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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1903

Page

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Lettings In Order Districts Seek Teachers Across County

County reports show 361 examined for certificates with 241 passing and 120 failing. Directors raise wages to attract teachers while some districts promise as much as 35 dollars monthly, with principals at higher pay. List of elected teachers spans many towns and schools across the county, and some districts report no applicant for certain positions.

J. T. Stewart Keira Slater Bird Keating Charles Trice Jennie Fleming Zona Irwin M. J. Waddell Homer L. Prica Montgomery Irwin Grace Bostic Clark Ethel Braughter Gipsy Ernest. Bechanan Hallie Baird James Feats Floy Allison Neff Hilladate J. J.hamilton Jeasie Fleming Biose Edward Irwin Brickel Maude Strickland Hooverhorst Della Ferner Rock Ran Beckie Archibald Haxter Neli Brickley Hazlett Deses Arthur Pine Strongstown Agnes Fyock Nolo Bert Roser Rhodes Viola Frantz Pineton Adam Learn Hill Harry Wallace Hickory Kingdom Lizzie Lambing Poplar Donald Mahoning Byron Stewart Davie Lulu Dilta Crows Roads Maude Zimmerman White Oak Flat W. L. Backanap Smyra George Dodson Ambrose Laura Pierce Ox Hill Nannis McMillen Pinnyille Jennie Donds Wilda Uncapher Allison Leslie Anderson Davia West Beeneee Grova Or Dodson Loop G. G. Gashagan Point Edward Knoll White Oak Wait Crawford Toad Alley Frank Williams Bertha Shields Owl Hollow Max Neil Dry Knob Elia Donde East Wheatfield Elder Maude R. Stephens Bluffton Clarence Enuchenbrod Tomb Nellie Cunningham Shai Pearl E. Mack Trimble Nippes Calvert Grace Carney Cunningham Viola Mildred Wyat Bottom Meade Moore White—Harbison Elizabeth Ginsear Adair Wallace Agey Lowry Edith McAilfred Wiggins Mc ¥Eatera Lower Wehrom Liszie Redl Burrell Big Wallace Grow Barclay Dilltown Norman Place Ister Dodson Washington Red Life Jeane Trosal Orepkaide Eark Ceibte Arilieee William Hoover Miller Kelizring Five Points Bell Verne Branghier Ors Whon

Camp William McKinley Camp F Boys Enjoying Summer Drills

Co F soldiers arrive at Camp William McKinley in Somerset Pennsylvania on July 27 with tents erected rapidly. The unit begins regimental drills, is reviewed by Brigadier General Wiley and Major General Miller, and hosts visitors while dining and socializing after a productive start to camp life.

Camp William Mckinley Sommesat Eprroza Co. F Thoreday Somerset Wee John A. Wiley Miller Bert George Gov. Pensy Ed Wa V- Packer J. A. Crossman D. W. Simpson Thomas Dogan J. A Indiana Clarence McCreight Will Hail Brono Meisinger Pitts James Cathcart Pitestrn Emanuelly John Gibson Fig

RAILWAY TO EXNEST PROBABLE INDIANA TALKS

Columbus men discuss local trolley firm plans with Indiana and Ohio participants. Barry St. Oisir and J T Adama of Oalusbus confer with Indiana railroad group about expanding capital stock from 250000 to 1000000 and chartering a railway line from Seventh Street toward new coal shipments.

Columbus Barry St. Oisir J. T. Adama Oalusbus Indiana ‘Walla We Serta Ycoma Pews Indians Seventh Strest and Wares

Woman Seriously Injured After Railroad Accident Near Kellysburg

Elizabeth Kuckle of Kellysburg, deaf, narrowly escaped death when struck by a work train on the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg line near her home. She suffered a broken right leg and collar bone, cuts, and bruises. condition listed as critical. Dr. R F McHenry attended and warned injuries may prove fatal.

Elizabeth Kuckle Elizabeth Kunkle Kellysburg Buffalo, Rochester R. F. McHenry Marion Center

Brass Foundry Promoters Plan New Indiana Industry

Promoters led by W. W. Brilbart G. J. Telford George W. Gilbert J. A. Crossman and M. Watson announce the Indiana Brass Foundry and Novelty Company to be built on Glass Street near the glass factory. Charter filing planned in August stock about 500 shares at 25 each aims to employ 50 to 100 initially. The plant will feature a nickle plating department and produce brass novelties and other metal work with a one story 101 by 150 foot main building. Construction to start this fall with operation hoped by year end.

Glass Street W. W. Brilbart G. J. Telford George W. Gilbert J. A. Crossman M. ©. Watson Indiana Brass Foundry and Novelty Company Grase Etreat Glasa

Steam Shovels Begin Grading in Borough Area

Two steam shovels are at work as grading starts in the borough. A tunnel heading at the southern end of the railroad tunnel near town will send dirt toward the town’s new long fit. Temporary tracks are laid for Gump cars as 200 feet of tunnel heading remain. Clem­enta & Co. set crews along Crooked Creek between Creekside and Shelocta for the Elders Ridge branch grading.

Cherrytrees Clementa & Co Elders Ridge Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Crooked Creek Creekside Shelocta Cherrytree New York Central Pennsylvania E. Pennsylvania Railroad Company Oask Cushion Creek

Bride’s Despair Leads to Half Bottle of Laudanum

Mrs. Lewis Henry of Cherry Tree attempted suicide by swallowing half a bottle of laudanum after a brief marriage of a few weeks. Her husband, a mail carrier between Indiana and Cherry Tree, was away when she chose to accompany him but stayed home. She survived after a physician treated her, her parents and the community noting the dramatic act and her youth.

Lewis Henry Cherrytree Carrie Indiana Town George Waugaman

Month of reunions Buckwheats plan annual picnic next week

In Indiana County a series of reunions and conventions move into the month of reunions. The sixth annual Buckwheat Club picnic and reunion will be at Coleman's Grove near Smicksburg on Thursday next week with a large crowd expected and speeches by Hon. John P. Elkin and Rev. M. S. Kemp. Other gatherings include joint reunions of descendants of Indiana County pioneers John Lydick and John Binchul at Marion Center on August 25, and a display of an old hand powered mill first settled in 1768. Several Sabbath School and intercounty gatherings are scheduled, with expositions and state volunteer survivors’ reunions noted.

Anenst Smickaburg West Mahoning Coleman’s Grove Thoreday Bmicksburg Ubious Lega Dayton High Bridge Buffalo, Rocheater & Bigeney Little Mahoning John P. Elkin Indiana County John Lydick Lydick Sone County Sabbath School Association Butler Allegheny Armatrong Cambria Washington Westmoreland Anerien ‘Park Farnie Conamaugh Whitels Station TheFstion Hopewell Ae Emores Blacktick Township Agua Wi Freéport Pennsylvania Aren Anoual

Indiana Boy Dies Working On Telephone Line

Robert M McHenry son of M McHenry of town died near Spring Valley on Wednesday while completing a telephone line. Foreman fell from a pole about 30 feet above ground. likely contact with electric current caused loss of grip. Transported to Hackensack hospital where he died two hours after arrival. He had worked for New York Telephone Company about ten years and was highly regarded. Funeral held at his father's home with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Indiana Robert M. McHenry M. McHenry Spring Valley Mr. McHenry Hackensack N. Y Leter New York Telephone Company Oliver E. Schieble Water Street Swartz Crawford Greenwood Cemetery

Recent Deaths Mrs Martha Boozer and Agnes Duncan

Notices report the deaths of Mrs Martha Boozer of Pittsburg and Mrs Agnes Duncan of Blairsville. Boozer died early Friday with unclear details given while Duncan perished Thursday evening. The notices mention services at local churches and indicate burial plans to follow.

Martha Boozer Marthe Koozer Pittsburg Inpes MBS Agnes Duncan Ja Nes Duncan Blairsville Taney

Contract Awarded for Sewerage System Work

At a special town council meeting, John Heronann was awarded the sewerage contract with the lowest bid of $2. The ordinance authorized a bond of $25,000 to cover expenses for starting the project. Work to begin immediately on the sewer ditches.

Two Estates Divided Bequests Made to Wills

A probate record shows estates divided with bequests made under wills. The filing mentions individuals named Burts and details a distribution of property and assets pursuant to the directives of the wills.

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