Two Men Die in Salina Goal Mine Crash
Henry Zimmerman aged 21 and Joseph Spratton aged 33, residents of Saltsburg, were killed when slate fell at the Cochran Goal Company mine in Salina on Thursday. Zimmerman leaves a widow and seven children. Spratton leaves a widow and one child and was a Mason. Burial services were held in Apollo and Avonmore. Also, Joe Senock, 19, of Center township, died two hours after being injured scraping a machine at the Grace ton coal mine. He is survived by parents and siblings. funeral held at St. Bernard. A child of Italian residents at Dilltown was killed when run over by a moving car. In Lackawanna mines at Webrum, Steve Papovich was electrocuted and brother John Papovich burned while rescuing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochran Goal Company
Salina
Henry Zimmerman
Joseph Spratton
Saitsburg
Mr. Zimmerman
Apollo
Mr. Spratton
Saltsbury Lodge of Masons
Avonmore
Joe Senock
Center Township
Graceton
Indiana
Maines
Peter Seneck
Slavic Society
St. Bernard’s Catholic Church
Dilltown
Steve Papovich
Webrum
John Papovich
Lackawanna Coal Company
Steve
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
James P. Jack
Blacklick Township
Dapies Jack
Warren
Parlo
Indians Normal School
Co. I
Town
William B. Jack
Fulton
Beatrice
Neb
Jack
Lewisville
West
Pittsburgh
Cowardly Germans Bomb Canadian Hospitals In War Letter
Indiana County girl Martha McElhoes, serving in wartime hospitals, writes from England about German bomb raids on Canadian hospitals in France. She recalls nights when bombers dropped lights via flares, then used machine guns on nurses, doctors, and wounded soldiers, killing two nurses and a physician and injuring many. She notes German animosity toward Canadians and their airmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Bowbing
Hans
Martha McElhoes
Kellysburg
England
France
Joseph McWlhoes
Hun
War Industries Board Issues Economy Directives to Newspapers
The War Industries Board ordered temporary newspaper savings for daily and weekly editions due to paper shortages. Prohibitions include no unsold-copy returns, no samples or free promotion copies, no promotional free copies to advertisers, no forced circulation to dealers, no paper buybacks, no commissions to agents, and no fee exchanges. plus local notices of veterans, engagements, weddings, and deaths amid wartime service and community life in Indiana counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Industries Board
Americans in Thick of Fight in France
American troops are in the thick of the fight in France and helped check the big German offensive launched on Sunday. German forces that crossed the Marne were driven back with many prisoners captured and hundreds drowned in the Marne waters during retreat. German losses were heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Marne
Mother Held For Death Of Her Infant Daughter
Nellie Mililaskie of Luciusboro, about 20, jailed on murder charges after her six week old daughter died Sunday. Authorities say she beat the child while intoxicated to quiet it, then awoke to find the infant dead in bed. Also listed are marriage licenses for George C. Ritchie and Edna V. Mottern, both of Mahoning, and George W. Adams with Leora B. Johnston of Brushvalley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luciusboro
Nellie Mililaskie
George C. Ritchie
North Mahoning
Edna V. Mottern
Curb Market Draws Indiana Farmers and Shoppers
Six Indiana county farmers brought fresh products to the curb market on North Seventh Street. Over 200 women attended, quickly exhausting the stock. Farmers, pleased with the result, expect more producers next Saturday and a larger assortment. The curb market offers a quick, door-to-door free outlet for sales. Names include Butterbaugh, Diven, Lick, Martin, Steele Berkey, Brown, Lytle, Zellere, and Jamison. The article notes an automobile trip to Falls this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Indiana
North Seventh Street
A. Butterbaugh
W. C. Diven
L.ick
Martin
Steele Berkeyplle
J. M Brown
Janes
Lytle
Estate Transfers Report Compiled From Last Public Notice
Walter D Gibson aged 92 of Cherryhill transfers to Irvin Croyle for 300 dollars. Multiple parcels follow: Harry Taylor lot in Blacklick to Peter Marimas for 1400. T L Buwards two Blacklick lots to S I Longnecker for 250. Hoover transfers North Mahoning lot to R C Eva Hoover and others for 400. Homer City lot to Miller entity for 400. John Pine transfer to John W Bennett for 500. M J Leech Conemaugh lot to Nettle Parsons for 100. Acre and lot transfers include 107 acres Green to Renbrandt Peale for 0.0. Addie Smith Green lot to J H Nash for 360. Charles L. Bence Green lots to Dalwin Ballin for 1500. Ella Dearolph two Greenleaf lots to W Rankin and G Fr Cor for 400. Albert P Robarts Center lot to Stave Grekus for 300. Lottie Hazlett Blackliff lot to John Newins for 174. John Spahr eight acres West Mahoning to D L Bahine for 275. Alice Gray Rayne lot to Dima Miller for 110. Jacob Gordon Pine lot to Mike Balog for 200. Mildred Plotzer First Ward Indiana lot to G W McCullough for 5000. J W Watt 78 acres White to J A Kimmel for 2780. Ben Manville Blairsville lot to Harry Fowler for 800. E J Miller Center tract to Graceton Coke Co for 350. J H Kunkle two Center lots to D C Weir for 805.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dends
Walter D. Gibson
Teres
Cherryhill
Irvin Croyle
Harry Taylor
Blacklick
Peter Marimas
T. L. Buwards
Blackick
S. IL
Longnecker
Christian [Foover
North Mahoning
R. C
Eva 'T. Hoover
Joeo B. J
Miller
Homer City
Ben Manville
Blairsville
Harry Fowler
E. J. Miller
Center
Graceton Coke Co
J. H. Kunkle
D.C. Weir
Men to Camp Lee on June 22 train from Indiana
Draft exemptions list a small group to depart for Camp Lee on Monday afternoon June 22 at 8 43 for induction. District 1 names include Robert Duff Mikin Hale Everett Scripp George A Rickard Hiverett Hadden Carmen Cicero Vincenzo Porko Carlo Manoni and alternates Homer Williams James Emerson Hazelett. District 2 names include James Anos Grantz Nick Antoni Dettore Hungorio Marlacci Andria Lonitro with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Camp Lee
Robert Duff Mikin
Loop
Hale Everett Scripp
Marion Center
George A. Rickard
Cherry Tree
Hiverett Hadden
Carmen Cicero
Heilwood
Vincenzo Porko
Wilgus
Wayette County
Carlo Manoni
Smithfield Highhouse No
James Anos Grantz
Livermore
Nick Antoni Dettore
Blairsville
Hungorio Marlacci
Iselin
Andria Lonitro
Blacklick
New Sugar Certificates For Canning And Preserving
The old sugar certificates for canning and preserving are abolished new forms and required signatures move with the times The Progress offers 100 certificates for 00 and 50 for 25c We require cash with all orders and 5c per foot for binding before printing costs are covered The Penn Enamel Sink Company property in West Philadelphia was sold at a Receiver's Sale for 16 including lumber tools and trucks The plant may be used for war related manufacturing and casting with low cost and skillful handling Pleasant Valley Club met with Mrs James Stuchell acting as president Guests included Mrs Lowe Tro vhester NY Next meeting at Mrs Zipmermins Indians site An aviation report claims a woman crew captured a German airplane crewed by two women This marks a noted aviation milestone Judge Sanghams confirmed Caldwell divorce decree by the Superior Court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Enamel Sink
J. A. Crossman
Penn Enaiel Sink Company
West Philadelphia
Penn Enamel Link ‘Company
Personal Brevities Note Visitors and Guests
Local society notes list many town residents and visitors including Mes Stadtuviller, Dr Loydick, Miss Bruce, Miss Mumau, Anna Mae Watson, Mrs Ashman, Helen Iaust, Anna Gilbert, Audrey Mabon, Miss Campbell, Mrs Denlinger, Mrs Prough, Dr Widdowson, Mrs Books, Mrs Buck, Mrs Hazlett, Miss Fay Simpson, Miss Jennie Dick, Mrs Berkey, Roy Lowman, J J Lowman, Mrs Davison, Kritzer family, Rev Zauner, Blair Taylor, Clifford Cramer, and others. Guests travel to Pittsburgh, Washington, Blairsville, France, and Atlantic City. enlistees and parish activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stadtuviller
Town
Williamaportt
Clark Loydick
Tasui
Indiana
Hida Bruce
Oakstreat
Harrisburgy
Minnia Mumau
Harrisburg
M. B. Allison
Church Street
al Marchand
Anna Mae Watson
North Seventh Street
Kittanning
Jennie Ashman
Stephens Point
Wis
J. [J. Brady
Helen
Winifred Iaust
Grant Street
Washington, D. C
Anna Gilbert
Pittsburgh
M. G. Watson
Nori Seventh Street
Audrey
Margaret Campbell
Punx-sutuwney
Laura Ansley
Water Street
William Denlinger
York
DL. R. Tomb
Carpenter Avenue
Howard Prough
Tyrone
J. J. Parnell
South Sixth Street
Frank Widdowson
Philadelphia
C. W. Rink
Ghursh Street
Charles W. Books
North Ninth Street
Smethport
A.C. Buck
J. Elder Peeler
West Philadelphia
Leslie Hazlett
Lewisville
James Jack
Ross Hosack
WU Kingsburg
William Hosack
Wayne Avenue
Emett Corrigan
U. S. S. Michigan
John Corrigan
Clymer
Fay Simpson
Chequont Street
Washington
War Risk Insurance Board
Jennie Dick
Cherryhill Township
Blairsville
BlackIfek
Jesse Berkey
Parsons
W. Va
Montgomery Township
Roy Lowman
Memphis
Tens
J. J. Lowman
A. B. Ming
William Davison
Washington Strete
8. R. Davison
Johnstown
Ty. Ross
Brushvalley
University of Mielsen
Glasser Hive
Boston
Glasser Shoe
Sixth
George Nelson
Wormosa
Kans
Nelson
Scott Stuthell
Washington Township
Ava
Ray. J. Calyitt Clark
Glenfield
Pay
Christian Church of
Vandergrit
Earle i. Moore
J. K. George
Center Wwrship
Marle Rh. Moore
Little Inffantey
Prince
HB Ieek
Otis
Pipmecl
Gil
Dorothy
Dohn
M.C. AL
Washington, Pa
Christ Episcopal Church
South Ninth Street
Boys Camp Outing At State College Described By Pastor
Forty-five Indiana boys from Troops Nos 1 and 2 of the Boy Scouts, accompanied by their leader W. M. Mieurhart, depart for Kate College to spend a week camping under government auspices. Dressed in uniform with blankets, they march to the station in orderly, military fashion. The Wisconsin-like scene contrasts earlier ceremonies. The scouts will aid with duties and recreation during the camp, returning home Saturday. Members listed include Harold Zener, John Kate, Raymond Chrissiman, Boyd Bluehell, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inishina
State College
Indiana
Nous
Acuils
Waster
Fey
W. M. Mieurhart
Lutheran Church
Irontlay
Kate College
Harold Zener
John
Kate
Aymond Chrissiman
Boyd Bluehell
Mebert
Lewis
Jus
Bartle
Baugh
Whi. Neeves
Robt. Wilson
Normut Long
Willy Grott
Robi. Tutt
Harry Peterman
Murry Waterbaugh
Win
Kelley
Myer Bernstein
Alex, Ur
Paul Springer
Arbert Steenlee
Clyde Clawson
L Rubinowitz
Burnell Piter
Telford McGaughey
Raymond Anderson
Widow to Receive Compensation in Indiana Case
Decision by Referees Jacob Snyder Benellis in Johnstown finds a county detective killed on duty is eligible for compensation. Widow Mrs. CG Inser will get $7,000 for herself and children, with weekly sums and partial notes detailing the payout against county commissioners who employed Millser. Also notes pensions for other widows and local notices about concerts and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Snyder
Benellis
Indiana
Jacob L. Snyder
Johnstown
Wariday
Inser
Indhima
Lucerne Mines
Millser
Obituary notices from North Mahoning township region
Recent deaths include Michael Vetter aged 83 of North Mahoning township near Mound Top church born in Butler county and long resident around Blacklick township with survivors. Judge Lucien Doty aged 89 of Greensburg former Westmoreland judge died after a long illness with children Mrs Adam Wyant Mrs Frank Miller and Lieutenant Edmund Doty surviving. John Kerr of town died suddenly at 44 while walking near Gouppers al Toy track, with a funeral at his parents home. Rachel Motterholt age 71 of West Mahoning township died at the County Home after two weeks in care. Christian McCurdy aged 56 died at sea coast. Roy Dedrain and Rev. Roy H. Hotenson noted. Minette Complications report Leona five-year-old victim of attack linked to Minette family. Various other obituaries and notes include Mrs. H. P. Woods and Mrs. H. Weiss, with multiple survivors listed across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichael Vetter
Michael Peffer
North ‘Mahon
Ing
Mound Top Church
Untler
Wich
Methoe
Te Wala
Anna Planing
Covade
Mig
Wilber Histon
Penix Hawney
Minily Janeath
Velier
Isa Belfer
Saaide Petler
Piaxsulacioys Mas
Janina Weita
Lucien Doty
Westmoreland County
Greensburg
Lafayette College
Adam M Wyant
Frank J. Miller
Edmund $. Doty
National Army
Presbyterian Church of
Frocushore
John Kerr
Town
al- Toy
Devgased
Tin
John Menton
Millersburg
Ruy
Wy Hotehison
Pinto
Ab Tdehorel
Daherment
Creenwood
County Schools Settle. New Buildings Rise in Claghorn
County districts finalize teacher elections amid scarce staff as four room schoolhouse rises at Trabinson and a new facility planned at Claghorn along Blacklick creek near Heshbon. List of elected teachers follows for Blacklick, Brushalley, Mechanicsbury, Rossi ter, Washington, West Mahoning, Dry Knot, North Point, White Oak, Toad Alley, Ridge, Garrald and Claghorn schools. Some districts report unfilled posts including Mahan Earhart Jericho Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Wheatfield
Trabinson
Claghorn
Blacklick Creek
Heshbon
Blacklick
Vixon
Harriet Alexander
Gordon
Helen Alexander
Hunter
Elda J. Blakley
Ferguson
Edith Long
Archibald
Harriet M. Conner
Fillmore
Ethel Shearer
Graffton
Reba Williams
Lillian Graff
Mahan
Earhart
Brushalley
William P. Liggett
Kalheyn Callahan
Elizabeth Daugherty
Washington Township
Martin
Floyd Park
Kettering
Hou Johnston
Lucis
Kina Kellys Cummins
Ida Sharp
Cribbs
Eliza Park
Kelly
Perry Bracken
Red Suton
Ly McMillen
Hanging Rock
Nola Marie Wohler
Bell
Iza Edwards
Harmon
B Dorethy Myars
Creekside
Margaret Townley
Allison Xeloel
West Mahoning Township
Twit Murrett
Garfleth
Della Hostingen
Garrald
Lettia McKelvey
Gampbell
Mloy Mack
India
Marian Mabon
Mills
Zelmooloch
Mae Monaghan
Teadhers
Jericho
Garfield Prtviries
County BoyS War Voyage Sinks Submarines
County boy from af stavue township now in France with the 20th Infantry reports a remote front location and that his troopship voyage was attacked by submarines. The destroyers sank two submarines while the voyage to France arrived after a late, thrilling crossing. Clarence Ousley urges endurance and resolve as the war continues. Commissioner Wagner buys timber tract near Hushden. Warren W. Wagner purchases 76 acres to be logged in the future. A resident of East Mahowing township dies in Pyga doua on July 2 at age 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Muina
Stavue
France
Goompany
20Th Infantry
McCuwumn
Wen Wis
Wagner
W. B. Wagner
W. T. Dickey
Hushden
Agud
T. N
Washington
Mellenry
Hawk
Mahowing
Tor Wang
Pygadoua
Myre. Guy ite reports brother John Piece safe arrival
Myre. Guy ite of Mayne Lownshlp records word that her brother John Piece, a member of Company C, 30th Infantry, has arrived safely. The note reflects family pride and military service amid ongoing deployments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre
Guy Ite
Mayne Lownshlp
John Piece
Company C
30Th Infantry
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Joseph Spearton
Cochran Coat’ Company
Our
Logan Sample
New Cagle
Friends
Harmony Presbyterian Church
Penn Run
Europe
Presbyterian Church
Tie
Shumaker
Kathryn Hitchcock
Kathryn M. Hitchcock
John Blair Shumaker
Margaret Shumaker
Sixth Street
Itsburg
Frank Love
Alice Beatty
Saltsburg
Alexander Beatty
George M. Ryall
Andrew Love
Saltsburg Hardware Co
Robert Rupert
War Department
W. Rupert
15Th Engineers
Bloise
H. B. Butterbaugh
Medical Reserve Corps
Leleevans
Edina Price
David Price
Sauiple
Troutnlan Co
Wathen Co Te
J. H. Jeffries
Frances
Rochester Mills
al Zellere
John Jamison
Homer Williams
Alverda
James Emerson Hazelett
Smicksburg
Pleasant Valley Club Seots
Pleasant Valley Club
Plumville
James Stuchell
Stuchell
Muale
Ricb
Mra. Hm, Zipmermin’s
Perry Johnston
John S
Sanghaim
Superior Court
Indiana County Court
PCA
Mary Lydiek
Ghoreh Street
Saumel A. Lydiek
Chhildran
Severa Isic
J. Mo Miarelichi
SN. la Strang
Noys
Prosster Omphank
Llaure Ah Loysville
Ee Fron
Leeks
Uie
Lateran Festiveion
Tomider
Didigue
John Jt. Shankle
Pittstargh
Mra. We
Shepsherd
Shiankle
Hastie
Msirtinlay
Christiana Church
Pagtor
J A. Bene
Oak Street
Waa
Hig
Isonville
Agnerlin
Dawelion
Vranve
Mier Stephens
Coisa Pathe Cte
Laura
Tavis
Vibe Thar Bos
Vidinai
Bbidteville Tilege
Charlotte Moorhead
Rachel Motterholt
Iadhian
Smithshire
Christian McCurdy
Dane McCurdy
Ney Revinsen
Shi
Dad
Fiev
Dedrain
Roy
Qidg Lriga
Danas
Methodigt Motheapalaia
Piainville
Gluarville
Gedfoard County
Suniday
Thay
2 W. Domis
Pim Vulo Tadkay
Tani Minette
Leona
Haigditka
M. Minette
Car- Sey Low
Daberibont
St. Bargard'’s
Hh PS Woods
Hh. Weiss
Agron Tngh
Porthern Kiddan
Dames Dowell
Ques Dowell
Ydnrs
Wexford
Allegany Cotney
Siutsany
William S. Dawgloei
Oman
Robinson
Am Cint
Thanspore
Jampih
Clarence Ousley
Secretary of Agriculture
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