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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
7
Miss Susan Rumbaugh an 88 year old resident of Saltsbury died from severe burns after her clothes caught fire at an open grate in Harry Trees home. Neighbor Mrs Ollie Myars assisted and was burned attempting to help.
Auxiliaries form in four congregations in Indiana County with officers named for Presbyterian and First United Presbyterian groups. Red Cross aims outlined by Mrs. H. C. Christy. new auxiliaries planned at St Bernard Catholic and Lutheran churches. M E church also formed an auxiliary with officers listed. Chamber of Commerce offers rewards for garden and flower thefts within Indiana borough. Civil War veteran John Suman dies in Blairsville with wife and children surviving.
Glen Campbell two story six room public schoolhouse destroyed by fire in the Garrat area during morning session. Pupils evacuated safely thanks to fire drill practice. A piano saved with funds raised by pupils. insured for about 700 dollars. High school students finish term elsewhere. plans for a new building in summer. Principal J Arthur Manner.
A quiet home wedding in Armstrong township ties ElizabEth Riethmiller to A Emerson Riethmiller with Rev Long presiding. Attendants Miss Allee Wiggins and Charles Swasy, with Miss Marie Shields playing the wedding march. The couple plan Mercer county residence after a brief visit with groom’s parents.
The First National Bank of Cherry Tree buys a carload of seed potatoes from New York to aid local food production. Potatoes will be sold at the actual cost to purchasers, with orders to contact the Cherry Tree Bank. Free government garden seed will be distributed while supply lasts. Also notes: Clarence A. Fowler and Dale Timberlake, recent army appointments, report for duty at Fort Niagara.
Real estate transfers listed include W A Lydie notes of deeds from Green to V Valete for 600, Smicksburg lots to Wet T Pearce for 600, Canoe lots to Charles Glasso for 600, and multiple other transfers. Entries cover buyers and sellers such as Noah Livingston’s executor, Sophia Stadtmiller, Margaret Richardson, K A Daugherty, John Blakley, and Thomas Fee among many, with varied sums from 100 to 20000 dollars.
A long list of marriage licenses is followed by local nuptial news. Notable entries include Naomi Shields Thompson of West View, Pittsburg marrying Kendree I. Edwards of Pittsburg, and a Clearfield wedding of Elsher Hoyt at the Rt. 2 church parsonage. Also mentioned are a six acre Deau-Mary Coal Company garden program for employees and the postponement of Marion Center's homecoming due to war conditions.
Verona and other town residents visited Indiana for business and social calls. Individuals named include Thomas Waller Larry Shields and Caroline Lytle among many others. visits ranged from week end calls to Monday errands and a church leader spoke at Princeton Theological Seminary commencement.
About 700 bushels of seed potatoes purchased by Indiana Chamber of Commerce and county commissioners were sold Thursday. Demand was high and some orders remained unfilled. Some potatoes were given to town Lay Scouts, who will repay seed cost later. A $750 street department tractor was approved by the town council to cut expenses by replacing man labor with machinery. J Will Sublin of Fourth Ward chaired the vacancy process after A Al Simpson resigned. Philips Heist’s publication vacancy was discussed. May Piuz accepted a police post at Coral and a replacement is pending.
Paul Campbell called at the home for Frank Brondlinger Saturday. Robert Brett transacted business in Lockport Thursday. Win Allentus visited his father in law J. M. Wakefield. Mrs. Warner Palmer is seriously ill at her home near Hesdon. Misses Willa Wakefield and Mary Neely were Molivar callers Saturday. Win Allamug bought the McFarland farm near the Germany Luther Church. Miss Josephine Palmer returned home due to her mother’s illness. Miss Wilde Wakefield visited Mary Neely. Miss Ruth Palmer left for Warren to work in a hospital. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cribbs visited J. W. Clair Munday. Guy Palmer on sick list. Miss Margaret Neely hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ch. W. Clawson. Misses Anna and Wilda Wakefield with Wella Maskinson Sunday. Rev. Sexon called at G. F. Shoup’s home. Mary Neely spent Sunday with Clyde Palmer. Rion and Sleury Graft of Blacklick visited friends in the valley. Mrs. Irvin McCauley and children of Alloona visiting Alice Rowland’s mother. Grace Meleaters, formerly teaching in Glytter, returned. Mrs. Iva Craft and daughter of Indiana visited. Mike Neila Roser returned after school in Blacklick. Mrs. Charles Altomus and daughter Elisabeth visited in Johns Town. Taylor Rowland of Altoona with Alice Rowland’s home. Alex Dick and wife spent Sabbath with his mother. Miss Virgie Miller spent Sabbath with Beatrice Kelley.
The Ladies' Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church gathered Thursday afternoon for its regular monthly healing meeting. Various locals are noted visiting friends, attending events, and traveling between nearby towns, including Iselin, Clarksburg, Vandergrift, and Rossier as residents share updates on family and small town activities.
Death notices from Indiana County record Mrs. Rabeeca Munshower of North Wirth Street and extended family in the area. The chronicle lists survivors including children, siblings, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Munshower home and at Creekside Presbyterian Church with interment in the cemetery. Additional bereavements note Mrs. Sarah Miller, Mrs. Henry, Mr. Piper, Mrs. James Neal, and other residents passing away, with brief funeral details and family survivors. County Club and local society notes describe gatherings and programs.
Large crowds gathered for flag raisings and patriotic rallies in Homer City Strongstown Dixontville and South Bend with parades bands drum corps and speeches. Local officials and Civil War veterans attended as community groups and scouts joined the processions and ceremonies.
Two youths, son of Mr and Mrs Har Voytlesy of Rochester Mills and a young man named Depp of Punxsutawney, narrowly escaped serious burns when a powder shot exploded while Lucy was being prepared. Their clothing ignited about the head and face but they ran to a nearby talroom and cooled the flames.
Four Italians were arrested Thursday in Staite folica on charges tied to the Smyerstown feud battle near Rossiter where two men were killed and three injured. Sheriff Harry A. Boggs led the arrest, with more suspects expected to be detained this week.
Indications point to a big turnout as the Java County Congress of Women’s Clubs convenes tomorrow at the Jiddiana Haptise Church. The annual event opens in the morning with sessions to follow and includes a luncheon at noon.
Friends gathered at North Ninth Street Wednesday to honor Mr. and Mrs. Avey Le Wairbanks with a wedding shower. Gifts were presented at the Fairbanks home, while the New Century Club paid tribute to the late Mrs. Wallace Thomas at Odd Fellows Hall. Following the memorial, the president held a reception and new officers were installed. Cherry Tree school pupils are tending the school grounds for summer upkeep.
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