County Commissioners We'll Appeal Surcharge
Indiana county auditors surcharged the county commissioners L G Clark F M Smith and C L Campbell for 4788.27 paid to three men and 336.85 overpaid to the sheriff for prison board services, totaling 8125.12. The commissioners have 60 days to file an appeal and, it is reported, will file within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
L. G. Clark
F. M. Smith
C. L. Campbell
Harry Estep
Thomas Estep
Thomas Pealer
John M. Malcolm
Tear Gas Used in Blairsville Disorderly House Raid
Authorities used tear gas for the first time in Blairsville early Sunday in a raid on a disorderly house near the glassworks conducted by Jim Hodges. Over 50 people were present. 33 were arrested as deputies and investigators from Blairsville and Coram aided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Blairaville
Jim Hodges
Eugene Wilson
George Fields
Dairy expert may visit Indiana for lecture
Louis Mah notes a dairy specialist may speak in the community. V C G Thomas of the Farmers Exchange says C. H. Weghorst, a respected dairy authority, is being sought for a lecture. Weghorst studies milk production costs and gathers methods from leading dairy operations across the United States. Watch for date and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Mah
V. CG. Thomas
Farmers Exchange
C. H. Weghorst
Weghorst
United States
Indiana County Interscholastic Meet Leads Indiana High
Indiana high school took first place with 45 percent of points in the third annual Indiana county Interscholastic track and field meet hosted at Kiskiminetas Springs School in Saltsburg. Blakeville and Saltsburg tied for second with 30 points each. Homer City did not place. Favorable weather and good sportsmanship defined a memorable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana H. S
Indiana County
Indiana High School
Blakeville
Saltsburg
Kiskiminetas Springs
Homer City
Albert Moorhead Retires as Editor of The Progress
Albert Moorhead retires as editor and sells his interest in The Progress and its building to brother A Ralph Moorhead effective March 1. The policy remains unchanged. Bert Moorhead, a longtime editor, began in 1892. A Ralph joined in 1903.
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Albert
Moorhead
the Progress
A. Ralph Moorhead
The
Indiana Progress
Progress
North Seventh Street
Bert Moorhead
A. T. Moorhead
Progress Force
Indiana
Oil City
Real estate transfers and oil leases recorded
List of property trades and leases including Armbrust to Keibler in Conemaugh Saltsburg church to Keibler Indiana acres sale prices from 11 to 12 000 dollars multiple Indiana Blairsville Pine Center and Grean lots and 109 acre Blacklick deal with W Phillips Gas & Oil Co and transfers between Bennett Miller and Parl Bennett plus Rugh Herlinger within Grant Canoe and Armstrong townships day recorded in the registry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armbrust
Bertha A. Keibler
Conemaugh
Saltsburg Presbyterian Church
M. Keibler
Saltsburg
John A. Miller
A. H. Stewart
Indiana
Samuel €. Henderson
William H. Gemmelt
Young
John Chernay
May Chernay
Center
James C. Foreman
Howard BE. Hawkins
Armstrong
Co. W. Clark
W. BE. Hoffman Co
Martha Williams Bennett
Edvet B. Bennett
Edward B. Bennett
J. Parl Bennett
Shryock Hill Ice Co
Caroline
W. Hines
Frank W.mowry
F. Malcolm Graff
Blairsville
Irwin. Kinter
Samuel A. Miller
Pine
John Bruskey
John Molek
Grean
W. Phillips Gas & Oil Co
McCullough
G. McAfool
Grant Township
C. H. Mitchell
John I
Weddings of a Week Barr Deaferdorf Irvin Barr and Stella Deafenderf
Barr and Deafenderf unite in marriage in this place on Friday officiated by Rev J B Laker. Cleareld couples Morton Lamon and George H Morton wed in Cleareld by Rev Dr Hinitt. Beretta Strambi and Antonietta Strambi marry in Punxsitawney by Justice C C Rowan. Clawson Fen ton wed Greensburg May 4. will reside Brackenridge. Penn Run Brethren church announces services for May 17 led by Rev C H Wake man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr-Deaferdorf
Irvin Barr
Nelson Barr
Commodore
Stella Deafenderf
Leonard Deafenderf
White Township
J. B. Laker
Penn Run
Wanda Monn ing Portrait Featured in Indiana Scene
A photograph reproduction shows Wanda Maxine Monning, the charming daughter of Mr and Mrs Dwight Fleming of L054 School Street Indiana. The image was taken recently at the Douglas studio on Philadelphia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Maxine Monning
Dwight Fleming
Valuable Rayne Twp Fire Destroys Clark Lewis Farm Buildings
Fire yesterday afternoon on the Clark Lewis farm two miles from Kellysburg on Plumville road consumed the barn house and sheds with nearly all contents. The blaze started in the lower part of the barn and the cause is unknown. All livestock except one horse were saved. A. A. Brady occupied the farm and was away. Mrs. Brady discovered the fire. Property owned by the heirs of the late Clark Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Farm
Clark Lewis
Kellysburg
Plumville
A. A. Brady
Indiana Automobile Club elects officers for 1925
The Indiana County Automobile Club met in the Rest Room and elected John W. Sutton as president Blair Sutton as vice president Paul Lewis as treasurer and H B Raymond as secretary for 1925 Directors include A C Shea Major D W Simpson and Dick Stephens all from Indiana The new president may appoint section vice presidents to work with the board at regular meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Automobile Club
Indiana, County Automobile Club
John W. Sutton
Ice
Blair Sutton
Trea
Hearing set June 10 on Clymer Water rate rise
Clymer Water Company hearing on proposed rate increases is scheduled for June 10, seen by borough officials as the final hearing in the dispute with the borough of Indiana. The Public Service Commission named the date. M. R. Jones and Mrs. Jones attended the Jamestown furniture exposition after a successful anniversary sale at the Ster ing Furniture Co. in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer Water Company
Indiana
Public Service Commission
M. R. Jones
Stering Furniture Co
Evangelistic Services Open in New Ferguson Church
A new Church of God in the Ferguson district hosts evangelistic services starting May 17 at 2 p m with Meada of California as evangelist. A nightly series for three weeks follows, leading to a dedication on June 7.
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Ferguson
Church of God
Evangelist Meada
California
Indiana News Briefs Highlight Local Visits
W N Barr of Commodore and Mrs R H Buckley of Shelocta visited Indiana Monday and Friday respectively. Numerous locals including Betty Langham and Helen Caylor spent time in Punxsuttawney and Edison area, with other trips to Muskingum college and Elder ton. A church festival is planned for Memorial Day, and residents report gatherings, arrivals, and a seven pound daughter named Margaret Louise.
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W. N. Barr
Commodore
Indiana
R. H. Buckley
Shelocta
E. Adamson
Creekside R. D
A. W. Overdorff
W. B. Overdorff
Brushvalley
Boyd Kerr
Harriet Bagley
Dixonville
Betty Langham
Helen Caylor
Punxsuttawney
Punxsutawney
C. W. Kinter
Harry
Marion Center
Kinter
J. B. Brown
Freeport
A.S
J. Shipdy Deatty
Tridiana
Hat
P. Wlawney
Jers
Damed Nichol
Waterstreet
Ilenes
Youngstown
Samuel LC. Beil
Hve
R. ¢. Grimth
Henrietta
Alton
Mia
Grimth
D. E. Risinzer
Gomer City
Sara We Moore
Richmond
Mothers’ Assistance Bund Assocation
S. Frank R. Johnston
Youngstowr
Johnston
Robert Johnston
Walter Mack
A. E B. Mack
Wehrum
Buffington Township
Kinter Fry
Lawrence
Joseph
Wendell
R. Williamson
Washington Street
Presbyterian Church of
Elderton
Homer Lydick
Margaret Louise
Wilmer Stewart
Altamonte Springs
Fla
W N. Nieuwenger
Darrell
Catherine
Heilwood
Springfield
Rayne
Jacob Gordon
Stafford
Europe
Gordon
America
Charles Wood
Newark
N. J
J. F. Gearhard
Blacklick
John A. Witmer
Tdlacklick
Laleland
Towa
Mer. Gearhard
WlackHck
Florida
Mr. Stewart
Penn Run
Folowing
Persever
Dale Fyock
Dorothy Fyock
Merritt Tuinson
Evelyn Smith
Helen Smith
Harojah Shank
Wayne Smith
Elsie Joft
Albert Burkhart
Jean Lytle
Bessie Widdowson
Paul Widdowson
District 7 Sabbath School Convenes at Brushvalley
Plans completed for the Indiana County Sabbath School Association annual convention at the Brushvalley Methodist Episcopal church on May 19. Morning and afternoon sessions feature devotions, reports, several program topics, musical numbers, and officer elections. An anniversary program for Mt Union Evangelical Church near Strongstown runs June 1 through 10 with guest pastors and varied events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Mildred Stewart
Penn Run
Mildred Wineman
Tonner City
Carlyle Carson
Indiana
Nellie Miller
Maria McCutcheon
Stata
Cridland
Kreening
Samuel Ford
Missy Marthin McGrea
Oridlandy Offering
Misses Alma
Ethel Rugh
Chld
G. WW. Heilkard
Piaster
M. EB. Church
Homer City
Mt. Union Church
Mt. Union Evangelical Church
Strongstown
M. V. B. DeVaux
Cincinnati
W. W. Bhirick
Johnstown
D. Ehenberger
Rav. Cook
W. B. Harr
Marchand
Birthday honor for John I Rowe of Rayne township
John I Rowe celebrated his 89th birthday Friday in Rayne township Indiana county after a life spent there except for Civil War service. Born May 5 1836 near Garbleton he married Lucinda Bence and fathered twelve children. His wife, 84, is in good health and all children were present for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Rowe
Rayne Township
John I. Rowe
Indiana County
May
Garbleton
Solomon Fulmer
Lucinda Bence
Lowe
Mrd. Rowe
Closing Programs At County Schools In Various Townships
Numerous county schools held closing exercises marking successful terms. Grants town ship Raleigh school awarded perfect attendance and gifts. Sample Run praised principal Clay Berkeypile with student gifts. McCreight school paid tribute to Viola Dithfur with a token. Brushvalley Tryshvalley and Gate schools hosted programs, dinners, and student recitals. Mothers and Daughters banquet at United Presbyterian Church featured talks by Rev J C Pinkerton and J I Stewart.
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Raleigh
Grant Township
Baught
Hazel Brown
Violet McAfoos
Menry Shields
Teo Leary
Dick Learn
Ray Earn
Ruth J[odlay
Olive Learn
Arl Shields
Sample Run
Clay Berkeypiie
Berkeypile
Study Tillman
Margaret Blick
Bergquist
Kelen Kochiy
William Kochis
Alch
Er- Boy Pila
United Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
J. C. Pinkerton
D. D
J.I. Stewart
Bid results and traffic signs for Plumville bridge project
County commissioners opened bids for the Plumville bridge and related concrete work. Mahaffey Construction Co. bid $26 per cubic yard for about 80 cubic yards of concrete. other bidders included Charry Free Construction Co, Concrete Steel, and Blowisine Rod. The Chamber of Commerce authorized two traffic signs directing routes through Indiana and to Pittsburgh via Saltsburg, with placements at Philadelphia Seventh streets and Ninth Philadelphia streets. Langham celebrates birthday. Mr Langham, a Spanish‑American War veteran and past commander, turns eighty. Also notes on a Progress subscription and an historical pageant at East Grove on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahaivey Wien
Plaumville Bridge
Plumvilla Bridge
Mahaffey Construction Co
Charry ‘Free Construction Co
Concrets Steel Hriden Co
Blowisine
Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia Streats
Indiana
Philadelphia
Seventh Streets
Omer City
Glairsville
Pittsburgh
Ninth
Saltsburg
Langhi
Wilte Sangha
Langham
Joseph Blakley
Homer City ShelocTa Road Contracts Let
State highway department officials announced contracts for two road projects. Hom er City to Brush Valley Route 337, 42,168 feet, won by Corrad & Galiardi Construction Co. for 248,586.73 dollars. Shelocta Hiderton road, 28,121 feet, awarded to Johnson Drake and Piper for 256,497 dollars. Both roads to be reinforced concrete and 16 feet wide. Also details on related sections and builders. Obituary notes Mrs N J Wadding, 72, of Woodlawn, died April 5 after heart trouble. funeral held at Home Cemetery Braddock. survived by son D B Wadding and others.
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Oleral
Tomer City and
Brush Valley
Hidertom
Stateiahway Department
Homer City
Corrad & Galiardi Construction Go
Connellsville
Shelocta
Hiderton Road
Armstrong County Line
Johnason
Drake & Piper
Minneapolis
N. Jd. Wadding
N. J. Wadding
G A. R
Swissvale
Wadding
Woodlawn
A. C. Harman
Indiana
Clark Harman
Punxsulawney
Catherine Potts
Valencia
Home Cemetery
Braddock
U. P. Church
Meeting of Women’s Clubs in Indiana County Institute
The Indiana County Congress of Women’s Clubs will hold a meeting in the chapel of the First Presbyterian church on Thursday May 21 with representatives from nine counties as guests. The event, in the nature of an institute, will discuss matters of interest and importance, followed by a luncheon at noon served by the Ladies’ Aid Society. RSVP to Mrs Harry C Christy by May 16 for reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Congress of Women's Clubs
First Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Harry C. Christy
Mothers and Daughters Banquet at Homer City Church a roaring success
The Homer City Methodist Episcopal church Mothers and Daughters Banquet Thursday night drew 114 attendees. Fathers and sons prepared and served a pink and white themed chicken dinner described as unsurpassed in church catering. Hosts and workers left nothing undone and achieved a memorable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Sdvice
Insurance Men Meet in Indiana County to Curb Losses
Insurance representatives from multiple firms in Indiana County gathered at Camp Rough for a planned meeting to discuss reducing excessive fire losses. Officials noted that most 1924 losses occurred in unprotected areas and invited county fire insurance men to attend, aiming for an organized effort and broader participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Ump Lest
Camp Rough
Tul
Live Wire Kills Horse at Weckers Point
A horse owned by George A. Hurr of De iers Point was killed after stepping on a high voltage wire detached from a pole near Marion Center. Driver Mr Burr jumped from the buggy and was shocked but avoided contact with the live line. Representatives arrived and arranged compensation for the loss, with the wire quickly replaced. Dynamite explosions on a Marion Center hill caused shattered windows from strong vibrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weckers Point
George A. Hurr
de Iers Point
W. M. Irwin
Marion Center
Mr. Burr
Jin
Peano Pube
Jhe
Barr
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Attorneys For Board
Martin B, Stadtmiller
Ypsilanti
Mich
Mabel LI. Stadtmiller
Martin B. Stadtmiller
Stadtmiller
Bennett Stadtmiller
North Fifth Street
Salisburg
Indiana County Council of Boy Scouts
H. C. W. Patterson P
W. H. McColl
Elder Peeler
Rich Hill
Rich Hill Church
Camp Fire Girls
Grange Hall
Troutman Company
Thomas S. Runzo
Elizabeth Torquato White
Oscar Paul Sanners
Verna Elizabeth Foster
Francesco Beretta
Antonietta Strambi
Clarence McFeaters
Elizabeth Hyvanus
George H. Morton
Margaret L. Lamon
Robinson Rossiter Rossiter Clearfield
Clearfield
Brackenridge
Neal P. Clawson
J. A. Clawson
Mabel B. Fenton
Greensburg
Clawson
Pinchot
Department of Agriculture
Nan Barry
East Church Street
Barry
Thomas Clawson
Craigville
Butler
Lewisville
Frank Willams
J. N. Langham
James Craig
Williams
Blue Mile House
Oak Tree
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Dinetreict NO
Chool Destricts
Earl
Green Township
Green Township School Board
D. M. Stonebraker
Wdna Stephens
Millmau Decker
Martha Frew
Goldie Wheeler
Sarah Bagley
James Lang
Robert McAdoo
Barr Slope
Sarah Parry
Hazel Gilead
Sarah Stoberts
Leah Johns
Joss Tradden
Beulaly Butterbaugh
Tmovene Shank
Maury Pero
Vera TygerUniontown
Maynard Lemen
Estella Knupp
Cookborl
Kathryn McCay
Wilda Hughes
Greenwich
Lea Berringer
Jortha McAnally
Taylorsville
Percy Roberts
Mumann
Mildred Williams
Purchage Line
Mark Tyock
Barbour
Wilda Carman
Mack
Louise Nichol
Shanktown
Ruth
Keith
Treese
Moayd Pittman
Pine Blunts
Dean Barbour
Baker
Lorine
Wilt
Gildemore
Alice Glenn
Lute
Matilda Carr
McCoy
Etta Parry
Chrissie Gibson
Learn
Marie
Diiham
Burrell Townshy
Burrell Township
Josephine
Winifred: Ferguson
Minnie M. Hines
Kathryn Kuntz
Clara M. Gemmell
Ruth C. Anderson
Claire Williamson
South Josephine
Margaret Fairbanks
Mildred Blewart
Mabel Libengood
Ruth Pounds
Neale
Caulifald
Mary Lintner
Russell Hayes
Smith
Elizabeth Rowe
Enterprise
Viola Libengood
Maxwell
Paul Smith
South Burrell
Katherine Wineman
Evangeline Shields
Georgiana Curry
Thelma Wolfe
Sue Wilhelm
Hodge
Dorothy Charles
Risingar
Mildred Devinney
Strangford
Reta
Wolfe
Carson I. Gonrath
Pine Township
C.H. Potled
R. O T. Laingy
R.T. Lainggrirdes
Bertha Mitchell
Mary Stevens
Mary Coy
Lucy Mitchell
Sara Stephens
Gertrude Wilson
Helenwilfith
Mary McCinley
Alverda
Lynn Smith
Mae Brown
Gladys Martin
Margaret Dromer
Griffith
Sara Glenn
Nora
Eineigh Willlama
Violet Anderson
Hill
Ralph Brown
Nolo
Pineton
County
Diesan Diego, Calif
Martin F. Jamison
South Sixth Street
Clark Detwiler
San Diego
Calif
Pro Sigafoos Detwiler
Williard
Charles
McCreight
Arnestrong
Simons
Tryshvalleyy Township
Jay FL Clarke
Hugh Lo
Margate Schoo
Heshbon
Ruth Foup
Wenowlog
Mary Justice
Lindsey
Pete
East Grove
Nomer City
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