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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1923
Page
7
Trial postponements occur due to Attorney Marglotti illness with two murder cases pushed to June term while other defendants plead guilty or enter nol pros on liquor and riot charges. Separate note highlights Friday cantata “David the Shepherd Boy” starring Mr Kroane of Pittsburgh with local talent at the Presbyterian church.
Buchheit Bros completes a modern three story addition totaling over 246000 square feet in Western Pennsylvania. The new building features freight and passenger elevators, a dry basement, a one level loading area, and extensive display space for furniture, stoves, and floor coverings. Howard C. and Harry J. Buchheit manage the business and are noted for fair dealing and progressive practice in Indiana county.
Overheated stove is believed to have sparked a Tuesday afternoon blaze that destroyed the two story Ernest Union Chapel. The building used for union services for years was insured partially, with services to be held at the company hall until rebuilt. Also notes Camp Rest a While planning a large 80 by 100 foot swimming pool with 277000 gallons, concrete walls, a sand beach, and winter skating use. Prohibition officers raided Hellwood seizing beer and moonshine, with contents destroyed or held as evidence. Cherry Tree American Legion Post to host a smoker with boxing, wrestling, music and free "smokee" beverages.
The marriage of Homer Lydie of this place to Miss Margaret Ashcroft of Barnesboro occurred in Greensburg on December 2. Lydie is known in Indiana as part of the clerical staff at the Dick Thompson store. Also noted are marriage licenses Samuel I Mottern Marchand Effie I Silver Marchand David L Nichol Mary A Moora and various magazine items, Rayne Farm sale, Rev O J Fleming accepting a call from an Ohio congregation, with details of Stayne township property transfer and relocation plans.
List of numerous property transfers in Indiana County with buyers and sellers, including parcels in Creekside Saltsburg Jacksonville Hast Wheatfield Blairsville Second Ward White Canoe Conemaugh and Blacklick. Prices range from 60 to 9000 dollars, with several tracts and coal stakes noted. Entities include W C Mcnlhoes Margaret McKee Harve Mack Coal Co Santa Yakono and Antonia Previte among others.
The Marshall building at Philadelphia street and Carpenter avenue was sold to John OHare for 80000. Ira A Myers real estate agency handled the sale for the heirs of Lace Godfrey Marshall. O Hars plan to convert part of the property into a modern theater with 1100 seats and a large stage, opening to the public early next fall. The project includes street level entry, modern storerooms, and second floor offices.
George T. Buchanan president of the Indiana Rotary Club leads a delegation to the Rotary clubs thirty third district convention in Washington. Mrs. Buchanan joins him along with J A Whiteman secretary and Mrs Whiteman Mrs Sutton Dr and Mrs Z A Keith Mr and Mrs Harry White and Mr and Mrs Robert Bartholomew. Bartholomew heads the Normal School Conservatory of Music and serves as a principal entertainer for the convention’s musical section.
Mike Trainer of town, suffering mental trouble, made another unsuccessful attempt to end his life by slashing his throat at the Central Hotel. He is a patient at the local hospital recovering from his last experience and will be taken to an institution for treatment. Members of State Game Commission addressed local Wild Life Leaguers in the Court House. Col Henry W Coulter and John W Phillips spoke before the Indiana county league, with Harry White Jr presiding. Former County Treasurer Frank M Smith of Blairsville has sold his 121 acre farm in Burrell Township to J W Flowers of Blairsville for 5500 dollars, taking possession next month. Mr Smith will sell his personal property at public sale Thursday March 22. Lawrence Hedding, formerly superintendent at Wishaw operations, has been transferred to Iselin in this county for a similar position. C J Nebrig of Center Township killed two Chester White hogs aged 120 days with good weight.
Indiana area residents and visitors are listed with multiple trips, visits, and civic duties. D Dart of Stafford, and Frank Wingard near Rossmoyne, among others, are noted as Indiana visitors. Jurors from W Moorhead and W Calderwood are mentioned, with many locals visiting Greensburg, Pittsburgh, and Jenners for business, family visits, or newspaper subscriptions.
Harold Stuchel returns from Homer City where he worked. Clive Peterman of Five Points visits his sister Mrs Jennings Alls over the weekend. Howard McCausland visits Josiah Fisher. Roy Stughel ill but now able to go out. Jacob Bush moves his sawmill to Silas Fleming timber tract. Mr and Mrs John Wagner of Five Points visiting. Ruth Brown from Indiana visits her parents Mr and Mrs Archie Brown. David Sleppy on sick list. Mrs Allen Allshouse and son visit ailing mother. Miss Janet Bush works at David Sleppy's. Mrs Leonard Prugh returns home. Mrs A L McCullough visits her ill father. Georges Fry in Indiana hospital slowly improving. his father also sick. The stork brings a boy to John Velman. George Brown visits Walter Harman. Miss Bleghnor Maryhall returns home from Dayton where employed.
Indiana business men announce a Thursday evening Style Show from 7 30 to 9 30 o clock to open spring merchandise. The event is a non selling exhibition with displays across most local businesses and runs through Saturday March 24. The invitation promises up to the minute fashion and a cordial reception for attendees.
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation offers free life insurance of 1250 for executives and staff, with optional extra 1260 to reach 2500. Total and permanent disability pays full benefit. death pays remaining sums to beneficiaries. An on-site nursing service assists insured employees in Indiana and nearby areas at no cost, with visiting nurses providing bedside care per doctor instructions.
Harrisburg March 13 Governor Pinchot with Dr Thomas E Finegan superintendent of public instruction announced revised figures for funding the Edmonds teachers salaries act. The exact sum to meet requirements over the next two years is 35 588 760 while the earlier estimate of 39 500 000 was justified by new reports from all districts. A local concert by the Indiana Male Chorus directed by Robert Bartholomew drew praise at the Armory. Mrs Cora Zack of Homer City died at 53 after paralysis. services Friday at 2 pm. Green Township farm sold to John Marechion of Idamar. Moorhead plans to move to Dixonville Indiana. Market note: The Troutman Company listing eye and unspecified goods prices.
Levine’s Laundry in Indiana installs a clever machine that converts city water into zero water using a mineral rock filter. The system reduces soap usage to about one sixth and leaves fabrics notably whiter, with the mineral rock lasting indefinitely and only needing salt revivals.
A large turnout at the Shelocta gathering spurred the formation of the Shelocta Armstrong Good Roads Association to push highway improvements and bond issues. Officers named include President H H Porter Miller Vice President H G Klima and Secretary Treasurer HM Kunitie. A committee will seek support from road supervisors and coordinate with Armstrong County officials on constructing a link from Elderton to the county line.
A week of county deaths includes James A Getty 60 of Center township who collapsed at neighbor Harry Helman’s home after visiting and died of heart trouble. Survived by wife and three children, services at Getty home and burial in Oakland Cemetery. Also Latrobe salesman Barnett 49 died of heart trouble on Clymer main street. body to Latrobe. Robert Orr of near Plainville died of pneumonia after days ill. born in Ireland 1853, seven children. Martha Sloan of Johnstown died from diseases. survived by husband Dr Sloan and two daughters. funeral at Sloan home. John Spotts 86 of Banks Township died at Clearfield hospital. interment in Burnside cemetery. R S Elliott 83 of New Florence died. survived by two sons Todd and Harry. funeral arrangements pending.
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