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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1917

Page

6

Groundhog hunt ends in fatal friendly fire accident

Alonzo Williams, 37, of Granton, was accidentally shot and killed by his friend Harry Bender while groundhog hunting near Graffton. Williams died 15 minutes after the bullet from a small rifle struck him in the face. Bender, grief stricken, remained with the wounded man until help arrived. An inquest returned a verdict of accidental death. Williams was a Presbyterian and an Odd Fellows member, with family and community ties in Graffton and Blairsville.

Alonzo Wiliams Harry Ben Dar Alonzo Williams Granton Harry Bender Alonzo Olin Williams Twelliolk Hills Graffton Bender Alonzd Williams Williams H. B. Buterbaugh Ono Ross Williams Elixabeth Williams Roy Williams Olin Willians Will Davis Scott Mardis Katherine Williams Verrah Graff Blacklick Presbyterian Church Blacklick Lodge of Odd Fellows Blairsville George W. Guthrie

Farmer Dropped Dead In Field Near Elders Ridge

Simeon Pink aged 05 a well known miner of Elders Ridge dropped dead while working in a field yesterday afternoon He leaves a family Real estate transfers recorded in Indiana County deeds show numerous parcels changing hands with sums ranging from 100 to 4000 dollars including lots in Homer City Blairsville Green Center and Grant and tracts in Pine Canoe and Brushvalley among others

Elders Ridge Simeon Pink Tear Indiana Gince A. Rankin Homer City J. A. Plickinger Hrmony J. Bander Blaclick W. C. Nippes GC. Nippes Blacklick Sumner Graft L. Bya Widdowson Grant Lindsey H. Richardson Melvin Repine Albert M. Barron Burgell George E. Howard Mary A. Stuart Glen Campbell Rachel Shields Wm. Wood Conemaugh Samuel John Michael Knapp Green Emma Knapp Mike Yankacki Annie Yankackie James W. Mack Pine B. R. Williams Lester C. Timblin Canoe Daniel Tyger Jack Dellapiera Center Marguerite Parda A. H. Seaman J. Falo Mattie B. Uncapher A. W. Buck Trustes James G. Horner Annis M. Brant Who Kissinger Burrell Ludik Rock Laura A. Nichols South Mahoning G. Gastano J. M. Long Cherry Tree Helen L. Irwin G. Adams McLain First Ward Myrtle Stiles Harry H. Bennett

J B Campbell Farm Sold In White Township Transfer

EB B Campbell of South Seventh street sold 168 acres west of Punxsutawney in White township to Samuel A Rinn of Punxsutawney for 15000. The buyer, tied to Jefferson county banking and coal interests, plans to spend the summer on site and improve the bungalow. Charles Irwin remains as manager.

Punxsutawney White Township South Seventh Street Samuel A. Rinn Jefferson County Campbell Rinn Charles Irwin

Taft Opens YMCA Lecture Course to Large Indiana Audience

Ex president William H Taft spoke to a large Indiana audience opening the annual YMCA lecture course. He urged world peace via a World League of Peace, arguing peace now risks future bloodshed and proposing arbitration and collective support if any nation starts war before disputes are heard.

Enithinsing Bounty William H. Taft Y. M.C Indiana Taft Blairsville Wilbur P. Graff Graff Talt Germany Allie Europe World League of Peace Mr. Taft League League of Peace Na’ Tion

Post Office Centralizes County Accounting Work

A new rule makes the Indiana office the central accounting hub for all county post offices except Blairsville. Requisitions for stamps envelopes postal cards and other supplies will go to Indiana. All reports previously sent to Washington will now be received locally. The change increases business volume and may require more staff.

Untire Blairsville Post Office Department Indiana Office Indiana Post Office Washington, D. C

Rochester man Amos Miller killed by train near church

Amos Miller age about 83 prominent Rochester Mills resident and former tax collector was struck by an engine on the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg line as he tried to cross near the United Presbyterian church while returning from service. He died within 20 minutes. He served in the Civil War, was a G A R member, Republican candidate for re election, and survived by several children. His wife Mary Jane Work predeceased him. The incident occurred at a curve near the church with witnesses present.

Rochester Co. G Richmond G. A. R. Post Canoe Township United Presbyterian Church Mary Jane Work Ligonier Joseph Miller Creekside Samuel Wineberg Georgeville Camden Bava Junson Milton Sutter Ohio

SPLINTER CAUSE DEATH OF BOY FROM FOOT WOUND

Paul Bracken, son of Sir William and Mrs Bracken of near Advance, died from lockjaw after a foot wound. He died Sunday. survived by parents, two sisters, and two brothers Mia Alexander Anderson and Leona Parry among others. Funeral at home then interment in Bidenton cemetery. Marriage licenses listed for local residents.

Togrouth Paul Bracken William Bracken Near Mia Aleexander Anderson Near Shelocta Leona Parry Peul Biderton

Indiana Visitors Highlight Personal Notes

A parade of social news records visits and calls across Indiana and neighboring towns. Mrs H D Stahl Heilwood stops by Indiana, and Mr BB Kime Georgeville checks in during the week. Numerous residents from Chicago Pittsburgh Jeannette and Philadelphia share weekend travel and county seat visits.

H. D. Stahl Heilwood Indiana BB. Kime Georgeville Northam Chicago L. W. Strong Penn J. Milton Gibson Cherryhill Township Was County Audley Mabon Church Street Pittsburgh C. D. Askins William H. McGunn Tanoma S. W. Weaver Irvin Peoushy Mahoning Township B. M. Potts Rochester Mills W. H. McCall North Fifth Street Detroit Mich T. C. Elkin Olive Theodore Dodson Smicksburg Joseph D. Walbeck John I St. Clair Westwhee Cheld Township D. B. Myers Butler David Clarke Mattie Mock Olive Buterbaugil Woodlawn Sixth Street Douglas Andrews Wilkinsburg Audley Marion West Sue Willard Town Children’s Aid Society of Pennsylvania L. N. Park Marion Center J. Lewis J.P. Bell South Seventh Street William B. Pierce Panxsutawney James Heigergen Philadelphia Somual Mack Near Robingson S. W. Guthrie Wilson State College H. H. Armes Catherine Alice Almés Saltsbury Curtis Wilkin Glen Campbell John F. Steving East Oak Street Charles Cunningham Cresson Banks J.N. Banks Philadelphia Streat Cunningham Lawrence Hoffman Indiana County Street Railways Co Jeannette Byrnesh Work A. P. Lowry Arvilla Snyder Pittsburg Pennsylvania Pasooration Anderson” Bilwood Lincoln Neb Pine Flats William Wilwood Wilwood James A. Smith Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company Smith G. W Freece Arcadia Tarentuni Inlaw M. Jreece Mys Whitabeth Gardner Montgomery Township Treece Milton Hoffman Hiaides Thomas Hoffimen Bullington Township Thomas Hoffman Rudseill Coast Defense Army Aerfice England

Pittsburgh conference of the M. E. church appoints ministers

The Pittsburgh conference concluded its session naming ministerial appointments across Blairsville district. Dr J W Cary retained as superintendent. Wilbur P Graff of Blairsville named on Allegheny College board. Pastors named for Armagh to Tutinelton and supply roles in Indiana Homer City Avondale areas, with several elders and supplies reappointed or added.

Cary Iveries W. Hutchinson Man Pittsburg Wilbur P. Graff Blairsville Allegheny College J. W. Cary Town Armagh J.J." Tuell Mblalaville Paul Weyand Bolivar N. B. Fierstone Grushyalley BN. Rodkey Clymer J. D. Keller Cokayilte P. O. Wagner Dayton T. F. Chiluote Elderton A. Edmond Homer City Ay He Davies Hopewell A. J. Cook Indiana B. W. Tintehthson Moreion Center C. L. Nevins New Floence E. V. Shotwell Pramville Raymond Greensburg Loethe Free Methodist Church Amdiig Peter Burley Piah Elizabeth Ish Blairgynlle Mre Lucian Rage Avonmore Salteburg Tutinelton Fred Dibbler

Indiana Bids Alevele to Tard Group of Drawds

Indiana bids farewell to 106 young county men Sunday evening as they depart for Camp Lee Virginia for training in the National Army. A patriotic ovation gathered relatives and friends from across the county, with courtesies, a military band, and a liberal crowd raising 188 for a luxury fund and lunch for the troops.

Indiana Camp Lee Petersburg National Army Court House BE. My Gearhart G. A Tt. Post Sons of Veterans Agigd

Exemption Board 17 issues call for many men for exam

Draft Exemption Board No. 1 sent notices to a large number of men summoning them for physical examination on Friday December 9. The list includes numerous names from the area and regions, indicating this may be the final call needed to fill the quota.

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Convicted pair sent to workhouse for copper wire theft

Irwin and Smith, residents of Montgomery Township, were taken to the Allegheny Workhouse yesterday to serve an eight month sentence after a September conviction for stealing copper wire from a Penn Public Service plant. Also noted are obscure court items including a involved junk dealer and other minor cases from the same session.

Montgomery Township Osta Seaten Irwin F. Smith Arekdla Montgomery Oil Allegheny Penn Public Service Jn Langham Jim Borland Shmuel Markovich Glen Petersburg James Hancock Senten

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