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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1927

Page

2

White Pine Growth Rates in Pennsylvania Plantations

The article examines how fast white pine trees grow on average and better sites in southern Pennsylvania. It reports heights of 54 feet and a 12.5 inch diameter after 21 years on better sites, with 500+ trees per acre after 22 years, and 800+ trees per acre after 20 years on average sites, noting substantial loss to disease and weevil damage and detailing stand densities and mean dimensions.

Pennsylvania Pennsylania

Sheriff Seeks Closure of Moonshine Restaurant Nuisance

District Attorney L. Miller for the commonwealth files a bill in equity under the Snyder Prohibition Act against Eugenia Trimarchi to declare a West Philadelphia Street restaurant a nuisance and close it. Sheriff John M. Malcolm served the preliminary writ last week finding several gallons of moonshine whisky and between 700 and 800 bottles of high proof whiskey.

L. &. Miller Commonwealth Eugenia Trimarchi

Phillips Gas Well Near Trade City Produces Gas Flow

Phillips Company brought in a gas gusher on the Reed Mitchell farm a half mile northwest of Trade City. The well reported an open flow of 3 500 000 cubic feet and is said to be delivering nearly that amount into the line with six ty pounds pressure in a six inch line during the first hour. A separate fire destroyed the home of J J Flint at NuMine, with the family away. Orio Lupe and Miss Helen Pearl McNutt wed at the Lutheran Parsonage in New Florence and Lorport. Evangelistic services start June 30 at Penn Run Brethren church led by C O Beery of Martinsburg for two weeks. Dilltown nurse Mary Glavack graduates from Spangler hospital nurses' program.

Phillips Co Trade City Reed Mitchell T. W Phillips Gas and Oil Company Orio Lupe New Florence Helen Pearl McNutt Lorkport Stev. B. F. Bieber, D. Dd Penn Run Brethren Church C. O. Beery Martinsburg

Birthday Celebration for Mrs Mary C Hyskell at Smicksburg

Fifty six relatives including children grandchildren and great grandchildren gathered at the Iyskell home in Smicksburg to mark the 7th anniversary of Mrs Mary C Hyskell. Nine of her twelve children attended with families, along with twenty grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The gathering included relatives Jol W Dodson A Dodson and Mrs Taylor Good, and M Reed Henderson of Franklin. The group learned they descend from Benjamin Heiskell who came from Frankfurt am Main in 1737 with descendants serving in the Revolutionary War and Quebec expedition.

Mary C. Hyskell Smicksburg Iyskell Mis Annie L. Barrett Phoenix Myrtle Lewis Pittsburgh Homer N. Kyskell Virginia Barrett Smicksbore William J E. Uyskell Mondyilles D. Wyskell Uh. D New York City Stella LW. Barra Duleis Dora Tl. Welcham Augusta I. Lewis Smicksbury Jol W. Dodson Quebec Hetskell Hyskell

Better Parking Conditions on Philadelphia Street

Indiana residents praise easier finding of parking in the business district aiding shoppers and out of town visitors. The Indiana County Automobile Club urged merchants to keep cars off storefronts during shopping hours, a practice now widely followed with a noted boost to local commerce. Tourists spending money elsewhere harms the town, so residents are urged to keep family cars off busy streets in business hours.

Indiana Indiana County Automobile Club

Latrobe Young People Conference Attendees Named

Rev and Mrs Dunning and numerous Dunning relatives attended the Young People Conference in Latrobe Saturday. Various local women spent time in Blairsville and Greensburg hosted events. notable notes include Miss Stoneback and Mr Shuman at Seaton Hill commencement in Greensburg.

Dunning Flelen Teikert Henrietta Dixon Mary Dixon Charlotte Barron Frances Smith Winifred Bushnell Sarah Spaclman Spackman Margie Norl Shrum Mildred McClimate Latrobe M. C. Smith Max Gerard John Ackerson C. C. Smith Blair Nan Myers Alden Civic Club Mr. Shuman Stonaback Seaton Hill Greensburg Henretta Dixon Indiana

Spruce Community Notes and Visits At Hillsale And Pine Grove

Local brief recounts Mrs. Dick Johns and Vivian visiting her parents, Eva Diss and Elmer Biss families visiting Hillsale, and others returning from South Bend and Pine Grove Sabbath School events. Mentions of several Bagley family members, Mary Bagley traveling to Nanty-Glo, and Violet Biss heading to Cherry Tree for music study. Also includes a health ad touting Phy-Tox and Fly-ox as pest control products with dubious medical claims.

Dick Johns Vivian John Repine Eva Diss Elmer Biss Hillsale Lottie Brown Harald Bagtey South Bend Jennie Wallace Pine Grove Phureday Evans Elizabeth Keener John Bagley Ruth Brown Mary Bagley Nanty-Glo Sarah ‘Bagley Pine Flats Ernest McAnulty Ralph Brown Rarnexboro Louie Brown Louise Biss Cherry Tree Leasface

Marion Center Notes and Local Visits

Prof R L Walker and wife of Ar eailia visited relatives here last week. Mrs Elizabeth McLeister suffered a serious accident Saturday evening, injuring her arm and bruising her head. Her daughter Mrs R E Lockard of Blairsville stayed several days. Miss Mary Caldwell celebrated Roberta’s 12th birthday with a party and cake. Wetsel family at State College for commerce courses. Ernest Wetzel among graduates. Dr D W Gromley went to Cleveland Clinic for an operation with C R Griffith. Horace Work and family from Georgia visiting Glen Campbell area.

Corcoran Pittsburgh Mary Caldwell Roberta Wetsel W. S. Wetxnel Billy State College Ernest Wetsel D. W. Gromley Cleveland Clinic C. R. Griffith Horace Work Georgia Glen Campbell

Fisher to Present Sedan as Wedding Gift in Harrisburg

A rush of activity filled the Governor's Mansion in Harrisburg as Governor John Fisher prepares to present his daughter Mary with a sedan on her upcoming marriage to Henry Tatnall Brown of Moorestown. The car carries license 8 marking the first stage of the second hundred thousand series above one million. Officials expect last minute wedding details to be completed with decor and service set, while the Republican women council gave a large silver tray and staff presented a silver coffee service.

Guy, Fisher Mary Harrisburg John Fisher Henry 'Tatnall Brown Mooress Town Council of Republican Women

Curry's Run Children Day Service at Church

Readers note a Sunday event as Curry's Run hosts a Children Day service with the church group We in our church scheduled for next Sabbath at two o'clock. Names such as Albert Miller and family attend an evangelistic meeting at Whites hry Subdecth Ai. A list mentions Mr and Mrs Jaemexs McCurdy and Aliee of rear Wilet calling on Mr and Mrs L McCurdy last week. Adult shoppers on Monday and local residents Wilmerding and Leonard Rising are referenced in passing amid varied local chatter.

A.B. Lydis Moran Indiana Bayer Catherine Myers Archie Hadden Goldie Wheeler Justin W. L.clawson Dixonville Langham and Family Uniontown M. G. Fyock Pine Grove Albert Miller Whiteshry Subdecth Jaemexs McCurdy Aliee Wilet L. McCurdy Itess Akey Dean Miler Wilmerding Leonard Rising Hold A. G. Miller

Real estate auction ordered by Orphans Court 1927 Domeyville notices

By order of the Orphans Court of Indiana County Pennsylvania dated June 18 1927 lands in Plainville Mahoning Township and Plumville Borough are advertised for public sale on July 1 1927 at 2 PM. Four parcels include a two story dwelling with outbuildings, 108 perches tract in Mahoning, a 12 acre lot in Plumville bounded by Pit and Sakach deeds, and another 24 1 2 foot front lot with back extension. Terms require 10 percent down, balance cash or mortgage next year with interest. Sale conducted by executor James B Green under clerk D W Ayers.

Orphans’ Court Indiana County Pennsylvani Domeyilie County of Indie Pewnsylvania Ola'eloek P.M Plainville’ Borough Tadiana County Pennsylvania Tadiana Soleksbierg Fone Wittitin Niiskeburg France Dywell Holsa South Mahoning William Weamer Andersor Bowers Manis Sinicksburs Pluinville Stitenforesaid Puler Sakach D. C. McEwen Charion State Road I. Green Petar Sakach Mary Sakach Indian County Sarah F Speedy Indiana Punxsulawney Grath James B. Green Dovid W. Ayers

Estate sale ordered in Indian County Orphans Court

Blannie Miller, administrator of the late B E Miller, deceased, is authorized to sell private sale of all that described parcel in White Township, Indiana County, bounded by state lines and roads, to Clair Elliott for two thousand dollars cash. Sale funds used to satisfy debts and inheritance tax. Proceedings held in Indian County Orphans Court, June 22.

Natlee Herby Twanche MM SiNote Indivad Clair Wlliott Wilte Twedthraaite Pennsgiounty Joe Nell Horaugh Sr Widley Carl Chuter Wesley Anderson Ohert Long Thane North Abong Keen East Orlong D. Miller Bina Long Aiagast AL da Indian County Blancie MM B. E. Miller

Executor's Notice and School Board Bid Invitations

Executor Emma Baker announces claims against Thowns Baker estate in Conemaneh Township with payment urged to the executor in Baltsburg Pennsylvania. Young Township School Board invites bids by June 26 for a two room school building with options for portable or permanent structures. view plans after June 1 and bids may be rejected at Board's discretion.

Jack Thowns Baker Conemaneh Township Emma Baker Baltsburg Young Township School Board Tselin Dianne Secupgy K. A. Brown A. J. Wilson Avomore

Public Sale On Farm Of Amag M Thomas Indiana Area

On the farm of the late Amag M Thomas in Armstrong township six miles northwest of Indiana on Wednesday June 22 1927 at 12 00 noon sharp the sale will include three road work horses eight head of cattle including a fresh cow with calf at side three cows three years old and two calves farm implements McCormick binder Champion reaper three mowing machines corn worker grain drill plows harrows hay forks rope and pulleys two wagons two self un wag on adders hay rake bobsled sleigh hay by the ton wheat and oats by the bushel some household goods and other articles not mentioned Terms to be announced on day of sale. JOAN C THOMAS administrator R W George auctioneer.

Amag M. Thomas Armstrong Township Indiana McCormick Champion Joan Thomas R. W. George

Khalouf's Special Coffee Gains Noted Consumer Fame

Mellow blend earns popularity with discerning coffee drinkers. ad copy touts Khalouf's Special as a breakfast and dinner staple. Includes garbled pricing and product lines for coffee, chick sale, and a yellow jacket sprayer, reflecting a damaged OCR page with mixed listings.

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