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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1912

Page

8

Four Good Sabbath School Meetings Opened Garfield to Heilwood

Four mid winter Sabbath School district conventions met in Garfield Coral Heilwood and Clarksburg drawing large audiences despite bitter weather. County President W T Mahaffey and state superintendent W D Stein attended. Districts reported growing programs with special collections and social features enhancing engagement.

Indiana County Sabbath School Association Garfield Coral Clarksburg Heilwood W. T. Mahaffey Cherry Tree W. D. Stein Hast West Wheatfield Buffington Brushvalley Township Garfield H. D. Tomb New Florence Center Blacklick Burrell Townships Coral H. A. Hepner Blacklick Township D. W. Stahl D. E. Hepler Hiters Ridge Armstrong Conemaugh Young Townships Clymer J. T. Davis Blairaville New Castle B. C G.meeks Grace Church Grant Canoe Montgomery Rayne Township Hilladale Methodist Protestant Church

Train service restored on Jeslin branch schedule

Sunday service on the Jeslin branch of the C. and P. railway resumes with the regular daily timetable. Creeksid e departures are 9 36 a m and 6 66 p m arriving Anglin at 10 40 a m and 7 00 p m.

Jeslin

Thompson Insurance Agency Sold to Local Business Group

Thompson Insurance Agency, the oldest in the county, was sold last week to a company of well known local businessmen. J Richard Clements becomes manager of the new firm, retaining the Thompson name, with Miss Lou McGreg or, Miss Harriet McAnulty, Byron Martin, and G Meade Marshall among key staff. The agency, organized in 1870 by Hugh Thompson, has operated in the Deposit Bank building for decades and will continue in the same location under new ownership.

J. Richard Clements New Company Thompson's Insurance Agency Bell Telephone Company New Concern Lou McGregor John H. Pierce Harriet McAnulty Thompson Agency Byron Martin G. Meade Marshall Thompson Insurance Agency Deposit Bank Hugh Thompson M. M. Thompson

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Report

Deeds recorded show numerous transfers across townships including West Wheatfield Grant and Pine with prices from 50 to 8,000 dollars. Notable parties include John R. Clark Rosa A. Buesing Dean Mumau and S M Jack, among many others in Indiana Armstrong Green and Brushvalley. A local birthday note mentions Mr. Columbus in McRoy celebrating his 61st with family dinner.

Indiana County John R. Clark West Wheatfield C. D. Hendricks Margaret C. Kenney Grant Dean Mumau J. J. Palmer Burrell Rosa A. Buesing Frank G. Steffey Pine Penn Mary Coal Co Thomas T. Adams Armstrong S. M. Jack Catherine Speedy Washington D. G. Gourley John Kwagsnok Green Lillie Senker Sumner Graff Blacklick John Vytovicz John G. Wilson White F. Bunyan Francis D. Smith West Mahoning Wm. R. Olinger Daniel W. Pardee Clark Bartlebaugh John M. Mack Brushvalley J. G. McCrorey John Hill H. H. Mitchell Anna M. Duncan Indiana Agnes M. Tate George A. Reeves Young Walter A. King Davis W. Goheen Mahoning Joseph H. Elkin R. Williams Scott Steffy James A. Hannah R. G. Morrison Smicksburg Anna Morrison Mary J. McQuilken Zannie P. Kuhns J.C. Fry Banks Duff Sawyer John St. Clair Plumville Mary &. Sullivan D. 8 Miller Canoe Adam Snyder Brunt Camelia Center Rosa Mazza W. J. Kunkle Conemaugh Hisse Calhoun David Weamer John D. Bence David L. Deyarmin Ralph Stewart W. T. Muth Rossiter W. J. Daugherty F. King John F. Mitchell Henry Frank Lawrence Bhank Rm, Fritz Jdt J. B. Griffith Margaret Nagle W. A. Metz Elizabeth Conner Emery C. Davis

Condition Critical For Former Resident Matthias Conrath

Mr. Matthias Conrath once of Green township lies critically ill at his son George A. Conrath s home on West Philadelphia street His trip to Orlando Florida for wintering years ago ended with paralysis and his condition worsened prompting his return just last week

Matthias Conrath Green Township George A. Conrath Philadelphia Orlando Fla

Personal Brevities from Clarion and Nearby Towns

Local notes record visits and arrivals from Clarion to Willamaport and Punxsutawney, plus a birth and engagements. Names include Charles Sansom Louis Heyman Harry Patterson Stella Hasinger J Glasser James Mack Bertha Stadtmiller and Alex Stewart. The report also notes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Stewart and a nurse training announcement for Miss Klingensmith.

Charles Sansom Clarion Louis Heyman Willamaport Harry C. Patterson Saltshore William, P. Lowry Lown Wilitineburg Luther Sutton Sheloda Tt. D. T Joseph Shertzinger Homer City Stella Hasinger Wayne Avenue Pittsburg J. Glasser Marion Center Indiana James A. Mack Clyde D. C. Mack Mies Bertha Stadtmiller Fifth Street Punxsutan Alex Stewart Wear Philadelphia James Moore Clawson House Punxsutawney Friends T. H. Faith Rayne Township Johnstown Thomas Pealer Lena White Water Street Blairsville Robert McConnell Attoruey John S. Pierre School Street Paul Zerk Fred Myers Helden W. Va Bess Klingensmith Medico- Chi Hospital Philadelphia Albert A. Simpson Indiana Lumber and Supply Co Newark N. J Somn Peddicord Calgary Canada Margaret Peddicord Sixth Street A. H. Allison J. W. McCartney North Seventh Street W. Waddell Near Lovejoy Scott Manners Church Street Mary Yuckenberg South Fifth Street James Manners Nicholas Hoffman Indiana R. D Jeannette William B. Lowman Vandergrift Abner K. Lowman Butler S. M. Lowman Shelocta Mary B. Wynkoop Kellysburg Somerset

Deaths and Obituaries in Homer City Area

Recent deaths from Homer City area detail Elizabeth Falls of Mast Palestine Oslo died January 9 1912 aged about 70 with eight children four surviving including William and Elsie Taylor. Other notices include Christopher Hill 67 of Brushvalley a Civil War veteran and services at Strongstown M E church, Mary Lowry of Armstrong township died January 9 at 54 with two daughters, J Martin Armstrong Jr aged 31 of Montgomery township, and Mrs. GB McConnaughey of Homer City with four children. Also George Hamill near Georgeville and Emory Lukehart Plumville two-year-old dies of bronchosial pneumonia with funeral at Beracha cemetery.

Elizabeth Jane Falls Eizabeth Jane Falls A. C. Taylor Mast Palestine Oslo Mails Blacklek Township Ady Rankin A. C. Fails William Ohio Jesus Ida Cunningham Young Township George Youngstown Elsie Taylor Kate Wineman Blairsville N.S. Rankin Homer City William Fails J. M. Finley Fairview Cemetery Jacksonville Christopher Hull Christopher Hill Brughvalley Lizzie Wakefield B. T. Hill Harry and Albert Hill Brushvalley Cyrus Hill Strongstown W. F P. Hill James Hill E. D. Henry Cherryhill Township James Conrad Christopher Wike Brushvalley Township M. E. Church of John & Lowry Mary Lowry Johnn, Lowry Thomas Wiggins Armstrong Township Husbane White Township Indiana J. A. Fleming Steubenville Sarah Lowry Town J. W Marstellar Vandercrift Harvey Hine D Deux Little Elva Priggerald Saltsburg Margaret Steele Wiggins Oakland J. Martin Armstrong Martin Armstrong Montgomery Township G. M. Glassgow Glen Campbell GB. B. McConnaughey Fannie Moore McConnaughey B. B. McConnaughey Pittsburg Irving Ralph d Bessie B Harold Ray McCannnaugiey Guyshoga Falls Renalrs Emory Wakehart Emory Thomas Thonmtus Lukehart Plumville D. I. Shindledecker Beracha Cemetery

County Towns News Lists Local Visits and Harsh Winter

County residents including James Watkoflodl and Amos Bolivar caller John Al. Cline and Ada Walbeck gather Sunday and Saturday visitors from Robinson and Pitcairn. Movements include Merrill Miller relocating homes, Brantlinger leaving for Glaireville, and W. A. Miller opening a Robinson store. Cold snap records 27 below zero and 42 below in Brushvalley.

James M. Watkoflodl Amos Bolivar John al. Cline Job Liehtenfels A. A. Walbeck Riley Clark Ada Walbeck Mia Gertie Waalbeck Janes Cunningham Robinson, Wis Mae Campbell Bluffton Hust Wheatfield Louis Cameron Martinadale Moutens Bruce Georges Familly Flomer Clean Hunter Wife Brushvalley

Newman Heads Company Street Railway Officers Elected

At the annual meeting of Indiana County Street Railway Company stockholders at the Mar Innors Bank officers were elected for the year J Lawrence Eyre of Philadelphia as president James D Phelan of Punxsutawney as vice president John C St Clair of town as secretary and treasurer The board includes S A Rhy B M Clark D H Clark and J O Clark with H Clark leading the company previously The meeting noted good finances and possible improvements including a Creok aldo to Punxsutawney line extension A number of out of town stockholders attended from Philadelphia Towanda Windber and Punxsutawney among others

B. M. Clark D. H. Clark Pungsutawney J. O. Clark Glen Campbell B. H. Clark Creokaldo Punxsutawney John J. Mikin Philadelphia G. C. Johnson BE. OF. Kizer J. K

County well represented at Farmers Week sessions

Indiana county sent 15 delegates to Farmers Week at State College. The delegation, led by President Cameron Davis and Nyron C Mulberger, aimed to spark farmer interest and boost attendance at mid winter sessions. Social events included card nights hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W A Simpson, a military ball by Company I Tenth Regiment, and a Ladies Aid gathering at St Bernard's church. Other items note marriage licenses for locals, a notable veteran Maude Marshall’s retirement, state constabulary postings, county millage cuts, and the sale of the F I King farm in Center Township for 1100 dollars to John H Mitchell of Leadville Colorado.

Marge State College Indiana County India County Sametron Davis W. Ley Oligher Indiana Byron CG. Mulberger Blair Ansley Kellysburg Robert Marshall Clayton Miller Crook~side Wilson M. Bowser A. I Mareshall A. I. Bowser Smicksburg EH. Blaine Wright Rochester Mills J. D.tutehingon Armagh J. A. McKue Klenry Gusnell Salisburg Jacob Brown John $. Stitt Blairaville Wd. G Henderson Iders Ridge W. A. Simpson Seventh Street Co. I Tenth Regiment G. W. Graff Waterstreet Ladies Aid Society St. Bernard's Church Catt

Cold Weather Sets New Low Record Across County

A new cold weather record was set Saturday with lows reaching 26 degrees below zero in town and 38 in parts of the county. Livestock suffered, pipes froze, and trolley service was disrupted by drifting snow. Officials promise relief with warmer weather today and tomorrow.

R. We. Wehrle Inana The Mercury Iusain Main Line Pennsylvania Railroad

Sewage Plant Ice Bound Two Miles South of Indian

Severe freezing over the past week tests the borough sewage disposal plant two miles south of Indian. Ice covers tanks and spray nozzles, but officials say the system continues operating and should perform its work.

Lorgugif Acewage Indian

Unrequited Love Drives Destruction in Brushvalley Youth

Irvin Dearmin of Brushvalley wrecked much furniture at home after an unrequited love with a Penn Run girl who chose another. Alleged temporary insanity prompted his detention in the county jail’s boys’ department. Dr. Davig found no physical ailment.

Irvin Dearmin Brushvalley Dearmin Penn Run Hite Hip Parels Br. M. M. Davig Jul Rie

Interchange plan for railroad and borough fire equipment

Conference between Indiana Fire Association chief marshal J C G Christy and Conemaugh Division fire marshal J M Worthington leads to mutual interchanges of firefighting equipment. Measurements show borough and railroad hose are compatible. new railroad equipment will match existing units for rapid response. The agreement benefits both borough and railroad. Church News notes revival at Clymer Christian church with Evangelist Silver preaching and a theme about Christians and grace. choir noted as a pleasing feature. parishioners report a patient discharge after a hospital operation.

J. CG. Christy Indiana Fire Association J. M. Worthington Conamaugh Pepacsylvania Railroad Plan Ans Clymer Evangelist Silver

Also Mentioned on This Page

Spith Whathhr Hellwood OLD Insurance Agency Columbus Mcroy McCoy Center Township Clark Myers Jennie Williams Nancy Wagner Parkers Landing Mr. McCoy R. M. Duncan Dhwo Helen Mas Steving John F. Steving Oak Street Curtis BE. Elkin Elkin J. N. Langham Adam B. Kunkle M. A. Kunkle Harry V. Michener Frances Ingram Thomas Mall Pennsylvania Railroad Company Lockport Lockport Bridge England J. A. Elkin Willet W. J. Means Rock Bottom Mya Hugh T. Hamill Hugh West Wheatio Tanoma J. G. Myers Floral Institute J. W. Haer Walter L. Myers Grace Wisgel Onberg Harry DB. Allison W. Wi Mr. MacCu William Bryan S. M. Myers Ambrose Geo. Lenmon Hi- Kin LD. W. McMillen Bert Lydi Georgeville Sara Morrow Elphriam Kirkpatrick Mabel McGaughey Huushvalley Hom Samuel Munshower Jemima Kooser Mrnday Meade Moore Alberta Annie M. Brown Mabel Moore John McClelland Jesse Way Annie Donahue Near Town Newman Heads Company Jesse Kh John KB Piper Robinson Ida M. Clark Rollvar John Hudak Stafford Anne Cowan Stafford Andy Wires Chambersville Anne Stefure Holgi G. Maude Miarshall Go, PN. GP Bhia Plute Charles de Phillips Down Rélo Marehaull Kref State Constabulary Clinson House State Police Florentine Spencer Reed la KR. Jefferson Verduay LOW Zead Taylan Et Et i Hoepitn
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