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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1920

Page

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One Murder Case Given to Jury at September Term

Four murder indictments at the September term were resolved last night. Harry Brown pleaded voluntary manslaughter in the death of Victor Caldebelli at Armerford. Genaro Muto pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the shooting of his wife and was fined Costs and sentenced to 16 to 20 years. Joe Kolar pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his brother in law killing. Hyman Moore was acquitted of murder in a self defense case. W. D. Amond settled his case by paying costs and $1000 to the guardian of a boy injured by a prior shooting. More cases set for trial this week.

Harry Brown Brown Armerford Dilltown Victor Caldebelli Grips Genaro Muto Heilwood Mute Joe Kolar West Wheatfield Kolar Hyman Moore George Nunn Saltsbury W. D. Amond Amond William Elder Wehrum

Former officers chosen for Sunday School association

The Indiana County Sabbath School Association held a Blairsville convention with 81 pastors and superintendents among about 400 delegates and teachers. Most former officers were reelected. Clarence Fleck of Indiana was elected treasurer succeeding Frank Finsthwait, now in New York.

Blairsville Indiana County Sabbath School Association Frank Finsthwait New York Cherry Tree Clarence Fleck Indiana Mr. Finsthwait

White Township Voters Hold Evening Meeting

Elder Pesler Esq and Mrs George Otbert of Johnstown spoke at a lively White township voter meeting in the court house Friday evening. Charles A Nichol White township committeeman presided as attendees, both men and women, showed strong interest in campaign issues.

White Township Elder Pesler George Otbert Johnstown Woman's Club Charles A. Nichol

Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by First United Presbyterian

Members of the adult men’s Bible class with wives and friends visited the Miller home on Wayne avenue to mark the 25th anniversary of the couple’s wedding. Floyd Wadsworth, seven months, died in his bed from heart trouble Sunday. funeral held at Armaugh Cemetery yesterday.

First United Presbyterian Church John A. Miller Wayne Avenue Miller Floyd Virgin Wadsworth Cramer Armagh

Two Coal Mines Sold in Glen Campbell Vicinity

Lord Everett Ake of Glen Campbell sells his remaining two coal mines to a company of Punxsulawney and Pittsburg men. The Valley Smokeless Coal Company in this county is sold to Weston, Dodson & Co. Bethlehem Pa. The Indiana district third holiness convention opens in Hillsdale Wesleyan Methodist Church, with daily meetings at 7 30 pm from Tuesday to Sunday.

Lord Everett Ake Glen Campbell Punxsulawney Pittsburg The Valley Smokeless Coal Company Weston, Dodson & Co Bethlehem, Pa Hillsdale Holiness Indiana District Wesleyan Methodist Hille-dale

Two Children in Hine Family Portrait at Elders Ridge

A Philadelphia street photographer Carl In Douglass captured a photograph of Martha Edna Hine aged seven and Esther Jane Hine aged five, daughters of Mr and Mrs R. Hine of Elders Ridge. The image is part of a recent Douglass studio series.

Martha Edna Esther Jane Hine Martha Edna Hine Mra R. Hine Elders Ridge Carl In Douglass Philadelphia

Weddings of a Week Fowler Rugh and Vernie Rugh

Indiana couples tie the knot in a string of ceremonies across Newark and nearby towns. Fowler and Rugh wed at First United Presbyterian with Rev. Chalmers officiating then plan a ten day auto honeymoon through Pittsburgh Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls and Chicago before settling in town. The Cramer Lohman nuptials take place in New York City with a Western Union engineer groom to reside in New York City after a Johnstown reception. Brandon Thompson Agnes Thompson weds Euter Brandon at Kilburn Memorial Newark with celebrations to follow lakes trip and return to Indiana. Becraft Wettling Mildred Wettling of Warren becomes a bride at Leland Becrap in Akron Ohio ceremony performed at home of bride's parents. Buterbaugh McGaughey Arthur Buterbaugh weds Kathryn McGaughey in Indiana at home of the groom’s parents. Diltz Tidna VanHorn and Georgeville pair wed at Imicksburg Presbyterian home. Fry Hockneberry Clarence Fry and Lillian Hockneberry wed in Butler parsonage.

South Sixth Street Fowler & Fowler Pittsburgh Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago Cramer-Lohman Clifford H. Cramer Thomas W. Cramer Cramer Emma Lohman Long Island N. Y New York City University of Michigan At Ann Arbor Western Union Telegraph Company Johnstown Mr. Cramer Mrs. Cramer Indiana Brandon Pennsylvania Becraft-Wettling Mildred W. Wettling Warren Leland, Becraft Akron I. J. Wettling Edward Nowa W. Fred Wetting Town

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Summary

Real estate transfers report numerous deeds and parcels in Indiana County. Transactions include Charles Glasso to Angelo Capores for a Canoe lot at 9000 dollars. Alvin Davis to David Stuteman 80 acres in Burlington for 900 dollars. various lots and tracts in Blairsville, Cherryhill, Green, Indiana, West Wheatfeld, Blacklick, Second Ward Indiana, Pine, Burrell, Young, Banks, Cannemaugh, and Canoe. Prices range from 25 to 9000 dollars, with several estates and coal land rights noted.

Indiana County Charles Glasso Angelo Capores Canoe Alvin Davis David Stuteman Burlington Duncan M. D. Mack Blairaville Lettie Hill Lou Johnston Cherryhill Theodore Kimmel T. J. Edwards Indiana Mary §. Cunningham Aliie Boyla West Wheatfeld Harve-Mack Coal Co K. Rucusky Green Bessia Spackman J. A. Crosacapa Burrell Margaret Warrick Charlotte F. Lydie Second Ward Sumner Graff William M. Hadden Blacklick Albert Hill James Hill Pine Annie Libengood Vernie M. Holbey Burrail James Peddicord Annie G. Johnston Bullington H. &. Timberlake Sarah B. Gibson Robert J. St. Clair Joseph Buchmin Lafayette Sutter Mike Samoneli South Mahoning Lewis Clawson Frank Sudowski Young K. A. Kelly Leard R. Byers Blairsville H.R. Wiley Harry Sutelex Plumviile Ella M. Ferguson Margaret Y McConnell Thomas White John W. Klingensmith White John T. McFarland H. W. Clark Banks Charles W. Irwin John Lydie Abraham Coffman Hubert W. Bohlen Margaret A. Rich Wm. Blaney Albert P. Roberts Steve Chun- Zo Center Leonard BE. Bair Roy L. Me. Tavisi Wm. G. Elbel Antonio Puleo Adam F. Bowman John D. Hess George Hart, Sr

Cherryhill Girl Breaks Arm Picking Pranes

Miss Alverda Making fell from a tree at her Cherryhill township home last week injuring her arm while picking pranes.

Cherryhill Township Pranes Alverda Making

Indiana County Deposit Bank Elects New Officers

Harry Whit Jr as President Laughlin Cashier Deposit Bank. The recently elected board named Harry White president and W J Langhill cashier with W Clarence Wieck as assistant cashier, effective October 1 1920. Board also includes W C Bennett C E Beeson D L Moorhead William E Pierce Dr Daniel Mitter C Streams Harry White and T J Young.

Harry Whit, Jr Laughlin Indiana County Deposit Bank Harry White C. J. Beeson C. Streams W. J. Pierce D. J. Moorhead Warry J. Langhill W. Clarence Wieck

Two Children Injured in Auto Incidents in Town

Mott Bombo a foreign child of Barneytown is in Indiana hospital after being run over by a truck driven by William Ross of town. An eleven year old child of Mr and Mrs J A Beatty of South Eleventh street was hit by a car at Eleventh and Chareh stream en route to Third ward school and badly hurt. The machine was driven by Milligan 1101 Barking of a Dog Saved Farmer's Barn from Burning Near Dilltown Frank Stewart who lives about a mile from Dilltown investigated a fire at his barn after hearing a barking dog and with neighbors prevented major damage.

Mott Bombo Barneytown Indiana Hospital William Ross Town J. A. Beatty South Eleventh Street Eleventh and Chareh Stream Third Ward Milligan Dilltown Frank Stewart

County Republicans Line Up for Campaign Victory

County Republican meeting outlines vigorous county campaign plans. Indiana County workers pledge support for the ticket and praise women’s backing while anticipating a large GOP majority. Conference to fill vacant Senate seat and establish district headquarters, with prominent speakers and fundraising urged.

Personal Brevities Highlight Local Student Moves

Joss Steotle of South Tenth Street enters Allegheny College Meadville. Numerous residents travel to Philadelphia for family visits while others enroll in Lehigh University and Lafayette College at Waston. Several local families host guests from New York and Pittsburgh as weddings, trips, and hospital stays unfold across the region.

Death of Senator Graff Ends Long Public Career

Wilbur P. Graff, 62, longtime Pennsylvania State Senate member for the 80th district covering Indiana and Jefferson counties, died at his Blatra Villa home after months of illness. Born in Blairsville in 1868, he rose from bank clerk to president of the First National Bank of Blairsville, expanded into coal with Graft Brothers, and served on key committees. A devoted church member and missionary supporter, he helped select a site for the Western State Hospital and left a legacy of civic and religious service. He is survived by wife Laura, son Ben, daughter-in-law, mother, and siblings, with funeral services held at Blairsville Methodist Church and burial at Blairsville cemetery.

Wilbur P. Gout Wilburt Graft Pennsylvania State Senate Indiana Jefferson Counties Blatra Villa Paul Grail Cladraville Blalysyville Hits Cathars Blairaville Worst Point Miliary Academy Cafayette College Agtiman's Uisiness College Poughkeepsie First National Bank of Blairsville The Hick Wotive Iin Graft Brothers Westmoreland Haiva Senate Naver Ilo Marlin G. Brumbaugh Western State Hospital Blairavillea Scuidor Graff Lfe Orly Methodiat Jépiscopal Church lLeweher Epworth League India China South America Bowen J.C. Khurtzell At. Nien Hin Allenheny College Mendlyne Ile Fk Laura Tenge Cornis Ben Rani M. Dank Walter St. Cott Id Alecter Limit Graff Sartth Hhifrsville Senter Graff Wairavilla Methodist Church de Pansgylvyini

Fatal auto wreck injures Glen Campbell group near coal tipple

A Saturday midnight crash near Glen Campbell injured several riders returning from Barnesboro. Tillet 27 died instantly from skull fracture after steering gear failure caused the car to hit a coal tipple pier. John Williams, Alfred Auden, and Frank Viar were hospitalized with multiple injuries. Larry Crawford, 13, suffered a skull fracture in a Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh collision near Thighmond, with his mother spared. The Crawford car plunged 74 feet. the mother and son survived with lighter injuries. Williams remains hospitalized. others are treated at home. Additional reports cover trolley crash in Denver injuring Mra. Helen Theiss and her husband Lieut. Commander Panl Theiss, with 15 injured. Parson witnessed. Damage claims for sheep killed by dogs in Trayne Township total about 448.80.

Tillet Glen Campbell John Willams Alfred Auden Frank Viar Glen Cmpbell Barnesboro Plas Penn Pable Service Co Williams Larry Crawford B. McClelland Crawford Rochester Mills Buffalo Rochester Pittsburgh Thighmond Punxsulawney Hapital Indiman Gil Denver Helen Elkin Armstrong Theiss Adds P. Elin Tinahand Panl Theiss Denvey Golo Thais Bmcin

Imiiana County Quail Closure and Local Farming Notes

Indiana county will close from the hunting of deer wild turkey and ring necked pheasants. A lead crop shows oats harvests with John Lehrecengost harvesting about 704 bushels from 70 acres. Dilltown woman Levira Stephens, 86, registered as Republican to back Senator Harding in November. McConnell Real Estate Agency sold Hiram St Clair heirs property on South Seventh street to Joseph Buchman for 41500 with possession this month. Also noted are Indiana markets and a Sunday graduation address by Rev. Dr. J A Alexander at the First United Presbyterian teacher training exercises.

Indiana Vernon Faylor Snatton-Miller Co John Lehrecengost Rishviillay Diltown Harding Levira Stephens South Seventh Street McConnell Real Estate Hiram St. Clair Joseph Buchman Town J. A. Alexander Synodical Superintendent of Missions United Presbyterian Church First United Presbyterian Congregation

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Velcum Sunday School Association Charming Elders Ridge Belles Buterbaugh-McGauaghey Arthur S. Buterbaugh Kathryn Virginia McGaughey J. M. Gearhart Hiis Sixth Street J.C. McGuaghey Merle Buterbaugh Pike-VanHorn GO Ts. Diltz Imicksburg Tidna VanHorn Georgeville F. W. Hiaitt Presbyterian Church Clyde Bartlebaugh Arcadia Ida Patterson Cye Edna G. Vanflorn Paul F Hoffman Vandergrift Blanch Loring Robert Sinclair Blackside Selma Johnson Roy L. Griffith West Mahoning Alda D. Fetteroff Clarence H. Fryeoeelle Oeehane Butler Lillian M. Hockenberry Butler Martin Falconer Bon Vice Mickey Spinelli Rossiter Adrian Hospital Waxpalawney Spiriter Carty Wilbur P. Grat Republican County Committee Vernon ST. Taylor Country Club Fr. Wal Ince Thomas W. R. Laudry Philadelphia Street John A. Scott George J. Fell John T. Davis Assembly John §. Fisher Wisher Senator Tarding Washington Lincoln Roosevelt America Wilson Jisher Vernon &. Taylor Thea Campeign Wileco Litertate Wilbur P. Graft Minksville Progress State Senate Jefferson County Thontis Theryl Seanor Phumville Ff. A. Hice Dixonville Joss Steotle South Tenth Strect Allegheny Collage Meadville G. W. Karl West Chastnut Street James Benes Marion Center Warran Meek Stussell Brushvalley J. W. Dune GC. W. Dill Hilltown Hamil Dias Boon Streamer Shaum Plumville TL Fotteroll North Sixth Street Olga Nathan Siater W. Rose Waterstreet Jennie Matlin Tyrone James Madden J. Bert Holsapple Penn Run CG. H. Shope Burlington Township Squire Harry Wallace Hailwood W. Bruce Wagner North Fourth Street A. W. Campbell Heshbon Charter Oak Tlantingdon County C. J. Miller William Siegfried Weliware, O M Irs Walter Miller Whitetown James Riliniston Genter Township Una Ledge Iebelah Kopewood J. A. Walker Williat TD. Wilson J. M. Marahall GA. R Indianapolis James Lyon Margaret Lynn J. J. Hasinger J. N. Fider Sehootaheel Pacific Coast Edward Rowe Miks Muldred Wattling Leliand , Becraft Helen Ray Onbery Ww Ok. Myers Clyde Myers Hty National Bank Paul Ava Madera Clearfield County Steele Clark McClain Childeen Howard Maryel Misslizabeth Ray Firkiana Jt. D Jimmer City John J. Myers Ghurk Werner Plimyville Mise Garuda Weumar Virngdereriff Ware Baralbo Smith South Filth Komer City Realu- Lives Jone Jtael Ars Gh Woydtinel Chestnut Ghoel Legeher Ambridge Aetools Columbia University Miss Wallace Miss Crawford Swaine Bell Sarah Lizabeth Hell Samuel 1 Tall Springfield Ohio Hell Clainhorsville Clainhorsville, Tocttiing In Obia Ta( 180). Er Bastusd Agatis Folbewins Luuwvey and Hills Bpringfield George K. Ball Crooksville J. C. Kimpla Beaver Skidmore Newark Ce Prose Rhin Church West Mansfield Perry Wallace Nant Bowers Wallace Parry Wallace Washington Township Ematy Wilkek Plumereck United Presbyterian Church Mig County Mr. Wallace Whatup W. B. M. Copelard J. Rider Porter S. BP. Lawis J. A. Lawrence Oakland Cemetery Strick Tee Con Tippla Trayne Township James Euwards Kayne Township Dixonsville Me Idwards Dos Imiiana Phewasante County Lewis Marchand Uhich Troutman Co Rees
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