HER AND DAUGHTERS NARROW ESCAPE AT RAILROAD CROSSING
A Greensburg couple and their two daughters Gertrude and Gladys White narrowly escaped serious harm when their car collided with a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train at a school street crossing. Mr White, Gertrude, and Gladys sustained injuries and were hospitalized after first aid. O'Connell, the driver, suffered a fractured skull and was under hospital care with a noted strong recovery. Police indicate the condition improved, though the full sequence remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes White
County
Ger
Gladys
Inrigh School
Cnnsylvania
Echool Street
Gertrude
Mr. White
George O'Connell
Lincoln High
Ar Greensburg
Reensburg
Poin
Adams
O'Connell
Ell
Connells
Greens
of Ross
Greensburg Hospital
Jury Awards 675 Damages in Indiana Road Case
After two days on trial the jury awarded Alfred Gerhard 675 for damages to his farm at Rugh Station caused by the Indiana Blairsville concrete road. Gerhard had refused a 1000 settlement offer from the County Commissioners. The board of viewers had previously awarded 500. A separate matter involved R B Roberts versus William Sides over a mortgage from 1884. trial halted when Roberts, as administrator of his late mother Jane Roberts, failed to show letters of administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Gerhard
Rugh Station
Indiana
Blairaville
Gerhard
Board of Viewers
R. EB. Roberts
William Sides
Sides
Roberts
Jane Roberts
Green Township
Diamond Ring Recovered by Police After Suspect Ring Lift
A diamond ring alleged to have been taken from an Indiana home by a girl employed by the family was recovered by Assistant Chief of Police O. C. Barry on Sunday evening. Barry spotted the ring on the girl’s finger as she lifted her hand to her hair on the street, demanded the ring, and escorted the girl to the home where the ring was identified. The girl was reprimanded and charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Barry
Trolley Men Hold New Year’s Eve Review Session
Employees of the Indiana County Street Railway Company gathered on New Year’s Eve to review the year’s activities and discuss the outlook for the next twelve months. The meeting was profitable and pleasing and ended with a fine luncheon. Informal talks were given by J. C. Fine, the manager, and assistant Pat Malonay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Street
Raiways Company
J. C. Fine
Pat Malonay
Real estate transfers in Indiana County records update
Deeds recorded since last report show multiple parcels and dollars. Transactions include White and Center areas, Plumville, Blairsville, and West Wheatfield with values from 200 to 5000 dollars, names include Borland, Shaffer, Penrose, Orr, MacNeal, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Borland
Anna M. Borland
White
Sarah J. Miller
Thomas M. Rotherty
Center
W.H. Campbell
John M. Dixon
Burrell
Ben A. Shank
D. R. Willams
Green
J. M. Simpson
George K. Clark
Fourth Ward
Indiana
John 8
Ross
C. ©. Steele
Hast Mahoning
A. H. Davis
G. EB. Shaffer
Plumville
Joseph M. Lakehart
G. BE. Shaffer
Helen J. Wilson
G. BH. Shaffer
Jefferson & Clearfield Goal
Tran Ce
Jacob TF
Buchanan
Rayne
H. R. Glenn
PD. B. Thompson
Blairsville
Sarah E. Shaffer
John H. Pen-rose
West Wheatfield
Wm. J. Mulhern
Ben
Farmers Bank & Trust Co
Joseph D. Dickie
Wm. J. Orr
Alex Bunnett
Blaireville
U. P
R. HE. McClure
Harry T. Dick
A. Dick
Co. F. Mclaquin
Harry B. A. MacNeal
Third Ward
Harry E. A. MacNeal
Sarah A. Rowe
Thidward
Pinchot Reaffirms Pledges in State Government Message
Gov. Pinchot delivers a two year review to the General Assembly in Harrisburg praising achievements and outlining 12 platform planks. He vows to enforce laws, clean financial mess, and reorganize the state government into an economical business machine. Thomas Bluett of Philadelphia elected Speaker and John C. Horscher of Lancaster named president pro tem. houses adjourn to January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Pinchot
Pinchot
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Harrisburg
Thomas Bluett
Philadelphia
House
John C. Horscher
Lancaster
Senate
New Officers Installed by Spanish American War Vets in Indiana
Indiana Camp United Spanish American War Veterans met at Memorial Hall for officer installation. Officers named include Commander H W Fee and Adjutant C C McLain. The group plans a joint observance with the Ladies Auxiliary for McKinley’s birth anniversary on January 29 with a related program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President McKinley
Indiana
Memorial Hall
William McKinley
H. W. Fee
John M. Kerr
John M. Sprankle
C. C McLain
H. B. Streams
G. W. Wakefield
David McManus
George T. McHenry
M. M. Palmer
Wm. Heimbaugh
Don J. Hill
C. PB. Livingston
Personal Briefs from Indiana Visitors and Relatives
A compilation of short notes mentions F. C. Sensabaugh in Indiana on Friday visiting Commodore connections, and several locals including Mrs. Harry Wilden of Paris Texas, Dr. C. M. Smith of Plumville, and Mrs. Joseph W. Clamenta with Pittsburgh ties. Other entries cover trips to Chicago, Des Moines, Philadelphia, and ongoing work and schooling, noting engagements, family visits, and a hospital stay for Mrs. Frye following a prior accident.
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F. C
Mary Seanor
North Highth Street
Pittsburgh
Bertha Clark
John
Erle
Ripley
N. Y
David Myers
Greenehure
Margaret Myers
Penn Run
Edward Bennett
Chicago
Jennie Dinsmore
Punxsu_ trwney
C . Dinsmore
East Oak Street
A. W. Diven
Marting Ferry, O
W. T. Wilson
Church Street
John Stewart
Loel Haven
Stewart
Jamon I. Henderson
Barnesboro
Dsp
Pearl Biddlestone
Grace Hamill
McKeenport
J. L. Culp
South Sixth Street
M. J. Orr
Agnes Lutz
West Philadelphia
Maytag Wishing Machine Company
BE. R. Grove
Maple Street
Zelda Irene
G. T. McCrea
Brushyalley
Progress Office
Washington Township
Indiana Hospital
Frye
Big Lawn Proposal for Forest Lands Bond Issue Drive
Indiana official Tonkin leads county committee to back a 24 million dollar state forest bond plan to acquire about 3.5 million acres in Pennsylvania. Campaign funds will be raised, lawmakers briefed, and public sentiment built for the forest program as a missing man mystery looms nearby with John Kennedy last seen in Rural Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Indiana County Committee
The
Conservation Council
Benare
House of
State College hosts annual extension conference
County Agent J. W. Warner will attend the annual extension conference January 12 to 13. County Agents and Extension Specialists gather to discuss the department projects and activities at State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Warner
State College
Automobiles prove dominant farming tool in Indiana county
The Indiana County farming report shows eighty percent of farmers use automobiles, with 177 369 statewide and 8 148 in Indiana County. The data traces adoption from 1915 onward and lists top counties by car use, while noting new county figures and a local auditing and hiring update for 1924. A singing school led by Prof. William Weaver is set to begin January 27 near Elderton.
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Indiana County
Ty. H. Wible
State Department of Agriculture
Leigl
Furan Ergura
Lancaster
York
Westmoreland
Borks
Chaster
Crawford
Bucks
Bradford
Washington
Butler
Indiana
Armstrong County
Jefferson
Westmnoraleadt
Westmnoraleadt Vovintys
Qutenn Biles
Meuartheld Conwy
Tarangeh Wis
Singing School
Elderton
William Weaver
J. N. Weaver
Legion and Auxiliary Install Officers at Memorial Hall
New officers for the Indiana Post American Legion and the Ladisa Auxiliary were installed at the regular meeting in Memorial Hall Friday evening. Following the ceremony, refreshments and a social dance were enjoyed.
National Bank Declares 8 Percent Dividend and Capital Increase
On December 1 the National Bank of Cherry Tree issued dividend checks at eight percent to stockholders. A guaranteed amount was added to undivided profits, and bonuses paid to employees from prior year salaries. Directors praised progress and a capital rise from 60,000 to 100,000, lifting total capital and surplus to over 260,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Cherry Tree
Indiana County at State Farm Show in Harrisburg
Indiana County farmers will display corn potatoes wheat rye oats soybeans and apples at the State Farm Products Show in Harrisburg January 1923. A Petroleu m Girl exhibition reflects local pride while poultry is cancelled due to a fowl plague but the overall fair will be among the nation's largest with extensive exhibits and new electric farmstead displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Indiana County
Petro
T. M. Strong
Blackhick Township
Offelala
State Poultry Association
Itawas
United States
New Officers for Pomona Grange Chosen at Last Meeting
The Pomona Grange met at Kellysburg December 31 with a large crowd. Officers elected for the coming year include Master M. Thompson, Home Overseer Howard Park Indiana RD 4, Lecturer Mrs Edna Shields Creekside, Steward O B Washington Marion Center, Assistant Steward C C Steele Rochester Mills, Chaplain Rev Steffy Rochester Mills, Treasurer G W Treese Arcadia, Secretary J W Warner Indiana, Gate Keeper Blaine Dick Home, Ceres Gladys McHenry Creekside, Flora Mrs E M Thompson Home, Pomona Mrs Olle Wark Rochester Mills, and Lady Realistant Steward Mrs T B Moming Indiana RD 4. A committee was formed to discuss fair exhibits. Attendance prizes were awarded to Cone-MANS Grange first, Franchise Line second, Plumcreek Valley third, with other near totals listed. The piece also notes social events and local government commentary, plus a town dinner on New Year’s Day. An error-filled section mentions Blacklick men injuring arms while cranking trucks and Sloan’s furniture store opening in Apollo in March.
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Pomona Grange
Kellysburg
Indiana
M. Thompson
Howard Park
R. D
Edna Shields
Creekside
O. B. Washington
Marion Center
C. C. Steele
Rochester Mills
Rev
Steffy
Rochester Mig
G. W. ‘Treese
Arcadia
J. W. Warner
Blaine Dick
Ceres
Gladys McHenry
E. M. ‘Thompson
Pomana
Olle Wark
Realstant
T. B. Moming
Plum- Creek Velluy
Suvan
Armstrong
Ambrose
Mother Stricken Nursing Sick Daughter Dies After Flu
Mrs Caroline Bunk Secaskey, 53, of Ernest, dies after influenza contracted while nursing her daughter Mes. Lawrence Dale Blair, of Washington Street, had been in her home. Funeral at St Bernard’s Roman Catholic Cemetery. Also notes death of Rev D I Hepler in Clarion and other obituaries from the area with brief service details.
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Lawrence Dale Blair
Washinngton Street
Caroline Bunk Secaskey
Ernest
Secaskey
Clary C. Secaskey
Wes
Lawrones Satr
Indhina County Street
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Wyoming
Blanche Rutter
Indiana Normalj
W. Nees
University of Wyoming At
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Fay
Ameuna
Tiia
Invin W. Ginkop
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Harry L. Berry
Homer City
Apr
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Maxkotaqanean Company
Rev. Gearhart
SCOUE
BH. M. Gearhart
Erie
Zion Lutheran Church
Armory
Thomas H. Sheehe
Howard Heavies
R. E. Kraps
Clark Marshall
Gearhart
Dwight Glessley
Weaver-Smith Murray C, Weaver
Latrobe
Christine M. Smith
J. Merrick
Marriny
Murray C, Weaver
Christina M. Smith
Wiggus
Joe Bravos
Wilgus
H. S. Marshall
Hia
Dorothy Shultz
Margaret Bhonk
Cathering Wineman
Blanche Keller
Sarah Crawford
Mary Doty
Vowney Tndiana
Salvation Army
Bruner
Balgation Army
Luttle Myers
Alice
Miss Myers
Mitta Claus
James Flick
Lwin
Gliden
Margarett
Marjorie Flick
Katherine Lantz
Armstrong Township
Tosurance Co
Mutual Insurance Co
Arimstrong Township
Anthony
Brushyalley High
Petxants
Brushyalley High Schooh
John Kennedy
Nuniine
Acrose
India
Kennedy
Jeys
Min
Tateny
Cetunagder
Ane MM
Marshall
Glee
Hinder
John AM. Gamblas
J. M. Lydieks
Ehaplain
Wale Hain Maxack
Allie
Tal
Offleas
Tine Guia
Willan Hanna
OU City
Johm If
Will
Atwood Man Breyer
Jlonney Flickinger
Atwoon
Dioglon
Petertoun
W.r.yomb
Ead Luther Williams
White Township
Angus Busk
Social Sesalon
Indiana Post American Legion
Ladisa Auxiliary
Itha
Charles Be, Rink
Rene
Charles C. McLain
Steele W. Ober
Myrtle 0. Cray
Roy Stephens
J. Reginald Moody
Richard W. Watson
Harry A. Crampbeltl
Mekeo
M. Wigerner
A. M. Stewart
Ja. J. Forner
James McNelis
George A. Smith
Werbert Itanners
Katherine Jones
Dale Timberlake
George Clark
Juliet Watson
Paul Kinter
Mary Shaner
John Goheet
Iting
Mixes Clara Stole
Eeweuntthved Rommldee
Stieeie Ober
George Smill
M. Tore Remet
Conemaugh Grange
Purchase Line
Lurningloos
Indian County
Lim
Ripaelby
Marion Cynter
Geli
Celi
Chawenerry Tila
Jewimmetic
Chis
Willian O. Geile
Marion Ceater
Ludelles Angvento
Diaridaeia
Ain
Blacklick
Harry Lickert
Ted Lyda
Iikucklick
Low Ping
Sloan Irog
Apollo
Frank E. Sloan
Frm
Corroline
Lawrence
Blair
D. EB. Hepler
David I. Hepler
Clarion
Hiters Ridge and
West Lebanon
Wiora Allison
Flora Allison
Allison
Center Township
Miss Allison
John H
Sara Fair Allison
Walter L. Allison
Tola
Kans
R. O
J. J
Hester J. Allison
Lhis County
Bethe) Presbyterian Church
Woman's Missionary Societies
Ehurch
Aaron MccDonnell
Aaron McDonnell
Spruce
Witain
Elizabeth McDonnell
Lovely
Bedford County
Binisdate
Martin McDoniell
Virgin Jones
Ida Hart
Verasteed
Evangelical Church
Spruce Hollow Church
Abramant
Makin Abrahan
Makin
Nolothla
Bellefontaine
Andraw
Mary Sleppy Makin
Thig County
Ife
Anderson
Ind
Biter
Anudersop Makin
Ruth Roberts
Tine Township
Wise
Marthe Steppy
iHeilwood
Aes FE
Meury Black
Punxsuutawney
Mary Polloelk
Punxsutawney
Hinabil
Lilorment
Punxros Linchey
Robert McParland
Stebert McFarland
Mey
Ernest McFarl Find
Hossiter
Adrian Hospital
Kreiday
Pers
Ardell Uit
Andrew Riddell
Elizabeth M. Riddell
Andrew Riddel
Robinson On Widay
Homer Riddell
M. B
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