Big County Fair at Indiana County Opens With Record Attendance
The Big County Fair enters a record week with more than 600 veterans attending a Soldiers Day ceremony and a crowded grounds setup. Livestock, speed events, and numerous attractions fill the fair, with 400 World War II veterans at a reunion and Armistice Day plans announced. Special trains and good roads are expected to boost attendance to historic levels. Gatekeeper J Wilse Thompson marks 47 years. survivor William G. McElhaney plans to attend as health allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Blairsville
John §. Fisher
J. Langham
Vesterans
Court House
Fargrounds
Fair Association
J. Wilse Thompson
William G. McElhaney
Railroad Avenue
World War Veteran Sergt Lawrence Little Buried With Honors
Indiana soldiers gathered for the public funeral in Greenwood Cemetery honoring Sergt Lawrence Little who fell in France. The service included Lutheran church rites, a Bris Indiana Lodge tribute, and veterans in uniform led the procession. Little served in Company F town and was killed September 27, 1918. funeral actions remembered his American service and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
France
Sergt Lawrence
Little
Greenwood Cemetery
George Little
Gale Street
Bris
Sergt. Little
Peeler
BE. M. Gearhart
Mre. E. c. Buchheit
Sergeant Little
Homer Lad Lost Tape In Effort To Save Companion
Joseph Ruilo aged 13 an orphan from Homer City and Joan Duert aged 14 inmates of St Pauls Orphanage Asylum Idlewood sank to their deaths in Chartiers creek at Idlewood bridge Allegheny county Monday afternoon Rulo dived to rescue when his companion who was cramping disappeared Duerr pulled him under while both struggled then vanished None of the other siblings has been located and the father resides in Pittsburgh pending contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ruilo
Homer City
Joan Duert
St. Paul's Orphanage
Idlewood
Chartiers Creek
Idlewood Bridge
Allegheny County
Rullo
Duerr
Pittsburgh
Homer City Couple Observe 56th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Sickenberger of Homer City hosted a five o clock dinner for 32 in their home to mark their 56th anniversary. The party featured pink and yellow fall roses, with gifts presented at the end. Attendees included family members from Homer City Pittsburgh Millvale Turtle Creek and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C Sickenberger
Harry Flickinger
Carlton
Virginia
J. Flickinger
Lisle Flickinger
J. N. Sickenberger
Marion
J. D. George
F. F. Moore
Jimmie
Marie Dills
Millie Sicken’berger
Homer City
R.S. Sickenberger
Helen
Louise
Harry Sickenberger
Alfred
Pittsburgh
J. R. Chesley
Ralph
Jane
Millvale
Alice Meluim
Turtle Creek
Two County Crisis Suicides Reported Within Days
In the county two men, Charles Boyer aged 48 and Thomas K. Woodend aged 47, were found dead by hanging after disappearing from the County Home and the Woodend residence. Boyer, a former West Mahoning resident, had tied a rope to a rib and hidden it with a sack, suggesting planned self destruction. Woodend, a nurse by trade and son of the late Rev W W Woodend, vanished from his Saltsburg home and was found hanging from a stable rafter, with a flashlight nearby indicating a night act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Boyer
Hte
Tle Tres
West Mahoning Township
John
W. W. Woodend
Indiana
Col
J. W. Woodend
I Chairsville
Indiana County Sabbath School Joinvention Opens
Religious educators plan a two day convention in Indiana Presby terian Church. Notable speakers include Dr John Knox McClurkin and Prof J H Mack. Delegates receive credentials, souvenir program, song book, and a Front Line button for full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church of
Philadelphia
Chicago
Careel
Reunions Highlight Past Week Gatherings in Town
A lively family gathering of the Tlen ry Hamer at a Kimmell home drew over a hundred relatives with elaborate refreshments and many Miller and Wood kin among attendees. The second Monse reunion at Ivashvalley hosted August 27 featured music, singing, and swimming in Yellow creek water, with a noon feast and officers elected: President J. S. Moose and Vice President Harry Moose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlenry Hamer
Kimmell
Taha
Henry Ramer
Lea Ramer
Albert Miller
Ward
Wood
Bhivine Milar
Howard Kimmel
Marl Miller
Gladys Miller
Emojean Miller
Carl Miller
Zelda Miller
Prank Miller
Ganelle Wood
Delone Wood
Clare Miller
Wilmer Miller
Josephine Miller
Leonard Miller
Wayne Miller
Catherine Jean Miller
Henry Dean Millar
Corinna Kinnel
Willard Kimmel
Anke
Marvin Silvis
John Ramor
DuBois
Homer Fleming
Buckingham
Colo
Elizabeth Wike
Ivashvalley
Yellow Creek
J. S. Moose
Harry Moose
Local residents share news of visits and family events
A community note lists relatives visiting Denver and Pittsburgh, birthdays and illnesses, trips to Athinlle City and Lancaster county, a near drowning incident, and upcoming union Sunday school picnic at West Tolivar grounds. Several residents, including Mrs. Rebecca Moraw and Mr. Clarence McGraw, traveled from Pittsburgh and Duncansville area, with Mrs. Prudence Altimus celebrated at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence ‘McGraw
Athinlle City
Caroline Fulmer
James Cunningham
Neaverdale
Susan St. Clair
St. Clair
Ligonter
Robert Chambars
Gon. Graig
Pittsburgh
A. W. Altimus
William Altimus
Mary A. Mack
Ducuasne
Sunction
Union
West Tolivar
John Dias
Dunquesne
James Mall
Merle Mack
Marlinsburg
Blair County
Air
Hall
Mrs. J. 4
Ferry
Missex Pearl
Ruth Lichtenfels
Joy
Minnie Clark
Frank Clark
Patna
Deaths in County and Nearby Areas Chronicle Obituary Notes
Obituary notices report Mrs Elizabeth Kerr of near Purchase Line and Mrs Sarah Henderson of Edgewood among others. Deaths include George Washington Lucas of White township and infant Ruth Bleu near Kellysburg.Survivors listed span Kerr family and Langham kin with multiple siblings, spouses, and numerous children. services held locally with interments at Mahoning and other cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kerr
Elizabeth Kerr
Near Purchase Line
East
Garry Kerr
Insdale
Howard Kerr
Vandergrift
Clair Kerr
Commodore
Wes Porter
Keyport
Wash
Ralph
Ollie
Myrtle
Bessie Kerr
S. Langham
Cherry Tree
Alex
Jno
Langham
Hast Run
Wiliam Langham
Bhenayore
Wilse
J. N. Langham
Town
Aimelia Kingan
Stafford
Laura Lnoglam
Pittsburgh
Stev. Patver
Mahoniny
Purchise Line
Harry L. Lowry
White Township
Crete
Texas
Alis. Lowry
Dickin Ray
al. Lille
J. A. Henderson
Edgewood
Indian Hospital
Indiana High School
Gus
Stey
O. J. Plowing
Miakiwud
Albert Dick Deuth
Albert, Dek
Homer City
Julia Anthony
Anthony
Shelocta
Tomer City United Pres
Jarry
Henry O'Harrah
Liawrence
Laney O'Harrah
Wat Itun
Deea
Mra
Clyde Smith
Ole
Awve
Vlorenge
Uuer
Flarry
Ack Mural
Abome
Modan
Lanison
Marian Caroline Lainison
John Litoison
Williamsport
Ruth Bleu
East Mahoning
Personal Briefs Reveal Local Social Ties Across Indiana
I Brody buys goods in New York for Brody Bros. Texas City visitor Richard Wilson calls on his mother Mrs. Wilson. Harvey Hudson of Commodore serves as juror. Uniontown guest J Thompson visits K A Thompson. Miss Pearl Allison heads to Wandercrift for teaching. Mrs. Christian Strayer and four children return from Indiana relatives. Howard Sloan and others return from lakes motor trip. Lincoln Gibson enrolls for Progress. Miss Bertha Grait recovers from operation. Several local residents renew subscriptions and attend county events. theft at Sylvester Ruffner’s home reported. Notables include Dr. Jd. H. Peterman of Baltimore visiting and Miss Edna Stewart’s move to Alhambra California. Civil War veteran James Hall attends Wheatfield reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Brody
New York
Brody Bros
Richard Wison
Texas City
Tex
Cla! Wilson
Harvey Hudson
Commodore
J. ¥. Thompson
Uniontown
Waa
K. A. Thompson
Church Street
Pearl Allison
Center Townslip
Wandercrift
Christian Strayer
Indiana
Howard Sloan
Wilbur Seanor
Lakes
B. B. Waltermire
Penn Run
Clair Walterpriven
Clymet St. D
Ana Walker
Locust Stract
Johnstown Nienda
Bedford Springs
Paul Johnston
Marjoria Frye
Mael Cummins
Perry Frye
Creekside
Dayton
Phoenix
Charles J. Ebey
M. Walker
Town
B. J. Wexzley
Washington, Pa
Jone Warl
West Chestnut Street
Ambridge
Gillis Kunkle
Blairsville R. D. 1
Bertha Grait
East Waterstreet
Indiana Hospital
Lincoln Gibson
Near Pine Flats
Gay Houck
Purchase
Lina
Olie King
Beatty
James Donaldson
Altoona
J. B. Lintner
Blairsville
A. G. Moorhead
Schoyl Street
Jon Earl
Ira, Jr
Philadelphia
Jd. H. Peterman
Baltimore
J. J. Peterman
Wayne Avenue
Peterman
Irwin
Arcadia
St. Bonifacius
Cambria County
Myron G. ‘Thoimpson
Vandergrift
Thompson
Bennett Stardtmiller
North Fifth Street
Martin
Ypatlanti
Yeal County
A. Wilhelm
Biyne
of Progress
California
John Wynlahie
Jamey Hall
Robinson
Old
Weddings of a Week At Jas A Simpson home
WEDDINGS OF A WEEK Ankeny Simpson residence was the scene of a home wedding on Thursday evening when Miss Florence Simpson became the bride of Roy Horace Ankeny of near town. Rev Chalmers G U Morrow officiated with relatives and friends present. Miss Martha Simpson was maid of honor and Ankeny’s brother acted as best man. The bride wore white satin and carried pink roses. The couple plan an eastern wedding trip and will reside in Morgan town West Virginia where Ankeny attends the University of West Virginia. Both are Indiana Normal School graduates and former county teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankeny-Simpson
Jas
A. Simpson
White Township
Florence Simpson
Roy Horace Ankeny
Near Town
Chalmers GU. Morrow
First United Presbyterian Church
Martha Simpson
Mr. Ankeny
Simpson
Morgan
Town
W. Va
Ankeny
University of West Virginia
Hig Bride
Indiana Normal School
Gibson-Clark
Andrew Clair Gibson
Lincoln Gibson
Near Pine
Pearl Tressa Clark
Fred Clark
Colver
Episcopal Church
Pittsburgh
Maybelle Manly
Williamsport
Jack W. Gibson
Cherry ‘Trea
Fort Pitt
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Mr. Gibson
Culver
Grand Jury returns 22 true bills after two days of indictments
The grand jury heard 24 bills of indictment within two days at the September term, the largest number in years. Foreman Simeon Johns led the panel as District Attorney Wilmer Wood presented cases ranging from forgery to selling liquor without license. Many suspects face criminal charges with trial set for next week while civil cases are postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uie
Simeon Johns
Greet Township
Wilmer Wood
Lst
Trred Piernanel
Mary Linfransit
W. B. Bratten
Alvin Simpson
Floyd Tronk
Bt Mike
John
George
Steva Poleside
Andy
Zuloch
Tony Samarelli
Merle Windhey
F. Ind
Blxorn Allen
Feloniouk Araon
Frank Comforta
Torrance V. Wolf
Tesfel Nefatha
Ynonno
Louis
Mary Metzko
Stanley Konlis
Inlen
Bruno Mikosky
Pets Simynk
Salvatore Vonspint
Beensa
Mike Gwidak
Blairsville Hero John J Palmer Heroism Noted in Meuse Argonne
Remains of Blairsville resident John J Palmer were buried with honors of war after he died of wounds from the Meuse Argonne offensive on October 7 1918. He directed his unit through heavy fire despite fatal injuries and received commendation from regimental headquarters for leadership and bravery. Other items include a corn roast by Vel lum girls at Ling Schoolhouse and farm accidents in Commodore and Brushvalley plus Indiana market rates for butter and eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Palmer
Blairsville
William §. Palmer
Qairdatown
Lee
Gordon
Co. EH
France
Athough
Meune-Argonne
Regimoendil
Sergi
Meuse-Argonna
Fiedae
Phutoon
Heely
Sand
Also Mentioned on This Page
N. J. Rink
George Adams
Wee
Pine
Vaunie B. Thompson
Steele H. Waltermire
Cockport
Mary E. Holmes
Cherryhill
Chester B. Empfield
Heshbon
Lidwert Ruth GB
Shult
Goyermaugh
Homer Lad
Stanley Wikin
Wheeling
Stanley Elkin
Ada Elkin
John P. Eikin
Margaret Schmidt
Waterman Bay
Andrew Vencilt
Waterman
Ross Brubaker
Wollidayaburg
Seward
Penn Public Services Company
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Prans
Kenwood
Sara Gli
Nenwood
Wriday
Wehrum
Wifber Bien
I, Sweet Cow- Huekae Company
Thorbalin
Plavin
Wall
Stell
Metiuiu
Harry
Buffalo
Ambrove
King
Tonawanda
Mugses
Muanning
Masten
Athietic City
Fur Rodgora
Folns
Folns' Town; Mr. Shultenberg
Niagara Ally
Ait. Jélls
Toronto
Can. Myr
Mes
J.C
Willaina
Threnfeld
Caraline Heard
Williams
Minsey Mitton
Annie Crockett
Winworth
Area
Mary Crockettt
Welrum Supply Co
Lor4 Kitchenbrod
Wehrum Supply Company
Liberty
Moga County
Susan Maneval
Liekuwinit Coat & Coke Co
Hiden Buvis
Laukainna Company
Lbbarly
Ruth
Elizabeth Lindsey
Lgworth
George Beard
Bert Cassell
John Piper
Joe Clymke
Yellowstone National Park
Ioy Beard
Hema
McIntyre
Plovence
Hemy Attyy
Plomey
Tyrone
Misa Mary Populer
Wardergrift and Me
Mra. Trwin Learn
Jerly
J. Re
J. M. Little
Mr. fAbile
Thayile
Laymi
Mardis
Oakley Davis
Jack Hivis
Bluhl
A. G. Glenn
Vernie
C. BM
Barr
Wut
Jay Reed
Mire
Miniu Barr
Rank
C. B. Harr
Frank Muftley
Ed Harry Wriday
Ue Sucy
Tao
Auker-Evans
WW. Auker
W. LH. Auker
Dilltown
Harriet KE. Evans
Arthur Evans
New Florence
Cumberland
Washington
Auker
Edminston-Moore
Wayne Edminston
Misa Jucile Marie Moore
Youngstown
Alrs
Nina E Dminston
Edmington
Republic Rubber Company
McKee-Shank
Edgar McKee
Esther Shank
First United Presbyterian Church Parsonage
C. G., Morrow
Empield-Valmer
Chester Empfield
Blanch Palmer
Weshbon
C. G. Morrow
School Street
Bethel Nited Presbyterian
Cherryhill Township
D. B. Waltermire
Weta
Ling
Jing
Rory
Brushyvalley
Wilson Robinson
Brushvalley
Mr. Robinson
Troutman Company of
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