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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1907

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Light vote polled across county in state election

Voters cast a light ballot countywide with results showing Sheatz winning State Treasurer by margins in the four wards. County GOP ticket secured a large majority, while detailed district tallies from Indiana wards and White Township are listed, with official statewide counts to follow in next issue.

Wille Te Caries Gounty ‘Teket Hull Pirty White “Bowrabip Coun Sheatz A. L. ‘Gilbert Ofth Progress Telegraph Itaponghe Indi‘cates Indiana White Township

Real estate transfers in Indiana County records

Deeds recorded show Alex Bennett transferring 111 acres in Brushvalley to W L Adams for 1050 dollars. David D Cummins sells 4 acres in Washington to Clarence D Swan for 300 dollars. Sumner Grail sells 5 lots in Blacklick to Mrs Elizabeth Wasko for 3600 dollars. William W Brishart transfers 161 acres in Indiana to H M Lowry for 2000 dollars. Adalene Hood sells 89 acres in Indiana and White to G U Gessler for 10000 dollars. David R Colgan sells 12 acres in Grant to A C Bnyder for 120 dollars. N M Bethel sells 0 5 acres in Armstrong to M B Bowman for 1805 dollars. Thomas A Sweitzer sells 65 acres in Conemaugh to John and Ewing for 3200 dollars. Mizabeth Gibson sells 114 acres in Blacklick to George C Dickinson for 2071.08 dollars. M J Wissel sells a lot in Dixonville to Annie Vozor for 400 dollars. Pieter Paeler sells 81 acres in Armstrong to D W Shaiter for 1600 dollars. D B Taylor trustee sells 2 lots in Chevy Chase to John T Gebry for 200 dollars. Grand View Realty Co sells a lot in White to Charlotte Gilmore for 145 dollars and another White lot to B Wise for 180 dollars. Minute B Brick sells a lot in Chambersville to Orgwiord M McHenry for 800 dollars. Nancy Kunkle sells 100 acres in Gyren to J B Weaver for 11650.75 dollars.

Indiana County Alex Bennett Brushvalley W. L. Adams David D. Cummins Washington Clarence D. Swan Ranusl Buffler Green Stanley A. Stier Sumner Grail Blacklick Elizabeth Wasko William W. Brishart Indiana H. M. Lowry Adalene Hood White Township G.u.gessler David R. Colgan A.C. Bnyder N. M. Bethel Armstrong M. B. Bowman Thomas A. Sweitzer Conemaugh John & Ewing Mizabeth Gibson George C. Dickin M. J. Wissel Dixonville Annié Vozor Pieter Paeler D. W. Sbaiter D. B. Taylor Chevy ‘Chase John T.'Gebry Grand View Realty, Co

Sudden summons on road ends life of Conrad Stormer

Death on Friday afternoon near Clarksburg. Conrad Stormer, aged 58, left home to attend a public sale on a neighboring farm seeking relief for poor health. He collapsed while driving and expired after returning to his buggy. Survived by a wife, two sons, and a daughter. Funeral and further details pending.

Conrad Stormer Clarksburg Stormer Horge Stormer Howe Hia Watt Ail Armatrong Song

Deep Interest Aroused At Missionary Society Convention

Deep interest rose at the silver anniversary meeting of the Women's Home Missionary society of the Synod of Pennsylvania in a Presbyterian church last week. Reports show $84,749.60 given to home missions, up $6,226.75 from the prior year, with over $18,100 aiding work among negroes. The gathering included roll-call reports, a 26 year history sketch, and experiences of longtime workers. Officers elected included President Mrs. Charles L. Bailey of Harrisburg and corresponding secretary Mrs. D. F. Diefenderfer of Erie, among others, with next convention set for Oxford church Chester in late October 1908.

Women’s Home Missionary Society Synod of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Church Pennsylvania Kilbanning Indiana Holmes Lackawanna Oxford Chester Charles L. Bailey Harrisburg S. P. Harbison Allegheny William B. Holmes Honesdale J. H. Evans Oil City May D. Strong West Fittston D. F. Diefenderfer Erie Young People’s Work J. I. Clokey Braddock W. P. Lowry Butler Contingent Fund A. D. Lundy Williamsport Johnston McLanahan Chamblersburg

Club Women in Session At New Century Meeting

The New Century club held its regular Monday meeting with 22 members attending. Delegates to the Federation of Pennsylvania Women's Clubs were to report, but a reading of external reports replaced the missing delegate report. A special meeting is set for Saturday at 7 30 o clock for honorary members and public reading room notices are highlighted. A will filed names John T. McKean as executor. residue to his heirs. The will, dated October 24, 1903, is for Sarah B. Widdowson of Rayne township.

New Century Club Federation of Pennsylvania Women’s Clubs Philadelphia Graff's Meat Market North Sixth Street Sarah B. Widdowson Rayne Township John T. McKean John T. Stuchul Loll McGregor

Six Weeks of Court Jury Selections Ahead

Jury Commissioners J K McElhoes and W F George selected jurors for the December term. Four weeks of court will be held in December and two in January. The Host of jurors, Farm Down East, appears in Progress. T Myers of Whitetownship bought a 116 steres farm in Kippack township Montgomery County and will settle there next spring.

J. K. McElhoes W. F. George the Progress

Young Skater Breaks Both Arme at Local Rink

Mitchell Cochran son of J N Cochran of Plamnville injured Saturday evening while skating at the local rink. News notes the incident alongside county post office changes near West Lebanon and Brushyvalley Farm purchases by Fred Dilts. A tragic fire injury in Livermore follows a child’s clothing catching fire from a stove, resulting in death.

Mitchell Cochran J. N. Cochran Plamnville New Westoffice Whiskey Run West Lebanon Brushyvalley Fred Dilts Brushvalley Livermore

Fatalities at Coal Mine Near Saltsbury Cause of Deadly Accidents

A string of mine accidents at the Conemaugh coal company near Saltsbury over four days likely claimed three lives. Slavs and workers were hurt or killed as cars toppled or reckless movements crushed and a roof collapse buried Clyde Hill. Joe Antanag, 18, died after pushing cars and being struck between the car and cribbing. Andy Sharn, about 40, was crushed. Hill suffered a broken back and critical injuries, with Terrence Grier escaping with minor injuries.

Conemaugh Coal Company Saltsbury Ufe Joe Antanag Sowe Andy Sharn Ife Clyde Hill Ad Hill White Township Graceton W. D. Gates Allegheny General Hospital Terrence Grier Hill

Obituary notices from a 19th century local paper

Deaths include Mary J Thompson widow of Robert Thompson aged 74 of West Oak street of heart trouble. born 1833 in Ireland, emigrated at 16, survived by daughter Annie. Funeral at her home with Rev Swartz Crawford, burial Oakland cemetery. Also Anna Ewing 89, wife of Robert M. Ewing, Wilkinsburg. James Grow 88, former Burlington township resident, died at daughter’s home in Johnstown. Benjamin McAtoos of Decker's Point, 80. Emma C Bory, 47, at Blairville. guests visit Ottumwa Iowa entities mentioned: Dr J Bee family, Commissioner Ws Neal.

Mary J. Thompson Mary Jane Thompson Robert Thompson West Oak Street Knox John Knox Ballycastle Ireland America McGee's Mills Clearfield County Indiana Annie Presbyterian Church Swartz Crawford Oakland R. M. Ewing Anna Ewing Robert M. Ewing Wilkinsburg Town McLain Davis South Seventh Street Mary A Laura’ M. Davis Samuel M. Davis Dia Tvtet Orange County Gil Rey. McLain Davis Green River Utah Indiana Normal School Women’s Club James Fh. Grow James Ti. Grow Burlington Township John Cameron Johnstown Mary Ann Graham Bufington Township John Grow Buffington Township Lowry Grow Amos Strong Charles Opner Hlaworth Rowland Pendleton Cambri County Laverty Strongatown Benjamin McAtoos Decker's Point McAtoos John P. Wilson Punxatitawnay Mundey John Hwing Clarkaburg Briday A. T. Woaton Philadelphia Tait Thompson Pittsburg Formar Kellysburg George W. Simpson Wayne Avenue Harrisburg Hugh Mack Grova City TE. Walker Smith Mt. Pleasant Arthur Wilson Linda Detwiler Friends Carolyn Speedy North Eighth Street Dayton and Marion Center Mary Beatty Massillon Armour Mullen J. M. Balentine Oregon Alexander Balentine Neat Church Street Angie Moore Swissvale Ruelba Lewis South Eleventh Street Annie Nibert Charles Pish Buffalo J. H. Wollar Hotel Moore Edward Lewis Mercersburg Linus Lewis T. D. Stephens Porn Run Ralph Minde H. B. Rowland Rubie Roxie Som Tom Smicksburg G. S. Marshall Marshall W. B. Marshall Missey Lizzie Lottie Simpson Glen Campbell Mary J. Walmer Banks Township H. P. McCoy South Baventh Street Willet John Marlin Charles A. Nichol Ida W. Nichol New Yorke Wm. M Nichol Brooklyn D. T. McGregor Marion Center McGregor

Wedded Fifty Years: Smiths of Wilkin Spotlight

Relatives gathered at the Wilkin home to honor Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Gold and white decor, chrysanthemums, and a 2 PM dinner followed by toasts from Rev W D Ewing. Nine children born to the couple, four surviving and present with families. Gifts included jewelry china leather couch and gold and silver purse.

Hols Phonda Liem Childres Loken Kateema Srout Joseph Smith Wilkin Omma i Cathcart Sharon Bell Bilderton Smith W. D. Ewing Elkin Jefferson County M. H. Smith Punxsutawney J. B. Smith McDonald John Nichol Georgeville Lohough DuBois

Veterans Pensions Updated in Indiana County List

Local government records grant pensions to multiple veterans across towns including Homer City El derton Rochester Mills Parkwood Cramer Dilltown Blairsville Inddia and Mora from March 1907. Monthly rates range from 8 to 20 dollars with several reissues and original grants noted for each recipient.

Indiane County James Haging Homer City Huston Munshower Mary Barclay Elderton Nathaniel &. Tozer Rochester Mills William Henderson Parkwood William Stiles Cramer William Fitzgerald Georgeville John Brown Inddiana John J. Young Dilltown Daniel W. Smith Blairaville Levi Keith Hugh H. Hopkins Flora Harrison Pearce Mora

Fire destroys Myers schoolhouse in Center township

A Thursday afternoon fire destroyed the Myers schoolhouse in Center township after pupils were dismissed. The blaze appeared to originate from a defective fuse or stove near the roof and chimney, with no insurance on the building. Nearby residents saved most books and some furniture. Harry Anderson teaches at Ragewood. A separate stove fire at Hamilton School caused a floor hole but was quickly extinguished by district residents.

Center Township Harry Anderson Ragewood Hamilton

Benefit Euchre and Dance for Indiana County Hospital

A Thanksgiving benefit will be held in Library Hall on Thanksgiving Day November 38. Miss St Clair of St Clair chairs the organizing meeting at her home. committees to be appointed. The event will feature euchre, dancing and refreshments to be finalized at subsequent meetings. Mrs Griffth of Waterst, Rd noted for keeping a Plymouth Rockhen, now 203 ages since February, remains active.

Barr Indiana J. 8. Barr Wria Washington South Johnstown Dixon Dilltown Tomb Hugh Mack Clyde C. N. Me Kelyay Armagh Rowland Thomas Rowland W. B. Marshall Smickaburg Cribbs Heshidon Doe Prato Reed Frank Speedy Wilkingburg G. H. Bheenley Thomas Lewis R. B.D Library Hall Indiana County Hospital Miss 8 St. Clair Hopital Project Miss St. Clair

Jury Drawn for December Terms Across Boroughs

A long list shows jurors for multiple courts across Blairsville Blairsville Conemaugh Green Campbell Indiana Mahoning Pine Rayne Wheatfield Wheeling and others, with terms beginning December 2 December 9 December 16 and continued to January 5, including names like Burrell Blairaville Center Conemaugh Cherryhill Glen Campbell Indiana Mahoning Montgomery Wheafield and more. The schedule outlines grand juries for the months ahead.

Grand Jurone Armatrong K. S. Stumpf Seallinhpert Burrell Sumner Graff Blairsville Samuel Bhopley D. W. Llley Richard Lewis Buffington Alson Young Glen Campbell Duff Sawyer Indiana Stahl Allison Alex. Rice Mahoning South—I M. Brandon An’l, Mulberger Weat—S JT. Good Montgomery John Scott Frank Jydick Mechanicsburg Marshall McDermott Wheafield Weat Otis Z. Wagonner Young C. 0. Neal Recond Armstrong Madison Craig John Campball Amos Thomas Burrell David Palmer Blairaville O. Alter Gev W. Crecd John Shotts Banks Elmer Martin Brushvalley Geo. Jamison Archie Stewart BW. Layton J.B. Repine Cyrus Work C. Spencer Conemaugh M. McLaughlin Samuel Shields Cherryhill Ben C. Smith Green J. #. Napp R. N. Pattison John £. Daughisn Lincoln Gibson A. P. Stephens Irvin Gardner D. L. Martin Grant Salon Sheesley Homer City Wm. D. Bush Irvin Lydiak Harry B. Marshall Bennett Stadtmilter Harry Kuhns W. J. Wilson Leon Smith Levi Shutter North Samuel Knox Amos Powell Morria Frantz Wm. Weitzel Pine James Conway Wm. Grifth Rayne Horace Kinter Edward ‘Thompson West G. W. Clawson East John I Matthews J. A. Clawson Edward Ressler David J. Cramer Washington Simon Pinhor Hird Wrek Getty A. Geist John Becl Simon Bowars J. W. Rishell A. D. Williams Blakeville Kerr W. J. Jackson David Miller Cribbs Blacklick J. C. He Moalings E. Ackerson Wib Stewart David Duncan Cherry Ree John D. Garmian Oontor Peter R. Clawson D. H. Long Cango I. M. Siuttar Barclay Glan Campbell Joseph Troup Twomer City L. M. Wilson John ©. Moorhead Robert Mullen W. I. Stuchell John 0. Formtar John Henry Alonzo George Wheatield Weab I. T Beondlinger Wheatfield Rust Walloon Young—Uider Kings

Burglars Strike Town Again in Sleuthing Spree

Eight homes on South Sixth and North Fifth streets were looted in one night as prowlers continued a pattern of targeting specific town sections. One resident, A M Moreau, chased a thief after spotting him escaping through the rear, but the intruder dropped Mr Moreau’s overcoat and escaped with about $1.50 in change while other robberies mainly yielded little of value. The thief remains at large.

South Sixth Streets North Fifth Street South Sixth Street J. G. Alberts Edward Young Bred Horlinger M. F. Sharrotts Sarai K. Smith Albert North Wirth Street Mr. Moreau Toad Bt. Berdard J. T. Loucher Church Street

Armstong Elkin wedding in Breezedale home today

A quiet home wedding unites William Meteall Armstrong of Oakmont and Miss Halen Prothero Elkin at Breezedale the bride’s parents home at 12 30 pm Rev Bishop Whitehead of Pittsburg officiates. Attendants include Laura Elkin Susanne Armstrong and Howard Armstrong. Witnesses are the parents families and elder relatives. the couple to move to Muskogee Indian Territory.

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