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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1925
Page
6
A heavy cast steel wheel detached from a company truck traveling about 20 miles per hour on Wayne Avenue. It rolled across the sidewalk and into a residence, crashing through a front door and dining room, demolishing furniture. No injuries reported as the wheel caused extensive damage and insurance coverage noted.
Dr and Mrs J G Glasser and family of Dixonville moved to Blairsville and were honored with two surprise farewell parties on Wednesday November 11. Neighbors and Wolick Club members gathered at their home and at Clymer for games music and talks praising the departing physician and wishing the family happiness in their new location. Refreshments followed the entertaining evening.
A woman fled Blairsville jail early Thursday with suspected outside help after lodging in the women’s detention room. She gave police three names and addresses, claimed a diamond theft from Abe Buchman on East Market Street, Blairsville, and returned the diamond to Buchman before escaping with a $10 word piece lingering as the sole clue.
In a weekly health talk, Dr Mary Riggs Noble of the Pennsylvania Department of Health cautions against shopping for quick fixes and self diagnosis. She warns that canned foods and patent medicines with flashy labels can mislead, arguing professional medical advice safeguards health and avoids costly, ineffective cures.
Local residents attended a Purchase Line meeting this Sunday. John Trimble and family relocated to Wilgus while Dewey Rairigh and kin spent the weekend in town. H S Rairigh and Roy Smith visited Salina for business last week. Mrs John Fetterman is ill. Alanuel Walker moved his family to the Albert Raleigh farm. The Willing Workers class of Montgomery Sunday school plans a party at Mr and Mrs Fyock's home.
Ida Houk visited Farns worth home on Sunday. M M Smith and son Cortland spent a day at DuBois. Victor Langham of Swissvale stayed with brother A C Langham. T J Muman and family went to Barnesboro Saturday. Raymond Brown moved to Keltystown for work. Roe McMahon of Greensburg visited J R Mountain’s family. Clayton Daugherty and son Clair visited Nillsdale. Rev M M Smith was in Blairsville on business. Elvira Langham wintering at Swissvale visited relatives. Adam Snyder of Indiana was a recent guest. S and B Lockhart and two children of Rochester Mills visited L Muman family. G E Daugherty and family attended funeral of Della M Johnston in Akron Ohio.
Weekly market report from The Progress via the St. Louis National Stockyards notes moderate stocker and feeder cattle supply. Early week demand pushed prices up by 2 to 50 cents, later steadied. Sales were evenly split across classes with plain to medium outlets strong, higher grades holding gains.
West Lebanon notes show Mr and Mrs Glen Barr of Van dergrift visiting Mrs Lizzie Barr on Sunday. Miss Susan Lelless has returned to the R L George home.
Indiana farmers see strong potato prices with yields above average in the state. nationwide crop decline keeps prices high at $2 per bushel car price, while some sellers earlier enjoyed $1 per bushel. R and M Motor Co expands with Punxsutawney station, making seven branches. James Bent to oversee new plant.
William G Brant aged 52 of Indiana area died at Providence hospital Beaver Falls from complications of diseases. Surviving: widow Annie Horner Brant a brother and three sisters. Funeral Tuesday at South Sixth Street residence officiated by Rev Joseph Baker. Interment Oakland Cemetery. Elizabeth A Graff 88 of Blairsville died at daughter’s home after protracted illness. Surviving: two sons a daughter and daughter in Blairsville. Funeral in Smith home and Blairsville Cemetery. William Robins Sr 57 of Lilly died Memorial hospital Johnstown after long illness. Survived by widow Rose Farren Robine and many children. Funeral at St Brigid’s Lilly. Anna Belle Beatty 45 of Elderton died cancer. Surviving husband one son five sisters four brothers. Funeral in Hiderton Presbyterian Church. William Johnston about 84 of Curry Run died after long illness. Survived by wife Elizabeth Buterbaugh and many descendants. Funeral at East Mahoning Baptist Church. Blaine McGoughey 18 of Madeira Hill mine Barnesboro killed by rock fall. Student at St Patrick’s High School Spangler. Two McGoughey brothers died in a gaine explosion. Milton Bell died in Excelsior Springs Missouri. Funeral in Wade Memorial Cleveland interment Lake View.
Widow of Rev D J Fram former Plumville pastor dies from Brights disease at Memorial hospital Johnstown November 12. Survived by eight children twenty grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Douds home Plumville Saturday 10 am with interment at Beracha cemetery beside her husband who died seven years ago.
Forty five friends and neighbors gathered Friday evening at Mr and Mrs Everett Smiths new home on Clymer road for a surprise housewarming. The honor guests received many useful gifts after an evening of games music and short talks followed by luncheon. The deceased sister Nahey Oliver and brother Matthew Oliver were named as the late family members.
The Extension Association known as Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at the Court House next Tuesday November 24. The morning session starts at 10 a.m. Reports will be given by the treasurer secretary and president. The subsidy committee will report on Miss Martha Oliver activities. W. McMillen of Conemaugh township dies at home.
Field crops hogs poultry and fruit reports from local farmers will be shared during the forenoon session. Officers for 1926 will be elected in the morning. The County Agent will present a 1926 program in the afternoon. Extension Economist G G DeVault will discuss marketing farm produce. C H Hadley will address European Corn Borer and other pests as the invasion nears Indiana county.
An advertisement highlights the Notion Section on the Ist Floor offering a wide range of novelty gifts. Items such as fancy garters and shoe trees are displayed in boxes priced at 1.25 dollars, appealing to shoppers seeking intimate, affordable presents.
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