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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1916

Page

6

Domestic Troubles Aired In Court In Armstrong Township

An Armstrong township hearing on Commonwealth vs. BH Keibler heard accusations of intolerant abuse and non support after forty years of living together and a family of eleven. The court ordered Keibler to pay $25 monthly maintenance and cover costs. Other dockets included Andy Malek’s liquor sale conviction with a $200 penalty, Charles Chido’s guilty plea for selling liquor at a Creekside Italian Society hall, Miles Seger’s fornication and bastardy proceeding settled, and a lease dispute where Jacob Conner won. The judge and district attorney plan a busier Monday docket to expedite cases.

Armstrong Township Commonwealth BH. J Costa Charles Chido Creekside Miles Seger Canoe Township Jacob Conner Harry Bennett Toth Mr. Conner Langham William N. Liggett

Literary Society Programs Set For March Meetings

The Heilwood school hosts a March 10 program with readings, recitations, debates, and performances by Leda Griffith, Mary Schnabley, Hana Downey, Fred Gance, and others. The Philomathean Society plans events on March 4 with poetry, biographies, and a five minute talk. The Brush Hollow School Athas aeum meets March 10 with songs, recitations, and a pie social for attendees.

Literary Society Heilwood School Long Leda Griffith Mary K. Schnabley Hdna Downey Fred Gance R. O. Lytle Julia Pearce Margaret Mooney Daniel Green William Rowan Lucretia Yahner Clifton Pennington Mary Sediock Blaize Philomathean Literary Society Agnes Truby Margaret Rugh Clair McFeaters Wssay Edith Wagner Esta Mock Beatrice Kelley Pearl Nelson Accordeon Wesley Shannon Ruth Wagner Mhistory Glenn Hunter Nellia Roser Mary Swearinger Howard Cunningham A. W. Overdorff Brinks Pie Social Brush Hollow School Athasaeum Literary Society Center Township the Society Wdlna Lockard Mary Altman Hazel Shields L. A. Altman M._ Miller R. G. Johnston M. Miller Rossi Lockard Dorothy Miller

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Recorded

Deeds show numerous transfers including Harry B Streams to O T McLaughlin for 4000, Sus M Simpson to Mars 8 Prech for 475, Annie Kolesky to Albert C Sickenberger for 123, and Bollinger Andrews Construction Co to Marshall Foundry Co for 379798.69. Other parcels involve Green White Black Lick Brush Valley and Glen Campbell among buyers such as Burdette Siverd Otis J Wagner Peter Novak and L D Johnston with prices from 2000 to 960 others list 18 and 166 acre moves.

Indiana County Harry B. Streams Indiana O. T. McLaughlin Sus M. Simpson White Mars Prech Annie Kolesky Green Albert C. Sickenberger Lewis L. Shank Burdette Siverd Dessie Mack Wrest Wheatfield Otis J. Wagner John Chilenski Clyemr Peter Novak Mary A. Robinson Blacklick L. D. Johnston Bollinger-Andrews Construction Co Burrell Marshall Foundry Co John Hill Brushyalley J. M. Henry

Local Men Set for Mardi Gras and Caribbean Tour

Nine Indiana men depart Pittsburg on the steamship Homer Smith for a Mardi Gras opening in New Orleans and a Caribbean tour including Havana Kingston and Jamaica. They will visit winter resorts in Florida before returning north via Savannah and New York City. Passengers include H B Butterbaugh T Q Hildebrend Joseph P Mack and several others. Also noted is Henry Houck’s 80th birthday celebration by teachers in Harrisburg.

Tropics Indiana South Pittsburg Homer Smith Mississippi River New Orleans Havana Cuba Kingston Jamaica Florida Titusville Edgar Mack Savannah New York City H. B. Butterbaugh Tom Qi Hildebrend Joseph P. Mack Jas A. Crossman J. C. McGregor D. Lynn Moorhead Griffith Ellis Elmer Eilis, and Ross M. Sutton

Pie Socials Draw Crowds in Local Happenings

A pie social at Honey Hollow school house East Mahoning township occurs Friday evening with all invited. A chicken and oyster supper at Shelocta Grange hall on Tuesday evening March 7 under P of H No 1652, invites all. A box and pie social at Manor school house Friday evening March 3 invites attendees with pies and full pocketbooks for Sabbath school proceeds.

Honey Hollow East Mahoning Township Shelocta P. of H Manor School House

Son Fills Place Held by Father On Saturday

Judge J N Langham appointed John W Duncan road spokesman in Burlington township to fit the vacancy caused by the resignation. Duncan, the IF of the

J. N. Langham John W. Duncan Grace Burlington Township Duncan

Personal Briefs Spark Indiana Visitor Notes

Dr Ney Prothero of Teannatie and Mrs H W Wilhelm of tear Kel lysburg visited Indiana on Monday and Saturday respectively. Several locals, including J M Wakefield and John W Duncan, moved or visited county seats. The Indiana Council Knights of Columbus plans a bridge event in Odd Fellows hall, while various residents attended dental society sessions and Good Roads Congress. A smoker of the Outing Club and multiple social visits highlight a busy week in town.

Ney Prothero Teannatie Indiana H. W. Wilhelm Tear Kellysburg R. D.cessna Glen Campbell C. M. Wortiman Fred Jamison Washington R. C. Daugherty Jeannette Nancy Lowry Water Street Laura Steving East Oak Street Curtis W. S. Hamilton North Sixth Street Edward Bennett Town Pittsburg Good Roads Congress Howard M. Farr A. T. Moorhead North Seventh Street J. M. Wakefield West Wheatfield Township John W. Duncan John E. Blackley Buffington Township A. A. Arthur Cherry Tree Ohio West Virginia Indiana Council Knights of Columbus Odd Fellows’ Hall Ralph Moorhead Church Street Samuel Shields Livermore E. K. Wood School Street Pennsylvania Dental Society Johnstown Robert Grosse Pittsbirg W.F. Grosse J. M. Cunningham Jacksonville A. Gershman Frad South Fifth Street J. W. Howe Lewistown Frank Bennett James Taylor Melvin Edgar Bringaman Violet Esther Spencer Glen Campbell Cumberland Harrison Lydick Cherryhill Township Family of Progress Outing Club Young Building Margaret Lockard Wilkinsburg M. Lockard West Church Street S. T. Eastmont Roberts. Sutton Judson Hare Fred Hare Postal Jesse H. Zeigler Presbyterian Church Pennsylvania College For Women John Gemmell Hazelton Gemmell Edna Goldinger Tarentum Helen Speedy South Seventh Street Columbia Hospital H. F. Davis South Mahoning Township Albert Edwards Arlington, Hoover Greensburg H. Kileingtub Creekside Max Cohen Birmingham Ala Harry Moorhead Pauline Ardmore Philadelphia John HB. Hasinger Wayne Avenue

Grim Reaper Harvest Claims Local Notables

Obituary notices recount the deaths of Elizabeth Stanley Minger of Green township, John Todd Kinter of Rayne township, John G. Lewis of Young township, Mrs. Albert Fiscus of Indiana, Mrs. J. T Beilts in Braddock, and other residents. The pieces note birthplaces, family survivors, church affiliations, funeral rites, and interment details across multiple local communities.

Car Over Embankment Injures Two Near Latroba

In county town news Anautamablia owned by Charles Wainwright and occupied by him and Howard Stitt slid off a forty foot embankment near Kingston by Latroba last week due to icy roads. Both occupants escaped with slight injuries. the car wrecked. A prior similar crash at the same spot last summer killed three and injured two.

Ptairsville Anautamablia Charles Wainwright Howard Stitt Kingston Latroba Rachel L. Wise Sunbury Shirley Gladys Garard Priscilla Club A. T. Bell Greenville Mercer County G. W. Clawson Hagerstown Mil Bertha Caldwell Johnstown Clarissa McDonald M. TR. Johnston Pittsburg W. R. Golf McDowell Pretionta J. A. Sip Lutheran Russell McKee Robert Ewing Conemaugh Township Clark Campbell Richard Hill Blairsville Blacklick Kewing Lewisville Columbia Plate Glass Company John Lintner Clark Banks Derry Cornell Harry A. Cornell Home Mission Freedman's Board Presbyterian Church Laury Benjamin Yes Sip New Alexandria Century Club Y. M. Graff Harry Baker H. G. Gont Homer Hamilton Harvey McClelland John Baughman Thomas Bolen Altman Altman’s Run Meade Marshall Lewinville John Stitt Ith Dorothy Larabe State College

W C T U Plans Meeting and Week Activities

HOMER CITY The W C T U will hold their usual meeting next Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Morgan Duncan’s Elm street home. Evangelist Smith conducts evening services at the Full Gospel Mission all week. Communion observed Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church with preparatory services Sunday evening and Saturday afternoon. Several townsfolk noted including Mrs G W Wakefield and Mrs Harry Pickinger. Local society events and calls from Pittsburg are mentioned alongside church meetings and social visits.

Homer City Morgan Duncan Elm Street Wilson Indiana Evangelist Smith Presbyterian Church Harry Pickinger Pittsburg Wacklick C.K N. W. Long W. T. Billington Center Township Rev C. A. Hartung FL. W. Reams

Golden Wedding Bells Ring For Two Couples

In Indiana and Washington township two Golden anniversaries marked by veteran ties and civic service. G A Melain and wife celebrate fifty years with Civil War lineage and Women's Relief Corps leadership. McLain, longtime resident, joined families through Civil War service and Union Veteran Legion roles.

Jndiana Washington G. A. Melain Philadelphia Melaia Women's Relief Corps McLain Co. B. Wieventh Pennsylvania Reo Berves John Mitchell North Mahan- Ing Township Women's Relief Corps of Indian Mryo Lowry Johnston Washington Township George Fensley Larobe M. A. Johnston Mra. J Nofsker Lowry Simon Johnston

Social Notes From Dixonville Hall Events

Local society items report a dance by the Idamar band at Dixonville hall on Saturday night and multiple socials hosted by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and local clubs. Attendees include Martha Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Lantilion, 126 in the Outing Club smoker, and Mrs. Wegley’s surprise party.

Dixonville Hall Idamar Martha Thompson North Northstreet Women's Christian Temperance Union Outing Club Young Building

Indiana plans centennial week celebration in 1924

Indiana to mark the 100th anniversary of incorporation as a borough with a week of events in June. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce leads plans with county wide singing festivals, a variety of days themed Soldiers Farmers and more, plus exhibits, first aid demonstrations and a state convention of Sons of Veterans likely to draw about 1,000 Pennsylvanians. A revival at Clymer Presbyterian church closed after three weeks with nearly 100 conversions.

Indiana Sons of Veterans Indiana Chamber of Commerce Atute Board of Agriculture and Health Orst Sons of Veterans of Pennsylvania

Weddings of a Week Cramer Altemus and Nohrig unions

Cramer and Miss Cora Altemus both of Brushvalley wed at the bride’s home with Rev. Wagner officiating. Darwin J Stewart married Miss Anna Elizabeth Nohrig of Center township at Rev. Long’s Jacksonville home. East Mahoning coal prospecting nears, with leases and drill tests under way involving multiple landowners.

George W. Airgood Catherine Rose Reed Center Darwin J. Stewart Anne E. Nehrig Ralph BD Humm Indiana Minnie B. Sexton White Zachariah L. Cox Cottage Grove Ore Anne M. Gibson Blakelick Lawrence P. Writz Saan Latrobe Clara B. Craig Parr iCharles P. Cramér Brushvalley Cora F

Progress noted in long subscription to the Progress

J Lockhart recalls his father’s receipts showing 65 years of subscribing to the Progress, a regular visitor to their home. A fire alarm was raised by a cat noise in Leroy Cunningham’s home, quickly fought with little damage. Alex Bennett bought the Donahue property for 2000 from First National Bank at Philadelphia and Fourth streets. Leora Frances Stiles, five, died February 18 en route to Mercy hospital for treatment. Elizabeth Melty Kelly, 77, died at the County Home with funeral at Hopewell burying ground.

J. Murray Pounds Wil‘Kingburg Mikseas Pounds Wayne Avenue J. Murray Pounds, Jr Samuel Gibson East Philadelphia Trafford Mis Frank L. Terry Mercy Hospital Pittsburg S. Reed Morningstar Huntingdon & Clearfield Telephone Company General Refractories Co Phillipsburg Albert Fiscus Indiana St. Francis Hospital Ya Michael William Michael Denver Colo Albert Fisens Wilkinsburg Miles Michael Presbyterian Church Jesse R. Zeigler Oakland Cemetery J. T Beilts N. Stilts Brushvalley Braddock Mechanicsburg Sle Margaret Harriet Edith Laura Stilts Annine Cunningham Ida Hilberry Hila Rhine Quakertown Clara Darbey Eva Sttilts Netlia Porter Blacklick Armagh John Croft Penn Jtun Jana Wesley Groft Penn Run Walter Ewins William Sproull Dunlord Peon Nun Harry Cramer Frank Cramer Coral George Wy Vitor Wilva J. Melarland Pifer George W. Pifer White Township Clerryhiil Township Wiswad Harmony Tas M. Pifer Indiana Post Ofice James ¥. McFarland Wiliam Sproull Burtut Warmong Church J. ©. Lockhart Rossmayte Bud Leroy Cunningham Center Township Cunningham Alex Bennett First National Bank Donahue Philadelphia Fourth Streets Leora Frances Stiles Samuel B.stiles Dilltown Elizabeth Melty Elizabeth Kelly Hopewell Burying Ground

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