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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
1
Judge restores Edward Menpfield's liquor license for the Indiana House after an opinion on the refusal. Court found leasee status and ownership weighty. state county license issues linger amid economic impact. Proceedings note plant employment, payroll, and taxes. remonstrances favoring refusal cited.
The 1909 senior class held its annual promenade with the decorations in Recreation Hall described as elaborate, featuring a vine arbor theme with electric lights, a full moon above the entrance for moon dances, and music by Kettering's orchestra. More than 200 attendees enjoyed refreshments, flowers, and a planned dance sequence, with distribution designed to keep tables orderly. Dr Ament captured flash photos of the dancers for the upcoming school catalogue.
Graceton suffers two building fires Friday night with storeroom and dwelling losses at Mike Matthews and Andrew Barlow properties. Volunteers save adjacent structures as fire origin remains unknown. Barnesboro endures major blaze in a First National Bank block, basement fire at hardware store, gas tank explosion suspected, bankers’ fixtures lost but vault likely undamaged. Total losses around 20,000.
J Clark Speedy of Creekside celebrated his 65th birthday with a gathering of about 30 relatives and friends at his home. An afternoon program included addresses and gifts as a new local organization elected J W Shield president and Jane Speedy secretary.
A large crowd attended Indiana's dedication of a new public school building in Library Hall on Friday evening. Leaders including Justice John P. Elkin and J. T. Bell spoke on education, progress, and civic duty as students showcased work and a generous flag presented by John Fisher and Mary Bodenhamer.
Multiple residents from Marlon Center to White Township are listed with visits, calls, and social events. Names include F L Wells, George J Feit, James E B Ament, Lena Youngblood, Agnes Schrum, and many others visiting Pittsburg, Ebensburg, Reynoldsville, DuBois, Clearfield, and Oil City. Also notes a man’s Oil City death and grasshopper sightings.
The slaying of 11 year old Glen Johnston at the Johnston home near Rossiter is charged to Tewls Williams who fled after the Wednesday evening shooting. Williams, intoxicated, argued with Mrs Johnston and fired at her son as he stood by. The boy died from a shot to the back after escaping to a hiding place and was found by his mother and others. Williams was arrested in Johnstown and brought to Indiana where coronial authorities held him responsible for the death. He claims the death was accidental amid a dispute over threats to shoot. A separate notice reports a public hospital project in Indiana town led by Dr G B Simpson and H B Neal, aiming to equip the second floor of the Simpson building for a hospital serving physicians and patients by April.
Dr A W Clark of Ernest predicted a bright future for the coal town. He noted miners work five days a week and new men added to payroll. Prof and Mrs William Jack of Normal plan a year abroad after school ends. Mr and Mrs John C Patton hosted a mid winter luncheon in honor of Dr and Mrs W A Simpson.
Frank Layton of Layton is gravely injured after a revolver, shown by Florence Lower earlier, discharged in her home on North Tenth Street. The weapon contained a cartridge and the bullet struck Layton in the abdomen as doctors fought to save him. Exoneration is noted, with all blame placed on the accident.
The New Century Club celebrated its eighth anniversary with a richly appointed banquet at the Presbyterian church. For the first time husbands and male friends joined the event, with Miss Jane B. Leonard as toastmistress and toasts by Prof. J. N. Hickman Judge S. J. Telford Attorney Ernest Stewart Attorney J. Wood Clark and others. The hall featured yellow and white club colors with a central birthday cake and flowered decorations.
Capt. G Adams McClain and Indiana delegation urged Senator Penrose and Congressman Beale to confirm his nomination as postmaster at Indiana Pennsylvania. If not confirmed before March 4, Langham may seek withdrawal in favor of the incumbent whose term expired. Postmaster General directs all fourth class offices in Pennsylvania to competitive examination. recommendations from lawmakers no longer expected.
Urend Dinease reports that Margeret Hoover aged about 90 and her daughter, both of Brushvalley township, died of scarlet fever after a week of illness following a visit to the home of Alexander Hoover. Clair Hoover, an older brother, also contracted the disease but is not believed to be in danger. Eighteen people attended a progressive engine gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs John Ness of East Oak Street Monday evening.
Mrs Elizabeth M Sanford widow of Robert Sanford died at her home south of town on Friday evening aged 67 after a stroke of paralysis the day prior She was born September 23 1841 and married May 17 1859 Survived by several children including Harry and Mrs Scott Greene of Drie John of Derry Albert of Jacksonville Mrs Hannah Keeley of Philadelphia Mrs James A White of town Mrs Roland Wachob of Penn Station Thomas and Mrs Harry Beck of town Funeral services were held Monday at her home with Rev Swarts Crawford officiating Interment at Greenwood cemetery Thomas Lydick Widdowson died at Kalispell Montana after weeks ill ness of Brights disease He was 61 years 4 months 30 days Son of the late Thomas Widdowson Sr born near the old Widdowson homestead He is survived by his wife and by sons Leonard Titucola Neb Alonzo Pittsburg Bart and Cart at home Prothorla and sisters Mrs Jacob Doerwne Marion Center S J Widdowson Mrs O J Lone of Niagara Falls Mrs W R Myers South Sharon Pa Nelson and Ed mund Widdowson near Clymer A L Widdowson Pine Ore Widdowson Mra A Te Princess Anne Md
Mrs Eliza J Stewart a respected Center township resident died Saturday at home after kidney trouble. Widow of Archibald Stewart she was born Christmas Day 1839 and helped keep hearth fires burning during the Civil War era. Survived by Milton Stewart of the old homestead and two grandchildren, with several relatives named. Local church member and former Sunday School superintendent at Center United Presbyterian Church. Funeral arrangements pending.
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