Local Notes From Heshbon and Surroundings
Mrs Hester Dick is seriously ill and Miss Emma Hall visited Johns town friends this week. The Heshbon ball game ended 16 to 13 in favor of Armagh. Rev. Wellington to conduct services in Garfield Free Methodist church Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The new Ephraim Robinson house rises under Joseph Walback supervision. It is likely Robert J Hood will run for County Commissioner next spring. Rayne reports Clara Little able to go out, schools in session, and several residents ill or visiting nearby towns. Carr ie Frech recovering at home after funeral attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Dick
Emma Hall
Johnstown
Harry Wakefield
Lizzie Stormer
Conemaugh
West Wheatfield
Annie
Jennie Craige
Allesheny
Mules Grambling
Kate Johns
Greensburg
Heshbon
P. R. Kk
Armagh
Rev
Wellington
Keensburg
Free Methodist
Garfield
A. W
H. G. Campbell
Heshlon
Ephraim Robinson
Joseph L. Walback
Walback
Robert J. Hood
Hood
Rayne
Clara Little
Rayne Township
Jos. Dodson
Harvey Feitzhons
Samuel Wohler
Hutchison
Naomi
Jos. Dodson, Sr
John Wolf
Harvey Feizthouse
William Hile
Kirt Rowland
Indiana
Geo. Snyder
Gilpin
Kellysburg
Carrie Frech
Georgie Frech
Alice Luckehart
Denton
Wm. Elkin
Jeannette
Harry Glenn
Braddock
Mary Lukehart
Rebecca Robinson and Son
Pittsburg
Maude Steinred
Alice Lockhart
Lizzie Crissman
Adda
Odessa Grow
Wintondale
Kate Gillespie
Lou Graham
Rodkey
Mitchells Mills
Maggie Gibson
Penn Run
Sanford Mardis
M. B. Shultz
B. W. Shaffer
Vintondale
Mary
Artemus
Center Township
Zora Shaffer
Harrison Powers
Henry Dearmy
Dearmine
Lizzie Ritchey
Effie Steffy
Possum Glory
Harriet
Elleny
John Omer
Bethel School
Blacklick Township
Cambria County
Harry Wallace
Bellano School
Hannah J. Stumpf
Samuel Barnett
Robert Lydick
S. L. Barr
Taylorsville
Cherryhill Township
Barr
Mary Jane Winner
Cicero Barnett
Local Socials and Town Improvements Highlight Indiana County News
Mrs J S21. Duke returned from a two week visit with Phillipsburg friends. Phillipsburg guests stayed with Mr and Mrs John Hindle. The Corner House remains popular for Indiana county visitors. City Hotel improvements include a new porch. A one room school addition was approved. with a teaching staff named for the term. Various residents visit or travel to nearby towns and maintain social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Brown
Hogee
R. M. Donahey
George Vanhorn
Marion Center
Georgia Miller
Graceton
Mr J H Aine Completes Large Store Addition
Mr J H Aine has completed a substantial addition to his well kept store. The feature includes a new boat Sitios and a ware extension, with two feet added to the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Aine
Toom Asn
Mir
Strongstown Visitors and Local Social Roundup
Strongstown notes list visitors from Adda Odessa and Wintondale, guests of local families, teachers securing positions, and residents hosting friends. The piece catalogs numerous socials, visits to Johnstown and Blairsville, school openings with wage increases, and a Christian Endeavor Society slate led by Herman Rider and Minerva Stear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Books
J. A. Crossman
Indiana
Our City
Samuel C. Walker
Punxsutawney
Ealina
Irene
Grace Neal
Richmond
Locust Lane
Zoe Neal
North Point
D. B. Stear
May Stear
Blairsville
Katie Jordan
Christian Endeavor Society
Herman Rider
Minerva Stear
Latra Neal
Olive Spmnkle
Miles Chambers
McMaster and Hood Picnic Supply Store
McMaster and Hood offer a line of fancy cakes pickles canned meats salads fruits and confections. Their store is described as headquarters for picnic supplies and related treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMaster & Hood
Picnic specials at wholesales from Wm. Rissinger grocer
Wm. Rissinger, Sixth street grocer and confectioner, offers special picnic rates on bananas oranges lemons watermelons and all fruits and candies at wholesale prices. Also for sale at a bargain are several good secondhand items at Bley's livery stable in Indiana, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Rissinger
Sixth Street
Bley
Indiana, Pa
Georgie Walter Aged Four Dies in Gilpin July 31 1895
A Friend notes the death of Georgie Walter son of Daniel and Elia Fred of Gilpin at age four years one month and days due to brain trouble. The message recalls the child as a darling, with lines about angels, heaven, and reunion in God’s time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Walter
Daniel
Elia Fred
Gilpin
Darling
Jasper
Storm Serge We Have Large Line of Dress Goods
A large line of dress goods offered with special pricing includes all wool fabrics 33 inches wide at 45e. The store highlights staples such as Caliogs Canton Table Linens Muslins and Outings with special pricing on outings at 8e.
Campbell House noted as large patronized hotel in Mechanicsburg
In Mechanicsburg the Campbell House, run by A J Campbell, is a leading local hotel praised for spotless cleanliness and welcoming meals by Mrs Campbell. The ad promotes A G Glens seed wheat from Cumberland valley, bearded No 1 reclean, at 1.25 per bushel, with Timothy grass seed at 3.25 per bushel, directed to Indiana area. includes canvassing offers by Wanamaker & Brown of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Mechanicsburg
A. J. Campbell
A. G. Glenn’s
Cumberland Valley
Glenn
Timothy
Seed wheat and oats brands promoted by local agents
Versus G W Swan aig W T Miller, agents for Improved Mediterranean seed wheat grown in Cumberland valley. Foltz oats favored for Taliana county, with substantial sales recently. Prices offered, endorsements strong, agents in Indiana handle inquiries. Lost Friday evening silver bracelet on First or Philadelphia streets near Geasler's garden. reward at PROGRESS office. Farmers urged to consider J C Moorhead rye thresher and equal straw pricing. fruit and produce available at Wm Risinger’s Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Swan
W. T. Miller
Cumberland Valley
Taliana
Foltz
Indiana
Dean
Philadelphia
Oak Street
Geasler
Progress Office
J. C. Moorhead
Wm. Risingers
Sixth Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Clark
Joseph Brantlinger
Messrs
Wihner Shields
Mrs
J. W. Shields
Barresburg
Smicksbuckeg
T. B. Allison
D. R. Houk
John M. Nickle
Carrie A. Houk
Barnesboro
Andrew Fareemake
Georgeville
Peg
Strongstown
Homer City
Eva White
W. L. Moore
Lyman Gilbert
Anna Sloan
Gerrude Cunningham
Onberg
Trade City
U.S. Gov't Report
Storm Serge
Headquarters For Seed
Indiana and
Vicinity
Wanamaker & Brown
A. S.C
Jacquard
America
Cunningham’s
Wallace
Marshall & King’s
Jamestown
Indiana A
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