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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1925

Page

2

Disappearance and Drowning of Dennis Nichols Near Fort Morgan

Dennis Nichols, 24, son of Mrs. Sarah E. Nichols and the late John M. Nichols, drowned in an irrigation ditch four miles from Fort Morgan Colorado on Friday night June 26. He and two companions swam in a 12 to 15 foot deep pool. after completing one lap he sank suddenly, likely from cramps. His body was recovered about five hours later. He lived with his mother and sister Margaret, survived by six brothers and six sisters. father deceased. He attended Morgan County schools and later lived in Pennsylvania before returning to Colorado four years ago. He would have turned 24 on July 26.

Fort Morgan Dennis Nichols Sarah E. Nichols John M. Nichols Purchase Line Grant Township Colo Nichola Margaret Morgan County Pennsylvania Margaret Nichols Charles Long A. W. Lloyd Frank Jeffries Indiana Hope Mary Nichols Wesley James Nichols Archie Oregon Don California Calvin John

County roads to link county seats in western Pennsylvania

Indiana county citizens backed by the Automobile Club urge reinstating a primary road connecting Kittanning Indiana and Ebensburg to link Lawrence Butler Armstrong and Indiana counties. The route would form a through corridor across the state from Cleveland to Philadelphia reducing Pittsburgh congestion. Local clubs seek wider support from Auto Clubs Chambers of Commerce and other organizations in Kittanning Butler and New Castle for backing this project.

Kittanning Indiana Ebensburg Automobile Club State Highway Department Ung Sproul Lawrence Butler Armstrong William Pen Bellano Cambria County Cleveland Alan Canton Youngstown Ohio Philadelphia Washington Baltimore Pittsburgh The County Automobile Club Auto Clubs Chambers of Commerce New Castle

Hess Family Held Reunion at Seward on July Fourth

A Hess family reunion was held at Seward on July 4 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J F Reed. Attendees included S W Hess and family from Dilltown Indiana Latrobe and Johnstown and other relatives. Another reunion is planned for July 4 1926.

Dilltown J. D. Hess James Donald Andohn Merle Indiana H.R. Stiles Near Seward J. E. Reed Yarold Ethel Mae Marion E Irma Clair Iva Blair A. S. Hess Helen Latrobe H. J. Hess Betsy Tane Reed Johnstown

Wely Communion at St. Jacob's South Bend Sunday

Holy communion services will be held at St. Jacob's Lutheran church in South Bend on Sunday morning at 40:80 o'clock. Preparatory services will precede the morning worship.

Wely South Bend St. Jacob's Lutheran Church

Indiana ty tree planters set out

Indiana reporters document a group of tree planters preparing to travel with SaBsTAS toveot tesa duviog 100n, outlining their route and intended planting efforts in the coming weeks.

Indiana Ty Tree Planters

Obituary notices and Loysville Band visit to Indiana

Mrs. Sadie Nolf aged 82 died at her daughter’s home in DuBois after 46 years of residence. Margaret Suliek aged three months died of pneumonia. Mrs. Charles Gindier of Rossiter died after a surgical operation. James Stratton aged 76, brother of Mrs. M. M. Healy, died in a Pittsburgh hospital. Loysville Orphans Home Band to perform in Indiana with concerts and services from Saturday to Sunday at multiple venues to raise funds. Total band features ten saxophones and the smallest base drum player in the state.

Sadie Nolf C. R. Austin DuBois Isaac Nolf Indiana Dinsmore Margaret Suliek Margaret Suliek During Suliek Baitroxad Avenue Charles Gindier Charles Gindiel Rossiter Pumxsulawney James Stratton M. M. Healy Blairsville Pittsburgh Loysville Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Park Union Loysville Orphans

Republican Judge Candidate Walker Mith Promises Reform

To the Citizens of Indiana County a Republican judge candidate appeals for voter support based on 33 years in law practice. He pledges a bone dry county full enforcement of law and impartial administration of justice with protections against graft and illegal expenses. Radio carnival announced for Penn Run on July 18 with further notices to follow.

Indiana County Walker Mith Penn Run

William Shaffer Celebrates 88th Birthday at Home

More than eighty friends gathered at Aaron Shaffer’s home in Washington township to honor William Shaffer’s 88th birthday. A basket dinner marked the event and guests presented a substantial purse as a token of esteem for the healthy celebrant who hopes to see many more birthdays.

William Shaffer Washington Township Aaron Shaffer

Valentines From Germany Return To Tender Memories In Lyons Window

A Lyons Kansas display recalls old fashioned valentines with bluebirds hearts and forget me not verses. The sign notes they are made in Germany and were popular in grandparents days, evoking memories of youth and sweetness.

Germany Lyons Kan

Obituary: Samuel D Mixon Dies at 3 in Kent Home

Samuel D Mixon aged 3 died at his Kent home on June 85 after a brief illness. He was a respected farmer who had lived in Kent for 20 years after moving from Blacklick where he also resided 20 years. He belonged to the Kent M I church and is survived by a brother Benjamin Dixon of Butler and two half brothers Wiljam Dixon and Gordon Dixon of Blacklick township.

William Hesse Armstrong County Murfinsburg W. Va J. E. Smith South Bend St. Jacob’s Gastown Mt. Union Pleasant Union St. Johns St. Matthews Feldex Hesse York West Luella Africa Hesse Cumberland Valley Samuel D. Mixon Kent Blacklick Kent M. i. Church Benjamin Dixon Butler Wiljam and Gordon Dixon Blacklick Township

Stop Look Listen What A Quarter Social

An event on July 14, 1925 at the Valley Community venue promotes the Evangelical League. Admission is invited with the call COME ONE COME ALL for a benevolent social gathering.

Hteee Evangelical League

Notice of Constable's Sale Continued at Leone's Store

The Constable's sale at Leone's store in Pine township has been continued to Tuesday July 14 at 10 o'clock.

Leone Pine Township

By Way of a Kittyclysm

Tess Lane, a nurse, grows close to Arkley Chandler, a musician staying with Mrs. McCarthy as he nurses in pneumonia caused by a domestic tangle. Evelyn Harms misreads finances while Arkley reveals love and a desire to prove himself without money. Tess proclaims love as the crisis passes.

Evelyn Tess Eas Arkley Chandler Ess Laddie

Weddings of a Week Campbell Hamilton and Others

In Carrollton Ohio Dr Jesse Wilibert Campbell and Miss Margaret V Hamilton were wed by Rev Q O Fleming. Campbell a physician with Weamer Building offices has studied at Maryland, Harvard, and Africa, then worked in Elderton and Indiana. Hamilton, Indiana Normal School graduate and former Ambridge teacher, will settle in a home on South Fifth Street. Nearby, William Hamilton and Hazel Sebring of Rochester Mills were married quietly at J C Pigart's residence and will farm near Rochester Mills. Archie L Reynolds of Blairsville married Sara Louise Laughlin of New Alexandria in New Alexandria.

Campbell-Hamilton Jesse Wilibert Campbell South Fifth Street Margaret V. Hamilton Ridgway Carrollton QO. J. Fleming United Presbyterian Campbell Weamer University of Maryland Harvard Africa Elderton Indiana Indiana Normal School Ambridge Hamilton-Sebring William Hamilton Hazel Sebring Rochester Mills J. C. Pigart Clymer Church of ‘Christ

Blairsville Couple Wed in Simple Rite

Devinney Godlin Miss Ruth Goodlin and Carl L. Devinney, both of Blairsville, were united in marriage by Rev. H. R. Lloyd on Tuesday of last week in a small local ceremony.

Woman's Intuition Overrated in Public Debate

An opinion piece argues that woman’s intuition is overstated and harmful if overvalued. Lydia Haig notes few women consistently outperform men in law, markets, or deception detection, and overreliance may curb judgment and critical thinking.

Lydia Haig Washington Post Bian

Orphans Court Sale of East Mahoning Farm in Indiana PA

An Orphans Court sale in East Mahoning Township Indiana County Pennsylvania offers A H Allison estate real estate with 170 acres and a dwelling, barn, gas well, bounded by Hopkins Tilins company lands and Wallock. Sale person J Wilke McCartney administrator with terms 200 down. balance by deed. July 8 1925.

Orphans’ Court Indianaa County East Mahontay Allison East Mahoning Indiana Pennsylvania Lavi Hopkins Tuilins OY Chirk Wallock William Hopkins J. Wilke McCartney D. Oa Dollie W. Ayers

EXECUTOR'S NOTICE In Re Estate of Sarah M DeLancey

Letters testamentary on the estate of Sarah M DeLancey, late of Plumvbile Pa, have been granted to the undersigned. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to present them for payment. Notice is given for bids for fuel for school use and for the schools in Buffington township. The board may reject any bids. June 3, 1925. W.M. Conrad, Pres. Am Grapes, 27 Hte, Meadville Pa. Also bids for fuel for all schools in the town.

Pierce & Piarce Annie Heffelfinger Indiana John H. Pierce Tudiana Susanna Good Smicksburg W. Anthony Wingroyh Reynoldsville Pau Executrix J. Clark Weimer South Mahoning Township Candace Wiamer Joint School Board of Wheatfield Township Armagh Elderithe Gheregitt Township Ehh Ee Aturdhy Guly Bte EK. Simpson Penn Tok Sarah M. DeLancey Plumvbile Sten Gednates Buffington Township Op. m Cuvier North St ‘Meadville T W.M. Conrad James W. Mack Atbey Joseph Wru Kobuth Montgomery Township Haying Milne Jtu Naka Preangit Pany Pais Rank & Umrune Tndiana Lin Tily “Ss Tierre & Pierce Adelina Burns Washington Township Joan A. Burns Ernest Stewart Robert L. Hart Young Township John A. Hart Wear Lebanon D. Boom Cherry Tree Borough Wy Munroe Cherry Tree Peeler Chapman Lulu Mabon Abate Township G. C. Mabon Ipdiane

Suspicious Stranger Brought Before Esquire Ramsbottom

Constable Sam Slackpuiler of Petunia accuses a harmless stranger as a suspicious character from Kay Lee. The official questions the claim after a thorough search, noting no deadly weapon found.

Sam 7 Petunia Esquire Ramsbottom Kay Lee Kensga

Attorneys Letters Testamentary for Lillian Pounds Estate

Peeler and Belt announce letters testamentary on the estate of Lillian Pounds of White township deceased. They seek all claims against John F. Pounds and Preceptor Indiana Pa dated June 10, 1925. Chapman Attorney also issues letters of administration for Lulu Mabon of Abate township, deceased. Claimants must present promptly.

Three Thousand Visit Camp Rest on July Fourth

About three thousand people visited Camp Rest-a-While on July 4, enjoying the pool and picnics in the grove. A large crowd gathered Monday evening to see a fireworks display, postponed from the holiday due to a storm, and the show proceeded without incident.

Rest

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