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Indiana Progress

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Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1908

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Prosperous Creamery Reports Record Year and Dividend

Ridgy Concern closes a prosperous year with a 16 percent dividend the largest in the company's history. About 491,951 pounds of milk received, 25,105 pounds of butter produced. Butter sold mainly in Pittsburg with an average price of 80 cents per pound. Officers elected include W. B. Henderson J. H. Henderson R. W. Ewing John Baker and J. B. Ewing as directors. J. F. Hood as manager and secretary. J. H. Henderson as treasurer. W. B. Rider as auditor.

Phs Elders Ridge Pittsburg W. B J. H. Henderson W. Ewing John Baker Ewing J. F. Hood J.H Henderson W.B. Rider Snyder

Well Known Teacher Leaves for State Feeds Post

John M Fisher of West Wheatfield Township announces the appointment of John Bt. Clair as agent of the Division of Feeding Stuffs, Department of Agriculture of Pennsylvania. The salary is 1400 dollars yearly plus expenses. He will travel through 27 counties collecting samples and prosecuting violators. Mr Glen Clair resigns from Lynn school to accept the post, a recognition of his Republican work.

John 8. Fisher John Bt. Clair West Wheatfield Township Department ‘of Agriculture of Pennsylvania St. Clair Jawa Glair West Wheatfield Lynn Iig Republican Party

Women Club Meeting to Gather Delegates Thursday Friday

The Woman's Clubs reciprocal meeting is set for the Presbyterian church Thursday and Friday this week, with about fifty delegates from Johnstown Dubois Punxsutawney Ridgway and Reynoldsville expected. A Thursday reception at Mrs Thomas Sutton's Sixth street home follows the opening session. The program includes greetings by Miss McKnight and Mrs J M Brown, discussions on adolescence and government, performances, and sessions open to the public with a members-only Friday closing.

Hi Pty Dolewater Womden Forendon New Century Club Town Thomas Sutton Sixth Street Round Table Dubois Irving Club Punxsutawney Progress and Civic Clubs Ridgway Utopia Club Reynuoldaville Art League

Killed Near His Home by Accidental Shot

William Sebring, a well known painter aged 45 from Cherry Tree area, was instantly killed Wednesday afternoon by the accidental discharge of his shotgun while hunting near his home. His family heard the shot, found him by a log, and funeral services were held Friday at Cherry Tree. He leaves a wife and eight children.

William Sebring Gherry Trea Cherry ‘L'Tea-And Cherty -Tree

Closing Days of Coca Bev Cases Try Civil List

Read of last week's civil list notes closing days of sessions. Trials covered cases including Hervy Bros. vs Bank Paulkas and John K. Mikesell vs B. ME Reibler with long trial durations. A verdict was reached for Elkin's Sleep Pant Burns in Beranton Pa. The idle Music plant of Republic Glass in Diana Pa faced a $20,009 loss blamed on sleeping tramps. Tyatio Elkin of Jeannette managed the plant.

Bev Annie’ M. Youngs John W. Clyde Robert Clyde Hervy Bros Bank Paulkas Davia Palmer Ya W .B. George Blaintift John K. Mikesell Ys ME Reibler Averano Elkin Beranton Republic Glass Hinnan Et Diana Tyatiog’ Ee Pennsylvania Sur Wasanes Walia Elgin Jeannette Heahew Tyatice

Brighter Outlook for Josephine Coal Operations

Miners began work at Josephine on Monday to supply coal for Homes during wartime, as the mill at Beottdale undergoes rebuild under government tax changes. The 1907 tax drop compares with November 1904, with prices and a public listing appearing on the page.

Josephine Beottdale Aha

Borough Officers Nominated For Re election In Indiana Borough

Republicans name incumbents for borough and ward offices at meetings in polling places. Primaries set Saturday 4 to 7 pm. Listings include judges, inspectors, council members, school directors, and constables across four wards with many incumbents slated for re election. Also reports on Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance directors and local anti saloon league activities amid Prohibition talks.

Indiana Justice’ of the J. A. Crossman W. H. Foreman 8. M. McHenry John B. Taylor Mrg Emma McNeel John M. Miller Thomas Whegler James A. Manners J.A. Brown Alonzo Singer G. W. Swan W. C. Bennett W. ¥. Wett- Hing Findley J. A. Findley Clair Longwill R. T. Marlin G., Meade, Marshall G. W. Roof C. E. McSparren Fourth Ward J. M. Wachob D. R. Pringle John A. Longwill T. B. Clark D. C. Mack Jesse E. McKean J. Willis Wilson Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company Eli Miller L. M. Lewis Stewart Ben Brosius Ladd M. Reitz Jefferson County Jae Kinter J. K. McElhoes Jamies Speedy M. McHenry Samuel Mulberger Will Hane Morrison U. S. Gearn Indian County Washington Hotel Punxsutawney Optomary

Personal Brevities From Homer City Area

Local notices list Mrs James K Dick of Homer City Carl Smith of Rossiter Ida Learn Elmer Conrath John A Brown Brushy alley Mrs Harry Grambling Josephine H M Thompson Marion Center Miss Cilla Walker South Sixth street Miss Emma Rowe Hite Miss Alice Beck Pittsburg Mr and Mrs H P McCoy South Seventh street Mrs Matt Kinter Chambersville Joseph Cost West Chestnut street Lawrence Thompson Vandergrift J Wilson hopes Railroad avenue Mra Cynthia Coon Mrs Peter Stear Mrs Samuel Foose Vandergrift Ira Fleming Louise Fleming Oak street Marie Frederick Avaton Marshall Lytle Deland Mary Florence Thompson Blairs ville Warren Nupp Panama Canal Zone J Moore Helen their daughter May accompany Sarah Mary Florence Thompson Blairs ville

James K. Dick Homer City Carl Smith Rossiter Monays Ida Learn Eleventh Street Elmer Conrath Jdobnatown John A. Brown Brushyalley Harry Grambling Josephine Thompson Wife Marion Center Cilla Walker South Sixth Street B. C. Grissman J. W. Marshall Plimville Emma Rowe Hite Howard Rowe North Sixth Street Alice Beck Pittsburg Isaac Beck Water Street H. P. McCoy South Seventh Street Matt Kinter Chambersville Joseph Cost West Chestnut Street Lawrence Thompson Vandergrift J. Wilson Hopes Railroad Avenue Cynthia Coon Peter Stear Samuel Foose Trade City Ira Fleming Louise Thomas _Fleming Oak Street Marie Frederick Avaton Marshall Lytle Harry White, Sr Helen Deland, Wia Sarah A. WV. Wilson Saltsburg Mary Florence Thompson Blairsville J. L. Zack Tulare Cat Annie M. Martin Ifeaukfort W. N. Patterson Rome A. G. Riddle Indiana KR. F. CD D. H. Swartz Lovejoy I. D Ulmer D Lydick R. WD Burah I Johnston Joseph Dodton Grove Post Mus M. J Kindley John L. Stoar Smickeburg Lutman Cockport A. Balur A. W. MacMillen Wildus Andrew Baralay Dixonville Mrs No J. Lafluety Minter J. Dick New Florence Matilda Allison Westover W. Fl. Root Greekside Lowry Robert A. Mack Westbon C. W. Marshall Livermore J. W. Stewart Susan Snyder Bows Shuehall Andranas Gulu M. Anthony Wyandobto Mich Andrew Dinterbargh Lochanay de Lloyd Smiley Houk Duddy M. Haddon Seymour Mred Shakespeare Braddock Jemima Longs Luther Sutton Strangetown D. L. Ralaton M. Te Wulwer Home Margaret Rankhy Hlacklek D, Maer Marlon Center Javyl Balth Todd H. Walker Bondville Atre J. Clifford Sorane Salinburg Matilda Beynor Vlora James Hagen Homer Chybs Donia McGurdy Grand Rapids Oscar Calhoun Bowwnont Caly Mra Kate Pearce Rhields Mhensburg Braughley Seward Ethyl Braughter Kidman Ankeny Ider

Vandergrift Fire Destroys Pennington Store and College

A Vandergrift blaze destroyed the E A Pennington Sons clothing and fur shop and the adjacent Vandergrift business college, with losses around 15000 and 7700 insured. The fire, started by an overheated furnace, burned between walls before discovery, while Pennington plans a new building. Also reported are Indiana County Medical Society officers elected and the Wagner Lumber Co purchasing a Latrobe timber tract of 000,000 feet with plans to relocate families.

Vandergrift Atore Pay Pennington W. A. Pennington Vandergrift Business College Wagner Lumber Co Johnstown Hestbonnea Haw Latrobe W. B. Wagner Heshbon Hic Hla Mily Headbon

Clergy Move at Homer City and Crete Church

At a meeting of the Conemaugh Hesbytery the Rev. D agill was released from Crete church and given full time in Homer City. He previously served both congregations. Homer City charge salary set at $800 with an eight room parsonage. A summer school session will be conducted by Prof Charles W Shaler of Fall Creek at Pinlekebare opening in April for ten weeks.

Conemaugh Hesbytery United Pressbyterian Maney, Raw, D Agill Crete Homer City Magill Smicksburg Charles W. Shaler Falla Creek Pinlekebare Tera

Hen with unusual taste for tobacco and gum

Ex-Mayor Miller of Youngstown claims his hen chews tobacco and gum. the bird accepts any brand, favors fine cut tobacco, and will only eat if offered a bit of the weed. The hen chews gum and licks it on her tongue then works it softly, resembling a Bowery girl.

Jee Eae Youngstwon

Longtime town resident Mrs Daugherty dies at home

Mary Daugherty a well known town resident died suddenly at the Lockard home on Church Street after rheumatism of the heart. She was born August 3 1834 in Center Township and had a large family. Funeral services were held at the Lockard home with Rev I S Crawford officiating and burial in Oaklawn cemetery. Also noted were the deaths of Mrs Luella May Irvin and Mrs William Manshower with brief survivor details.

Mary Daugherty B. M. Lockard Church Street Center Township Everett Daugherty John McQuiston Blasirsville Charlotte Craig Thomas Harry Daugherty Town Elizabeth Simpson William Lucas Homer City John Lucas Jacksonville Daugherty Presbyterian Church I. 8. Crawford Lockard Oaklaund Cemetery William A. Levin Luella May Irvin Indiana Bird Cunningham St. Francis Hospital Pittsburg A. 5. Cunningham Philadelphia Street William A. Irvin Aspinwall A. S. Cynoningham William Manshower Cockport Munshower George H. Menning North Fifth Street

THREE LOCAL INSTITUTES PROGRAM FOR JANUARY 1908

A detailed outline of a teachers institute scheduled for Saturday January 18 1908 at Black Bliele School with morning sessions featuring lectures by Ray I A Richards welcome by Mr D A Palmer and various demonstrations on use of illustrations and better care of textbooks. An afternoon program includes writing moral influence and environment as a factor in education with music readings and recitations. A second institute planned for Strongstown January 17 18 1908 with similar sessions and a debate on whether invention benefits mankind more than reform. All friends of education invited to attend.

Black Bliele School Ray I. A. Richards D. A. Palmer Misa Coirdie Walter Vork J. R. Simons Wm. Campbell GG. Burns GG. Burns, Miss Forsythe, Mr. Fhul Stewart, Tecitalian Miss Muarlin Graft Jople Jacob Brown Carvle Hngton C. D. Ferguson Misa Nellie Canfield Misa Jennie Nichols A, Campbell Ihelng Dayton Rey M. S. Keno Hils Pine Township Strongstown America Reaver A. A. Bennett Mayme Sebrecongost J. D. Glasser Edith Alters Elsie Smith Roy Wolfe J. H. Rank May Stephens Edgar Altemus Melen Houston Maloy Zelma Hull Dr. McUenry Annie Ondriczek Edgar Altumua J. C. Glasser Wu Reaver C. A. Campbell Bweorday Monning—teid Bawurday Aulrilnoon Behioo Popias Mise Blile Builth Miss Mayme Schrueengost Mian Dancan Misa Elizabeth Stewart Misa Bostic Gracy Conor D. J. Ornor Misa Mayme Bobrecongeat Mr. Pattison Wm, Reaver J. J. Rank Miss Mas, Stephens G. A. Campbell Hong Pennsylvania J.T. Stewart Friends of Education

Real estate transfers and a murder case headline

Real estate transfers are listed with numerous deeds from South Mahoning to various grantees and amounts ranging from 40 to 4 930 dollars. The report also notes a murder at Ernest with arrests and bond details alongside jailhouse cases.

Subscriptions Grow Across States and Counties

The notice lists numerous subscribers and renewals across Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and beyond, including J L Zack in Tulare and Mrs Annie M Martin in Ifeaukfort, among many others. It mentions a select school at Clymer led by Roser, teaching in Indiana and Westmoreland counties, and Judge Telford’s reappointment of Joglah Neal as County Detective for another year.

Seleat School Clymer Roser Ife Indiana Westmoreland Gota Califorain Imalion Joseph Clements California Telford Joglah Neal Af Jawp Cas A

Dorachoff Charged With Fatally Wounding Landlord

Dimitry Dorachoff is charged with shooting and fatally wounding Mike Chalinka, landlord of Ernest boarding house, Tuesday evening. Dorachoff allegedly forced entry after a dispute over letters, and Chalinka died Wednesday night after an autopsy showed a neck and two body wounds.

Ernest Dimitry Dorachoff Mike Chaluka Chaliaka H. H. Steving D. W. Gates Chalinka

Famous Regiment Reunion Fills Pittsburg Tonight

Survivors of the Gist Regiment P. V. gather at the Monongahela House in Pittsburg for a reunion and banquet. Indiana county men from Co A plan to attend including W. K. Buchanan, W B Stahl, James Chambers, John W Rowe, Alex Work, Willan Stanley, O A Bilis, and Alexander Stearns with Lt. R. Stumpf recalling army meals at the hotel. The Monongahela House hosted the unit before entering Camp Wilkins during the Civil War.

Pittsburg Gist P. V Monongahela House Indiana County Co. A Camp Wilkins R. Stumpf Mr. Stump W. K. Buchanan

Papers Read Before Women Denounce Unseemly Literature

The New Century Club held a teed meeting with about 0 members present. Mrs. J. D. Brownlee read a piece on the "Quality of Courage" followed by "The Things That Are Worth While" by Mrs. Milly Studhes. Mr. Sutton led a reading on "Unseemly Books by Women" urging women of Tadlamt to oppose literature of doubtful morals. Miss Kate McLaughlin reported on the Federation of Pennsylvania Women in Calaberito. Delegates were invited to a reception at Mrs. Thomas Button's home. Lions and Rodkey entertained Lotus Country Club members at a smoker in Pate Patterson Furniture. A modern club house is planned at the Junction of Plum and Crooked Creek next spring with gas service from nearby wells. Special services began in the Gist Chapel Lutheran church with subsequent cram nat services on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and an afternoon program at 2 o'clock.

New Century Club 7. D. Brownlee Milly Studhes Sutton Tadlamt Kate MccLaughlin Federation of Pennsylvania Qalaber Ito Indiana Mia Thomas Button J. Flaward Houk Ray D Gist Qhapel Lutheran Church

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