Dedication Planned for New First United Presbyterian Church
Plans outline a week of dedicatory services starting next Sunday at 11:00 AM with Dr Archibald R Robinson of Pittsburgh delivering the morning sermon. Evening pulpit duties, ordination of Dwight A Nichol, and sermons by ministers from Pittsburgh and Butler follow with communion planned for the closing Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Archibald R. Robinson
Sixth United Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh
Dwight A. Nichol
Town
William Nichol
New York
J. A. Alexander
Pittsburgh
A. H. Baldinger
Butler
J. Williamson
G. A. Long
New Grandstand and Paddock at County Fair Grounds
Improvements cover a $25,000 project to erect a 42 by 256 feet steel grandstand with 3,000 seats and a 30-foot paddock for close speed-event viewing. Parsons-Grounds will beautify the grounds and upgrade all buildings ahead of the September 13 exposition, with Fowler & Fowler of Indiana handling the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair Grounds
Fowler & Fowler
Indiana
Wedding Bells Retuned For Mr and Mrs Henderson
Hundreds of relatives joined Mr and Mrs T A Henderson of West Wheatfield township to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the homestead in Indiana county The couple has spent their life on the Bolivar New Florence farm and were joined by eight children thirteen grandchildren and relatives from Johnstown Robinson and nearby towns primary source notes their long marriage and family presence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Wheatfield Township
T. A. Henderson
Homestead Farm
Lichengood
Henderson
Bolivar
New Florence
Indiana County
James Libengood
Burrell Township
Thomas Henderson
West Wheatfield
Rebecca Fisher
Johnstown
Matilda Croll
Robinson
Minnie Johns
Clara Henderson
Oliver
Harry
Charles
James I. Henderson
Indiana
Local Couple Injured in Collision Near Delmont
Harry Oswalt a Normal school steward and Mrs Oswalt were hurt when their car collided with another near Delmont while returning from Pittsburgh on Saturday evening Mrs Oswalt was taken to Greensburg hospital with severe contusions Mr Oswalt suffered a fractured shoulder blade and was taken to Indiana hospital both cars were badly wrecked both are reported as getting along nicely
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmont
Pittsburgh
Harry Oswalt
Normal School
Oswalt
Grangers and Farmers Picnicking at Marion Center Today
Grangers and Farmers from six counties hold their annual picnic at Marion Center Community Park. Exhibits by the Jersey Bull Association and the Calf Club, with addresses by Reymond Cooper and J Audley Boak, plus Mrs W G Vandenbark. Sutton Glassford family returns to In sana from Deland Florida. Donahue reunion set for June 30 at Marion Center Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Center
Jersey Bull Association
Calf Club
Reymond Cooper
New York State Grange
J. Audley Boak
Pennsylvania State Grange
W. G. Vandenbark
Ohio State Grange
Buffington Township votes to raise debt for roads
Buffington Township held a special election to authorize a $75,000 indebtedness increase to fund the township share of highway improvements. The measure passed 271 in favor and 49 against, with district results showing 20 33 in District 1, 215 12 in District 2, and 36 4 in District 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington Township
Miss Gaye Griffith to Wed Wilford Helwig in Danville
Miss Gaye Griffith daughter of Dr and Mrs H P Griffith East Philadelphia Street Philadelphia will wed Wilford E Helwig of Danville Pa Saturday at 11 00 am at the Griffith home Rev O B Emerson of Indiana Methodist Episcopal Church will perform the ceremony in presence of immediate family. After a Canadian motor trip the couple will reside at Simpson apartments 1 Ninth Street Miss Griffith has lived in Indiana all her life and Mr Helwig is a traveling representative with wide state connections. Subheading mentions Amanda Lowry recovering from appendicitis after surgery in Indians hospital and Muskingum College graduate returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaye Griffith Wilf
Danville
Gaye Griffith
H. P. Griffith
Philadelphia
Wilford E. Helwig
Griffith Home
O. BR. Emerson
Methodist Episcopal Church of Indiana
Helwig
Simpson Apartments
Ninth Street
Miss Griffith
Indiana
Mr. Helwig
Harold B Simpson Named State Insurance Examiner
Announcement of Harold B. Simpson son of Dr and Mrs J E Simpson of town appointed as one of three new examiners in the State Insurance Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Simpson
Harold B. Simpson
J. E. Simpson
Town
State Insurance Department
Long Motor Trip Of Hess Family To The Far West
Mr and Mrs H L Hess and their son of Wayne Avenue left this week on an extended motor journey to the far west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Hess
Popular Indiana Girl Weds Governor's Daughter in Harrisburg
Miss Mary Miller Fisher, daughter of Governor John S. Fisher, married Henry T. Brown Jr. at the executive mansion in Harrisburg in a lavish ceremony attended by 200 guests including cabinet members and state officials. The couple, after a reception for 400, plan a summer at Pocono Manor and a fall residence at Haverford College. Indiana attendees included Attorney Robert M. Fisher and Vernon Taylor families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Coolidge
Mary Miller Fisher
John S. Fisher
Beccame
Henry T. Brown, Jr
Moorestown
N. J
J. C. Pinkerton
First United Presbyterian Church
Town
Vernon ‘Taylor
Dorothy Hinitt
Vernon Taylor
Robert P. Brown
Robert M. Fisher
Executive Mansion
Pocono Manor
Pocono Mountains
Haverford College
Haverford
Indiana
John A. Miller
Carrie, Halle
Fanny Taylor
Botsford Bence Wedding at Vandergrift Home
Miss Marie Annabelle Bence daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Bence of Vandergrift wed Ralph Edward Botsford son of Mr and Mrs George L Botsford of Marion Center at the bride’s home. The ceremony by Rev J A McIntorf used a ring rite with maid of honor Marguerite Bence and best man John Pealer. After a trip to Atlantic City and Washington the couple will reside in Indiana Pennsylvania. Also Rev J O Baer officiated a marriage in Dayton between WW Smith Arcadia and Marion Bond Glen Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph H. Botsford
Indiana
Marie A. Bence
Blair B. McGraw Robinson
Margaret L. Robertson
Bolivar
Emerson H. Smith
Arcadia
Marion Bond
Glen Campbell
Carl Fleming
West
Lebanon
Thelma Pierce - Clarksburg
Marlin
B. Adams Rayne Two
Violet P. Waitemire
Cherryhill
Donald D. Allison
Sara F. Dishong
Hillsdale
Charles Hanaman
Agnes Swartz
Geoorge W. Porter
Punxsutawney
Philadelphia
Ilanet
Harry L. Garber
Kedens
Lorene C. Hay
Berlin
David C. Muir
Burrell
Mary Wrenka Burrell
Louis A. Will
Homer City
Elizabeth Bunti
Ernest Clark W
Bair
Vernie J. Hall
Botsford-Bence
Marie Annabelle Bence
W. Jy. Bence
Vandergrift
Ralph Edward Botsford
George L. Botsford
Marion Center
Marguerite Bence
John Pealer
Botsford
Che Kev
J. A. McIntorf
Ford City
Marian Botsford
Atlantic City
Washington
Smith Bond Emerson WW. Smith
J. O. Baer
Mahunjing Baptist
Dayton
Thursady
Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana Visits
Local notes list in Indiana show Mrs Roy Nesbitt of Smith Station and many others visiting or calling in Indiana this week. Names include Samuel Horn Aston J T Butter Gora Opolia John P Murray Banks township and more with travellers to Washington Philadelphia Youngstown and Uniontown as well as patients at Indiana hospital.
Pictograph of Albert Francia Harrison Made at Douglass Studio
A reproduction shows Albert Francia Harrison, son of Scout Executive and Mrs Ralph A Harrison of Indiana. The image was created at Douglass Studio located on Philadelphia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Francia Harrison
Scout
Ralph A. Harrison
Indiana
Douglass
Philadelphia Street
Misfortune at Sagamore Home After Miner Dies in Mine
Jacob DeHaven, 37, of Sagamore, died in Adrian hospital from injuries after a rock fall in Sagamore coal mines a month earlier. He left a wife and three children, all under quarantine as two sons suffer scarlet fever. Funeral held at sister’s home in Marion Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob DeHaven
Sagamore
Adrian Hospital
Punxsutawney
Henry DeHaven
Marton’ Center
DeHaven
Jennie Lowman
Marlon Center
Real Estate Transfers and a Wyoming Death Notice
Real estate transfers list Joseph E. Cooper Amodas BP Gallust and others with prices from 500 to 26 000 for parcels in Homer City White Blairsville Burrell Grant and Indiana. Also reports the death of Mrs Nora B Pittman Dranken berger in Sheridan Wyoming after an operation, noting her siblings and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Cooper
Amodas BP
Gallust
Homer City
F. FH. Powell
Pennail Co
White
Win. Vorlage
Bila D. Harman
Blairsville
J. J. Palmer
Eliaza J. Reed
Burrell
Harry McCreery
Charles Wiliams
Indiana
Peter Sheesley
Jno Misher
Grant
Julia Keeflin
John P. McCoy
H. B. Fleming
S. S. Boring
Green
Pennsylvania counties claim bovine TB free status
Nine counties have been designated bovine tuberculosis free by state and federal officials. Lawrence, home of Agriculture Secretary G. C Jordan, is the latest county added. Five others Butler Cameron Clearfield Indiana and McKean were certified this past year. Mercer Crawford and Jefferson have held accredited status for more than a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudhim
Pennsylvania
Mercer
Crawford
Jeffersan
Reverend W T Anderson Greets County Reunion at Grounds
Reverend W T Anderson, well known United Presbyterian clergyman, recently returned from service in India, preached at Marion Center Presbyterian Church. Rev and Mrs Anderson and children Wilbert Theodore and Elizabeth of New Wilmington attend the Anderson reunion at the air Grounds today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Anderson
United Presbyterian
Cronk Wilaign
India
Marion Center Presbyterian Church
Anderson
Wilbert
Gabeth
New Wilmington
Human Fly Benefit For American Legion Drum Corps
Fragmented obituary style notice outlines a benefit event at the Commod House with a "Human Fly" act and a raffle offering $10 in merchandise. Gardie Elling will perform, a sale will occur, and proceeds go to the American Legion Drum Corps. also mentions a 4th anniversary observance for Leah AUSshowa and pension increase news for Civil War veteran Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flarry Gardner
Tinian Bly
Wiehmd
Comric House
de Fota
American Legion
MD. Gardie
Baltimore Firm Buys Wool Pool Bid For 38.45 Cents
The Indiana-Armstrong County Sheep and Wool Growers' Association accepted a top bid of 8.55 cents per pound f.o.b. ears Indiana from A. Roth of Baltimore. The deal nets members 88 cents for clean grades and 38 cents for rejections. Wool from Armstrong, Westmoreland, Conemaugh and surrounding townships is to be delivered July 1 and July 2 to the B R P Freight Station. Members may deduct a 50 cent membership fee from their wool check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
A. Roth
Baltimore
Indiana
Armstrong County
Westmoreland County
Conemaugh
Young, Armstrong
Blacklick
Burrell
Center Townships
W. B. Connell
State College
Indiana-Armstrong County
Shelocta
R. D
James W. Johnston
J. 1
McElhoes
Home
S. C. Coleman
Saltsburg
James Raynburn
Worthington
C. M. Wilson
Floyd Stear
Smicksburg
Robert C. Beatty
Creeks
June Court Activities Indictments and Guilty Verdicts
Indicted on aggravated assault and battery, John Candice found guilty. Joe Polan also found guilty on aggravated assault and battery. George Fetterman convicted on open lewdness. Civil Court verdict for defendant in Baker vs A J Stewart admins. Continuance in Mrs Walker vs Augustus Pease. Settlements in Manges Candy Co vs Maude Ressler, Dr W S Campbell vs W J Neeley, Wilmer Slaasen vs Lil Te Lute, Mrs Emma Youn vs Fire Assoc of Philadelphia. Judgement opened in Millie J South vs W R Smith et al. Wainwright vs Wook Depp on trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Candice
Joe Polan
George Fetterman
Assumpsit
Jacob Baker
A. J
Paul D
J.C. Stewart
Alex G. Stewart
Walker
Augustus Pease
Manges Candy Company
Maude Ressler
W. Os. Campbell
W. J. Neeley
Wlmer Slaasen
Lil. Te Lute
Emma Youn
Fire Association of Philadelphia
Fire Association of Philadelphia, Assumpsil
Millie J. South Va
Smith
Uae
Wainwright
Wook
Depp
White Oak Flat School Reunion Enjoyed Despite Rain
Saturday’s White Oak Flat School reunion drew several hundred attendees despite wet weather. An enjoyable dinner was served after program highlights, with former students sharing memories and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oak Flat
Ossimeyne
Wanal Awhihurate Ydenico
Death notices from Washington township area
Obituaries report Mrs Sarah Jane Lane died Sunday in Washington township. Born October 2, 1843, widow of William J Turess, she leaves ten children including James, Nolan, Samuel, Joseph, Edwin and more, plus fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at Curry Unitarian church. interment at church cemetery. Also notices include Harry Bowers of Starford and Theodora Bowers’ family. Richward Cassidy of Montgomery township dies, services today at Montgomery Church. Mrs Rose Lewis, 54, of White township, dies at Indiana hospital after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Surats
Sarah Jane Lane
Washington Township
Joseph Cribbs
William J. Tuweas
Murel
James Lares
Nolan Willan Gunes
Colorado
Surines
Caio
Samuel S. Bens
Hawn
Joseph Buona
Kong and
Edwin Bpoteriman
New Planmville
Wso
Rand
Ning
Kreat Preach Childeens
Samuel Cribbs
Annie Cribbs
Lewis
Rose Lewis
A. G. Lewis
White Township
Indiana Hospital
Deckers Point Woman Killed in Punxsutawney Train Crash
Mrs Charles Fisher of Deckers Point died after the southbound Flyer struck the Ford carrying the Fisher family on Penn street in Punxsutawney. Her husband Joseph and a son, 19, were treated for injuries while daughter Elizabeth 14 suffered scalp wounds and shock. The family had traveled to Punxsutawney to visit friends and were crossing five tracks when the train hit. Mrs Fisher died in Punxsutawney hospital three hours after the crash. Funeral services will be held at Deckers Point on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxsutawney
Charles Fisher
Deckers Point
Fisher
Joseph
Elizabeth
Panxsatawney
Penn Street
Punxsutawney Hospital
Tragic death at Numine coal tipple on eve of birthday
Glenn Athens was almost instantly killed at Marrimac Coal Company Numine tipple when dragged by moving shaft while oiling machinery. He would have turned 47 the next day. Survived by wife and six children. Funeral at home and burial in Harklerowd cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrimac Coal Company
Numine
Glenn Athens
Harklerowd
Viner Fatally Burned by Powder Explosion in Mines
A miner at Graff Coal Company died after a powder explosion while working alone in Bhivkilek. Dells Milly on Wednesday, Jack Myers, 61, of Bhivkilek, died Thursday in Sidijae hospital from burns to face, breast, arms, and legs. Survived by wife and five children. Interment in Bhairdyilego Saturday. Also, Mrs Blair Stonerbrook of Robindale died in Johnstown hospital after pneumonia, survived by husband and six children, sister Mink Ridph Hrett and several brothers. Funeral at Robindale home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graff Coal Company
Dells Milly
Jack Myurs
Sidijae
Heain
Bhairdyilego Saturiday
Blair Stonerbrook
Hiha Stonerbrook
Robindale
Johnstown
Batol Mine Accident Leaves Sagamore Man Dead
Batol Mine worker Sagamore stubert Lucas aged 41 was fatally injured by a rock fall in the Sutter Rim coal mine near Sagamore. He suffered a skull fracture and a broken neck and died at Adrian hospital Punxsutawney on Monday. He had only recently lived in Baltimore. He is survived by his wife and several children. Skull injury also reported in auto crash involving Claruncy Ifanman aged 18 near New Alexandria. He remains at Greensburg hospital in favorable condition. Fleming reunion set for Friday at the Fair Grounds. Mrs. Robert d Stiffey aged 97 of Blacklick died Friday in Indiana hospital after brief illness. Maiden name Maude Mikesell he was daughter of the late James Mikesell. Survived by husband and brothers and sister Merbert Mikesell Alice Black Blairsville and Ralph Mikesell Vandergrift. Funeral services held Monday with interment at Coral Lutheran Chapel Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubert Lucas
Sagamore
Adrian
Punxsutawney
Bagtimore
Vita
Claruncy Ifanman
New Alenandria
Greensburg
Robert d. Stiffey
Robert J. Stiffey
Blacklick
Indiana H Hospital
Maude Mikesell
James Miktesell
Husuan
Merbert Mikesell
Aliee Black
Blairsville
Ralph Mikesell
Vandergrift
Coral
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Ings
Mrs. T. A. Henderson
Sutton Glassford
Deland
Florida
Insana
Chestnut Street
Amanda Lowry
Harry Lowry
Indians Hospital
Miss Lowry
Muskingum College
Roy Nesbitt
Smith Station
Samuel Horn
Aston
J. T. Butter
Gora- Opolia
John P. Murray
Roasiter
George H. Bibel
Banks Township
Guaitor
O. B. Emerick
Rochester Mills
Cora B. Dill
Watson Dil
Dilltown
Clara Bethel
Armstrong Township
Harry M. Travis
Duff Crawford
West Mahoning Township
J. M. Repine
Clarksburg
H. E. Sterner
Peter Maloney
Dixonville
Bazer Lewis
I. J. Smith
Eugene Weitzell
J. D. Repine
Kent
Jean
S. W. Weaver
Irvin
Plumville
A. L. Means
Georgeville
Leroy Gourley
Jennie Gourley
Donald Dickie
Donald
East Church Street
Robert Nimmo
Nanty-Glo
F. M. Stiffler
H. W. Braughter
Cherry Tree
Progress Office
James L. Culp
Carl Rhudl
B. B. Kelly
William
North Platte
Nebr
Ira Gabagan
J. E. Elkin
Silas Daugherty
Alexander Stewart
North Seventh Street
Cleveland
James
Clinic
J. H. Simpson
Youngstown
David
Steel Milla
H. W. Johnston
Center Township
M. M. Palmer
Ten Cay’s
Virginias
Carolinas
Delaware
Miury-land
New Jersey
Frank H. Learn
Ruth
Winter Park
R. M. Harbison
John E. Gilson
South Sixth Street
Mendeville
Allegheny College
John, Jr
Mira
J. Prank Fleming
Fleming
George T. McLleary
Scott Dixon
Bows of the Union Veterans and Auxiliary
J. W. Miller
Nettie Miller
Miller
Margaret Pearte
Andiana
Andiana County Tuberculosis Association
New York City
Annie Lowry
GC. Mc Taal
Kay Hosark
Uniontown
Pennsylvania Department
Bank of Union Veterans
Shawls
Ben
West Philadelphia
West Baden Springs
National
Purchase Line
Wyoming
Nora B
Pittman) Drakenberger
Joseph Cravkanberpes
Hirucy
Sheridien
Cyrus G
Khan Jane Buterbungh Munn
Purchase
A. J. Furniam
Counity
Japlist Church of Indianic
Mar) Benfer
Teo, Kits
W. IL
Rev. W.T. Anderson
Pome Bey EU Tig
Balisburg
Paihiy Mis
Leah Ausshowa
Maringta
Balisbure
Tagugy
Baatle
Pansion
Palmer
Juseghini
Been
Bowers
East Fan
Elmer Huey
del- Hiunt Shialds
Vorluons
Richward Cassidy
Idiehard Cassidy
Montgomay
Montgomery
Puma
Tiwney
Finaily
Wan
Viner
Batol
Fai
Fair Grounds
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