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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1919

Page

6

Post Office Opens in New Government Building on Seventh Street

The Indiana post office will open to the public in a new government building at the corner of Seventh and Church. Facilities emphasize convenience and comfort with recreation and shower baths for employees and ample service for the public. The move centralizes several departments in the new quarters starting Monday.

Seventh Street Indiana’ Postoffice Seventh and Church Indiana Church Streets

Addresses on Forestry Seedings Available for Planting

County forestry meetings at the court house drew interest. Deputy Commissioner G Williams opened with a talk on forestry conditions and forest welfare factors. District Forester Tadwig discussed Indiana county reforestation efforts and seedling availability from the department, followed by an illustrated lecture on Pennsylvania forests.

Court House G.williams Tadwig Indiana County Department Mr. Williams Pennsylvania

New Federal Building For Post Office Staff Features Modern Layout

Postmaster Harry W Fee and 28 staff prepare to move into a new federal building on Seventh Street a one story above ground with a complete basement. The space includes a mail processing hall a civil service exam room a rest area for carriers and clerks and a money order and postal savings office. Inspectors can observe from two spy galleries and over 300 lock boxes provide easy access in the lobby. The building uses steam heat electric lighting solid brass hardware and six clocks with ample light from large windows. Public inspection dates to be announced later.

Harry W. Fee Federal Seventh Street Money Order and Postal Savings Department Tudlana Farmers Bank

Prison Terms and Fines for the Law Offenders

Foreign murder cases in the county yield stiff penalties. Frank Dinini must pay 500 dollars and serve 8 to 12 years in the Western Penitentiary, for the Dinini Colaris case. Sam Caparo receives 500-dollar fine and 7 to 12 years. John Yorke faces 500 dollars plus 2 years six months in the Allegheny County workhouse. Leo Yankuskie and Henry Ames get fines, costs, and three months in the county jail. The notes include a wedding and Boy Scout honors, plus a reminder to update paper addresses when moving.

Frank Dinini Joe Colaris Center Township J. N. Langham Western Penitentiary Dinini Colaris Sam Caparo Carl Sczoka Sidney Banks Township John Yorke Alergheny Leo Yankuskie Henry Ames Traders’ Supply Company

County Over the Top Again for Armenian Relief Drive

Indiana county reports total subscriptions of 10 412 82 dollars for Armenian and Syrian Relief, exceeding the 8800 dollar county quota by 1612 82, with Sabbath schools and individuals sending gifts directly to headquarters. Rey G Marrow, county campaign chairman, published district contributions.

Indiana Rey Marrow Indiana Normal School Shohe Ebbennee Indiana County I.S.N

Birthday tribute at the Faith home in Tanoma

Neighbors and friends gathered Thursday evening at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Faith’s Tanoma home for Mrs. Faith’s birthday. A luncheon supplied by callers followed a pleasant social.

J. W. Faith Tanoma

Indiana Firm to Build Highway Near Gettysburg

Indiana firm M Bennett and Sons awarded contract to build five miles of permanent highway from Gettysburg with a bid of 182000 dollars. House warming planned by Mr and Mrs Mark Shields of Conemaugh at their Samuel Shields farm near Livermore Friday night to celebrate marriage anniversary.

Indiana Firat M. Bennett & Sons Gettysburg Indiana Tivermore Mark Shields Conemaugh Township Samuel Shields Livermore

Fatal rat road crash kills wife and injures husband

Mrs Benjamin Canini aged 30 was killed instantly when the car stalled on a crossing in Homer City. Her husband near death from a skull fracture died hours later at Indiana Hospital. An eight month old child suffered a broken arm but survived. The Canini family lived in Center township and were en route to bid farewell to cousin Thomas Bianco before his camp departure.

Tlome City Benjamin Canini Tran Lie Mhn Lomer City Indiana Canin Center Township Homer City Thomas Bianco Sanini Daninl Taurerne Hwahebh Abijane Lawreuce I Robinson Parkwood Pneumonie Ravene CLN Park Union Cmnetary Armstrong Township

Local Physician Promoted to Captain in War Service

Lieutenant Dr. J. B. Butterbaugh of town, serving in a base hospital in Wraneca, was promoted to captain last week. His unit had orders to return to the United States in February, but the order was rescinded and he was sent back to duty. He is in good health and spirits, hoping to return home soon amid the rainy French weather.

J. B. Butterbaugh Wraneca United States Indiana Phils France

Engagement announced for Miss Mary Jane Swan and Earry Gray

Last week reported engagement of Miss Mary Jane Swan daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Swan of Quukstrout to Earry Gray of town Swan is a Columbia hospital trained nurse in Wilkinsburg and has worked in Indiana She also served as an army nurse at Campoe Gray is a superintendent at Seneca Coal Company in Chambersville Blairsville reports a local draftee Antes Snydar killed in action in France early in October a letter from comrade Orrin McMillen confirms the death and the family had no prior news since October 1

H. Stewart Town Philadelphia P. HH. Stiffler Near Cherry Trea Indiana Mila Mila Duncan Blacklick J.I. Hoover Smicksburg Willliam G. Lowman Jacksonville Irriday Grace Orr West Philadelphia Mary Jane Swan Thomas J Swan Qukstrout Earry Gray Swan Columbia Hospital Wilkinsburg Campoe Gry Seneca Coal Company Chambersylle France Blairsville Antes Snydar Mark Orrin McMillen

Traveling Men Banquet Highlights Local Council Gathering

Twenty six couples attended the first annual banquet and dance of the local council of the United Commercial Travelers at the Odd Fellows hall. J Murray Hamp son and UU Grant Savage spoke briefly during the dinner served by Mrs. Mamisila. A dolfighttor time followed, as plans were noted for Sunday trains by the Indiana branch of Buffalo, Sto saster & Pittsburgh Railroad beginning in April with two round trips between Indiana and Lynxitney on the weekday schedule. Former Indiana resident George K. Kime, a leading Johnstown merchant, was injured when thrown from a horse in Flood City. he is noted as a brother of Mrs. T. B. Clark of North Ninth Street.

Council of the United Commercial Travelers Indiana Buffalo, Stosaster & Pittaburgh Oidiana Lynxaitinney Ak & Conservation Inghaupo George K. Kime Johnstown T. B. Clark North Ninth Street Murry Smith Widers Hidee Jean Smith Pittsburgh Mia Hina Christy Lord City Wignheth Bisth Picksburgh Robert J. Smith Washington, Pa Sellars Ldge

New Fashion Store Opens for Business Next Week

A new fashion shop announces its upcoming opening next week at the former Colonial Theater site offering a full line of women and children’s apparel. The notice also records a farm sale of 129 acres near Indiana on Armagh road with price $7,800 and transfer of ownership pending next month.

Hs Modern Colonial Theater White Parma L. BE. Williams Town Indiana Armagh Road W. Willaing Green Township

Prominent Indiana Woman Miss Enna McCormick Dies

Miss Enna McCormick a notable Indiana figure dies at Bell's Camp sanitarium Bradford from heart failure after a lingering illness. She long served Savings & Trust Company Lawn as assistant to the treasurer and was active in Presbyterian church circles. Remains to Conemsgue, former home, for funeral service by Dr. I W Ainitt, with interment to follow in Cone-Meuh.

Ena McCormick Na McCormick Indiana Bell Camp Sanitarium Bradford Presbyterian Church Shea Winfeld McGormick

Jealousy Behind Fatal Shooting In Indiana Home

Arnoldo Rinaldi age 28 died in Indiana hospital after five bullet wounds from fellow boarder Barney Caprutti a county jail inmate charged with murder Caprutti allegedly fired due to jealousy over Rinaldi's attention to his wife The shooting happened at the Caprutti home in Ernest Caprutti is jailed with no resistance noted Caprutti and Rinaldi were boarding with the sister planning to visit Italy this week

Arnoldo Rinaldi Indiana Ernest Barney Caprutii Caprutti Rinaldi Camp Thomas Wrnest W Tudiana Hospital Constabla Shearer Albert Philadelphia Italy

Local Institute program at Hutchison school house

A Local Institute program will be held at Hutchison school house in Hart Wheatfield township. The afternoon session at 1 30 opens with a devotional exercise led by Rev Pattear. Addresses feature Welcome by Hugh Mack and remarks by J J Hutchison. Topics include What Constitutes a Good Recitation and How Many Solid Branches Should Be Studied by a Pupil of 10 and 14 years. Evening session at 7 30 discusses measures to value work in the school room and duties of teachers and directors. Dora Fry Eva Brinker Ruth McKelvey and others participate with music interludes.

Hutchison School House Haart Wheatfeld Township Pattear Hugh Mack J. J. Hutchison Repise Patoon Rae Riggs Bess Cramer Olga Campbell Rev Buell Tapie Nellie Naugle Dora I'vy Nellie Roser Ruth Melkelvey Nopie Rosa Meg Hutchison Mya Brinker Ethel Wadsworth Josie Bracken Waloon Nellie Naungle Ola Campbell Taple Hosa Mar Hutchison Ruth McKelvey Bess Cranie Rue Riggs A. Campbell Dora Fry Eva Brinker Josie Incken Wthel Wadsworth Utusic

Improved Roads Plan Prompts Township Meeting

An enthusiastic meeting of boosters in Mechanicsburg and Brush Valley township and others discussed upgrading local routes from Homer City to Armagh via Crush Valley. Speakers, including J. B. Parnell and M. Stewart, urged rebuilding the present road to better serve the valley area.

Homer City Avauaigh Crushvalley Township J. BE. Parnell Wwwn M. ©. Stewart Brush Vikting Township

Cherry Tree Hys Kreuk Calf A Ansten Arthurs Owner of a One-Legged Calf

A cow owned by Cher ry Tree in usar Cher ry Tree gives birth to a tall calf with only one leg. The animal otherwise appears normal and thriving, but the calf has a single usable leg and must live its life accordingly.

A. Ansten Arthurs

Brushvalley Visitors and Residents Gather Weekend

Brushvalley residents and visitors share a Sunday pattern of calls and visits. Names include Herlinger and wife Vergil Hlerlinger and wife and son from Indiana, Jonas Rager and son Raymond from Nanty-Glo, Julius McCormick and wives with Emily George, Clyde McCrea as county sentinel visitor, William Herlinger and Harry Vrink in Indiana, William Miller of Johnstown, Chambers Rummell families, and George Mock with Russell Overdorffie H. Ross Homer City.

Red Herlinger Vergil Hlerlinger Indiana William Ujerlinger Jonas Rager Raymond Nanty-Glo Julius McCormick Emily George Clyde McCrea William Herlinger Harry Vrink William Miller Johnstown Chambers Rummell Reg George Mock Russell Overdorffie H Ross Homer City

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