County Fair Preparations Highlight Indiana County Event
County fair preparations are described with emphasis on horse shows, livestock judging, and daily exhibitions. A big saddled horse show with about 100 entries, school children day with free admission, and performances by bands and the Barney Demarest Hippodrome are noted. Dairying contests and national show selections are planned with multiple banks sponsoring teams to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Fair Association
Barney Demarest Hippodrome
Indiana
Indianapolis
First
National Bank of Indiana
Citizens Bank of Indiana
Indiana Deposit Bank
Indiana County
State College
Surprise Party for Creekside Postmistress at Home
A birthday surprise greeted Creekside postmistress Misa Hva Hendricks last Saturday evening. About 50 friends gathered at her home for cake, music, and singing, with a late lunch. Out of town guests included James Fee, Hlmer Frye, John Retz, Charles Gardner, Mrs. Lloyd Hopkins, John Eikin, and Miss Alda Pfeil. Bessie Bothel named registry assessor in Center township succeeding her late father N M Bothel. C B Banks appointed registry assessor in Rayne township District No 3 succeeding P F MacCarthy who moved to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creekside
Misa Hva ‘Hendricks
Barnes, & Zuneeb
James Fee
Hlmer Frye
Indiana
John Retz
Derry
Charles Gardner
Wilkinsburg
Lloyd Hopkins
New York State
John Eikin Ang
Alda Pfeil
Manor
Bessie Rothel
Center Two
Bessie Bothel
Center Township
N. M. Bothel
C. B. Banks
Rayne Township
Philadelphia
Schwab Family Heads South for Florida Winter
John Schwab his wife and their children Thomas and Mary of South Sixth Street left Tuesday for Florida to spend the winter. The exact destination was not set and they expect to camp along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schwab
Florida
Thomas and
Mary
South Sixth Street
Handclasp of Friendship Links Indiana and Punxsutawney
The opening of the improved road between Indiana and Punxsutawney strengthens friendship and goodwill. Changing business conditions have made many Punxsutawney natives residents of Indiana, and the completion of the Indiana Punxsutawney section of the B P Highway brings the towns closer to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Punxsutawney
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Report
Real estate deeds recorded show multiple transfers in Buffington Young and Indiana areas with prices from 50 to 5500 dollars. Notable parties include Daisy Swarts Simpson Alfred Anderson Roy Buchanan Susannah Lockard and the T. W. Phillips Gas Oil Co filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Daisy Swarts Simpson
Henderson
Buffington
Frank H. Swartz
S. Henderson
Alfred Anderson
John B. Shradjer
Young
Harry Morris
Norman, Ferrier
Roy Buchanan
J. A. Walbeck
Carto Mancabelli
Mike Broski
Susannah Lockard
County of Indiana
Banks
Morris Rothstein
Barto Zoldak
Burrell
James CG. Robinson
H. Sharp Beck
Smicksburg
H.B. Campbell
Storage Ice & Supply Co
William Sides
Tony Simonitis
Pine
Ton Simonitis
Mike Cerisano
Brent Limbardi
Center
Merley
Marshall
George W.peffer
Plumville
Wm. R. Donahue
R. T. Brendinger
West Wheatfield
D. N. Barber
Clearfield Bituminee Coal Corp
Green
H. GC
Estep
Clearfield Bituminious Coal Corp
Alberta Winger
John G. Gegageine
White
Reuben Ginter
John B.spicher
Charlotte F. Leydie
John R. Bath
Second Ward
T. W. Phillips Gas & Oil Co
North Mahoning
Grant Townships
D. H Wyant
Annie 8. Walker
J. G. Wright
Mary E. Raleigh
Anne B. Reithmiller
Mary King
W. A. Kinnan
Hdward Donahey
Alva
Dr N Frank Bhrenfeld Near Death In Indiana Hospital
Dr N Frank Bhrenfeld aged 78 years is at the point of death in the Indiana hospital after a long decline in health spanning more than ten years. A son of the late Rev and Mrs C Bhrenfeld he was born in Worthington Pa on March 24 1852. He graduated from the University of Philadelphia medical department in 1879 and practiced in Indiana where he became a leading physician and diagnostician. He was a member of the Indiana Lodge of Masons and was highly regarded by local doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Frank Bhrenfeld
Indiana Hospital
Indiana
4. C. Bhrenfeld
Worthington
Medical
University of Philadelphia
Barr
Bhrenfeld
Indiana Lodge of Masons
Pennsylvania
Dixonville Family Heads to Winter Park Florida for Winter
D Dixonville family motoring to Florida left this morning for Winter Park where they will spend the winter. D N Barber wife and daughter Alvera will be joined in Somerset by nephew James Good and his wife and daughter and Mr and Mrs Ross Zimmerman. Alvera Barber recently graduated from Indiana high school and won a scholarship at Rolling College but was notified after making winter arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixonville
Florida
Rolling College
Winter Park
Fla
A. S. Moorhead
South Seventh Street
Hugh M
Frank &. Moorhead
Eris
Miley Dorothy Ayers
East Oak Street
Brocksport
Elk County
CG. R. Lininger
Ruth and
Sara
Middlebury
Ind
Alleged Slayer Sought in Scot Glen Shooting Case
County authorities seek J. H. Sherrod in connection with a Sunday shooting at Scott Glen that allegedly involved Oscar Mann. Sheriff officials describe the suspect as a local resident and urge anyone with information to come forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scot Glen
Oscar Mann
Scott Glen
J. H. Sherrod
Thousands at Marion Center highway opening demonstration
Howard Fry of the State Highway Department led a large program marking the Buffalo Pittsburgh Highway from Punxsutawney to Indiana. About 7,500 people attended with 1,800 autos filling the grounds at Marion Center. Speakers included Ben Taylor, Lax N. Mitchell, John Fisher and Fry. Bands played and a Marion Center Richmond baseball game preceded the picnic feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Fry
State Highway Department
Spenter
Buffalo-Pittsburgh
Punxsutawney
Indiana
Marion Center
Salisbury
Blairsville
Homer City
Brockway
Bep Highway Association
Fry
State Highways Department
Lax N. Mitchell
Lan
John
Fisher
Richmond
Service groups hold joint metvl ing Monday eveing dinner
Johnstown man Harry Hesselbinder spoke at a joint Rotary Kiwanis and Indiana Chamber of Commerce dinner at Camp Rest-a-While Monday evening. The event drew strong three-organization showings and featured a practical address by the Johnstown Chamber secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Camp Best
Harry Hesselbinder
Personal Breevities Among Indiana Visitors and Local Notables
Smicksburg residents L A Cassidy and J C Robinson traveled to Indiana for business. Miss Lou BH Anthony returned to Wilkinsburg to teach. Francis Fairman and wife enrolled as Progress readers in Washington township. Justice of the Peace GC W Hufffield and others journeyed to Indiana. Alice Wineman visited Annabelle Nichol in White township. Mrs Ida Campbell arrived from Los Angeles after 15 days travel. Annabelle Nichol hosted N Z Fancy Work duty in Clymer with guests from Indiana and Youngwood. William M Johnston, once a county resident, now in Los Angeles, visits Biderton and notes regional changes. A large group left for the 59th G A R encampment in Grand Rapids, led by J M Marshall, with participants from Indiana, Homer City, Blairsville, and Rossiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Cassidy
J. C. Robinson
Smicksburg
Indiana
Lou BH. Anthony
Tenth Letreat
Wilkinsburg
Francis Fairman
Washington Township
Progress
Justice of the Peace GC
W. Hmpfield
George Lowman
John H. Lytle
Penn Run
Annabelle Nichol
Near Town
Clymer
Tona
Martha Oatman
Alice Wineman
Youngwood
William M. Johnston
This
Los Angeles
Cal
H. C. Johnston
Biderton
Johnston
California
Grand Rapids
Mich
J. M. Marshall
John H. Hill
W. B. Stahl
W. T. Wilson
B. M. Lydick
J.M. Gamble
M. H. Wilson
Samuel Trimble
H. Heckman
Jacob Hackman
Laura Frederick
E. J. Keifler
C. A.lumsden
W. 5. Calhoun
D. W. Davis
Clara Miller
Sheloca
James K. Dick
Wood, Dick
Misa
Julia Dick
Mary FB. Dick
Homer City
J. ©. Watson
George Bell
C. L. Tittle
Franks. Marshall
Blairsville
Clark McKee
Rossiter
Picture of Gerald Mechtly in Lylesville Photo Note
A photo credit describes Gerald Lee Mechtly, son of Mr and Mrs M C Mechtly formerly of this county now living in Lylesville Clin ton county. The image was taken at Douglass studio on Philadelphia street. County Seat School enrollment totals 1813 pupils with 930 in the new High school 481 in the Second ward building and 42 in the third ward building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Lee Mechtly
Widith
Second Ward
Third Ward
Indiana
Deaths in Glen Campbell and area claim several lives
Obituaries from Glen Campbell to Blairsville report Mrs Adda Armstrong aged 56 dying at home from a tumor. Samuel Milton Hamilton 22 in Conemaugh shops. Lynn Boyd Hawes 24 of Cherry Tree from Brights disease. Nelson McCrea Bothel 58 of Center Township. Harry Thornhurst 49 of Saltsburg. John W Naylor 72 of Walnut Grove. John MeJunkin 78 of Blairsville. Funeral services held locally with church and community honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adda Armstrong
Glen Campbell
George Treese
J. W. Strautman
Kittanning
Fred Kirkpatrick
Mineral Point
Clark Wilson
Punxsutawney
Thompson Cemetery
Samuel M. Hamilton
Samuel Milton Hamilton
Milton
Minnie Crawford Hamilton
Smyrna
Conemaugh
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Presbyterian Church
Gilgal
United Presbyterian Church
Rav. Alter
Gligul
Lanner
Robinson
Harry Crawford
Westmoreland County
Tig
Gligil Cemetery
Big Indiana County Sabbath School Convention Plans
Plans for the 28th annual convention of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association are near completion for September 22 and 28. Noted speakers include Rev Floyd W. Tompkins, Dr A M Honline, and Dr Herman Eldredge, with C A Blackmore directing music and Mrs Florence Jackson on organ. Divisional instruction sessions and a pastors and superintendents dinner are scheduled, with broad county participation anticipated due to good roads and expected large delegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag Plang
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Re’ Floyd W. Tompkins
T Church of the Holy Trinity
Phildelphia
A. M. Honline
Pap
J. H. Bonsall
Elsie G. Rodgers
C. A. Blackmore
Florence Jacksont
Indiana youths in custody over bogus checks
Indiana youths Brookville and Sharon area allege they passed counterfeit checks. Dickie Milburn alias Thomas Bilewood and John Shank alias John Spankel, both Indiana residents, were jailed in Sharon after arrest in New Castle. Confessed to similar scams in Indiana, Detroit and Oil City. Authorities plan multiple charges. a McDowell National Bank checkbook aided the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Brookville
Ol City
de Dotrose
Sharon
Milburn Dickie
Thomas Bilewood
John Shank
John Spankel
Sharon City
New Castle
Detroit
Mich
Oil City
Steiger
McDowell National Bank
Indiana County Couple Marry in Ebensburg Court House
Indiana County couple Mrs Sarah C. Jones and Mr William L. Bowser, both 65 and 55, Bolivar residents, wed in Ebensburg courthouse in a ceremony led by Rev J W Sanner of Robinson. Afterward they return to Robinson to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Ebensburg
Court House
Sarah C. Jones
William L. Bowser
Bolivar
Ebensburg Court House
J. W. Sanner
Robinson
Sanner
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Agricultural Society
Oliver Lewis
Olver Lewis
Gustave Patz
Cokeville
Stella Bolen
Stephen Rostas
Josephine Bulka James Smith
Johnnie Pace
Ralph D, Waltermire
Clara BH. Hollis
Evan R. Williams
Helen Larue Fairman
Washington
Mary Marshall
Walter Boil
Murray Culpepper
Pittsburgh
William
Waltenbaughne
Harry Verland Klein
Mary Warhol
Elmer Carcilla
Anna Piterella
Elmer
Arthur Shirley Margaret, Kinter
Edna Mae Horner
Andrew G.pitcairn
Moween
Aldin Beryl McKee
Violet Dorothy
McKinney Steel Company
Josephine
W. G. Smith
J. A. Hayes
D. K. Smith
McKinney Steel Co
Walter A. Ward
Blacklick
Paul B. Hasinger
Hayes
Rungsell
Dorsey Weston Yealy
Ridgeview Park
Dorsey Weston Yealy, Jr
Dorsey W. Yealy
Latrobe Hospital
Ridgeview
Dorsey
Albright
The
Indians
Troutman Company
Starford Lumber Co
Flora
Mahaffey Construction Co
I. C. Bender
Indiana County Ltd
Chihiton County
Lynn Boyd Hawes
Cherry Tree
Bright
Boyd W. Hawes
Decousead
J. B. Walker
Harry
Sarah
Frederick
Thay
Nelson McCrea Bothel
Nelson McCraa Bothel
Bothell
Crete
Funer
Harry Hood
Crete Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Thornhurat
Harry Thornhurast
Salinburg
St. Francis Hospital
Shine” Thornhurst
Trumpeter
Saltsburg Lutheran Church
Saltsburg
John W. Naylor
Walter E. Miller
Walnut Grove
M. PD
Susan Naylor
John McJunisin
John MeJunkin
Myr. McJunkin
Eizabeth McJunkin
Blairssville
Sarah Girt
Tarentium
Missy Geraldine Burhenn
Jeannette
Omma Stewart
Railroad Avenue
Inalanie
Kor
Ida Gailey
India
Miss Ida Gailey
New York
Taxilla Hospital
United Presbyterian
Miss Gailey
Hamet Hospital
Erie
Mia
Alice Gailey
Harry Earhart
John Y. Scott
Indianna County
Nirs
John A. Scott
Seventh Water Streets
Indiana ‘Cou
Scott
Philadelphi
John A. Park
J. W. Orr
Wellington Township
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