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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1911

Page

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Republicans Win Big In County Polls And Borough Seats

Republicans swept county offices and won all borough and ward posts at the county seat in the general election. Returns from 24 districts show R candidates leading in Sheriff District Attorney Treasurer and Commissioner races. The minority Commissioner race remains close with Wakefield leading Dems. official tallies to be published next week.

Keystone West Isaud Indiana Wakefield Eystone Prohibition Ansley Bennett Martin Stephens Ray K Wilson Fecnett Wetzell The Progress First Ward Jno C. Wells W. C. McEithone David Berry Ackerson John P. St. Clair Register Register and Recorder J. Blair Button W. H. McQuilken Buchanan A. M. Barron Geo John Bennett W. P. Elkin John H. Hill G. H., Moore Horace N. Sipes Charles H. Moore E. M. Aneley J. M. Wakefield John P. Martin Edwin BE. Irwin William V. Sheffar R. N. Ray T. P. Stephens Robt J.hood James Speedy Frank H. Groft B. J. Mulberger A. M. van Horn Lee F. Alger Silas J. McManus Hiram Smith Thomas J Pealer Simon Fisher B. McCullough Robert H. Wilson Daugherty G. Meade Mataball M. A. McGinnis J. N. Bilder Frank Moorhead Hlmer W. Allison Dr. H. P. Grigith Himer W. Allison Godfrey Marshall Elmer W. Allison Frank Wood P Frank A. Wood J. ™. Bell Sami. Cunningham Oliver Pry Samuel Cunningham W. C. Wissel H.H. Hart Frank Sloan Harry Hart O. B. Bath James Shick Jav. Shick James A. Shick Jaly—Ralph Bennett Joba Emilies Harry

Elders Ridge and surrounding towns social notes

News from Elders Ridge and Mitchells Mills records visits by H 8 Painter Roy Walker and families Edgar and James Shearer, Boden and Kelley families. Entries list locals at homes, school principal 3 F Boden and others, plus trips to Indiana and Gar‍man’s Mille. A pie social and hunters’ activity highlight the week.

Thieves Enter Several Venues Leaving Cash and Goods

Sunday night burglars visited the Hikes Eagles Moose lodge rooms and Elks, stealing about 50 dollars, cigarettes, and tobacco with $38.76 found at the Elks. Moose lodge losses included around 10 dollars and 63 dollars untouched. J M Stewart and Co hardware store was robbed early Tuesday. a small number of bangs and several knives were taken. An attempted break in at Hasinger Brothers failed when officers intervened.

Eagles Moose Lodge Elks Moose J. M. Stewart & Co Crgcety Hasingar Brothers Omcer Harry Bebrader

LOCAL HUNTERS SEEK GAME IN MOUNTAINS

Plumville party began this week as H M Zimmerman leads Plumville men to First Fork to establish the annual hunting camp. They will be joined by a list of Indiana county and Jeannette sportsmen for two weeks in Center county hills. The Indiana Bear Club from Huntington county also plans a two week hunt with a sizable camp and a longtime cook. Additional local hunters depart Monday for a separate two week sojourn in the district.

Plumville Indiana H. M. Zimmerman First Fork EB. GC. George Willis L. Good Roy Good William Fleming George A. Jewart Thomas Olson D. C. Lewis William Harman Center County James M. Simpson Elmer E. Williams Fred Herlinger A. A. Stuchell George K. Clark H. B. Bugle J. R. Richards Henry Townsend South Bend Dr. G. R. Stewart Millvale James Evang Town EE. R. Springer Bert Moreau J. J. Stadtmiller John Selig Joseph Stadtmiller Fred Rising Frank Ross Edwin Empfeld Steve Harry Lewis

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Report

Deeds transferred in Indiana and surrounding towns include Hy W Baker to Nannie McCune for 2000 dollars and James C Hudson 100 acres in Conemaugh to William L Nesbitt for 2760 dollars. Other parcels change hands in Smicksburg Shelada and Burrell with prices ranging from 1400 to 5000 dollars and notable entries include Catherine C Dalzell to Josephine Furnace and Coke Co for 776 dollars and John P St Clair 68 acres to B M Clark for 5000 dollars.

Indiana County Hy. W. Baker Indiana Nannie McCune James C. Hudson Conemaugh William L. Nesbitt James Speedy Shelada Wm. Robinson Lucy Crissman Smicksburg Thomas Rolland Frank R. Wagner William Shaum J. J. Palmer Burrell Anna E. Gardner A. L. Stuchell Margaret W. Hitler Www S. Deyarmin John McConnell Elizabeth EH. Gant H. Clair Sutter Bertha M. Fleck North John P. St. Clair B. M. Clark Elizabeth Gilpatrick Deckers Point Harry Gilpatrick

Fatally Injured in Runoff Woman Dies Two Days Later

Mrs. Joseph Frailey of near Shelocta was fatally injured in a Saturday runoff when her horse bolted on the return from Elderton. She fell, fracturing her skull and sustaining additional injuries, and died Monday evening at age 45. She leaves a husband, five sons, and one daughter. A Clarkeburg boy killed by a train near Avonmore was 40 and employed at Tunnelton. A social will be held November 16 at Five Point school for Lutheran endeavor society benefit.

Ambrose Nannie McMillen McKeesport Pauline McMillen Wallace Diven Lewisville J. M. Pierce Sara Lydie William Indiana Chas. McMillen Galbleton John Roland Marion Center Wm. McMillen Ambroze Joseph Frailey Shelocta Elderton Riderton Clarkeburg Avonmore H. Lyte William Lytle Clarksburg Tunnelton West Penn Powder Co J. Knox Gilkerson Town Five Point Lutheran Christian Hodeavor Society

Personal BREVITIES Highlight Indiana visitors and local trips

Senator John Maher in New York City this week. Gilmore Bell of Wehraum spent Sunday at his home. Several locals, including A L Freed Arcadia Miss Mattie Ray Greenfield and Miss Mary Lockard Johnstown schools, visited friends or returned home. Dr W D Gates Philadelphia congress of surgeons. Mrs Rose M Orr Warren guests of Henderson West Water. James Casper Panaima visited North Seventh Street. Hunter Has Narrow Escape Charles Pauch total tailor shot in the head but survived. Dr Wood will help coach State College football team for upcoming games.

John $. Maher New York City Gilmore Bell Wehraum A. L. Freed Arcadia Mattie Ray Greenfield Indiana Misa Anna Mwing Oak Street Saltsburg William Horner Vandergrift W. D. Gates Philadelphia Congress of Surgeons Mary Lockard Johnstown Charlotte Stuchell Wilson College Chambersaburg Oliver Fry West Water Street Greensburg Harry ‘B. Fulton West Lebanon Carrie Lytle Monessen Agnes Pounds Wayne Avenue Murray Witkineburg Rose M. Orr Warren H. R. Henderson Ada Keller Martha Hamilton Windber School H. H. Longwill Tenthstreet Paul Zenk Youngstown W. T. Wilson Church Street Arlie Diven Martins Ferry Marthe Ida Wallace Oakland Avenue Friendsn Pittsburg John EB. Hasinger Friends Isabella Speedy Irvin Conemaugh Township Court House Pennsylvania John M. Daugherty Church Streel Jeannette Garman Peter Garman Charles Burbenn Thad C. Work Rochester Mills Meridan Mips Work Amusement, Company Belle Thompson Fullerton Neb John

Golden wedding marks half century for Fry couple

The celebration honored Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fry of Washington township on their 50th anniversary at the Fry homestead. About 50 relatives and friends attended a morning greetings and elaborate dinner, followed by a tribute from M. C. Wyncoop of Plumville who presented gifts. Mr. Fry, 72, and Mrs. Fry, 76, were born nearby and blessed with seven children, all but one gathering for the event. The Civil War veteran’s early service and later defense of the country were noted as part of the couple’s long life together. Photographs were taken and guests extended best wishes for continued health and prosperity.

Joseph Fry Washington Township Fry Homestead M. C. Wyncoop Plumville Mrs. Fry Kinter Fry Frank George and Marlin Fry Advance A. L Margaret Wissinger Frank Fry A. L. Johnston Alta George Fry Harry Clark Norman Ashbaugh Emery McGeary Abbie Miller John Snyder Danks Aul Naomi Lohr Clarence Lohr Eliza Snyder Marty Wilcox Ashley Sutton William Lohr William Bracken Luther Sutton Bhelocta Jacob Pusher Ayron Fisher W. H. Hoover Atwood Alma Good Catherine Speedy Mattie Speedy M. C Wyncoop Jacob Saddle Irwin Car Inahan Saliuhburg Wiliamson Georgeville

Man of Many Troubles Loses Farm Barn in Fire

Andrew Shank of White Township suffers a major loss when a fire destroys the barn on the William S Pattison farm west of town. A child’s match started the blaze. stock largely saved, but crops and machinery burned. Insurance partially covers the nearly $1000 loss. Shank’s wife is nearly blind and he himself lost an eye in a prior accident.

Andrew Shank White Township William Pattison Farm Thompson

Ludlow youth reward and wedding notices in brief

A local fund chaired by Charles C. stood to reward good habits among Ludlow youth and funded a watch for Howard Bennett of Ludlow Center after misbehavior was corrected. Miss Miriam Susan Dilek and Mr James Hider wed in Ambridge on November first. Beolla McFeaters and Harry A. Zeltler announced their engagement at a Wayne Avenue home dinner. State representative J F Cox died suddenly at his Homestead residence on Monday morning.

Ludlow Mase Charles C Howard Bennett Ludlow Center Meyer Pornner Indiana Girt Miriam Susan Dilek James Hider Ambridge Sugan Eizabeth Dick Widerwin & Blalent Indiana Punxeytawney Misa Beolla McFeaters Willam C. McFeaters Wayne Avenue Harry A. Zeltler McFeaters Cox J. F. Cox State House of Representatives Homestead

Young Men Prevented a Tragedy Near Plumville

Nine people were saved from a burning home near Plumville. John and Blair Kirkpatrick of South Mahoning township aided Mrs Welsh and her children, then fell while helping Mr Welsh down. The house and contents were destroyed. Two other fires in the area caused additional damage. Two offenders were sentenced for assault and larceny. Timber sale plans involve W R Hamilton seeking North Carolina timber. A Swamp school social is planned for Friday night in Cherryhill township.

John Blair Kirkpatrick South Mahoning Meshbon George L. Welsh Plumville Mra. Welsh Mr. Walsh Higurance Thompson

Man Ends Life in County Jail

Joseph Macein aged 37 ended his life in the county jail hospital Sunday afternoon by strangling himself with bandages applied around his neck by a physician. He had previously attempted suicide weeks earlier in Hellwood and left a widow and three children in the old country. He had recently come to this county seeking work and faced persistent worries about his family.

Joseph Macein Muccia Hellwood Neal McCrady Maccin

Langham Translates French Appeal From Ford City Woman

Congressman Langham translates a deteriorated French letter from Mrs. in Ford City Pa appealing for aid for her ailing 14th child and himself, noting many crams and errors but presenting a substantial reply and assistance offer from a panel of readers and officials.

J. N. Langham Bord City Monsieur Langham Allisson & McCan, Pa Ford City Langham Old City Ada Allison McKean Pac

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News OF Elders Ridge Painter Roy Walker Edgar Shearer James Shearer George Shearer Allen McComb Whiskey Run R. W. McComb James Boden Cordelia F. Boden Iselin Richmond A. 0. Ober J. B. Davis Cameron Davis Sample Run Edgar Hill Stork William Fetterman Parkwood V. F. Smith Dwight Patterson Near West Lebanon T. B. Wachob W. T. Calhoun Salinburg K. A. Fouts Jennie Anderson Harry McMunn Near Girty John A. Caldwell Lisle Kinter Alexander Scott Irvin Peeler Clark Beer Irvin Wood Snhak Charles Pauch Jacksonville Ant Josep Ery Plumvillie Blickick Luke McGraw Silisburg Tre Blacklick James Gardner J. Telford John MceCardle Bis Wontha McCardie Prank Iacovoni Normal Rk. W. Hamilton North Carolina Swamplehoo! House Cherryhill Township County Dial Apphal AMD
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