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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1923

Page

7

Four Day Panage Case Ends in Defense Verdict in Jewell Suit

The four day trial in Greensburg heard by Judge Copeland resulted in a verdict for defendants Dr. W. Le Shields GC W. Wells and W. A. Howard in the malicious prosecution case brought by James L. Jewell of Young township seeking 10000 dollars. Jewell claimed damages to reputation after his arrest over a church fire and damaged piano. The costs of the suit will be paid by Jewell.

W. le Shields Seabe Presbyterian Jacksonville W.a.howard Jewell Howard Green Township R. W Alfred C. W. ‘Barbour Canton-Black“stone Co Marcus Bros Town

Resignation of Local Church Rector Opens New Post

Rev Oliver P Crawford rector of the Episcopal church resigns to take a missionary post near Erie. He served in World War II as chaplain and machine gun officer and was past commander of Indiana Post American Legion. He and Mrs Crawford have wide Indiana ties and friends.

Oliver P. ‘Crawford Town Iill North East Erie Aff Down Crawford Indiana

Double cousins Archie and Verna Rising pictured together

The nine month old Archie Delane Rising and six month old Verna Gwendoline Rising are double cousins. Their fathers Archie and El mer Rising are brothers while their mothers are sisters. The Douglass studio recently took the photograph reproduced with this note.

Archie Delane Rising

Weddings of a Week in Indiana and Surrounding Towns

A series of wedding notices over the week includes Gladys Bennett marrying George H W Roof at the Evangelical parsonage in town. Blaine Helman and Frances Stroam wed in Wellsburg W Va. William Campbell and Rubh Hunter marry at Dill town. Walter Peterman and Ethel Neeley unite in marriage at the Neeley home. George H Rote and Louis McLaren wed at the Lutheran parsonage. David H Kephart and Mabel Keller couple in Cherryhill. Oscar Erickson and Helen Robertson wed in Indiana. Wedding licenses issued to Houck Edwards Roof Bennett and Kephart Keller.

Roof-Bennett Netilie Gladys Bennett John Bennett Philadelphia George HW. Roof Town J. B. Rittenhouse Indiana Court House Helman Strong Blaine Helman Frances Stroam Blacklick Township Wellsburg W. Va R. P. Andrews Thomas M. Strong Aultman Genter Township Helman Indiana Street Railway Company West School Street Campbell-Hunter William James Campbell Dilltown Rubh Hunter Penn Run Dric Y Bevil Ford Brushvghey Hunter Blairswile Frederick Houck Cherryhill Dillig Edwards Tanoma George EB. Roof Ines Indiana Edward Warner Glen Campbell Nancy N. Spencer David H. Kephart Kenwood Mabel Keller Supers

Engagement Announced and Club Officers Elected

The notice announces the engagement of Miss Margaret Blair of Duquesne to Dr. Arthur Brickley of Penn Run. It also reports the Plumville Pleasant Valley Club electing new officers for 1923 at a meeting hosted by Mrs. H. M. Zimmerman with topics discussed by Mrs. J. J. Marshall and Mrs. Myra Stewart.

Margaret Blair Duquense Arthur Brickley Ida FP. Brickley Penn Run Plumville Club Pleasant Valley Club Plumville H. M. Zimmerman J. R. Sturhul W. R B. George J. J. Marshall Myra Stewart Harriet Beether

Indiana Chamber of Commerce Promises Civic Rise

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce met at the Indiana hotel to plan a robust civic program. It secures permanent headquarters with a secretary, aims to attract new industries, and with the Indiana council outlines a new uniform lighting system for Philadelphia street plus other public improvements. The group pledges wide resident support to build a bigger better Indiana.

Indica Chamber Commerce Indiana Chamber of Commerce Indiana Indiana Council Philadelphia Street

Cherry Tree National Bank Closes Prosperous Year

The stockholders of the First National Bank of Cherry Tree met on Tuesday morning January 5th. Directors were re elected for the new year. The Comptroller of the Currency reported the bank’s resources at 2,165,460.92, making it the largest in the area. Average daily deposits rose by about 220,000 and over 450 new accounts were opened last year. Savings deposits exceed 1,156,000 with 4 percent interest.

Cherry ‘Tree National ‘Bank First National Bank of Cherry Tree Signi Ding First National Bank of Cherry Tree Savings Department

William Penn Grange Literary Program Notes Armagh

The William Penn Grange in Armagh hosts a Friday evening literary hour January 19 featuring a welcome exercise, Grange songs, roll call with riddles, piano solo by Ernest Kiss, readings, recitations, and closing with My Old Kentucky Home. Participants include C A Campbell Ernest Kiss, Dorothy Maefl, Annette Gordon, Mrs J J Hutchinson, and many local names.

Pollowing William Penn Grange Armagh Grange Topia Wadsworth Flarry ‘Mack C. A. Campbell Ernest Kiss Euth Hess Clarian ‘Gordon Reading Wan Prey Line Dorothy iMaefl Ethel Mack Anninetta Eaters C. H. Hut Win Matthews J. J. Hutchinson Topie Jas. Stutzman L. S. Stutzman Chas McMeaters L.B. Kinsey Chester Hoffman Old Kentucky Home

Dog Has Four Toes Removed After Jaw Trap Injury

A coach dog near Creekside was treated by Dr. C. L. McCurdy after being caught in a steel jaw trap. The dog, starved and injured, required ether anesthesia and surgery to remove four toes and place a pad for mobility. The animal was the thinnest the doctor had seen and needed careful feeding to recover.

C. L. McCurdy Creekside McCurdy Noe

Smicksburg opens bank as county celebrates new era

Smicksburg marks the opening of the Smicksburg State Bank with a community dinner in the Odd Fellows hall. O. M. Staples and Day of Pittsburgh praised the bank’s promise from Colonial Trust and Peoples Savings. Directors include H. Banco and J. W. Dodson with Blaine Dodson as cashier.

Smicksburg Yicttity 14 H. . Banco DH. Roney Albert FP. Kykin P. A. Smelter George Seanor Francis Bikin B. B. Crawford TH. Ritchey John W. Dodson Blaine Dodson

Real Estate Transfers in Blairsville and Indiana Area

A series of property transfers listed with buyers, sellers, and parcel details across Blairsville White County Armstrong Montgomery and surrounding towns. Prices range from 85 to 62 500 dollars, covering several lots and acres in Second Ward Blairsville West Wheatfield Center Montgomery and East Mahoning with multiple trustees and coal company transactions.

Wm. A John Gill West Wheatfield Toyd Gorman Andrew J. Paul Second Ward Indiana Dixon Run Land Co Peter Hart Clymer Qlara J. Miller Joseph TH. Storm Armstrong Joseph Soisson Pater Reithmiller M. J. Barton East Mahoning

Indianapolis American Legion Officers Installed at Country Club

Indianaport American Legion installed new officers in a ceremony at the Country club attended by Ladies Auxiliary Mothers of Democracy Women’s Relief Corps and Civil War veterans. Dr C A Rogers of Freeport presided with Colonel Grimm speaking on World War veteran training. A social hour and dance followed. about 100 people attended. Revival meetings begin January 14 at Spruce Grove church led by Rev Lawrence Barnett with another minister assisting. A Salisbury correspondent notes ferry service over KiKiskiminetas river at Nattsburg sank Sunday forcing passengers to swim ashore, leaving residents cut off. A Democratic county commissioner candidate list includes Attorney John fr TH town resident Hill a Civil War veteran and GAR commander. Maple Street resident Ernest Livingston suffered a slight stroke after attending basketball games at the I M G A. Troutman Co. offers 45 cents butter and 45 cents eggs.

Indianaport American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Mothers of Democracy Women’s Re Wef Corps Daughters of the American Revolution Country Club C. A. Rogers Freeport Atill Grimm John Fr. TH Hill Indiana Gar

Deaths and notices in Uniontown and nearby areas

Obituaries and local notices recount the deaths of Sara McGinley aged 78 near Clarksburg and other residents including James Juddook of West Lebanon and George Griffith of Welton. The items mention family ties, church affiliations, funeral services led by local pastors, and interments in nearby cemeteries. Additional items cover illnesses, infant deaths, and community events in Uniontown and Penn Run, with brief mentions of visitors and local school activities.

Sara McGinley Young Township W. B. McGinley Clarksburg Miss McGinley Samuel McGiney Bae Township Sarah McGinley Lionnel McGinley Presbyterian Church of Blairsville Pbenezer Presbyterian Church Hunter J. W. Frasee Wbenezer Church Cemetery

Fisher Favored For New Cabinet Head In State

Hon. John 3. Fisher of town is named secretary of commerce in Governor Pinchot's cabinet plan. The new department will cover Banking Insurance Corporations Staties and Industry plus the blue sky bureau and labor functions. Dr. Ellen Potter named Commissioner of Public Welfare the first woman to head a state department. Nevin Detrich and Peter G. Cameron receive appointments. Maj. Lyon Adams named head of State Police. Retiring manager W M Sciple honored with a watch and gift.

John 3. Fisher Town Commeray Indiana County Giffurel Pinchot Myr. Pinchot Myr. Fisher Department of Labor Labor Department of Commerce Pinchot Ellen Potter Peter G. Cameron Wellsboro Gion Maj Lyon Adans WHS 1 HO OU Dinebot Guerre W. Woodruff Philadelphia

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