Indiana News Sees Local Boom With Gas Meals and Growth
In Indiana Pa a flood of notices and items paints a lively scene. Advertisements tout A L Masons meats and Standard sewing machines while locals discuss farms, schools, and a coming hotel project. Prominent residents, fairs, and church leaders are highlighted alongside gas used for cooking and a growing town spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gilbreath
Altoona
A. L. Mason
Mr. Rose
Derry Station
Bert Lowman
Church Street
Natural gas arrives and boosts town growth prospects
Natural gas is now established in the town, turned on at the Flouring Mills and Water Works last Thursday evening and Monday on the low pressure line. Residents with gas contracts will use it townwide, and local officials express optimism. Harry Williams from the Water Works praises the move, saying it feels like home. A glass factory and pressed brick plant potential by Judge Clark are hinted, with rumored rich fire clay deposits on G. W. Hood’s land, signaling hopeful industrial growth.
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Harry Williams
Ita
Judge Clark
G. W. Hood
Brisachville
Free
Lidbargh
Charles Barr
South Walnut Street
Samuel Ray
Harry Crissman
New Florence
Mr. Crissman
R. N. Miller
Indiana
Irwin
Todd
Conemaugh Township
James George
Burrell Township
I. Klingensmith
L. 8. Clagett
Principal elected as head of state’s best school
The fall term opens the first Monday in September with expectations of record attendance. Prof. Z. X. Snyder, formerly of Greensburgh and most recently Superintendent of the Schools of Reading, has been elected principal. The overall strength makes the institution widely regarded as the best school in the State.
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Robert Lowry
Church Street
Salisburg
Dr. Snyder
the Normal
Board of Trustees
State Normal School
Indiana
Samuel C. Schmucker
Reading
Schmucker
B. M. Schmucker
Gettysburg Theological Seminary
Muhblenberg College
Z. X. Snyder
Greensburgh
Schools of
Live Stock Shipments Near July to August 1839 Summary
Shipment details list cattle and calves to multiple Pennsylvania destinations for the week of July 30 to August 5 1839. J M Moore reports 10 cattle 117 sheep 10 calves to Eguity Pa. J K Bouch lists 13 calves 87 hogs to Salford Pa. F M Donahey 1 cattle 15 calves to Media. W T Burns 27 cattle 3 calves to Harrisburg.
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J. M
Min bone feet sell amid market with brisk prices
Fragmentary notice indicates bone and perhaps other materials offered for sale at market prices. Mentions Kings and a buyer, but details are unclear due to mangled OCR.
Armagh Sickness and Local Happenings Report
Local notes from Armagh and nearby towns recount sickness, a new baby, and speeches by Rev Hunter opposing tobacco. Community events include croquet, visits, a near-miss train incident, a fox scare, and a large Greenville Normal School commencement with a summer lawn fete. Glamorous factory plans in Blairsville hint at a glass works boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cameron
Miss Osborne
Altoona
Agnes Rugh
Hargnutt
Conemaugh
Netta Evans
Cochran
Simpeon
Greenville
Summer Bargains at Marshall & Kline’s Store
Advertises rapid clearance of warm weather and summer goods to make room for arrivals. Claims deep discounts on silks, laces, and fabrics, with prices cited from 50 cents to several dollars. Promises best bargains, urging prompt visit to Indiana Pennsylvania shop for reduced textiles and curtains.
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Alliams
India
Marshall K Kline
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Marshall & Kline
Indiana County
Socials and Memorials in Homer and Pittsburgh
A list notes guests from Homer Verona and Pittsburg Homewood and Latrobe at a social event. An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam for throat and lungs with free samples offered by druggists. Obituary mentions Mrs Agnes Young mother of William Young of West Indiana dying August 1 in Pittsburgh at age 38. Burial in Allegheny Cemetery. She was a Presbyterian and remembered for kindness.
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Charlie Uber
Florence
Verona
Charlie
Pittsburg
Indiana
Pine Flat
Dr. Evans
Mrs. Poorman
McGregor
Dra. Reed
Campbell
Drenning
Mabel Perishing
Stella McNutt
Mary St.Clair
George Odgen
Homer
Ida Cook
Homewood
J. D. Odgen
Latrobe
Agnes Young
William Young
West
Wm. Woolslayer
Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh
Allegheny Cemetery
Presbyterian Church
William
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Milt Kelly
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