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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1916

Page

4

Deaths in Cockport area mark era of local leaders

John H Rodkey aged 70 longtime Cockport resident died after Civil War service and business years in farming lumber and undertakings. Survived by widow Nancy J Ober two sisters and a brother. James Matthias Coleman aged 80 longtime Indiana County resident died at daughter’s home in Pittsburg after a lengthy career in law and public life. Surviving daughters and interment in Oakland cemetery. Mrs Wyrne Mclaughlin aged nearly 39 wife of Charles McLaughlin of Rayne township died after long illness. Survived by husband daughter and Wyncoop kin. Mrs Rachel McMahen widow of Daniel McMahen died at 90 plus with church ties and many descendants. funeral at Shiloh church Deckers Point. Mrs Eva Thomas Park aged 70 died in Ridgway after residence in Marion Center. survived by husband and several children. Marriage notices for Ruth Porter Empfield’s daughter Men to Percy H Bartlett. couple to reside Germantown after Oct 1. Mrs J M Danmire died at Indiana hospital. funeral near Rochester Mills with burial at Starion Center. Aneusit 47 1916 heart trouble noted for Miss Sarah Allison. Milk discussion urges caution against unwholesome dairy practices and calls for stricter cleanliness in Pennsylvania dairy industry.

John HW. Rodkey John H. Rodkey Cockport George Rodkey David Hartman Cookport Tle Penns Wanda G. A. St. Post Sarah J. Long Nancy J. Ober Baptist Church of Newton Hadkey Spangler W. J. Dearmy James Stodkey Coonikport James Matthias Coleman J. W. McBride Pittsburg Blairsville Hee Old Riders Ridge Academy Washington & Jefferson College Indiana W. T. Kershaw Wilkinsburg McBride A. R. Frederick Tarentum Oakland Cemetery Wyrne Mclaughlin S. Wyrne Mclaughlin Charles McLaughlin Rayne Township J. S. Wynkoop Kellysburg J. B. Wyncoop Bayne Ira Wyncoop Larimer Logan Wyncoop New York City J.C. McCormick Marion Center J. C. McEchoes Mildred and Mary Wyncoop Rachel McMahen Daniel McMahen Grant Township Dis. Wissinger Rochester Bills Pinevale Church of Christ Eterandchildren Shiloh Deckers Point George A. Rickard Th. A. Park Eva Thomas Park Robert A. Park Ridgway Hiram Thomas W. OC. Thomas Mary Miller Jane Ruth Porter Empfield Philadelphia Men Percy H.bartlett Germantown Empfield Tovaring Kate Wrank Kemopfield J. M. Danmire Elizabeth Dunmire J. MM. Dunmire Rochester Mills Indiana Hospital Stochester Millis Starion Center Aneusit Sarah B. Allison R. O. Allison Center Township Harry John Arihay Ernest Frank Blanche George Walter Joe Mis Linus Stanley Mitchell, Neb EL. B. Rhoads

Chiropractic science and nerve pressure on the spine

The text explains that chiropractic rests on knowledge of the brain and nervous system. It asserts that pressing a nerve where it leaves the spine causes disease in the organ it serves. It claims chiropractors locate pressure points and adjust misaligned segments to restore nerve flow and health.

Dirty bakeries and shops spark dairy reform demand

The author cites numerous unclean practices in bakeries and butcher shops, with green groceries and icantessens handling food. A few farm dairies show filth, while distribution centers expose produce to dogs and flies and unclean hands. The piece calls for dairy men to demand justice and better oversight.

Labor Day Picnic and Games in Dixonville

Slavs held a Labor Day picnic and dedicated a new hall in Dixonville under the local baseball team and Ida nar band. Two fast games against the Gipsy team ended in Dixonville wins, with 5-4 and 6-3 scores. Dixonville plans to host Blaine City and Rossi ter on Saturday, September 14, and proceeds include community notices and local business moves. More than a thousand Indiana County women ordered McCall's through The Progress offer. Mr and Mrs Charles J Huey plan Erie home. Huey and Moorhead bought Erie News Company to run it.

Dixonville Crack Idanar Gipsy Ball Sebastian Lightner Smith Hahn Ludington Waddell Pugh Curry Petsolic Gipsy Chinney Mobly Duney Walker McCamby Colgan Beck James Freno Rossiter Indiana County McCall’s Magazine McCall’s Progress Charles J. Huey Erie Mr. Huey Frank EH. Moorhead Erie News Company

Pleasant Valley Club News entertains members and guests

Pleasant Valley Club members gathered at Mrs. Frank Marshall’s home in Phimville with six out of town visitors. Guest readings and numbers followed infantile paralysis discussion, Grace Cochran won a geography contest, and refreshments were served. Next meeting set for September 14 at Mrs. McCreight’s home.

Pleasant Valley Club News Pleasant Valley Club Frank Marshall Phimville Frank Vp, Mile Rank Moore Rural Valley R. D. Marshall Grace Cochran Moore Charles Lamb James Stuchell George McCreight

Examination for Postmaster at Armagh Held in Johnstown

An examination will be held in Johnstown on Saturday September 23 for the postmaster position at Armagh. The office salary for the past year was 201 dollars. Information about the test can be obtained at the Armagh or Johnstown post office.

Armagh Johnstown

Wall Hats New Fall Hats Arrive at Wine & Wine

Wall Hats display new fall styles including low crown hats with slightly curled brims. The Wine & Wine Fine Haberdashery offers these updated pieces as part of its seasonal collection round the corner from Citizens Bank Building.

Auditorium Opens With The Million Dollar Doll

Opening night marks the season at the auditorium with The Million Dollar Doll a large musical comedy. Harvey D. Orr presents a 40 performer traveling show with 3 acts 22 tunes original cast and production featuring comedians Harvey and Harold Orr. Seats go on sale Saturday at Hall's book store.

Harvey D. Orr Harvey Harold Orr Hall

Charged With Operating Speakeasy in Hotel

Constable W. A. Kunkle arrested James Colangelo on illegal liquor selling charges. Bail set at 750 for a hearing before Squire W. M. Mahan Friday. Colangelo accused of running a speakeasy in a hotel building on East Philadelphia Street formerly the Hotel Montgomery.

W. A. Kunkle Creekside James Colangelo Squire W. M. Mahan Colangelo Philadelphia Street Montgomery

Cider Press to Start at Edwards Farm Near Plumville

A hydraulic cider press will begin operation on September 11 at G. W. Edwards farm located two miles south of Plumville. It will run the first three days of each week Monday Tuesday and Wednesday during the season, offering fresh cider to visitors.

G. W. Edwards Plumville

Veterans Reunions Mark Chambersville and Peterman School

Survivors of Company B and F of the 74th Regiment gathered at Chambersville on August 29 for a well regarded reunion. Officers elected for the following year included Peter Frech and A G McLain. The Peterman school No 4 reunion at Elderton attracted 500 attendees with programs and speeches by Dr W S McCreight Blairsville and others.

Seventy-fourth Regiment Chambersville Watt Kinter Capt Spencer Peter William Kimple Adam Black Adam Shields R. M. Trusal Susan Smith Elizabeth Kinter Downey Lillia Good John Weston Peter Frech A. G. McLain

Local Club Elects Officers For Chapter

The group formed by electing President G. B. Kim mell of Biderton, secretary Mrs 0 P Clark of Biderton, and treasurer George Peterman of Shelocta. A reunion will be held next year at a date arranged by the executive committee.

G. B. Kimmell Biderton Mra P. Clark George Peterman Shelocta

Orner Relatives Hold Annual Family Reunion

The sixth annual Orner Family Association reunion was held Saturday August 26 at the D. J. Orner homestead with 150 present. Rain cut much of the program short while dinner was served under the orchard trees. An instrumental and vocal program opened, followed by a prayer by Rev. P. O. Wagner. D. J. Orner Sr. gave the welcome, with a reply from Attorney Hitler Peelar of Indiana recalling Civil War memories at Appomattox and Lee's surrender. Officers elected: A. D. Orner of Johnstown president. A. D. Orner of Du Bois vice president. Mrs. Wm. G. Bracken secretary-treasurer from Indiana.

Peeler Wagner Adams County Pennsylvania Orner A. D. Orner Johnstown A. D.orner du Bois Wm. G. Bracken Indiana

Homer City man leaves hospital after tumor operation

Charles Morris of Homer City, who recently underwent a successful operation for tumor removal, was able to leave the Indiana hospital and return home this week. During his hospitalization his wife stayed with her mother, Mrs. Charles Griffith, of Heilwood.

Charles Morris Homer City Indiana Hospital Charles Griffith Heilwood

Birthday party invites honor John J Rodkey at 80

Invitations issued for a birthday party in Lovejoy to celebrate the 80th anniversary of John J Rodkey. Twenty six guests are expected on Tuesday September 26 for the event.

Lovejoy John J. Rodkey

Wills Bequeath $100 to Daughters and Grandchildren

Morinda Howard of Plumville leaves $100 each to daughter Maxine A McClure and grandchildren Mora and William McClure. Remainder goes to daughters Amy B Harkleread and Bessie M Little as executors. Annie H Libengood inherits husband John Libengood estate. upon widow’s death or remarriage, six children receive.

Maxine .A. McClure Mora William McClure Morinda Howard Plumville Har Amy B. Harkleread Bessie M. Little Annie H. Libengood John Libengood

Children Under 16 Prohibited From Visiting Indiana Hospital

The board of trustees issues an order barring children under 16 from visiting the institution during the life of the edict. The rule does not apply to patients under 16 seeking admission.

Indiana Hospital Board of Trustees The

Indiana State Normal Opens Fall Term Next Tuesday

Due to the State Health Commission er Dixon rescinding his first order, Indiana State Normal school will open for the fall term next Tuesday for students over 16. The Model school will begin after the state date for public schools.

Normal Dixon Indiana State Normal School

Adjourned Sale Of Seated And Unseated Lands

Indiana county commissioners adjourned a public sale of about 50 tracts of seated and unseated lands to be offered September 12 1914 at 1 PM in the Indiana Pa courthouse. A list with descriptions, acreage and taxes is available on request from the commissioners office by writing or wiring.

Court House Indiana Indiana County

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