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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1922

Page

6

Annual Report Highlights Coal Output and Accidents in 25th District

State Mine Inspector Thomas Lowther reports the 25th district produced 3,026,344 tons in the year, about 45 percent less than 1920. Total employees reached 6,005 across 79 mines with 12 fatal accidents and 68 non fatal incidents. Machine mining produced 2,109,139 tons and pick mining 917,205. District mines lie within 20 miles of Indiana, with county-wide production spanning several districts.

Lowther Thomas Indiana Department of Mines Homer City Indiana County

Millions of Horses Still On Farms Across Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture report shows 486 607 horses on state farms at year start despite tractors and trucks. The average farm horse is valued at 97.50, totaling 47 477 943, with a 6 690 decline in 1921. Lancaster leads with 21 733 horses. Cameron at the opposite end with 850. Nearby counties in Indiana and adjoining states are listed with horse counts and values. Open meeting of Sav an Grange in Rochester Mills Friday features addresses, recitations, music, and two dialogues. March 25 set for the wedding of Eleanor B McKnight of Sewickley to Ident Samuel R Shumaker. Charred remains of an unknown man found in a shack burned at Wehrum. believed to be a tramp. License granted to C M Wortman for Hotel Indiana. Frank McCrea buys four fine brood sows. Duroc pigs dressed 119–140 pounds. Troutman Company pays 83 cents a pound for butter and 20 cents for eggs. A pie social planned at Rich Hill school house in Cherryhill township Friday.

Bueau Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Pennsylvania Lancaster County Cameron County Bso Indiana Folllows Cambria Jefferson Cleayfield Open Grange Savan Grange Rochester Mills Reuben Grange

Lisle Sickenberger Killed In Mine Accident At Starford

Lisle Sickenberger a Green township resident and Glenside Coal Co. employee was killed instantly at Glen side Mine No 8 Starford when a brake rope failed and he leapt from a runaway electric motor. He died after his head struck the mine wall fracturing his skull. He lived with his brother Joseph at Stafford and left grieving parents. Other local mine accidents include George Berish 28 crushed by rock at Sample Run near Clymer and Allen Bridge 2 years old of Blacklick who died at the Indians hospital from Smith mines injuries.

Lisle Sickenberger Green Township Glenside Starford Sickenberger Joseph Sickenberger Stafford Glenside Coal Co Sample Run George Beriish Clymer America Allen Bridge Blacklick Smith Mines Carrie Williams Bridge

West Lebanon Woman Accidentally Shot in Knee

Miss Minnie Carney of West Lebanon was wounded by an accidental rifle discharge at her home. Oliver Carney borrowed May Carney’s rifle to shoot a pig. the weapon fired when a shell was chambered and laid on his knee. The ball shattered the knee bone, and the patient was taken to Indiana hospital where doctors hope surgery may not be required.

Minnie Carney West Lebanon Indiana Oliver Carney Carney May Carney Miss Carney Oliver

Robinson Boy Dies on Mother's Birthday

Harvey Lichtenfels eight son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Lichtenfels of Robinson died Saturday night from inward convulsions after a brief illness. Born March 26, 1914, he is survived by parents three sisters Audrey Fern and Twila and two brothers Joan and Russell. Funeral services were at the parents home conducted by Rev Leese of Evangelical church Johnstown, burial Mt Tabor cemetery, pallbearers James Liebold Gerald Hall Henry Anderson II John Liebold.

Robinson Harvey Lichtenfels Jacob Lichtenfels Audrey Fern Twila Joan Russell Lichtenfels Leese Evangelical Church Johnstown Mt. Tabor James Liebold Gerald Hall Henry Anderson John Liebold

Rat discovers watch parts inside rat carcass at Strongstown shop

A Strongstown jeweler trapped a rat and opened it to find two balance wheels a hair spring and three watch jewels in the stomach. He plans to preserve the rat carcass for inspection by skeptics. Also reports appeal hearings draw large crowds due to briennial year valuations and widespread property tax reviews across Indiana county with first appeal in Mechanicsburg and follow ups in Washington Township. A Rhode Island Red hen in Washington township laid an eight by six and a half inch egg, the sixth in a series. The paper notes subscription renewals and an upcoming community play Deacon Dubbs in Brushvalley. There are wedding notices, a normal alumni banquet in Pittsburgh, and various local marriage licenses and upcoming Dollar Day sale on March 2.

Strongstown Mechanicsburg Indiana Washington Township Rhode Island James Wallace

Watt Intana Lad photograph of George Teydle Jr

A reproduced photo shows George Teydle Jr the attractive son of Mr and Mrs George D Leydie of town. The image is from a series recently taken at Douglass studio on Philadelphia street.

George Teydle, Jr George D. Leydie Town Douglass Philadelphia Street

Real estate transfers in Indiana County report

Deeds recorded show multiple transfers: Dora Hibbard to Ralph Lydick for 9 percent interests in Cherryhill valued at 625. Wm Banks to John Kitchenbrod for a Burlington tract at 2000. Richard Hancock to James Kingston for a Clymer lot at 500. M Heckman to John P McCoy for a First ward Indiana lot at 100. Hattie Swarthwelder to L WM and C Henderson for a Centerville lot at 800. M Heckman to Mike Bistsos for an Indiana lot at 490. Carrie J Smith to Steve Popco for a Montgomery lot at 89. Mary H Thomas to Clyde Woodward for a Third Ward Indiana lot at 850. W C Fulton to R W George for a West Lebanon lot at 1100. Matilda Kelly to James Shatter for acres in Young at 1800. T J Brandon to A A Weamer for a Homer City lot at 1050. Margaret Hamill to Elizabeth Kocoka for a Blairsville lot at 800. Janet Richey to James W Laughlin for a Blairsville lot at 2500. J B Dodd to Wm J Dodd for 16 of 144 acres in Bulineton at 125. George D Lowman to Clair E Zouate for 126 acres in Cherryhill at 6500.

Indiana County Dora Hibbard Ralph Lydick Cherrynill Wm. Banks John Kitchenbrod Burlington Richard Hancock James Kingston Clymer M. Heckman John P. McCoy First Ward Indiana Hattie Swarthwelder Lo Wmn C. Henderson Centerville Mike Bistsos Carrie J. Smith Steve Popco Montgomery Mary H. Thomas Clyde Woodward Thirdwart W. C. Fulton R. W. George West Lebanon Matilda Kelly James Shatter Young T. J. Brandon A. A. Weamer Homer City Margaret Hamill Elizabeth Kocoka Blairsville Janet Richey James W. Laughtin J. B. Dodd Wm. J. Dodd Bulineton George D. Lowman Clair E. Zouate Cherryhill

Complaints On Rent Increases At Town Council Meeting

Town Council heard complaints from Indiana residents alleging rent hikes exceed due to higher property taxes after assessments. Some claim increases are out of proportion despite millage falling. Meanwhile, Pastor Copeland underwent a successful jaw surgery in Pittsburgh and reported steady recovery. A surprise housewarming for Mr and Mrs Harvey Peffer near Marion Center drew about a hundred neighbors. W. Nelson Craig Craft, 54, died at his School Street home from spinal meningitis linked to mastoid infection. he was a Normal School employee and Alan Lutheran church member, survived by widow and siblings.

A. J.mevins Homer City Progress A.B. McClure Ford City John Ortz Bile Kuhns Vandergrift T. B. Sharp Shelocta Sharp The Washington Indiana Vedory Rev G. &. M. Copeland Biayning Mahoning Itichmond United Presbyterian Churches Pittsburgh Copeland Harvey A. Peffer Marion Center W. Nelson Craig H. Nelson Craft School Street Armstrong Township Alan Lutheran Church Town Dione Ontario Can Lucia Edward Craig Parkwood

Isher Booster Drives Gubernatorial Drive in Punxsutawney

Jefferson and Cambria counties rally behind John Isher for governor with packed crowd in Punxsutawney. Resolutions and petitions praise his record and moral courage, while county associations endorse his candidacy and urge primaries support statewide. Also notes J B Wakefield leaves McCreery farms to run his own farm near Mechanicsburg.

Jefferson Cambria Woosting Indiva AL & Geal Punxsutawney Jefferson County Won John &. Isher Town Uiny Uimidred Gators Punxsulawney Fisher Cumbria County Good Roads Association Lord Supervisors’ Association Ebensburg Isher Clearfield County Clearfield Visher Little State Hisher Indana sMalter Hoom Dlakr Wisher Forloe Ble Hosses Lex N. Mitchell Punxattawney Sommar Pennsylvania

Obituaries Chronicle Local Residents Die in Indiana and Creekside

Mrs. R A Smith of Pittsburgh dies after illness at her sister’s Kane PA home. Daughter of Willam J Fleming, she lived in Indiana before marriage two years ago. Survived by husband and siblings. funeral at VM church. Mrs. Sarah Tamelfale Landfair aged 73, widow of James Landfair, dies at daughter’s home in Monorar City area. several children listed with funeral at Johnston finery and Greenwood Cemetery. William F B Gibson, 64, of Creekside, dies. left wife and children. brother Thomas Gibson and sister Mrs. A G Jonneson also noted.

R. A. Smith Pittsburgh D. G. Burns Kane Willam J Lleming Indiana Indiana High School Leech Business College Town Wonankeel Company Sie Una Tadee Nevekeh M. #. church Alutera George Cost Archia Fleming J.rank Meming C. Horna Wann Amatnechtiel Wilton BE. Gibson William FB. Gibson Creekside Ira Mra Wiliam CG. McMlhoes Delos Nora Gibson Merle Gibson Wilkinsburg Thomas Gibson A. G. Jonneton

Rotary club celebrates 17th birthday with history of clubs

Monday evening meeting marked Rotary’s 17th anniversary as members studied the club’s origins from 1906 to the present. Speakers highlighted Rotary’s mission to improve individuals, businesses, homes, cities, states, and the nation through cooperative service and community betterment.

Hoys and Hirts Brammer Rotary Dtulary Club Lima Paul P. Tarris Chcago Iet Elih Rotary Club Ila

Local Obituaries Report Multiple Deaths in Region

A Rawlins County news item lists deaths including John Carney of White township and Newyer Colorado, Mrs Alex Neal of North Point, and Missy Annie Wiley. Other obituaries note deaths of Dr Claes G Wallace of Mechanicsburg and infant daughter of Roy Shaffer, with funeral details and surviving relatives across Punxsutawney, Blacklick, Homer City, and nearby areas.

Aged Indiana Woman Dies After Crossing Train Tracks

Mrs. Sarah St. Clair aged 86 widow of Dr. Thomas St. Clair died in a Pittsburgh hospital after being struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger coach at the Church street crossing in Indiana. She lived on Ninth street and died within an hour of the accident. She was born in Canonsburg July 18 1836, taught in local schools, married in 1964, and was active in religious and charitable work. Her funeral will be held with interment in Oakland cemetery. Surviving are stepchildren and relatives in several towns.

Sarah St. Clair Thomas St. Clair Indiana Pennsylvania Church Street Ninth Street Mie Moses Walker Canonsburg Blairsville Seminary St. Clair Ingleside Club Children's Add Society Prasbyferian Church Ray FP. W. Hinitt Oakland Cemetery Griffith Ells Charlotte Marlett Lawn Charles St. Clay Latrobe

Obituary notices from a county section highlight several deaths

Foster Pulmer aged 75 of Blacklick near Josephine died of general debility at home. Service Monday at Blairs ville burial there. Survived by widow and children Mra. Archie Mikesell Islinraytle Mrs Cora Wilkinson Yorkwood Mrs David Fleury Joseph J. Palmer Fred A. Palmer Blacklick and Mrs d M. Palmer Josaphine. Martin P. Smith about 87 Civil War veteran died in West Lebanon. Survived by Minnie Ilmer Jo t and W.T. Smith and Edith Smith. Minoral services Thursday 1:00 pm burial at Sleloda. Mrs Diana Miller nearly 92 died Brushvalley township. Survived by A J Charles Mary Kansas Mrs Carolina Wolfe Ohio Blaine at old homestead D H Cramer Nirushvalley brother. Funeral Monday burial in local cemetery. Mrs Peter Stile 71 wife of Peter Stile died Third guest noon Monday. Survived by husband and children Mrs George Gardner Mrs J C Russell John W Stile Brockport NY Samuel Alvin Clyde Adley Stile Mrs William Stadtmiller town. Harold Graham six months old son of Victor Graham Culver ex-resident Buffington township died Saturday acute indigestion. Burial Greenwood cemetery Monday.

Foster Pulmer Josephine Chastnut Ridge Mackiick Blacklick M. BE Mra Archie Mikesell Islniraytle Alire Cora Wilkinson Yorkwood David Fleury Joseph J. Palmer Fred A. Palmer Blacklick D. M. Palmer Josaphine Blairsville Martin 2 Smith Martin P. Smith West Lebanon Minnie Pittsburgh Ilmer Indiana W.T. Smith Edith Smith Kansas Carolina Wolfe Ohio Blaine Brushvalley Township D. H. Cramer Nirushvalley Rushvalley Lutheran Cemetery Peter Stile Margaret BE. Stile George Gardner J. C. Russell Bedford John W. Stile Brockport N. Y Samuel Alvin, Clyde Adley Stile William Stadtmiller Town

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eleanor B. McKnight Sewickley Samuel Robert Shumaker Margaret Shumaker Sixth Street Charles McKnight Wehrum C. M. Wortman Hotel Wortman Frank McCrea Blacklick Township D. T. Aultman Lester Troutman Company Rich ‘Hill Cherryhill Township Lisle Sickenberer Brushvatley Deacon Dubbs Philomathean 1Iterary Society Brushvalley Plumville Presbyterian Keystone Plumyills Normal Indiana Normal School MeCrory Pigmnyson Helen Caroline Thompson van Clair McCrory J. G. McCrory New York City Alscrory Syndicate of Stores Silag W.phownpson Fitzaburgh Rayne Township McCrory Company Florida New York Jas. G. Moore Thomas Monroe Martha Cameron Cherry Tree Hileman Daugherty Nettie Louise Daugherty S. Clark Daugherty Jeannette Charles Co. Hileman, Jr Charles Hileman Greensburg William James R John M Frank Daugherty Geesey-Toyer Hugh H. Geesey Elizabeth Boyer Be.m. Gearhart Hig Geesey Turner-Suitton Chester K. Horner Mix Fisther Hazel Sutton Henry A. Tudike, Jr Westminster Presbyterian Church Chucken-Conner Mike Chucken Qoldie Conner Gipsy S. Conner Tingley Wesleyan Methodist Church McCracken-Clawson William McCracken Burrell Township Fannie E. Clawson Squire Win. Huston Sigfrid E. Rydbom Glan Campbell Flnora Rhodes Glen Campbell Mike G. Chuckoh Gipsy Gouldia Conner Gipsy Wm. McCracken Burrell Two Fannie HE. Clawson BlackHck Homer Bash Sarah B. Bell Paul G. Brendlinger Wilma P. Saxton Robinson Hue E. Geesey Tndiana Samuel Carney Parkwood Ary Hibbard Cherryhill Two Nor@s Syster Indiana Merchants Auxiliary Association Watt Intana Lad W. W. Goup Aulshouse Sleloda Woek Datler May Will Grove Olley J. N. Langham Punxs Sulawnay Wasp Dt. Aultman Marvey Baroon Very Blacklick Uarry J. Fisher Charles C. King Orange Long Dixonville J. M. Rankin Scott McQuown Washington Fowaushly Dennis Roser Hellwood J. Connery Penn Run Misa Hazel Pleating F. J. Flaming Comimadore Gibson Philadelphia Trafford William A. Simpson Seventh Street Johnston Moorhead Enrodl Township J. A. Myers Wintondale Louis Oates Lewistown F Francis Snoien Irvin Glasser Lawrence Lockard T. A. Melmnstrand M. Wier Litsa Altoona Luesday William J. Welly Keller M. Harris Oliver C. Barry James L. Peterman Mnsula J. B. Wakefield J. G. McCreerey Tood Mechanicsburgh R.A. Smith Sarah Tamefale Sarah Laudfatr James Landfair Blackiek Township Hal Johnston Moamar City Johnston Charles Eb, Lindfair Harry Morton Miatysville John M. Landfale Avonmore Mre Minals Morton Loveland, Cole Rovarians Owlebra'ey Ol’ Organization John Carney Windley Carney White Township Newyer Col Denver Andr Coopersdale Wellington Walter Clara Carney Wilda Peter Baer Norman Carney Walter Carney Clara Alex Neal North Point Punxsulawney Hospital David Roush Sh Js Camden Weaver United Brethren Church Paul Rebecca Wiley Missy Annie Wiley Abs Rebeacoa Wiley J. M. Wilwuy Gratton Yullsdale Jvirod Allance Amy Arcadia Calsted Mt Claire Nob George Blaaksville Herman and Wurry Blacklick Lownship Eght Brent Taylor McNuttt Waylur Monti Wu Teriughl Wrusuviiliey Lewnslip Jeshbou Bbgovins Mings Lapwlotia Yusidedt Lawak Klowart Campbell Hear Ireshbon Robert WicNutt Lame George W McNutt Jon Smith McNutt Coulorade Clistud Isvangelical Church Mechinicsburg Hinde Bunday Jor Ularies C. Wallac Claes G. Wallace Bly Lowe i Josephing Poemnonia Wallace York Manes Walker James Walker Miany Yeears Serbert GC Marren Westhiluddelphin Street Walker Shaloca Chai Bowers Clark Lowers Arabella Bowers Cleveland Roy Shaffer Church Sprint Crossing Hrospital Sinicksburg Glenriella Whitesell McHl Llenderson Wililesell Plainvilla W. J. Willesell Trammonid Ind Isaac Timblin FP. M. Bowman Tunxsutawney SL. Butler Yurlland Ore Katherine Howd Zula Stewad Buster Palmer Harold Graham Harold Victor Graham Culver Buffington Township Greenwood Cemetery
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