Two Local Churches to House Pastors in Indiana town
The A W Wilson homestead on Church and Seventh streets, owned by Mr Harry W Wilson, will likely become the parsonage for First United Presbyterian church after the government takes the site for a new post office. The move must occur by June 1. D M Caldwell property on School street was bought for 5600 to serve as a temporary parsonage, to be occupied by Dr Jesse Zeigler. The church will not buy a parsonage now, but will start a parsonage fund for future needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Wilsons
Church and
Seventh Streets
Indiana
Postoffice
First United Presbyterian Church
Harry W. Wilson
Carpenter Avenue
School Street
Wilson
Wilson Diwellng
M. ©. Gordon
Presbyterian Church
D. M. Caldwell
Jesse Zeigler
Presbyterian
Alex Bennett
Mast Philadelphia Street
Frank Ashbaugh
Bennett
U Naval
Congress
King
Aylor North
David
Henderson
Muve al Academy
Annapolis
iMenderson
Waost Cinreh Street
Washington
Tadlagmi
New
Suderad Ingiding
Buiklang Wik
Coal Shipping Continued Despite Exaggerated Exhaustion Claim
A. J. Harter of Altoona, president of the Savan Coal Company, says mines on the Lowry farm near Rochester Mills are active and shipping coal from cannel and soft seams. The Progress later corrected a misrepresentation that coal was exhausted and shipments stopped, noting Samuel Bush runs the mine for local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savan Coal Company
A. J. Harter
Altoona
Lowry Farm
Rochester Mills
Samuel Bush
Progress
Court House Improvements Commissioners Lead County Building Upgrades
The county board earns commendation for improving court house facilities and surrounding offices. Recent work includes men and women rest rooms, judge's chambers renovation, new office equipment and carpet. The program extends to Register and Recorder J Clair Longwill Prothonotary Walter Ayers and Treasurer I M Smith with ongoing work in the main court room and law library. Local bar association members praise the renovated quarters and taxpayers are urged to support continued modernization to preserve property value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Register and Recorder J
Clair Longwill
Walter H. Ayers
I. M. Smith
Law Library
Bar Association
Indiana County
Supervisors Meet in Court House for Better Roads
Indiana county road supervisors gathered in the county Court House for a day of addresses from the State Highway Department and State Workmen's Compensation Board. Judge Langham welcomed delegates, outlining upcoming supervisor duties. William N. Liggett, James L. Jack, and C. M. Lingle spoke, with Lingle reelected president as resolutions and talks continued in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Better Roads
Indiana County
State Highway Department
State Workmen's Compensation Board
J. N. Langham
William N. Liggett
James L. Jack
C. M. Lingle
Graceton
Landlady’s Wardrobe Stolen by Show Company
Members of the Harris Show Company who performed in Blacklick allegedly helped themselves to Mrs. Susan Dixon’s wearing apparel and other items when they departed Sunday morning. Constable M R Rager traced the troupe to Bolivar where the stolen goods were recovered and all costs were charged to the show’s managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Dixon
Blacklick
Harris Show Company
M. R. Rager
Bolivar
Weddings of a Week in Indiana and Nearby Towns
Kerr Pierce of New Castle and Miss Mary Lillian Pierce were married at the Methodist Episcopal church with family witnesses. Kerr works for the Pennsylvania Railroad. they plan a return wedding trip. Overdorf Overdorff and Miss Margaret J. Burley married at the Barclay home with a wedding dinner and farm residence planned in Brashvalley. Other unions include Jaucus Henry and Margaret E. Henry in Blairsville. Shierer Blaine in Ernest, Maryland. Charles C. Marshall and Minnie Vanderpool in Punxsuttawney. Marsh Horrell in Bolivar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Normal School
William Kery
Lewellville
Uncle Sam
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New Castle
Overdorf Barclay
A. Ward Overdorff
Brustivalley
Margaret J. Burelay
Dilltown
John Barclay
J. M. Imbrie
Washington Street
Brashvalley
Mr. Overdorff
Jesse N. Kerr
Mary L. Pierce
Enor
Indiana
William G. Lucas
Blairsville
Margaret
Henry Blairsville
A. Ward
Margaret J. Barkley
Biflington
Charles QO. Marshall Few
Craceton
Minnie Vanderpool
Punxsutawney
Annie & Worrall
Russell Marshall Beesens
Datluan Bolivar
Two Plead Guilty in Court Hearings and Adjustments
The court handled Monday sessions with several defendants pleading guilty to crimes including running a gambling house, assault and battery, and disorderly conduct. Sentences included fines, costs, and partial paroles with conditions. some cases involved child custody or juvenile measures and an amicable adjustment over a wife and children dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sabo
Philadelphia
Joe Gregory
Harry Dickey
Waterman
Frank Buzlosky
Clymer
Yen
Clarence Kinley
Coral
Calvin Gibson
Cherryhill
Harl Learn
Learn
Gibson
Dixonville Young Man Fatally Injured in Mine Crash
Charles Smith aged 23 son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Smith of Dixonville died at Dixonville hospital after a coal mine accident Saturday. He was crushed when his motor collided with three cars in the mine. He leaves a wife Iva Bence and his parents with several siblings. He belonged to the Knights of Pythias Clymer lodge and his funeral was held at the Presbyterian church in Clymer with Rev A L South officiating. Remains will go to Coalport for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
Samuel Smith
Dixonville
Smith
Dixonville and Clymer
Iva Bence
Henry Bence
Clymer Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Cathcart Presents Farm to Parents During Their Lives
James A. Cathcart of Chicago visited his parents Mr and Mrs James T Cathcart of Chamberaville last week. He bought the farm where they reside and presented it to them for life. Jim was a longtime member of Company F Fifth Regiment and has many local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Cathcart
Chicago
James T. Cathcart
Chamberaville
Jim
Co. F. Fifth Regiment
Amateur high diver fractures spine in second story fall
Tony Sedara, an Ault man described as a foreigner, drank heavily Monday and attempted a professional dive from a second story window at his Jedging house. He fractured his spine and lies in critical condition at an Indiana hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Sedara
Aultman
Jedging
Indiana Hospital
Top Injures Child Eye in West Wheatfield Township
Sunday afternoon incident as Teddie Palmer, son of Myr and Mrs. Harry Palmer, West Wheatfield, was struck in the eye by a top during play. Doctors fear possible loss of sight in the injured eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffay
Teddie Palmer
Myr
Harry Palmer
West Wheatfield
Gingles Jingles And The Misfit Struggle In Tenet Hours
A critical verse laments a golfer nicknamed Gingles, noting his failure to reach the front despite effort. The poem criticizes misfits who waste lives, contrasting tireless labor with luck and urging a return to meaningful use of time.
Indiana Visitor Notes and Local Social Roundup
A long paragraph of personals lists numerous residents and visitors across Indiana and nearby townships. Names include Roy Beers, Mrs. M. Lingle, J. B. Parnell, Kunkle, Frank Moose, Minnie and Grace Carnahan, Virginia Hahney, Walker Lederer, Rev J W Cary, Claude Allison, Claude, and many others, with movements between Homer City, Pittsburgh, Greensburg, New Kensington, Altoona, and Indianapolis. Also mentions church notes, a wedding/obituary nearby, and a Pan Glee Club member from Whitton headed to New York contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Beers
Shelocu
Wis
M. Lingle
Gracemo
J. B.parnell
South Sixth Street
Tyrone
Kunkle
Homer City
Johnstown
Frank Moose
Cherryhill
Indiana
Minnie
Grace Carnahan
Parkwood
Nancy” Yeomans
Washingon Township
Ana
William St. Clair
South Tenth Street
Ditwood City
Burgess J. M. Risinger
Frank Stevenson
Ninth Street
Pittsburg
Virginia Hahney
North Sixth Street
Walker Lederer
J. W. Cary
Church Street
Pittsbore
C. Brewer
Catherine Cramer
Creekside
Vernon Taylor
Wayne Avenue
New York City
I. W. Potts
Joseph
Washington Township
Alex Hoover
Clair Grant Murdick
Noble
Albert Veary
Brashvalley
Steele
Ambridge
L. M. Lewis
Claude Allison
South Street
New Kensington
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Howard Fair
A. T. Moorhead
North Seventh Street
Sr. R. Melntire
Jacksonville
Hmirany ‘ Steele
William Steel
Foxport
John M. Miller
Subton- Millster Company
Mirestons Tire & Rubber Company
Joseph Patterson
West Lebanon
Thomas. Wachob
West Philadelphia
W. J. Jahns
Wilkinsburg
A. S$. Aborhead
Soul Seventh Street
Itteventh Street
University of Philadelphia
Ghoven
Pan Glee Chth
Histi- Whitton
New York
Henry Wranty, Jr
Foming
Kessler
Clearfield Blumidineus Coal Corporation
Topsiter
Maleona Metangil
Real Vavate Transfers and County Developments
Real estate transfers across Indiana County include W. P. McCrea selling 286 acres to Wilbur P. Graft for 25000, and many other lot transfers. The Kydes Murphy Company wins a contract to build oil dwellings for Lue Beau Mary Coal near Pine Kawne ship, with a new town to be named Clement. Naval appointment brings Indiana boy David Henderson to Annapolis, and county voters learn of public works and local business updates amid a busy spring building program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Woog
Third Ward
Indiana
Rober J. Porter
Annoy Morngeo
Michiel Nibert
Lu James A. Cathcart
John M. Cramer
Burrell
Lo Millie Sullinger
Kydes Murphy Company
Ridgway
Lue Beau-Mary Coal Company
Key Peoul
Pine Kawne
Hollwoad
Venn! Mary Coal Conpany
Bethlehem Steel Company
Penn-Mary Diney Nos
Trains Crash Kills Twenty In Mt Wilon Disaster
Twenty people are believed dead after a freight train crashed into the Pullman sleeping car of the Mercantile Express near Mt Wilon on Monday night. Eighteen bodies have been recovered, including the family of Chester A Minds from Ramey. Survivors Hymen Brody and Joseph Lakenburg, both of Lown, escaped when a later local train was delayed on the Indiana branch and failed to connect at the intersection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Wilon
AlLoona
Mercantile Express
Chester A. Minds
Ramey
Clearfield County
Hlymen Brody
Joseph Lakenburg
Lown
New York
Indiana
Luch
Sue
Woman Hurt Seriously While Quitting a Horse
Mrs John Leasure and party faced a scare returning from a visit when their horse reared. Mrs Leasure tripped, struck a plank walk, dislocating her right shoulder. She received care at Dixonville hospital and is recovering at home. No others injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leagure
Tere
Jobin Leasure
Goldie
Samuel Surkett
Green Township
Ineana
Dixonville
Leasure
Dixonville Hospital
Progressive Mariner and Local Gatherings Reported
A fragmented notice lists Progressive Mariner G Glark of Indiana hosting events near Lovejoy, with John Wise mentioning orchard plans. It also covers a birthday gathering for Mrs John Radia near Davis, a funeral for Mrs Lawrence Johnston near Heshbon, a broken ball causing a safety incident, and local church memberships and obituaries in Salisbury area.
Clarence Hart Dies Sudden in Saltsburg at 75
Clarence Hart ex county commissioner and veteran of the Civil War, died suddenly at his Saltsburg home from Brights disease. A lifelong Indiana County resident and former coal miner, he served 1894 to 1897 and was a Masonic member and quartermaster for Foster Robinson Post No 36, G A R. He leaves a widow Anna Hart and daughters Miss Telia Hart and Mrs. Albert Smith, with funeral set for Friday at 2:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hart
Indiana County
Saltsburg
Bright
Go. D
Masonic Lodge
Saltsbury
Foster Robinson Post
Misa Telia Hart
Rome
Tillie McKenvie
Colorado
Thortean
Salisbury
Pariah Cassatt and Morgan Families Mourn Two Obituaries
Mrs Pariah McKinley Cassatt aged 80s widow of Samuel Gunsalt dies at daughter’s home Homer City. Survived by daughters Alice Cassatt and Mrs Samuel Helman, son Norman Cassatt, three brothers, thirteen grandchildren. Funeral by Rev Z W Shatter at Homer City. remains sent to Penn Run. Mrs Catherine Morgan aged about 86 wife of Alexander Morgan Drussville Township dies. Leaves husband and children William Morgan Mill Hall, Mrs Susan Miller Meranicburg, Matilda Morgan Johnstown, Mrs Tressie Mraughey Heshbon. sister Mrs Manni Forsha Dakota City. Ten grandchildren. Services at Hethel Church by Rev Magill. burial at Mechanicsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pariah McKinley Cassatt
Hannah McKinley Cassatt
Samuel C. Gunsalt
Samuel Stewart
Homer City
Presbyterian Church of
Nole
Alice Cassatt
Samuel Helman
Strongstown
Minerva
Samual Stewart
Hamer City
Norman Cassatt
Wehrum
David
Scott
Robert Mckintey
Brookville
Z. W. Shatter
Penn
Alexander Morgan
Catherine Morgin
Alexander March
Drussgilley Township
Germain Lutheran
William
Willian Calhoun Dies After Week of Illness in Armstrong
Willian T Calhoun a prominent Armstrong township resident died at his home Sunday evening from pneumonia after a week of illness. He was 76 and survived by his wife and one daughter Mrs W A Byers of Armstrong township and two sons Glair Calhoun and Harry Calhoun. He also left a brother J A Calhoun of Graceton and two sisters Mrs Mary Morrison of Blairsville and Mrs Elizabeth Gourley of Clarksburg. Funeral services were held at his late home Saturday afternoon and burial followed in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian T. Gulbatun
Armstrong Township
W. A. Byers
Glair Calhoun
Town
Harry Calhoun
J. A. Calhoun
Graceton
Mary Morrison
Blairsville
Elizabeth Gourley
Clarksburg
Oakland
Death of Mrs Susannah Kennedy in West Wheatfield
Mrs Susannah Kennedy widow of John Kennedy died at her home in West Wheatfield township on Sunday aged 83. She is survived by one son Amos I Hysong of Akron Ohio and two sisters. A Dunkard church member, the funeral will be conducted today by R B Bowser with interment to follow at Glesblen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Lord
Mary Reed
Oliver J L. McDogney
Saltsbury
Salisbury Presbyterian Church
Samuel Heed
Avex
Canton
George M. Ryall
Susannah Kennedy
John Kennedy
West Wheatfield Township
Ona
Amos I Hysong
Akron
Dunkard Church
Hey
R. B. Bowser
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. W. Wilson
Farm Solu
Alex Hartman
Martha Thomas
Sharon
Alexander W Hartman
and Airs
Steele G. Hartman
Minta Hartman
Thea Wadding
Wilbur P. Graft
Derry
Hower City
C. 5S. Kunkle
Nick Torquato
Center Township
Banto Cuismano
Jaucus Henry
Mias
Margaret E. Henry
Squire P. M. Hodge
Shierer-Blaine
George Shierer
Anna Blaine
Ernest
Gumberland, Md
Marsh-Horrell
J. Russell Marsh
Annia
Horrell
J. A. Crossman
Gingles
Becaise
Geezer
D. Q. A. Gurry
Jolnstown
Grace Church
Cherry- Nit
J. A. Alexander
Crafton
Pirskh United Presbyterian Church
McArthur
Good Whiidow
Primater
Rayburn Keeler
Moorheadies
Shore
Haberdashery
la Muentantie Trade Journal
Gressuma
Joe Tobio
Twollek
Jimes Thompson
Josephine
Joe Campbell
Wil
Ani
Haneda
Mr. Campbell
Kayne Lownship
Mantia A Or WE
Joseph Rising
Iayue
Mr. Rising
Jesus
Joseph Oh. Adair
J. O. GC. McCracken
Cstate
Idda My Lewis
Lewis
State Game Commission
Robert Porter
District Telephone Company
Croid, Clark
Willian Shaeffer
Covadu
Tus Ice Ab
Penny 'Traen Wirqic
Indies
Stifelsbure
Thomas Rowland
Sinicksburg
Creeksile Club
Waien
Oificers
Greekstrainek
Lome
Mra
Wim
He Tell
A. Progressive Mariner
G. Glark
Lovejoy
John Wise
Mr. Wise
Mitty
John Radia
Davia
Hankin
Civil Services Manister
Oram
Minna
Thoms Maarini
Aiatii
Fia
Ray Hosack
Ty Losack
Ul Town
Kniedds Ana Hospital
Lawrence, Johnston
Ole Johngton
Lawrence Johnston
Heshbon
Yneynonia
C. l. Campbell
A. J., Palmer
Heshhbon
Saltsburg Hom
Vateran
Fornerly
Robinson
Grim Reaper
Henry Miller
Ilenry Miller
Indiama
William Miller
Robingon
Mechanicsburg
Charles Alters
Nan Salsgiver
Apollo
Panny Younkins
Bell Putt
Near
Huntingdon
Maggie Adams
Ilinois
M, KE
Nowend
Hig Plies
Willian T. Calhoun
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