Man Sentenced for Death of Foreigner at Armerford Mines
Harry Brown, foreman at Armerford mines, sentenced to 30 months in Allegheny County Workhouse after pleading voluntary manslaughter in the death of Victor Caldibelli. Elgin R. Howard pleads guilty to forgery, gets seven months. Civil cases slim, court to address unlicensed dogs harming sheep, and grand jury to consider dynamite attack on a Dixonville area house injuring James Brown. A pay check found in wreck debris linked to Tony Mazurka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brown
Victor Caldibelli
Armerford
Brown
J. N. Langham
Allegheny County
Elgin R. Howard
Langham
Dixonville
Joe Dana
Tony
Jon Magurka
Jefferson County
Valigr
James Brown
Justice of the Peace Rowan
Punxsutawney
Pansy Goal Company
Tony Mazurka
Big Potato and Cabbage cvor to be Marketed
County farmers organize the Mahoning Cabbage and Potato Growers Association in Indiana county to market produce cooperatively. About 50 members, 80 acres of potatoes and 60 acres of cabbage ready for sale. Sales manager RB Morrow to load cars and broker big lots. seven potato grading machines ordered. most potatoes to be sold in 150 lb sacks under the association name. Next year plan to buy seed uniform in disease-free stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Cabbage and Potato Growers’ Association
Indiana County
RB. J. Morrow
Near Home
Wee Indiana Marquee Child Nita Mae Russell Photo
A reproduced photograph displays Nita Mae Russell aged one year, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Russell of Church Street. The image is part of a recent series by Philadelphia street photographer Carl L. Douglass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nita Mae Russell
John Russell
Church Street
Carl L. Douglass
Philadelphia
Weddings With Many Pairs In Blairsville Area
A week of weddings features Mary Johnston marrying David Lisle Peterman in Salem church near Willel with reception at the bride's home, and multiple Blairsville couples marrying including Gertrude Clawson to Heber George and Margaret McGinity to Charles McAnulty. Other marriages involve Hazlett Brown and Anna Brown, Hart and Somers, Mauk and McQuown, McNutt and Mack, Turney and Anderson, Ray and Robertson, Wolford and Alice Kelly, Williams and Stewart, with couples planning lives in Vandergrift Blairsville Altoona and Rochester Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Johnston
Michael Johnston
Washington Township
David Lisle Peterman
Vandergrift
Salem Church
Willel
Yeager
Marjorie Frye
Advance
Carl Bracken
Talmage Gates
Reynoldsville
Mr. Peterman
Hart-Somers
Charles Hart
Margaret Somers
Blairaville
Blairsville
Gaw
J. H. Somers
Lewis Shield
Reee
Mary T. Fisher
Trvgherter Mills
Mra
Flom M
McQuewn Indiana
Kelly N. Hulett
Mandborgritt
Anna M
Brown
Eee - Livermore Tohn Melanghin
Os Livermore
Tumnelvon
Susan Waddell
Haber George
Altoona
Gertrude PD
Clawson
Charles A. McAnulty
Malesville
Margaret T. McGinity
Guy O. Wolford
Hraddock
Allen M. Kelly
Qarksburs
Karl Lbengood
Walesville
Heathica Yeager
Two Community Fairs in Green Township October Dates
Green Township schedules its annual fair at Codkport on October 2 with a tractor demo airplane flights athletic contests and an all day picnic. Premiums go to district schoolchildren as the Armagh fair follows October 9 at William Penn Grange hall featuring farm garden and home product displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Township
Armagh
Codkport
Green Township Community Association
Cookport
William Penn Grange Hall
Republican Women to Organize in County
About 100 county women eligible to vote pledged support for the Republican ticket at a Court House meeting. A permanent organization was formed with Mrs. James W. Mack as chairman, Elmer Taylor and R. A. Thorp son as vice chairmen, and Miss Anna Laughlin as secretary treasurer. An executive committee will be chosen and a precinct committee named to mobilize women for the coming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
James W. Mack
Elmer Taylor
R. A. Thorpson
Anna Laughlin
Masons Honor Judge Langham for 33rd Degree
The Progress reports that at a session of the supreme council of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry in Chicago, Hon. J. N. Langham of town was elected to the thirty third degree. This honor, never before awarded to an Indiana county Mason, is extended with congratulations to Judge Langham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Council of
Chicago
J. N. Langham
Indiana County
Langham
Lymer Physician Related to Next Vice President
Dr. L. B. Coolidge of Slymer is a distant relative of Governor Calvin Coolidge and hopes to meet him in Washington next March. The New Century Club resumes season with a reception in the White building hosted by Mrs. S. W. Rose and assisted by Mrs. J. W. McCartney and Mrs. J. H. Burgess. Subscriptions warned to renew promptly as the Progress stops expired accounts. A reunion of J. P. George's descendants was held at Walter George’s home on September 19 with an elaborate dinner and festivities. Hon. M. G. Watson of North Seventh Street celebrated his 74th birthday with family dining. County Commissioners J. C. Douzlag, J. Willis Wilson, D. P. Bethel, plus staff, attend the state convention in Wilkes-Barre. Penn Run Grange women plan a meeting October 1 at 7:30 p.m. A new $4,000 concrete bridge is being built between Shelocta and the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh station. Indiana Baptist Association and its Woman’s Missionary Society set their annual convention in Ambrose on October 6-7. Oswald Prior of Webrum injured by rock fall at Webrum mines and hospitalized in Johnstown. A pie social is planned at Hood schoolhouse in White Township on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lymer
L. B. Coolidge
Slymer
Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Clymer
New Century Club
White Building
S. W. Rose
J. W. McCartney
J. H. Burgess
Personal Brevities Highlight Regional Visiting Notables
Pine township A H Rowley business visitor in town Monday Mrs W R Lumsden of Weal Water visiting relatives in Wilkes-Barre Robert Roof Buffalo guest of his brothers G W and Luther Roof of town in weekend 1 Brody of Brody Bros Philadelphia street merchants in New York City on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Rowley
Pine Township
W. R. Lumsden
Weal Water
Wilkes-Barre
Robert Roof
Buffalo
G. W. and
Luther Roof
Brody
Brody Bros
Philadelphia
New York City
E. F. Johns
Johnstown
Myra Fry
Oliver Ivy
Town
Maria Dodds
Ernest J. Work
West Ghurch Street
James
J. A. Beaton
Alex Wissinger
P. J. Baker
Greensburg
The
Christian Church
O. J. Fleming
Willet
Monroe Learn
Belsano
Archie Cochran
Homer City
J. M. Cunningham
Crete
G. Kemper Sutton
Nanty-Glo
Sharp
Colorado
G. W. Roser
Brushvatley
Lawrence Roser
Nellie Roser
Wayne Avenue
Edna Moyer
South Wirth Street
J. M. Lewis
Dover
Del
Haronte
Emoryville
State College
Walter Allison
Allison
B. Co. Fleck
Grant Street
San Francisco
India
Charles Moody
Wilkinsburg
Moody
Nias Charlotte Stuchell
Maa Stucheil
Fifth Street
Indiana
George Smith
Akron
Mary Simpson
Chestnut Street
Smith
Fay Stimpson
Cheyenne
Wyo
Benjamin Shank
Dixonville
Gouller
Dungs
Caninas
James Edwards
Budd
Wineberg
New Wengington
Mids Ortner
Catherman's Bueleds College
Cubmerland
Popular county man named Kor state senator
Joseph O Clark of Glen Campbell was nominated by Republican conferees representing Indiana and Jefferson counties for the 27th district State Senate vacancy caused by the death of Wilbur Craft. He was chosen on the first ballot, with Jefferson county support, based on Clark's extensive ties to lumber, coal, banking, and local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O. Clark
Indiana
Jefferson Counties
Panxanawney
Joseph O.clark
Glen Campbell
State Senate
Wilbur P, Craft
Indiana County
Jefferson County
Clark
Ttaff
Campbell
Real Estate Transfers In Indiana County Since Last Report
Deeds recorded show transfers from John Piper to Pearl TT in West Wheatfield for 3500. H E Clark to Ake for 4 acres in Glen Campbell at 500. G A Conner to H C Ake for 98 acres in Grant at 2000. John A Myers administrator to James A McCoy for 69 acres in Grant at 1200. W M Uber to The Churn Co in Indiana for 7000. Mike Farkas to Steve Chapo for a lot in Clymer at 1500. James Cressley to T Arcangeli for a Pine tract at 1000. Joseph J Haslett to Dallas Smith for a lot in Montgomery at 200. Jeroy Nicholson to John Beck for a lot in Green at 100. wm Kissinger to Teodora Kanga for a lot in Blacklick at 2500. Home Improvement & Tronity Go to Joseph T E Singleton for two lots in Burrell at 760. Martha J Tillerington to Samuel Spicher for 1/4 acre in Banks at 400. First National Bank of Dayton to Charities T Bell for 26 of 212 acres in Washington at 4500. John T Nelson to Chair Ciatty for a lot in Glen Campbell at 650. Lit Rich ards to Tony W Farmers for a lot in Lidiann at 3400. R B Roberts to BE W Dick for a lot in Homer City at 1500. Catherine W B Roberts to J W W Dick for a lot in Homer City at 4690. Winifred Bushnell to G Ferrara for a lot in Burrell at 4769. Mazza to Joe Tingugin for a lot in Gentor at 376.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
John Piper
Pearl TT
West Wheatfield
H. E. Clark
Ake
Glen Campbell
G. A. Conner
H.C. Ake
John A. Myers
James A. McCoy
W. M. Uber
Churn Co
Indiana
Mike Farkas
Steve Chapo
Clymer
James Cressley
T. Arcangeli
Pine
Joseph J. Haslett
Dallas Smith
Montgomery
Jeroy Nicholson
John Beck
Green
Wm. Kissinger
Teodora Kanga
Blacklick
Home Improvement
Lidiann
R. B. Roberts
BE. W. Dick
fHlomer City
Catherine WB. Roberts
J. W.W. Dick
Homer City
Winifred Bushnell
G. Ferrara
Burrell
Flame Improvement & Really Co
Richard D. Rosser
Purrell
Mazza Lo
Joe Tingugin
Gentor
Civil War Veterans at Indianapolis National G A Camp Meet
A Indiana county party led by ex County Commissioner J M Marshall joined Civil War veterans and families at Indianapolis for the National G A R encampment excursion. The article lists numerous attendees from various towns and notes a likely move of the annual encampment to Philadelphia. It also mentions a Fifty Fifth Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Hileman Long and a surviving parent, aged 82, among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
India County
Kent
Philadelphia
Indiana
Indianapolia
J. M. Marshall
W. B. Stahl
D. W.ure
Muhter
C. Daugherty
J. J. Keibler
A. C. Perrier
W. G. Mitchall
Charles F. Rugh
John Vennett
Esther
Harvey Wissinger
Thimble
David W.W, Gorrith
Faith, Home
M. T. Stoel
Pryve
Ebenshares
John ‘Taylor
Keodwinkio
HH. A. Binelaar Wid
Vandergrift
le 'Y Lile
Mra
Stewart Tawrence
Japoph
Tihbs
Hileman Long
Clyiver
Jong Home
Rh. Berkey Pile
Cherryill Township
Long Home
Death Notices From Indiana County Buries Prominent Locals
John R Caldwell aged 69 dies after brief illness at home on West Chestnut Street. He served as Indiana County surveyor and held leadership roles in Wilmore Coal Company before retiring due to health. Survived by widow Nancy Watterson Caldwell, son Rev Joseph Caldwell, daughter Mrs Thomas Veal er, and several siblings. Funeral at First United Presbyterian with burial in Oakl and Cemetery. Also notices for Squire William HM Davis, 73, justice and blacksmith of Mechanicsburg, and other local deaths, detailing lifetimes of public service, families, and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Caldwell
John RR
Caldwell
West Chestnut
Tie
Mia
Menry Caldwell
Young Township
Jacksonville
Winfather
Indiana County
Wilmore Coal Company
Windboar W
Land Department
Big
Indiana
Hea
First United Presbyterian Church
Iia
Nancy Watterson Caldwell
Joseph Caldwell
Thomas Vealer
W.W. M. Caldwell
New Bethlehem
M. H. Caldwell
Olanda
David Caldwell
Johnstown
Margaret Chatham
Ontario
Can
Chalmers G. Morrow
Oaklaind Cemetery
William
Davis
William HM
Davia
Jils
Mechanicsburg
Dincksmith
M. &. Church
Charles Stewart
Donald D. Davis
Murray Stewart
Grushvalley Township
Amos Davis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilmington
Dol
Raymond Davis
Altoona
Oscar Davis
CG. W. Overdorff
Wile
M. H. Author
Pashan
Samual TH
Mechantcshtra Pwenty
James B.ilberry
Janes S. Wilherry
Juliana
Oberlin
Ls County
North Wighth Street
Nixon Alley
Indiana Motor Company
Ihe
Ifa Firs
Fpiscopa
Tenves
Henk.hberry
Staghanville
Glivenea Iy
Hilberry
Aflint
Mie
Mra
Wow. Brant
Diba
Buerh
John G. Lonman
Hgh County
Ldn
Pearl Garey
If. M. Meek
Marian Center
John C. Leman
South Maholling Township
Ah Ldian
Flor Tushand
Rachel Margaret
John Carey
John i. Adimason
Kellysburg
S. W. Brady
Marton Cen Lor
Lima
Thueseday
Mausoleuia
Nels Nelson Nels Nolen
Weed Ku Yas
Tha Hone
Hig Son
Olaf Nelson
Rossiter
Lene Childrens Airs
Joseph North
Youngstown
Alfred Nelson
Malghun
Henjamin
Hossiler, O
Blacklick Fire Destroys Odd Fellows Building and Store
A large blaze in Blacklick early Monday destroyed the Odd Fellows building and the Joseph Shapiro clothing store plus three frame buildings owned by J. J. Palmer in the business district. Loss estimated between 10 000 and 80 000, partially insured. Fire origin under investigation with Blairsville Homer City fire teams aiding responders. Shapiro insured for 11 000, Palmer 1 000, Distetano 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Distefano
Wincklick
Ila
Joseph Shapiro
J. J. Palmer
Blacklick
Blairsville
Homer City
Iaul
Bladlick
Odd Fellows
Shapiro
Pythias
Woodmen of the World
Daughters of Rebekah
The
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. E B. Simpson
Penn Run
Mr. Simpson
Chestnut Plat
Armstrong Township
T. TP. Lowman
Pittsburgh
Orville Fieming
Crete United Presbyterian Church
C. le Clark
Kenwood
Mabelil Learn
Indianarkets
Troutman Company
George Clawson
Gertrude Clawson
Charles W. Clawson
Heber George
Atlairsville
Paul Weyand
Leech Business College
Fletcher Garage
George
R. L. George
West Lebanon
Hazlett Brown
Kelly N. Hazlett
Anna M. Brown
Jowie Brown
Or Iy J. Pleming
Cente United Presbyterian
Purney-Anderson
George W. Turney
Miss Nel We G. Anderson
New Derry
Westmoreland County
Justice of the Peace
Li. K. Smith
Farmota’ Hunt Building
Ray Robertson
Euby N. Ray
Mildred Robertson
Trav. J. A. Beaton
Wolford Kelly Guy Otis Wolford
Mt. Braddock
Alice Kellys
Clarksburg
Good-Clark
Thomas H. Good
Mary Clark
Rev. Long
Mrs. W. D. Bash
Washington Street
Thad Bash
Butler
Masons
Georges
J. P. George
Walter George
M. CG
Watson
M. G. Watson
North Seventh Street
J. C. Douzlag
J. Willis Wilson
D. P. Bethel
Hugh R. Wylie
John L. Getty
Penn Run Grange
Shelocta
State Highway Department
Shelocta Borough
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh
Baptists Whl
Ambrose
Indiana Baptist Association
Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Churches of
County
Kaee
Webrum
Oswald Prior
Hood School
White Township
William Devil
Shelola
Mr. Devlin
Kitty
Silvis- Peterman
Devlin
Christian Church of Town
Gyaning
James A. Long
Tayne Presbyterian Church
Kor
Real Estatio
Comney Whelee
Itishin
Atp
G. A. TR
Catherine Hinton
Catherine Younkins Harmon
John Harmon
Tirushvalley
Komer City
Nelson
Johnstowns
Holward
Hidlwood
Wesley and Wainlel
Witluet Beck
Margaret Barlow
Tiem'y Barlow
Charles W. McKain
Odd Wellows
Toseph Shapiro
Sanmel A Inn
Trunk Fleming
Rayne Township
Plenting
Arewell
Ttay Sinmson
Sammon
New Smyrns
Wesley Simpson
East Mahoning Township
Simpson Homestead
Bie Priew
A. H. Downey
Neilwood
Heilwood
Spruce School
Cherryhill Township
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