Plans for Two Day War Veterans Event in Indiana County
Indiana county to host a two day celebration honoring returning heroes and memorializing the fallen with the One Hundred and Tenth Infantry Band, American Legion, Grand Army of the Republic, and United War Workers. Includes parades, speeches by Col. Richard White, Prof. John A H Keith, Erasmus Wilson, and Gen. Harry White, a memorial cenotaph, Red Cross meals, and free entertainment in a soldiers tent. Activities run Thursday May 29 to Friday May 30 with numerous ceremonies, parades, and a military ball.
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United War Workers
Indiana County
America
One Hundred and Tenth Infantry Band
One Hundred Hundred and Tenth Infantry
American Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
Court House
Crossiman
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Philadelphia Street
Ninth Street
Church Street
Seventh Street
Eevhayt Street
City Hall
James A. Crossman
Richard White
Watson
Joseph Thompson
R. Taylor
Edwin Martin
Organization of American Legion
Maj. C. C. McLain
The
Red Cross
Sons of Veterans
Mothers of Democracy
Boy Scouts
McLain
East Philadelphia
Ninth
Oakland Avenue
T, P, Stephens
John A
John A, H, Keith
Rand
Erasmus Wilson
Harry White
General Committee
Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Jewish Welfare Board
Gompers Alley
County Club Women Set Annual Indiana County Congress
County women gather Thursday June 6 for the eighth annual Indiana County Congress of Women's Clubs at Presbyterian Church. Luncheon 75 cents. reservations via Mrs J C Christy. Delegates from fourteen clubs will attend. program includes addresses on Americanization and public health, musical interludes, reports, and election of officers.
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County Congress
Indiana County Congress of Women’s Clubs
Presbyterian Church
J. C. Christy
Indiana
Rosa Vollrath
J. J. Spackman
C. & L. Club
Blacklick and
Burrell
Bennet
E W. Hutchinson
New Century Club
J. A. Rumbaugh
Homer
City Civic Club
Graes
Charles McEwen
Grace ‘Cochran
Pleasant Valley Club
Plumville
Serenade
Ben Pollock
Indiana New Century Club
Jane E. Leonard
Indiana Normal School
Lancheon
Saltsburg Music Club
Pennsylvania
BE. E. Bach
Saltsburg Odd Fellows Honor 100th Founding Anniversary
Saltsburg Lodge 646 celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding with a banquet and meeting. Jewels were awarded to veteran members Dr. W. B. Ansley for 50 years and Mrs. Julia A. Snow for 50 years, plus 25-year honorees Daniel Richardson, John Wilcox, and William Morris. Judge J. N. Langham presented the jewels, with addresses by Prof. William McColl and Rev. Hartman. County officials attended as part of Indiana representation.
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Saltsburg
Odd Fellows
W. B. Ansley
Marchand
Julia A. Snow
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellowship
Daniel Richardson
Newrytown
John Wilcox
William Morris
Greensburg
J. N. Langham
Town
William McColl
Kishi
Hartman
Saltsburg Lodge
Langham
Indiana
A. P. Lowry
Hugh N. Wyle
James, Maloney
Weddings of a Week Bring Local Nuptials
Multiple marriages reported from western Pennsylvania. Illig and Muller wed at St Bernard in Pottstown with a small ceremony. Taylor and Alsoy marry at the bride’s home with a post vows parade and luncheon. Licenses listed for several couples including McMillen, Rankin, Jones, Dixon, McGrady, and Hand. An upcoming wedding of Oscar Hand and Grace Gould is announced for Saltsburg on June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klig Muller Joseph Hlig
Pottstown
Anna Agnes Muller
John Muller
North Fifth Street
St. Bernard's Roman, Catholic Church
N. P. McNelis
Hoa Muller
Jas, Craig
Johnstown
Shields McMillen
Veerees
Maligning
Nannia M. Wingrave
Haseen
Oscar A. Hand
Kiski
Grace Gould
Saltsburg
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Indiana County
Deeds show numerous transfers across Indiana County including White to Join Macquilken for 200, Haward Kress to Eliza Haberstick for 2000, Nick. Marinaro Center to B. Yamaagi for 2000, Jennie Angelo Clymer to Felix Pallone for 1000, and many more. Transfers cover tracts, lots, and acres with sums ranging from 200 to 7000 dollars involving dozens of named individuals and local properties.
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Indiana County
W. Guthrie
White
W. Macquilken
Haward M. Kress
Joan
Eliza J. Haberstick
Nick. Marinaro
B. Yamaagi
Jennie M. Angelo
Clymer
Felix Pallone
Trobert Cunningham
Center
T. J. Brandon
Kennethus Walker
Homer City
Ty Brandon
Mary
Jony Co. Brilharty
A. W. McMillen
Montgomery
Zeddie McMillen
Prank Shepherd
Cherry Tree
EH. G. Shepherd
Joseph Sarva
John Chedlosky
John GC
Adair
Third Ward
Indiana
Ruth Adair
Wm. B. Auld
John Pachareo
H. Jane Hodge
Blairaville
Charles R. Adams
Kunkle
Wm. Kramp
G, S. Kunkle
Nicola Torquato
H. Clay Bonner
Banks
B. C. Hopkins
Harry J. Benee
Catherine Whitacre
Samuel Israel
Mary Paylock
Joseph Tokash
South Mahoning
Pino
Frank Basel, Jr
Guardian
Canoe
Lungi Grauati
Liza J. Roach
Gipsy
Wilson Kanty
V. Adarante
Burrell
Silman Hanna
S. Kunkle
A. Plickinger
A. J. Lydick
Green
H. A. Lydick
Clare A. Palmer
Sumner Graff
Wilbert H. Rankin
Third Eas
J. Karl Trusal
Joseph Barasachok
Charles Vosar
John Lachomanik
Emma Knapp
Elizabeth Miller
Jimma Shedlock
J. J. Chambers
North Mahoning
John Chambers
Thomas Doherty
George Kerecsanin
George Fitzhontx
John O'Hara
Joseph White
L. Zajac
G. Bortngil
Gabor
Edward Beverina
Canos
G. Molinenga
Bruno Micosky
Canoa
John Wrobel
Raymond F. Smith Becomes Partner In Jewelry Firm
Raymond F. Smith of town becomes partner in the jewelry firm of R. W. Wehrie & Co. succeeding J. H. McQuown who retired to pursue other business. Smith’s long association makes him a valuable addition to one of the county seat’s leading jewelry houses.
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Raymond F. Smith
J. H. McQuown
RW. Wehrie & Co
Town
Ir.w. Wehrie & Co
R. W. Webile & Co
William Smith
Gipsy
William Smith, Jr
Glen Campbell
Ifrance
Personal Brevities From Town and Nearby Areas
Mrs A W Wilson of Kiski visits Indians relatives while ex Judge S J Telford of Iown is in Johnstown over the weekend. Many locals subscribe to The Progress. readers from Glysy Lalto Md Windber Claghorn and Beaverdale join in. Overland trips to Atlantic City and Great Lakes trainings cited. homecomings include Sgt J Shields Beatty from overseas and Capt William Pierce with Company I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Wilson
Kiski
S, J. Telford
Ltown
Johnstown
L-J. Smith
Glysy
Ethel Smith
Oklahoma
J. H. Patnell
South Sixth Street
Merle Engle
Clara ‘Hoover
Claghorn
Indiana
A. M. Stiver
Canoe Township
Progress
G.m. Stafferty
Clarksburg
Margaret Lochard
Laltimoe
BE. M. Lochard
West Church Street
Ford Gibson
Windber
N. Buterhaugh
Beaverdale
Greésn Township
W. A. Burnheimer
South Seventh Street
W. N. Kelly
J. T. Moore
Galesburg
Tila
John M. Daugherty
Ralph Moohead
Ernest Stewart
Mma
John
Atlantic [ City
John K. Bratlier
Latrobe
R. H W. Young
North Street
D.-. Cameron
Goldie
Homer City
Cameron
Rudolph
Navy
Great Lakes
W. Ja. Matthews
Archibald Matthews
Harry Toul
Minnie Matthews
J. Shields Beatty
W. l. Beatty
Town
Sergt. Beatty
Ivac Nation
France
Germany
Line
Diana
Adam Black
Snicksburg
GA. Robinson
Pinnxsue Tawney
Mr. Black
Todd Bell
Detroit
Mich
J.I. Bell
Bell
Michigan
Memorial Day observances and school notes in Blairsville area
Memorial Day events are planned at Saligburg and Bhatras yi with addresses by Prot James J Marka and Attorney J Elder Peelar. Jonecoin's Gettysburg address will be read by J P Archibald and Ar J Wilgon will lead. Blairsville cemetery to dedicate a G A memorial plot with address by too McDivitt. Basket Mente Closing Day notes at West Lebanon school include a picnic, attendance milestones, and eighth grade exams passed. Ruth Niinger and Marence Smith honored for perfect attendance. Miss Louise Hood praised. Also sale of Seven Seventh Street Lot SokI by Ruth Christy to J Elsworth Campbell for 4000. The lot size 60x120 feet. Parked as a home site pending erection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Marka
Kinki School
Saligburg
Edgewood
J. Elder Peelar
Lowa
Bhatras Yi
Jonecoin
J.P. Archibald
Ar. J. Wilgon
Logan
Blairsville
G. A. Th
Too
McM. McDivitt
Basket Mente
Wast Lebanon
Ruth Niinger
Marence Smith
Louise Hood
West Lebanon Names Recreated School Officials for Term
Maurian McAdoo and Lillian Allshaus listed as reappointed teachers at West Lebanon school for the coming term. J. C. Moore, long prominent Salisbury resident, reappointed notary public after 26 years in office, succeeding W. R. McWhirlane in 1888.
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West Lebanon
Maurian McAdoo
Lillian Allshaus
Youreael Asrade Ras Mot Beau Ader
Vettran Notary
J.C. Moore
Salisburg
Laying
W. R. McWiwaine
Indiana to Have a New Gents Furnishing Slot
Terry Wine will occupy the old Farmers Bank building post office space to open a modern men and boys clothing furnishings and shoes store. Jerry Wine will manage bringing 17 years of experience from C M Caldwell Moorhead Bros and a Carpentur avenue venture. A ten day eastern buying trip completed a complete stock for a July 1 opening. The storeroom will feature an arched entrance 20 foot windows hogany interior finish and a modern lighting system.
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Terry Wine
Warmers Bank
Farmers’ Bank
Jerry Wine
Mr. Wine
C M. Caldwell
Inter
Moorhead Brothers
Clyde Wine
Carpenter Avenue
Moorhead Bros
Efectiva
Young Chuergie Workers Convention at United Presbyterian Church
A program for a Young People’s Christian Union convention of Conemaugh Presbytery is outlined for Wednesday and Thursday June 18 and 19 at the United Presbyterian Church of Miderton. The agenda includes registration, devotionals, mission talks, committee reports, fellowship quartet performances, and regional talks with speakers from Attoona and Omer City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sessel
Youngs People's Christian Union of
Conemaugh
United Presbyterians Church of
Miderton
iMs
C. Morrow
Indiana
Jacksonville
McCulloch
Stursday
H. R. Cummung
Lizabeth Martin Gifen Cup
J. B. Campbell
New
Concord
J.M. Russell
Toll of Jonogorld Dead in 110th Infantry Casualties
A disrupted roster lists 808 total casualties in the 110th Infantry from the National Guard unit. It details killed, wounded, gassed, missing in action, and prisoners by company and officer counts, with names and dates for many fallen.
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Thay
Waynesburg
Company J
Blairsville
Company Ly
Wossed
Tissing
Suimpany L
Idiana
Prominent Green township resident Squire J V Nia dies
Death of Squire Jo V. Nia at his Stortford home May 20. A Green township leader, he held offices including road supervisor auditor and justice of the peace. Born in Grant township sixty years ago, he taught school before farming and lumbering. Survived by widow and children, funeral conducted Friday by Rev M Geurlinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Jo V. Nia
Stortford
Green Township
Tright
Decessed
Grant Township
Joseph Winnan
Parmelia Langham
Slater
Judge Langham
George Berliner
Loveley
Robert. Houry
Tue Tsland
Tle
Ant Merle
Albert
Gunste
Leme
Indiana Welcomes Returning Soldiers Amid Rainy Homecoming
Residents of Indiana and Blairsville greet nearly 60 soldiers from Company I and other units returning from France after World War I. Despite heavy rain, crowds cheered as Lt. Dale Marin led the troops and Capt. William B. Nerce supported the reception. Captain Charles L. Melain remained in France pursuing studies at the Sorbonne. The piece notes higher casualties in the 110th and Company I’s losses within Blairsville, contrasting with joyous reunions at home.
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Indiana
Company I
Ulab
Soldier Boyd
Irance
Court House
Dale Marin
William Bd.nerce
Charles L. Melain
Comang
Frances
Sorbonne University
11Th Infantry
Pennsylvania
Haya
Indiana County
110Th
Blairsville
France
Sarylee
Penalty for auto stealing under new law enacted
Gov Willim signed a measure to curb felonious taking and handling of motor vehicles. Affected offenses include stealing, receiving, or purchasing stolen vehicles with knowledge of their status. Conviction carries up to $5000 fine and up to ten years imprisonment or hard labor. Also reports a double wedding ceremony involving the McMillen brothers and Wingrove Rankin couples in Sunteckaburg and Salmon City.
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Willim
Spraul
Wielberg
Peparie
W. Shields McMillen
Nan« HiGh Wingrove
Sunteckaburg
Maimeit G. McMillen
Verda Rankin
Dlomar City
Washingtonownship
Saltahing
Lev
Wowl AM
Copeland
Brooms
Willian McMillen
South Minhonlig
Local Schedule Changes at Pennsylvania Railroad Office
Local schedule notes show changes to the Sumner schedule with early morning trains altered to 5:55 and second trains at 6:18, morning arrival revised to 8:10, and a noon train now at 11:17. Two assessors appointed in the Third ward to fill vacancies from the death of C. Brown. Charles Dellaven named assessor of Creekside borough to replace August Wilhelm who resigns.
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Hanes
Pennsylvania Railroad
Roah
Lol. Orrins
C. Brown
Charles Dellaven
Creekside
August Wilhelm
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County Club
WENK
Hueran Saltsburg Odd Fellows
IAL
Myers & Little
Justice of the Peace
Paul D. Sharretts
G. Dinsmore
Philadelphia
W. &. Dingmore
Punxsutawney
WH. G. Christy
Las
J. Elsworth’ Campbell
J. BK. Hughes
W. E. M. Copstand
Orville Weming
IL A
Armstage
Taports
Soavieties
John Maris
Cashiivg Domingues
Allegheny County
Joseph Wauton
McKean County
J. M. Langham
Ecourt
George Clymer
Newark
N. Dh
New York
Arthu Brownlee
Blair
Joly
Belghan
England
Italy
United States
Leslie
Smiths
Ferrer
Sheasley
Marriorv
Jesse If
Purchase Ling Academy
Sabumlay
Ata
Lela
Wale
Insland
Grant Street
A. W. Scott
Margaret Wider
South Seventh Straat
State College
Nerina Schoal
Geta
Troutman Co
Jonogorld
Liew
W. J. Churchil
Yud Tiaut
Clas
W. Simpson
Sere
John J. Korns
Corp
Lawrence
Little
Gary
Donald KL. Shullmaker
Joli W. Barnhart
Rank T, Bolte
William J. Brown
Antonio Camerote
Caro Capriatti
Kronk A. Rut
Nicholas Tocel
Johanas Kurtz
John J. Doyle
Jainen A. Yong
Squire Doln T. Kinnain
Miury Mage
Mary Motely
Wiel
Thomas Marely
Fr- West
ENG Yey
Treleawearrt
Priochuonia
Doveasad
Clurk
Dwest
Amd
Sia
Daresl
Mish
Sarah Winans
Sarah Williams
Anon Gibson
Punxgutawney
Wiha
Bhi Gibson
Gibson
Ami Me. Gilsoi
Clark W. Cling
Clark Wo. Gling
Clark Cline
Yollyar
Lolewinssau
Bolivar Cemetery
Neue Bolivar
Frenacis
Inrance
Coral Company
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