Fire destroys Morris Rothstein shops on Millionaire Row
Early yesterday a blaze in the barber shop started the fire in the W J Lyda block in Josephine destroying Rothstein's butcher shop and a barber shop and meat market. Damage is estimated at 25000 with limited insurance coverage. The two story frame building belonged to W J Lyda and the Palmer residence nearby caught fire but was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Morris Rothstein
W. J. Lyda
Wand
Rothstein
Lyda
Samuel Palmer
Seed potatoes arriving in Indiana today for gardeners
A carload of seed potatoes purchased to supply Indiana gardeners at actual cost is delayed but expected to reach Indiana today. Over 700 bushels exist and demand may outpace supply. Orders should be left with the seed committee members, including A Crossman, to ease distribution. The committee also bought 100 pounds of navy beans at cost for seed and seeks more beans for seed or sale. They hope to acquire vegetable plants to sell at cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Normal honors include salutatorian and valedictorian named
Robert M. Carson named salutatorian of Commencement. Misa Esther Jones Bothell named on the program. Lydia Metzger King of Altoona named valedictorian. Other honorees Olive Harlin Lorraine Hilliker Flossieelle Wagner Marie Irene Gordon. Also notes social calls and a fall injury to Dr. Jason Carson. 18th Regiment men with Capt Hiner Rupp in camp near Salisbury for guard duty along the West Penn railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ropert M. Carson
Indiana Normal School
Indiana
Robert M. Carson
Harry Carson
White Township
Misa Esther Jone Bothell
Lydia Metzger King
Altoona
Olive Ethel Harlin
Lorraine Beatrice Hilliker
Flossieelle Wagner
New Bathisham
Marie Irene Gordon
Natrona
Salisburg
Hiner Rupp
Pittsburg
Co. B
West Penn
Indiana boys urged to plant gardens for profit this spring
A statewide push invites every ambitious Indiana boy to grow a garden this spring and summer. The Garden Committee will provide plots, plowing, and seeds for deserving youths, with the agreement to cultivate, harvest, and repay costs from sale of produce. Report to James A. Taylor at the Farmers Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pep
James A. Taylor
Farmers Bank
Flag Raisings Spark Patriotism Across County
A large handmade Stars and Stripes flag raised on a 50 foot pole at the Cherry Tree Inn drew hundreds for ceremonies led by Mrs. Lavely and Mrs. Benner. Speakers included Dr. Worrall and W. T. Mahaffey as bands played, with parades continuing at Lucerne Mines Armagh and New Florence where flags were raised and a National Guard salute fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Tree Inn
Chas. Lavely
Benner
Johnstown
EB. Brilhart
John B. Worgal
Cherry Tree Presbyterian Church
Burnside Band
Dr. Worrall
W. T. Mahaffey
D. L. Winger
McDonnell and
Langham
Mr. Lavely
C. A. Campbell
Armagh
Jas. F. Chapman
William N. Liggett
M. J. Guldin
M. W. Campbell
H. J. Tinkcom
Pennsylvania Wheat and Fruit Outlook and Local Notices
Agricultural notes report improved wheat and rye conditions promising an average Pennsylvania crop. Advice urges green feed for chickens. State counts 3,723 sheep killed by dogs and 2,891 injured, a 1915- era drop. April forecasts peach cherry and apple crops with winter kill in northern counties. Pearl Neal becomes postmistress at Ernest after civil service exam. Helen Coe of Clymer earns a gold prize at Perkiomen School prize speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Interior
Clymer
Helen Coe
B. F. Coe
Perkiomen School
Pennaburg
Coe
Leaves School to Barwing for Agriculture Service
Dwight Nichol a student of May Kingwin college New Concord Ohio arrived home last week to help his father Charles Nichol of Whitetownship in farming Dwight along with several college students was released from school duties to serve the country in the peaceful pursuit of agriculture
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Nichol
May- Kingwin College
New Concord
Charles Nichol
White Township
Dwight
Transfers of Deeds Recorded in Indiana County
A series of deed transfers recorded in Indiana County since the last report lists assignees and buyers including J M Harvey’s assignee to John P Archibald for Blairsville lot at 1100 dollars, G O Cline acquiring Conemaugh lot for 850, and many other parcels with prices such as 3000, 2300, 1400, and 68 dollars. Names include Mary Everetts, Joseph Stuchell, Walter D Black, Ludwick Roch, Columbia Plate Glass Co, J L Adams, and George W Dick among others across Blairsville, Conemaugh, Green, Grant, East Wheatfield, Armstrong, Pine, Canoe, North Mahoning, Center, and Burrell townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
J. M. Harvey
Blairsville
John P. Archibald
Joe Palma
Conemaugh
G. O. Cline
Mary Everetts
Green
Joseph Spicak
Harry T. Brown
Grant
Burt C. Brown
J.T. Bell
Second Ward
Indiana
Margaret Barlow
Joseph $. Stuchell
Fast Mahoning
Walter D. Black
Mary E. Lewis
John Burrell
Ludwick Roch
William Sides
Miriam BH. Davis
Mary Unecapher
White
H. @. Reed
Josiah Greenall
Burrell
Columbia Plate Glass Co
Lizaia Ondrizek
Pine
Emerson Stephens
John H. Kohthepp
North Mahoning
Ethel V. Chambers
Herman Wiley
George Shapiro
Clara J. Miller
Center
Mike Marzik
Beekeepers Urged to Boost Honey Production
State Agriculture Bureau seeks larger honey crops during food scarcity. Apiary advisers tour counties offering free help. First meeting May 7 at 1 30 pm at Alonzo Sides apiary in Clymer Pa Pine Flats alias noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonza
Bureau of Economic Zoology
State Department of Agriculture
Apiary
Alonzo Sides
Clymer
Mr. Sides
Pine Flats
Gingles Jingles Lenience in Judgment
A reflective piece urges readers to show leniency when judging others. It cautions against hasty criticism, noting that different environments shape minds and that harsh verdicts may overlook a person’s effort and intent.
Birthday Party At Brushyalley For Mr Mearl Henry Home
A birthday party was held Saturday evening at the Brushyalley home of Mr and Mrs Mearl Henry. The gathering featured music and parlor games followed by late refreshments. Guests included Mrs Ella Moore and daughter of Summerset Mrs Euuna Mrye near Seward Miss Marie Hill Jobs town Dallas Detwiler Meilwood and Frank Vans Somerset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushyalley
Mearl Henry
Ella Moore
Summerset
Euuna Mrye
Near Seward
Marie Hill
Jobstown
Dallas Detwiler
Meilwood
Frank Vans
Somerset
Indiana County Drives National Patriotic Defense Plan
Indiana County forms Military Branch of the National Patriotic and Defense Society led by Hon. John S. Fisher. Committees cover Military Affairs, Steering and Finance, Food Supply, War Loan, Publicity and more to mobilize residents from county seat as the key center, urging all Americans to join and support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fivery
Ands
Indiana County
National Patriotic Defense Society
National Patriotic and Defense Society
John S. Fisher
Plains
Washington
Worl
Ge. C. McLain
D. W.W. Simpson
M. Gearhart
Jasy
Chapman
J. R. Richards
George T. Buchanan
W. A. Simpson
EK. B. Race
Ira A. Myers
D. F. Rinn
James W. Mack
Harry White, Jr
E. B. Lewis
Elmer Ellis
J- Blair Sutton
James 8. Blair
K. E. Young
B. WH. Lichteberger
John M. Daugherty
M. Marlin
Willia Wilson
George J. Feit
John ©. Watson
John W. Barr
W. Peart Walker
William Banks
Est
J. K. Parnell
Vernon, Taylor
Fritehman
John
Local citizens offer free garden plots in Saltsburg and Plum Township
Hardware merchant J C Moore of Saltsburg offers free garden plots and ready-to-plant stocks for gardeners. Rev Dr J B McClure of the United Presbyterian Church in Plairsville also offers plots. White Township farmers meet Saturday evening at the Court House under the Warm Aid Committee to discuss patriotic defense and food conservation efforts. A preliminary meeting featured Chas A Nichol and others. The Progress cannot print all speeches and sermons due to space demands from preparedness campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter
J. C. Moore
Saltsbury
Moore
J. Bb, McClurs
United Presbyterian Church
Plairsville
White Township
Warners
Defense Society
Court House
Indiana County
National Patriotic and Defense Society
Chas. A. Nichol
8. B. Fleming
J. M. Johnston
H. J. Lowry
Pudpla
Women Clubs to Hold County Congress Next Week
Fifteen county women's clubs meet in Indiana Sunday and convene May 10 at Indiana Baptist church. A luncheon at noon costs 60 cents per plate. tickets due by May 7 to Mrs. H. C. Christy. The sixth annual Indiana County Congress of Women's Clubs runs 9:50 a m to afternoon, with programs from executive board, reports, cantata The Lady of Shalott by Baltsburg Music Club, and addresses by Mrs Jiza Q Fothergill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Congress of Women's Clubs
Indiana Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Church
H. C. Christy
Indiana
Tia
J. G. Christy
Wieanor Stay
Blairsville
8. C. Steele
Homer City
Star Spangled Lanner
Sara A. Adams
Penn Run S, & 1
Glub
Mra
Wm A. Grant
Pres
New Cenbury Club
James Stach
Pleasant Valley 8
J. Club
Clu Die
Zimmer
Patterson
Salisburg
James I. Chapman
Porterff
Miller
Bheloda
Ernest Kinsey
Penn Run
Munlc
Ladies’ Chorus
New Century Club
S. C. Staele
Homer Civic Club
OM Cers
Bituminous Miners Win Major Wage Increase
Philadelphia May 1 The bituminous miners in Central Pennsylvania including Indiana county win wage increases totaling more than 26 million dollars annually. About 5000 workers receive 20 to 30 percent raises plus the operators agree to collect union dues and remit them with statements. The pact takes effect April 14 pending ratification by a May 4 miners convention in DaBeLs. The deal aims to ensure steady fuel supply for government needs and includes no curtailment of production.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Indiana County
DaBels
Betl
Public Health Week Observed With Lectures and Events
Community observances mark Public Health Week with a series of lectures and demonstrations. Miss Lily Ulitt leads a care and feeding session at the infant school, while Dr Charley Kink and Dr Henry Urton speak at Odd Fellows Hall and the university. Local residents are invited to attend. A Grant township real estate sale nets 4000 for the Buterhaugh farm. Celebrations honor Mr and Mrs Albert Brothers on their silver wedding anniversary with relatives and friends attending.
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Mark Shields
Mary Shields
Conemaugh Township
Indiana
Evangeline Shields
Near Livermore
Marion Center
Podlay
Markes
Wemishina
BuUp
Charley Kink
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Liunry UL Urton
University of Pittsburg
Ka'ehoels
Avery Person
Mrs. Albert Brothers
Personal Brevities From Arcadia to Pittsburg Week
A crowdsourced note of visits and travel shows Mrs Gertrude Barnes of Arcadia and other locals like Miss Helen St Clair and Mr and Mrs Ira Pepley traveling or visiting in Indiana and nearby towns. Several entries mention residents subscribing to The Progress, visiting relatives, or attending events such as weddings in Pittsburg and Atlantic City, reflecting a busy social week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Barnes
Arcadia
David Marshall
Livermore
Indiana
Helen St. Clair
Churchshreel
Altoona
Ira Pepley
Shelocta
R. S. Fleming
Philadelphia
Mabel Lydick
Oak Street
Wandereris
W. Lowman
Jacksonville
J. M. Ansley
Chamboraville
Lowry Houck
Hlma
Penn Run
Tweel Burhenn
Caryl
Geraldine
Eartnettes
Mt. Dora
A. AB. Krebs
Bolivar
Charles Cunningham
Cresson
J. N. Banks
Joseph Liiverty
Iselin
Liverty
Marry Moore
Maple Street
Herbert Mrubaker
Williamsport
Clerk Brothers
Glen Campbell
Joan Lowry
Pittsburg
Adio
Lowry
Stailroad Place
New York
Aly
Edwin
Darysis
George W. Weamer
W. S. Lartsovk
South Seventh Street
Dormont
Uartaock
Ula Lain
Rocket Stores
Pitts- Duar
Pitts- Duar. Mr
Mra
W. AL. Bowder
Meatbowder
John Mungshowar
Cherry Tree
Florida
Nor
Munshowar
Walker
Devkers Point
Keat
Hao
Ute
Abuli Bart
Grant Township
Tev
M. L. Rowland
Plimvile
Weiler
Ilu
Kiltannwings
Rowland
Dixonville
Two Italians Die in Feud Battle Near Rossiter
After a dynamite attack wrecked Sam Calabrese’s Smyerstown home near Rossiter, a feud among Italians Friday night left Charles Carno and Giuseppe Sortiagano dead and three others injured. Calabrese, wounded, is under arrest as authorities pursue kin while Calabrese’s wife recalls the night’s threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Calabrese
Smyerstown
Rossiter
Charles Carno
Guiseppe Sortiagano
Carno
Sortisguno
Calabrese
Punxsutawney Hospital
Hig Barn
Lugband
Patsy Catiscurno
Youngstown
Fortisguno
Neu
Catiscarno
Tony Chilean
Odd Fellows feast at Dixonville celebrates unity
Fellows and their wives gathered Saturday evening at the I O O F hall in Dixonville for a festive dinner. The hall gleamed in national colors, tables set for about one hundred, with an abundance of food. The Klmer male quartet performed, as brief speeches were delivered by Ixonville Lodge No. 1192 officers recently installed including Noble Grand Ht. oF. Allison and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixonville
Odd Fellows
Clymer
Ixonville
Amon
Noble
of. Allison
Muirrow
W.L. Hier
Floyd Lightner
William Moorhead
J. W. Huer
Wharden
Charles Hahn
George Harkins
Clark Langwill
IN G Circus Coming to Indiana May 26
Sparkes Tippodrome and Menagerie will exhibit in Indiana on Saturday May 26 with a solid train of twenty railway cars carrying nearly 400 people and over 200 animals. The publicity department employs over 50 people and will be heavily billed soon. Local coroner reports an inquest into a recent mine explosion caused by gas from an electric spark. John Jamison leaves town to join H. Frick Coal & Coke Co in Uniontown.
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Sparkes
Nulph Dannatell
Wadlvanca
Sparks
Myiday
Indiana
H. B. Buterpaugh
al Robindale
John Jamison
Dinsmore Bros
Uniontown
Frick Coal & Coke, Company
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Moat
Jason Carson
David Somerville
Ellen Lutman
Arthur Stephens
Cockport
Chas
Graffiun
Spangler
Jack Rostic
Emeigh
Walter Brothers
Westover
Wm. ‘I’. Marsh
West Wheatfield Township
MAKKE
Stape Agricultural Notes
Ernest
Pearl Neal
Agron Neal
Hecho
Josiah Neal
Che
Neal Estath
Reekerpers
Lim
Ike
Bogle
Wok
Women's Clubs
Gaby
Guy Grant
Norris
Jutin Buterbaursh
M. Lt. Buterhaugh
Charles A. Moaghnaedt
Latiana Loan
Indliana Lelen
Russell Shinglay
Hlairaville
Harry
Whitrsville
Guna
City
Walter
Lois
George VD
Surat Mahon ' A
Mamergon Ktodthiniller
C. Ceara -Arnisirans
Vic
Cayiersville
Yaylarsville
Jeriday
ING Circus Coming
Pather
J. Michard Clements
Thompson Fire Incourance Agency
Stork
Lawn
Richard, Jr
Robindale
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