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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1921

Page

7

Damage Case Cane to Abrupt Ending

Plaintiffs bail to produce sufficient testimony to warrant further trial in action to recover $20,000 damages civil cases to be heard this week law offenders sentenced Monday by Judge Langham. The Lovullos sued Cresfield Bituminous Coal for damages from their son's death in mines. verdict favored the defendant as testimony failed to sustain continuation of trial. Jurors summoned for civil cases. various sentences and pleas heard. missionary officers elected. lyceum courses planned. two injured girls at Forbes Field. notable lecture guest at Rotary Club. a two year old dies from scalding. new pastor for Jackson and Bethel churches. Indiana markets and prices listed.

Langham Joe Lovullo Josephine Lovullo Rossiter Cresfield Bituminous Coal Corporation J. N. Langham Lovullos Lovullo Andrew Uhrin National Slavonic Society of Blacklick Tony Carrido Homer City Frank Moskum Tunnelton Orange Kephart Salvatore Vaspini Heshbon

Coming Homer City Belles

A photograph features Edna Mabel eight and Anna Martha four, daughters of Mr and Mrs Charles Robertson of Homer City. The image is part of a Douglass studio series of children photographed on Philadelphia street.

Edna Mabel Anna Martha Charles Robertson Homer City Douglass Philadelphia Street

Cat electrocuted in Lucerne Mines power house incident

A cat in the Rochester and Pittsburg Coal Company plant at Lucerne Mines brushed two electrical switches on exposed wiring. The 22,000 volt high tension system shorted and the cat was electrocuted, putting the plant out of commission for a short time.

Pussy Cat Lucerne Rochester and Pittsburg Coal Company

Day at Wilgus Hog Show Saturday Leads Pure Bred Hog Display

Largest showing of pure breed hogs of any one breed in Indiana county at the Berkshire show and pig chib wind-up at Wilgus on Saturday. Witty head of register Berkshires shown. Dr Hayner judged the hogs and said the first place barrow would be a National Swine Show standout. A full winnings report will appear next week's papers.

Berkshire Wilgus Indiana County Hayner

American Natural Gas Co to Erect NW Building

American Natural Gas Co starts work today on the northwest site at Carpenter Avenue and Nixon Alley to replace the old skating rink with a one story brick building of about 30 by 100 feet. The project will begin once the ground is cleared and the site vacated.

Carpenter Avenue Nixon Alley American Natural Gas Company

Weddings of a Week Grail-McDermott

A series of marriage announcements from Greensburg and nearby areas highlights the wedding of Omer Graff and Tres McDermott at St. Vincent’s Abbey Latrobe, with attendants including Ruth McDermott. The couple plan a return trip and future residence in Indiana with Omer in the meat business. Also noted are weddings in Rayne and another in town, featuring veterans and local school staff. A blooming apple tree in Armagh draws attention.

Grail-McDermott George Omer Graft George W. Graff Eastwater Street Tresar McDermott J. C. McDermott Greensburg St. Vincent's Abbey Latrobe Patrick Giloran Abbey St. Vincent's J. Anthony Graff Town Ruth McDermott Hotel Rappe Mra. Graff Indiana Omer Paul Graff Mindiana GC. W. Graff Bertha Air Charles Carroll J. Richard Clements Clements

Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Indiana County

Real estate deeds dated since last report list numerous transfers in Indiana County. Names include Philip Larock, Clara Long, John Lichtenfels, Henrica Morse, J. A. McCurdy, B. K. Ankeny, Rita Daugherty, Sarah Ewing, Harry Frick, Susannah Lockard, Rey McTavish, Alexander Boesman, J. R. Daugherty Jr., Sarah Fouts, Lewis O Harrah, J. M. Shearer, Carrie Shearer, Margaret Burkhart, G. Antonacea, Sadie Burlhart, F. Czegus, Daniel Gazdos, A. H. Seaman, R. C. Widdowson, Anna Books, Eva Miller, Elizabeth Wilson, L. H. Shaffer, Nannie Brown, Freeman Wilkinson, Emm. Muckle, Irma Boesman, C Catanzarita, Agnes Collins, Jo Green, Daniel Harmon, Leroy Nicholson, John Southwell, Mary Telford. Values range from 80 to 26,000 dollars for various lots and acres in wards and townships including Center, Third ward, Green, Blairsville, Homer City, Armstrong, Wheatfield, Rayna, and others.

Indiana County Philip Larock F. Castronova Glen Campbell Clara Long Lode Powers Third Ward Indiana W. P. Risinger S. L. Ferguson Center J. A. McCurdy Peter Zopach Rayna B. K. Ankeny L. W. Robinson, Jr White Inia Camp J. Vernon Shannon Brushvalley Rita G. Daugherty Bertha Mannery Sarah J. Ewing Ralph D. Reeger Conemaugh Harry W. Frick Melvin Allshouse Washington Susannah Lockard Rey J. McTavish J. W. Wella Banks Alexander C. Boesman Benoni Vassart Blairaville J. R. Daugherty Jrustee M. A Fourth Ward Sarah J. Fouts Shelocta Coal Tio Armstrong Lewis O'Harrah George Lee Montgomery J. M. Shearer J. C. Byers Carrie M. Shearer Margaret Burkhart William J Bodd Burlington Bava G. Antonacea John Stumpf Burrell Sadie A Anna Books E. B. McCormick Gherry Trea Eva Miller Lawrence Reassler West Wheatfield Hlizabeth Wilson L. H. Shaffer Guy L. Uber Second Ward Nannie J. Brown John Klingancraith Freeman Wilkinson W. Areham Blairsville Saeleda Coal Irma Boesman W. M. Morford C. Catanzarita Langham Agnes Collins T. Ciemick Jo. Green Leroy Nicholson Green Daniel Harmon Wm. Reinard Homer City Edward Gil‘oensen John T. Southwell Coal Mining Co Aeres West Waenffield Mary A. Télford Merlin Butterbaugh First Ward

Brody Bros Enlarged Store Opens With Style Show

Brody Bros at the corner of Philadelphia and Seventh streets hosted a fall style show as they opened their enlarged store, with dry goods and shoe departments, music, roses, and hundreds of visitors from Indiana and nearby areas. The revised layout includes a big rear shoe department and a second floor dry goods area reachable by a broad staircase. New fixtures enhance display and store appearance. Erected on Birthday Mrs J J McCune near Commodore was surprised by 200 neighbors and friends for her birthday with a husking bee and an oyster nipper reception.

Brody Bros Indiana Philadelphia Seventh Streets J. J. McCune Commodore McCune

Indiana visitors and local (Progress) notes mingle

Mr and Mrs C D Owens visit Irreedom while many Indiana callers travel to Pittsburgh and Vandergrift. The Progress notes tail end with a buggy collision in White township and a fatal mine accident at Hellwood, plus local business openings and church resignations.

Great Power Plant on Clarion River Described

A public briefing at the Country Club outlines the Clarion River hydroelectric project. Engineer Cyril Crick details two dams creating a 82 mile lake system with 40 square miles of surface and 25,100 acres storage, delivering 400000 electric horsepower to western Pennsylvania businesses and trolley lines.

Indiana Gel Mans Gloantie Country Club Vernon ‘Mylar Town Atrodtead Byron J. Newton Assiolant Treasury Port of New York H. Bd, Walbridge & Co Grant Projet Ile Cyril G. Crick Clarion River Ita Mr. Crick Pennsylvania Clarion Fist Foxbyre Alte Ridgway Paxburgs Orore Banda Vittaburgh

Deaths Sweep Through East Mahoning and Nearby Towns

Obscure obituary notes din from East Mahoning and Green townships, with multiple deaths dated October 4. Milton Work Millow Work, 84, longtime resident, died at home. William J. Lydick of Green township died of heart trouble at 44. Paul Murray Lewis, 18, died from tractor accident lockjaw. James Graham of Banks township, 78, Civil War veteran. G W Hekrick of Clymer, 61, died after illness. Interments in local cemeteries follow funeral services across Mahoning, Indiana and surrounding areas.

Milton Work Millow Work East Mahoning Township Cctober 4 Moses T. Work Elizabeth Crate Hubert Work Washington, D. C A. W. Steele Town J. M. Lyle Fort Morgan William J. Lydick William J.lydle Green Township Commodore James Nebecew Johnston Lydie Indiana County William Rayne Township Montgomery Township Migs Roxanna Furman I. L. Juydic Lebron W.S. Sweltzer Starford John Miller Cherry Trea Hale Don F. Lydie Church of Christ Wash Mahoning

Service Men Urged to Register With Indiana Red Cross

Ex servicemen are asked to register with the Indiana County Chapter of the American Red Cross as itineraries for U S Veterans Bureau cleanup squads are published with limited advance notice. A large squad works in the state with short visits to each county and telegrams will provide sufficient advance notice. The Johnstown sub district office of the Veterans Bureau has jurisdiction, and veterans should register with the Indiana County Chapter to be included in transportation plans when the squad arrives.

Indiana Red Cross U. S Pennsylvania Fohnstown UW. 8 Lidiana Galion Indiana County Amelia Red Grass

Center Township Couple Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs A T Stewart of enter township entertained about 20 neighbors for their 15th wedding anniversary. Guests included Clarry Anderson and family from Crete and other friends from nearby towns. Gifts and a reception followed an evening with beverages and a meal. Other items mention Wilson and St Clair family members and Indiana residents. An operation in Philadelphia restores sight for John Walker in the money order department. Marion Center Bayern Committee of Strate College W W Watvel, a finance committee appointee at State College, is noted.

A. T. Stewart Enter Township Mra Clarry Anderson Crete Dishtace Prakont Iazel Dvy Ruth Kelly Salisbury A. St. Clair Haymond Eleanor and Nihal Indiana Karl Houck Clymer Ily Philadelphia John Walker Lie Money Order Department Indiana Postofica Marion Center Bayern Strate College W. OS. Watvel Marino Counter State College

Marchand Woman Heads County Temperance Group

The executive committee of the County W. G. Us met at the home of Mrs. D A. Gunninginga on Wayne Avenue. Plans for county contests were discussed and women considered a medical prescription offer by Frey. Mrs. Bya G Thompson of Rafford presided, with officers including Mrs. J T Davis and Mrs. Mary W. Bell.

Marchand Gounty W. G D. A. Gunninginga Wayneaverine Ilale M. Adams Elke Coon Wado Barr Marion Genter Mary Me‘Jenac Mvangallette Charles Miller Kidlana Mower Mission George Hicks P. Blewitt Mary WK Stewark Indtanays Publiuily Mary W. Bell Blairsvilla Virginia Tale Pine Plate Mary 1 Hemaley Iiders Midge Temperance and Industry Mars Davis Bladesville Temperance On Missions Anna Pollock Marion Cantor Yo Pei Mes Khanbogh Phicik Marion T. Je Sutra Moore Rochester Mills I le Miute A. Cher- In Thochester Mills Holding & Kuries Jauda Medak Frey J.T. Davis Blairsville Bya G. ‘Thompson Rafford de Maret J .T. Davis Blureville Seniouily J. Mitcdrott Puin Bet Cording Wlutysville Treagurey Mra Ay Cunningham Loadjana

Local Man Dies After Tree Fall in Indiana County

Alexander Lamechnek aged 32 of East Oak Street fell forty feet while picking chestnuts Sunday afternoon near town. He sustained multiple internal injuries and died that night at Indiana hospital. A World War veteran and electrician for Whiteman Company, he formerly helped wire the local post office. He leaves a young wife and an eight month old daughter. funeral plans pending arrival of his Wisconsin parents.

Wile Alexander Lamechnek East Oak Street Indiana Hospital Saveral Riha Luanischack Whiteman Company Bret Roxidente India Warriaga New Windsor Ant Hin Belde Indiana Postoliics Camp Sherman Oregon Ike Wisconsin Apa

Produce Show Held by Mahoning Grange at Trade Cuy

A large turnout attended the Mahoning Grange number 1742 produce show on Saturday at Trade Cuy. Exhibits ranged from peppers and tomatoes to grain apples and vegetables, with quilts and other crafts. Judge Yeager explained why certain displays excelled, especially potatoes, as farmers learned disease causes and remedies.

Mahoning Grange

Glen Campbell tower completion and new towermen named

The Glen Campbell tire tower project progresses with new towermen appointed for Lower Yoder Chicki vere St Lawrence Techland and Glen Campbell towers. Several towers now have telephone connections ready for service while remaining lines are set for con nection. A railroad crossing incident near Reed station left Jay Shields of Lucerne injured but stable at Indiana hospital. passenger friend escaped with minor injuries. A pie social is announced for Canon School in Raye township on Thursday October 20, with a We and box social at East Pike school house in White township on Friday evening.

Glen Campbell Tire Tire John Vos Lower Yoder John Meepun Chickivrea Chas H GU St. Lawrence Jan. Segil Techland Lng Walter Sherwin Glen Crampbell Glen Campbell Jay Shields Lucerne W. L. Shields Jacksonville Canon School Raye Township East Pike White Township

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Women’s ‘Missionary Society Concamaugh Presbytery United Presbyterian Church Johnstown Mahoning Church Charles Ray Saltsburg J. M. Cunningham E. G. Livingston A. B. Ruth New Florence M.S. Miller Bolivar Joan McCreight J. A. Lawrence West Lebanon Elderton Piderton The Nevin Concert Co Irene Stolofsky Frank Johnston Eugene Knox Nevin Imene Stolofsky Forbes Vield Pittsburgh Rotary Club Fritz Holm Indiana Rotary Club Ella May Jacoby Charles Jacoby Sidpnil Street Greenwood Cemetery Theodore Darnell Kittanning Bethel Darnell I Tanning Troutman Company Homer City Belles American Natural Gas CO Rowe-Edwards John J. Rowe Mra. J Ecesnan Johnson Robert Reesman Hamilton L. Teukeom Armagh Tutchison C. D. Owens Irreedom J.T. Bell South Seventh Street Todd Goll Detroit Mich Jennie Kerr Seward J. N. Wider School Street CG. W. Henry Paul Dunlap Near Rossiter Ebert Brewer G. AH. Bilin Elina‘peth McCutcheon Critshvalley James R. Stuchell Tread Max Plumville M. J. McCutcheon Wizabeth Camp RK. Heisel Wehrim Ada McFarland Murray Pounds Murray, Jr Walter Dipple Wilkinsburg Iniana Pounds Sisters Wayne Avenue Frank Rankin South Mahoning Township Adam FP. Lowry Jas.’ Ake Hibladale Vandergrift Vth Charles A. White Archie Fowler South Sixth Street Bertha Rankin Simeon Johns Johns Robert Ruffner J. Blair Sutton Ruffner Joseph Horne Co A. J. Cooper Omar City Cooper Prairie State Incubator Company Prairie State Seattle Wash American Poultry Association California Helwood Nellwood Inn Pinsmore Dingmore Bros Parsons Pricen Ingratus A. J. Orlidge United brethren _church St. Michael Collison George McCoy West Philadelphia Rayne Two Erma V. Edwards Kayne Two Storylearie Kittanning Sae Coalport Mauda J Clughorn Alvad Wickman PaRamore Idith Anderson Clyde Ff Baum É -Juneau Violet Punxsulawney Ijyron BP Gearhart Oy Goveda 'Mahalu May Miller Covode Soln B. Crode Dgaireville TNO 1D Berewind Paul Murray Lewin Paul Murray Lewis Mia Lewis Canter Lewie Liroberg J. Blair Neveland Lieyd 3 Itdianapolis Ind Mabel Ruth John David Lewis Home Richard Roberts Homer City Presbyterian Church Danes Graham James Graham Banks Township Hillcrest 206Th Pennsylvania Volunteers Mary Elizabeth Andrew Pollock J. G. Pry Asla Galley Mtefermnod Presbyterian Church Graham Hekrick Uetrick Greenwood Center Township Houndy W. G29 Fof Wragio Victorua Trae Cely
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