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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1913

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Fatal Boiler Explosion Kills Tanoma Chopper Harry Edwards

Harry A Edwards 40, a Tanoma chopping mill operator, died after a boiler explosion that ruptured his mill building. His daughter, who brought water to the boiler, narrowly escaped harm. Edwards died in Dixonville hospital at 9 PM. He left a widow and two children. Funeral held at 2 PM yesterday at Ruffner graveyard.

Hile Tanoma Harry A. Edwards Dixonville Mr. Edwards Edwards Dixonville ‘Hospital Faulkes South and Roberts Ruffner

Patriotic Play and Commencement Activities at Blairsville

Elders Ridge students staged a four act patriotic play The Spy of Gettysburg during closing ceremonies with cast members Ben Shearer Spalding Frank Long Claude Unsberger Heber George Arthur Smith John Henderson Will Crawford Ethel Henderson Hazel Long Lenoir Stewart Graduation exercises featured James Salsgiver Arthur Wilson Edna Ewing Rev McWhatty Russell diplomas presented by Prof C V Smith and Westminster College president. Blairsville school board elected two new administrators and listed teachers and supervisors. A. M. Putt celebrated 77th birthday while enjoying Progress visits. Andrew Kinter nearly electrocuted at Blairsville electric pole incident stemming from contact with a fly wire.

Historic Academy Gettysburg Hitlers Ridge Academy Ben Shearer Ge Spalding Frank Long Claude Unsberger Heber George Arthur Smith John Henderson Will Crawford Ethel Henderson Hazel Long Lenoir Stewart James Salsgiver Arthur Wilson D. B. Hepler Edna’ Ewing Robert McWhatty Russell Westminster College C. V. Smith E. R. Deatrick

Real estate transfers in Indiana County deeds filed

A series of property transfers record deeds in Indiana County including Anna M. Umburn’s lot sold to J. C. McGregor for 4855, Glies Gibson’s executor selling 2 1-2 acres in Cherryhill to James Gibson for 1190, and Homer City Investment Corp. selling a lot to Joseph Spector for 8000. Other transfers name buyers and prices for parcels in Banks, Saltsburg, Washington, Center, Blairsville, Dixonville, North Mahoning and more, with sums ranging from 25 to 8000 dollars.

Indiana Anna M. Umburn J. CG. McGregor Glies Gibson Cherryhill James Gibson Wim. Smith Banks Clawson Joseph A. Getty Saltsburg Odd Fellows Ball Association of Wu. Smith Banke J. H. Houk Homer City Investment Corporation Homer City Joseph Spector J. E B. Bush Green Mary Yourick Florence McFarland Salinburg D. W. Bowman Mabel Wagner Washington John Wagner Samuel Griffith Montgomery Frank Leamer J. G. Duncan John Laney A. B. Bowers Jack Dellaflora Clara B. Crooks Blairsville Thomas G. Rowe C. C. Fisher Mary R

Many County Veterans Attend Gettysburg Reunion

More than 200 Indiana Civil War veterans left for Gettysburg to attend the fiftieth blue and gray reunion. Richmond twins David Work age 81 and peers W H Stanley John Doty Joseph Taylor Samuel Crawford joined the trip, with W H McAfoose of Marion Center falling ill and returning home. Heat and crowds limited incidents, with few accidents or deaths reported at the reunion.

Indiana Gettysburg Renner David Work Richmond W. H. Stanley John Doty Joseph Taylor Samuel Crawford W. H. McAfoose Marion Center Gettysbure

County towns to celebrate July Fourth countywide

Several county towns including Heilwood Wehrum Lucerne Ernest and Shelocta plan Fourth of July celebrations. Heilwood hosts a two day demonstration with baseball games races and fireworks while Wehrum Lucerne Ernest host picnics and races. Shelocta schedules a 10 30 a m parade a noon picnic dinner afternoon races and an evening festival.

Heilwood Wehrum Lucerne Ernest Shelocta

Change in Normal Faculty at Indiana State Conservatory

Missouri man Orley Lee and his wife succeed Mr and Mrs William Wrigley as instructors at the Indiana State Normal Conservatory of Music. They come from Warrensburg where they taught at the State Normal School. The Wrigleys resigned after years of service. A large McMillen reunion near Ambrose drew about 400 guests with Rev W S Sturgeon, B F Lydick, and Robert McMillen speaking. New officers: President J C McMillen, Vice President W S McMillen, Secretary Margaret McMillen.

Missouri Wm. Wrigley Orley Lee War-rensburg Indiana State Normal Conservatory of Music William Wrigley Lee State Normal School Warrensburg McMillens William McMillen Ambrose W. 8. Sturgeon B. F. Lydick Robert McMillen J. C. McMillen W. S. McMillen Margaret McMillen

Lost Valuable Horse Dies After Lung Fever

M. Bennett & Bong, local contractors, reported a heavy loss on Sunday as a draft horse from their matched team died of lung fever. Earlier the animal suffered a leg gash treated with chloroform, and the anesthesia allegedly contributed to the illness.

M. Bennett & Bong

Fourth Rural Delivery Route Proposed From Marion Center

A fourth rural delivery route serving Elkin Ross Mayne and Georgeville may be established from Marion Center soon. If approved Marion Center would become a third class office with two applicants for the position, J G C McCormick and B Carnahan, both prominent Democrats.

Elkin Rossmayne Georgeville Marion Center J. G C. McCormick B. Carnahan

Indiana to Host State G. A. R. Encampment Next Year

Gen Harry White, commander of Post 28, announced Indiana will host the next state G. A. R. encampment, chosen at the Gettysburg annual meeting. He recalled Libby Prison 1868 Fourth of July tales and the daring creation of an improvised Stars and Stripes flag by imprisoned Union soldiers amid threats from Confederate guards.

White Indiana Gettysburg Harry White Libby

Severe storms strike West Lebanon and Georgeville

A thunderstorm damaged the Presbyterian church in West Lebanon injuring no one during a final class exam. A horse died in the storm. In Georgeville the rainstorm caused widespread damage with trees uprooted and fields washed. Several houses were struck by lightning including Milton Brishart and Reuben Brady. Apples trees were blown down and a locust tree caused damage to a dwelling.

West Lebanon Georgeville Presbyterian Church Silas Blakeley Milton Brishart Elizabeth Eakman Reuben Brady Kellysburg

Barn Destroyed by Lightning Near Locust

A northern county storm caused roof damage to several buildings near Rochester Mills and flood-related crop harm. John Smith’s barn near Locust was struck by lightning and burned with farming implements, a thresher, and a valuable horse.

Rochester Mills John Smith Locust

Arcadia Boy Struck by Lightning While On Porch

A boy, son of Howard Hess, and his grandfather were shocked by a lightning strike on Friday on a porch in Arcadia. The boy was thrown about 15 feet and rendered unconscious for a period, while the grandfather sustained no injuries.

Arcadia Howard Hess

Norman Glasser honored as Carnegie High principal

Norman L. Glasser of Marion Center visited his brother Irvin here last week. Former Waynesburg High principal and recent post graduate student at University of Pennsylvania, he earned an A M degree at Penn last month.

Norman L. Glasser Marion Center Irvin Glasser Waynesburg Carnegie High School University of Pennsylvania

Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana Calls and Visits

William Young of Blatraville and Mrs. R. A. Fouts of Parkwood both made Indiana calls on Thursday while M. Stewart of near Hunter City visited Indiana on Saturday. A parade of visitors includes Miss Mabel Roof of Manor guesting Indiana friends, Roy Stuchell near Creekside on business, and Mrs. William Stevings of Manor hosting Indiana relatives over Sunday. Onlookers record Mrs. J. M. Stewart of South Seventh Street visiting Saltsburg, Miss May Wilson of Chicago visiting her mother on Church Street, and Mrs. W. S Smathers and two children visiting relatives in Clearfield.

William Young Blatraville Indiana R. A. Fouts Parkwood M. Stewart Hunter City Mabel Roof Manor Roy Stuchell Creekside William Stevings J. M. Stewart South Seventh Street Saltsburg May Wilson Chicago Mary Wilson Church Street W. 8. Smathers Jhhildren Sixth Street Clearfeld John McKeage Burnside George Prothero J. Howard Houk North Ninth Street Oil City Clayton Napp Pittsburg Purchase Line James McFarland Penn Run Edward Lewis South Eleventh Street Rochester Mills Harvey Oberlin Carrie Hulda Houk Oak Street Punxlgatawney Charles Calloway Punxsutawney J. M. Gibson Indiana R. D John T. Meekins Lovejoy Lukehart Plumville Steele G. Clark J. Miller J. Milton Stewart Cherryhill Township Clarence Williams Walter Grube EK. B. Campbell South Seventh Treat Mr. Campbell Brookville M. C. Gordon Railroad Avenue Anna Bruce Pittsburgh Joseph Caldwell Allegheny R. F. G. Wilson Diggett Cal J. N. Banks Philadelphia Street W. G. Smith Near Town Hillsdale Henry Welty Greensburg Margaret Campbell Elva Tone Oatman Thomas Shellito Mabel Glenn Detroit Mich Mildred Lytle West Philadelphia Emory, Baylor and Family Windber Baylor Morrison Jean Fireman Jennie Fugler DuBois Eleanora Winifred Faust South Street Margaret Smith Anna W. Bruce Carolyn Lytle Bess Hamilton Mary Matthews Ligonier James L. Culp School Street Lulu Elsie Advance M. P. Groft Chas Manafield O. Mias Mary Hudson Kittanning B. A. Pennington North ‘Ninth Street Henry Elkin Rossmoyne Progress Anna Oberlin Mia Elkin Linus Lewis Ana Cogswell Normal Conservatory of Music New Presbyterian Church of Johnstown Carl BE. Patehin Glenavee Prothero Matilda Custer Tanoma Martha May Custer Sadie McNeil

Purchase Line Academy Anniversary Reunion Draws Hundreds

The fortieth anniversary reunion of Purchase Line Academy drew six to eight hundred attendees on campus with ideal weather. The day featured a basket dinner, group photos, reminiscences on early school history, and speeches by Prof. F. T. Lockard, Congressman J. N. Langham, and others. Over 150 students, as many visitors, and about nine instructors registered, with an evening entertainment by the Galbraith Brothers.

Purchase Line Academy History School Academy Renners J. T. Davis Blairaville George Napp S. L. Pyock F. T. Lockard Indiana D. D. Patterson L. E. Miller H. ). Condron J. N. Langham J. L. Myers Johnstown 8. L. Barr Taylorsville Galbraith Brothers Brookville

Local residents and visitors frequent county seat events

A long list of residents and guests from Brushvalley to Ann Arbor and Baltimore visit Gettysburg and nearby towns. Individuals include H Truby, Miss Mae McKee, Dr H M Rowe, Mrs Samuel Weber, J Wilson Thompson, John Shields, Aaron Steele, and many more. Trips include a Cadillac purchase in Johnstown and overland travel to Gettysburg.

H. Truby Mae McKee Wayne Avenue University of Michigan At Ann Arbor Harry Buchheit South Fifth Street Buchhelt Samuel Weber Ethel Troutville H. M. Rowe Portia Baltimore Rowe George Rowe South Seventh Gettysburg J. Wilson Thompson John P. H. Shields Aaron Steele A. ©. Braughter Stewart Thompson R. N. Ray Hastie Ray John Bennett Tressa Gertrude Bock Hast Liberty Alice Weyeman Wilmerding Genevieve Murray Rosalter Wallace Thomas Washington Street William A. Simpson Edwin Ek Wood Johnstown Simpson Earl & Prech Arnold Oak Street Andrew Wilkinsburg Albert Heckel Philadelphia W. D. Bush Heckel University of Pennsylvania Ernest I. Mack Consolidation Coal Company Somerset Jos. M. Kantner H. (. Mack New Florence Charles Puellet Pitsburg Roe P. Stephens Railroad Avenue Poollet

Robinson Family Reunion at Armstrong Township

The sixth annual John Robinson family reunion gathered at A. W. Robinson’s home in Arm strong township on Thursday with about 1100 members and 150 total including friends. Officers elected for the gaming year were President John K. R. Stewart, Plumville. Vice President R. A. Robinson, Pittsburg. Secretary V. M. Robinson. Treasurer L. Y. Robinson, Homer City. The next reunion site will be chosen by the executive committee.

Old Homestead Armatrong Township John Robinson A. W. Robnson Armstrong Township Ratu John KR. Stewart Plumville R. A. Robinson Pittsburg V. M. Robinson L. Y. Robinson Homer City R. Db

Send News Early Urges Prompt Submissions

The editor urges readers to send news items early, citing late Tuesday arrivals that could not be used. They note large volumes and limited space, stressing early submissions improve chances of printing and counter the belief that late material is needed to fill pages.

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Marion Hearn resigns from American Union Telephone

Marion I Hearn longtime superintendent of the American Union Telephone Co at this place resigns to move to Erie where he will join the Union Telephone Co There he will be employed and leaves for the lake city tomorrow his family remaining until fall Hearn is noted as an efficient telephone man and well liked during his four years in Indiana

Marion F. Hearn American Union Marion I. Hearn American Union Telephone Co Erie Union Telephone Company Lake City Mr. Hearn Indiana Albert Jordan Punxsutawney Jordan & Company T. A J. R. McKinstry Mac Jordan & Co J.J. McKinstry

Indidia Couple Married In Pittsburg On Monday

Jesse A McCann and Miss Emma Conner, both of Pittsburg, wed Monday by Roy Hutchtoon, a Methodist Episcopal minister. The couple have returned home and will reside in L Pattison flats on Philadelphia street. The bride is daughter of J C Conner of North Seventh street.

Indidia Pittsburg Jesse A. McCann Emma Conner Roy. Hutchtoon McCann L. Pattison Flats Philadelphia J. C. Conner North Seventh Street

New Trial Sought in Spence Murder Case

A motion for a new trial was filed by Har ry Spence's attorneys after his first degree murder conviction for the killing of Mrs. Belle Smathers Clark. They argue juror misjudgment and the insanity defense influenced the verdict. Judge Creswell may set an early date to rule. Monday's liquor cases saw parolings and a defended sitter, including Mrs Clementine Palmenos.

Harry Spence Belle Smathers Clark W. K. Walker Creswell Telford Joe Gaal Wehtum M. Morasco Ernest Frank Saba Tine Iselin

Free tetanus antitoxin for Fourth of July wounds in Pa

Pennsylvania announces 69 tetanus antitoxin stations stocked by the Department of Health to serve the public free of charge. Doses are available to the poor, and physicians can obtain 1600 units for treatment. Warnings urge prompt wound care and medical consultation within 24 to 48 hours to prevent lockjaw. Local drug store distribution is through Elmer W. Allison & Co. and includes guidance from Dr. Dix on wound cleaning and care.

Harrisburg Commonwealth Department of Health Pennsylvania Dixon la Lessee Elmer W. Allison & Co

Creekside School Board Names New Teachers

Creekside borough school board selected the coming term’s teachers on Saturday. William Mahan of Creekside was named prominal, Miss Bessie Lytle of Chambersville will teach the second grade, and Miss Nora Zener of town will handle the primary grades.

Creekside Creekside Borough William Mahan Bessie Lytle Chambersville Nora, Zener

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Harry A Onmn Holter Leechburg Merle Weaver John Weaver Kiskiminetas Hyde Park Weaver Elders Ridge Albert W. Comfort F. D. Zuerner Braddock Harry W. Herlinger Town Irvin M. Gennell Mary Kenfier Florence Wilson Emma Dodds Mabel Repine Carrie Smith Harriet Hosack Eva Smyera Edna Thompson Stella Rhoads Sallie Curtis Nan Gerard Matilda Leach Jennie Prentice Jettie Frech Mary Stitt Ada Rowe The A. M. Putt Tunnelton Patt Andrew Kinter John Kinter Xintersburg Yar Will Carnegie Indiana School Board C. D. Smith Carlisle Hughes Avalon Bertha Brownlee Andrew Wilson Wilson Upper Ten School House Center Township Johnstown Democrat Historic Academy OF Purchase Rolinson Spence Rensona Megal
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