Supreme sacrifice by Indiana nurses amid influenza siege
A prominent Indiana woman, Mrs. Sarah Fulton, dies on her 26th birthday after volunteering to aid in a hospital during the influenza outbreak. She contracted pneumonia and influenza while nursing at Prof. Virgil Herlinger’s home, leaving a husband in France and relatives in Lucerne, Josephine, and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlinger
France
Indiana
Sarah Fulton
Virgil Herlinger
Fulton
Richard Roaser
Lucerne
Mary Sisco
Thomas Rosser
Josephine
Twilla
Luecornea
Meetings on dairy and farm topics in February
County Farm Bureau plans a week of meetings February 3–7 across Indiana to discuss balancing the ration silos and silage cow testing associations cooperative bull associations and dairy problems. I M McKee county agent will attend and Frances Hilton will discuss the food value of milk and milk products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Farm Bureau
Indiana ‘County Farm Bureau
Co-operative Bull Associa
Court House
Indiana
My Ulvermore
Blairsville
Fountain Inn
Marion Center
Independent Hall
Smicksburg
Odd Fellows
Secretary Elected at Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance
A special directors meeting of the Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company held yesterday elected Attorney W. Chapman of town as secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William N. Liggett. Chapman is a leading county attorney with strong public affairs knowledge, suited to manage the firm’s large patronage in Indiana and Jefferson counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrons’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
W. ©. Chapman
William N. Liggett
Chapman
Indiana
Jefferson
Multiple Obituaries From Brushvalley Area and County Officials
Ralph J. Douglas died at his Brushvalley home on January 1 at 41 years, with influenza and asthma listed as causes. He leaves a widow Mary van Douglas and children Ela, Naomi, John, Raymond, Tone, and infant Carl. funeral by Rev. C. L. Moore at Greenwood cemetery. Congressman Edward Krobins of Greensburg died suddenly of pneumonia in Somerset while at court. age 58, former State Senator and 22nd district Congressman. Westley Berton Griffith, 47, died January 21 at his brother Patt Griffith’s home near Parkwood. survivors include Albert, John Griffith, and Mrs. GC Remaley. Mrs. Hirlitt Hinitt’s remains, after her husband Dr. I. W. Hinitt’s December 30 death in Pittsburgh, were held in a receiving Vault awaiting Dr. Hinitt’s return to occupy the pulpit next Sunday. Indiana young women may engage in YMCA canteen work overseas. Mrs. William W. Taylor and Miss Dorothy Daugherty travel to New York for canteen instruction. Trey M. M. Smith, former Kant Mahoning and Deckers Point Baptist pastor, delivered farewell hymn and leaves for Warrensville, Lycoming County to accept a new call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Prothero
Alice Taylor Prothero
Wayne Avenue
John B
Margaret Johnston Taylor
Indiana
Indiana State Normal
National Park Seminary
Forest Glen
Penny Hall
Chambersburg
Farmers Bank of Indiana
Margaret
Barbara Taylor
Royden Taylor
Atlanta
Taylor
Ing
Prothero
First United Presbyterian, Church
Dnd
C. G. Morrow
Peter Frech
Mu County
Indiana County
Georgeville
Frech
Gilgal Church
Germany
Rayne Township
Rebecca Kimple
Sor Rayne
Frech Lied
185Th
74Th
Pennsyllvania Volunteer Infantry
Iis
Trade City Lutheran Church
C. M. Wortman
Freda Jamison
Washington, Pa
George Fred
Nellie Lamar Shrom
Joseph Shrom
Carlisle
J. A. Shrom
Blacklick
United States
Lamar
J. J. Wolf
Harry L. Lockard
David
Sarah J. Lockard
Youngstown
Bright
Lockard
Cockport
Mr. Lockard
Maj
B. B. Lockard
France
James Lockard
Punxsutawney
George and
Charles Lockard
Pittsburgh
D. J. Lockard
Albert Lockard
Concord
N. Hi
Emma Caddick
Nora Condron
Quincy
Ills
A. Allison
Marion, Canter
J. Wilge McCartney
J. M. Lukehart
Chella Lukehart
Joseph M. Lukehart
Rossiter
Joseph, Jr
Martha
Kee Davis
Plumville
John H. Smith
W. C. Smith
Parkwood
Armstrong County
W. R. Turner
Tarentum
John Cunningham
James Smith
Kansas City
Sarah Montgomery
South Bend
Ralph J. Douglas
Brushvalley
Green Township
Joseph
Amanda C. Douglas
Bertha C. Douglas
Mary van Douglas
Elda
Naomi
John
Raymond
Tone
Carl
C. L. Moore
Homer City
Greenwood Cemetery
Eiward Ki. Roabins
Greensburg
Somerset
Elders Ridge Academy
Indiana Normal School
Westmoreland
Jefferson
Armstrong
22Nd
Oakland
Hirlitt
W. Hinitt
Town
Hiinitt
Hinnitt
England
Trey
M. M. Smith
Kant Mahoning and
Deckers Point
Warrensville
Lycoming County
Personal Brevities From Armagh To Indiana Visitors
A montage of local residents and visitors with Indiana connections. Dora Fry of Armagh visited Indiana Saturday while W. C. G. Park near Crockside called in Indiana Monday. A. W. Heed of West Lebanon stopped by the county seat Saturday and H. W. Binkely of Parkwood was a caller in Indiana Saturday. Others include A. A. Simpson planning time with daughter in Los Angeles, Rankin near Kellysburg on transloading business, C. T. Mumau Beatty visiting his mother in Grant township, and James A. Beaton in Philadelphia for the weekend. John Shields of Clawson House summoned to Allegheny juries. many locals renew Progress subscriptions. Edward N. Dickie, bugler in the 110th US Infantry, discharged from hospital, will reside here. Alpha Weamer of town returns from New York Spanish censor work to East Philadelphia street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Mumau
Beatty
Jane Mumau
Grant Township
James A. Beaton
the Christian Church
Philadelphia
C. Earl MecCunn
Blairsville
Sara McCunn
Rayne Township
J. F. Lowman
Jesse Williamson
A. L. Brewer
Charles M. Brewer
Creekside
Progress
J. M. Risinger
Tromer City
Indiana
Itc
John T. Boucher
Spangler
Theicinity
Dixonville Corp
Edward N. Dickie
Go. F
110Th United States Infantry
Alpha Weamer
New York
David Weamer
Maloney couple to Locate in Indiana for new post
Mr and Mrs Joy Maloney of Beaver Falls plan to move to Indiana this week where Mr Maloney will work in the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company offices. Before marriage Mrs Maloney was Miss Louise Langham eldest daughter of Judge and Mrs J N Langham of North Ninth Street An Infant Blaine the tl man the old son of J L Ross of Oakland Avenue died Friday from pneumonia resulting from influenza Interment was made in Oakland cemetery on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Indiana
Joy Maloney
Beaver Falls
Maloney
Rochester and Fittsburgh Coal Company
Missa Louise Langham
J. N. Langham
North Ninth Street
Blaine
J. L. Ross
Oakland Avenue
Oakland Cemetery
Saturdya
Doctor at Commercy Base Hospital Near German Border
First Lieutenant Howard G. Buterbaugh writes from a base hospital at Commercy Vrance near the German border that he is well but busy serving amid crowds of sick and wounded. He notes limited facilities, scarce medical staff, soldiers being discharged when able, harsh winter climate, and widespread pneumonia risks along with scarce food supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buterbaugh
Sarah Buterbaugh
South
Howard G. Buterbaugh
Dow
Commercy
Vrance
Edna Pierce Reports Delayed Homecoming For 110th Infantry
Edna Bell Pierce, wife of Captain William J. Pierce, relays a letter from her husband indicating Governor General Go. F may not be home soon and that the 110th United States Infantry could be among the last regiments to depart France. He says the men are progressing well and in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Bell Pierce
William J. Pierce
Go. F
110Th United States Infantry
France
Blair Wife of David Blair Returns Home from Hospital
Mrs. Helen Torrence Blair, wife of David Blair, who had been a patient in a Pittsburgh hospital for some time, was brought to her home here the first of the week. Her condition is much improved and her complete recovery is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
David Blair
Helen Torrence Blair
Pittsburgh
Widow Named Sole Beneficiary in Blacklick Will
The will of John Kelton late of Blacklick names his wife Mrs. Ethelokos as sole beneficiary of the estate with remaining assets to be divided among their children after the widow’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick
Kole
John Kelton
Ethelokos
Sing Lee Heturay Heads to China Return
Sing Lee Heturay known as KiGwa 1B quits his twenty year run at a local Chinese laundry to sail from San Francisco to China. He plans to visit an aged mold er in Indiana and may return next year. School district notes S Ten Pollock buying the Mary A Hiddle property on School Street via John McConnell agency and will take possession in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sib Lee
KiGwa
Behool Birect
S. Ten Pollock
Town
Mary A. Hiddle
Hehool Street
John McConnell
New Fashion Store Under Construction on Philadelphia Street
Work has begun on a new fashion store at Philadelphia Street near Seventh, formerly Colonial Theater. An addition is rising at the rear of the original building as interior fitting proceeds. The shop will feature modern shelving and display cases and carry a full line of women’s furnishings and apparel. M. T. Cooper, ex advertising manager at The Bon Ton, will direct the new store, slated to open around April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Tashon
Philadelpha Street
Seventh Street
Colonial Theater
M. T. Cooper
Bon ‘Fon
Woman Sues For Royalty From Coal Mine Claim
Mrs. Elizabeth Patchin seeks 10702.87 plus interest from Barnesboro Company Barnesboro for royalty on coal mined on her property since 1907. Attorneys Philip N Shettig Whensboro and D B Taylor Indiana filed the suit Friday in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Patchin
Barnesboro
Hensburg
Philip N. Shettig
Whensboro
D. B. Taylor
Indiana
Elizabeth B. Patchin
Barnes & Tucker Co
Plainiff
License Applicants Head Court Reserves Decisions
Sucre To N Langham heard the applicants for license for the Indian Brewing Company and 3 hotels on Monday and completed the list in less than two hours. He reserved his decisions for future consideration. Remonstrances were filed again at seven of the applicants. Little interest was shown in license court this year and few persons witnessed the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sucre
N. Langham
Indian Brewing Company
Lcense
Private Jay W. Casaday Recalls War Experiences in France
In a December 18 letter to his parents Mr and Mrs H C Casaday of Rochester Mills, Private Jay W Casaday of Company G 806th Signal Battalion describes WWI service in France since May. He mentions battles at St Quentin Belcourt Argonne Forest gas and shell attacks, marching 178 miles after armistice and a 25 mile trek through mud and rain on Thanksgiving. He notes horse meat rations, sleeping under a wagon during shell bursts, and commends the Red Cross and YMCA for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
318Th Infantry
Germany
Red Cross
M. GC. A
Parents Hear From Overseas Son After Four Months
Mr and Mrs J M Ashbaugh of Clarksburg report their son Private Ralph H Ashbaugh wrote home December 21 after four months without news. He serves in the Fifth Division US troops. Another son Bugler Jay Blair Ashbaugh has been overseas since last April in Germany with the Third Army of Occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Ashbaugh
Clarksburg
Ralph H. Ashbaugh
Wall
Marital union and family notices from West Lebanon area
News items report a long awaited letter from Murray George in France and a convoy delivery across Germany, plus a 20 year family reunion of CG Caginish and others. A marriage at the Wilson home in White Township between George Lowman and Charlotte Wilson is noted with details of the ceremony and attendees.
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Vather
G. George
Lebanon
Murray &. George
France
Wall
Germany
News of County Towns Smicksburg Bluir horabangh homeward bound
Smicksburg notes report veterans returning from France and others nearing home after months abroad. A temperance rally at M B church drew residents, and social visits occurred at multiple homes including Mrs C J Patlison and Mrs Clark Neal. Local families welcome a baby girl and a stork brings more news as Mrs Lloyd Baxter suffers quinsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluir Horabangh
Sonia Kina
Ralimod
Hota
J. M. Hverwine
France
Atork
Rumgay
Iafl
Quuke
M. B
Richard Hancock
C. J. Patlison
Orren Widdowson
Carl Widdowson
Pythian
Clark Neal
R. Ti. Burnett
A Slater
M. I. Church
Marion Putt
Clerksburg Armenian Fund Gifts and Local Notices
In Clarksburg and Lew isvilla congregants donated to the Armenian fund with $41 and $60 respectively. Local residents report numerous social updates including workers starting at Vandergrift mills, visits between families in Indiana and Windber, and several illnesses and travel notes. A wildcat was shot near Wilso s after preying on poultry, and an 87 year old woman from Blairsville was injured by a trolley strike on her way to church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Misa Milrgareterry
Blairsville
Two Blairsville Boys Die in France in War Action
War Department reports the deaths of Private Richard HII of Blairsville and Private Warren Stewart of Blairsville in action in France just before the armistice. Also listed are Private Antes Snyder of Blairsville missing since last summer and Private Guiseppe Campi of Ida ward, now confirmed dead of wounds. returning prisoners Anderson of Rossiter recount long march, hunger, and Red Cross aid. Corporal George Giles and Private George Salseiver, both wounded in France, have returned to the United States and are recovering in a government hospital.
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War Department
Richard Hii
Diaivayille
France
Binksville
Warl Stewart
Blairsville
110Th United States Infantry
Ruth Stewart
Antes Snyder
Guiseppe Campi
Idawar
Rawpass Tirnest
Anderson
Rossiter
Germany
Count y Man Wounded in Final War Battle
A letter from Corporal Lester W. Sheasley of A. P. O. 798 reports severe wounding on November 4 during one of the war’s closing battles in France. He recalls Verdun front actions from September 26 to November 1, mentions a comrade killed by a bursting shell, notes his own recovery, hospital care, and praise for the Red Cross. He hopes to return home soon and looks forward to peaceful times in the United States.
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Mra
The
Red Cross
Foreign counterfeiting ring tied to Altoona pair
Bernardino Montuori alias Tony Monday and Angela Corufli of Ault Ian faced trial after a hearing before United States Commissioner Samuel de Slay in Altoona. The pair allegedly produced twenty dollar notes with ink and pen and passed them as genuine in late December. They were arrested at home Wednesday and taken to Altoona. Montuori’s wife resisted arrest, biting a officer on the arm and was detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernardino Montuori
Tony Monday
Angela Corufli
Ault
Altoona
Montfort
County seeks broader relief gifts for Armenian Syrian needs
Sabbath school leaders are urged to forward funds for Armenian and Syrian relief through La D. L. Winger, county treasurer, Savings & Trust Co., Indiana Pa. Individuals may send directly to the treasurer. the county hopes larger town girls will contribute beyond local Sunday school offerings as the need is great and urgent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelief
Churetes
la D. L. Winger
the Savings & Trust Company
Indiana
Indiana County
Boy Gambler In Indiana Hospital After Eye Injury
Howard Gamble of Creakside is hospitalized in Indiana after a cartridge explosion while his companion set off cartridges. A fragment penetrated Gamble’s left eye, causing loss of sight according to his account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Frank
Gamble
Creakside
Indiana Hospital
Benny
Young Gamble
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Indiana Hom
Melissa J. Ross
Meliasa J. Ross
W. Ui. Ross
Akron
A. He Ruffner
Purchase Line
Arthur
Hazel
Mary
Rupert
W. C. Tuffner
L. A. Ruffner
R. W. Anthony
Tast Ings
H. B. Garman
Glasgow
Cambria County
Shields Sloan
Barclay S. Sloan
J. M. Stewart Hardware
First National Bank
Citizens National Bank
Presbyterian Church
Cynthia Sloan
Saltsburg
Sloan
James A. Byers
White Township
Co. G. Morrow
David McKinley
Valier
P. H. Postlewaite
Walter
James Carney
East Walter Street
Mary Ann Cogley
William Cogley
Edward BH. Robbins
Wosaw
Y. M
William W. Taylor
Sis
Toy
Misa
Dorothy Daugherty
Weat Church Street
New York City
Sing Lee Heturay
Hochester
Lownie Wilson
George Lownan
Charlotte Wilson
White Lownship
Pride
J. D. Wilson
Chalmers G. Morrow
Bert Lytle
Mir Lewin
Willa Towship
Maisie Licenkos
Georga Lowman
White Two
Carlota Wilson
Whitle
David. M. Gallagher
Young Tw
Gleora P. McClure
Conemaugh
James Hodges
Blairsyiile
Fjorine Burrell
JA Blairsvile
George A. Ferguson
Wakeville
Edna LP
Dunlap Oss
Lewisvilla
Clarksourg
Alex Jowell
Express
J. T. Young
Sarginger
Mabel Lukehart
Paul Linsenbigler
Vandergrift Moneility
Jessie Watt
Teachi‘ars
Ivank Horrell
Clarence Lowman
Dean Clawson
Vandergrift
Mursday
Clair Marshal
Wd Jewell
Walter Ashbaugh
Raymond Elrigh
S. Marshall
Allen Lave
Mra. Uh
DB. McCall
Windergriff
Foster J. Parks
Ferguson
J. Wi. Fryar
June Merguson
Saltshurs
Arty
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Farry Varga- Kon
Kenwood
Wow
Titston
FG. Een
J. A. Gibson
J. H. Smith
N. C. Adams
Perrin Huston
Vanderertt
Zonasilnes
C. Amond
John Roberts
Keokuk
S. J. Roberts
Pine Wilts
Millvilue
Dr &Jowson
Markie Windgap
Loor
Tiday, Nes
Hirabeth Beckles
G. R. Barnett
Yanewil
Wilsus
Wesley Myock
Thamar Boy
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