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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1920

Page

7

600 Civil War Vets Coming Next Month

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce heard about hosting 600 delegates from the GAR encampment next month. General Harry White urged joining the chamber, while committees reported on a building and loan association to aid home construction and on Clean-Up day to improve alleys. A new club room was proposed to accommodate the growing membership and events.

Harry White Chamber G.A.R Indiana White Chamber of Commerce Indiana Chamber of Commerce N. Robinson Frank L. Neff J. L. Orr Mgr John W. Sutton J. EB. Parnell Sutton Salvation Army

Noyden Waylor Retires From Thompson Insurance Agency

Noyden Waylor retires from the Thompson Insurance Agency as the business is purchased by remaining members. Hillsdale’s A Rankin is visiting Pittsburgh and Freeport. C A Conner Doyle Rowley Frank Trimble and Clarence Conner trip to New York for business. Mrs Merle Souer visits her mother Mrs George Getty Friday. Charley Ake and family visiting Boyd Ake. Dr Heilman and family motor to Indiana. Chester Buterbaugh goes to Philipsburg for work. Mrs Porter Trimble on pick list and improving. Buterbaugh noted as a saler.

Rankin Pittsburgh Freeport C. A. Conner Doyle Rowley Frank Trimble Clarence Conner New York Merle Souer George Getty Charley Ake Boyd Ake Dr. Heilman Indiana Chester Buterbaugh Philipsburg Porter Trimble

Indiana County Congress of Women’s Clubs Meets May 28

The Indiana County Congress of Women’s Clubs holds its annual meeting Tuesday May 28 at the Presbyterian church. Sessions start at 1 o’clock with talks on New Citizenship, library and county, W C A, plus reports from clubs. Miss Florence M. Othert, state president, will attend. Luncheon by Ladies’ Aid at 75 cents. reservations requested by May 22.

Indiana County Congress of Women's Clubs Presbyterian Church Congress Florence M. Othert Ladies’ Aid Society Harry C. Christy Indiana Ladies Aid Society of The First United Presbyterian Church, of Own

Big Heart of Senator Graff Refuses Ballot Maneuver

Senator Wilbur P. Graff of Blairsville declined to block opponent Louis Colin from the State Senate race by challenging Colin’s petition. After discovering several illegal signers in both Indiana and Jefferson counties, Graff chose not to seek disqualification, affirming that qualified citizens should decide at the polls. His stance underscores his fair dealing in politics.

Wilbur P. Graff Blairsville Graff Louis Colin Jefferson County Secretary of the Commonwealth Colin Indiana Brookville Indiana County Harrisburg Senator Graff

Local Agency Sells Several Properties in Town

Mrs. Margaret Elder sold her Grant street property to Frank McClue for 8500 through the Ira A. Myers agency and plans to build on South Seventh street this summer amid a string of recent sales via Myers. Other transfers include S. W. Mosher to Harry Mc Philimy for 2800, J. C. Canmer to Greary Gallo for 3900, Hart Lightcap to Mrs. Alice Seanor for 6000, John D. Adamson to Wim M. Husy for 5200, Harry Whitesell to George W. White for 3750, and Charles Phillips to Fred Clawson for 11600. The column also notes local life cost memories and upcoming church benefit entertainment.

Margaret Elder Grant Street Frank McClue Ira A. Myers Elder South Seventh Street Myers S. W. Mosher Harry McPhilimy J. C. Canmer Greary Gallo Hart Lightcap Alice Seanor John D. Adamson Wim, M. Husy Harry ©. Whitesell George W. White Charles Phillips Fred Clawson

Local Personalities Attend State Convention and Community News

Personal notices from town report the Brad ford hosts for the state convention of the Knights of Columbus with attendees including C. G. Rudi Joseph J. King and H. R. Henderson. The column lists residents visiting relatives, marriages, illnesses, a sheriff’s county trip, religious services, and local obituaries including the death of Mrs. Amelia Woodward Smith.

Death notices in West Wheatfield area recount multiple passings

Miss Margretta Lynn aged 21 died in a Johnstown hospital after weeks of illness. she was a teacher in West Wheatfield and a member of the Germany Tyatheran church. John M Fleming 35 died at his sister’s Homer City home after a long illness. he trained as a pharmacist and left a widow and two children. John G Cameron 78 died at home of general debility. a Green township native and former Indiana county commissioner, he left several children and a sister. James Daugherty 65 died in Vandergrift. he leaves siblings and was buried in Greenwood. David Brown 27 died from mining injuries near town. he leaves parents and several siblings. funeral at Union Chapel. Andrew S Buchanan 79 died in Weir. longtime Indiana resident. his survivors listed. services pending. John Law 63 died in Johnstown after residency in Indiana. survived by family.

Margretta Lynn Squire Lynn West Wheatfield Township Johnstown Ridge School May Game Hospital Mast Germany Tyatheran Church Clyde John M. Fleming John M. Manning Samuel Slekenberger Homer City James A. Mlentington Big Plate Philadelphia College of Pharminey June Twleming John Robert Catherine Jene James A. Wieraing Homer Ciy Samuel Siekenberger J. Llerbert Fleming Logan Mont Joh G. Cameron John G. Cameron East Chestnut Street Green Township Indiana Florida James Daugherty James B. Daugherty Vandergrift Samuel Woollawn Thomas Magysie McQuiston John Constantine Mich Marry E. M. Lockard Lockard Greenwood Cemetery David Grown David Brown Weed Mynest Indiana Hospital Bhi Qummiinis Matthew Brown Furnest John I. Jonas Rossiter Milizabeth Brown Luuby Matthew, Charlton

Weekend Visitors and Local Calls Around Punxsutowny

Roohfstar Will s Veeck ants Wanlley Casen baer ad gere rddtaien Gadtoaster Bere But epen aie Banding at UND lat te Howard Wally ated Macrae Caikpanl riek ustedsmaller Thapadiny and Wrtdhy Ves Maergavek Paden ob fra teatd Wasted here during the waek wed pth is spending at a week with Mrs Mc sweeny of Tndlant ity Magee was a caller al lumx shawney on Saburday Wim Richardson of Daisois spent spanday with his parents ig end Mrs Lott Wider Mark Da vis Gibson Mrs Mrdean Potts and daughter Gaynelle called on Punxsutowiey friends Saturday evening Pivace Myers of Indiana spent via weekend with town friends Murray Gilpatrick and Lee Mauk were Punxsutawney callers Saturday

Veeck Wanlley Casen Baer Bere Latte Howard Wally Ated Macrae Mrs. Mcsweeny

Blacklick Area Social Roundup Reveals Local Visits

A flurry of visits and travels fills Blacklick and nearby towns as residents trek to Pittsburgh Altoona and Indiana for family gatherings business, and leisure. Notables include J A Shrom R A Kelly W A Ward H B Donaldson and J A Hayes in Pittsburgh, and many locals visiting relatives in Wilkinsburg Latrobe and Blairsville.

Weddings of a Week Rise in Sharp Family Blend

Rising of town and Miss Ida L. Sharp of Armstrong township wed Wednesday in a ceremony led by Rev. E M Gearhart. Rising Brothers auto repair firm is connected to the groom. Bride Mary Smith of Clymer marries John V. Feklund, electrician in Clymer, Wednesday in town.

Brinton W. Graham Burrell Susie M. Kissell Blairsville Elmer EH Indiana Ida L. Sharp Weemetes Robert Rupert Rochester Mills Octave Kinnan Grant John V. Edlund Clymer Emma Smith Clymer Joseph Shoemaker Reed Katie Giennette Reed T. Herbert McAnulty Heilwood Rebecca D, Henry Hellwood Jesse D. Bash Green Two Edna M. Conner Brushvalley Louis Carlson Ethel M. Jones J. Thomas Repine Marion Spicher

Elopements and a hospital update in Indiana

McAnulty and Miss Rehbeces of Cherryhill township were wed by Rev MeKese. A second elopement occurred in Salamanca New York as Colkitt and Milliran tied the knot. Kinter and Schrecongost joined in a quiet ceremony in Who. Charles Ruthner formerly with Indians and now Grove City College, fractured his skull at the Normal school opening but is recovering well after surgery at Indiana hospital. Local residents Belle Simpson visiting Philadelphia, Mr and Mrs Dodds from Pittsburgh hosted by Prof Work, and Miss Marshall and her mother heading to Long Beach California for their future home.

Pouble Clifford A. Colkitt Plumville Rue M. Milliran Dayton Mende F. Kinter Margaret Schrecongost Who Salamanca N. Y Bullock Ball Phiyer Charles Ruftner New Bathlehem Indians Grove City College Kame Indiana Hospital Belle Simpson Philadelphia James Dodds Pittsburgh Ernest Work West Church Street John M. Daugherty Emma Stewart John Daugherty Stewart C. Daugherty Frank d. Gaible Youngstown Indiana Gaible East Philadelphia Street Mary I. Marshall Jane Marshall Long Beach Cal

Local Visitors and Social Notes From Pittsburgh to Marion

Homes and social visits fill the week as Mies Gara Melilhaes and Mrs. Fred Mclaughtin with Vada Grace visit relatives in Pittsburgh and near Washington Church. Tulph Wynkoop and families host gatherings while Stivison and Vanhoro households host Sunday calls. Indiana shopping trips appear among local residents and small travel notes conclude the fragment.

County's oldest merchant retires after long service

Indiana's historic W. Loughry & Co store closes as W. Rose proprietors of the Bon Ton take over stock and fixtures. The Loughry business, a cornerstone since 1866, ends after decades of prominent storefronts, customer care, and regional influence, with plans for future stock disposition and a farewell note to a loyal clientele. An entertainment and pie social at Brushvalley Mechanicsburg schoolhouse raises funds for the Philomathoun Literary Society.

Mechanicsburg Brushvalley Mie Philomathoun Literary Society

Local social notes and visits across the region

Davis Mr and Mrs Bert Allshouss spent Friday with the latter s parents Dick Cannons of Seattle Wash spent the last year at his mother s home Sie Chardin Cintillo and daughters HeBECEN spent Friday with Mrs Winwolen s parents Miss Bertha Conner who was operated in for an appendicitis is improving Frank Mell of Dayton spent Friday at the home of his brother Charlie Welk Heyn Cordrim of Lestonburg is visiting his sister Mrs Clair Hawk Charlie Beatty spent Wednesday at my home here Mrs Chiodke Manilson and Bara Imada visited friends at Planville My. gin Mrs Clark Davis and their drug plan Wearthy sprue the weekend with the fuller s sister Mrs Ad Nets at Dayton Robinson GC Shawak daughters of West Brownsville are visiting relatives here Myre MM Clifford of Altoona spent Tuesday with relatives here Mrs A J Riddell and niece Miss Telbecea Riddell were Johnstown visitors on Wednesday Inez the infant daughter of Irvin Robinson was seriously in last week Lennon Hogan and family of Lockport spent Paraday with relatives in this place Dewey Riddell bought a house and lot from Mrs Emma Fisher last week Miss Wilda Wakefield had resigned as clerk in the Robinson Company store Her place has been taken by Miss Grace Lichtenfels formerly of the Kline store Bolivar Miss Arlene Beaufort of Bolivar spent the weekend with her aunt Mrs Charles Bowser The roof of Fred Sheller s house was badly burned last Tuesday The fire was caused by defective Hue.

C. G. Rudi Joseph J. King H. R. Henderson Bradford Columbus Mary McKnight Tuvaboth Schurr West Church Street Stey Jesse ‘Zeigler Chicago J. RB. Daugherty Dellal West Church Ilyadt Kemper Sutton New York City John McConnell Carlisle Roas McConnell Robert Bunyan Western Penitentiary Shapero Bros Backlick Wayne County J. R. Richards Town J. Willis Wilson A. P. Lowry J. W. Carey W. D Simpson Greensburg Women’s Home Missionary ‘Society Blairsville M. BE A. J C. G. Sharp Shelodta Elmer Rising Plumville Ihils New Castle Wolfe Willet Salem My. Ryan Marion Center Lynn Hawes Mifinsburg Charles Makins Barnesboro Cherry Tree’ High School Brandon Hotel Spangler J. C. Mahaffey Rhensburg W. T. Mahaffey Jabia Hogan Margaret Kising Uss Drip Pittsburgh Cherry Tree High School Presbyterian Church Ghupman Edward Green Kenneth Beck Paul Polocky Celeste Buterbaugh Ana Harknes Elizabeth Moore Br. J. A. Shrom R. A. Kelly W. A. Ward H. B. Donaldson J. A. Hayes Mra, Jr Ab. Wiley Ollie Thompson Dward Foreman Clare Palmer Bedford County Lutile Graf Altoona William Huston Johnstown Mineral Point Walter Russell Mra. Dradiwing Wilkinsburg J. J. Lewis Annie Well John Lewis Pittabursh Morris Rothstein Melivators Clarence McCracken Vie Miner Hisinger Charles Grater James Wadswatl Indiana J. A. Shrom Uarolet Alexander Temer City Wriday Oan Weagy Dpittsburgh Anne Nellie Canifield Alys Charles Guulfield Dg. Tagen Alverton Mildred Simpson Jennytown Alves John Witmer Nippes Tideway Ue Nippes Lowa Hannah Thompson Cleveland Lona Edware Oneil Williem Kleinbach Buh Joot League of Nations Palmer Bert Allshouss Ai Mes Ark Wells Dick Cannons Seattle Wash B.D. Cumming Sie Chardin Cintillo Daughers Hebecen Wearthy Luller Ad Nets Daylon Robinson Shawak West Brownsville Myre MM. Clifford A. J. Riddell Telbecea Riddell Inez Intuit Irvin Robinson Lennon Hogan Lockport Dewey Riddell Emma Fisher

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