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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1909

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Confession links Veltra to murder in Punxsutawney case

Report of a confession by condemned brothers Joe Veltra and Bruno Carbone before District Attorney Hikin and Sheriff Wal lace alleging Frank Veltra planned and furnished the weapon to kill Robert Tozier near McGee and Glen Campbell a year ago. Veltra and wife visited, threats of death for not carrying out the crime, and talk of raising funds for pardons. Trial set for July 8, with Joe Veltra and Carbone to be hanged.

Frank Veltraj Joe Vel Robert Tozler Kin Glen Campbell Aire Et Hikin Wallace Thoman Joe Veltra Bruno Carbone Frank Veltra Tozler Frank Veltra Frank ‘Veltra Achang Ken Joe Brano Carbone Robert Punxsutawney Tozier McGee's Clearfield |Uty Oldsmant Wishart Perry Cargi Nks Tudge Telford John L. Getty Joe Weites

Three New Dwellings Planned on School Street

Contractor John S Hastings has won the award to build an eight room modern dwelling on School Street for Dinner Bills of town. Architect M Lockard designs homes for Harry White Jr and Dr Edwin Wood. White’s house will be on North Ninth Street, Wood’s on part of the Kimmel property with frontage on School Street. Dwellings to be erected this fall.

Indiana John S. Hastings Waat School Street My Lockard Harry White, Jr Edwin Wood White Ninthtreet Dr. Wood Kimmel School Street Pak

Miner Dies in Coral Mine Investigation

A miner killed yesterday after several years of work in Coral mines. Corol pal Hemmer notified and traveled to Coral. After preliminary investigation, the death was declared Rocifental pending formal ruling.

Corol Pal Hemmer Coral

Rayne Township Barn Fire Kills Calves and Spurs Rescue

A large frame barn owned by Andrew Fisher in Rayne Township burned last night. Several calves perished in the flames while others were rescued with the fire department and local residents aiding in the effort. A church event at the nearby Revue was noted in connection with the incident.

Andrew Fisher Ite Gas Saveral Mlighhore Arleth Bowie

Large Class Graduates at Hig School Commencement

More than a hundred graduates join regular and special courses as closing days of the Hig School unfold with ceremonies and visits. Former students praise the campus after an inspection trip while baccalaureate, alumni events, and a two step dance mark the celebratory week with speeches by notable alumni and a detailed program of exercises led by Dr. James M. Welch and other figures.

Hig Mitt Presbyterian Church N. McGee Waters Brooklyn Young Women’s Christian Association Normal Conservatory , of Music DeMille Library Hall Recreation Hall Kettering John P. Elkin Charles M. Miller Alumni Association Toasta Harry W. Earhart Thomas ‘Sutton A. C. Gordon James E. Ament Veral Rankle Tomb Othel Orr Godins Adam Boyder James Brooch ‘Cabell Della Vitale Valedietory Mieler Licht Charlotte James Hi ‘Amont Orehentca

Normal School to Erect Addition and Dining Hall

Trustees of the Normal school discussed an addition to the main building and a dining hall expansion. The current building cannot house all pupils, prompting plans for permanent student quarters and a fireproof addition to the main building including a girls dormitory and a larger dining room.

Board of Trustees Normal School

Murder cases wrap up with varying verdicts in county court

In Arcadia and nearby towns juries returned verdicts on several murder related cases. Mike Ballnaky pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the George Fetsak slaying in Coral. Joe Bruno was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the John Kostingk shooting at Hellwood. Tony Gigerimon pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. William Barclay was acquitted of hunting without a license. Mrs Lottie Sutter’s Commonwealth case was continued to September with bail set at 1000 dollars.

Mike Ballnaky George Fetsak Coral Comihonwealth John Lukjam Arcadia Joe Bruno John Kostingk Hellwood Cdce Tony Gigerinon Waa William Barclay W.m. Williams The Commonwealth Mra Lottie Sutter Patie

McFarland Heads Third Ward Schools In Clymer Posts

Prof H W McFarland of town was elected principal of the Third ward schools at a directors meeting. Several county instructors were named for next term including Miss Martha Graff and Miss Florence Davis. The board will fill the principal position at the July 8 meeting. Also notes local reunions and school appointments across Homer City and surrounding townships. A notable dog died from gangrenous poisoning after protecting its home from a fire.

H. Wils McFarland Town Third Ward Verne’ Carnahan Floy Hamill Oliver Hvans H.C. Mock Margaret Wiethnen Hémer City Rankin ‘Lomb D._ H. Tomb Normal Martha Graff Florence Davis Brushvalley Pearl Allison Zella Rumbaugh Homer City Tomb Lynn McKee West Lebanon Abodle

Wehrum Coal Mine Disaster Claims Eighteen Lives

Explosion at Lackawanna Coke and Coal Company Mine No 4 Wehrum southeastern county at 7 20 am Wednesday. Eighteen men died most were foreigners with one American A D Reymer 31 survived by wife and two children. Seventeen bodies recovered Wednesday. Frank Delegram died Friday at Spangler hospital. Rescue teams worked quickly using oxygen tanks and safety lamps as coroner convened a jury to rule on cause.

Awanta Coke and Coal Company Wehrum A. D. Reymer Frank Delegram Spangler Hospital Lee Johnson W.N. Johnson Wehrum Works James S. Hammers Webrum Yietting Company T. HB. Crumbine Wintondale Fohnstown

Sabbath School Rally convenes at Shiloh church in Indiana County

Sabbath School convention drew 50 delegates from 33 schools despite bad weather. Officers elected include President D. I. Shaffer of Roister and Vice President Carll of Glen Campbell. Next year’s dates are June 23 and 24 at Rochester Mills M B Church. semiannual meeting planned January 12 at Hilledale. Convention Day at Clymer signals District No. 3 gathering for Green Pine and Cherryhill townships with sessions in the new Presbyterian church starting 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., followed by an evening meeting.

St. -Clair-Carerot Oddar Allen St. Clair Chia Fo Mise Miriain Rebekah Camarony Doin G. Cameron North Ninth Street Is W. Oaty Methodist Episcopal Cuiturch Cameron WN. Langham Wiliam St. Clair A. H. Stewart Marion Center Gay Cameron Cherry Trea Glassford-Donahey Alverda Donahhey FD. Donahey Starford Sutton B. Glassford Wilkinsburg M. M. ‘Paterson First Presbyterian Church J. M. Glassford Indiana Carson-Thompson Homer” C. Carson Georgia Ethel _ ‘Thompson Dayton A.C. Powell Cargon Ia Putney Ville Widdowson-Flude Frank Widdowson Dixonville Milas Bila Hast Oal Atrest J. W. Cary Methodist Episcopal Church Clark Flude Vandergrift Barbour-Motter Wendell H. Barbour Lovejoy Nellie Mae Motter du Bai H.H. Barr McKinney-Tyson Charles A. McKinney Pittsburg Hannah Myrtle Ty Homs Bridg Tyson Blatraville Pitteburey Sabbath Shiloh Baptist Church Deckers Point Rochester Mills Hilledale Rey D. I. Shaffer Rositer Clymer Gialters Indiana County Sabbath School Association Green Pine Cherryhill New Presbyterian Church Igervlea Glymey Progress Ithe

New Pastor Installed At Local Church Event

The article notes Rev W T Anderson and family visiting and leaving for Golo, with plans to stay until September 3. It mentions Mt Anderson purchasing Mrs Kendrick property on Ghurob and expecting to reside a year, arranged through Stewart's agency. A new pastor, Rev W illia F id, was installed at a meeting held yesterday in Sonyville.

Tov I. Anderson W. T. Anderson Mt. Anderson

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