County Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting in Indiana County
The Indiana County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting on Saturday with Vice President Clarence McHenry presiding in for ill President P. J. Iaimill. Officers elected for 1920 were McHenry as president, Frank McCrea as vice president, W. R. Thomas as secretary and J. F. Pounds as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Farm Bureau
P. J. Iaimill
Clarence McHenry
W. R. Thomas
J. F. Pounds
J. W. Warner
Pennsylvania Potato Growers’ Association
H. Ss. Adams
State College
Butler County
Pennsylvania
W. N. Timbiin
Stabbing at Blacklick Leaves Two Men Near Death
A drunken brawl among Russian men at a Blacklick lodging house Sunday evening left West Host and Paul Leke fatally stabbed with several knife wounds. Three other party members detained in county jail refuse to talk, and authorities have little information on exact causes of the affray. Both victims are in critical condition at an Indiana hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick
West Host
Paul Leke
Indiana
Host
Leke
Harris is sentenced to ten to twelve years in prison
Peter A Harris colored of Blairsville pled guilty to manslaughter in the murder of Charles Puffery colored. Judge Langham sentenced him to serve at least ten and not more than twelve years in the Western Penitentiary plus a $500 fine and costs. Sheriff Richards will transport him to start his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Harris
Peter A. Harris
Blairsville
Charles Puffery
J. N. Langham
Western Penitentiary
Harris
Purfory
Sheriff JR. Richards
Burrell Township Favors Good Roads
Burrell township voted February 17 on a $64,500 bond issue for better highways. The tally shows 116 in favor and one against, an almost unanimous endorsement at the special election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell Township
Weddings of a Week in Conemaugh and Plumsville
Local society notes record two weddings with young couples from Conemaugh and Plumsville. Trout and Speedy wed at Saltsbury United Presbyterian parsonage. Kimmell and Marshall marry at Plumsville parish. both couples plan residence near Turtle Creek and Sagamore. AIms include a Braddock engagement and a Wilkinsburg shower for a Indiana county bride. Market notes conclude with Troutman egg prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trout-Speedy
Russell McNeil Trout
Helen Grace Speedy
Conemaugh
United Presbyterian Parsonage
Saltsbury
W. J. M. Copeland
Speedy
Clark Speedy
Trout
Westinghouse Company
Turtle Creek
John R. Kimmell
Eres Hazel V. Marshall
Atwood Russell M. Trout
Helen G. Speedy
George TR. Brickell
Williams
Lochvale
Percy H. Fyock
Grant
Bertha Burkey -Grant
Ernest EF. Slagle
Blairsville
Martha CG
Nixon
Blairaville
Alfred C. Holt
Number of coal tracts in Armstrong change hands
Deeds for coal lands in Armstrong township were filed in favor of H. Lynn Prothero and others. Transfers include John A. Campbell seven acres for $500 and J. Ellis Harvey two transfers totaling 261 acres in White for $120,000. Also listed are numerous lot and acreage transfers in Blairsville, Indiana, and nearby townships with varied sums. A separate item notes Mrs. Emma Garman Kirkendall in Spokane critically ill after surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Armstrong Township
H. Lynn Prothero
John A. Campbell
Sara B. Forsythe
Hanunah M. Hefflefinger
C. Frances Kline
Albert A. Wiggins
John M. Wiggins
C. M. Walker
Catherine Christy
James
First Ward
Indiana
P. M. Hodge
W. Grant Hoover
Blairsville
J. Strawcutter
John P. Archibald
Ellis Harvey
John P. Ginter
White
Wilmer H. Wood
John Wi
Galbreath
Rayne
Arthur W. Wilson
H. T. ‘Marlin
Third Ward
J. C. Clark
Jacob H Miller
Glen Campbell
Robert Holstein
W. M. Harbison
West Lebanon
M. Theresa Henderson
L. Balfour
Fourth Ward
A. M. Hosier
Abu Eliashof
W. H. Martin
Ida M. Schrader
Second Ward
G. Pesei
BO Demarchi
Seven Warmers Institutes Center
Sherman Runyan
M. Edith Steying
Abbi B. Shankle
C. D. Fulcomer
West Wheatfield
Annie Waddle
Charles A. McKelvey
Saltsburg
Bennett Stadkmiller
Sherman Bunyan
Harry White
C. D. Gorman
Sam Roberti
Palo Massimillo
Pietro DeBerti
Antonio Spadero
Canoe
Sarah J. Landlair
J. M. Landfair
Blacklick
Robert Duncan
Sherman BF
Frank Fry
Cramer Coal
Dates and Speakers Announced for County Agricultural Sessions
M G O Stewart of Brush valley has announced seven farmers institutes with dates in March. Speakers include J W Lighty of East Berlin S H Painter of Avela Washington county and A D Cromwell of West Chester. Institutes span Gordon Schoolhouse Blacklick Indiana Plumyville Cockport Brushvalley Armagh with dates March 5 3 9 14 11 12. Also a Guardsmen association campfire planned for March 4 at the Y M C A. Mr and Mrs F W Baker of Bertha Minn called home by influenza. Covenant Methodist services resume next Sunday at Covade at 7 40 pm by Rev J D Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricaltural
M. GO. Stewart
Brushvalley
J. W. Lighty
East Berlin
S. H. Painter
Avella
Washington County
A. D. Cromwell
West Chester
Gordon Schoolhouse
F. W. Baker
Bertha, Minn
Harry
Marion Center
Indiana
Covede
Covade
J D. Keller
Doctor Keith Undergoes Operation in Pittsburg
Dr John A H Keith principal of Indiana Normal School underwent a serious operation in a Pittsburg hospital last week. His condition is very satisfactory and complete recovery is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. H. Keith
Pittsburg
Indiana Normal School
Indiana county drives for relief fund to aid Near East
A 1929 appeal urges Indiana County residents to raise 8800 for a nationwide $30 million relief drive. It cites Armenia Syria Palestine and Persia, notes thousands of orphans and imprisoned women, and urges church school and community efforts. Rev. C. G. Morrow chairs the county effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
Syria
Palestine
Persia
Hoover
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Idla
D. T., Winger
Savings & Trust Co
Indiana
C. G. Morrow
Indiana County Girl Engaged in Washington D C
Miss Anna I White daughter of Mr and Mrs Goo W White near Gipsy announced engaged to John V. Zink of Emporium at a valentines party hosted by Rev and Mrs R W Stancill in Washington D C Miss White resides with them Guests included Misses Sara Buchanan and Nettie Hileman of Gipsy The article notes Tere R Allan Deputy Internal Revenue Collector is at the Court House through March 10 to assist with income tax filings at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Washington, D. C
Anna I. White
Goo. W. White
Near Gipsy
John Vv. Zink
Emporium
R. W. Stancill
Miss White
Sara Buchanan
Nettie Hileman
Tere R. M. Allan
Intermal Revenue
Court House
Isis
Illustrated Lectures Set At Diamondville And Penn Run
D K Clauper of Meyersdale representing the Church of the Brethren will give illustrated talks on illusions at the Diamondville church this evening and at Penn Run tomorrow at 730 o clock. White Township Warin Sold The Edwards agency sold the Homer Koontz farm of 72 acres in White township to Linus Deyarmin of Tanoma for 4500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATV
Brush Hollow
Center Township
D. K. Clauper
Meyersdale
Church of the Brethren
Diamondville
Penn Run
White Township
Warin
T. IL. Edwards Agency
Homer Koontz
Linus Deyarmin
Tanoma
Former Army Vet Seeks Dental Course at Semple U Philadelphia
Slerry Swan, a former Temple resident discharged from the army, is now a student at Semple University in Philadelphia under the Federal Vocational Board. He seeks transfer to the University of Gamnnat to pursue a dentistry course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple University
Philadelphia
Slerry Swan
Altee
Semple University
Federal Vocational Board
Ife
University of Gamnnat
Dentistry
Man Fatally Injured In Dynamite Accident At Reed
A dynamite mishap near Whiskey Run last week left AGvan Martin aged 47 with both hands torn off, a burned face, and fatal injuries. He died ten hours after being taken to the Thiana hospital. He worked in the mines at Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag Mvan Martin
Whiskey Run
Iis
Sy Natley
Thiiana
Hig Wis
Reed
Fiend Slashes Tongue of Ambruse Horse at Barn
A intruder entered Jackson McMillen of Ambruse barn and cut two inches from a horse’s tongue. The act is described as malicious vandalism with animal harm reported. Police inquiries underway to identify the assailant and prevent further injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson McMillen
Ambruse
Personal Briefs Highlight Indiana County Roundup
Local notes report LH Beppler and Mrs Wenry in Indiana on business and shopping. Several residents, including H T Miller and C J Graff, appeared at the county seat. Louis Heyman and bride returned from a wedding trip to the east and will live on Locust street. Benjamin L Stephens arranged for a public sale on his farm for March 6. George White and son Cletus visited Pittsburg with plans for work. Indiana Rendering Co. team discusses March 1 launch. Mrs J M Stewart is critically ill in Pittsburgh Mercy Hospital. Multiple residents travel, marry, or plan sales and relocations in the weekly personal brief roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LH. F. Beppler
Wintondale
Indiana
Mola
T. A. Wenry
Tweet Burhein
Joannatic
John M. Daugherty
Church Street
Chathie Hintes
Reed
Indian Hospital
Alex Hoover
CG. M. Grow
Brushvalley
H. T. Miller
Jleshbon
George LU. Jeffries
J. N. Richard Born
John Galetini
Rochester Als
T. H. Gibbons
Wehrun
G. R. Dias
Dilltown
C. J. Graff
Blacklick
A. W. Reed
West Lebanon
Zelda Ratrigh
South Bend
Louis Heyman
Bride
Locust Street
C. GB. McCurdy
Town
Los Angeles
Cal
W. IF. Parkins
Nellie Miller
Washington Street
Greensburg
Jennis Higin
Benj. L. Stephens
Cherryhill Township
George 'W. White
Cletus
Gipsy
Pittsburg
Johnstown
Hyman Brody
Brody Bros
Philadelphia Streat Merchants
Wrench Lick Springs
OM. Stewart
J. M. Stewart
South Seventh Street
Mercy Hospital
James M. Shick
Chestnut Street
John C. Nicholson
Cherry Tree R. D
Nicholson
Cockport
Louis Lampos
New York
Greece
Thoma
Louis
H. B. George
Ferrier Supply Co
Milas Myra George
Conemaugh Valley Hospital
Esther
Miss George
Reds Arrests Reported In Coal Run Raid
An operation by State Police in Coal Run led to nine arrests tied to a Communist Party affiliate. Among the detainees were Vasil Vasiliak and Konstantin Vasilius, with Niele Narbiak of Conemaugh noted as a key figure. Prisoners remain in county jail as officials review deportation prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repos
Allegad Ruds
Coal Rim
Akmdalin
Loc No. 69
Communist Party of Coal Run
Vasil Vasiliak
Konstantin ‘Vasilius
Niele "Narbiak
Conemaugh
Torbiak
Department of Justice
Immigration
Influenza On The Wane In Indiana And County
Health conditions in Indiana and the county show marked improvement this week as new flu cases are few. The outbreak resembled a sudden storm that rose then fell quickly, with most cases milder than the prior epidemic though several fatal pneumonia deaths occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnediana
Indiana
Board of Health
Sheep Raisers Organize County Shorn of Wool Growers
An agricultural meeting at the Court House organized a county sheep growers association with officers President Alex Lennett Vice President Charles A Nichol Secretary Treasurer Pom M Campbell. A March 20 meeting will finalize the organization and plan executive setup. A list of county sheep raisers is being compiled at the Farm Bureau office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Alex Lennett
Charles A. Nichol
Pom Mm. Campbell
Indlima
W. B
Connell
Caile
Farm Bureau
Tarmers Ara
Educational rally to be held at Cookport community building
A Saturday rally program at Cookport urges Green Township residents to join sessions on supervision, vocational schooling, and free textbooks. A devotional by Rev. Peter Tople leads discussions with the Community Building Association and Agricultural Fate Association. Luncheon available at low cost. Also included are obituaries for Mrs. Jane A. Mirman, Mrs. John Leibold, William A. Miller, and others noting influenza pneumonia deaths and local church affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civeen Powashly
Cookport
Peteroth Tople
Grean Township
Community Building Association
Hep Denl
Pesident
Agricultural Fate Association
Green Lownealty
Tople
Green Township
Aud Vithzens
Jane A. Mirman
Jane A A. Mumin
George I. Miman
Rochester Mills
Shiloh
Mary J. Woodside
Johnstown
Saylily Cochran
Tudlana
Death toll rises in county as families mourn losses
Local death notices report Samuel R. Galbreath 56 dies after illness at sister Leah Galbreath’s Oakland Avenue home. James Stewart Johnston 23 dies of pneumonia after influenza in Canter Township. Reports also list Mrs. Robert Henry, Mrs. Phorey Downer, and Mrs. Amy Kelly among others, with funeral details and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Galbreath
Leah Galbreath
Oakland Avenue
Pittsburgh
Layne Township
Robert Galbrowh
Inana
Taten
Vndsunn
Liste
Town
Dwight
John Ta, Galbreath
Rayne Eette
Mia
Agnes Condron
Punx- BuLawney
Teal Galbreath
M. Gearhart
James Stewart Johnston
Myra
J. Milton Johnston
Grantstreat
Canter Township
Julinstol
Canter Towship
Indiana State Normal School
Amy Kelly
Julia Kelly
Salts- Dorg
Lataat
Salisbury
Alva
Nellie Cass Kelly
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County Farm Bureau
Clifford B. Connelley
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Bureau of Workmen's Compensation
Kinmell Marshall
John R. Kinmell
Sagamore
Hazel Viola Marshall
A. C. Marshall
Atwood
Presbyterian Parsonage
Plumsville
D. Earl Daniel
Braddock
H. M. Fyock
Wilkinsburg
Missy Later
Menth
Ralph Hugene Keller
Troutman Co
Emma Garman Kirkendall
This Place
Harvey Kirkendall
Salisburg
Spokane
Wash
Kirkendall
Peter Garman
Malvina G. Riddle
Normal School
Guardsmen To Farm Association
National Guardsmen Association
Infilanna High
Dbiaiayillo High Rehool
Ital
Jennie Mitchell
India
Tate Dix
Robert Mitchell
Phas
Florence Elizabeth Baxbor
Plorence Elizabeth Barbar
J. ‘Barbar
Cherryhill
S Wonville Hospital
Barher
Donaldson
Tayloraville
ALUI
Coal Run
Rogister
Barton W. Gilbert
Rossiter
Greenwood Cemetery
Philadelphia Bieech
Gilant
Phe Decensed
Ot J. C. Gilbert
Rogsster
Charles Eisko
Charles Rinko
Weed
Vintondale
Banday
Vintondile
Ja ‘Sahille Dave
Wy Sinadhur Coupe
Edward Nesbitt
Idward Nesbitt
Qlairavillea
Jones Neshith
Hhielesville
William
Millen Willian
Apsilew
Wo. Miller
Tin Home
Virginia Adis Wirwindt Adaing
Merbert Adaing
Gdsney
Marion
Androw Wyre Agdirow Wyree
Bbs Diame
Ayner
Sally Pareunion Iir
John Jonsky
County Howe
Jatn Leibold
John Leibold
Robinson
Isband
Daughetar
Dick Hiehlentely
Hiebebird
Toltisen Lutheran Church
Lie Young Women
Syidoay
Luathy- Wau Church
William A. Mier
Williamt A. Miller
Robinson Stone
Glar
Charles
George
Solin
Mervill
Madre
Triin
Hank Miler
Walter Nixon
Sabin
Son
Gluurdes A, Albers
Loavai
Miller Hope
Savile George
Syviulla M. Jensy
Willian Cearge
Birrell
Lfe
Glevryhull
Loweship
Hundt
Estale Aville
Mabecy
Gaston Mabroy
Gaston
Influenaa
Pneunemia
Wad
Shucran
Janis Gaston
Cat Raver
Nui Pisters
Klewnen
Agit Hosker
Pharrday
Aaron Noy
Ghirim Miarshball
Cor Kossmoyne
Stadiy
Labouary
Dragditiel Traimble
Shabya
Lowasship
pHubanla
New Alexcep
Max Ian Mulith
Tamix
Ilacktiel
Howe
Phetienia
Woeber
Aleadil
Trobert
Donahoo Saul
Barrell
Towiship
Datn Steels
Town Siotts
Jaged
Vibe
Neds Mechbel
C. M. Smith
Plumville
Grange
Jefferson County
Robert Henry
Sywallin M. Keary
Hebert Henry
Young Township
New Miders Ridge
Fueidant
Thebs Ridge
Mary J. Jack
Bttirsvile
Meduay
Tay. McKenzie
Bldora Ridge
Phorey Downer
Starry Donner
Pyrite Ag al
Akron
Hiphiin
In Hoong
pAlethenin
Devenss
Iddward
Hluwilten
Jaybul
Gaedie
Dante
Naeher
Ab Absa
Boyelie
Piotiovs
Bev. de
Hatelinsen
Iui
Greenwood
Kenest Goss
Tollitenza
Minest Goss
Wortsburg
Livin Valley
Sity
Meuust
Gt Seaway
Bennett
Tt duWay Mig
Dacey Meomer
Heshban
Dames Overdari
Agh
Miss Amy Kelly
Leonard Shatter
Heshbon
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
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