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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1889
Page
5
Local items report month of meteor activity market potato offerings and oats harvest. Notables include visits by Miss Mattie Bolar and Frank Tinthoff, a new derrick at Clymer Water Co, and Hood’s Sarsaparilla ads. Railroad, education, and church news appear with births, deaths, and public notices. Franklin, Edinboro, and Indiana County figures frequent the pages.
List of licenses recorded including James Banka James Otie H L Larimer Pa 122 Pia HL Buory Pa Wm ee inant ve J E Cribbs Routh Mahoning twp Stearn Bayne twp BR E Johnston Centre 1135 Sole Cummins White i MM West Lebanon tony aiees Ramanel fH Southworth Leechburg Pa semmis D Cochran creakade Pa
A Greenville area disturbance last Thursday evening involved intoxication and a stabbing. Richard Fair tried to mediate an altercation at Earhart's Grove after illegal whisky sales were blamed for the melee. a young man named Cummins was wounded but will not press charges, and citizens are urged to choose between continuing education or lawlessness as a local issue.
A historical shipping summary lists numerous consignments by owner and destination. J Rhoads sends 33 cattle to Douglasville. N Seanor ships 18 cattle 12 calves 20 hogs to Chalfont Pennsylvania. R Elkin 247 sheep to West Philadelphia. W Troutman 24 cattle to M iddleburg. J Creps 15 cattle 12 calves 97 hogs to Hill grass. A D Sutton 4 horses to Euclid Avenue Ohio. H Bryan 169 hogs to Lansdale. W E Nickle 14 cattle 12 calves 110 hogs to West Chester. A D Sutton 1 horse to Allegheny. J Creps 132 sheep 1 calf to West Phila. Thomas Wissinger 241 sheep 5 calves to West Phila.
County school directors list upcoming lettings at multiple locations to hire teachers for six months. Clarksburg holds one position August 15 at 1 p.m. Pine two hires eight teachers August 17 at 2 p.m. West Lebanon plans two positions August 17 at 1 p.m. Banks two engages twelve teachers August 16 at 1 p.m. Barrel two seeks nine teachers August 15 at 8 a.m. Buffington and Brushvalley entries schedule August 24 and August 31 respectively for eleven and six and grades.
The Post Office at Indiana Pennsylvania lists uncalled letters dated October 14 1889. Names include Albert Adams William Craven Johnnie Cain F Van Doren Donahey J L Dibler Alex Fleming Miss L M Getty A F Johnston Sam P Johnston John W Lewis Albert McFarland Charles H Osborne John Pope Miss Hannah Pounds Lewis Spires Mrs Bell Stater Jos 8 Scott Fay. Inquiries must state letters were advertised and give date. Fannie W Nixown P M.
The sixth annual W C T U convention will be in Lewisville on September 11 and 12. Local Presidents, county superintendents of departments, and two delegates from each union will attend along with Y members. The Executive Committee meets at 10 30 a m on September 11. Members should send names to Mrs D J Irwin Ebenezer Pa and indicate travel mode, rail or private conveyance preferred.
A home is sought for a smart healthy 11 year old boy. Enquire of R W Allison and W B Hi Overseers of Whitechapel.
Mrs Bella Kerr of Pleasantvalley Green township died in Israel at her son in law Henry L Buterbaugh's home July 24 1589 aged 83 years 6 months 13 days. She was wife of Charles Kerr predeceased her. Mother of 9 children 3 sons and 6 daughters all living except the youngest with 36 grandchildren 54 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. A United Presbyterian Church member her counsel and kindness touched many. She departed in blessed assurance with Psalm 39 verse 7 guiding her life and death.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Rebecca Sutton Stewart at age 70 in Indiana on Aug 7 1888 after a life in several Presbyterian congregations. She leaves three children James N Stewart W L Stewart Esq and Lizzie Stewart and is praised as a faithful Christian wife and mother. A son recalls her mild temper and patient suffering, with faith in eternal rest for the people of God. Also mentions Hood s Sarsaparilla praised in Baptist Weekly and a free sample offer for Kemp s Balsam for throat and lung complaints.
Harrisburg officials sought legal guidance on using a $50 000 appropriation to transport soldiers to the Gettysburg dedication. Attorney General Kirkpatrick ruled that only those on the rolls both before and at the battle, honorably discharged and resident in Pennsylvania at the act’s passage, qualify for free transport. those discharged or dropped before the battle are excluded even if later affiliated with the organization.
Comrade Noah Adler informs U V S and G A B members planning to go to Gettysburg in September that he will furnish them with suits and hats at fair prices. Mail orders promptly attended to.
Reports from Buffington and Pine Flat note infant death of Jno. Kookenbrod's child and Charles Brendlinger killed at Indiana Iron Works in East Wheatfield. A barn fire near town is contained with suspected spontaneous ignition. Summers bring visitors to Evergreen with Mr. and Mrs. Thorne and Miss Emma Cole.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy from Rondout New York as the only wise course to cleanse the body. It claims the product regulates the liver and kidneys and corrects breath, bowels, back pain, nerves, and dizziness, suggesting a physic alone is insufficient.
J. J. Swigart of Indiana Pennsylvania announces completion of nine years nine months at the Institution for the Blind in Philadelphia and a diploma. He studied music under Prof David D Wood, has a full set of tools from New York, and offers piano teaching tuning and repair from home seeking public patronage.
The Sparks Bros. and Stevens Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. will show in Indiana on Thursday August 22. The Scotdale Pa Independent notes two performances there yesterday drawing a large audience and compliments the company and performances although with garbled wording.
The final Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Railroad seashore excursion series goes Thursday August 12 to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle and Ocean City with regular trains from Pittsburgh at 4 36 and 3 10 PM plus a Pullman car special. Return valid on regular trains except New York and Chicago Limited. Also includes medical ad copy and Castoria testimonial.
Advertises massive sales at Marshall and Kline's and Wegley Johnston in Pennsylvania. Notes 6c flannelets 8c 10c per yard, cheap dress goods 10c, remnants, summer underthings, beaded wraps, and jackets at deep discounts. Promotes fertilizer from Frank Douglas Indiana Pa and Lydick's Penn Run jars and supplies.
Local retailer Marshall and Kline pushes heavy seasonal clearout with drastic cuts on silks satins and lawns. Advertising fall and winter arrivals while slashing prices to attract prompt purchases. Notable deals include India silks at five cents per yard and satin de Luxor suggested as premier luxury. Ironically the ad touts multiple price drops across broad textile lines and invites prompt customer action to secure bargains before stock moves.
Marshall & Kline promote Kemp's Balsam for throat and lungs claiming a guaranteed cure for coughs. Drugstores offer free sample bottles with large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1. Lutherans in Indiana county plan a Grove Chapel reunion July 21 led by Rev R Smith with Rev F W Conrad delivering an address.
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