Smig sburg Gas Fire Destroys Post Office
A Smig sburg gas regulator failure caused overpressure in lines feeding homes and businesses, exploding a post office meter and destroying the post office, an adjoining garage and barn, with $ three hundred lost cash and 46 other meters damaged. quick action with extinguishers saved a barn and an auto truck, though injuries occurred to Brice Mock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Phillips Gas & Oil Company
Smicksburg
Smicksburg Gas Company
H. A. Orr
Hast Pike
Orr
Harvey
Brice Mock
Old Charter Home Fire Claims George Dickey Losses
Early morning fire damaged the Old Carter homestead behind Grandview avenue in tead Indiana. George Dickey and Lynn Craft occupied the property with Dickey family losses including nearly all furniture and personal items. The Craft family saved some furniture but suffered smoke and water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dickey
Old Charter Hometead
Indiana
Lynn Craft
Carter Homestead
Grandview Avenue
Dickey
Craft
Personal brief items from Indiana area residents
Marion Center residents and others report weekend visits, orders for The Progress, and subscriptions. Names include Ben Walker, M G McCully, W T Garley, Oscar Woods, A Rhea, Jack Smith, Frank Downey, Zenny Decker, J B Parnell, G S Simpson, John D Garman, H Dick Evans, Miss Mary Galdwall, Mollie Dowry, Elmer Shielda, William Nibert, D Traylor, Grace Grigman, John Crosby, Peter Keithmilley, John Woaver, H J Gorman, Mrs Elvin Ben Sharp, Mrs M G Reed, Mrs J C Crossman, and others with travel and meeting notices. Road meeting planned at Fiat School House for South Mahoning Township residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Walker
Marion Center
Indiana
M. G. McCully
Livermore R. D
W. T. Garley
Blacklick
Phoenix
Dayton
Oscar Woods
Widerton
A. Rhea
Salisbury
Jack Smith
R. D
Frank Downey
Creekside R. D
Zenny Decker
Roy
Penn Run
J. B. Parnell
Railroad Avenue
Elmer A. Shielda
Homer City
Shields
William Nibert
D. Tr
M. G. Reed
Elvin Ben Sharp
IR. D
Maa
J. C. Crossman
Philadelphia
Detroit
Mich
John C. Heckman
Wm. Wise
Rayne Township
Nettie Salsgiver
Town
Clara Thompson
Armstrong County
Chicago
I. T. Moore
SW. B. Taylor
Chester A. Taylor
Jacksonville
Charles Brady
Muskegon
W. B. Taylor
G. A. Minser
Marion Center R. D. 2
Progress Office
Minser
Hast Mahoning Township
Local Notes From Indiana Area Families
Mrs. David Smith of Indiana yib ited on Friday at her parents home, Mr and Mrs Uriah Brown. James Mears moved his family from here to New Kensington. Mrs Thomas Good returned home from Butler. Ben Williams and family of Biterton spent the weekend with relatives here. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clark Miller on Friday, their tenth child, all healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Clark Miller
Miler
J. G. Rising
James G. Risingell
Hayne Towns
Poultry Club
de Marion Center
Carribel Houck
Marion Center
Indiana
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh
Griffith’s Hall
Court House
David Smith
Uriah Brown
James Mears
New Kensington
Thomas Good
Butler
Ben Williams
Bitterton S Pent
Minnes
Willian Wiggins
Wiliam Wiggins
White Township
Yewah & Sonee
Hubert
Lydia Wiggins
Wiggins
Mins
Emma Short
David A.short
United Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Emma J Short Wiggins
Clark Wiggins
D. Lytle
Youngstown
Arthur
Clark
Sunmit
Walter
Lund Laura Jessie
M. ¥. Jamison
Coulter Wiggins
Blairx
J. C. Pinkerton
Greenwood Cemetery
Body of Samuel Beckett Found Dead in Stream Near Glen Campbell
The body of Samuel Beckett of Bryson near Glen Campbell was found in a stream. He lived alone and is believed to have fallen into the water while walking in the dark as the stream ran high. He is a brother of Robert Deckett who farms nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Beckett
Glen Campbell
Bryson
Len Campbell
Robert
J. Deckett
Loughry Celebrates Eighty-Fifth Birthday in Indiana Town
The Progress extends congratulations to William R. Loughry, a longtime resident and merchant, who marked his eighty fifth birthday on Wednesday January 20 in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Loughry
William R. Loughry
Indiana
Marchant
Real Estate Transfers Deeds Recorded in Indiana County
Indiana County records show multiple transfers including Albert HB McHihaney to Cey Nicely for 3 acres in Burrell at 5099 dollars. Rosena Cicero to Maria Cicero for 12 acres in Pine at 125 dollars. Homer Bagley to Peonles Pusu of I Commodore for a lot in Stafford at 1600 dollars. Margaret Timberlake and 17 A to Bowers for 25 acres in Grant and East Mahoning at 490 dollars. Annie kk Bai to Barr for 88 acres in East rolling at 11 Rightgert way for T. W. Phillips Gas & Oil Co. June. Owen EB Smith and H FP Martin listed among transfers in North Mahoning township. Charles W. Lucas to Clara J. Niel for 6 1/2 acres in West Mahoning at ? value. James Howard to John Rodgers for 36 acres in East Wheatfield at 2250 dollars. Galvin Boyer to Car EB Bracken for lot in Indiana at 950 dollars. Roe F. Ramer to E. M. Reamie for a lot in White at 106.25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Albert HB
McHihaney
C.ey Nicely
Burrell
Rosena Cicero
Maria Cicero
Pine
Homer Bagley
Peonles Pusu
I Commodore
Stafford
Margaret Timberlake
A. A. Bowers
Grant
East Mahoning
Annie Kk. Bai
Barr
East
Rolling
T. W. Phillips Gas & Oil Co
North Mahoning Township
Owen EB. Smith
H. FP. Martin
Smith
County National Balr
T. J. Postlewait
Bertha I. “Tiller
Charles W. Lucas
Clara J. Niel
West Mahoning
J. John
Rodgers
James Howard
East Wheatfield
J. Galvin Boyer
EB. Brack‘en
Indiana
Roe F. Ramer
E. M. Reamie
Jin White
Mual Smith
Blairsville Couple Celebrates 42nd Wedding Anniversary
Blairsville residents Mr. and Mrs. John E. Smith marked 42 years of marriage this Sunday. They reside on Stewart Street and have 11 children and 13 grandchildren in the Blairsville area, with one son living in Monaca. The couple wed January 24, 1884, at Oakmont Episcopal rectory in a ceremony conducted by Rev. James Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
John E. Smith
Stewart Street
Jane Rawsdon
Oakmont
James Brown
Leonard
Monaca
Alexander Douglass
Deckers Point
Douglass
Barnabas Douglass
Cherry Tree
Annie Garman
John Garman
Near
Baptist Church of
Stephen Douglass
Sheloeta
Earl Douglass
Pittsburgh
Abbie
Merle Sheexley
Roy A. Douglass
Tadiana
Frank Doug Ines
Ninth Street
Wilvon Craft
Iidiana, R. D
Deckers Point Baptist Church
Bural
Beal Graveyard
Amanda Dishong Rose
Davis
Rose
L. O. Grove
Acho
Harry A
George
Join
Howard Rose
Anos Leidy
Jackson Township
Mary Ellen
L. O. Trove
Echo
John Phillips
Pole Hollow
Harry Riblett
Cambria County
Anna Rummell
Wehrum
Julia Bowser
Brethren Church
Mundy’s Corners
J. L. Bowman
Georges H. Jones
Conemaugh
Daugherty Veteran Celebrates 80th Birthday at Home
Wilinn S. Daugherty, a veteran panting mill man, celebrated his 80th birthday with a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Daugherty on Church Street. Relatives including brothers Jamon RR Daugherty and Frank Daugherty and sisters attended, with their spouses, amid town ties and local greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilinn S. Daugherty
Phintye
Cote- Dintes
Hila Wyshdieth
Bethy
Willhun
Daugherty
Ile
John M. Daugherty
Church Street
Amos the Guesia
Jamon
Frank
Town
C. Daugherty
Jeannette
Marthan St. Gialy
Miner Shot in Quarrel Over Girl At Armerford
Mike Abello, a miner of Armerford, is reported dying at Memorial Hospital Jolnetown from a gunshot wounding alleged to have been fired by Domenic Paul of Armerford after an argument at a party. Sheriff Malcohin arrested Paul, who admits the shooting but claims drunkenness and memory loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Abello
Hug
Jobstown
Domenic Paul i
Bere
Loreiaen
Poments
Mike
Domenic
Alchio
Malcohin
Talon
Abello
Jena
Tie
Yau
Teachers Local Institute and Baptist Union program notes
The item lists a Teachers Local Institute at Risinger school center township with a full day program including devotional, music, recitation and talks by Mrs Mac Cunningham Miss Potts Miss Fleming Miss Love Miss Blue Miss Vuekenberg Miss Swling Miss Jane Dixon and others. Also details an OA BG Institute at Gipsy Union church Friday Jan 29 with sermons and education topics. An announcement notes Buena Vista bridge will not be built this year due to cost sharing. Cardinal Mercier, Belgian prelate, died in Brussels after stomach surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risinger School
Center Township
Mac Cunningham
Munte
Ftaleteun
Miss Martin
Jane Dixon
Nuott
Institute At Gipsy
O. A. BG
Institute of the Sunday School Association
Gipsy Union Church
John EB. Grasty
S. W. Guthrie
Tingley
H. A. Sherman
Muaic
Addigts
Iris School
Church
County
Beryl Seanor
Buena Vista Ridge
Moffett
Buena Vista Bridge
Buena Vista Furnace
Wheatfield Township
Interstate Commerce Commission
State
County and Pennsylvania Railroad Co
County Health Association Organized Here Monday
A local meeting in the court house Monday effected the organization of the Saniana County Health Association. John W. Warner was elected president with Dr Fr Moore as vice president and DD. W. Yealy as secretary treasurer. An executive council includes John F Pounds R il McTiwain Mrs Morris arr Maugh Jr Wiley Mrs Laura Grafts Smith and Dr A Stewart. The group aims to promote better public health in Indiana County and cooperate with the Pennsylvania Public Health Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Die W. Warner
A. H. Stewart
Indiana
Indiviluta Vutinity
Court House
Dmy
Saniana
Trenanrer
DD. W. Yealy
Blairsville
John FP. Pounds
White Township
R. Il McTiwain
Saltsburg
Mra. Morris Arr
Marion Center
Maugh Jr. Wiley
Laura Grafts Smith
Blairavilly
A.lf Stewart
A.B. Sait
Philadelphia
Indiana County
Association Oill
Pennsylvania Public Health Association
Silk Hosiery Stolen in Proom Vogel Store
Thieves gained entry by unlocking the front door with a skeleton key at FL B Vogel & Company store between midnight and early Saturday morning. They took 36 pairs of silk hosiery worth about $80. only hosiery missing. Miss Helena Vogel discovered the unlocked door Saturday morning as officers on night rounds found it securely locked. No suspects named in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phirves
Nhieves
Nighing
FL. B. Vogel & Company
Howe
Helena Vogel
Aion
Williams
Ne Gabhers
Wedding Bells Return for Bolivar Couple at 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Charles M Johnston of Bolivar celebrate fifty years of marriage with a moving picture program at the Bolivar Opera House. They were wed January 27 1876 and have nine living children: James H Johnston Pittsburgh. Theodore W Alton Los Angeles. J D Johnston Emporium. Matthew D Burns Emporium. Stanley Graff Blacklick. Harry Wiley Blacklick. Paul A Smith Bolivar. Live Johnston Madias County. Carl A Gloor Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Johnston
Justice of the Peace
Mus
Bolivar
Bolivar Opera House
Johnston
James H. Johnston
Pittsburgh
Theodore W. Alton
Los Angeles
Cal
J. D. Johnston
Emporium
Matthew D. Burns
Stanley Graff
Harry Wiley
Blacklick
Paul A. Smith
Misa
Madians County
Carl A. ‘Gloor
Blairsville
Punxs'y Girl Found Poisoned In Room At New Castle
Miss Leona Gere aged 17 formerly of Punxsutawney was found in her room at 222 South Groton Avenue New Castle suffering an overdose of medicine. She was taken to New Castle hospital where her condition was serious. She gave her mother's address as Mrs Homer Mottarn of Punxsutawney R D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Leona Gere
Punxeytawney
Groton Avenue
New Castle Hospital
Homer Mottarn
Punxsutawney
R. D
Tragedy at Plotzer farm: child perishes in house fire
At Panl Lips Plotzer farm near Meco a kitchen fire trapped five year old John Sipos on the second floor. Dense smoke and a burning lamp prevented rescue in time. Parents Mr and Mrs Sipos and four other children escaped. Loss estimated at 4000 dollars, some insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plotzer Farm
Meco
John Sipos
Paul Sipos
Sioox
Sipos
Partilly
Deaths in Deckers Point and Brushvalley Communities
Obituaries report the deaths of Alexander Douglass at Deckers Point after a stroke, Murdick of Brushvalley, Amanda Dishong Rose of Mundy’s Corners, and infant Herbert Clarence Calhoun of Armstrong Township. Surviving spouses, children, and numerous relatives are listed with funeral details and burial sites.
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Snigesburg
Lydia Catherine Bechdel
BW. ¢. Bechdel
Philadelphia St
McKkees Rocks
John FE. Rowe
McKees Rocks
John
Dixonville
Dean L. Siverd
BR. L. Siverd
Commodore
Isabella Malcolm
Alex C. Malcolm
Clymer
Siverd
Stutzman-Campbell
Migs Mollie Stutzman
Cramer
William Campbell
Armagh
George Jones
United Brethren Church
James
Tillie Stutzman
Emma Campbell
Hast Wheatfield
Ellenberger-Weaver
Hfina Weaver
Horace Bpllenberger
The
Christian Church
Walter T. Merrick
Rossiter
Mr. Ellenberger
Davis-Cluisty
Olive Christy
Muddy Run
Ira Davis
South Bend
Edward Boring
Martha Boring
Uniontown
Stiffer
Mark Markasky
Ed Stump
Boltz
Frank Tomb
West Wheatfield Township
Richard Bagley
Alice Beatrice Stinton
Leo Marchak
Clara Bunyan - Henry
M. King
Greensburg
Della Mae Brickell
Harold Lee Roy Rager
McKeetpoort
Grace Slease
McKeeaport
John Nese
Mary Greco
Mike Ribyansky
Leonia Bortz
Dri George Reese Fuller
Madeline Ethel Stella Biss
Rochester Mills
Paul Reed
G. Paul Reed
North Seventh Street
Mayo Brothers Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Reed
V. C. Shields
WY. C. Shields
West Church Street
Mr. Shields
Smyrna
Walter Ruffner
Sherman
Ruffner
Mary Fadden
Michael Fadden
Mr. Ruffner
Victor
Amedio Donatelli
South Blairaville
Indiana Hospital
Burna
Brushvalley Thead
Brushvalley Township
Tthe State Highway Department
Williams Penn
Eaver Marion Center
Miz iChester Knorr
Jacob “Luckhart
Leona M. Luckhart
Jacob Luckhart
North Fifth Street
Curtis
Ethel Luckhart
Fiat
South Mahoning Township
Plumville
Hast Mahnoing
Lewis Green
C. Manners Regius
St. Jacob's Charch
Elderton
St. Jacob's Church
Lana
Mt. Union
Brick Church
John King
Waller
Olymer
Armermpord Miner
Teachers' Local Institute
Reading
Torland
Winkheimer
P, T
Ankeny
Manleople
Bupt
D. L. Winger
AJL
Friends of Education
Zunch
Leach
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Brussels
County Health Association
VOGEL
Welthram
Weliham
John Stpol
Panl Lips
Stawe
Sutton Fl
Murdick Sutton
Murdick
Urush Valley
Millie Murdick
Harry Murdick
Broadvalley
Harry Cramer
Cherryhill Township
John Hoover
Slomer City
Frank Shaffer
Brushvalley
Ruswell
William Artemus
Curtis Murdick
Stobert Walbeck
Edward Finley
Wintondale
Herbert Clarence Calhoun
William Calhoun
Armstrong Township
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