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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1916

Page

5

Plans for Two Bic Religious Meetings in Greensburg and Indiana

The Greensburg district Free Methodist church holds its third quarterly meeting and holiness convention in Indiana Pa starting Thursday evening and running through Sabbath with about 50 delegates. Sessions cover the doctrine of Entire Sanctification with ministers presenting addresses and a full program from Thursday through Sunday. The Indiana County Christian Endeavor Society holds its 28th annual convention at Jacksonville Presbyterian Church on June 7–8, featuring a detailed schedule of devotions, addresses, and conferences led by local clergy and students.

Greenaburg Free Methodist Church Indiana Laura Lamb Greensburg Miss Lamb Eyeerone J. O. Archer Elizabeth Fish Blacklick W. A. Rambo Mt. Pleasant L. Fish L. C. Andre Jeannette Women's Foreign Missionary Society Rev. C. O King Avonmore F. M. Hendricks Blairsville J.O. Archer Dudley W. Rose Bird_ Ville R. B. Campbell Apollo Indiana County Christian Endeavor Society Presbyterian Church Jacksonville Christian Endeavor Christian Church B. James Tong Kent Paul E. Stuebell Lloyd Roberts Marion Center Anna M. Thompson Mandeavor First Presbyterian Church Megers Stewart Laughlin St. Clair Walker Jesse R. Zeigler Arvilla Snyder Harry W. Earhart George M. Ryall Balisburg M. Gearhart Lutheran Church Bure Foundation H. B. Macrory Pennsylvania Christian Endeavor Union

Progress announces 108th Anniversary Edition issue details

The Progress says its 108th Anniversary Edition will publish next week on June 7 with 96 pages in twelve eight page sections. Readers are warned not to read it all at once and to order extra copies now, as the edition is limited to 8,000 copies and may arrive late. Each subscriber gets one free copy that week.

Rendewal

Prizes Announced for Green Township Agricultural Show

The Green township agricultural show outlines contests for Green Township students with parent certification of grown products. Prizes divide into corn, potatoes, and vegetables with multiple cash awards. athletic prizes pending. The Cherry Tree First National Bank funded this phase of the fair.

Green Township Cherry Tree First National Bank

Surprise Birthday Party For Alpha Crum Near South Bend

A surprise party honored Alpha C Crum Saturday evening with over 50 neighbors and friends. Guests shared baskets of food and a pleasant gathering, listing attendees by family and relation in a local community event.

Alpha C. Crum South Bend H. L. Rearick Bessie Zelda Frank Wilbert Rearick J. P. Boyer Mra R. J. Boyer

Doctor Moore to Study Surgery at Johns Hopkins

Dr F F Moore of Lucerne departs for Baltimore to enroll in a post graduate surgery course at Johns Hopkins University. He will return by mid July. Gas service reaches Swicksburg as Phillips Gay Co completes piping to town.

F. F. Moore Lucerne Baltimore John Hopkins University Swicksburg Phillips Gay Co

Real estate transfers list across multiple towns and buyers

A sequence of property deeds recorded shows transfers including W G Stewart to A Bucci for two lots at 326 dollars, Susanna Kreps to M L McQuown for a Grant lot at 700, C Mencarelli to C Castellani for two Celter lots at 1,506, and numerous other parcels. Amounts range from 50 to 2,150 dollars across deeds in Blairsville, Brushvalley, Homer City, West Wheatfield and neighboring areas.

W. G. Stewart A. Bucci Susanna Kreps Grant M. L. McQuown G. Mencarelli Celter C. Castellani A. Balentine Blairsville Harry M. Goodlin C. H. Riddie Green Cora Lunt Cora Lunt B. G. Blackstone Brushvalley Ernest Foster J. D. Walback West Wheatfield Martha J. Burkhart John E. McGraw West Qinenthein Clara E. Burkhart Frank B Robert P. Lightcap Fourth Ward Tndiana W. HB Lightcap T. C. Meek Burrell Herman J. Bander Martha M. Craven Homer City Ben DeMatters al. M. Henry A.R. Henry W. T. Huey Banks A. C. Huey Herbert R. Mikesell

Weddings of a Week in South Mahoning Township

Marshall Nichol and Robert D. Marshall wed Miss Ema bel Nichol at 6 pm Wednesday in the bride’s home. Edna Dickey of Homer City played the ceremony. The bride, a longtime township schoolteacher, and the groom, a prosperous local farmer, will reside on his farm. Earlier, Lucapher-Sshetler Sheridan Oncapher of town and Mildred Shetler of White township married Saturday by Laurie J. Crogsman.

W. A. Byers Parkwood Homer City Byers Progress Office Anderson Fowler Town Clyde State College Tyrone Fowler Frank Garman Kayalan Naw Marshall Nichol Robert D. Marshall Emabel Nichol Margaret Nichol South Mahoning Township Edna Dickey Marshall Lucapher—Sshetler Sheridan Oncapher Mildred Shetler White Township Laurie J A. Crogsman Frank Willson New Florence Rose Hothan Pittsburgh Robert J. Pallock Rochester Mill Flora B. Jordon Rochester Mills Frank D. Kennedy Henan Blairsville Nora M Kelly Dear Renee Blacklick Paul Brethene Kittanning Gertrude Frazier Lavina South Mahoning Harvey D Balentine Indiana Hunt - Indiana Sheridan Mildred Shetler Ware Harold C. Wamsley Olive PF. Cox Beaver Falls Thomas S. Cupple Clymer Helen Lovell George H. Weston Helen Johnson Pees Hastings Juider Rubinovitz Lena Wasserman Vandergritt

Kiski Gann Marriage Licenses Postponed Game Postponed

The annual Kiski Normal game at the Normal grounds was postponed until next Saturday due to unspecified reasons. It affects attendance and scheduling for both Kiski and Normal teams and local officials noted the delay impacts planned events.

Kiski Gann

Memorial Day Observances Interfered by Rain

Heavy rains disrupted Memorial Day plans across the county. In Indiana only a few paraded to decorate graves as ceremonies were scaled back by the weather. Meanwhile residents checked on subscriptions and local names were noted among visitors and guests throughout the week.

Indiana

Notice to Mail Carriers for Progress Anniversary Edition

Notice to mail carriers announces next week’s Progress anniversary edition will have 660 pages. The paper will be large and heavy, 7 inches wide when mailed, and carriers are urged not to fold it. Roll the paper to fit rural mailboxes.

Ular Imdo

Large class qualify for positions in mines

Those licensed to act as foremen and fire bosses were listed after the annual April examination for the 26th Bituminous Coal district. Names include first and second grade mine foremen, assistant foremen, and fire bosses from towns like Indiana, Heilwood, Dixonville, Cham bersville, McIntyre, Iselin, and Blairsville. Bert Sprague, Alex Ritchey, David Rudock, and Thomas Whinney among others received certificates.

Thomas Lowther W. B. Wardrop J. R. Balls Bert G. Sprague BR. D. 4 Indiana Alex R.ritchey David G. Ruddock Ernest John Bugey Chambersville Hugh McAlister Dixonville Walter L. Myers Ole Organ Heilwood J. L. Eyans Thomas Fletcher Lorenzo Sutton R. D John Gargin McIntyre Andrew 2. Andarson Charles Ruddock Herbert Wardrop Iselin James M. Simpson Harry J. Kennard Hugh McAllister Andrew P. O'Conner John F. Anderson Clymer Wiltant Whinney KR. D Herbert Wardroys Ise- UN Matthew King Thomas Whinney W. M. Gray Aultman W. Cline Lowther Town Blairsville

Two Men Killed at Heilwood Mine No. 1

George Sain and Michael Boyek both aged 86 died when ground between moving coal cars at Penn Mary Coal Co Mine No. 1 in Heilwood. They were riding an ore car train with two others when the car uncoupled and they leaped in front of an oncoming locomotive.

Boeaine George Sain Michael Boyek Penn Mary Coal Co Hellwood Sain Boyek

Injuries Reported After Fall At Home And Local Club News

Mrs A T Simpson of Covede sustains severe cuts and eye injury after a fall in her home while a box strikes her eye. taken to Punxsutawney hospital for treatment. Over seventy members of the Central Pennsylvania Trap Shooters’ League gathered at the local club grounds for a 100 bird event won by A Duff and a 50 bird event won by Dr G C L Jensup of Kittanning. Volunteers gathered on Good Ready Day to repair roads with stone removal ruts filled and drains built. Ford cars driven by Jay Longwill and D C Mack collided on West Philadelphia Street, causing damage but no injuries. W M Shuffer of Carnegie finds a Spanish coin dated 1797 while plowing in Rayne township.

A.T. Simpson Covede AL Z. Simpson Cayade Jeriday Punxgutawney Hospital Central Pennsylvania Trap Shooters’ League of Pennsylvania A. Duff GC. Bl. Jensup Kittannug Mbensburg Philadelphia Jay Longwill D. C. Mack West Philadelphiatreet Longwill

High School Commencements in Indiana Tech Auditorium

A large audience witnessed commencements at the Indiana tech school auditorium on Monday night. Graduates included Steel Guthrie, Margaret Swan, Nelon Sheamaker, Abn Williams, Thala McCartney, Martha Lowry, and Edward J. Cylyelor with diplomas presented by Superintendent Ernest Work. The class song was written by Margaret Swan. Additional graduates listed, with many names, received diplomas. High School Alumni Banquet followed with addresses by J. M. Lockard, Ernest Work, and Willam Pierce. The Alumni Association officers were announced.

Messaac Albert Rabenstein Ernest Work Margaret Swan Aldn Bley George Bt. Boers Donald C. Beatty Wdma Indiana High School Alumni Association Richard W. Watson J. M. Lockard Willam Pierce Visa Steele Cuthrie Frank J. Moorhead B. H. Lichteberger Dr. 1 K. Woon Hart Daugherty D. 4. Moorhead

Indiana girl to wed Honolulu man in Hawaii

Announcement of Miss Mary Moorhead engagement to William Tiugh Brown of Honolulu. She will leave Indiana in July for San Francisco then sail to Honolulu to wed. Miss Moorhead, a graduate of Indiana State Normal School, has taught in Ambridge the past three years and will be accompanied by Miss Charlotta Stuehler from here.

Honolulu Mary Moorhead J. C. Moorhead School Street Wiliam Tiugh Brown Indiana San Frankcisco Brown Charlotta Stuehul

Kiski School Commencement Week Held With Events

The 28th annual commencement exercises of Kigskiminetas will be held next week at the Saitsburg Presbyterian church with Rev. BB Turner delivering the sermon. Alumni luncheon, a ball game between alumni and varsity, a Dramatic Association play Miss Hohe, and diploma awards mark the week. The Indiana Normal Miami baseball game is set for the school grounds Monday. William Park, executor, is named in a will bequeathing $100 to his mother’s sons and daughter, with estate distributions and shares noted for Alberta Black and Mary Mlondug.

Anni Nvent Kigskiminetas Saitsburg Presbyterian Church BB. Turner Clarksburg W. Va Alumni Association Dramatic Association Indiana Normal- Miami Willuim Tha Ginersty Staat Farm Washhiglen Eliva Park Joseph Robert Park Mary Mlondug William Park Mary M. Will Burrell Township David Tack Alberta Black First National Bank of

Potatoes Roast Accident Burns Carneytown Youth

Eugene Sutton four year old son of Mr and Mrs Lorenz Sutton of Carneytown was seriously burned when a cinder dump surface gave way and he sank into hot coals up to his knees. His feet and legs were burned in the peculiar accident.

Eugene Sutton Lorenz Sutton Carneytown

Anderson Family Reunion Schedules Early at Indiana Fairgrounds

The sixth annual Andersons reunion will be held at the Indiana Fairgrounds on Wednesday June 14, one day earlier than the usual June 15 date due to prior bookings. All friends and relatives are invited to bring a basket and enjoy the day.

Indiana Fairgrounds Hemming Fair Grounds

Officers Raid Five Speakeasies in Josephine-Bladdick District

Sheriff A Boges District Attorney Whitin and Constable G W Root with Homer City and other deputies raided speakeasies Saturday night arresting six foreigners who ran the joints. They confiscated 95 cases and 14 kegs of beer 82 quarts of whiskey and over two barrels of wine. Twenty four Americans who patronized the resorts were identified and will be summoned as witnesses at trial. Dispensers Annie Chespar Louis Lantranki Tony Centralia John Labora and Charley Letidza among those jailed. Joe Chespar escaped after a struggle with officers.

A. Boges Distriet Liggett Blacklick Blairsville Tralley Homer City Annie Chespar Louis Lantranki Tony Centralia John Labora Charley Letidza Koozea Joe Chespar Roof Chospur Nide Excape

Child Fatally Struck by Car Near Smiths Station

Five year old Mary Perel, daughter of Carlo Perel of Smiths Station, was killed Friday afternoon near the overhead railroad bridge when she jumped in front of a car driven by Thel McDonald of Blairsville. The driver was exonerated, as the collision could not be avoided in time.

Blairsville Mary Perel Carlo Perel Smith's Station Miss Thel McDonald Alex McDonald Blairsvile

May Pole Exercises at Normal School Feature May Queen

The annual swing-out May pole events were held at the Normal school on Saturday. Dressed in caps and gowns, the scholars marched down India Street and back, with Miss Mary S Campbell of West New Lonny leading the May Queen dance as the principal feature. A large audience attended the festivities, with Stork Calls at Prothera Home noting the joyous family news of a new granddaughter for J Taylor, vice president of its Partners Bank, born to the couple Mr and Mrs tivarge Prethera.

India Mary S. Campbell West New Lonny le Tipus Stork Prothera J.aylor Parners Bank Mis. Tivarge Prethera Prothero Pittsburg

Mradelphians Present The Princes Chap at Indiana Normal School

The Mradelphian Literary Society of the Indiana State Normal School will stage Edward Peple’s comic romance The Princes Chap in the Auditorium on Monday evening June 6. The production, a year long New York run, features Cyril Swort in the leading role with a strong supporting cast.

Mradelphians Mradelphian Literary Society Indiana State Normal School Edward Peple New York Cyril Swort

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