Civil cases on court calendar for Buffington township trial week
Multiple civil cases were on the court docket with trials and witness testimony through the week. Verdicts included D B Lydie v August Tirabassi for 19.88 and H Drummond v J W Shawfeld totaling 227.47 including attorney fees. A mechanic lien case yielded 58 to the plaintiff, and C Kunkle v G Mazza ended with the jury reversing a prior damage ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington Township
A. le Yarnel S. C. M. Grow
David Grow
D. B. Lydie
August Tirabassi
Hellyrood
H. Drummond
J. W. Shawfeld
Conemaugh Township
W. F. Russell
Frank Syre
Russell
C. Kunkle
G. Mazza
Homer City
Bank Commissioner Reports Great Gains in 1919
The Banking Commissioner reports over seven million dollars in new capital invested in Pennsylvania state chartered banking enterprises in 1919. Thirty-one new state banks with 1,445,000 capital and 15 trust companies with 2,700,000 capital were chartered, plus capital increases by 11 banks and trust companies totaling 2,889,000. Names of newly chartered banks include Manufacturers and Mechanics Bank Blacklick, Elderton State Bank Elderton, and Rossiter State Bank Rossiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
John S Fisher
Manufacturers and Mechanics Bank
Blacklick
Elderton State Bank
Elderton
Rossiter State Bank
Rossiter
Sons of Veterans Rally Friday Evening at Moose Hall
Sons of Veterans Camp No 177 will hold a special meeting in Moose hall Friday at 8 pm. Division Commander Charles F. Miller of Scranton will speak on a district rally for membership ending Defender’s Day February 14. Grand Army of the Republic and auxiliary groups invited. supper and reception to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
L. Buchanan Camp
Sons of Veterans, No. 177
Moose Hall
Charles F. Miller
Scranton
Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Women's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
David Ellis Dies at 88. Pean Roller Mills Proprietor
David Hills, veteran proprietor of the Pean Roller Mills, died at his West Church street home this morning. He leaves a widow, a son Griffith Elite, and a daughter Miss Laura Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ellis
David Hills
Pean Roller Mills
West Church Street
Griffith Elite
Laura Ellis
Progress Honor Roll December subscribers listed
The Progress publishes the Honor Roll for December on Pages Two and Five with over 1600 names of readers who renewed or started subscriptions in the past month. Readers should check the list for errors and notify the paper if their name or address is missing or incorrect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Adarene
Local Realty Deals Shuffle Properties In Week
Local buyers and sellers arranged multiple property transfers in town this week. George D Leydie and William Schrader purchased the Peter Garman property on Wayne Avenue for 3000 with April 1 possession. Lottie Stewart bought a David Blair property on South Sixth Street for 5000 with April 1 possession. Roy Maloney acquired the John G Cameron home on North Ninth Street, now occupied by Dr A H Stewart, with terms undisclosed. Biagio Formica of town bought the Kinkaid corner property at Church and Seventh for 8000 and plans a four story brick building with offices on the first floor and living spaces on upper floors. J H McQuown residence on East Church Street sold via John McConnell agency to Thomas D Thomas for 6500. possession next month for relocation. J L Jewell property at Fourth and Water sold to Clyde Fowler for 2600 via T Edwards agency. Sloan Butstpaugh property on South Seventh Street sold to Clarence McHenry for 4400. Wilmer Stewart, now in Pittsburgh, listed his town dwelling for 15000 after purchasing it two months ago for 12500. Hadden Martin property on Maple Street sold to Harry Schrader for 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Leydie
William Schrader
Peter Garman
Wayne’ Avenue
Lottie Stewart
Ralph McHenry
Bean's
David Blair
South Sixth Street
Irvin S. Glasser
Beans Agency
Roy Maloney
John G. Cameron
North Ninth Street
A. H. Stewart
Kinkaid
Church and
Seventh Streets
John M. Kinkaid
Sisterville
W. Va
Biagio Formica
Town
J. H. McQuown
East Church Street
John McConnell
Ita
Thomas D. Thomas
Copa
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Tron Company
Lucerne
J. L. Jewell
Fourth and Water Streets
Jen Sola
Clyde Fowler
Erhme
Sloan
Opbaugh
South Seventh Street
Clarence’ McHenry
White Township
Wilmer Stewart
Pittsburgh
Mr. Stewart
Hadden Martin
Maple Street
Harry Schrader
Mahoning Grange Hosts Institute at Trade City
Mahoning Grange conducted a farmers institute at Trade City last Thursday despite severe weather and drifting roads. Attendance stayed strong through afternoon and evening sessions, featuring a corn and potato exhibit and talks by Jefferson county agent J. J. Martin, Indiana county agent J. W. Warner, and poultry specialist Tl. W. Steelman, with musical interludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Grange
Trade City
Farmers’ Institute
J. J. Martin
Jefferson County
J. W. Warner
Indiana County
W. Steelman
State College
Mahoning
Penn Run Baby Boom and Local Notices
Penn Run and Mrs Clair Meekins celebrate a fine baby boy. Mrs Florence Burkhart and family guests of J W Burkhart. About twenty from the Bible school braved weather to district convention. Hannah Hadden visiting Manorville sister. Clair Houck returned from Indiana hospital. Mrs Amanda Lydlek still in serious condition. Local men from Vandergrile spent Sunday at home. John Stellito wintering in Creston reports feeling better and gained weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Meekins
Florence Burkhart
Ven
Mabel
Albert
J. W. Burkhart
Bible School
Iyer
Hannah Hadden
Manorville
Mya, Huffman
Clair Houck
Indiana Hospital
Amanda Lydlek
Vandergrile
John Stellito
Creston
Real estate transfers filed in Indiana County records
Real estate transfers list deeds and purchasers in Indiana County. Names include Anna Cary, Greely Young, Frank Young, Biagio Formica, John Cameron, Vernon Taylor, Mary Thomas, Albert Shank, and many others. Properties span Canoe, Cherry Tree, Green, Center, Armstrong, Homer City, and Chambersville with amounts from 75 to 9 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Anna
Cary
Greely Young
Frank Young
Grealy Young
James St Daugherty
Michael Heckman
First Ward
Inetan
Bell
R. B. Batra
Second Ward
J. M. Kinkaid
Biagio Formica
Third Ward
Vernon Taylor
N. G. Hawes
Earle Cook
Cherry Tree
Mack
Mike Stirk
Center
James A. Nichol
Win
J. Faux
Cherryhill
Alpert P. Robertse
Paul Miller
Martin
H. Dick
Wio
Martha Marbison
Hart Stiles
Armstrong
Mary I. Thomas
A. G. Fleming
B. Williams
Wm. IL
Ella H. Carson
John Pau
Nancy
Byers
Sarsield Fire Clay Co
Wilbur Mack
West Wheatfield
Harry Wells
Jay McQuilken
Chambersville
Cc. A. Brady
L. J. McQuilken
Rayne
Kunkle
Petro Gibileno
Anna M. Stahl
L. M. Kelly
Homer City
Savinga & Trust Co
Guardian
LL. M. Stahl
Weddings of a Week Feature Local Nuptials in Pittsburgh and Nearby Towns
The Indiana area reports a string of marriages including William J. Donovan of Pittsburgh marrying Miss Eilen Peterson formerly of the Indiana Business College. Other unions include Karl Bartholomew and Miss Iane Peffer of Marchand, Clyde McKinley and Miss Mildred Holmes of Clymer, and Harland G. Fling and Miss Nannie Stormer of town. A new tire and tube repair plant is planned for Homer City, with Warold Barcunnanney guiding the business. State show attendance includes Farm Agent John W. Warner and others at Harrisburg. An arm fracture from a sled accident and a social at Vine Mills Schoolhouse are noted along with a birth at Indiana Hospital. Market items from Troutman Co. are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan-Peterson
William J. Donovan
Pittsburgh
Eilen Sr. Peterson
Indiana Business College
Emil Peterson
Jamestown
Harrisburg
John W. Warner
Indiana County
Frozen Foot Plight Forces Double Amputation
Caspar Charminski a 25 year old Russian was found in a Clyde barn after two days without food amid extreme cold while walking from Johnstown to Indiana. He suffered severe frostbite leading doctors to amputate both feet below the knee at Indiana hospital to save his life. he is recovering from the operation and was in weakened condition but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Indiana
Caspar Charminski
Indiana Hospital
Clyde
Indana
Serbia's Newds Sold and Serbian Relief Appeal
A public meeting at the Presbyterian church heard Col Creasy detail the needs of 500000 orphaned children in war torn Serbia with photos of their plight. Ruth Parnum spoke later at the Cosmopolitan Club, and generous subscriptions followed as townsfolk and counties adopted orphans. Also noted: Dr Speedy opened a dental office in Indianapolis and Harvey Lingham bought the Miller Thompson farm near Marion Center for 8500 with timber on the tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameriquis
Hfe
Berbia
Cal
Creasy
Presbyterian Church
Col. Creasy
Ruth Parnum
Serbian Relief Commission
Diciand
Cosmopolitan Club
Serbia
Harvey Lingham
Miller Thompson
Marlon Center
Personal Brevities Highlight Town Visitors Abroad
A long list of local residents and visitors is noted including David Blair on Texas business Mrs H J Ruffner and Mrs C a Y Long wintering at Baytonia Raach Wa John McGregor ill with pneumonia on Locust Street Paul Wigging visiting mother Mrs Nancy Wiggins Vandergrift Buchheit Bros store employee called to Sykesville for family illness Reed Beatty and Boyd Stuchell left for Detroit for work Mrs J C Roberts guest of J G Cameron Chestnut Street Mrs Nora Patton and Mrs QR Young depart for California for several weeks Lt Col Richard W Watson attends Sons of Veterans rally in Pittsburgh Mrs Audrey Mabon and son Archie visit Easton Mrs J J Boucher patient at Indiana hospital Harry Flickinger family to Tampa Fla for two months Dr Willis Houck visiting in West Penn hospital with family Ida Reed returns home Anna Dates Pauline Sattis weekend guests at Rose home Marguerite Dick and Olive McCrea visiting Indiana mother Blanche McCrea washvalley township
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Blair
Texas
H. J. Ruffner
C. A
Buchheit Bros
Sykesville
Reed Beatty
Boyd. Stuchell
Detroit
Mich
Mra
J. C. Roberts
Troy, O
J. G. Cameron
Chestnut Street
Nora Patton
Young
North Sixth Street
California
Richard W. Watson
Town
Pittsburgh
Sons of Veterans
Memorial Hall
Audrey Tl. Mabon
Archie
West
Church Street
Easton
Easton, To Visit Mrs. Mabon's Parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Andrews
J. J. Boucher
Churol Street
Indiana Hospital
Harry Flickinger
Carleton
Virginia
Trompr City
Tampa
Tia
Willis Houck
West Penn Hospital
W. Rose
Water Street
Alex T. Dick
Marguerite
Indiana
Olive McCrea
Homer City
Blanche McCrea
Washvalley Township
Patrons' Mututal Insurance News of 1920 Growth
Insurance in Vorce during the year totalled 8261000 with premium notes 340050. The Patrons' Mututal Insurance Co reports write of 8251000 on January 1 1920, mainly farm risks in Indiana and Jefferson counties. Directors elected S Thomas Kanurr Jacob Brown I M Reltz and C Baughman. Brown re-elected president L M Lewis vice president W C Chapman secretary treasurer. W W Hopkins named adjuster for Indiana. A M McGee for Jefferson and Clearfield counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorce
JW. G. Chapman
Patrons’ Mutuative Insurance Company
Mid
Popular Insurance Company
Indiana
Jefferson Counties
Cambria
Clearfield
Clarion
S. Thomas Kanurr
Summerville
Mr. Brown
L. M. Lewis
W. C. Chapman
Town
W. W. Hopkins
Marion Canter
Indiana County
A.M. McGee
Big Run
Jafferson
Accident Kills Brushvalley Man After Sled Crash
Perry Grumbling, 47, of Brushvalley township, died at an Indiana hospital from cerebro apoplexy following injuries from a sled accident on the way to Luciusboro. He collapsed upon arrival, died within hours. He leaves a wife, four children, a father Adam Grumbling, and brothers James Crumbling and Aperson Grumbling. Funeral conducted at the Grumbling home with burial in Armagh cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Grumbling
Brushvalley Township
Indiana Hospital
Grumbling
Luciusboro
Joens Hospital
Adam Grumbling
Mrushvalley Township
James Crumbling
Johnstown
Aperson Grumbling
Yeward
Ure Grumbling
Sprankle
Toarment
Armagh
Crumbling
John Rugh
Cowardly assault wounds County Justice and guardsman
Two armed men ambushed Justice Clarence Jusiiceh on a Wednesday night as he walked home in Young Township. He was hit in the right arm and his shoulder overcoat was pierced by a second shot. A companion, Saquira Tthes, narrowly escaped attack while returning from Indiana. Police pursue clues in the case amid warnings of retaliation for upholding the law. Nearby, committees were named for the new year in Tidiana with officials named for street, finances, and property oversight. The stork visits the homes of Mr and Mrs Jon Hadden and Mr Ronnehey as families grow, and community nurse Miss Dill promotes service at county health events. Company I drills planned at the Y M C A building. Mr and Mrs Samuel States celebrate their 50th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hight Amn
Clarence
Young Township
Ching
Weo
Saquira Tthes
Indiana
Rif
Kuatrun
Jon Hadden
Mrt
Atva
Lester Donley
Hadden
Ronnehey
Milea () Young
Siva Young
South Seventh Street
Silverily
New Mexico
John Lyons
Silver City
Miles
In Wana
Indiana State Normal School
Ila
Meco
First United Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Blacklick Lodge
Odd Yellows
Indiana Lodge
Wike
Buat
Death notices from Indiana area include multiple deaths
Recent death notices report the passing of Milea Young of South Seventh street after illness in Silver City New Mexico, longtime Indiana county auditor Ila Milea and other residents. Also listed are Alice May Menonanek age 2, Elizabeth Buchheit 79, Gyrana Wider 65, and numerous other local deaths with funeral plans and surviving relatives noted.
Road Boosters Press County Claims for Early State Roads
A delegation from Indiana County travels to the State Capitol to press for earlier construction and improved highways. The group, led by county officials and local leaders, seeks why the county was sidetracked on the state highway program and aims to secure promised improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Press County
Indiana County
State Highway Department
Indiana
J. Willis Wren
J. C. Douglass
L. P. Bothell
J. T. Richards
D. I. Rinn
Thomas Pealer
William
Marion Center
James Watson
Hiram Smith
Saltsburo
Tarry Rants
Tessiter
S. GC
Steele
Homer City
Tddo Lewis
Marchand
Wilbur P. Graft
Ulatraville
County Jail Prisons Drop To Bare Numbers
Sheriff J. R. Richards reports only four prisoners remain in the county jail six months after prohibition. Inmates include Curaclo Aloi an Italian for non rapport Stanley Smith a Pole for larceny Albert Harda a Negro for murder and William P Schrecengost an American for defrauding a boarding house keeper Indiana has contributed no prisoners since last October. The empty jail cells are cited as an object lesson in temperance with revenue from boarding inmates dwindling and a shift away from prohibition era attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Richards
Curaclo Aloi
Stanley Smith
Pole
Albert Hardla
William P. Schrecengost
Indiana
John Tarleycorn
Ichards
Local Social Notes and Accidents Highlight Plumville Page
Plumville social events include visits by Mrs. Sarah DeLancey and Ines Wynkoop with Pittsburgh connections. Alan Keener was badly injured by falling slate at Butler. Rebecca Marshall traveled to Pittsburgh after the death of Maiogena Dell. A mine injury strikes Herbert Secrist at Sagamore when a mine accident causes a fractured leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah DeLancey
Neuralelan
Ines Wynkoop
Pittsburgh
Joe McQuown
Chara
Auphitase
Slater
Lara Weaver
Alan Keener
Butler Indes
Rebecca Marshall
Mitsburgh
Dauughter
Maiogena Dell
HM. Zimmerman
Pleasant Valley
Phainville High School
Ind
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Attorney Creps
Creps
Chestnut
Eighth Streets
Indiana High School
Misses Bott
Flanagan
Q. A. Mack
Sruiday
Dickie
Incus Carpenter
Robindale
West Wheatfield Township
Phillip Stumpf
Blairsville
110Th United States Infantry
OS City
H. B. Buterbaugh
New York City
Local Realty
White
Jemima White
Lena
Dorothy
Fawlty
Penn Run
Barrtholomew-Peffer
Karl Bartholomew
Iane Peffer
Rev
Steeley
Fling-Stormer
Harland G. Fling
DuBois
Nannie Stormer
Charles Stormer
Marrie
Lutheran Church
Gearhart
B. &. MacCunnanshey
Warold
Goodrich Pnnber
Akron
Mark
Vernon Shannon
Grushvallay
Vine Mills
Sfriday
Arthur J. Smith
Baturay
Ma. Smith
Indiana Gazette
Troutman Co
William Leo Dbaeeeess
Vandergrift
Helen Pinnpeweeteee Vanderegrift
Joseph BE. Singleton
Bertha Crawford Weveee Apollo Charles J
Punxsutawney
Verna M. Hoffman
Seward
Roy McClarren
Laura B. Willard
Clyde FE
McKinley
Etre
Ewes Clymer
Mildred M i
Holmes Clymer Floyd QC
Hill Beeen
Nee Beringer
Ieten Wilda Cobes Pacers Beringer
Lishy Bueedy
University of Pittsburc
Didsana
H. Clark J. Dickie
Marshall Building
Speedy
Hottana
James Speedy
Witherding
Fara Bold
Myveual Globes
Jusiiceh
Jiarvey Orr
Wis
Tidiana
T. T. Orr
J. J. Prothero
Finanes
D. 1
Riun
H. P. Heary
Property
MW. Longwill
Pleadiana Hospital
Tut
American Red Cross
Sith
Miss Dill
Wirst Dell Phinnendt
Company I
New Faon Bus Andes
Qlhwyles
Mehain
Copple
Mrs. Samuel States
Clus
Miles C. Young
MeKendrick
Myr
Alice May Menonanek
J.D. MeKendrick
Gherryhill Township
Newitt Short
Rayne Township
Melendrick
Anna Grace
Mazel Viola Melendrick
John D. Mek Kendrick
Minnie B. Short
Rev. Hamilton
Dixonville
Durlal
Greenwood Cemetery
Eiyabeth Buchhelt
Mwlizabeth Buchhelt
Jacob Buchhhelt
Shaw
Che Ttelormed
Hakbamd
Edward C. Buchhell
Cnebhell Byes
the Place
Kate Zimerman
Charles Buchhoelt
Sykexville
Thomas Trown
Raynoldsville
John Bouchheit
Lantaster
William Buchheit
Allentown
Harry J. Buchheit
Edward Buchheit
A.W. Eider
Gyrana Wider
A. W. Wider
Teachaster Milly
Rownty
Dixmont Hospital
Sir
Orn
Villwcsville
United Presbyterian Church
Ward Warner
Bie
Ira Drummond
Lish T
Bageneia
Wilt Wider
Teachester Mills
Jacob Storer Mesducah Stormer
Od Teer
Tharry Velfer
Promde
Bnd
Boi
Turner Fulton
Washington
Creekside
Walibend
Mes
Maywaied Sitapsant Mis
Mireauiet Siipsan
Afeil Yuurs
Jauyes Sliipean
Danny T
Montay
Trene Be
Aristrang Mies
Irene 1. Armstrong
Indiana Normal
Eehoab
Chapaps
Hota
Mittshursh
Miss Armstrong
Nes
Juul A. Insinger
Wayte Avenue
Margaret Belglley
Margaret
John Belchly
South Bend
Paul Stracko
Pi Stracke
Saltsburg
Plumville
Markwood
Clara BH. MceGurdy
Heaue
A. J. Wileelng
Aimstrong
Phot
Pechas
C. BL Holftian
J. Johns
W. Fennel
Jota Wingar
Bruce Rowe
Clara Abel
Joseph Wingar
G. M. Wiggins
Lester Ulakley
Win, Cochran
Allegheny
Sagamore
Herbert Secrist
Secrist