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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment lists political ticket items and thanks notices including Republican ticket figures such as President Watt and Senators Pennkusis and Strong. It also mentions an auditor general and treasurer candidates, with odd spellings and garbled names, and references to a card of thanks or obituaries.
A March 1 1920 filing lists multiple wills with bequests across Green Township Blairville and Conemaugh areas. J N Later Ixtagh routes 1906 sums to son Ellis daughter Mabel Cartwright and grandson Stewart Gibson. remaining estate to widow with rest to children and grandson. Bricker farm entailed to Nannie B Compton from James Mabon will dated August 15 1920. John Mabon receives coal bond 1000 and remaining shares split among five children. H P Rhoades named executor. Susan Meormick of Indiana leaves entire estate to sister Maveline Smith who is named executrix. Frank Hamill of Blairsville leaves estate to widow Margaret Hamill as executrix. Eliza J Lee of Conemaugh township leaves 25 each to Samuel David Merle Brown. 50 to Mr and Mrs James Repine and 150 note to Marian A Brown. sale of property directs 50 to Clarkburg Presbyterian Church and remainder to legatees. Marion G Brown named executor. Will dates range 1918 1919 1920.
Poultry specialists Paul Guildin and J W Steelman from State College extension will lead demonstrations at 17 Indiana County locations under the Farr Bureau. Details list dates, times, and sites from Sept 14 to Sept 17, with events in Scot Chambers Home, My Simpson Penn Dun, Carl Wale laea, Alonao Sides Sem Th, and others near Marion Center and Brushvalley.
Sunday schools urged full representation at Blairsville county convention next week with a rich program. Noted speakers Rev A M Stanley Kerp and Sir Headland headline sessions on civics and religious education. A pastors and superintendents day, children's division activities, and a dinner by United Presbyterian women mark the event. Local host Blairsville seeks to provide a memorable gathering for delegates.
A long list of county residents and kin from Crashvalley and surrounding towns visited relatives or traveled for family matters. Names include Mrs J G Coup and sons Willie and Max, Way Pennington, J A Pennington, N Ja Lydiak, C F Cramer, Rh A Carrier, J T Bell, A W Findley, Mrs Harriet Torrance, Mrs J S K Gilmore, J J Ferrier, L Fyock and family, Miss Pyock, John Fyock, David Houck, Howard Mayden, Willis Houck, J M Lowe, Mrs Marenca Cassidy, S S Spieker, and many others. A Boyle reunion, county women hosting a social, and an oats field yield report also noted.
In loving memory of Mrs R G McKinley of near Livermore who died August 21 in Columbia hospital Wilkinsburg after an operation She was an longtime Rhone church member Survived by husband four children and grandchildren Funeral services were held at her late home then interred at Lewisville cemetery The poem ends with a memorial verse and family notes follow National G A R Convention Plans Indiana Man Locates at Hamilton and other notices Joseph Freas and family plan to run a general store in Hamilton Jefferson county details and a transfer of property price and colleagues Also William T D Nichols nearing completion of CPA studies and accepting a job in Wyoming Bank
A scrambled historical note describes a supposed poison gas system failing against robbers who use open safes or vaults. The mechanism involves a chemical-filled flask released by an explosive shock, creating a temporary blind gas cloud before the gas acts as a deterrent.
A damaged OCR page fragment references administration, estates, and local notices. Names and places are partially legible, including references to a bureau and department, a trolley accident, and a request to present claims by a specified date. The text mixture suggests probate and administrator actions with scattered personal names and dates.
Victor Lloyd, drenched by a sudden rain, seeks shelter with Inez Tolton after losing his umbrella and hat. He meets Inez and her father, exchanges small talk, and learns of a missing witness named Murri Steele tied to a key case. Lloyd hides his motive, chasing only Inez as he navigates a village encounter and a unexpected reward for a witness.
Classified notice describes rates for wanted lost for sale and hor Brent notices, charging per word and per insertion. It instructs readers to count words, include copy money, and send cash with copy to cover the number of insertions.
Public notice in the Orphans Court of Pennsylvania orders heirs to appear in Crawford County on the upcoming Monday at 10 a.m. to accept or refuse real estate of the deceased. An inquest will appraise a tract in Cone-Wayne township valued at $20.00 with a main dwelling, sale at private auction to follow.
Letters of administration on the estate of Thomas B.H. Wiehoh of Indiana borough, deceased, granted to the undersigned. Those having claims against the estate must present them duly proven for settlement, and those indebted must make prompt payment. Miss Lydia Wactior Administratrix
Fragmentary notice refers to personal party claims and financial obligations. Names appear garbled but indicate a process to inform involved persons about a credit matter and possible connections to a local official or attorney.
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