Arrest in Tide State Police Murder Case
Private Andrew W. Zap was mortally wounded on Sunday night while answering a call to duty. Authorities reported an arrest in the murder case tied to the Tide incident and detailed the charge as murder.
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
10
Private Andrew W. Zap was mortally wounded on Sunday night while answering a call to duty. Authorities reported an arrest in the murder case tied to the Tide incident and detailed the charge as murder.
The Very Rev N P McNelis head of St Bernard s Roman Catholic Church in Indiana marks the 26th anniversary of his ordination. He was ordained in 1893 at St Vincent College Latrobe and has served Indiana for 20 years charging the Indian nt congregation. A reception raised 1415 in currency and a banquet followed as visiting priests joined the celebrants.
Indiana County estate transfers since last report include Lydia Helman with 78 acres in Washington sold for 1600. B J McGinnly to Merbeart W Harkcom for 2360. W J Oakes with 98 acres in Wayne sold to Lohannon Coal Co for 9000. multiple parcels and lots across Blairsville, Willet, Center, Blacklick, and surrounding townships transferred to various buyers for amounts ranging from 100 to 37,592 dollars.
At a flag raising in Green township, every Workman is a Liberty Bond holder. Step Brothers operated mines employing about 50 patriots. each holds one or more Liberty Bonds. They pledge a dollar in Liberty Bonds for every bond their men subscribe, in a display of wartime civic support.
The Blacktack Civic Club presented a three act farcical satire at the opera house on Wednesday evening for lighting and cleanup funds. Proceeds neared 150 dollars thanks to generous local business leaders. J. Palmer donated the opera house and rehearsals space, Ferguson Furniture Co provided stage items, and cast included Mrs E M Bushnell and several Misses including Mary Johnston Semina Maxwell Elizabeth Stoneback Win Duncan.
A fire destroyed the home of Joshua Good near Primville while the family, returning from church, prepared dinner. The loss is valued over $2,000 with some insurance. Defective flue is suspected. Adjacent buildings were saved by neighbors.
A flurry of brief notices lists residents and visitors from Erie Moorhead Rochester Mills Lawn and other places. Events include guests at colleges Beavers Falls Indiana and Philadelphia. travel to Augusta Ga and Pittsburgh. bonds purchased. family members in military service. and transfers and visits across several towns and counties.
Crowds gathered Tuesday in Indiana for a farewell to the draft draftees from the county. A service at the courthouse featured remarks by Sergeant Galentin, a Canadian soldier aiding the Third Liberty Loan effort. A parade, led by the Indiana Military Band and draft boards, moved to the salute site where hundreds of friends sent off the men.
A garbled OCR style regional item mentions local officials and positions including a president, treasurer, and several names. The text references Indiana and county leadership but is largely incomprehensible with missing verbs and unclear events. No clear incident or outcome is discernible from the fragment.
A local Savings and Trust Company will again sponsor county wide contests to grow corn and potatoes by boys under sixteen and girls too. The program aims to boost enthusiasm despite recent bad weather, with revised rules and county exhibits planned. Enrollment through Staines St. Chapman or I. M Minh is encouraged, with seed and supplies provided for entrants.
Over 100 attended a father and son banquet at the Y M C A on Friday evening. Attor ney Harry W Warhart chaired the event with Milo Mock J J Mann and Cr Seip speaking. Reports from the Oil City conference were praised, and leaders pledged ongoing fellowship with future banquets planned.
John B Taylor, a prominent banker in the county, died after a prolonged illness. He led a busy career as cashier and vice president, shaped local banking policy, and was active in Republican politics. Survived by a wife Margaret, a son, and extended family, his funeral arrangements are planned at a local Presbyterian church with burial at Greenwoods cemetery.
County wide Liberty Bond campaign reaches many towns with strong female and Boy Scout backed efforts. Subscriptions surge as Cherry Tree Center Rivne Salisbury Pine Glen Campbell Creekside Towner City Indiana and others report large bond sales. Liberty Day observed with parades meetings and speeches. Cherry Tree hosts a notable rally with Lt. G A Young addressing the crowd.
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