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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1910
Page
6
Connecticut farmer F H Plumb explains breaking up bowlders for fence material. He details blasting, splitting, and shaping stones with wedges, drills, and a sledge to build durable field walls. His method converts stones into long lasting wall foundations and barriers.
Indiana entomologist urges farmers and gardeners to protect toads as natural insect controllers. He notes toads eat a high proportion of injurious insects and suggests artificial ponds to keep toads nearby, arguing audiences will gain interest in biology and reduce pest damage as crops enter spring preparation.
A 1909 crop roundup reports the United States leading global corn production, with oats near a billion bushels and wheat adequate for bread for all. Dairy profitability hinges on cow quality and soil fertility, while a Massachussetts hen Polly is hailed as the oldest bird, and France's cattle industry supports about half the population with milk cheese and butter.
In the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, in the matter of Henry Jamen Atramat, a bankrupt, the court orders a trustees sale of real estate. The sale will be exposed to public auction on the premises on the specified date.
Legal notice describes a parcel in the First Ward of Indiana Borough Pennsylvania. It details starting at the north line of Philadelphia Street and Plum Street intersection, outlining 200 feet north to an alley, 60 feet west to Lot 47 Mary Fess, 200 feet south to Philadelphia Street, and 60 feet east back to the start, noting a structure on the lot.
The sale covers a two story frame dwelling and outbuildings free of encumbrances including a mortgage in favor of Samuel Hughes assigned to Charlotte McHenry and Court judgments. Terms require $300 cash at bid and balance on confirmation by the District Court. The Savings & Trust Co trustee Indiana Pa March 29 1910.
Trustees to offer at public auction the real estate of George Trimble Wanilton bankrupt in the Western District of Pennsylvania. In bankruptcy proceeding No. 4335 the district court has not ordered any restraining order. Auction to be held on the premises in the borough of Indiana, Pennsylvania.
All that certain lot of ground in the Second Ward of the Borough of Indiana at the corner of Church and Fifth Streets fronting forty feet on South Mirth Street and extending back 140 feet to an alley. Bounded on the north by Columbus McCoy’s lot, with a large structure erected thereon.
Indiana County trustees announce a court sale of a two story frame dwelling and frame stable appraised at 40000. The property is subject to existing mortgages of 32000 and 1000 and to judgments in the Court of Common Pleas. Sale is cash on court confirmation, with 300 paid at bidding. Truste F Sutter, Indiana, Pa, March 26, 1910.
Peeler and Felt attorneys announce letters testamentary issued for the estate of Thomas J. Wadding late of South Matoning township deceased. All claims must be presented duly authenticated for settlement and all debts promptly paid. Murray Stewart executor. March 22, 1910.
Government exam notices invite men and women over 18 to apply for railway mail clerks custom house clerks stenographers bookkeepers and other positions with annual salaries from 8800 to 2500. The Bureau of Instruction at 574 Hamlin Building Rochester NY offers instruction and free information as exams are held across the country.
Special arrangement with Pittsburg Gazette Times offers Rural Delivery patrons access to Gazette Times and Progress for 4.00 a year. Subscribers paid in advance via Progress can get Gazette Times for 3.00. A 850 reward is posted for info leading to arrest of arsonist on Guthrie timber land in Brushvalley township Indiana Pa. Road Masters reports offered as neat 100 report books at 35 cents each, 45 cents by mail. Local notices urge sharing neighborhood public-interest items.
In pursuance of an Orphans Court order an alias writ of partition issues for the estate of Matthew Dill deceased. The sheriff will appraise and partition two tracts totaling 248 acres in Indiana county with detailed metes and bounds, returnable June 6 1910, at 10 a m, at the premises. Heirs and devisees listed include Dill family members and relatives in Kansas New York and Pennsylvania.
J N Banks attorney announces letters of administration granted for A L Smith late of Indiana borough. Creditors must present authenticated claims for settlement and those indebted should render prompt payment. The Ravings Trust Company named as administrator in the March 30 1910 filing.
The court grants administrator duties to the undersigned for Catharine Beringer of Green township and all claimants must present authenticated gains for settlement. The attestation and date appear as March 20, 1910, in Cherry Tree.
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