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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1926

Page

7

Fisher Will Cet Record Vote In His Home County

Indiana county Republicans rally behind John S. Fisher for governor as Pepper-Fisher-Smith-Woodward ticket wins full support. County meetings, white township rally, and big Plumville event boost turnout May 18 with Fisher aiming for a large victory in his home county.

Fisher Republican County Committee John 5. Fisher Pepper-Fisher-Smith-Woodward Indiana Tor Fisher H. Wallace ‘Thomas John A. Scott J. N. Langham Jas W. Mack George J. Fett United States George Wharton Pepper Indiana County Graceton Coral Homer City Plumville Pepner-Fisher Jas. W. Mack Bruce ‘Selotto G. Mazza Bianco Hall Exores Sion Pepper Big Plumville M. E. Echurch David W. Doude Elmer Shaffer George Feit James W. Mack Boy Scout J. Blair Sutton Alex Stewart Howards John S. Fisher Pepper-Fisher White Township John 8. Fisher Philadelphia Street Scout Band Apollo Boy Scout Band Clever Musical Organization

Former Indiana Boy Takes Bride

Dorsey L. Walker, prominent figure in Indiana, and Miss Martha Lambert of Johnstown were married in Johnstown on April 26. Walker is employed in the Flood City and the couple will reside there.

Indiana Dorsey L. Walker Cordilla Walker Locust Street Martha Lambert H. R. Lambert Johnstown Walker Flood City

Fisher Welcomed by 5000 in Philadelphia Campaign Rally

Indiana candidate John Fisher, touted as the next governor of Pennsylvania, spoke to about 5,000 enthusiastic workers and supporters in South Philadelphia. The crowd packed the Frank X. O’Connor Club, forcing two separate gatherings as Fisher urged reforms and promised decisive action once in Harrisburg.

Indiana John Fisher Pennsylvania Philadelphia Frank X. O’connor Congress Keystone Harrisburg Frank X. O'Conner South Broad Street O'Connor

Pepper Fisher tour boosts Vare attack in Mercer Lawrence

Candidates Pepper and Fisher traveled through Mercer and Lawrence counties greeting large crowds in Grove City Greenville Sharon Ellwood City and New Castle. They urged votes for Ware against Pepper and warned against Vare influence while Mercer and Lawrence counties were viewed as solid for Pinchot and Ware.

Lawrence Mercer New Castle William S. Ware George Wharton Pepper Pepper-Fisher Grove City Greenville Sharon Ellwood City Johns. Fisher Ernest G. Smith Hannah Mr. Durham Republican State Committee Worthington Scruton State Council of Republican Women Lawa Senator Poker Philadelphia Mercer County Pinchot Pepper Ware

Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Indiana County

Realty deeds list transfers including Sloan to Nokes eleven acres in Rhyne for 1 dollar, Ferguson to Ferguson for two lots in Clarksburg at 25 dollars, Howard to Petrovice in Durrell for 300 dollars, and other 1 to 7 lot or acreage trades across Clarksburg Homer City Plumville Green Young Cherryhill plus gas lease filings for T W Phillips Gas and Oil Co by multiple owners in North Mahoning Township and surrounding areas.

Deeils Indiana Styce Sloan M. Nokes Caroline Marshall Ida ‘Ferguson Clarksburg George E. Howard Mike Petro Vich Durrell M. Heckman Edmund Widdowgen Fernie B. Fryer H. C. Ferguson Ida Ferguson J. H. Fryar Fred A. Palmer Nora E. Palmer Burrell Jennie Simpson John W. Paul Cherryhill L. B. Fetterhof Vada Fettershoff Plumville Augustus Fetterman Peter Becker Green Robert M. Sheffier Grasomo Bertolino Young H. S. Kissinger A. M. Johnston Homer City James A. Muckinger Esther Blythe T.W. Phillips Gas & Oil Co Elizabeth Stiles Abbie Stiles Samuel FH. Stiles Ernest Foster George Duke T. J. McCormick John R. McCullough Edward Hay Myers Oshia Patterson North Mahoning Town

Lads Real Tree Planters On Klan Farm Beedlings Planted

Loral Boys start 30 000 beedlings on Klan farm south of town. Uncle Dick Wehrie hosted 124 Indiana lads who rode a special trolley car to the farm. By noon they planted 30 000 white pine and Norway spruce seedlings secured from the state forestry department. The day included a plenteous dinner served by Klan women and an address by Arthur Brownlee. The afternoon featured sports and a nature study session led by Uncle Dick.

Loral Klan Farm Dick" Wehrie Wehrie Wehrle State Department of Forestry Kian Arthur Brownlee

Buchanan Nominated for Rotary District Governor

George T. Buchanan, charter member and former president of the Indiana Rotary Club, was named governor of the Western Pennsylvania Rotary District at the Washington, Pa conference. The district, comprising 54 clubs, will present his name to the International Rotary convention in Denver to serve one year from July 1.

Indiana Club George T. Buchanan Indiana Rotary Club Western Pennsylvania Rotary District Washington Buchanan International Rotary Convention Denver

Fire destroys dwelling and outbuildings near South Bend

Eric Silvis of near South Bend endured a heavy loss when his dwelling and contents burned last Tuesday. The wash house and spring house were also destroyed with their contents. Neighbors assisted by helping him erect a temporary home from the wagon shed.

Eric Silvis South Bend

Time to Dip Sheep in County Advice for Flock Owners

County Agent urges flock owners to inspect flocks for ticks this spring. Dipping with Cooper's Dipping Powder in galvanized tanks sold by F. S. Burch & Co. at 152 W Huron St Chicago, IL. One dipping kills ticks. two dips recommended. agent offers assistance to interested owners.

Cooper's F. S. Burch & Co W. Huron St Chicago

Weddings of a Week with Plumville Ceremony

A week of nuptials reports Vernie Viola Smeltzer and Roy Orr wed by Rev. Garman at Plumville. The ceremony featured a ring service and a bride’s home dinner. The Orrs will live on the Smeltzer-Orr coal bank farm, with many honor events planned.

Vernie Viola John Smeltzer Roy Orr James FR. Orr Washington Township Garman Plumville Orr Smeltzer-Orr Coal Bank

Personal Brevities Reflect Town Ties With Visitors

A flurry of notes lists residents visiting friends and relatives across Cleveland, Philadelphia, Indiana, Pittsburgh, and nearby towns. Many names, towns, and travels appear, including Mr. and Mrs. Mahan, Mrs. Evans, J. A. Gallagher, and George Ogden, with movements between Indiana, Penn Run, and the county seat.

Green Township May Play Day Festival Draws Thousands

About a thousand Green Township pupils gathered at Cookport on May 1 for a play festival. The event featured an oral spelling contest, penmanship judging, and a large evening program with school numbers. Eighth grade diplomas were awarded to 68 students, with 30 earning writing certificates. The crowd filled the community hall as the band played, and officials pledged to make the festival an annual event.

Green Township Cookport Hainselman P. O. Peterson Community Association

Blairsville Double Tragedy Shocks County Fans

In Blairsville a young man Herman Jones killed himself after wounding rival Edgar Muir during a jealousy dispute over Hazel Muir. Muir, wounded twice, drove to a relative's home where Jones then shot himself, dying instantly while Muir's injuries were serious but not fatal. Police reported a second stabbing also tied to a love feud at a Graff Coal Company site.

Hazel Muir Blairsville Herman Jones Dgar Muir Miss Muir Jones William Penn Highway Ighot Muir Ployd Smith John Sumeo Sweatheart Graff Coal Company Sumeo

Mis H J Brody Honored At Pleasant Event

Mrs H J Brody president of the Indiana County Section of the local Council of Jewish Women was honored at a dinner at the Hite home. A loving cup was presented to Mrs Brody by Mrs J Cheltal as toastmistress with Mrs Edwin Zugsmith of Pittsburgh as principal speaker. Mrs Yatimith national chairman of religion spoke warmly. Other members praised the local organization for its work at Torrance hospital.

Pennsylvania H. J. Brody Indiana County Hite Brody J. Cheltal Edwin Zugsmith Pittsburgh 4Usyamith CG. J. W

Obituary notices from Blairsville and Indiana areas

Antonio LaMantia a prominent Blairsville fruit dealer for 27 years died in a Pittsburgh hospital after a lingering illness. Born in Italy he settled in Blairsville and leaves a widow and ten children. Also noted are obituaries for Mra Frances Lydie Sorrels aged 20, Emory E. Adams 47, Simon Kline 75, Mrs Carrie Findley, Andrew Scott 18 months, and Mrs Catherine Redding, with funeral details and surviving relatives.

Antonio LaMantiy Antonio LaMantia Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Italy United States Blairsville B. P. On B FO. B Societa M Umberto di Dominick Homer City John Salvatore Vincent Indiana August Termini Paul Joseph Guints Freeport

Deaths Shock Indiana as Dr Edwin Wood Passes

Dr Edwin K Wood a prominent Indiana dentist died at his home on School street from pneumonia after a brief illness. Born November 29 1879 he trained at Indiana Normal School Pennsylvania State College and Marvds Churgical College Philadelphia before practice in Smithton Pa and return to Indiana in 1906. He led in local civic life and athletics. Funeral held at home with Rev Hinitt. interment Oakland cemetery. Survived by widow Mary M Jones stepfather Henderson Wilson and half brothers Andrew Wilson and Joseph Wilson. Another half brother Daniel W Schresengost died recently.

Kimory E. Adams Emory E. Adams George Adams West School Street Indiana Pennsylvania Railroad Baptist Church of Town Adams J. B. Baker Greenwood Cemetery George J. Adams Chicago John W. Mahan Frank S. Mahan West Middlesex Edwin IC. Wood School Street Harvey Mary Kimmell Wood Indiana Normal School Pennsylvania E State College Madive-Chirurgical College Philadelphia Smithton Savings & ‘Trust Presbyterian Church Indiana Country Club Cosmopolitan Club PB. W. Hinitt Oakland Cemetery Mary M. Jones Latrobe Frank Wood Pasadena Cal Henderson Wilson Andrew Wilson Allentown Joseph Wilson Orange W.J Ady Dimiel W. Schresengost Daniel W. Schresengost C. N Melwen Rure Valley A. L. Schrece

Indiana County Pioneer Attorney D B Taylor Dies

Indiana mourns as attorney D B Taylor dies at home after a week with pneumonia. Born September 14 1875 he studied at Washington Jefferson college and joined the Indiana County bar in 1878. A leader in banking education and public service his death ends a long career and community influence. He is survived by his wives Annie and Anna and sons James A Taylor and D Clair Taylor with services held at his home and burial in Greenwood.

David Blair Taylor Indiana South Fifth Street J. M. Taylor Followig Washington- Jefferson College A. W. Taylor Board of Education Farmers Bank & Trust Company Indiana County Hospital Diamond Glassware Company Robinsteen Dollar Company Board of Trustees Anna M. Daugherty James A. Taylor Pittsburgh Annie McFadden D. Elair Taylor Milne, Fla Taylor F. W. Hinitt Greenwood Cemetery

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John Bennett Evangelical Church David Mack North Sixth Street Indiana Hospital Ruchpion Phiba Vare Peppe Roy Allen Orr Vernie Viola Smoltzer Roy Allen Morris EB. Back Youngwood Mary B. McGill William M. Steen Jane Patterson Howard Scott Annabelle Middleton Bmarson Blose Elwood City Sara McConnaughey North Mahoning Two West Virginia New Florence Sickville Paul Seifer Mary Parsh Leroy McKee Myrtille M. Me Samuel Burmar Anna Catanis Deckers Point William McMillen McMillen Heilwood Henry Bennett Wilbur Briibart Fast Klumville Naomi Gayle Geo. T. Buchanan Lorsenter Smeltzer Brashear Holstein Denet Melxtein Des, W. C. Holstein South Eleventh Street Chrney Brashear Baltimore, Md Misa Myrna Alexander Cleveland Leroy Cunningham C. Bonner Ganks Township Harry Cooper Young Township GC. A. Mahan Dixonville Floyd MacNees Ambridge G. W Ralph Hasinger Joseph Donnelly J. A. Gallagher Youngtown Halk F. EB. Dunbar Smethport H. R. Henderson Nathan L. Strong A. W. Beer Ray Green Jenas Decker Roy M. Decker Penn Run A. H. Stewart Church Street Crystal Springs Club Clearfield County C. H. Clark Progress James Gates Wilkinsburg EB. F. Shaukis West Philadelphia George Ogden F. Sorrell Charles Pilkington Tuscarora Oil Company James Vanhorn Meade Ayers Mayport Zenas Decker J. WH. Decker Marshall Stewart Marshall Glenn and Annabella Marshall Tivermore J J. Roberts Homer City Presbyterian Church Hanover Presbyterian Church P. L. Anderson Near Weat Lebanon Leo Dorothy Anderson Prances Kanarr Montgomery Township N. J. Graham T. N.graham New Alexandria Forerty Forte Fettericief Oant Neva Frank Owin Severn Gettysburg Jozeph, Hazlett Iltingis Mr. Hazlett Ronde Fine Mis. H. J. Brody Benjamin Franklin Highway Association Tifin Pert Ryetradt Frances Lydie Sorrels Elkhart Ind Anna Marie Sortelg Anna Lydie Aaron Lydie Cherry Tree Jue 14 Inspikhart James Sorreis Merle Lydie Vandergrift Lutheran Church St. John’s Church Cems~tery Miller Emanuel S. Miller Cherryhill Township Rose Bracken West Taylor Township Cambria County W. H. Phillips Frank Miller Spruce Church John Miller Epansburg Simon Hkilne Simon Kline West Chestnut Street Willam Kline M. B. Bhurned Caryei Findley Carrie Pindley Greensaburg Thomas Hood John A. Findley Greensburg Findley Geneva Hugenlocher Andrew Scott Andrew John Scott Ernest W. L. McKea Catherine Redding Reynoldsville Rence Sedding Iselin Pnewmonta David Peeney David Meatey Regan Daeh Rooney Mave Harmony Cemetery Grisemore Wid Harry Rugsell Roy Velen George Walliams Bae Wars Margaret Joiner We Barneshora Edwin K. Wood Grim Reaper D. B. Taylor Edwis K. Woll
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