Tragic Accidents Claim Man and Boy in Two Local Incidents
Arm strong township farmer John Beer aged 30 is killed when struck by a local freight on the B R and P rails near Thomas and Shelocta. His brother Harry witnesses the tragedy as they walked home from Creekside along the tracks. Louis Novac nine, Blairsville Glass Works foreman’s son, is killed instantly by a trolley freight car while standing along the curb. Frank Wachila, 29 Chambersville miner, shoots himself and dies in an Indiana hospital. his motive is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joln Beer
Armstrong Township
Thomas
Shelocta
Harry
Indiana
Creekside
Clark Beer
Oakland
Louis Novac
Joseph Novac
Blairsville Glass Works
Frank Wachila
Chambersville
Pastor Refused Resignation and Salary Raised to 3100
At the annual congregational meeting of First United Presbyterian Church town, members voted overwhelmingly to keep Rev. Chalmers G. Morrow as pastor and increased his salary to 3100 for the current church year after he received a call from Tar kio Missouri. Armagh lights up with electricity in a jubilee event. Plumville club hosts farewell party as Mr and Mrs Seanor plan to move to Indiana, leaving a silver sandwich tray as a token of esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church of
Town
Chalmers G. Morrow
United Presbyterian
Tarkio
Bis
Armagh
Penn Public Service Company
Plumville
Beryl Seanor
Seanor
Indiana
Estean
Taylor Shaffer Denly
Taylor Shaffer
Indiana. Ploral Company
J. O. Lydick
Wayne Avenue
Lydick Posidente
Wailing Lo
Nuralyit
Shaffer
The
Indiaman Floral Company
Burl Snyder
Concent
Carlisle
Newville
Antietam Iron Works
Cumberland
New Bethlehem
Punxsutawney
Wrem Yon
Rank Shatter
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
Dewsie
May Shattar
Tpynxsutawney
Presbyterian Church
Leech
Pittsburg
Surprise social honors family during Children’s Week note
Fifty neighbors and friends of Mr and Mrs Frank Stadtmiller welcomed them with a surprise call on Friday evening as part of Children’s Week observances in Cherryhill township Armagh churches held programs through the week ending Friday. J J Stewart from Indiana spoke and Master Burton Johns from Cramer gave a closing poem titled All the World Is for Pols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stadtmiller
Cherryhill Township
Armagh
J. J. Stewart
Indiana
Burton Johns
Cramer
Ip Children’s Wi
Real estate transfers in Indiana County update
Terms recorded in Indiana County show numerous transfers from merchants farmers and churches. Names include W F Gardner Mary Evans Clarence Lowman Roy Brickell C G W Nippes Nettle Porter and many others with properties in Burrell Green White Conemaugh and Indiana wards and towns plus several coal and acreage transactions and a batch of marriage licenses in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Laat
T. Gardner
Mary Evans
Burrell
Clarence Lowman
Roy Brickell
Montgomery
W. G. Nippes
Nettle H. Porter
Blacklick
T. TF
Sexton
Carl D. Smith
White
Frank Spingel
G. Spingel
Mary Taczak
George Magus
Green
Lavina Bowser
John
Lukehart
Plumville
Arthur Capoli
Louis Innocenti
Brea Mathodist Church of
Garfield
Garfield Smokeless Coal Co
West Wheatfeld
Ww. F. Gardner
Peter Marinas
H. R. Spicher
Mazie J. Beyinger
H. BR. Spicher
A. L. Shankle
Silas G. Gaul
Mary R. Peffer
Fast Mahoning
John A. Park
Ford W. Shankle
Washington
W. A. Panuska
Frank Panuska
Conemaugh
Berman B. Wiley
Rebecca A. Wiley
Juliet White Watson
Daisy R. Park
Fourth Ward
Indiana
W.L. Bowman
George W. Gretner
J. H. Cline
W. Byers
West Wheatfield
Anchise
Harge-Mack Coal Co
Wim
E. McCoy
F. Runyan
Second Ward
R. M. ‘McCormick
W. J. Madden
Cherry Tree
T KF. B. Repine
Martha B. Salsgiver
First Ward
D. Howard Martin
David Bartholomew
Preston C. Lewis
Cannes
J. A. Kimmel
T. F. Sexton
Canoe
J. J. Palmer
M. H. Palmer
Burreh
Gelia
Taggart
Samantha Oatman
Third Ward
C. C. Waugaman
John Schobert
David R. Schopert
Luna J. Clements
H. R. Wiley
Joe Ogureak
Louis Straffi
H. M. Lowry
H. B. Langham
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Stadtmiller Near Indiana
Friends and neighbors of Mrs. Oliver Stadtmiller gathered at her home near Indiana for a surprise 42nd birthday. They enjoyed a noon dinner, music, talks, and German songs by Jerry Stake, an uncle of the hostess, while she received many useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Township
Oliver Stadtmiller
Indiana
Jarry Stake
Stadtmiller
A. M. Rising
Shelocta
A. J. Sharp
Chambersville
Indiana News Notes Mention Many Local Visitors
A stream of visits and calls from Indiana and nearby towns fills the week. Residents from Menicle Locust Street Creensburg Marion and Johnstown are listed with relatives and friends in Indiana. Several families plan travel west, while others host gatherings and celebrate occasions at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Nicewonger
Menicle
Indiana
Louis Heyman
Locust Street
Baltimore
Spyder
School Street
Washington
By. C
Johnstown
Campbell
Shelockn
Mary Wilson
Vernoh Tr.Taylor
California
John Gibson, Jr
Edward Walker
Lansing
Mich
Brody
Brody Bros
Philadelphia
New York City
Purl Bennett
Wayne Avenue
Edith J.ueas
Pittsburgh
Norman Ferrier
Cleveland, O
Alica Hetterhot
North Sixth Street
A. J. Sickenberger
Diamondville
J. G. Lyster
G. N., Bowers
Penn Hun
M. D. Shaffer
Houtzdale
Clymer
Cookport
J. I. Campbell
West Daladelphia
Lewis Westling
Newtown
Jas. L. Jack
Philadelphia Street
Elmer Williams
Sarah Glenn
Pine Flats
Sarah Scollins
Barnesboro
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
Daniel McAnulty
Chas, Weamer
Herome
Marion Center
T. L. McGregor
McGregor
H. A. Potter
Spangler
MacGregors
J. K. Carney
F.B. Rudolph
Lawrence Campbell
Town
Penn Tun
Hursday
Presbyterian Church
Johnston Children Photograph at Douglass Studio
The image shows Milton, Helen and Orville Johnston, three Johnston siblings of Homer City, photographed with their parents Mrs. Oscar Johnston. The picture is a studio reproduction from Douglass Studio on Philadelphia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Helen
Orville Johnston
Ity
Oscar Johnston
Homer City
Ageriea
Douglass
Philadelphia Street
Nealer Farm May Be Aviation Landing Site
Government plans to photograph the John Nealer farm south of Indiana may designate it as a regular aviation landing place. Indications show Indiana could be on the air rail service route as aerial surveys arrive. Photographs of the farm from a visiting aeroplane last week confirm land is being considered for this purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nealer
Indiana
Nealer
Ing Field
Surprise Birthday Celebration in Dixonville for Moorhead Man
A large group gathered at Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Moorhead’s Dixonville home to honor the 36th birthday of Mr. Moorhead despite bad weather. Attendees from Taylorsville, Illville, Strongstown, and Florida connections enjoyed music, games, and a late lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead
Deapit
W. TR. Moorhead
Dixonville
Mr. Moorhead
Mra
Harvey Edwards
Chalmers
Garl Edwards
Thamar, Myr
W. J. Allison
D. J. Allison
William Steve Mydock
Erma Meekly
Jesse Hadden
Mahala Allison
Taylorsville
W. W. Moorhead
Ruth
Emma
Leroy
Minnie Jearn
Russel and
Althe
C. V. Barber
Gayl
Josephine
Ord
Kenneth
Paul Measure
Sylva Weimer
Ofillville
B. T. Barber
Grier Stephens
Harry B. Atson
Indiana
Frank Strong
Herbert
Strongstown
Weddings Of A Week In Ebensburg And Indiana
A series of marriages were performed in multiple towns including Ebensburg Indiana Punxsutawney and Elderton. Couples listed include Percy Washington and Kathryn Washington Beck McCormick Dunmire Armstrong Lawrence and others with ceremonies conducted by local ministers such as Rev Walter Brown Rev J Lawrence Rev Chas Co Frank and Rev Sam Ford. Local clergy also announce services at Curry Run Presbyterian Church upcoming Sunday evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence S$. Dunmire
South Bend
Mary J. Armstrong
West
Lebanon
Charles E. Fisher
Deckers Point
Sarah A. Zillafro
Butler Harvey J. McKelvey
Kittanning
Janet A. Dunmire
Armstrong Co
Hugh
Beck
Trade City
North Mahoning Two
Wm. Davidson
Clymer
Edna Shankle
Martha B. McCormick
Terrence O. Byers
Indiana
Wilda Grove
George Piercy
Ebensburge
Kathryn Washington
Ebensburg
Percy-Washington
George Percy
Charles Dickison
Walter ¥. Brown
Clymer Christian Church
McKevey, Dunmirs
Harvey J. McKelvey
Armstrong County
J. al Lawrence
Beck McCormick Hugh
North Mahoning Township
Punxsutawney
Chas, Co. Frank
Dunmire-Armstrong
Lawrence Dunmire
Julia Armstrong
Young Township
Rahman-Burns Willis Fairman
Plainville
Wilda May Turns
Atwood
Plumville
W. E M. Copeland
Curry Run
J. Orville Menning
Murry Run Presbyterian Church
Indiana county plants nearly a quarter million trees this spring
More than 221,653 young forest trees were planted on private lands in Indiana county this spring, state forester Gidford Pinehat reported. The Pennsylvania Department of Forestry aided 21 planters in the county, part of a statewide total exceeding 3,000,000 seedlings planted by 19 private landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Gidford Pinehat
Engi
Pennsylvania Department of Forestry
Walter L Main Circus Delights Crowds Across County
Indiana saw Walter L Main's Shows draw large afternoon and evening crowds amid bad weather. Francis Smith said patronage was strong, with ticket queues at capacity atop the big top. Prohibition-era spending boosts amusements as the circuit reports record business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Main
Indiana
Francis Smith
Deaths and Buryings in Blair County and Vicinity
Obituaries from Dilltown to Blair County detail Ellva Mardis of Dilltown age 88 dying April 22 after long illness, eight surviving children and many grandchildren. James Learn of Green township dies in Dockport at 76 with pneumonia, long church involvement. Samuel Stahl, 70, farmer died at Spangler hospital after illness. multiple children and siblings listed. Mather Marshalling dies at Ulamville age unknown after stomach illness. two sons and a daughter noted. Henry Nicowonger, 67, of Punt Lane dies after riding accident. service at home. Ralph Fisher dies after weeks of illness. survivors listed. Mrs. Sarah Baker, 66, dies at Trument Salisbury. husband and children listed. William Adratton, 42, former Blatrsville resident, dies. burial in Blatrsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellva
Mardis
Haga Morgan Mardis
Dilltown
Oll
Chilton
Wig
Newry
Blair County
Ilmuel
Old Church
Bullington Township
Strongstown
Samuel J
F. Mardis
Minerva Cameron
Johnstown
Wlora Steen
Pitcairn
de Maredig
A. Mardis
Agnes Mardis
Sha Fg
W. M. Peffer
Rodkey
Armagh
East Union
Burlington Township
James Pearn
James Learn
Liftelong
Green Township
Lyhoma Ngar
Learn
Jacob Searn
Cockport
Trwin Learn
James Kephart
Near Glymer
W S. Butterbaugh
Learn Homastead Farm
John RB. Wook
Ins Dina
William Bagley
Isaac Hudson
Cookyart
Avere Heli
Turial
Cookport
Samuel R. Stahl Samuel
Stahl
Varnie
Murray
Hoe
Llarry
Fot Heilwood
Ward
Alcon
Ohio
Spear
Tyrone
Clair
Brothe
W. Stahl
Town
Spicher
Hillsdale
Gurviyo
Nan Gressley
Truchel McCoy
Penn Run
Sarah Dick
Commodore
John Star
Hamer Cty
John Kelly
New Kensington
Kelley
Butler
Thelma Smythe
Mondaly
Ney
W. J. M. Copeland
Lutheragy Cewe
Brethren Church
Daniel
Archie
Elizabeth
Amanda Nice
Wonger
Tome
Saiuel
Venn Run
Marguces
Clinton Vharfer
Komer City
Ralph Fisher
Lemuel Fisher
Lisithport
Lew!s Shields
Philip
Alice
Iinvel
Klarmon
Paul
Joy
George Isha
Thomas Baker
Sara Baker
Thonas Baker
Salisbury
Newrytown
Real estate boom and notable deaths in Indiana area
Local real estate activity centers on Plumville and Sherman Runyan properties with multiple sales including a $217,000 livery business transfer and new homes on Mast Churel Street. Recent obituaries include Taylor Shaffer of the Indiana Floral Co partner, and Dr N Bert Lowman of Bella Vernon with funeral arrangements and survivors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sennor
Plumville
Sherman Runyan
Tigloy Alley
Mast Churel Street
Runyan
Seanor
Bunyan
Hunyan
Columbus McGoy
South Fifth Street
Illa VY. Coon
Oakland Avenue
School Street
Augusla A. Pattison
Town
McGonnell Real Estate
McConnell
Harstee M. Lowry
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Tdatvaville
Matthew H. Bruce
Washington Street
Indiana Hospital
Fine Flats Christian Church
New York Central Railroad
Gayi
Kiski
GQ Indigna Bere
S. W. Shearer
Bennett’s Farm
W. Shearer
Indiana R. D
Mr. Shearer
H. O. Kimmel
Frank Repine
J.M. Risinger
Empire Theater
Holstein Friesian Association
U. S. Department of Agriculture
American Jersey Cattle Club
Saltsburg
Logan R. Moore
J. St. James
Saltabore
San Francisco
Jon Johnston
Moore
William Laney
West Lebanon
Vndjang
F. T. O. Club
Nealer Farm
Florida
Earl Moore
Lakeland
Fla
Moora
C. M. Jones
W. J. Bolin
Baptist Church
Sonville
New York
Metropolia
Mass Place
Meridian
Miss
Arly
IMG Circus
Gordon
Gordon Literary Society
Gordon School
Blacklick Township
Society
Lfidhel Allman
Margaret McCrea
Glenn Smith
Knox Cover
Nory Clawson
Judvenile Glass
Laste Altman
John Melntire
Lauri Mack
Mikesell
Howard Altman
A. B. Mikesell
Mary Mikesell
Margaret
Mildred Allman
Frances McCrea
Earl Strong
Robert Overdorff
Paul Overdorff
Roy Brotharg
McCrea
John Lyfic
Shields
Strong
Mack
Room No. 2
John Brithart
Stanley Cooper
Elmer Cooper
Wil‘tar Floyd
Gerald Fitzpatrier
Richard Hynar
Delmont Miller
Paul Bolonky
Virginia Brilhart
Ruth Kregm the Bream
Wdnw
Dukes
Hazel
Clyewhite
Grace Harkness
Margaret Kissinger
Grey Langham
Violet Miller
Florence Madden
JeanncFarland
Stephania Polonky
Alice Stifler
Mae Thompson
Margaret Winslow
Misa Chrissie L. Gibson
Hionor
C. J. Cartwright
Hookport
Huazel Lamer
Jamey Bartlebaugh
Beate
Pennsylvania
Lynn Q. Adomea
Mrn
Nancy
Rowforder
Nancy Vrawtorn
Tug State
St. Grawford
Annicksburg
William Grawford
Fowler
Cal
Doedasud
Nancy Reynolds
Reynoldaville
Smicksburg
Crawford
Ahe Wade
Hy William
Samuel
Ramsey
John Grawford
Powler
Dyft
Sruch Grawford
Wlakrsville
Elizabeth Cheri Elzabeth Cheri
Chambersvne
fIndlang Hospital
Willian He. Stasetton
William Ad
Tratton
Blatryville
Blatrsvile
Beryl Shanor
Indiang Real Estate
Mauihe Lakehart
Martha Luketart
Sto Dogeph Lakehart
South Mahoning Township
Hfe Wis
Smickabure
Shoe
Foott McCaughey
Apollo
George Lukehart
John Weaver
DuBois
J. M. Vukahart
Harry Lalelart
T. Ad Lukehart
Sarah Lukehart
Smiekehars
N. Bert Lowman
Thomas Lowman
Bella Vernon
Schoools
Indiana Norma
Pittsburgh University
W. D. Berryman
Frances
Monessen
Gelools
Robert
J. Frank Longman
W. N Houston
Tillyhurgh
A. B. King
King
Oakland Cemetery
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