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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1927

Page

6

Two Sudden Deaths Shock Indiana Community

Two sudden deaths shock Indiana residents as Della Daugherty and Ross Mechlin Sutton die within days. Daugherty, 64, dies of heart attack at home after minor indigestion. funeral set for Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Presbyterian church. Sutton, a prominent local engineer and Republican worker, dies of heart trouble at his brother’s home. funeral Tuesday at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Oakland cemetery.

Indiana Della JL. Daugherty James R. Daugherty Tenth Church Streets Daugherty William Johnston Mitchell Mitchell First National Bank of Indiana Mra. Daugherty Shakespeare Club C. Kemper Sutton Wiliam W. Taylor Dorothy Della Daugherty F. W. Hinitt The Presbyterian Church Ross Mechlin Sutton Philip M. Sutton Philadelphia Sutton Herbert Long Peter Sutton Jane (Mechlin) Sutton Indiana State Normal School D. L. Moorhead First Presbyterian Church Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Cosmopolitan Club Indiana Country Club Republican Party Philip M. Suton Annie W. Fred Wettling North Sixth Street Frank Sutton Wettling Frederick W. Himitt Oakland Cemetery

Weddings of a Week Brings Union and Announcements

A sequence of marriage notices from Indiana County lists unions including Carrie Johnston Hutchison of Armagh with Robert Ferry of Ligonier, a May 28 ceremony at First Presbyterian Moxham, and a shower attended by 226 guests. Edna Elder weds John Pounds at the South Sixth Street church parsonage, with both parties prominent in local churches. Other weddings include Miss Edna Elder of Itown with Clyde Walter Blackford in Gallup New Mexico, Harald Young and Genevieve Lowman, Benjamin Duncan and Adda Klauss, and several couples from Ligonier, Blairsville, and nearby towns. A death by suicide is noted for Mrs. Joseph Maionne of Namine. Burial, license, and candidate notices round out the local social calendar.

R. Z. Hutchison Margaret and Cartie Hutchison Mrs. Ferry Bradford Conemaugh Pounds Indiana Presbyterian Church Pound Town Blackford Edna Elder Itown Clyde Walter Blackford Gallup New Mexico J. N. Elder School Street Indiana Normal School Winslow Ariz West Seward Monessen

Dedication of New House of Worship at First United Presbyterian

The First United Presbyterian Church in town hosts a closing service at Indiana theater before dedicating the new church edifice on Sunday June 26 at 11 o clock. Pittsburgh pastor Dr A R Robinson preaches at both services and a week of fellowship and ordination follows with ministers from Conemaugh presbytery, Rev William Nichol of New York delivering the ordination sermon. Other visits include Rev J A Alexander and Rev A H Badinger with sermons through Friday and Dr G J Williamson of Butler and Dr G A Long of Pittsburgh closing the week with communion services on Sunday.

New House of Worship First United Presbyterian Church Town Indiana Theater Hey A. R. Robinson Pittsburgh Conemaugh Presbytery Dwight A. Nichol William Nichol New York J. A. Alexander A. H. Batdinger Butler GC. J. Williamson G. A. Long Pitts‘burgh

Contracts awarded for new power plant at state college

At a State Teachers' Training College board meeting bids were awarded for a modern power and heating plant. Cartensen & McLain of Reading won the building contract for 72000 dollars, Herre Bros of Harrisburg 190000 dollars for equipment, E.R. Lumsden Co of Indiana 1500 dollars for plumbing, and The Indiana Hardware Co 1242 dollars for gym hardware.

State Teachers’ Training College State Normal School of Indiana Railroad Avenue Cartensen & McLain Reading Herre Bros Harrisburg E.R. Lumsden Co Indiana iWas Indiana Hardware Co

Philadelphia attorney named associate counsel to compensation board

John Scott, son of Mr and Mrs John A Scott of North Seventh Street, was appointed associate counsel to the Compensation Board in Philadelphia by Gov John Fisher. The appointment takes effect June 1 and he is with Acker Manning and Brown in general Philadelphia practice. His father was an original Compensation Board member, a pleasing coincidence.

John ¥. Scott Philadelphia John Y. Scott John A. Scott North Seventh Street John §. Fisher Jonn Acker, Manning and Brown Loew Doyle Wart Margaret, Manninghim Tows Apet Guihberland Umarried Mhiaradis Tadlana Goer Phebide Roy Congingham Sorth Ravanath Street Anderson Shae Hart Inelinae Floral Cosypany Mes Ued Jb Td Huard

June Criminal Court Activities Show Multiple Sentences

Several offenders entered pleas and received sentences in June court actions. Notable cases include August Thabassi and Minnie Variali facing assault charges, Eva Senchier fined $100 for violating the hatchyor law, and LeRoy Bone pleading to a charge of assault and battery. Additional defendants faced liquor laws violations, fornication and bastardy, and other offenses with varying costs, fines, and monthly payments. A serious injury report notes Mrs. John Orda hospitalized after being thrown from a buggy when her horse ran off. Engagement announced for Miss Helen Korlsom and Mr. Wilbur Coffinau of Pittsburgh, with details from North Sixth Street.

August Thabassi Tony Thabassi P. Variali Minnie Variali Francisco Fagioni W. D. Conrad Hea Eva Senchier LeRoy Bone John Miller Joseph Rich George Talarka George Tatarka Philip Ricupero Mike Pratt Mike Venosky Helen Korlson Dre Wei, Dodson North Sixth Street Wilbur &, Coffinau Pittaburgh

Hoy Injured in Auto Accident Near Commodore

Wilbert, aged four years, son of Jert Clark, of near Commodore, was seriously injured on Sunday when struck by an automobile.

Hoy Wilbert Agen Jert Clark Near Commodore

Personal Brevities From Indiana Visitors and Local Arrivals

A stream of brief notices lists Mr. and Mrs. Cassatt of Flint visiting Indiana relatives, Wava Stephens near Penn Run and Miss Luella Treese of Leeburg visiting town, and Postmaster W. W. Goulter in town on county seat business. Others include travelers to Washington DC for Lindbergh reception, graduates, harvesters, and locals attending university events. multiple Indiana visitors, and community figures returning from trips to Cleveland, Detroit, and Pittsburgh.

W. B. Cassatt Flint Mich Indiana J. T. Simpson Towty Altoona Wava Stephens Near Penn Run W. W. Goulter West Lebanon Luella Treese Leeburg Ruth Westeroth Church Street George Waltemire Cherryhill Township Marian Vogel Town Washington, D. C Durin Frank White Pittsburgh Charles Alters Mark G. Fyock Valjean Near Purchase Line Bertha D. Gaul Chestnut Street Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Jouis Wesleyan University David Bishop Albert Bishop Thurman Lnd Gladys Wolfgang Cunoa Township Laurie Harry K. Smith Brownesville Texas R. S. Golton Russell Helen Oklahoma City Oida Colton David Weunk Washington Street Finley JT. Haricictrowd Rural Valley Clara McIlenry Daugeht Water Street Hamte Fron Inlaw W. G. Griffith Cleveland Elmer W. Allison William P. Lowry Memphis Venn United States Canada Riddle Apple North Seventh Street Detroit J. Wilse Thompson Railroad Avenue Lawrence Vandergrift Vandergrift High School Geneva Mottern County Commissioners 8. L. Mottern Rochester Mills Arthur Russell Ann Harbor University of Michigan B. F Evans Brushvalley Township John Regzotla Seals Youngstown Greensburg Seton Hill College John Evelyn Rezzolla Wtion Vliwen de Te We Cirtantey MarioniCenter Cub Gyerulion Hernia Cite Lin Grilith Marion Cone Vernon Taylor New Yeak City Waaner Charles Lindbergh America Kishen Dlenry I. Hrowy Mouresfrown N,v

County Grange Meeting at Cush Creek Grange

The Pomona County Grange will hold a regular meeting with Cush Creek Grange at the grange hall one mile north of Hillsdale on Thursday June 30. Delegates bring a lunch basket. Three sessions include singing, readings, discussions on European Corn Borer prevention and subordinate grange responsibility, plus music and a play by Cash Creek Grange members.

Pomona County Grange Cush Creek Grange Grange Hillsdale Cash Creek Grange America W. M. Blose Pomona Grange B. B. Fleming Clara Wells Ruth Pfteiffer W. 5. Brown William, Campbell Alice Gromley Betty Marie Blose Fred Dilta

Display IncF Shows Modern Bee-Keeping Tools in Windows

Display by M Stewart Co and J M Stewart Co in their windows features all apparatus and tools used by the modern beekeeper. The exhibit, organized with A I Ronto Coe of Medina Ohio, highlights progress in bee care, cost reduction, and improved product quality.

J. M. Stewart & Co A. 1. Ront Coe Madina

Farmers' Telephone Company Holds Annual Meeting in Marion Center

At the annual meeting of the Farmers Telephone Company of Indiana Jefferson and Armstrong counties held at Marion Center last week the company reported prosperity and approved measures to improve service across its territory. Officers named include President WH Benees, Vice President GC Poltock, Secretary S McManis, Treasurer MM Tatani, with a slate of directors listed. The item notes community notices, a clean-up day at Harmony Cemetery, and local health updates including a contagious disease report and a serious accident involving a resident near Martins Oph. A number of local events and personnel changes are described, including marriage news, clerical appointments, and civic events.

Farmers’ Telephone Company Farmer's Telephone Company Indiana Jefferson Armstrong Counties Marion Center Offic WH. E. Benees GC. CG. Poltock

Indiana Shelocta road work to start soon

The State Highway department announced that the Indiana to Shelocta section of the Benjamin Franklin Highway will be paved this year and built entirely by the state as a primary route. Funds are available, contracts will be awarded shortly, and the stretch is expected to be completed this season. Governor Fisher and Representatives Peeler and Griffith are credited with securing the action.

State Highway Department Indiana Shelocta Indiana-Shelocta John 8. Fisher Elder Peeler CG. R. Griffith

Real Estate Transfers From Various Sellers to Buyers

Real estate transfers list multiple deeds with buyers and sellers in Saltsburg White Blairsville Center Young Blacklick Indiana and other areas. Transactions include parcel lots acres and sums ranging from 4250 to 7500 reflecting property trades and agreements.

W. R. Mellwain W. H. James Saltsburg R. G. Stuchell M. W. Penrod White Geo. W. McGowan D. D. Benedetto Blairsville James H. McKendrick Clair E. Trimble F. McFarland Walter A. Schroth

Golden Wedding of Dr and Mrs Harry St Clair in California

Former Indiana couple Dr and Mrs Harry St Clair celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their Glen dale California home on Saturday. natives of Indiana they lived there many years after marriage and moved to California 18 years ago after Dr St Clair graduated as a chiropractor in Oklahoma City. They are parents of several children with 20 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Indiana Harry St. Clair Glendale Calif

Noxious Animal Costs Reported for Indiana County

During the fiscal year ending June 1 Indiana paid 1 274 in bounties for noxious animals killed. Reported totals include 353 wild bats 6 048 gray foxes 4 487 red foxes and 87 808 weasels. The document notes expenditures across counties and names officials involved in enforcement.

Indiana Sonty

Cattle Shows Draw Wide Local Interest at County Events

The Lovejoy Jersey Cattle Association hosted a weekend show and picnic with about thirty five registered jerseys, including two association bulls. Calf races, judging contests led by S J Brownell, and trips to State College Young Farmers' Week were awarded to top scorers. Guernsey Breeders' Picnic and officer elections followed with several exhibitors from across the county.

T State College Buay—Kangera Farmera Cary Lovejoy Jersey Bull Association Walter Rice Clair Gramley S.J. Brownell State College George Houck George Henry Mr. Brownell Join Wise D. H. Swartz H. W. Mumau S. R. Mumaz Clyde Houck Guy Rice I. D. Mumau Guernsey Breeders Bhlders Ridge Edward Smith West Lebanon James Ewing, Jr Joe Henderson Joe Duncan Livermore Guernsey Breeders’ Journal Piwine Ewing Bertha Fraley Mary Rosenateel Indiana County Guernsey Cattle Club F. W. Willams Henderson RE. N. Lydick C. F. Allen Dayton J. Brownell Blue College

Berkshire Pig Club Events Run Through October

The Wilgus Berkshire Pig Club schedules a June 7 meeting, weighs in 25 pure bred pigs, and plans an October 5 weigh in. Savings & Trust Co of Indiana provides cash prizes for club members. The Mhoning Berkshire Pig Club holds a Thursday evening weigh-in with seven current members and more to join. A field day at Marlon Center and the Riders Market sale near North Seventh Street are announced with a fruit and farm product lineup including strawberries rhubarb onions lettuce eggs butter and other seasonal goods.

Berkshire Pig Club Wilgus Berkshire Pig Club Berkshire Savings & Truet Co Indiana Clu Mhoning Berkshire Pig Club Wits Dina Yih Tnih Smicksburg Slavter Sinday Mandl North Seventh Elreed

Golden Wedding Celebration and Family Reunion at Bush Home

Golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Bush near Trade City will be celebrated with an Aul and Bush family reunion at the Bush home on Saturday July 2 in Silverware Street, Town. Also theft reported: silk wares valued at $200 stolen from S A Parrish’s car after leaving R W Wehrle Co store. thief evaded capture after Parrish alerted sheriff. Beyer Miner injured by rock fall. Ralph Tru ngzo hospitalized in Punxsutawne. White Oak Flat school reunion to be held at Community Park on Saturday June 18 with an evening festival.

Wm. Bush William Bush Trade City Aul Bush S. A. Parrish R. W. Wehrle & Co Clymer Indiana Sherif John M. Malcolm Beyer Ralph Trunagzo Adrian Punxsutawne Oak Flat White Oak Flat Community Park

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J. R. Daugherty Ross Sutton George Jespes George James Davin James Dixonville Russell Coal Co Twolink Baptist Church Benjamin Bloom Carwensville Maury Schostey Cleartiefu Durial Odd Fellows Isishi Maj Clearfield Ruality Martha Krombine Martha Krronbine Wintondale Young Lowman Harald Young Tunnerlon Genevieve Lowman Clyde Lowman Clarksburg Johnson-Shilling John W. Johnson Margaret B. Shilling B. F. Bieber Harris Clark- Elmer Harris Virigina Clark Torrance Emerson Joseph Maionne Namine Henry Walsh New Kensington Bella Elismore Glen Campbell Joseph R. McDowell Blacklick Nora A. Clawson Emer Harris Virginia Clark Terrence Dewey McCunn Woos oGhnstown Kia Young Seek Dilltown Edwin Pyer Meir S Gates Emmett E. Boyer Elderton Clara Graff John F. Pounds Mary Elder Armitrong County Vera Baker Mannerville John Cavalier Homer City Agnes Raymond H. A. Witmer Blacklick Hazel S. Shields John W. Cunningham Mary A. Berkhouse Norethy T. Sandler Edward J. Newbaker Windle Elizabeth Rogers Johnstown Jas. A. Henderson Damies I. Henderson Attable Abe Canady Dentoyeralle Fleket John Orda White Township Indiana Hospital Ordo Cush Creek Display Wissinger Creeksite Porter Nellie Jd Deckers Point Whites Deere G. Pinleerian First Tasted Presbyterian Dareh Armstrong Cotty Sabs School Het da Apulia Harmony Cemetery Penn Run Willie Mompson Thompson Kalil J Rying Hara Grace Martin Oph New Peerkers Iai Ralaediay Belirie Las Stewart Mer W.G. Stewart Batfingtsar Powaebiy Prince Alostion Be PT Bor Diagehiters Alps Atlui Dyrmediyadley Atlee Oratory Bersdavallog Metra Well Datawa East Tom Mae Meera Titer Peenpegay Edward ‘V Milfer Niebsaded Tnt Setat Citra Presbyte Maddog Laerie Hanna Vantheyertths Faurney de Miter Stobinson Dodiana Ill Horn Oelork Erie Thirinon Schaal Aeecnh Jhetiiod Sehial Wehool Forteer Phydls Lee Weaethet Avian Larry Dali Wusdveayt Coidary Jessie J. Hidurstan Dean Wabi Daa Prtagiin Comet Mokard Wells Tbs Gait Peawnis Aikees Syeta Lia Pital Teich Mane Dlown Indiana-Shelocta Road Papuwed Eliamdiles Biy Nobla Clawson ePho Wei Elders Ridge Lovejoy Amd Barmneest Kik Griingers Parmere’ Meni Marlon Center Miurk Tundersey Bull Association Che Sane Tine PhewWalkers Ttaymond Coober Lacurer New York State Groupge Mra Wo OG. Vindenbark Arbictaat Devehirar Ohio State Grange
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