamnieri
Bertha QO. Mepammanghey
Tony Kopcak
Agnes KE. Hiebak
Oakland ‘Cemetery ‘Association
Virginia Hancock
Armagh High School Wins Debate Over Plumville
Armagh High School defeated Plumville High School in a Tuesday eve debacle held at Armagh. The debate on the topic That the United States Should Establish a Department of Education With a Secretary in the President's Cabinet favored the home team, with Prof. Saunders of Indiana State Normal School judging in favor of Armagh, who argued the negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armagh High School
Plumville
Armagh
Plumville High Schools
United States
Department of Education
Saunders
Indiana State Normal School
Surprise Birthday Party at Smith Home with Guests
A work party at David Smith's home celebrated his birthday with games music and a luncheon. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Uriah Brown Florence Brown and Pearl Smith from Clymer. An added note reports Homer Barkley of Meco fined 200 for drunk driving. Mr and Mrs George Palmer of Heshbon welcomed a daughter named Martha Rae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Smith
Sutton-Miller Company
Dave
Uriah Brown
Florence Brown
Pearl Smith
Clymer
Palmer Home
Heshbon
George Palmer
Martha Rae
Poultry Meetings Planned Next Week Across County Halls
A series of poultry meetings will be held next week with State College expert R B Roberts discussing poultry house construction and chick brooding. County Agent Warner will show USDA poultry motion pictures. afternoons use charts. Local visits list schedules and chairs at Grange and community halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Roberts
State College
Warner
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Brushvalley
J. J. Brink
Creekside Grange Hall
Rimer Short
Clymer
John Warden
John ‘Warner
New Ku Klux Klan Home Planned on Blairsville Road
A new Ku Klux Klan headquarters will be built on the Brow of hill at the Klan farm south of town along the Blairsville road as soon as weather breaks. The structure will replace the recently destroyed Wan Home and will be used for county meetings and as a base for activities of the local organization. The prior home was destroyed by fire in late August 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klan
Blairsville
Todiana
Ku Klux Klan
Personal Breevities from Indiana County News Briefs
Indiana county notes list residents visiting relatives and enrolling in The Progress newspaper. Local names include Mrs Guy McConnaushey and Miss Ruth Moorhead while others report hospital stays, travels to Cleveland and New York, and readers renewing subscriptions. Captain Pickett plans CMA talks in public schools and training camps. Captain Stewart named Indiana county CMA chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OC. M. T. GC
Indiana
Alex M. Stewart
C. Pickett
Citizens
DuBois
Pickett
Homer
City
Blairsville
Saltsburg
Indiana County
Perkett
Enthusiastic Meeting Backs Proposed Franklin Highway
A rousing gathering in the county court room heard John S. Williamson and Dr William S Guyer argue for routing the trans continental Benjamin Franklin highway through Indiana. Williamson said the best stretch is local and urged strong support to make what may be America’s greatest highway. The speakers drew an eager response from town and county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinay
Oto
Enfin
John Ts. Williamson
Ken Pindlay
Benjamin Franklin Wishway Association
William TS. Guyer
Findlay College
Indiana
Williamson
Canet
America
Blairsville Resident Dies of Cerebral Hemorrhage in Moose Lodge
William Mutheron lifelong Blairsville resident and lodge steward was found dead Monday morning in the Blairsville Moose Lodge rooms in the Moose Temple. Coroner said death from cerebral hemorrhage. he leaves two children, William and Mrs. Jatama Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mutheron
Hong
Borough
Blairsville Lodge
Moose Temple
F. Uy. Bergman
R. G. Johnston
Blairsville
Prod W. St. Clair
Mulheron
Blairaville
Jaresa
Willian
Tatrobe
Jatama Bennett
Biaciclictk
Clymer Water Compromise Sought Over Billing Fight
Clymer Water Co proposes to roll back rate increases to cut yearly income gain to 12734 and reduce the minimum charge from 18 to 15 dollars. borough committee to meet with Harrisburg officials to seek a settlement while a paving contract for Wayne Avenue is awarded to M Bennett & Sons of Indiana after state approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Avenue
Borourh
Clymer Water Company
Haroagh
Harrisburg
W. Maale
Vernon
Taylor
Jaberti E. Young
John Ss
Thomas Poaler
Sime
Jomnal
Wayne Avene
State Highway Department
M. i Bennett & Sons
Indiana
Recent Deaths in Juneau and nearby towns
Obituary notices report Willam Kanouff and Mayme Kanouff of Juneau with cancer deaths, plus Samuel Brent of Rossiter and Hoppold Beaufort of Bolivar, all mourned locally. Surviving relatives include spouses, children, and siblings. services held or announced in Evangelical church, Pierce cemetery, and West View cemetery.
Local American Red Cross Chapter Holds February Meeting
A February general meeting of the Tadiani County Chapter, American Red Cross, drew a large attendance. The annual report was read and accepted. officers were elected with Janes W. Mack as chairman and Ioth Crosby as vice chairman. Post-meeting remarks paid tribute to retiring officers James M. Verrence and N. Grace Christman. A rally in Massiter featured competitive events and a Court of Honor awarded merit badges. Notable notices include the death of Edward A. Gray, a Western railroad expert, and the death of Mrs. Marie Boyle of Joy Hitt, Pittsburgh. Champion Douglass Fairbanks, owned by J. Mack Stewart, will show at the Westmoreland Kennel Club show with a strong prize record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadiani County
Neot
James M.verrence
N. Grace Chrisman
Mia
Janes W. Mack
Indiana
Ioth Crosby
Chen Camp
Harry White
James M. Torrenve
Plain
Hully
Rossiter Mrnday
Dure
Massitter
Dward A. Gray
Wilward A. Gray
Western Railroad
St. Paul
Minn
Dare
James S. Bhur
South Sixth Street
FW. Hinlit
First Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Chimpion Douglass Fairbanks
Pointer
J. Mack Stewart
School Street
Westmoreland Kennel Club
Farm Fence Day Promises Talks on Fence Benefits
Indiana event set for February 26 at the Court House with a two session schedule. Program includes talks on fence cost life maintenance and materials Creosoting effects and demonstrations on fence posts. Speakers include R U Blasingnine A P Marshall C R Anderson and John Fisher among others. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce and local firms will display fencing materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Indiana
Twamil
Taukin
Idiana
A. P. Marshall
Sintekaburg
R. U
R. Amaerson
Quealion Box
C. R. Anderson
R. J. Clasingame
Pennsylvania
John &. Fisher
Tidiana Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Hon S Cisher Heads Drive for County Scout Fund
Hon S Cisher launches a $15,000 county Scout Fund to support Rey Semuits of Indiana county. Board members, including A J Musser 48, promise a conservative 1926 budget. Fisher urges county residents to give for character building and citizenship training, not charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Data S. Cisher
Join
Misher
Rey Semuits
Indiana County
Mr. Misher
Scout
Thia County
Fishay
Wml Citizenship
A. J. Musser
Fisher
Baker Honored by Congregation for Sermons On Our Mothers
Dr. D. Lathoran Rev. Martin Clare honored Baker D D pastor of Zion Lutheran church Sunday with tribute for his new book Sermons On Our Mothers. Intro by Francis Clarke founder of Christian Endeavor praised the work as unique in sermons about love and devotion of mothers. Books presented to all sampling mothers in the congregation as part of a fitting tribute. Also announced old time hat raffle program at Penn Run Grange hall Saturday evening February 20 with mats aprons and quilts for sale by Presbyterain church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Dlathoran
Martin Clare
Apolia
Francis Clarke
Christian Endeaver
Clare
Zion Lutheran Church
Penn
Grange Hall Satuysday
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Penn
Meco
Homer Barkley
J. N. Langham
Steve Giordas
Heilwood
Emma Hide
John Bonetti
Chambersville
Angeline George
James Desmond
Margaret Cole
Frank Bucard
Florence Bellice
LOCAT
MAN Ask
Indiana-Sagamort
J.C. McGregor
H. Wallace Thomas
Public Service Commission
J. C. McGregor
Sagamore
Pittsburgh
H. B. Raymond
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Squire P. C. Keenan
Murrell Shaffer
Merchants Auxiliary
BE. C G. Buchheit
Merchants’ Auxiliary
The
C. ©. Dinsmore
J. Brady
H. Cannon
Moore
Lawrence S. O'Hara
J. Clair
Sloan
Andray L Ma‘bon
John Oates
M. Ray Jones
Ralph Moorhead
Newitt Ray
J. Sider Peeler
R. Griffith
J. Elder Peeler
Charles R. Grynth
Marton Center
Progress
Marion Canter
Marion Center
Justin 8. Byers
Byers
William Hosack
Wiliam Hosatl
Hosack
GALR
Royal Mall
Mert
Pound I
Clymer Water CO
Boy Scouts of
Brashvalley
Boy Scouty
Brashivalley
Evening Gazette
Tha Graff
Willam Kanont
Mayme Kanouff
William Kanouff
Juneau
Tochester Mills
Thomas Gilpatrick
Wiliam Kanouff
Juneau Grange
Juneau Evangelion Ehirch
Hisband
Dorothy
W. M. Wells
Mary Gilpatrick
Rochester Milla
Clyde Servey
McGees Mis
Hoppold Benulors
Woolivar
Beau- Cort
Switzerland
Talivar
Mwe
Cathearn Eharel
Charles Beaufort
Bolivar
Edward Beaufort
Jeannette
Gertrude Franca
Hiattsville
Grace Peaufort
Tev. H. Worphly
Youngwood
West View Cemetery
Marie Boyle
Joy Hitt
Daisville
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