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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1923
Page
6
State Mine Inspector Thomas S. Lowther reports Indiana county's 25th district produced 3,746,690 tons in 1922 despite a five month strike. The district includes 96 mines with 81 in operation, 5,899 workers, 260 minors. Fatal accidents totaled 19, with 18 inside.
Two local marriages anniversary notices and birthdays appear in this page. Albert and Clawson of Chestnut Street mark their fiftieth with over fifty guests including grandson Corporal Richard Clawson recently returned from four years in the Hawaiian Islands. Claude W. Tuck and Eleanora Sickenberger of Homer City celebrate their golden anniversary with children present. Elizabeth McFeaters of East Wheatfield Township turns 82 on February 12, hosted by daughter Emma Fox in Seward. family and friends attend. A farmers institute is planned for Trade City Grange hall on March 16 with speakers J W Warner, swine specialist B M Christen, and horse specialist J M Vial. sessions run 10 AM and 1:80 PM.
A long list of real estate transfers shows numerous transfers across Indiana and Montgomery County with prices from $10,000 down to $125. Transactions include tracts and lots in First and Second wards, Center, Cherryhill, and Blairsville with parties such as Anna Runco, Phillip Runco, Hester Braughter, Bloomington Coal Co., and Blalrsville Land Improvement Co. Records note 62 acres of coal in Montgomery and various lot dreams traded to multiple buyers.
A Monday evening rally of District No. 10 Sunday school workers gathered at the Presbyterian church in Clarksburg to advance Teacher Training work. Eight members graduated from the class with talks on Christ life, Old Testament world, Tabernacle, Jerusalem, Bible origin, Bible history, training value, and the ideal teacher. Diplomas were given by E. E. Molsopple and Mrs. Harry W. Earhart spoke. Miss Shields of Indiana attended. A March rally for administrative work is planned.
Miss Amber I Kinter, linked with the Glasser shoe store in Indiana, won first prize of 10 dollars in a national contest on determining proper foot appliances. The event, under the National School of Orthopraxy, drew many contestants from across the country. Miss Kinter is an expert footfitter with a notable career.
Clark Lewis of Indiana died at home on South Seventh Street on Saturday afternoon from a heart attack after several days of confinement to bed. He was born April 29, 1860 near Kellysburg, farmed productively, and held church roles in Rayne town and Indiana. Surviving are his wife Sarah J. Rankin and six children. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev. Hinitt and Rev. Lawrence officiating, burial in Greenwood cemetery. Also noted are the deaths of Earl H. Snyder 40, of Punxsutawney and Indiana floral operator. George B. Root 78 of Manor. Thomas O. Brickell 72 of Gipsy. Mrs. W. T. Price 67 of Johnstown. Mrs. Wilhelmina Nunamaker 66 of Seward. Mrs. Katherine Moorhead 82 of Cherryhill, with multiple survivors and interments in local cemeteries.
Solomon Fulmer a 78 year old Rayne township resident near Garbleton slipped while going to the mailbox last Monday. He collapsed trying to reach the house and was found unconscious by his granddaughter Mrs Spear Rowe. He revived briefly, fell again, and struck his head on a stone step causing serious injuries.
The Indiana County Sabbath School Association District No 11 at Shelocta will hold a school of methods at the United Presbyterian church next Saturday. Sessions begin at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM with a noon lunch offered. Instructors include Mrs O J Fleming Rev J G Howenstein William Falls Miss Margaret Cunningham and Rev T L Jumison.
In Iselin early Sunday, 20‑year‑old Alex Malachowski, a popular Polish youth, was shot and killed by Pietro Gros after a card party quarrel. Gros confessed to police and was jailed. The gunman, who also attacked Motuchow, fled but was captured. Malachowski, sole supporter of his widowed mother and three sisters, was known as Inella. Gros faces possible March term trial. he had been supporting his mother and sisters in Italy before sending for his family to join him in America.
Indiana properties sold include the G C G Fee lot on Oakland avenue to G G Will for 2000 the Chevy Chase lots to J Johnston for 500 the M J Kelly brick residence on Witter street to HW B Langham for 12400 two Henry Jagoby lots on Second street to Aaron Kanarr for 2000 and rail ro ad lot to CG SS Clark for 0 the A J Map ose residence on South Seventh street to Roy G Widdowson for 8300 McConnell Real Estate announces sales: C J Snyder Oak Street to Elizabeth Gant possession April 1 CG Weber Waler Street to Clara Ness possession April 1 B MeJunkin and Kelly Wayne avenue to Mrs Myersy of Bellevue possession March 1 Also note Marion Center talent show Friday featuring Nothing But the Truth with Elgy’s orchestra from Punxsutawacy. Tongue severely cut Roy Dixon of Clarksburg suffered a deep tongue wound from a limb while felling a tree. he was bruised about the face.
Miksa Emin Stewart, of Railroad avenue, with parents and brothers, sailed on the Tomerie from New York January 20 arriving Madeira January 27. The party toured Funchal in bullock carts, visited the Casino, Chalet, and Casino gardens, noted Portuguese language, and saw Madeira lace and shops. They returned to the Homeric then set course for Cadiz. Also, sawmill worker Hugh Cregwell injured by a flying slab at D. F. Rinn sawmill.
Citizens from all sections brave the cold to form the Indiana County Good Roads Association. Attorney George Fell presided. D. W. Simpson elected president with vice presidents Be. Hewitt, Murray Stewart, D. P. Rothel. Blair Sutton elected secretary treasurer. County highway chief Nial Rook outlined road financing and scope while Gooderham of Patton highlighted successful Cambria county programs. A county road plan and committee list were announced.
Armstrong County officials weigh funding for a three and a half mile Elderton to Indiana County line road project. Citizens propose 40 percent local cost, county to cover 60 percent if Indiana County extends the road to Shelocta station two miles further. The Shelocta rail connection handles about 160 carloads quarterly. Rotary Club joins the Indiana County Good Roads Association. Parole permission suggested for Jesse Cook. American Legion event to benefit from a dance at Clymer K of P hall with Elk’s Orchestra.
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