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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

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Monster rally planned by Indiana Republicans in town

Massive mass meeting to be held here Saturday evening with nine bands, fireworks, parades, and speeches by prominent local figures. Delegations from across the county will travel by special trains, forming a large parade after all arrivals. Officials urge volunteers to report to Chief Marshal D W Simpson at 7:40 PM for parade duties.

Indiana Jefferson A&a Toyal John &. Fisher Republican County, Committee Punxentawneéy Aselin Wehrum Blairsville Padheave Rossiter Juneau Savan Chmamill Beeen sMorrison Marion Center iKimmiell Chamberaville Cresksida Inv JsHrnest Vintondale P. W Deave sWehrum Chiesteace Wheatfield Vecey Dilltown Claghorna Heshbon Josephine Parkwood Bhelocta Thomas Csenreiy Ernest McEmbers Bistonville Glen Campbell Plymer Cherryhill Washington Townships Strongstown Parks Abe Court House White Township Parida

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County and Surrounding Areas

Property deeds listed show numerous land and lot transfers in Indiana County and neighboring towns. Names include Joseph Tannehill A Williams Burrell Wetzel Mehalic Kulik Yourek Barbara Vargo and others with sale amounts from 40 to 3200 dollars, reflects parcels in Green Blairsville Cherryhill Grant Marion Center Center Rayne and White areas.

Indione County P.M. Relga Canad Joseph Tanne A. Williams Burrell TH. L. ‘Wetzel John F. _Eniggneipith Blacklidk H. L. Wetzel Samuel Ri -Ranillot Montgomery Nuke Mehalic Jacob Bagh Teresla Kulik Jacob Bash Matty Yourek Barbara Vargo Clymer John Léyaak Joseph Holsopple Cherryhill Hwdwith W. Holsopple W. Ti White Blairsville Clara_ White Frank Hean Green Fred Ginet M. B. Martin Saltsburg R. Stallvia Clara White Blairsyills Lyman B. Walker HL. M. Pollock Grant Jane Lewis Annié R. Work Marion Center H. G. Wort Guiseppe Mazza Center Joe Gigiotte Robert Helman Rayne George M. Nibert Ortner Acras John W. Nibert B. Taylor White Tullis v. Snowden

Death notices of Hannah Miller and family from Brushvalley area

Mrs Hannah Miller widow of Daniel Miller Sr of Brushvalley died yesterday morning at 7:00 with infirmities of old age. She was 78 and mother to John W Miller and Mrs Louise Ashe, maiden name Hannah McFeaters, born in Brushvalley township. Funeral at her late home tomorrow led by Rev Chilcote, burial in Mechanicsburg M E church yard. Also noted: Mrs Sarah A Mayfield age 79, died at daughter Mrs George Satree’s home in Roasiter. born in England, resident 26 years in this country, with two sons and three daughters surviving. Elizabeth Bricker of Blacklick township died Oct 4. widow of John Bricker, survived by three children including Mrs William Lear and two sons.

Hannah Miller Daniel, Miller Brushyalley John W. Miller Louise Ashe Hannah, McFeaters Brushvalley Township M. ®. Church Mechanicsburg Misa Lizzie-Miller Ella _McFeaters Daniel Miller Chilcote Sarah A. Mayfield George Satree Roasiter England Rogsiter Elizabeth Bricker Blacklick Township John Bricker William Lear Burrell Township

Mail Service On Trolley Line Between Indiana And Clymer

Beginning next Monday mail service will be established on the trolley line between Indiana and Clymer with two daily departures from Indiana and two daily arrivals from Clymer. The new service will reduce delays and annoyance from the current facilities and is expected to expand to other county offices.

Clymer Indiana

Women Mission Society Convention at Shelocta

Three sessions held at Shelocta United Presbyterian Church yesterday mark the annual convention of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Conemaugh Presbytery. Rev W H McMichael of Greensburg and Mrs Wallace of Pittsburgh gave addresses. Mrs J M Welch presided and Mrs R W Hamilton led the bank offering service.

Shelocta U. P. Church Women’s Missionary Society Conemaugh United Presbyterian Church Shelocta W.H. lucMichael Greensburg

Lost Finger Injury At Work In Homer City Gas Engine

Druggist Samuel Sickenberger of Homer City suffered crushing injuries to two fingers when his left hand was caught in a wheel in the basement of his store on Saturday. Amputation is expected. Also reported are farm and relocation items including J. Milton Brown’s cucumber patch revenues near Vandergrift and Dr. Howard P. Grove’s move to Utica New York to open a dental office.

Samuel Sickenberger Homer City Samuel Bickenberger J. Milton Brown Vandergrift New York Howard P. Grove Utica N. Y Grove Dental of Fiess

Blaisdell Coal Operation Boosts Output and Town Growth

The Blaisdell mine two miles from Rossiter, operated by Pungantawney Coal Mining Co, is expanding production with 126 workers. The hill has 1800 feet of mining, 11 headings, and machines power a modern electric haulage system with a 2000 ton daily tipple. Output will reach about 1500 tons daily after upcoming boiler, compressor additions, coke ovens, and coke potential at Francis mine. 24 double houses exist with ten more planned, streets graded, and water mains laid as McGovern leads crews extending infrastructure for miners.

Blaiedell Pungantawney Coal Mining Co Rossiter Pungantawney Spirit Phillipa Francis du Bois Plitsburg Pat McGovern Punxeutawnay

Doctors In Session at Indiana County Medical Society Meeting

The Indiana County Medical Society met at the Court House with papers read by Drs. William A. Simpson Howard B. Buterbaugh and Charles E. Rink proposing county physicians for membership. Progress Acts Bring Results notes five head of sheep in a last notice and confirms the sheep were at the McLaughlin farm in Blacklick township, with Chele convinced the Progress covers the entire county.

County, Medical Society Indiana County Medical Society Court House William’ A. Simpson Howard B. Buterbaugh Town Charles E. Rink Shalocta Society A. W. Engle Josephine McLaughlin Blacklick Township Engle McLaughlin Farm Chele

Supreme Court arguments reach county cases in Pittsburg

Two appeals from this county were argued before the Supreme Court in Pittsburg this week Katherine J Sutton vs John B Taylor administrator and Mary J Dilta vs Plumville Railroad Company are listed with attorneys D B Taylor and John P Blair W F Elkin M Watson and Joan P Blair. Neighbors visit Gates home Eliza Elkin and son W D Elkin plan Indiana relocation Gates purchases Grove property on Locust street and wives host neighborhood gathering. Other notes: Kunkles reunion at Apollo large turnout attendees Younkins appointed to arrangements committee. Scott B W Winebranner to move to Los Angeles to lead Moneta OC church. Frank Finsthwalt and Miss McKeage to wed Oct 21. New Stand ard Manufacturing glove factory to begin on Church Street at Plumwie location.

Supreme Court Pittsburg Katherine J. Sutton John B. Taylor Mary J. Dilta Plumville Railroad Company D. B. Taylor John P. Blair W. F. Elkin M. ©. Watson Joan P Blair Gates W. D. Gates Elkin Oakland Avenue Grove Locust Street Dr. Gates Eliza Elkin Smicksburg John P. Elkin Indiana Wayne Avenue W. D. Elkin Howard Grove

Personal Tidbits From Indiana Area Visitors and Residents

W H Stear and wife of Plumville and many others are listed as callers and visitors in Indiana and nearby towns. The column notes dozens of individuals from Altoona, Vandergrift, Roch ester, Marion Center, Brookville, Rochester Mills, Butler, and surrounding townships visiting relatives, attending events, or transacting business in Indiana during the past week.

W. H. Stear Plumville James Young Altoona Indiana William Braughter Milwood City W. Ai Horner Vandergrift C.A. Adama Rochester Mra. Hamilton Stewart Marion Center John A. Findley Church Street Pittsburg Beaver Falls John 8 Fisher Robert Mary George W. Janke Brookville Samuel Shields Conemaugh Township John Lewis South Ma Jacob Raping W. P. Oberlin Rochester Mills Rey B. Laverty Coopersdale John Doney South Seventh Street Johnstown Merle Hook Purchase Line Lou Anthony Wilkinsburg Railroad Avenue Edward Longwill Tenth Street Butler John B. McCormick Georgeville Fuiay

Business boom as new rooms planned for Philadelphia area

Local plans reveal several modern business rooms to be created on Philadelphia Street. Indiana Lumber and Supply Co will remodel the western portion to lower the front floor and create a storeroom with a modern second-floor flat. The Fashion store intends a spring remodel and room clearance sale. New tenants include Jas H St Clair lease and two firms moving into the Brett building amid changes in space usage.

SM Snel Amdames Cresent Stouctires Philadelpha Strent Jack Indiana Lumber and Supply Co Philadelphia Seventh Streets Dr. Jr. P. Grove Jas. H. St. Clair James Mitchell George Plotzer Fashion Indiana Brett Thomas Daid

Old landmark burned in Cherryhill township

Fire destroyed the Ing house on the William H. Johnston farm in Cherryhill township Thursday night. The 100 plus year old dwelling, the oldest in the area, had not been occupied for some time. The fire’s origin is unknown.

Cherryhill Township Burnefl Ing William H. Johnston

Weddings of the Week in Greensburg and Nearby Areas

The column covers multiple wedding announcements including Tieller and Clawson in Greensburg with Charles Keller Tieller marrying Sue B Clawson, and other couples: Williams and Mottarn in Heilwood, Palmer and Clark in Conemaugh, Miller and Fails in Homer City, Forsythe and Riddell in Loretto, Hoover and Haggerty in Plumville, Rishell and Bons in Punxsutawney, plus Rev B J Knox and Miss Blanche Muse planning marriage. Also notes a state normal enrollment reaching 700.

Local Robbery Suspects in Allegheny County Case

John Lydick and Will Baker of town W were arrested for robbery and home invasion in South Side Pittsburg. They face larceny charges in Allegheny County criminal courts as the trial proceeds this week. Nearby, Rossiter teacher Real y Blissford McFarland resigned Friday after being charged with cruel pupil punishment at a school board meeting. Harry B. Marshall, directing charitable efforts at the Standard Theatre in Cincinnati, arrived Monday. Caldwell of Windber spent Sunday at his home here.

John Lydick Will Baker Town rob+bing & home Bouth Cide Pittsburg Allegheny County Realy Blissford McFarland Rossiter Fie Harry B. Marshall Standard Theatre Cincinnati Caldwell Windber Hla Homer City Pennsylvania Homer Martha Graff Indiana J.M. Snyder Clearville Bedford County Snyder Dick Kowder Harrisburg Philadelphia Shamokin Bertha McKinsen Ior J. A.' Crossman Arthur Nevins Guthrile Norfolk Nevins Griffith Ellis

Veterans reunion to be held in Indiana for hero day

A joint reunion of Civil War veterans from the 206th Pennsyl vania and Spanish American War’s Co F is set for Saturday in Indiana with a public Heroes Day program. Five Civil War soldiers and one Spanish American War veteran will be honored as speakers recount their acts at Spottsylvania and Porto Rico.

206Th Regt Co. F Wate Win 206Th Regt. BP. V and Co. F. P. V Indiana Committee On Bis J. M. Marshall Reaunion Company A 61St Penna. Vol Martin Moot Daniel J. Bee John A. Stewart Benjamin Rowland Calvin Work Harry White Spottsylvania Court House Mahoning Joseph A. Blakeley 5Th Pennsylvania Volunteers W. Meade Mahan Blakeley Marshall Willis J. Hulings N.G. P Porto Rico Court House

Great Railroad Revival Seen If Taft Wins

A Pittsburg interview with Joseph Ramsey, former Wabash president, argues Taft victory would revive business and railroad projects held up for a year. Ramsey says Bryan would shift policy, while Taft would restore activity and aid rail improvements. He cites the Airline line project through Allegheny mountains and notes surveys underway. actual work pending election results. The piece also lists a local institute program at Pinetownship with speakers and classroom topics.

Polis Pittsburg Joseph Ramsey The Wabash Railroad Company Taft Ramsay Bryan New York, Pittaburg & Chicago Railroad Airline Ramsey Allegheny Mountains New York Ashland &Lorain Railroad

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