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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1912

Page

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McNees and Beyers Enter Opposition in Local Race

George W. McNees of Kittanning announced a Republican bid for Congress opposing J N Langham of Indiana. Dr. William F Beyers of Punxsutawney announced for State Senator against T M Kurtz. Maj. Beale seeks Republican national convention delegate. H Bhaffer files as Socialist candidate for assembly.

George W. McNees Kittanning Hon. M. Langham Indiana William F. Beyers Punxeutawney T. M. Surty Congress J. N. Langham McNees William F. Bayer Punxsutawney T. M. Kurtz Beyer West Mahoning Township Jefferson Medical College Fisher Beyers Mr. Beyers Langham Kurtz Senate Maj Joseph G. Beale Leechpurg HH. Bhaffer Dixonville Assembly

Three Dwellings Burn In Dixonville Deckers Point And Hast Mahoning

Fire destroyed Amos Houck’s two story frame dwelling at Dixonville with contents in a Thursday blaze causing about 1500 dollars in losses. A separate Sunday fire at William Holland’s Deckers Point home, blamed on a defective flue, wiped out the building and damaged goods, with losses around 3000 dollars and firefighter G A Palmer severely burned. James H Beatty’s Hast Mahoning township house also burned from an overheated stove on February 27.

Amos Houck Dixonville A. Palmer James H. Beatty Hast Mahoning Township

Saltsburg Man Killed By Freight Train

Frank J. Streams, about 50, of Saltsburg, was struck by a freight train and killed at a nearby location Monday evening on his way home from Indiana where he attended court. He had just returned from Indiana. Margaret Carey, a woman claiming Indiana Normal class of 1911, was arrested in a Pittsburg resort but school records do not show such a student. John G. Cameron plans to grow fruit in Bartow Florida, buying 10 acres and moving with his two daughters next winter. An 800-year-old oak on the Martin Wylie farm yielded an iron spike embedded near its core, likely placed about 200 years ago. Ladies Aid Society of the Methodial Episcopal church in Indiana elected officers Miss Laura Bie, Mrs. Clair Getty, and Miss Grace Cunningham. Dr. Joseph Lukehart, from Smicksburg, has set up practice in Rossiter, succeeding Dr. James G. Fisher who moved to town. Mary, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs., recovering from illness.

Saltaburg Indiana Frank J. Streams Saltsburg Pittsburg Margaret Carpey Indiana Normal Period South John G. Cameron Bartow Bila Florida Cameron Aid Society Ladies’ Aid B Society The Methodial Episcopal Church of Indiene Laura Bie Clair Getty Tresaurer Grace Cunningham H.C. Park Ridgway J. B. Head Lovejoy Mias Nannio Calhoun Dayton Laine Short Dixonville Lawrence [Lasinger Wayne Aveuile John Kerr Shelada Wes Strongstown W. D. Hamilton John L. Getty Church Street A. Waddell Leechburg J. Wilson Thompsoun Railroad Avenue Harry Kimmell Shelocta Kimmell School Myrtle McKendrick Margeret Woodburn Johnstown Frank Stephens Vandergrift William McFeatcraft Wayne Avenue R. B. Young North Sixth Street Cherry Tree Porter Rinports D. M. Miller J. M. Laughlin R. Williams Pine Township H. O. Williams South Sixth Street E. L. Ralston DuBois West Lebancon Ling Wintondale E. E. Dinger West Marconing Township Howard Bowser Pitcairn J. M. Wakefield Chestnut Street Elder Peeler West Philadelphia Burgaw N. C George W. Barker Seward Julia Wiggins Weat Church Street Cunningham W. B.allison Cunningham Company New York George W. ‘Hetrick Delos Hetrick State Board Edward Ralston William G. Hagenlocher Greensburg Harry John T. Jamison J. T. Jamison Atwood W. C. Buchanan Larimer J. A. Roberts Keokuk St Galesburg Ni.nals G. W. Lenkerd Clymer Brick and Fire Clay Company Chicago Clymer Concern Dhow W. Hogg H. W. Hogg Mary II Work Josiah Work Richmond Manchester England Hogg Manchester Uniersity Normal School Weypt Homer City Slewing Gialraville Blacklick LO. C. Bs Burt G. Roof and Stewart Center Township J. L. Nix D. R. Nix Russell Youngstown Ution Coral Uraceton Hunl Lucerne Bat Charley Stingman Twollck Prairie State Inqu Nator Stineman D Paul Reed Ollie McGee Maple Street Jacksonville Morgan Duncan O. C. Williams Ohio T.T. T. Olnk Jis H. Truby Brushvalllay Indie Richard Knutter D. I. Snyder & Son South Fork C. F. Lodge J. J. Miller Edwardpont Meade Marshall Jomer Keystone Literary Society Parkwood Frank Craig White Township John Kring Bia Latra Samuel Kring Matthew Walker Mina Glen Campbell Boon Mise Spatte Kring Clarence Caliere Samuel White Bee Afspotta Anple Kring Catherine Rising

Wills of Four Estates Distributed Across Several Heirs

Probate records reveal Margaret Smith of Wairaville and Isabel Shelfar of Washington township as well as Priscilla Smith of Blacklick township and Jacob Lute of Green township, with executors named William C Smith Richard W Johns and George Smith. Provisions grant real estate to sons, monetary gifts to grandchildren and granddaughters, and residue to chosen heirs with dates in 1907 1911 and 1912.

Margaret Smith Wairaville Farmers’ Bank of Idiana Clarksburg William C. Smith Blakeville Norman J. Smith Martin B. Smith Thomas B. Smith Isabel Sheffar Washington Township Alton Wallace Leafy Rummell Myra Miller Elizabeth Frances Hutoca Pearl Wallace Shelfar Priscilla Smith Blacklick Township George Smith Carrie Charles Frank John Jacob Lute Green Township Caroline Lute Richard W. Johns

Famous Singers Coming to Indiana Auditorium

International Operatic Company closes YMCA course with a program of grand opera scenes in English. The renowned chorus will perform in costume, adapting to community tastes and featuring solos in Swedish Norwegian or German by patron demand. Tickets on sale March 9 and 11 at Hall's book store. single admission 35 60 cents and likely a higher price.

International Operatic Company New Auditorium Indiana M. C.A Hall

Serious Injury From Fall Injures Local Trader James St. Clair

James St. Clair of Church street sustained serious injuries in a Thursday afternoon fall from a delivery wagon when his foot slipped and a wheel struck him. He walked home believing not badly hurt, but his condition worsened, prompting transport to Indiana hospital for an operation that evening. recovery expected. In a separate matter, Squire J A Crossman ruled in favor of Clair Kauffman against Biglick township school board, granting $68 after $38 already paid, for wages due during the period he served as teacher.

James St. Clair Church Street Mr. St. Clair Indiana Hospital Kauffman Squire J. A. Crossman James 8

Washington Township to Build Plumcreek Bridge Plan

Plane and specifications are prepared for a new wooden bridge over Plum Creek in Washington township. County Commissioners agree to furnish 600 dollars for the work.

Washington Township Plumcreek

INDIANA COUNTY PERSONAL BREVITIES

Ridgway visitor H C Park and Lovejoy constable J B Head checked town on Monday and Thursday. Numerous residents from Dixonville, Wayne Avenue, Shellda, Covode, Blairsville and Pittsburg visited, called or hosted family and friends. Several locals reported illness, travel for work, and attendance at events. a few noted injuries and a public sale.

Grand Jurors Now At Work In January Court Term

Grand jurors met for the January criminal court session opening Monday at 1:00 pm Rev J R Bubcok of Indiana appointed foreman. Indictments include liquor selling arson larceny illegal liquor selling and other offenses. Several defendants pleaded guilty and others awaited trial as civil cases were postponed due to absentees.

J. R. Bubcotk Indiana Foregman N. & Ames Joe Valana James Misner Joseph Miscovish Massani Gaetano Phillip Dilan Sam Castle Melik Creva W. J. Brendlinger Joseph Adfanbun John K. Daus Johny Rishel Butt Dattery Bryan Lowman Hog Mike Neff Vailee L. Edwards George McClaren Dominick Sema Peter ‘Urna Bianaville Turiani Dawson Fayette County Peter Turani Vauge Telford

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Detail Deeds

A compact list of deeds recorded in Indiana County shows transfers involving numerous owners and parcels. Notable entries include Charles H. McGaughey transferring 344 acres in Blacklick to John B. Steinberger for 226 dollars, and J B Denny selling 12 lots in Indiana to Charles H. Moore for 30 thousand dollars. Other transfers include 107 acres held by Indiana County Coal Co. in White to Edward Barclay for 2600 dollars, and J P Brandon selling 110 acres in Washington to Howard B. Brandon for 2500 dollars.

Indiana County Charles H. McGaughey Blacklick John B. Steinberger J. DB. Spicher Montgomery Sarah J. Spicher Harriet A. Clark Saltsburg Robert St. George Mazza Harry Flickinger Alex Bennett Uuttington Homer R Rosano Gaetano Cornelius Rowley T. V. McQuown C. C. McQuown Isaac Tiger Canoe Walter C. Jordan Isabella K. Allison Indiana R. N. Ray John Bennett Lucinda C. Laney H. D. Shaffer Mahoning Martin Wm. H. Martin White James W. Wiggins Samuel T. Ray Blair L. Wolfe J. B. Denny

Longtime County Resident Willinty Mahan Dies at 82

Willinty Mahan a veteran of the Givi war died at his home after a period of general debility aged 82. He leaves a wife three children and several relatives. Funeral services were held led by Rev J M Imbrie with interment in Greenwood cemetery. Mr Mahan served in Co K 67th and was a member of the Union Veteran Legion. He resided in the county and was a devoted member of the United Presbyterian church.

Willinty B Mahan Flo Helnie Vs. Parbick Mahan Washington Township Althe Ghork Treland le- Gober Phas Sarah Tl Linnean Mahan Co. K Union Veteran Legion Ile Wives United Presbyterian W. MM Clara Black Vandergrift N. G. Itosa Hilmoe J. M. Imbrie Greenwood Cemetery Elizabeth Buckley ‘Rupert Ralston Rupert West Lebanon Armstrong County Thomas Buckley St. Jacob's Reformed Church South Bend Thomas Near Elderton Ambrose Wallsville Henrietta Barclay Sfreeport BR. A. Silvis F. K. Stamm South Head Cemetery Katherine Paira William C. Baird Bolivar Jiriam Boring Strongstown Emerson Cemey William Fd. Mogi Howe North Saventh Streat Dright George Mogle Covode Noth Termn Park Armatrong Township Way Grounds Mogle Co. A. Koth B. V Indiana Post No Merle Nellie Painesville Crawford Jacob K. Lute Jacob R. Lute Green Township Dlrth P. V Chancellorsville William Conner Cherry Vice Quintine Lute

Four Probate Auctions at Sheriff Sale Friday

The report notes multiple probate parcels sold at a sheriff sale Friday. Properties include Petro Thrany's house and lot in Malrsville sold for $1000 to Ans. Crtherinn Joldan, plus two lots to Joseph Christian, executor for Irraneesee Chadatinn at $2018. R. Stahl sold Pine town property for $800. A tract in Chareyhi ship owned by Pearl bow ere, executor Jet 2. Towers, sold to John kyu for $454.

Sherif Jedteles Petro Thrany Malrsville Woodrift Pine Townellt Waa R. Stahl Chareyhi Xhip Ha Proparty Pearl Bowere Jet Towers John Kyu

Death notices and obituaries in county paper

The trigger list reflects multiple local obituaries and notices. Wiltinon A Mola and William Mogi are named. Civil War veterans are listed. Births, marriages, farm life in Armstrong and Green townships, and interments at Greenwood and Curry Hun graveyard are noted. Also mentioned are deaths of W Hogg in Manchester England, Jacob Lute, John T Thomas, David Marlin, William R Artley, Hubert Walkinshaw, infant Learn, Mrs William Henderson, William Hahn, and Claire Parker with details on ages and survivors.

Homer City Live News Notes and Local Accidents

Homer City notes report a dancing school opening at Gialraville on Blacklick WA and a charity party hosted by the T. B. W. Club. Local injuries include Charley Stineman losing part of his forearm to a saw and Ollie McGee’s wrist injury. Fires, property losses, miners union activity, and shifts in local staff are also described along with visits and shipboard travel.

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Senate Noar Martin Wylie Black- Wek Rogister Joseph Lakehart Smicksbuts Rossiter James G. Fisher Lukehart Pittsburg Univers Mary Sit Gata Fo Watts Ad Faude Howard Komoeulpnas Sauteetad Ip Marci Ninors Plymouth Rocks Wight Joseph J. B. Hood Elders Ridge W&a Leslie M. Pattison James 8. Sansom Franklin Sansom P. Spencer Vandergrift Heights A. J. Boucher Hayne Township George Stinger Stinger Punxsutaw+ney Chambersville B. R. Williams A. W. Gailey Wilthin Ga. Mann Porter Kinports Alnports Cherry ‘Tree Cherry Tree National Bank Clyde and Boyd Rinports John Driscoll Ronceverte W. Va George Davis Cherry Tree Presbyterian Church J. Worrall Mrs. Ralston Rupert William Oo. Baird Mary Ann Johnston James M. Johnston Washington William and Sugannath Johnston Salem M. I Ife Nan Martin Misa Nan Martin John D. Martin Martintown David Leroy Allen John Wil- Hume Karl Nopp Martha Br. George Martin Conemaugh Robert Calderwood Rochester Milla Beeg Ward Regiding Elin Bond Roualter Samuel Calderwood Rochester Mills John Calderwood William Calderwood Rachel Fowler Frank Garman Tyrone Archie Fowler Town Anderson Fowler Penn Run Ramayel Audernou Prenk Garman Sherife Sali Wiltinon A. Mola John T. Thomas Wales J. G. Henry Des Moines Stephen G John B Lakewood N. J Molly Fanny David Marlin Willet Taat Familly Marling Tive Points William I. Artley William R. Artley Blairsville Pennsylvania Railroad Carrie Tate Daisy Bargent Robert J. Walkinshaw Hubert J. Walkinshaw Bluravilla Eistern William Salraville Ida Banks Mists Nan Walkinshaw Derry Sale Lome Clarance F Martin Learn Chamberavile Pheumonia Crooked Crack Church Chamberaville William Henderson Armstrong Township William Hahn Dixonville Hospital Howela Claire Parker George Parker Graceton
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