Indiana men buy coal territory between South Bend and Elderton
Dr H B Buterbaugh J C Medregor and Harry Clark purchase about 1200 acres of West Lebanon coal between South Bend and Elderton Armstrong county at 30 dollars an acre. Payments made Monday to landowners including Fowler 92 acres Peterman and son 225 Frick 100 Campbell 150 Melvin Weirs 160 Walker 100 Anderson 120 Rupert 100 Fennell 125. No immediate development plans, but buyers expect eventual operation on property formerly owned by Elizabeth Walker due to ideal location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Frick
John A. Campbell
Meliwa
Weirs
Elizabeth Walker
Oscar Anderson
J. A. Rupert
Peter Fennell
Second Day of Curb Market Draws Indiana Shoppers
Indiana’s second curb market on North Seventh Street drew crowds as 18 vehicles sold vegetables berries cottage cheese buttermilk and ice poultry within two hours demand outpaced supply. Vendors urged visible price cards to aid buyers and sellers. The market, now a fall and summer fixture, opens at 7 oclock with more farmers expected next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
North Seventh Street
Seo
Pensions for Widows of Spanish American War Men
President Wilson signed a July act granting pensions to widows and children of men who served at least 90 days in the Spanish American war the Philippine insurrection or the Boxer rebellion. Widows receive 12 dollars monthly and each child under 16 receives 2 dollars monthly, provided family net income does not exceed 250 dollars yearly. The law will be printed in full next week. Miss Graff to wed Joseph LaRoche August 8 in St Bernard’s Roman Catholic church. Miss Graff, daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Graff, is a former Indiana State Normal School graduate and former Homer City teacher. LaRoche works for Westinghouse at Wilmerding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Daw
Wilson
Missrances Graf
Frances Craff
East Water Street
Joseph J. TaRovhe
Wilmerding
St. Bernard's
Miss Graff
George W. Graff
Indiana State Normal School
Homer
LaRoche
Westinghouse Company
Missionaries Rev W T Anderson to preach in town
Rev and Mrs W T Anderson, veteran missionaries in India, arrived on furlough and visit county relatives. Supported by Conemaugh presbytery of United Presbyterian church, Anderson will occupy the pulpit at First United Presbyterian Church Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Wold
W.T. Anderson
India
America
Conemaugh
Bee Experts to Visit Indiana on July 29
Charles N. Greene chief apiary advisor of the Department of Agriculture will speak at the Kline Bros apiary 1249 Washington street on Monday July 29. He will discuss bee keeping problems and demonstrate modern methods of handling bees. All interested in bees and honey production urged to attend. The service is free and aims to boost honey yields to save sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Greene
Department of Agriculture
Kline Bros
Washington Street
John W Warner Chosen Permanent Farm Agent
John W Warner former head of Elders Ridge Vocational school agriculture department is chosen permanent farm agent for Indiana county to succeed BE Fish who is in military service and likely headed to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elders Ridge
BE. Fish
John W. Warner
Elders Ridge Vocational School
Indiana County
France
Weddings of a Week in Rochester Mills and Horton
Ritchie Mottarn George C. Ritchie and Edna VY Mottarn were married July 11 at the bride’s sister’s home in Johnstown by Rev. Orlando G. Frye. Harry A. McCall and Dollie Cessna wed at the M E church parsonage with Rev. B. W. Hutchingon officiating. Several parcels changed hands in recent real estate sales, including Hetrick to Laurent, Little to McCurdy, Harman to Harman, and Fowler to Fowler, with prices ranging from 2,500 to 8,800 dollars. Captain David W. Simpson sold his North Ninth Street residence to Michael Heckman, with a 30 by 40 foot plot included, possession October 1. William McGregor property on North Sixth Street sold to Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Tron Company for 8,500 dollars, to be occupied by To. W Rollinson Jr. Captain D B W Simpson bought Mrs. Pod McGovern property on South Tenth Street for 2,204 dollars. A dwelling at South Bend on the Zellner farm burned Saturday evening, likely due to a chimney spark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie Mottarn
George C. Ritchie
Edna VY. Mottarn
Rochester Mills
Merle Williams
Johnstown
Orlando G. Frye
Fairfield Avenue
M. E
Daniel Mottarn
Marchand
Sixth Street
William McGregor
North Sixth Street
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Tron Company
Iselin Coal Interests
W Rollinson, Jr
Coal Run
Young Township
South Bend
Zellner
al Martin
Marcy Wuehheit
Pittsburgh
Indiana
al Robinson
Avantia City
J. G. Kearney
Brushvallley
Punxsittawney
Minn
Elso
Inglewood
Cal
al Pollock
Marion Center
Willis Tucker and
Buffalo
N. Y
Marion Gan
Lovejoy
Ma Brion
G. H. Fleming
North Fifth Street
H.S. Fyock
Philadelphia
Virg
A.’T. Cox
North Ninth Street
Edward Shank
Vanedergrift
France
Camp Forrest
Harry Ankeny
Caroline ‘Moore
Tippecanoe City
T. W. Fouts
Parkwood
Sen
Rman
Ca. A
Arthur W.wilson
M. F. Jamison
South Sixth Straet
Harry Ruffner
Rayne Township
37Th Engineers
Fort Myer
Amour Mullen
South Tenth Street
Aspinwall
H. M. Lepper
Mullen
John Lytle
Thirteenth Street
Margaret
Carrie Lytle
West Philadelphia Street
Long Branch
N. J
Camp Vail
Sudan
C. Buchhelt
South Seventh Street
Silas Wanner
Due Hols
Balti Mate
Mia Tra Barl
W. Marl
Chestnut Street
4Th Sanitary Department
Camp Meade
William Johns
W. P. Johns
Wilkinsburg
Brushvalley
South Sevanth Street
William St. Clair
Hazel
Agnes &J. Clair
Erie
le Farmer
Oscar St. Clair
Chicago
Thta
St. Clair
Louis Jacoba
Jacobs
Misa Helles Chiffith
Town
Philippines
Willian C. Ball
Fiynddork
Harry 8. Smeal
Pitteburgh
Maythi J. Sinead
Merhert Srgaut
Waehberton
Jask Weil
Mark
Sint
Will
Sarah
Tasehtoe Hospital
Bat
Mursine
Lesene
Willian
Bolin
Varddael
Smead
East Liberty
Braddock
Conemaugh
Blairsville
Maxmillan
Mia Young Man
Ben Greet Players
Goldsmith
Theody
New York City
Michael Bennett
South Sixth Street
Indiana Hospital
Ming
Charlotte Richardson
Willian Rich“andson
Center Township
Michael Bennet
Renply
White Township
Lowa
Utoy
Dadinua
Lonnart
Conor
Bennett
Ehurehl Anu
William
Harry
Park
Ralph Bennett
Edward Bennett
Langley Aviation Field
Morrison
Uluse
George Tichardson
Connellsville
Frank Richardyan
McKeesport
Arnold
Warren
Parker
Whitsburgh
W. Lt. Mckee
Oakland
Transactions in Indiana County Real Estate Transfers
A list of numerous real estate transfers in Indiana County since the last report. Buyers include H B Clark, J G Gerry, Rudolph Green, Dudley Spence, Charles W Rumbaugh, Joseph Yanni, Leitzer, Dorothy Brady, John A Wikin, Susannah Walker, W Henry, G W Stabi, Robert Roley, Claude Johnston, Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal and Iron Co, Frank Finsthwait, Elias S Makles, Tames Miller, Joe Schomoski among others. Properties include acres, lots, and tracts in Smicksburg, Saltsburg, Canoe, Blairsville, Homer City, Cherry Tree, Burrell, Young, Dixonville, First Ward Indiana, and First Ward Indiana stakes with varied sums. Several guardians and administrators are listed as transferors or purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Dorothy
J. Brady
van Lewis
Smicksburg
John A. Wikin
John A. Elkin
Susannah Walker
Samuel Gruden
White
Wun
L. Rhea
Saltsburg
G. W
Wm. J. Zeigler
Guardian
Firs Ward
Indiana
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Iron Co
C. A. Grumbling
Cherry Tree
Frank Finsthwait
J. J. Palmer
Burrell
Elias S. Makles
S. J. Sidey
Lightless Nights Hit Nation In War Fuel Order
The United States Fuel Administration announces a four night per week outdoor lighting ban in eastern states and two nights in others, effective today. Advertisements signs and exterior ornamentation on buildings including store windows must be darkened, with exceptions for roof gardens, restaurants, and moving picture theaters. The rule covers coal gas oil and other fuels. County officials are instructed to enforce compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Fuel Administration
New England
Pennsylvania
J. R. Richards
Personal Brevities From Indiana Visitors and Local News
A column of brief notices lists visitors and residents from Indiana and nearby towns, including Mr. and Mrs. Marcy Wuehheit, Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Clements, and Mrs. William Scott visiting from various towns. It notes travels by car to Cambridge Springs, Philadelphia, and France, plus local activities, family arrivals, and training assignments for soldiers.
War era letter from Indiana county man in France
A soldier from Indiana County writes home about frontline life in France. He describes landed in Maginot region, Allied aid, and the discipline of censorship. The letter praises American troops, notes pay comparisons, and mentions German prisoners and air battles. It also reports local names and a few regional notices from North Mahoning teachers and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nhat
Weyndpepert
Dee Lowman
Bellphone Operatior
Pweltttt
Hfield Artillery
United States Army
France
Sive Tn
Magi
Baghind
Jd Prenet
England
Indiana County
Red Cross
Club Beer
Turner Steat
George Wurper
Sinea
Wrlte
Cde
Namny
Walla
United States
Ahany
Ima
Pittaburgh
Ten Horse Racing Schedule And Public Notices
The report outlines the upcoming equestrian events at Tenent County, September 4 and 5 with a main event September 8, featuring ten 400 purse races plus a 50 purse for fastest horse. Indiana community members listed for parade and announcements include coal company figures and local dignitaries, with broader notices about local military draft proceedings and several obituaries across Homer City, Connellsville, and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot Baer
Soplanbur Wurses
Sun Veet
Apollo
Kittinniog
Crookville
Tunxsutawney
Alloa
Meyersdale
Dayton
Carton
Man Killed by Lightning in Canoe Township Shed
A lifelong Canoe Township resident Adwar Shields died Wednesday night when a bolt struck the wind wheel shaft on his barn shed. The barn caught fire only lightly, livestock uninjured, and the body was not marked. Funeral services were held Friday and interment was in Covede cemetery. Shields, born July 18 1832, was a Civil War veteran and longtime Democrat active in local public affairs. He leaves a large family including children in Clymer, Rayne township, Hamilton, and St Albans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adwar Shialds
Thos Township
Craghe
Covede
George Shields
Rockbridge
Jease Thomas
Clymer
Bilmer Weaver
Town
Charles Thomas
Rayne Township
Harey Grover
Hamilton
Daniel Kling
St. Albans
W. Vas
Samuel and
Aaron Shields
Shields
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Liderton
Hitlanning
Thig 'Thne
The
J. B. Mann
Twolick Creek
Coral Baking Company
Reed Station
Tressler
Nagilvoad
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway
Mary Walker
John Walker
Steve Budesky
Iselin
Steve
Fiamer
G. Coleman
Igelin
BEL Expert
Wate
John McConnell
Taylor Street
R. D. Hetrick
Andrew J. Laurent
Della 1
Little
Washington Streets
C. C. McCurdy
HH. C. Kunkle
M. Laura Harman
Myrtle J. Mckendrick
Fourth
Water Streets
Anderson Fowler
Tenth Street
DB. W. Sinson
A. A. & Hap. Branshed
Pod. McGovern
Resol Ustate
Eranseers
Samuel L. Miller
Ubers
Lovust
Michael Uber
Locust
J. M. Uber
Gus Uber
Rossiter
Guy Uber
Hillsdale
Garage Unien
John Sinclair
Winport
Wthel Gromley
Cookport
Harry A. McCall Hortons
Wollie Cessna
Grene Hortons Prank CG. Love
Conemaugh Two
Alice M. Beatty
Westmoreland Co
Fferbert Stilly
Livermore
Elmer Mowers
Windber
John WB. Tasinger
Wayne Avenue
Mowers
Mise Margie Wolia Sinner Mies
Margaret White
Avie Jay
Wisilger Louie
Oop
Oribhsa
Sid Family
Newensindgton
Phaiadile
Siaiehsture
Taro Song
Reed Crile
F20th Infantry
Glen
Oklahoma
Bke Lowman Wreeks
Ameiacans
Alphonse Valeriil
Bow
Valenti
Antonia Fascinoo
Alex Parina
Arcana
Clem Cadi Hell
North Mahoning
Coyede
Robert Melati
Shafter
Mag Shaffer
Cool Spring
Mary Weaver
Trade City
Vert
Huffer
Drimble
Magaret Neate
Ainedavid
Mars
Mary Melaines Dalts
Lara Berk
Nanaia
Owell Lian
Aid
Hrebeserns
Dee Rescue
Tiae
Gurmiles
Washington Township
Alligon School
Washington
Las
Short Kilmer Borland
Charles McLaughlin
Barvarks
Washington, D. C
Immy
Theiy Nates
Mike Sandiva
Cobal Jesto
Petar Sohos
Perelz Voloich
Frank Zachesky
Jalix Rexell
Sarah June Stewart
Sarah Juno Stewart
Tate William Stewart
Jeremiah Lemison
Mar
William Stewart
Wot
Jack
New Alavamdria
Willan Kunly
Jacksonville
Gilsmore
HW Paso
Tax
George HW. Warner
George HH
Warner
Ho Yoara
Cousmaugh Township
Tha
Indijana
J. K. Warner
Conemaugh Township
Conenmaugh
Wiener
West Warner
Alcon
Jenio Cratiwan
New Alexandria
John
Wilwibeth
Renmins
Tley
Wiliam Wailker
W. Howhind
Wranes
Mera
H.R Pogrum
Punxsutawnes
Wile Ham
Silas McMillen
South Maternity Township
Robert McMillan
Down
Adam McMilon
Silvey
Mra
Mien Wiley
Kansas
Chey
Chover
Charky Grover
Clark Ap Bedi
Itis Rete
Cielone Atley
Pean- Sivas Stathon
Saris
Vyad
Ludust
Yu Heda
Add Maa
Corydon Claris
Antal
Sara
William C. Weaver
A.B. F
New York
Syrock
Villain Mading
Canoe Township
Ularenville
Elen M. Wilheli
Misa
Lelen
May Wilhelm
C. W. Wilhelm
Wils
Christian Church
Serviers
J.O. Thoaton
J. Gal- Lie Chul
Lornie M. Kunkle
Anan Ab Kalle
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