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Eight THE INDIANA PROGRESS, JULY 15, 1936 ON OUE EAST TERMS ASK FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE NORGE 10 Year Warranty ON ROLLATOR COMPRESSION UNIT FURNITURE SHIRWIN-WILLIAMS A PROTECTION Floor Varnish (S-W Lasting beauty water and alcohol resistant--" highest quality. 1 Qt, Porch and Deck Paint Tough, beautiful enamel-like gloss. 6 serviceable colors. CAMP House Po" int (or Lustrous Black S-W Screen Enamel Both wire and frames need Screen Enamel--Keeps screens "fly-proof." One quart to a customer at this special price. (Quart, 65c value New Floors For Old with S-W Floor Enamel Quick-drying, apply on wood, cement or linoleum surfaces.

10 colors. 1 .10 Qt. One Pint S-W Flo-Wax Floor Wax and wool applicator No rubbing--no polishing. Simply apply over wood or linoleum, let dry and a beautiful floor is yours, 99c value Slop In today for YOUR copy of The Home Decorator 40 pages of up-to-the-minute Ideas in full It's free. Supply is limited, so GET YOURS NOW! RECENT DEATHS Clyde W.

Seanor Clyde W. Seanor, aged 52, a native of South Mahoning township, and former resident of Indiana, died in Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, on Saturday night with a complication of diseases. He was a son of the late Harrison and Alice M. (Krogh) Seanor, and was born in South Mahoning township on July 20, 1884. Reared on the homestead farm near Willet, he received his early education in the schools of that community and later attended Kiskiminetas 1 Springs schools, Grove City College and Washington and Jefferson College.

He did outstanding athletic at each of these institutions. Mr. Seanor had been engaged in insurance work for some years and at the time of his death was assistant general manager of the Underwriters Adjusting of Chicago, and was known as a keen business executive. He possessed a pleasing personality that attracted and held a host of friends and business associates. He was united in marriage to Miss Charlotte Crossman, daughter of Mrs.

Agnes Crossman and the late James A. Crossman, of Indiana, on July 5, 1907, and resided here for some time. He was a member of Zion Lutheran church of Indiana. Ionic Blue Lodge, F. A.

North Side, Pittsburgh; Coudersport Consistory, Zurah Temple, A. A. O. N. M.

Minneapolis; Rotary Club of Chicago and recently was elected president of the 'Chicago Branch of the W. J. Alumni Association. Surviving are his widow and these brothers and sisters: Beryl L. Seanor, of Indiana; Miss E.

Blanche Seanor, of Wilkinsburg; W. Dale Seanor, of Detroit, Mrs. Virginia Unangst, of Chicago; Wilbur H. Seanor, of Pueblo, and Miss L. Velma Seanor and Mrs.

James C. Lambert, of Los Angeles, Cal. Funeral services were held in Streams Funeral Home on Church street on Tuesday afternoon at 2 0 0 o'clock by the Rev. Arthur J. Pfohl, pastor of Zion Lutheran church of Indiana.

Interment was made in Oakland cemetery. J. M. STEWART CO. The Big Warehouse INDIANA, PA.

PAINT A A Henry Harry Rice Henry Harry Rice, aged 39, who died suddenly from a heart attack at Dearborn, on Wednesday, was a native of Indiana, and was a son of Mrs. Anna Rice and the late William Rice. He was held in -high esteem in Indiana where he was reared to manhood. He graduated from the Indiana High school and the Allegheny College at Meadville, and later attended the Institute of Technology, where he specialized in chemistry. In recent years he was connected with Ford and Chrysler automobile companies and was at work at the Ford plant at Dearborn when he was stricken with the fatal attack.

The deceased, who was a veteran of the World War, leaves his mother and three sisters, Mary and Margaret, of Indiana, and Mrs. Leroy Cunningham, of Wilkinsburg, and two aunts, Miss Rose Rice, of Indiana, and Miss Mary Rice, of New York City. His father died only a few months ago. The funeral services were conducted in Dearborn on Friday and interment was made in the Dearborn cemetery. Mrs.

Mary (Griffith) Brown Mrs. Mary (Griffith) Brown, aged 76, died at her Seward on Friday night. Surviving are these children: Mrs. Nellie Brubaker, Miss Ruth Brown and George Brown, all at home; Mrs. Helen Campbell, of Cumberland, Thos.

Brown, Kirk Brown and Charles. Brown, all of Seward. Brothers and sisters living are: J. C. Griffith, Johnstown; Mrs.

Alice Hulburt, Fort Collins, Mrs. Emma Griffith, Collbran, and Mrs. Bells Ja'cob, Wellsburg, W. Va. The deceased, who was the widow of John E.

Brown, was one of the esteemed residents of the Seward community, and held membership with the Seward Presbyterian church. Her pastor, Rev. W. H. Nicholson, conducted the funeral services at her ate residence on Monday afternoon.

Interment was made in the Armagh BDWARID B. BENNETT, President PAUL, J. STRAHTOFF, Cashier G. E. SIMPSON, Vice President PAUL LEWIS, Assistant Cashier FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN INDIANA INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA Beginning July 1st, 1934, the Federal Deposit Insurance plan provides insurance on all deposits up to a total of $5,000.00 for every customer CONDENSED STATEMENT Made to the Comptroller of the Currency at the Close of Business June 30, 1936 RESOURCES Loans and Discounts Investment Securities Overdrafts United States Obligations Banking House, Furn.

and Fix. Other Assets Cash and Due from Banks LIABILITIES 253,827.36 4.91 757,604.25 98,709.80 2,029.10 364,724.98 Capital Stock 225,000.00 Reserves EDWARD B. BENNETT G. E. SIMEON PAUL J.

STRAITJFF $2,544,324.11 Deposits Directors THOS. H. HESBHE ALLEN KIRKPATRICK, Jr. Surplus and Undivided Profits 49,028.88 30,739.42 $2,544,324.11 2,239,555.81 H. B.

BUTERBAUGH M. J. WALSH WALTER E. SICHOLES Simon Anthony The long and active career of Simon Anthony, aged 87, esteemed resident of the Jacksonville community for many years, closed by death early Sabbath morning. He had served as farmer, stock raiser, merchant, justice of the peace, school director and road supervisor and in all of his various activities he worked for the betterment of the community in which he labored, and enjoyed the esteem of all who knew him.

His father, John Anthony, died when Simon was six years old and the boy was- "bound out" to George Boyer, of Elderton, to remain with him until he became of age. When 15, he left Mr. Boyer and joined his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Helman, of Washington township, and worked with them until the death of Mr.

Helman, and later took care of his mother until her death. After operating the home farm until 1879, he sold it to George Parker and bought the Comvay property in White township, where he engaged in farming and stockraising for 15 years. Disposing of his property in 1S94, he secured the Wilson farm in Center township and conducted it until he moved to Indiana in 1901, and built a home here, in which he resided for three years. Returning to Center township, he bought the Lytle farm and six years later exchanged it for a general store property in Jacksonville, trading with R. H.

Cunningham He disposed ot his property to R. M. Stewart in 1907, and retired from general business. Mr. Anthony was twice married.

Hi first wife, Mrs. Keziah (Louis) Anthony, died November 6, 1900. His second wife, Mrs. Emma (Iseman) Anthony; and these children survive him: J. E.

Anthony, of Blacklick township; Ira G. Anthony, of Los Angeles, and a daughter, Gladys, wife of Alexander Graham, of Kent. Six grandchildren are living. Mr. Anthony was an active member of Kent United Presbyterian church.

His pastor, the Rev. Edward MoClintock, conducted funeral services at the Anthony home on Tuesday afternoon and burial was made in Oakland cemetery, under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home. John X. Kerr A complication of diseases caused the death of John Nathan Kerr, aged 69, at his home in Arcadia, on Sunday afternoon. He was a son of the late John and Sarah (McGary) Kerr and was born in Montgomery township on June 20, IS67.

Mr. Kerr was a carpenter by trade and was, highly esteemed. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Anna M. Kerr, and 10 children: Cecil, Lester, Joseph, Lawrence, Grace and Jack Kerr, all of Youngstown, Everett Kerr, of Dedham, Mrs.

Ruth Duck, of Cherry Tree; Ellsworth Kerr, of Girard, and Virginia Kerr, at home. Funeral services were conducted in the Rairigh Funeral Home, at Hillsdale, this afternoon at 1:00 o'clock, by Rev. Donald Swinehart. Interment was made in Thompson cemetery. James J.

McGinity Funeral services were conducted on Saturday afternoon in the Homer City M. E. church, followed by infer- ment in the Greenwood cemetery, of town, for James J. McGinity, aged 41, a resident of Homer City for 25 years, who died on Thursday in the Veterans' hospital at Aspinwall from a fractured skull sustained in a fall from a roof 19 months ago. The deceased, who was a World War veteran, held membership with the Homer City M.

E. church, the Homer City Post of American Legion and the Indiana County Post, Veterans ot Foreign Wars. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Ruth (Johnston) McGinity, and these children, Mrs. Arthur Capitosti, Kenneth, Louise and Patricia, all residing at home.

Carbon Bisulphide IN BULK Frank Startzell Funeral services were conducted on Saturday afternoon in the Barton Chapel church, followed by interment in Sprankles Mills, for Frank Startzell, aged S3, a life-long resident of the Sprankles Mills community, who died on Thursday at his home from a heart ailment. The deceased, who was engaged in farming during his active life, was one of the substantial citizens of the community, and was a long-time member of the M. E. church, and served as a class leader for over 30 years. He was married 61 years ago to Miss Martha Hawthorne, who died several years ago.

Surviving are two sons, Perry, of Sprankles Mills, and Rawl, of Punxsutawney. He was a brother of Belle iStartzell and John Startzell, of Dayton, and Mrs. Martha Schaffner and Mrs. Laura Thompson, of Falls Creek. Xelson AVliitncrc Funeral servises were conducted on Saturday afternoon at his late residence, followed by interment in the Greenwood cemetery, of town, for Nelson Lewis Whitacre.

aged 84, I who died Wednesday i at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry B. Streams, of near Tanoma in Rayne township, following an extended illness. The deceased, who was born October 20, 1S52, near Sagamore, resided for years in that comm i and in 1012 located at Home. He was one of the esteemed and substantial residents of that section of I the county.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary J. Whitacre, his daughter and these two sons. Nelson I. Whitacre, of Indiana, and Wilmer E.

Whitacre, of Kittanning. He also leaves three grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Ida Fleming, of Dayton. Mrs. Rebecca Jjeivis Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at her late residence, followed by interment in the Blairsville cemetery, for Mrs.

Rebecca Lewis, aged 77, a life-long resident of the coimty, who died on Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rose Findley, of near Heshbon, where she had resided for sometime. A daughter of Joshua and Nancy (Gamble) 'Stewart, the deceased was born August 8, 1S57, and was married to Samuel Lewis, who died several years ago. She resided for many years in Blairsville and Indiana, and held membership with the Zion Lutheran church, of town. Besides her daughter she leaves a son, Harry, of Heshbon.

She also leaves 16 grand-, children and seven great grandchil- dren. Edwin Brencllinger Edwin, the nine year old son of and Mrs. 'Paul Brendlinger, of Robinson, died at the home of his parents on Saturday morning with heart trouble. He had been delicate from birth. 'He was the grandson of Robent T.

Brendlinger and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Saxton, of Robinson. Besides his parents he is survived by the following brothers and sister. Guy, Weldon, Roy, Pauline, Robert and Jay, at home.

Funeral service were "held from the church of the Brethren on 'Tuesday afternoon by Rev. John M. Clawson, the pastor. Interment was made in the (Lutheran cemetery in West Wheatfield Mrs. Sarah Jane Torrence Mrs.

Sarah Jane iTorrence, aged 88, who died on July 7 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 'M. D. Cutler, of Punxsutawney, was a native of this county, and was a daughter of James and Mary (Fetterhoff) McHenry. iShe was married to Silas Torrence and the couple were long' time residents of Punxsutawney, where her husband died 40 years ago.

In addition to her daughter she leaves these sons, H. B. Torrence, of Punxsutawney; 1C. L. Torrence, of Clearfleld, and E.

M. Torrence, of Buffalo. Mrs. Margaret Carrie (Stitt) Kerr Mrs. Margaret Carrie ('Stitt) Kerr, aged 74, died at the home of her son, Joseph S.

Kerr, of Apollo, on Friday. She was a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Black) Stitt and was born on February 3, 1S62. Besides the son at whose home she died, Mrs Kerr leaves another son, James of Apollo. A brother, Hender- Stitt, of Pine Flats, and a sister Mrs. Julia Starry, of Homer City, are living.

Funeral services were helc 011 Monday and burial was made in 1 Spring Church cemetery. Paul Howard Kosis Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday forenoon at the paren tal home, followed by-interment in the St. Bernard 'Catholic cemetery, town, for Paul Howard, aged twi months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tons Kosis, who died on Tuesday at th' Kosis home in Ernest.

I Then there was the near-sightei man who wore his glasses to bed S' he could recognize the people dreamed about. A new diagnostic method discov ered at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochest er, may make early detectio of cancer possible. A dry cloth is better than a damp i one for handling hot dishes and pans. WASHINGTON TWP. Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Harman Mrs. lenn Jewart and son, Charles, and Mr. nd Mrs. Josiah Fisher were in Elder- cm on Thursday attending the funeral Dr.

Keeler. Mr and Mrs. Walter Harman were uests on S'unday in the home of Earl Veils, of Plumville. Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Jewart and daush- er, Grace, visited in the home of Glenn ol near Five Points Sunday A kitchen shower was held an tne ome of Mr and Mrs. Ralph Prugh on Saturday evening for their daughter, and sons, Reed and Glenn, and grand daughter, Ithel visited in the home of Harr Sink of near Sagamore, Sunday. Milo Miller moved to the Mary Johnston farm, near Willet. on Saturday over the week end ol the latter" parents. Mr.

home and Mrs. visited visited the home of Mrs. Annie Boyer on a caller in Indiana 0n ir vfn UI heesley and family and Mr and Mrs Arthur Harman. of near Mt Union church, were visitors in the Walter Harman home recently. George Harman visited his daughter, Mrs.

John Kough, during the last week. Glenn Jewart and family and Fred Jewart and family visited in the home of Irvm Keener of near Homer Cit, recently. Joseph Marshall, of Coral, spent the week end at his former home in At- Aurtrev Jewart and family spent Sunday in the home of J. E. Orr.

James L. Peterman, of Wayne avenue, in Grove City on Thursday attending the sem.i-ann.ual meeting of the board of directors of the Home of the Aged and Infirm Odd Fellows. Mr. Peterman, who has served as a member of the board lor a number of years, reports that the Home is supporting at present 126 Odd Fellows and their wives and maintaining its splendid record as a worthwhile institution. Clifford Fenton, of New Castle, a Past Grandmaster of the Odd Fellows, was re-elected as a member of the board on Thursday.

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Mrs. Samuel P. Barr services were held on Thursday in Punxsutawney for Mrs. Samuel P. Barr, of Elwood City; and a native of Indiana county, who died July 7 at the Torrance State hospital.

The deceased had been ill for the past six years. 'A daughter of Samuel Drummond she was born at North Point, January 26, 1S6S, and resided there until after her marriage. For a number of years the family resided in Punxsutawney before the home was established in Elwood City. Surviving are her husband and these children, Mrs. Orrie Styers, of Ernest; Mrs.

Martha Styera, of Eleanora, and Mrs. James Chapman, Mrs. A. C. Schlenimer, Mrs.

John Atkinson and Mrs. Chas. McCartney, of Elwood City. Mrs. Edward Ralston Mrs.

Ida Cora (Holmes) Ralston, aged 65, wife of George Ralston, and a native of near Pine Flats, died In Vandergrift on Saturday afternoon. She was a daughter of the late Hugh and Mary (Dunwoody) Holmes and was born in Cherryhill township, Dec. IS, 1870. She had lived in Vandergrift for nearly 40 years. Her husband and these children are living: Mrs.

Nina Smith, Paul and Grace Ralston, all of Vandergrift. She was a sister of Hugh S. Holmes, of Clymer; William S. Holmes, of Indiana; Mrs. Agnes Jane McCullough, of Commodore; Mrs.

Bell Geesey, of Indiana, and Mrs. Margaret Hines, of Clymer. Burial was made at Vandergrift on Tuesday. Clear boiling water will tea stains from table linen. remove Three Good Club Offers For Indiana County Subscribers OFFER NO.

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