Marked Decrease in Coal Output in 1927
State Mine Inspector Thomas B. Lowther reports 1927 coal production fell by 638,279 net tons from 1926, totaling 4,818,560 net tons with 771,043 by hand mining and 4,002,847 by electric machines. Sixty mines operated intermittently, 19% idle all year, and 17 fatal accidents occurred, leaving nine widows and 16 orphans. The Twenty-fifth district near Indiana County saw unions wage scale early in year, shifting to non union later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Lowther
Department of Mines
Harrisburg
Swank Mant
Clymer
Indiana County
Indiana
Nicholas Evans
Cambria
Somerset
State Bureau of Mines
Eli
Clearfield
Clinton
Jefferson
Republican Women Host Reception for State Candidates
Members of the Council of Republican Women of Indiana and White township held a reception at Hotel Moore on Thursday evening with guests Lac S. North Harry G. Bowers and Joseph P. Mack for state senate and J Wicer Peeler Charles R. Griffith and Charles H. Moore for assembly. The voting machine was demonstrated as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Republican Women of
Indiana
White Township
Hotel Moore
Assembly
James W. Mack
Robert Sutton
Town
Lac
Charles R. Griffith
Marion Center
Charles H. Moore
Blairaville
Real estate transfers list with multiple buyers
Nettie M. Thomas sells to John Dem bosty an acreage in White for 2200 dollars. William T. Shawn sells to C. J. McGormick acreage in South Mahoning for 1500. Frances M. Smith sells to Ja Ilma William Orange a lot in Indiana for 4000. Geo. R. Jamison sells to G. B. Griffith two lots in Plumyble for 1200. Blwer Cribbs sells to Ignazio Larocca a Blairsville lot for 4500. Margaret I. Parker sells to Mabel S. Dickson a lot in Indiana for 1800. First National Bank of Indiana sells to Mabel H. Dickson a lot in Indiana for 4971. F. Green sells to Charles L. McCormick a lot in Plainville for 4359. David Mauk sells to Arthur H. Torrence 10 acres in Armstrong for 700. Merle Good to James GC Elkin 47 acres in South Mahoning for 3700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie M. Thomas
John Dembosty
White
William T. Shawn
C. J. McGormick
South Mahoning
Prances M. Smith
Ilma William Orange
Indiana
Geo. R. Jamison
G. 8. Griffith
Blwer Cribbs
Ignazio Larocca
Elkin
Weddings of a Week Baldridge Langhams and Balentine
The week’s weddings include Elizabeth Cameron Langham and John Raymond Baldridge at the Langham home with Rev. Dr. James C. Roberts officiating. A breakfast at Indiana Country Club followed. guests from Latrobe Pittsburgh Greensburg Philadelphia and Buffalo attended. Ruth Martin wed George N. Balentine at Glen Campbell with plans to reside in Charleston W Va. Another couple, Matthis Kunkle and Anna May Kunkle of Homer City Commodore, wed at Zion Lutheran Church with plans to reside in Commodore. A Pittsburgh salesman Joseph A. Einstein died after a collision near Blairsville, with coroner ruling suicide. George D. McIntyre spoke at Knights of Columbus dinner in Indiana Hotel. Attorney Gilbert Parnell vacationing at Pinehurst, NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crage
Dixonville
Pauline Sage
Nixonville
Ralph Gratton
Ford City
Thelma Walker Armstrong
Santa Suzatte
James Ray Maloney
Joan Ray
B. Dwight Ray
Jane Stewart
Blaine GC. Curry
Dayton
Ohio
Baldridge
Indiana Country Club
Southern Points
Buffalo
Robert Bayard
Freeport
S. 1
Frank Welsh
Rossiter
J. C. Roberts
Cincinnati
Ballentine-Martin
Ruth Martin
D. L. Martin
Glen Campbell
George N. Balentine
Somerville
N. J
Martin Home
J. S. Cleveland
Sharon
C. C. Robins
Pittsburgh
Sara Martin
State Teachers’ College
Town
Dormont
Pratt Institute
New York
Charleston
W. Va
Matthis Kunkle
James A. Matthis
Commodore
Anna May Kunkle
Homer City
Zion Lutheran
Be, Bieber
Lives of Washington and Lincoln Reviewed by Rotary Kiwanis
Dred G. Pinkerton, pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church, gave an impressive address on the lives of Washington and Lincoln at a joint Rotary Kiwanis meeting. Leaders from both clubs commented on the careers of the two great Americans, and Kiwanis and Rotary members sang selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Hen Pinkerton
Aoa
Dred. G. Pinkerton
First United Presbyterian Church
Kirvania
Washington
Lincoln
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Indiana Noatel
Dyv
Charles R. Foster
State Teachers' College
Rotary Club
Thomas Sheehee
Kiwania Club
Ralph McCreary
Kiwanis Quartet
Young Man Loses Both Legs In Railroad Accident
18 year old Lat Mvideatly Watkins of Gray Station to Torrance area was found between No 1 track rails with both legs severed. Charles Lohdall, 18, Pleasantville Pa, coal miner, was discovered by Toner Schultz's daughter. He was taken to Latrobe Hospital. parents Henry and Mrs Lobdell notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns
Titusville
Torrance
Gray Station
Latrobe Hospital
Henry Lobdell
Dollar Day bargains planned by Indiana merchants
Plans for the annual mid winter Dollar Day event in Indiana have been finalized by the Merchants Auxiliary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Local firms promise strong offerings and a mutually beneficial day for shoppers and merchants. The notices also report meetings of the Dairymen's Co operative Sales Company locals in Pittsburgh and Indiana County, milk shipping changes by truck, an upcoming orthopedic clinic for crippled children, and political candidacies in the Thirty seventh district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Auxiliary
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Indiana
Dh. C. Ss. Company
Dairymen’s Co-operative Sales Company
Pittsburgh
Indiana County
W. C. McMillen
Clark Steele
Marion Center
F. W. Williams
C. McCall
EB. J. Miller
D. H Feilzhans
Homer City
Elmer Ewing
Bert Ewing
Ligar
J. N. Nesbit
R. Lewman
Conemaugh
J. M. Keeley
Saltsburg
J. W. Warner
Advisory Council
Youngston
James Wallace
Rotary Clubs
Indiana Hospital
Red Cross
South Ninth Street
Local Notables and Visitors Ring Indiana County
A long list of county residents and guests travel to Indiana for visits. Names include Mrs Mabel McHenry, A G Glenn, Blaty Hawk, Mrs John Appleton, Buterbaugh, James Littie, Attorney Samuel W Miller, C W Baun, George Hicks, Col Dick Watson, George S Griffith, Mrs Homer Waddell, Johnston Moorhead, F G Graffius, Mrs Sarah Phillips, A H Shook, Mrs W B Wueter, R V Campbell, Mrs A G Snyder, Mrs G A Snyder, Miss Betty O’Neil, Wallace Horne, Tyger, Mrs H C Stanley, Phil M Sutton, and many others. Also noted are travels to Pittburgh for a funeral, baby birth, and subscription renewals to The Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Appleton
Coral
Indlana
Buterbaugh
Altoona
George Jaimison
Phunville
Indiana Visho
James Littie
Marion Center
Samuel W. Miler
Mairlyie
C. W. Baun
Rorhester Milla
Court House
George Hicks
Marchand
Indiana
Col
Dick Watson
Tarinbury
Ipent
North Seventh Street
George S. Griffth
South Mahon Ing
Homer Waddell
Apollo
J. Wilse Thompson
fRailroad Avenue
Johnston Moorhead
Cherryhill Township
F. G. Graffius
A. H. Shook
MM. C. A
Sis
North Eighth Street
Betty O'Neil
Lehighton
Eimer Rising
Wasi
Philadelphia
Wallace Horne
Own
Pittsburgh
Goodrich Rubber Company
Flow
Tyger
Gipsy
H.C. Stanley
Rorhester Mills
Dessie Knox
South Seventh Street
Phil M. Sutton
Winter Park
Ity
Chat
Daugharty
Hailreed Avenue
Stork
Daugherty
Attornay
John L. Gath
West Church Street
Pittburgh
Robert, Bratton
Vlaksville
Mr. Bratton
White Township
P. R
Lee
North
Harry Bowers
Punxsatawney
Muratay
My. Ait
J. Mack Hood
New Florence
I. D
Toad
R. I. Mark
New New Florence
He K. Smith
G. McCreary
Kelly
Saltsburg
Rio Grante Valley
Texas
Sarah Fleming
Denver
Jenne Fleming
Armstrong Township
This County
Fleming
Crookaide
J. HE. Manners
Fidars Ridge
T. C. Manners
Manners
M. T. Carson
Rochester Mills
D. J. McCracken
J. A. Love
Homer City
Fred Houck
Charryhill Township
Houck
G. S. Carson
HM. Brandon
D. 1
The
Progress
Indiana Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Highlights Road Projects
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at the Indiana Hotel on Friday evening. Hon J Bilder Peeler urged support for a $50,000,000 bond program as vital to county road projects improving access to Dadinant. President Lb Nett presented the annual report noting fiber of improvements including signs at the Buffalo Pittsburgh and Willan Pear roads, removal of wires by Bell Telephone, and the King Leather Goods Company sale. Directors elected: Frank Ts Neff A T Keene N Dewtt lay A A Simpson John W Sutton. A voting machine demo and dinner followed with music by Delos Campbell and Mario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bilder
Peeler
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Indiana
Bng
Counly
Dadinant
A. T Keene
N. Dew Tt Lay
A. A. Simpson
John W. Sutton
Delos Gampbell
Mario
Banking Association Formed By Local Institutions
A meeting of representatives from most banking institutions in the county completed the Todlaway County Bankers Association with a constitution by laws and officers. It aims to promote unity among banks, mutual benefits, and development of agricultural and local industry with highway and rail trade protections. Listed members include Farmers Bank, First National Bank of Tidiani, Savings and Trust Company Indiana, Blairsville banks, and many others. Valentine party at Kettering School reports a lively local event with songs, recitations, prizes, and refreshments. Social event near Smicksburg notes the Women’s Fancy Work Club gathering with a program and lunch. Dr George Kyle, 42, of Greensburg, died of hydrophobia at West Penn Hospital after dog exposure. Leslie Pattison is recovering at White Township home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todlaway County
Uarry Wiles
Poluni
Blairsvilla
Blairsville Sayles and ‘Trust Company
Obluveville
Clymer Ntional Bank
Clymer
Pirst National Bank
Glen Campbells Tropyne Deposit, Bank
Dixonville
Partners and Marchiuty Bank
Cherry Tree
Sirickshare State Bank
Santekshare
Omer City National Bank
Thamer City
Blakesville National Bank
Bairavile
Plesk Nation Bank
Plainville
Smicksburg
Myps
Mayd Stear
Sileksburg
Women's Fancy Work Club
Simicksburg
Luek Hushamds
Donald Leehart
Wid
Heat Kinter
Hansmoyne
Ftichard
Delbert
Frantz
George To Kyle
Greensburg
West Penn
Pittshursh
Wty
Dri Kyle
Fao
Deaths and memorial notices from Campbell and district
The issue lists several obituary notices and funeral details for residents of Campbell and nearby areas. It notes Judy Campbell, aged around 41, of Waban and Cherry Township, with family survivors including children James M. and Wray VW Campbell. Also mentioned are Clifford Shaw, 53, of town, and a string of relatives and services in local churches, alongside other obituaries and memorials from Punxsutawney, Brookville, and nearby communities. Services and interments are noted for Greenwood Cemetery and local chapels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Campbell
Wits
Tly
Canholl
Too
Nis
James M
Wray VW Campbell
Te Bhatia Teachers’ College
Jawal
Alles Campbell
Thre
Cherevbih
Heh Srhae
Wusoire
Wyon
Hee Heit
Tisdale
Mise Wort
Chanphell
Wir Hither
Tewis
Aton Latches Chireh
Mey
Dre Boi
Meher
Chanphell Bane
Fernoon
Grangers Hold Conference on Friday at Ila Ptrst
A county Grange conference gathered February 19 at Ila Ptrst United Presbyterian Church with delegates from about 30 Granges. Roy McElhoes chaired opening talks outlining a 1928 program featuring music current events humor a comedy act and agricultural discussion. County Agent John W. Warner and Mrs. C. W. Cummins spoke on objectives and state leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ila Ptrst
United Presbyterian
State Grange
Center Hill
Srange
Center Hall
Pomona Grange
U.N. Rest
Rural Economics Extension
State College
Grange
Relat
Mitermshire Commerce
Hove
Ate
Rilk
Sone
Debales
Toplee
Lowgeaneeetings
Bessle Owen
Boyle Smith
Mathie
Launter Wissdager
Kaperi
Shelocta
W. J. Walkar
Lisi
Dorrisburg
Pennsylvania
Auekeklo
Lins
CW. Trease
Ghai Javaudte Grange
Wil- Bus
Flemiig
Gbiveave
County Library Service
Richa Stowe
Hiberry
J. KE. Short
Lckely
A. H. Fullerton
Lawremog County
Farmers’ Alliance
American Society of Equity
American Farm Bureau Federation
John H. Light
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Grange
American Farm Bureau Fadation
Farmers’ Union
Mter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pawther
aAll
Dietelet
Tate
State Health Department
Westmoreland
Greene
Centar
Montour
A. Dixon
Conémaugh Township
State Road Supervisors
Dixon
H.C. Calhoun
Tarenium
Calhoun
Free Methodist Church of
Free Methodist Church
D. L. Waldron
Knights of Columbus of
Fifth Street
Elma Orange
Francis M. Smith
South Fifth Street
Lecenkes
Fred St. Clair
Einstein
Griffith
George D. McIntyre
Knights of Columbus
Indiana Hotel
Gilbert Parnell
Pinehurst, N. C
Ives
Washington and
Hood Dollar Bay
OW. Teuitt
Renate
Thix
Harry W. ‘Tpruitt
Truitt
Joseph P. Maul
Dr. Truitt
Jefferson County
Lee, North
Harvey G. Bowers
Clyde D. Wine
Mia
Loyola Hill
Margaret Fairman
Creekside
J. F. Wilson
Elmer Allison
H. B. Cooper
Ebengburg
Blair Muffrey
Bethlehem Mines Corporation
Hellwood
Court House Toay
Mabel McHenry
A.G. Glenn
Grean Township
Monley
Blaty Hawk
Sacuythy
Kettering School
Kettering
Mike Limne Millen
Rhines Mulberger
Millon
Yer
Ove Elkin
Randy
Lene Pattison
Leslie Pattson
Chro Stiasy
Cor Appen
Dicluis
Ciifard Shaw
Iufana
Belforn
We Thdhina County Street Railways Company
NEC
Hillcrest
Gan
Tadlann
P Highway
Shaw Name
Mon- Tay
Tey
O. B. Berson
Moh
Oaklind
Alfen Ktingermiphl
Ttrather
Galifornia
Jatin Raywers
Alice Bowers
John V. Hawes
Akron
Olla
Liscounty
Mabryayile
Vetorian Cire
Presbyterian
Methiee
Taiesville
Ewe
Hewtsi
Hotte Rankin
Fan
Dees ES
Dames Co Moora
Yen
Armstrong County Board of Auditors
Rnyal Valley
Tess Haar
Tie
Jianery
Preity Tortan Choveh
LA Drugshiter
Chiuthis Neve
Mordville
More
Akyou
Das
Bian McCamplek
Wttslgyra
Sare Vives
Metiauulat
Harriet Methanalat
AL AL MeélDannht
Everlng
Stee
Conadiy
Sauntelubare
McDopatl
Laop
Mes
Eilaahet
Burk
Beha
Brookville
Bhaney
Caroline Usney
Howard
Boston
Witliam
Hamilton
Dunan Olear
Susan Olear
Punxsutawney
John Kaza
Nupilne
Andrew and Ivurge
Punxsutawneys
Jess M. Dixon
Jess M. Pixon
Joseph and
Margaret Dixon
Ulatraville
Fulterion
Cal
Maher Dixon
Fred
St. Paul, Minn
Bert
Blaireville
Tillie Dixon
Riskeville
Grangers
Cth County
Farma
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