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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1907

Page

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Deaths in Indiana area salute sudden ends and long life

Obituaries recount Miss Margaret Lydick of Cherryhill township dying at age 77 after a brief morning collapse. Elizabeth Allison of Railroad Avenue dies during supper of pleura pneumonia at 5:15 pm. Robert Kerr of Seward is killed by a moving train, aged 60. Jacob Arthur of Montgomery township, Civil War veteran, dies after a lingering illness at 66. Elizabeth Rishel known as Aunt Betsy passes at 93 in Canoe township. Sarah Elwood widow of Kate John Elwood dies at 85 in Pittsburgh. Carrie Shafer, daughter of County Commissioner Shafer, dies at Columbia Hospital, Wilkinsburg, of typhoid fever at 20. Funeral details given for several.

Indiana Margaret Lydick Cherryhill Township Aston Lydick Hillsdale William Lydick Penn Run Cherryhill Cherryhill’ Progressive Dunkard Church By Rev. W. J. Sproull MIS James Allison Elizabeth Allison James H. Allison Railroad Avenue George Johnston Center Township George C. Dickie West Philadelphia Street Speedy Johnston Blairsville Missy Belle Allison Presbyterian Church Swartz Crawford Railroad Agenus Robert Kerr Seward Jacob Arthur Jacob Arthur Montgomery Township Cherry Tree Jefferson County Pennsylvania Volunteers Richmond Capitol Rachel A. Armstrong Hazlett M. P. Charch Charles D. Firster United ‘Evangelical Church Ani Hazelett Church Elizabeth Ribtel Elizabeth Rishel Betsy Cance Township Lowmaster Waa Leah Keith Green Township Levi Lowmaster Marion Center Aurylying John Lowmaster Georgeville William Rishel Falla Creek Daniel Rishel Canoe Fogaintly Kate Hart Mie Barri O Hlawood Mia Sarah Elwood Kate John Elwood Campbell G. Elwood Pittaburg Campbell Saltaburg Adam Campbell Mary Rothel Shelocta Homewood Pittsburg Parry Carria Shaffer G. JL. Shafer Columbia Hospital Wilkinsburg Clarence

Land transfers listed across Indiana and surrounding counties

Public notice records show multiple property transfers: 74 acres in White to Josiah Syane for 3000 dollars. 2 lots in Chevy Chase to George M. Ray for 270 dollars. 50 acres in Washington to W. O. Jamison for 1100 dollars. various Blairsville Dixon area parcels with amounts from 1000 to 1700 dollars. additional transfers include 253 acres in Blacklick to George C. Dickey for 16000 dollars. 18 acres in Armstrong to Ross Fleming for 3500 dollars. 53 acres in White to Edgar Reithmiller for 3200 dollars. numerous other lots in Blairsville Clymer Dixonville and Cherry Tree with prices ranging from 240 to 900 dollars. The recorder D B Taylor acts as treasurer/trustee on several entries.

Gerdes Indiana County Binge Buelat J Vans Guardian Josiah Syane D.B. Taylor Chevy Chasa Georza M. Ray A. M. Jamison Washington Blacklick George C. Dickey Frank Hees Green O. J O. M. Briggs Anna J. Brubaker Blairaville Samuel E. Ferguson Samuel HB. Ferguson Blaireville Christopher F. McGary Samuel Jh. Ferguson Blairevillé William Simons D. B. Taylor Chevy Chase Frank Villella Francesco Mondi Pete Basel Harry Leikert Burrell Charles Kelley Paul M. Fleming Armstrong Ross Fleming Frederick Reithmiller White Edgar Reithmiller Frank Grehe Clymer Peter Johncanor Dixon Ron Land Co Frank W. Grohe Dixon Run Land Co Antonio Maviglia Sarah I. Waugaman Norman G Hawes George Be, McClincey Margaret EH McClincey Andrew Jr Dixonville Timothy Jones

Veterans Pension Grants Across Indiana County

Indiana County soldiers receive government pensions with reissues and originals listed by town and date. Names include Daniel Loughry Trade City and Phineas D Bunyan Plumville with monthly amounts from 8 to 20 dollars and dates in 1907. Unexpected OCR ends mid list but reflects pensions issued from March 1907 onward.

Indiana County Daniel Loughry Trade City Michael Stiles George M. Stephens Daniel C. H. Wolf Penn Ruy John A. Montgomery Yatesboro Maria Lambing Phineas D. Bunyan Plumville John Harbison Elora Silas Fulmer South Bend Samuel Nesbit Saltsburg

Bears and marriages mark Center County notes

Indigna county hunters Pattison and Seanor bag two bears in Center county, weighing 300 and 325 pounds respectively. Pattison calls his catch among the largest in the county. The meat market displayed the bear, and a two mile trek from camp highlighted the hunt. Wedded in the West reports William Black of Cherryhill marrying Nancy Gleason of Allerton, Iowa, while she stayed home due to her father’s illness. Clymer Meat Market owner John Callas visits town. miners receive nearly 150000 dollars in weekly pay across Indiana Paxtantawney district, with Brnedt payroll at 30000 dollars in scrip. Elizabeth Knox of Hortons dies of typhoid at age, survived by three children, while Teao Broeffey of Flue town is mourned. funeral held in Mt. Zion cemetery.

Jesus Pattison Nosh Seanor South Mahoning Township Lestie Pattison Indigna County Center County Seanor Wiliam Black Cherryhill Township Nancy H. Gleason Allerton Iowa

Community Notes From Plumville Area Towns

Local residents report visits and arrivals across Plumcreek and nearby towns. People include Mrs Jol Dickson and daughter Dorothy from Hamar City visiting W J Smith, Foster Park in Creekside, Gertrude Botsford from Canton Ohio visiting relatives, and Miss Nellie Wagner returning from Indiana to her parents. Community worship led by Rev Thomas in Creekside and United Presbyterians holds services. several residents travel to Butler, Grove City, Punxsutawney, and Indiana for events and funerals.

Willict Jol Dickson Dorothy Hamar City W. J. Smith Foster Parks Creekside Joseph Parka John Marlin Indiana Sataray Frank Alter Bruce Jolnatown Thomas Gertrude Botsford Canton Ohio Ula Orr Virginia Seanor Plumville Carl Schmucker Normnai Foster Park United Presbyterians Blanche Seanor Butler Grove City Har Shaffer Charles Ossmoyne A. G. Brewer Smicksburg D. ©. Wells Maude Wilson Punxsutawney Georgeville James Wells Well W. A. Wilson J. H. Johnston Lala Morris Johnston I. BD. Brewer Miles Ned Jacob Wells Nebraska Lydia, McKee Nelson Warden Cribbs & Good George McMillin Wallace McMillin sAmbrose T. BH. Wrantz B. B. Kime Smithport Bugh Learn Mary Good Albert J. L. Good Tpn Wood James Hlwood J. 0. Adams Portage Blanche Kerr Burke M. Brickley Homer City James Solrete Rosie Burke Vintondale Jennie Strong Gon Bryongstown Penn Run

Bible Conference Opens At Presbyterian Church

Rev Dr James M Gray of Moody Bible Institute directs a four day Bible conference at the Presbyterian church with sessions Sabbath through Wednesday. Afternoon and evening talks cover expository study of St Peter and major gospel doctrines. All meetings are public and free.

Wil Condnata Jamda M. Gray Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Christiana Presbyterian Church Christ Gray

New Century Club Papers Cover Persia Coalitions and Reforms

The New Century Club held its regular Monday meeting with Miss Jace Wilson presenting The Political Coalition of Persia, prepared by Mrs. S. G. Wilson, and Miss Currie Taylor delivering Myring Machines on inventions and success. Mrs. Leegh spoke on Reforms, and Mrs. John B. Fisher discussed Leading Men and Their Attitude Towards Reforms, praising Theodore Roosevelt. Despite rain, many members attended.

New Century Club Jace Wilson Persia 5. G. Wilson John 8. Fisher Theodore Roosevelt

Aged Indiana Women Gather for Dinner Welcome

Mrs G lb Roof hosted eight well known Indiana women aged 620 years at a dinner on Church street. Honoring her aunt Mrs Margaret Leasure 83 the event recalled half a century of history as guests shared stories and gifts from Mrs Wisher 85 Mrs Hetrick 34 Mrs Margaret Leasire 83 Mrs Sara Sansom 81 Mrs Mabon 76 Mrs Susan Uncleman 74 Mrs M J Kyde 72 and Mrs Margaret Inleas 71.

G. Lb. Roof Indiana B. Roof Church Street Roof Margaret Leasure Wisher Hetrick Margaret Leasire Sara Sansom Mabon Susan Uncleman M. J. Kyde Margaret Inleas

Personal Brevities from the Indiana County Visit List

A long roll of brief notices records visits and callers in town from J P Garhart of Hluckiely to Barry B Redding of Kittanning, along with other residents and relatives visiting in Butler Greensburg Jeannette Johnstown and Pittsburgh. Several travelers are mentioned including naval cadet Porter Hart Annapolis and Mrs J M Laughlin visiting Pittsburg with Olive Woodward Kottysburg.

J.P. Garhart Hluckiely Tnediana Barry Redding Kittanning Clare Don Getty Ara Detroit Miceli Orthoritio Moelina Sprice David Mauk William G. Lowman Jacksonville Porter Hart Annapolis Nery White Philadelphia Joscpl W. Clements North Sixth Street Butler C. M. Smith Plumvilla H. I. Fleming Clymor Mona Griffith Marton Center Jeannette Greensburg M.T. Kilugonsmith Conemaugh Township Donald Stekanberger Georgia Homer City J. J. Campbell Brookville J. B. Campbell South Seventh Street Missea Effel Easel Frederick Ebenahtry Bert George Clark North Ninth Street J. Morley Kline Johnstown Massilon, C Viett Armour Millen Lisle Coltebatgl Vandergrift Adam Carnahan Sheloct Jag H. H. Longwill South Tenth * Street Lan Paul H. Zenk Youngstown D. Morrow Geary Okla Hare J. M. White Sloan Morrow South Mahoning Township Town Alice Gibson White Township Indiana Richard W. Watson N. G. Py Wilkesharre Hugh R. W. Cunningham Pittsburg Samuel Westninister College J. M. Laughlin Olive Woodward Kottysburg Harry Lurria East Philadelphia Street Kellar Harris Plumville H. J. Osborne Osborne I. @. White Waterstreet Birmingham Ala Orrin Neal John Cochran John Moyle Indiana County Bennedette Elk County Milton McGill Allegheny Theological Seminary United Presbyterian Bolivar Murray Gilhousen Deckers Point Clearfield James L. Wood Marion Center New York City Wood Hollwood Mary Ef. McAfooze Dackera Point H.8. McAfoose Clyde N. C McAfoose North Carolina George A. Lenn Vandergrift Heights A. Campbell Armagh Campbell Allhero C. T. McCormick Joan Campbell West Lebanon J. W. McCartney Indihana McMeaters W. Ww. Couch Parkwood McCormick Mra Koturah Lowsman H. J. Fleming W. J. Fleming John Callus Clymer Jane Fetts Crackaldo Way B Pattigan N. Blokenberger Douds Plamville Hudson Cockport Rochester Mills Ernest McLaughlin Shelocta Joseph Ross Creekside Jy W. Snyder Nid Anderson Henry Miller W. Feare Pollock Cenister

Wills Probate Cases Include Pierce Hill and Hill Families

Probate notices report Thomas A. Pierce as executor of his mother Jane M. Pierce of Marion Center with a 1907 date. Lonie Koltz of Arcadia bequeaths his entire estate to widow Mary Kolta as executrix. Mhiphalet Hill of Homer City leaves sums for widow and children with farm sale directed. daughters Alice and Laura receive specified amounts. Grandchildren Roy Franklin Pamlee Mowry get $25 each at age of majority. rest divided among children. Charles Seaman of Center Township leaves personal property and real estate to daughter Audg Seaman with $25 to Jennie and Annie named executrix. Will dates span 1907 and 1908.

Thomas A. Plerce Jane M. Pierce Marion Canter Lonie Koltz Arcadia Watholle Mary Kolta Lnte Mliphalet P. Hill Homer City Hoe Alice M. Hill Laura B. Hill William A. Hill T. Benton Gill Roy Franklin Pamlee Mowry William A. Hi Horace J. Hill Charles Seaman Center Township Audg i Seaman Jennie Annie

Viewers Named to Settle Land Disputes With Railroads

Judge J Pelford appoints viewers for three cage hearings in land disputes between owners and railroads in Conemaugh township and nearby. Hearings list attendees from Pittsburg Indiana Clarksburg and Jamison with dates set this week and next for damages claims including $4000 by Hauxhurst family.

J. Pelford Charles LH. Hoting Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Co Conemaugh Township D. R. Lewis G. W. Simpson D. C. Brown Willian Hasnel R. Lewis Indiana Thomas Hark Clarksburg

Fire at Cherry Tree Bank Damages Second Floor Quarters

Fire damaged the rear of Cherry Tree National Bank building in the early morning, starting under the stairway to the second floor. The front portion, fully insured, escaped major damage and will be repaired promptly. The incident affected office rooms on the second floor and a small area beneath the stairway.

Bank Cherry Tree National Bank

Pennsylvanio Railroad upgrades freight station district

The Pennsylvania Railroad opened a modern freight station at Water Street corner yards, reflecting a planned $100,000 expenditure. The old freight station will be repurposed for baggage until spring, when a new passenger station is to be built. Passenger engine now housed in the Y south of town.

Pennsylvania Railroad Puliea Pennsylvania, Railroad Company Water Street Cantal

WEDDINGS OF A AVREK BEAT TOFE AND OTHERS

A list of recent marriages including Adolphus M Best of Chicago and Sarah A Tintoll of Blairsville Married at the bride’s home by Rev J W Carey. The couple plans to reside in Bainesboro. Other couples include Joseph Fallon of Baltimore with Ina A Skinnar of Blairsville. R A Bash of Lovejoy with Liste Dick of Mitchells Milla. Wilford D Milliron of Dayton with Maria Bergen. Daniel McDevitt and Lizzie Malone of Rossiter.

Beat-Tin'tofe Adolphus M. Best Chicago Sarah A. Tintoll John ‘Tintoll South Fifth Street J. W. Carey M, I Church Bainesboro Ballon-Sumner Joseph i. Fallon Baltimore Ina A. Skinnar Blairsville Kav D. T. Pender Pasestor Bash—Dick R. A. Bash Lovejoy Misa Liste Dick Mitchells Milla Lewis Hay Milliron-Beirgen Wilford D. Milliron Dayton Maria 2

Protection for fruit trees and San Jose scale trials

State Zoologist H A Surface will demo methods to kill the San Jose scale and other fruit-injuring insects as part of a fall campaign across Indiana counties. W Sloop, inspector, has opened headquarters at 620 Maple Avenue and will supervise 20 tree-spraying demonstrations this fall, while branches for inspection can be mailed for examination. Blairsville woman robbed of $100 in McKeesport. pocketbook stolen from a handbag while shopping. Church centennial celebrations and a church dedication are noted with plans for programs and awards.

H. A. Surface W. Stoop Indiana Armstrong Jefferson Counties Maple Avenue Sloop Blairsgilla McKeesport H. M. Long Blairsville

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