Taree Man Drowns Bathing at Allen's Dam
Miles Edmiston a 28 year old Indiana barber died Sunday evening while wading at Allen's dam near Grace church Cherryhill township. His wife narrowly escaped a deep hole and collapse, aided by John Lazak. Edmiston had lived in Indiana two years and worked for John Selig shop. He left a wife two young daughters and parents in Johnstown. Funeral held at Hamiltonson home, interment in Johnstown. The Decker couple drown saving family at Sugar Run dam near New Florence. Mrs Decker 24, a McNeeley, Seward native, survived by a young son. Funeral in Laurel Hill near New Florence. Indiana Boy Edwin Clark farms for Pipeless furnace and Maytag washers to fund college at Muskingum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Edmiston
Town
Indiana
Allen’s
Grace Church
Cherryhill Township
Edmiston
Whia
Louise
Catherine
John Edmiston
Johnstown
Halmiston
Marmers
East Philadelphia
Reed Decker
New Florence
Sugar Run
Decker
Frank Shannon
Mr Shannon
Dot Decker
J. L. Campbell
Wilkinsburg
Werder Coal Company
Samuel Decker
Jeremiah McNeeley
Seward
Laurel Hill
Edwin Clark
Lewis G. Clark
Muskingum College
Muskingum, C
Shomas Patterson Stephens
Thomas Patterson Stelle
Phice
Mes
Joan Ab Stephchet Aid
Great
Susquehanna River
Ile
Co. 1
Pennsylvania
John FF. Staunton
Philadelphia
Washington, D. G
Winchoster
Libby
Belle Isle
Culpepper
Cold Harbor
Winchester
Mine Run
Wilderneas
Spottsylvania
Bermuda Kindred
Petersburg
Monocacy
Charlestown
Shicker's Gap
Whint Hill
Pigher's Hnl
Cedar Hill
Sailor's Creek
Virginia
iMonoccacy
Maryland
Kate McMarland
Pine Flats
Frank
Nolita
Philips
Vandergrift
Arthur Stephens
Gockport
Stephens
Isabella George
Bhatt
Green Township
Christian Church
Maple Avenue
Poat No. Vs. A. RB
C. G. Morrow
Oakland Cemetery
Grand Army
Child Portrait of Homer City Baby at Douglas Studio
A photo reproduction shows Charles Lloyd Adams aged one, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Adams of Homer City. The studio portrait was recently taken at the Douglas studio on Philadelphia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lloyd Adams
Paul Adams
Homer City
Douglasa Stu Fe
Philadelphia Street
Dry raid nets dozens of arrests and stills in county towns
Prohibition agents William A. Kelton and William J. Martsoll led a Monday morning operation in Glen Campbell Arcadia and nearby towns, making one of the era’s largest busts. Authorities seized five stills and 100 gallons of moonshine whiskey along with 92 bottles of high proof beer 48 Jamaica ginger bottles and 1,000 gallons of mash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Kelton
William J. Martsoll
Glen Campbell
Arcadia
Jamaica
Negro killed in shooting at Foster Mines
Legi Hicks colored is jailed on a murder charge after a shooting affray at Foster Mines Wednesday night over a dispute from a card game. Hicks was wounded in the leg. Howard Johnston colored was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Mines
Legi Hicks
Howard Johnston
Foster ‘Mines
Hicks
Boy Scouts Camp at Twolick Country Club Indiana
Indiana Boy Scouts from Troops 1 2 4 4 and others camp at Twolick Country Club this week. About 70 boys participate in the outing amid reports on local markets and a nearby death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Twolick Country Club
Indiana Boy Scouts
WEDDINGS AND FAMILY NEWS IN WHITE TOWNSHIP AREA
Local society items report two weddings including Milenberger and Smathers Mulberger, with attendance from White township and nearby towns. A 62nd anniversary for Isaac and Mrs. Alcorn is noted along with community updates, visits, travel, and local events across Robinson, Cherry Tree, and surrounding communities.
Real USPTale Transfers Deeds Recorded in Kaddana County
A compiled list shows deeds transferred in Kaddana County with buyers and sellers, ward locations, and dollar amounts such as Dennis Gamble to Joseph Walbeck for an Ist ward lot at 1300, George McCullough to Walbeck for a First ward jot at 2400, and several other transfers including Blairsville and Homer City parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaddana County
Dennis Gamble
Joseph A. Walebeck
Ist Ward
Indiana
George W. McCullough
Joseph A. Walbeck
First Ward
Karl Stlies
J. Johns
Armstrong
David J. Rodkey
Peter Paylash
Cherryhill
J. W. Rankin
Lois Silverman
Clymer
Alwilda
Neeres
Young
BR. & Pr, RR
Her and Supply Co
Flag
Mairsville Land Improvement Co
Steve Sestuk
Alairsville
Claude Bair
Lydie
West Wheatfield
Better
B. Weller
Daniel W. Long
G. Morris
Ea Teng
J.T. Bell
Third Ward
John Nagy
Joseph Carlson
Canoe
Nicola Torquato
Kunkle
Homer City
Medicated Alcohol Fatality Tells Local Tale
Gaylord W. Carter a 45 year old Sharon resident died of alcoholic poisoning in Johnstown after reportedly drinking medicated alcohol. An expert druggist known locally as Doc Carter had spent several weeks in Indiana selling a medical book, with copies already found in many county homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord W. Carter
Sharon
Johnstown
Carter
Indiana
Doc
Busy Day at Foxes Rising Home and Local Notes
Sunday guests visited Mr and Mrs James Rising of Onberg including many relatives and children. Evangelist Fred W W Henry completed a three week revival near Strongs town. Christian and Missionary Alliance convention plans set for Mahaffey July 1 to 30 with notable workers to speak. Canoe District teachers elected for Juneau No 2 and Crawford districts. Heilwood boy seriously injured after being struck by a car near Nie home. Mine and Mrs John J Wasinger entertained invited Indiana friends at Camp Whip Poor Will. Ford and Reo car collision damaged a new Wand car near Commodore. J J Anthony bought the estate of late Thomas PP Stephens for 38000. Name list of residents and licenses appended.
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Dalay Wood
Emily Rice
School Street
Pittsburgh
Arvilla Snyder
Reading
Christian Madeaver Society
Elizabeth ‘Williams
South Fifth Street
Williamsport Mix
Wiliam Balentine
Rue
Weat Church Street
Blairsville
W. J. Davis
Ruby
Vandergrift
Livermore
Richard Wray
Kittanning
John McConnell
Booth Wirth
Treat
W. H. Ray
Mildred
Rayne Township
W. Kepple
Ad Yance
Sherer
Avonmore
Indiana
Hex
Ben Pollock
Chautauqua
N. Y
Scott Clepver
Nancy Washington
Marion Center
Edna Quier
Arizona
J. N. Elder
Beulah N. Liggett
West Chestnut Street
DuBois
R. M. Sutter
Frank Berner
Margretta
Locust Street
Pottsville
Philadelphia
Harry Slater
Mast Philadelphia
J. M. Repine
Clarksburg
W. P. Learn
Commodore
John Russell
Nita May
Anna May Skelton
Church Street
George Henderson
Cleveland
Central District
American Sunday School Union
Ausman
Brewizer
Missy Edin Stewart
Alhambra
Cal
East
Frank Compton
C. G. Compton
Oakland Avenue
Albuquertue
N. M
Irvin 5
Glasser
Sixth Street
N. L. Glasser
Carnegie Tech University
Boston
Mass
Thomas Ahmes
Saltsburg
G. A. Chapman
Penn Run
Chapmans
Almes
Foxes Rising
James Rising
Onberg
J. &. Shank
Victor Bartlebaugh
Floyd Bartlebaugh
Misa Leona Boucher
Chas. Rising
Victor Bergquist
Harry Rising
F. Chidbury
Merle Rogs
Matthew Walker
Emma Spotts
John Spotts
Tiising Homestead
Fred W.W. Henry
Chirch Street
Hill School House
Strongstown
Allance
Mahaffey
Whip Poor Will
John J. Wasinger
Lawrence
Wayne Avenue
Whip-Poor-Will
Armstrong Township
Deaths of Stephens and Shannon mark county losses
Obituary notices recount the life of Thomas Patterson Stephens a Civil War veteran born 1845 in Indiana who served with Co. I 76th Pennsylvania and endured Libby and Belle Isle prisons. Also noted are the deaths of Bertha May Shannon Myrtle Jerileta Johnston Wendins and related funeral details and local reactions.
Tragic Harvest Field Death of Montgomery Farmer
Peter Wassam, a long time Montgomery Township resident, was killed while harvesting wheat on his farm when a horse trail incident caused him to fall and the wagon wheels crushed his skull. He was a leading church member and leaves a large family including Ward W Wassam and Mrs Victor E Cramer. Interment was at Hazlett church cemetery after services at the Wassam home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Wassam
Montgomery Hawnship
Pritay
Ms Farm
Wassim Farm
David Strassler
Hay
Wassam
Hazlett Church
Hillsdale
Wagssam
Midwen
Ward W. Wessam
Pungsutawney
Victor E. Cramer
Montgomery Township
William J. Cramer
Cherry Tree
J. C. Wassam
Near Commodore
Hulth Wassam
Pennsylvania Dog Licenses Rise and Claims Paid
Public notices show Pennsylvania issued 294 450 dog licenses in 1921 with 205 263 still active by June 1 1922. With six months data indicating 487 damages from dogs to livestock and poultry valued at 13 815, the state forecasts many more licenses and continued enforcement by the Bureau of Animal Industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Animal Industry of Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Eld
Heaney
Ine
Hina Ani
Kilomathean Literary Society July 21 Program
The Kilomathean Literary Society's Friday evening program on July 21 features songs by Mel Call and a piano duet by McCrany, recitations by Muriel Tinter and Elizabeth McCutcheon, stories by Mrs. Weverdorff, readings by Violet Wakefield and Rev. Harri Long, an oration by Frank Folsom, and a debate on national prohibition. Attendees include Ruth Evans Naomi Huagiss Mien Wakefield Ethel Rugh and Prof. T. F. Weber with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilomathean Literary Society
Mel Call
U.S
Wecitation
Muriel Tinterhung
Hs. Avis
Nethe V McCrany
AL We ‘Verdorff
A. RL Moek
Jones Brest
Elizabeth McCutch
Eon
Clark
Alma Raugh
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Taree
Disco
Indiana County
Squad Parm
Ideal Squad Co
Butler
Andrew Hepler
Nina Rupert
Tadieng
Uaeksburg
Joy Douglass
Wud Als
Douglass
Ninth Street
Richard FP. Ralinkon
Warrisburg
Miss Touglass
Indiana Normal School
Robertson
Norrisburg
Ferrier, Sheesley
Clepper
Jacob Ferrier
W. L. Mellee
Indiana Baptist Church
McKee
John Wiggins
Gaynelle G. Rowe
Parkwood
L. Rodgers Free
Troutman
Nour
J.W. Henry
H. B. Langham
J. W. Williams
Pina Mats
Mr. Henry
Stewart
Dunmires
Rupert's Grove
Avonmore Road
Troutman Company
Clevehad
Judoh Bowman
Portland
Gre
Adam Bowman
Avainmore
Milenberger
Tilenberger
Luly
White Township
Ahas
Geesey
John Siake
J. Swartz
Murray McHenry
Johnnytown
John Martin
Covode
James McAtoos
W. L Milenberger
Smathers-Mulberger
Frank Smathers
Zelda Mulberger
Near Town
Punxautawney
F. G. Wollett
Smathers
Hotel Moore
Caretti-Brent Edward Brent
Irene Caretti
Mossiler
Jounxsutawey
Justice C. C. Rowan
Rossiter
Mr. Brent
Isaac Alcorn
Robinson
Gertrude Alcorn
India
Samuel Campbell
East Liverpool
Campbell
Kentucky
Johnny’ Shell
Lexington
W. T. Mahaffey
Boyd
Hidiana
Walter D. Lewis
Milfard
Rossmoyne
Tron Ehester Mills
Swartz Steify
Anysie Tittle
Mir
Pifer
Homer
J.P. Lintner
Muainsvilla
Agth
Galtysburg
Iairsville
Vlairaville
Cottysburg
Wadiris Dia
Cokevile
James
Rith
Uy Bhairsville
Lidiana
Stony Creek
Clark Ami Prankely
Lown
Huntingdon Counts
Rother
James Shapson
Feurze Uluik
Jesse Malkenn
Reed Henimer
Hiterye VW. Verlingen
Horst
Wyvada
Frank Fry
New Advance
Creekside
Smyrna
Alex Mamilton
Hamilton
Thorne
Georgia
Wilson
Delste
Jas. A. Nichol
A. A. Mabon
Murray Topkins
Misa Gibson
Thorne Hamilton
H. G. Wark
Nan McCombs
Bertha Faving
Jacksonville
Greenville
Tunxsutawney
W. Hilsopkins
Summit Station
A. H. Stewart
Clyde Copeland
Lewis
J. W. Shields
Lewisville
William Waugaman
Margaret
Uniontown
Bertha Wing
Ruth
Lewinvile
CG. A. Shields
Grace
Marriet
Charles
J. J. Shields
Marjorie
Arthur
Vandergritt
Ben Us
Sa Poossmmmoyne
Punxsulawney
Midstate Coal Company
Trossmoyne
Taylor Mogle
R. JH
Pearce, Lewry
W.M. Bowser
Buffalo
Data Coal
Charles Wikin
Susqiehania Vethroad
Walter i
Gawis
Llomer U
H. Fondron
Thang
Reteine
Thierry Iakwhart
Winifred
Wupcae
Anid Bay
Wif
Melvin
Cheiobersy Les Fort Wells
Sir
Phuavidhe
Cael
Ay S
J Tukohort
Qual Giaiedber
Vandecerift
Staves Springs
Centr County
Veacers
Canoe Independent
Juneau No
Esther Wright
Fleury
Floyd Braughterrton
Jean Dunlap
Walrview
R. M. Dodson
Crawford
Jacob Mottern
Ora Graffius
Jlucus
Audra Smith
Heilwood Boute Iit
J. Pern
Vassi
Heilwood
Sui Automobile
Nie
Heilwood Hospital
Ford
Prank Paleo Her
Rhboad Avenue
Jon J. Anthony
Sleboeta
Thomas PP. Stephens
Reuben Fo Young
Punssutawney
Mary A. Jenkins
H.C. Shannon
Bertha May Shannon
Melvin Luwitins
Mra. Bra Surndan
Akron
Caldwell
Yourtgstown
Ev. WL. MeKes
Washington Church
Thayne. Township
Myrtle Wendins
Myrtle Jlerileta
Cs. Uortletn
Arcata
C. C. Cross
Karras
Mero
Wragh Wintehobner
Citi Lawnships
J. Wilbur Amietet
Parathy
Louie
Cord Mas
George
Nive
Sap
Jemunatte
Allen Pyisal
Wallon Jonson
Difo
Sune Varn
JOGS
Abe Tis Yhar
Armmuslone County
Cambela County
Eachell County
Mme
May McQuown
Piaest
Reelttion Clauss
Ea Jantari
Hernading Tlill
Alice Merina McCune
Society
Tinte
J. M. Moek
Pianisat
Jake Gliss
Lb. A
Alte Jn
Wai
S*rankt
S*rankt Me‘nai, MO. Shields, Joseph Mock, Kaythen Lot
J. AM. Meed
lyoMarrivet McCrea
Alicea McCrea
Atone Alimuin
Select Steading
W. McCrea
Mary Mikesuti
Joan Melntire
Mas
J. MM. Tyceki
Kirt Michael
Nerry Mulatire
Clair Smith
Karl Strougs
Byiermlesson
Leroy Palrel
Marie Shields
Thomas Mikesel
Vietrola
Leitation Clues
Vough Mikesell
Anna Martha Pulver
Carrie Clawson
Minager
Maris Shiekds
Shields
Frank McCrea
Henry
Swasy
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