Jewish War Relief Drive Opens Monday in Indiana County
Indiana County organizes for the Jewish War Relief Campaign with a $10,000 quota. Hon. John S. Fisher is county chairman and Burgess James A. Crossman leads Indiana borough. Blairsville sets a $1,500 target. Blakeville, $1,500. other district chairmen and quotas listed to mobilize aid for Poland’s war-hit children and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Poland
Bug
Europe
United States
John 5. Fisher
Burgess James A. Crossman
Indiana Borough
Griffith Ollis
Vernon I. Taylor
S. L. LeVine
Blairsville
J. T. Davis
R. Einetein
W.W. P. Graft
Ben
Goldfarb
Blakeville
Brushvalley Literary Society Opens Season with Debates
The Philomathean Literary Society of Brushvalley outlines its coming season with officers led by President Vernon Shannon and Vice Presidents John Brinks and Howard Cunningham. The first meeting on October 11 features events including current events, recitations, biographies, a monologue by Vernon Shannon, a debate on US intervention in Mexico, and a lengthy list of readers and music pieces followed by a district fundraising drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushyvalley
Philomathean Literary Society
Brushvalley
Vernon Shannon
John Brinks
Howard C. Cunningham
Ida Cunningham
Cora Miller
Elizabeth Evans
Ethel Sprinkle
Jettrude Rugh
Mildred Yarnell
Alma Rugh
Ethel Rugh
Mary
Truby
Lloyd Buchanan
Glen Sprinkle
Davis Stewart
William Murdock
United States
Mexico
Harly Miter
Calvin Steffy
Murray Stewart
Ward Overdorft
Murray Wins Democratic Nomination by One Vote
G F Murray of Blairsville won the Democratic nomination for county commissioner by a single vote, with L Campbell second. Official returns show Murray 215, Campbell 214, Remaley 189, Lowry 161, Johnston 148, Wallace 96. four top candidates otherwise close in the tally. Prohibition and Socialist lines offer a full county slate, some cross endorsements. Sheriff nominees include John Malcolm and Douglass, with Bothal also nominated for Commissioner. Socialists field two Republicans for Register and Recorder and County Surveyor, plus Blairsville residents filling most other offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
W Wich
L. Campbell
Heshbone
Murray
Campbell
Remaley
Lowry
Johnston
Wallace
Prohibition
John M. Malcolm
White Township
Douglass
Grant Township
D. P. Bothal
Washinton Township
J. Clair Longwill
Register and Recorder
G. T. McCrea
Robert G. Johnston
G. W. Goines
D.a.bennett
D. W. Thompson
R. Einstein
H. B. Mowry
Blair Goodlin
C. Alexander
Real estate transfers in Indiana County items listed
A sequence of property transfers across Indiana County and nearby towns noted with buyers sellers and prices. Entries include Jennia Adair Beldey to Ruth Adair 1-6 interest in Third ward. Mary Macus to Lillian Coon in First ward Indiana. multiple lots in Homer City Blairsville and Clymer. acres in Indiana White Grant Center Pine and Brushvalley with sums from 100 to 7000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Jennia Adair Beldey
Ruth Adair
Third Ward
Indiana
Stives
John Katzvensky
Blacklick
Mary 5
Macus
Lillian Coon
First Ward
Anna B. Clemenson
John H. Corrigan
Clymer
Lisia’s. Pickinger
Watson R. “Arnfith
Homer City
Lisler
Pickinger
F. C. Laney
Daniel B. McGregor
A.C. Fernler
R. B. McClure
J. P. Archibald
Blairsville
B. Wagner
Bernice IL. Morse
Legi J. Keibler
Laura Burlew
Saltsburg
Lisle
Filckinger
B. Auld
Sumner Graff
Ralph M. Gerard
Graffton
W. Seanor
Joseph P. Mack
White
James Moff
Green
Harriet M. Coleman
C. D. Brendeslinger
Fourth Ward
John M. Auld
Margaret Coal Mining Co
Brushvalley
J. C. Long
J. Walter Work
Charles E. Sharpless
J .C. Bence
P. M. Sickenberger
Clearfield
Bituminong Coal Corporation
Pietro Volpi
Primo Volpi
Genter
Harry Wallace
Mike Benco
Pine
H. Bricknall
Rudolph Reimer
Grant
J.E. Kunkle
Giuseppe Mazza
Ruth Smith
Ida B. Burton
Burrell
Alice M. Seanor
C. L. Hudson
Washington
Trimarchi
Frank Zeno
Center
Indiana county trolley workers strike halts service
A midnight Saturday strike by Indiana county street railway employees has stopped all trolley cars with no disorder reported. The mail is now carried by auto, freight service is suspended, and Sheriff H A Boggs guards company property. Officials have offered no explanation for the dispute, leaving the public largely in the dark while talks are expected to resume soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
H. A. Boggs
Minister Fatally Stricken In John's Town Pulpit
W H McMaster aged 78 a Blairsville resident and former United Presbyterian church pastor died after a fatal apoplexy during a sermon at the First United Presbyterian church in Johnstown He collapsed in the pulpit while appealing for church benevolences and died within minutes en route to a hospital A Civil War veteran he had retired from ministry years ago and lived in Pittsburgh for some time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulpit Bay
W. H. McMaster
Blairsville
United Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Johnstown
Pittsburgh
Weddings of a Week In Town and Nearby Parishes
Shoots of town celebrate weddings as Shetler and Martin wed at the First United Presbyterian Parsonage with Rev. C. G. Morrow officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Georgia Martin. The groom has just returned from border duty in the U S Army and they plan to reside in Indiana. At Marion Center, Roberts Wohler and Miss Marie Wohler of Rayne Township wed at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. I M Garth officiating. They leave for Akron Ohio, where he is employed with Goodrich Rubber Co. Also noted are marriage licenses issued to Owen D Roberts and Marie Wohler, Harrison M Bair and Clara McQuown, Roy R Kinter and Hazel Colly, Rebecca A Morrow and Pearl Bland, Ira N Whitacre and Home Flosse, and others. The paper lists premium payouts for county fair winners and local subscription renewal reminders. Also reported is the homecoming of Herbert J McHenry from overseas service and news of his cousin Hubert Earle McHenry’s death in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Marshall
Livermore
M. C. Wineberg
Juneau
Akron
Cleveland
A. H. Stewart
Town
B. F. Gee
Clymer
Boston
D. N. Barbour
Wivera
Dixonville
Wear
Burdine Estep
Meadville
Allegheny College
Lawrence Getty
Altoona
John L. Getty
Church Street
Mary C. Passmore
Clearfield
A. D. Williams
Blacklick R. D
Mis
G. D. Kistler
Old City
Iistler
Maurice Gibson
Naval Academy
B. W. Hutchinson
J. Rider Peeler
Asitontown
M. I
J. Pearce
New Kensington
EB. W. Flowers
Windbar
John EH. Hasinger
Wayne Avenue
Bessie Shultz
Enterprise School
Burrell Township
W. R. Shulta
Shelocta
Dixon
Johnstown
Edward Lightcap
Zoe Buchan
Mastman Business College
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
H. 8. Buchanan
John M. Wagner
Lulu
Dilltown
W. Bruce Wagner
Fourth. Street
Wallace Cunningham
Wilmer Stewart
Lancaster
Alexander Cunningham
Isabel Cunningham
John Rayzella
Water Street
Italy
Troia
France
Indiana
Irvin
Glasser
South Sixth Street
Glassport
111Th United States Infantry
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Getty
Clyde Seanor
Lown
Minneapolis
Minn
Seanor
Camp Taylor
28Th Infantry
Germany
Wayne Stuchell
Canton
Blanche Stuchell
Wayne
Regular Army
Stuchell
Santon
Stuchel Hav
AW. H. Snyder
Shetler-Martin
James Shatler
Wdna Martin
First
United Presbyterian Parsonage
C. G. Morrow
Georgia Martin
Roberts Wohler
Qwenn D. Roberts
R. J. Roberts
Marion Center
Marie Wohler
Rayne Township
Lutheran Church
I. M. (Iarhart
Roberts
Goodrich Rubber Co
Owen D. Roberts
C. N
Rebecca A. Morrow
Will Refah
Pearl Bland
Rossiter Ira N
Whitacre
Flosse
G. Cooper
Wirza Morrison
Fred Dalen
Bear Run
Catherine Jones
Thomas Palmer
Blairsville
Auna BE. Jlougeholder
Avonmore
Herbert .J. McHenry
White Township
War Department
McHenry
Charlotte McHenry
Hubert Earle McHenry
Grove Chapel
New Country Club House Under Rapid Construction
Structural work on the Indiana Country Club clubhouse on Lucas hill northeast of Indiana progresses swiftly. When finished the building will cost over 322,000 and will be the sole structure on the grounds. Daily work continues on the golf course and tennis courts, with the dam project postponed until next year. Also noted is a clerk carrier exam at the Indiana post office on October 11 and local social and business mentions from nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Indiana Country Club
Lucas Hill
Indiana
Indiana Post Office
Harry 4. Borland
Long List of Deaths in Rayne Township Area
Notable local obituaries report the deaths of Delilah Steetle in Rayne Township at 84 plus years, with survivors including Rankin relatives in Home and elsewhere. Milton Streams, another 84 year old, noted for mail runs to Kellysburg, leaves a widow and several children. Mary Ann Black, 87, formerly of Armstrong and Indiana, survived by many children, with funeral in Oakland Cemetery. Josiah Ivans of Upper Two-Tick, 78, Civil War veteran, funeral at Upper Two-Tlick home and Greenwood Cemetery burial. Melinda Winer, 82, Plumville and Dayton resident, died at daughter’s home near Kittanning. widow of Civil War veteran Wimer. Mary J. Byers, 78, died at Rayne Township. many children and grandchildren. Alice Whittaker, six, daughter of Hedlwood residents, died of diphtheria last year. Charles W. Hall, 62, of town, died in Honolulu after years in the Philippines as Singer Sewing Machine agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delilah Steetle
Rayne Township
M. T. Rank!n
Kellyshburg
Brushvalley Township
Washington Presbyterian Church
Margarette Rankin
Home
Mary, Rory
Indiana
Charles G. Annette
Ambrose
Joseph MR. Steetle
San Andreas
Gal. J
Milton
Milton Streams
Kellysburg
Kellyeburg
John Streams
Myers Streams
Ida
George Moore
Mount Pleasant
Alex Streams
Georgeville
Mis
James Warden
Hannah Hill
Shelocta
Bruce
Matthew
Samuel Streams
Margaret Hazlett
Blairsville
Mary Roof
Manor
R. J. Roberts
Marton Center
Washington
Mary Ann Blinkeys
Mary Ann Black
Solomon Black
Armstrong Township
Mr. Black
Black
W. W. Black
Hearett
Wash
Lewis Black
Leavenworth
Kana
W. W. Brady
Hast Mahoning
Ellaneth Buterbaugh
M. Black
W. Hl.black
Mary B. Black
Beaverdale
Nannie B. Black
Town
M. E. Church
B. W. Hwickinson
Oakland Cemetery
Josiah Vans
Josiah G. Ivans
Upper Twolick
Srushvalley Township
211Th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Greenwood Cemetery
Melinda Winer
Melinda Winner
Plumville
Dayton
Jefferson Starr
Kittanning
Daniel Ansley
Wimer
Beuiden
Carrie Wimer
California
Homer Wimar
Minn
Maury J. Byers
Mary J. Byers
FL. C. Cunningham
Rayne Lownship
John
Center Township
Buster
Samuel Byers
Willis Uncapher
Geo. Swartz
Harry Byers
Blatraville
H.T. Cunningham
Alice Whittaker
James Whittaker
Hedlwood
Nobo
Charles W. Hall
Menry
J. S. Ragnall
Honolulu
K, L
Philippines
Singer
Bewing Machine
Armagh Fair Showcases Stock Judging and Exhibits
Arm agh Fair under William Penn Grange auspices drew strong turnout with vegetables fruits pies jellies and preserves on display. Indiana County Farm Bureau ran a stock judging contest judged by J W Warner and Williams with Henry Ford Seward winning gold second Clayton Kinsey silver third Nevin Glesaner bronze. Savings & Trust funded prizes. Dayton girl injured in Punxsutawney auto crash with scalp injury and internal injuries reported. J S Wileman buys Wilmer Stewart auto accessory store on Philadelphia Street to expand stock and continue business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armagh
William Penn Grange
The
Grange
Indiana County Farm Bureau
J. W.warner
Me Williams
Cambria County
Alao
Henry Ford
Seward
Clayton Kinsey
Nevin Glesaner
Savings & Trust Company of
Indiana
J. S. Wileman
Wilmer Stewart J
Wileman
Wilmer Stewart
Stewart
Philadelphia
Hileman
Smale
Cherry Tree Notes From Barneshoro Area
Miss Torence Brilhart ill with diphtheria recovering. Mrs Murphy and Mrs Stiffer visit Glen Campbell Omeigh regions. Barneshoro shoppers visit Thursday and Saturday. P H Reinoehl shopped Thursday. Adios Aid Society met at Tey Smith home. Frank Finsthwait visited New York recently. Mrs Thompson and two children left for Jersey Shore to visit relatives. Frank Burgan of Johnstown at his father’s home. Burgan's mother hospitalized. Margaret Stiffler of near town visited Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Mabel Stiffler
John Murphy
Glen Campbell
Jay Stiffer
Clyde
Omeigh
P. H. Reinoehl
Adios’ Aid Society
M. 1
Church
Tey
Smith
Frank Finsthwait
New York
Thompson
Jersey Shore
Frank Burgan
Johnstown
Burgan
Margaret Stiffler
Near Town
Jay Stiffler
Rural Residents Stay and Visit Near Penn Run
High Virginia'stewart not tending Indiana Normal school spent the week and at her home here. Solomon Sheesley hosted his brother William and nephew Dale Sheesley with family during the weekend. Ma and Mrs. W. S. Evans of New Kensington visited here. Ming Jean Hoover of East Liberty stayed with her aunt Mrs D Qa Strong. Kathryn Stewart injured eye by a chestnut burr last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Stewart
Indiana Normal School
Solomon Sheesley
Wm. Sheesley
Dale Sheesley
Drew Stephens
W. S. Evans
New Kensington
Ming Jean Hoover
East Liberty
D. Qa Strong
Kathryn Stewart
Local Social Notes From Strongstown and Nearby
Strongstown LL. DB Altemus of Sioux City is visiting his mother Mrs Susie Altemus and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Clyde Shope of Wehrim were guests of Mr and Mrs Jesse Frank Sunday. Mrs Williaey and son Lam were in Wintondale Saturday. Robert Blackley was injured after being thrown from his buggy while driving home from Nanty Clo Thursday. W Graham of the Clay and Lime Stone Company Red Mill was home with his father Sunday. N P Artemus and son Russell of the county seat were out on their farm near here Sunday. Mrs J M Brown and Mrs R Zaner callers at J B Greham's Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL. DB
Altemus
Sioux City
Susie
Clyde Shope
Wehrim
Jesse Frank
Williaey
Lam
Wintondale
Robert Blackley
Nanty-Clo
Graham
Clay & Lime Stone Company
Red Mil
N. PD
Artemus
Russell
J. M. Brown
R. Zaner
J. B. Greham
Community Guests Share Sunday at Kennard Home
Plumville residents William Allgon and daughter Nell, Alison and wife, Teata and husband, Fred Bhange and Mrs J J Zettler attended H J Kennard home Sunday. Visitors from Rural Valley Dan Dorning and Thos and Harry Behrecengost joined Bert McMillen’s guests. My and Mrs H J Kennard were Kittanning visitors Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumville
William Allgon
Nell
Alison
J. P. Teata
Fred Bhange
J. J. Zettler
H. J. Kennard
Harry Pierce
George Owens
Thos
Harry Behrecengost
Rural Valley
Dan Dorning
Punxsutawney
Bert McMillen
Kittanning
Farm Burned After Mysterious Blaze Wrecks Butler Farm
A Burrell township farm owned by George Butler suffered total losses Saturday night when flames, fanned by wind, consumed barn, wagon shed, spring house, poultry house and livestock. The home escaped, though occupants fled in nightwear as its roof caught fire. Insurance totaled about 4,460, with potential damages near 16,000. A tramp or thief is suspected to have started the blaze in the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Butler
Burrell Township
Butler
Fames
Blairsville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Banee
J. A. Crossman
Aimstrong
D. V. Donaldson
Lockvale
Vere -Ray Elbell
Dunlap
Elizabeth Stoneback
Blairaville
Wed. T, Davis
Veees
Brushvdiley
Heshbon
C. L, Campbell
Buffington
Oh. CO
Davy
Canoe
Rossiter
Harry France
A. Brody
Tacerne
Graceton
Milton Brandon
Treas
T. ‘Thomas
Cherryhill Two
Penn Run
James M. Fyock
Rae
Cherry Tree Op
Tee CG. Leasure
Rankin
Clymer Anne Bere Conemaugh
Salteburg
Martin ‘Swanger Weer
Josaph Lahr
Creekside
C. Alvane
Rochester Mills
James Douglas
Sues
Green Two
Frank Rice
Peer
Weedess Lafayette Tuck
Jacksonville
Sseessneereene
W. L. Shields
Erseeree
R. A. Henderson
West Mahoning
Smicksbore
W. D. Lewis
Creaksida
Charles L. Hudson
Wheatfield Two
Cramer
R.G. Cramer
Wheatfield Twd
Yeereeeet Robert'j
White Two
Happy White, Jr
W. D. Wardrop
Young Two
Heal Estate Transfers
J. MM. E Stewart & Bon
Garrie Williama
Blacklcr'am
D. 1
George T. Buchanat
Edith
North Sixth Street
Ood Fair Ag Armagh
Nora Snyder
Big Run Road
Punxsitawney
G. A. Fillhart
Sykesville
George Bush
Miss Torence Brilhart
Strongstown
Mickie
Farmer
Blaiveville
Frank Kennedy
Charles TL. Hudson
Washington Township
Ling
Marry Seaner
Willet
Hudson
Law Olfender Bentencedt Teofel Deptha
Rosikter
Nanor
Langham
County Para Bureau
Court House
County Farm Bureau
Church of Christ
Lovejoyron
E. B. Joynes
Oliver Johnson
Pia Seenl
Lowry Schoolhouse
John Chapman and Son
Penn Jton
S. I. Davison
Martha
Davison
Washington Street
Lincoln Croft
Chambeville
Ywrank Kring
West Church Street
Ohio
Toledo
Mr. Kring
George
Fellman Kring
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