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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1920

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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