Railroad Tragedy Claims Blind Man Near Heilwood
Wilson Glenn of Glen Campbell, a well-known blind resident, was killed on the Cambria Indiana line near Heilwood after allegedly using the track as a bed. He reportedly lingered about the track despite warnings and was struck as his head lay on the rails. Also, John Irvin Sauft of Bolivar, a West Penn brakeman, was fatally injured when he fell from his train at the Cone-Maugh river crossing and died en route to hospital. he was about 20 years old and a son of Mrs. Emma Cable Sauft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Glenn
Glen Campbell
Cambria & Indiana
Heilwood
Glenn
Hellwood
John Irvin Sauft
Bolivar
West Penn
Cone- Maugh River
Emma Cable Sauft
Local group to push better roads in Indiana County
Indiana County Good Roads committee led by J Blair Sutton announces two meetings to promote a fifty million bond issue. Events set for Indiana on October 21 and Blairsville on October 22 with a long list of local supporters and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Blairsville
J. Blair Sutton
Indiana County Good Roads Committee
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Pennsylvania
Friends of Better Roads
Indiana County Committee
J. C. Clark
Glen Campbell
Harry P. Dowler
Heilwood
Frank Finsthwait
Cherry Trée
J. C O. Leasure
Cherry Tree R. DW
Oakes
Clymer
Jas. Lang, Jr
Dixonville
J. C. Douglas
Rochester Mills
Harry Bryan
W. R. Thomas
C.K. Sutton
John 8. Fisher
J. F. Hood
Salisburg
C. George
Parkwood
John P. Hikin
W. L. Shields
Jacksonville
T. Wingert
Marchand
J. T. Henry
R. W. Watson
Esq
James Jack
H. Truby
Brushvalley
H. M. Hiilott
Armagh
George W. Clawson
Huff
C. M. Lingle
Graceton
Frank M. Graff
Biafraville
R. Hastie Ray
Charles @erler
H. M. Ansley
Chambersville
John R Bennett
James M. Wakefield
Ernest Stewart
H. A. Snyder
Homer City
J. W. Mack
Bay
H. L. Weamer
Salisbury
Hugh M. Mack
Clyde
Cyrus Stouffer
B. F. Evans
W. G. Stewart
Dilltown
Frank Smith
D. B. Taylor
Bsd
J. N. Langham
T. D. Stephens
Penn Run
H. M. Lowry
A. S. Moorhead
Wm. Ramsey
Coral
H. Smith
R. FP. McHenry
B. R. Williams
Wm. Reed
Ernest
C. W. Sutton
W. B. Wagner
Heshbon
DATES FIXED FOR INSTITUTES IN THE COUNTY
County Chairman C. George of West Lebanon announced the Farmers Institutes to be held across the county under the Department of Agriculture. Sessions will run in Smicksburg December 29 30 Marion Genter December 31 January 1 Willet January 3 4 Brushvalley January 6 7 Lewisville January 8 9. State speakers include J. T. Campbell Leon O Van Noy J Peachy R S Leeds and Mrs. Hannah McK Lyons. Dayton man said to have committed death by own action Benjamin Price 56 was found dead in his barn near Dayton Monday morning with a pullet wound in his head a loaded revolver nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charman
C. George
West Lebanon
Department of Agriculture
Smicksburg
Marion Genter
Willet
Brushvalley
Lewisville
J. T. Campbell
Leon
van Noy
J. &. Peachy
Leeds
Hannah McK. Lyons
Dayton
Benjamin Price
Primary Election Official Vote Totals Highlight Local Races
Officials report a light turnout with Republicans leading in the jury commissioner race and the Washington party in second. M H Henry secured the Republican nomination, with counts: Henry 902, George 649, Hadden 500. Democratic contender S F Heasley 395, Washington 578, Prohibition 203, Socialist 93. County committees named and nonpartisan judge votes listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Henry
Washington Party
Democratic Party
Ieaders
Blairsville
Washington
H. Henry
W. F. George
Jas. W. Hadden
S. F. Heasley
G. W. Delancey
David W. Stahl
Joseph M. Pierce
J. R. Richards
A. P. Lowry
George M. Wilkinson
Harry L. Berry
R. Hinstein
John W. Kephart
James M. Galbreath
John J. Henderson
James Alcorn
Herbert T. Ames
Webster Grim
Harry K. Daugherty
Edmund B. Kiernan
George W. Bacon
James B. Reilly
Wm. D.wallace
Edward D. Fulton
Oliver D. Dickinson
Cornelius Comegys
Paul Reilly
Weddings Of A Week Spark Local Notices
WEDDINGS OF A WEEK. Rowe Johns marriage at bride’s parents home in Wilkinsburg with Rev Andrew M Shea officiating. The couple to reside at 1811 Center St Wilkinsburg after October 15. Souder Ewing in Wilkinsburg with Rev Lewis Robb. Empfield Patterson wed at home of bride’s parents. Hutchinson Waller wed in Homer City. Little Dick wed at M B D church. Colomer Saber wed in Cumberland Maryland. Frank Klewart in critical condition with lockjaw after stepping on nail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe-Johns
Orvis Fletcher Rowe
Jamestown
Jen Violet Johns
Wilkinsburg
Wilson P. Johns
Andrew M. Shea
South Avenue M BE
Johns
West Wheatfield Township
Souder-Ewing
Roy W. Souder
Harrisburg
Anna Rebecca Ewing
Lewis Robb
Trinity Reformed Church
Albert Ewing
Pittsburg
Empfield-Patterson
Don A. Empfield
Penn Run
Nora GC. Patterson
Cherry Tree
Louis Patterson
J. Y- Kul
Hutchinson-Waller
W. L. Hutchinson
Belle. Waller
Homer City
J. C. Burnworth
Homer City Methodist Episcopal Church
Plitteburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Little Dick
W. A. Little
Doa Dick
M. BD
J. W. Cary
Progress Flat
North Seventh Street
Frank Klewart
Indiana Hospital
School House Burned in Buffington Township Fire
A school house in Buffington township was burned last week and is believed to have been started by an incendiary. A farm building owned by H. W. Bennett is being used as a temporary schoolhouse until a new building is erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grow
Buffington Township
H. W. Bennett
Personal Brevities From Indiana and Surrounding Towns
Local notebook lists visits and travels of residents and families. Robert Cramer and his son Dikin journeyed to Indiana on Wednesday, while Mrs. W. J. Clawson and several others called or hosted guests from Blacklick township to Pittsburg, Punxsutawney, and beyond. Several residents attended events in Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Wilkinsburg, and Atlantic City, with updates on health, work, and schooling plans.
Indiana Man Honored as Davis Coal Vice President
A. W. Calloway, longtime general manager of the Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Coke, is named vice president of the Davis Coal and Coke Company with temporary headquarters in Baltimore. He will assume the new role November 1 and will reside in Indiana for several years due to his children in local schools. PF. M. Fritchman of the Pittsburg Coal and Coke succeeds him. the new Indiana manager will come next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Calloway
Davis Coal & Coke Company
A. W. Calloway
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Coke Company
Baltimore
Calloway
PF. M. Fritchman
Pittsburg Coal and Coke Company
Indiana
Good Roads Campaign Opens at Harrisburg Meeting
Representatives from all branches of business across Pennsylvania gathered in Harrisburg on Thursday to back a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to borrow fifty million dollars for highway construction. Gov. Tener, Justice Elkin, and Senator Sproul urged swift action, warning delays would hinder road progress and arguing the loan would lessen annual fixed charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
John K. Tener
Supreme Court
John Pblkin
William C. Sproul
Justice Elkin
Sproul
Mandus W. Reeser
Sullivan County
Indiana County
John P. Elkin
John 8. Fisher
Pennsylvania Good Roads Association
C. M. Lingle
Graceton
Indiana County Automobile Club
Why We Should VompOr The Loan For Good Roads
Opinion argues for state financed highway expansion via loans, noting current revenues fall short and other public needs demand funds. It warns against funding from that year's revenues, suggesting a large, sustained program is required and that piecemeal efforts would delay progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Baptist Women and Indiana Association Convene in Glen Campbell
The annual convention of the Women's Missionary Society and Association linked to the Indiana Baptist Association will meet at the Glen Campbell Baptist church on October 1 to 3. Activities include devotional services, committee reports, officer elections, and discussions on missionary work, home and foreign missions, and Christian stewardship with speakers and leaders such as Rev. J. F. King, Rev. J. T. Davis, and Rev. Thomas Lambert guiding sessions across morning and afternoon schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society and Association
Glen Campbell
Indiana Baptist Association
Women's Missionary Society
J. A. Titterington
Edith M. Miamning
Jessie Dunmire
Biome
Harriet P. Cooper
Frances Teronto
J. F. King
D. D
Women's Societies
J.T. Davis
Laura Bush
Byron Mulberger
St. Gardner
Edmund Widdowson
J. M. Ansley
Geo. T. Buchanan
J. T. Davis
Thomas Lambert
America
J. A. Maxwell
D. Db
Frances
Teneate
Harrigt P. Cooper
Board of Education
Jas. MacPhail
United Missionary Campaign
J. T
Davis
R. B. Dunmire
D. W. Stahl
C. F. Carll
Thomas Lambett
State Mission Board
M. L. Rowland
C. A. Sears
Publication Society
H. F. King
Univer Finley
Bucknell University
C. J. Parker
Jon Houk
Pennsylvania Baptist
Walter M. Caril
H. FP. King
Ministerial Appointments At Johnstown Conference
United Evangelical church ministerial appointments for Pittsburg district were announced at Johnstown conference. Names from the county include Marchand W W Nirick Mechanicsburg C W Fawkes. quarterly conference members W H Cramer Marchand J T Mull Cherry Tree. Other notes mention Nev J Mickey appointed United Brethren minister at Rochester Mills and J Th Stewart pastor of New Province church. Evangelical conference at Rossiter named Rev W M Pattor Garfield street Johnstown and other ministers. East View new town plot plotted between Fifth and Sixth streets south of Washington street with homes and trees planned. brick dwelling for Fred Herlinger and Tink building also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelion
Johnstown
Pittsburg
United Evangelical Church
Marchand
W. W. Nirick
Mechanicsburg
Creengburg
Jtey
O. Th. Stewart
New Province Church
Rossiter
W. M. Pattor
Garfield Street
R. C. Miller
Indiana
Wintreville
Westover
da BF. Smith
Faust
Worthville
East View
David Blair
Washington Street
Tink
Fred Herlinger
Va Nh
Jury Secures Trial for Antidormis in September Session
The second week of September criminal court sits as a jury was chosen last night in the case against Raphael Antidormis of Lucerne. He is charged with killing two foreigners during a January shooting into a crowd celebrating on a Sunday night. He fled to the mines, was captured near Philadelphia after confessing, and faces trial as proceedings continue. Meanwhile other local cases: Clair Limmat and George Peddicord convicted of assault and battery on Rene Martin’s family. Napp of Green Township pleaded guilty to forgery. John, Harry and O'Dell Gardner acquitted on reckless shooting but granted a new trial. John Donohue convicted of larceny. Vasil Schrenoski and others from Iselin pleaded guilty to beer charges and were released on costs. Peter Shilling’s case for arson to defraud Patrons' Mutual Fire Insurance continued due to a witness illness. Gus Johnston pleaded guilty to assault and battery. Arthur McColum’s homicide case set for Thursday but likely delayed by Antidormis trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Raphael Antidormis
Lucerne
Sherif Jeffries
Antidormis
Seeral
Philaisin
Bluekilek
Vasil Schrenoski
Mike Papanic
Iselin
Peter Shilling
Pine Township
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Town
Gus Johnston
M. H. Cessna
Plumville
Arthur McColum
Robinson
Men’s Bible Class Big Annual Rally in Williamsport
Williamsport gears for the state Organized Adult Bible Class convention with a mammoth parade on O A B C Day Thursday October 9. The interdenominational adult classes aim to grow Pennsylvania Sunday schools by about 100 000 next year. Delegates obtain credentials via Miss Arvilla Snyder Indiana Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Arvilla Snyder
Indiana
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Report
A list of deeds recorded in Indiana County includes transfers between local residents and entities. Notable entries show ownership changes across Banks Conemaugh West Wheatfield Green Center Burrell Manor Pine Cherry Mill and other townships with prices ranging from 97.60 to 6820.81 dollars. Also noted is Mary Team Win Prize: Team No.9 of the Penns Mary Coal Company at Heilwood winning a silver cup at the American Mine Safety Company meeting in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Indiana
Frank Mahaffey
Banks
D. N. Daugherty
Harry S. Daugherty
Lewis Peterson
Harry Miller
Conemaugh
Harry Bence
A. J. Pella
Creen
H. Jane Hodge
John J. Buchannan
Burrell
Martha JB. Lowman
Alta Z
Casa
West Wheatfield
Kate McPeaters
Andrew Kornetz
Creekside
Kunkle
Criseppe Mazza
Contar
Isabel Harris
Exre
David M. Hlarrix
Benee
Mattie Lambing
Green
Antonio Stopa
Rosie Meyer
Blacklick
Roberts
Boianallo Yamizat
Center
Clara White
Frank Augustine
Bans
W. G. Buterbaugh
George M. Butterbaugh
George M
Peon Mary
Tean No.9
Penns Mary Coal Company
Heilwood
American Mine Safety Company
Pittsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hailey Keating
Colomer Saber
William Colomer
St. Petersburg
Elizabeth Saber
David Sover
Church Street
Gumberland
Robert Cramer
Dikin
Gremers
W. J. Clawson
Blacklick Township
Griffith Hills
Mt. Clemana
Mich
M. F. Jamison
John
South Sixth Street
M. J. Smith
Brownville
Neb
R. C. Smith
D. Dick
A. Cunningham
Martha Williams
Jane Lydick
Punxsutawtey Friends
D. D. Walker
Horace G. Carmall
Pitterburg
H.C. Christy
South Seventh Street
John T. Gibson
Wichita Falls
Tex
George Rowe
Harry Rowe
Homer Waddell
Leachburg
J. Wilse Thompson
Hallroad Avenue
A. S. Cunningham
Philadelphia Street
Ralph Cunningham
Chicago
Kathryn Park
Locust Street
Florence
D. C
Edward G. St. Clair
Church ‘Street
Johnstown Sanitary Dairy Company
J. B. Stoner
Marine Hospital
Winifred
Newell Douglass
Ernest Caldwell
Albert Hart
John Trainer
New York State
State College
Elder Coleman
Sixth Street
New York City
Steele G. Hartman
Portland
Ore
Araminta J. Hartman
Mary Gibson
Elmer B. Conrath
Robert
Jonathan Learn
Moorhead and
Moorhead
N. Y
N. Andrews
Easton
Audley Mabon
Andrews
Laura Work
Pueblo
Col
Dorcas Work
A. W. Steele
Philadelphia
Clark Harmon
Washington Township
Harmon
Punxsutawney Hospital
Baptists
Amos W Strong
Strongstown
Mary Coldwell
Frank A. Swanson
Anna Josephson
Walter K. Fetterman
Cherryhill
Sarah Lundy Tebe
W. Lowry
Jurchison Ftromer City Bell
Waller
McCollim
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