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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1918

Page

6

Sunday School Rally at Glen Campbell District No 2 Meet

Annual convention of District No 2 of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association will be held at the Baptist church in Glen Campbell on Thursday June 1. The program lists morning and afternoon sessions with song service prayers reports and addresses including Prohibition amendment discussions and presentations by O A B C leaders. Installation of officers will close the event.

Glen Campbell Indiana County Sabbath School Association Baptist Cluach Liglory W. T. Munhalfey M. G. Cood Samoaill Taining C.D. Brookes Stav Vivid Kerr Brookes First Baptist Church Johnstown Indiana County Congress of Women's Clubs Mra .H. C. Christy

Opening Sessions of June Court

Foreigners form a large share of law offenders as June term opens. Judge Langham designates Ww. 4. Daugherty foreman of the grand jury and hands each member a printed charge. Indictments to be presented include Patterson larceny Solomicio larceny Kkovach breaking and entering Rodesky larceny Curato Robbery and other offenses such as murder, assault with intent to kill, seduction and liquor sales.

Langham Daugherty Mieiber Grand Jury Talmadge Patterson Alex Solomicio George Kkovach Joe Rodesky Peter Curato John Watro Vincent Panasiti Jno C. Conrad Charles Katie Barleconis Jno.Wansal Tony Curato Tony Buiano Albert Calderone Rudolph Boncatti Alfonse Valenti George Salsgiver Marta Visee Noah A. Keith Fred Bchier R. O. Lytle Alex Clarke John Broda Ann

Women of Indiana County Register June 15

Women across Indiana County will register for patriotic service on Saturday June 15 under the guidance of Mrs James W Mack and Mrs Mary B Rhodes. District chairmen and committees will be named and details announced next week. Registration is voluntary and signals readiness to contribute to war effort in homes trades or professions.

Indiana County James W. Mack Council of National Defense Mary B. Rhodes

Coral youth killed by lightning during storm

Joseph Mihalak a 10 year old of Coral died when a neighbor's porch was struck by lightning during a Wednesday evening storm. He had rheumatism affecting the heart and investigators believe the shock caused his death, as the body showed no burn. Companions and other household members were only slightly shocked.

Joseph Stephen Mihalak Coral

Christian Endeavor Union to Convene Annual Meeting at Tunnelton

The Indiana County Christian Endeavor Union will hold its thirtieth annual convention at Tunnelton on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 11 and 12. The program features addresses by local pastors, devotional services, county officer reports, and youth programs across several churches with a focus on missions and junior work.

Indiana County Christian Endeavor Union Tunnelton Young Peoples Ellis Wissinger George J. Hudosh Anna M. Thompson Clyde L. Nevins Lutheran Church Grace Christian Church Daisy ‘Brant Presbyterian Church Ada Long Christian Endeavor and Conference I. EH. Mann Clara G Warhart Arvilla Snyder Sadie H. Wiggins H. B. McCrory Pennsylvania Christian Endeavor Union

American Infantryman Benefits From Ammunition Gear

The Expeditionary Forces soldier carries 200 rounds in light canvass belts and bandoleers, versus 120 for the German soldier. U S belts resist rain and heat, are cotton-made, and weigh about 12 pounds for 220 rounds. Springfield rifles deliver 23 aimed shots per minute, hip firing yields 40. The Model 1917 Enfield variant optimizes performance further.

War Department France

Staxford Young Man the First County Soldier Killed in Action

Anthony Caputo, 22, son of Mr and Mrs John Caputo of Sagamore, was killed in action with U S forces in France. Known as Pony at Staveford, he worked in the Nine Shore area before joining the service after the U S entered World War I. His father is a blacksmith at Sagamore and his mother and sister survive him.

Staxford Anthony Caputo John Caputo Sagamore France Caupto Staveford Ninest

Cap Mahan Enlists in U S Guards as War Rages

Capt W M Mahan a Spanish American War veteran and former commander of Company F has enlisted in the United States Guards with the rank of lieutenant commander. He expects to be called soon and may be posted in the east, resigning as clerk of the No 2 Exemption District board. G Wilso Wart, formerly Philadelphia employed, takes his place.

W. M. Mahan United States Guards Leutenat Mahan East Ile G. Wilso Wart Town Philadelphia

Young Men Register Today For Draft Office Call

Indiana county youths 21 or older since June 5 1907 must register at the court house today as draft boards numbers F and C oversee enrollment. projected turnout ranges 600 plus but exact figures depend on those newly enlisted in the past ten days. County Farm Agent E B E Wish recently called to the colors and stationed at Fort Slocum New York. Elizabeth Taylor of State College assists in Farm Line office at the M&A building with farm marking licenses and notices in the region.

Indiana County Eb, E. Fishs EB. E. Wish Amherst Mass Fort Slocum N. Y Elizabeth Taylor State College

Young men enlist in county volunteers for Harrisburg posting

Indiana county sends 27 young men to Harrisburg for training station assignments. Corporal Wynn leads the delegation with the Indiana Military Band and Boy Scouts providing escort and a $100 comfort fund raised. Volunteers include Simon Nuttar, Albert Houck, John Williard, Elmer Blanchard, Eugene Lytle, and others across Field Artillery Medical and Signal Corps plus infantry ranks.

Indiana County Harrisburg Wynn Indiana Military Band Boy Scouts Field Artillery Simon P. [Nuttnar Dixonville Albert J. Houck Clymer John T. Williard Penn Pun Elmer W. Blanchard Ernest Eugene Lytle Indiana William Maddox Rossiter Lewis A. McGlosky Wintondale Joseph Bessey Tide Honard P. Wdmiston

Departure of Indiana schools head draws huge farewell

Over 1000 Indiana public school students plus teachers and directors gathered at the station to bid farewell to Prof. F Ernest Work who leaves for Princeton New Jersey to train for military camp duty in Italy Mrs Work remains in Princeton until next week. Work has led Indiana schools for years and was honored with gifts at several receptions and a Sabbath school event where he received a comfort kit and a service pin for Mrs Work

Indiana Public Schools F. Ernest Work Princeton N. J Wl. O. A Italy Work Irenag Indiana Hirst United

German U Boats Sink Nine American Vessels Off Coast

German submarines attacked vessels along the Atlantic coast on Sunday sinking nine American ships, including the passenger steamer Carolina with 220 passengers and 120 crew. A Carolina lifeboat with 19 survivors reached Lewes Delaware. another empty lifeboat showing shell damage was picked up at Cape May by a British ship. Government has not yet estimated total casualties.

Ocean Atlantic Carolina Lewes Delaware Cape May

Personal Brevities from Punxautawney and Indiana Towns

Local notes record visits and travels of residents and relatives across Punxautawney Indiana and surrounding areas. Names include Dr. J Bert Lowman, Mrs. William Steal, Miss Kathryn Glenn, Jay Sourwine, Joseph Walbeck, Nelson Warden, and many more, with ties to Pittsburgh, Rochester Mills, Dormont, West Philadelphia Street, and Atlantic City. The column also mentions military arrivals in France, local orders, and community commuting, reflecting social life and movements across towns.

Indiana Joseph BD. Walbeck Ira W. A. Lear Robinson Nelson Warden Wa Frederick Robert Pierce Rossmayne Carrie Lytle Pittsburgh Amelia Lytle West Philadelphia W. S. Hartsock Walter Dormont Plumville Roxie Elkin John McConnell South Fifth Street Kittanning R. D. Wray Genevieve Luella Grosse Robert S. Grosse Town James H. Morris Pinnssutawney J. M. Thompson North Eighth Street A. E. Fleming Wing Crissman Warren, O Jane Grissman James Hall Lamar, Mo John W. Thompson Pittahureh J. 8. Russell Philadelphia Mary Smith Jefferson Medical College John R. Smith Penn Ston Gertrude Weiland Neilwood Teresa Fra Hoffman White Township Urban Weiland Cansplee James Beighley Apollo Jacksonville Tillie Mownd Cynthia McGinley W. TL George Parkwood A. W. Colom Bouth Bend Thive France Chair Gon Buf Calamani Silas W. Tazlett Josey HW. Maki Emerson Unselatic Albert Hiklet Chiy Stiteler Kurtz Seitelear Thad G. Work Inglester Mills Daddim Yes Treday Ellie Wack Onn Cawrenesetty Aostndesrt Sperdirad Alepaerbnignk U (Niversiiy Pennsylvania Win Pe Pal O Getty Chaureh Street Bess Beaphy Washington

Deeds Recorded in Indiana County Since Last Published Report

Transfers show numerous property deeds across Indiana County with buyers and sellers including James Meiwee, Robert Bratton, Anna Smith, John Clawson, Angeline Maus, Mary Hiller, and many others. Properties span Miller, Stairsville, Blairsville, White, Mackek, Green, Plumville, Canoe, and Rossiter among others. sums range from hundreds to thousands of dollars.

Indiana County Charles Mark Robinson James Meiwee Nellis M. Coyle Stairsville la Jon Vorlage Robert C. Bratton Blairs Ville Moltorno Anna K. Smith Wairsville Wim Wim. J. Clawson, $1100. Angeline V. G. Maus, 84 Acres In Mackek To Lio Wbel Mary 3. Hiller White D. R. Wark Minerva J. Stelar West Mahoning David WW. Riltelor Rio Seansalumugh John A. Sensahaugh Janos Pl. Swisher Clvarius Ll. Benge P. de Berti Gina Molin Avilanese Antonio Pulno John Mrodalk Bishop G. di Meco Preston Delancey Plumville Vetancey Rachel Moon Salisburg la Moola Thorntayst U. Buangionno Rossiter Joseph Lombardo Wmn G. Curnow Blatrsyie George W. Hart Kunkle Homer City Odd Fellows Hall Association of Salesburg Torank Piper W. S. Sweitzer Auros Green Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation John T. Kinnan Harve-Mack Goal Co Maury Michaels Biafraville Howard W. Lear G. WT. Moore First Ward Indiana J. C. I McGregor Dp. E. Risinger Charles W. Stineman Dp. B. Taylor Chevy Chase Myrtle M. Kunkle J. H W. Wher J. T. Cummins George W. Snyder Richmond Mira Ginter Thomas

Gasoline Explosion Destroys Home and Vehicles

Fire damaged a Locust street home when a lantern ignited spilled gasoline from a tank and line, destroying the stable, two wagons, an automobile, and a new truck valued around 1500 dollars. The incident followed by two separate notices of a Spanish American War veterans reunion at Somerset and scholarships and overseas arrivals for local youths.

Mhomius Range Locust Street Hin

Obituary notices from a rural Pennsylvania area

Notable deaths include Amma M mature and Anna M Jillmer of Wixenville and nearby towns with multiple relatives in Indiana County. Services held at local churches, with interment at Oakland Cemetery. list of survivors includes husband children and siblings across several towns.

Amma M Mature Anna M Jillmer Tvo Syanlay Disonville Hospital Roy Nicholson Kisonville Howard Meee Jacksonville

Memorial Day Observances Across Indiana and Nearby Towns

Memorial Day exercises honored the nation's dead and soldiers in Indiana with grave decorations, a Philadelphia Street parade led by Gen. Marty White and Boy Scouts, and a memorial address by Dr. John A. H. Keith. Red Cross activity in Willet and tributes in Plumville, Shelocta, Lucerne Mines, Armagh, and other areas featured service flags, eloquent addresses, and patriotic music, as communities observed the solemn day.

Indiana Philadelphia Street Boy Scouts Sons of Veterans Grand Army Post Marty White Court House C. G. Morrow First United Presbyterian Church Pot. R. D Colburn John A. H. Keith Indiana Normal School Willet Red Cross Ifty Anna Laughlin Elder Peeler William N. Liggett J. Wilder Peeler Plumville Shelocta Shelocta United Presbyterian Church John [. Gatty John T. Pierce Lucerne Mines Tiberty Loan Arthur Brownlee J. N. Langham Armagh Menoreil Bay Willian Mann Grange Waldidien Thas Tawa W. Wardroyy Siomwalt Mieterih Acamiey Fbm Wash-inpton Hhotreavney

Contingent of draftees depart amid safety concerns

A large group of draftees from Whitt Township led by Ankeny left on Tuesday night amid worries over safety in the Virginia Contention area. The crowd, praised by officials, plans to visit locations including Wheat Villey and Me, with community support noted during a commemorative event.

Toy Hh Ankeny Whitt Township Virginia Willis Lesbos Lee New Reerita Apa Pete Pla

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