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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1927

Page

5

VIOLATORS OF THE LAW FACE STIFF PENALTIES IN CIVIL COURT

Judge J N Langham sentenced five violators on Monday for forgery aggravated assault and battery burglary and larceny selling and possessing intoxicating liquor The verdict in the assumpsit action favored Albert Gandolph and Antonio Gandolph trading as Indiana Baking Co against Tony Ratty and several settlements and continuances were noted for the coming week Civil court closed Friday with these outcomes and cases.

J. N. Langham Elmer Clark Clark Long Allegheny County William Kephart Biglen Crag Josephine Zutfutto Pearl Tomsala Assumpsit Albert Gandolph Antonio Gandolph Indiana Baking Company Tony Ratty Theseeppen Frank L. Hankey Thomas Heberling Harvey Glenn Heberling Sadie B. Anderson Thomas C. McCreery Albert Shearer City Motor Company BW. Thomas B. H. Briggs B. E B. Smith

Miner Dies After Contact With Live Electric Wire

Homer Guy Ruffner, 20, of Ernest, was killed instantly in a coal mine on Thursday evening when he touched a live electric wire while removing a pump. He left a widow and four children Harold Virgil Marion and Wayne, plus his parents in Homer City and brothers Gerald Philadelphia and Murray Ernest. Funeral services were held at his home on Sunday.

Guy Ruffner Homer Guy Ruffner Wak Ernest Harold Virgil Marion Wayne Homer City Gerald Philadelphia Murray

Real estate transfers listed for Blairsville and area

Clarence A. Piihad transfers to TR Wallace Gare in Blairsville for 800 dollars. Chaves FL Melanchkia transfers to Mary Caldhit and Jots in White for 2 dollars. Anne Lydick to Gust Condrica for one ware by Cherryhi valued at 750 dollars. Belle Burns to Wallan Facksom for a tract in Pine at 2,900 dollars. Hood. Thompson to PM BP inter for a lot in Marton Center at 600 dollars. Wager to Howard Ww Kuhns for seven thousand dollars in Burrell. Herbert M Brown to Otto M McConnell for a tract in White valued at 1,200 dollars. Garrie Rudel to J N Langham for a tract in Grant at 610 dollars. Milly J Speer to Anna Buchanan for a lot in Blairsville at 12,600 dollars. C M Henry to R McClure for a lot in Blairsville at 5,000 dollars.

Clarence A. Piihad Wallace Gare Blairsville Chaves Howard Ww. Kuhns Burrell Herbert M. Brown Otto M. McConnell White Qgarrie Rudel J. N. Langham Grant Milly J. Speer Anna Buchanan C. M. Henry R. &. McClure

Former Indiana Woman Sues for Divorce in Pittsburgh

Mrs Merle Wortman a former Indiana resident sues for divorce in Pittsburgh claiming her husband brought 160000 to Pittsburgh five years ago and squandered most wealth during her Florida absence. She signed over 888 acres in Westmoreland to fund a gasoline station near Conneaut Lake. The Wortmans, once Trade City hotelists, ran Claw son House and Moore Hotels before moving to Pittsburgh where Wortman worked in real estate. They reportedly separated in 1926.

Merle Wortman Hubby Indiana Pittsburgh Florida Westmoreland County Conneaut Lake Wertman Trade City This County Clawson House Moore

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Louise Black

Relatives and friends of Mrs Louise Black of Chambersville gathered unannounced at her home on Saturday to celebrate her seventy first birthday. Guests brought baskets and a delicious noon meal was served. Music and radio listening provided entertainment as Mrs Black received several presents. Attending were George Harman, Glenn Keener, Louise Keener, John Keener, Verda Brandon, Thomas Brandon, Belle Donahue, Martha Donahue, Ella Ansley, Marie Jewart, Blair Fleming, Ruth Kinter and others.

Louise Black Chambersville

Prothonotary Collects 1926 Ballots in Senate Contention

Prothonotary Claude BE Bath and Deputy Elmer Borland seal and store all ballots from the 1926 general election in response to a federal court order related to the contested United States Senate seat of Senator William B. Wilson. The sealed contents will be held until required by the government.

Bath Claude BE Elmer Borland United States Senate William B. Wilson

Special lower annual rate for Progress and Post-Gazette

The Progress offers The Progress and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for six dollars a year payable in advance to mail subscribers not served by carriers. The Post-Gazette recently increased its rates, but publishers authorize a one year offer at the special price for mail subscribers. Mail orders to The Progress.

Progress Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh Daily Post- Gazette Post-Gazette

Indiana Theatre News and Plans For New Magazine

Manager Stanley Hiria announces a contract with Th FP Keith-ATboo for weekly appearances by three top acts at the Indiana Theatre in Imana Pa. A new theatre magazine debuts November 7, with a mailing list available. A Globe automatic sprinkling system is being installed for fire protection.

Pliye Pittsburgh Ase Theatre Indiana Theatre Imana Shire Tikit

WEDDINGS OF A WEEK BRINGS TRIO OF UNION EVENTS

A week of weddings includes Orval L. Boring and Florence M. McElhoes of two towns, plus Mildred M. Audensen and Berger Woods, with ceremonies conducted by local justices and priests in Hetrick building offices and Ernest Church. Other notes cover a Dayton area attack scare, Sheriff Malcolm receiving a gold badge, a Homer City fire loss, and a vacationing postmaster.

Boring MeeEthoes Orval Lynn Boring Blacklick Florence Mae McEthoes Heshbon Justice of the Peace C. C. McLain Hetrick Building Berger-Auden Woods Berger Wilkinsburg Mildred May Auden Glen, Campbell Victor C. Lemmon Ome R. D Ethel OG. Hamil Indiana Orval L. Boringes Heatfield Florence M. McElhoes W. Wheatfield Roy L. Stomper Spangler Mildred R. Strittmatter Bradley Jr iDon A. Palmer Rayne Martha Gibson Michael Halicl Blairsville Anna Felo Arnoldo Quami Detroit Mich Celia Netone Newrytown Dale P. Lewis Altoona M. Irma Colledge Woods W. Berger Mildred M. Audensen Campbell Walter W. Kanick Clune Halen A Pat Kenbarre William E. Bowers Robinson Margaret McMillen Robinson

Indiana County personal notices from a 1900s era newspaper

Local column records numerous social visits and arrivals. Persons named include J. A. Gibson of Clymer, R. D. 2. Dr. and Mrs. J. Nesbitt. Mrs. Martha Beringer of Cherry Tree. Miss Harriet Naugherty. J. Wilse Thompson. Mrs. J. da. Culp. and many families from Tyrone, Huntington, Cherryhill, and Latrobe areas. Reported events include visitors to Indiana, engagements and births, motor trips, work trips, and club or church affiliations across October, with references to Progress readers enrollments and a statewide teachers convention agenda tapering into local education coverage.

J.T. Wolson Het Pasiness Tryon Mydhay Leawherry Datian Thipletrreg Thawsbay He Th Cubapbedt Creensbirs Tuihane J. AP. Potston Dlaueltens Creekstle Alm Peart Pepin Haar Mors Indiana J. A. Gibson Clymer R. D L. F. Crawford Tyrone Herbert Longwill Margaret Dick Locust Huntieg-0don William Cherryhill Township J. MM. Kuhn San Airy South Mahoning Township Eallers Fward Mack Tomb Dust Wheatfield Township Aera Mrick Seattie Wash Paratits Rand John A. Frick Washington Strnet Hollis Lockard Vandereriff Liedlidna Progress Office Chinage McRern Minth Street Irvin Taschen Howard Walker George Waller Tri-State College Angola Ind Austin Morrow Aertrude Casper Wye Sari J Overdorff Missy Harriet Naugherty Lotust Street Philadelphia W. EK. Beyer Near Payton Latler LI. A. Wells Miderton J. da. Culp South Sixth Street Lewis Hay Pittsburgh W. A. Stalnaker Gladys Nell Louisville, Ky James BE. Peterman Wayne Avenue J. Wilse Thompson Railroad Avenue Apollo Komer Wardell Myr Russell Eshenbaugeh West Chester A. H. Shieldy South Third Street H. Wilson Punxsutawney Santard ‘Davis St. Paul, Minn Wilson Guthrie Guthrie Wallace D. Guthrie Caroline Guthrie Dawn Wentz-Ebberts Mary Johns Homer Gily Akron Ohio Don ‘Olin Dwight Ray Joan North Tenth Street Pampas Lexas Tarnheimer Thomas Fleming Dorothy Charles Hildebrand Didimore Fleming J. ©. Nesbit J. Washington Blair Weiss Muaing Hugh A. Jackson Saltnburg W.on Poreigne Lucy W. Cass Frank W. Wright Place For Mids McCoy Yaar Westmoreland County Schools Opie Reat Golden Gatintense Dirmetuys Alva Lutherans Church Morengan Oerler Chester Bantord Hisliesk Sghkiom Alternaua I Bock Wadierbon

Deaths in town and region outline long obituary list

The obituary list notes deaths of James Mauer and others in Marion County with details on survivors, marriages, and residences. It records funeral arrangements, church affiliations, and burial sites including local cemeteries. The items mention several families across Jamestown, Canoe Township, Akron, and nearby towns, with multiple survivors listed and societal club affiliations noted.

Mauer Foie Residemt Corl Hamne Rank Tranehlog Marion Contes Pete Sharthy Saab Ted Delft Iowa Downy Man Clark Wright Canoe Township Vraonk Robinsleen Akron Ohio JA. Manner Phiunyilie Msworth Manner Gram Aes Mutter Jamestown Nyy Boyd Minnher Dewoit Heia Town Mars Manamne Cool Springs

Oldest resident to be honored at West Lebanon party

Mrs. Caroline Lewis of West Lebanon, perhaps the county’s oldest resident, will be the guest of honor next Friday at a lawn birthday party at West Lebanon M and M Church marking her 100th birthday. Her brother Dr J B Wilkinson of Oulmmwit Iowa plans to attend. Relatives invite neighbors to share the celebration and baskets.

Caroline Lewis West Lebanon Lewis Willam Wilkinson Young Township J. B. Wilkinson Oulmmwit Lows Ile Bhelé Weet Lebanon M

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