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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1891
Page
5
Indiana Pa district notices and social updates report hospitalities, town improvements, and local personalities. Mentions new faces among Noraig students, militia costs, railroad trunks disputed in court, and multiple residents visiting kin in nearby towns.
Bruce Smith, a practical horse shoer, operates from the area opposite the Gomver's Hotel offering all kinds of blacksmithing at reasonable rates. Specializes in treatment of diseased and injured hooves with satisfaction guaranteed.
A Saturday morning fire in Johnstown April 11 destroyed the large undertaking and furniture shop of John Henderson and the livery and sales stables of C B and N C Civer on the north side of Main Street above Bedford. Loss estimated at 34000 with insurance of 27500. suspected incendiary cause.
An old Pennsylvania Grocer editorial extols Marvin's Crackers from the Liberty Street Pittsburg factory. It claims superior quality, fresh from ovens and unwholesome warehouse storage, urging grocers to stock them and customers to try them for lasting revenue and popularity.
A Blairsville local column reports an awning at J M Harvey's grocery, a reduced West Penn force to come, and a thriving town mood. Notables: Miss Mary Klingensmith visiting. Dr I P Klingensmith hosting. Johnstown flood lecture by Rev Dr Chapman. Also notes deaths, baptisms, and Dr Robert J Marshall’s long medical career ending in Indiana County.
Plumville community reports four new families, road repairs, and town visitors. Mentions teachers, students, merchants, and motorist mishaps, with social events at Kellysburg hall and a box festival idea for the M E church. BRUSHVALLEY confirms summer school, funeral attendance, and upcoming western move by the McDonalds.
In Loyalhanna township, Westmoreland County, Jacob Baker and Margaret E. Hancock wed under Pennsylvania law with James Fenton, Esq. officiating. The Progress office staff acted as witnesses as the couple celebrated and departed to begin married life with warm good wishes from the newsroom.
Last Tuesday night Smicksburg instituted Council No 594 of the Jr O U A M with Deputy John Paul of Indians. Visitors were hosted at the Smicksburg hotel for a supper after initiation. Indiana County now has twenty one Jr O U A M councils and over 600 councils statewide with about 65000 members. Officers listed include C Dr W J Crawford V C Z T Richey R L A Cassidy A B S B L Bkinner W Parker Ward G W Stiteler I S W J Bell C S B E Stear Treas R M Remale F S S C Kirkpatrick Trustees J C Crawford Joe FitzGerald W T Frederick.
Peterman discharged from jail after giving a note to the commissioners for costs. Sentenced for F. and B. Proceedings to open several streets of Indians borough were withdrawn by the borough attorney. Leave granted G W Boadenhammer administrator of Thomas K Walker deceased to sell real estate for debt payment. J E Johnston versus Smith and Wachob appeal struck off. Adjourned until April 25.
A Friday social at Kettysburg hall drew teachers and youths with refreshments but sparked strong Presbyterian objections to dancing termed a sin. The writer urges adherence to church rules, condemning “innocent plays” as a cover for a good old fashioned dance and calls for church vigilance. The piece ends with broader remarks on church conduct and unity.
Buck Ewing captain of the New Yorks writes for The Ladies' Home Journal Boy's Department on forming a nine, the hardest positions, throwing, and other basics. This is his first article and praised as the best yet for boys on baseball.
Advert suggests Hold's Sarapa remedy as a cure for vague illness and unease, claiming it lifts readers from uncertain, uncomfortable conditions to health and cheer. It emphasizes quick, confident improvement and implies potency in healing effects.
An injured man died instantly after a brother ran into him with a knife. The note cites Lieutenant Busick of the Central Police District and promotes Salvation Oil as a remedy, claiming a permanent cure. The document is signed Bergt H. A. Rye of the Central Police Bintien in Halte Md.
An obituary note reports the death of Mr Rowe at his home in Obi following a lith jest incident. The item preserves basic biographical cue without graphic detail.
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