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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1922

Page

7

Million County Road Bonds Sold Today

County commissioners sold one million dollar Indiana County highway improvement bonds dated July 15 1922 at four and a half percent interest to Union Trust Co Pittsburgh for a premium of 39220. Eight bids were received with Glover & McGregor Mellon National Bank and other firms bidding. sale provides funds to complete the county road program and positions authorities for future highway projects.

Indiana County Highway Improvement Union Trust Co Pittsburgh Glover & McGregor M.M Freeman Philadelphia Reilly Brock Co J. H. Holmes & Co Mellon National Bank Graham, Parsons & Co Pittsburg Sypinion Trust Co

Paying and sewer contracts for borough awarded

John P. Hilder of Ebensburg won the street paving contract for the borough program with a bid of 111 644. Ten days to file bonds and 140 days to complete. Work to start immediately with concrete. streets likely to be first are School and Fifth to finish before fall opening. Sewers bid led by E Arthur James of Johnstown at 18 340.20, with several rivals. Streets to be severed include Fifteenth, School, Water, and Maple streets among others. Coulter family reunion held at West Lebanon with dinner, singing, and renewal of acquaintances. Next year’s gathering set for West Lebanon on June 13. Officers elected: President Robert A. Fulton, Vice President J. Ross Campbell, Secretary Agatha Coleman, Treasurer Arthur Donahue. Postmaster examination set for August 5 at Indiana post office.

John P. Hilder Ebensburg Elder McCrady Brothers Braddock Bell Bodhel Johnstown G. T. Morgan Foe i Carson Construction Company Butler Oak Street Tenth Street Water Oak Streets Fifth Street Philadelphia School Streets School Street Fifth Pennsylvania Railroad Chestnut Street Yenth Street Beween Church St Oakland Avenue Water Street Fourth Fifth Streets West Philadelphia North Fifth Streets E. Arthur James John P. Elder Pbensburg Sharpsburg Construction Company Sharpsburg Carson Engineering Co Lutler Braddockh Fifteenth Street Behool Street Twelfth Thirteenth Fisher Alle Fifteenth Fifteen Street Water Streets Maple Street Third Street Coulter West Lebanon Renners William Robert A. Fulton J. Ross Campbell Parkwood Agatha Coleman South Bend Arthur Donahue W. Jenkins and Chambersville New | Castle William Sheenley Washington Helman Strongstown J. C. Millen Shelors Indiana Blaiy Ansley Clark S. McCann Howard Rayne Township A. H. Wilhelmin Creekside Frank R. Widdowson Indiana County John, Fisher North Sixth Street Fisher Homestead Plumyile F. E. Barber Clyimer Ri Lawrence Getty Youngstown John L. Getty Church Street James Glaas E. M. Gearhart Erie Baye Pennington Vandergrift Be.a. Pennington North Ninth Street W. Fred Wettling Indiana School Board Ensign Joby Corrigan United States Navy John Corrigan D. B. Fleming Margaret Avalon Myre Thomas S. Lewis West Church Street Mary E. Repine New Alexandria Joseph Burns Pittsburgh Join Hasinger Wayne Avenue Maurice Coulter South Sixth Street Atlantic City Grand Lodge Bika Harl Hewitt Town Monda Robert C. Wiggins Wiggins Jas. W Ross Ma P. Lowry Railroad Place Earl Steel Earl, Jr Ambridge Steel Linus Letts West Water Street Carolyn Guthrie Carnegie Tech Guthrie Wilkinsburg Marguerite Cassidy North Seventh Street Wilgus Coursin Lulu McEthees Kenlysbourg Louise Nesbitt Baltimore General Hospital Baltimore W. T. Dias Raymond Hazel Medelhon Dias A. J. Rees Indiana Hardware Company New Haven Conn Winchester Arms Co Ralph Moorhead Valah Ty South Fifth Street Middlebury Ind C. R. Lininger Lininger Eva Moorhead W. Guthrie Muureh Street Asemanea Agente Pennsylvania Bemus Mount Chautaa-anu Horace Work Sparta Friends Marton Center

Cherry Tree Contest Winners Announced for Arv Addresses

A large team of judges tallied entries for former Cherry Tree residents as Miss Sara Hawes won first prize. Miss Marguerite Driscol and Miss Ruth Griffith shared second prize after a tie. T. W. Munroe will send checks and lists move to Cherry Tree Centennial editor for the upcoming first week of August celebration invitations.

Sara Hawes Cherry Tree Almot Mies Sara Hawes Marguerite Driscol Ruth Griffith T. WV

Cherry Tree Bank Declares Dividend and Earnings Milestone

The First National Bank of Cherry Tree, among the largest in town, announced a six percent semi annual dividend plus an extra two percent. Directors noted earnings for the period, a $100,000 surplus, and a strong undivided profits reserve, marking it as a leading local bank.

First National Bank of Cherry Tree

TenYearOld Lad Drowns In Pollock Creek Near Coral

Willia Yachok, about 10, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Yachok of near Coral, drowned Saturday afternoon at 3:20 in Pollock Creek after leaping into a deep hole while cooling off. His brother and other boys fled. the body was recovered about three hours later. Joseph Yachok, a well known local farmer, grieves the loss.

Willia Yachok Joseph Yachok Coral Pwollck Creek Willie Joseph Yanchok

Undertakers Affected by Poor Business Conditions

Local undertakers report a subdued trade amid broad economic downturns, noting fewer mine accidents and reduced deaths from overeating as a result. A well known undertaker told The Progress that dull business in mining districts is tied to mine closures and lower consumer spending, with mortality indirectly linked to overindulgence decreasing as a consequence. Marriage licenses listed include Chas Teer inboxinks yee Ernest Bertha, Grafl Indiana arry we Piper Cokeville, K Garland Blairsville, Ernest Goss Hillsdale, Bessie W Wright Montgomery, and others across East Mahoning, Vandergrift, Blacklick, Rayne, Johnstown, Avonmore, Saltsburg, and more.

Ernest Bertha Grafl Indiana Arry We Piper Cokeville K. Garland Blairsville W. Ernest Goss Hillsdale Bessie W. Wright Montgomery Blaine M. Streans East Mahoning Martha M. McGee

Indianapolis Headlines From A Rural Indiana Notebook

Indiana man recovers handbag contents after New York trip theft scare. Leydic praised police after handbag with jewelry cash worth over a thousand dollars was found intact. Also, a lightning struck oak at Indiana Normal School campus splintered. several students sheltered nearby. Other items note two couples wed in Indiana, Mrs Moorhead recovering in New York, and John Bistock Jr injured by dynamite.

Indiana New York George D. Leydic New York City Pennsylvania Station My. Leydic Normal School Indiana State Normal School

Indiana County Names in Daily Personalities Brief

Local hometown notes list numerous Indiana County residents and visitors, with many traveling to and from Chambersville, Strongstown, and nearby towns. The item records calls, visits, school board election of W Fred Wettling, naval Ensign Joby Corrigan’s visit, and assorted relatives, shopping, and travel during the week and holiday period.

Big County Scout Rally Celebrates Fourth of July

Indiana County honors independence with a countywide Boy Scout rally at the Pair Grounds. A parade led by the Boy Scout Band opened a day of contests, demonstrations, and athletic events. Girl Scouts, Rotary and Kiwanis guests joined families enjoying food, uniforms proudly worn, and community performances by the Oldemobile Sextette and local groups. The event sparks plans for annual county gatherings and broader Fourth of July celebrations across towns like Marion Center, Lebanon, and Campbeall’s Mills.

Indiana County Boy Scout Band of Indiana Indiana County Council Indiana Rotary and Kiwanis Club Chapter House Church Street Church Fifth Philadelphia Seventh Seventh Street Fair Grounds Penn Run Oldemobile Clymer Widdowson Williard Kiwanis Club Fred Vinton Marion Center Lebanon Young Township West Lebanon Flderton Nesdenty Mechialesbure Wwlyushvley Fumona Cockport Selecrona Pine Flats Cherryhill Township Jeffries Grove Campbeall’s Mills Indiana Country Cink Sleepy Hollow

Indiana Markets Report Eggs Butter Prices This Week

The Troutman Company quotes egg prices at 24 cents and butter at 25 cents this week. Pittsburgh and Cheyenne markets publish similar rate sheets reflecting local commodity pricing.

Indiana Troutman Company Pittsburgh Cheyenne

Real Ustath Transfers Deeds Recorded in Indiana County

Real estate transfers in Indiana County show numerous deeds recorded from varied buyers and sellers. Listings include Montgomery and Canoe areas with prices from 110 to 6000 dollars, involving many individuals and parcels such as lots in Second Ward and 53 acre tracts. Indiana also reports a major music house expansion by Pioneer Music, plus a severe electrical storm that disrupted utilities and damaged a tree, a house, and gardens.

Indhina County Steve Vojtus Montgomery Caralina Dalessio Anna Attillo South Mahoning Guy L. Uber W. Berton Uber Second Ward Indiana E. C. Willard John Isopas Canoe Isabelle Aigstone Harry Davis Washington John Conrad Milton Hoffman Pine Punxsulawney Coal Mining Co Antonio Polso John F. Stahl H. M. ‘Munshower W. Guthrie Clyde G Guthrie Hfot India Brushvalley Plage Cc. G. Guthrie Mary E. Thompson Vernto B. Thompson Plumville Plooo Walter W. George Allen Graham Burlington Jessamah Puttergon Beryl Seanor Pourthward James Gibson A. J. Hines Cherryhill Lillian Martin Sarah B. Gibson Charry WN T. G. Shultz Stafford Green George Sosnowski Nick Williams Conemaugh R. Theiss T. Lakelwards Firet Ward Marle Q. Pax Harry Col Murdick Firstwand Indilana A. H. Seaman Joseph Sant Crean Aoneer Music House, Inc

Republicans Plan Active Campaign for County Committee

At a court house meeting the Republican County Committee re elected H. Wallace Thomas as chairman and named Mrs. James W. Mack as vice chairman. An active campaign will be waged next fall with a rules revision. Paul D. Sharretts named treasurer. deputies and secretaries appointed. New women members from Cherryhill, Grove, and East Wheatfield districts were elected, and supporters praised by Hon. John Fisher and Attorney J. Elder Peeler. A long list of district committeemen and post offices is noted.

Ylee Chillanan Republican County Committee Court House H. Wallace Thomas Town Republican Women Voters James W. Mack Thorne Thomas Paul D. Sharretts Claude Bath A. S. Moorhead J. H. Ray Cherryhill Een East Wheatfield John Fisher Pinchot Republican Party Isher J. Elder Feeler Assembly Myr. Peeler David W. Davis Armstrong Township Davis Repub-icnn Avinagi M. Wilcott Amagh Armstrong D. W. Davin Indiana Hezekiah Rupert Jidhina Links J, GC Nippes Blacklick Brushvalley A. ©. Hoover Byrushvalley Brushivalley W. Campbull Jlashbon Hullington W. A. Evans Webrum- Bullington E. BE. Hewitt Lltown Burrell Chas. L. Haskins Hacklek Jacob Brown Nairsville Icures Henry Frantz Roser Canoe Orren B. Emerick Rochester Milla Center J. C. White Indian RD P. J. Rankin Jraceton C. Bert Roof Lucerne Mines iMra A. J. Stewit Penn Run E. N. Lydick Steele Clark Cherry Tree Clymer J.M. Stewart

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Hi “Ston Little Creekside Melvin Earl Brown George M. Brown Curlogss Philadelphia Street ARV Cherry Tree Bank East Run John.Langham Charles Duncan Grand Lodge of Wilks Danncan Indiana Lodge Indiana County Bay Association Frvin Buterbaugh John Chester Rwin Preda Buterbaugh Cherry ‘Free Grove Avenue ‘Methodist Episcopal Church A. Hartung Abs William B. Caldwell Kelso Edwin K. Wood Wood Los Angeles Cal Frank E. Wood Pasadena Europe Neile Guthrie Bess Donaldson Elders Ridge United States President Garfield Bingland France Horace Somerville Cherrytree Odd Fellows' Cemetery J. H. Ligith Kenwood Plyde Q; Pail Los Ange Cal TN Twolick Creek Alex H. Allison Mahoning Marguerite H. Park Mildred Miller Corning N. Y Clarence M. Bennett Minnie G. Williams George Tressler Avonmore Eva Mae Henry Saltsburg Bureau of Statistics Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Apollo Monntaia Emma O. Shielde Henry T. Hepburn Nancy J. Claypool W. L. Melee Indiana Baptist Church Gustin Moorhead Phyllis John Bistock, Jr Ernest John Tewis Chamberville Wsa BOY Scouts Republican County Musie Llouge, Inc S. Ian Pollock, Inc Musie Vietrola Motors W. Wallace Thomas Alain Chosen
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