Indiana counties share in one million road fund
The 1919 legislature replaces old bonuses with a state highway award of 1,000,000 dollars allocated to townships in second class districts. Indiana county’s portion totals 24,681 dollars. Distribution uses township road mileage, including Armstrong 1,692 miles 22,597.66 and Clearfield 1,639 miles 21,889.81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Indiana
Armstrong
Clamor
Clearfield
Miles
Jefferson
Weddings and local life fill Indiana town pages
Dates Levine and Florence Levine wed at the Hebrew congregation on Philadelphia Street with family and friends in attendance. Oates, tied to Bon Ton, serves as advertising manager with bride’s sister and other relatives present. Other notices cover Ev ans Lewis wedding in Huntingdon, Henderson Mack nuptials in Greensburg, and Watkins Myers union in Water Street. Also reported: a stork visit to Paul Lewis’s home and Stephen Kiss leaving bank to run coal business amid local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levine Louis Dates
Florence Levine
Hebrew Congregation
Philadelphia Street
Tl. I. Moshewitz
Rose Levine
Pride
Anna
Bess Oates
Myra Levine
Helen Shearer
Louis Rose
S. Brady
Solomon Levine
Lowust Street
Oates
The
Bon Ton
Indiana
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Ledger
Transfers show multiple deeds recorded across Indiana County with buyer, seller, tract details, and prices. Notable entries include Graceton Coke Co to Indiana County Coal Co for 4 tracts at 24000 dollars and several lots and acreage sales in Cherryhill Conemaugh Blairs ville Homer City North Mahoning and Center towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Earl EK
Louis Jones
Cherryhill
Arthur F. Stephens
Thomas B. Smith
Conemaugh
R. A. Blakley
John Gearhart
North Mahoning
Charles Fleming
Stephen B. Ray
Armstrong
John C. Gearhart
H . Roney
J. G. Johnston
W. A. Johnston
Homer City
Clark CG. Marshall
Merley
Marshall
South Mahoning
Mary Bowman
D. F. Vane
Mary
George
John Petrarca
Blairsville
C. Cunningham
Brody Bros Lease Adds Storeroom in Bell Property
Brody Bros a leading Indiana wire mercantile firm has leased the entire J T Bell property at Philadelphia and Seventh streets. The three story brick building housing the Indiana Cigar Store and flats will add a large plate glass display area on Seventh Street as the business expands. Also included are plans to occupy the flat on the second and third stories as growth requires. The lease signals a long term commitment and a major upgrade to the store’s showcase space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Philadelphia
Seventh Street
Brody Bros
Wire Mercantile
Indiana
J.T. Bell
Seventh Streets
Mr. Bell
Indiana Cigar Store
Brody
Pennsylvania Dogs Running at Large Cause Heavy Losses in 1919
State Department of Agriculture reports unlicensed dogs across Pennsylvania killed or injured 6,550 sheep in 1919, with total damages about 164,172.23. Indiana County shows 90 sheep killed and 109 injured from dogs, with 2,856 licensed dogs and 4,624 in license fees. By year end 311,972 dogs licensed statewide, 70,1428 killed by officers and 1,500 by game wardens. Secretary Rasmussen stresses strict enforcement of the 1917 dog act to protect sheep and livestock and reduce county damage claims. Fines for failing to license or restrain a dog rose in 1919, with average penalties around 814 in arrests statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Frederick Rasmussen
State Department of Agriculture
Local Real Estate Deals and Health News Summary
Real estate transactions unfold across Grant Street Fifth and Church streets and several others with prices ranging from 1100s to 4500 dollars. Notable sales include W. J. Moore property to H. Freeman and a Philadelphia corner lot to James McKee. Health updates report 60,000 influenza cases in the state between late January and February, with 3,068 deaths from influenza and pneumonia. An old-fashioned winter is noted with 82 deliveries by sled, and community events include a schoolyard social and a birthday tribute for Miss Mollie Jawry. A fatal kerosene incident near Hellwood is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Moore
Grant Street
H. Freeman
Aft Town
T. L Edwards
C. A. Buchanan
Fifth
Church Streets
Frank E. Sloan
Johne
Town
East Washington Street
Fred Huberto W. J. Moore
A. B. King
Philadelphia
Haleventh Streets
Buterbaugs
Oak Streets
James McKee
Thomas
St. Clair
South Seventh Street
John W. Henry
John McConnell
St. Cair
Johnstown
No Criminal Sessions At March Court In County History
The March term will be light on criminal cases as only three bills were returned by the Grand Jury and, due to a small trial list, indictments were continued to June. Civil court sessions will be held next week. The Grand Jury recommended courthouse and jail repairs. Nearby society notes include the 36th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Mabon, and several local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas FP. Stephens
Daniel M. Hall
Grand Army of the Republic
GAR
Department of Pennsylvania
Indiana
Weading
John Mabon
West Wheatfield Township
Mabon
Montgomery
Nowflorence United Presbyterian Church
Sabbath School Conference at Blairsville
A Sabbath school conference for pastors officers and teachers from districts four and five of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association will meet at Blairsville Methodist Episcopal Church on Thursday March 18 at 2 PM. Devotions by Rev Paul Weyand followed by a session on Graded Organization led by John C Silsley state superintendent. Mrs Harry W Harhart will lead teacher training and Miss Eleanor Tuck will oversee Children’s Work. Evening addresses by Rev Charles C Gribbs and Attorney J Elder Peeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Methodist Joscopal Church
Blairsville
Paul Weyand
John C. Silsley
Harry W. Harhart
Indiana
Eleanor Tuck
Homer City
Charles C
Careless Guest Causes Fire at Hotel Moore
A foreign guest on the third floor at Hotel Moore started a blaze by throwing a lit cigarette from a window. Several rooms burned, water and smoke damage reported, with losses estimated in the thousands. The suspect was arrested but later discharged when no malicious intent was found. theater adjacent to Hotel Moore, Strand, paused operations as manager Samallo instructed patrons to leave and return next day, with free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogst
Hotel Moore
Court Way
Indiana
Death notices in Kintershure area newspaper
A list of obituaries and death notices from a local paper recounts the deaths of John TL Kinter aged 37 of Kintershure Rayneeden and others in Armstrong and surrounding townships. The items include survivors, funeral arrangements, and church affiliations, with brief biographical details and burial sites in Washington, Oakland, and Greenwood cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John TL
Kinter
Tohn
J. Kinter
Yen
Kintershure
Rayneeden
Penn Public Service Company
John Kinter
Hound Church
J. W. Kinter
Rayne Township
Saguire Watt Kinter
Chamberaville
John Brilhart
Cherry Tree
Martha Kinter
Home
Andrew
Mabel
Washington Church
Recruiting Co F for State Guard Service in Indiana County
An energized meeting at the Outing Club organized the Veteran Corps of Company F to spur recruiting for a modern armory and peace strength of 100 men. Recruiting HQs are set in the Municipal building as Col Joseph H Thompson, Col Edward Martin, and Lieut Col Ventry W Coulter spoke on Co P’s WWI service and urged young men to enlist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. F
Indiana County
Pennsylvania National Guard
Veteran Corps of Co. F
Indiana
Joseph H. Thompson
Treaver Ally
Edward Martin
Waynesburg
Gol
Ventry W. Coulter
Greenshaw
100Th Pennsylvania Infantry
Co. P
Pumssulawney Grange Backed Senator W Graff Nomination
Minutes from a 1920 meeting report Republican workers in Puiswidiwney Jefferson County backing Senator Wilbur Graff for re election. Endorsing resolution cites four years service, public welfare and Americanization. Also notes Pomona Grange program planned in Sandusky area with sessions, discussions on wages and farm costs, and a basketball game noting Indiana school victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pumssulawney Organization
Republican Workers of
Puiswidiwney
Jefferson County
Pennsylvania
Ton
Lex N. Mitchall
W. R. Neal
Wilbur P. Graft Ruit
Rosalynd
Wilbur
Graff
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Fivans-Lewis Everett P. Mivans
Ebensboro
Hazelle Lewis
William Lewis
Huntingdon
Indiana High School
United States Aluminum Company
New Kensington
Evans
Indiana Normal School
Juniata College
Lehigh University
California
Henderson-Mack
Harry H. Henderson
Farth Mack
Greensburg
A. M. Shea
Methodist | Epicopal Church
Henderson
T. A. Henderson
Johnstown ‘Traction Company
Harry Mack
Near Off
J. T. Stewart
Hines Cramer
Mitten
J. Baines
Miss Carria
A. Guumer
W. Thitchinson
Blork
Lewis
Pye Stork
Paul Lewis
Sarah Jane
Jee
Stephen Kiss
Parmers Bank
Clymer
Junean
Marviage
Jordan
Florence Y. E. Weaver
Marton Center
Joseph ‘O. Mack
Jeannette
Minerva
G. King
Harrison City
David B. Wathkina
Ernest
Jennie B. Myers
Creekside
Albert H. Clawson
Avonmore
Jennie B. Gourley
Avanmore
Florente Levine
Austin W. Kerr
Clee. Campbell
Alice BE
Treese
Commodore
Harry A. Black
Derry Olive C
East
Mahoning
John L. Hawk
Elderton
Ruth EH
Rosborough
Sirma
Grace Cunningham
Indiana County Dental Society
C. 5. Pearce
E. K. Wood
H. A. Gentz
C. J. Dickie
J. M. Frya
Moore
Joseph W. Clements
W. A. Simpson
Charro
Red Cross
Mra
Noble C. Miller
Smickabury BR. D. 2
Camden
West Mahon King
Timus McHenry
Elmer Lewis
Center Township
Mr. McHenry
Mr. Lewis
J. M. Dickson
King Winter
Cross Roads
Banks Township
Widdowson
Cherryhill Township
Mollie Jawry
Railroad Avenue
Hellwood
Ln B. Ackerdon
CG. E. Myers
Alonza
Pine Mals
Blair McClelland
Custer
Neb
Purchase Line
W. M. Morrison
Marion Center R. D. 2
Schoolstreet
Calvin $. Gibson
Frank Coy
Heilwood
Bose
Alice Holleran
Nunda
N. Y
BR. Henderson
North Ninth Street
Wilson Figeus
Chuck Street
Danville
Amer Stewart
Pittsburgh
Wilmer
Smoky
Reading
D. A. Berringer
Cherry Trea R. D
Frank Berringer
Barnesaro
John D. Johnston
Ifinensa
Dubois
W.B. Wagner
North Tifth Street
Joseph Wagener
Near Clyde
Willam Wagner
Alberta
Canada
North Country
John W. Wagner
Clyde
Harry Pilckinger
Lamer City
Orlando
Fla
Flickinger
Tampa
BN Heat
March Court
Martha
Milas Marthis Yornes
Chestnut Etreet
Ames Minals
Judeon Party
Ping Wate
Sabuituay
Hie
Tian Farm
Dir B. Langham
Lungfin
Yown Properties
Lea A
Myera
the & W
Dora M. Drew
Washington Township
Alan
Miss Dice
Satbbath
Blairsvilee
Ngarette
Guurt House
Harrisburg
Youd Alley
Visi
West Mahoning Township
Toad Alley
Tuainer
Wayne Stear
Russell Stiteler
Jay Daugherty
John Litehia
Wiliam Ritchie
Marshall Haskell
Tonald Haskell
Luella Wilker
Graca Lewis
Lorretta Ondron
Maria Crawford
Dorothy Crawford
Jerayi Hitehia
Geoge Moush
Clair Stear
Mrs. Ie
A. Brear
A. Wood
Indiana Yeillant
Grant Theater
Inkernfeld
Cal
Cala
Svenud
Wood
Lash
Sheri Pereniady
Hank Delve
D. Th
Savings & Yeast
Alves
Street
Jesse Thomas
Julius Thomas
Armatrong Township
Robert T. Robinson
Aynstrong Township
Curry Run Presbyterian Church
Crummy
Oakland Cemetery
J. C. Walker
Shelocta
W. A. Wiggins
Vandergrift
W. St. Thomas
W. J. Wilson
Pearle Wilson
W. J. Wilsort
Slumville
Pnewmonia
Melee Davis
Plumville
Lhess
Marry Lb. Redding
Columbus
D. J. Barnard
Dayton
A. H. Davis
Rev. Daniels
Presbyterian Church
Phouville
J. Clhny Kauftman
J. Clair Kauffman
Yuyu
Sir. B. McConnaughey
Ralph MccConnaughey
Farold
Ay McCounaughey
John Adair
Hans Adair, Jr
Minest
Scotland
J. M.; Courhart
Greenwood Cametery
Mr. Savilla George
Savilla George
William George
Mon
Wilson Qlassford
Poun Ram
Shere
Atx
Blnlrsville
Jov
Mintrsville Carlolery
Samuel Anderson
Milton C. Binzlett
Milton C. Jinzlett
Eure
Clarksburg
Morey Hospital
Wilkinsburg
UEC
David Mugene
Mes
M. Quay Baker
Cashed
Choi
Ivan
An Batt
Melvin Wayne
Dutant
Strabd Mik
Willie J. Lightner
al Croston
Withe Tiedwaen
Pou Iautha
Tater
Andes Ad
Olxenyville
Betula
Mareb
Couet
Tifieraton
Mutual Caifoosaftan Disumace Company
Succesa
Exphitmen
State Guard
Grate Republic Sue Ny
Pomona Grange Miurt
Ange
Central Labor Union Hall
Philadelphia St
Madiana
Hmivasday
Mease
Lexkban
Fample
Marner
Chia Huson
C. A. Steffy
Musi Iteettuilan
al H. Chant Mock
Tapigs
A.C. McVoy
J. Arthur Warner
Munte
A. Caine
Cordiany Dave
Avie Inne
Pont
Boobina Tie Whiten Company
Hhyes Cul
Lmiyssutawas Y Ad Lachina
Tia Deen
Judhyan
Windber
Indidan
Jenn
Hirthday
Gannah Gessler
Phildelpia Street
Gegler
Gessler
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