Grave Crime Lodged Against Two Youths
Norman Holland aged 19 and William McAdoo aged 17, Deckers Point youths, are jailed on a charge of statutory rape involving 14 year old Molan Purdy. They fled after the assault on March 13, were captured at Locust while attempting to board a northbound freight. They also face larceny of a horse and buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Holland
William McAdoo
Deckers Point
Molan Purdy
Nther
Clark Richardson
Rochester Mills
D. M. Potts
Grant Township
Locust
Coal to be mined on royalty near Cherry Tree
The Hastings Coal and Coke Company has leased 350 acres from John D. and Sidney Garman on royalty in Cherry Tree vicinity. Garmans will receive eight cents per ton, with minimum production of 16 000 tons this year, 25 000 next year and 30 000 annually thereafter. John D. Garman, of Washington DC, finalized terms last week. He also owns another royalty coal tract in the same field, yielding about 6 900 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Township
John D. Garman
Washington, D. C
Guilty of second degree murder in foreigner case
Vasil Schrensky was sentenced by Judge S J Telford to not less than twelve nor more than twenty years in the Western Penitentiary after a jury found him guilty of second degree murder for striking Fania Wykosky with a stone. The killing occurred during a Greek Christmas spree on January 7, with the injured man dying at hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Telford
Vasil Schrensky
Schrenaky Atruck Fania Wykosky
Divorce suit filed by Jean Johnson’s husband Morgan
Denver law student John Thomas Morgan eloped with Jean Johnston last June. He says he won’t contest the divorce and has arranged alimony outside court. Jean Johnson, once of Blairsville, left Indiana to visit her father in Denver. she disappeared after filing for extreme cruelty. The couple married June 20 1914 and lived together briefly before allegations arose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas Morgan
Denver
Colo
Indiana
J. H. Johnson
Col
Morgan
Jean Johnson
Blairsville
Harl Raymond
New Century Club
Honey Time
Parkwood Woman Injured When Buggy Overturned Sunday
Parkwood resident Miss Mary Anderson was thrown from a buggy en route to West Union United Presbyterian Church on Sunday. She was briefly unconscious but recovered. Her brother Thomas and sister Elizabeth were unhurt as their frightened horse jolted them from the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkwood
West Union United Presbyterian Church
Mary Anderson
John Bennett
West Church Street
Pittsburg
Miss Mary Taylor
Greensburg
Miss Taylor
Children Need Homes For Homeless Waifs At Willard Home
An appeal highlights 19 homeless children at the Willard Home on the County Home farm needing foster mothers. Ten children were placed after a prior appeal and a five month old boy seeks a home. The Belgians by birth are American nationals in need of homes. contact Mrs. Williard at 957 West Philadelphia Street or at the Williard Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
America
Williard
West
Philadelphia Street
County Home
Weddings of a Week Hess Conraid and friends in Blairsville Dilltown
Wedding notices list multiple couples in the Dilltown Blairsville and nearby townships with details of brides grooms parents and residence plans. Couples include Hess Conrad Gilpatrick Craft Weaver Lewis McCurdy Hazlett Stiffler Shirley Mitchellich Libengood and others with ceremonies held at churches and homes and marriages reported from Monday to Thursday. A court record notes I L Davis plead guilty to foot and mouth quarantine violations. Frances Helman granted a divorce from G R Helman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Davis
T Birchamville
Chester County
Tveistock Bauitary Board
Davis
Philadelphia
Davin
Personal notices from Indiana area residents
A stream of brief items lists Prof. Campbell of Armagh Wie Wo vider In town, W. Rowse visiting New York on business, Misses Ivans visiting Villaburs, and many local residents in and around Indiana for social and business purposes. It notes subscriptions, hospital and estate mentions, and several visits to Pittsburg, Danville, Philadelphia, and Detroit, with names including Minter, Stott, Fyock, Lewis, and McQuown among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Windber
James Meee
Armstrong Towneship
Edward S. Wood
Séloot Street
D. W. Jones
Latrobe
A. M. Tyger
Rochester Mills
Andy Nitewonger
Near Clymer
J. D
Molmes
Kenwood
Matthew Ray
T. L. Dick
Heshbon, Co
Smith
Juneau
D. B. Whitney
Town
G. C. Neal
Chambersville
FE. M. Ansley
Danville
Tirma
Grace Cunningham
Frank Clover
Pittsburg
Whillam Steel
Omestead
Ida
Covode
H. H. Cogswell
Normal School
National Musical Association
James A. Manners
Jacob Creps
Locusty Street
Barr
Lovejoy R. D
Nelen Barr
Indiana State Normal School
J. Calhoun
Creekside R.D
Friends of the Progress
Taylor
Mims
Florida
Blair
Steele Bryan
Raasey
Clearfield County
John R. Bryan
Booth Fifth Street
E. K. Bowman
DuBois
Jane Leonard
Normal Ischool
Percy Bowman
Chestnut Street
Thomas Anderson
Parkwood
J. W. Douds
Sarah Bratton
White Township
Wopeka
Kans
J. C. Bratton
Mia
Criphell
Delos
South Seventh Street
Philadelphia
Fudge
John
Wikin Waitts
W.W. Nichol
Lovejoy RD
Kent
Malla Nichol
Green Township
Ce Oalute
Meury Heyman
Williamsport
Louty Eyntart
Tha Fiuh
Madilans Hospital
Wilson
Warl Lewis
Mbenabury
Alberta Jacoby
John Jacoby
North With Street
Mra
L. M. White
Deetroit
Mich
San Franjcisco
Mra. White
Mins Jacoby
California
Real Estate Transfers in Wadhinds County Listing Numerous Acres and Buyers
A long list of land transfers in Wadhinds County details buyers, sellers, and property sizes. Transactions include 20 acres to A. We Dilta, 11 acres to BR. 1 Penren, 0 to Homer City bidders, and many more across towns like Indiana, Montgomery, and Centar. Amounts range from hundreds to thousands, with buyers such as Mary J. Stahl, First National Bank of Indiana, and Katherine Iufton involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemis
Wadhinds County
Smith
Mate Honing
A. We Dilta
South Michoning
Penren
Moorhead
Homer City
Baker
Trendersdon
Ganeher
Uber
Chaurles M. Crone
Joldn Conemaigh
Oscar L. Obvon
Mary O. Broup
Bath
Bower City
Lod
ML Johnston
Retco
MY Wolly
Boaere
Denon Cty
Imiutk
Gienhain
Mary
Moborg
McCudtough
Reed
Lota
Centar
Kaga Ds
Groett
Witt
Spicher
Montomery
Toy Win
Lester
SU. McQuilken
Stlyne
A. Little
Adelaide P. Allan
Indiana
Robert Minas
W. Cramer
Anagh
Yarrie A. Cymer
John Lobkovish
Canee
Yuhasa
Fila TT
Carson
Burrell
Tichitin County
Stanet Roadiways Co
Fado
Katherine
Iufton
Blatraville
John
Bixley
George Nesbitt
Indland
A. O. Cravener
H. M. Mauk
Rayne
Mhupeau A. Sturgeon
Maine Hitman
Mary J. Stall
Alexander McCracken
Blacklick
A.lloward
First National Bank of Indiana
Armstrong
White Te
Dalvnston
Mary J. Stahl
Marion Cen Ler
Delilah M. Carnahan
J. P. Smith
Canoe
Aaron L Linger
Sallie H W. Mikesell
White
G. J. Divkin
Agnes A. McGregor
Frank McGregor
Hugh
Sadie J .Butler
Maat Wheatfield
Coal Mining Co
Large Cunningham Co store improvements underway
Indiana's largest department store under renewal with A B Cunningham at the helm announces major upgrades. Men’s department on first floor adds modern fixtures and standalone gents’ furnishings shop. Basement expansion for groceries and teenswear with enhanced display and white enamel surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr. A. 8. Cunningham
Cunningham Company
Indiana
Homer City ad sells fowls via Want and For Sale
LM Henderson of Homer City R 1% 2 placed a 60 cent ad in The Progress offering cockerels for sale. The tiny notice resulted in the sale of fowls valued at six dollars. The Progress prompts readers to use the Want and For Sale column for buying and selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LM. Henderson
Homer City
Ho Httle
Correct Posture to Cure Stoop Shoulders
A health article urges proper posture to prevent stooped shoulders. It describes how slouched shoulders impair breathing, limit lung function, affect digestion, and depress vitality. It advises daily exercises, avoiding braces, and teaching children to keep the abdomen erect and shoulders back.
Obituary notices from Canov Ridge and nearby towns
Obituaries record Mrs Rachel DeHaven widow of Jacob DeHaven tied at Canov Ridge and buried in Union cemetery. Amanda Grill Cramer aged 70, widow of Wilson Cramer, died in Johnstown from Johns County lineage. George Lemon 54 died at home near Smyrna Church leaving a widow and three children. Mrs R Lewis of the locality is sister to the decedent. Sarah Drum widow of Jiuined W Drum of Pittsburgh died aged AY yon. Elizabeth Wipei and Mrs Elizabeth Aqui Hergeind hosted guests at West School Street. Mrs Plum Hue, widow of Oaboshraat, and Mrs David Wik of Beltene district noted. Mildred Duncan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Duncan, died in Wort Wheateld township. Robert C Campbell aged 44, former county resident, died in Pittsburgh. Mr and Mrs Iddo M Lewis of Marchand visited Indiana on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Rachel DeHaven
Agad
Si Yours
Jacob DeHaven
Dellaven
Canov Ridge
Merusing
Union Churel
Calage Ridge
Dias
Jacob
Hame
Susan
West Mahoning Township
Burke
Union Cemetery
Amanda Griilch Grammer
Amanda Grill Cramer
Wilson Cramer
Johnstown
John Grif__ld Patterson
Battarson Homestead
Noar Cramer
This County
Mr. Cramer
Fotustown
George Lemon
Georgeville
Smyrna Church
Victor
Charlas
Noble
R. Lewis
Hatra
Ponxsiutiwwey
Mildred Duncan
Little
Dagheter
Charles §. Duncan
Wort Wheateld Township
Imada
Bethel Church
Clyde
Margaret Caldwell
Thomas Caldwell
Robert Caldwell
Center Township
Homer City
William Anerson
Armstrong Township
Parkwood
Robert
John A. Saldwell
Martha Morsaythe
Town
Covenanter Church
Caldwell
West Union United Presbyterian Church
Wast. Lebanon
Lurch Cemetery
Aging county resident dies after long farming life
The obituary notes the death of James Bence of Rayne township aged 93. He lived most of his life in the county, farming near Dixonville and later living with daughter Maria Lightcap. Surviving children include John D. Bence and Jacob E. Bence, with widow Mrs. Anna Whatabeth Rian his long-time spouse. Funeral held at Bethel Lutheran Church with interment in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonga
Lie
Miura Te
Hel Matonnig
Too Olloek
Anes
Bethlehem
Indian County
Ile
Brin County
Dixenvile
Honece Wir
Anna Whatabeth Rian
Psta
Dboanee
James Bence
Titusville
Mia
Bethel Lutheran Church
Mayne Township
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Dfokens Point Boys
WITIL
Gire
Swlen Hig
Crooked Creek
Harrisburg
T. M. Kurtz
Wilmer Il. Wood
Jay &. Irwin
Point View
McKeesport Sheet & Tin Plate Company
Irwin
Laughlin
American Sheet & Tin] Plate Company
L. M. Henderson
J. H. Uber
Indiana County
Westmoreland
Cambria
Fayette
Washington
Somerset
Futura
Ran Johnson
Jane ©. Leonard
James BH. Ament
John A. Scott
W. 11. Stitt
the Savings & Trust Company
Merchants Hotel
Rev. R. &. McClure
Jennie M. Stitt
May Marshall
Campbell Street
West Lebanon
Blyholder
John G. Woolley
Walter Sargent
Chicago University
Normal Chapel
Imol Fisher
Washington Township
PLA
Gilpatrick Craft
Harvey Gilpatrick
Punxsutawney
Rose Craft
Welford-Wilkinson
Jessie Telford
Lonnie Wilkinson
Free Methodist Church of
Church Street
Lewis Weaver
Lemon Earl Lewis
Weat Mahoning Township
Nina May Weaver
George McIntyre
Glade Run Presbyterian Dafrorare
Mast Mahoning Township
Shirley-Libengood
Oliver Shirley
Estella Libengood
Nawrytown
M. E. Church
B. W. Hutchinson
Darr Stiffier
John D. Darr
Callie Stiffier
Near Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree
Roy. Baumgardner
Mitchelllich
George M. Mitchell
Tunuslton
Mary Agnes Itich
P. C. Brooks
Martinga
John 1D
Hosh
Dittown
Mary JL
Conrad
Ditown
Lemon E
Lewis
West Mahoning
Nina M, Wouvar
Georgaville Russell McCurdy
Florence
Laura Mm. Haxlett
Willsdale
Punxautawney
Jose Orall
Hast Mahoning
John D. Garr
Callie Stifler
Alfred Poster
Armagh
Mabel
Patelin
J. Oliver Shirley
Mstotla R. Litengood
Newrytown
Frances Helman
Crapeville
G. R. Helman
Chamberarills
REAL
Pranserrs
Tank Works
Pennsylvania Wank Car Company
Sharon
Petroleum Iron Works Company
Russell Orlando
Iminy
Lida Vietlos
Meyeradile
Kamportum
Mmgortum
Aetna Powder Company
Bible Tatham Font de Peyplane
Mrs
Rachel Lahaven
Sarah Brum
Sarah Drum
Jiuined W. Drum
Uittabare
Talia Una
Georegile
Wes. Mlizabeth
Ane Wipei
Miizabeth
Aqui Hisgeind Aguil Rs
Tate
Donate
West Sehoel Street
Oaboshraat
Duvid Wik
Bivvig Wiko
Daydd Wikoe
Beletene
Jdtadt
Heart
Dhe
Wind
Kix
Histoy
Mix
Minta Jolman
Robert O. Campbell
Robert C. Campbell
A. R. Campbell
Iddo M. Lewis
Marchand
Samunl Bende
Chaasid
Gein
Atl Seefiony
Pooxpiltayney
Lech Martet
Margaret,Caldwell
Grant Weston
J. Walter Work
Marion Genter
New Wensington
Work Tesa Brothers
Stors
Oliver C. Pry
Thomas Pierce
Lown
Leron Weston
Avery Weston
Newark
United Presbyterian
Plomsville
James Nichol
Belle Grithsford Nichol
Yiates
James Mielgol
Grear Lovejey
Pitrsdiy
Eling CL Cochran
Punxsitawney
West Indiana
Tandlord John Wouk
Cochran
Sue Neal Cranite Marble Company
Bmt
Houk
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