Fink Fatally Injured by Extra Freight Train
Charles D Fink a 50 year old Livermore area farmer died after being struck by an extra freight train at Torrance while watching another train pass He was rushed to Latrobe hospital with skull fracture and possible internal injuries Clarence Compton and W B Bergman witnessed the event Fink leaves widow Mrs Jennie Irvin Fink Funeral set for Thursday at 2 30 p m Samuel M Stewart a Center Township farmer died of heart disease at home Surviving include wife children and siblings Funeral services held by Rev J Ritchie with interment in Greenwood cemetery George D Peterman of near Hider ton Civil War veteran died February 20 at home Surviving children and grandchildren Funeral services at home and at St Pauls Reformed church Rose M Kinter widow of Samuel Kinter died in Apollo aged 77 She leaves many children and grandchildren William Marsh of Homer City died after heart failure following surgery Anna Marie Marsh adopted daughter survives Funeral in Homer City Lutheran church Sadie Marsh 45 wife of William Marsh died in Indiana hospital after illness Funeral in Homer City Lutheran church Rev McNary to Saltsburg and McAnulty announces candidacy for State Legislature
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fink
Torrance
Samuel M. Stewart
Center Township
Charles D. Fink
Livermore
Mr. Fink
Clarence Compton
Indiana
W. B. Bergman
Blairsville
Greensburg
Jennie Irvin Fink
Samuel M, Stewart
Lutheran Church of
Homer City
Darwin Stewart
Merla
Goldie Stewart
John Stewart
William Snyder
Genter Township
J. Ritchie
George D. Peterman
Hiderton
Armstrong County
Mary Ann Rearick
George Christy
Vandergrift
Samuel
Theodore
Gavot
David and
Lewis
War- Ten
Ohio
Tom Fiscus
Shelocta
Oscar Woods
Hiterton
Maxwell
St. Paul's Reformed Church
Elderton
Rose M. Kinter
Samuel K. Kinter
Apollo
Belle Clawson
Graceton
Bertha Beatty
Punxsutawney
Mary Zimmer
Orpha Redding
William Marsh
Sadie Marsh
Indiana Hospital
H. B. Empfield
Brushgatley
H. B. Fleming
Nolo
Gg. T. Crooks
Reyer
R. C. Beatty
Washington Township
Frank Hulton
C. M. Anthony
DuBois
H. N. Sutton
Frush Valley
L. H. Rhea
Lisle Carnahan
M. J. Golden
H.R. Goldsen
Cherryhill Township
Frank Cramer
L. S. Deadenders
Earl
R. D
MecCunn
Julia Wigging
West Church Street
Sither
Nan Nesbitt
A. Holsapple
Joseph Widdowson
Altoona
Strongstown
Frank Dearmy
Abraham Bennett
Thomas Bennett
W. Ray
J. EB. Schrencengost
Penn Run R
Progress
W. W. George
James George
Dilltown
R. A. Cassidy
Belsano
Alfred Miller
Ivison
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
Samuel Peterman
Parkwood
J. H. Wray
South Bend
B. FB. Lydick
Dixonville
Paul Kimmell
Virginia
Kenneth
A. R. Ramer
H. B. Boyer
Tudlana
John Daugherty
Wilkinsburg
William Emop
South Blaventh Street
Frank W. Lowman
J. H. Butler
Marion Center
Indlana
Harold
Progress Office
Herold
West
Lebanon
Deeds Recorded in Indians County Since Last Report
Real estate transfers filed in Armstrong and Washington Townships show oil and gas leases in favor of the People's Natural Gas Co. Numerous landowners including Kimmell Parks Beer Ramer George and Altman entries reflect parcels in Rayne Center Blairsville Marion Center Center Burrell Blairsville and Blairsville and noted sale amounts and new ownership. A long list of marriage licenses and public notices accompany the deed record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians County
People's Natural Gas Co
Armstrong
Washington
Harry Q. Kimmell
Melvin Parks
W. A. Beer
Mary C. Beer
Henry Ramer
J. H. George
Ramer
Sharp
W. L. Bothell
A. C. Bothell
A. J. Sharp
J. F. McCrelcht
Homer R. Parks
Boyd Buhamer
Robert Bates
W. Jd
Joseph G. Altman
Rayne
Mary Matilda Altman
J. F. Stuchell
John J.moorhead
Indiana
Frank Treadenbaugh
Frank Blamonte
Roy Fisher
Harry Floyd Sarton
West Wheatfield
Cherubino di Benedetto
Blairsville
BH. B. Campbell
John B. Adamson
White
Franklin Park
Charles R. Park
Marion Center
Isaac Steffay
Paul Novosel
Weddings Of A Week Highlight Small Town Nuptials
A quiet wedding at Rev. and Mrs. W. Merrick’s home in Indiana on February 17 joined Oneida Lunger of Dixontville and William Thomas Minto of Clymer. Attendees included Minto’s sister Mrs Clark Myers and Mr Myers, with many friends present. Also on February 18 Viola Makin and Jay Ackerson wed at the Wesleyan Methodist parsonage in Penn Run, with plans to live in the Cherryhill area. Edna Gromley and John Elick tied the knot in Indiana officiated by Justice Harry K. Smith. George Papeun and Pauline Trabar were married by Rev. H. K. Smith in Indiana on February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Clark Trimble
Wilgus
Veda
Bennett Montgomery
Thomas Minto
Oneida
Lunger
Jay Ackerson
Viola Makin
Penn Run
Domenico Mazzola
New Kensington
Mary de Salle
Blairsville
Carl Shankle Burnside
Bertha Brady
Rey George Papean
Latrobe
Pauline
Coral John Brick
Arnesboro
Edna Gromley Cockport
Mike Gacek
MelIntyre
Staffie
Vargas Coal Run
Charley Edward Cute
Coral Clara
Belle Kifer
Coral Urald
Della Irene
Dixonville
Albert Seger
Banks Two
Blanche Gaston
Ackerson-Makin
Manor
Clymer
Marnings
Wesleyan Methodist Parsonage
Joseph B. Markey
Cherryhill
Elick Gromley
John Elick
Barnesboro
Edna Gromley
Cockport
Harry K. Smith
Indiana
John
Mary
Blick
Joseph Gromley
Papeun-Teuhar
George Papeun
Pauline Trabar
Millville
Justice For the Peace
H. K. Smith
Holly Dome
Mra
Th. A. Hells
Routh Fifth Street
Belouded
Homer Witla
Mrs. Bhulr
Learn
Violets
Tvorn Parking
Mro
Sharpless
Mather
John Morton
Christie
Rey Hollis
Dava Lyle Ini
Mary Shank
Fisher Is Promising Candidate for Governor of State
Philadelphia reports Fisher of Indiana county emerging as the most promising gubernatorial contender. The Sunday item notes Fisher has already drawn heavy cross-state support and could be the logical successor to Pinchot once he formally announces. A good roads meeting for the Benjamin Franklin highway is set for Feb 25 in the court house with speakers including Hon Johnny Dight and local participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohn
Fisher
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
John S. Fisher
Indiana County
Pinchot
Benjtain Franklin
Court House
Johnny Dight
Butler
Boy Scout Band
Kiwanis
Kittanning
Ebensburg
Indiana
Rural Mail Carriers Hold Meeting and Engagement News
The Rural Mail Carriers Association of Indiana County met at the Indiana post office with 15 to 20 members focusing on Retirement and Insurance bills. Officers were elected and delegates chosen for the West Chester state convention. A Saltsburg engagement was announced for Miss Betty Ewing to J Arthur Robinson, with out of town guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg
T. Davis Ewing
John M. Stahl
Akron
Ohio
Betty Ewing
J. Arthur Robinson
James W. Robinson
Hemlock seedlings aid reforestation effort at Clymer
Dudley Tonkin of Clearfield Tituminous Coal Corp described a successful hemlock seedling system using layered sawdust gardens near Clymer. Seedlings thrived in dry decayed stump conditions, inspiring state-wide forestry interest. He noted the company now grows timber as fast as it is used, with the Clymer sawmill sized to match expanding forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daley Tonkin
Dudley ‘Tonkin
Clearfield Tituminous Coal Corporation
Tonkin
Clymer
Mr. Tonkin
Clymer A
Armstrong Commissioners Favor Shulocta Apollo Road Upgrade
South Bend township supervisors James Smith H M Kimmer and Austin Say met Armstrong county commissioners in Kittanning to secure approval for upgrading the road from the Indiana county line to South Bend. The commissioners were unanimous in support and the Indiana county board hopes to add more than 58 000 in state funds for the project, with potential inclusion in early road work from Shelocta to Armstrong county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
James Smith
H. M. Kimmer
Austin Say
South Bend Township
Armstrong County
H. H. Hanna
Kittanning
Indiana County
Indiana County Board of Commissioners
Sheloca
Tlic
Counsy Sabbath School Tour Heads to County Districts
The Counsy Sabbath School Association toured twelve of thirteen districts last week with good attendance averaging 64.5 percent of district officers. A. B. McGarvey and county executives attended, aiming to inspire workers and support program rollout across over 800 miles of travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
A. B. McGarvey
Ward
Gas tax funds flow to Indiana county and state
The calendar year 1926 saw total gas tax collections reach 10 A74 412.48 with Indiana county slated to receive 14 276.28 of this amount. County bus tax rises to 18 270.25. Also reported are a sledding party at Trade City with neighbors and friends, a newborn eight and a half pound boy for Mr and Mrs Jair Wuthina, and an eight pound son for Mr and Mrs Thomas Runzo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Indiana
Trade City
Wiliam Bush
Eifitu
Harvey Martin
Blanche Stear
Walter Neal
Smith
Clair Sprankle
Stream Beek
Mary Bush
Misa
Jair Wuthina
Daly
Snedhanid Hegnitu
Thomas Runzo
Whitetownshsp
Indiana Hospital
Indiana County Women’s Clubs elect new president
At the executive board meeting the Indiana County Congress of Women’s Clubs elected J. MacColl of Salisbury Music Club as president. Mrs Christy vacated the post after taking a field secretary role with an international peace group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Congress of Women’s Clubs
Murry G
Christy
South Seventh Street
J. §. MacColl
Music Club
Salisbury
International Association at’Peace and Freedom
Additions Planned for Tye’s Restaurant Dining Room
A new 16 by 40 foot upstairs dining room will be added to Tye’s restaurant on Philadelphia street. The space includes a dining room with a 60 seat studio, a 315 banquet capacity, a pastry room, and a brass dumb-waiter connecting to the kitchen. The entrance will be a double door from the main foyer, with gray white and purple gold decor and overhead lights. A brand opening is scheduled for Monday March 1. Also reported: champion Douglas Watchbanks, a pointer owned by J. Mack Stewart, won four prizes at the Greensburg dog show, including best pointer in show and best of breed, with W Long’s two beagles and setter placing well in the final event. Greensburg kennel club show saw over 400 dogs registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Douglass Watchbanks
Mack Stewart
Pour
Douglas Patrhanks
J. Mack Stewart
Westmoreland Kame
Greensburg
Mact
W. Long
Tomer Quity
Mno
Lotters Cish
Westmoreland Kennel Club
Farmers Institutes in County I March Schedule
A series of farmers institutes is planned for the second week of March in Shelocta Purchase Plumville and Armagh with two daily sessions. State College extension leaders Moritt and Miles will address farm management potato planting and disease control, plus a brief extension program outline. Local talent numbers and community singing will fill the programs, with D D Walker, Clyde Houck, R J Morrow and Chester A Hoffman serving as chairmen at respective venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelocta
Purchase
Life
Plumville
Armagh
BD. I. Moritt
State College
Jersey Breeders Plan Trip and Club Meetings
Jersey breeders of Indiana county organize an auto tour to Greensburg and Jeannette on Friday March 1. The group will visit Highlind Stock Farms then lunch at Penn Albert Water and Indiana County Jersey Cattle Club activities. Meetings include Adult Poultry Clubs and Ton Litter Club notes with Parkwood Grange program and a forestry demonstration near Sampleon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Greensburg
Jeannette
Indiana
Conn
House
Aim
Highlind Stock Farms
Penn Albert Water
Jersey Cattle Club
W. PB. Selmam
Panuslvania
Jeresey
Kalmnary
Court House
Grimich’s Hall
Eb, Roberts
State College
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chas. D. Fink
Trobe Hospital
Bolivar
McNary
United Presbyterian Church
Morris Sandow
P. QO. Menke
Burrell
P. O. Menke
Shenango Furnace Co
Martha J. Felton
Qussie I
Della Hollis
Benjamin R. Hollis
Charles L. Dick
Sea District
John N. Kerr
Anna Kerr
Montgomery
George W. Butler
Arthur 1
Carney
A. R
Indiana Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Memorial Hall
Women’s Relief Corps
Third Ward
White Township
Armstrong Township
L. M. Rhodes
Archie W. Mabon
Church Street
John W. Sut‘ton
Mary Sut‘ton
Town
New York
Havana
Panama Canal
South America
Caribbean Sea
Nancy J. Hood
Locust Streat
Little
Indiana—Municipals
Lucerne Mines
Mar
Postofice
Wehrum
Saltsburg House
Blairsville—City Hall
Armoury
Blairaville
State Armory
Blaireville
U.S. Air Air Service
Ernest W
Endrichkyen
Livero More
United States Army Air Service
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Graff
CORMN
Shulocta
HM. B. Maccodh
MIADS
Congress OF Women's Clubs
Barr
South Sixth Street
General Assembly
Romnete Lindtmiller
Tnediane
Irda
Stadimiller
Ron
Martin Stadimiller
Ypsilanti
Mich
Myra
Tile O'Hara
George Stadimilier
Johnstown
Margaret Ploteer
Kim Helman
Carrie Wine
Bertha Stapleton
Chambersville
Joseph
Annie StudimiNey
Todiana
Furnda
M. F. Brandon
Arnenton
Odd Petlows Hall
Loaettaster
G. Wilwe Wart
Menory T. Wilwon
Hy Emerson
J. Burr
Waltues C. Chapman
Inge’sa Cafa
Grange
Valentine Box
Valentina Box
Claroney Cummins
Iid
John A. Stokes
Torrance State Hospital
Joh A. Stokes
VOR Riggs
Farmers’ Institutes
Purchase Line
Armaqh Ani
Jersey Breeders Meeting
Adak
Ely
Janyonow
Parkwood Grange
Orchestra Muse
Walker Wiggins
Megr
Montogue
March Wind
Boyd Hamiton
Bart Bickley
Lawrence Hamilion
Blair Hamilton
Mead Millen
Tom Campbell
Erman Foutz
Grant Rowe
Login Rowe
the Grange
Thomas Anderson
Erma Campbell
Francis Ackey
Bilder Hamilton
Taylor Craig
Roy Millen
Wilker Wiggins
C. B.C
Sampleon
Dave Edwards
Crooked Creek
P. I. Murphy
Blacklek
John Ruger
Blacklick
R. J
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