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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1926

Page

6

Fisher Opens Campaign At Great Meeting In Indiana County

John Fisher formally launches his gubernatorial bid at a packed Ritz Theater meeting in Indiana, with delegates from Homer City to Graceton and praise from Republican leaders. The crowd hears endorsements from Judge J N Langham, Mayor Charles B. Kline, and E V Babcock, as Fisher pledges sound governance and party unity amid primary debates.

Jobh 5 Fisher Ritz Theater Pennsylvania Homer City Graceton Indiana Republican Charles B. Kline Pittsburgh E. V. Babcock Joseph G. Armstrong Mellon United States George Wharton Pepper Seigt Ernest G. Smith Wilkes-Barre James F. Woodward Coolidge Andrew W. Mellon the Treasury James J. Davis Commonwealth Hubert Work Interior Washington

Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Indiana County

Deeds filed include Joseph Wibel to Merl Cameron for 0 acres at $2200 and many transfers in Brushvalley and surrounding townships. Notable entries: Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp. to Cambria and Indiana Railroad Co. for two coal parcels in Pine at $1. W. D. Gates to Merle Reeger for two White Township lots at $730. multiple lots and tracts across Indiana Homer City Blairsville Center Rayne and other areas with prices ranging from $200 to $8500. Leases in favor of T W Phillips Oil & Gas Co. and other filings cover various land interests and mineral rights.

Indiana County Joseph ‘Wibel Merl Cameron Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp Cambria and Indiana Railroad Jease Buck Margaret Brushvalley W. KE Jesse Buck W. D. Gates Merle Reeger Hiterton Oil & Gas Co Brushvalley Township G. W. Hess A. T. Wolf Sutton J. A. N. Palmer J. Wood Clark Indiana Mary Kiss Workman's B. & L. Association Burrell R. J. McConnaughey C. Steele Homer City Paul C. Walter Henry B. Martz Blairsville Clymer Improvement Co Robin W. St. Clair Clymer James Luther Hickok Snew L. Smith Montgomery Altoa BE. Hopkins White Chas,Rowland Fred W. Heberling South Mahoning H. B. Gilpatrick H. EB. Burns Marion Center Clara Witmer Charles J. Grater Milton Miller C. A. Brown Center John Chieloskey Paul Pinzinaky Benjamin Furman Legge Pezuti Rayne T. W. Phillips Oil & Gas Co W. B. Douglass Phoebe J. Carson A. M. Barrett Charles H. Mitchell John Cates Charles R. Steetle Arnold H. Bowser Chares R. Steetle Arnold H Bowser Henry Ramer A. G. Miller Armstrong T. J. Brandon Century Oil and Gag Co John B. Selig Roy Fee Co. M. Sweitzer D. H. Wilt Green Township Clara Gearhart Cyrus C. Napp

Weddings of a Week in Indiana and Nearby Towns

A series of quiet marriage notices from March list Goldie Lucile Crum and Carl Fleming wed at Indiana, along with Bertha Shank and Edward Trimble, Archipald Pulcomer and Beulah Little, Kimmell and Neal, and other couples. Licenses show Fleming, Crum, McManus, Kimmell, and Neal among the newly joined pairs. The Punxsutawney Spirit editor endorses John S. Fisher for governor.

Fulcomer-Little Archipald Pulcomer Robinson Beulah Little Colver Russell Arford Rey Kimmell-Neal Myers E. Kimmell Belderton Rebecca Machel Neal Young Township Indiana H. L. Hood Hrry Neal G. B. Kimmell William Bar! Fleming Young Two Green Two Goldie Lucille Crum Clark Beringer Billa Mae McManus Myers B. Kimmell Rebecca Mabel Neal James Trebuts Anna L. Swanson Irvin M. Bracken Edna M. Thomas William A. McQurdy Emmall Holby Bairsville Blairsville Punxsutawney Johns. Fisher John S. Fisher Hou. W. ©.Smith Punxsutawney Spirit Pennsylvania Fisher

Personal News From Indiana County

Local briefs report arrives from Indiana County noting visitors and residents: D H Risinger of Momer City, Merle Tracy of Hillsdale at Niagara Falls, N Y, and many others calling on friends, renewing subscriptions, or attending to business. A gas station opens at Galbleton. John Meyers of Penn Run visits. juror duties for Rockview Park manager. multiple excursions and family milestones across towns.

D. H. Risinger Momer City Merle Tracy Hillsdale Niagara Falls N. Y Mikesell Blacklick Township Elmer Brickell Rossiter SI D. 1 G. G. Mack Armagh Kinter Fry W. J. Dunlap Planiville Indiana D. R. Donahey Galbleton John M. Meyers Penn Run Vemual Myers Chevy Chase T. T. Lowman Pittsburgh Jacksonville Paul St. Clair Fomer City John G. Walbeck Rockview Park West Wheatfield R. A. Lydick Cherryhill Township Samuel Carney Parkwood R. D J. O. Replne Wear Smicksburg Bart Uber Jett Thesday Newy New Philadelphia Mitchell Singer Sewing Mapcase Co Hig New James A. Cathcart Chisago J. J. Cathart Chambersville Crthcert Co. F. Fifth Regiment Indiana County A. Overdorff William B. Overdorff A. W. Overdorff Don Davin Bruce George Malsey Clyde McCrea Charles Stewart Brushyalley Township Carrie Altimus Buffington Townships Samuel Hess John

Salisburg Water Photo Caption for George Clinton Ly Die

Reproduction photo features George Clinton Ly die son of Mr and Mrs George Ly die of Salisburg. The image was taken at Douglass studio on Philadelphia street recently.

George Clinton Lydie George Lydie Salisburg Douglass Studio Philadelphia Street

South Mahoning approves six mills for road improvements

Judge Langham authorized South Mahoning township to levy an additional six mills for road purposes to fund improvements. The dispute over whether to improve Plumville to the West Mahoning line or Plumville to the East Mahoning line ended with both sides agreeing to use bond funds for a single plan. The township supervisors sought the authority and now the tax will fund the chosen road projects, leaving residents content with two improved routes.

South Mahoning Township Plumville Langham Primville West Mahoning Township Smicksburg East Mahoning Line Georgeville South Mahoning Coungel

Moose Temple Fire Destroys Parts of Building and Stock

A major blaze hit the Moose Temple on North Sixth Street at about 2 a.m. Friday, damaging the first floor and adjoining Grete building. The Swanson restaurant on the Moose Temple’s top floor and nearby apartments suffered heavy losses including stock, fixtures, furniture, and household goods. The fire, believed started in the Swankot Restaurant kitchen, caused extensive damage and required city fire crews to battle the flames through the morning. A social note recalls Stewart Cole’s 87th birthday dinner at his South Seventh home with family and friends. Indiana markets report butter at 38 cents and eggs at 23 cents this week.

Indiana Moose Temple North Sixth Street John Moorhead G. Ff Jellisopy Grete Ura Swanson Fies Swankot Alhough J. M

Obituary notices for Overdorff and local residents

Death notices from Altoona area papers list Calling A Overdorff of Philadelphia former railroad official and burial at Rose Hill. Also reported are Joseph H Wilson of Indiana who died in East Orange, John Wigstone of Washington township and other relatives with funeral details and church affiliations.

A. Overdorf A. Overdorff Philadelphia Willian GB. Overdorff Brushyalley Hahnenan Hospital Overdorf Pennsylvania Qatiraad Co Altoona Collings A. Ovardarft Pennsylvania Railroad Altoonan Mahneman Hospital Overdorff Overdortt Pennsylvanian Railroad Wilmington Cal Erie Baffalo N. Y First Methodist Church Login Lodge Free and Accepted Masons Williamsport Jaffa Shrine Veranda Lodge I. O Pennsylvania System General Office Brushvalley Indiana County Margaret Mary Overdorff William Overdorff William Roy Brice Fern Naomi Collins Altimus, Jr Mintle Buterbaugh Pine Flats Quay Overdorff Ward Overdorff N. A. Stevans Rase Hill Cemetery Joseph H. Wilson Indiana East Orange New Jersey M. H W. Wilson Mary Kimwel Wilson State College Curtis Hope Lodge N. J United States Wilson Fort Niagara Omeers Vehdol Margaret Hummel Wison Johnstown Sen Joseph, Jr M. H. Wilson City Andrew Wilson Allentown Edwin, K. Wood Town Frank E. Wood Pasadena W. S. Griffith Grandview Cemetery John Wigstone George M. Blystone Dayton Washington Township Ile Ineland Diyton George Prusbyterdan Childian Fagdle Pierce Westover Clearfield Minerva Wiarhouse Jamestown N. Yur John Johnston Creekside Coorge Philip Wresty Whiteshire Finley Apollo John Baler Dunmite Whitesburg Trey William Garman United Presbyterian Willat

Rankin Narrowly Escapes Injury in Wall Stair Fall

William Rankin, a Purchase Line resident, slipped on a stair in the Savings & Trust Company building in Indiana Tuesday morning. He fell from the second floor landing to the bottom, sustaining a forehead wound and minor arm bruises but escaping serious injury.

William Rankin Purchase Ine Purchase Line Korions Savings & Trust Company Indiana

Hon Ton Store Opens New Departments on Third Floor

The Hon Ton store opened four new departments including large coverings, draperies, hardware, and floor and table lamps on the third floor during the past week. The new departments present an attractive appearance. Mr. and Mrs. P D Jones announce the birth of a seven pound son on March 23, with the family formerly living near South Bend.

Hon Ton On ‘Ton Mariner South Bend Pauly PD. F. Jones Apollo, R. DB. 1 Jones South Bend

Retabulation Shows GOP Lead in County Vote

County commissioners completed a retabulation of county voters from two weeks earlier. Republicans total 26 689, up seven and a half percent. Democrats 3 954, up one and one tenth percent. Socialists 292, up .22 percent. Prohibitionists 1 474, down four percent. Primary ballots total 44 460 including samples for May 18.

Law Offenders Sentenced On Monday in Court

Judge J N Langham imposed sentences Monday for multiple offenders including Veto Bongiovanni who received prison time and fines, and several others with costs and suspended terms. The report also notes County Commissioners and Engineer McCrea meeting PSC officials about a proposed overhead bridge at Clymer to cross railroad tracks with plans to avoid county expenses.

Veto Bongiovanni J. N. Langham Marning Western Joe Demetroviul Katy Demetroviul Nolle Contendere Jon Long Russell Gardner Rayd Ironk Rum- Ingll Vernie Rummell Annie Bistok Lquer Ensty Zihjan Aleksick Hyanor Orkindo Cento Dave Unis Freda Unis Ringaldo Ciccone Sam Gallo Py the Costa Joy Rummell David Dearmey J. M. McCreary Joe Zamboni Public Service Commission Clymer Board of County Commissioners McCrea Cly+ ner Cherry Trac and Dixonville Railroad Co Rowe Buck Run Road Willurrisburg

McGregor Renominated as U S Marshal for Western Pa

Indiana born James C. McGregor was renominated for the U S marshal post for the Western District of Pennsylvania by President Coolidge. Four years prior he succeeded Marshal John Short after a competitive field of aspirants, and is credited as an efficient district lawman. A separate notice announces a tractor demonstration by the Sution Miller Co at the P D Wilson farm near Indian Suligburg Road on Saturday April 3 using Fordson power for farming tasks.

Telef Harding Robert Morris Stephen Girard Jay Cook Andrew W. Mellon Mellon Pennsylvania Commonwealth Charles J. Brown William Bonica Brown Glass Works Dates John Dates South Seventh Street Indiana Hospital Oates Bon Ton Diness. McGregor Indiana U.S. Mirek James C. McGregor Town Pb. Wilkow Varney Sution-Miller Co P. D

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Ritz Theatre Meming-Crum Goldie Lucile William Crum Lebanon Carl Fleming J. Frank Fleming Armstrong Township R. M. Offut Fleming Fleming Homestead Shelocta Trimble-Shank Roy Weizel Weatgel Billy Welzel Opal Spence Inediana Hospital Glassteller Joe Glakstetter ST. Gibson Vedna Newes Buttiule Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Co S. Mahoning Harnets Stewart Cole Hisseth Hidiann John Blystone
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