Borgia Pardoned After Death Sentence Commutes
Frank Borgia of Newrytown was sentenced to death for the Sam Russo murder at Iselin in 1915. He and his wife were jailed and later imprisoned. a child was born to them in the county jail. The State Board of Pardons commuted his sentence to life imprisonment after a prior gubernatorial respite. The wife serves ten years for involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Borgia
Newrytown
Sam Rugso
Ivelin
Bellefonté
State Board of
Borgia
West Penn
Harry A. Boges
Boggs
State Penal Institution
Brumbaugh
Pardon Board
Indiana man in training sails for war zone in France
Alexander M. Stewart of town has been assigned to field work in the Ordnance department at a French base in Washington D C He holds the rank of captain after applying for a commission and is expected to sail soon for the war zone His family and friends back home are sending farewell wishes as he enters service and joins J M Stewart Co hardware firm connections in Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Alexander M. Stewart
Washington, D. C
Ordnance Department
Stewart
J. M. Stewart & Co
Indiana
Classified rates change in next Progress issue
The Progress announces a rate change for Classified ads in Wanted Lost For Sale and For Bent. Ads will be charged one cent per word with cash required on order unless the advertiser has an open account. Opening small accounts is costly, so payment is required at the time of copy submission.
Red Cross Social at First Presbyterian Church Indoor Picnic
The First United Presbyterian Church invites all members to an indoor Red Cross Auxiliary gathering tomorrow evening. Supper at 6 by the women of the congregation, with a sewing and knitting session starting at 2. Mrs H C Christy of South Seventh Street elected treasurer of the Pennsylvania State Federation of Women's Clubs at the Erie convention. Louise Heyman of Hub store travels to New York on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
First United Presbyterian Church
H. C. Christy
Bouth B
Seventh Street
State Federation of Women's Clubs of
Pennsylvania
Erie
Louise Heyman
Hub
New York
Indiana Boys at Camp Lee Scribes Liberty Loan
Hugh M Bell correspondent from Camp Lee Petersburg Virginia reports Indiana draftees in the 206th U S Engineers leading in the Second Liberty Loan subscriptions with 14000 dollars raised per man sending bonds home while training in engineer drill and trench layout. Soldiers praise the folks back home and promise to keep mails coming daily as they join the Indiana county boys in weight gain and camp life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh M. Bell
Indiana
Progress
Camp Lee
Petersburg
206Th U. S. Engineers
Liberty Loan
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Indiana County
Center Township Young Man Fatally Injured at Mill
William McKinley Lewis a 21 year old Center township resident and Indiana Normal student was fatally injured operating a locomotive crane in Struthers Ohio steel mills. He died at City hospital Youngstown last Friday. He left parents and several siblings and funeral services were held in Greenwood cemetery Homer City conducted by Rev. D A Magill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormer Normal
William McKinley Lewis
Mra. E
Lewis
Center Township
Struthers
Youngstown
Indiana Normal School
J. Bish Lewis
Cleveland
Lloyd
Weddings of a Week in Braddock and Area
Miss Sara Frances Smead married William Carvey Bell on October 11 at Shadyside United Presbyterian church Pittsburg with Rev J K McCluskin officiating. Bride wore white organdie and roses. she trained as a nurse in Braddock. After an eastern wedding trip they will reside at 157 Camp Avenue Braddock after November 15. Bell is a Westinghouse employee and longtime Braddock school board member. Also: June I Jamison and H Clair Lydick wed at Indiana parsonage. groom to military training camp. Harry Bowers and Kathryn Cassady wed in Rochester Mills. they’ll live in Rossiter. Lewis Olson and Edna Brickwell wed in Rositer. O A B C of Plumville United Presbyterian presented retiring teacher Mrs John McCreight with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Smead
Plumville
Braddock Hospital Training School
Pittsburg
Camp Avenue
Braddock
Boli
Westinghouse
Braddock School Board
Mortgage of Freedom Bonds Call for War Support
A wartime appeal urges citizens to choose funding through loans or increased taxes. It warns that failing to secure funds for the war would raise taxes, cripple industry, and undermine democracy. Merchants, farmers, and workers are urged to buy liberty bonds and invest more if already committed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United State
Boy Scouts Boosting Liberty Bond Sale Campaign
Local Boy Scouts are promoting the Second Liberty Loan across Indiana, aiming to surpass a hundred subscriptions and finish strong. Banks close at noon to allow officials and workers to support the drive, with Scouts visiting homes to boost subscriptions and honor patriotic effort. Correction notes an earlier hospital expense figure was incorrect, needing $2,888.35 instead of $22,888.86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altough
Indiana
Uncle Sam
Baker
Indiana Hospital
Masquerade for Red Cross A Halloween Social
A Halloween masquerade social will be held in the garage of William Kent in Kent on Tuesday evening October 30. Prizes will be given for best costumes and refreshments served. Proceeds go to the Red Cross. Dr. W Campbell of Robindale, ordered to New York, reported at Port Oglethorpe camp and ordered to Governor's Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Hallowe'en
William Kent
Kent
New York
W. &. Campbell
Robindale
Port Oglethorpe
Governor's Island
Pie Social at Ray School House in Rayne Township
A pie social is planned for next Friday evening at the Ray school house in Rayne township Indiana. Frank Neff of School Street is noted as a Pittsburg visitor on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray School
Rayne Township
Frank Neff
School Street
Pras
Pittsburg
Personal notices from Indiana county social pages
Mrs. Frank Case of Pittsburg visited Indiana over Sunday while Andrew Pollock of Canoe Township attended a county seat event. Numerous locals and visitors listed include Dr J A Keith, Attorney James W Mack, Vernon Taylor, and A H McAdoo hosting or traveling, with marriages, hospital visits, and travel noted. Red Cross auxiliary organized at Shelocta with elected officers. A preserial planned in Smyrox Schoolhouse invites all.
Real estate transfers recorded in Indian County list
A compilation of property transfers from Blacklick to Canoe and beyond shows numerous lot and tract sales. Names include Wetzell, Janison, Murray, Smith, Valeri, United Mine Workers, Bartlebaugh, Johnston, Gerage, Meosky, Lenaure, Cavillia Work, Martin, Stahl, Clearfield Coal, Jefferson & Clearfield Coal & Iron, Devinney, Foster, Ruffner, Weir, Raleigh, Snyder, Weamer, Getl, Rouducelle, Mack, Yellow Creek Coal, Murray, Williams, Thomas, Gilmore, Tezzi, Rankin, Farren, Parren, and others with values from 66 to 541,692.80 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Mahoning
Wank Getl
Delia G. Yeager
Creekside
F. Rouducelle
James W.mack
Indaster
Vina
Yellow Creek Col Co
Johnston Fry
East Threatfield
Samuel Murray
John W. Williams
Judgen Parry
Nancy
Wiggins
Armstrong
Albert Thomas
Jennie BE. Gilmore
Blairsville
Tezzi
Wilbert I. Rankin
Pourthlands Indiana
H. C. Farren
Heriey C. Parren
Armitage
Robert I. Russell
Jul
Bequests Stream Through Local Wills in County Records
Several wills filed in county probate detail divisions of real estate among heirs. James McLaughlin of Indiana borough leaves equal shares to daughters Charlotte Swan and J A Boggs and to Alice Gourley’s children, with Swan named executrix. Ray Lichtenfels to receive his father John Lichtenfels’s farm upon payment to Mrs St Clair and Mrs Adams, plus sums to Della and grandchildren. Grandchildren Gladys and Jen Lichtenfels receive household goods, while Ray inherits livestock and farming equipment and serves as executor. Nicholas Komar leaves entire estate to widow Annie Jomar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McLaughlin
Indiana Borough
Charlotte Swan
J. A. Boggs
Town
Alice Gourley
Swan
Ray Lichtenfels
John Lichtenfels
West Wheatfield Township
Mra
Jacob St. Clair
Jan, Adams
Della
St. Clair
Mra. Adams
Ray Lichtenfeld
Wdith
Denver Boyle
Gladys
Jen Lichtenfels
Ray
Nicholas Komar
Annie Iomar
Arbor Day Observance Urged by County and State Officials
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 26, Arbor Day, county superintendent J. W. Chapmean and the state superintendent urge all public districts in the county to observe the day by improving grounds and buildings and holding exercises tied to planting trees on school properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W’. Chapmean
Miss Roya LeVine Heads to War Department Stenography Post
A young woman from town, Miss Roya LeVine daughter of Mr and Mrs LeVine, departed Saturday for Washington DC to take a stenographer position in the war department. Forty friends gathered at her home Friday evening for an unannounced farewell reception. In Brushvalley township, a ninth son arrived at the Rhine home, the stork bringing more boys to the family. Bufington township received 1249.13 4s from the state as a road bonus for treasurers bonds and highway agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidiina
Roya LeVine
Hig Visile
J. J. Rhine
Brushvalley
Stork
Nhina
Two Indiana county figures mourned in death notices
Mrs. Thomas Wiggins nee Sara Jana McCollum died at 39 near Parkwood after three months illness. Her husband Thomas Wiggins and children J. W. Wiggins Della Little S C Wiggins Harvey Wiggins Margaret Steele Brice Mizgerald survive. David Farnsworth aged 79, former county resident, died in Omaha. He left a large family across Iowa Nebraska Utah Idaho and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wiggins
Bara Jane Wiggins
Indiana County
Warkwood
Sara Jana McCollum
McCollum
Armstrong Township
Thomas Wigging
Conemaugh
Washington Townships
Parkwood
Wiggins
United Presbyterian Church
Sholotta
J. W. Wiggins
Della Little
Indiana
C. Wiggins
Vandergrift
Harvey Wieging
Margaret Steele
Brice Mizgerald
Conemiaugh
Harvey McCollum
Coatesville
Hving
Obituaries of Witthu Learn Patten and William Postlewait
Witthu P Learn a lifelong resident of Green township died at his home near Lovejoy from complications of disease after several weeks illness born July 14 1848 he was a farmer and a sober citizen married to Annie Junkie in 1871 and widowed in 1878 surviving are Minnie Learn and Olive Henry from Lovejoy and his children Vernie Slater Laura Stapine Myra Elizabeth Sengabaugh and Marion Learn all from Lovejoy funeral held at Cockport Lutheran church conducted by Rev Irwin burial in church cemetery John C G Patten Indiana resident died after several weeks illness aged 15 a son of the late Hon John Dennison Patton educated at public and State Normal schools and Lafayette College member of Masonic lodge Cosmopolitan Club and Presbyterian church survived by widow Nora Simpson Patton and sisters Alita Logan and Mary J B Wilson funeral Thursday at 2 30 pm at his home burial Greenwood cemetery William Postlewait found dead at his home near Walter his wife away in Columbus Ohio he had been dead for hours before discovery placed in a chair in front of his residence by a neighbor the northern county resident was noted for his long-standing family ties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Case
Pittsburg
Indiana
Andrew Pollock
Canoe Township
A. S. Moorhead
South Seventh Prrer
Wilkinsburg
J. A. Keith
Normal School
James W. Mack
Vernon Taylor
Washington, D. C
A. H. McAdoo
Youngwood
W. B. Wagner
North Fourth Street
John Wettling
West Philadelphia
John H. Lytle
Penn Run
Mary Piscus
Weat Church Street
West Lebanon
Kate Christy
Santa Barbara
Cal
H. C. Christy
South Seventh Street
E. B. Campbell
Delos
Z. C. Martin
Martintown
Lovejoy
National Coal Producers Association
Pittsburgh
H. B. Boterbaugh
Sixth Street
B. B. Coe
Clymar
National Convention of Surgeons
Chicago
Griffith Ellis
Church Street
John Jamison
Uniontown
Dinsmore Bros
W. A. McDowell
Grove City
Bessemer Motor Truck Company
Sarah Mitchell
Harrisburg
Mitchell
Jay McGartney
New York City
J. Wise McCartney
North Seventh Street
North Seventh Street Returned Home This Week. Mr. McCartney
Engineering Corps
Navy Department
CG. Kemper Sutton
New York
Metropolis
Sutton
Orion
H. M. Brandon
Locusterrest
Richardson
Caleb Snyder
Rayne Township
Robert Snyder
Marion Center
Witthu P. Learn
William P. Learn
Grean Township
Loveley
Sle
Annie
Junkie
Minnie Learn
Olive Henry
Clymer
Ehurch
John CG
Patten
John Campbell Patten
North Sixth
John Dennison Patton
Lafayette College
Jie
Masonic
Cosmopolitan Club
Presbyterian Church
Nora Simpson Patton
Alita Logan
Mary JB. Wilson
Town
J. KR. Zeleler
Greenwood Cemetery
William’. Postlewait
Walier
Columbus
Cas. Itis
Uw Nelylbor. Hor
Death of Mrs Lydick Ends Quiet Sammie Street Household
Mrs Robert Lydick and Mrs Jtubert Lydick of Samm ie Stan were found dead in bed Saturday morning. Next of kin include husband and children Mrs Reeseman Dora Charles and Ralph all residing at home. The death followed a heart attack during the night after a period of frail health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lydick
Jtubert Lydick
Sammie Stan
Adua
Reeseman
Dora
Charles
Ralph
Community Fair Highlighted by 20 Decorated Floats
The first county fair at Green township Cookport drew crowds with 20 decorated floats from area schools, national bank sponsorship, and prizes. Judges awarded agricultural and craft entries while athletic events, a parade, and an oyster supper followed. A ball game saw Green township beat Heilwood 12 to 5 as portraits of local life and Pennsylvanian settlement were celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
They County
Green Township
Cookport
Techaohouse
J. C. Lensure
Frank Finsthwait
J. C. Leanure
Ethel May Simpson
First’ National Bank of Cherry Tree
Fica
J. F. Chapman
Frank Finsthewait
Cherry Tree
E. E. Fish
Stafford First Aid Corps
A. P. Anderson
Heilwood
Green Township Boya
John Ock
Baptist Church
Conkpodrt Cornet
Sara Keller
Johnatoylas Reader
Stephens
McCoy School
Pennsy Vila
Waliam Penn
Paris
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Pardon Borad
Iselin
Chilid
Liberty
Olson Brickwell
Olson
Edna Brickwell
Rosuiter
M. Gearhart
Wutheran Church
Plaimville
BOY Scouts
Markyis
Shelocta Grange
Shelocta
J. HW. Devlin
J. A. Campbell
Warle Sell
A. D. Wood
John A. Campbell
Flora
Abbie Fleming
D. &. Allshouse
Pio Boch
Smyrox
East Mahoning Township
REAT
Cates
Hotington Township
Bureau of Township Highways
Buffington Township
Martlaze Livensés
Jake M. Kerr
Grant
Gromley
Lester H. Hornhey
Provence
Fyoukrant
Rossiter
Wdna
Brickelloo
Doasitar Karry Gowers
Canoe
Gatherlin Caspady
Father End Son Lay
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Las T6
New Seventh Street
Della Yeager
Mary K. Wilson
David Farnsworth
Omaha
Neb
John Farnsworth
Eastrun
Armagh
Migy Jonnie McCartney
Mrg. J. 8. Connell
Larchwood
Farnsworth
Samtua McCombs
Jacksonville
Warnworth
Jennie AvAllister
Ambrose Arnsworth
Iowa
Jay Farnsworth
Kimball
Nebraska
Car! Malmaten
Richfield
Utah
Ira Boyd
Moscow
Idaho
David Farnsworth, Jr
Masvegus
Nav
Minnie Farnsworth
Louina Miller
Grampkin
Plinsworth
Danjondville
William Vp, Wostlewait
Good Agricultural & School
Indlasia County
Mist National Bank
Cherry Vree
W. A. Kuntle
Creaide
Jal
Rocco Imorri
Tr Oigner
Marco
Atechlius
East Bay
Pnsylvania
Johnstown
M C. ¥. Hudson
Grampian
J. Wil McCartney
Hlegal
Tony Gandolph
Coral
J. N. Langham
Gorve
Ward
Comnly
Samuel Stauffer
Colfax
J. W. Stauffer
Jean
Anna UN
Rochester Mills
Burlt
Oberna
StauNer
Slater
B Laverty
Wintondale
Yong Cealin
Frank Cealin
Oftondale
Murray. Peeler
Washington & Jefferson
Bononey
J. Elder Peey
Calvin Gibson
Cherry Iship
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