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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1916

Page

6

Two Judges Hear Civil Cases in Court

Civil term underway as Judge Boutan assists Judge Langham with cases. First case John A. Scott trustee v Watson and Mitchell favored defendants in mortgage dispute over coal land worth about 40000 dollars. Verious v Josephine Furnate and Coke Company over Nick Verious death jury trial continuing. Angelo manslaughter sentence 500 dollar fine and 10 to 12 years in Western Penitentiary. Hogue larceny fined 500 dollars and 60 days jail. Chispar and Cranerutis liquor sellers paroled on 150 dollar penalty each and six months or more for violations.

Boutan McKean Langham John A. Scott M. C. Watson J. L. Mitchell John Verious Josephine Furnate and Coke ‘Company Nick Verious Verious Dominick Angelo Lucerne Mile Mono Juli Western Penitentiary Angelo Wm. Hogue

Philomathean and Heilwood Society Programs Announced

The Philomathean Literary Society of Brushvalley schedules a Saturday April 1 program with music, recitations, essays by Wes ley Shannon Waldo Mock and others, a discussion on the Mexican Situation, and a debate on preparedness. Heilwood School Literary Society follows with songs, recitations, prophecies, debates on Indian versus Negro cruelty, and closing remarks. Also notes subscription reminders and magazine offer details.

Philomathean Literary Society of Brushvalley American Statesman Wesley Shannon Waldo Mock Margaret Rugh A. W. Over Orff John Brinks Harvey Stewart Jer Jude Rugh Agnes Greeley the Brink John Rugh Walter Wreck Blaine Stewart Davis Stewart Will Kellar Howard Cunningham Lysunger United States Stanley Allen Clair McFeaters Tiarvey Brinks Alexander Dick Heilwood School Literay Society Heilwood School House Leda Griffith Catherine Smith Julia Pearce Halsie Lonn Freda Finkelman Marion Severn Julia Kapke John Williams J. Blair Muffley Sara Glenn Blaise Yahner Daniel Glenn William Sides Minnie Ragosin Maurice Ragosin Homer Bennett Mike Smith Edna Downey William Rowan J. Blair Muffrey

Social Circles Farewell Party for Mrs Stimson Near Chambersville

A farewell surprise honoring Mrs Clara Stimson and family of near Chambersville was held last week. About thirty friends gathered at their home for games music and refreshments in an enjoyable evening.

Clara Stimson Chambersville

Well Known Merchant Ill at Home on East Philadelphia

Well known merchant W R Loughry is ill at his East Philadelphia street home. He is suffering from grip and complications.

W. R. Loughry East Philadelphia Street

Rally Day Sunday In Indiana County Sabbath Schools

Indiana County Sabbath School Association designates Sabbath, April 16, for all county teen age classes to organize a Secondary Division. The guide urges five officer structure, class constitution, and active teacher collaboration, with application forms for state recognition and contact to Fred W. Henry in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

ATL Secon Indiana County Sabbath School Association Christ State Sabbath School Association Arch Street Philadelphia Fred W. Henry Indiana, Pa Indiana County

Additional Mail Carrier Secures Ralph Wolfe Appointment

Ralph Wolfe, long time substitute, is made a permanent city mail carrier as the post office expands. The town will be divided into six districts with three daily deliveries in the business area and two in residential zones. Wallace B. Agey becomes substitute carrier with Wolfe’s appointment.

Ralph Wolfe Mr. Wolfe Wallace B. Agey

Rody Recovered Body Of Rosate In River Tragedy

A child believed to be Joseph Rosate aged 0 years drowned January 2 in the Conemaugh river was recovered Wednesday at Saliaburg. Rosate and two companions attempted a raft crossing when all three were drowned. the other two bodies were recovered shortly after the accident.

Rody Joseph Rosate Conemaugh Saliaburg Rosate

Church Revival Boosts Membership at Local Church

Revival services led by Rev. Hugh Smith of Los Angeles, Cat, helped bring in 60 boys and girls into preparatory membership and 81 adults into full membership at the M. & church on Sunday.

Hugh Smith Los Angeles Cat M. &. Church

Farewell Party for Miss Roxie Brickell Planned

Miss Roxie Brickell attended a farewell surprise at Miss Sarah McHenry’s home on Friday evening as the Brickell family prepares to move to Saltsburg. A note reminds readers to provide both old and new addresses when changing paper subscriptions to avoid delays. Blairsville gains a new physician, Dr. W. S. McCreight, from Elderton.

Roxie Brickell Sarah McHenry Brickell Saltsburg Blairsville W. 8. McCreight Elderton

Progress Subscribers Get Free Anniversary Edition Copy

The Progress announces a free copy of the Big Anniversary Edition for all subscribers. The issue, delayed to late May or early June, will be the largest paper yet with historical material and many pictures. The edition will be distributed with regular issues, and new subscribers will also receive a free copy.

Progress MTG

Transfer of numerous Indiana and surrounding properties

RWAL ESTATIS transfers detailed include Ida MS to Pearl Wiley for $900 and many other deeds. Lot transfers cover Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania areas with buyers such as A Tirabassi to A Tirabassi for $200 and John N Kerr to Mike Chicos for $100. Aggregate listings show acres and dollar values across multiple counties and land types.

Ida MS. Michael Blacklick Pearl Wiley A. Tirabassi Stafford Louisa J. Stewart White Lottie 8. Lewis A. M. Johnston Homer City Frank W. Graham Samuel M. Streams Indiana W. & van Gorden Harry A. Clawson West Wheatbelt Hugh McIntire Millie Fleming Green John Yandire Oliver C. Fry George Walker Abraham Frantz Armstrong W. A. Byers Ernest Lenry Montgomery J. C. Stewart John N. Kerr Mike Chicos A. G. Ferrier R. 3. Coleman W.W. Maloy Pine B. A. Smith Newton §. Miller Nettie Norby Blair Calhoun A. P. Bolvin Sarah Strong Cherryhill T Howard Brown James Flickinger Frank Mack James J. Dodson Center Bessie A. Shadle Minnie M. Kunkle John C. Craven B. F. Daugherty Christian Clawson Henrietta F. Henderson H. BR. Ruffner Walter H. Brown Luther Sutton Lottie S. Lewis Banks B. B. Lewis Henry W. Aiey Lisle Johnston Catherine E. Gorman Elizabeth S. Brandon

Weddings of a Week Learn Holmes A Pretty Wedding

A wedding took place at the home of Mr and Mrs B B Holmes of Pine Plats on Thursday. Their daughter Hannah wed Mr J F H Learn of Gookport with Rev Hughes officiating. The ceremony used the ring rite and 30 guests attended the reception that evening. The bride’s sister Miss Vira Holmes played the wedding march. Attendants were Blair Coy and Miss Emma Leurn.

Learn—Holmes

Magazine offer boosts Progress subscribers deal

Progress readers can get three magazines McCall's Woman's World and Farm Life for 25 cents a year. The offer promises a great value and is presented as the best magazine deal yet.

McCall's Magazine Woman's World Farm Life Wives Good

Truth from Uncle Eben

Uncle Eben admonishes against deceit claiming true intelligence shows in honesty not trickery.

Uncle Eben

Personalities and visits noted in local social brief

A variety of short notices list residents and guests from Green townships to Marion Center, Pittsburg, and Indiana. Entries mention Monday to weekend trips, visits to family and friends, shopping in Pittsburg, attendance at events, and a theater or carnival company preparation. Named individuals include C Leastre, Miss Daisy Gilbert, H C G Griffith, J B Siverd, William G. Lowman, J F Melee, J M Brown, and others with towns such as Green town, Marion Center, Pittsburg, Indiana, and Reynolds.

C. Leastre Green Townstiin Lown Daisy Gilbert Pittsburg Friends Indiana Jotndton Philadelphia Street Big Run Carl Vucklenuberg Wirth Street Pillsburg Ward Allshouse Brackenridge Shelovta James Ju. Jewell Jacksonville Lidiana Vinestor B. GC. Burkey O. ¥. McCowen Hast Run Lawrence C. Hasinger Wayne Avenue Pittsburg D. R. von Carpenter Avenue New York George H. Jeffries Rochester Mills J.D. McKendrick Cherryhill Township Heber Steving John D. Garman Washington, D. C Janes Taylor South Mirth ‘Street Sis D. HW. Ruffner Tanoma Plorence Wallace Wellesley College Wallace Oakland Avenue 4. Brady Rosalter New York City Paul Emerson American Osteopathic Association Emma Fleming West Church Street Charles Burns Reynoldsville Robert S. Sutton Kenwood Clyde Bud Smith Gillette Wyo Della Daugherty Smith College James Jt. Daugherty Tenthland Church Catharina Park Luther Conway Mall Carldale Maurie Miller Lamer City Miaraday John M. Carson Kramer City Oon Thuratay of Progress Henry Seyler Washington State Wintondale John M. St. Glarry Paradalphia Streal University of Pennsylvania Fhe Tord Warren Muri Lovmat Point Sharon Myx John Warren T. M. Fpyoth Thelma W Braddock Pine Plats Floi. Menth Cherryhiil Township Harry H. Streams Blue Bell Montgomery County Turner Carnival Company

Local Notes From East Wheatfield County Towns

News items from East Wheatfield recount family visits church events and social gatherings. Attendees include Pom and wife visiting relatives in Vath dorgriff and Alice Robinson of near Rob inson with friends in Armagh and Willthigburg. A birthday party for Alice Riggs, pie social at Trindle school, and church arrangements with Rev. Waltman speaking at Bentith church are reported along with minor health updates and local visits.

TH. OD. Pom Tell O. Tomy Guy Tor Vathdorgriff Mr.Tomb R.A. Tomb Armagh Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Ladys Decker Domintow Sylvester Louther Ateningh Boyt Sr. J. Martin Marion Mr Cracken Willthigburg Sadia J. Mack W. Liggett Inchistini L. Riggs Alice Oliver Riggs Jos. A. Shom Blacklick Trindle Fred Ling Armagh Presbyterian Church A. Waltman Bentith Church

Local notes from Blairsville and Harrisburg area

Harrisburg meeting on Williams Penny highway attended by Graff and others. Obituaries include Charles H. Stiffey of Pittabure and Thomas Piper of Bradenville. Local residents in Florida and Albany for work, and community events at Presbyterian church.

Graff George W. Davis J. BP. Archibald M. JB. Wrown Harrisburg Williams Penny Highway LB. Grimseth Wloridie Young People's Society The Presbyterian Church Phillip Sussex Lown Pherewaing Wlairavinie Jama Hannaner Town Thomas Sproall Albany N. Y Ethel Mayhood Brackenridge Battsburg Lacs Merentytr Roy Campbell State College C. A. Simons Wilisbury Joseph Moorhead Waterpriga Joseph Wolfe Thomas Piper Bradenville Tie Lewis Piper Ontal

Local social notes and visits in Cherryhill Township

Mrs Vallee Delma visited her relatives the Green family. Mr and Mrs Daniels Makin entertained many friends at dinner on Thursday. The Workers Clubh welcomed new numbers. Howard Brown attended the Lowshry Strong property showing and plans to move soon. Bard and Myralyn Wolle hosted 60 friends Thursday evening. Ms Slamnah Sladen visited friends in Homer City. An entertainment is planned at Sheley School house on Friday. Red Golden and Amanda visited friends in Creanwileh on Saturday.

Homer City Sheley School Red Golden Amand Ib Creanwileh

Death of Dr James A Bryson at Creekside

James A Beyson Acatg indigestion was responsible for the sudden death of Dr. James A Bryson of Creekside who died Monday evening after a brief illness. The deceased aged 72 years had lived in Creekside for 27 years. Funeral services will be held at Creekside forenoon with interment at the same place.

James A. Beyson James A. Bryson Greekside Creekside Ila Wits

Mrs Rearlek Rites Pass At 87 In Gugtower Area

Mrs Mary Rearlek and Mrs Mary Ann Rearlek of Gugtower Armstrong county died Wednesday aged 87. Survived by several daughters and two sons Joseph of Vandergrift and Hugh of South Bend. Interment was made.

Mary Rearlek Mary Ann Rearlek Gugtower Armstrong County Joseph Vandergrift Jfugh South Bend

Deaths in the County Highlight Mrs Anant Adj and Others

Recent notices report the death of Mrs Anant Adj, age 74, a longtime resident of Indian Punernal area, following a final illness at home on Estmin Street. Also noted are the deaths of Columns McGay Columbus McCoy, 84, and family obituary details recounting spouses, children, and church affiliations. funeral services were held and interments made in local cemeteries.

Anant Adj Ammanth Adame Hin Pdece Estmin Street Hens Veo Brushyalley Willion Mikesell Sarah C. A. Campbell Armagh Mikesell Willi W. Aching Adntra Jonnie John McNenlere Sharon Lillian Dora Annie Burns Pittshore Wilkes Adams Delhi Clement Marcelin Gin Adama United Pressbyterian Lawrence Marrow Bark Greene Pond

Benjamin Hasinger obituary and local notices

Obituaries and death notices for Benjamin Hasinger aged 11, Samuel M. Meming aged 73, Alexander McCune aged 86, Ira A. Mikesell aged 35, Alexander J. Salah aged 61, and multiple local survivors are reported from Chambersville and Rossiter areas. Details include residences, family, service as Civil War veterans, and funeral arrangements at St Bernard’s and local cemeteries. The notices note siblings, widows, and children, with interment planned in church or local cemetery grounds.

County 10 Establish A Public Comfort Station

County leaders back public comfort stations in Indiana to aid short term visitors with restrooms and facilities. West basement of the Court House to host the stations with guarded entry from Court Place. officials warn dogs taxed but unprotected will be subject to seizure. Appeals concluded. visitation books issued for millage fixing across districts.

Jtha Nembors Incdiana Chamber of Commerce Indiana Board of Commissioners Board of Health Chamber of Commerce Town Council Court House Court Place

Willard Home Children Enjoy Saturday Outing

The Williard home children chaperoned by Mrs Sue Williard visited downtown Saturday to view local sights including the Court House and Grand Theater moving pictures hosted by manager Frank Wood. An eleven cent ad in The Progress for sold a cow shows the town’s market reach and cost efficiency for ads.

Williard Sue Williard Court House Grand Theater Frank Wood Progress Indiana

Attorney Scott Opens Modern Brick Home on North Seventh

Attorney John A. Scott moves into a modern brick residence on North Seventh Street this week. He has fully recovered from an eye condition that had required treatment at a Philadelphia hospital.

John A. Scotts John A. Scott North Seventh Street Mr. Scott Philadelphia

Community Represented on Migtowiy Howe

In Harrie burg the William Penn Highway Association held a meeting on Mondays with rank M Graff of Binksville as second vice president. The group aims to promote the modern roadway through the state. A Grange meeting followed at the Christian church in Clymer on Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs AE BL Barclay of White township hosted 25 friends Friday night with dancing and music.

Migtowiy Howe William Penn Highway Association Harrieburg Rank M. Graff Binksville Clymer Christian Church of Buchil AE BL Barclay White Township Danevingy Wmiusic

Elizabethed Houk Welcomes Son David Huysten Houk

David Houk and Mrs. David Houk of Elizabethel rejoice at the birth of a son named David Huysten Houk. The brief notice also lists a marriage license line and several illegible fragments from local sections.

Obituary: Jay OC Brown Dies at 36 in Marthstown

Jay OC Brown died at his home near Marthstown on March 7 from bronchial pneumonia at age 36 years eight months. He was a son of Mr and Mrs Brown and survived by his parents two sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held March 9 conducted by Rev Juday pastor of the Church of Christ, of which the deceased was a member.

Columns McGay Columbus McCoy Hoe Indiana Church Smith McGoy White Township Infilana Benjamin Thasinger Benjamin Lasinger Wilmington Det Aufternoon. Cie Silsannale Unginger North Sixth Street Wid Hare Us Te Pabiter Fin Wilow Mma Mpruimer Hisinger Chidran Dna Richard Hasinger John K Clement Andraw Hasinger Kadianay Willian Hasinger San Ran Elavo Cad Laura Basinger Apollo Molth Misinger Vandergriv St. Bernard's Gath Alte Chrch Alexander McCune W. A. Getty Maple Street First Regiment Kansas Getty Pernod Jay OC. Brown C. Brown

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