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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1917
Page
4
The Indiana Progress announces editors Moorhead and Moorhead and notes its status as a second class matter since October 25, 1905. Subscription rates are listed in cash in advance with various options, and the issue is dated Wednesday April 18, 1917.
Obituary notices record the deaths of Hugh Blakley near West Lebanon after a relapse from pneumonia with lung abscess, and death details for Mrs. Charlotte Thomas ex Sheriff J Wallace Thomas, George W. Weamer of Homer City, William George near Blairsville. Surviving family members and funeral arrangements are listed along with church and lodge affiliations.
Obituaries detail John F Rankin and son Daniel Rankin mourning the elder’s death after a long illness. Born 1846 in Willet, he served in Civil War, married Sarah Yeomans, later moved to Indiana. Also notes on the deaths of Elin Brothers child, Mrs. Harry Nowry, and Charlie Heagy, with brief family details and funeral arrangements.
An old time optical ad promises free eye service and affordable glasses. The expert will examine eyes to detect trouble and improve vision, claiming satisfaction superior to high priced opticians and inviting readers to visit Telpfol road pastment for help.
In Pittsburg area obituaries, Ife a boy of several weeks with head and ear infection died after hospital admission attempt at operation was deemed unsafe. Survived by mother, a brother and two sisters. Burial in Freeport planned. Also listed are Mary Kingsley of Green Township and Green township natives, died at 57, with survivors including mother and siblings. Funeral at Hillsdale with Thompson Cemetery interment. Harry Carney of West Lebanon died at 43, member of West Lebanon Grange. rituals conducted at graveside. Mrs Duncan of Blacklick, aged 68, pneumonia, survived by husband and two sons and two brothers. John W. Uncapher of Plumville, 76, survived by children Eva Ritchey, Zetta, Wilda, Gibson, Frank. interment in Plumville.
An article cautions that the fly harbors germs and spreads diseases including typhoid fever and possibly infantile paralysis. It urges proactive anti fly campaigns in April to June, notes flies migrate via railways, and calls cleanliness a defense. The piece also includes local notices about residents returning home from Florida and a Card of Thanks for a death in the Jamison family.
Mrs Will Roberts and others issue resolutions for Mrs Sarah Je Turner of Mt Dora Florida who died April 4 1917 mourning her W C T U Pine Maits work and service to Christ community home and individuals. condolences offered and minutes to record. Also obituary notes Pine Flat resident David B Mahan aged 80 died in Mt Dora Florida April 10 ten days after Mrs Turner, memorials say he was a longtime Pine Flats educator. Remains brought to Mechanicsburg for interment.
An article argues stomach and intestinal diseases are often fatal and resistant to medication. It advocates vertebral adjustments to remove nerve pressure, restore nerve function, and reestablish health in affected parts.
The Indiana branch of the Farmers and Threshers Protective Association will hold a meeting in the Court House on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Letters testamentary issued to D. S. Rankin executor. Those with claims must present authenticated to settle. Debts owed should be paid promptly. Undiana borough is listed as the deceased residence.
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