Local Notes From Ridgeway And Nearby Towns
Local correspondence reports Thomas Weston and Frank Redding of Ridgeway spending Sabbath in town The Lutheran Sabbath school held Easter services with a large audience J L Stear and Robert Elkin visited from Indiana Mrs Emaline Davis of Reynoldsville visited friends Homer Dodson new postmaster moved into Main Street home Miss Maud Elkin recovering from appendicitis Benj Marshall of Pittsburgh visiting mother Mrs Learina Davis Tarnie Beck of Dubois spent Sabbath with parents Jacob and Mrs Beck James Crawford and wife plan to reside here long term W J Marshall moved from town to the Gind Hare farm Lot Jordan moved to A C Good farm Hol Knoll moved to farm bought from Seanor in South Mahoning Tp Mrs Lewis and wife came for serious illness of Mr Lewis's mother
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Aasoraburg
Thomas Weston
Frank Redding
Ridgeway
J. L. Stear
Robert Elkin
Indiana
Samuel Lewis
Locust Lane
Mr. Lewis
W. J. Marshall
Gind Hare
Lot Jordon
A. C. Good
Hol. Knoll
North Point
Johnkin
The
Loop
Benj. Marshall
Pittsburg
Learina
Davis
Tarnie Beck
Dubois
Jacob Beck
Local Social Roundup From Altoona Area
A roundup of visits and travels shows A G Davis Jr of Altoona spent days with his parents Mr and Mrs W H Davis. Miss Mary Evans returned from Pittsburg. Misses Billie McCrea and Florence Cohick of Johnstown visited relatives here. Miss Florence Allen of Indiana Normal School spent time with her parents. G S Buchanan visited relatives in Johnstown and returned home. Miss Emma Herlinger also returned from Pittsburg. L Wetzel teaching locally visited Johnstown Saturday. John P Artemus and S W Hess were Indiana visitors last week. J H Hess of Johnstown was a local business visitor. Dick Geesey and his brother Homer visited Saturday. Our term closed Friday with teachers Miss Sara Stephens and Blanche Frantz, and a class of thirteen pupils completed final exams overseen by Orrin Patterson and Blanche Frantz. Guss Burkhart and wife of Wintondale visited Henry Burkhart last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Davis, Jr
Altoona
W.H. Davis
Mary Evans
Pittsburg
Illie McCrea
Florence Cohick
Johnstown
Sara Stephens
Blanche Frantz
Orrin Patterson
Guss Burkhart
Wintondale
Henry Burkhart
New York Shirt Factory Produces Value Shirts
A New York factory supplies shirts at one and one half dollars and fifty cents. Advertisers claim top styles and best values from the largest maker of this quality in the country.
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New York
Shoes on sale in feather and work categories
A local shop advertises men s shoes in feather styles priced from 2.00 to 5.00 and working shoes from 1.25 to 3.00, inviting patrons to choose the best values in footwear.
Glassware sale by Dugan Glass Co attracts buyers
Local ad notes Dugan Glass Co offers home made glassware with top styles and patterns. Lemonade sets priced from 1.00 to 1.50 and cracker jars at 0.15 are available in the basement.
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Dugan Glass Co
Local residents reported in from Cresson and Blairsville
Mrs. Marie Empfeld and son Edwin returned to their Cresson home last Friday. Mrs. Eliza Houston and daughter Anna are ill with grip. Jesse Mack Azucia Davis Mr Orrin and Miss June Patterson all attended Easter services at Pine Flats on Sabbath night. Miss Edith Fleming of Indiana visited Frederick Houck last week. Mr and Mrs William Lydick moved to Blairsville into the Houck house last wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Empfeld
Edwin
Cresson
Eliza Houston
Anna
Jesse Mack
Azucia Davis
Orrin
June Patterson
Pine Flats
Edith Fleming
Indiana
Rederick Houck
William Lydick
Ean Blairsville
Houck House
Armagh News Highlights School Visits and Events
Charles Matthews of Beaver visited Dr. R J Tomb on Sabbath. Miss Dora Adams closed a term of school on Friday with over 26 visitors. The Armagh school closed this week and Miss Hattie Drips conducted an entertainment. Elliott Johnston and son, and C Campbell wife and son were Johnstown visitors on Saturday. Miss Laura Smith and Nellis Crips attended the Epworth League convention at Johnstown last week. Miss Sadie Killen, a Conemaugh teacher, visited friends over Sabbath. Rev Anthony of Bolivar holds meetings in the Free Methodist church. Estep Tomb and family located in Armagh. A cornet band has been organized here and promises to be a success. Easter services observed in the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Matthews
Beaver
R. J. Tomb
Dora Adams
Armagh
Hattie Drips
Exrames Elliott
Johnston and Son
C. Campbell
Johnstown
Laura Smith
Nellis Crips
Sadie Kill
Local Social Notes From Homer City and Nearby
Miss Laura Tuck taught at Wilmerding and visited her parents over the weekend. Mr and Mrs John P St Clair hosted guests including Frank St Clair and Prof McCall from Kiski. Mrs A J Miller of Pittsburg and others visited Samuel Sickenberger last week. Roy St Clair left for Kiski to attend school. Mrs G G Burns left for Ohio due to her mother’s illness. Miss Anna St Clair Olive Dickie and Richard Holmes with Tracy Brandon started to Normal on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Tuck
Wilmerding
C. W. Tuck
Frank St. Clair
Prof. McCall
Kiski
John P. St. Clair
A.J. Miller
Pittsburg
Pauline Carney
Pauline Hall
Indiana
Samuel Sickenberger
Roy St. Clair
G. G. Burns
Ohio
Anna St. Clair
Olive Dickie
Richard Holmes
Tracy Brandon
Vintondale visitor and local social guests noted
Miss C. Bee Davis visits Vintondale while Miss Margaret Williams stays with Miss Byrd Keating in Cockport. Indiana visitors include Mr and Mrs A. P. Stephens. T. C. Morris from Vintondale visits E. G. Davis. Mrs W. E. Patterson visits her daughter Mrs H. W. Cameron in Peak. G. Smith is home for weekend. Elizabeth Jones of Barnesboro visits W. M. Williams and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bee Davis
Vintondale
Margaret Williams
Byrd Keating
Cockport
A. P. Stephens
Indiana
T. C. Morris
E. G. Davis
W. E. Patterson
H. W. Cameron
Peak
G. Smith
Elizabeth Jones
Barnesboro
W. M. Williams
Pine Feats This Week in Small Town News
Mrs William Waltemire has gone to Philadelphia for treatment after illness. Mrs Frank Coy of Wintondale visits local friends. Ben William's made a business trip to the motel. Harry Slater works on a local clearing. Perry Westover traveled to Barnesboro on Tuesday. Alonzo Sides visited Miles Fetterman Saturday. Wingart of Pittsburg home on vacation. Knox family to move to J M Zener property. Maud Peffer returns home after away month. John Aener from Indiana moved to town last Monday. Mrs Archie Smitten visits friends at Homer City and Blairsville. Juneau reports a child of William Uber dangerously ill with catarrhal fever. Canoe teachers hosted by Thomas Spencer Wednesday evening. Mrs Julian Sutter of Locust fell and sustained injuries last week.
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William Waltemire
Philadelphia
Frank Coy
Wintondale
Ben
Williama
Harry Slater
Perry Westover
Barnesboro
Alonzo Sides
Miles Fetterman
Juneau
William Uber
Thomas Spencer
Julian Sutter
Local monument works offers granite and marble pieces
Murray of Blairsville Pa lists stock including 100 monuments, tombstones, tablets and cemetery markers with lettering and cement foundation setup. Also advertises a 24 hp engine, 80 hp boiler, 1 hp wagon, top buggy and a milch cow for sale. Visits at works on Mondays and Saturdays. written inquiries welcomed with photos and designs.
Fine Poultry and Local Auctions in Indiana Pa
Mixed classifieds announce sale of hatching eggs from Barred Plymouth Rocks and Black Minorcas at 75 cents per setting, with D B Edmonston contact in Indiana Pa. Several notices promote First National Bank of Indiana deposits, a public sale of William Shields property at 128 North Sixth Street, household relics, several farm for sale or rent ads, a public sale of George Strong estate including livestock and farming gear, and miscellaneous notices for insurance, wagon, farm equipment, rooms for rent, and perfume samples for sale.
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D. B. Edmonston
S. Seventh St
Indians, Pa
North Sixth Street
William Shields
J. Woon Clark
Jewelry Store Moves to Temporary Quarters
In New Quarters the jewelry store of R. W. Wehrle and Co. now occupies the C. A. Alters store two doors west of its former location. The shop will use temporary quarters there until the new building is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Wehrle & Co
C. A. Alters
Pure White Linen For Spring Waist Or Seamless Sheet
Linen fabric described as pure white and 90 inches wide, suitable for creating a spring waist from or crafting a seamless sheet due to its generous width and clean appearance. Ideal for garments or bedding projects requiring wide material.
Decorated and White Tableware Sets Sale Tags
Advertises 53 piece decorated dinner sets in several pretty colors at 4.90 per set. Also offers 10 piece decorated toilet sets with selectable decora tions at 3.00 per set. Includes 10 piece white sets priced at 2.50 per set.
Trunks Offered From Detroit Factory Prices
Detroit factory trunks described with features like double trays linen lining heavy corners and excelsior lock. Prices range from 2.00 to 12.00 dollars with options at 8.00 and 12.00 and finishes in enamel or brass trimming.
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Detroit
Michigan
Men and Boys Spring Caps For 1904 Styles
New style caps for men and boys arrive for 1904. Men and boys can choose Auto and Yacht models in plain and fancy colors with prices 25c 50c 50c and 1.00. Mens Auto caps offered at 50c and 1.00, Yacht styles at 25c and 50c.
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Brighton
Wash Fabrics Stock Shrinks In Cold Weather
Cold weather cuts into wash fabrics sales as dealers promote a full stock. Dotted and striped Swisses offered at 20c to 25c per yard to attract buyers and clear inventory.
Window Shades Price List and Custom Options
Advertises elegant 25c shades and 7 foot shades in various colors at 30c, regular oil shades at 45c and 50c each, with special sizes available to order. Notes Hartshorn roller usage.
Carpet patterns attract buyers in new assortment
A store displays an assortment of carpets with patterns that appeal to shoppers. Body Brussels ranges from $1.30 to $1.40, Velvets from 90 cents to $1.15, and Tapestry Brussels from 65 cents to $1.00. Making laying and lining are free.
Waistings and Crepe de Chine in pretty waists patterns
Waistings in new weaves feature very pretty patterns priced 15c 25c 35c up to 50c. Cotton Crepe de Chine offered in three patterns ideal for waists at 25c a yard.
Lace Curtains Offer Spring and Summer Linens
The notice promotes new lace curtains for spring and summer with extensive beauty and variety. Early selection helps avoid broken lines. Prices range from 50 cents to 4.50 dollars for cheaper options and 5 to 10 dollars for finer curtains.
Special sale on 9x12 wool art squares this Saturday
Wool art squares priced at 7.90 after discount with 25 patterns to choose from. Sale runs from 1:00 PM until store closes with items offered at 10.00 price during event.
Ladies Wash Waists Hit New York Fast Fashion
Direct from New York maker these waists arrive just before warm weather. Prices range from white 3.50 to 100 dollars and black from 1.00 to 2.50, offering popular values for buyers looking for fresh summer options.
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New York
Oil painting to be shown at store exhibition
A famous oil painting will be exhibited at the store beginning April 27 for one week. Courtesy of Weingarten Bros makers of Corsets, the work will be displayed on the main floor by day and in the west window at night.
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Weingarten Bros
Refrigerators Made of Ash or Oak, Kiln Dried
Seasoned ash or oak lumber with brass lever locks and galvanized linings. Economical in ice use. Priced $6.90 to $18.00. Leave your order and have one delivered when wanted.
Leather Suitcase Prices From A Tex Trunk Dealer
Advertises 24 inch solid leather suit cases with brass trimmings and hand sewn folds at 7.50 to 8.50. Special sole leather cases priced 6.50. Solid leather cases 4.00. Good cases range 1.75 to 3.50 at a local shop.
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Textra
Metalic Bottom Boilers and Copper Pots Ad
Metallic bottom wash boilers wear more than tin boilers priced at 90c and 1.00. Copper boilers priced at 2.50 and 3.00. Granite roasting pans touted as best in market with prices 1.25 1.75 and 2.00.
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Brushvalliy
Homer City
Grisemore
C.F. Murray
Murray
Blairsville, Pa
First National Bank of Indiana
A. C. A Guy
George W. Wheeler & Son
Beventh St
Conklin
J. W. Vanhorn
Indiana, Pa
Indiana Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Griffith Elli
Harry C. Cimisty
J. R. Daugherty
George Strong
Strongstown
Buttington
Plano
Harriet Strona
Strongstown, Pa
T. A. Gilbert
Marshall Building
Andrew Euler
Greensburg
Smith
David Ellis
Wallace Dry Goods Company
J.C. Wallace & Son
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Oxford
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Tyrol
Jardineres
Mackintoshes
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