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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1903
Page
5
Local correspondence from Armaugh lists Mrs K J Tomb and daughter Verna visiting Johnstown, updates on families returning from Wilkinsburg, and mentions of residents moving or traveling to or from nearby towns. Several social visits, employment changes, and a railroad project plan are noted, with multiple names and places cited.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with yellowing skin and weakness. After doctors gave up, Electric Bitters improved his condition within weeks, prompting him to claim the remedy “robbed the grave.” Advertisements for various medicines and local merchants follow, including druggists and price notes for wall paper.
In Brush Valley the Evangelical church held last Sabbath services after recent repairs with large attendance. Visitors include Mrs. Cyrus Buchanan of Indiana, Mrs. Ellen Williams ill, Misses Mary and Lydia Herlinger from Homer City, and others. Rev. Hillary and Rev. Hunt are listed to preach next Sabbath. The Penn Run area reports active moving and property transfers, hotel changes, and farm purchases among residents, with several families relocating. South Bend, Blacklick Township, and Grisemore notes mention visits, illness, and local business trips. AThoughtful Man recounts a Winchester tale of relief found in Dr King’s New Life Pills, and local ads promote butter separators and footwear at area stores.
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