Tragic death at Indiana home William B Marshall
William B Marshall found dead in chair with revolver, suspected financial stress sparked act. Neice Helen Sutton a cousin Emma Miller testify on preceding days sadness and cloud over affairs. Indiana Normal trustees publish heartfelt resolutions praising his charity, faith, and service. funeral held at Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Marshall
Wim
Indiana
Marshall
Sutton
Railroad Avenue
Miss Helen
Miss Sutton
Mr. Marshall
M. M. Davis
Itsekf
Luther Roof
Miller
Daugherty
L. Loughry
M. B. Kline
Keepers
T. B. Clark
H. M. Bell
Helen Sutton
Emma Miller
W. L. Stewart
A. D. Sutton
John Hastings
Jos. Falcon
James Blair
Mies Sutton
First National Bank
Mr. Sutton
Robbery at Sidney: Shoes Stolen from Isett Ray
Thieves entered the Sidney station in this county and stole a box of shoes owned by Isett Ray merchants there. Value set at ninety dollars with no clue to the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isett & Ray
Sidney
County
Communion Services at United Presbyterian Church Declarative
Communion services were held at the United Presbyterian church last Sabbath with forty persons uniting. The pastor was assisted by Rev. Boon of Saltsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Church
Rev. Boon
Saltsburg
Latrobe to face Normal in Monday afternoon game
Latrobe bags ball team travels to play the Normal club Monday afternoon here. The matchup features a local club contest with Latrobe seeking a win on the road or at the home field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latrobe Bags
Jr. O. U. A. M. Advisory Meets Again at Indiana Hall
The Jr. O. U. A. M. Advisory held its second meeting at Indiana Council No. 260 hall with about thirty attendees and nine councils represented. Discussion covered library support for each order, youth leadership, and expanding meetings in local halls. West Lebanon and Richmond Councils joined the Advisory Board. attendees included Homer City, Creekside, Armagh, Mechanicsburg, Dixonville, Indiana, Blairsville, West Lebanon, and Rochester Mills.
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Jr. O. U. A. M. Advisory
Hall of Indiana Council
Indiana Council
West Lebanon
Richmond
Homer City
Creekside
Armagh
Mechanicsburg
Dixonville
Indiana
Blairsville
Rochester Mills
Bookamire Seen Near Patton in Murder Case
Jacob Bookamire, alleged murderer of John Cunningham, was spotted in Patton Cambria county last week drinking with a shady companion. He escaped arrest after authorities were informed and vanished. Officials suspect he is hiding in the mines of Clearfield and Cambria counties. A $300 reward has been posted for his capture.
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Jacob Bookamire
John Cunningham
Patton
Cambria County
Bookamire
Clearfield
Cambria
Old Patriarch George Row Retires After 21 Years Service
On Monday Squire George Row retired from the Justice's office after twenty one years of service. He was elected four times and served one year by appointment. During his tenure he docketed more than 5 000 cases and tied the knot for about 125 couples, gaining wide goodwill across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire George Row
Row
Squire Row
Fire destroys Ash residence in Washington Township
Albert Ash, of Washington township, lost his house and contents to a blaze last Wednesday at noon. He lit a fire for dinner then went to the barn. upon return the roof was fully aflame and the structure burned despite help. A defective flue caused the fire. the property was insured for 800 dollars with the Washington Township Mutual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ash
Washington Township
He Does Not Believe in Dreams
John Farnsworth, a merchant near Purchase Line, dreamed of an injury Friday night but dismissed it as superstition. Saturday he was kicked by a frightened horse while unharnessing it, suffering severe injuries, yet he still does not believe in dreams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Farnsworth
Near Purchase Line
Injuries Reach Sadie Rice at Deckers Point Mill
Sadie Rice, youngest daughter of John Rice of Deckers Point, injured her left hand feeding a corn sheller in her father’s chopping mill last Thursday. The wheels bruised the hand but stopped before bones broke. Left for Oregon. Dr Owens and two daughters plus Rev Kingan travel to Albany for the United Presbyterian General Assembly on the 28th. another party leaves next week. Mrs Balentine injured on West Church Street last Friday while at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie
John Rice
Deckers Point
Oregon
Owens
Sarah
Gretta
R. A. Kingan
Jacksonville
Albany
United Presbyterian Church
A. D. Sutton Fails At Ortondale Stock Farm Finance
A. D. Sutton, proprietor of the Ortondale stock farm south of town, faces executions totaling 30 945 with 22 800 due to the First National Bank. W B Marshall endorsed for him, and creditors include Farmers Bank 895 and Marshall & Kline 840 plus smaller claims. Sutton owns a large trotting horse farm but assets may not satisfy all debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortondale
First National Bank
A. D. Sutton
Sutton
W. B. Marshall
Mr. Sutton
Farmers’ Bank
Death by Own Action at Carrolltown
John Stoltz a well known Carrolltown resident died by hanging on a Wednesday. His wife missed him at seven am and Bert Binder found him suspended in the barn loft by a rope after Stoltz had rigged a ladder and kicked it away. He had been suffering from the grip and grew despondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stoltz
Carrolltown
Stoltz
Mr. Stoltz
Commissioners Tour Northern County Bridges Repairs Likely
The County Commissioners traveled Tuesday afternoon to the northern part of the county to inspect bridges in need of repair. They planned a two day tour through the Mahonings to review conditions and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Mahonings
Run-off Avoided After Horse Team Fright Near Depot
Monday afternoon a runaway near the railroad ended when Mr. Smith Calhoun of Parkwood steered a frightened team away from a building. Neither horses nor driver were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Calhoun
Parkwood
Ada man Jas Littaler dies at 57 in Minnesota
Jas Littaler of Ada Minnesota died recently from dyspepsia. He was 57 and a brother of Alex Littaler of this place. He formerly lived here, helped run a ranch and farm in Minnesota, and was connected to several county residents. He went west with three brothers years ago. Bert Tiffany begins a bicycle trip to Boston Tuesday, planning a months‑long ride via Albany and Niagara Falls to reach his destination by September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars. Sutton
Marshall & Kline
Presbyterian Church
M. E. Church
Indiana State Normal School
Marshall
Indiana Normal
Jas. Littaler
Ada
Minn
Mr. Littaler
Alex. Littaler
Minnesota
Bert Tiffany
Boston
Albany
Niagara Falls
Paddy Miles' Boy at Pine Flats Next Tuesday Evening
The local talent produced Paddy Miles' Boy at Penn Run to warm reception and it will be presented again at Pine Flats next Tuesday evening. The message invites friends to visit the Progress office for Primary returns and to feel at home, with arrangements made for telephone lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddy Miles
Pine Flats
Penn Run
Sixteen Join Washington Presbyterian Church in Cherryhill
Constable W H Green of Cherryhill township brought Samuel Stiffier to the jail after a Miss Hill of the township filed serious charges. The Washington Presbyterian church welcomed sixteen new members last Sabbath with Pastor Rev Bell assisted by Rev McAninch.
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W. H. Green
Cherryhill Township
Samuel Stiffier
Miss Hill
Washington Presbyterian Church
Bell
McAninch
Normal Boys Defeat Indiana Team In Baseball Duel
The Normal club beat the Indiana boys 16 to 14 in a two hour forty five minute first game of the season. Earle’s curves puzzled Indiana while Billy Wilson’s pitching aided the visitors. McEl at second for Normal shone, with Hildebrand and Wehrle among Indiana’s veterans and Muggs Sutton coaching. Umpires were James Scott and Ed Grove.
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Indiana Boys
Earle
Indiana
Tom Hildebrand
Will Wehrle
Muggs” Sutton
Gourley
Billy Wilson
McElhoes
James Scott
Ed. Grove
Auditors report and court actions in Indiana County
Reports detail road and bridge viewers for Center Banks Cush and Little Mahoning Townships. Naturalization granted for Robert Milliken Jr. and guardianship matters, with sales and specific performance decrees. Indiana State Normal stockholders elect trustees Harry White and others. state trustees named. Adjourned to the 19th.
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William Kier
Cyrus Music
Jake Gilnore
Blanche L
Robert C
Bertha J
Alexander Blakely
Margaret Blakely
Young Township
Nisi
Mary Jane Wimer
Levi McGuire
William R. Wimer
Chearyhill Township
John McGuire
T. W. Botsford
W. L. Mahon
A L. Mitchell
Center Township
Indiana and
Blairsville
Cummins
McCreary
George Cessna
Grant Mauk
James Radcliffe
Straight Branch Run
Banks Township
Smithport
Locust Lane
Said Run
Ceasna’ Mill
Joseph H. Finde
Lawrence McQuown
John A. Kinter
George Fleming
Matthias Conrath
North Branch
Cush Creek
Gettysburg
Said Creek
Montgomery Township
Neil
James Coon
J. A. Femten
Little Mahoning Creek
Smicksburg
Robert Milliken, Jr
Greenville
Indiana
Canada
Armstrong Township
Peor
Melken
Johnstown
Two Days Session For Epworth League At Blairsville
The Blairsville district of the Epworth League will meet at the M E church on June 6 7 and 8. The first session will be Wednesday evening June 6 and the event continues through June 7 and 8. A strong program is planned and many attendees are expected from various leagues. The full schedule will be printed in a later Progress issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Epworth League
M. E
Indiana Post G A R Service At Presbyterian Church
The Indiana Post Grand Army of the Republic will hold a divine service on May 27 at 3 PM in the Presbyterian church because the Baptist church is too small. Rev. Henghey will preach. The Veteran League Sons of Veterans and the Ladies Relief Corps are invited to attend.
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Indiana Post
Baptist Church
Veteran League
The
Sons of Veterans
Ladies’ Relief Corps
Presbyterian
Henghey
Freight Schedule Change Impacts Blairsville Overnight
A new schedule takes effect Monday causing local freight to lay over in Blairsville overnight. The freight departs at 2 00 p m and returns next day at 12 50. Wm Sweeny moves from fireman on the freight to the passenger and Robert Malcolm shifts from the passenger to fireman on the freight. Services in German Baptist Church are announced with Rev Fyock from Johnstown to preach at 10am and 7 30pm tomorrow at St John German Baptist on Fifth and Water. Saturday evening service at 7 30. All services in English. Ascension Day services featured sermon and holy communion led by Rev Vance with flowers. The Normal senior class plans an annual entertainment the first week in June featuring the play A Scrap of Paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Wm. Sweeny
Robert Malcolm
Fyock
Johnstown
St. John German Baptist Church
Fifth and
Water Streets
Vance
Jane
Civil Engineer Survey Team Moves to Glen Campbell
A civil engineer surveying in the southwestern part of the county is now stationed in Glen Campbell for two weeks to complete fieldwork and assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
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Trustees of
Indiana Normal School of Pennsylvania
M. Jack
Jxo. P. Erk
Com
Sweeny
Oakland Cemetery
Trustees
Masonic Lodge
No. 314
George Row
Justice's Office
Alex. Balentine
West Church Street
Washington Church
Eee PA
Hans
Wehrle
Hildebrand
Pounds
Wilson
L. F
Campbell
Guthrie
C. F
Young
Wehrie
Haws
Kime
Comemaugh Township
Robert Milliken
Normal
Stockhelden
Harry White
J. M. Guthrie
Gen
W. Hogi
William & Daengherty
W. J. Mitchell
J. T. Bell
John ¥. Sutton
T. D. Cunningham
German Baptist Church
Ascension Day Services
E. M. Lockard
Sallie St. Clair
First Street
Miss St.Clair
Neat
Blairsville Public School
V. Johnson
Lalu E. Davis
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