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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1928

Page

3

Farm Calendar Reminders From Pennsylvania Agriculture

Reminders from the Pennsylvania Site College School of Agriculture on farm programs include a May 25 radio talk on meat care. Cabbage maggot control methods are discussed using sublimates. Chicks, shrubs, and disease prevention for poultry are covered. A 1859 Great Frost is recounted with farming losses and survival. A school play revival and Eastern Star event are noted.

Pennsylvania Site College School of Agriculture Penn State Pennsylvania Waliexe

Deaths In Blairsville Area Including Siffey and Huston

Obituaries recount the deaths of Blairsville residents Samuel D. Stiffey aged 86 a Civil War veteran and longtime tinning firm member J N Huston 71 killed in a Marion Center automobile wreck Moses Israel 64 a Russian native and Indiana resident James W Flowers 70 a Blairsville farmer Ralph B Trimble 31 son of D A Trimble and Mrs Charles Sutton 26 wife of Charles Sutton in Blairsville area Almira Alcorn Cline 73 a Greensburg Greensburg native widow of William T Chine noted among the deceased in this Indiana county and surrounding communities funeral rites conducted in local churches and cemeteries follow.

John N. Huston Commodore Marion Center Bart Lamereaux Huston Purchase Line Samuel Huston Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation Lucerne Glen Campbell Cambria Somerset Sarah Nichol Fort Morgan Colo Nannie Kinnan Washington Indiana Howard Burkett Grant Street Oakland Cemetery Almira Alcorn Cline Almira Alcorn Cling Saltsburg Greensburg William T. Chine Westmoreland County Mary Janet W. J. Alcorn Caroline Barker Janet Alcorn Saltsbury

Death notices from Greensburg and nearby towns

Interment for Amy Millicon Travis followed Christian service at her Dayton home after death May 14 in Torrance Hospital. Survivors include husband Harry M. Travis and daughter Kathleen with Merrill of near Smicksboro and others. Also H. C. Zimmerman dies after long illness at Blairsville home with funeral in Blairsville Cemetery. Ruth E. Rhine Smith of Johnstown dies. buried in Johnstown Cemetery. J A Hockenberry, 68, Graceton resident, dies. funeral at Graceton M E Church. Mrs Myrtle McNeil Piper dies in Saltsburg. she is wife of Joseph F. Piper of J C Moore Supply. William Sheffar of Washington township dies. services held after May 16.

Samuel YD. Stiffey Samuel D. Stiffey Blairaville Blacklick Township W. A. Stirfey Frank Harry 8, Dol, Stiffey & Sons Company 139Th Pennsylvania Volunteers Ile Kindley Patch Post Blairaville Lodge Odd Fellow Blairsville M. BE. Church Martha Jane Green Isaac Green Fransohia Snodgrass J. G. Michael Windber Blairsville M H. EB. Lloyd James W. Flowers Bilalsville Mary Bradley Derry Township Myrtle McAfee Tairdstown Margaret Short Cokeville Begsie Short Permilla Flowers William and Leo Flowers Blairsville Catholic Harry M. Travis Dayton Amy Millicon Travis Torrance Hospital Harry M. Travia Glade Run Presbyterian Church Merrill Smicksbore Afleca Bets Kathleen Elderton H. C. Zimmerman Liganier Ralph Smith Johnstown Mercy J. A. Hockenberry I. A. Hockenberry Graceton Graceton M. BE Joseph F. Piper Myrtle McNeil Piper J. C. Moore Supply Company Saltsburg William Sheffar Washington Township

Railroad Officials Visit Indiana on Inspection Tour

Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Company executives toured Indiana on Thursday in a special train. The party included President W. T. Noonan, Ernest Iselin, secretary, director O'Donnell Iselin, chief engineer Rob Ingon, general freight agent E. D. Davis, general passenger agent H. E. Huntington, general secretary to the president AL. V. Clark, and superintendent A. B. White.

Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Company Indiana W. T. Noonan Ernest Iselin O'Donnell Iselin BE. Rob Ingon E. D. Davis H. E B. Huntingdon AL. V. Clark A. B. White

August Marriage Announced in Rossiter Details

Announcement of the marriage of Audrey Irene Smith of Rossiter to Clay Moore Shaffer of Punxsutawney, performed in Cumberland Maryland on August 16 1927 at a dinner party hosted by Mrs Blanche Davis. Audrey, a former State Teachers College student and Rossiter teacher, will reside with her husband at Rossiter. Attending clergymen and church officials attend the General Assembly in St Louis, with committee work on church boards. Also noted: a play in Aultman Hall May 2 at 8 15 p m for Crete Church. Blairsville serviceman sails for France. 9 000 trees planted near Indiana. assorted jokes and notices.

Audrey Irene Smith Rossiter Clay Moore Shaffer W. H. Shaffer Punxsutawney Cumberland Blanche Davis State Teachers' College C. B. Coa Harry Hood Town John Rankin Johnstown Conemaugh General Assembly United Presbyterian Church St. Louis J. C. Pinkerton Aultman Company Benefit of Crete Church

Sammy and His Sandwiches Tale of a War Hero Vendor

Sammy, a war veteran who lost his legs, starts a sandwich business after seeing a successful ad in England. He builds a shop, creates simple menus for a school charity, and falls for Jenn Manners, daughter of a wealthy financier who frequents his shop. Despite his bravery, Sammy hesitates to confess love, while the financier encourages a match, setting a quiet, bittersweet romance against wartime struggles.

Ammy France Sammy England Torrow Sam John Manners Jenn Jean Finnneler Tim Saumy

Probate notices list numerous estate accounts in Indiana County

The Indiana County Orphans Court is asked to confirm and allow a long list of first and final accounts for administrators executors guardians and trustees. Names include Margaret H McCrea Martha K Miller Margaret Jane Martin Margaret Cochenn Charles T Pilkington and many others with firms W C Chapman and Jack Tack handling attornery. Also items note local social notices including a reunion and recital and thank you notices.

Notte Orphans’ Court Margaret Jane Marti Indiana Borough W. C. Chapman A. M. Ativer Marquaret Cochenn Canoe Township W. Co, Chapman K. Creps Q. Wirat Geo. D. Leydic Tor Canvon E. B. Creps Savings & Prant Company of Indiana Cora B Sheesley Creps Atty C.H. Tichtenfels L. C. Lichtenfels Samuel C. Lichtenfels Weat Whedfield Township Conningham & Fisher Atty's Savings & Trust Company of Coral PD McComb W. 1 Dennie Y. McComb Cunningham & Fisher Attys Indiana, Pa Orphans’ Court of Indiana County Leon King Young Township Orphana Mary Mlizabeth Brown Louisa Younkin Harry W. Earhart Mary B. Hasinger James Shea Cornelius J. Shea Fiset Mont. Getty Mary Getty Montgomery Township John L. Getty Tannie M. Johnston Walter Shupe Salisburg Frederick C. Grote Wm. H. McCoy John S. Johnston Inapart Torough Percy Stuchell Raymond A. Stuchell Laura Stuchell Creekside Borough Arte Jacks Sack Tony Mar Garet Helman Gordon M. Helman Washington Township Jack Edna P. Cameron Albert Waldo Cameron Pine Township Jack & Jack G. M. Davis James W. Mack Benjamin TM David Hill Kayne Township Farmers Bank & ‘Irust Company Martha W. McCartney G. T. McCartney Tniana Partners Bank & Trust Company James Leonard Adiuns West Wheatfeld D. W. Miller Nettle C. Miller Washington Township L. E. Miller Elizayu Rayne Towship L. BR. Miller Sadle Fi. Miller A. W. Miller Jacob W. Miller Indita L. B. Miller Vernie Lydie J. W. Lydie Plumville Peeler & Felt Atty’s. At Sudie EL Roof Libbie R. Washburn Atty’s Maysie R. Bowers Harry W. Bowers Green Township Peelor & Felt Wirat Frances H. Hills Yiszle Hodge Sue B. Smith Mth Elder Peeler Margaret J. Agey Lnte Peeler & Welt The Savings & Crust Company of Guwirdson Jein Moore Carrier, Moore James Moore Bertha Agnes Davis Bertha Belle Davis Mite Burlington Township Pegler & West Ties B. Green J. Green Plantyilie Wim Pierce George W. Uncapher Joseph’ Bharp Uncapher Armstrong ‘Township H. MecC&ll East Mahoning Township K. Pierce Hest Thompson Scott Chambers Sanford N Attison Rayne Townships Mary Braughler Jessie Braughter Sarah Braughbler I. Pierra Horace Tanitten Crimile They Srinibte W. Tiereo Charles H. Miker Eien Thiker Lydiata John F Empfold William HH. Empfeld Brushvalley Township Ernest Stewart Pat Lewis Wildlhiam Dolan Eyrnest Stewart Rosle Mycoskia Brunn Myccakie Sav- Inga & ‘Just Company L. M. Weitzel John A. Scott James Grahan Glassner Témple Thompson Samuel Thompson Blairaville Coulter Wigning Wrst Pinal Rishet Elizabeth Mincell Banks Township Ilyst Finn Mary B. Haalnger Mary Louise Shea Cornelian J. Shen J. C. Haslnger Mary B. Haslnger Ravinga & Trust Company Taoiang Fes T. A Amanda H. Ri M. B. Pierce Alex Thompson

Galileo and the telescope uncover Jupiter’s moons

A fragmentary note recalls Galileo’s first night using the telescope and the discovery of Jupiter’s moons, highlighting early astronomical observations and the legacy of the instrument.

Weill Galileo

Administrators Notice and Dissolution Petition

Notices announce letters of administration for Elizabeth Niel of Banks Township and the Merrister Company dissolution petition filed in Clearfield County Court with a hearing set for June 12, 1928. Executors and interested parties are urged to present claims and attend as required.

J. Wayne Tomb John P. Croyle Green Township David Iams Xecutor Dizonville W, C. Chapman Elizabeth Niel Banks Township James L. Long Rossiter Merrister Company Canon Plene Clearfeld County Sid Penta & Pentz Qeliitor Petithouer, DuBois, Penna Waa Merve William J.garckiy

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Postoffice Alhert Moorhead A Ralph Moorhead Fathorn and Proprietors A Bardens Conlion Old New York Teach College Eastern Star Twin Cables Eastern Alice Moses Tarael Moses Israel Indiana Hospital Russia Junie Leechburg Weis Max Jacob Abraham Joseph Rebecca Daniel Lydick Hebrew Unity Congregation Chestnut Street Hebrew Unity Cemetery Ralph GB. Trimble Ralph B. Trimble D. A.trimble H. J. Wadding Chevy Chase Clair Robinson Funeral Home W. T. Merrick McKeesport Indiana Christian Church Greenwood Cemetery Charles Sutton Carles Vhe Deraased Reynoldsville Daniel Hollenbaugh Joln Morris Hollenbaugh Jennie Hollenbaugh North Frank Ritchey Pally Creek Frank Hollenbaugh Oil City Carl Hollenbaugh Reynalsville Cline Saltshore Blairsville Bay Seret Dalton H. Coy Company L McLain Justice C. C. McLain Paris Wille Willie Swivel Company Old Swivel Hit Sdth Green Pantina Dorothy Douglas J. N. Langham Mra Steve Maholik Mose Preston Sam Gray Fred Voyza Fred Voyza, Jr Fred Voyza, Sr Costa Allegheny County Joan Marmar John Boston Jack Patrick Clyde Risinger Morganza Gustaf Haldin Marlin Olp Frank Sprysik Leo Sudasky Josephine George Rudolph Register O'Cloch, A. My William Lowhaugh Ora Dunn Ethel Dubois Clawson-McMillen Clawson McMillen P. W. Kinter Dixonville Bethel Church North Carolina Missa Marie Shields Bethel Presbyterian Church Center Township Elinore Campbell Ox Horrell Base Ren Progress Building North Seventh Street Progress Office EMI’ Mills Tndisna B. Beera Water Street Ellis’ Mills Paul Masinger Wayne Aye Quantee S. Stumpf Southath St. Imdiana Salley Necht KE. Pierce Clarksburg Alue Roy M Hwing R. OD Tolvermore Lewis’ Peed Indians Educators Association Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh Wand Educators Association Mai Avenue Brockholders Meeting Savin & Trust Company of County of Indians Board of Directors Mins Hte Mary Margaret Makin Iudlaya
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