Man jailed over Woolg burglary shooting of Mrs Shilling
Thiet Carney of Centerville, West Wheatfield township, is jailed on a March court hold for possible involvement in the Friday morning shooting of Mrs. David Shilling of Wheatfield. The burglar entered via the cellar, fired when confronted by Mrs. Shilling, injuring her arm. she later had the bullet removed. Carney was arrested by Constable John E Blackley and identified by the wounded woman after recovery. The thief took $29, a gold watch and a revolver, but missed $80 in a pay envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Carnay
Centerville
Johnstown
Carney
Indiana Chamber Officers Elected For Next Year
Indiana chamber of commerce selects officers for the coming year including A I Rees as president and E E Creps as solicitor The installation will occur February 2 followed by a banquet and smoker at the event. A note on local subscriber Hon Robert T VanHorn of Independence Mo praises progress of the Progress in his 92nd year. A birthday surprise for Maude H Peeler with a gathering of friends and a modest repast is described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
A. I. Rees
Frank Sloan
A. 8. Cunningham
T. B. Clark
H. C. Christy
A. W. Mabon
L. B. Milter
R. W. Webble
E. E. Creps
Progress
Robert T. VanHorn
Independence
VanHorn
East Mahoning Township
Missouri
Kansas City Journal
The
Progresa
Parmers Telephone Co Holds Annual Indiana Meeting
The annual meeting of the Indiana Armstrong and Jefferson Parmers Telephone Company of Indiana county was held at Marion Center with 176 delegates from 105 divisions. The executive board met to transact business, audit accounts, and settle affairs. The treasury shows a balance of $600 after year’s improvements, with Scott Chambers as president S. J. McManus secretary and J. F. Glasser treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Center
Indiana, Armstrong and Jefferson Parmers' Telephone Company
Indiana County
Scott Chambers
Rayne Township
S. J. McManus
J. F. Glasser
Home and contents burned in Marion Center fire
A lamp explosion in the home of Mr and Mrs H J Van Horn at Marion Center last Wednesday night destroyed their home and belongings. No insurance left the family with a heavy loss as all possessions were lost. The nearby home of Mrs Adda Blystone had burned earlier, worsening the sense of misfortune for the family. A meter at J C Wallace Son store ran backward due to a short circuit causing lights to run in reverse. Mr Clair Sloan plans to build a brick dwelling next spring on Water Street after moving from the Patton property. Mrs James Logan and her children will occupy the Patton property, moving from Ashton Idaho. Other notes: Mechanicsburg Summer School opens April 20 with Mr C A Campbell as head, Miss May Brownlee’s linen shower in South Fifth Street, and Miss Brownlee’s forthcoming marriage in Sidney Australia. Attorney W N Liggett to advocate stricter game laws before the state committee. John B Flenniken of Burrell township plans to run for County Treasurer. Rev J M Welch, former pastor, receives a call from the Presbyterian Church of the Evangel in Philadelphia. D M Hess named postmaster at Heilwood, succeeding J M Thompson. Mrs Margaret Rinports, aged 78, subscribes to the Progress. John McMillen of Montgomery Township sells a 300 pound calf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. VanHorn
Marion Center
Adda Blystone
Mar~ion Center
Clair Sloan
Patton
John F. Clements
Philadelphia Street
Sloan
Water Street
A. A. Sloan
James Logan
Ashton
Idaho
May Brownlee
Martha Williams
South Fifth Street
Miss Brownlee
Hugh Henry
J. Day Brownlee
Church Street
Sidney
Australia
Henry
When Oatmeal Was Canned
While cleaning the cellar of a Prankite grocery store in New Jersey a can of cooked oatmeal was found. The can likely dated back about 20 years and its contents were still in perfect condition. Oatmeal was canned similar to corn and peas before modern partially cooked cereals became common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prankite
Personal Briefs Highlight Indiana Trips And Local Visits
ER C Buchheit and Hush Tomb made trips to New York and Indiana while many residents of Cherryhill, Armagh, and nearby townships were county seat callers. Notables include Dr. John Braller and daughters visiting Latrobe, J. G. Quick of the University of Pittsburgh visiting Indiana, and many residents touring cities or sorting business and timber interests. An estate division follows the will of Isaac Griffith, with Mary Griffith as widow inheriting the estate and executor Harl Weamer named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Griffith
Isaac GriMth
Center Townsip
Mary EB. Dennison
Andrew C. Griffith
William Grifth
Alice Simpson
Nettle J. Deemer
Margaret A. Bracken
Charles Griffith
Rose Walker
Sarah J. McCombs
Harl Weamer
Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company Holds Annual Meeting
Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company reported record insurance writt en totaling 1 480 875 on nearly 900 policies and over 500 patrons carrying more than 5 000 000 in coverage. Directors for Indiana and Jefferson counties were elected, a new policy limit of 2500 per building and contents was set, and a second Tuesday in October designated Fire Day for premises inspections. The meeting in the Y M C A building reviewed a favorable year and stricter collection actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Indiana County
M. Miller
Center Township
T. Kanarr
White Township
Weddings of a Week Show Many Local Unions
A sequence of marriage notices from Rapid City to Kaufman lines records weddings on January 6 and 12. Hayes and Black unite in South Dakota with teaching roles cited. Kinter and Learn wed in Marion Center by Justice Crossman. Anderson and James wed in Dagus Mines. Bowers and Campbell wed at M. W. W. church parsonage. Winter and Burr marry at home of bride’s parents. Postlewitte and Horning wed in Punx contiguous townships. Waynes and Bennett join in Strange Town. Dunmire and Craft marry in Juneau. Compton and Lydick wed in Cumberland Maryland. Bride and groom origins span Chambersville, Raund City, Mira bethtown, Elk County, Rossiter, Buffington, Hallwood, Carmun, North Mithoning, Youngstown, Strange Town, Rochester Mills, Jacksonville, Cumberland. Newspaper notes indicate local market text and partial Indiana market line follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel N. Bowers
Cherryhill
Bessie
Campbell
Buffington
Homer C. Gearhart
Putneyville
Mary IF
White
Pumville
Carl E. Painter
Westmoreland Co
Greg. Pittman
Edward Dunmire
Juneau Zada Craft
Rochester Mills
George W. Clawson
West Wheatfield
Mina J. Palmer
Walter W. Spires
Blairsville
Plovence J. Pender
Homer A. Kinter
Marion Center
Martha J. Learn
Purchase
Albert C. Brett
Robinson Trené
Winter
Thane
Parl Kinter
Hallwod
Mise Nelle Ft. Burr
Carmun
Scott
Karr
Thomas Hughes
Grim Reapers Harvest N R Bonjanin Short and Others
Funeral notices and obituaries recount the deaths of Nedat home on Wagt, long-time residents and Civil War veterans, including N R Bonjanin Short, Jacob Harshberger, and others. Survivors span multiple towns in Indiana and Pennsylvan ia with details of spouses, children, and funeral arrangements. Interments occur in Greenwood cemetery and Oakland cemetery with local post members attending ceremonies.
Deed Records from Blair County Prominent Names Listed
The Maloy area reports deeds recorded with many transfers in Conemaugh Center Indiana and Glen Campbell. Names include Samuel S Stevens M A Thompson John A Binsley Franklin G Conrad Elizabeth Potter L F Sutter and George Bowman. Amounts range from small parcels to thousands in 26 128 dollars for Center acres and Conemaugh coal company transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maloy
Avid
Feo
Samual S. Stevens
Most Whoeafield
Ant M. Phompson
Franklin G. Gonrad
Aeres
Bullington
J. R. Willing
Isaac M. Hadden
Cherryhill
David Is
Rodkey
Elizabeth Potter
Center
J. I. Butter
L. F. Sutter
Thdlana Land & Improvement Co
John M
Sheep Industry Faces Tax and Protection Plan Says Expert
W C Coffey of the University of Pennsylvania urged stronger police supervision of sheep and wool logs during Warmers Week. He warned that gains in the Pennsylvania sheep industry depend on protection, organized Sheep and Wool groups, and larger farm flocks with coordinated breeding and marketing across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhis
W. C. Coffen
University of Ilanery
Coffey
Pennsylvania
Nearly 100 More Prisoners in County Jail in Last Year
Sheriff George S. Jeffries annual report shows about 60 extra inmates in 2914 compared with the prior year. Prisoners were disposed to penitentiary workhouse county jail Huntingdon Morganva and other facilities. 418 males and 21 females were removed or discharged in various ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Jeffries
Wales
Huntingdon
Miles
Leanne
Nales
Institutes Plan Meetings To Discuss Agriculture
Mr S C George county chairman of Farmers Institutes orders meetings across the county. Sessions set for the lash week of Welu pivy and frat week dn Maren with dates in Tmar City February 2027 Indiana March 2 Tellwood March 3 4 Trade Guy March 5 1 Ambrose March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C. George
West Lelanton
Farmers’ Institutes
Tmar City
Indiana
Tellwood
Mare
Ambrose
Divonville Folks Pinjeyed Sled tide wo Clymer Tor Supper
A group from Dixonville visited Ur Wen FP and Coe at Clymer then enjoyed chicken and waffles at Neeley Hotel. The party included Mr and Mrs H Allison Dr Ralph Miller and wife and many others. Creekside beat Willet 22 to 22 at Plumville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divonville
Clymer
Dixonville
Ur Wen
Coe
Neeley Hotel
Lo O'Clock
H . Allison
Ralph Miller
Richard Nichols
John Waddell
Misses Barbour
Myers
Susanne Patterson
Margaret Patterson
Jennie Patterson
Genevieve Bence
Charles Bence
Edward Wattergon
Wilbur Foltz
Carl Bence
Robert Sickenberger
Oldest Blairsville resident dies after long life
Mary Cunningham aged nearly 100 died at her Blairsville home Monday morning after a long life closely tied to the town. Born April 26, 1824, she helped shape Blairsville history, taught in Sabbath school, and aided Civil War relief. Survived by four sisters-in-law, numerous nephews and nieces, and great-nephews. Funeral at Presbyterian church this afternoon, burial in Blairsville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Mary Cunningham
Norton
West Market
John Cunningham
Uinlvsvilla
Witlhlace
William
John
Jesse A
Thomas David
Thomas Davis Cunningham
Mary
Thomas D. Cunmingham
Presbyterian Church
West Union
Charles Ferguson
Christian Commission
Rachel Cunningham
Hast End
Wittsburg
Willian Cunningham
Namnle Cunningham
Washington, D
Ftlat Ntiden
Jennie Lins
Dayton
Armstrong County
Emmellog Phink
J. L. Taylor
Taylor
Pittuburger
Uniontown
Cook Wats
Semiplaye
Tiul
Cook
Cokevilla
Lester McLaughlin
Hichard Hil
Yorian
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clyde Carney Weld
Sam
Maude H. Peeler
B. R. Peeler
Parkwood
Peelor
A. H. Wiggins
M. Barclay
C. H. Hoffman
H. H. Fennell
J. H. Mien
Quaid Smith
Helen
R. G. Stephens
Amel Rungee
Plumville
Misa Ruth Terpe
Migs Terpe
Hunter School House
Armstrong Township
Parmers’ Teleptone CO
IN Treasury
J. C. Wallace & Son
Mechanicsburg
C. A. Campbell
Armagh
W. N. Liggett
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Yarrisburg
Liggett
Surrell Township
John B. Flenniken
Burrell Township
Progress Office
of Progress
J. M. Welch
Second United Presbyterian Church
Town
Presbyterian Church of the Evangel of
Philadelphia
Welch
Big Parkers
Ellis N. Spicher
Hillsdale
Joseph Pardee
Grant Township
Heilwood
D. M. Hess
Steelton
J. M. Thompson
Margaret Rinports
Cherry ‘Lee
John McMillen
Montgomery Township
ER. C. Buchheit
New York City
Hush Tomb
Joseph O. Clark
Glen Gampbell
A. C G. Bhank
Lovejoy
J. W. Fulmer
Homer City
W. Rose
H. A. Holsapple
Cherryhill Township
Ernest Ramer
Shelockn
L. P. Abel
Cherryhill Town Township
H. Ney Prothero
Jeannette
John K. Braller
Latrobe
Jacob George
Grant Richards
Braeks
Irene Stahl
Elizabeth King
W. Simpson
Elmer Williams
North Carolina
Arcadia
Unity
Prosperity Grange
J. H. Morris
Howard Ley
Punxsutawney
North Eighth ‘Street
J. M. Simpson
Georgeville
G. &. Simpson
Charles A. Nichol
Simpson-Neal Hospital
J. G. Quick
University of Pittsburg
Indiana High School
University
C. George
West Lebanon
W. P. Learn
C. R. Lininger
Chicago
A. T. Moorhead
North Seventh Street
John K. Brallier
Himer J. Carney
Washington Township
D. A
H. Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Pittsburg
Foster Davis
Vintondale
Ange
Kinter
Lean Homer A. Kinter
Purchase Line
Justice of the Peace
Jones A. Crossman
Court Place
Bowers-Campbell
Samuel H. Bowers
Beasley. Campbell
Buffington Township
M. WW
B. W. Hutchisnon
Postlewitte
Wayhes-Mennett My
Albert A. Flughoy
Ming Anna MH. Bennett
Strangetown
Lutheran Church
Lewis Hay
Dunmire Craft
Juneau
Zada Craft
W. M. Mahan
Carpenter Avenue
Grim Reapers Harvest
N. R Bonjanin
N. Theanfarmin Short
Nedat
Ingdom
Juntary 20
Bist
Rayne Towtalip
Dames
Il. Short
Elia Short
Clearfield
Mia
Ira Shaw
Mt. Pleasant
Geo. Short
Penn UN
Robert Short
Hayne Township
Lizzie
Raymond Short
Tith
Indiana Post
G. A. Tt
W. J. Wilson
A. T. Bell
Greenwood
Jacob Harshberger
Jacob Mincshberger
105Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
George Hamilton
Elmer Harshberger
North Mahoning Township
William Harshberger
Greensburg
Alvey Harshberger
G. A. St
J.T Davis
Oakland Cemetery
Harriet
Conrad Swartz
Harriet Conrad Swartz
Samuel Swartz
Samuel Conrad
Dilltown
Swarty
Watson DB
Re, Mabon
R. L. Mabon
Blairaville
Aurora
Nebr
Itnnois
Mary J. Graff
Glairsville
William J. Smith
W. B. Long
James
Frank Mabon
J. M. Johnston
C. J. Graft
Blacklick
Igaac Laughlin
Livermore
William Chgmiber
William Chambers
fMamitlan
Jefferson County
Manuel Hysong
Reynoldsville
Danilel
Marthand
Vernon Means
Minerva Bartholomew
Hamilton
Myrtle
Catherine Bowser
West Mahoning Township
Henry F. Bowser
South Mahoning Township
James Marshall
Lewis Marshill
Kataine
Bowser
Glade Ran
Wildon M
A. BH. Bowser
West Mihoning Township
W. R. Potler
Gothenburg
Nel
Mire
Christina Good
Locud
Ing Dieay
Craig Mullenry
Craigy Meltapary
Licerne Mines
Simpson-Neil Hospital
Emlsworth Jenking
Mude
Kate Marker
Kate Barker
A. V. Barker
Ebensburg
Barker
Bradentown
Florida
Jeffries
Fariners Helicovier
Nota
Creekside
Willet Five
Mary Cunnenghamlen
Tokey
Mitropolis
Presbyterian
McClure
Jeanleffe
Atwall
J. A. Mayas
Hlackek
MM. McDivitt
Mie
Columbia Phite Glass Company
Clara H. Harding
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