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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
5
The Democrat Publishing Company at 728 Church St Indiana Pa lists subscription prices and payment rules. Subscriptions are $1.00 yearly in advance and $4.00 per year when not prepaid. The paper remains mailed until a formal order to discontinue is received and all arrears are paid.
J T Stewart, superintendent, reviews a year of educational progress in Indians County. Examinations for teaching certificates saw 445 applicants with 35 percent failing. 150 graduates earned diplomas. Teachers include 33 normal school graduates and 42 with permanent certificates. Libraries expanded with six townships hosting libraries. The December institute in Indiana featured notable speakers and music, drawing strong attendance. Visitors Week brought 1,450 guests. New school buildings were erected at Marion Center, Montgomery, and Canoe Townships. The report thanks clergy, the press, and patrons, and anticipates continued progress.
The executive committee of the Old Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen's Association has chosen Blairsville as the site for the annual reunion on Thursday August 16. Members and descendants are invited to gather for the free event.
Dates June 20 July 5 18 Aug 19 29 and September 12 for 1901 trips to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Seaside City Avalon Anglesea Wildwood Milty Beach Rehoboth Del and Ocean City Md. Round trip within sixteen days with lodging options. fares from Pittsburgh start at 9.50 dollars and vary by origin station. Through sleeping cars from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and thence to Atlantic City offered. stopovers allowed in Philadelphia and other cities with ticket deposited at Brom Street Station. For details contact ticket agents or Mr Thomas I Watt District Passenger Agent Pittsburgh. Land sale news notes three parcels in First Ward bought by N Clyde Widdowson for 700 dollars.
Advertisement details a cataract removal operation described as delicate and painless with eye drops, claiming a high success rate from Dr Sadler formerly of 304 Penn Ave Pittsburg. It offers a refund if directions fail and invites readers to request an illustrated pamphlet and references from the Capital Hotel in Johnstown, Pa.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from all stations for a Cincinnati trip tied to the United Societies of Christian Endeavor convention. Travel is July 4 to 6 with return from Cincinnati between July 8 and July 14. For exact fares, consult ticket agents.
Reader letters praise Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets for women’s ailments, claiming a cure for long sleepless weeks and uterine ulcers. An accompanying note advertises the Common Sense Medical Adviser and reduced rail fares to San Francisco for the Epworth League convention.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a guided tour to the Pacific Coast departing New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh by train July 8 for San Francisco and the Northwest. Stops include Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City San Francisco Monterey Santa Barbara Los Angeles San Jose Portland Seattle and more. Round trip from east of Pittsburgh 188 50 with berth and dining included. Pittsburgh rates 3 00 less. Tour lasts thirty days with option to return from San Francisco by other routes at reduced fares. For details contact Tickets Agents or Geo W Boyd Assistant General Passenger Agent Philadelphia.
Science and Industry notes Russia plans an archaeological school in Athens modeled after foreign schools. Greece imports from Europe and America over 1.5 million dollars in wood annually for manufacturing and building.
Taxpayers of Indiana County Pa are advised of the treasurer sittings to collect County Special and Cop Tax for 1901 at numerous locations and dates from June 28 to July 28. The schedule lists specific sites, times, and offices including West Wheatfield Genterville Garfield Marion Center Salisbury Burrell White Center Homer City Indiana Washington South Mahoning and other townships with assorted hours.
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