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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1918

Page

5

County Coal Output Sets Record in Indiana County

Indiana County produced an estimated 12,000,000 tons in 1917 across five districts, led by 5,818,135 tons in the 25th Bituminous District alone, with 526 companies and 60 mines. 4,819 workers inside mines and 958 outside. 19 fatal accidents inside and 7 outside. 106 non fatal inside and 25 outside.

Indiana County Thomas Lowther Department of Mines Harrisburg Cnc Ure Base Wefore Ead Esses Eos Eens

Real Estate Transfers In Indiana County Report

Deeds recorded show multiple transfers including Blairsville and Center parcels. Notable moves include Mary Ti Ickes to Louisa Davis for 2500 and Vernon Taylor selling 73 acres of coal in Brushvalley for 16000 while Brushvalley coal tracts totaling 125000 move to Caldwell Smoless Coal Co. from Vernon Taylor.

Mary Ti. Ickes Louisa Davis Laura Davis Brushvalley Mary L. Lekes Harry W. Ligbert Burrell William’ Shirey E. M. Stiles George Stites George Fetterman B. R. Williams Dennis Roser Pine R. Williams Mauro Calabrese Center F. Madolini James N. Stewart Vernon IP. Taylor Vernon FP. Taylor Caldwell Smoletess Coal Co

Weddings of a Week in Missouri and Nearby Local Notices

Weddings of a Week reports Rickard Jones and Gladys Jones wed in Moro, Missouri on February 6 with Rickard later discharge due to injuries. Bertha Burnheimer and Jesse Smith marry in Binghamton. Also lists licenses, a Smilage book drive for soldiers, a house fire near Bell's Mill, a pastor’s resignation, a writing instructor at White Township, Vernon Taylor leasing homes, Red Cross pie sale profits, an elderly woman’s stroke, property sale, Civil War veteran illness.

Rickard Jones Harry L. Rickard Andrew Rickard Cher Ry Tree Gladys Jones Woodland Morino Rickard 24Th U. S. Cavalry Russell, Bliss and Logan Wyoming Texas Bedford County

Pennsylvania Postmasters Lead in Recruiting Men

Harrisburg district reports 2,516 men secured by postmasters with War Department notice via Morgantown. The Harrisburg district leads the nation in recruits. Indianapolis second with 2,849, Atlanta third with 1,420, Spokane 1,426, Omaha 957. Engagement announced of Miss Alta Siehl to J Ellsworth Campbell, both Indiana residents. Siehl a Meyersdale teacher, Campbell a Camp Lee soldier and Outing Club member.

Harrisburg Seret Robert R. Owen War Department Morrisburg Indianapolis Atlanta Spokane Omaha Henry Siehl Meyersdale Alta Siehl J. Ellsworth Campbell 3. B. Campbell Town Indiana Siehl Indiana State Normal School Lolg Campbell Just Ellsworth Outing Club Camp Lee

Spirit of Victory to Pershing new school song

Prof Cogswell, once with Indiana State Normal Conservatory, now in Washington, D C, rewrote words to The Spirit of Indiana and titled it The Spirit of Victory, dedicated to General Pershing. He also penned The Message of the Flag sung by 2,200 children in a living flag at the Confederate Reunion day celebration on June 5, 1917.

H. 1 Cogswell Hamlin B Indiana State Normal School Conservatory of Music Washington, D. C Indiana Gen. Pershing Washington Monument

Indiana State Normal School Sends Drafted Coach and Notes Service Flag

Indiana State Normal School prepares for Tuesday February 25 departure of athletic coach William I. Smith from Draft Selection District No 2 for Camp Lee. At chapel, Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority presented a 166 star service flag. Principal John A. Keith thanked the sorority. Among those in service are many from the athletics program, with several already in France. The school lists 166 men in service including a number of lieutenants and one captain.

William I. Smith Indiana State Normal School Camp Lee the Normal Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority John A. Keith Indiana France

Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana Visits and Local Calls

Sagamore resident W Pelfer and others from Cherry Tree Kenwood and Johnstown make Indiana calls while Postmaster W W Coulter and Mrs. Coulter visit Indiana. Several local residents travel to New York Philadelphia and Fort Slocum for business training and duties.

W. Pelfer Sagamore Indiana W. R. Rolvin Cherry Tree James J. Dunwiddle Kenwood Br. J. B. Woodruff Johnstown W. Kt. Thompson South Bend W. Rose Bon ‘Ton New West Lebanon J. Decker Near Lovejoy William Bush and II Neal Wade City J. M. Cunnignham Juivermore W. D R. M. Sheliller Brody Tros New York Lixvie Clark Howard Wyo Margaret Sheffler East Waterstreet Imnes Pitckinger Ho Iier City Albert Foose Rochester Mills D. 2 Dixon Tom Howard Lightcap Frank Compton Co. F 110Th U. S. Infantry Camp Hancock John McConnell South Fifth Street R. D. Wray Kittanning Charles Fisher N. Turner New Kensington A. C. Riddle Jarnest Homer Waddell Kittannts J. Wilson Thompson Railroad Avenue Louis Heyman Hub John J., Garty Church Street Philadelphia Lawrence Mindi Fay A. Snail Washington Township Todiana Abwond Jon A. Hoover J. M. Risinger Fletmer City Businenk Progress Office Progress M. A. Wynkoop Marion Center Anny Wynkoop Cibert Parnell Paral Sips Samn Lowry Dacron Dwight Cartillon Orown Mercersburg Academy

Farmers Institutes Set at Wast Mahoning Church

The Wast Mahoning Baptist church hosts a farmers institute on Thursday February 28 with B B Dorsett from the state institute force directing. Afternoon session at 2:00 will cover factors in soil building and the evening session at 7:30 will discuss The farmer and the War. Everyone invited.

Wast Mahoning Baptist Church B. Dorsett State Institute Force State Department of Agriculture Iarmer

Remarkable December and January Weather Records at State College

Local citizens note an unusually severe winter with high snowfall in December 1917 and January 1918. Dr William Rear of the Penn State weather observatory cites 14.0 inches in December and 26.75 inches in January, neither record-breaking for the era, while noting extraordinary low temperatures including 18 degrees below zero on December 30 1917 and 8 below zero in January.

State College Maon Uinlike Wiliam Rear Pennsylvania State College Agricultural Experiment Station

Schools Launch Red Cross Drive in Indiana County

Campaign aims to enroll every pupil in county schools as Junior Red Cross members. Governor Brumbaugh’s proclamation noted no district-wide drive yet, but a 25-member county quota is set. Joseph J Weaver coordinates local efforts and urges schools to form Red Cross auxiliaries. Roy Hyerk of Graceton and Alvs Whitney of Chambersville announce marriage plans. Whitney has long served as a nurse in the county.

Harod AM Red Cross Brumbaugh Indiana County Joseph J. Weaver T He Anon Ly Chambersville Roy Hyerk Graceton Alvs Kile i Whitney Chimbersville Ales Byers Graceton Coal and Coke Co

Death notices and obituaries from a rural Indiana center

Recent deaths include Mrs. Margaret Baer Mre. Margire Barr aged 84 at her Urion Center home from blood poisoning. Survived by many children and dozens of grandchildren. Services conducted by Rev. Robarts and Rev. Noving. burial at local cemetery. Also Mrs. W. Goerwrune Moonougher aged 20 died near Shinty Plain after illness. infant daughter and husband survive. Multiple obituaries list lengthy family ties, funeral details, and local residents.

Margaret Baer Margire Barr Presbyterian Church Maude Mouss Leechburg Lowry Brackenridge Stalay Trelis John Charles and Jarry W. Goerwrune Charles Aasbougher Frantie Raid Clurlot Stewart South Tend South Mendony D. I. Booher Hurd SataTo EL South Bemcenohery Garvie Cutie Carrie Cahoe Indiana Mia Frank Stauffer Traord Cahoe Oakland Avenue

Local PIA Celebrates Close Of Successful Year Dinner

Mohordte Dinger and a company led by 7 M Stewart & Co, a leading Indiana hardware firm, hosted a dinner on Water Street to celebrate another successful business year. The event featured a turkey feast, toast to Captain Alex, speeches by Mr Mabon, and the presentation of Government War Savings Certificates to the women present.

Mohordte Dinger Stewart A: Co M. Stewart & Co Indiana Deminiu White Water Street Mra. Stewart Bowman A. W Mabon George GC Samuel Mra Werhlands A. M. Stewart A. Woo Wiemins Mest A. T Mra. Mabon Margaret McNenry William Deabendertar John Dodson Jas. A Lawrence Algo Arclde Mabon I Camp Dodge Alex M. Stewart John Dodgson Jess Margaret Melcury Taugrenne Indies

Local Boys for Medical Advisory Board Examinations

Indiana county youths who failed medical tests are summoned for another examination at the Medical Advisory Board in Johnstown this week. Most will be assigned light duties to relieve fitter workers, with additional test dates for Saturday and Sunday and a long list of named examinees and report dates.

Indiana County Johnstown Clarence Anson Pennington Indiaa Wsworth Slaughterback Arnal Joly Leroy Luker Bullato N.Y Jackson H. Taistiret Iddina Lee Goffin Maia Angelo Italiino Iselli Pivk Toode

Indiana County Draft Call for National Army Contingent

Indiana County to complete its quota under the first draft by sending the last contingent to Camp Les on Tuesday February 26. District No. 1 furnishes 28 men, District No. 2 41, with a long list of named draftees from Blairsville Homer City Iselin Blairsville McIntyre and others set to report in Indiana the morning of the 26th for the noon train departure.

Mysttcal Jolstown Calla Mero Indiana County National Army Camp Les Indiana Jay Smith Blairsville Normal Little Homer City Anslin Snyder Lintner James Wilkin Nolan W. Va Francesco Letiere Omer City Alestair Dawnacza Iselin Isaac S. Householder Coral Paul Simo Blairaville Ling Syro McTnbyre Troseph M. Reven Pittsburg Surto Gerau Aultman Mallard I Aust Dilaneri Lucerne Mines Camp Valentine Paul ‘Torgaszona Dawson Sturry A. Robinson Parkwood Richard YU. Ferguson Mwted Donato Calabrese Ross Loughry Leeke Livermore Salvatore Mluminio Sallsurg Nicol Leone Ituy Stormer Walbeck Blacklick Mmn

Flood Damage Hits Town East District Homes

Severe flooding along Twolick creek wrecked homes on Sharman and Adams streets. Ice blocks three feet high crushed outbuildings and damaged the Atlantic Refining Company station fence. Docks and property submerged as water surged. several families evacuated. Scholarships for two boys awarded to Thaddeus Stevens Industrial School through State Senator Graff, Saltsburg and Brookville residents noted.

Town Twolick Creek Yor Sharman Street Tt Hedhon Atlantic Refining Company Dixon Dun Lumber Company Sherman Adams Wilbur BP. Graff Ofge Plairsville Thaddeus Stevens Lancaster John Kelly Saltsburg William M. Black Brookville Graff Sthip School

Local church event honors Mas and community aid

Mary J. Wilson, widow of Samuel Wilson, of Ghureb Street, lies in an accident aftermath after a night retreat at the church events. She suffered a head wound from a fall while entering the kitchen stove area, bleeding and unconscious in a study room before responders arrived.

Mary J. Wilson Samuel Wilson Ghureb Street Watson

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