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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1921

Page

6

Two World War Heroes Buried in Indiana County

Two World War II and World War I casualties return home for burial in Indiana County. Charles J. Sutton of Robinson, killed in action overseas in July 1918, will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery after funeral services in Robinson. Anthony Caputo of Beyer, said to be Indiana County’s first war death in France, will be honored by a military funeral conducted by the American Legion and interred in Sagamore Catholic Cemetery.

Charles Sutton Robinson Indiana Chas. J. Sutton C. W. Sutton Greenwood Cemetery Ernest Sutton Pittsburgh Anthony Caputo Beyer Indiana County France American Legion Sagamore

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County

Real estate deeds recorded show numerous transfers across Indiana County from Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Ry to Edward Potts. North to Rob ing on 140 acres for 29000. many lots and acres sold in Brushvalley, Homer City, West Wheatfield, Blairsville, Clymer, Green, Wick Ward, and other townships with prices ranging from 100 to 29000 dollars, involving buyers such as Fox, McFeeley, Wright, Lowry, and many others. The list documents transfers between individuals and local properties, indicating widespread property activity in the period.

Indiana County Buffalo, Rochester Pittsburgh Ry, Co Edward 8. Potts Center Lillian P. North Edwin W. Robingon North Mahoning Jennie M. Henry Marie A. Fox Brushvalley W. P. Lowry C. O. McFeeley Second Ward Indiana P. Lowry Margaret J. Wright X . A. LaMantia Odd Fellows Hall Association of Homer City Jemima Gamble George M. Bell Piret Ward Maggie Renzulli Pietro* Pulew Clymar Bert Orr Clair Lukehart Washington Joseph A. Walbeck John 8. Penrose West Wheatfield Irwin M. Robinson Toney Duck Shelocta Third Ward C. Wissell W. T Carnahan J. C. Barr J. M. Allshouse West Lebanon Otto Barbow L. Klucherovsky Green J. J. Gardner Harry Gardner Montgomery Jeanetta B. Black J. A. Getty John Monroe M. T. Guiste Burrell Harry Wilson George HB. Clangon Blairsville W. N. Cover H. G. Zimmerman Floyd Donahue F. B. Pikel Wm. J. Houston Hilla A. Houston Ward Peter Lisi A. Ricupero Moung Hw. A. Bogg James W. Mack First Ward George B. Mack J. MciDwee Brush H. &. Witherite George D. Clark Clymer J. Walter Work B. Snyder Horace M. Lowry Fourth Ward John K. Myers Joseph C. Auld G. W. Hancock Roy Brickell Earl Walker Archibald ‘T. Campbell M. Shearar A. L. Donahey Mabel Fetterman Lloyd Gorman F. W. Tyger Wilbur P. Graff Anna P. Graff Walter R. Graff Elizabeth Kinter Charles Kinter John Lee Frank B. Andre R. M. Raymond Plorence Ryen R. R. Ryen John B. Reed Lawrence Lockart Cookport

Dixonville Pupils Sweep Green Township Spelling Contest

The second annual Green Township schools spelling contest at Stanford produced Dixonville champions in both written and oral rounds. Dixonville won written with eight misspelled words, Cockport second with eight, and Starford third with nine. In the oral, a three-way Dixonville tie named Alvera Barbour, Lucile Burkett, and Carson Gonrath as co champions, with Orrie Crawford noted for his standout effort. Separate notice: seed potatoes ordered from New York state totaling 800 bushels at 1.75 per bushel, to be delivered to Indiana, Pa., cash on arrival. orders in multiples of 2 bushels.

Dixonville Green Township Stafford Cockport Starford Alvera Barhour Dixonvilla Ben (Inter Stanley Tate Pine Flats Alvera Barbour Lucile Burkett Carson Gonrath Orrie Crawford Bureau New York State College of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Indiana J. W. Warner

Penn State Alumni Banquet in Indiana County

The Penn State alumni and former students in Indiana county will hold a banquet at the Moore Hotel on Friday evening April 1 at 7 pm. Forty four alumni are expected to attend with a organizing committee of Dr B H Wood J W Warner and A K Simpson. Town Lots Sold and Paroled on Cost of Prosecution are noted in brief items including real estate sales by the S B Graysford agency and a cruelty case tied to a local couple with payment of costs set at 85 dollars.

Penn State Pennsylvania State College Indiana County Moore Hotel BH. K. Wood J. W. Warner A. K. Simpson W. JR. Chrisman East Chestnut Street D. J. McCann Town A. A. Simpson South Sixth Greet George Meary 8. B. Graysford Thomas Stroup Blase J. N. Langham Gay TR Indiana Post Onuke C. J. W. Rhue Pitlalnet

Indiana County Boy Dad of Twins Rejoices

Ross Cunningham, a former Armstrong Township resident now living in Punxsutawney, is celebrating the birth of twins. Both mother and babies are reported to be doing well.

Stndiana County Punxsutawney Ross Cunningham Armstrong Township Unxgutawney

Pie Social at Iarmon Schoolhouse Friday Evening

A pie social to benefit the local school is planned at the Iarmon Schoolhouse in Washington Township on Friday evening. Center Township resident F. Nebrig, mother of a child, is noted among the participants.

Iarmon Washington Township Center Township F. Nebrig

Fritchman to Wed Mabel Hazlett This Summer

Engagement of Miss Mabel Hazlett to F M Pritchman, superintendent of the Rochester and Pittsburgh coal interests, was announced at a reception by Miss Lillian Hazlett. The wedding is planned for the coming summer with about 60 guests attending. Easter colors of yellow and white were used in decorations at the Hazlett home on West Church street.

F. M. Fritchman Mabel Hazlett Mabel Alcorn Haslett Charlotte Hazlett West Church Street F. M. Pritchman Sixth Street Rochester Pittsburgh Misa Lillian Hazlett Hazlett Miss Hazlett Indiana Griffith Bilis Penn Roller Mems

New Manager Appointed at Blairsville Iron Works

Paluser of Blairsville has been named superintendent to fill the vacancy from the death of Edwards. A practical iron worker, he started as a moulder twelve years ago and has gained experience in pattern making and foundry work.

Paluser Blairsville Airaville Iron Works Edwards

WERAL ESTATES DIVIDED Bequests Made in Wills Filed in County

Wills filed in the county name multiple heirs and executors. Thomas Dodd of East Wheatfield wills his estate to his widow for life with the remainder split among six children, executor Savings & Trust Co. Indiana. Thomas G Rowe of Blairsville leaves real estate to his widow until death or remarriage, then to Georgiana and Irwin with further allocations to Georgia Samuel and Irwin Rowe upon age 23. Savings & Trust Co. named executor. Sophia Craven of Creekside named executrix under 1913 will. James M Craven’s widow inherits, homestead and personal effects allotted to son James. four children share remainder. Alexander Joynston of Washington township leaves homestead and effects to son James. other children share balance. executors W. L. Johnston and James Johnston named. Robert Plouse and Mrs James Styer each receive $300 from George Plouse will. James Plouse and Mrs Patterson receive $300 each. rest divided among four children. Al Spert H Raleigh named executor.

Thomas Dodd East Wheatfield Township the Savings & Trust Co Indiana Thomas G. Rowe Blairaville Blairsville Wic Barbara Angie Mary James W. L. Johnston Robert Plouse James Stiyer James Plouse George Plouse Glen Campbell al Spert H. Raleigh

Weddings of a Week in Allegheny County Notes

A week of weddings spans Campbell and Anderson in Pittsburgh with Miss Helen Anderson to wed Jas. B. Campbell at the William Penn hotel. Other nuptials include Irwin McKue Speedy and Miss Mabel Warner in Conemaugh township, David Parkins and Inez Morton in Colver, Matthew Millen and N. Elia Lowman in Armstrong township, William McHugh and Dora Watson in Heshbon, with various license notices and related local notices.

Campbell-Anderson Helen Anderson Harriet Anderson Jatrobe Jas. B. Campbell St. Louis William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh Anderson Indiana Speedy-Warner Irwin McKue Speedy Mabel DB. Warner Conemaugh Township Mr. c George H. Warner Lowjisville Little Spefdy Parkins Morton David Parkins Inez Morton Colver Lumberland Colvar Parking McHugh-Watson William J. McHugh Dora Watson Heshbon Harry K. Smith

Personal brief notes from Indiana area residents

Local observations list numerous visits over Easter and weekends. The notes mention Dr A H Stewart visiting relatives in Altoona, Mrs Maniana Hilty of Pittsburgh in town, Miss Boss Cunningham teaching in Cleveland returning home, and many other neighbors visiting relatives in Derry Punxsutawney Locust Street and nearby towns during Easter and spring.

A. H. Stewart Church Street Altoona Maniana Hilty Pittsburgh Elmer W. Alligon Tenth Street Elmer Kline Shelocta Belle and Nettle Fleming Boss Cunningham Cleveland’ School Wayne, Avenue Inez Cochran West Church Istreet Turtle Creek John Sharp Aon Elvin Marion Center R. H. Lynn Derry Sarah ©. Lowry James A.pleming Locust Street Margaret McMeakin Bila Thompson Railroad Avenue Donald Gilbert Murrayaville Hairy Gilbert Wayne Avenue Joseph Forler Kidster Lock Haven Kgzie Sutton South Sixth Street California Alma Stuchell Johnstown Laura Myers Carnegie Schools Lawrence ‘Lockard North Weth Street Punx_ eutawney Bundy Caroline Fleming Cornell University Mary Fisher Cougher College Baltimore North Sixth Street Murray Peeler Gilbert Parnell Dickinson Taw Sehool North Eighth Street Johnstonburg Mary Morris B.C. Meeking Marlin Pine Flats Indiana D. T. McGregor Marton Center M Progress Cglord Rinn West Philadelphia D. F. Rinn Hot Springs Ark A. A. Calhoun South Seventh Street Vandergrift Joseph Rearick Near Town George St. Fulton Hartford Indiuana Progress Melaughlin J. A. Mclaughlin Boyd Altuana M. W.W. Malaughin Covode Chicago Denver Los Angeles Cal Spokane Wash Mire B.C. Jucelt South Sevnth Street New York City Metropolitan Opera Company Dnomnate Buchhest Ind

Memories of Indiana county life recalled by Civil War veteran

John J. Johnston of Newton Kansas recalls incidents from his boyhood in Indiana county prompted by a county engineer ad. He describes meeting surveyor David Peslor, Civil War service with Co D 4th Pa Cavalry, and his own service in Co A Gist Regt Pa Vol Infantry. He asks about connections to Covode family and reflects on teaching and moving to Newton in 1871.

Kansas Thomas Pealer John J. Johnston Newton Kans Thia County Johnston Cherryhill Township Mr. Pealer Indiana David Peslor Indiana County Manor School Samuel H. Johnston Greenville Co. D Cioorga Covode John Covode Diamondville Laurel Swamp Kansans Indiana Normal School

Honor for Former Resident of the County

A Plumville area youth, Dorsey Jewart, was shot in the foot while hunting groundhogs with neighbor Grande Shaffer. The rifle discharged as Jewart handed it to Shaffer. he was taken to Punxsutawney hospital with severed blood vessels and possible loss of toes. Other items note Jersey cattle sales by J. M. Risinger and a new Jersey bull, plus Dr Hubert Work’s recognition as assistant postmaster general in Colorado.

Vphluimville Dorsey Jewart Joseph Jewnart Plumville Punxsutawney ‘Hospital Hubert Work Pueblo Cal East Mahoning Township This County Mra Aaron Breala Church’ Street Pragi Tent Harting Pagistant Work Colorado

Additional Fire Wardens Appointed District Forester Reports

District Forester Walter D Ludwig of Johnstown reports to the Department of Forestry that three regular wardens and several special wardens were appointed in the Caluizin district last week. Regular wardens include Howard Auterman Andy P Clark and Walter C Smith. special wardens Edward A Lockard Albert De Haven and Charles J Pearson. Wardens cooperate with railroads. 49 such wardens have been appointed to date across major lines. The report also notes a large forest fire in Pine township Indiana County and multiple smaller fires.

Walter D. Ludwig Johnstown Department of Forestry Caluizin Howard Auterman Hogback Andy P. Clark Blacklick Walter C. Smith Glen Campbell Indiana County Smith Scout Edward A. Lockard Altoona Albert DeHaven Gallitzin Pennsylvania Railroad Charles J. Pearson Cherry Tree New York Central Railroad Forester Ludwig Pennsylvania New York Central Buffalo, Rochester Pittsburgh Pine Township D. P. McDonnell Cudwik

Deaths in Indiana County: Shattuck Shaffer McGregor Garson Miller

Death notices from Indiana report Frank J. Shattuck 68 a carpenter died at home on Wayne Avenue from paralysis after a recent new residence completion. Alfred Shaffer 86 Civil War veteran, Ellsworth McGregor 60 long-time resident and Indiana County Agricultural Society director, Mrs Louisa Garson yr aged widow with ties to local families, Mrs Helen Miller wife of Porter Miller dies in Arizona from tuberculosis complications. Funeral services held. interments in Oakland cemetery and nearby sites. Survivors include spouses, children and siblings across multiple towns.

Sophia Gerhard Daco) Gerhard Blacklick Gerhard Suleway Adam Siden Burrell Township Alwys Trev J. D. Piper Folthers Sis Fer Frank J. Shattuck Wayne Avenue Grandview Wnt Hig Indiana Presbyterian Church J. W. Hinitt Aro Hla George Georgetown Vern Laner St. Regis Walls N. Y Kathleen McCoy Alfred Shafter Alfred Shaffer Govodo Mary Chambers Mia William Painter Rochester Mills John L. Shaffer Clyd L. Ellsworth McGregor Dante Ellsworth McGregor Twelth Street James McGregor Marion Center Davemsod Indiana County Agricultural Society McGregor L. 8. White M. E. Church Oakland Cemetery Ernest Charles Max Neluan William Dugene Ralph McGregor Barthers and Alaters James C John Frank McGregor Charles I. Garson Louisa Garson Chas Garson North Tenth Street Wade DruLwaad G. W. Huntley Willanaport Dickinson Seminary Chicago Musical College M. 2. Church New Century Club Howard Grepa Charles Ta Atudent University of Pittsburgh Grace A Lowise J. Laverni C William H Porter Miller Elen Miller J. Porter Miler Shatocta Cactus Miller Arizona Anni B. Smith Aubiman Shelada United Presbyterian Bt Porter Miler Shelovta Owen Smith Philippi Au Quade Sith Parkwood Ralph Smith Aultman Uia Ming Ro M. Smith Church Street O. J. Fleming C. G. Morcrew

Pair’s wedding linked to nurse’s care and recovery

Newtonville resident Harvey G. Smith wed Parkers Banding nurse Welded Young Wanon after a pneumonia illness slowed his plans. The couple married at Day Fred St. Clair’s residence with Rev. WM. Sarhart officiating, the groom traveling salesman. The romance began as the physician recommended nursing care and the nurse’s arrival accelerated a speedy recovery and ceremonial union in Inkla.

Wanon Hein Harvey G. Smith Newtonville Masy Welly Parkers Banding Fred St. Clair School Street WM. Sarhart Lutheran Church Roy Indiana House Ange Inkl

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