Miner Uses Dynamite to End Life at Foster Mines
Early morning tragedy at Foster mines near Saltsbury reports Herbert Raymond Findley burned to death in Cambria township farm house fire. Edward Butterbaugh, 48, of Lovejoy, killed himself with a shotgun after days of drinking. coroner notes despondency. Findley, 37, WWI veteran and engineer, perished in Cambria county blaze after attempting rescue. He left siblings George Charles Roy Theron and a line of Findleys tracing to Indiana county pioneers.
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Foster
Herbert Raymond Findley
Vintondate
Anton Surinos
Foster Mines
Saltsbury
I Surinos
Fred W. St. Clair
Edward Steel Butterbaugh
Lovejoy
Cambria
Cambria County
Samuel Findley
Buffington Township
Findley
Annie Woods
Elizabeth Blig
Joseph Daugherty
Earl Hisenberg
Miss Blig
France
62Nd Infantry
Associated Gas & Electric System
Clarion River
George
Charles Findley
Wintondale
Roy
Theron Findley
Cramer
Local farmers to attend state show at Harrisburg
County Agent John W. Warner reports a large turnout of local farmers for the Pennsylvania State Farm Show in Harrisburg January 19 to 23. The new ten acre state show building is crowded with exhibits and many livestock entries were refused due to space. Train fare discounts are available, and hotel rooms are in high demand. The program includes meetings by state agricultural associations, offering a valuable multi-day event for farmers able to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Warner
Harrisburg
United States
Marion Center Young Man Struck by Car on County Road
Calvern Wayland, 26, of Marion Center, suffered a fractured hip in a midnight auto accident on the Purchase Line and Hillsdale highways. Car driven by Charles Learn of Marion Center hit him as he walked with a companion. Learn transported Wayland to Indiana hospital. others from Washington Township visited the county goat on Tuesday.
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Marion Center
Calvern Wayland
Arion Center
Dngiana
Wayland
Purchase
Hillsdale Highway
Charles Learn
Rossiter
Smyerstown
Andrew Elliot
Adrian Hospital
Blair Dunmire
Punxsutawney
Bell Telephone Plans $20,000 Central Office Upgrade
The Ball Telephone Company of Pennsylvania announced plans to spend about $20,000 on Indiana central office improvements. W A Junk, manager here, said work will begin in a few days and be completed by next fall to handle rising call volume and subscriber growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Indiana
Ball Telephone Company
Pennsylvania
W. A. Junk
Indiana County Medical Society to Pay Tribute to Departed Members
At the January Indiana County Medical Society meeting at the Indiana Country Club officers will be elected for the new year and memorial services held for five members who died in 1980. A short memorial will be read for each departed member including Dr. W. A. Simpson, Dr. B. H. Alleman, Dr. B. F. Coe, Dr. J. Peterman, Dr. H. B. Smith, Dr. W. S. McCreight, Dr. George J. Simpson, Dr. W. E. Dodson, and Dr. W. H. Heiser.
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Indiana County Medical ‘Society
Indiana Country Club
W. A. Simpson
BH. B. Alleman
Hillsdale
B. F. Coe
Cherry
Tree
H. B. Smith
W. S. McCreight
Blairaville
George J. Simpson
W. E. Dodson
Indiana
H. B. Buterbaugh
W. H. Heiser
Alverda
Real estate transfers listed for multiple buyers and tracts
A sequence of real estate transfers shows numerous parties purchasing lots and tracts across Indiana and surrounding areas. Transactions include prices from 250 to 90 000 dollars, with buyers such as A G Shea, Federal Land Bank of Baltimore, Mahoning Supply Co, and others, in towns like Green Young Cherryhill and Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincenzo Gulash
A. G. Shea
Indiana
Aaron E. Pearce
Federal Land Fie
Baltimore
Rayne
Alexander C. Malcolm
Federal Land Bank of Baltimore
Cherryhill
Traders Supply Co
Mahoning Supply Co
Center
Ridge Supply Co
Young
Jefferson Supply Co
Jefferson Cos
Clair Chrisman
Harry H. Snyder
Armstrong Co. Trust Co
Stanley &. Sunderlin
Stanley B. Sunderlin
Andy Bellas
Frank Hudak
Green
Joe Dudas
Marriage Licenses List From Indiana Towns Shown
A fragmented OCR list shows marriage licenses involving multiple individuals and towns across Indiana and Pennsylvania regions. Names include Jatk Danks, Anna Nicely, Joseph Smith, Graceton, Coral Emery, Meyer, Gastown, Altman Elderton, Belton Embry, Emma Lewis, Adron Fish Campbell, Sickenberger Campbell, McGinnis, Plowman, Baden, Eckland, Clymer, Nicholson, Vendel, Blairsville, Mary Adamecik, Clarence Fortschunxsulawney, Sara Benson, Punxsutawney.
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Jatk OG
Danks
Anna M. Nicely
Joseph C. Smith
Tohistown
Indiana
Graceton
Anna M. Yoytek
Coral Emery D. Meyer
Gastown
Florence
Altman
Elderton Belton
Embry
Ernest Emma Lewis
Ernest Adron G
Fish
Campbell Bima L. Sickenberger
Glen Campbell
Charles A. McGinnis
Ernest Frances H. Plowman
Ernest William A. EB
Jackson Baden Nellie L
Stelly
Baden
David R, Eckland
Clymer
Tissie T. Nicholson
14 More Marriage Licenses Issued in 1930
The Register and Recorder Ralph Cummings reports 550 marriages granted in the county in 1930, up from 536 last year, a gain of 14. The county and local officials note the year’s marital activity amid overall business lull.
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Cupid
Office of Register and Recorder
Ralph Cummings
Fisher reviews administration and surplus in final message
Governor Fisher in his final message to the Legislature reviews administration activities and thanks lawmakers, cabinet, and press. He notes the state treasury shows a surplus, with general fund balance projected around 29 million by 1931, and outlines debt reductions on road bonds and sinking fund progress.
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Fisher
John
Several Pleas Entered on Motor Law Violations and Larceny
Judge J N Langham heard cases Monday with offenders pleading guilty. Paul Bailey Evan Mahalick John Yanis Mike Matis and Frank Mellison were fined 5 dollars and ordered to pay one fifth of the stolen apple value totaling 100 dollars plus costs for larceny at North farm near Glen Campbell. Fields Indiana faced 200 dollar fine 30 days jail and costs for intoxicated driving. DeSalle Cortillesso DiNunzio and Sfero pled larceny at Bishop Shoe store Blairsville paying one fourth costs and 75 dollars value plus 10 dollar fines. Tremantela fined 100 dollars and costs for liquor law violation. Rudy Bellas Graceton fined 50 dollars costs and 125 dollars to Scribe car owner Joe Scribe Homer City for property damage.
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J. N. Langham
Paul Bailey
Evan Mahalick
John Yanis
Mike Matis
Frank Mellison
John S. North
Glen Campbell
Wilson Edward Fields
Indiana
Theo DeSalle
Joe Cortillesso
Alfred DiNunzio
Rano Sfero
Joe Scribe
Homer City
Scribe
Terrific wind storm damages Blairsville area
A severe wind storm on Monday caused extensive damage in Blairsville Indiana County. Trees fell and roofs were torn, including debris at the Indiana Theatre and Columbia Gas building. Miss Gretta Hodge was knocked down by a falling limb but not seriously injured. Street rail service was interrupted along the rail lines between here and Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bihiravilla
Indiana Theatre
Nixon Alley
Columbia Gas
Walnut St. Blairsville
Gretta Hodge
Attorney 5 M. Jack West Indies Cruise Begins
Attorney M. Jack starts a West Indies cruise aboard the Duchess of Bedford from New York for a 400 passenger voyage visiting Bermuda Porto Rico Martinique Barbados Trinidad Caracas Curacao Cristobal Haiti and Havana Arriving Havana February 1 he will play golf in St. Petersburg Florida for weeks Farm Relief Measure Discussed at Rotary Blair Deyarmin of Brushvalley visits Indiana to thank students for traveling set gifts to McFarland teacher presented by pupils
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M. Jack
West Indies
Attorney
New York
Canadian Pacific
Duchess of Bedford
Bermuda
Porto Rico
Martin‘uque
Barbados
Trinidad
Caracas
Curacao
Cristobal
Haiti
Havana
Jack
St. Petersburg
Blair J. Deyarmin
Brushvalley
McFarland
Indiana
Census shows county population 75,305 in Indiana
Personal notices list residents visiting and traveling between Indiana county towns and elsewhere. The census figures show Indiana county at 75,305 as of the latest count, with remarks on nearby towns, visitors, and local happenings amid 1930 census data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cenana Bureau
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
Aged woman killed crossing street by car in town
Miss Thereasa M. Treanenpaugh aged 76 of North Fifth street was instantly killed Sunday evening when struck at Oak and Fourth. The driver George F. Stenemagel of Haffey Allegheny county was unable to stop. Treanenpaugh died from a broken back skull and leg injuries. Inquest found no criminal blame. she was a longtime St Bernard church member born in Shippenville. Interment followed at the church cemetery.
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Thereasa M. Treanenpaugh
North Fifth Street
Oak and
Fourth Streets
Rudolph Theiss
North Fourth Street
George F. Stenemagel
Haffey
Allegheny County
Dubois
Fred W. St. Clair
Shippenville
Clarion County
Frank
Elizabeth Treadenbaugh
Andiana
Frank Trendenbaugh
St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church
50 000 Jobless to Return to Work by Week's End
Chicago dispatch reports a broad employment upswing as industries including railroad automobile and steel resume hiring. A United Press survey finds more than 50 000 laid off workers planned to return to their old jobs by week’s end across the nation, with the Midwest seeing the heaviest activity amid plant cutbacks and partial operations. A Pittsburgh reporter notes rail and business optimism in the region. An engagement in Youngstown Ohio is announced between Arthur Einstein and Leona Meyer. Indiana Hospital lists 112 patients in care, a record for the institution, with staff kept busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Stave
Chicago
Amercan
Lfe
United Press
United States
Middlewest
Deaths of John Calvin George and Others Rrelisted
Obituary notices honor Elderton resident John Calvin George born 1861 in Young township who served as Justice of the Peace and longtime farmer auctioneer. Also noted are William Broad, 62, labor official. James Nesbit, 73, Blairsville council figure. and related funeral details and survivors among families in Indiana County and surrounding towns. A brief item also reports dog license rush before January 15 deadline at the county treasurer’s office.
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John Calvin George
Elderton United
This County
Armstrong County
Elderton
West Lebanon
William P. Broad
United Mine Workers of America
Indiana
State Department of Labor and Industry
Glen Campbell
Dixonville
John T. Broad
Chester
Emily Dickey
Ellen Broad
Clearford
Philadelphia Street
Reynoldsville
Robinsons Retire as Coal Operators in Central Pennsylvania
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company acquires large holdings from the Robinsons in Young and Center townships. A $1.5 million mortgage secures the deal, transferring Coal Run and Tide properties to RPCC and marking the retirement of the Robinsons as active operators.ERD: RPCC to manage Kent Coal and Helvetia subsidiaries. Production to exceed 7.5 million tons with 6.6 million tons in 1930.
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Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company
Young
Center Townships
Pennsylvania
Robinsons
Coal Run Mining Company
Kent Coal Mining Company
She ‘Fide Coal Mining Company
Helvetia Coal Mining Company
Young Township
Lucius W. Robinson
General Manaager
Rochester & Pitttsburgh Coal Company
Tide Coal Company
Mr. Robinson
Center Township
Guthrie
Town
New York City
Helvetia Company
Waterman
Tide Company
Iselin
Yatesboro
United States
Indiana
Jefferson
Armstrong
Clearfield
Coal Run
Tide
Ite
Protective Association Elects Officers at Indiana County Meeting
M C Stewart of Homer City was named president of the Indiana County Threshermen and Farmers Protective Association for the current year. Officers include M B H Barkley, R G S B Wainwright, John Hart as vice presidents and West Lebanon, Indiana secretary treasurer J W Warner. Hart chosen delegate to Harrisburg State Convention January 22 23. A banquet planned for February or March with an accident prevention program. Many members plan to attend Harrisburg for the State Convention, State Show and inauguration week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Stewart
Homer City
R. D
Indiana County Threshermen and Farmers’ Protective Association
Court House
M. BH. Barkley
Indiana
R.G
B. Wainwright
Blairaville
John Hart
West Lebanon
J. W. Warner
Harrisburg
Dept Of Highways Bills Nearly Twenty Three Thousand A Year
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania Department of Highways runs a large postal bill with a yearly total near 25,000. Over 200,000 pieces of mail were sent in 1930 with nearly one million received, and internal document transfers were numerous. A messenger logged a seventeen mile daily walk in a pedometer test.
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Dept. of Highways
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Highways
Uncle Sam
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
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Arry Davis
Roy Stuchell
Mare Spence
Washington Townip
County Goat
County Medical Society
County Home Farm
Frank Williams
S. M. Jack
Indiana County Bar Association
Pemi
Law Library
Samuel Cunningham
John A. Scott
J. Elder Peeler
Milton Koch
Somerset
Modern Tire Repair Co
Carpenter Avenue
Raymond
Graft
Gratt Insurance Agency
Blairsville
B. J. Graif Insurance Agency
B. J. Graif
Rotary Club
Warner
R. BH. Long
Creekside
D. P. Minser
Badri
Samuel J. Mardis
State College
William Lydick
Monessen
Charles Chilton
Vandergrift
New Kensington
William McAdoo
H. Foutz
Annie Thompson
West
Oak Street
Youngstown
Horace J. Thompson
Marion Center National Bank
Hazel
Olympia Hotel
D. C. Rhine
Floyd
Infaiana
John D. Stewart
College Avenue
James L. Jack, Jr
Exeter
N.H
Phillips Exeter Academy
Myrtle Work
Census Bureau
Washington, D.C
W. C. Mitchell
Samuel Ness
R.D.2
Walter W. Fulton
Atlantic City
Robert William
Fulton
Norman Hamilton
Akron
Olive Hamilton
Georgesville
R. J. Morrow
Plumville
W. H. Myers
Amity
Howard
Parkwood
Myers
Blanche.e. Anthony
Sofia
Bulgaria
Bureau of Women and Children
Viola. Simpson
Carrie Gessler
Helen Holstein
Miss Dent
Indiana High School
Marian Thompson
Qe Clymer High School
Pennsylvania State Educational Association
American Legion
Memorial Hall
Maj. C. C., McLain
Chef de Gare
John F. Johnston
Saltsburg
Chef de Train
Lisle Pickinger
Commisaire Intenjant
Dale Timberlake
Chemiots
Stesle Clark
Cherrytree
John Erickson
Correspondant
Maj
Kiwanis Club
Winfield King
Kiwanis
The
King Leather, Goods Co
AMO Ve
Armatrang
Yofk
Binerick Cail Towagship Townald Coe Ini
Thateavile
Eat
Xiey
Bulington Tan Parte
Burrell Townshly
SN Trif
Cherry Hill
Townshly
Otania Creekside
Ganemangeh
Mahoning Townshlly
Rae W. Wheattick
Green Township
Old Tacksonville
Mirlon Confer
Auth Nan Montgomery
A. N. Motonlig
Pine Townah Wovens
Rivne
Reseer
Mitaksi Salbabury Torough
S. Muhouing
Washington Township
W. Mahoning
Wheat Held
Penna
BR. R
Indiana Hospital
Wibkin
Daumas Nesbit
James Nesbit
Gervett
M. E
Ottawa
Isis
George Nesbit
Freshside
J. C. Nesbit
Buffalo
Ella Frech
Johnstown
J. C. Fisher
Wederamburg
M. H
W. Jawart Miller
H. E. Lloyd
Kittanning
Blaireville Cemetery
Coal Run and Tide Properties
WC. Shewart
Protective Association
New Century Club
Community Chest
Ing
Ruth Frick
State Federatio
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