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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

7

Two Local Schools Commencement Plans

Nearly 260 graduates at Indiana State Normal with State BoardExaminations underway today. Dr John A H Keith arrives as new principal. Friday features president's reception by Mr and Mrs Thomas Sutton.

Thomas Sutton State Board Indiana State Normal School John A. H. Keith Osh Kosh Wis South Sixth Street

Creekside Center church teacher training class grads

The Center Church Creekside teacher training class will hold commencement at 7:45 PM Friday June 29. Graduates include Mrs Laura Stuchel Mrs Frank Getty Mrs Everett Wilhelm Mr and Mrs Anthony Stuchel Miss Hazel Fairman Miss Belle Duncan Miss Mary Duncan Frank Cartlahan Miss Edna Wilhelm Mrs W J Wilson. Diplomas presented by Rev W J Wilson with program of anthems essays songs and duets. Admission free. freewill offering for Red Cross. accompanist Mrs Wm McElhoes.

Center Church Creekside Laura Stuchel Mra Frank Getty Everet Wilhelm Anthony Stuchel Hazel Fairman Belle Duncan Mary Duncan Frank Cartlahan Edna Wilhelm W. J. Wilson Cass Posm Frank Carnahan Hasay Frank Gatty Ana Wilhelm Tliss Minister Red Cross Wm. McElhoes

Local Elks Honor Flag In Patriotism Ceremony

Indiana Lodge No. 931 Elks held a flag anniversary observance with Patriotism, Song of Veterans drum corps, a decorated stage of stars and stripes, and floral altar. Exalted ruler Charles Pilkington presided as addresses by J Ditler Peeter, George Feit, and Rev B M Gearhart complemented the ritual and Elks quartet performances.

Indiana Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Song of Veterans Drum Corps Charles Pilkington J. Ditler Peeter George J. Feit B. M. Gearhart The Lutheran Church Town Elks Quartet

Patriotism At Cherry Tree Flag Raising On Church Lawn

The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church at Cherry Tree raised a flag on the church lawn showcasing local patriotism. Speakers included W. T. Mahaffey, Dr. John B Worral, Rev. Baumgardner and Comrade Simon McDonnell. Music by the Cherry Tree orchestra and quartet pleased attendees. the flag and pole were funded by Mahaffey.

Presbyterian Church Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Cherry Tree D. J. Wingar W. T. Mahaffey John B.worral Baumgardner Simon McDonnell Cherry Tree Orchestra Cherry Tree Quartet Missionary Society

Odd Fellows Flag Raising At Glen Campbell

Patriotic exercises marked Wednesday evening as the Odd Fellows of Glen Campbell raised the stars and stripes on a new pole before their hall. Arcadia band led a townwide march with fraternal societies, and Rev. Dr. J. B. Worrell delivered the patriotic address. Miss Rosa B. Hug, Bryn Mawr teacher back home for summer, celebrates a decade of teaching without a missed day. Blatthew H. Bruce spent Sunday in Pittsburgh with brother Robert, in U S Army training at Oakmont.

Odd Fellows Glen Campbell Arcadia Band J. B. Worrell Cherry Tree Indiana Rosa B. Hug Bryn Mawr William Ruddock West Chestnut Street Indiana State Normal School Hug Iselin Brneat Latrobe Blatthew H. Bruce East Oak Street Pittsburg Robert Bruce Uncle Sam's Army Oakmont

Indiana boys athletic meet arranged by YMCA

A boys athletic and track meet is planned by the Indiana Y M C A Physical Work Committee for June 30 at 1:80 PM on Normal field. Admission is free and ribbons will be awarded to top three finishers. Open to all Indiana boys regardless of membership. entry blanks at Moorhead's or the Y M C A.

Indiana Y. M. C. A Indiana Moorhead

Indiana Foundry to Sell Glass Jars at Cost to Housewives

The Indiana Foundry Co of Indiana will aid thousands of housewives by supplying glass jars for food preservation at near cost. From June 25 to 36 they will offer Ideal Sealer and screw top jars in all sizes by the dozen at cash prices just over cost, addressing jar shortages during wartime. The ad urges readers to buy early and read the company notice in The Progress.

Indiana Foundry Company Indiana Foundry Co Indiana America Germany Foundry Company

Deeds Transferred in Indiana County This Period

A list of real estate transfers in Indiana County includes multiple lots and tracts from various buyers to named individuals and companies with prices ranging from 80 to 3500 dollars. Included are properties in Canoe Glen Campbell Plumville Homer City Centre Second Ward Burrell Center and other areas. Also notes that days will shorten after June 21 and lists marriage licenses issued in several towns.

Indiana County A. S. Miller Canoe Ord Weaver H. E. Clark Glen Campbell Peter Millazzo Kinley Hunter Wast Mahoning Punxsutawney Coal Mining Co Sarto Park South Mahonjung Angelo Parr Alex Thompson Plumville W.J. Moore Dan Harmon Homer City Effie M. Lower Buchanan Indiana Robert M. Walker VL. Teginney Burrell George Polach Stanard Loughry Center John Terefei Lafayette I. Sutter Second Ward Dora A Y. Biagio James T. Ruffner Frances &. Ruffner W. N. Sickenberger Green A. Jovas

Sixty-foot Addition to Be Built Behind Smith Store

J R Smith began work this week on a two story sixty foot addition to the rear of his Philadelphia street store. The first floor has been leased by the Woolworth Company for a five and ten cent store. Indiana business houses may close early in July and August with a proposed daily 4 30 p m closing time except Saturdays. if successful it would take effect July 5.

Indiana

Murder trial shines light on Josephine cases

A murder verdict in the Commonwealth v Ernest Philips found him guilty of murder in the second degree for the shooting of Jack Covington in Josephine on March 1. He claimed self defense. Judge Langham ordered 7 to 12 years in the Western Penitentiary. Other Rossiter cases continued to September include two murder charges against Sam Callbrese. Eleven Italians were involved in the Rossiter vendetta. one witness hanged in jail, others fled. Speer acquitted of adultery but ordered to pay costs. Nevada divorce issues raise legal questions about Pennsylvania recognition. A rattlesnake encounter, a drowning body recovery, and local business moves also reported.

The Commonwealth Ernest Philips Jack Covington Josephine South Carolina Langham Western Sam Callbrese Rossiter T. and B Bert Barber Violet King Ellag Stark Wi Browiniwich Claghorn A. A Ben Tom Sanetch Sanetch William A. Speer Town Milly Stitt Blairsville West Philadelphia Telford P.R. R. Co Indiana Reno Nev Pennsylvania Bertha Risheberger Nevada

Personal Breevities roundup from Indiana county visits

Indiana county notices list Ashbough of Clarksburg and Ddds of Plumyitle as county seat visitors. Many residents including lawyers, teachers, and students travel to and from Johnstown, Gettysburg, Princeton and Philadelphia for commencements, summer visits, and exams.

Sunday School Workmes Held Sprite Rally at Steffy Chapel

A large crowd attended the Friday convention of District No. 2 of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association at Steffy Chapel near Cherry Tree despite rain. Delegates from the district heard talks by Frank Finsthwait and W T Mahaffey, with sessions on training, defense, and the community impact of Sunday schools. The event closed with a flag drill as Rev M M Smith was elected president and secretary.

Stairy Chapel Steffy Chapel Cherry Tree Indiana County Sabbath School Association Frank Finsthwait Starvey W.T. Mahaffey Charry Tree M. M. Smith Purchase Line J. C. Good National Defense Ernest Work Indiana County Association I. R. Zeipler Presbyterian Church of Glen Campbell Rust Mahoning Baptist Church Purchase Tine Mra

Clarksburg Motor Company Garage Planned in Lia County

Promoters J. & Asthaugh W. B. Wardrop and others erect a 40 by 70 foot garage at Clarksburg. The business will offer automobile repairs and a general line of supplies under the name Clarksburg Motor Company. The venture aims to serve the local public and is expected to be appreciated.

Conventional Cookport Next Week Convention Details

The annual district Sabbath School convention for Green Pine and Cherry-Phil Townships will meet at Cookport Lutheran church on Thursday June 28. Each school to send two delegates and contribute two cents per member. Mrs Catherine Martin of Hollywood died June 6 at 41 from liver cancer. Interment at Mt Alanc tomb Friday. Black snake killed at Mitchells Mill by Mrs A J Long. Center Township Pleasant Grange No 1612 festival to be held June 20. Indiana markets noted with limited details.

Cookport Indiana County Green, Pine Cherry- Phill Cookpoort Lutheran Church Catherine Martin David Martin Hollwood Margaret Lida Wilda Mt. Alan Beason Mitchells Mille A. J. Long Center Township Pleasant Grange Sehoot House

Indiana County Red Cross Week Enrollments Urged

Indiana County launches Red Cross Week with a statewide enrollment drive. A 1 dollar annual membership gains access to the national society and county funds, with canvassers visiting 130 homes to enroll families. A mass meeting Friday evening will report results and set plans for further fundraising and chapter growth.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert G. Watson Scotch Presbyterian Church New York City Madrigal Club Alumni Association Indiana High School Ernest Johnston Sara Wilson Iya Duncan Wilbur Gibson Wallace Guthrie Foster Hill Howard Edmiston Bernard Newmans Frances Fulmer John Grant Loretta Platzer Lucy Oatman Eleanor McGaughey Walter Moreau Marie McKean John Scott Leda Stephens Clyde Timberlake Frances Long John Lowry Sara Longwill Lorraine Longwill Leonard Longwill Lizzabell Long Irma Peterman Mary Rice Marie Russell Holythe Reeves William Ruddock, ‘Sara Remaley, Catherine Coon, Helen Dodson, Iva Duncan Clinton Longwill Elva Moorhead Ralph McHenry William Hasinger Albert Jeffries Grace Beers Michael Cammarata Myrtle Campbell Laura Yuckenberg Dayton G. W. McIntyre Thig County Fort McKinley Portland Ore Paul Dayton Normal Institute Hospital Training Corps Grove City College University of Pennsylvania Kutztown Thomas Jackson Adrian Louis Charles Palmer Philadelphia Curry Run Curry Run Presbyterian Church Shelocta Local Elks Cherry Lovejoy Court House Square Wille Hel Neal Estath K. CG Willama Hortons Winifred Rager Mortons Belle C. Goon W. Earl Gates Susanna Patterson John Gilmore Iizzie Rosborough Clymer Thamar ,Charlerai Blairaville Frances P. O'Conner Shamoki Phillips Costa Alvie Longwill Clymer Motor Company Armagh Mr. Longwall Long- Wall Roman DeChurch Rosse] DeChurch Lucerne Dam St. Bernard’s Graveyard M. S. Miller Mt. Pleasant J. W. Mourinart Youngwood Welty Supply Company Mt. Pleaaaunt MiMar Hen [Eutman Windber Hogr Pial Lisle Shields Rank Shields Youngstown Shields A. EB. Trick Misa Martha Carson John Clyde Brithart W. W. Brithart Crant Street E. G. Tyger PF. W. Tyger Gipsy Annie Miller Altoona Msss Florence Mikensell William W. Rodgers Philadelpha M. ©. Watson J. Telford Richard W. Watson North Seventh Street Johnstown G. A. Rt Dick White Ashbough Clarksburg J. W. Ddds Plumyitle Etter Wastic Freeport M. T. Steele Marion Genter Indiana Mriday Ida Kyner Railroad Avenue Ship- Tensburg B. R. Willams William Johns Wilkinsburg Brushyalley Stoger McGee Attornecy Samuel Cunningham Wayne Avenue Jesse R. Zeigler W. & W. College Washington Floid Rinn Gettysburg College Dividi, Hill Tulsa Ohla A. ‘Ti. Moorhead J. Steele Mcnthoas Kellysburg Raymond Smith Sixth Street Melen Sutton North Ninth Street Clearfield N. J. Andrews Waston Audley L. Mahon West Church Street Martha Hamilton Jeannette Blanche St. Clair Tatrehe West Philadelphia Street AttLorney James L. Jack Mewtown Jack Margaret Woodburn W. Woodburn Water Street Minnie Rinn J. N. Banks Ruth Adair Henry McCracken Misa Belle Sprankle Juniata Neb Oscar Sprankle Falls Creek Rk. W. Dinsmore Punxsutawney C. C. Dinsmore North Sevanth Street G. A. R. Mra Russell Minnie Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan J. Herbert Russell John King Walter Joseph Heckman Spring Church Armstrong County Natored Wings King Progress Heckman Harry E. Allison Dixonville Allison Law Deparment Matiadelphia Davi Martin Indiana Malicets American Red Cross Washington, D. C Dollara Nmi Moo Slate George H. Hulmer Indiana, Pa Sted Crogs Iliaries Indiany County American Red Cross Society Wilson Bis Country Red Cross Week George H. Fulmer National Red Cross Red Crogs Theauxs Inrley J. Milder Peeler Tidiane County Barke War Fund J. A. Crossman P. Rh A. W. Mahon J. BE Parnell Iy B. Taylor J. A. Miller Jucerne Mines Idgemar Mane
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