Two Little Tots Perished In Fire In Grisemore
The two boys ages three and one, sons of Mr and Mrs Sam Wes Good, died in a house fire in Grisemore while parents were absent for work and a brief visit. The fire likely started from an overheated stove. A second child, Nellie Muay, five, died later from burns from clothing catching fire near a stove. The family had no insurance. funeral services were held and sympathy poured in for the grieving parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam‘Wes Good
Grisemore
Alverda
Clarence Lute
James Hill
Strongstown
Hill-home
F. W. Henry
Naniy-Glo
Louden
Cahill
Burna
Altoona
Proposed bond issue for new high school plan
Tidiana residents will vote on funds for a modern high school building to meet rising educational needs. Indiana schools head Prof H V Herlinger urged more equipment at a Rotary Club dinner as the local board prepares the bond proposition. Ex Judge J Telford injured in fall near Blacklick. Frank I Sloan fractures leg on icy Locust Street sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidiana
H. V. Herlinger
Indiana
Rotary Club
Telford
J. Telford
North Seventh Street
Blacklick
R. W. Wehrle
Frank I. Sloan
Locust Street
County Instructors to Hear Health Talks
Indiana county principals and high school teachers meet Saturday at 1:00 PM in the Indiana High School building. Health instructor Mr. Saunders speaks on Health Education in Public Schools. Reports on health instruction and medical inspections in Blairsville and Indiana schools will be given, followed by discussion. All teachers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Principals and High School Teachers Association
Indiana
Saunders
H. A. Souille
Blairsville
Women's Relief Corps Holds Pleasant Installation Event
Civil War veterans and wives attended as guests for the installation of new officers in town. Mrs. Ema Elkin was re elected president, with Elizabeth Bee and others delivering brief addresses. The evening ended with social sessions and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Relief Corps
Ema Elkin
Elizabeth Bee
Hila Elkin
Ada Kuhns
Margaret Brilhart
Estella McManus
Sarah J. Nicholson
Clara Bolvin
Elizabeth Livingston
Fannie Robinsteen
Bessie Hurwig
Minnie Stiffler
Mabel Telford
Ida. Forsythe
Mary Wilson
Johr Beavers
Margaret Wilson
Letitia Kime
Cora Reeves
Ada McAdoo
Widespread Sagamore Fire Destroys Stores and Barns
Early Monday fire in the Sagamore suburb wiped out three storerooms, two barns and a garage with losses near 40000. Lvang & Train suffered 35000 in stock and home goods from the Evans family. Meshanke stores and homes also burned along with a fruit shop and additional outbuildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagamore
Lvang & Train
Evans
John Meshanke
Meshanke
Weddings of a Week in Creekside Area
A series of local nuptials unfolds with Mildred A. Warden and Willis W. Findley marrying at Creekside parsonage in a Thursday ceremony officiated by Rev. E S White. The couple plans a Niagara Falls housekeeping trip before settling back in Creekside. Other marriages include George W. Fields and Corall M. Crandall. Porter J White and Naomi A Ray. Murray J Kirkland and Ruby B Putt. Lowman and Pardee. and additional pairs listed with spouses and towns such as Rochester Mills, Cherryhill, Homer City, and Marion Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White-Ray Porter J. White
Town
Naomi A. Ray
Marion Center
Indi’iana
J. B. Baker
Kirkland-Puct
Murray J. Kirkland
Ruby B. Putt
Cherryhill Township
Clymer
GC. H. Barnett
Manviage
Porter J. White
Mona A
Rochester Mills
Margretta Z
Big BarBwarie Store Hosts 38 Dinner Guests
The Big Hardware firm celebrated its 70th birthday with 38 guests including 22 employees and several spouses at Mrs. Maurice Hile’s South Seventh Street home. J. M. Stewart noted 58 years with the business and Adam Bowman, 43 years of service, walked an estimated distance around the world six times in his daily patronage. The firm’s floor space now reaches 32 667 square feet. Clyde Woodward cartooned depictions of staff, and brief remarks were given by J. M. Stewart A. W. Mabon and Ernest Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Stewart
J. M. Stewart & Co
Adam F. Bowman
Bowman
Clyde Woodward
The
Force
A. W. Mabon
Ernest Stewart, Rey
J. A. Lawrence
County Representatives on Various Committees
Indiana County residents gained several committee assignments in Harrisburg. Senator J O Clark of Glen Campbell was named chair of Game and Fisheries and will serve on Agriculture Appraisals Books Corporations Education Forestry Judicial Apportionment Law and Order Roads and Highways Railroads Light Heat and Water. Assembly members Elder Peeler Griffith Banks and others were appointed to various committees including Corporations Education Forestry Judiciary Printing and Building. The Kenwood W C T U outlines a February 1 program at Mrs Jennie Stephens residence featuring Frances Willard topics and a five-speaker symposium. Indiana residents plan Florida trips and a party will visit Sea Breeze while J A Whiteman sustains a serious wrist fracture after slipping on ice near his home. The Indiana County Dairy Association meeting scheduled for January 26 was postponed due to Charles A Nichol’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. Clark
Harrispire
Indiana County
J. 0. Clark
Glen Campbell
Peeler
Charles R. Griffith
Kenwood
Jennie Stephens
Frances Willard
Mrs. Myers
Jennie ‘Stephens
Zella Gibson
Ethe Emigh
Mrs. Shanks
Iva Emnigh
Punc
America
Aarente Bensdiction
Personal Brevities From Indiana Area
Local notes list residents and visitors with brief reports of travel to New York City Pittsburgh and Indianapolis. Names include Timerson Putt Lamet Gratien R J Akny John G St Chir Edna Earl dna Goon D Kistler J A Campbell Kathryn McConnell and others with weekend and weekday movements and hospital news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmerson Putt
Clymer St. Dy
Wnt
Monay
Timer Bills
School Street
New York City
Lamet Gratien
R. J. Akny
Livermore
John G. St. Chir
HL. H. Ray
Laura Graham
Young Township
Indiana
Edna Earl
Dna Goon
Town
Pittsburgh
Arthur Angley
Chambersville
J. M. Kunkle
Creekside
M. L. Fulnter
Sheroda
John Cunningham
Paul
Parkwood
E. P. Shields
Apollo
Paul Mountain
Wayne Avenue
John ©. Wyans
Johnstown
Dilltown
W. H. Auker
J.N. Loos
John Leckwateh
Marehand
North Fourth Street
Allison
Near Commodore
Homer Bagsey and Son
Romeld
Stafford
Jamili
Marion Center
D. Kistler
D. Kistler, of Town, Returmnad
Pitts
J. 5. Coulter
Margaret
George
Shebeta
A. M. Lukehart
Wandercrift
Tulehart
Henry Lukehart
E. W. Armstrong
White Station
Forrest Grimith
Washingon
Mastery Charles ‘Max Coleman
Thos. N. Goleman
A. W. Gampbell
Heahbon
Robert McCoy
South Second Street
J. A. Campbell
Kathryn McConnell
John McConnell
South Wirth Street
Indiana Hospital
J. Wilhelm
Clarence Penrose
Real Estate Deeds Recorded in Indiana County
Real estate transfers from numerous owners including Camp to Conger in Cherry Tree and Dunmire to Pasterio in Saltsburg, with values from hundreds to thousands. Also a report on State Health Department nurse visits to Indiana, praising County Home staff and facilities, and noting visitors from Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Mahe
Bowser Tod
M. Stewart
Clymer
F. J. Camp
G. A. Conger
Cherry Tree
W. K. Dunmire
A. Pasterclo
Salinburg
A. Moloater
Frank J. Mack
Genter
Halo
Thonda
Mek
Saltsburg
Hanplist Clinreh
Saltshurs
Valetia M
Serong
Carly
Wal- Ler
Suluyburg
RLA
Bela Iany
Indiana M
Shureh
Ladd
Montgomery
Bao B. W. Hawes
H.C. Loherts
Th. St. Williams
Winer Toxer
Martha. B. Arnold
Conemaugh
Our Go
John F. Pounds
J. J. Uriekel
White
McKinney Steel Plant to Resume Operations
The McKinney Steel Company plant at Josephine will restart within days after an 18 month idleness. When at full capacity 8600 will be employed as all departments are expected to run soon, boosting the Josephine Blacklick area. The dairy and livestock groups also hold annual breed association meetings February 6 through 9 with calls for leaders including Mitts and J W Warner to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitts
Dairy Extension
State College
J. W. Warner
Jersey Breeders ‘Association
Purehoze Line Academy
Tlolstein Breeders Association
Shelocta Grange Hall
Jersey Breeders Association
Milton Center Hall
Guernsey Breeders Association
Smicksburg Hall
Semviaikiil
Ithlend
Deaths and funerals in White township area
Charles A Nichol 49 prominent White township resident dies in hospital after kidney ailment and heart issues. Married to Clary May Kanarr in 1899. Survived by wife, children and siblings. long service in church and local education boards. Funeral held at Second United Presbyterian, then Indiana burial. Also notes on Mrs. Saydre Snyder and William Penn Loring and others with deaths and services in Homer City and nearby townships. Funeral arrangements and survivors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worl
Frank Kovus
Homer City
HL. Bernard Catholic Church
Town
Hharles A. Nichol
Charles A. Nichol
White Township
Honnital
Taf
Dently Wi
Kidbey Tanhle
Cha
Hia Fe
Mirai
Schoral
Tawish
Archibald Nichol Didening
Clary May Kanarr
F. Faughter
Lic
Mosey Kanarr
Thylelib A
Pillahargh
A. Amundane
William Nichal
Brooklyn
N.Y
Dans Johnstay
Misi
Nichol
Adel Tuer
New Moxica
Hanes A. Laagrenen
Second
United Preshyta
Laernsant
Graenwood
Saydie
Dayht
Tiomey City
Naniq
Fenre
Tauboy
Alexander
Martha Meade Gonthwltothy
Burnington Township
Ape AG
P. Ma Vorald
Dorotty Wilkuns
Porhody
Kans
Gratly
Jonestown
Sho Svat
David L. Anyder
Deashvalley Township
Eldsburigh
My. Snydar
Snyder
Hamer City
Harry A. Snyder
H.R. Grianbling
Morer City
Trev
Chilecote
Indiana
Burkil
Greenwood
Arehilie
William Pen Loring
William Penn Loring
Walter Loring
Coral
Wis
Jefferson County
Loring
Poutiewn
Dlenry Goring
New Hethichwn
Ars
Kate Mellows
Church R
Local Socials and Honey Output Reported in County News
Spruce residents host and visit friends amid Sunday school plans while County honey production reaches 31 658 pounds valued at 7581 with total county output near 1 396 307 pounds valued at 332 028. Royle Pactor James Gabster dies in a rock fall. one of the Gubster family, veteran of World War I, noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yndiing
Uprudvord
Wiesian
James Gabster
James Gubster
Andrew Gubster
Ernest
Ple
Bum mL Wee
Public School Pupils Face Widespread Defects Urged Action
A medical inspection of 1422 pupils in rural public schools shows 76 percent have one or more defects and 95 percent of these could be cured with prompt parental care. Tonsil and adenoid issues, defective teeth, vision, and hearing problems are common. about 25 percent show permanent defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal
MALY
Cnas
Neditad
Uiat
Community social events and obituaries dominate town life
A weekend of festivities includes a large party at the Campbell home with music by Irvin’s Orchestra and 209 attendees from Pittsburgh Greensburg and nearby towns. Highlights include a 4th birthday surprise for Benjamin P Rowe, and dinners hosted by Mrs George Rigg and Miss Mary Pioteer. Dr Charles M McEwen, formerly of Rural Valley, dies suddenly at 61 or older. services in Plumville. Simon Wisher, 98, longtime Washington Township resident, dies at Blairsville home. survivors include two daughters, two sons, 22 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren. Burial in Blairsville area follows funeral at Nesbitt home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Wisworth Campbell
Delos Campbell
Irvin
Edward McCrady
Loyell Dai
Mra
Jala Stratham
Edward Wiest
Mya. Whitfield
Dora John
Pittsburgh
Robert Kilfore
Misa Steel
Greensburg
James McCracken
Leechburg
Max
George Rigg
North Eighth Street
Fp.a. la
Mary Pioteer
North Fifth Street
Darde
Gertrude Loller
Braddock
Indiana Wire Aay Aviation
Country Club
Charles M. McEwen
Peath
Charles M. MeEwen
Valley
Iomville
Chas. “Ekewen
Plumville
Iat Wae
Shuon Fisher Simon Wisher
Washington Township
James Nesbitt
Blairsville
Nesbitt
Miomas Gibson
Harry Fisher
Creekside
John 4. Fisher
Williamsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pleasant Valley Club
J. N. Cochran
Awards
Moore
Zimmerman
Stewart
John Greenleaf Whittier
Marshall
Dillie Morrow
Chas. Shaffer
Clark Coal Company
Peterman
Eazer Brandon
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Public Service Company
Newark
N.J
Brandon
K. of Phail
Fitts
Iona County
Langham
J. N. Langham
Allegheny County Court
McKisson
Armstrong Township
Blair Widdowson
Hads
McIntyre
Com No. 4
T Lowman-Parlee EB
Ray Lowman
Margretta Z. Pardee
Paul D. Sharretts
Florida
D. B. Taylor
iBouth
J.J. Parnell
South Sixth Street
G. B. Simpson
Ninth Street
Goon
Taylor
Mims
Bluiy Taylor
Sea Breeze
J. A. Whiteman
North-Epat
Hig
Whiteman Co
Eoods
Indiana Rotary Club
Dairy Association
Indiana County Dairy Association
Brotherhood and Missionary Society
Grove Chapel
Brotherhood and Missionary Society of
Tapic
Chas
McMillen
J. A. Condron
W. Little
Wallace Shaffer
C. Wohler
Creps School
Creps
Rayne Township
National Lutheran Council
Near Hunt
Ben
Joseph B. Donahue
Mary Ellen Vonthue
Cameron's Bella
Ping Township
This County
Grace Mitzsimmons
Garace Fitzsimmons
John Mefeaters
Creaksice
Vandergrift
Kate MeFeaters
REAL
Estath
Transphis
Alice M. O'Halloran
Division of Nurses
State Health Department
Harrisburg
Witchas
Ant GC. Turvey
Mary J. Tooley
Joli
Rotary Clay
O'Malloran
Willford Tome
Huang Mann
Todi Mtnty
8. M. Johnston
Jetta
Mrs
David Byfriyder
Spruce
Lou Douglass
Mary Irown
J. B. Browne
Cherry Tyree Thuradany
John Repine
Wicza
Bell Keener
Himor Biss
Trent
Phice
Sunnday School
Ww. 1
Patterson
Mudred Douglaiss
Ruth: Wepike
Mary Hasley
Beate Doug
O. L. Pattersoh
Freeport
Wolen
D. G. Hraw
Cheri
Briday
Buffalo
Rochester
Wittsburg
Philadelphia
Sherif
Frank Mente
Cherry Hill Township
Royle
Parenis
Mivants
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