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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
1
Fragmentary text describes a tedious trial and a Saturday verdict involving Greenwich, William, and Percy. Mentions a judge Remington and a dispute over a coal deal, with unclear outcomes and possible settlements or continuations.
An evening meeting discussed bond issues totaling 50 000 dollars to fund disposal and road projects. The plan estimates 40 000 dollars cost and 10 000 dollars reserve for bond use. The ordinance seeks a 100 to 200 salary increase for the burgess and will go before voters at the winter election.
Effort is under way by Indiana and Clymer to persuade the New York Central Railroad company to adjust the schedule. The plan would have trains arriving from Clearfield at 8:30 or 9:30 and leaving Clymer the same morning, with the present late-running trains improved. Public requests suggest the railroad heed the plea, as trains are expected to run late and miss connections, affecting Indiana and Tadanaect.
A fragmented report outlines possible theatre relocation to a central site with figures and names including Timberlake and Olay, noting costs around 418,000 while outlining bids from local professionals. The item hints at a new building, securing a location, and involved parties in Indiana.
Mindhy reports ongoing expenses and indebtedness while noting improved earnings under ordinary conditions. A Josephine-Blatrsyilie section 1 project may end this winter with a completed line 18 and trial trip by officials. Directors elected for the year include D H Clark and J Klingensmith. board structured with Clark as president and Eyre as secretary.
At the annual meeting of Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company held here on Monday, directors were elected to serve the ensuing year. Names include William Morrison J W Botsford James Speedy M McHeary U S Learn Cockport Samuel Mulberger Ambrose Jefferson EM Miller L M Reitz Stanton S Li Stewart L M Lewis Benjamin Brosing Langeville Meade McGee and others. The directors will meet at the Washington Hotel Punxsutawney next Tuesday to settle the companys business and organize the board.
The annual registrar's report for the district notes 203 deaths, down 25 from last year, and 468 births, about 7 percent lower than 1907. In 1908 there were 557 marriage licenses issued, up 70. Wills filed totaled 185, down 9 from 1907, while mortgages recorded reached 282, down 16 from 1907.
Attorney John H. Pierce elected a director at the bank's annual stockholders meeting. He succeeds D. F. Rinn, who declines re election due to growing private business. Other directors include Campbell Caldwall Stumpf Bowman Qlansford Mabon and Lowry. Also reports Dayton Fair Association officers and managers elected for the coming year.
The report notes a local athletic gathering with participants including McClure and Pavll F. Details are fragmentary but indicate a tie and entries from a small community club.
In Cherry Tree the 84 year old Mr. Camp was feted by about fifty neighbors and church members who presented a gold watch and chain in his honor. Speakers included Frank Finthwalt and Dr. C. J. Cameron. Both poetry readings recalled old Snoqualmie River days as the town celebrated the elder’s service and health. A separate birthday gathering for Mrs. John S Evans in Homer City featured gifts, prayers, and warm good wishes from friends and relatives.
The article lists multiple local deaths including Harry Kelly of Honor City at Memorial Hospital Johnstown aged 22, Margaret Laney widow of J D Laney near March and January 6 aged 75, and others such as John D Radcliffe Glen Campbell and Florence Siverd of Taylorsville. It notes funeral arrangements, interments, and survivors like spouses and siblings across several towns including Plumville Marion Center and Blairsville.
Real estate transfers recorded in Indians County list numerous parcels sold or conveyed to various individuals and entities. Names include Samuel Kepple, Joseph H. Ake, Luther Keller, Harry Widdowson, Margaret B. Patrick, Gui goppe Tama, William Pavlik, Lottie B. Bryan, Mary J. Libengood, J. G. Walker, Annie M. Umburn, Tavob Mlatser, William M. Libengood, and many others with prices ranging from 30 to 7600 dollars. The notices also reference cemetery lots, trysts, and way rights, reflecting a broad set of property transfers amid a long ledger-like recording.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Dodie Ayerall and AWD with unclear dates or actions. It preserves only scattered names and partial terms, providing no verifiable event or outcome.
Frank Shawl and companions fire an old rifle during a sledding outing. the weapon burst harming his left hand but not causing finger loss. Arlington Motel changes hands. new owners plan upgrades and a spring opening. Local residents and visitors from Indiana and Reynoldsville are noted for outings and hospital visits. A 40-year incumbent seeks re election as justice of the peace. The town hosts a new opera house opened with skating and concerts, and a Ladies Aid festival. The Republican primary is set. local businesses install new grain facilities and property transfers occur. Continuous coverage of accidents, weather, and community events in Homer City and nearby Brushvalley.
Spirited sessions for Indiana County Sabbath School Association district No 8 were held at Cookport on Saturday with talks by Rev W X Williams and district president David J Price. Debates and topics covered cradle roll teacher training and home and adult work among Green Cherryhill and Pintownships schools.
Indiana 18 responders raise almost 180 dollars for Italy earthquake victims. John De Santis, Italian bank manager, canvasses business leaders then plans home visits for further donations. Dreamland Theatre fund-raiser of 40 dollars supports Rev. Farri’s relief effort. Palace Skating Rink owner A M Hool donates Monday receipts, Star Theatre owner J B Youckins to contribute next Friday.
Four new members were admitted at the Indiana County Medical Society winter meeting. New officers for the coming year include President JFB McHenry Hollwood, vice president Charles Rink Shelo...ga, secretary George B. Simpson, treasurer H M Wellman Blairsville, reporter James Hammers Indiana, censor H M Wellman. A committee including Earhart Saltsburg, B Cas Dixontyite, and W A Simpson Indiana, to investigate unlicensed practitioners in the county.
The Indiana W. Co. % U buys the double dwelling on Church near Railroad Avenue from dG T Hamilton for 2800 dollars. It will be used as meeting rooms for the organization after April 1, with the Titany building on South Seventh Street expiring its lease. The group has been active in social work, including a semi weekly foreigner outreach program. Temperance lectures by Mila H. George are scheduled at the First United Presbyterian church Fridays at 3:00. Mrs. J N Langham and two children plan a stay in Bartow Florida with Henry Conner's family, returning to be with friends in Tampa shortly before Congress convenes in March. A man was bitten by a dying hog while tending it.
Local brief notes list numerous residents and guests visiting Pittsburg and surrounding towns. Attornies Hare and Tomb and families travel for business, social calls abound among Walbeck, Moorhand, Frech, and other townsfolk, with meetings and admissions noted.
Readers in Ridgely Maryland share observations on mild weather green clover and a thriving berry and fruit harvest season from January to September. Nearby Punxsutawney hosts talks on Bell Telephone line connections with local stakeholders in Bricksburg and Little Creek as transport and utility services expand.
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