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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1909

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Pendleberg Missing Sparks Printing Venture In Dixonville

Pendleberg, a barber from Dixonville, vanished after plans to form a printing company to produce baseball score cards. Friends and backers funded the venture, with Pendleberg alleged to have toured Pittsburg and Chicago to set up a plant, then vanished en route to Seattle. His wife, Luella Shore Pendleberg, is connected via editor Orlin Briggs of the Plum Review.

Willd Pendleberg Dixon Sndlebery Dixonville Iitabirg Waa Simon Long Pittsburg Seattle Wash

Weddings of a Week Nupp-Dale and Shupe Walkinshaw

A week of weddings in Western Pennsylvania saw Clayton Nupp of Derry Point and Verne Dale of Swissvale wed in Pittsburgh amid receptions in Swissvale planned for the couple. Frank Shipe of Saltsburg and Myrtle Walkinshaw of Greensburg were also united in marriage in Greensburg, with plans to reside in Saltzburg. George A. Rank of Cherry Tree and Rhoda McConnaughey tied the knot in Jefferson County, and George W. Greiner of town married Pearl Lewis of Roeimoyné in Pittsburg. the newlyweds will settle on North Fifth Street where Greiner runs a bakery.

Nupp Swhnavale Swissvale Shupe-Walkinshaw Frank Shipe Salteburg Mita Myrtle H. Walkinshaw H. W. Walkinshaw Greensburg Town Miss Pearl Lewis Roeimoyné Pittsburg North Fifth Street Greiner

Five Estates and Wills Ledgered in Recent Filings

Recent probate notices show Thomas Adams of Marion Center leaving $300 to his widow plus widow's exemption, with the remainder divided among five children and son Robert Adame named executor. Frederick Brantlinger of East Wheatfield left his entire estate to his widow Janet Brantlinger, who is named executrix. Simon Dearmy becomes sole heir of John Dearmy’s estate of Center township, with a March 30 1894 date. J G Kepple of Washington township directs son S W Kepple to house the widow, then the remainder goes to son S V Kepple, who is named executor. date February 27 1904.

Thomas Adams Marion Center Robert Adame Frederick Brantlinger East Wheatfield Township Janet Brantlinger Simon Dearmy John Dearmy Center Township J. G.kepple Washington “Township Kepple

Railroad Men Combine Work and Play in Cozy Homes

The Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg Railway promotes a Christian Association program for its 5000 employees. Details include 668 miles of track, $24.65 million total cost, $12.87 million in equipment, 300 locomotives, 99 passenger cars, 15,459 freight cars, and 112 service cars. The company operates Christian Association buildings in Punxsutawney, DuBois, East Salaman ca, and Buffalo offering literature, meals, indoor amusements, and lounging rooms.

Christan Association William T. Noonan Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company Towa Modern Christian Association Punxsutawnéy DuBois East Salamanca Buffalo N. Y

Christian Congregation Plans $8,000 New Church Edifice

A congregational meeting approved erecting an $8,000 house of worship on the present site. Construction may start this fall. the old church will be razed and some materials reused. Rev. Campbell of Pittsburg will serve as pastor at $1,000 salary.

Christian Church of Sunday Campbell Pittsburg

Three Sudden Deaths News of Nearby Towns

George Trimble Hamilton a lifelong resident of the vicinity died suddenly at his home on South Fifth street early Sunday morning. He suffered heart trouble but had been seeking relief with medicine. his wife found him dead after checking his bedside. He leaves a widow, two children, two brothers, and a sister. He was active in hardware business and Civil War veteran, with multiple fraternal memberships. Funeral services were held with Masonic and G A R honors. Jacob Mack, a West Wheatfield Township citizen, died suddenly after supper on Sunday. He was aged 70, survived by a wife and several children, and was a longtime church member. Funeral services and interment followed at Bethel United Presbyterian Church cemetery. Mrs W Pearl Risinger, Homer City, died suddenly Friday afternoon from heart trouble after weeks of illness. She was a prominent young woman, wife of a bank assistant cashier, and mother to an infant son, with two sisters and her parents surviving. Funeral services and burial followed. Stella Jeffries of Rochester Mills died in Adrian hospital after injuries from a freight engine collision ten weeks earlier. She left parents and siblings. services were held Friday. Mrs William Shultz of Pinetown died Friday morning after a lingering illness aged 68. Survived by husband and several children. Funeral services were held at Mt Union church cemetery. James Ritch of Ernest died Thursday, a well-known local figure. He gained popularity after defending his wife from attackers a year prior. A long itemized list follows of local residents and visitors, church activities, and social events, with numerous names and locations noted.

George Trimble Hamilton South Fifth Street Mr. Hamilton Trimble Homestead Elizabeth McLana‘han Clark Best Hamilton James Sample Red Oak Munshower Hamilton G. A.R Blue Lodge Knight Templar Commandery Indiana West Wheatfield Township David Mack Clyde George Mack Frank Brentlinger West Wheatfield Township Frank Campbell Robinson Bethel United Presbyterian Church Bethel Church W. Pearl Risinger W. Pearl Rissinger Homer City B. F. ‘Wineman National Bank Percy Stuchesll Mary Wesley Wineman Homer Uty F. A. Richards Greenwood Cemetery Stella Jefffries Stella Jeffries Rochester Mills Adrian Hospital Miss Jeffries William Jeffries Willian Shultz William Shultz Pinetown Joseph Matthey George Pine Township Lincoln Wlnconaln Herman Smith White Haines Mt. Union Church James Ritch Ernest A. Dy Gillespie James Corrigan H. L. Taylor J. A. Hayes F. Malte Pittsburg Mia C. B. Wiley New Freedom Sides J. J. Palmer Marie H. C. Lowell Windsor Mast B. M Bushnell Pearl Risinger Anna Ward Butler Anna Nell Caulfield Johnston Belfast Ireland Isabella Maxwell Town oMisa Helen Young Johnstown J. S. Stoneback Joseph Shrom Philadelphia Say Jacob Gerhard Clara Heshbon Mary McCormick Blairsville Myrtle Altman Daisy Duncan Townstown Lizzie Mack Wallace Robertson Wilson Clyde McCrea Edith Myers William Johns Steve Rowe Dixonville Mame Lyons Penn Run Luther Helmut Nora Howerth Widdowson Eph Juggles Leeland Maynard Albright John Vargo Clymer C. Braughter Cherry Hill Brethren Church P Tople Diehl S B. H. Braughter Calvin Shank Zuma“ Wilson Braddock Homer Trimble Hazel Groft Misa Edith Helman Sam Lensure Millville James Davis Cameron Davis Edwards Apollo Rev Halnas Brain Dick Kenllysburg Mra John Shank Veil Putt Ed Long Daptney Dunn Diamondville Oockroar Orpha Stumpf David Stall Blairaville Jesse Makin Dbonsburg Alice Guon Charles McCrady Willa Armatrong Craig 8. A. Patrick Missea Colla India Patrick Marlin Walker Somerset Mias Wdna Buterbaugh Garmans Mills Lear Buterbaugh Merl Williams Hailwont Buterbaugh Bruehvalley Clarion John’ M. Plaree Ambrose Livermorg A. Hamilton Stewart Marian Center Yeaterday Mary J. Wilson Church Atreety Galena James Gompera North Sixth Street John Gibson School Street Pittaburg Brownsville Roberta Jamison Indiana Hospital B. J. Work J. L.ayers Fifteenth Street Kane, Pan Laura Lewis Waterstreet Friends H. Heyman Bob Bargain Store New York Thas George W. Simpson Wayne Avenue Johnstown Friends John L. Getty Church Street Washington Frank Douglass Ninth Street Buffalo Thomas Peeler Cheatnut Street W. O. Buchanan Larimer George T. Buchanan South Eleventh Street Durine John Thomas North Seventh Street Hannah Williams Fidda Bruce Herbert Smith Simon Buterbaugh East Oak Street H.'W.'baker O. C. ‘Buterbaugh Hamill W. W. Hopking East Mahoning Township Publica John C. Nicholson Grisemore Nicholson Jacob Hyatie Cockport Hia Grisemore Farm N. P. McNells Bernard County Donegal Sarah Molloy Harry White, Jr Mies Dna Sansom Stephen Klas Klas White Swas City William Mckenna A. G. Crogaman Omaha Neb J. W. Harbison Mya Crossman Ja Harbison R. Thompson Hart West Lebanon

Khadl State Transfers In Indiana and Nearby Counties

A list of real estate transfers recorded in Indiana County and surrounding areas. Names include J J Palmer, Hannah Palmar, Martin L Spencer, Elizabeth Dizon, Andrew Rakozy, and W B Wagner, with various parcels such as lots, tracts, and acres in Cherryhill Buffington Armstrong and other townships. Totals and precise parcel descriptions accompany each transfer.

Beedy Indiana County Bince J. J. Palmer Josephine Hannah Palmar John ©. Postlewalt Smlekaburg Martin L. Spencer Hiza J. Spencer Weat Mahoanne Myers Bartlebaugh Montgomery Andrew Rakozy George Dixon

Ended His Life in Woods Henry T McCormick Railroad Man

Henry T. McCormick a well known railroad man of Homewood committed death by self action severing his jugular vein with a pen knife at his son's home in Armagh on Tuesday. The body was found late that night by Carl Bidde man of a searching party. He was 65 and had spent almost 50 years with the Pennsylvania railroad. He retired last spring and had been discontented since. Survived by his wife and children Mabel Bess Olive Lottie Howard James and William. He was highly respected and an efficient employee.

Henry T. McCormick Homewood Edward McCormick Ar- Magh Carl Biddeman Mr. McCormick Pennsylvania Railroad McCormick Armagh Pittsburg Mabel Rev. Dounk Charleroi Bess Olive Lottie Howard James William Uniontown

Potatoes Weighed At Clarksburg Farm Shipment

Clarksburg farm workers weighed produce last week as a worker named Tewls Clawson assisted by a man identified as one guy. Potatoes measured four pounds and a fraction. a second batch weighed four and a half pounds. The items appear to be part of a farm tally from the Clawson operation.

Clarksburg Tewls Clawson Rone Clarkeburg Mr. Clawson

Dynamite threat from blackmailers targets Dixonsville man

Dynamite was used by masked blackmailers to pressure John Wheeler of Dixonsville after demands for money were ignored. A charge exploded under a rear porch, lightly injuring Wheeler and stunning his wife. Glass and porch boards were damaged. Wheeler had received several letters demanding sums, including 15000 dollars, with threats to harm him if unpaid. Authorities have not identified the writer. Dr. Cook North Pole feature follows on pages two and three.

John Wheeler Dixonville Wheeler B. F. Cos Lves North Pole Peary

Social events and local notices in a county page

Community social life includes Mrs Hilzabeth Sutton hosting fourteen guests for dinner in honor of Mrs Jennie Pierson and Mrs J C McGaughey hosting a fancy work party. Pensions granted list several names and amounts. Jury pool includes local residents for the US Court in Pittsburgh. New residence for School Street to begin a modern eight room brick house by Indixana Tambor Supply Co. Gifts to Mrs Dick for her 78th birthday include 163 cards and 26 handkerchiefs. Town council approves hogs ordinance and related local actions.

Hilzabeth Sutton South’ Sixth Street Jennie Pierson Beaver Falla J. C.’ McGaughey Oak Street Third Ward Eva Skelton Chestnut Street Schoal Street de Wdward School Street Houe Indixana Tambor & Supply Company Aked Wormam Jacob J. Dick Penn

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