Local Residents Vacation and Visits Notice
Marion Center residents report visits and travel by Edgewood residents James and Mrs Blakeley Horace Kinter and J A Terpe visiting Roosevelt Lake and northern parts of the state Virginia Uber from Indiana spent time with local postmaster and Mrs J C Boyard Rev W C Work and family visit their old home in town Carl Holt and family from Coral vacationing with relatives in town Harry Kelly returns to work in plumbing J H Way and wife visitors Miss Elizabeth Lang and relatives from Aliquippa visit town Assistant Cashier and Mrs Glenn Miller vacationing with relatives in Buffalo and beyond N B Barr and family attended a camp meeting at Belsano Misses Lola and Nola Simpson from nearby visit sister Mrs Clifford Brady in Detroit Trespass notices for sale at the Progress Office 8 for 26 cents on muslin 6 for 25 cents on paper plus 3 cents postage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blakeley
Edgewood
Mra
Blakeley
Horace Kinter
North Manor Street
J. A. Terpe
Roosevelt Lake
Virginia Uber
Indiana
J. C. Boyard
W. C. Work
Kyle
Bolivar
Glenn Miller
Buffalo
N. Y
N.B
Barr
Belsano
Lola
Nola Simpson
Hear Town
Mis
Clifford Brady
Detroit
New Tonic Promises Quick Energy for Rundown People
A tonic named Kieffer's Tonic Tablets is touted by druggists as in high demand for the weak and nervous. It claims to energize rundown systems and improve weak stomachs, delivering new vim and reducing nervousness quickly with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kieffer
Kleffer
Daugherty's Drug Store Opens Opposite P R R Station
A new Daugherty's Drug Store opens opposite the P R R Station, inviting patrons to explore its medicines, cosmetics, and general goods. The storefront promises friendly service, ample stock, and convenient access for travelers and locals alike.
Residents visit and relocations across Rochester and area
Rochester families host guests and announce moves to Seward and Atlantic City trips. Local visits include confirmations of home improvements, reunions, and church project contracts. The Germania M E Sunday School held a Maple Grove picnic, and officers of the Lutharan church council discussed cement basement work and church renovations.
Administrator's Notice of Irene Eilen Morgan Estate
Letters of administration granted to W C Chapman on the Irene Eilen Morgan estate of Center Township. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated for settlement and debtors prompted to pay. Savings and Trust Co of Indiana Pa administrator Indiana Fa July 16 1931 note
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W.C. Chapman
Irene Eilen Morgan
Center Township
Gaid
Savings and Trust CO
Indiana
Blacksmith Sign Showcases Old Craft Skill
A Connecticut Yankee blacksmith with a long Shoeing trade posts a sign promising work done with care. He notes satisfaction guaranteed and durable horseshoes, reflecting a rural decline in skilled trades as aging smiths fade from communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friend
Connecticut
Origin of the American dollar sign explained
Charles Prince explains to French readers the dollar sign origin tied to Spanish pillar coins of the 15th century. He notes the two Hercules pillars with a red ribbon and Plus Ultra, later adopted by English and German coins as the dollar symbol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Prince
Spain
Iberian Peninsula
South America
United States Congress
Ancient English Clock Salvaged for Salisbury Cathedral
One of England's oldest clocks, dating to 1386, was recovered and installed in the north transept of Salisbury Cathedral after long neglect. Originating in a close bell tower from around 1258, the iron timepiece originally marked only hours and was moved in 1790 before being replaced in 1884. Its rediscovery and reconstruction revived its historic role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Salisbury
Origins and early steps of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
The piece traces the department’s origins from 1886, noting patents office seeds, entomology, chemistry, and botany roles, Lincoln’s 1862 transfer to Isaac Newton as first commissioner, and Colman becoming secretary under Cleveland, with a light family anecdote about a toddler’s mischief in the Rutland Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Patent Office
Lincoln
Isaac Newton
Pennsyvania
Cleveland
Norman J. Colman
Frst
Ring Time Hint From Shakespeare On Ring Purchases
A London jeweler notes spring and early summer as peak ring buying season and advises that long tapering fingers suit large stones in oval settings while women with short fingers should wear broad heavy rings to balance hand proportions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
London
Rhine Steamer Journeys Through German Scenic Towns
A Rhine steamer ride from Mainz to Colonge or Dusseldorf to Konigswinter offers a memorable voyage. Passengers view castle crowned shores, with memories of Beethoven in Bonn Heine at Dusseldorf and other great figures stirring thoughts of the passing towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mainz
Colonge
Dusseldorf
Konigswinter
Beethoven
Bonn
Schimnann
Heine
Byron
Drachenfels
Gutenberg
Maluz
Washington Township News and Local Gatherings
Mrs. George Edward returns from the Indiana hospital in Beyer. The community notes callers at J. E. Park’s home and a large school reunion at Joe Marshall’s grave in Atwood. Funeral attendees for Mrs. Henrietta Rearick are listed. Attendees at Harmony Grave Lutheran services and a trip to Atlantic City and Washington, D.C. are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
George Edward
Beyer
Indiana Hospital
Bert Fairman
J. E. Park
James Johnston
Pittsburgh
John Sleppy
Wilkinsburg
Andy McCausland
Vandergrift
John Wissinger
Youngstown
James Fisher
Gasstown
Joe Marshall
Atwood
Eugene McLean
J. A. McLean
Henrietta Rearick
Edward Boyer
Ruth
William Park
Milo Roof
W. D. Boyer
M. J. Boyer
Frank Lohr
Walter Harman
Ethel
Josiah Fisher
Near Five Points
Elmer Hoover
George Hoover
A. CG. Marshall
Margaret Marshall
Joseph Marshall
Harmony Grave Lutheran
Mina McCullough
Five Points
Sara
Glenn Jewart
William Smieltzer
Blair
Clair Parks
Cebert Parks
Adamson
Clarig Morrison
Glenn Carnahan
Kiski Heights
Wilbert Boyer
Community Notes From Stonepark and Nearby Towns
Rev Shaeffer and family attend camp meeting at Stonepark while Mrs Arda recovers from illness. Mrs Gueist moves to stay with her son after visiting her daughter. Eugene Tate visits Cribbs family near Shelocta with two children. Baptist Sunday school picnic at Wood lawn park included dinner and supper. Lee Remaley and family from Ohio visit relatives. Emma Watson visited Tirza Bonyak. Jethro Jacoby and family visited Punxsutawney. O O Napp business trip to Indiana. Anna Sterner attended a Revloc wedding as brides maid. Berner and son Joseph visit Indiana. Ada Cassidy and Betty of Idamar town visit. McIntyre baseball team defeats Barr Slope. Progress Office muslin and paper sale prices.
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Shelocta
Baptist Sunday School
Woodlawn Park
Lee Remaley
Ohio
Emma Watson
Tirza Bonyak
Jethro Jacoby
Punxsutawney
Napp
Indiana
Anna Sterner
Revloc
Berner
Joseph
Ada Cassidy
Betty
Idamar
McIntyre
Barr Slope
Local social notes and visits in Cherryhill area
John Brown of near Martintown called in the vicinity and Taylorsville. Stella Tyger and daughters Vera and Margaret with son Dale visited the Eagle home Thursday. Festival attendees filled the I O Q O F hall at Pine Flats. Paige Burkey announces the birth of a son at Purchase Line. Burkey formerly Sara Perry near Pine Flats. Visits to Indiana and Elderton occurred Sunday. Catherine Engle’s surprise party drew a large crowd with games and luncheon. Sunshine Sunday school class picnic at Learn dam with Christina Rodgers as guest. Mrs. William Thompson of Hellwood and others called in. Kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Clair Edwards at H. M. Dick’s home. gifts and luncheon. Millard Garman of State College visited relatives. Glenn King family of Bloomfield NJ visiting relatives here. James Langham guests include son Don Langham and wife from Akron Ohio. C A Wright of Crystal Springs spent weekend with family. Glenn Buterbaugh of Akron spent weekend with sister Mrs. Wallie Coble. returned home with Mrs. Gilbert Wilson and son. Charles Johnston and Glen of Clymer were guests at Jamar Langham Thursday.
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Emma Wagner
Milo Luther
Clyde
Glenn Mack
Anna Catherine
Johnstown
Wagner
Emma Taylor
Charles Taylor
Ligonier
Della St. Clair
New Florjance
Russell Jones
James N. Betts
Wm. A. Lear
Louise
Dorothy Fry
Donahey
Campbells Mills
John H. Miller
Front Street
John C. Lear
Truedell
Romaine
Jack
Laurain
Hiner
Round Top
Sam Brendlinger
Sebring, C
Henry Brendlinger
Germany
M. E
Maple Grove
Charles Walbeck
Eugene Walbeck
Forrest Walbeck
Idle
James H. Riddell
Dewey
Leroy Reese
Florence
Janet
Bolivar
Vandergrift
W. R. Thomas
Luella
Martha
Shelocta
W. R. Thompson
Clair
Flora Morrison
South Bend
Lutharan Church Council
M. F. Nelson
H. Jay Bowser
Frank D. Croll
Charles C. Cline
Roas W. Lichtenfels
Squire T. S. Lynn
Wm. H. Fisher
Hdna Huston
Tracy Donahue
Jean
W. Brownsville
Thelma Warner
Clarence McGraw
Wm. Penn Highway
John McGraw
John Brown
Martintown
Taylorsville
Stella Tyger
Vera
Margaret
Dale
Eagle
I. O. QO. F. Hall
Pine Flats
Paige Burkey
Purchase Line
John Engle
Fam Ny
Indiana
Elderton
Judson Perry
Burkey
Purehoise Line
Catherine Engle
Parry Lewis
Pauline
Mia
Maud Kinter
John McCoy
Sunshine
Hellwood Presbyterian Church
Learn Dam
Misa Christina Rodgers
William Thompson
Hellwood
H. M. Dick
Clair Edwards
Millard Garman
State College
Glenn King and Family
Bloomfield
N.J
James Langham
Don Langham
Akron
O. C
A. Wright
Crystal Springs
Glenn Buterbaugh
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Marion Center
Progress Office
Daugherty’s Drug Store
P.R.R
Ross 6DeGaetano Master Cleaners
Philadelphia Street
Harry Telford
Clarence
Rochester
Ota Boyle
Gilbert Kruise
Seward
Mr. Juise
J. I. Henderson
Atlantic City
Florence McMasters
Samuel West, Jr
Percy. J. Mack
Elma
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Toronto
Canada
Eschelman Dairy
Miller’s
Wingold
Goldenrod
Hetrick & Wilson
Johnny
Rutland Herald
Dixonville
Cherryhill
Uniontown
the Savings & Trust Co
Indiana, Pa
Geo. le
Pnaith
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