Giant County Coal Deal In Jacksonville Foreseen
Rochester and Pittsburg interests poised to acquire over 10 000 acres in the Jacksonville field from Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation and Kent Coal Company. Negotiations under two years, deal valued near a million dollars, uniting blocks near Lewistown and Jacksonville, boosting the county’s coal production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester and
Pillsburg
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Kent Coal Company
Jacksonville
Rochester
Pittsburg
McIntyre
Aultman
Iselin
Lewisville
Local Soldier Boys Working Hard in Texas
Local soldiers from Blairsville Indiana and Blairsville, serving in Texas, are reported to be happy and developing into regulars. Co F remains at Camp Pershing near El Paso, while Co L is on border patrol duty in the Big Bend area about 100 miles from camp. Promotions include sergeants S M Alexander and Georges Rodgers, and corporals George Giles Clyde Caldwell Russell Davison James Matthews George Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. L
Blairsville
Marathon
Co. F
Indiana
Texas
Camp Pershing
el Pago
Big Bend
Co. F. S
M. Alexander
Georges Rodgers
George Giles
Clyde Caldwell
Russell Davison
James Matthews
George Smith
Co L Soldier Reported Dead In El Paso Hospital
An unofficial Blairsville report claims John Devinney of Co L Tenth Regiment died in a El Paso Texas hospital at about age 20. His father Sherwin Devinney lives in Vandergrift and a relative in Blairsville was notified. The report could not be verified yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Devinney
Hi Paso
Blairsville
Co. L
el Paso
Tex
Sherwin Devinney
Vandergrift
Four Plea Guilty In Court Session Before Vacation
Judge Langham closed the term with many cases argued before the vacation. Thomas McCann of Hellwood pleaded guilty to fornication and bastardy, fined $10 plus costs and $20 to the prosecutrix, with $5 monthly for five years for the child’s maintenance. Paul Lancar of Iselin pleaded guilty to liquor, fined $500, costs, and three months in the Workhouse, later paroled on costs and a $50 penalty. John Malley of Homer City had adultery charges with Grant Roberts and Lizzie Bookamire settled by agreement, costs paid. Join Glour of Josephine pleaded guilty to liquor and was sent to the Workhouse, later paroled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langham
Naturalization Court
Thomas McCann
Hellwood
Stella Conerby
Paul Lancar
Iselin
Gelling Hquor
John Malley
Homer City
Grant
Roberts
Lizzie Bookamire
Join Glour
Josephine
Fair Attractions Secured for Sixtieth Indiana County Fair
The sixty first Indiana county fair organizers promise a record exhibition with $400 race purses and two major free attractions. Matsuda Imperial Japanese acrobats will perform daily in front of the grand stand and an area plane will make daily flights from the grounds. Buildings are being cleaned and repaired in preparation for the September 5 to 8 event. premium list will be printed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Indiana County Fair
County Agricultural Society
Matsuda Imperial
Flag Pole Erected In Front Of Court House
A 50 foot flag pole arrived to be installed in the southeast corner of the courthouse lawn, donated by D F Rinn and financed by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. A large flag will fly there until soldiers return. Two additional poles of similar size will go up in the Second and Third Ward grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
D. F. Rinn
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Second Ward
Third Ward
Weddings of a Week Ward Hagerman
Miss Mary Hagerman of Blacklick and Walter Ward of Josephine wed in Philadelphia on July 12 with Rev. Randolph officiating. They plan a honey moon trip up the Hudson and will reside in Josephine where Ward works at the Josephine Furnace and Coke Co. Also Burns Park Reynolds Burns and Miss L Blanche Park wed in West Bend Hotel with future home in Vandergrift. Bracken Keller Alton Bracken and Minnie Keller unite in marriage in Ebensburg courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Hagerman
Mary Hagerman
Blacklick
Walter Ward
Josephine
Philadelphia
Randolph
First Methodist , Episcopal Church
Linton
Ward
Hudson River
Burns Park Reynolds Burns
Vandergrift
L. Blanche Park
Homer Park
Willet
West Bend
M. L. Schmucker
Shankville
Somerset County
Willet Lutheran Church
Washington Township
Bracken-Keller
Alton Bracken
Belsano
Minnie Keller
Brushvalley
Ebbensburg
Oliver Evans
Miss Alda Hoover Completes 15 Years Perfect Attendance
Miss Alda M Hoover of town achieves fifteen years of perfect attendance at the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school of Indiana. She began as a pupil, later became a teacher in the primary department and has long led the Graceton primary room. Re elected for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simany School
Alda M. Hoover
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School of
Indiana
Miss Hoover
Graceton
Social Circles Picnic At Campbell's Mills
Thirty Homer City youths forming the T T T club gathered for a Monday evening picnic at Campbell's Mills. Miss Morgart, Indiana hospital superintendent, will host the Ladies Auxiliary and other hospital supporters tomorrow from 2 to 4 pm in the hospital grove to plan and socialize. Mrs. Jane McDermott of Vandergrift visited her sister near town for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Campbell's Mills
Jane McDermott
Vandergrift
J. M. Brown
Near Town
Teachers Selected Across Districts In Last Week
Districts announced teaching appointments after last week school board meetings with Armstrong Township West Wheatfield Bluffton New Athens Iselin and Brushvalley among those listing new staff. Not all vacancies filled yet with few districts awaiting final postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Township
Walker
Porter Miller
Peeler
Grace
Allshouse
Parkwood
Mary Abel
Anthony
Mae Ramner
James Fleming
Margaret Cunningham
John
Fleming
Howard Logan
Chestnut Fiat
John Fleming
Hit Top
Eartha George
Laney
Eric Watt
Union Wlat
Helen Smith
McCreight
Erma
Johnson
Plumville
James L. Jones
Nannie Wingrove
Mary Hopkins
Paul Ansley
West Wheatfield
Cramer
Stanton Davis
Effie Slater
Elder
Blanche Kitchenbrod
Bluffton
Dora Fry
Tomb
Qglaty Hood
Sheilbark
Rubie Gray
Trindla
Agnes Kerr
Calvert
Rosa May Hutchinson
Hutchison
Ruth Ream
Robindale
Eva Brinker
Charles
Vada Watt
Clara M. Gemmell
Elwin H. Irwin
McIntyre
Nelle M. Couch
Coal Ru
Dorothy Myers
West Wheatfield Township
Washington
Lloyd Lichtenfels
Gamble
Steele Clawson
Centerville
Emma Domka
Wallace
Sara Ella Hood
Germany
Stella Mack
Ridge
Detla Hoskinson
Campbell
Hester Duncan
Lynn
Elva Walbeck
India
Paul Wallace
Garfield
Lettie McKelvey
Marie Liggett
Jericho
Brushvalley Township
Heshbon
Robert McNutt
Rugh
Glenn Hunter
Stewart
Howett
Brink
Oak Grove
Harry Campbell
Simons
Bida Alttemug
Price
Alex Dick
Evans
John Brinks
Wolfe
J. H. Rhine
Cresswell
Annie McMullen
McFarland
Virginia Flegal
West Church Street
Clearfield
Mary Rose
Clarksburg
Hamar City
William Corey
Indiana
Joseph Vehner Corey
Indiana School Board assigns high school teachers marks
Indiana teachers in two wards have been assigned to rooms for the coming term with three high school posts and a supervisor of music still to be filled likely at an early board meeting. The list covers second ward rooms and third ward rooms with named teachers. A separate item recalls old school days at Mrs Hannah Walker’s era and a later accident report describes a mower accident that killed a horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana School Board
Second Ward
Edna Stewart
Lillian Hazlett
Helen Sutton
Romayne Sexton
Sarah Bruce
Birdie Keener
Alma Stuchell
Melinda Detwiler
Helen Campbell
Emma Elder
Edna McParland
Third Ward
Laura Bush
Margaret Lowman
Ethel Henderson
Bartha Fry
Carrie Gessler
Laura Duncan
Begs Kellar
Joseph KR. Wilson
John Russell
West Church Street
The
Mary Black
Indiana Fishing Trip Heads to Fayette County
Indiana residents Robert T. Marlin and daughter Edna, John M. Daugherty, and Harry W. Wilson Jr. depart in the Wilson car for a two day fishing excursion at Indian Creek in Fayette County. R. N. Ray of Waterstreet visits relatives in Manchester Tennessee. Attorney and Mrs. John H. Pierce entertain their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. John M. Pierce and their son John II T of San Diego California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fayette County
Robert T. Marlin
Edna
John M. Daugherty
Harry W. Wilson, Jr
Wilson
Indian Creek
R. N. Ray
Waterstreet
Manchester
Tenn
John H. Pierce
School Street
John M. Pierce
John Iit
San Diego
Cal
Personal Brevities From Indiana Area
A Norfolk county column notes J Paul Kimmell near Shelada in Indiana on business yesterday and a Kellys burg hall festival planned for tomorrow evening. Various residents including Miss Annie Lowry, Mrs Elia Caldwell and Amy, T N White and Martha Plumville, and Paul Stonebraker Greensburg are listed with visits, trips, and anniversaries across Indiana and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Paul Kimmell
Near Shelada
Indiana
Kellysburg Hall
Annie Lowry
South Sixth Street
Wilkinsburg
Elia Caldwell
Amy
T. N. White
Martha
Plumville
Paul Stonebraker
Greensburg
Armour Mullen
Massion, O
Charles Gwynn
Chicago
Ida Nichol
White Township
Paul Reed
Homer City
Reed
New Castle
W. D. Bush
Laura
Washington Street
Rhenshburg
Melissa Donahue
Dixonville
A. G. Hosack
Creekside
W. E. Dodson
North Sixth Street
Hyde Park
Vandergrift
Lucy Irons Dolphin
Portland
Ove
Robert Conner
Montgomery Township
Frank McFeaters
M. H. Wilson
South Seventh Street
Robert Bruce
East Oak Street
Wildwood, N. J
O. K. Martin
J. M. Welch
Misses McLaughlin
Philadelphia
McLaughlin
North Seventh Street
Stacy Smith
Stacy, Jr
Frank Wood
Frank, Jr
Yellow Creek
Charles G, Rud
Charles
Water Street
Sykesville
George Fiscus
West Church Street
Coney Island
N. Y
Frank Fiscus
B. Campbell and Sons
Ellsworth and Delos
Ebensburg
James St. Clair
John Monks
Martins Ferry
Lou Henry
D. H. Wilt
J. P. Wilt
Cockport
Henry
Lowry Houck
Bima
Penn Run
Houck
John H. Houck
O. E. Learn
Lewis
Blair Goodlin
Pamelia Lewis
Lovejoy
Audley L. Mabon
Archile
Indiana County land transfers and community notices
A lengthy list of land transactions and estates in Indiana County appears, detailing multiple transfers to individuals and trustees, with prices ranging around a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. The article notes residences, executors, and trustees attached to the various plots, followed by a social column describing a July birthday gathering for Mrs. Henderson in Shelocta and a series of local gas well announcements and a traffic accident. Additional items cover a proposed reserve military company, visits by locals, and other brief community updates from Plumcreek, Center, and surrounding townships.
Deaths of James Bothel age 11 in Center township
RECENT DEATHS James Bothel aged 11 a long time county resident died Thursday afternoon at his home in Center township born October 8 1827 in Armstrong township son of John Bethel pioneer residents. Lived most of life as a farmer retired from active work and lived with his son. He served in the Civil War with the No 7 16th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry under Capt An.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dries Bothed
James Bothel
Yeups
Ask Athe
Gan
Neale Son Botheet
New Crete
Chareh
Tt Center Township
Mie
Armatrongy Township
John Bethel
16Th
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Calvin W. Isaker
Levi
Caroline Baker
Greet Township
Cockport
Idahone
la Crosse
Wis
John Peterson
McKeesport
Clark Beatty
Mahaffey
Clifton Baker
Cresson
Curtis and
Clyde Baker
Portland, Ore
Obituary notices from a rural Pennsylvania paper
The notice details deaths of local residents including Martin H Johnston and Calvin W Baker, with surviving relatives across townships and towns, funeral services held, and interments at Oakland and local cemeteries. Also mentions Mary Campbell Dickson’s widowhood and multiple obituaries for community figures.
Auto Killed Lad Playing in Field in Farm Accident
Clair Helman four years old died after an auto driven by William McFeaters struck him as he played near his father's farm on the way toward Sample Run. The vehicle veered off the road after crossing a wire fence being repaired by the boy’s mother. Funeral services set for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Helman
Ora Helman
Sample Run
William McFeatera
Wayne Avenue
Helman
Mr. McPeaters
Clymer
Onberg
Sampla
Bttom
McFonters
Altair
Twin formed fruits and new comfort stations
Mrs Rebecca J Moore of Salta Imrg R D 3 sent a report to The Progress about twin apples and a twin dahlia found on local farms. James K Moore discovered the twin fruit on John Woodside's Westmoreland county farm Sunday, and a twin dahlia was picked on the A C Smeltzer lawn Aventoré road. Work began on two public comfort stations in the Court House basement. the women’s station will be under the county commissioners office and the men’s under the county treasurer’s office, both to include sanitary free and gay toilets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca J. Moore
Salta- Imrg R. D. 3
James K. Moore
John Woodside
Westmoreland County
A. C. Smeltzer
Aventuoré
J. A. Stuchell
Court House
Pusch
Bagement
Deutschland Steamer Delivers Violin Strings to Pollock’s Store
A consignment of violin strings arrived from Germany aboard the submarine Deutschland and docked at Balimora Mo marking the first of its kind to cross the ocean. Severe storm damage hit the northern county with rains and high winds, damaging crops roads and buildings. State highway route No 64 from Clymer to Mitchells Mills is closed indefinitely due to bridge washouts. Infant Helen Louise Leydie daughter of Mr and Mrs George Leydie died suddenly in Philadelphia Street. funeral held at Lutheran church with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Allan McDonald appointed assistant to referees Thomas Dunn and L B Christy on Workmen's Compensation Board. brings familiarity with Pennsylvania industry conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Blair
David
Margaret Schumater
Cresswell
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Washington
John K. Brallier
Elizabeth
Nancy Ann
Blanch St. Clair
Frank &. Moorhead
Indiana
Buffalo
Cleveland
L. §. McDivitt
Olean
N. Y
Jamey Schrecengost
Nolo
Roy
John PF. St. Clair
Near New
Florence
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture of Pennsylvania
Ernest Kinsey
Armagh
Penn Ston
Kinsey
Cherryhill Township
Greenville Summer Normal
J. G. Rugh
Church Street
G. HK. Eppley
Gertrude
Goon
Youngstown
Eppley
Milas Gertrude Eppley
Dana Musical Institute
David W. Davis
Armstrong Township
Davis
The
Progress
Bis
Germany
Deutschland
Pollock
Balimora
Ocean
Stern
Clymer
Mitchells Mills
Harrison
Stelen Louise Leydis
Helen Louise Leydis
George Leydle
Philadelphia Street
Aliss Charlotta Leydie
BE. M. Gearhart
Lutheran Church
Greenwood Cemetary
Allan McDonald
Rogister
Thomas Dunn
L. BE. Christy
Workmen's Compensation Board
John A. Scott
McDonald
Pennsylvania
Surprise 42nd Birthday Anniversary For Mrs Barrett
Neighbors and friends gathered at the Barrett home in Loop on Thursday for a complete surprise 42nd birthday anniversary celebration. Baskets and a fine dinner were shared. John K. Blackley was appointed health officer for the district including Buttington Brushvalley township and Mechanicsburg borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Barrett
Loop
Barrett
John K. Blackley
Buttington
Brushvalley
Mechanicsburg
Two New Barns On Armstrong Farms
William and Robert George of Armstrong township are erecting large and modern barns on their farms, signaling ongoing modernization and growth in local agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Robert George
Armstrong Township
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Richmond
Richmond W. C. T. U
Mahoning
Filck
Sara Moore
Floy
Mona Weaver
Bonita Snyder
Ollie Work
J. A. Snyder
Harry Oberlin
Hvelyn Oberlin
C. A. Oberlin
Richmond Union
F. B. Work
Charles C. McClain
Mount Gretna
United States Army
McClain
Charles Lucas McClain
Fighting Tenth
James A. McClain
First
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Harry McClain
Eighth
Ohio Infantry
Frank Grubb
Robinson Mary J. Palmer
Robinson W. C. McMaster
Conemaugh Two
Helen B. Shatter
Conemaugh
Jackson K. Snyder
Center
Clara M. Telford
Augustus Sprul
Elizabeth M. Bolder
Glen Campbell
Ruth Clark
H. B. Clark
Ralph W. Wright
Edward Drew
Glen Campbell Baptist Church
Wilson Peddicord
KA Estate Transpers
Iodiana County
Lackawanna Coal & Coke Co
Traci Wast Wheaffeld
Vinton Colliery
James M. Wiley
Herman B. Wiley
Chris M. Doty
Burrell
J. M. Buslell
Lews Vilnaky
Gilbert McGregor
Canon
C. Dedlars
Jim Christy
G. Diddars
George W. Tomt
East Wheatfield
Henry JH. Smith
Wdna M. Mahan
Montgomery
Annie Goss
Daniel A. Dorn
North Mahoning
Jomma R. Dorn
Simon D. Shirey
Adn
Clara J. Miller
M. Huey
Banks
Charles MH. Peares
Mary T. Rush
Shretocta
Lois C. Arnestrong
Shelocta
W. 2. Henderson
Atchison, Kangas
Todd
Jialimore
Henderson
Armstrong
Kansas
W. B. Henderson
Atchison, Kang
Baltimore, Md
Lol G. Armstrong
Lris
Charlotte
J. Grier Clark
Johnstown
George &. Chathams
Iva
Altoona
Ali
H. B. Smth
Mabel
West Lebanon
C. Farren
People's Gas Company
John Jones
Plumcreek Township
Armstrong County
J. W. Phillips Co
Kniepshield
Cochran’s Mills
American Natural Gas Co
Plumcreek
Allegheny County
Frank B. Geesey
North Fourth Street
Geesey
Penn Public Service Company
Carpenter Avenue
C. E. Hileman
J. J. Thompson
Marion Center
Adam
Lowry
Harrisburg
Daisy Gilbert
Wayne Venus
Butler
Garman
Berlin
M. M. Davis
John 8. Blackley
Bullington Township
Robert G. Cramer
James J. Hutchison
Mast Wheatheld Township
Lydia Krawp
Burl
Allegheny
Grace Unneapher
Crete
Hanah Gessler
Carrie
Philadelpha Street
Punxsulawney
James Speedy
Franses
Archae Speedy
Bln Grove
Via
George Bower
Te , Beers
Watersleet
George J. Snyder
White Jawashin
M. J. Sehioucker
Shanks Ville
Ife Iy
Wilet Lutheran Church
Hilvabeth McElwain
Ava- Hon
Tlarry C. Christy
Ludiciane “Normal
HL. C. Kimmel
Jione
Kimmel Station
Earl Learn
Chevy Chase
Drew Kinter
Col. Porter
Martin HW. Johnston
Alness Martin H. Johnston
Harvey 3. Johnston
Augustus Pattison
Town
William Johnston
Tarentum
Mellsga Fleming
Anna M. Johnston
Johnston
Calvin W. Buler
Dennison
D. J. Dennison
Wadesville
Wetilay
Frank
Olive
Minty
Matel
J. OM. Whishehoer
Mra. W
I. Myers
H. of Clawson
Mortguiner
G. 2
Wilsheimer
Vanderguitt
Winb Heimer
John Martha
Yette
Degona
Pulu
Mary Martin
Canoe Township
Margaret Iron Hallowell
Margaret Irete Hallowell
Ira Hallowell
Rebecca Dixon
Samuel Dixon
Auto
Lad
McFraters
Ore Nolaine
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