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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
7
Readers urged to reserve extra copies of the Progress Anniversary Edition limited to eight thousand. Ten cents per copy with cash accompanying orders. Every subscriber gets one copy free. extra copies mailed when issued. Provide clear mailing address for delivery.
Coroner H B Buterpaugh held the inquest into the Robindale mine disaster near Seward East Wheatfield township. The eight lives lost were attributed to gas ignited by open lamps. The jury urged adoption of safety lamps and compliance with inspectors' recommendations by Conemaugh Smokelease Coal Company officials.
Indiana prepares for its 100th anniversary incorporation celebration during June 19 to 24. The week features a grand parade, state Sons of Veterans encampment, and multiple committees funding and coordinating events, with chairmen named for Wednesday and Friday processions. Invitations go out for the marriage of Elizabeth Crawford and H B Heysman in Philadelphia on May 26. Fall bearing strawberries are discussed with guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, detailing varieties, cultivation notes, and care through July.
The 42nd annual Mahoning Union Sabbath School Association convention will be at Covode Presbyterian Church on June 7 and 8. Each of the four Mahonings is urged to send two delegates, the superintendent and pastor, with reports to Miss Josie Lockart Rossmayne, and dues to M. C. Wynkoop Plumville.
Rev. E. M. Gearhart installed as pastor of Zion Lutheran church in Indiana after coming from Mountoursville Pa. Rev. Dr. J By Bittle of Pittsburgh led ceremonies. Gearhart, a Susquehanna University and Theological Seminary graduate, is married with three sons and resides in the church parsonage on Sixth Street.
Commencement exercises for a class of 11 will be held in the K of P Hall Thursday evening. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev A L South at the Presbyterian church on Sunday. Graduates include William Good Moody McGuire John Corrigan Jr Josephine Louise Miller Margaret Helen Cos Jane Christie Theda Widdowson Mary McDowell.
Company F, Tenth Regiment, N. G. P., returned to Indiana last evening after a week in Greensburg armory under orders. They were mobilized Tuesday night for possible strike duty in Pittsburg as the strike conditions there abated. Western Union workers resumed work on Monday.
Miss Carolyn Guthrie daughter of Mr and Mrs Guthrie of Church street underwent an operation for appendicitis at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore yesterday. A message from Dr Glyde Guthrie of Baltimore said her condition was very gratifying last night.
Hill and Miss Selah Katharine Kime wed at the First United Presbyterian Church in Indiana with Rev. G. Morrow officiating. The couple will reside in Indiana. Homer E Bierer and Marian Sell were married Wednesday afternoon by Rev. C G Morrow at his Church Street home in Shelocta.
A reflective piece exhorts readers to reject laziness and piker mindsets. It contrasts those who pursue steady work with dreamers who chase easy fame. The verses celebrate effort, warn against complacency, and urge self awareness and personal growth.
Henry Fritz of Center township reports the death last week of a valuable bay mare. The owner notes that a year earlier he also lost a fine colt, marking a period of misfortune for Fritz with two prominent horse losses in succession.
The Indiana section lists numerous residents and visitors: D. M. Caldwell from Windber, Mrs. Griffith of Wellwood, Mrs. Daugherty of West Church street, and John R. Caldwell visiting their homes. It notes other travelers from Brushvalley, Marton Center, Clymer, Tunnelton, and Windber, plus shopping and business trips to Indiana and Blairsville, with social visits to Vandergrift, Penn Run, and Dixon. It mentions Miss Minta McLain leaving for Pittsburg for hospital treatment and a Central Pennsylvania relocation of families Cameron and Langham for the summer.
Hilltop A W Robinson spent Wednesday at Indiana. James King was at McIntyre last week. Misses Jessie Watt Vada Watt Jennie and Minnie Abel attending school at Jacksonville spent Saturday and Sabbath at home. Mr Abel was a Jacksonville caller Monday. Bill Watt spent Wednesday at Creekside. Mrs Chas Fianna spent Tuesday at Mrs Chester Uncapher's. Co C Laney purchased a horse and buggy recently.
Real estate deeds recorded since last report show transfers across Blairsville, Green, Homer City, Cherry Tree and nearby townships. Notable transactions include Tsabella M. Kelly receiving Lot in Black Lick for 3260 dollars and M. Redaelli selling two lots in Centar for 2400. Amounts range from 60 to 9600 dollars, with various buyers including John W. Willams executor and Glenwood Coal Co. transferring parcels in Glen Campbell and Creekside district.
A coroner's jury found Mrs Frank Bosgia and her husband, both of Iselin, responsible for the fatal shooting of Sam Russo Avinell. The couple, arrested in Exitaburg while attempting to flee, faced alleged attempts by Russo to proposition Mrs Bosgia. District Attorney William Liggett says evidence supports a trial. The Bosgias' children were placed in a foster home.
local items recount a fire that destroyed the France Bros flouring mill near Georgeville, a death in Chicago of Mrs Dr M McChegney, a fall injuring Mrs Noah Dickie, indoor sport plans at the Normal, a football game between Indiana and West Indiana with West Enders winning 4 to 1, and a large election equipment delivery for the new ballot law totaling over 1500 items.
County town news lists visits and travels among residents and nearby towns including Punxsutawney Marion Center Indiana and Pittsburgh. Several names attend funerals visitors stay with relatives and shop in neighboring boroughs while others plan visits to New Kensington and Pittsburg.
A passenger car and a freight car of the Indiana County Street Railway Company collided near Grace Church Mo tern, injuring nine persons. Motormen Joseph Stadtmiller and Delbert Means sustained serious injuries. Stadtmiller's right foot was amputated. Other hurt include James Kinter, Rebena Akins, Mike Dupp, Thomas Dibson, Arthur Inter, Edward Akins, Jolie Klagensmil, and additional passengers. Victims were treated at Indiana County Hospital.
Community happenings include church and school events in Armagh and surrounding areas. Miss Jennie Sutton visits from Arnagh for a Gleaners Sunday school gathering. Quilting planned by Presbyterian Ladies Aid at Mrs. Way Morritania's home. Members and guests from Johnstown and Pittsuburgh attend visits and meetings as schools reopen and families report health updates and arrivals.
Rev M M McDivitt pastor of Blairsville Presbyterian church delivered the commencement sermon at His Rogge seminary near Augusta after returning from a Southern trip. George Beatty died of pneumonia in Pittstown and his remains were brought home for interment. Mish Ivlen Curry died of tuberculosis at Zenlople and was buried locally. Mrs Trimble, mother of George Trimble, died at her son’s home. Frank Bennett and Lthel Houston wed in Cumberland Maryland. Michael Thomas visited friends at New Derry. J E Nippes of Blacklick visited town. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture received many samples of Hine for analysis under the new law effective January 1, 1916. Citizens urged to clean up rubbished premises.
Sanuel G. Olsen warns against typhoid fever by stressing water purity during the Yucatan season. He urges boiling water for domestic use, avoiding unknown water sources, and protecting food and mouth rinsing to prevent illness. He notes many deaths and typhoid cases rise in summer from unsafe water. He urges travelers and families to verify water safety at resorts.
Steve Knapick sustained fractures to two ribs while at work in the Sample Run mine yesterday. A fall while loading coal wedged him between the coal and the mine wall.
A. W. Bilder of Big Tim writes he has kept The Progress a fifty year subscriber and enjoys its weekly visits like an old friend. Edith M. Kunkle, aged 44, wife of P. W. Kunkle of Greensburg, died April 22 at home. She leaves a husband and five children Logan Bruce Corsa Clay Naomi. Washington county officials seek State Police aid to kill unlicensed dogs in districts where veterinarians failed to act. each dog killed billed at two dollars to the county.
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