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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1914

Page

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Indiana N G P Boys Take Possession At Camp Beaver

The Second Brigade of the Pennsylvania National Guard holds its annual encampment near Indiana. Thousands arrive by trains and autos with few accidents. Camp routines, battles between Blue and Red, governor’s review, and a governor’s day ceremony set the week’s pace amid festive military pageantry and local incidents.

Indiana Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic National Guard of Pennsylvania James A. Beaver A. J. Logan S.e Fourteenth ‘Regiment John K. Tener Penn Run Porterfield Bridge Old State State ‘Road Overnor Tov. Teller Frank Nirella Fourteenth Regiment Co — Eagerneas Harvey Pails Church Street Conopolis Charles McGovern McGovern Seventh Street Coraopolis Camp Beaver Indiana Hospital Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Harry F. Moger Co. L Sixteenth Regiment Camp Beavey Tenth Regiment Jas A- Buttermore Jis John da

Sisters Reunited After Twelve Years apart

In Greensburg County two sisters Alice and Nellie Vernon were separated in 1902. Alice was adopted by the Roberta family of Ligoni er, Nellie by the Black family of Chambersville. Records were incomplete and the girls lost contact until a visit revealed their strong resemblance. A trip to the Black home confirmed the reunion, the happiest event in their lives.

Alice Nellie A.ernon Greensburg Hving the Roberts Roberts John WK. Myers Mer City Myers Mfss Nellie Black Miss Roberts Miss Black

Local Court Upholds License Refusal In Indiana

Superior Court Judge Rice affirmed Judge Telford of the Indiana court in denying a liquor license to C H Moore of Indiana for selling to minors. Judge Orlady dismissed the appeal of Indian Brewing Co., refused a license for soliciting and delivering orders in nearby prohibition areas. The ruling stresses the court’s discretion and proper hearing. Other decisions include American Natural Gas Co. v Evans affirmed and Manpelil v Geib order affirmed.

Superior Court Indian Brewery C. H. Moore Philadelphia Rice J. ‘Telford Indiana Orlady Indian Brewing Company iTelford Tower Court American Natural Gas Co Evans C. P. Indiana Kephart Manpelil Geib C. P.indiana

Plans Adopt Laurel As Flower Of Indiana County Club

An executive board meeting of the Indiana County Congress of Women’s Clubs at County President Mrs. H. C. Christy’s home outlined county work. Committees were appointed for programs, education, library extension, club flower, and club motto. Laurel adopted as the organization flower.

Indiana County Congress ‘of Women’s Clubs H. C. Christy South Seventh Street Jane B.stuchell Plumville H. Christy Indiana Eleanor Ray Blairsville Lavina ‘Bowser Jeannie Barrett Cherry Tree Smith Plum Ville James Stuchell Paul Reed Homer City McCune

Army Worm Invasion Lays Waste To Indiana Lawns

Army worm infestations sweep Indiana with caterpillars from a half to one and a half inches destroying lawns. Homeowners drenched lawns with poisons as worms reappear in clusters, leaving burned-looking patches across yards. Temperance women elect officers at the Indiana Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting. Mrs. Mary H. Bruce becomes president, with Mrs. Lowry Cameron as vice president and Harriet McAnult as recording secretary. John Brown and Mrs. Jo Rungell serve as treasurer and corresponding secretary. The article also highlights local musical events. River Presbyterian Church tenor soloist Mr. Davis leads a Western Pennsylvania choir in a town concert. Nivella’s Fourteenth Regiment Band performs at Sixth Street Park encampment concerts and Governor’s Day events, with Nirella’s orchestra providing music for the Governor’s ball.

Temperance Indiana Women’s Christian Temperance Union Mary H. Bruce Lowry Cameron Ing Harriet McAnult Jo Rungell Aid Annie Ff. Given Vis John Brown Davis Pennsylvania River Presbyterian Church Connelleville Indiana Nivella Fourteenth Regiment Sixth Street Nirella Govenor

Indiana Slogan Promotes Welcoming Business In Indiana

The piece discusses a proposed slogan Indiana Unite s Industries to advertise the town and attract new business. It notes many towns use slogans for promotion and outlines how the phrase reflects Indiana’s openness to growth and adaptable design possibilities.

Indiana

Teachers Elected Recently for Multiple Schools

A long list of newly elected teachers and principals followed by appointments across districts including North Tosetter Smyerstown Locust and West Wheatfield. Notable appointments include Walter E Stiver as supervising principal Hugh Bell as principal and Arvilla Snyder as assistant principal.

Canoe North Tosetter Clara Armstrong Clara Rowland Elizabeth Daugherty Mimer Lyke South Rossiter Mae Garden Thomasine Holter C. C. Williamson Smyerstown Area Callahan Lotus Bush Maud Braughter Mary Rowland McQuown Tina States Floyd McCormick Locust Rawl McFarland Crawford Mayme Barr Rose Neil Widdowson Chancey Stiver Fairview Nula-Bell Henry R. L. Emerick Gastown Lee Stiver Walter E. Stiver Wiymer Hugh Bell Arvilla Snyder Mary Robertson Gaynell Stonebraker Verne Carnahan Alice St. Clair Gertrude Craigman Hannah Jaquish Edna Bell Bertha Stage Sarah Good Virginia Flegal West Wheatfield Washington Hiva Z. Walbecki Gamble Steele Clawson Centerville Lettie J. McKelvey Wallace Paul Wallace Germany John D. Hood Ridge Della Hoskinson Campbell Lois Campbell Lynn Frank M. Mack India Lettie C. Liggett Garfield Josephine Liggett May Liggett Garfield Advanced Jericho Hugh W. Lichtenfels East Wheatfield Cramer Margaret Barkley Effie Slater Uider Roth Ream Bluffton Susan Artemus Tomb Steele Find Gertrude ‘Dodson Fleck Edith Skinner John C. Hamill Marion Genter Mary Ells Paul E. Stuchell Jacksonville West Lebanon

Conners Hold Third Annual Reunion at Pair Grounds

The Conners held their third annual reunion at the Pair Grounds on Saturday with about 140 members and friends. Basket dinner addresses were given by William Riblet and J F Leffler of Johnstown. Officers elected include Benjamin Riblet president and William Riblet secretary, both of Johnstown, with several vice presidents and officers from Johnstown, Derry, Hillsdale, Cherry Tree, and Indiana. Attendees from afar included Mrs Henry Deabendarfer of Nebraska, G W Conner and family of Homeland Mia, Mrs Daisy Myers of West Virginia, John D Garman and wife of Washington DC, and Martin Cameron of Oregon.

Conners Fair Grounds Connection William Ribblet J. F. Leffler Johnstown Benjamin Riblet J.P. Riblet Lincoln Lentz Derry Anna Goss Hillsdale E. P. Coble Cherry Tree J. C. Conner Indiana William Riblet Henry Deabendarfer Nebraska W. Conner Orivia and Mildred Homeland Mia Daisy Myers West Virginia John D. Garman Washington, D. C Martin Cameron Oregon Paul Mack George I. Shaffer Vandergrift Charles Cunningham Cresson A. Aftinmerman George Shields Wilkinsburg Robert ‘S Marlin Royden Taylor Chicago Hunt Philladelphia Street Frank Youngstown WE. Ney Protherc Jeannette Wade Kline Greensburg Cuneninghan East Philadelphia Edgard Moorhead West Newton Charles Moorhead Mt. Pleasant Hamlin Cogswell Normal School Atlantic City Charles Stewart Millvale N. Stewart South Fifth Street Charles R. Work Detroit Mich 8. M. Work East Water Street James Cathcart Cathcart Chambersville John Hastie Freeport Tt. N. Ray West Water Street Har Lewis and Family Kensburg D. . Lewis Philadelphia Street Martins Ferry W. T. Wilson Church Street Gus Hood Gazette Linotype Niagara Falls Lakes William Hosack Waytte Avenue Robert 8. McCoy G. W. Conner Bryne Conner R. M. Matson Brookville Harry 43 Harbinon Jfidson Pani Bittato

Palmer Campbell Reunion at Josephine August 15

The Palmer Campbell reunion will be held at Josephine on August 15 with Josephine chosen as the permanent site. Officers include President J. J. Campbell and Secretary Jennie Palmer, plus other listed officials. the arrangements committee features John Layton and George W. Palmer among others. Three Families to Meet: Learn Bush Uncapher fifth annual reunion set for Learn's Grove Green Township on August 16 with improved grounds and new attractions. baskets urged. Clyde Woodward visits Windas N Y. Margaret and Virginia Flegal guests in DuBois.

Palmer-Campbell Josephine Preident J. J. Campbell John Layston Jennie Palmer Treaswarer CG Ll. Campbell dia \Campbell Aes Palmer John Layton W. J. Kunkel J. M. Campbell George W. Palmer Amusement Committee Lex‘tery Campbell Russell Palmer Paul Campbell Learn's Grove Green Township Frank H. Learn T. H. Boucher G. D. Patrick

Live Over School Days Plans for Pires Reunion at Crawford

Plans for a Crawford school reunion in Canoe township are set for Thursday August 1 at the U F church grove in Richmond. The Crawford school, one of northern tidlina county's oldest, dates to the early thirties and has sent many teachers and pupils across the United States and abroad. Attendees hope to relive days past despite distance. The program includes invocation, welcome, music by the Crawford School Male Quartet, papers on the Forties and Sixties, reminiscences of the early seventies, talks by Rev. Ban Lawis and H. M. Pollock, messages from absentees, and benediction.

Crawford School Canoe Township U. F. Church Levi Rittenhouse FL W Oberlin W. T. Prices Blose D. der Music Ban“wel T. Lawis H. M. Pollock World Ross Walter H. Ayers Ora Graffins Heo. Emerick Maude Braughter G. Clark McDowell

Bathing in Polluted Waters Warns of Typhoid Risk

Health officials urge caution in choosing bathing streams and wells during vacations. Contaminated waters from upstream waste, city sewer outflows, and even springs near properties can carry typhoid and dysentery. Boil drinking water, avoid unused wells, and prefer tested sources to prevent illness.

Transactions in Sealty Record Across Indiana Counties

A list of property transfers and wills from various Indiana areas including Creekside Barrett Glen Campbell South Mahoning and Jacksonville. Transfers involve buyers such as Lloyd Spence Stephen Woska Anna Mears and R. Kerr with sums ranging from 86.75 to 1000 dollars. Wills mention Harriet Richey and Maria Cost with bequests to relatives and churches, plus executors from Indiana PA and Saltzburg.

R. V. Kerr Glenwood Coal Co Glen Campbell Atlantic Refining Company Jd. W. Runkle Hunter City C.W. Tuck Henry Bonee Green Valanting Cuba BLAA George Beer Jois Li Valentine Cuba James Morano Clymet James Mekee Jacksonville Cyrus Stounter

Deaths in West Wheatfield and vicinity survivors listed

Obituary notices from West Wheatfield and nearby townships record the deaths of Mrs. Margaret Liggett aged about 76, Ephraim J. Boring a Civil War veteran, and Mrs. Lucy Spicher among others. Survivors include children Elmer Samuel Ray and more, with services held in New Florence Bethel and Strongstown M E. Interments at local cemeteries. Also noted is the engagement of Catherine McGreight to Rev Ray Stumpet in Smickeburg.

Margaret Liggett Alexander Phoumonia West Wheatheld Township Pho Elmer Irving Samuel Ray Bolivar AH. J. Walkefield Everview Anderson Fowler Indiana Julian Liv Slater W. L. McKelvey Youngstown Johan William Robert Liggett New Warence Nelson Liggett Somer City Wig United Presbyterian Chureh New Florence Bethel 5. P. Montgomery New Plorenrenlad Presbyterian Church Internment Way Oause Ephoam Ephraim J. Boring Strongstown Reuben Boring Bong Joh Ing Havings Co. G, Wloventh V. Vo Nancy Roberts Myra W. Boring J. K. Boring EE. Boring John Boring Clyde L. H. Boring DuBois J. G. Adaays Mra PD. Bennett Stronguytown Charles Makin Hull Hughey Boring Belsano A. L Albert Boring Gilbert Eva Weld Boring Heig M. E Kev. Weaver Margaret Campbell Anna Ralston South Fifth Street Kelcrab Monry Welly Greetseburg Frank ‘Mphell Tirentum A. W. Curry Epicropal Ochurch Greenwood Cemetery Lindeksburg Catherine McGreight Ray Stumpet Smickeburg

Chautauqua Week Planned in Indiana City

Indiana sponsors a full week of Chautauqua events from August 12 to 18 under Redpath Brockway with J Howard Boyd as superintendent. Lectures by Dr Edgar Daugherty, Boy Scout activities, and daily concerts and readings highlight a program featuring national talent and comfort with seated venues. Season tickets at $2.00 to $2.50 available locally. single admissions 50 cents.

Indiana Indidha Redpath-Brockway Bureau Chautauqua Phon J. Howard Boyd Wdgar Daugherty James MeeDs Hall's Pollock's Music Store C. W. Rink First National Bank The Deposit Bank Chautauqua Carolineurs Elon Geo. Db Alden Edwin Whitney Organization of Boy Scouts Edgar F. Daugherty Central Church Chicago Lord Fauntleroy Lucile Adams Central Church of Frank W. Guasaulus

Revival at Starford Draws Large Crowds

Evangelist FH H Newall conducts a Starford revival at the M I church with nightly crowds. Services began Sunday, overflowing into a tent seating 100, and singer CarllL Gentiles performs trombone solos at each gathering.

Onuking Lévangelist FH. H. Newall Starford M.I Nus Mr. Carlll Qennies

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