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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1931

Page

5

Verdict for defendant in Luther Lewis case

Messenger Publishing Co awarded verdict and interest in assumpsit against Louis G Walkineshaw. Judge Reed presiding. sentences imposed for liquor offenses and auto theft. multiple settlements and verdicts in trespass and assumpsit actions noted.

Messenger Publishing Co Louis G. Walkineshaw Reed Ebensburg S. L. Reed Andréw McClain Luther Lewis Sadie B. ‘Anderson Thomas C. McCreery Albert Shearer Olive Blanche McCreery Legatee Terre Robert Banks F. L. Fowler Irwin W. Gibson Fowler Assumpsit the Messenger Publishing Co Indiana Lous C. Walkinshaw Frank Gaston J. W. Smith Nazarrend| Pacconi Louis Trolli Louis Pellagrino Globe & Rutgers Fire Insurance Co Andrew Gordish Anna Gordish Harry Steffinian Marie Roche Prudential Insurance Co. of America Judes J. N. Langham John Kundla William H. Coffman Alexander Ezentmiklosi Keneth Johns Carl Buchanan Barney V. Bipps Jarceny

Aged Woman Struck by Car Near Commodore

Mrs D H Swartz aged 76 of near Commodore was struck by a car while crossing the highway near her home. She suffered a fractured shoulder and scalp lacerations and is reported in favorable condition at an Indiana hospital. The accident was unavoidable.

D. H.swartz Commodore Indiana Hospital

Harvest Days Draw Strong Interest Across County

Hundreds of residents take part as Harvest Days kicks off October 1 and runs to October 19. Coupons issued with each dollar purchase or on account payments enter holders in a prize drawing for a Hat of prizes. Winning numbers announced October 19. present coupons to claim prizes. Real estate transfers listed include Pietro Britano to Jaime Crespo for two tracts in Buffington and other transfers with nominal sums.

Indiana Pietro Britano Jaime Crespo Buffington Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Robinson Patrick O'Conner West Wheatfield Ralph M. Borland Anna C.mccausland H. M. Mauk Bessie C. Dilts Elmer Putt W. B. Oakes Rayne and Green H. H. Hosack Blacklick First National Bank of Indiana William Sheesley Norman Boucher Amber Huey Greene Ine Spiaggi Mary Raglani Homer City

Wish and Game Association Elect Officers and Plan Activities

At Rustic Lodge the Indiana County Fish and Game Association elected Edward Fyock president Maurice Stern vice president and G G Hill secretary treasurer The board includes Don McGaughey Thomas Willard and Howard Willi ame and Jack Lytle Plans focus on stocking county streams with fish and frogs securing game for stocking woods and protecting wildlife from law violators.

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Robbery at Clymer hits Charleston Clothing Store

Thieves secured loot valued at 600 to 700 dollars early Monday from the Charleston Clothing Store in Clymer. Police report 15 men’s suits, boys' clothing, overcoats and furnishings stolen.

Clymer Charleston

Snake bite harms Kenwood hazel gatherer Ollie Ameigh

While gathering hazel nuts near Kenwood last week Ollie Ameigh was bitten twice by a snake on the arm and nose. The reptile lurked on a hazel bush limb and struck before he could free himself. He became sick but has since fully recovered from the poison's effects.

Kenwood Ollie Ameigh

1200 Hunting Licenses Issued Urge Early Purchase

County Treasurer Elmer W Alli gon announced the sale of 1200 hunting licenses at noon today urging early purchase to avoid the usual last minute rush as demand for permits grows. Indiana man Peter Ferrara of town won a Chevrolet sport coupe in a Homer City Post American Legion contest tied to the dedication of the post’s new home on Thursday evening. Miss Binnie McConnaughey of Marchand addressed the Women's Club of Pittsburgh on Modern American Poetry at a gathering hosted by the club yesterday.

Elmer W. Alligon Indiana Peter Ferrara Homer City Post American Legion Post Women's Club of Pittsburgh Binnie McConnaughey Marchand Aspinwall

Mt Jewett Dentist Locates Here

Dr C H Paulson from Mt Jewett has rented the late Dr Karl H Park's dental office and equipment and assumes charge of the business this week.

Mt. Jewett C. H. Paulson Karl H. Park

Open Deer Season Declared for Bucks and Does in Pa

Pennsylvania Game Commission declared an open season on both sexes of deer statewide from December 1 to December 16, 1931. Each hunter may kill one deer, buck or doe, with a camp limit of six. Bucks require two points or more. antlerless deer must weigh at least 40 pounds with entrails removed. License valid statewide. special fees eliminated by 1931 Legislature.

Board of Game Commissioners Harrisburg Pennsylvania Game Commission

New Aultman School To Be Dedicated On Saturday

The new Aultman schoolhouse in Center township will be dedicated Saturday with ceremonies tied to a local institute. Lunch will be served. Morning session 9 30 includes music devotional Rev Charles B Held and Edwin M Clark addresses. afternoon 1 00 features writing, dedication address by Prof James F Chapman, discussions on the schoolhouse as community center, with addresses by Walter H Jackson and B M Clark.

New Aultman School Aultman Center Township Charles B. Held Democracy Edwin M. Clark Rev I. K. Boston D. E. Risinger James F. Chapman Community Center Walter H. Jackson B. M. Clark

Blairsville Woman Ends Life by Drowning in River

Miss Della Maude Andre, 50, a Blairsville resident since 1906, despondent over ill health, leaped from a bridge into the Conemaugh River early Tuesday. Her body was found in shallow water about 60 feet below the bridge. A note in her room urged relatives to look in the Conemaugh. She left from her sister’s Blairsville home around 6 to 7 am. She worked at Andre Lumber Company and was active in charity through Blairsville Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two brothers F. B. and C. E. Andre.

Della M. Andre Della Maude Andre Blairsville Conemaugh Josephine Gregg Gregg Fred W. St. Clair Miss Andre Saltsburg Blairaville The Andre Lumber Company

Personal Briefs From Indiana Visitors And Jurors

Mrs E B Campbell of Armagh served as juror this week. W N Templeton of Clymer and other locals visited Indiana. Miss Madge Lydick, once hospitalized, returning home. Several residents traveled to Florida, Alabama, or Toronto for hospital and social events. Robert R Templeton enrolled at University of Cincinnati after high school honors. Washington Presbyterian centennial services drew many local attendees.

Lawrence Herbert Brink Brushyvalley A. McFeaters Wintondale R. D Glan Court Madge Lydick Town Indland Hospital C. A. Buchanan South Fifth Street Tampa Florida Lillian, Hollahan Indiana Hospital Toronto Canada American Hospital Association W. F. Weltzel Clyde H. Bath R. Y. Smith Loxley Ala Waitzel Overland Alabama G. L. Stephens Indiana St. Petersburg Benjamin Laney Verona Cockport Laney 3B. F. Daugherty Newton Kans Weston Jerry Dick Viel Oklo J. M. Dick Cherryhill Township Carolyn State Teachers College BE. E. Hadden Elizabeth Penn Rin Robert R. Templeton W. N. Templeton Clymer University of Cincinnati Robert Ohio University Cincinnati University Tee Milton Allison East Church Street Washington Presbyterian Church Kellysburg Speare Ray Howard Kenneth

Indiana County To Send 50 To State Delegates

Good attendance expected for Trent Wo Be Meld in Altoona October 14 16 as Pennsylvania hosts the annual gathering for church and education groups. Indiana county faces a zero delegate quota but urged to report delegates and register on arrival for full credit. Delegates may stay in host homes with modest rates and attend sessions at Jaffa Mosque and nearby churches. Notable speakers include Dr Peter K Emmons Rev A H Ackley Bishop Herbert T Welsh and others.

Trent Altoona Snh Pennsylvania Indiana County Jaffa Peter K. Emmons Scranton A. H. Ackley B. D. Ackley Herbert T. Welsh Methodist Church Hugh §. Magill The International Association Robert M. Hopkins World's Association Ben Spence Hiram Fowlkes National Society of Christian Endeavor

Ministers at Pittsburgh Conference Summoned Home

More than 300 Methodist Episcopal ministers at the Pittsburgh conference were summoned home during the week for various causes. One left to perform a marriage, another to greet a birth, and another to conduct a funeral for a man who died by his own hand. Dr. C Paul Reed and family returned to Indiana to make their permanent home, with Reed planning clinics in New York City before resuming his Indiana practice. Rev Orton King, 46, pastor of the Free Methodist church here, died in Indiana Hospital after a illness, survived by his wife, five children and grandchildren. A colony of bees in Greene county farmers cellar removed over 100 pounds of honey valued at 25 dollars in three hours. A Pine Flats chicken supper benefit for the Christian church is set for Saturday evening. Gov. Pinchot made a mule-brick visit en route to Sharon after breakfast in Indiana. Mrs. Jett Beatty’s home on South Seventh Street was struck by lightning early Tuesday, occupants escaping with minor shocks.

M.E Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Pennsylvania de. C. Paul Reed Indiana Dr. C. Paul Reed Nemacolin Orton O. King Orton King Free Methodist Church Indiana Hospital Greene County

County Streams Stocked With Variety of Fish

Thousands of yellow perch sun fish and catfish fingerlings were released into county streams during the last week. The stock came from two trucks from state hatcheries and ranks as one of the county’s largest consignments. Indiana County Fish and Game Association members helped state officials distribute the fish across streams.

Indiana County Fish and Game Association

Blairsville Couple Celebrates 20th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Forsha of Blairsville celebrated the 20th anniversary of their marriage on Tuesday. They were greeted by their seven sons, three daughters, and three grandchildren. Mr. Forsha has long been employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Blairsville, where they have been residents for many years.

Blairsville Daniel Sowers Hate Heauty Penn Run B. Shields Sloan Mary Jane Reed Dantel Sowers Seven Gang Aig Union Frank George Louis Edward Fred Sowers Mr. Sowers Ralph Forsha Forsha Pennsylvania Railroad Company i

Senator Morrow, Lindbergh Father, Dies at 58

Senator Dwight G. Morrow of Englewood New Jersey, father of Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh, died suddenly from a stroke at his daughter's home on Monday. He had suffered a minor stroke a month earlier while aboard a friend's yacht but recovered. Meanwhile, Johnstown youths Merritts Turner and Farkas began a 3500 mile river voyage in a 12 foot homemade boat on October 1 from Conemaugh to New Orleans via Kiskiminetas Allegheny Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Margaret Rees of town announced engagement to Kenneth Rutherford of State College. Mrs George Crivles of Washington township fractured an arm in the stairs. Brody Bros opened a basement store addition to their mercantile establishment on Saturday.

Dwight G. Morrow Lindbergh Englewood N.J Charles A. Lindbergh Mr. Morrow Falmstown New Orleans Richard Merritts James Turner Paul Farkas Johnstown Conemaugh Kiskiminetas Allegheny Ohio Mississippi Indiana State College Margaret Rees William Rees Town Kenneth Rutherford Robert Rutherford

Longtime Indiana resident Catherine Stadtmiller dies at 85

A requiem high mass was held for Mrs Catherine R Stadtmiller aged 85 at St Bernard church in Indiana, with interment in Greenwood cemetery. She was born in Bavaria, arrived at 11, ran a grocery and confectionery, and leaves children John T Stadtmiller Emma Margaret Agnes Carl and Clement plus 24 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Frankly, the notice also reports deaths of George W Roser 70 and Frederick Mack 88 with memorials in Diamondville and Dixonville, Herman Smith 70 in Indiana, Mary Clawson 65 in Blairsville, Viola May Ross 24 in West Wheatfield, Daniel Frederic Hadden 17 near town, and Mrs Antonio Botral 59 in Elin.

St. Bernardoman Cripore Thurch Church Catherine R. Stadtmiller Indiana Philadelphia Street Tenatius Catherine (Geisser) Rudl Bavaria John C. Stadtmiller St. Bernard Church John T. Stadtmiller Emma Margaret Agnes Stadtmiller Carl Clement Stadtmiler Blairsville Union Diamondville Twoliek Baptist Church Dixonville Frederick Mack Green Township Earl Shieldy Taylorsville Harry Mock Lawn Warren Mock Brushvalley Mary Clawson Mary (Skinner) ‘Clawson Blairaville F. B. Stevenson Tuesaday Clawson Rudolph Jelligon Coraopolis Jacob Boles Scranton George Clawgon Aspinwall Nan Skinner James Skinner Freeport Antonio Botrgal Jugea Elin Armagh

Indiana Post American Legion Opposes 18th Amendment Repeal

At a Friday meeting in Indiana, the Post American Legion adopted a resolution opposing repealing the 18th Amendment and repudiating the National Legion convention in Detroit which supported repeal. Freud G. Weltzel was installed as commander and Mrs. C. M. File was installed as president of the Legion Auxiliary at the same evening event.

American Legion Indiana Post American Legion National Legion Convention Detroit Freud G. Weltzel Indiana Post C. M. File School Street the Legion Auxiliary

Washington Presbyterian Church Centennial Observed

The Washington Presbyterian Church celebrated its 100th anniversary with weekend services at the old historic church two miles west of Kellysburg in Rayne Township. Former pastors and members joined current attendees for reminiscences, sermons, and a large communion service led by Rev. John K. Boston with Rev. Keirn and Rev. Dr. Robert T. Clark assisting.

Washington Presbyterian Church House of Worship Kellysburg Rayne Township BR. ZB. Keirn Hawthorne Clarion County Mary Bell Saltsbury Iate A. T. Bell Washington al Jeshenies R. M. Offutt Bethel Ebenezer Indiana John K. Boston Keirn Robert T. Clark Presbyterian Church Town

Weddings of a Week in Dixonville Area

Multiple marriages occur October 1 in Dixonville and Blairsville region venues with grooms James Lockard, Charles Peel, Joseph Fisher, James Nardone and others. Details include homes in Silamanca New York and BlairsvilleSil Mill worker backgrounds. A milk fund theft and a fatal heart attack near Apollo mark the week’s notices.

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Brida Grandma Dick Cherryhill Elizabeth Dick George M. Kopas Rochester Mills Anna Siomus Thomas J, Murray Punxsutawney Mary L. Fleming James L Lockard Laura M. Kinte Moss C. Peel Marsteller Commodore Irene Ferrier Joseph T. Fisher Marion Center Glara G. McCune Clymer Louis L Clarence A. Miller Qeesene Gray Edna M. Lydick Rossiter Daniel W. Bair Arveda A. Barr Rossiter A. Earl Worth R.D Martin Eoerraes Lyda P Wish and Game Association Streaue Sas C. Streams State Board of Undertakers Pinchot Buck Doe Indiana Cousty STATE Vine Flats F. Hall Pine Flats Christian Church of Gifford Pinchot Indiana Hotel Sharon Defy Beatty Jett Beatty South Seventh Street George Crivles Washington Township Brody Bros Mes George W. Roser Brushvalley M O. C. Carlisle Greenwood Cemetery Brushvalley Township Peter Martha Been) Roser M. &. Church Flora Cresswell) Roser BE. G. Mack Clyde Cree Boyer PT. M. Wilkinson Herman Smith Hig Arthur J. Pfohl Zion Lutheran Church Hust Church Street A. T. Taylor & Gon Indiana Jodge Woodmen of the World Hisidow Paul Smith Wilkinsburg Clark Lawrence Smith Merle Smith Denny Smith Andrew Smith Los Angeles Calle Me's Viola May Ross West Wheatfield Township Clendingdon Germany Methodist Church Bethel Cemetery Daniel KF. Hadden Is Daniel Fredericx Hadden James F. Hadden Near Town Greenwood Cemestery Mrs Antonio Bottgal Pheoba Warren Smicksburg Roy Reed Ira Haire Punxautawney Haire Tax Justice League West Mahoning Township West Mahoning Somerset Liong Clubs Bellwood Johnsjtown Nanty-Glo Portage Saxton I Levening Lions Clu A. G. Nelson Joseph F. Lightner Desle P. Baird OLD Washington Presbyterian Werk End Mee Peel Moss Charles Peel Marteetlar N. Irene Ferrier Chris Butterworth John Wilson Peel Claude Ferrier Fisher McCung Joseph Tracy Fisher Marios Center Clara Gertrude McCune Register and W. Ralph Cummings Court House Charles Fisher John McCune Nardone-TiNunzio James Nardone Misa Mary DiNunzio Blatraville P. J. Howe Blairaville Sil Nick DiNunzio Thiey Deni William K. Ray Apollo Mr. Ray Burrsville
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