Pinchot Builds Momentum Across Indiana County Tour
Republican gubernatorial candidate Gifford Pinchot toured Indiana County towns on a Saturday campaign blitz. He spoke at a packed outdoor mass meeting on Philadelphia Street in Indiana and at Blairsville, Blacklick, Homer City, Clymer, Dixonville, and Marion Center, praising former Forest Commissioner Fisher for withdrawing and urging unity against boss rule.
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Indiana
Gifford Pinchot
Msnster
Philadelphia
Seventh
Eighth Streets
Cockport
J. Blair Sutton
Town
Pinchot
John S. Fisher
Fisher
George B
Pennsylvania
Boss Rule
Wisher
Mr. Fisher
M. C. Watson
William Broad
Dixonville
Country Club
Indiana County
Republican Women’s League
Soldiers’ Civic League of
Camp Resta
Blairaville
Blacklick
Homer City
Clymer
Marion Center
Senator Fisher
Unnsylvania
United States
Uarrisburg
Tneresae
Mary Waneeta Brady Portrait From Dixonville Studio
A photograph reproduces Mary Waneeta Brady, charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William SH Brady of Dixonville. The image was recently taken at Douglass studio on Philadelphia street.
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Mary Waneeta Brady
William SH. Brady
Dixonville
Douglass Studio
Philadelphia Street
North Mahoning Township High School Graduates First Class
The first graduation at North Mahoning Township High School at Marchand unfolded Wednesday evening with six diplomas awarded to Elizabeth Morgane valedictorian Helen B Powell salutatorian Hazel R Brown Lillian B Kohheyp Sara Jane Brown and Gladys Dorn. Under principal Orpha G Streams the program featured strong musical portions and a fitting tribute from Joshua T Stewart who praised the community and urged continued school investment.
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North Mahoning Township High School
Marchand
Elizabeth Morgane
Helen B. Powell
Hazel R. Brown
Lillian BH. Kohheyp
Sara Jane Brown
Gladys ©. Dorn
Orpha G. Streams
James F. Chapman
Joshua T. Stewart
North Mahoning Township
New Theater Coming Soon in Indiana County Seat
Bonds issued to finance the modern theater at Philadelphia Street and Taylor Avenue have been sold. Payments are due June 1 and construction is expected to start a short time after, adding a large, modern venue capable of handling any productions shown in the city’s playhouses.
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Indiana
Philadelphia Street
Taylor Avenue
Weddings of a week in Indiana County notes two unions
Evaline Beatty of Homer City and Elmer P. Kline of Shelocta married by Rev. J A Lawrence. Martha J Robertson of Center Township wed Elmer P Kline in Jacksonville. Other notices list licenses for Altman, Florence Ramer, and Watt among Armstrong and Lebanon entries. Progress ad leads to sale of W P Smitten farm near Marchand for 2500. Mrs Daugherty returns from Pittsburgh hospital after surgery. Squire Hugh Lowman of Clarksburg ill with congestion.
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Rowe-Beatty
Logan Stephens Rowe
Esta
Evaline Beatty
Homer City
J. A. Lawrence
G. F. Rowe
Park‘wood
Clark Beatty
Mahaffey
Kline-Robertson
Elmer P. Kine
Shelocta
Martha J. Robertson
Centar Township
Jacksonville
Theodore Danen
Arthur M. Altman
Armstrong
Florence E. Ramer
Elmer P. Kline
Center Jogan
Rowe
Dormer City
E. Beatty
Nmomer City
Clyde P
Progress
Farn
G. Orr
Pittsburgh
Indiana
W. P. Smitten
Marchand
W. B. Isenberg
Orr
Richard V. Clinson
J. &, Mack
West Wheatfield
J. S. Hilemiuin
Yazel M. McMichael
White
T. G. Walking
Shetodu Coal Co
Vo Young
A. J. Lydiek
Reed
Slo
Nora Gardner
Sam Yarrassi
Genter
Martha J. Gordon
Anna Fisher
Washington
Anna Salon
Wlein
Edgar Rager
Schrock
Burrell
Tyger
Myrtie G. Gee
Wast Mafoning
Soul
Isaac Gaulch
Adwit AL. Kress
Edward Mress
Mary Ld
Kris Kile
Muad
Jolat Renken
South Mahoning
Sherman Vardee
Pdelek
Green
Judson Tehards
Willams
Adrsvilla
W. 1
Smitte
Mw. Ly- Hie
Phunmiville
Henry W. Wnaut
Imer W. Miotin
North Mahoning
U. U. Trewland
Charles C. Stewart
Brashgalley
Jiames
Ray
L. Menteh
Chereyhill
Jou Deltubbag
Robert Ugoletti
Mast Wheatfield
Wighini
John Stora
John Yendralo
T. S. Garr
Brody
W. J. Davis
Third Wards
A. M. Barron
G. 8
Kunkle
Hella M. Naugherty
C. H. Steveing
Carl A. Piter
Josephine Schreeangast
Josephine Schrecengast
C. A. Pifer
J. Frank Cooper
A. A. Arthurs
Cherry Tree
Margaret McGaughey
Frank Stesnick
Brushyalley
George Serbin
Chas
Wright
Cherry Tree to Hold Centennial Celebration
Cherry Tree marks the 10th anniversary of its first settlement with a three day centennial event planned for August. A town meeting formed an organization with Dr J H Peterman as president and committees to raise funds from residents for the parade, addresses, athletic events and historical program. Former residents are expected to return for reunions.
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Cherry Tree
J. H. Peterman
Rmports Wilson
J. F. Witapatrick
Deposit Bank Opens Modern New Quarters in Indiana County
The Indiana County Deposit Bank unveiled a spectacular new building on Philadelphia street with a marble mahogany bronze and steel banking room fireproof vaults and modern offices. The formal opening Thursday drew officers directors and many guests while hundreds visited since the Monday public service began, signaling anticipated growth for years to come.
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Indiana County Deposit Bank
Philadelphia
The
Deposit Bank
Veterans Civic League formed by ex service men
Veterans of all wars from Indiana county gathered at Camp Rest-a-White to form the Veterans Civic League of Indiana County. Officers named were President Richard W. Watson, Secretary William H. Pierce, and Treasurer James M. Marshall. Speakers included Gifford Pinchot and Ward McCullough. The group endorsed Nathan L. Strong for congress and Charles Ernest Kinsey for assembly, while not officially endorsing other candidates. Also notes a home talent play at Clymer titled Brown Wigged Betty with local cast listed.
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Veteran Civic League
Indiana County
Camp Rest-a-White
Veterans’ Civic League of
Richard W. Watson
William H. Pierce
James M. Marshall
Gifford Pinchot
Ward McCullough
Kittanning
Burgess Ornin McMillen
Blairsville
John H. Hill
Indiana
Lex. N. Mitchell
Punxsutawney
Nathan L. Strong
Congress
Charles Ernest Kinsey
Arcadia
Assembly
League
J. Elder Peeler
J.T. Stewart
Beryl L. Seanor
C. R. Griffith
State Supt to Visit Indians Monday in Indiana
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Finnegan of Harrisburg will visit Indiana on Monday as guest at the State Normal school and will dine with the Rotary Club that evening. Ren Pollock buys Carson Sehrom Wing Store, taking charge Thursday after leaving S Ren Pollock Inc. musical goods. The Troutman Company pays 20 cents for eggs and 30 cents for butter this week as Pittsburgh and Cleveland market pages differ. The stork visits Creekside bring four baby girls and a boy to local homes. Mrs. F. Bo Smith of Kenwood undergoes appendectomy at Indiana hospital and is recovering. Trainers Jack Nees and Claude Stewart and others fish Clinton County this week along the Five O1n. line.
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S. Ren
Indiana
Troutman Company
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Personal Briefs From Punxsutawney And Indiana
Local notes report W. I. Neal of Punxsutawney in critical condition after a cerebral hemorrhage. Others travel for visits, business, or to enroll as Progress readers, including Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson, Mrs. H. B. Rumler, and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Piertstonts. Captain L. McLain ill in Washington, and Akey selling farm lands for a public sale May 11 near Shelocta.
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W. It. Neal
Punxautawney
North Point
Btookville Hospital
Charles ¢. Rudl
Ianly
Nemacolin
Indiani
Rudi
Ben Pollock, Inc
Glassford
Florida
Indiana
W. Weaver
Plumville
J. B. Cramer
Homer City
Progress
George Thompson
Vandergrift
Grushvalley
Thompson
Sarah Birdsall
Helen
Gibertsville
N. Y
Arthur Birdsall
Waterstreet
Harold Fritchman
Robert Ewing
Kiski
Streams
Ella Cost
Lown
Jamestown
R. M. Smith
Mary
Church Street
Pittsburgh
H. B. Rulmer
Philipsburg
William Appr
George Brown
Creekside
R. D
William A. Simpson
Severny Street
Philadelphia
Robert M. Wilwood
Wilkinsburg
Integra
Susanna Wiwood
Near
Kenwood
Tyger
Thochester Mills
Martin ‘T. Learn
Kit
Thelma
Tomer City
Learn
J. E. Peitstonts
Parkwood
Cnming
George M. Clawson
Blairsville
B. W. Hawes
J. H. Petterman
Cherry Tree
Eres L. McLain
Washington, D. C
R. J. Akey
Shelocta
Heshbon Braces for Big Forest Fire Monday
A major forest fire near Heshbon, starting Monday morning by the Margaret Mines, drew aid from Blacklick and Cresson. Firefighters protected homes as flames were checked by six o'clock. A spark from a freight train is believed to have started the blaze. A separate Melee area fire along Yellow Creek destroyed timber, with local Boy Scouts aiding containment. Also reported are birthday greetings for Mrs. Samuel Jukehart on April 22, and obituaries noting Mrs. Ellen Patterson's death in Indiana hospital. A large barn at Brushvalley owned by William Little burned last week.
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Margaret Mines
Heshbon
Blacklick
Cresson
Melee
Yellow Creek
Samuel Jukehart
Tillie Smail
Sagamore
Snail
Calvin and
Bhill
Near Sagamore
Annie Lyle
Wrances
Harrison City
Norman Lukehart
Direhtor
Minerva
John Lukehart
Jene
Plumville
Martha Dyer
Nettle Larmon
Brushvalley
William Little
Estates Divided in Blairsville Will Distributions Named
In Blairsville county a 1921 will of Thomas Winklemint appoints Ida Widow and Samuel Winkienun executors with life use to Mrs Jennie Roof. After debts, estate to be divided among Burt G Roof, Frank Roof, Cora White, and Charles Key. Other wills from 1914 and 1908 detail bequests to widow, children J I Kerr J M Kerr S H Kerr Elizabeth Turnbull and various churches and homes with tiny cash gifts and property rights.
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Wille Wied
Thomas Winklemint
Blair Heck Township
Ida
Saniel Winkienun
Jennie Roof
Este
George We Roof
Duatitta
Burt G
Rank Roof
Cora White
Charles Key
Burt
Samuel W. Kerr
Armstrong Township
J. I
J. M
H. Kerr
Elizabeth Turnbull
Charles
Webron Lutheran Church
Blairsville
Women’s ‘Missionary Society
Women's Working Society of the
Fine Church
Tressler
Zetlenople
Old Ladies’ Home
Pittsburgh
Junior Christan Endeavor Society
Hebron Lutheran Church of
Bille N. Libengood
A. B. Falls
Local Offense and Community Notices From Blairsville Chronicle
A garbled local report describes an officer stopping a man named Robert Moore after an alleged theft on Philadelphia Street, a struggle ensues with a knife, and a bystander’s intervention prevents a fatal wound. Also noted are later arrests, a children’s institute program at Commodore, and various obituaries and civic items from Blairsville including school events, a veterans body arriving home, and community club activities.
Deaths in Cherryhill and nearby townships memorials
RECENT DEATHS lists multiple obituaries from Cherryhill township and surrounding areas. It notes the April 20 death of Joseph Donderson Chaput in Wilkinsburg, his Civil War service, long Church of the Brethren involvement, and survivors.William Harrison Mock and others, with details of births, marriages, military service, and funeral arrangements. deaths of Mrs. John Madill in Belfast heritage and family, Susanna Learn Elwood and other relatives, plus Mikesell, Dante Miller, Dante A. Miller, and Samuel I Simpson, detailing ages, residences, churches, and burial plans.
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Charryhill Township
177Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Ufe
Church of the Brethren
Penn
Cherryhill Township
Clymer
Cherryhil
Lincoln
Co. B
Pennsylvania Reserves
Elizabeth Mowe
Mr. Meck
FR. S
Parma
Ida
Vl. M. Kurtz
Canton
Grant
Indiana
J. D
Albuquerque
N. M. dc
H.C. Meck
McCambs
da Mack
Rev. Brown
Burnin
Sample Run Cemetery
American Legion
Doling Madill
John Madill
Acast Street
Mayme Wallace
GC. Walace
Trosella J. Inc
Mabel Madi
Hfe
Presbyterian Church
BF. W. Hinitt
White
M. 1S
Oakland
Dante A. Miller
Hatshvalley
Dlial
Indian Hospital
Mandiyy Slewat
Alexander Morgan
Ueshbon
Dryshvalley Moor
Shurch
Marl Miller
Lome
Big Street Paving Plan Planned for Indiana Town
The Ragwar monthly meeting approved paving eight streets with a $50,000 bond issue. Streets slated include Cheeting between Wifth and Sixth and Water between Pourth and Wirth, plus Oak Tenth and more. The council also eyed widening East and West Philadelphia and North Fifth streets and planned milk inspection and garbage disposal contracts.
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Cannell
Wifth
Sixth
Pourth
Wirth
Ninth
Church
Oakland Avenue
Oakland
Philadelphia
School
Water
Oak
East
West Philadelphia
North Fifth Streets
Board of ‘Ealth
Fortra
Indiana
Nwn
Fhe Enunels
Jury Awards Damages in Clymer Coal Co Suit
Alelo Ferko of Clymer won a jury verdict awarding $5,625 against Momlre Coal Co for mine car injuries to his horse and rider. The court previously directed a verdict for the defendant in a separate estates case. Several residents faced fines or jail in liquor cases, with paroled conditions for one defendant. Property transfers and lot sales across multiple townships were recorded, including several coal and land transactions valued at thousands of dollars.
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Alelo Ferko
Clymer
Momlre Coal Co
Karke
Triohhenel
Cigil Court
Reheed A. Geerapalist
Ls. W. Ray
Anne Perguson
Tony Degrees
Thomas Argo
Aner
David Armaini
Allegheny County
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Monster Outdoor
John
Little Dixonville
Pittsburgh Hospital
John M. Daugherty
Hugh Lowman
Clarksburg
Betty
Rev. Hardy
Carrol D. Oaks
Jonats Hutching
Chalmers Faith
Sam Mason
Bilis Dick
Mr. Blinn
William Minto
Harry Leon
Gordon Malcum
Hiram Whitcomb
Eph Oliver
Letitia Starboard
Ada Mee- Quown
Violet Hutchins
Clara Hal ‘S
Mirandy Hutchins
Sara Binghamer
Marie Oliver
Hulda
Hannah Woffenden
Tuetnda
Jesse Forsythe
Stork
Marvin Alexander
Cassey Fairman
Kenneth Frech
Lisle Bothell
F. Bo Smith
Clinton County Co
Jack Nees
Claude Stewart
William Patterson
Ellen Patterson
Indiana Hospital
Ernest Union Church
James Patterson
South Park
Leslie Patterson
Fred Patterson
Ernest
Robert Jeffrey
South Lork
Oficer
Robert Moore
Ciel
Welly
Moore
Mostro
Melly
William Lacey
Meco
Commodore
Workers of District
Green Township
Harvey Swartz
Elinor T. Martz
Glen Campbell
Sue Widdowson
Penn Run
Enning
Wilda Williams
William McClure
Robinson
Brethren Church
Alvin Bills
Bright
Margaret Bennett
Ohio
Amde
Hugh Calvin McKee
Mary L. McKee
Johnstown
Annabel Baker
J.P. Baker
Jess Kritzer
Margaret Baker
D. W. .Philip
Mary Baker
Susanna Wiwoa
Wilow
Iran Lwood
New Kenwood
Susann Lewin
Shea
Harmony Presbyterian Church
Jimes Elwood
Portland
Ore
Mlwood
Robert Mt Elwool
Istial Learn
Alex Learn
U.S
Buring
Harmony Graveyard
Mere Pertlem
Ralph Mikesell
Rebecca Nenrig Mikesell
Christ Nehrig
Ceenter Township
Charles Nehrig
Fred Nehrig
Naimvin Stewart
Center Township
Emil Nehrig
Harry Nehrig
Patton
Roy Shirley
California
Buriab
Bethel Church
Center Denynship
Inihaxa
Wloat A
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