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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1909

Page

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Memorial Day Observances Across Towns Honor Soldiers

Memorial Day plans from G.A. Cry Post No 28 and Indiana Post No 28 detail services at Methodist and Lutheran churches, cemetery decorations, and memorial addresses by local ministers and Attorney John Leech. Veterans, Sons of Veterans, and citizens prepare parades and church programs for May 29 to May 31, with processions to several cemeteries and related ceremonies in Homer and nearby communities.

G.acri Bubary Peay W. Carey Bi Stahl Post Indiana Post G. Wall O'Elgete Ermon Will Ba Daas Palforsa W. Harbison Howack M.D. Nhgate Pon Wea Sons of Veterans Smicksburg Oblock Ithe Cwat Lund Hooland Ray J. F. Stabley Dessié Shields Myrtle Silvie John .M. Leech Cong Ni ‘City Homer P.O. S J, Furman Cormet J. R. Morris Presbyterian Church Coral Jonathan Edwards Striote Biderton Academy Nas ‘Thon Thaine Uniop Hiterton Wil. Price Bally ‘Yar

Fragmented OCR: charge detail amid a Beaudals notice

The readable text shows a troubled OCR fragment mentioning a charge and a student, with unclear names and places. It references Beaudals and Tyanmidge Gurls in a context that is incomplete and difficult to confirm. The item appears to be a partial public or legal notice with missing details.

Marion County Land Transfers Report Summary

A historical listing details numerous property transactions in Marion County including parcels in Center and Mechanicsburg. Names such as Nelson Wind, Wililai McKeage, Laura Pie, R. J. Wynkoop, Lizzie J. Work, Blair Calhoun, Giuseppe Mazza, George W. Seanor, and Caroline H. Davis appear with amounts ranging from 5 to 6000 dollars.

Tania Nelson Wind Hilt Suan Harter Wililai McKeage Bart Hi Park Marion Cemiter Ly Ny Ae Haat Ansatnelas Laura Pie ‘Tata Janes Ater Hast Mahohing R. J. Wynkoop Duncan Center Mra Lizzie J. Work Andrew J.cumming Kunittle H. Young Inndiana Blair Calhoun William B. Overdart Brindley Overdart Bessle C.” Dilts Mechanicsburg William Davis South Mahoning George W. Seanor D. B. Taylor Cheryhee Charlotte E Dickson M.O. Watson Guseppe Mazza William’ Mumey James. Gardner Frank He Smith Burrell

Will of Martha Kirkpatrick filed in Indiana estate case

The will of Martha Kirkpatrick of Indiana provides major bequests to her niece E R S with a $700 gift offset by a $500 note, gifts of a gold watch to Ethel Stuchell and $500 to her brother James J Kirkpatrick of Marshall Missouri, plus $100 to nephew John Stewart and the remainder to the Presbyterian church mission boards. Execution by S S Gibson of Indiana as executor. Dated July 16, 1903. Also notes Edward M Ansley named executor and sole heir to a 60 acre Rayne township farm from a separate will dated October 27, 1905.

Martha Jans “Kirkpatrick Indiana E.R. S Ethel Stuchell James’ J. Kirkpatrick Marshall John Stewart Presbyterian Church United States Gibson Sarah Ansley Rayne’ Township Hdward M. Ansley Hdward’m. Ansley Rayne Township

Improvements at Johnston Farm Erect New Modern Barn

Mrs Martin Johnston a leading progressive farmer of White township has finished a new 45 by 54 foot barn southwest of town. The asphalt-roofed, red and white trimmed structure houses modern conveniences and replaces a barn destroyed by fire years ago. Builders W. B. Willard and J. B. Guthrie of town are praised for sound workmanship.

A. He .Pleming J. B. Guthrie Albert Johnsion

Handsome Clack for Home County Figure Shocks Court

Unclear OCR fragment mentions a local figure linked to county affairs and a tainted event. The readable parts imply a courthouse or county issue with questions about integrity. No clear persons, organizations, dates, or outcomes are established in the text.

Indiscriminate liquor use blamed in fatal shot

George Fetzak a Coral miner died after a bullet wound received during a Saturday altercation at the Kutrsko boarding house. Mike Polosko, a former Graceton mine worker, fired four shots wounding Fetzak in the shoulder and abdomen. Polosko escaped custody. Fetzak died Sunday evening in jail hospital. Fetzak, about 25, 5 feet 7 inches, light hair, weight 176 pounds, had been brought to Indiana after the shooting.

George Fetzak Coral Mra Kutraka Mike Polosko Graceton Indiana Department of the Polosko Qoral Metzak Polonko Fetzak Davis

Birthday Celebration for Mrs Simpson at Home

A 65 member gathering at Mr and Mrs M C Simpson's country home in Hamill celebrated Mrs Simpsons 67th birthday. Relatives and friends enjoyed a noon meal, a group photograph, vocal and instrumental selections, and gifts from Mr William Hamill and attendees. Attendees included Mrs Dilon Reed Mrs William Gillespie Mrs Alice Rowland Dr and Mrs B H Simpson E T White and family Mrs Della Johnston Myra and Vera Punxsutawney A T Simpson family Flora States Bonnie Anderson White James Ralston C L Morrison Walker Weaver Ambrose Work James Edwards Dixonville.

Simpson M. C. Simpson Hamil William Bonnie Slater Dilon Reed William Gillespie Pittaburg Alice Rowland Brushvalley BH. T. Simpson Butler E.T. White

Weddings of a Week in Bolivar and Hellwood

The week saw several marriage notices including Garland and James from Bolivar wed at the bride’s parents home by Rev. Arthur Staples. Ira Fetterman and Pearl Edmiston, both of Hellwood, married in the Central Hotel parlor and plan to reside in Hellwood where Fetterman works. George W. Elgin and Jennie Miller, well known Indianapleople, will wed at the Miller home on Washington street. Charles N. Beatty and Belle Fiscus, both of Bheloda, married at the West End Hotel by Rev. Crawford. Rev. John W. Barnett, Marklehead, underwent a successful appendicitis operation. authorities report a strong recovery and good prognosis.

Garland-James George C. Garland Elsie M. James Bolivar Jacob James Arthur Staples Bolivar M. B.church Fetterman Elgin Pillier George W. Elgin Jennie Miller John W. Miller Washington Street ty.Fiscyus Charles N. Beatty Misa Belle Fiscus Bheloda West End Py. Crawford John W. Barnett Marklehead Maas, Gon Samuel Barnett Locust Street

Appointment of Snyder as Dageas demastes on Apollo tram

A fragment reports Ares Snyder, aged 99, recently appointed Dageas demastes on a tram route from Apollo to Ruut Tunction. The note mentions moving by family to Apollo Tyne 4 and a church event, but details are unclear due to damaged text.

Ares Snyder Dageas Demastes Apollo Ruut Famally Apolla Tyne 4

Fire Sweeps Creekside Homes Damaging Moraco Family

A late night blaze in Creekside destroyed the Moraco meat market and adjoining dwelling, saving Albert Moraco and family and their clothes. Investigations note $1400 insured loss with no major contents saved. Separate fires damaged Davis farm house and Dr. Hunter residence, with losses totaling around $1000 and $1000 respectively.

Creekside Samuel Macro Moraco Macto Thompson Agency Morrell Davis C. J. Hileman White C.J. Hileman Landsdale Pen Reed Station Mutual

Fatal Jump Prom Train Tragedy in Saltsburg

Edgar Alcorn of Saltsburg died after jumping from a moving freight train near Livermore. He was 20 and notsupplied, his skull fractured and both legs severed. Companions found him along the tracks and took him to Dr Montgomery's office, where he died an hour later. He was the sole supporter of his widowed mother Mrs Oscar Alcorn and his sister Maize.

Edgar Alcorn Saltsburg Livermore Alcorn Montgomery Oscar Alcorn Maize

Fifteen Passed Examinations for Permanent Certificates

Fifteen persons passed the examinations for permanent certificates held in the Third Ward school on May 8. Names include Clronee Fairman Indiana Minehe Wlaninger Idiata Peart Bare tlebaugh Hortons and others from Armagh Punxautawney and Brush Valley. Reports of those who passed were relayed to a public aerial diploma on April 3. Visiting days at Indiana hospital affected by high visitor numbers restrict visits to Tue Thu Sat 8am to 4pm. A new clock was donated to the County Home by W W Brilhart. New owner Marc Mogian takes charge of the machine show shop on June 1.

Ward D. L. Winger Johu ¥. St. Clair New Florancé Morence Davis Brushvalley Clronee Fairman Indiana Minehe Wlaninger Idiata Peart Baretlebaugh Hortons fInze Croft Peon Ran Mlobert MW. Henry Salts Jamas Chapman Martha Kennedy Raith Jones Biatcha Oakey Mary Getty Gretty Wrener Harriet Horrall

Recent Deaths in Hollidaysburg Area

Obituary notices report Mrs. Martha Grimm Williams of Hollidaysburg died of pneumonia at 12:15 AM on West Allegheny Street after a brief illness. Born October 10, 1832, she was a Presbyterian member and mother of Marchant George W. Williams and Jennie G Williams and Thomas R Williams of Nicktown. Funeral at her home Friday 7:80 PM, burial Pine Flats. Also noted are Mrs. Josiah Meyers of Holsopple dies at 59 from cancer. William Johnston of Chevy Chase Heights dies of paralysis. John C. Wilson of Center Township dies in Pittsburg. Mrs. John Michaels aged 78 dies in Penn Run. Helen Lewis, 3, dies of scarlet fever. an infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ryman dies. Peter A Brump of Blairsville dies aged 86.

A. L. Pread Max Almam J. M. Smeltzer Neat Five Pointe C. M. Wortzman Fred Jamison Greensburg R. F. McHenry J. M. Thompson Heilwoold Anna McGregor Seward Johnstown Anna’ Bruce Jeannette Helen McKée West Philadelphia Corsta Cyrus Stouffer Blairsville David Cluie Church Street Pittsburg J. H. Dngle School Street C. Stitt Robert Toy Indiana BR F. D Margaret Walker Jeremiah Work Tranaviltty, O Maria Dodds South Seventh Street Bess Cunningham Wayne. Avenue Charles Cunningham Cresson Verner Hollister Charleroi A. C. Braughter Foy Free Methodist,church John 8. Bryan South Fifth Street R. M. Smith Steele Bryan Ramey Qlearfield County Blaine McCreight New Castle Brie George M. Ryall Salinburg John Martin Kellysburg Denver Colo General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church Warman Treece Arcadia Valparaiso Indiana Town Oklahoma Pacific Coast Priday Chas Luoke Glen Campbell Plittsburg Samual Gibson Newton Kans D. M. Clark Indiana County Railways Co John Mack Coral Tulare Cpl California Harry Frank Kinter Hia Aleter Mabel Kinter Rayne Towneship Joseph Houk Dlara William J. King Petersburg Port Mahone King Tla Martha Grimm Williams Martha Griffith Williame Richard D. Williame Marchant George W. Williams Hollidaysburg West Allegheny Street Hyan Sarah Griffith Armagh WiHama Presbyterian Church of Thomas R. Williams Nicktown Jennie G George W William 8. Miller Pine Flats Josiah Meyers Sara Simpson Meyers Holsopple Thomas Simpson White Townshso Samuel Alwine David W James H. Simpson Ruth Forsha James Shaffer Kittanning D. W. Simpson North Ninth Street J. W. Gary Oakland Cemetery William Johnston Chevy Chase Heights White Township Thomas Johnston Cumberland John Marion Center Honter City Samuel Streams Greenwood Cemetery Post 28 John O. Wilson John C. Wilson Center Township American Bridge Co Laura Hunter John H W- Ross Bineinnatl Ward, Lisle Howard Jene Blairavilla L. B. Herold Mia Frank Dettar Tarentum Join Michaels John Michaels Louise Decker Penn Run Satuday Derersed Mya. Decker Chilcote Harmony Burying Ground

Hungarian Return of Ward From Warren Institution

Louis Matt formerly of Iselin and a ward of the Warren institution for the Insane was sent home to Hungary by the county last week. Matt had recovered sufficiently to be moved from the Warren institution and Commissioner Marshall accompanied him to New Fork where he boarded the Columbis steamer bound for Hungary.

Aaveery Hungary Louis Matt Iselin Warren Institution For the Insane Matt Warren Institution Gagaty Marshall Hin New Fork

Blairaville College for Women Sees New Leader

In Chambereburg a new head is named for Blairaville College for Women, with Dr Magnus C Johnseng of Cham Brine Hiatterlie Geile receiving the post. Details on the appointment remain unclear in the fragment.

Chambereburg Blairaville College For Women Magnus. C. Jhlseng Hiatterlie Geile

Dynamite Vandals Strike Clymer Brick Plant

A dynamite theft and blast at the Clymer Brick and Fire Clay Co plant near Clymer caused $600 in damage, destroyed the drum house, and halted operations for two weeks. About 76 workers were left unemployed as 160 pounds were removed from a magazine and exploded under the drum wheel. A suspect appeared near the burning site and vanished, while residents were roused by the blast. The company, amid a busy season, will pursue arrest and punish the dynamiter.

Clymer Brick and Fire Clay. Co Clymer Samuel Lenkerd

Cornerstone Laying Attended for New Churches

Sunday ceremonies drew large crowds at Clymer-field Firat M. 8. church and Blairsville evangelical church. Rev. T. J. Chilcote led the Clymer service with Rev. J. W. Carey assisting. the Blairsville event followed a week of tent meetings led by Revs. W. H. McLaughling and W. Richards.

Clymer Bhursville Church of Clymer-field T. J. Chilcote J. W. Carey Town New Evangelical Church Blairsville W.H. McLaughling Johnstown W. Richards Pittaburg

Officers Chosen at Epworth League Cabinet Meeting

At a recent Ep worth League Cabinet meeting of the M church town, officers were elected for the year. President J J Henderson Gist, vice president Jr Carney, second vice president Nelli Miller, third vice president Mina TV Coon, fourth vice president Blanch Mckee, secretary Kathleen Goodfellow, treasurer J C Bee, pianist Blanche Lockard, assistant Elizab King.

New Epworth League M. Church of Town J. J. Henderson Gist Jr. Carney Nelli Miller Mina TV Coon Blanch Mckee Kathleen Goodfellow J.C. Bee Pianis Blanche Lockard Elizab King

Pensions Granted to Several Individuals

Congressman J N Langham has been advised that during the last week several individuals were granted pensions. William London receives 15 dollars per month, Andrew W McCullough 16 dollars, James Moors 20 dollars, Mrs Margaret Moorkeld 12 dollars, and Soph Williams widow of Charles C Williams 12 dollars. Homer City Indiana Blacklick are listed as places of residence for these beneficiaries.

J. N. Langham William London Valie Andrew W." McCulllough Homer City James Moors Indiana Margaret Moorkeld Ici Tanning Soph Williams Charles C Wv Hams Blacklick

Pastor Granted Three Months Vacation for Homer City Church

Homer City pastor PF A Richards of Homer City and Blacklick Method churches receives a three months sabbatical and will spend the interval in Paglans. He plans to sail from New York on May 28 aboard the steamer St Louis. H C Lewis of Mountbanna will lead the congregations in his absence.

Omer City

Walking groups converge near Punxsutawney and Toa R. Wehrle

Early Sunday morning pedestrians from Punxsutawney and the Inglaas Weston Walking Club head toward the Jemit county metropolis. Five members of the Punxsutawney group travel toward Indiana to spend the day, while local walkers organize spray for potatoes. A zoologist notes potato pests and advises a Paris green treatment, as Harriet Mokauityy records Pats fet.

Punxyi Toa R. W. Wehrle Inglaas Weston Andy Punxsutawney Jemit County Indiana

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. Drenning Godward Beaudals Tyanmidge Church SPOK Anti- Saloon League League C. G. Jordan Walleville First United Presbyterian Church Presbyterian W. D. McWarland Baptist Church James M. Johnston Washington Township Rossmoyne Joseph Pudlok Ressmoyne Indiana County Gas Company Ressmoyne Flouring Millar Operation al Hospital Della Lockhart J. 0. Lockhart Indiana Hospital Monde Anire Supt Vieiteava Olack W.W. Brilhart Nat Marc Mogi Baat N. Hitler Weat van Tane Helen Lewis Helen Alonzo Lews Wayne Avenue Lewis Greenwood Cematery Howard Ryman Syunxautawney Petar Ay Pare Peter A. Brump Blatrevilla Hama Vandal Zoologlat H.A. Surtart Paris Mied Harriet Mokauityy
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