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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1923

Page

7

Fatal shooting shocks Rossiter area family conflicts

Jack Crawford a 40 year old Rossiter resident died from a gunshot wound inflicted by Blair Bracken after domestic disputes. Bracken surrendered in Brookville after riding a freight train return. Separate fatal accident reports John Muskovich aged four and a half was struck by a car on the Graston Homer City road and died minutes later. The driver John W Warner of town farm agent was exonerated by the coroner’s jury.

Jack Crawford Rossiter Blair Bracken Reynoldsville Crawford DuBois Hospital Bracken Pardus Brookville Graceton Homer City Center Township John Muskovich John W. Warner Warner Prof. Fitts State College Indiana Livermore

White Township Parcel Sells for Fifty Thousand Dollars

The Nora Patton farm of 261 acres in White township, south of town, transfers to Joseph P. Mack for 50000 dollars. Other deeds show numerous land transactions across Indiana County including farms, lots, and coal tracts with prices from 400 to 32000 dollars. Obituary notes Rev. D R Berkey dies after injuries from a fall at a water tank. School boards rename White township and Conemaugh township teachers for the coming term. Normal athletic field to close for repairs after commencement. Engagement announced for Miss Zella Anderson of Saltshurg to William H. Rumbarger. joinder of weddings planned for June 12. Pension increase for Civil War veteran William Hanna approved to 75 dollars monthly.

J. H. Mullen J. C. Mullen Shelocta Steve Podsedsky R. Ruthstrom Banks E. B. Widdowson Francesco Third Ward Indiana T. J. Brandon James B. Hermon Genter Sarah C. Dick Fred Wentz Homer City Wm. E. Calhoun Rev. B Mazon Blairsville Martha J. Dunlap Himer R. Dunlap George H. Gronsley W. T. Shurchill Montgomery Jacob F. Gerhard Frank B. Gerrard Burrell Charles Harman Glark Harman Washington Kunkle Elias Petrucas John Klingensmith Frank Zelger Esther Manners Joseph P. Mack White R. M. Raymond W. ©. Bennett Second Ward Wm. Avey Myrtle A. Davis East Mahoning Norman G. Smith Tony Voskovish Cherryhill Faye Hepler Joseph Fassett John Glen Campbell J. M. Cunningham Buffalo Roshester & Pittsburgh Railway Co Young W. A. Howard Jacksonville Pesbyterian Church Clair A. Myers Ray A. Albeck Ada Blystone Mary Caldwell Marion Center Zimmers Thomas F. Rogerson George E. Simpson Swab Franklin N. Getty Tor Mont Getty R. G. Stuchell Clark Taylor Emma B. Smith Mike Kowalski Conemaugh Emma Ransom David Swigart el Johnston Russell Coal Co J. 8 Hileman Fred St. Clair Andrew C. Harmon W. C. Bennett First Ward Saltsburg Zella M. Anderson Saltshure William H. Rumbarger NoBois Sara Rhea Salinburg DuBois

County Club Women Hold 12th Annual Indiana Session

All 16 county clubs attended the 12th annual Indiana County Congress of Women's Clubs at the Presbyterian church. Featured talks by Mrs. E. Keirman and Miss Lola Walker prompted a constitution review and reelects for president Mrs. H. H. Christy secretary Mrs. J. Blair Sutton and treasurer Mrs. Jesse B. Lintner. A Fancy Work Club shower honored Miss Edna Hurl, and Miss Earl set to wed Lawrence O'Hara in summer. both prominent Indiana figures.

Indiana County Congress of Women’s Clubs Presbyterian Church E. Keirman Somerset State Parent Teachers Association Lola Walker State Council of Republican Women Congress HH. 3. Christy Town J. Blair Sutton Treasuer Jesse B. Lintner Blairsville Fancy Work Club Edna Hurl West Chestnut Street Miss Earl G. W. Earl Lawrence O'Hara Indiana Penn Public Service Company O'Hara Troutman Company Hrma Cunningham Mary Fisher Vernon Taylor John Malcolm White Township Mabel Mack W. FP. Elkin H.C. Christy

Senators Pepper and Reed to Visit Indiana Saturday

Senators Pepper and Reed with their wives will pass through Indiana on Saturday evening en route to Glen Campbell for Sunday at Senator J. O. Clark's camp. A reception at the Indiana Hotel Saturday evening invites townspeople to greet the visitors. Also noted is the marriage of Marsh Burt Harry Marsh and Catherine Burt the prior Wednesday in Indiana, officiated by Rev. James A. Lawrence. Local licenses listed include Harry Marsh Catherine Burt Vailia BE Baker Myrtle A Neff Charles W Campbell Madie EF Wagner Fred B Gleason Gertrude New Vincent ST Riley Viola M Griffith John Kirkman Genevieve A Little Pmeigh Emeigh. Local singers from the Indiana Ladies Chorus and Male Chorus performed a fine concert.

Pepper Reed Indiana Glen Campbell J. O.clark Indiana Hotel Marsh Burt Harry Marsh Blacklick Townsip Catherine Burt Strongstown James A. Lawrence Second United Presbyterian Church Harry Marsh Vailia BE Baker Myrtle A. Neff Charles W. Campbell Madie EF Wagner Fred B. Gleason Gertrude New Vincent ST Riley Viola M Griffith John Kirkman Genevieve A. Little Pmeigh Emeigh

Nations Dead Honored Today Memorial Day Observances

Memorial Day will be observed across Indiana and the county with services at multiple points. A parade of veterans begins at the Indiana cenotaph at 10 40 AM with Dr W M Davidson addressing attendees.

Indiana Lutheran Park W. M. Davidson Pittsburgh Presbyterian Church All Ware C. 0. McLain Lincoln David Lewis John H. Ifill G. A. R. Post G. J. Fell Court House J. B. Baker Lutheran Church Fost Thomas P. Stephens George W. McHenry Smith S. Parker W. Ross Myers Wm. Chambers Downey Danial W. Young Geo

North Fifth Street chosen for new high school site

Indiana school board selected a 344 acre plot on North Fifth Street bounded by Chestnut Fourth Street and Shyrock alley for the new high school. The site, about 8% acres, includes former properties of Vogel Jacoby Smiths and H Nichols. Negotiations expected to finalize transfer, with survey and building plans to follow. Community Rest Rooms open in Wissell building offer welcome stay during shopping. Mrs Edwards oversees the rooms, open weekdays 8:30 to 5:30 and Saturdays until 9. Progress Act reports McCreary Tire ad generating new Pueblo, Colo. order. Alvin Simpson held in Pittsburgh hospital after bullet wound. Wilmer Stewart opens new gas station on South Wayne Avenue. Col Theodore Burchfield dies at 80 in Altoona. Beryl Seanor named county game protector.

Indiana School Fifth Street Chestnut Street Fourth Street Shyrock Alley Paul Vogel John W. Vogel John Jacoby Harry Joseph Smith Indiana County Wissell George D. Leydie Philadelphia Indiana Chamber of Commerce Eouity Wilmer Stewart Wayne Avenue Wayne

Town Folks in Indiana County News Roundup

Personal notices list residents visiting county seat and nearby towns including A G Milberger, C Earl McCunn, Morris Coulter, James G Fisher, C G Fyock and many others. Mentions readers enrolling in Progress, attending circuses, and trips to Atlantic City and Pittsburgh. Also notes teachers selected for Rayne Township schools, and reports two men killed in a derrick accident near Greensburg.

Narrowly Survives Log Crush In Washington Township

Roy A. Thirns son of Anthony Burna of Washington township was badly injured when a rolling log pinned his hand after a felled tree on a slope rolled. His father freed him, a doctor examined him at Indiana hospital finding head injury and a possible dislocated vertebra. Recovery expected.

Roy A. Thirns Anthony Burna Washington Township Jay Sourwine Roy Indiana Hospital

May and June Busy Months for Sunday School Workers

May and June bring a string of district conventions and a county Young People’s Division conference in Indiana. Seven district conventions already held with wide school representation, plus county institute for the Children’s Division. June plans include district gatherings countywide and Vacation Bible Schools in over twenty communities including Marionenter Plumville Smickaburg Gilgal Marchand Rossiter Cherry Tree Glen Campbell Clymer Wehram Brushvaley Blairsville Blacklick Josephine Shalocta Saltaburg Idlers Judge Grave Chapel Bethel Lutheran and Indiana. Parents urged to enroll children, as Vacation Bible School can provide more Bible instruction in a month than two years of Sunday school.

Indiana Marion Enter Plumville Smickaburg Gilgal Marchand Rossiter Cherry Tree Glen Campbell Clymer Wehram Brushvaley Blairsville Blacklick Josephine Shalocta Saltaburg Ilders Judge Grave Chapel Bethel Lutheran

Big farmers and grangers picnic at Marion Center

The annual farmers and grangers picnic is set for Tuesday June 19 at Marion Center park with athletic events including two ball games, pistol pitching, shot put and a retrieving contest. Two iron pigs will be awarded to boys under 14 who aid in guarding them. The day features an afternoon game for married men vs single men and novelty games by W. Gordon of State College. Speakers John A. McSparran and wife will address the gathering. An evening hand dance and community singing close the program.

Marion Center Prnasutawney-lalrae Ville Notronhead Ed Pontutne Wen Fred Laughlin W. It. Gordon State College John A. McSparran Progreas William Wetzel D. Ww. Warter Roy Melulhoes

Deaths in Indiana County Dr W J Shields and Others

Death notices from Indiana County recount the passing of Dr W J Shields of Jacksonville after a long career, with service details and family survivors listed. Other obituaries include Mrs Nettle Clara Asking of Lucernemines, Harry P Mahaffey of Windber, and Mary J Vogel of Indiana, noting their ages, spouses, children, and burial arrangements in Greenwood and local cemeteries. Additional items mention Cherry Tree merchants extending 6 pm hours starting June 4.

Graduation Week At Indiana Normal School With Ceremonies

Graduation week events at Indiana Normal School run from Saturday through Monday with baccalaureate sermons, alumnae gatherings, class day exercises, and a campus concert. The Green Township high school class of 18 will graduate Monday in Cockport Community Building, and the Peter Pan Animal Show opened with Miss Aline Tinkehnam singing. Nurse Verna Turner, a Tarentum graduate, completed training at Allegheny Valley Hospital. Indiana Laney of INDIANA B D 5 is a noted asparagus producer, donating a sample to local editors.

Jindana Normal School Recreation Hall Tubiors O'Clark Achonl Grove Curt Brans Columbus Comiencement Danson Hindmer Green Township High School Communisty Cockport Mae Brown Badhryn Surkett Vivian Cartwright Hage Gilus Hulelia Knupp Ruth Lats Isuityn McCoy Carl Maman Edit Fiver Paul Stephenus Minerva Jazer Blaine M. Rice Eugene Visnar J. B. Norris South Fork Commodore Orchestra Samuel Hughes Robinson Circus John Stobinson Misa Aline Tinkehbam Tatilani Normal School Biz Verna Turner Tarentum Allegheny Valley Hospital Miss Turner Jueedburg High School Girty School South Bend John Cunningham West Lebanon C. Laney

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