Sudden Deaths Toll Rips Through South Bend Area
Reports from South Bend and surrounding townships recount multiple sudden deaths. Dr. Lisle R. Speedy, 37, a prominent local dentist, died after brain abscess and meningitis at Youngstown Hospital. Aaron States, 74, of Canoe Township, died after influenza complications at home. David B. Townsend, 74, South Bend merchant and farmer, died at home after two years of ill health. Mrs. Clara Cameron Langham, 60, wife of Judge J. N. Langham, died from cerebral hemorrhage at home after a period of illness. Funeral services for Speedy and Townsend are noted locally, with interments planned in Oakland and Fairview cemeteries respectively. Survivors and relatives listed for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisle R. Speedy
Indiana
Youngstown
James Speedy
Pittsburgh University
Malissa Speerly
North Ninth Street
Indiana Lodge of Elks
First United Presbyterian Church
Down
Ralph McCreary
Town
Helen Abrams
Mansfield
J. C. Pinkerton
Oakland Cemetery
Aaron States
Canoe Township
Adam
Susan Rishel
Maria Sener
Annie Brickel
J. E. Eltienberger
Junean
Wayne
Samuel
Roy
Tod
Joan
Paul States
Rossiter
Charles Pierce
Clymer
Rovs Cunningham
Younstown
Glenn Bowers
Rochester Mills
States
Presbyterian Church
Fairview Church
Fairview Cemetery
Armstrong County
David B.townsend
South Bend
Henry Townsend
South Fiena
Homer Shellhammer
James Pitts
Aultman
Henry
Martha
Robert
Janet
Dorothy
Lavenia Townsend
Townsend
J. N. Langham
Clara Cameron Langham
Green Township
John G
Jane Cameron
Cherryhill Township
Indiana Normal School
Hic
Indiana Public Schools
Kiskiminetas Springs
Salisbury
Langham
Louise
J. Roy Maloney
Elizabeth
Ray Baldridge
Pittsburgh
Crissie
Cora
Manze Cameron
Cameron
Chestnut Seats
Maude
A. Hamilton Stewart
Church Street
Miriam
Oxenr St. Clair
New Rogheile
N. Y
Real estate transfers in Indiana County and nearby areas
Multiple property deals across Indiana County and adjacent towns include Mabel P Pearce transferring four lots to G W Cunkleman for 475, Jesse G Uncapher selling a lot in Indiana for 4750, Pp L Hamill selling to John C Hamill for 6000, L Hamill selling to Genevieve M Stewart for 1500, Indiana County Commissioners selling 86 acres to Jo L Cribbs for 250, A H Glawson selling to Thomas P Clangon for 500, W J Madden selling a tract in Cherry Tree for 1400, Cameron Bottom Coal Co transferring to Cameron Coal Mining Co for 500, Vj A Adolften selling to Barney Praner for 3760, RE Schail selling plot in Montgomery to Helen B Prenner for 3500, and Virginia W Speel selling a lot in White to Clarence Co Watson for 1600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel P. Pearce
G. W. Cunkleman
Conemaugh
Jesse G. Uncapher
Montgomery
Virginia W. Speel
Clarence Co. Watson
White
Pamily Had Narrow Escape In Automobile Accident
Max Langham wife and family of Uniontown had a narrow escape from serious injury in an automobile accident at Buck Run near Clymer on Saturday afternoon. Langham, employed at Akron Ohio, was driving a barge owned by Ohio man Mock when the crash occurred. Mock received a head wound. Langham suffered a cut hand and severed artery at the wrist. Mrs Langham and son Max Jr. had head cuts needing hospital treatment. daughter Erla had teeth knocked out and facial cuts. The group was taken to Dixonville Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Langham
Uniontown
Suse
Max. Langham
Hig County
Buck Run
Clymer
Langham
Akron
Mock
Ohio
Mr. Langham
Clinic for Crippled Children Clinic Set For Next Tuesday
Dr. James Wallace of Pittsburgh leads the regular orthopedic clinic here next Tuesday under Rotary and related groups. An operative clinic will be at Indiana Hospital in the morning, a diagnostic clinic at Red Cross HQ in the afternoon. The work is expanding and many crippled children may benefit from early examination in Indiana on Tuesday afternoon November 27. Thanksgiving brings new hope for county children due to past year treatments. Five Seward youths face trial after a September robbery attempt at Blair Davis’s home. Davis was shot in the side, Pezzino and Bottezal wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wallace
Pittsburgh
Rotary Club
Indiana Hospital
Red Cross
South Ninth Street
Indiana
Squire Charles 3. McLain
Longio Dinio
Sam Puglese
Nick Pezzino
Peter Bouch
Jon Bottezal
Seward
Blair Davis
Cramer
Davis
Pezzino
Bottezal
Covede Man Waived Hearing on DUI Charge
D M Veite of Covode waived a hearing for a driving while intoxicated charge after arrest Friday by Corporal A A Kettren. Ball set at 500 dollars. Veite allegedly collided with Everett Pierce’s car near Covode Friday evening. Also, Nebo Presbyterian Church in Green township will be rededicated next Sunday at 8 PM, conducted by Rev G Matthew Jordan and Rev R M Offutt. Work completed by B F Decker and sons of Penn Run. Directors elected for Indiana Credit Bureau include Harry J Buehheit Tra Edwards Omer Graff Robert L Jamison George D Leydic Audley L Mabon W O Moorhead A A Simpson and Dr R F Shaukis. membership 150 firms. The Progress notes readers that weekly visits feel like a letter from home and offers Christmas gift subscriptions with a card Greetngs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covede
D. M. Veite
A. A. Kettren
Punxsutawney
Justice of the Peace
C. C. McLain
Ball
Veite
Everett Pierce
Rossiter
Covode
Nebo Presbyterian Church
G. Matthew Jordan
R. M. Offutt
Neho
Grisemore
Green Township
B. F. Decker and Sons
Penn Run
Credit Bureau
Credit Bureau of Indiana
Harry J. Buehheit
Tra Edwards
Omer Graff
Robert L. Jamison
George D. Leydic
Audley L. Mabon
W. O. Moorhead
A. A. Simpson
Dr. RF. Shaukis
Indiana County
Progress
The
First Presbyterian Pulpit Vacant Declared in Indiana
At a Kittanning Presbytery meeting in Plumville the pulpit of the First Presbyterian Church of Indiana will be declared vacant following the death of Dr. F. W. Hinitt. Rev. R. M. Offutt of Indiana named as visitor. Dr. A. Bartz of Rural Valley presided. Walter H. Jackson represented the Indiana congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittaning
Phonrville
Kittanning
The
Presbyterian Church
Plumville
R. M. Offutt
Indiana
First Presbyterian Church of
Rural Valley
Walter H. Jackson
Factory Inspector Held for Court on Motor Violation
Wayne G. Taylor a state factory inspector was held for court after a collision on Monday night. He is accused of reckless driving and driving while intoxicated after allegedly sideswiping the Rogers car on Campbell hill near Clymer road around 8 30 p m. The Rogers family sat in the car with George Rogers the Rogers son. Taylor was accompanied by fellow inspector W S Madare. County Detective Harry B Kooser filed the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne G. Taylor
Taylor
Joseph Rogers
Barr Slope
George Rogers
Campbell Hill
Clymer Road
W. S. Madare
Harry BE. Kooser
Dixonville
RB. Ray
Plumville
Toe Haya
Hudek
Real Estate Ventures in Phoenix Noted by Wilmer Stewart
Wilmer Stewart now wintering in Phoenix reports active real estate growth with new buildings under construction and hotels and apartments being rushed to completion for winter tourists. He sends greetings to Indiana County friends as he engages in business in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Stewart
Phoenix
Arizona
The
Progress
Ariz
Mr. Stewart
Indiana County
Murphy Store Opens This Bryening On Philadelphia Street
Murphy store opens this evening in a new building on Philadelphia street inviting the public to inspect Lindiana's new mercantile establishment. Charles A. Gessler of South Eleventh street is recovering from an appendicitis operation at Indians T Hospital after surgery last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Gessler
South Eleventh Street
Th Indians T Hospital
Indiana County Greetings From Island of Crete Letter
Rev W T Anderson writes from the Island of Crete to Indiana county friends published Oct 31 describing a voyage aboard the City of Lahore en route to India. He and his wife note smooth seas pleasant weather crowded meals in Marseilles and views of French villages Stromboli and the Strait of Messina as they head toward Port Said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Island of Crete
The
Progress
W. T. Anderson
India
Lahore
First United Presbyterian Congregation of
Indiana
New York
Marseilles
Gibraltar
Nea
Azores
Zeppetin
America
Obraltar
France
Margeilles
Stromboli
Corsica
Napoleon
Messina
Grete
Port Said
Little Theatre to Stage Torch Bearers for Library Benefit
The Century Club sponsors the Little Theatre Players production of George Kelly's Torch Bearers at Rit e Theatre for the Indiana Free Library benefit. Aimed at reviving local spoken drama, the satirical comedy features a play within a play and top cast deliberations for a worthwhile fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theatre
Rite
New Contury Club
George Kelly
Little Theatre Players
Me Rit
Indiana
Frac Library
Kelly
Aged Parmer's NHCE Broken in Fall From Haymow
Joseph Carey aged 77 of Janoe township died after a fall from the haymow while feeding livestock. Witnesses say he became hazy, fell about ten feet to the ground. Sister found him. he reportedly suffered epilepsy. Dr. Fred W. St. Clair led a death investigation. verdict: accidental death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janoe Township
Joseph Carey
Janoe
Hin
Fred W. St. Clair
Miss Abigail Guthrie to Wed Robert W. Smith Jr in Greensburg
Miss Abigail Guthrie daughter of R. W. Guthrie will marry Robert W. Smith Jr son of Greensburg parents on December 1 at the Guthrie home on Church Street A reception will follow at the Indiana Country Club Matrons of honor are Mrs Edwin F Roberts and Mrs Joseph Snydam Bair will be ushers George R Polta is best man Wallace J Guthrie and Joseph Snydam Bair serve as ushers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail Guthrie
Greensburg
R. W. Guthrie
Robert W. Smith, Jr
R. W. Smith
Guthrie
Church Street
Indiana Country Club
Edwin F. Roberts
Pittsburgh
Joseph Snydimalr
Mr. Smith
George R. Polta
Waallace J. Guthrie
Joseph Snydam Bair
Blairaville Man Killed By Truck in Blairaville
Blairaville resident Blairaville man 64 died instantly when struck by a light truck on Liberty street. David Berlinoschi, driver for Blakeville fruit and procure firm, was involved. Indiana County notes include county farm events, Jersey calf and poultry club meetings, and county agents reporting on calibrations and breed progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairaville
Prud Joseph Kondelk
Jeff
Liberty Street
David Berlnoschi
Blakevile
Jersey Breeders
Indiana
Advice Poultry Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles BR. Gessler
J. N. Langham Bude
Dently
Aaron
David Bownsend
Emery McIntyre
Lucille Richardson
Sheloca
Harry Be, Barnes Westover
Pansy A, Bauman
Westover Tsolin Vincenzo Lorenzi
Iselin
Mary Mancabelle
Meco
Clyde Lingaraoeses
Catherine Dailey
Joseph Antonuccondiana
Lulu B, MacDonald
Pamily
First Presbyterian Pulpic
Joseph Irons
Apollo
Elmer W. All Hsonia
Clair Smith
Robert B. MacNeil
Saltshore
Attorney Rankin Tomb
Jennin Hart
West Tobation
B. I. Ritchie
Near Smicksburg
Dale Sourwine
Katherine and
Anna Miller
Harrisburg
Homer MccEwen
Blacklick Township
J. C. Moore
Marion Centerborough
Joseph Spicher
Montgomery Township
C. M. Smith
Paul Ansley
Bert Allshouss
Washington Township
Leo Cost
Cleveland
A. Wingard
Smicksburg
Zoe Lyons
B. EE. Hailman
Hillsdale
J. Wood Clark
Pittsburch
William W. Taylor
West Church Street
James A. Taylor
R. B. Stutzman
East Wheatfield Township
Frank Douglass
Ninth Street
Newell
Grove’ City
A. W. Wilson
Saltsburg
Donald
Harry Malcolm
Washington-Jefferson College
William M. Neal
Arlene
Chicago
Trade City
Annie M. Thompson
West Loak Street
O. W. S. Daugherty
Myr
Luther Roof
Wilkinsburg
John M. Lydick
Blacklid Township
John
Fisher
Squire
Ralph Brown
Blairsville
Ralph Cummings
Blanche Anthony
John 8. Fisher
Miles
James Mack
Elder Peeler
Wallace Thomas
Purl Bennett
Edward Bennett
Republican Women's Counsel
J. T. Cathcart
Chambersville
Max.Fulmer
Bernia
Indlang Hospital
Nelehhora
Menids
Wiliam Neck
Locust Street
Myiday
Mar
George Harmon
Arthur
Ernest Orr
Wellsbury
Frank Wilkins
Mammoth
Westmoreland County
Howard Wdmiston
Fuesty
Thomas Mikesell
Beyer
Markey
Peon Run
Strue Grove I
Cherrylil Township
Werleyan Methodist Parton Min Penn Kun
Joseph B
Charl de Markay
Elmantuis Lou Gowkl
Hiumurist
Wai Rerly
Hagenbeck-Willace
John Hobinson
Kiwanis Club
Strong
Nathan L. Strong
Fee
Glarion
Jefferson County
Ralph Harrison
Joe Porter
James Kronk
Marin Gressley
John B. Davis
Overland
G. T. Learn
Paul
Learn
Jess Rodkey
California
Emma
Mary Rodkey
Mitchells Mills
Jess
Klan Parm Place
Klan
Mureray Bush
J. McHenry
Bhieklek
Legwie Gaibbe
Black Hik
Paone du de Letrobe
Conemaugh Iron Works
Blaireville
John Lydick
Elk County
Ebner W. Allison
Smiths
Hoover
Hoovers
Smith
AEW Century Club
Kiglwna Hire Association
Wire
Cheistimis Staelin
Cheistinas Seacan
Yan Grentinind
Tha Pursan
Bermired Reed
Aca
Dennsy Lyin
Gbeteey Ile Earhy
Jury Justice of the Peace
Parmer
J. Rehn
Clyde
J. J. Trehn
Joseph Roba
Shirley Jane
Relph Rely
Johnstown
Mra
A. Liehtenfels
Glenn
Ray
T, Miller
Don Lisle
Marie
Noble
David Thomas
Margaret
Mildred
Harry Neely
Irwin
Marietta
Tottnstown
Cambria Steel Company
Shica
Rehn
Expert Dewaler
Wehrle & Co
KL. Kader and Wits
Clarksburg
W. Va
Mr. Kader
TR. W. Wehrle & Co
Mr. Kinder
Wilbur Widdowson
Wehrle
Hellwood
B. ¢S. Davis
Lroom
Afl
Emmeon
Marlon Center Jersey Calf Club
Wish School
Phe Rade Ally
Jersey Calf Club
Tsopom
Danton Ie. Ket
Wate
Itl Keter College
Marlonenter Club
Howard Swan
Doenuwld Chambers
AL Lhese
Pounty
de W. Warner
Clot Stinn
Harry Nichol
Kinter Brothis
Lown
Paul Nopkins
Chirk QO. Pollack
Marian
Wakley
Warkwood
George Ebhel
J. W. Mea
J. C. Vite
Rox Gutor
Mid Sood
York
Javol
Myoel
Fareliise Ling
Brookville Hodayat
WL. Nixon
Ciada
Coral
Dougedin
Andy Romanick
Dstton
Jusiice of the Peace
C2 McLain
L. Moore
Marion Center
A Daugher
Mr. Ant
Marion Centor
CIA
Colt Club
Indiana Hotel
Court House
CG. Rt. Church
C. A. Urge
State College
Church
Lo'elock
Jersey
Imea
Moore Hotel
Moore
R. W. Tine
American Sorney Cattle Club
Eno
Jersey Cattle Cmb
Mey Janaln
Indiana Adult Poultry Record Club
Pega
Clyde ‘Honek
W. Wyo
W. M. Lewis
Cherry Trea
Oee
Jacob Tuchanga
R. I. Rede
Pat. T, McQuilken
Dayton
Apelo Ooli
N. Loughry
Stewart
Ansley
Laine
Birds
Beast
Numa
Breed
Bird
W. Lewis
ROCKS
Clyde Houck
Wyilt
Ash. Ansley
PGR
Merle Stewart
Tor
Nat Nesbit
Mardie McQuilken
Ji. N. Loughry
Rev McQuilken
Net Nesbitt
Aggricultural Extension Association
J. W. Walter
Lad
Leomart Pittman
Frank Tetpeed
Iowa
Wis
Thirteenth and
Chestnut Streets
Ge Woods
Rhine
Brushvalley
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