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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1922

Page

7

Prominent Women Called By Death In County

Two elderly Pennsylvanians, Mrs. Ruth Miller Hamill of East Mahoning town- ship and Mrs. Nancy Rankin of Purchase Line, died after brief illnesses. Hamill, 78, longtime Mahoning United Presbyterian and WCTU member, left husband William M. Hamill and two children Edwin Hamill and Zella Simson. Rankin, born July 6, 1844, leaving children Margaret Tomb and Joseph Rankin, was active in local church affairs with a large kin network. Burial services were held in Mahoning cemetery and church cemeteries, reflecting a life of hospitality and Christian service.

Ruth Miller Hamill William M. Mamill Hagt Mahoning Township John Kezla Miller South Mahoning Township Plumville William M. Hamill Hast Mahoning Township Edwin $. Hamill Idaho Zella Simson A. T. Simson Coveds Hamill Mary K. Stewart John A. Miller Mahoning Clyde Copeland Crozier Covenanter Church Alter Mahon Center Presbyterian Church Mahoning Cemetery Nancy Rankin William Rankin Purchase Line Frederick Margaret Langham Butterbaugh Margaret Tomb Pittsburgh Joseph W. Rankin Clymer M. A. Farnsworth Bastrun William Johnston Curry Run W. H. Buterbaugh Hillsdale A. L. Buterbaugh DuBois E. Buterbaugh Brockport N. Y Geo. Nupp Deckers Point R. C. Buterbaugh M. L. Houk John Nupp Melvin Payne Hast Mahoning Baptist Church J. O.baer Glen Campbell Baptist Church

Local Women Die in Ohio and Pennsylvania Incur Losses

Obituaries report the death of Mrs. George McCombs of Cleveland Ohio aged 24 after a two year marriage to George McCombs formerly of Homer City. She leaves her father N M Bothell and sisters Mrs William Anthony and Miss Bessie Bothell. Funeral at Grete church and burial in Greenwood cemetery. Also noted is Mrs Rose Compton of Punxsutawney, wife of Bia Compton, who died November 12. She leaves husband and mother and sister Mrs H S Bowers and half brother R L Price. Funeral at Punxsutawney. A third obituary covers Mrs Jennie France 82 widow of Dr C W France of Young township who died in West Lebanon. She leaves brothers and sisters and will be buried at West Lebanon.

George McCombs Leyina Bothell McCombs Genter Township Cleveland N. M. Bothell Crete Church Marrigge George Mc Combs Homer City William Anthony Bessie Bothell Kendle Dickenshests Grete Church O. J Greenwood Cemetery Harry W. Dinsmore Punx~ Sutawney Mesa Dixonville Thig County Rose Compton B. C. Compton Punxgutawney Bia H. S. Bowers Punxsutawney R. L. Price Denver Colo 8. Clark Jennie France Jennis France C. W. France Young Township West Lebanon Joseph Fulton Alexander Reed Sadie Reed Rabert Halstein Kate Voulter Robert Coulter William Coulter Calvin George C. C. Bruner Baldwin Kans West Lebanon Nancy Fry George Fry Robert A. Pry Josephine John Alexander Burrell Township Blacklick Thomas Johnston David Pollack Bear Marion Center Oklahoma City Okla Marion Center Indiana Marian Sten Pollock Town Mr. Clair Work Warren, Q A. J. Pollock Philadelphia William Pollock Bowling Green Catherine Amye Taylor Blatraville B. Dwight Ray R. N. Ray Wadnascday Blaiirsville United Presbyterian Church Union Hotel Blairsville Havand Cuba Ray Byaming Gazette Blairs Iville

Attractive Nanty to Children Portrait in Nanty-Glo

An image caption describes John Harold aged 244 years and Mildred Mase aged one year as the attractive children of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Graham of Nanty-Glo. The photo was recently taken at the Douglass studio on Philadelphia street.

John Harold Mildred Mase J. H. Graham Nanty-Glo Douglass Philadelphia Street Kidliva Indiana Christus Indiana Boy Scout Hand

MRF Boss Killed in Sagamore Mine Saturday

Duffey Swanson aged about 345 years a fire boss for Buffalo and Susquehanna Co. was instantly killed by a rock fall at Sagamore mine on Saturday. He and Heland faced a roof section when Byland stepped away moments before the collapse.

Rock Duffey Swanson Buffalo & Susquehanna Co Sagamore Swanson Heland Mr. Byland Aultman Jon Mazzola St. Bernard's Cemetery

Fire Company Dance to Aid Indiana's Electric Alarm System

Indiana residents receive a dollar ticket appeal for the annual benefic dance of the Indiana Fire Association to fund its electric alarm system. Tickets sought from 1510 residents. purchase supports prompt fire alerts and local safety. Also notes local obituaries and market updates and a mining death in Aultman.

Indiana Fire Association Indiana Fire Association

Real Estate Transfers In Indiana County Notice

Real estate deeds recorded list transfers by numerous buyers and sellers in Blairsville Canoe Homer City Second ward White Clymer Center Cherry Tree Young and more with prices from 300 to 8300 dollars. Also Spanish American War Veterans Will Meet at Camp Rest a While in Indiana with Johnstown Camp visiting and traveling canteen present for recruitment and refreshments at 8:30.

Indiana County John P. Archibald W. S. Lawrence Blairaville Harry Baun Rose Manfredo Katherine Imbrie John C. Huey Third Ward Indiana Allay Helén Bandatra- Ivich Homer City Blaisdell Omer B. Repp J. CG. Chapman Fred W. St. Clair W. Cc. Bennett Second Ward Jacob B. Sudsberger H. J. Baily Lotin Clymer James Orr Michael Bender Center H. Hawes Richard Jenney Cherry Tree Lucian D. Woodruff Johnstown Yao

Birthday Surprise for Wade Berkeypile in Cherryhill Township

A large gathering of nearly 100 friends and neighbors celebrated Wade Berkeypile’s 22nd birthday at Mr. and Mrs. Steele Berkeypile’s Cherryhill Township home. The surprise event featured music games and refreshments with a birthday cake presented to Wade by his mother.

Cherryhill Township Steele Berkeypile Wade Berkeypile J. D. Stoke Mr. Stoke

Local Notes From Blacklice and Nearby Towns

Mrs Cyrus Steffy returns from Cleveland after several months. J C Kager resumes duties at the P R R station after a two week vacation. Mrs Tenrietta Nolf of Frespori visits Howard Kuhus’ home. Frank Carson of Wintondale in town Saturday. A serious case of diphtheria reported in Tony Santerella’s home. Miss Mildred Geary returns to Pittsburgh due to her mother’s illness.

Cyrus Steffy Cleveland J.C. Kager Tenrietta Nolf Frespori Howard Kuhus Frank Carson Wintondale Tony Santarella Mildred Geary Pittsburgh

Indiana Visitors Fill Weekend Social Ledger

Smerson Cochran of own wades in Brockwayvide over the weekend. Indiana visitors arrive daily as Mr. and Mrs. Potts of Creek side KR D 1, Mr. and Mrs. Delancey and daughter May near Rural Valley, and others roam the county. Several local residents and officials attend events in Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and surrounding towns.

Weddings of a Week in Marehand and Nearby Towns

A week of nuptials unfolds across Marehand and surrounding areas with multiple ceremonies. GhisseMoot Misa Della Moot and KenT. Glngy wed at the Marehand home conducted by Rev. Lewis Steeley. Other couples include Dean Schracengost and Miss Clara Whitingstal in Washington, D C, and Walter Ray Kopp with Ming Wthyl June Owmain in Clymer. Additional weddings involve Archie S. Little and Neille O. Garnahan, Ralph Ti McGinity and Crer irudo Bowers, M. A. Johnston and Milon Peterman, along with Catherine Amye Taylor and B. Dwight Ray in Blairsville. The piece also notes upcoming November nuptials and social events for local figures.

Misa Della Moot Anuiny Moot Marehand Kent Renfrewa Lewis Steeley Marchand United Evancelieal Church Gites Marchand District Philpsas Company Marchand Everning Kopp-Lowman Walter Ray Kopp Clymer Ming Wthyl June Owhmain W. B. Lowman Rayne Township Grove Chapel Lutheran Church J. W. Slifer Hakes Mary Kopp Kopp

Indiana Audience Tears Over Danger Of Cancer

Prominent Pittsburgh physician Dr. Grith spoke to Kiwanis Rotary and other groups at a YMC A event on cancer dangers and signs. He warned that skin and mucous cancers are often avoidable and described early indicators such as warts patches and persistent sores. He cited wart removal under anesthesia and modern methods as safe, urging prompt treatment and noting wartime mortality figures.

Grith Pittsburgh Morey Hospital Pernetpal Apethor Betorn Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs Otter Taftoviniiten Werle Y. MC. A Grhiuh Sancor Ud Onneer Pennsylvanie Persia United States

Local residents frequent Pittsburgh visits and travelers

Homer City notes visitors and travelers: Warry Powler and son James of Latrobe visited Wy. G. Crawford. Miss Martha and Esther George shopped in Pittsburgh. Claude Petted of Hetlwood and Herbert Tuck of Pittsburgh were guests. Paul Campbell and sons of Savan called on friends. Morris DeBoney arrived home after a Pittsburgh wedding. Bert Kinkie and family of Crack Side spent Sunday. Mary Sutton and W. S. Blythe attended a football game in Pittsburgh. Lisle Pucklinger and R. J. McConnaughey returned from Ohio. Eleanor Lytle, a Jacksonville teacher, spent the weekend at home. Margaret and Pear Allison shopped in Pittsburgh. Park Stroump and daughter visited at C. W. Bell's in Neoner Davin. Jay Mock spent Sunday with the Junes. I. W. McLaughlin’s family visited G. C. Pollack near Gale Tree. Wolan Prech stayed with sister Mrs George Caldwell. LaRue Metihoes visited sister Ira Sloan in Johnstown. Warner and John Warner spent the weekend with Mrs Hie ta Warner. Virginia Miller improving at home. Victor Newcomb from Oaktree visited Kerr friends. Mrs Hurt Sell visiting sister Margaret Sharp. John O. Campbell visited Indiana. Warner Warner visiting Vandergriff. Harry Heyley visited daughter Mrs Porter Milley. Hugh Campbell and family to Pittsburgh.

Warry Powler Aon James Latrobe Morris DeBoney Pittsburgh Tito Bert Kinkie Crack Iside Haing Heler Mary Sutton Blythe Steele Priday Mra Lisle Pucklinger R. J. McConnaughey Ohio Mish Eleanor Lytle Jacksonville Hare Misaes Margaret Pear Allison Mr. Gil Park Stroump Datters C. W. Bell Neonr Davin Mee Jay Mock Here I. W. McLaughlin Luela Freida Maa G. C. Pollack Qale Tree Mish Wolan Prech George Caldwell Pryxsutnonoey Mira Larue Metihoes Sintur Ira Sloan Johnstown Tashwenk William Marks Gon Thin Marion Center Calla Rocenidy Jeane Doateditieer Brindle Younsgelowi Warner John Warngrand Hieta Warner Virginia Miller Victor Newcomb Oaktree Kenneth Kerr Hurt Sell Margaret Sharp Indiana John QC Campbell Warner Warner Vandergriff Harry Heyley Porter Milley Hugh Campbell Saltsburgh

Poultry Show and Prize List Headed for Indiana County

Prizes awarded by Homeyenge for Hest Viet and Moerli names of winners. County Agent J. W. Warner judged exhibits with 60 percent yield and merit. Winners listed: James Metnhoes, Harry Schurr, Watson Lingenfelter, James Condron, Earle Wyncoop, Arthur Kintor, Lynn Kintor, Bob Adams, Martha Burkett. Show set for December 14-16 at the new Armory South Sixth Street and Wayne Avenue. Two divisions: exhibition and utility. Corn, Potato and Apple Show also planned with entries due by December 1 and exhibits at Farm Bureau offices by December 1 6.

Homeyenge Hest Viet Moerli Joukey Shaw Appin Wellyshore Iselu Wularie Kelyshburg Kirt Grange J. W. Warner Tome Grange James Metnhoes Harry Schurr Watson Lingenfelter James Condron Lauri Earle Wyncoop Arthur Kintor Lynn Kintor Bob Adams Martha Burkett Indiana County New Armory South Sixth Street Wayne Avenue Chia Elusa Moat Faraars ATL Desember Nice Farm Bureau

Corn Ranks as King of State Grain Crops This Year

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reports corn remains the top grain, with a crop exceeding sixty five million bushels. Lancaster leads state production over five million, followed by York, Chester, and Berks counties. Indiana County yielded 844,967 bushels from 22,053 acres at an average over 37 bushels per acre.

Teperta Bureau of Ktatialich Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Lancaster County York County Chester County

Lu cone store robbed again near Homer City

The Lu cone store near Homer City was robbed Thursday morning for about $1,000 in merchandise. It was the second theft in four days and the third within a year, with a safe broken open and parts of the store rifled. Sheriff J. Ry Richards and State Police are pursuing clues to capture the robbers.

Lucone Homer City Lha J. Ry Richards

Local Man Fined for Eagle Shooting Displayed at Drug Store

Robert Grosse of Armstrong Township was fined ten dollars by the State Game Commission after shooting an American eagle near Thomas Bridge. He claimed ignorance of eagle protection laws and that the bird was a common one. The commission may confiscate the specimen as a correctional display. In Chicago, a 19 year old mother, Mrs. James C. Le Brasca, gave birth to a daughter with limb absence.

Thaaller Hayle Robert Grosse Thomas’ Bridge Armstrong Township Stats Game Commission Daugherty Drug Store Grosse State Game Commission James C. le Brasca Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Willian M. Hamill East Mahoning Township Alness Drs. Wil- Han Rankin MRF Sagamore Mine Henry G. Bennett Pine Township Bennett L. W. Slifer Grove Chapel Bethel Church Cockport Treutman Co Andrew Sonokey Chymer Joseph Andrew Stephen Frank Alexander Bertha Elizabeth Helen St. Bernard Catholic Church Fetterman Banks Township Bennett School Strongstown Bell Washington Township Wallace West Wheatfield Township Scout Band Alex Bennett Hile’s Pennett Boy Scout Movement Adeline Hester Barnes George Barnes J. Fred McClaren Joseph A. McClaren Saltsburg Indiana Normal School J. A. Lawrencee J. A. Lawrence North Seventh Street Iva A. Myers School Street M. Bennett & Sons Homer Burkett Maple Street Jas. W. Holstein Biafraville Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Kiwanis Club of Stotary Club Clymes Community Club Gitt Clymer Post American Lexion Clymer Community Club Homes Friday Kiter Hower City Blacklice Smerson Cochran Own Brockwayvide J. B. Potts Creakside KR. D J. ©. Delancey May Valley Geoven A. Garr Grave FF. Parry Golden Johns Withingburg A. &. Moorhead South Seventh Street A. C. Ober George Ober Galen and Clarence Diamondvilla Ben Pollock Okin State Chamber of Commerce L. W. Slifar Grove Chapel Lutheran Edward Voyvel Vogel Brog Log Tailors Merchant Tailors' Designer Association Walter Cover Progress J.C. McDermott Greensburg J. R. Clements Omer Graff Ruth M. R. Buterbaugh Commodore Adlai Stiles Third Street Alex Wart Topeka New York City Frank Schenkel McIntyre Pearl Kerr Smicksburg George Learn Mary R. L. Learn Pappler Neae Vandergrift Mikes Sara Long Elders Ridge G. L. Stewart R. L. Henry O. J. Fleming Henry Clark New Athens Clara Margaret Gam WM. C. News Win Subtle God Mrs. J Learn Rochester Mills IL W. Oberdin Tadiaut Mik Duinle Wider Mainy Miro W. Varner Big Thun Bilarchard Clyde Gibson Cresson Willian Gibson John Siapson Punxsituwoey Steffy Rock Bridge Presbyterian Church End Mes Jouph Wilken Robinson Orreua Brendlinger Pitcairn Annie Fisher Lemon Brendlinger Dean Schracengost Clara Whitingstal Pittsburg Washington, D. C England Schrevengost McCreary Mre & Rubber Company Lidhe-Carnahas Archie S. Little Stayne Township Neille O. Garnahan Rey RR W. Keim McGinity-Bowers Ralph Ti, McGinity Crerirudo $. Bowers Ware Blairavile Norman Slanter Johnton-Peterman M. A. Johnston Milon Peterman Elderton J. Cal George Bleonuses Mireman Tesrostoftica Beewark Wilson Phidelphia Clarence So Borland Promim Girl Scouts of Dumieh Grange Hall Enn Shefoota Edweed Bennett Edward Bennett Adirondacks Tioga County Clair A. Lydie Helen J. Stepha Tacklele Paul A. Marshall Hunville Mabel Kerr Ben F Crosam Aulaw Whey Lottie George Punxsutawney Marl H. Glass Tnoiana Serbad OF Pries Burowat of Statistics Pennsylvania Duparhment of Agriculture Lucerne
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