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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1903

Page

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License court grants thirteen licenses in county at March term

Judge White approved thirteen liquor licenses, refused two and held two over at the March term. The event marks the largest number issued in years, with New American, Clawson, Indiana Houses and Central Hotel among those licensed. Two refusals included John Conrad at Hochester Mills and W Edward Schrader at the City Hotel in Gipay. Remaining applicants held over were for Rossiter Hotel at Rossiter and Monitor House at Arcadia.

Univ Leurt White Tnis Wales Liguse John Conrad Glenn Campbell Hochester Mills W. Edward Schrader Glen Campbell Gipay George D. Dobson Scott L. Stiver Canon Township Rossiter Harry H. McCready Oliver E. Strong Monitor Arcadia Indiana New American Clawson Central Hotel E. Ober Gipey Ober Gipsy Montgomery Michael Daugherty Canoe Township Brandon Christ. G. Brixner Webram Buffington Township W. L. Allan Fourth Ward Garry F. Schrader Glan Campbell National House

Latrobe Dentist Declines London Post After Notable Offer

Dr. John K. Brallier of Latrobe, formerly of town, recently earned a top state board exam and a London dentist firm offered a lucrative position. He declines to leave his thriving Latrobe practice, pleasing local friends and family who celebrate his recognition.

John K. Brallier Latrobe Town Brallier State Board Dental Department Medico-Chirurgical College Philadelphia London Dr. Brallier Mra Lucy Brallier North Bixth Street

New Planing Mill and Local Arrests in Butler

John Hastings announces a new two story planing mill on Philadelphia street with modern machinery to boost general mill business. Harvey Hoover is arrested at his mother's home by Constable Wettling for desertion, and is taken to Butler by a detective. Prof James Chapman, Indiana public schools principal, is elected to a position at First National Bank and will finish the current school term before starting in the new role.

John 8. Hastings Indiana Bent Buoy Ladder Company Philadelphia Street Harvey Hoover Town Jacob Wettling Butler Hoover James Chapman Indian Public Schools First National Bank Acheol Smickeburg Board of Health Hezekiah Lewin A. Kamerer Smicksburg Miller Hamilton J. M. Glassford Henry M. Wilson Qish Hetrick Bros Glassford Kenwood Baf Wilson

Indiana Defeats Altoona In Close Local Basketball Night

Indiana's defense stifled Altoona, holding them to four first half points as the home team moved to a 41 to 15 second half finish. Gamble and McCreight starred for Indiana with Luty and Moorhead supporting, while Longwell filled in for Clarence McCreight. A second game tonight features Malta Vita versus Force in the Library Hall ladies contest, with tickets limited to a largely female audience.

Altoona Indiana Gamble McCreight Luty Moorhead Longwell Clarence McCreight Hartig Gabber Daugherty Umekeepers Wilson Spanogle Watson Library Hall Malta Vita Force Helen Daugherty T. G Erma Cunningham Edna Wilson Charlotte Crossman Ella Thompso Daisy Conner Mabel Irwin May Daugherty Mildred Thonie Cunninghan Belle Allison Lou F. Sutton

County to celebrate centennial with June 16 17 events

A county centennial celebration is planned for June 16 and 17 with a general event on Tuesday followed by an old soldiers meeting on Wednesday. A general committee will include two members from each election district. The meeting to publish acts and prepare arrangements adjourned to March 30 seeking further plans.

Proczss White Court House Johnston Moorhead John A. Campbell T. P. Stephens Indiana County Soldiers’ Association Board of Trade Judge White Old Soldiers’ Organization

Coal Land Deeds Filed Across County Townships

A summary of recent coal land transactions. M. W. Saxmaur and Barry McCreary obtain numerous tracts in Green Cherryhill Blacklick and Brush valley fields, with acreages and prices listed for each owner. Specific buyers include Henry Bagley Levi Bat erbaugh Mary Dunwiddie D. R. Flecker and William Lang among others.

Cherryhill Green Townships Harry McCreary Blacklick Township M. W. Saxmaur Green Pennsylvania Railroad Company Henry Bagley Wm. Bagley Scree Levi M. Baterbaugh Mary Dunwiddie John J. Dunwiddie Mary Engle D. R. Flecker Amady W. Ferrier J. W. Henry Wm. S. Hollen Wm. T. Lang Wm. L. Lang Samuel McComb David Muman John W. Patterson M. 8. Rodkey Elizabeth 8. Smith Mary A. Shank John B., Siverd John Sickenberger Peter Sickenberger Thomas P. Stephens William Stephens George Wize John Wise Barry McCreary G. W. Clawson Boyd Clawson Charles Cramer Peter Lear W. &. Lawrence Margaret J. Lawrence John G. Thompson John D. Thompson Wim. J. Smith Brush Valley John Dean Ann Rhodes Matthew Whelan J. H. Engle E. E. Williams Corrigan, McKinnie & Co SD. Monroe

Subscriptions Sought for County Hospital Project

The town press and local citizens pursue a hospital at the county seat. Mrs Sue Williard of the Children's Industrial Home leads a physician canvass endorsing the plan. They aim to raise funds, secure a small dwelling, and provide nurse care for patient treatment and operations.

Sue Williard Children’s Industrial Home

Clymer Manufacturing Plans New Modern Machine Shop

Clymer Manufacturing Company will erect a one story machine shop this spring west of the present plant. The building will be 40280 feet long and completed in summer. Other improvements are planned to make the plant thoroughly equipped and among the best in the region.

Clymer Manufacturing Company

McComish Wins Prize at Stanford for Farces

Charles D. McComish, former Indiana resident, won two Stanford University prize contests for writing four farces for Junior Day. Faculty praised his work and awarded him $25. He left Indiana Normal College in 1893 and is in Stanford’s current class. Nearby residents honor Jediah Grover of Homer City with a warm unannounced visit. Grover plans to move to Blairsville, reflecting his high standing among locals. Samuel Shearer of White Township suffered a severe leg infection after a nail injury. doctors opened the foot to the bone and expect a good recovery. The New Century Club of Indiana seeks garbage collectors willing to work free of charge, with 1903 as the deadline for inquiries at East Philadelphia Street.

Charles D. McComish Stanford University Cal McComish Indiana Indiana Normal Jediah Grover Homer City Grover Blairsville

Properties Change Hands In Local Transfers

Dr H E Baterbaugh bought the Hood property at Sixth and Church, with past occupants including Rev Swartz Crawford. Butterbaughs plan to reside there next week. James A White sold a Water street lot to ex-Sheriff D E Thompson for 1500. Samuel McCartney sold rear Water Street lot to H M Lowry for 1500. Leonard Learn bought William Ruffner’s Armstrong township farm for 5000. Ruffner to occupy Mogle farm near Parkwood. Mont Cochran sold west Oak street property to David W Simpson for 850 via Watling Crossman. John T Stichul sold his 1st Water Street residence to James McKendricks for 4000, possession next November. Mrs Fred Keifer sold 78 feet of East Oak Street lot to John Hoffman for 400. G L Stephens sold Sutton property on South Seventh Street to Mary E Horne for 1200. sale handled by Wettling Crossman.

H. E. Baterbaugh Hood Sixth and Church Streets H. E. Clark Glen Campbell Baterbaugh Swartz Crawford Butterbaugh James A. White Water Street D. E. Thompson White Samuel McCartney H. M. Lowry Lowry William H. Rudfner Armstrong Township Leonard Learn Shelocta

Girl Sutter Ends Life by Drowning Near Big Ron

Miss Belle Sutter, 26, daughter of Jacob Sutter, killed herself Friday night by leaping into Stump creek near Big Ron. She and Silas Rimer had been lovers but recently separated. She left Ponxentawney to visit friends and went to the creek where four girls drowned two decades earlier, one being Rimer's sister. Her body was found Saturday morning by Rimer, part of the search party. She had a brother and sister and other relatives. Interment was at Covede on Monday.

Belle Sutter Jacob Sutter Marchand Stump Creek Big Ron Silas Rimer Big Bun Ponxentawney Big Bon Covede

Sheep Damages Orders From Last Week

Two orders issued for sheep damages during the last week list E. 8. Corn in North Mahoning with $10 due to Blaine Miller of Brushvalley or $47 to the same party.

John C. Miller Tunnelton David L. Deyarmin Brushvalley Robert Shelocta D. G. C. Peer Bolivar William P. Patterson Cramer Margaret J. Duncan Salinburg North Mahoning Blaine Miller

Personal Fragments From Town and Pittsburg Visits

Reports list numerous residents visiting Pittsburg and surrounding towns during the week. Names include R W Fair Steele Bryan Margaret Anderson D M Fair Jo Agey Charles Griffith Abner Lewis Max Goheen D M Caldwell Edith Smith W R Neal Frank Cunningham Will Wilson Bert Keller John Watson Linnie Beck and many others, with several families hosting or traveling for Sabbath visits and extended stays.

R. W. Fair Saltaburg Steele Bryan Pittsburg Margaret Anderson Town D. M. Fair Jo. Agey White Township Pittaburg J. A. Crossman Pitteburg Charles Griffith Grisemore Fnday Abner Lewis Turtle Creek Max Goheen D. M. Caldwell Misa Edith Smith Wilkinsburg W. R. Neal Panxsutawney Josiah Neal Frank Cunningham Lafayette College Messie Will Wilson Bert Keller John Watson Johnstown Linnie Beck Church Street Delmont Snd Allegheny Merare H. G. Kemmich Samuel Wortman New Castle Edna Thompson Blairsville William Dodson York Jen Sweeny Greensburg Mattie Skinner Ella Freeport John Fell South Seventh Street Frank Walker Blanche St. Clair Mt. Pleasant Jacob Smith Rossiter William Near Town Frank Agey Youngwood Mee. C. Agey Mary Calhoun Blairaville W. RB. Calhoun South Tenth Street R. J. Woodend Edward Salinburg Thomas Ki Will West Newton Gustin Moorhead Sixth Street Margaret J. Logan W. J. Johnston Vandergrift Charles Shelocte Samuel Cunningham Markleton Cunningham Harry J. Alteman Boggs & Bu BR. N. MecEthoes Bsburg McEthoes State Printing Office McChenney Prandreau Daniel Anderson Batanday Rowe Rowe College W. R. Myers South Myers

Across Creek Track to Span Borough Streets and Branches

A special town council meeting heard Mr. A W Jones of the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad outline a borough crossing ordinance and double tracked route from White's Row to Philadelphia Street. The line will serve two trains daily, connect with major through services, and include a modern passenger station on Philadelphia Street near the Sutton property. A massive steel bridge will replace a temporary Little Mahoning creek crossing, with construction expected to start soon and continue into fall.

A. W. Jones Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad Company Jones White’s Row Philadelphia Oak and Water Streets Twelfth Street Church Washington Streets Atorage Garde DuBois Oes Gonth Little Mahoning Creek Hamill Pickering Rea Taila Marion Center Pamenger Philadelphia Street Sutton Indiana Woolen Mills Company Pennsylvania Station Pennsyvania Railroad New York Central Cushion Creek Cherrytres Twolick Barresboro Burnside Cherrytree Pennsylvania Railroad Beechreek Hooverhurst Clark Farm Montgomery Township G. ©. Sheet Railroad Company

Weddings of a Week Bousi-Conead and More

Adolphus Foust and Mise Elia are linked in one wedding. The record also mentions other nuptials including attendees from Blairsville and Natrona. The fragmented text notes reverend figures and multiple couples in a single week wedding roundup.

Bousi-Conead Adolphus Foust Mise Elia Ganrad Spinte Ee Eae Um Peter Lewis Hay

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Tvdge White Charles McGinley Capitol Milton Hallman Henderson E E Hil Davis A. Palmer Mary J. Livengood Eliia Stiffler John D. Hajares Andrew Carnegie Susan Brooks Jennie Trainer W. L. Stewart Thomasville Stewart R. F.cHenry Graceton Thoreday Lee John Lear Robinson Clymer Manufacturing Co Samuel Shearer Caer William Simpson W. D. Gates Esaier New Century Club Secrera. Inc Ham- 11 Emumor Tag—Wilkisson Natrona Kimmele-Ebey Mr. Elder T. Eigenen Pal al ‘Tening Hisek J. Pen Berman, Cy A Josuai Bon Milas
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