County Teachers Institute in August in Third Ward
Superintendent James F. Chapman announced the county teachers institute to run August 24 to 27 in a Swarthmore Chautauqua tent on the Third ward School grounds. The five day session will feature varied instruction, with notable instructors including Dr. Cosgrove, Dr. Gordimer, Dr. Dennison, Miss Schremp, and Prof. R Deane Shure directing music with Mrs. Walter H. Jackson as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Chapman
Institute of the Teachers of the County
Swarthmore
P. Cosgrove
Upper Iowa University
Charles Gordimer
Millersville State Normal School
Dennison
State Educational Department
Schremp
R. Deane Shure
Indiana State Normal School
Berry Picker Killed by Lightning Near Gipsy
A 22 year old woman Blaine Bennett of Lockvale, Banks township, picking strawberries near Gipsy sought shelter under a tree during a rain storm when lightning struck. She died almost instantly after being shocked. Neighbor Mrs Rowley escaped with only severe stun. The dead woman left a husband and a child and was the daughter of John Huff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasean
John Huff
Near Gipsy
Blaine Bennett
Lockvale
Banks Township
Rowley
Houses Burned at Dilltown in Hungarian Family Tragedy
A Dilltown fire destroyed a Hungarian family home Saturday causing total loss of $500 in cash $200 in Liberty Bonds and $200 in new clothing. A boarder suffered severe burns from a second story escape as the adjoining house burned and the Dilltown Smokeless Coal Company property sustained damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilltown
Dilltown Smokeless Coal Company
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Report
Deeds recorded show transfers across Homer City Burrell West Mahoning Brushvalley and Blairsville with prices from 100 to 5000 dollars. Notable items include Mabel McCormick 178 acres West Mahoning for 8000 and Adele Pesci 4500 for a Blairsville lot. Construction bids include 190000 for a 24 percent mile state road from Cokeville bridge toward Derry and a 100000 addition to Indiana Third Ward School. Saltsburg Press raises yearly rate to 2 dollars effective July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
S. Kunkle
John A. Stuchell
Homer City
Bert Nichola
Herman F. Nichols
First Ward
Indiana
Harry E. Reighard
Pater Maginas
Blacklick
W. T. Huey
J. O. Clark
Banks
Wm. . Hosack
A. Piccolin
Burrell
Elizabeth M. Spires
James A. Mack
W. H. Boring
West Wheatfield
Charles D. Miller
Adele Pesci
Blairsville
George Patrickovic
Wm. Chonet
J. M. Wachob
Jackson N. Hauxhurst
White
Clara G. Dickey
Jery Nolf
West Mahoning
Wm. Gallagher
Wilson Brown
Center
A. T. McNutt
J. G. McCroroy
Brushvalley
Mabel K. McCormick
W. F. Wingrove
Wm. J. Bell
Herbert W. Bowar
Frank Craft
A. R. Kinter
Rayne
D. R. Donahey
John Simichko
G. T. Learn
Samuel T. Brown
Green
Cc. T. McKee
Elmar E. Williams
Armstrong
R. &. Barker
Howard D. Boring
Rushton
Richard Wigham
Wasko
Speer W. Guthrie
Alex Bennett
W. T. Little
Burgess & Strong
Prank Strong
Pine
Eliza Bennett
George Monroe
S. T. Gibson
George Papens
Cherryhill
James W. Laughlin
W. C. Skinner
J. D. Palmer
Tony Nosal
Edith V. Ross
Sarah E. Lydle
Third Ward
Maggia Walls
Ernest Forsha
M. Bennett & Sons
Cokeville Bridge
Derry
Yy P G U convention at Homer City this week
Yy P G U convention of Conemaugh presbytery set for Homer City United Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Program includes devotions, addresses on Satan and the Christian life, and talks by Rev. J A Lawrence et al. Local teachers and certificates listed. a weekend musical recital noted at Lurhheit home. Stork visits West read as family note from Brushvalley after many local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh
O. H. Milligan
D. D
Avalon
Orville J. Fleming
J. G. Houston
Bina
James A. Cosby
Wilwood City
Cg, Buchheit
Lurhheit
South Seventh Street
Gen Harry White Nearing Death At Croylands Indiana County
Gen. Harry White a longtime Indiana County figure is at the point of death at his home Croylands north of Indiana. He had a recent illness after months of decline following a revived health during the June state G A R encampment where he led as Post No 28 commander and Indiana County Soldiers Association president. His condition worsened Friday and has declined steadily since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry White
Pennsylvania
Croylands
Indiana
Indiana County Soldier's Association
Two Law Offenders Given Long Terms
Judge J. N. Langham sentenced Tony Minkovich to 10-12 years in Western Penitentiary for murder in the Blacklick fatal stabbing incident of February 22. William Palkswiecz received 7-10 years for manslaughter in the Coal Run shooting of May 2, plus $500 and costs. Herbert Cannon, John Satmary, Rose Alley, and others received various jail terms and fines. Two other murder cases were continued to September. Civil cases saw settlements and tentative verdicts. several cases were dismissed or continued. The 13th Flemings reunion is set near Indiana. Washington and Jefferson College conferred a theology degree on Rev. George M. Ryall. An ARMATONG county school reunion and a Red Cross home service drive were noted, with a health update on Miss Hullo WN of Dilltown. An Eastern Motor Trip was begun by Joseph B. Walbeck and son Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Langham
Tony Minkovich
West Host
Paul Licko
Blacklick
Minkovich
Western Penitentiary
William Palkswiecz
Pete Tigger
Coal Run
Geltary
Powers
B. HW. Witzgerald
Conemaugh
Township
Herbert Cannon
John Satmary
Rose Alley
Genaro Mute
Heilwood
Hyman Moore
Saltsbury
CG. I. Roberts
Roberts
Frank Blamenteva
Anchor Motor Company
Town
Fortunato Bonacci
Amelia Trunzo
Fands
Green Township
Anna J. McKalip
William E. Simpson
Cyrun E. Work
Dor-Mar Coal Co
Popular Indiana Lad Dinsmore Portrait Featured in Progress
A Philadelphia photographer Carl I Douglass captures Bruce Hensley Dinsmore four year old son of Mr and Mrs CGG Dinsmore of North Seventh Street. The cut is part of a series from Douglass studio offered as news feature to The Progress. Do not send photographs to Douglass or The Progress for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl I. Douglass
Philadelphia
Bruce Hensley Dinsmore
CG. G. Dinsmore
North Seventh Street
Douglass
Bruce Heasley Dinsmore
Mrs
O. G. Dinsmore
Two New Pig Clubs Compete in Cookport and Wilgus
Two local pig clubs formed near Cookport and Wilgus feature O I C pigs and Berkshires. Cookport club began with ten members led by A G Glenn, including Glenn family and others. Wilgus club started June 14 with sixteen members, led by John Wright 4, including seven Berkshire registrations and other grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cookport
Wilgus
Don Buterhaugh
James Cartwright
Ethel Glenn
Alice Glenn
Smith Spichar
Helen Spicher
Cuba Haskins
Thaddeus Glenn
David Glenn
John McCoy
Wilgus Club
June Blose
William Corman
Daniel Bennett
Foster Blose
Ethel Blose
Monroe Blose
Sarah May Witelkar
Delbert Walker
Kenneth Wright
Sabbath School Convention at Penn Junction Tomorrow
Indian County Sabbath School Association district No 2 holds its annual convention at Mid church in Penn junction tomorrow Thursday. Prof Shure of Indiana Normal Conservatory of Music oversees day sessions music and the Clymer Hare chorus will perform in the evening. Pastor Deb W TL of Hurrah of town will address on The effect of the World War on the Sabbath School. Live topics to be discussed throughout the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiun
Indians County Sabbath School Association
Penn Jtun
Miursday
Shure
Indiana Normal Conservatory of Music
Clymer Hare Many Mill
Deb
Visiting In Washington And Indiana Tour Notes
Miss Ada Long of Clhiurech Street is visiting in Washington. Numerous Indiana visitors and Illinois residents are listed. Miss Mildred V. Lytle enjoys an Atlantic City outing. many local residents travel to Erie Buffalo Philadelphia and Lebanon for visits and reunions. The column notes social calls, motor trips, and family visits across multiple towns and states with several named individuals and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Long
Clhiurech Street
Washington
Mise Denne Jolington
Armagh
Indiana
G. W. Treese
Gon. Arthur
Arcata
C.D. Morton
Alonao Cater
Near Coral
Indiana Vistors
Peo Wo. Salisbiury
Caroline
Mildred V. Lytle
West Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Hossain Beck
Water Street
Los Angeles
Cal
GC. McAhee
South Seventh Street
Port Allegany
R. TR. Eshenbaugh
Railroad Avenue
T. A. Rhoads
Lakefield
Minn
J. A. Condron
Kellysburg
H. W. Cruikshant
Bellevue
Paranta
J. T. Ruttman
A. J. Ponner
Tsolin
Misa
Nellie George
Shelocta
TL. S. Washburn
Moorhead City
N. C
Luther Roof
Town
Mary Wray
Tittanning
A. B. Griffith
Maplestreet
Evan GriMth
Homer City
Thomas Deatty
Silas Browning
Charles Mclaughlin
Unitontown
John C. Carpenter
Kansas
Niecce
Denry Hall
Mary Russell
Philadelphia
George Elbol
Roxsiter
C. Lewis
Laura Ansley
Western Union
Buffalo
The
Baptist Church
M. J. Bhe
Weirton
W.a
Stahl
South Street
Tiny
Ashtabula
Minton Longwwill
University of Michigan
Ann Archor
Longwill
North Jolhthoree
Oscar St. Cintzand
Ehudren
Chicago
St. Glair
Qh Fniliana Nartal School
John L. Gatty
Church Street
Worg
Wooster
Gatty
Wooster Callave
Hama
Wil
Mra
Gutty
Sita Claney
Fae Komme Binie
Scouts Campaign for 15000 to Expand Indiana County Work
A rural Indiana County drive aims to raise $15,000 to extend Scouting work. The 60 member City Bay Scout Band visited and James S. Cassis, new district Scout executive, campaigns for funds. News includes a fatal rock fall at Ord No 5 injuring Holly Burkey and details on affected family members and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campanu
Boy Scouts
Indiana County
Oi City Bay
James S. Casiss
Berwick
Murdered man found with neck wound in street scene
A 26 year old man named Caromata Bongiovanni was found murdered in front of house No 8h on a Sunday in a town. He had been shot in the neck and a handkerchief wrapped around his head obscured the wound. No suspects or motive are known. The article lists local teachers and mentions a Sunday school workers gathering at Lawrod park and speedowition services at Chev rohill. a horse kick injured W Hine of Miders ldge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockport
Walter Jinglay
Gherry Tree
Learting Ty
I Paver Lim
Tallan
Caromata Bongiovanni
Ttullan
Auburt
Oman
Ulema
Union Sune
Lawrod Park
Tratestine
Tomer City
Noo
Indiana Normal School Ends Marks 45 Years of Local Ownership
Commencement week at Indiana Normal School concluded with a state takeover and a program featuring Dr. John C. Ach axon of Pennsylvania College for Women delivering the baccalaureate address. Alumni events, student plays, and a large banquet highlighted the transition as graduates and former students received recognition at the West Presbyterian Church and school chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Presbyterian Ehurch
Indiana Normal School
John C. Achaxon
Pennsylvania College For Women
Presbyterian Church
Alumni Association
Linus J. Elkin
Town
Thomas Sutton
Board of Trusters
Frank P. Jsarnhart
Ernest F. Work
Indiana
Lou
Misa Wyther Powall
Kittanning
Jane EB
Jweonard
John A. S. Keith
Marely Traumphade
Poaulkes Tere
G. Morrow
Churel
World Is One
Franklin Avey Gratton
Marie Stoops Teadag
Atreghet Wanbeth Welty
My Violets
Jenny Wood
Danita
Vanessa Mead
Kessy
Tittle
Virginia Alvn Poole
Virginia Burgess
John Kens
Uriek Thes
GY Sao
Helen Luin Webster
Serenaide
Schubert Gladys Loukhard
Sarah Sloan
Wilkon Ville
Margaret
A. TL
Keith Benediction
Tres
Marrew
Sons of Liberty Mio Coramontes
Four Arrested After Kidnapping In Nanty Ho Incident
Five masked men abducted 16 year old Phasie Marconella from her home in Naming Arustronogy county on Sunday night. She was later recovered and returned to her parents. A suspect was stabbed during the struggle. one kidnapper escaped. Police report the motive tied to continuing engagement plans involving the victim. A dog attack during the event caused non fatal injuries to a bystander. Meanwhile a veterinary case described as a violent rubies illness affected a horse near Washington township. County officials in Greensburg met to discuss repairs on the Cokeville bridge with Indiana officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantydilo
Ruminge Guo Vighe Pour
Marconella
Tin
Ware
Nanty- Ho
Shark Dinger
Aringtrone
Constanba Wood
Nanty-iHoe
Molle
Harmad
Petar Marconella
Naming
Aruistronogy
Phasie Marconella
Innes
Vato Dinia
Vie
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Teachers Institute
Fgh Standing
Deane Shure
Gipsy
Ricks-McCreight Lumber Company
Pittsburgh
Blaine MccCreight
Savings & Trust Co
McCreight
Cosmopolitan Club
Fisher
Joins
Robert
Mary
Seattle
Wash
Bennetts To Wuild Road
Powell & Justus
Punxsutawney
Saltsburg Press
Krisinger-Hesas
Risinger
Hess
Tudiana Fair Grounds
Frleggi
Zachariah I. Bruce
New Sheffield
Carrie O. Burnheimer
Rayne Tw
George C. Braughter
Rochester Mills
Lain
M. Reel
Brookville
H. Jones
Rossiter Lotus
E. Bush - Rogaster
Paul Buterbaugh
Hazel B. McAdoo
Frank M. Haney
New Alexandria
Ida A. Kerstan
Universal
Fred W. Pace
Roseville
Toth
G. Jones
Wm. T. Bateson
Tarentum Lla P. Blair
Hen G. Galentine
Bya J, Stuck
sTsella Jol
sTsella Jol W. Murphy
Johnstown
Eunice Challenger
Robt
L. Hamill
Alberta, Can
Frances R. Blaisdell
Theopholis Smith
Smith Bros
Sugar Run
South Bend Township
Armstrong County
Ealfy
United Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
Chambersville
J. A. Lamping
Rebecca Blue
Jnlin Moore
Ernest
A. N. Gahagan
Alvina M. Bothal
Sara Campbell
Nancy North
Grace Rankin
Florence Downey
Margaret Rhoads
Ray
Alverda Kinter
Umiheimer
Ethel Lowman
Creps
White Unn
Marin Crawford
Alley
Pearl Kerr
Fleck
Velma Dodgson
Joep
Ule Crawford
North Point
Conemaugh Township
Grace Bergnan
Blanche Maguire
Blanche Coleman
Bertha Ewing
Simien Keeley
Huth Shirley
Nery Desc
Yaranty Mo
Mie Cory Nesbitt
Dai Rielard
Stork
Ross
Longmont
Colo
Shears
DB. B. Fleming
Armagh Road
Washington and Jefferson College
Stev
George M. Ryall
Salisbury
Peterman
Plumerenk
Armatrong County
Bathday
Dilly
Hullo WN
Indiana Hospital
Mirza Dill
Net Juntion
Marie Warheck
Hobman
Catherine Woods
Maury Grown
Gy Crissman
Lass
Red Cross
Une
Tlaouse
Joseph BD. Walbeck
Russell
Robinson
State College
Harrisburg
Sabbatis Stuol
Penn Run
Soy Blout Diave
Grd
Min Huey
Holly Burkey
Isetab
Yours
Larvay Berkey
Mung No. 5
Ord
Anl
Boyd
Mervin Toerkey
Joseph Tukehat
Mynek
Viola Berkey
Shontullery Chute
Maleview Cemetery
Chdrven's
Grace Church
Cherry Lt
Clpman
Heshwood
Elena
Tinwoods
Rehiyde
Pripelpuly Nm Walens
Bed Griffith
Bulla Pearee
Simephet Short
Mary Packer
Irene Vanderiool
Gertrude Wilson
Phi
Ua Dae Gheeted
Chevrohill Township
Eelork
George BH. Conner
Missiavhary
American Sunday Selony Association
Bick
Torsom
W. Hine
Miders Ldge
State
Daly
Chiade Morrison
Aio
Westmore
Ind
Berkey Hoy
Hichard Reamer
George Devds
Weber Arter
Greensburg
Board of Commissioners
Thomas Pealer
Country Club
Cokeville
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