Red Cross Funds Totaling Fifty Thousand? (Headline from OCR)
Openly Chairman J A Crossman issues report of funds received from various districts of county and turned over to the county treasurer. A Blacksnake killed birds in Rayne township while Leroy Huber, son of Thomas Huber, chopped into a hollow tree and killed the five and a half foot snake that had swallowed four flicker chicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Crossman
Whith
I. Hildebrand
Jad
Leroy Huber
Thomas Huber
Rayne
Town
American Red Cross
Tom B. Hildebrand
Crossman
Hildebrand
Armagh Oeene
Armstrong
Bankseevee
Blacklick
Piatraville
Brushvalley
Buffington Teeer
Burrell
Center
Cherryhill
Cherry Tree
Clymer Raste's
Conemaugh
Creekside
Glen Campbell
Grant Peeee
Greeneaeee
Indiana
Homer City
Jacksonville Mahoning
Mahoning, Ww
Mahoning, N
Mahoning
Marion Center
Mechanicsburg
Montgomery
Pine
Plumville
Saltsburg
Shelo
Indiana County Food Administrator Acts on Grain Hoarding Case
Samuel Kimmell of Shelocta faced action after reports of selling flour without substitutes and hoarding 800 bushels of wheat 1000 bushels of rye and 80 barrels of flour. He chose a $50 donation to the Red Cross after being found to withhold wheat and flour awaiting a higher price. A Homer City merchant paid $25 for food ruling violations. Several injuries reported in a trolley collision near Josephine. An estate division lists bequests and instruction naming Emma E. Roberts and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Kimmel
Samuel Kimmell
Shelocta
Indiana County
J. H. Parnell
Kimmell
Red Cross
Parnell
Federal Department For Action
Treasury of
Homer City
The
Andy Rickert
Wic~kart
Noel
Ingstead
the Red Cross
Kenjwain Chaplin Lincoln impersonator dies in New York
Kenjwain Chaplin the famed Abraham Lincoln impersonator died in a Liberty New York sanitarium aged unknown. He gained fame for lectures and films portraying Lincoln s life and work and his likeness drew wide attention including a serial film A Son of Democracy at a local theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenjwain Chaplin
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin
Chaplin
Liberty
N.Y
Lincoln
Indiana
Willis Witson Heads County Committee Again
At the Court house meeting Friday afternoon J Willis Wilson was re elected chairman of the Republican County Committee for another year. He thanked the group for unity and predicted a large Republican majority in November. Rev J T Davis Blairsville Republican candidate for Assembly urged party harmony and full support for the ticket. Burgess J A Crossman Lown spoke briefly. Confidence in a Republican victory was voiced as Wilson plans an active fall campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Republican County Committee
J. Willis Wilson
Wilson
Committee For the United
J. T. Davis
Blairsville
Davis
Burgess J. A. Crossman
Lown
War Savings Day Proclaimed For June 28 1918
A joint proclamation by President Wilson and the Pennsylvania governor sets Friday June 28 1918 as National War Savings Day. All citizens are directed to enroll as regular purchasers of War Savings Stamps at their nearest polling place. Stamps available for 1918 purchases must be signed on June 28. The table lists June costs and maturity values, with limits of 1000 in one name. Stamps bear 4 percent interest, are tax free, insured when registered, and backed by US property. Proclamation urges saving to support the war effort, and notes June 28 is the deadline to pledge. Some local notes cover desecration at a cemetery, volunteers for military training, and assorted community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Samiy
Santa
Cme
United States
Personal Briefs from Indiana Visit Many Locals
Local notes report Mrs J M Butterbaugh of Wolrum and Mrs Carl Chambers of Trade City traveling to Indiana. George K Shewart, a former resident of Gallfortila, visits town. Several others from areas such as Oakland Avenue and West Church Street attend graduations and witness ceremonies. Multiple family visits, wartime service updates, births, promotions, and travel by residents and relatives are listed, including a new son Thomas Sutton Jr and a reconstruction work assignment for Lena Tilehekek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Butterbaugh
Wol Rum
M Ealler
Lidinun
Bmonday
Carl Chambers
Trade City
Indiana
George K. Shewart
Gallfortila
Mee
A. & Wallace
Oakland Avenue
Wellesley College
Florenca
Floa ‘Walters
Altoona
Wis
Margaret Mincus
Church Street
JW. Wershall
Suilelsbireg
Striday
Nellie McCarthy
Ternesboro
Twila Macquaiken
School Street
Misseslizabeth
Mary Lagan
Saltsburg
Co. M. A
Eh Int
U.S. A
France
Homer Waddell
Kittanning
J. Wilson Thompson
Railroad Avenue
Thoburn Smith
New York
J. Walker Smith
Lown
W. L. ‘McKee
School Streat
Philadelphia
McKee
Emma
Arthurs
George Linsenbigler
Ajollo
Annia Coy
Kiwin Dickey
Apollo
Breezedale
Cherryhill Township
South Sixth Street
Oakdale
Misa Kidd
Pittsburgh
D. M. Buterbaugh
Welrim
M. Gearhart
Willamsport
Sunbury
Thomuws Sutton, Jr
Edward IL. Sutton
Thomas Sutton
Robert N. Anthony
Wyandotty
Mich
Mra
Ndaw Stale
Mosgrove
Model School
Joseph
William
Nancy R Risinger
Risinger
Conant
Rhode Island
Italy
June FL Leonard
Noraschagl
Elly Melee
The
Normal
James Sutton
New York City
Thas
Maabtey
Navy
Migs
Charcrude
Goodkin
James Metireyar
Willa
Indyaga
Pitesburch
Alargaret
Swoylie
Seman
Wal
Transfers of Deeds in Indiana County Since Last Report
A long list details numerous deed transfers in Indiana County, including buyers and sellers such as Thomas Edwards, Keystone Coal Co, Rochester & Pittsbur gh Coal & Iron Co, and many individuals. The transfers cover parcels and coal lands across multiple townships, with values ranging up to thousands of dollars, reflecting broad property activity and market movements in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecorkat
Indiana County
Laat
Thomas
Edwards
Banks
Moeredh Aka
Julivk Wilson
Conemiugh
Keystone Coal Co
Fenco
Krank A. Hoffman
Lola
Domme Ey Olly
FL Aloie
Sherwood S
Wetsel
Marion Center
Mary
Brady
Wirzabeth Gaff
Saltshore
M. Wieneke
Mika Tampany
Rael
Glenn Campbell
Samuel McCullonen
John M. Tart
Steve Stiflimm
Wola
Miller
Glen Gaip- Wall
L. Schrode
Medward FH. Bolt
Aures
Chorery Wil
YLT Accres
Wast Whertfield
Iultington
Wood
New
M. i. Buterbaugh
Clyner
la Maude Long
Claveland K. Clark
Third Ward
Indiana
Omer Guty
Win
Gardner
Gurrell
Harry DM. Clark
Harry J. Johston
Armstrong
Myers
Margaret G. Lownan
Towser
D. Ln Moorhead
Center
Ch. Maxan
National Bank of Indiana
Young
W. C. Multon
Athuo
Gora Mraupten
Garant
Julia A. Aighard
Frank Wi. Manning
Aeres
Burrell
Mary Maunhys
J. Welford
Marat Ward
John Mister
J. Wood Clark
Tia
Rochester & Pillsburgh Coal & Iron Co
Harrison Glystone
20 Acres
Washington
Wb. M. Clark
BLIND
Samuel Spence
Til Acres
J. A. Chirk
ROWE
W. Johnston
Lt Shih
Tawdiesville
Toy
Clawson
Herry We Pendler
Pliedrswile
Heads Varuting
Varlage
Shaliesville
Lydied
A. Andrasik
Clymer
Ioleh
SUELO
Headsvilliy
Bard
John Melty
Wat Fulmer
Green
Stave
Saransky
Garth
Arnstrong
John Wi
Carnahan
Ros
Apnidhous
John
Garnahan
Win. T. Gardner
Jotna Burrell
Wilhart
Runkip
George
Whilrsvilla
McCrea
Clara “Munghower
Thegn
Martha Interkaugh
Froston I
Delancey
Plamville
Marshall
Kunkle
Canter
Samuul Stewart
Patriotic Day Observed At Normal School Grounds
A large audience attended a patriotic Day ceremony at the Normal school grounds on a Friday evening. Indiana Lodge No 901 and the Clymer Military band led the march to the platform where prayers by Kayo J A Boalan and speeches by local leaders celebrated Old Glory with a 19 star flag and tributes to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canuais Oon
Inddanme Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of the Ilks
Clymer Military Band
Indiana Troop of
Boy Scouts
Odor
Kayo J. A. Boalan
Christita Church
Gearhart
Qrus
Eerarel
George J. Elt
Tows
M. UL
Gattghal
Bahegeh
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Company
J. Ider Peeler
Arthur Lownloy
Town
Ibner W. Allison
Harry Laughlin
Joh. King
Charles Geasler
Stars and Stripes
Verbal Report on Sinicksburg Official Injured in Tank Explosion
Unclear OCR notes describe Sinicksburg resident Burke ly Burned by an formaldehyde tank explosion. County Commissioner Adam Klack was injured while involved in firefighting at a school house. Eye injuries feared as burns may impair sight. Black recovering at daughter’s home under Dr Gourley care. Further updates indicate his condition is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinicksburg
Ann Jasploston
Hix
Adam Klack
Tack
Bla
Black
G. A. Rodingon
Junssitawney
R. C. Gourley
Indiaon
Acklad
Deaths of Oldest County Resident Mrs Porterfield
Mrs. Mary Porterfield aged about ninety died Wednesday at her daughter’s home in Parkwood after a long life near Indians and in Cherry Hill Township. Funeral services were held Friday and burial followed in Lateal Swamp cemetery. Also noted is James Sanders age five and a report on women registering for wine work under the War Diversion Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Porterfield
Mary Porterfieald
Ty Yunars
Mera. J. O' Garnahan
Parkwood
A. Porterfield
Lod, Gul
Thelecoused
Ree Daighter
Uotil Stefeken
Weness
Carindven
Orville Planing
Grebo Cadlad Presbyterian Church
EN Tsplier
Maery Phubairs
Aeahibor
Woundday
Lair Soc Ud
Lowell
Cunahy
Mba
Caesey
Downy
Ely Taubeton
Vandergelst
EB. Wolmes
Ping White
Mars
Ald Hines
Dad
Hodes
James Sanders
William Sanders
Glen Campbell
Mra
James Sith
Lucerne
Urey
Tsabel
Laveen
Murder Case Before Court Throughout Week In Indiana
A multi-day murder trial unfolds as Tony Curato and Tony Bufano face charges linked to a Homer City holdup and the police shooting of Private Andrew Crap. The jury returns a second degree murder verdict against Curato, with Bufano’s trial ongoing amid testimony tying him to the crime spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las
Tony Curato
Pate Curato
John Pagnotta
Jim Pisauridia
Haliing
Tony Cigossa
Jee Callary
Alagana
Mike Ayoub
Hammer City
Chas, Curry
Altagna
Couwd
Hiv
Indiana
Andrew Ceap
Tony Bufano
Curatos
Johnstown
Ile
Homer City
Altoonaten
Bufano
Curato
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana County Street Railways
Josephine
Wade Harris
Francis Roof
Paul Fackas
Renita Kinder
Joe Basco
Alice Basco
Pertha Marks
Ellicott and
Lewis
Mecca
June Roberts
Leethburg
Emma E. Roberts
Robert
Lawrence I’. Roberts
Sarah BE. Duncan
Emma B. Roberts
John G
Albert
Ping Township
Heilwood
R. O. Lytle
Sara Jobs
Sara Glenn
Grace Wallace
Elina Williams
Lara Griffth
Mary Johns
Alverda
Olive Smith
Warner Bennetty Griffith
Vernta Iysell
Williams
Verna Steary
Aerones Town
Vinton Atwendy
Nolo
Alary Ewing
Rhoades
Helle Diehl
Mie Feathers
Kell- Wood
Pineton
Markeis
Troutman Co
Iery
Dward M. Craig
Mary B. Caldwell
Walter D. Leigh
Bolivar Trene BE. Robinson
Robinson Ernest
Klingensmith
Rossiter
Margaret M.cooper
Walter M. Pennington
Valletta
F. Oliva Montgomery
Lovejoy
Wilmington
Del
Harry Issex
Florence K. Butterbaugh
Ephraim McMihhoes
Rayne Two
Lulu C. Rankin
Calvin K. Deemer
Vandergrift
Carrie
A. Neal +'sts
Biderton
Scott Aukedith G. Bark
Gastown
Rance
Paul B. Stewart
Co. B
Bat
A. G. Stewart
Young Township
Matthew H. Bruce
Mary H. Bruce
East Oak Street
Matthew Sl. Bruce
Oversea
Ordnance
Sarvice
Bruce
Progress Force
Pennsylvania Railroad
Suniday Scheel Workers
Ernest
Indiana County Sabbath School Iil
Willis Witson
Mega
Livermore
Greensburg
Sta Iion
Budd Stanley Houck
Purchase Line
Daniel Clay Davis
General Electric
Raymond
Kirkwood
Arcadia
Lafayette College
Charles McCardle
Stanley Dean Lockard
Wereonautics Department
Vancouver, Wash
Gen Campbell
Rayburn Keeler
J. J. Keeler
West Watersheet
Rayburn
Keeler
Camp Lee
Bolivar
Helen Elkin Armstrong
Europe
John 2. Elkin
Newell Douglass
Ben Jones
Lyman Walbridge
Cape May
Presbyterian Church
West
Armour
West Hultvar Univols
Hwy Muud
Tarahaing
Tha Natlungl
Wilkian
St. Jlomes
Cullen Samueday
Mos
Uf Vo Tewliigi
Tabetan Avenue
Pele Wulves
Graves City
Agie Haridan
Lay Eb Pee Ren
Paveramiente
Peek Feelager
Wile Wtranepana
Haina
Ds PG
Phauewebi
Baeidners
Lawrence Thowpson
Vanedorgrt
Hag
Woodee Mee
Noardy
Stans
Ons OF
Allmcgud Alayers
Stats
Vrigh
Taylor
Oilicey
Unisey Deeuys Mack Yirne
Courd
Anderson
Indiana Fir Grounds
Ronners
Mies Parma Bonn Anderson
Lyderiin
India
Avex Anderson
Jamas Anderson
Parkwoods
MM Nora Ails
Ducksonvilla
D. AW. Antderson
Markwad
Secad
Sune
Li Cauid
Wrank Malafarina
Hedlwood
Slyve Mahalie
John Baker
Pete Larborer
Mclntyre
William EM
Was
Mat Poser
Af Hobindale
Jack Amdhrovich
George Edward Cummins
Biriesville
James Reed Brady
Jlumer Ily
Nazarene Orsini
Oral
Masquale Pace
McIntyre
Itev
McSherry
New Florence
New Berlin
Koy
Lockport
Lantiel
Germany
Weat Wheat Aand Township
This County
White Township
Noroui
Pear
Jaghina Normal
St. Vincent College
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