Five law breakers pleaded guilty in Huntingdon court
Judge Telford sentenced John Palmer to Huntingdon Reformatory after pleading guilty to robbing the David Blair residence and related acts. Charlie Hortense and Charles Hortense faced $500 fines and 90 day Work House terms for liquor sales without license. Bruno Moraca must pay $5 fine plus $226 to the prosecutrix for fornication and expenses. Clyde Shields pled guilty to stealing a chicken and was paroled on costs and promises of better conduct for the sake of his ten children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telford
John Palmer
Huntingdon Reformatory
Palmer
David Blair
Blairsville
Charlie Hortense
Charles Hortense
Creekside
Clyde Shields
Dixonville
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Listings
Real estate transfers reported include Alain Olliver transferring 2 lots in Clymer to Helen Steekienver for 1475 dollars and multiple deeds across Green, White, Conemaugh and other towns to various buyers and corporations with prices ranging from 250 to 2950 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Alain Olliver
Clymer
Helen Steekienver
Harry Borland
White
Jefferson & Clearfield Coal & Iron Co
Lottie
Lewis
Banks
Thomas Nelson
Elias Fetterman
Green
Iraq
Palmer
Martha Newry
Conemaugh
Nannie C
Glen Campbell
J. Arthur Manner
Joseph J. Campbell
West Wheatfield
C. L. Campbell
First National Bank of Indiana
Creekside
John H. Smith
Remarkable machine aids savings bank bookkeeping
A modern Burroughs calculating and bookkeeping machine installed at Savings & Trust Company drastically reduces mental workload and eye strain. The device adds, subtracts, posts and prints statements with high accuracy, keeping books up to date as fast as the operator can work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings and Trust
Savings & Trust Company
Burroughs
Thas
Young Gire In Dangerous Condition After Automobile Escapade
Wilda Householder aged 16 and her sister Hazel 12 were riding home after Halloween when two young men Lys ter and Lydick invited them into a moving car. The girls jumped out near their home. Wilda fell unconscious and remained in danger for days while Hazel escaped serious injury. The drivers claim they could not stop safely and rushed the girls to a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda Householder
W. H. Householder
South Sixth Street
Wilda
Hazel
Thos. Lyster
Clair Lydick
Lutherans Call Pastor First Candidate Unanimous Vote
The Zion Lutheran church congregation unanimously voted to call Rev. Francis M. Keller of Polo, Ill. He preached last Sunday as the invited candidate and the church council will set his salary. Keller, 42, a graduate of Wittenberg College and Seminary, serves a Polo church with 500 members and a modern church edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church of
Town
Francis M. Keller
Polo
Keller
Church Council
Wittenburg College and Seminary
Springfield
Miss Leonard Recalls Student After 24 Years Reunion
Mrs. H R Sheffield and Mr F T Butler visited Indiana and the Normal school where Butler studied. Jane Leonard, who met him after 24 years, identified him instantly recalling his table seat. Her skill as an educator stems partly from such memory. Farmers Institutes planned by S C George.
Bees Found Swarm On Thorn Bush On Farm
D A Daugherty of Smicksburg found a large swarm of bees on a thorn bush in a field, estimated fifty pounds of honey on the branches, and successfully hived them. James K Moore of Saltaburg harvested five bushels of sunflower seed with some heads weighing four pounds and 18 inches in diameter, leaving part for birds. Mary Lewis, a public school pupil, broke her arm slipping from a class to her desk, the injury just above the wrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Daugherty
Smicksburg
Mr. Daugherty
James K. Moore
Tear Saltaburg
Mr. Moore
Mary Lewis
Brant Lewis
Rev Clarke Resigns From Indiana Church Pastorate
Rev J Calvitt Clarke, pastor of the Christian church of Indiana, resigned to take effect January 1. He has served nearly three years and is described as an industrious and efficient worker. Also noted, three members of the Harpy McCombs family at Mitchells Mills are ill with typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
J. Calvitt Clarke
Christian Church of Indiana
Mr. Clarke
Harpy McCombs
Mitchells Mills
Mabel MW. Blatehison
Mabel Martelleow
Dives J. Uintebivwon
Hist
Whealfold Township
Indiana Normal School
Hone
Ife
Armagh Areshyferian Church
Winifred
Gisters
Helen
Tiitechson
Cvehool
Clvss
Young Woman's Christian Association
Walton
Armagh Presbyterian Church
Donaldson
Jetor
Armagh
Elucen
Dermient
Progress plans big Indiana anniversary edition
Public support surges for The Progress centennial number to celebrate Indiana boroughs 1916 centennial. Dorsey J Dunlap and Mrs Keith Elliott coordinate editors and writers while local business leaders pledge space and portraits. The plan aims to showcase county history and foster cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Indiana citizens for a keepsake issue to mark the town’s milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Indiana
Dorsey J. Dunlap
Eeith Elliott
A.T. Moorhead
The
Moorhead
Chamber of Commerce
Indiana County
Weddings Across Town From Atwood to Blairsville
A week of nuptials features Naomi Gail McCullough and Daniel Wilbert Boyer at the Atwood home with Rev J Wallace Fraser officiating. The couple plans a lakeside honeymoon and will reside near Atwood. Other weddings include J N Buterbaugh and Lizzie Adams in White Township, Harry H Hallman and Hath Jewart in Milton, John Leroy Rutledge and Adna M Houser in Blairsville, and Harry Miller with Twila N McGaughey. A farewell party for Pastor P J Tau at Grove Chapel Lutheran marked the week’s close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer-McCullough
Lu McGullough
Atwood
Naomi Gail
Daniel Wilbert Boyer
Creekside
Margaret McCullough
Morrie Boyer
J. Wallace Fraser
Atwood Presbyterian Church
Buterbaugh-Adams
J. N. Buterbaugh
White Township
Lizzie Adams
Town
McKee
Indiana Baptist Church
West School Street
South Seventh Street
Rutledge-Houser
John Leroy Rutledge
Gallitzin
Adna M. Houser
Stairsville
Simon and Jude
Grove Chapel Lutheran Church
P. J. Tau
Grove Chapel
Tan
Farm Improvement Shultz Builds Wagon Shed and Garage
A Farm Improvement, W R Shultz of Armstrong township completed a modern two story wagon shed and garage on his farm. The 20 by 30 foot structure was built by F B Stumpf and Son of Shelocta. Indiana Markets 8 F Warner of Pittsburgh was an Indiana visitor on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R. Shultz
Armstrong Township
F. 8. Stumpf & Son
Shelocta
F. Warner
Pittsburg
Indiana
Personal Brevities Include Dozens Of Local Visits And Travel
A long list of residents from Cherry Tree to Pittsburg and beyond are noted for visits, calls, and travels. Names include Camp, J A Gibson, J Wood Clark, Jess Keller, Clara Kunkle, H D Tomb, G L Campbell, Mrs J G Redivan, Mrs Knabb, S B Learn, James Walker, J Howard Houk, Maria Miller, Blanche Knee, Olive Butterbaugh, John Russell, Misses Grace Landfair, Ruth Allen, Mrs James Taylor, Miss Nell McGregor, Mr and Mrs Thomas Sutton, G W Dick, Tennie Smith, Walter Black, Vida Keeler, Leila Linsenbigler, Marie Greer, Mrs T C Burhenn, Carl and Geraldine Burhenn, Mabel Cunningham, Hettie McConnaughey, G W Hamilton, Mrs Sarah Lytle and others, with visits spanning Indiana, Altoona, Punxsutawney, Brownsville, State College, and State events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VB. Camp
Cherry Tree
J. A. Gibson
Pire
J. Wood Clark
Pittsburg
Indiana
Jess Keller
North Sixth
Clara Kunkle
Akron
Jacksonville
H. D. Tomb
Dilltown
Wits
G. L. Campbell
Meslibon
J. GC. Redivan
Altoony
Rowe Bryan
White Township
J. Knabb
Anna
Vandergrift
Oil City
B. Learn
Blanche Knee
Foxburg
Mary Ralston
Oakland Avenue
Olive Butterbaugh
Elders Ridge
Sixth Street
John Russell
Sheloca
John Bracken
Porter
Jefferson County
Grace
Mary Landfair
James McGregor
North Sixth Street
Thomas Sutton
South Sixth Street
Edward
John Sutton
G. W. Dick
Latrobe
George Gentz
Hiderton
Tennie Smith
Railroad Avenue
Brownsville
Nebr
J. A
Howard Roberty
Paul Qualtrough
Madeline
Wilsabeth Wartlett
Martha J. Ort
West Philadelphia
Samuel Cunningham
Mabel
Wayne Avenue
Washington-Jefferson College
Cunningham
Hettie McConnaughey
Punxsutawney
Dorothy Daugherty
West Church Street
McConvnaughey
Miss Daugherty
Smith College
G. W. Hamilton
Grant Township
John ©. Smyeers
Jed Sehugart
Robert H. Youngs
John K. Braliier
Lacktrobe
Brallier
Annie Miller
Clymar
James K. Moore
Salisburg
T. TM
Youngstown
Ohio
W. I. Daugherty
D. Deemer
Joseph Cunningham
St. Paul
Petition for New Creekside Station Granted
Creekside community groups win approval from the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway Company to build a modern railway station. Assistant Supt. G W Vennett notified club members in person, confirming the petition will be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo, Rochester
Pittsbig
Civic and Library
Wis
Tuttala
Rochester
Creekside
Mra 1
James Craven
J. Waite
John Miller
Harry Moore
Temperance Women at Rochester Mills Meeting
An enthusiastic Rochester Mills Woman's Christian Temperance Union session was hosted by Mrs J A Snyder. President Mrs Hick opened with Psalm 23, County President Mrs Melsaacs led prayer, 25 members answered roll call with a Bible verse reading, and Mrs Melsaacs reported on the York state convention held in October. The outlook for next year was described as gratifying and the county's women are enthused by the progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Blacklick Club Plans Anti Fly Crusade
The Civic and Literary Club of Blacklick appointed Helen Huston and Mary Hagerman to lead an anti fly campaign to rid the town of a pest. A club meeting at Odd Fellows Hall featured a program with Mrs. D. A. Palmer on Notable World Twenty of Summer and Miss Santea Maxwell on Venice. Five new members were proposed at a board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick
Blacklick Odd Fellows Hall
Helen Huston
Mary Hagerman
D. A. Palmer
Santea Maxwell
Venice
Widow sues for ten thousand in Kirkendall death
Mrs. Kirkendall of Saltsburg sues Andrew Tressler of Avonmore in Armstrong county court seeking $10,000 damages for her husband Thos Kirkendall’s fatal injuries when his horse collided with Tressler’s auto. Kirkendall died after the crash. the horse was shot due to injuries. She claims annual earnings of $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Kirkendall
Thos. Kirkendall
Saltsburg
Armstrong County
Andrew Tressler
Avonmore
Tressler
Kirkendall
Martha
Bolar
A. J. Bolar
Homer City
Mra
Sidney RR
Saunders
Ducechburg
Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania Volunteers
A. J. Holony Post
Stomer City
Tomorrow Evening's Attraction at the Auditorium
The M. C. G. A. presents Charles Hurley's play Message from Mars with Whitney directing, at the Auditorium Thursday evening. To avoid ticket confusion after Wednesday's show, reserved seats go on sale Thursday morning at 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thwin M. Whitney
Charles Hurley
Mars
Masquerade for Hospital Benefit by Mrs Wilson
A masquerade party to benefit Kelinna County Hospital is planned by Mrs John Wilson of Glairch Street for next Monday evening at seven o clock. All invited, guests may bring a friend. notify Mrs Wilson or Mrs Hasinger if unable to attend. Pie socials are announced at No 10 School House Center Township and Pleasant Valley School near Lovejoy, with pie donations requested and women urged to bring pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Meniurh
Lislles
Kelinna County Hospital
John Rel Wilson
Glairch Street
Trou O'Tlock
Mra. Wilson
John WB
Hasinger
No. 10
School House
Center Township
Pleasant Valley School House
Lovejoy
McCoy School House
Green Township
Obituary notices from West Wheatfield district deaths
Recent deaths include Miss Mabel Blatehison and Miss Mabel Martel Leow amid typhoid concerns. Survivors span multiple families in Wheelfield and Homer City, with services held in Armagh and Dixonville churches. Other obituaries note Nancy Jane Conner, Martha S. Bolar, and Catherine M. Caste, detailing spouses, children, and funeral arrangements. Memorials reflect strong local church ties and long-standing community roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Hendricks
West Wheatfield Township
Bister
Anna
William
Warren
John Hendricks
Bolivar
County Boards Fail to Return Full Election Totals
County boards failed to compile complete returns from the November election. Official counts show reduced majorities for nonpartisan and constitutional amendment votes across districts. Key figures include Hay J. N. Langham with 616 votes and other county totals. Suffrage amendments lost locally while one employer compensation measure carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
J. N. Langham
Counhy
Athar Saure
Wany
Reception for Newlyweds Honors Merle While Family
A reception and shower hosted by Miss Elizabeth Hadden and Mrs Harvey Moose honored Mr and Mrs Merle While Saturday evening at the Strong residence near Indian. About 40 guests enjoyed music games autumn decor refreshments and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwlizabeth Hadden
Harvey Moose
Merle
N. B. Strong
Turvey Moose
G. Madden
Wizabeth
Clyde Menteh
Eleanor
George Ray
Clark
Ralph
Daniel Strong
Gaynelle Cleury
Gaye Newry
May Lewis
Belie
Ila Deihl
Grace Coy
Mary Diet
King
Elva Strong
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. K. Moore
Saltsbury
Isaac N. Butterbaugh
White Two
Lizzia C. Adams
Charles M. Gray
South Mahoning
Alice R. Neal
Rayne Two
Edward W. Stiffler
Heilwood Fannie J. Dunlap
Cambria Co
Harry Miller
Des Indiana
Twila N. McGaughey
Washington Township
4. C. Neal
Chambersville
F. R. Collins
Emporium
Spruce Grove Wesleyan Methodist Church
Amanda Fee
Robinson
Oakhurst
Johnstown
Homer Cameron
Penn Run
Johnstown City Hospital
Samuel Lucas
Indiana Hospital
Young Gire
Farmers’ Institutes
S. C. George
West Lebanon
Hiders Ridge
Flora
Pine Flats
Wilgus
Urbersede
Temperance Women Agtme
Blacklick Club
Altihr
D. W. Anderson
Parkwood
Hey
Mr. Anderson
D. N. Stawart
Nancy Jane Conner
Nancy June Conner
Lon Stuchell
Blacksink Township
John Stuchell
W. A. Conner
David Stuchel
W. Vai
Charles A. Conner
Hillsdale
William Conner
Mattie Lambing
Mary Jlaveretts
Maggie Helman
Thomas Anderson
Allegheny General Hospital
Kom
Albert Allen
Cherrylull Township
Hsin Case
Cripple Creek
Colo
Fawkes
Harmony Cemetery
Cherryhill Township
Merk
Catherine M. Caste
Citherlin McCusie
Morrellville
Frotheers
Ceorge W. Munshower
Bowling Green
Joseph Aluman
Blairslye
Lulu Gunphell
Elizabeth Campbell
Mlizabeth Olbson
Sirah Miunshower
iMary Winwittie
Robert Wilson
Robert J. Wilson
Wishonte du Bollviar
Wonun Sailrage
William Wliggett
H. B. Butterbaugh
Superior Court
Orchidy
Head
Williams
Slaselton
Palmar
Wallace
B. Langhm
Norman Mongomery
Rochester Mill
Langham
Agnes Ferguson
Ilomer City
Institution
Sore Line
Glen Clawson
Gen Clawson
Uied
Ghaluers Clawson
Clawson
Wil- Moinsburg
Homer Gily
Wilkinsburg
Theresa Hamilton
Theresa Blamilton
Thomas Hamilton
Danville State Hospital
Clarence Jaimilton
West Wheafield Lownshin
Higin Rhea
Wigin Rhea
Irvin Rhea
W. Bert Mikesell
Juniata
Blair County
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