June Criminal Court Opens Busy Session in County
The June term begins with pleas entered Monday and Tuesday by defendants charged with liquor violations and other offenses. Millard Mardis Campbell and Hartman faced murder charges, but the case was postponed to September. Several defendants received fines or suspended terms for liquor violations, with others pleading guilty or awaiting sentencing. Grand Jury reported 47 true bills of 52 indictments, lauding the County Home and Williand Home, noting repairs and improvements needed, and calling jail repairs after recent escapes. County Grangers and guests from Jefferson county attended the Pomona Grange meeting at Clea, with speeches by state and local leaders and agricultural officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Millard Mardis
William Campbell
Delmas Hartman
Nanty-Glo
Frank Carney
Melvin E. Mingham
James R. Layton
S. T. Kerr
Joe Grabowski
Pete Catanese
Sentrino Mastreno
Angelo D. Bresiosio
John Plouvey
Harry Gula
Mike Zaffuta
Steve, Balough
James Hodges
George Lessick
George Yateh
Charles B. Pride
Grand Jury
Williand
Man Fractures Leg After Blairsville Car Collision
George Baker aged 34 of Bedford sustained a leg fracture and body injuries after being struck by a car on the William Penn highway near Blairsville while walking toward Pittsburgh seeking work. He is making a good recovery at an Indiana hospital. Driver is Louis Bendetto of Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baker
Bedford
William ‘Pennighway
Blairsville
Indiana Hospital
Pittsburgh
Louis Bendeltto
Body Found After Disappearance in Bairstown Woods
The body of 63 year old Alex Loeffler of Bairstown, missing since Thursday from Westmoreland County Hospital Greensburg, was found in woods near West Newton Sunday. Loeffler had been admitted Thursday morning and was described as mentally deranged. Dr Dickie spoke at Rotary Club about recent Rotarian topics, with group singing led by Acting Secretary Frank H Beck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bairdstown
Alex Loeffler
Bairstown
Westmoreland County Hospital
Greensburg
West Newton
Loeffler
Thursady
Dickie
Clark Dickie
Rotary Club
Rotarian
Frank H. Beck
Smicksburg Woman Celebrates 80th Birthday Among Family
Mrs. Mary C. Hyskell of Smicksburg, widow of T. W. Hyskell, was toasted on her 80th birthday at her daughter Annie Barrett’s home. A joyful reunion featured her children and relatives, with Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Waltemire and Miss Cora Uncapher visiting from Ptntownship, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smicksbuarg Wonan
Mary C. Hyskell
Smicksburg
T. W. Hyskell
Annie Barrett
Hyskell
G. R. Waltemire
Cora Uncapher
Pine Township
Indiana
Elderton church to be re dedicated Sunday services week
The Elderton United Presbyterian church will rededicate its house of worship Sunday with ceremonies and a week of services led by Rev. Dr. A. R. Robington and other visiting ministers. The building has been moved back, a lawn added, and a new basement serial hall completed with extensive interior renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elderton United
Glenn Reed
Sudan
A. J. Campbell
Younsstown
Widerton
J.C. Pinkerton
First Church
Indiana
Hoover Seen As On Fast Track For Presidential Nomination
Hoover appears set to secure the Republican nomination on the first ballot at Kansas City after amassing 707 ballots, far above the 5645 threshold, with Mellon from Pennsylvania and delegates from Massachusetts signaling broad support as the convention nears ratification of his candidacy. The event promises a decisive culmination as the party solidifies its choice for president and a running mate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Kansas City
Mellon
Pennsylvania
Builer
Bay State
Weddings of a Week Jackson McAdoo and more
A string of marriages from Indiana county includes Jane McAdoo and Jesse Jackson of Apollo wed at the bride’s home with Rev. Pinkerton officiating. Other nuptials feature Miss Martha Dick and George Buck in Wheeling, Chester Kirkland and Edna Wetzel in Marion Center, Martin Glent and Richard Martin in Jeannette and more. Also notes on engagements, attendance at a Spanish War Veterans convention, a two day illness death of Rosena Bence, and upcoming summer half holidays for Indiana stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana High School
State Teachers’ College
Town
Apollo
Horace M. Jackson
Gettysburg
Washington
Virginia
Martha B. Dick
George H. Dick
Mary M. Dick
Penn Run
George M. Buck
Oak Park
Rev Shaw
Presbyterian Church Parsonage
Wheeling
Hls
Penny Run
iPeoples’ Life Insurance Company of Chicago
Chicago Title & Trust Company
Chicago
Chester W. Kirkland
Clymer
Edna Lillian Wetzel
Marion Center
H.H. Wetsel
Ic. Moore
Marion ‘Center
James Kirkland
Cherryhill Township
Conneaut
Indiana County
Pat Conneaut
Harry W. Fee
C. OC. McLain
George T. McHenry
H. B. Stroums
Steel Kerr
John Kerr
A. #. Trussell
Dollie Ayers
Win
Itoy Penfield
Wim
Kette Kallegh
Welds
Joseph Schertzinger
Indiana
Itoy Baker
John FP. Larkin
Blairayile
Toldo M. Lewis
Marchand
Rosena Bence
Harry T. Bence
Bethel Church
Dixonville
Real Estate Transfers in multiple Ohio parcels
A list of transfers including Geo i W Colgan to Abe Gromley for 45 acres in Montgomery at 500 dollars. Max Good to Clair H Griffith for 120 acres in East Mahoning at 6000 dollars. Harry B Mitchell to J M Little for 25 acres in S Mahoning at 1600 dollars. Margaret K Householder to Adella Allison a lot in Indiana for 700 dollars. Jacob Stonebraker to Sharp Stonebraker 20 acres in Grant at 500 dollars. Thomas G Lowman to FE Ray Lowman 52 acres in Grant at 600 dollars. Alfred R Wiggins to D Lefevre a lot in Indiana for 5500 dollars. William P Liggett to Ralph C Liggett 109 acres in Brushy alley at 1800 dollars. Mary 8 Clark to W H Clark a tract in Burrell for 460 dollars. John Clark to W H Clark a tract in Burrell for 900 dollars. J M Travis to H B Mitchell a lot in Phumville for 1700 dollars. Hannah A Orris to A C Tyger a lot in Indiana for 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. i W. Colgan
Abe Gromley
Montgomery
Max Good
Clair H. Griffith
East Mahoning
Harry B. Mitchell
J. M. Little
S. Mahoning
Margaret K. Householder
Adella Allison
Indiana
Jacob Stonebraker
Sharp Stonebraker
Thomas G. Lowman
Ray Lowman
Alfred R. Wiggins
D. ©. Lefevre
William P. Liggett
Ralph C. Liggett
Brushyalley
Mary 8. Clark
W. H. Clark
Burrell
John Clark
J. M . Travis
H. B. Mitchell
Phumville
Hannah A. Orris
A C. Tyger
Two Indiana Boys Graduate From Pittsburgh University
Harry E H Peterman son of Mr and Mrs James L Peterman of Wayne Avenue and Frank Stewart son of Mrs Elizabeth Stewart of South Seventh street graduate today from the Pittsburgh University. Peterman was active in fraternity activities and athletics while a student at the university. Stewart completes the dental department program at Pitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pittsburgh University
Harry EH. Peterman
James L. Peterman
Wayne )Avenue
Department of Business Administration
Peterman
Frank Stewart
Elizabeth Stewart
South Seventh Street
Dental
Granddaughter of H E Clark Hospitalized in Pittsburgh
Anna Wright, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wright of Pittsburgh, visiting her grandfather Hon H H Clark of Glen Campbell, was taken to St Francis hospital in Pittsburgh yesterday for treatment of an infected throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Clark
Pittsburgh
Anna Wright
Ralph Wright
H. H. Clark
Glen Campbell
St. Francis Hospital
Governor's Son-in-law Appointed Athletics Director at Haverford
Henry Tatnall Brown, faculty member at Haverford Culture in Haverford Pennsylvania and former freshman dean, has been named director of athletics. He is the son-in-law of Governor John Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tatnall Brown
Haverford Culture
Haverford
John Fisher
Progress Ad Brings Quick Sale Of Cow
Mrs. Minerva Black of Rochester Mills R D 2 Pa writes that an ad she ran in the Progress on June 6 offering a cow for sale brought a buyer by June 8. The brief notice highlights prompt results from local advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva_ Black
Rochester Mills
Iune
Frank Biamonte to Sail for Italy in July
Frank Biamonte editor of The Patriot will sail from New York on the steamer Province on July 2 for Italy. He will spend July and August there returning in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Biamonte
Italy
the Patriot
New York
Province
Personal Briefs Highlight Indiana Area Visitors
Local briefs list numerous residents visiting nearby towns and traveling for leisure. Attorney Bruce Sciotto and J A McKelvey visit Johnston and Mast Wheatfield. Miss Martha Osbourne tours Indiana relatives. Mrs. Far Raymond returns from Atlantic City. A string of visits include Lowry Houk, John Lambing, James Mack, and others visiting county seats, relatives, or attending commencements. A newborn and local gatherings mark a busy period amid travel and family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Sciotto
Town
Sian
Battle Creek
Idh
J. A. McKelvey
Mast Wheatfield
Indiana
Johnston Moorhead
Cherryhill Township
Martha Osbourne
Latrobe
Percy Allen Rose
Johnstown
Stahl
E Eliza‘beth
Salinburg
Callicot
Far Raymond
Atlantic City
Jack Lintner
Blairsville
S. P. Marshall
Conemaugh Menship
Tudiana
Eirrday
Hope Stewart
Jennie Ackerman
Tthe State Teachers College
Lowry Houk
John A. Lambing
William Beck
Ralph
Washington, D. C
Frank Melntiye
Smetzertown
Edgar ‘Beatty
Fourteenth Street
Jame Rigg
Philadelphia Street
Earl C. Hise
Durham
N. Co
James Marck, Jr
Dickinson Law School
James W. Mack
W. S. Wetzel
Marion Center
Indiana Hospital
J. C. Wettling
Bristol
J. &. Parnell
Elizabeth
South Sixth Street
Oregon
Dollie Ayers
East Oak Street
Mrs. Rightour
Bellewood
Mary Rankin
McKeeesport
A. W. Jones
New York
C. H., Bee
Mary
Violin McGregor Aftem
Staunton Military Academy
Harold Bee
Beaver Falls
Davia M. Brown
Lynn Brown
Akron
Lester Brown
Samuel Mack
West Whealilela Township
Mra
J. J. Henderson
Juniata Fullerton
Clymer
Maple Avenue Hospital
du iBois
Martin M. Miller
Bliss Bleatrical School
Watweek
Associated
Gaa Andl Meelh Company
Leta Williams
Waterstreet
Dan Pittsburgh
Marian
Charlotte
Wilaams
University of Pitsburgh
Luebelare
Salance
Puan Carney
Uniontown
Pavid Ellis
Muallida Speedy
Minnie Trussell
Muhagid
Allison
Tey
J. C. Pinkerton
School Street
Gutarikay
Adberk Dunc Ulson
Delvott
Miri
Qaroui
William Theil
Barnesboro
Spangler Hospital
Alvin Sherbine W
S. J. Driggs
Jameigwn
Associated Gas &, Electric Company
Sherbiur
University
R. J. Melzer
Samuel Cunningham
Marie
Rimersburg
Mission Workers Convention at Plumville 62nd annual meeting
The Conemaugh Presby terial Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church will hold its 62nd annual convention in Plumville on June 28 and 29 with the theme Fruit Bearing in God's Vineyard. Delegates from presbytery societies will attend. officers include President Mrs. James Stuchell and Secretary Mrs. J. C. Pinkerton. The program features devotions, pageants, and talks by local leaders, with sessions Thursday evening and Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God’s Vineyard
James Stuchell
Plumville
Elizabeth Manor
Johnstown
J. C. Pinkerton
Indiana
C. 1. Guyer
Altoona
Agnes Magill
Tomer City
L. H. Miller
Bolivar
Camie Sharp
Sheloca
Edith Ralston
Hlerton
A. L. Hood
Jacksonville
Temperance
H. Funk
New Florence
Vineyard
Margaret Cunningham
Plaemville
Abyssinia
Isabel Blair
Frank Black
With Ralston
Harry J.hood
Truman
Guyer
Cartle Sharp
Buffalo
Lida Stephens
Emily Myers
Revacha
Holy Name Rally Draws Broad County Attendees
The Holy Name Society of the Roman Catholic Church held a Sunday rally in the Riv Theatre with broad county representation. J Clement Masinger opened the session and visiting speakers included Rt Rev Mugh Hoyle, bishop of the Pittsburgh Diocese, and Thomas HH. Sheche chaired. Local figures Mrs Pendall Thompson and Thomas Tawther attended, while others served as jurors or hosted guests. Father Hugh Givens led a pulpit visit at Richmond United Presbyterian Church, recalling the late Jamies Given’s long tenure as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name
Holy Name Society
Blairsville
J. Clement Masinger
Mugh
Hoyle
Pittsburgh
Thomas HH. Sheche
Town
Ttugsh
Given
United Presbyterian Church
Miecoma
Wash
Cyrus Work
Rochester Mills
Richmond
Thomas Sutton to Attend Princeton College Commencement
Thomas Sutton a Princeton graduate returns to New Jersey for commencement exercises at Princeton College. Attending with him are attorneys James W. Mack and Ernest Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sutton
Princeton
Way
N.J
Princeton College
James W. Mack
Ernest Stewart
Local Graduate Lamont Harvey Graduates From Pittsburgh Pharmacy School
Lamont Harvey of town, son of Mr and Mrs J J Harvey, is a member of the class to graduate today from the School of Pharmacy at the University of Pittsburgh. He is employed as a clerk at Noble G Miller’s drug store. His parents are in the city attending the commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamont Harvey
J. J. Harvey
School of Pharmacy
Pittsburgh University
Noble G. Miller
Plumcreek Church to Host Children's Services Friday Evening
Plumcreek Church of She Srethres invites families to a Friday evening program featuring Children's Services and the daily Vacation Bible School entertainment on Friday June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumcreek Church
Plumcreek
She Srethres
Deaths of Warren N Drum and others in local obituary notes
Obituary notices for Warren N Drum longtime Indiana State Teachers College dean of instruction and former Lock Haven Normal School principal, with career trail through Bloomsburg and Millville. Also notes the death of Julia A Campbell of Brushvalley, Mary E Good of Smicksburg area, and other local deaths with family survivors and funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Nevin Drum
State Teachers College
Indiana
State Normal
Lack Haven
Abraham A. Drum
Mary Alice (Hess) Drum
Hazelton
Luzerne County
Bloomsburg State Normal School
Business College
Scranton
Flemington
Nida
Fem
Hirh
Kingston
Schoola
Millville
Cliffside Park
N. J
State Normal School
Lock Haven
Indiana State Normal School
Christ Episcopal Church of Indiana
Phi Delta Kappa
Tawse Club
New York City
Drum
Roger Charnock
Bloomsburgh
Mid Year Meets Off Sunday Schools
The district conventions of Indiana County Sabbath School Association announce mid year meetings. District 4 gathers at the Lutheran church in Corkport on June 16 with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions and speakers on topics like A Postage Stamp and A Prayer for Missions. District 12 meets at Grove Chapel on June 19 with devotional, addresses, election of officers, and missionary talks. District 5 convenes at Strongstown M S Church on June 21 with a morning session including an address on Christian Education and a county-wide teachers conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District No. 4
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Coolsport
Wm. King
J. Ke Stormer
Ei. A. Edwards
Jordan
Nellie Miller
Purchase Line Chorus
F. Rinn
Florence Wallace
M. Smith
S. W. Guthrie
Corkport
Grove Chapel Lutheran Church
Eigar B. Hanks
Marian Lambling
Marian Groft
Mary DeHaven
W. C. H. Garman
D. Aoeter Wingar
W. H. Houk
Penn Run
Charles Wohler
J. K. Boston
Bethel
Lutheran
Newcomer
Kittanning
Intdliana County Sabbath School Association
Schools of Pine
Cherryhill Southen
Strongstown
M. 5
G. M. Jordn
Heilwood
Sense
Bellano
BE. Hanks
Christian Education
H.W. Earhart
iPlay
EB. M
Baptist Association Convention At Pine Flats June 20
Indiana Baptist Association to hold annual Sunday school convention at Pine Plaza Baptist Church on Wednesday June 40 starting at 10 oclock with Rev A C Hazma, missionary, and other speakers. Special music planned. The BOY TL U convention set for June 21. Alex Bennett buys McGee Farm near Homer City, a 190 acre property transferred from John Ross heirs in 1812 to Bennett. Descendants Salie H McGee Eleanor McGee Murphy and Matthew HL McGee remain linked to the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Association
Pine Flats
Indiana Baptist Associatin
Pine Plaza
Bowning
Otelees
Auman Threwell Knowar Siverah
A. C. Hazma
Bua
Rey
Alex Bennett
MceGee
McGee
Homer City
Town
John Ross
Mr. Bennett
Governor Fisher Spent Weekend Here Before National Convention
Governor John S. Fisher spent the weekend in town and departed Sunday for Pittsburgh with his son Attorney Robert M. Fisher and J Blair Sutton. They joined a special train carrying the Pennsylvania delegation to the Republican National Convention in Kansas City. E E Hewitt, a local state delegate, was also part of the party. Montgomery Reunion Set for June 21 at Indiana Fair Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Fisher
Kansas City
John S. Fisher
Pittsburh
Robert M. Fisher
J. Blair Sutton
Pennsylvania
Rep
E. E. Hewitt
Town
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Pomona Grange
Jefferson County
EF. B. Barsett
Howard G. Eiseman
C. A. Amerson
James Winslow
W. E. Carr
Clog Grange
Elderton
Norman Ewing
Emily Medsker
William J. Stewart
Clarksburg
Martha M., Gallagher
William D. Goughnour
Bellevue
Alice, F. Stutzman
Cramer
Nicholas A. Naponick
Saltsburg
Mildred G. Hunter
Joseph Trinke
Iselin
Susie Patrick
Andrew Kraynak
Bowersville
Julia Hrathky
Lockvale
John F. Pontius
Flint, Mich
Mary Katherin Srp
Glen ‘Sprankle
Mildred Frew
Johnstony Doe Mrenk
Ethel Dobranick
Buck-Dick
Kirkland-Wetzel
Ewing-Medsker
Clarksburg ‘Presbyterian Manse
J. W. Mountain
Harrold Dixon
Harry E. Harrold
E. W. Harrold
Derry
Edna Graze Dixon
W. &. Dixon
Cokeville
H. E. Lloyd. Swartz-Brown
Alexander Swartz
Virginia Brown
Justice of the Peace
Winltett H. Jackson
North Sixth Street
Mrenh-Dobernich
Joseph Mrenhh
Ithel Idobernich
C. C. Medain
Hetrick Building
Roxie Viregginia Brickell
T. P. Brickell
Lawrence Longinwill
Shreveport
Frank ‘B. Longwill
David Bell
Dawdell
Valley
Kittanning Hospital
H. G C. Bowers
George Crossman
B A
Bae
Punxsutawney
Taylor
James Robin
Gon
F.C. Weather
Snucksburg
Walter Neal
C. B. Neal
B. Crossman
Trade City
Jefferson
McIntyre
Mareo Janich
Walter H. Jackson
Norwal #Fitzhonts
Oakland Avenue
Kiwanis Club
Indiana Kiwanis Club
Indiana Hotel
Winfield King
John Goheen
Frank L. Neff
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
H. M
Neff
Spengler
Pendall Thompson
W. Vibes
Thomas Tawther
Seventh Street
Charles Morrison
Oak Tree
Charles Buterbaugh
Canoe Township
Dorhan
Julia A. Campbell
Brushvalley
Oliver Kimmel
Ferndale
Oakland Cemetery
Hale
Campbell
Julia Ann Pult
Robert Campbell
John R. Campbell
Stewart
Bert
Elder Campbell
Scott Campbell
Whipple, Ariz
Golda Kimmel
Mae Huston
Blacklick
Nellie Kimmel
Glenco
Mary E, Good
Mary J
Curtis Good
Woodbine
Smicksbury
Wreatier
Abraham C. Gooil
Curtis
Jolbsnoth Jenkins
Dayton
G. W. Mulntyre
Radkey
Smicksburg Lutheran Church
Deakins
George Seaman
Hemingfor
Nebr
Brand
Lester B. Brown
Lester
Brown
Aid
Ils Coutly
Alera
David M
Vic
Jed
Vinny Kfot
Nix Orother
Mas
Gootee Lee
Adam Clawson
Pigissiinn
Aid Iwi
Vici M. Brown
Towt
Wind Lal
Mabel V. Jewart
Mont Alto Sanitarium
W. H. Taonill
Garman
H. H. Hamill
Elmer C
Port Allegheny
James H
Coudersport
Fannie
Carrie Gessler
West Philadelphia
Arthur Pherson
Indianapolis
Ind
Cockport
Grove Chapel
Strong Town
Fair Grounds
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