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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1907

Page

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Tragic double loss reported in local area

A man named Andareat died after a quarrel near his home while another man Thomas Harcleroad, age 32, hanged himself in a barn on his brother’s farm. The incidents occurred Sunday, with Andareat aged 35 and Harcleroad despondent for months. Surviving relatives include a wife and two young children. interment for Andareat occurred in Coral.

A. Anderson Coral Thomas Harcleroad Harry Gastown Toade A Cyrus" B Wesley Hardiéroad

Red Socks Gang Captured by State Police

State police arrested the notorious Red Socks, famed for terrorizing Italians in the region, at Camp Run mines in Jefferson County. He allegedly robbed Creekside shore and escaped after slashing Deputy Norman Carney during transfer, then tried to flee into the woods with a hatchet in hand.

Tnte Panxautawney Sarafink Siranano Camp Run Jéferson W. Kaes Creekside B.R County John, Wettling Benest Red Socks Norman Carney Carney

Samuel Stiles Barely Escapes Death in Threshing Accident

Samuel Stiles of near Strongstown narrowly escaped a fatal threshing accident on Wednesday while working at his brother Frank’s home. He was near the machine when the cylinder grabbed his left foot, badly injuring it and leading to amputation above the ankle. He freed himself from the cylinder and was rushed to hospital for treatment.

Samuel Stiles Strongstown Frank Rees Mr. Stiles Gaye Evi Aself

Veterans pensions and county political notes

The item lists pensions granted to several soldiers with monthly amounts dated March 1907 and notes a local livery stable sale to W. Hass for 810,500. It mentions Harry Boggs declaring candidacy for sheriff and relates local business changes including a new team and wagon from Stewart & Conan and details about a Marion resident’s hen laying 80 eggs in 20 days.

Atile Boggs & McGregor Carpenter Avenue Nixon Alley W.hass Town Heas

Local Rail Schedule Fragment Delivers Odd Clues

Fragmentary OCR shows a timetable note referencing Sheelonk station and a Saturday night event. Names appear garbled, but the entry hints at a tea room or crew schedule and a male attendee noted as Cena. The readable parts suggest a transit or station timetable with incomplete character strings.

Real Estate Transfers and Shares Across Multiple Properties

A jumble of property deeds shows numerous transfers including acres in Green to Greenleh Coal and Coke Co and various lots in Indiana, White, Pine, and Chevy Chase. Names like James My Davidson, Letitia and Catherine, Hollen, Harveys, and McKee appear with sums ranging from 115 to 5000 dollars.

Ladtédta Cedars Taita McNaie Wilds Ij Ivy Moses Ibs Sohir Sorillig QeSaaides Grnenleh PS. Neal DIG AW Flaan Paneyl Vain Railroad Agres Cy Hollen Lota Blacklick C. i. Gra Henry Graff James My Davidson Mont Samuel Grifith Jamison Rachel Harvey Harveys Jet Indiana Br. Janigan Cooper Apna Reed James J. Zack Wits Honor City Hid O. Tirithart Sarah J.” McOnusland Grant Ben McAfoosa McLain Davis White Emma J. Houk B. 'Taylor Chavy ‘Ohage Rose Villella H.B. Bogle George Miller Washington H. Re Engle Letitia and Catherine ‘Cei Inscigna Laura Roof Dixof Rus Laval Co Olymat Fraink B. McKee Grand. View Realty. Co I. AH. Young W. Heggs William McGregor Joehn A. Longwill Dixonville Oscar Skog B." Taylor Brustes Chevy Chase Elizabett Graff W. Hess Presbastieabere Beasie Dilts ALC Young Pittsburg Sage R. Smith Tipler Chase J. Earl Wagner

New York Central Extension Reported as Likely Route Change

Williamsport News cites Pennsylvania railroad officials claiming a New York Central extension from Covington to Ardalia will form part of a new short route from New York to Pittsburgh. Surveyors say 90 pound rails were laid and ballast prepared. The extension to be built spans 60 miles with an 18 month construction period. The route is said to cut 70 miles from the Pittsburgh New York line, shortening the distance to 444 miles.

jAveadia Mylin, Yane Williamsport News New York Central Railroad Coving N. Y Amadlia New York Pittsburg Pennsylvania Failrod Arcadia Branch Pitteburg

Thirty Club Night Honor at Odd Fellows Lodge

The members of the Waa Rebekah lodge entertained friends on Friday evening in Odd Fellows Hall in honor of the 56th anniversary of the order. The program featured Myra Fry instrumental solo Caroline Devera recitations Mary Braughter Gold Fellows March Lena Gilchrist Pearl Walker and Prof A Wonder. After refreshments a dance followed. Senior class at Norwich School had a hay ride to the Twolek Country Club on Monday.

Meniters Waa Rebekal Lodge Odd Fellows Kall Order Myra Fry Caroline Devera Lodge Mary Braughter Jone’ Earl Oold Lena ‘Gilchuist Pearl Walker A. Wonder Felleshinen Dlaga Norwal School Gas Eda Hay

Indiana Baptist Association to Meet at Mahoning Church

The Indiana Baptist Association and Women's Missionary Society hold sessions at Mahoning Baptist Church near Plumville. The 28th anniversary of the Women’s Missionary Society is this afternoon with an evening meeting, followed by the association’s annual session Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. The four sessions include a Friday closing.

Missionary and Association Mahoning Church Women's Missionary Society of the Indiana Baptist Association Mahoning Baptist Church Plumville Seaston Indiana Baptist Assoolation

Townsman Borough Ambition Amid Industry and Schools

Local notes describe near-term moves toward borough status for our town, with a population around 1500 and Cherryhill nearby. The article highlights tax burdens, school overcrowding, new businesses and machinery costs, rail service, coal operations, and growing commerce as the community weighs incorporation and future development.

Bree Estates Divided and Several Wills Filed

The late Mrs Ruth S Pore ter and other estates, with wills dated 1887 190L 1905 and 1907, are recorded or filed for probate. Executors named include Birdie McLaren Martin Hoyer and John Yoder with legacies to children and heirs. Real estate and farms are bequeathed with boundary notes and sale powers granted.

Ruth S. Poreter Har Grantidis Charles H. McClaren Daniel WP. McLaren Birdie McLaren J. Dayce McKaran Anna Porter Charles Porter Daniel Porter Eliza Porter Birdie McLaran Henry Fryer North Mahonley Martin Covode John Kleon Lizgw Bia Sinihtur Louise Catherine Hva Yoder Jacob Fryes Janisse Kuilinan Catharine Kantiinn Yoder Enub Jilin Kingia Fryer Jobo Hoyer Mre Kate Stereth Saltaborg Justi Mary M. Bewphill Mainstreet Salisburg Frank H. Sterati Mary Reamer Jessie Cooper Saltuburg

Soldiers Reunion Program Adds School Involvement

At the Indiana and Blairsville soldiers reunion set for October 12 the program will include public school children from Blairsville performing under Prof. H. D. Condron with possible participation from Bonxsitawney schools. Former officers of any command receive a special invitation to attend. A reception committee member will greet ex-officers at railroad stations in Indians.

Court House Indiana Blairaville Blairsville H. D. Condron Jefferson County J. M. Marshall

Prize Winners at Colt Show in Armagh

The Armagh Percheron Horse Company held its second Snoual colt show in Armagh on Saturday. About 800 farmers attended despite poor weather. In the sucking colt class first prize went to James Mitchell Hust Wheafield township, second to Andrew Souther West Wheatfield township, and third to Jease Wadsworth East Wheatfield township. In the yearling class Robert G. Mack East Wheatfield township won first prize of $5 and W.G. Stewart Bullington township won second prize, $5.

Armagh

Church News and Court Case Report

Sunday services featured Rey. Janes Edgar of New Wilmington and a sermon from Rev. Dr. J Day Brownlee who returns next week from Atlantic City. Rev James Fish leaves for Bradford to accept a Methodist Protestant call. Rev Dr Russ Wilson of Princeton Theological Seminary joins the Presbyterian church in Sunday evening service. In court last week Ey Stearvn and W B Coleman faced account disputes between partners. discovery showed missing items from the partnership settlement and the case shifted to equity.

Rey. Janes Edgar New Wilmington Allegheny Theological Seminary First United Presbyterian Church J. Day Brownlee Atlantic City James Fish Braadford Methodist Protestant Church Dr. Ri Us Wilson Princeton Theological Ey Stear W. B. Coleman Asaumalt Qourg Waa

Quiet Nome Wedding Reported Delayed By Deaths

Inne bagel announces postponement of Misa Helen nines wedding due to recent deaths. The bride’s family and motel attend the town event. Mrs Testa of a bright ing Ab Ba ten do o wet ome wedding ab Miroszedate. Bikle reg oy Wednesday. Ay Ay Slnpaon and children Alberta and Treng travel to Denver.

Misa Helen Nines Abe

Personal Breevities of town visitors and locals

A long list of brief notes records residents and visitors from town and nearby areas. Names include Benest Pennington of Vardergrift, Alfred Wigatns of Chiral street, Mrs. Oliva Woodward of Kallyavurg, Rev. Dr. KR. BD. Wilson of Princeton College, and many others. Activities cover Sunday visits, Pittsburg trips, expositions, church pulpits, and school studies. The column notes shifts in addresses and affiliations, including bankers, farmers, and students, with several couples and families mentioned.

Benest Pennington Vardergrift Booddy Aheloota Pittabong Alfred Wigatns Chiral Street Pltteburg Sanday Oliva Woodward Kallyavurg A. Morenn and Atwood Stephen Klas Ray Gilliland Pittsburg BD. Wilson Princeton College SM. Work Lillan Meade Marshall Biplusyite New York City Dry M. M. Davis South Seventh Street Georgeville Ord Martin Blairsville Waa Mary Bruce Enat Gark ‘Abreet Frank Pattison Altoon, Ware Crissie Camaron Vibteborg Joli G. Camaron North Ninth Riveeb Raw John Taylor Homen Olky Krea Methodist Churely Benjamin Williams Martintown Newport News G. C. Shields Allegheny Booth Sixth Shields Indiana G. I. Simpson Church Street Neal Trade City D.morrow Geary Olin Herbert Osborne Birmingham Ala JM. White Waterstreat John A. Scott John May Scott Town Butler Milton Scott Wellington Clark Mahaffey Chuvka Mya. T. GB. Glark North Nloth Street Arthur Wilson Johnstown Wilson Will Bay Indiana Gazette Mias Genevieve Kerr Neat Cheatnubstreet Philadelphi Helier Steaving I. Breving Pitteburg H. C. Nekols Philadelphia John Bark Vandarerifé R. Davila Bheloda Davlin Maylon Jad John LR Wits Harry W. Yarhorn Charlotte Yall Stovinga Misa Laura Fleming Lillie Johnston Minerva Baker David Homer City Davig Haa Johnaton Adaine Express Fn Alleghney Marion Center Proonissant Banne Johnston New Haven Calvin McAdoo South Font Street

Death notices from Penn Run area include Holsopple and others

Mrs Catherine Holsopple wife of Rev Joseph Holsopple of Penn Run died from typhoid fever. Born July 20 1840 in Cambria County she and husband Joseph moved from Cherryhill to Penn Run in 1862 and raised 19 children, four of whom died young. Funeral at German Baptist church Penn Run. Also listed are Mary Wingheimer age 78 of Indiana. Mrs Ames St. Claire of Homans. William Campbell of Parkwood Park. infant Sara Christine Murray Pierce. William Lewis former county resident. Agnes Blackley widow of J B Blackley. Jane Brown of Graceton. Roy P. Waddle 21 of Saltsburg. and scheduled Sabbath School Association and Lockport Lutheran church events.

Pern Run Samuel Burkhart Altoona Henry Burkhart Cora Dackarlef Lorain Ohio Norman Fowler Clyda Daowiddie Lytle Sara’ Adonis J. N. Bracken M.D Jesse Burkhart Quincey Holsapple Huntingdon Joseph Holsapple Robert Stewart Knox- Gale Jefferson County Clark Hikin Jobeth Holsopple Catherine Holsopple Joseph Holgopple Penn Run Thadaccasad Lehman Cambyrin County Joseph Bolaopple Chestyaillee Panu Rin Uplon Kitiney Willisa Hiea F Morgan County Frank i Quingy Juniata College Ira Chester County Harry A. and Oliver Cherryhill Township J. Bart Pharmacy Ati. Matoy Winghsetet Mary Wirstieimer Indiana North Sixth J. M. Wingheimeer Bedford County Center Township Vandarift D . Dennigan Blairsville Ka. W. Myera White Township Genter Township Olive Dirs Cuaie Ammas St.Clare James M. St.Clary Homan Clbyy Bhe Ia Carlton HW Boralay Boston T. 2 Andaraon Rauchester Trwin Agnaa Blackley J.B. Blackley Bullington William Young Town Jane Dhown Jane Brown Gracston Coral Roy Waddle Roy P. Waddle Nanre Saltsburg

Pastor Tendered Resignation After Long United Prutorian Service

A long serving pastor of the United Prutorian congregation at Atwood and Plumereals gave his farewell sermon on Sunday, ending a 16 year tenure. The note mentions Mr Fate and the couple White of Water Street in Bigs ee gate se Pi ene titan nat le Siideoa' Wolay as part of the fragmented text.

Tmealuoa Hev M. White and Wite Wolay

Boatmen Reunion and Family Gatherings Across Town

The twenty fourth annual Blairsville Boatmen reunion drew over 100 veterans and friends with a dinner, parade, and officers elected including S. Dean Cansn president and George B ledge reading secretary. Other items note a Green Township couple’s fiftieth anniversary with a 53 gift, and Bryan Allison and Cunningham family reunions in Homer City and Beulah Roads Cambria County with multiple attendees and local honors.

Blairaville Wel Milton G. Miller Praséhi S. Dean Cansn Kessier Leechburg George Bledge Reading Charl Karler Hinixaville Mafi, Brown Blairsville William Stitt Diana James McAnuty Havclett William McClhaney James Anderson J. B Purchase Line John Russell Town Appr Mathias Conrath Peter Wassam Abner Bartlebaugh Questa Bryan-Allison Byers’ Hill Homer City J. A. Finchtown Nan L. Kinter Rankin, al Hower City Aulside Sarah Campbells Greatings Alan Myre Martha Charles Munshowey Myra Harry B. Mitchel Woods Worcester D. BE McGill Robert Hannah Bryan Allison Beulah Roads Cambr County John Cunningham

Weddings of a Week Signal Local Ceremonies

A sequence of local weddings is reported with details on couples, origins, and brief notes. Oshourne Osbourne of Birmingham and Colin White wed at a Geary Oklahoma home. Morlides-Wyncoop pair tied the knot at Bardshay and honeymooned in Washington D C. Johnston-PhilipA joined in town residence. Merger-Kebler marriage in Philadelphia area. Arorga-Twirabs pair wed in town Lutheran church.

Oshourne-Wiithon Harbert George Kebler San Asbury Pa

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