Double funeral for Rev and Mrs Furman in Homer City
Aged Rev Samuel Furman and his wife Marie Blake Furman died within hours of each other after long ill health. Furman, 86, a pioneer Baptist minister, served in multiple Pennsylvania communities and as chaplain in the Seventh Regiment. Mrs Furman, 78, descendant of Admiral Robert Blake, married Furman in 1860. Funeral services to be held in Homer City conducted by local ministers and followed by burial in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Iia
Alj, Usman
Tiomar City
Furman
Oakland Cemetery
Mr. Pryman
Samuel Furman
I 'Raen
Bucknell University
Ite
Lock Miven
Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps
Columbis
Union
Huntingdon
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Library
Homer City
Wurman
Indiana
Lost No
G. A
Baptist Church of
Indiana County Oversubscribes War Bond Quota In 4th Liberty Loan
A wartime report shows Indiana County oversubscribed by about 267960 dollars. Four county districts met or exceeded obligations, with many residents buying bonds and pledging support. The article condemns nonparticipating households and praises volunteers, noting 100 people subscribed at five thousand dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
West Mahoning Township
Indiana County
Liberty Loan Committee
Ayary
America
Armstrong Township
Kaiser
County Theaters Company Eyes Countywide Expansion
Control Nine Moving Picture Houses in Indiana County to seek a state charter November 14. Indiana County Theaters Company formed by prominent local businessmen owns nine theaters including Grand Theater Indiana and two houses in Biafraville, two in Clymer, one each in Lucerne Isella and Ernest. Offices in Indiana. operations centralized there with plans to expand after the war to bring best screen productions at minimum cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Theaters Company
Indiana
Biafraville
Clymer
Grand Theater
Lucerne
Isella
Ernest
Saltsburg Bridge Closed for Repairs After Heavy Truck Traffic
The joint Saltsburg covered bridge was shut to traffic this week due to coal laden trucks weakening the structure. Repair work is underway. Camp life notes from Camp Lee trainee Wiggins of Armstrong township: he enjoys life at camp and reads The Progress weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint County
Saltsburg
Progress
John J. Wiggins
Armatrong Township
Camp
Lee
Health conditions improve as influenza abates in county towns
The Spanish influenza epidemic is easing with improved health in mining towns. Emergency hospitals closed in Coal Run, while Er nest maintains care. Aultman, Canoe township Rossiter shows mixed reports, and Clymer enforces strict quarantine. Indiana cases fall below forty with occasional pneumonia, though 12 new cases appeared at Bennett apartments. notable fatalities include a child in the Isenberg and Miller families and pneumonia cases, with Alderfer in Grant Street critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossiter
Waite
Coal Run
Young Township
Ernest
Aultman
Canoe Township
Clymer
Marion Center
Indiana
Bennett
Water and
Fifth Streets
Philip Alderfer
Grant Street
Warry Isenberg
James Miller
Tractor Demonstration Attracts About 500 Attendees In Indiana
About 500 people attended the tractor demonstration in Indiana on Saturday October 19. Officials recorded fuel use time to plow an acre and the quality of plowing by eight tractors. A detailed report can be obtained by contacting the Farm Bureau Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Indiana
Indiana Roy Lost Hand in the Country's Service in France
Mr and Mrs Lafayette Sutter of West Water street received word their youngest son Private Hamilton Sutter of Company I lost his left hand in action in France. The injury came from a German machine gun bullet in September. He was the first to enlist in Company I after the country entered the war. Earlier notice said the hand was wounded but the severity was learned now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Roy
France
Lafayette Sutter
West Water Street
Hamilton Sutter
Company 1
Company I
Two Local Physicians Commissioned for Reserve Service
Dr. Charles Rink of Ninth street and Dr. W F Weltzal of Philadelphia street have been commissioned as first lieutenants in the Medical Officers Reserve Corps and will report to Fort Oglethorpe Georgia this month. Dr. Rink departs Friday and Dr. Weltzal must report within 15 days. Grange meeting for Mt Pleasant Center postponed due to health conditions. Indiana markets feature butter prices from Troutman Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rink
Ninth Street
W. PF. Weltzal
Philadelphia Street
Medical Officers' Reserve Corps
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Rink
Weizel
Grange
Mt. Pleasant
Center Township
Weddings of a Week in DuBois and surrounding towns
A DuBois businessman Hisenman McGregor Edgar Misenman to wed Nell V. McGregor at the family home tomorrow morning at 7.00 performed by Rev. Hutchinson. Bridesmaid Helen Pratt of Pittsburgh and best man Alvin Eisenman of DuBois. Also notes the Moore and Cashman weddings and Bourke Gustafson nuptials, with trainees at Camp Taylor and Plumville ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisenman McGregor Edgar
Misenman
DuBois
Nell V. McGregor
J. C. McGregor
North Sixth Street
McGregor Home
B. W. Hutchinson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Town
Helen Pratt
Pittsburgh
Alvin Eisenman
Willian Ralph Moore
J. ©. Moore
Saltsburg
Agnes Eleanor Cashman
West Springfield
Mass
Moore
Ryall
Camp Taylor
Louisville
Moora
Local Personalities Share News Across Indiana Area
Armagh resident G W Dik visits county seat for business while Mrs Anna Allison of Wattsburg visits Indiana kin. Several families including the Moorhead, Andrews, and Dickey clans are noted for influenza pneumonia cases and travel from Smicksburg to the county seat. News covers Liberty Loan support, Armenian relief drive, missionary visits, and long time farming families Douglass and spouse with a grand family record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Dik
Armagh
Anna Allison
Wattsburgh
Indiana
W. Daz Shields
Dorothy
Jacksonville
William Moorhead
W. C. Moorhead
School Street
C. N. Andrews
Aston
Audley Mabon
Church Street
J. G. Walker
J. B. Dickey
Ronald
Smicksburg
J. M. Gibson
Howard Meekins
Lovejoy
J. R. Crawford
Rochester Mills
George Crawford
William Wharkleroad
Barbara
A. GC. Farren
Russell Wendell
Buffalo
C. B. McNaughton
Hast Water Street
James J. Hutchinson
East Wheatfield Township
J. A. Bowser
Rural Valley
Armstrong County
J. Galvin Clarke
Pittsburgh
The
Christian Church
Town
J. R. Daugherty
John, M. Daugherty
Ernest Stewart
Ralph Moorhead
John Doug- Jags
Cherry Tree
Douglass
Douglas
Indiana Nurses Depart for Camp Lee Va for Relief Work
Seven nurses tied to an Indiana hospital recently enlisted for government service and departed last evening for Camp Lee Virginia to begin relief duties. The group includes Eliza J. Dil formerly superintendent and Sarah Morgart now in hospital work in France, with Irene McKinatry Mary J. Swan Myrtle Gray Floy Shaffer Tereda Jones and Mary Gaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Hospital
Camp Lee
Eliza J. Dil
Mises Sarah Morgart
France
Irene McKinatry
Mary J. Swan
Myrtle Gray
Floy Shaffer
Tereda Jones
Mary Gaster
Slight Ballot Initial Error Replaced in Proclamation
The state delivered a ballot to Sheriff WW. A. Boggs with a misprinted initial for J P Pitzpatrick of Glen Campbell Democrat candidate for general assembly. County officials and newspapers bore no fault. The correct initial will appear on the official ballot in the Witl lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Sherrif
Condition Critica in Adrian Hospital Patient
Marion Center resident Mrs J J Way is in Adrian hospital with critical condition after an operation. Doctors report alarming complications following the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre
J. J. Way
Marion Center
Adrian Hospital
Christmas Boxes Sent To Indiana County Soldiers Overseas
Indiana County Red Cross organizes Christmas boxes for service members overseas. Distribution points include Jtossite, Glen Campbell, Cherry Tree, Marion Center, Greskalde, Clymer, Indiana, Salaburg, Blairsville, Blackie, Homer City, Armagh, McIntyre, and Anicksburg. Receivers bring card and box to the designated plate, box is inspected, wrapped, and postpaid to Hoboken. Boxes must be collected by November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
C. A. Campbell
Arisagh B. R
H. K. Neal
H. Roney
North Mahoning
W. D. Lewis
South Mahoning
Horace G
Work
Marion Center
Ethel McCrea
Mechanicsburg
Montgomery
Edward Irwin
Pina
R. Johns
Plumville
D.W. Douds
Rayne
R. B. Davis
Red Cross
Indiana County
American Red Cross
Jtossite
Glen Campbell
Cherry Tree
Marion
Con
Hoboken
N. J
Jacksonville Supports Liberty Loan Drive With Strong Subscriptions
Waukawsville residents backed the boys at the front by significant contributions to the Fourth Liberty Loan. Jacksonville’s quota stood at 4,000 dollars while the town’s subscriptions totaled 8,000 dollars. One resident boosted the fund with a 75,000 dollar bond subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawksonville
Jacksonville
Patriot Center
COUNTY BOY AMROPLANT DOWNED GERMAN MACHINE IN FRANCE
Private William J. Craig of Puorkwood, Indiana County, son of Mr and Mrs M C Craig, writes of adventures in France with Company 313 Machine Gun Battalion. He describes downing a German plane, nine mile advance and capture of 60 artillery pieces and many machine guns during a recent drive, plus encounters with German soldiers and comrades from the county. Also reported are deaths and wounds of local soldiers including Private Carlet Nicholsan at Camp Upton and Homer Stephens of Pine Mills wounded in action in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Craig
Kievee
Steves
William J. Craig
Craig
Puorkwood
France
313
Machine Gun Battaion
Indiana County
Crate
Corman
Galong
Saim
Piet fHton Uolatein
Mirrag George
George
Local Physician Dr O Paul Reed Retires On Health
South Seventh local physician Dr O Paul Reed retired Saturday night after a health decline. Early Sunday morning the illness worsened. Harry Groat of town, in military training at Camp Lee Virginia, has been promoted to second lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Paul Reed
South Sventh
Harry Groat
Town
Camp Lee, Va
Letter from Harry W. Hare in France speaks of 68 days under fire
In a September 4 letter to his father Fred P. Hare, Harry W. Hare of Company G, United States Titantey in France describes 68 days at the Cronk under shell fire. He recalls risks, burying fallen comrades, and the sense that God’s providence kept him alive. He mentions July 4 departure and continued front-line service with names of comrades heard in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Hare
Branco
Co. G. Lik Ub
United States
Titantey
France
Fred P. Hare
al Lown
Ciod
Big Puna
Pennsylvania
Lawrence Ditie
Bob Dotring
Mae Makyssey
Indiana boys suffer heavy losses in German offensive
A public World War I casualty record describes the deaths of Captain William B. L. Phares and Lieutenant George Stogers among Indiana soldiers in late battles near a village shelled by Germans. Moorhead of Company Y is noted as the first Indiana Company member to die, with others wounded and later returning home. Captain Pierce commends the Indiana troops and laments the heavy toll, including a coal mine incident where William McManus loses three toes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dua
Ob South
Stroat
William BL Phares
Hogltuontal
Harry Door
George Stogers
Moorhead
Company Y
Pierce
Indiana
Inginders
Rhein Qain
Death notices and obituaries in Indiana County
Prominent residents are named among several local deaths this week in Indiana County. Joan Milton Guthrie, about 58, of Wayne Avenue Blairsville born December 1833 in Armstrong County, died at home after general debility. Guthrie served as a railroad engineer before settling in Blairsville. more details follow the obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Milton Guthrie
Indiana County
Wayne Avenue
Armstrong County
Blairsville
Guthrie
Guthrie Fueled County Growth in Lumber and Railroads
George B. Stoberts and Mr. Guthrie fostered railroad surveys along Yellow Creek and Tikek streams through Indiana County to access coal. Guthrie, a pioneer in lumber and development, built sawmills, dams, coke ovens, and backed coal ventures, shaping towns like Graceton and Elders Ridge. He retired after 60 years, leaving a legacy in industry and church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn Railroad
Conenmugh
Pennsylvania Railroad
George B. Stoberts
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mr. Guthrie
Jacksonville
Indiana
West Lebanon
Elders Ridge
Diamonaville
Theodore Heistand and Co
H. Wilson
Twollck Station
Homer City
Yellow Creek
Guthrie
Tweek
Yellowcreake
Pennsylvania Allroid
Indiana County
Susquehanna River
Rallrom Company
Guthrie Way
Lacomentines
Mecca
Taal Felrry
Toaring Run
Anna Mary Donaldson
Alexander Donaldson
Hides Ridge Academy
Speer W. Guthrie
Equitable Life Assurance Company
William A. Munny H
Nellie J. Guthrig
Clyde
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Beater
A. d. Purman
MES. A. Furman
Fourli Liberty
Saltsburg Bridge
Troutman Co
Bourke-Gustafson
John E. Bourke
Atchison, Kan
Alma Gustafson
Conneaut, O
Register
James M. Beaton
Bourke
Homer C. Smith
Vera States
Rochester Mills Johnship
Lochvale
Mary Alta Huey
Bison
Kans
C. Edgar S. Eisenman
DuBois Nell V. McGregor
Government
Soldier Boys
County Boy
Amroplant
HM Machine
Camp Upton
Carlet
Nicholsan
Calyin Ginter
Branktont
Nicholson
Tana
Camp Greeniea
Pine Mills
Wounlet
Minnie Stephens
Ping Mats
War Department
Homer
Ife
L10th
United Stites
Bane Hugphul
Tle
Ward Cdk
Inrevor
Oam Jrrck
Pell
Diana Boys
Dich
Bavppheiy Dehy
Indiv Rays
Howdas Fat Diptingudskad
Ierce
Sedvo de Fran
Toca William McManus
Marlon Con
Lit. H. Welzell Coal Ming
J. M. Gutirie
Ao. Parman
Joan Merton Cuttlree
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