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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1922

Page

11

Farm Bureau Drive Plans Are Complete

Indiana county leaders and national workers finalize membership drive plans for the Indiana County Farm Bureau at a Court House meeting. Crossette of Chicago outlined organizational steps and urged strong farmer support for the drive and forthcoming farm-to-farm canvass beginning October 28.

Indiana’ County Farm Bureau Indiana County Farm Bureau Court House Indiana S.S. Wetzel G. Pollock Countyarm Bureau EB. P. Taylor Department American Farm Bureau Federation Pennsylvania Crosette Outsi Crossette Chicago Crossette Congress National Soil Fertility League War Finance Corporation Carl Vrooman Cressette Europe China Farm Bureau Presbyterian Church of Indiana Indiana County J. W. Warner

Little Commodore Miss Margaret Adams Photo Note

Reproduction of a photograph of Margaret Blaine Adams, the little daughter of Mr and Mrs Irwin Adams of Commodore. The image was recently taken at the Douglass studio on Philadelphia Street.

Margaret Blaine Adam Irwin Adams Commodore Douglass Philadelphia Street

County Farm Agent Warner Injured In Gas Furnace Explosion

County farm agent John W. Warner was repairing his gas furnace at home on Monday when an explosion sprayed soot and sand into his face and eyes. A physician treated him immediately and he will be confined to his home for a time, with hopes of recovery.

John W. Warner Warner

Weddings of a Week Wineman Dill Bride Eliza Dill

Miss Eliza Bell Dill daughter of Mr and Mrs H R Dill of Dilltown wed John R Wineman of Pittsburgh in a Dill residence ceremony conducted by Rev Wineman of Latrobe. Maid of honor Hallie Dill and best man Paul Wineman aided the couple before a gathering of relatives and friends. The bride, a noted Indiana nurse and later hospital superintendent, led Red Cross work in Clearfield prior to marriage and will reside in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Mary Lewman Johnstown Indiana Indiana Hospital Red Cross Clearfield Winvman

Reed Station Road to Be Put in Shape for Winter

At the Rotary Club meeting chairman Harry Hinterlight reports a state highway department plan to grade Reed Station dirt road between the Maca Dam and the new concrete road. The project aims to begin on the overhead bridge near the Pennsylvania railroad and form the fill for winter settling, or otherwise prepare the road for winter travel.

Reed Station Rotary Club Harry Hinterlightner State Highway Department Pennsylvania Railroad

Personal brevities from Indiana and nearby towns

Indiana and surrounding areas see a flurry of visitors and travel notes. Residents coming or going include Devinney of Parkwood and several Indiana callers visiting Philadelphia street merchants and distant cities, with trips to Havana Cuba and Des Moines noted among regional contacts.

History and Progress of County Farm Bureau

The article traces the Indiana County Farm Bureau's origins from 1912 efforts led by 8 B Wetzel and others to organize farmer support, the first county agents, and the push for funding. It notes key figures like W. L Neel and RE Fish, Warn er, and the 1917 appropriation of 700 dollars, plus the pivotal 1918 transition. It ends with ongoing membership drives and current state conventions involving county officials and Indiana women attending in Pittsburgh.

Wetzel Farm Bureau Indiana County State College Kired Nhere Joeanstown Sididna Ani S & Pulta Spean Quirymen Mainwiy Disaman Tom Xtension Lowmung Counry Tau da Urke W. L Neel Fish J. W. Warner Ward Ag Bureau

Tragic Shooting in Mdri Near Baltebate Claims Girl Life

Jealousy feud between Albert J. Williams and James Clark over a Baltimore area girl ends with the girl mortally wounded in her home and dying weeks later in West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh. Both men were detained for investigation as conflicting reports claimed accident.

Ala Clark Moo Wiel Wren Mdri Baltebate Mile James Clark Elatina Albert J. Williams Williams Pittsburgh West Penn

Recent Deaths in West Lebanon Area

Obituary notices detail the deaths of Joh Anderson 76 in West Lebanon farm barn. David J. Jones 42 from mine injuries near Triest. Mrs Sarah Jane Thompson 82 of Blakeville. Willan Wilson 71 Civil War veteran near Mechanicsburg. Benjamin Igo 66 New Florence resident. Susan Miller two, Rochester Milly. infant deaths in surrounding townships. local funeral services held at Greenwood cemetery and church graves. Survival details include spouses, children, and siblings. community figures noted.

David . Jones David J. Jones Triest Tridiann Tirnep Mrnest Tio Indiana Knights of Malta Greenwood Mel Sarah Thompson Sarah Jane Thompson Barney Thompson Church Street Wie Wand Danilei Munshower Mia Charles Dixon Blakeville John Munshower Mila, Steinred Town Greenwood Cemetery Willan Wilson Wilam Wilson Brushvalley Mechanicsburg George Wilson Samuel Ford M.fe Armagh Susan Blaine Miler Susan Ising Miller James and Ploy Miller Rochester Milly Imogen Runeral Paul Wineko Kurlil Rochestar Midis Sitsina Aed Dawehlar Giner Gyafl Grath St. Vincent Unsehatynei Lirlala

Real estate transfers across Indiana County lines detailed

A lengthy list records real estate transfers in Indiana County including buyers and sellers such as Sau BF and Byers, Teun Ghapla and HUW Veadielt, Isabell Davie and Edward Window son, and many parcels in Burrell, Clymer, Grant, Armstrons, and other townships. Amounts range from $50 to $6000 for lots and acres, with properties noted in Canon, Saltsburg, West Wheatfield, Green, Montgomery, and Diatralville among others.

Indiana Sau BF Byers Plovenos Pitchman Teun Ghapla Huw Veadielt Burrell Isabell Davie Edward Windowson Clymer Donnety John K. Deghiney Borrell PHO Mary N. Gardner Lester Brown Sarah Templeton Robert 8. Calderwood Walter S. Calderwood Canon Carnahan Johs T L. Wipegins Armstrons Maria Cochran Q. Righiardgon Feargo M. Watep W. A. Lydick Groan Davied Knauf Tuther M. Smith James W. Robinson Eile McLaughlin Saltsburg Henry Conrad Mary Conrad West Wheatfield Fade Joshua M. Gidwon Andy Wanohisn Green J. &. Moorhead D. L. Moorhead Third Ward GB. Taylor Montgomery John B. Blystone Mary A. Johnston Washington Archie Miller John Wallace Walter R. Wynn Janes W. Flowers Diatraville

Indiana County Sabba School Conference Set For Saturday

The Indiana County Sabba School Association annual meeting is planned for Saturday at 10 a m in the Presbyterian church Indiana with county and district officers and department superintendents to attend. Morning and afternoon sessions include reports from Lancaster, with dinner served. Indiana County was praised for 100 attendance standard and plans are outlined for next year.

Oh County Indiana County Sabla School Association Presbyterian Church Indiana Lancaster Indiana County Keystone State Pennsylvania

Farm Hand Forged Checks by One-Armed Man

Three prominent merchants in White Township fell victim to a check forger who posed as a crippled farmhand named Fred Myers. He used the forged name Charles A Nichol and cashed two $36 checks and one $25 check at local stores after being employed by Nichol to help on a farm. A fourth store refused to cash a forged check. The notes were drawn on Savings & Trust Company and the forger, who lost his right arm years ago, disappeared after being paid. Nichol believes the checkbook was taken from his house during absence.

Todiana Charles A. Nichol Savings & Trust Company Nichol Fred Myers

Damages Awarded in Civil Court Closing Weeks

In Civil Court last week Howard Smith won $200 in jail from J Sloan Miller over removal of local under the Smith farm in Cherry Hill township. Smith sought $6,501. A verdict for defendants canceled a judgment in Steve Rangas v Luigi Granate et al. Joseph G B Gorman was awarded $2,244.85 in a suit over salary from Former Run Coal Mining Co. Several cases including D T McGregor v G W Mogle and others were continued. Robert Wilson near Clymer was fined $25 and jailed three months for removing license plates from Lisle McHenry’s car.

Howard Smith J. Sloan Miller Smith Cherryhill Township Steve Rangas Luigi Granate Joseph GB. Gorman Hadl Run Coal Mining Co D.T. McGregor G. W. Mogle David Friedlander King Razor Manufacturing Co Great Northern Flouring Mills Co Indiana Baking Company Robert Wilson Near Clymer Lisle McHenry

Gordon Pig Club Contest Closes With Winners Named

Gordon Pig Club in Blacklick township held a windup at Gordon schoolhouse on October 14 with County Agent J. W. Warner and GC. R. Yerger present to award prizes. Berkshire and Duroc pigs were shown led by Royden Long. Winners include Allee Moores and Clarence Binkley on Berkshire sows and Russell Stuchell, Blairsville, Berkshire boar, among others. Prizes are cash awards from Savings & Trust Co. to spur future stock contests. Fire near Tupoli caused $20,000 loss at Tupoli mining village, destroying Arte mus, Bros. garage, cars, a barn and two dwellings including homes of Richard Williams and an Italian family.

Gordon Pig Club Blacklick Township Gordon J. W. Warner GC. R. Yerger Armstrong County Royden Long The Savings & Trust Co Allee Moores Blaiysville Berkshire Sow Clarence Binkley Blacklick Laura Pohel Blairsville Barkshire Adiam Binkley Tricklek Berkshire Sow Raymond Smith Russell Stuchell Blatreville Barrow Glenn Smith Duroe Sowe Char Smith Inpendiney Ure Tupoli Colver Artemus, Bros. Company Richard Williams

Dixonville Man Seriously Injured in Auto Crash

John Wheeler, about 87, longtime Dixonville resident, was struck by a car Saturday evening. He suffered two broken legs and a badly bruised head, and was hospitalized in serious condition.

Agel Dixonville John Wheeler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ante Terck Passerre J. Blair Sutton Bixth Street Troutman Co Chrisman McLain Olave Menain George McLain Near Town Carlysie Chrisman Sixth Street Dr. Bzuker Daugherty Drug Store W. R. Chrisman Clarvk Bothell Mias Sarah Agnes Bothell D. P. Bothell Washington Township Harry D. Clark Near Creekside James A. Lawrence Second United, Presbyterian Church Lawrence Seventh Street Tate T. Streame Wellysburg Margaret Bell R. J. Roberta Homer City Hake-Borland Ethel Root Borland Milton Root Joseph B. Hake Youngstown, O Christian Church of Youngstown McIntyre-McHugh Archie McIntyre Dora McHugh Ligonier Township Westmoreland County PF. W. Thinitt Devinney Parkwood Stella Replogle London D. L. Ross J. B. Grant Vandlergrift Robert Hamill Near New Castle C. Kennedy J. J. Kennedy Dayton R. C George Short Cecil Decker I. Brody Brody Bros Philadelphia New York W. S. Myers Buffalo N. Y James Manners Havana Cuba Bert Brown Hazel Clair Dockers Point John Nells New Florence W. R. Tomb School Street Heber Steving South Sixth Street Washington, D. C John D. Garman Catherine Speedy Martha South Seventh Street By[von Stewart PF. B. Tomb Memphs, Tenn KR. A. Daugherty Wilkinsburg J. K. Parks Camille Virginia Mmeming Wayne Avenue R. Harvey Cunningham Paul Gunningham Des Moines W. L. McKee Atlantic City E. G. Ty Smith Palmer Paul Lewis Ruby Lewis South-Seventh Street Rossiter George H. Elbe Ford Sutton-Miller Company Birdie Gettings Hbensburg Hugh Lewis Cleveland Etta Shaffer Frank Roof Railroad Avenue Mason, Mich G. W. Roof Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church James Lawrence Harry Carson Charles Playfoot Glarkeburg Playfoot Sloan Agey Irene McKinstry West B. C. Needham James Glaes North Fifth Street Cocoa Fla James Nish W. D. Gates South New Orleans Thomas St. Clair Latrobe Roy St. Clair S. Clair Gregg Alexandria Lucy Ione Oatman J. Q. Brown Oatman Acampo Cal Greer Yount Vandergrift Gauhier C. Steele Harry Flickinger County Farm Bureau Talconsin Oden F. Potternou Freeport Twilangie Fomne T.thompson S Margaret Lell Christman Jnadhana Olive Melvin Clyde Northro Culver Margaret A Anna Jenuka Glen Campbell Nuvet M. Shiw Uniontown Mary B. Beatty Marlon Couto J. Willis Wilson R. Clerk Doty Bothell S. M. Johnston Jone Myra Sué William State Association For Directors of the Poor Aid Charities J. W. Cary A. P. Lowry G. W. Earl S. G. Coon C. W. Rink A. K. Coon Women's Missionary Society Khor Joh Anderson John Anderson West Lonanon Winpitt Wright Weaver Near West Lebanon William Anderson Shelocta Tra Anderson Greensburg Leechburg Thomas Anderson Filaubeth Mary Anderson Parkewood Pervines Weaver Hoome I. L. Jamison West Union West Lebanon Benjamin Tyo Benjamin Igo Stocherter Minn Charksmith Clark Davis New Alexandria Inzel Ege New Flovence Turant Huatelph Mar May Jesky Cyninghant Cura Unddana Coral Joseph Plott Nuur Strongstown Syateler Hoarttal Strongstown J. M. Torrence Ninthatreel Joseph Young Walter Ab. Jackson Washington, D.C B. M. Fleming Helen Landfair Center Township Kiwanis Club J. W. Bouton McKean County Mary King I. C. Trader Pioneer Music House Edison Moss Lton David A. Reed Ton George Wharton Pepper United States Tudimias Ily County Frederick Mock Mary Trimble Mock N. M. Patrick Taylorsville Harvey ‘T Rinble Kayne Township Martha ‘T Buterlaneh Green Township Jerico Ftluy Calvin J. R. Daugherty Dorothy Della West Church Steed Florida Meavehandige PWO Glymer Boy Pia Nenu Colver
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