Two Bandits Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair
Cambria county jury convicts Michaela Basal and Tony Pezzi in the $33,000 Cambria Indiana train holdup murder of express messenger James Garman near Ebensburg. Both Italians captured in Indiana after a manhunt, awaiting execution. Peter Antonucci to be tried at March term. Other defendants in the case dismissed for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Garmany
Hbensburg
Cambria
Indiana
Michela Basal
Tony Pezzi
Joan H. Evans
Bassi
Pezzi
Peter Antonucci
Spangler
Indiana County
Colmbria County
Rexis
Culver
Garman
Ebensburg Coal Company
Real Estate Deeds Recorded in Indiana County
Real estate transfers filed since the last report show deeds recorded in Indiana County including transfers from D B Taylor trustee to William Isenberg for a Chevy Chase lot at 150 dollars, Ola K Wider to Mary Plymire for 3 acres at 800, and other deeds in White Brush Valley Armagh and Canoe areas with prices ranging from 50 to 3200 demonstrating ongoing property activity across multiple wards and townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Natha Tie Nesbitt
Conemaugh
D. B. Taylor
William Isenberg
Chevy Chase
Harry Flickinger
Steve Hall
Day
F. Jamison
Curtis R. Waugaman
Fourth Ward
Indiana
Ola K. Wider
Mary &. Plymire
B. G. Blackstone
Minnie J. Briggs
Brush Valley
Alex Roy
Elmer E. Simmons
Third Ward
Armagh
Clyde
Waegnar
Henry Stonebraker
Hildercroft
White
Myrtle Stiles
A. N. Fetterman
D. W. Simpson
P. Lee Fletcher
A. T. Palmer
W. J. Barclay
George Harwilck
Joe Baran
Slote
Burrell
Joseph Popp
Stave
Gaydor
Canoe
H. A. Smeed
A. H. Seaman
Jin Pine
Red Cross Aids Veterans in Free Clinic and Jersey Club Formed
Indiana County Chapter of the American Red Cross aided ex servicemen and families in January, urging timely bonus filings to ensure full benefits. A free orthopedic clinic was offered Friday from 10 to 12. The Indiana County Jersey Cattle Club organized on February 16 with officers J M Risinger Homer City president Clyde Houck Clymer vice president Wm S Watzel Marion Center secretary treasurer. dues set at 3 dollars with allocations to state club local club and Jersey Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
American Red Cross
Adjutant General’s Office
County Jersey Cattle Club
Indiana County Jersey Cattle Club
Indiana
J. M. Risinger
Homer City
Clyde Houck
Clymer R. D
Watzel
Marion Center
Jersey Calif Club
W. A. Dible
Parkwood
John Garman
D. H. Fitzhonts
Jersey Bulletin
Weddings of a Week Highlight Local Nuptials
McKee Bartlebaugh eleanor Bartlebaugh married August C McKee at Lutheran church parsonage by Rev J B Baker. They are Indiana high school 1922 graduates. Groom works at Douglass studio. They live on Railroad avenue. Other couples include Johnson-Hazen and Lawson-Stear marriages. Long-time subscriber J C Fowler of Elderton renews Progress for 47 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad,avenue
Johnson-Rowe
Chester Johnson
Hazen
Jefferson County
Mary Rowe
East Mahoning Township
DuBois By
T. 5
Cachard
Four Farmers Institutes Planned Across County Next Week
Four farmers institutes are set for Gordon School Blacklick township Pain Run Trade City and Smicksburg with sessions at 1 30 pm and 7 30 pm J C Paylor State College and Prof Schmitz will discuss poultry and corn alfalfa and baby chicks Warner will address 1935 extension program Local talent numbers and singing are on the schedule F C McCrea John R Smith B L Croasman and C F Allen are institute chairs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon School
Penn Run
Trade City
Smicksbury
Farmers’ Institutes
Blacklick Township
Pain Run
Trade
City Grange Hall
Pann Grove
Smicksburg
Nicholas Schmitz
State
C. F. Allen
Smicksbure
Odd Fellows Banquet Delights Members and Guests
The Palladium Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows held its annual banquet Thursday evening in the Odd Fellows building. Judge J. N. Langham Rev. Dr. J. B. Baker G. Wilse Earl and Hugh R. Wiley gave addresses. The evening included dancing cards and other social diversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palladium Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
J. N. Langham
J. B. Baker
G. Wilse Earl
Hugh R. Wiley
Birthday Surprise Party for Mrs. Hauna in Armstrong township
Mrs. Charles Hauna of Armstrong township enjoyed a birthday surprise gathering at her home with friends and neighbors. The evening featured music and a luncheon. A new physician, Dr. Louis Bernstein, formerly of Pittsburgh, has set up in Chambersville succeeding Dr. Mulligan now in Philadelphia. He plans a branch office at Creekside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hauna
Armatrong Township
Louis Bernstein
Pittsburg
Chambersville
A. J. Mulligan
Philadelphia
Bernstein
Creakside
Rossmoyne Man Fractures Hip in Buggy Upset
Rossmoyne resident J A Davis suffered a serious accident when his horse frightened the buggy on the way from home. He was thrown and sustained a fracture of the right hip. Clifford Smathers of Todiana injured in a near Spangler automobile crash. taken to Spangler hospital with painful but not serious injuries. Stave George W Hudson, 79, collapsed and died in New Alexandria on February 17 of apoplexy. Twin birth brings joy to Cush Cushion couple Mr and Mrs John Treese near Commotore. Mrs B F Coe of Cleveland hospital improving after critical illness. A yearling deer visited Blair Miller’s farm near Indiana. Commodore residents Mr and Mrs J M Gibson shopped in Indiana, subscribing to The Progress. PARKWOOD women visit relatives. local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossmoyne
J. A. Davis
Mr. Davis
Ciliford Smathers
Clifford Smathers
Todiana
Spangler
Spangler Hospital
Blair Miller
Indiana
Blairsville Road
Miller
J. M. Gibson
Commodore
Harry K. Graft
Harry J. Graff
Blairavine
Thal
Blatravillé
Plackfield Township
Wags
Henry Gratt
Emma Miller Johnston
Henry Graff
Blacklick Township
Alvar Liggett
Hugh Liggett
New Florence
John M. Graff
Detroit
Mieh
M,fl
H. &. Lieyd
J. N. Hunter
Blairsville Cemetery
Robert Dinwiddie
East Oak Street
Cherryhill
Josiah Lydie
Penn Run
Penk
State Aid
Presbyterian Church
Dinwiddie
Phoerhe Caameron
Daniel Cameron
Cherryhill Township
Roy Stephens
Freeport
Frank Cramer
Fot
The
Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Personalities of Altoona area residents visit towns
Rr M Hamilton a caller in town and Dr Dar H Park visiting Altoona on Monday. Many locals like Mrs Thomas Hughes, Miss Helen Beer, J A Miller, J H Devlin, Harvey Kunkle, Audrey Mahan, Misses Fisher and Rinn, Mrs F M Smith, Lews Heyman, Miss Jaggie Dunmire, Mr and Mrs John St Glatr, Attorney Murray Peeler, John Rankin from Pittsburgh, and numerous others are noted for visits, trips, or subscriptions. Several family events include a birth in Indiana hospital and relatives visiting Pittsburg for Grand Opera or the midwinter Federation convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Street
John G. St. Glatr
School Street
Pittsburgh
Murray Peeler
Harrisburg
John Rankin
Hilladale
Albert. F. Miller
Waynesboro
Emma Vink
Verna Singer
Jacksonville
Windber
Albert Parnell
John W. Sutton
California
Julia Hogan
Spangler
John P. Hogan
Church Street
William Simpson
Town
J. E. Shank
Vandergrift
Utica
Mary Fiscus
Cumberland
James I. Henderson
Clare Mack
Barnesboro
Pittsburg
John Appleton
Near Coral
Progress
D. M. Butterbaugh
Wilzabeth Best
Pittahureh
T. J. Brandon
W. EB. McNutt
Misa Helter. Beahr
Homer City
Indiana
Beryl Seanor
J. A. Gilhousen
Home
Federation For
CG. F. Cribbs
Parnassus
Hik
A. Brower
Plumville
Cribbs
Hannah Streams
Marion Genter High School
Bragg
Julia Luccuy
Pauline Carney
North Ninth Street
Alexander Miller
This County
Presbyterian Hospital
Kt. W. Young
B. H.lichteberger
J. C. McGregor
1924 State Hunting Results Swanson Sworn Review
Seth K. Gordon reports 1924 hunting season figures with licenses issued showing slight gains amid poor 1924 industry. Deer kills reach 833 spike bucks 1671 antlered, 2144 with three points, 4230 four or more points. bears rise sharply to 7778 with cubs 25 to 30 percent. Hunters killed 39 and 132 hurt. wild turkeys scarce but remaining for breeding next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth KE. Gordon
Board of Game Commissioners
Doctor of Laws Honors At Penn Centennial Event
Dr Hubert Work secretary of the Interior and Indiana native was one of seven men honored with Doctor of Laws degrees by the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia during the 100th Washington birthday commemoration. Work had previously earned his M D from the same university forty nine years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Work
Interior
Indiana County
Wis
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
George Washington
Work
Wlina Myater
County Pays 396 for Noxious Animal Claims in January
Indiana county reports January bounty payments totaling 396 for noxious animals. Claims cover 46 gray foxes 7 red foxes and 197 weasels. State totals show 105 wildcats 1707 gray foxes and 1399 red foxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Dedication at Plumville marks church re opening
In Plumville three Sunday services marked the rededication of the remodeled Presbyterian church. Rev J C Good of Leechburg preached the morning sermon, ministers led the fellowship service, and Rev A S Bortz of Rural Valley spoke in the evening. Pastor J D Thumphrey oversaw the church’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumville
Tey
J. C. Good
Leechburg
Kittanning
AS 8. Bortz
Rural Valley
J. D. Thumphrey
Miss Matilda Gileon Spends Friday at Clymer
Alma Mae Pyle returns to health as convalescent. Mrs. John Engle and daughter Catherine visit Mrs. Mika Ilrav of Lemar BRetduv in Qherryhill Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Gileon
Clymer
Alma Mae Pyle
John Engle
Catherine
Mika Ilrav
Lemar Bretduv
Well Known Locals Die in Week Long Toll
Robert Dinwiddie of Cherryhill and Anson Brickley of Cherry Tree die after long illnesses. Everett White, 16, dies from fall injuries at Biliravin e school hall. John D. Hoffman, 76, of East Oak street dies after a period of illness. survivors include wife and several children. Funeral plans announced for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Hoffman
East Oak Street
White Township
Way A
William Hoffman
Tie
Indlang
Blafravne
Frank Loffman
Canton
William Lawson
Lawrence Hoffman
Jeannette
Fred Hoffman
Vandergrift
Agnes Hoffman
St. Bernard
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. A. Gess
Blairsville
Samuel Blunt
Fulton Run
John Bankosky
H. K. Smith
Louise Taylor
Grace Thompson
Literary Society
Smyrna Literary Society
Ruth Hamilton
Paul Ruffner
Elizabeth Stewart
Lemon
Johnston
Dessie Hamilton
Agnes Ruffner
Ralph Nichol
Hastings Brady
Brady
Milt McGee
Rachel Hamilton
Florence Ruffner
United States
Philippines
Ada Jane Hamilton
Hazel Skinner
Besie Hamilton
Nansie North
Court House
Pennsylvania
New Century Club
Roga Vollrath
John A. Keith
J. Walsh
Charles Ruffner
H. L. Wilmont
Hope Stewart
Jennie M. Ackerman
Sydney Harring
Mary Reed
Indiana Normal School
Cincinnati
National Educational Association
Shelocta
Troutman Company
Real Estar
RED Cross
Swearingen-Stephens Russell H. Swearingen
Brushvalley
Enola Stephens
R. H. Ling
J. C. Fowler
Elderton
Ike
Mr. Fowler
John H. Lawson
Hammerville
Beulah Stear
Chester Johnnox Jefferson Co
Mary Row
Hast Mahoning
Bert Blystone
Sagamore
Louisa Marshalton Run
A. R. Nejtzenrater Punxsutawney
Mabel Tyger
Ereteee Juneau
Joseph Simplyohnstown
Jessie B. Croyleohnstown
George M. Patterson
Isabella, New
Martha E
Farmers Institutes
ODD Fellows Banquet
George W. Hudson
New Alexandria
Cush Cushion
John Treese
Commotore
B. F. Coe
B. BF. Coe
North Sixth Street
Cleveland Hospital
George Brentlng
H. R. Myers
Couch
Margaret Couch
Jon McGaughey
Murray Devinney
Samm Dibie Wan
Salisburg
Goldie Howard
Shirley Uncapher
West Lebanon
John Washington
Marida Center
John Clepper
Red
Sportamen
Hero- Jessnens
Armstrong Township
Armstrong Grange
Maresh
Walter Wiggink
Meade Millon
Kasay
France
Erma Campbell
Eman Fouts
Francees Hamilton
the Grange
Jake
Lawrence Hamilton
Carl Walker
Oise Squire Andersen
Som Campbell
Worthy Master
Clo Muckle
Miche
Walker Wiggins
Muade Millen
Gree
Br Oh
New Presbyterian
Edlflee
Indiana Rotary Cin
Country Club
Washington
Mary
Mary Hill
William
Rachel Hill
Center Township
Inlaw
Indra
C. Mi Sides
South Seventh Street
Providence
R. L
William Hit
Whlatrevilles
Charles Hii
Denver
Colo
Alice King
George King
Dixonville
Henry
Ethel
Pearl
Wark
Oakland
Adam M. Martin
Anim Mikesell Martin
Versaillles
A. F
Versailes
Deceanod
Willaim Young
Blatraville
James Groft
Emma Graft
James Grofit
M. B. Church
James M. Smithy
James M. Smith
Glan Campbell
Did
Baptist Church
Raymond
Kay
Robert
Charles Sint
Doll Crawshaw
Violet
Carrie Neylin
Istdah Wright Isaieh Wright
Futute
Steicken Il
Robinsteen Collar & Leather Cinppany
Daniel Schreeenpost
Daniel Schrevengost
M. Melwen
Alie Schrecengest
Lois Thorpe
Lois ‘Thorpe
Dwight ‘Thorpe
Wmeleh
Qherryhill Township
Robert Dinwiddien
Ant Anson I Brickley
Rbverett White
Aall
Anson G. Brickley
Anson E& Brickley
Mr. Brickley
H. W. Haskins
Brockwayville
Hope
Jeremiah
Margaret Brickley
Cherry Tree
Margaret Black
Plunmville
A. B. Brickley
Cresson
Adda Walls
Harry A. Brickley
Cressyn
James J. Brickley
Youngstown
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Brickley
Fast Church Street
Everett White
Biliravine
Charles Everett White
C. A. White
Meenkt
Bartha Mowler Rankin
Sinley
Blairsvilles United Presbyterian Church
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