License Court Opens With High Interest and Speed Hearings
License court opened Monday at 2 PM with Judge J N Tangham presiding and crowded seats, prompting staff to manage doors. Five witnesses per side rule set, with post case arguments allowed. Ten of twenty five applications heard by last night include Link & Blum Rossiter and others. Most communities show similar petition vs remonstrance levels as prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vets
Drys
Weill
J. N. Tangham
Motica
Isida
W. PF. Elkin
James W. Mack
Watson & Waton
John H. Pierce
Harry W. Earhart
J. Day Brownlee, Jr
Link & Blum
Rossiter
Charles Cicero
Hallwood
John D. Donnelly
Igelin
Murray
Wehrum
O.C. Lonsberry
Arcadia
Gipsy
D. W. Schrecengost
Plumville
Charles McGinley
Cherry Tree
Grant Snyder
Glen Campbell
Frozen to death in cold near Graeceton man found
John Husko aged 50 was found two miles from Graeceton on Saturday morning. A jug of whiskey stood by his side. He worked in coal mines near Heshban and had been released from Johns town police. It is believed he walked home with liquor for warmth and collapsed in the bitter cold. The remains were brought here for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Husko
Graeceton
Husko
Heshban
Johnstown
Normal Cottage Burned at Indiana State Normal School
Stewart Cottage on Grant Street, an off campus dormitory of Indiana State Normal School, was destroyed by fire on Wednesday evening. Prof. Jon W. Spicher and several female students lost nearly all personal effects while attending a school meeting. The blaze, likely from an overheated furnace, left the building insured for 2000 dollars. Among losses were wedding presents for Prof. and Mrs. Spicher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Grant Street
Indiana State Normal School
Jon W. Spicher
Indiana Mutual Insurance Co
Spicher
Do Not Handle Patterns For Magazine Orders
A notice explains that this office does not handle magazine patterns. Readers are instructed to contact the Pattern Department of the magazine after purchasing the first copy. It notes weekly club orders and no profit, subscription processing takes two to three weeks, and delays in arrival may occur.
Progress Announces 103rd Anniversary Edition Plans
The Progress explains delays and outlines the forthcoming 103rd anniversary issue. It will publish 50 to 75 pages with 400 photo reproductions of prominent citizens, historical county topics, and extensive advertising. About six thousand copies will be printed, with careful editorial and advertising oversight and a total cost exceeding a thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Indiana
Wedded Fifty Years Celebrate Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Groft of East Water street marked their 40th wedding anniversary with children grandchildren and great grandchildren in attendance. Brother Joseph Rising who was groomman at their 50 year ago wedding joined as a guest along with six living children and several relatives from Pittsburgh Johnstown and Homer City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Groft
East Water Street
Joseph Rising
Groft
Groomyman
John Hoffman
Ella Belter
Pittsburg
Joseph Groft
Johnstown
Charles
New Century Club Plans Work For Coming Months
At Monday meeting the New Century Club outlined activities for the months ahead including Baby Week March 4 to 11 and a stronger Clean-up campaign. The group also eyed a summer playground project in Indiana and reported Christmas season Red Cross stamps sales of 110 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Century Club
Indiana
Red Cross
Man in 83d Year Weds Bride of 63 Near Greensburg
Christian Harr of La Trobe, aged 83, led to the altar on Thursday with bride Mary Wowler, formerly of Blairsville and now living in Greensburg. The bride is 63 and the couple will reside on Harr’s farm near patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Harr
Latrobe
Mary Vs. Wowler
Blairsville
Greensburg
Mr. Harr
Patrols
Creekside Civic Club Holds First Meeting of Year
The Creekside Civic and Literary Club met at Mig John Lackay’s home for the first gathering of the year. A new member, Migs Mc Geary of Chambersville, was enrolled after the business session. The group will be entertained Thursday at Mrs. Frank Wilson’s home with a musical program following the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creekside
Mig John Lackay
Migs McGeary
Chambersville
Frank Wilson
Lost Dog Recovered After Progress Want Ad
A reader reports locating a lost dog after responding to a Progress Want Lost and For Sale column ad. The dog was secured a few days after the paper issue thanks to the notice. The item highlights the column’s wide readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Menuity
Lovejoy It
D. 2
Progress
Prisoner Tries Self Destruction in Lucerne Jail
Prisoner D Amico Angelo awaiting trial for a murder three years ago tried to end his life by leaping from the second tier railing of the Lucerne jail. He fell to the cement floor but landed on his back and survived, escaping what could have been fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D'Amico Angelo
Mile Meno
Lucerne
Boy Injured in Lovejoy Incident Involving Hughes Family
A 12-year-old boy, William Hughes, son of W. J. Hughes of Lovejoy, sustained injuries in an incident described as fetan not specified in the readable text. Details on cause, condition, and response are not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hughes
W. J. Hughes
Lovejoy
Fetan
Personal Brevities from Indiana Weekend Visitors
Altoona resident Blaine McCreight spent Sunday at home. Sutton Glassford of Starford was in Indiana Monday. J. W. Shank of Clymer R. D. 1 visited Monday. Numerous residents from Clymer West Lebanon Brushvalley and other locales were Indiana visitors or hosted guests over the week. Dr. F. B. Stevenson to study in New York. Mrs Sleppy to Pittsburg for operation. Mrs Douglass home from Philadelphia after surgery. Jane Roberta and Imma Roberta wintering in Tampa until May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine McCreight
Altoona
Sutton B. Glassford
Starford
Indiana
J. W. Shank
Clymer R. D
W. WH. Allison
Clymer
John Caldwell
Parkwood
Martha Forsythe
J. M. Lydie
Covode
Hugh Blakiey
Edna Wollister
Willingburg
J. &. Gillousen
W. ¥. Lytle
West Lebanon
C. B. Rhea
Young Township
James M. Nichol
Annabel
Georgeville
S. H. Murdick
Russell
Brushvalley Township
James Ruffner
Pittsburg
William Ruffner
Itown
William H. Campbell
Burretl Township
Clyde Houk
Near Purchase Line
J. Howard Houk
BE. W. Griffith
West Mahoning Township
W. W. McMillen
Don
Bertha
Home
Frank C. Adams
John H. Smith
Kenwood
Davis A. Palmer
Blacklick
R. GC. Bratten
Leroy Bratton
Blairsville
Thad C. Work and
Rochester Mills
Walter H. Ayers
Town
W. W. Coulter
Squire HB
A. Miller
W. H. Collins
Livazie Shields
Conemaugh Township
Ralph Moorhead
West Church Street
Cunningham
Trafford
James Cunningham
Robingon
F. B. Stevenson
North Ninth Street
Pelli
New York City
David Sleppy
Willet
Job McCreight
Rank Douglass
South Ninth Street
Philadelphia
Douglass
Jane Roberta
Imma
Leechburg
Homer City
Tampa
Fla
Jesse McCann
North Seventh Street
Cleveland
A. I. Brewer
Creekside
Progress
Author Gibson's Splendid Book Linked to Local Roots
Rev Joseph T Gibson of Pittsburg a former county resident and former public school superintendent 1869 1876 helped form the local association that led to the Indiana State Normal school He later edited the Messenger and Presbyterian Barner now devoting himself to literary work A Lutheran teachers class party honored Prof Jones at Nome on South Seventh Street despite bad weather attendees enjoyed the evening
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Jesus Christ
Joseph T. Gibson
Pittsburg
Gibson
Creekside
Indiana State Normal School
The
Messenger
Presbyterian Barney
Lutheran Church
Hospital Auxiliary Made Good Showing
The Indiana Hospital Auxiliary reported a strong year with 200 members and funds totaling $378.67 in the treasury. Revenue came from memberships 307 dollars entertainments 204.11 and donations 71 dollars while expenditures reached 265.44 leaving a balanced treasury. Officers elected include President Mrs BD B Taylor Treasurer Mrs G W Griff Secretary Mrs Clyde Seanar Assistant Secretary Miss Danny Geesler Vice Presidents Mrs Lewis Hay Mrs Joseph W Clements Mrs J S Fisher Mrs 4 M Stewart and Mrs S W Rose and Mrs W B Weitzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Hospital Auxiliary
Gatlery
Indiana
BD. B. Taylor
Treneurer
G. W. Griff
Clyde Seanar
Danny Geesler
Mra
Lewis Hay
Myre
Joseph W. Clements
J. 8. Fisher
M. Stewart
S. W. Rose
W. BF. Weitzel
Woman Wattally Burned At Gas Stove
Miss Mary Kennedy aged 82 burned fatally in her room on Locust street when her warm morning clothing caught fire from a small gas stove. She had lived here 10 years and did missionary work. funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church and her remains were sent to Pittsburg for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Trolley Track A Poor Bed Fatal Injuries In Blacklick
Charles Kelley of Blacklick was found sleeping between the tracks of the Tri diana Street Railway Company north of Blacklick and was run over by a car. He suffered a fractured hip and possible internal injuries and was taken to a hospital. Also listed are local literary society events, county fair dates, and a weather note about an unusually warm spell since 1864 with early spring plowing mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kelley
Blacksick
Blacklick
Tridiana Street Railways Company
Indiaana Hospital
Wall
Graham
Stronga
G “Wriday
Ark
Town Properties Sold to Local Buyers on South Seventh Street
The Lews LD. Munshower property on South Seventh Street sold to Thamas St. Clair for 2800 dollars. family plans to relocate to Cleveland soon. A B. J. Wile property on Hainson Grant Street sold to Mrs. Sara Goute of Swissvala, who will move here April 1. Transactions conducted through Fabn McConnell Real Estate Agency.
New Society for Covatte Organizes Women’s Club Work
A new group named Covatte Society forms in Gayadis suburbs to coordinate the Women’s Money Work and Literary Society. It plans to meet and meet at members’ homes every other week under its officers. Officers and roles appear unsettled in the brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayadis
Women’s Money Work and Literary Society
Youre Prost
Pant
Mipw FO
Public Meeting Sought to Aid Jewish War Relief Fund
A public meeting will be held in the Auditorium tomorrow evening to raise funds for distressed Jewish soldiers, widows, and orphans affected by the European war. Prominent Jews including Rabbi M. J. S. Abels of Altoona will address the gathering to solicit donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Woodrow Wilson
Smingle
Daugherty
J. R. Zeiglis
le Vine
Jewish Relief Fund
M. J. 5. Abels
Altoona
Transfer of land and lots in multiple Indiana County parcels
A list of recorded transfers in Indiana County shows numerous land and lot transactions. Names include Kenort Jacob Smith, L. W. Robinson Jr, B. S. Sloan, Huriet F. Long, Andrew McManus, R. D. McHenry, Jennie M. Stitt, P. Serlan, Millia Fleming, J. W. Dick, J. Hanna, N. C. Simpson, A. McKelvey, Irvin Baun, David W. Hagens, John Houk, D. Lao Moorhead, J. R. Daugherty, Albert Newry, and Conemaugh Coal Co. Amounts range up to 3000 dollars for various parcels and acres including 14 and 74 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Gist
Kenort Jacob Smith
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
L. W. Robinson, Jr
Young and Armstrong
W. D. King
B.S. Sloan
Frank M. Learn
Huriet F. Long
Washington
M. Menning
Andrew McManus
Harry GU
Baun
Soo
David W. Hagens
John Try Boring
John Houk
Clarte Marshall
D. Lao Moorhead
Cantor
A. Theniletto
J. R. Daugherty
Crucis
Albert Newry
Goncough
Conemaugh Coal Co
Indiana Chamber Officers Reappointed at Annual Banquet
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce elected Tarry C. Christy to lead again as president with A. Cunningham Wood, W. Sutton as vice presidents and T. J. Clark as treasurer. The organization plans its annual banquet for February 8. A poultry business update covers Fyock, who raised 220 hens producing 24,085 pounds valued at 404.05. The week also notes a violin concert by Theodore Spiering at the Normal School and the death of Mrs. Careling Edwards, 71, wife of Frank Edwards of Sheboyta, with funeral plans forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Tarry C. Christy
Cunningham Wut Chogen
Pin W. Sutton
T. JB. Clark
Elbie FE. Creps
Protl Gahls
Fyock
Clymer R
Chastnut Ridge
Fyouk
Death Calls Two From Same Home Grim Reaper Takes Heavy Toll
Two sisters in law from different homes in Plumville and West Mahoning township died within five days due to grip and related complications. Mrs. Alice Lydick aged 61 years four months 20 days and Mrs. D Fleck aged 85 years five days died in January after contracting illness. Mrs. Lydick widow of W Dingham Lydick and sister of D. & Finck. Mrs. Fleck maiden name Canrigen Fallon was 85. Funeral for Mrs. Lydick held at Smicksburg Lutheran church. interment at Smicksburg Lutheran cemetery. Survivors include daughter Annie Lukehart and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleck
Ishawan
Eck
Cily
Canrigen Fallon
Lydick
Teck
Annie Lukehart
DuBois
Dorsey
Prominent Indiana Residents Die in Quick Succession
Joseph Laughlin a longtime resident of the town dies at home on North Sixth Street after a brief illness. He was born February 3, 1834, in Henderson and was part of the firm Rumbaugh & Laughlin in hardware, later ran a grocery, Civil War veteran, and active church and bank trustee. Surviving children include John B Laughlin, Olive Miller, Edward Laughlin, Harry Laughlin, and Anna Laughlin. Funeral by Rev. Jesse Zeigler at his home, interment Oakland cemetery. James Gamble Fleming, aged town resident, dies Saturday on Church Street after a long career in Indiana development. Former judge and elder in the Presbyterian church, married Harriet Bowman in 1866. survivors Janet Alive, Mary Bell, Jay D. Fleming. Funeral Monday, Oakland cemetery. David Uber, 74, Homer City resident and former Banks Township farmer, dies Saturday. Survived by many children and family. funeral at Rev. J. W. Schaeffer’s church, interment Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Laughtin
North Sixth Street
Hidorton
Indiana
Jacksonville
Rumbaugh & Laughlin
East Philadelphia Street
Decessor
Indiana Post
John BP. Laughlin
Olive
D. M. Miller
Pittsburg
Eoward Laughlin
New York City
Harry J. Laughlin
First National Bank
Town
Anna &. Latghlin
Trafford
Jesse Zeigler
Oakland Cemetery
Gamble Fleming
Grip
James Gamble Fleming
Church Street
Armshrong Township
Five Points
Sutton & Wilson
Bora
Isrusl Thomas
Presbyterian Church
Harriet Bowman
Westmoreland County
Janet
Mary Bell
Jay D. Fleming
David Uber
Homer City
Banks Township
Bning Yours
Jlomer City
Luthavun Church
George Ky Uber
J. H. Uber
Sion W. Uber
Hebeca Airguad
Henry Uber
Kane
Elizabeth Airghead
Punxsutawney
George Adwouson
Wallopsburg
Han My Allyhouse
Willett
W. M. Ubjen
Lilsdale
James and
Thomas Uber
Missouri
J. W. Schaeffer
Greenwood Venebery
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TARGT
Graceton
Poeta Lowry
Oakland
Au Pru
A.T. Moorhead
Moorhead
Dorsey Dunlap
Edith Elliott
O. K
Creekside Club
Tatyana Rta
W. Clawson
Center Township
S. C. George
Farmers’ Institutes
Harrigburg
State Board of Agriculture
George
Dauphin County
Weslwood Literary Society
Hellwood Literary Society
Ternoon
Marion Severn
Salect Steading
Margaret Short
Bessie Griffith
Robert Pooskey
Taferettt Yauner
Net
Winnie Ragosin
William Siden
Geneva McCloskey
Leda Griffith
Anl
Stawards
Iran
Altoons
Cumberland
Clicnt
D. C. Mack
Marty White Jr
Sal's
Kittanning
Butler
Apollo
Btookville
Punxesutawney
Dawson
Dayton
Mayersdale
New Society For Covatte
Frere
Kwan Estaek
Noremal
State Health Department
Theodore Spiering
Mvs
Rank Edwards
Careling Edwards
Frank Edwards
Shobutu
Decoupe
John Yler
Primeville
Miller
Morton
Portland
Ore
Wulf
Harry Edwards
Sheboeta
George Wyler
Phumville
Annie Gaul
Cavoile
Jane Robbins
Piltshurs
Rev. Patton
Widerton
Intormient
Sheroda
Joseph Gaughtin
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