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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1910

Page

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Provisional Certificates Issued to 242 County Teachers

County Superintendent James F. Chapman announced that 400 prospective teachers took the special examination for provisional and professional certificates, with 242 passing. Boards across the county have elected most instructors, and only a few districts face minor vacancies. The long list of districts and teachers follows, with openings in Evans and McDowell schools among others.

James F. Chapman A Banks Smithport Claude Sale-giver Mary Marks Rowley Harry Brickell Graham HR. J. Beckett Sidney Marie Bowers Feterman Elizabeth Smith Cross Roads Zoe Williams Pleasantdale Carl MecCord Rockwood Violet Hanna Fry Floyd Bennett McKee Sarah J. Neeley Pine Grove B. P. Bartlebaugh Brushvalley Heshbon Smith McNutt Oak Grove Harry Rhine Wolfe Alex Dick O Cresswell Hilda Artemus Price John.a. Kelly Smons Mabel Roser Stewart Carrie McCrea McFarland Glen Hunter Rugh Ddrie Campbell Evans School

Normal Leases C R Smith Home on Railroad Avenue

At a board meeting the Normal school leased Clarence R Smiths Railroad Avenue home for three years. The stable will be remodeled into rooms for two teachers and 41 students, across from the Normal campus. Mr Smith plans a smaller home on part of the lot. St Clair and McCartney flats remain. A nurse at the Normal school, Miss Jeannette McCullough, resigned recently.

Normal Smith Misa Jeannette McCullough Normal School

Camps Open For Girls At Campbell's Mills Glen Oak Camp

The article reports a group from town travels to Glen Oak Camp at Campbell's Mills along Blacklick Creek for two weeks. Chaperones Mrs Clyde W. Seanor and Mrs Wm Hamilton lead Misses Laura Steving Anna Ewin Margaret Woodburn Helena Steving Myrtle Gray Leabia Crossman and Messrs Curtis Elkin Roy Souders Earl Rigg. Boys camp near Yellow Creek on T A Gilbert farm opens yesterday with families including Samuel H Hughes Stacy Smith Chas Books Frank E Wood Joseph Wilson and Don J Hill for two weeks.

Indiana Clyde W. Seanor Wm. Hamilton Glen Oak Camp Campbells Mills Laura Steving Anna Ewin Margaret Woodburn Helena Steving Myrtle Gray Leabia Crossman Curtis Elkin Roy Souders Earl Rigg Blacklick Creek Campbell's Mills Samuel H. Hughes Stacy Smith Chas Frank E. Wood Joseph Wilson Town Don J. Hill Pittsburg Yellow Creek T. A. Gilbert

Big Mortgage Filed Sparks Coal Lands Rivalry

A fierce contest between New York Central and Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburgh interests over Indiana county coal lands heats up as NY Central buys in Center and Blacklick townships. BR&P files a mortgage of over 2,000,000 on Jefferson and Clearfield holdings across Armstrong and nearby townships, covering about 15,000 acres of coal and related property valued well beyond the mortgage. Funds will finance expansion as BR&P seeks more territory through this leverage.

New York Central Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Indiana County Center Blacklick Townships Jefferson & Clearfield Company Armstrong

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Report

Deeds recorded since last report show Sumner Graff’s lot in Blacklick sold to Mary E. Campbell for 175 dollars. Other transfers include Josiah Hagena’s 40 acres in Pine to W H Shultz for 55 dollars and A W Walker’s 6 acres in Armstrong to Frank Stumpf for 300 dollars. Also H E Clark’s lot in Glen Campbell to Walter G Bennett for 150 dollars and W Dearmine’s lot in Indiana to Beasie O Dilts for 4000 dollars. David A Ritchey’s 98 acres in West Mahoning sold to Wm J Bell for 2800 dollars and Peter F Keith’s 68 acres in Green to Jeremiah Boring for 770 dollars. Charles G Buterhaugh’s 1 acre for Canoe to Harry White for 350 dollars and B J Fleming’s 2 lots in Green to Joe Resoski for 645 dollars.

Indiana County Sumner Graff Blacklick Mary E. Campbell Josiah Hagena Pine W. H. Shultz A. W. Walker Armstrong Frank 8. Stumpf H. E. Clark Glen Campbell Walter G. Bennett Dearmine Indiana Beasie O. Dilts David A. Ritchey Mahoning Wm. J. Bell Peter F. Keith Jeremiah Boring Charles G. Buterhaugh Canoe Harry White B. J. Fleming Joe Resoski

English miner killed by slate fall near Newrytown

Thomas Remwick a 60 year old English native was killed when slate fell in Salinburg Coal Mining Company mines near Newrytown Conemaugh township Friday evening. He had lived in the country 30 years and worked as a miner over twenty years. His wife and two children survive. Interment was at Nowrytown on Sunday.

Newrytown Thomas Remwick England Salinburg Conemaugh Township Tipa Nowrytown

Body of former Rossiter coal superintendent found floating

The body of W. J. Broadmeadow, formerly superintendent of the Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation mines at Rossiter, was found floating in the Hast river at New York last week. He was identified by brother-in-law Charles H. Bunn. Broadmeadow, though in good finances, is said to have worried over domestic troubles. In her will, Martha Newry of Conemaugh township apportions her possessions to relatives, including gold watch and chain to niece Martha Arnold, furniture to nieces, and funds to education for James N. Nowry’s children. The will directs sale of real estate and division of proceeds among named heirs. The document ends with executor Ramusl Art.

W. J. Broadmeadow Clearfield Rossiter Hast New York Charles H. Bunn Mr. Broadmeadow Martha Newry Conemaugh Township Martha Arnold Samiusl James Nowry Mary Harhart Ida Berhart James N. Warhart Ida Earhart Robert Newry Testator Samuel Mary T. Earhart Harry James P. Nowry

Personal brief notes from town residents abroad

A compilation of short notices listing residents and visitors in town and nearby areas. It names Harry B. Marshall, Lawrence Edwards, Dr. Harry Ruinner, Joseph S. Stuchell, Miss Edith Donaldson, Mrs. William Williams, Miss Myrtle Selly, Samuel Killen, Dr. E. Larimer, H. Blaine Dodson, Prof. A. W. Wilson, Miss Jane Zimmerman, Miss Alice Grant, Miss Susan George, Dr. George Lowman, Miss Hazel St. Clair, Mrs. G. I. McCrea, Miss Estella Colkitt, Miss Mabel Wettling, Mrs. Agnes Kier, Mrs. Elmer E. Williams, Mrs. William Blymyer, County Commissioner D. ST. Niel, Thomas Sutton, Miss Anna Clark, Norris Craig, Rev D. J. Harshberger, Mrs. S. J. McMains, Mrs. James Bence, Mrs. Smith Palmer, Judge J. J. Telford, Miss Gertrude Mauk, J. H. Johnston, H. B. Smead, R. N. Ray, Boyd J. Lockard, Miss Anna Laney, Miss Nellie Shields, Mrs. John P. Bsrkin, Misses St. Clair and Fannie Genaler, Mrs. J. B. Parnell, Mrs. T. F. Cummings, and others visiting or hosting in the area. A few travels include Big Run funeral, American Bar Association meeting in New York, and visits to Latrobe.

Joseph S. Stuchell Washington Township Edith Donaldson Minneapolis J. M. Guthrie William Williams Indianapolis William Malcom Cherry Tree Myrtle Selly Vandergrift Mias Mabel Ortz Fast Oak Street Samuel Killen Armagh E. Larimer South Sixth Street Bellefonte H. Blaine Dodson Smicksburg W. 4. Dodson Water Street A. W. Wilson Saltsburg Jane Zimmerman Jolinatown Edna Marin South Eleventh Street Alice Grant Helen McCrady North Sixth Street Susan George Trafford Samuel George Hast Church Street George Lowman Lawrence Kans Thomas Lowman North Ninth Street Hazel St. Clair South Bend G. I. McCrea Brushvalley Ralston Walker Town Estella Colkitt Marion Center W. L. Colkitt South Firth Street Mabel Wettling West Newton Edward Rowe Agnes Kier Verona Harvey Cunningham Wayne Avenue Elmer £. Williams Olean William Blymyer New York City James §. Blair West School Street D. ST. Niel Big Run Jacob Zener J. McMains Leechburg J. C. Moorhead School Street James Bence Dixonville D. A. Short South Fifth Street Smith Palmer Parkwood B. R. Calhoun J. Telford Joseph Henderson Nora Maxwell Apple Ligonier Gertrude Mauk Big Place Wilkinsburg Asa Ferrier West Philadelphia J. H. Johnston Lulu Rossmayne Wyoming Nebraska H. B. Smead Pittaspurg Pumville Mr. Smead R. N. Ray West Water Street Pittsburg Mr. Ray Boyd J. Lockard Buffalo, Rochester and Galeton Commercial Department Normal School Anna Laney Nellie Shields O. W. Shields Clarksburg Mize Bertha Shields John P. Bsrkin St. Clair Fannie Genaler J. B. Parnell Elizabeth Stonsback Blacklick Latrobe Joseph Donnelly Donnelly Millbank Mra T. F. Cummings New Wilmington W.T. Anderson Mra. Cummings Rev. Cummings India The Mission Board

Home Coming Festivities Planned for Marchand Week

Festivities for Marchand home coming run August 23 to 26 with a three day program. Family reunions, picnics, and a grove gathering lead off on August 23 with invocations, welcomes, and a harmon jon performance. The event includes old time spelling bee, school reunions, addresses by Rev. C Albert Blose, Prof. R J Melsaacs, and a grand 300-voice music festival closing the week. Meals arranged by the W C T U provide ample service.

Jno C. Barclay K. Jones Mise Binnie McConnaughay C. Albert Blose D. D Youngstown Marchand Harmon Jon A. T. Brewer A. F. Richards Migs Dora F. D. Ellenberger George R. Hall Yreteran John B. Melsaaca J. A. Coaby Tarentum Virgil C. Zener Ann Arbor Mich J. W. Morrow Home Coming Association Corode Academy Robert H. Hood Pittsburg Henry E. Moot DuBois J. Miles Blose Washington Dr. Blose

Beautiful Sweet Pea Contest At Wilson Wood Shop

Forty eight entrants contested sweet peas displayed in the west show window of Wilson & Wood attracting attention. Prizes offered were 100 dollars and 60 dollars with 25 cents. Winners included Mrs Harvey Snyder Mrs J Norris McCoy Lanore Smathers Lea Galbreath Mrs L G Wells and D D Henderson.

Wilson & Wood Harvey Snyder J. Norris McCoy Lanore Smathers Lea Galbreath L. G. Wells D. D. Henderson

Notable Local Deaths Reported In County Obituary List

A list of recent deaths from the area notes Mrs. Sarah Wavelay Cramer of Cra mer aged 75 died of Bright's disease leaving several children in Cramer and nearby towns. Also mentioned are Mrs. Nancy Weaver of Flora aged 76, Mrs. Susan Yount of Gastown, and John Trusal of Plumville who died aged 4 years 2 months. Deaths span July 1910 era with interments at local cemeteries and church services recorded.

Sarah Wavelay Cramer Josaph Cramer Cramer Bright M. BK. Church Sarah A. Barclay Joseph Cramer Nancy Weaver Flora Backlick Finley Cameron Scotland Amelia Neff Indiana County William Weaver Thos John Lemon Sagamore Sarah C. Brickell Hortons Clara Bowers Vandergrift Laura Neal Horatio Mia Laura B. Naul Anna Mary Mogle Cavode Emma Depp Cloek Weaver M. B. Church Susan Yount Gastown William McAtoose Town W. H. Sloan Rural Valley H. A. Yount East Brady L. D. Yount Irwin Calvin Shumaker New Bethlehem Mead Johnston Atwood Mead Shumaker Elmer Yount John Trusal Plimville William Mra Joseph Kimmel Kittanning United Presbyterian Church Plumville

Prosperity forecast for farmers and local notables

Reports from county sections say harvest will be large with high prices and abundant crops. Oats and wheat expected to yield well, clover heavy, timothy strong, corn promising if warm weather continues. Indigny Poopts in the Orchestra at Chautauqua includes Edna A. Cogswell, W. R. Wrigley, and Walter Douglass of the Normal school. Cogswell plays viola, Wrigley violin, Douglass French horn. Sarah Adams of Penn Run returns home after visiting relatives.

Indigny Poopts Chautauqua Misa Edna A. Cogswell Profs W. R. Wrigley Walter Douglass Normal School Misa Cogswell Mr. Wrigley Mr. Douglass

Storm Leave Homer City Area Damaged, Bridges Lost

A Saturday electrical storm and heavy rain caused extensive damage across the county. Lightning struck buildings and farmlands, destroying one barn near West Lebanon and killing a cow in Hast Wheatfield. Bridges on Yellow Creek and Curry Run washed away, crops and grain belts damaged, and telephone service crippled on local lines. A Lucerne glassworks dynamo was knocked out for days, and a Country Club road was washed to impassable condition.

Indiana Thomas Caldwell West Lebanon Wilson Wigging John Caldwell Yellow Creek Joe Mazza Mazza Homer City Stony Run Herbert Brown's White Township Curry Run Peeler Hast Wheatfield R.G. Mack William Chasman Twollck Creek Thomas Fleming Frank Grimm Fleming James Campbell Mr. Layton Thog - Lowman North Ninth Cherry Run Center Township Columbus McCoy Lucerne Coas Works KE. Jobe Jobe T. P. Stephenson

Narrow escape in Cherry Run floods saddles hillboy

Jay McCoy and his son faced a perilous river surge during a heavy Saturday storm at Cherry Run. After riding to check cattle, the horse slipped and dumped the boy into six feet of swift water. McCoy remounted and swam to reach the boy, rescuing both from the raging current.

Jay McCoy Sort McCoy Agy Center Cherry Run Sally McCoy Jay Mr. McCoy Tai

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