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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1919

Page

5

Oldest Indiana resident Nancy J Miller dies at home

Nancy J Miller aged 92 of Indiana and long time South Mahoning resident died at her home on Slouth IilLh shreal after a long life as one of the area’s oldest inhabitants. She leaves children John I Miller Mary Rankin Sobellen S Miller Bryan Miller and Mrs James Mulberger with services conducted by Rev C G Morrow at Plumsville United Presbyterian Church. Interment followed at Harmony cemetery.

Nancy J. Miller Indiana Slouth IilLh Shreal Mantha William Johnston Pluncreek Lownship Armatrans County Robert Miller South Mahoning Lownship Mr. Miller Plumsville Phoebe Carney Cherryhill Township Bright Milton Carey Carney M. i. Church of Penn Run J. Knox Carney Town Emerson Carney Morgantown W. Va Burt Carney Johnstown James Gibson Zonas Decker Blanche Jegiste Carney Tev J.D. Keller Harmony Cemetery J. UW. Staumpf Cockport James Henderson Stumpf Green Township Marion Center Elo 67Th Pennsylvania Infantry Thosanna Mackins William G. Stumpf Dunmire David Sutter Tarmer Plame Indiana Hospital North Mahoning Township Punxsulawney Akron Sutter Clarksburg H. G. Sutter Woodbury N. J Joseph Jordan Irwin Simpson Punxautawney William, J. Nusack William J. Hosnek West Mahoning Township Ghiristiana Melarfund Ros Mma i Lukehart Mra W. G. Dornive Homer Kerr Graig Whitaker Jéthel Hlovack

Capua Sheds Details on Capable Campbeil Boy Death

Howell of the 20th infantry writes of Mary Wiffee son of Mr. and Mrs. Bee Glen Cape bell killed in action near Grand Pre. He describes October 30th shelling, burial by Chaplain Wallace, and notes Wiffee was highly respected. The letter links the November 1st assault to the regiment’s front line position and expresses sympathy to the family.

Capua O Howell Marry Wiffee Mra. T Bee Glen Cape Bell Addras W. W. Joe St. Juvin St. Georges Road Grand Pre Wallace Jim St. Juvin- Sonmerance Payne

County's Big Coal Record Last Year

Indiana county coal production in 1918 totaled about 6.19 million net tons in the 25th bituminous district, with 6.08 million shipped to market and 10,321 tons used in brick and tile manufacture. The report shows 65 mines in operation, 4,791 workers inside mines, 957 outside, 14 internal fatal accidents, 2 external, and notes small mines producing over 500,000 tons. Also mentions a WWI letter from Sgt. Clyde Parks and local notices on real estate, schools, and church events.

Thomas 8. Lowther Indiana Clymer Mr. Lowther Indiana County Lowther

Blacklick Club Women Hold A Social Event

The Civic and Literary Club of Blacklick and Burrell marked its fifth anniversary on a Tuesday in March with a reception for new members. President Annie Bell welcomed guests as Mary Johnston spoke on Women's Part in the World's Progress. Current events were shared by Mrs J J Spackman, and readings by Mrs Emerson Bushnell. Mrs William Heimbach read a paper on Men Who Are Making Our Country. Music by Mrs O Smith, Mrs W A Ward, and Misses Sara Duncan, Dorothy Stoneback, Winifred Bushnell preceded an elaborate lunch served by the social committee. More than a hundred people attended, including many children. The club had a successful year with several new members. Mrs Nellie Shrom died during the year.

Blacklick and Burrell Annie Bell Mary Johnston J. J. Spackman Emerson Bushnell William Heimbach Nellie Shrom

Indiana Boy Blinded by Gas While Serving Country

Charles Williamson of Washington Street is in a Brest France military hospital after being blinded by gas in action with Co L 818th Infantry. A nurse’s letter reports cautious hope for recovering his eyesight and ongoing treatment.

Indiana France Charles Williamson Silag Williamson Washington Street Brest Co. L 818Th Infantry Willilamson

Band appearance by Danny Nirella and team set for March 20

A premier program of unequalled excellence will feature Miss Vere Kalghn, a noted soprano, with Danny Nirella and his superb band of musicians scheduled to perform on Thursday March 20. The event promises high musical quality and strong audience interest. A separate note reports a damage suit settled for 5000 dollars against Pot ter Goat and Coke Company of Coral and Chas W Clawson of Blairyville.

Danny Nirella Vere Kalghn Potter Goat & Coke Company Coral Chas. W. Clawson Blairyvilla Greensburg

Philanthropy Seeks Causes Behind Poverty

Modern philanthropy shifts toward preventive work by targeting underlying causes of poverty. Experts call for structural reforms and sustainable programs to address root issues rather than symptoms.

Court Faces Murder Trial and Local Indictments

A March criminal court session features a murder trial for Frank Dinini and other indictments arising from the grand jury. Trials include larceny cases against Tony and Hannah Truence, and a pocketbook theft case against Mary Dancovich. The grand jury also urges jail and county home improvements and calls for a nurse for the County Home. An aeroplane sighting over Armagh pleases residents, and local social notes record a birthday gathering for Mrs. Walter Black. Porter King dies in Indiana jail hospital after a suicide attempt, with a daughter surviving in Oliver.

Charles Glasso Tony Truence Hannah Truence Glasso Mary Truences FF. J. Lavely Johnstown John WR. Baker Lavely Charles Lavely Cherry Tree Caae The Commonwealth Wiliam Barbour John Gardner Glen Campbell Mary Dancovich Jarceny William Shalalah Frank Frain Ros Lavaly Roy Pierce Joe Koulchar Frank Dinini Murfer Tony Arthur Cramer Hibbard Palla Navis John Blaner John Granton Earl Strickland Lynots Plionke Andy Donke Fred Roberts John Lesneck Annie Vito Constant Stanish Stanley Skotnicki Anthony Andreskacz Grand Williard Grand Jury Coun‘ty Johnston

County Gets In Line For Better Roads

Indiana County leaders push for state aided roads under Sproul plan. John S Fisher outlines Primary and Secondary highways to Blairsville and beyond, with counties and townships to share costs under the 10 50 plan. Next meeting set for March 18 to decide township contributions.

Indiana County Court Louse Saltsburg Road Indiana Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Inne Lon. John State Highway Department Indiana Blairsville Punxeytawney Kittanning Fisher Uble Highway Department Salinburg Marion Center Glen Campbell Burnside Clymer Homer City Armagh West Pike A. P. Lowry W. . Wagner J. M. Marshall Glarksburg White Township Canter Township Blacklick Township Court House Bhalynan

Grimans criticize waifs and German arrogance in war notes

In a February 8 message to teacher J Taylor Gell of South Seventh Street, Sergeant H Todd Well now with American troops cites German arrogance and reverence for the Kaiser. He warns that appeasing Germany could let it rise again and threaten peace. He also notes hardships of war at St Mihiel and mentions wounded Private J M Wiles and Private Raymond Shick visiting home on furlough.

Dace Tis Teather J. Taylor Gell South Seventh Straet Serveant H. Todd Germany Bell ETG Flo Ulair France Conny J. M. Wilta St. Mihiel P. Young Raymond Shick James Shick Town Wile Chancela Government Hospital Carlisle

Knoxville Presbyterian Church Extends Call to Rev McDivitt

The Knoxville Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh has extended a call to Rev. M. M. McDivitt, pastor of Blairsville Presbyterian Church, in a local church notices item. Local names appear garbled in this fragment.

Knoxville Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh M. M. McDivitt Blairsville Presbyterian Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nancy 4. Miller Tayi Mary M. Winter Mary M. Kinter Horace Sinter South Witth Riday Fo & Company Tatslo James O. Benlton James Bratten Topeka Kans Herbert Riddle Lillian Riddle Harbert Hiddle Lockport Wolivar James Brett Wtobinson Jack Smith Jack Penn Smith Wiliam Smith West School Street Greenwood Cemetery Lounty Tun Shell Thomas Orenesion Boy Argonne Forest Blue Ridge Mountain Saleny Church Hallowe'en Gircle Bible M. B. ‘Church of ‘Webram Helsel Harry Graham UL. D. Cassatt A. M. Graffius D. Amond William 0. Moorhead School Street D. C. Mack North Ninth Street Moorhead Lewis Clark South Seventh Street A. A. Pattison A.J. Lydick Lovejoy Bookamba Rayne Township Pariawood R. G. Spence Armstrong Township Mr. Spence John M. Simpson J. Q. Smith Ernest Mr. Simpson Grace Church Eve BY. Y. Ellens Berger G. W. Sprinkle Blacklick Club Brushvalley Farmers Mechanicsburg Brushvalley Farmers’ Association A.W. Overdorff Claire MecPeaters M. C. Stewart Blair Miller A. W. Overdorff Bar) T. Miller Galvin H. Steffy David Baun Juneau J. W. Riging Turtle Creek Charles Bricker Dayton J. A. Armstrong Near Cherry C. R. McAdoo Cherry Tree R. D Cribbs and Son Albert H. M. Mock Chevy Chase B.A. Baker Blacklick John W. Gromsey R. D Robert Waller Chattanooga Tenn James Mack North Sixth Street Samuel Shields Grangeline Near Livermore A. L. McCullough Atwood B. ¢. Buchheit South Sevanth Street Chicago Grand Opera Company Harry Peffer Marchand James McMillen M. .B. Allison Coulter Paul West Lebanon Archie Wowler Wiest Oak Street Los Angeles Cal Mra. 7 G. Alison Clarence Peterman 41St Division Walter Black Jacob O. Repine Repine Hera William Macquilken Marines Paris Island John Maquilken South Street J. M. Owens Culver Mimer B. Owens Walter Stuchell Stuchell Dixonville Barney ‘Martin Tarrinburg Ethel JB. McQuiston Maude E. Thomas Grove Chapel Katherine Davis Cameron Deaben-iderfer Leila Furman Famington New Mexico JG. G.furman Glassport Wright Catherine Mannera Deckrite Paint Ivy de Markel Denter Township Bytcher Yir Dnity Mineola NJ. Y Black Porter King Olymer John 8 Fisher Highway Department John Charlton Rossiter Fyn M. Uber McGee's Mills Thawas Bracken East Wheatfield Josephine WH. Rodgers Waxut Wheatfield Biatreville Bairdstown Sea ‘Cole
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