Big coal firms plan office building in Indiana
Two major coal interests announce simultaneous construction of modern office buildings at the county seat. The Buffalo Rochester Pittsburgh company begins a three story brick and stone structure on the former Auditorium site at Church Street and Carpenter Avenue, about 98 by 150 feet with a lawn and parkway. Costs target around 250000 dollars. The Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation also aims to erect a modern office in Indiana, with a location deal expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter Avenue
Church Street
Indiana
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh
Gompers Alley
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Report
Deeds filed since last report show Hannah C Johnston transferring a Third ward lot in Indiana to L M Birch for 1460 dollars. Birdie to Tonkin transfers involve a Cherry Tree lot for 4500 dollars. Martha J Orr conveys a Third ward Indiana lot to W J Moore for 2250 dollars. Abram Hicks sells 2 acres in West Mahoning to Geo C Neal for 1000 dollars. Annie C Rickert sells 15 acres in Montgomery to George C Hartdt for 412 dollars. Jos H Palmer sells a Burrell jot to Louie Malinak for 1050 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Hannah C. Johnston
L.M. Birch
Third Ward
Indiana
Birdie
Tonkin
W. D. Dunsmore
Cherry Tree
Martha J. Orr
W. J.moore
Abram Hicks
Geo. C. Neal
West Mahoning
Annie C. Rickert
George C. Hardstt
Montgomery
Jos
H. Palmer
Louie Malinak
Burrell
Final citizenship papers granted for forty three
A class of 61 foreigners attended a naturalization court led by Judge J N Langham with Officer Kaeter of Pittsburgh. Forty three applicants received final naturalization papers. Also noted is a returning soldier story and local civic notices including a home welcome party for Stella Cochran and a nurse transfer to Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naturalization Court
J. N. Langham
Kaeter
Pittsburgh
Ger- Man
Indiana Blairsville road improvements await railroad agreement
Blairsville area officials Senator Wilbur P. Graff and Representative J. T. Davis press for Indiana County Route 68 upgrades. A July 2 letter from W. D. Uhler, state highway chief engineer, says railroad agreement to eliminate grade crossings is needed before work can proceed, despite surveys and plans nearly complete and the project on the 1919 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur P. Graff
J. T. Davis
Blairsville
Graft
W. D. Uhler
State Highway Department
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Uhler
Senator Gratt
Indiana County
Indiana
Reported Attempt to Kidnap Children in Strongstown
A scare swept Strongstown Thursday after two men in a buggy tried to abduct the son and daughter of Robert Gibson. The children resisted, their cries deterred the would be kidnappers, who fled. The father and neighbors searched the area with a gun but the suspects escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gibson
Strongstown
Indiana Men Buy Land for a Recreation Place
Six Indiana men purchase a 70 acre tract in Rayne township at the headwaters of Crooked creek to create a recreation site. They plan a two acre dam 188 feet wide three to eight feet deep, stocking with fish and turtles, with summer houses likely. Interested are Thomas Pealer R H Thompson Robert A Henderson Harry A Borland Dr Carl Park and William O Moorhead. Sisters Returning from France Mrs William W Taylor and Miss Dorothy Daugherty are en route home from Paris after a brief release from Y M C A canteen service as American troops return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayne Township
Byers
Indiana
Crooked Creek
Thomas Pealer
R. H. Thompson
Robert A. Henderson
Harry A. Borland
Carl Park
William O. Moorhead
France
William W. Taylor
Dorothy Daugherty
West Church Street
Paris
Town Lots Sold and Local Notices From Indiana News
Four South Sixth street lots owned by W P Hill sold to Ben Williams of Pine Flats for 1400 dollars. The 8S EH Moore lot on Church street sold to Charles Moorhead for 525 dollars. Heilwood pastor Rev St JL Sterling resigns to accept a call near Philadelphia. Blairsville man 4 P Archibald was a county seat caller, with seat subscription renewal. Local residents include Corp Frank Barclay returning from Indiana Y M C A, William H Dickie visiting from Blacklick, and Robert Nehnis visiting Indiana after two years service in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sixth Street
W. P. Hill
Ben Williams
Pine Flats
John McConnell
EH. Moore
Church Street
Charles
Heilwood
JL. Sterling
Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
P. Archibald
Blairsville
Corp
Frank Barclay
Livermore
Indiana Y. M.i
William HH. Dickie
Blacklick Township
Pittsburgh
Nelson McGregor
Waterstreet
Boyd Edmiston
France
Samuel Pottinger
Latrobe
Co. C. Dinsmore
W.S. Dinsmore
Punxsutawney
Lome
Robert Nehnis
354Th Aero Squadron
Indiana
J. F. Rebus
South Seventh Street
Bob
Belgium
Germany
Silas Kinter
Blair County
Irvin Long
White Township
Chicago
William Valentine
West Philadelphia
Canton
O. Harry Watson
Cleveland
Mr. Watson
Hh.liner
Gon. Weaner
Brushvalley Township
Hitler
West Church Street
G, W. Tomb
Armagh
J. M. Johnston
Miderton
Robert M. Johnston
Lastrobe
Lawrence Getty
Lliadelphia
John Ll. Getty
Kenneth McFarland
Town
Newport News
Martha J. Orr
East Philadelphia
Paul J. Orr
Richard
Ralph TB. McCung
A.W. Evans
William
Whengburg
W. D. Bush
Washington Street
B. F. Uber
Ambrose
Alphonse Nealer
A. W. Nealer
Chestnut Street
Brody Bros
H. W. Blakley
G. M. Wiggins
T . Lewis
Billie
Saltsburg
Atlanta
Taylor
Wayne Avenue
Sergi
Wilmer E. Kauffman
Hampton
William Kauffman
Maple Street
Dale Seanor
School Street
Twenty-eighth Engineers
Camp Devon
Mass
Dp. W. Davis
Clara J. Miller
Armstrong Township
Davis
Hfe
William A. Simpson
Mt. Alto
Edward Marlin
J. BP. Kennedy
Beaver Falls
Sarah Kemaley
Grant Street
Columbia University
Mia
N. B. Lowman
Robert
Belleverron
Arthur Wilson
S. Levine
Locunt
New York City
Charles Levins
Morse
Hartford
Conn
B. M. Morse
Cling Lowther
Locust Street
Altoona
Ruthhell
Uniontown
Hey
G. G. Moorrow
Stuth
Schonstreet
Seattle
Wash
George Miompson
Mildred
N. €. Wilson
Vandergrift
RJ. Campbell
Brushvalley
Annie ‘Thompson
West
Oak Street
Ridgway
Sis
James A. Smith
Virginia Huston Smith
Indiana Hospital
Indiana Auto
PC. Slagans
Joseph L. Shaffer
Joseph Shaffer
Punxssutawauy
Tha
Daughters of Revolution Organizes Chapter Here
The Daughters of the American Revolution establish a local chapter in this county under State Regent Mrs. Anthony Cook. The Presbyterian church hosted the July 4 meeting with Mra. Jesse W. Cary guiding organizing efforts and serving as organizing regent. Charter members include Cary as regent, Jane Leonard as first vice regent, and multiple named officers and board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Daughters of the American Revolution
Anthony Cook
Cooksburg
Mra
Jesse W. Cary
National Society
Mra. Cary
M. C. Watson
Mary E. Loughry
B. H. Lichteberger
Hope Stewart
Emma Finley Grant
Engagement of Indiana Couple Announced
Formal announcement of the engagement of Barry J Laughlin of North Sixth Street to Miss Leila Warlin of the Indiana Normal School notes no wedding date. Laughlin, son of Mrs Joseph Laughlin, is known in the county for his years at the First National Bank of Indiana and his role in Liberty Loan drives. He now represents McLaughlin Rowland Maclee in stocks and bonds, while Warlin heads the Conservatory of Music vocal department at Indiana State Normal School and directs the choir at the First Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Barry J. Laughlin
North Sixth Street
Leila Warlin
Indiana Normal School
Laughlin
Joseph Laughlin
First National Bank of Indiana
Pittsburgh
McLaughlin, Rowlan & Maclee
Miss Farlin
New York City
Conservatory of Music
Indiana State Normal School
First Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Walter McNees Roy
Russell D. Walter
William Walter
Burrell Township
Irene McNees
Soda Springs
Idaho
Smithfield M. BE
Thomas Charles Worth
Armstrong County
Oakland
Deauville
West
Weddings of a Week Houk Graffius Pattison Anderson Groft Stonebraker
WEDDINGS OF A WEEK reporting multiple marriages in the Indiana area. Houk and Graffius wed at Niagara Falls on June 30 with local attendees. Walter McNees and Irene McNees tied in Pittsburgh on July 6. Pattison and Anderson wed near Indiana on June 9. Groft and Stonebraker united in Ebensburg on July 3. Macro and Colson married in New York City on June 28. Also notes a lost truckload of ice near Greenwood cemetery and recalls Indiana men returning from overseas duty.
Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana County Fragments
Silas Kinter visits daughter in Blair county this year while Irvin Long heads to Chicago for work. Numerous locals travel, visit relatives in Canton Ohio, Indiana, Philadelphia, and Las Trobe as newly returned service members adjust to civilian life. This week includes a pharmacist certificate gain, overseas veterans awaiting discharge, and travel notes from Blairsville to Newport News.
Fyogcks Hold First Pyock Reunion at Purchase Line Academy
The Pyocks held their first reunion at Purchase Line Academy Friday with over 600 attendees. A basket lunch followed by devotions, music, recitations, and addresses united relatives from Kansas Indiana Maryland Calabria Cherryhill and Blair counties. The oldest guest was 80 year old Jacob Kyock and the youngest was 10 weeks old Howard Pyock. Organizers elected J W Fyock as chairman Jacob J Fyock as secretary and F I Walker as transfer for the coming year. A next summer reunion is planned at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purchase Line Academy
Purchase Line
Mia
Anne I'yook
Kansas
Loughly Strong
Indiana
Hannah Davis
Maryland
William Fyock
Jefferson County
George I
Fyock
Calabria County
Ford Pyock
Sombrgat County
Ray IL
Pyock
Lancaster
Bryce Sell
Blair County
Jacob Kyock
Cherryhill Township
Howard Hk. Pyock
Near Clymer
Fyocks
J. W. Fyock
Jacob J. Fyock
F. I. Walker
Traasfer
Bonds Redeemed by Indiana County Poor District
Indiana County commissioners redeemed bonds totaling 125000, ending a decade of indebtedness tied to the County Home project. The four percent bonds were paid from county funds, reflecting sound financial management and relieving taxpayers of future burden. The article also notes community events and local notices including a wedding anniversary and various local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Teachers Elected for Various School Districts
The Homer City school board and several townships announced teacher assignments for the coming term. Listings name principals, room numbers, and numerous teachers across Creekside, Cherryhill, Green, West Lebanon, Uniontown, and other districts with many names and positions detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City School
J. S. Byers
Helen BE. Martin
Gaynell Stonebraker
Florence Simpaun
Margaret Wilegal
Peurle Jelries
Mary C. Orn Nutt
Ruth W. Jobe
Latrad
Yark
Charryhill Township
Shollar
Marle Iyock
McGaughey
Martha Ray
Elizabeth Lardington
Anna Bulerbaugh
Lottie Brown
Ama Edwards
McAnally
Chrissie Gibson
Luto
J. E. Brown
Taylorsville
Catherine Fyoth
Fine Flats
Clayton Douglass
Cockport
F. F. Walker
Greenwich
Eva Gromicy
Barbour
Eva Lydick
Learn
Catherine Fleming
Treece
Hops Meekins
Shanktown
Anna Gaston
Purchase Line
Mark Rock
Pleasant Valley
Alvin Kidd
Mumann
Edna Knupp
Stafford
D. D. Patterson
Aselatant
Sarah Johns
Mary Johns
Sarah Bagley
Viola Duterbaugh
Uniontown
McCoy
Mock
Baker
Urush Valley
Mechanicsburg
Cora Miller
Walt
Mary Swearingen
Price
Vida Altenus
Evans
Ida Cunningham
Stewart
Annie McMullan
Meco
Paul Liggett
Simons
Eizabeth Moana
Cresswell
James McMullan
Ruth
Ethel Brink
Fleshbow
John Miller
Out Grove
Olive Degurmin
Caldwell Scool
Deaths in Saltsburg Area and Nearby Communities
Obituaries checklist several local deaths including Robert F L Wilson a 68 year old Saltsburg resident and civil engineer from Olivet Amusteong county who died at home. other notices include Mrs. Cora Clark Miller of Joannette and Mrs. Harriet Waller McGoun of Blossburg, with survivors and funeral details. The column records family ties across Olivet Joannette Cherry Tree Blairsville and Indiana hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert FL Wilson
Robert J. Wilson
Saltsburg
Olivet
Amusteong County
Western University of Pennsylvania
Flo
Parca
Sallahurm
Lie
Dia Wife
Thasa
Joy Long
New Casila
Clark J. Melven
Pittsburgh
Reve Wilson
Youngstown
Karl GC. Wilson
Texas
Robert Wilson
Maury Wilson
Hae
Mathie Stewart
Mary
Abigail Wilson
Cora Clark Miller
de. G. Miller
Joannette
Columbia Hearifal
Willenaburg
Mies
Chore
Maurin
Y Conemaugh
Minsos Ulan Mul
Sibyl
Clark
Cherry ‘Pree
Manslaughter Conviction Leads to Eight to Twelve Year Term
Bernardo Capparatti of Ernest was found guilty of manslaughter in the June term and sentenced by Judge J N Langham to serve not less than eight years nor more than twelve years in the Western Penitentiary plus a $600 fine and costs. Wasil Zukin of Ernest was jailed three months and taxed with court costs for assault and battery. Judge Langham will hold court on Monday July 21 to conclude legal business during attorney vacation from July 16 to August 24. offices will close each Saturday afternoon during the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernardo Capparatti
Ernest
Arnaldo Rinaldi
J. N. Langham
Western Penitentiary
Wasil Zukin
Blairsville Homecoming celebration draws crowd and veterans
Blairsville marked a historic day on Wednesday with a large homecoming parade led by the One Hundred and Tenth U. S. band. Veterans from multiple wars, local officers, and community groups joined a luncheon and military march at the college campus. The event included reunions, hero talks, and an evening ceremony, highlighting the town’s appreciation for service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
U. S
Company L
Homer Wellman
Sons of Veterans
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Indiana County
A. TR
College
One Hundred and Tenth Infantry
Great Military Hall
G. J McCune
Maj
J. P. Kennedy
Beaver Falls
United States Infantry
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Rochestel
Pittsburg
Clearfield
Orange
Seal Estate Transfers
John Engle
Wesley Askins
Stella Cochran
Camp Lee
Sloan Cochran
Grant Township
Engte
Ladiana
Carrie Hensell
Mt. ‘Alto
Edward Brewer
Nellie Florence
Creek Ride
M. I. Mack
Ly of
Webrum
Arcadia
Fla
Pearl Liggett
West Chestnut Street
Idamar
Dixonville-Idamar
Blairsviln
Pennsylvania Railroad
Daughters OF Revolution Organial
Houk-Graffius
Harry
Houk
John
West Indiana
Lillian Graffius
Margaret Graffius
Niagara Falls
Charles McLain
Niagara Falls Baptist Church
Ray Houk
Enos Widdowson
Houk 13
Chevrolet Automobile
West End Motor Company
Groft-Stonebraker
Hilder H. Groft
May &. Stonebraker
Mbensburg
Oldhan
United Presbyterian Church
Henry Stonebraker
Stonebraker
Mike Rich
Craceton
Greenwood Cemetery
Mike Matthews
David Blair Taylor, Jr
Carl Hasinger
Robert St. Clair
Warren W. Horrett
Margaret M. Sims
Ee ‘Strangford
Harkleroad Moween
Twila M. Rearide
Mowsen Maniilton
Stear Shee
Hamilton Altian Blose
Hamilton
Hellwood
Fyogcks
Mary Mitchell
Chestnut Plot
Mitchell
Tinga
Murry Johnston
Hoe
Chestnut Rat
Brondlinger Renator
Francis Hall
Robinson
James Hall
Rendlinger
Lear
Nixon
She Lear
Simon Lear
Grace Church
Mlovenes Simpson
Jaimes Simpson
Bellingham
Stephimn Singpsen
W. L. Meee
the Baptist Church
John Keller
May
Maw
Keller
Feuhal
Claude Allsons
Wilkinsburg
Allison
George M. Allison
Howard
Shepley Mix
Lona J. Sheplay
Hind Sumiay
W. GG. Mekee
New York
Shepley
Dairsvilla
Miakaville Presbyterian Church
Mas
Dames Thornton
Junes Thornton
Peacetan
Daly Ft
Horlinghand
Ghiude Taylor
Graceton
Lithera Chapel
Coith
Leroy Marl Palmer Levoy Marl
Marl Palmar
South Fifth Street
Ile
Ile Lleaves
Durial
Greenwood
Harriet Waller McGoun
James W. Mack
Blomwsburg
D. J. Waller
Teun
Dixonville
Muhaffey
Dixonyile Didamurte
Chillips Company
Nowe Ambrose
de Thillips Gas Aid Ol Ga
Hader
Hoouelt
Goad
Meamas
Nermish
Tin Company
Comity
Charles Wilkoosop
Silas Williamson
Art Hospital
Fort Mckfenry
Txclimore
Avin
Watt Price
Johnstown
Clymer
Tuter County Institute
The
Women’s Christ In Temperance Union
Ridgeview Park
May Elder
New York University of Music
Waller II. Jackson
Sixth Street
New Rochelle
N. Y
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