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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1913

Page

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Buchanan family reunion and local games announced

The notice invites the Buchanan family to a reunion at the old homestead on the Mahoning road near Grove Chapel, with ball games between Kellysburg second team and Gilpin and Kellysburg first team against Chamberayville. Other items report Dunmire five generations birthday gathering near Saltsburg and plans for Anderson and Learn Bash Uncapher reunions at Coolport and Indiana fairgrounds, plus a Blairsville Presbyterian church picnic at Gearhart's Grove.

Buchanan Old Homestead Grove Chapel Mahoning Road Kellysburg Gilpin Tomm Chamberayville Dunmire Saltsburg Solomon Dunmire Mr. Dunmire Jacksonville Martha TE. Atkina T. H. Bell Anna Helgrick Natrona Harold Andersons Indiana Fair Grounds Learn Coolport Gearhart Rugh Station Blairsville Presbyterian Church

Lightning strikes cause widespread damage in county storm

A severe storm on Monday and Tuesday caused heavy damage across the county. A farmer near Blacklick lost his barn and everything inside when lightning struck and set it aflame, killing his only horse. A Hast Oak Street worker was shocked by an iron bar as lightning struck a nearby plant. The Ravings and Trust building suffered a broken bolt that split a pear tree and jumped to railroad wires, igniting a freight car. The Presbyterian church steeple was struck and a roof hole torn, with corn damaged by wind.

John Winbrenner Blacklick Winebrenner Harry Little Hast Oak Street Indiana’ Bent Rung Ladder Company Little Henry Clagenberger Fifth Street Ravings and Trust Harry White Indiana Street Railways Company Presbyterian

Trade Boomers Plan Another Trip Tuesday

Indiana Chamber of Commerce members plan a second northern county trade tour next Tuesday visiting Carneytown Creekside Ernest Chambersville Davis Wallopsburg Sagamore Rossmoyne Georgeville Trade City Covode Marchand Rochester Mills Marion Center Kellysburg and Gambleton. They meet at the Court House at 7:00 AM then head toward Sagamore for dinner.

Indiana Chamber of Commerce Indiana Indiana County Carneytown Creekside Ernest Chambersville Davis Willet Wallopsburg Sagamore Rossmoyne Georgeville Trade City Covode Marchand Rochester Mills Marion Center Kellysburg Gambleton Court House D. W. Simpson Indiana Lumber & Supply Co State

Iselin Rioters Get a Hearing on Monday

Ten Russians held in the county jail for inciting riot at Iselin on Sunday will get a hearing before Justice of the Peace James A. Crossman on Monday. Schrenski, a ringleader, was arrested in Pittsburgh and brought to jail. others face riot, resisting an officer, and prisoner release charges.

Isetin Justice of the Peace James A. Crossman Wasal Schrenski Pittsburg Sherif Harry Willams

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Recorded

Deeds filed show numerous transfers across Indiana County including Clark W. McGregor to J. McGregor and Arthur P. Stephens to Gertrude Stephens with prices from 50 to 7500 dollars. Transactions cover Green, East Mahoning, West Wheatfield, Canoe, Arm strong, Saltsburg, Fox Run, and other townships with buyers such as LeRoy Nicholson, Thomas Nelson, Harvey Moorhead, and many named individuals and entities.

Indiana J. . McGregor Clark W. McGregor Arthur P. Stephens Green Gertrude Stephens Frank W. Byers East Mahoning A. J. Anthony Fanny Thomas Mary Q. Thomas Samuel. Waddle toCharles T. Crowe Levi McGregor John Harris Robert Mitchell Wm. C. Mitchell Harry McBride Conemaugh Aon Kaiser Mary E. Kunkle Center Antonio Binaco Gasper Cardimone Elizabeth Fulcomer Henry M. Black Rayne Thomas Kolostty Stanley Pistilli Clymer John Rezzello Veron Harchik Montgomery Mary Waytek Edith Radcliff Banks Thomas Nelson Hugh R. Neal David Wgiltle Clair G. Sprankle Elizabeth Peeler Armstrong Mathilda H. McCreight Anta M. Gibson Cherryhill N. BE. Henry Mike Nagy Canoe Bey Pozygary E. A. Miller West Leban Harvey J. Moorhead Harry C. Carney West Lebanon Fred G. Haer Dixonville Frank A. Rite David A. Thompson Burrell Wilbur P. Graff DL. H. Tomb Wheatfield W.L. Neal W. R. Tomb East Wheatfield W.W. L. Neal Mary Smith Washington James W. Johnston John 8. Griffith W. S. Dearmin Theodore A. Grumbling Milton G. Grumbling Clarence R. Smith Iasac R. Smith Harriet Strong Amos W. Strong George W. Collins Young Joseph BE. Moore A. M. Smith Coraputoso Ana

Coal lands deeds recorded in Green Township seek cash payouts

Deeds for coal lands in Green Township, represented by Manor Real Estate & Trust Co for the Pennsylvania Railroad, list numerous landowners with cash payments. Amounts range from small lots to large acreages. totals include 49,256 dollars for Mary Cresswell and 13,078 dollars for Jacob R. Learn, among many others.

Green Township Manor Real Eatate & Trust Company Pennsylvania Railroad Company George W. Lutman Kivan W. Griffith Samuel J. McCullough Judson Parry Martha J. Young Samuel B. Leasure Jacob R. Learn John E. Evans W. Will Huston Henrietta Parry Bettle A Sides Rachel A. Sides Benjamin J. Laney Mary Cresswell Gwennile Williams Clara Munshower Levi M. Buterbaugh Lydia A. Conrath Harry L. Decker Elizabeth Gregg Elizabeth Hartman Sarah M. Henry John W. Henry Elleworth Henry Jeremiah Lydick Wm. H. Meekins John Munshower J. Westley McAnulty Harman L. McCullough Nancy J. Rodkey Jas. M. Rodkey Quinter Russell Mary A. Shank Howard Wilt Mary M. Wilt David H. Wt George McAnulty Edward H. William Hugh E. Williams Sarah A. Bagley

Temperance Women Hold Successful Picnic at Pine Flats

The W C T U picnic at Pine Flats on July 28 drew a good crowd. Oliver W Stewart of Chicago delivered a forcible address. Prohibition pledges reached 101 dollars, the W G T U booth earned 65, and Heilwood brass band provided free services. A Heilwood versus Pine Flats baseball game ended with the home team ahead.

Pine Flats Oliver W. Stewart Chicago Harry Dowler Penn Mary Heilwood

Cary to Officiate at Cornerstone Laying

Rev J W Cary, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Indiana, will preach and lay the cornerstone of the new Methodist Episcopal church in New Florence on Sunday at 3:00 p m. Rev P J Chilcote, pastor of the New Florence congregation, invites the public to attend the ceremony.

New Florence J. W. Cary Methodist Episcopal Church of Indiana New Methodist Episcopal Church of P. J. Chilcote

Social Gatherings and Celebrations in Seward Area

Mrs Thomas W Cramer entertained the Ladies Aid Society of Seward and Cramer Methodist churches Thursday evening. Mrs George C Rigg hosted friends Tuesday night in honor of sister Mrs Phillip Ward of Cincinnati. Mrs Mary Irwin gave a reception Saturday for son Archie and daughter-in-law. Miss Mary Cook served as bride's maid. Mrs Alice Griffith of North Homer received a 84th birthday surprise Monday with friends at her home and a luncheon. Mr M H Risinger presented gifts including a rocker.

Thomas W. Cramer Cramer Ladies’ Aid Society Seward and Cramer Methodist Episcopal George C. Rigg Water’ Street Phillip Ward Cincinnati Mary Irwin Livermore Archie Irwin Mary Cook Elet Bors Alice Griffith North Homer M.H. Risinger Grifath Penule Trainer Grandview Wish Calier Havel Douglass Ninth Street Andrews Plumville Indiana Monaay Mina Hum Wepnevertt John Watson Church Johne Misa Mary Jane Swan South Eleventh Street Blairaville Ernest Kramer New York City J. D. Hhi Oakland Avenue Matthew H. Bruce Progress Office James ‘Bruce Boston Mass Margaret Mahan Arroyo Bell Repp Swissvale Hilder Clowes North Tenth Street Frank Pearns Pittsburg James Delaney Buffalo N. P. McNelis William McLaughlin Terra Cela Florida G. H. Taylor West Church Street William C. Brown Lansing Mich D. C. Brown Washington Street Steel Arthur Boggs East Oak Street Akron Goodyear Rubber Factory Harl Rigg James William Rigg Washington James A. Crossman John R. Bryan Town R. M. Smith Steele Bryan Ramey Clearfield County J. G. Henry Mary Des Moines Henry John T. Thomas North Seventh Street Mabel Kelly Los Angeles Cal J. A. Kelly Lo- Cust Street Miss Kelly Hiram Rhodes Blairsville Burre's Street J. M. Wachob Detroit Stacy Wacob Helen Auriel Anderson New Wilmington Westminster College W. T. Anderson India John L. Getty Lawrence Church Street Tda Wallace Pylday Philadelphia H. W. Rupert B. A. Wadding Brackenridge Redding Westmoreland Fayette Counties Work Homer City

Indiana County Hospital Appropriation Cut Deep

The state appropriation bill signed by Gov Tener reduces Indiana County Hospital funding from 15000 to 310000, vetoes Saltsburg General Hospital funding, and makes a deep cut to the State Highway Department. Finger Amputation Reported for Staffer Hostoy Sansom of Indiana Democrat after months of finger injury.

Indiana County Hospital Tener Saltsburg General Hospital State Highway Department Hostoy Franklin Sansom The Indiana Democrat

Ebey Family Moves to Claridge Store Manager Position

Charles J. Ebey and family of New Derry visit relatives here. He has accepted a manager role at the Penn Gas Coal company branch store in Claridge and plans to relocate this week. The notice urges renewal of unexpired subscriptions as July 13 is referenced and the Progress may stop when time expires.

Tate Charles J. Ebey New Derry Ehey Penn Gas Coal Company Claridge

Grim Reapers Harvest Claims Marion Center Resident

Deaths sweep through Indiana County area with Civil War veteran Daniel H Bee of Marion Center passing quietly at home after a sudden failing of breath His military record includes enlistment in 1861 with Company A 61st Pennsylvania Volunteers losing a leg at Fort Stevens and capturing a rebel He is survived by wife Elizabeth Duncan and children Dr Howard Bee Zoe Fleck W S Dodson and Mary Bee Interment in Marion Center cemetery Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Catherine Gates Jamison 77 widow of Rev John Jamison and George Berkey 75 of Wintondale with Civil War service and other local obituaries including Harry F H Long and Mrs Fannie McQuown Hamilton.

Daniel H. Bee Marion Genter Huntingdon County Marion Center Elizabeth Duncan Howard Bes Summit Ohio Zoe Fleck W. 8. Dodson Town Mary Bee 61St Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Jacob Creps Fortress Monroe Richmond Spottsylvania Mr. Bee Fort Stephens Washington Hfe M. E Rev Buell John Pollock Harvay Alex S. Work W. T. Wissinger Kellysburg W. L. Buchanan W. B. Stahl Indiana Alexander Streams Georgeville Catherine Gates Jamison John Jamison United Presbyterian Church Street Jamison William Gates Pittsburg First United Presbyterian Church of Indiana Katherine Curran York County J. C. Harding Windber Sarah Jamison Thin Place Sarah Golden Kittan‘ning John Gates Los Angeles Cal J. Day Brownlee Greenwood Cemetery George Berkey Wintondale Hawa New Kensington Pwight Philadelphia Wiliam M. B. Mitchell W. G. William Catherine Berkey Vintondale Bethel Cemetery

Positions Work Teachers and Districts Elect Instructors

Several districts elected teachers after a week of openings. Names include Mae Campbell Ethel Shearer Mary Shields Hazel Esell Elizabeth George Carrie McCrea Grant Richmond Miss Bertha Work Walter Stiver and others. The board failed to fill Elder and the new schoolhouse due to few applicants. M. W. Campbell was chosen as Armagh teacher at Saturday’s letting.

Blacklick Earhart Mae Campbell Filmore Mary Shields Dixon Ethel Shearer Mahan Elizabeth George Archibal Carrie McCrea Hunter Hazel Esell Gordon John M. Graff Grafton Grant Richmond Miss Bertha Work Walter Stiver Johnston Elda Doty Grant Joe Hamilton Kinnan Celia Jeffries Ruffner Irwin Myers Hartman Given Farnsworth Deckers Point Frank Walker Doty Rafrigh Wave Hamilton East Wheatfield Cramer Alson Cramer Bertha Hull Bluffton Margaret Barkley Tomb Olive Stiles Shellbark Helen Hutchinson Trindle Laura Matthews Calvert Paul Barkley Huuchinson Steele Findley M. W. Campbell Armagh

Lovejoy Man's Birthday Celebrated by Friends

Augustus McAnulty of Lovejoy celebrated his birthday with more than a hundred guests at his home. Children and grandchildren joined in a day of baskets and dinner under apple trees. Sister Mrs Engle, turning 76 in October, was also celebrated with the group. Stafford Marshall band provided music. 115 attendees noted.

Augustus McAnnulty Augustus McAnulty Lovejoy McAnulty Thos. Engle Stafford Mar‘thal Band Mary McMillen Galbleton Paul Tait Grove Chaval Church

Blairsville coal concern secures charter and acreage

A Blairsville company Wilbur Coal Co receives a charter capitalized at 100000 dollars for a 1000 acre coal tract near Stooveraville. Incorporators include W P Graff I M Graff J We Campbell James A Hill and Telford Jewls. The venture plans development of the coal field.

Stooveraville Wilbur Coal Company Blatraville W. P. and I. M. Graff Blairaylie J. We. Campbell Philadelphia James A. Hill New York Telford Jewls Jolustown

Pellaggi Faces Death Penalty After murder verdict

Lewis Pellaggi was sentenced to death for the murder of Squire George Curfman of Arcadia after the jury found him guilty. Judge Telford set the execution for a time to be directed by the governor, with Pellaggi kept at the county jail until then. Separate notes report a later civil verdict for the Pennsylvania Railroad, new trials denied for several defendants, and local community events and announcements.

Lewis Pellaggi George HB Curfman Arcadia Telford G. W. Roof Lse George Curfman Indians County Pennsylvania Railroad Company Josephine Furnace and Coke Company Railroad Company Creswell Abraham Izzie Waassel Masnick Foster Mines John, Harry O'Dell Gardner Harry A. Spence Belle Clark

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