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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1912

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Licenses Granted and Refused in Rossiter Court

Court held at Rossiter on Monday and Tuesday refused four licenses from the bench and disposed of nine more with eight granted. Several applicants remain undecided as licenses expire February 15. Names listed include hotel operators in Homer City Plumville Clymer and Indiana with grants to Empfield Moore Nolleonberger Lonsberry Snyder Fitzpatrick and others. Four cases still pending include Wortman Dougherty McGinnis and Neeley.

Lodge Telford Yeaterday Aigit Hiere Telford Murray Rossiter John B. Morricon Arlington Hotel Homer City W. F. Aughouse Plumville R. F. Getty Getty House Creek- Ride M.S. Murray Hotel Brandon Ross Biter Josh Edward Dwyer Clymer Indian Brewing Co Indiana C. M. Wortman Clawson House W. J. Dougherty M. A. McGinnis Arcadia W. F. Neeley Neeley Clyamer

New Officers Chosen by Indiana Board of Trade

At a meeting in the Court House on Friday evening the Indiana Board of Trade elected officers for the coming year. John S. Fisher was named president with J Wood Clark as first vice president and Thomas Sutton as second vice president. Tom B H Hildebrand is treasurer and H Wallace Thomas secretary. Managers include J E Parnell H R Lumsden John W Sutton Edward Rowe J A Crossman J R Richards H W Thomas W K Driggs W Fred Wettling and A S Cunningham.

John 8. Fisher Board of Trade Indiana Board of Trade Court House Indiana J. Wood Clark Thomas Sutton Tom BH. Hildebrand H. Wallace Thomas J. E. Parnell H. R. Lumsden John W. Sutton Edward Rowe J. A. Crossman J. R. Richards H. W. Thomas W. K. Driggs W. Fred Wetting A. 8. Cunningham Anna Clark Punxsutawney Charles Means J. Galvin George Elderton J. Ernest Wiggins Parkwood N. BP. McNelis Town Derry H. A. Holsapple Cherryhill Township Todo M. Lewis Marchand Pittsburg Willis Houk Near Purchase Line Ernest Hamer Near Shelocta W. L. King H. F. King Irene Bonner Houtzdale Robert Bonner Chestnut Street Jacob Wettling Marie East Oak Street Joseph W. Rankin Clymer Clayton Palmer John C. Forsythe Wilmington Del W. N Edward M. Craig Armstrong Township Clair McCurdy East McKeesport West Lebanon D. B. Taylor Fifth Street

Rossiter schoolhouse destroyed by fire leaving four-room building

Upper Rossiter schoolhouse, a two story four room structure built four years ago, burned completely last Tuesday evening. Loss about 5000 with 4000 insurance. Fire origin unknown. Temporary quarters secured for the school until a new building is erected. Also church notes and a mining accident report follow.

Rossiter

Real estate transfers in Indiana County with deeds filed

Deeds recorded since the last report show transfers across townships and towns. D Gardner and Irwin 8 exchange two Glen Campbell lots for 1800 dollars. Emma Cable transfers 27 acres in West Wheatfield to J Scott Cable for 216. Jesse B Lintner’s Blairsville lot to John Anderson for 2000. Tomb 213 acres Buffington to M B and John H Stephens for 2800. Caroline Kelly 68 acres in Grant to John Keim for 600. John W Chambers 3744 acres North Mahoning to Daniel R Chambers for 1650. John M Hart 8 acres Cone­maugh to Pittsburg Gas Coal Co for 1324.60. Pp J Thomas lot Marion Center to Jacob Rice for 1100. A Mahon 76 acres Mahoning to Homer Hopkins for 3800. David Gibson 7 acres East Mahoning to Wm W Brilhart for 100. John R Stewart 12 73 acres South Mahoning to W R Trusal for 257.50. Matilda Sexton interest in 26 acres White to Timothy Sexton for 160. Guiseppe Gatto 2 3 4 lots Blairsville to Antonio La Mantre for 7200. Julia A Armstrong 6 3 4 acres Young to John C Armstrong for 100. Serena Armstrong 3 acres Young to John C Armstrong for 300. W J Moore 78 acres Young to Adam Grienzwieg for 600.

Indiana County D. Gardner Glen Campbell Irwin Gardner L. D. Gardner Emma ©. Cable West Wheatfeld J. Scott Cable Jesse B. Lintner Blairsville John Anderson J. C. Tomb Buffington M. B John H. Stephens Caroline Kelly John Keim John W. Chambers North Mahoning Daniel R. Chambers John M. Hart Conemaugh Pittsburg South East Mahoning Homer Hopkins David Gibson Wm. W. Brilhart John R. Stewart South Mahoning W. R. Trusal Matilda Sexton White Timothy Sexton Guiseppe Gatto Blairaville Antonio la Mantre Julia A. Armstrong Young John C. Armstrong Serena Armstrong W. J. Moore Adam Grienzwieg

Indiana Man Writes a Bear Story Drawn from Life

A feature in the midwinter issue of In the Open highlights a Leslie M. Pattison bear story praised by big game hunters as remarkable. The magazine, edited by James B. Sansom, shows growth since its launch last August and includes a note on Pattison’s attempt to convey action beyond photography.

Leslie Pattison Sportsman’s Magazine Pennsylvania James B. Sansom Leslie M. Pattison Indiana County

Personal Brevities Reflect Local, Indiana Visits

A string of brief notes lists Mr and Mrs Griffith Mills entertaining at dinner, and numerous visits by residents to and from Indiana and nearby towns. Names include Daniel Spicher Hillsdale Henry J Wilson Big Run A S Guiste South Bend and many others with frequent mentions of Pittsburg Johnstown Punxsutawney Elderton Shelocta Purchase Line and Cherry Tree.

Griffith Mills Daniel Spicher Hillsdale Benjamin Keller Town Pittsburg Guiste and Wife South Bend Indiana Henry J. Wilson Big Run Harry W. Harbart Johnstown

Deaths in Pennsylvania County Claim Several Notables

Recent deaths include Mrs. Margaret Given widow of Rev. James Given and longtime Allegheny teacher. Also reported are Mrs. Lavina McCartney Wilson of Indiana aged 80, Samuel Boucher of Beaverdale, Estella L. Beck of Indiana aged 16, Mrs. Margaret Mechling Patton of Kittanning aged 84, David Jones of Pittsburg formerly of West Wheatfield, Mrs. Rebecca McBlaney of Dilltown and Mrs. Hannah Artley Blaireville aged 75. Interments and funeral notices follow for each.

Margaret Given James Given Bria Alexander Mary Pringle Fraser Scotland Allegheny Stew, Given Third Ward Rey Margaret Cyrus Work Richmond W. A Pittsburg H. B New Castle Annie Dean India Anna John Fraser United Presbyterian Church Given Riichmond Indiana Jawina McCartney Wilson Lavina McCartney Wilson J. Willis Wilson West Water Street Wilson George and Nancy Adams McCartney Borough McCartney Farm Town Jacksonville Road J. Day Brownlee Oakland Cemetery Samuel Boucher Dixonville Boucher Mary Boucher Harry H.S. Boucher Thomas Hindman H. W. Black Beaverdale Bethel Church Cemetery Estella L. Beck Ywstella Loretta Beck Isaac Beck Edson William Frank Greensburg Alice Pittsburgh Bessie Mary James Pease Carey Greenwood Cemetery Margaret Mechling Patton Kittanning Willis D. Patton Armstrong County Matthew D. Patton David Junes David Jones West Wheatfield England This Mix S. Tf Cargo John Hoover John A. Jones Btrentor Mra A. di. Tather Evin Jonoa Near New Worence John A. Camppbell Pueblo, Colo

Local notes from county towns and surrounding areas

Reports from Blacklick Kellysburg Georgeville Brushvalley and Cherry Tree detail visits and illnesses, trips to Pittsburgh and Johnstown, revival services, family events and a burglary while church. The Cherry Tree Industry was sold to Midland buyers W C Rhade and G B Moger.

Rh. D. Tonkin B. P. Irvin W. C. Rhade G. B. Moger Midland

Institute Program Draws Educators to Dilltown and Manor

A lengthy community education program outlines two institutes held in Dilltown Baptist Church and Manor in 1912. Sessions feature recitations, debates, and topics on teaching methods, home study, school grounds, and the role of teachers, parents, and directors. Local events include social and religious gatherings, with marriage licenses listed for several couples.

Manor Cherryhill Township Blaine Dick A. Mowler Sacha Lytle Annie Fpyock Janey ,Dickey Boyd Russell Agnes Graft Ete G Coy Levi McGuire Mrs. Fowler

Christian workers gather for district convention program

The mid-winter district No 7 Sabbath School Association convention will be held February 8 in the Christian church at Hillsdale. Readings include devotional exercises by Rev Campbell and Rev Peffer, with topics on conventions benefits and adult Bible class success, plus a question and answer session on the cradle roll and training classes. The Cherry Tree district No 2 held its mid winter convention in the M P church at Isdale with Dr J B Worrell and local musicians. The district reports show new members, church additions, and new schools, and the next annual convention is slated for Rosalter in May.

Indiana County /Sabbath School Association White Washington Rayne Townships Iediana Christian Church Town Lawson Campbell Walker Smith W. M. iPeffer Marlon Wetaell W. KR Knox Gilkerson John Pounds New, Castle Jas, Simpson James McCurdy Hitler Peeler W. T.mahaffey H. BF. King W. T. Mahaffey Rey R. WB. MaClure Cherry Tree Grant Banks Canoe Montgomery M. P Isdale J. B. Worrell Glen Campbell Gertrude Miller Waiom Gypsy Rosalter FP. B. Camp W. T. Murhaffey Indiana County Sabbath School Association Allie Tonkin

Simpson fortune heir sought by Kansas City lawyers

Kan bus City dispatch reports attorneys for Nathaniel C. Simpson, long-ago resident of Hig County, now deceased, seek a Southwest heiress daughter of his second wife an Indian. The estate totaled 322000 with 160000 pending in the Simpson fortune windfall for the unnamed heiress and the Indian lineage tied to Navajo kinship.

Nathaniel Simpson Kanbus City Nathaniel C. Simpson Hig County Simpson Nathaneol Simpson Hia Lenry Ngo Hye

Directors and Officers of Clymer National Bank

At a recent meeting of stockholders of the Clymer National Bank the following were elected directors for the ensuing years Ba Widdowson Homer J Ackarson W A Hyung J A Depry J M Dick David Ober A J Iines C C Spicher and G By Walton The board organized by electing President Ed Widdowson Vice President L B Ackerson cashier Homer il Andrews assistant cashier B Gs Meek Measles Close School at Robinson with 26 cases reported this week and measures taken to prevent spread causing school closure. Ray Alexander visited to consult Dr Kgm Simpson county health official this reference to the quotationemoo

Clymer National Bank Widdowson Robinson Ray Alexander Kgm Simpson State Board of Hi

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