Local notes andSocial items from West Indiana area
Rev Hay preached at Nolo last Sabbath afternoon and many residents were noted in town. Ed Zigler became a father. Miss Bertha Myers visited Cher ry Tree. Miss Jennie Watson, formerly of Tarentum, attended West Indiana by Miss Pearl McCracken. Thirteen car loads of livestock shipped. meteor sighting described as grand. Over one hundred tons of phosphate sold to county farmers this week. Various visits, illnesses, and community events accompany brief notices from Armstrong, Homer City, Elderton, and nearby townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. McCracken
West Indiana
Elderton
Lizzie Simpson
Mattie
Homeland
Nannie Johnston
West Insiana
Mamie Speedy
Johnstown
Bessie Moomhead
J.J. Kerr
Burlington
Vermont
Mr. Kerr
South Seventh Street
Jennie Watson
Tarentum
Pearl McCracken
Indiana
DB. B. Townsend
South Bend
James Alshouse
Pittsburg
James
Weaver
Cherry
H. D. Condron
Thos. Campbell
Presbyterian Church
Robt. Smith
Freedom
McCracken
Unusual Joy on Train as Loyal Readers Welcome New Subs
A lighthearted note from the county paper recalls a happy crew aboard passenger train No. 275, inspired by a visiting boy. The issue also reports growing subscriber numbers for the Progress and the New York Tribune at a $1.50 rate, plus local notes on health, travel, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Jacoby
Progress
New York Tribune
James McCreight
Pittsburgh
Armatrong Township
Weekend Marriage Licenses and Cherrytree Basket Picnic
The record lists marriage licenses issued since the last issue, including Robt Jellison Rene Wolfe, David Uncapher, Nannie B McQuown, Moses Aggie Klingensmith Young, B Mack, Elvira A Dimond, L Sweeney Tillie Bough, and New Florence. The Cherrytree M P Circuit will hold a Sabbath School Basket Picnic at A Trouts grove in Green twp on Saturday Sept 3 1892 with invited schools and speakers for a social day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jellison
Rene Wolfe
David Uncapher
Washington
Nannie B. McQuown
South Mahoning
Ee M. Moses
Aggie B. Klingensmith Young
M. Mack
Affington
Elvira A. Dimond
East Mahoning
Pso
L. Sweeney
Aod
Tillie Bough
New Florence
Cherrytree M. P
A. Trout
Green Two
Concert programme at courthouse with band acts
Programme for a Saturday evening concert before the courthouse featuring Fliessende Quelle German Air Varia Medley Selection Beautiful Sunbeam Gavotte and Empire Grain and Fertilizer Drill. Advertises a drill that sows grain kernels and beans and claims to cut corn drill costs. Sold by M B King. Aug 24 4w. Band to Camp Along Twolick after next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Gale
M. B. King
Disappearance of Marion Creamery Chief Sparks Local Panic
In Rayne and East Mahoning townships residents race to action after C. E. Moser, superintendent of the Marion Creamery, vanishes with over $3,000 in funds. He had delayed payment, then left for a week, and the creamery is closed. Steffy, in charge of the works, now contends with multiple claims, including $100 and $200 losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayne
East Mahoning
C. E. Moser
Marion
Moser
Biman
Steffy
Death of W R Boyer Esq Blairsville Legal Figure
Blairsville correspondent reports the sudden death of Wm R Boyer Esq at his Campbell street home after years of ill health. Born 1830 in Elizabethtown Lancaster county he moved to Blairsville in 1861 to practice law and founded the New Era in 1864. Funeral Friday afternoon drew broad attendance with Indiana County lawyers W L Stewart and D H Tomb among pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R. Boyer
Campbell Street
Mr. Boyer
Elizabethtown
Lancaster County
Blairsville
New Era
W. L. Stewart
D. H. Tomb
Indiana
It Is Again Prowlers In Public Gatherings Scrape
Reflection on last week's note about boys who prowled gatherings and tormented residents. They are now linked to a theft at Miss Bess Owens's home as ice cream was stolen during a party. If caught, the culprits face a strong public example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Owens
And Still It Ticks Clock Keeps Three Minutes in Three Years
In West Indiana R F Walker stores an antique clock praised for durability. It has run three years without stopping or resetting and gained exactly three minutes, a record the merchant notes with pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Walker
Indiana
Rayne Township Public Roads Improve Under Supervision
The Rayne township supervisors have invested in late road making machines and the public roads show noticeable improvement. In Indiana county last season the worst roads were near the Court House in White township. Last Saturday we drove over roads under J Harvey Trimble and note progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayne Township
Indiana County
Court House
White Township
J. Harvey Trimble
Delegates Elected to State Convention by Local Woman's Club
At their regular meeting on last Monday evening the club unanimously elected delegates to the State Convention in New Castle on October 4. Named are Mrs. B. Hoffman, Mrs. Armour Mullen, Mrs. Thomas Sutton with alternates Mrs. Geo. W. Simpson, Mrs. Jasper Russell, and Miss Sadie M. Gallaher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
B. Hoffman
Armour Mullen
Thomas Sutton
Geo. W. Simpson
Jasper Russell
Sadie M. Gallaher
G. A. R. Festival Proceeds For Cookport Post
Bills printed at this office announce a grand G A R festival at the Jr O U A M hall in Cookport Friday and Saturday evenings next week. Citizens urged to attend and support the Cookport G A R post for the benefit of the veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cookport
Boys In Blue
G. A. R. Post
Indiana Council Jr. O. U. A. M. picnic at Nineveh ends
About sixty members of Indiana Council No. 260 Jr. O. U. A. M. attended the Mechanics’ picnic at Nineveh last Saturday. Local residents joined with others to enjoy the scenic grounds praised as superior to Idlewild. All reported a pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Council
Nineveh
Dogs Run Riot Kill 14 Sheep on G W Simpson Farm
In Cherry Hill township last Friday evening dogs from the Simpson farm caused havoc among a large flock, killing 14 sheep and wounding others. Reports say many more have since died, with bloodthirsty dogs blamed for the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.W. Simpson
Cherryhill Township
Mr. Simpson
Local notes from Blairsville and surrounding towns
Local correspondence reports visits by Miss Maud Miller of Ligonier to Blairsville friends, Mrs Klingensmith in Greensburg, and Emma Murray's three week trip to Mifflintown. It notes school repairs, a Bargain Store trip east, M E church conference, no U P church preaching due to Synod, several visitors from Kent and Apollo, and community events at Blairsville Rolling Mill. It mentions Isaac Wynn's injury, May Dick’s vacation, and a completed Blairsville mill with opening planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Miller
Ligonier
Blairsville
I. P. Klingensmith
Greensburg
T. R. Travis
M. E. Church
John N. Marshall
Greensville
U. P
McClure
Joseph Boyer
Elmira
W. R. Boyer
Crissman
Lutheran Church
Isaac Wynn
Miss May Dick
Isabella Furnace Co
New Florence
Miss Dick
Silver Wing
Local church services and social notes from the area
Editor C W Hoover of the Dayton News was seen on the streets. Numerous social items: Miss Ella Seeley from Reynoldsville visited Dr Crawford. Miss Pearl Bell returned from Punxsutawney. a group of young people spent an evening in Dayton. the Lutheran church was prettily decorated. Miss Lillian Streamer sails to Punxsutawney to teach. Mrs Lizzie Crissman and Miss Alice Lukehart visiting in Altoona. Flora Oberlin returned from Punxsutawney. families visited relatives in Punxsutawney. soldiers reunion attendees from here went to Punxsutawney. Lautz returned to Altoona. Chas Streamer left for Selins Grove. Mr Steffy’s house burned from a flue spark. Mr and Mrs John Carley and son visited Elk County friends. Lutheran Sabbath School picnic planned. Dr Crawford named grandpap. Dr W T Crawford’s son welcomed a baby boy. local merchants slinging goods. George Lowmaster to celebrate golden wedding. coal prospecting planned on J J Keith’s farm. Pershing seen shopping at Keith’s. a birthday party for Mrs Rachel Whitehead. Ta rkio and Sheloc ta visits noted. various relatives visiting Ohio and Pennsylvania towns. Mrs McChesney recovering. A L Hefflefinger and bride serenaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace E. Hill
Hill
Clinton
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
Arkansas Mountains
Ridgeview
United Presbysterian Synod
Onver
West Indiana School Board
A.s.cunningham
George B. Shields
Cunningham
Stewart’s Grove
Bach
C. W. Siegfried
Mount Zion Lutheran Church
Pine Township
Robert Barr
Green Township
Tayloraville
E. L. Buterpanagh
Indiana
Hus Mane
Thompson
Mike Kunkle
Center Township
Wm. Orr
Washington Township
Mr. Kunkle
Royal
Mr. Orr
Kunkle
David Pringle
West Indiana
George McMinn
Huntingdon
Agnes Weeda
Livermore
Annie
Ada Morrow
Anna Lucas
Homer City
Alex, Lowman
Kent
Mary Robinson
Martha McKee
Sara Lewis
Idlewild
Laura Thompson
Armstrong Township
Belle Lowman
Jacksonville
Teabella Robinson
Blairsville
John Gilmore
Swigvale
J. C. Ketler
Grove City
D. J. Irwin
Maggie
Ebenezer
Kingan
Clark
Swissvale
Merle
M.E. and
Episcopal Church
C. W. Hoover
Dayton News
J. N. Wells
Ella Seeley
Reynoldsville
Crawford
Pearl Bell
Punxs’y
Dayton
Lillian Streamer
Punxsutawney
Lizzie Crissman
Alice Lukehart
Alstoona
Flora Oberlin
Punxsutawnay
J.F. Beck
George Condron
Lautz
Altoona
Chas. R. Streamer
Selins Grove
Steffy
John Carley
George
Milton
Elliot Shaffer
Elk County
Dr Thos Carson Dies After Illness in Saltsburg Pa
Dr Thomas Carson died at his home in Saltsburg on Sabbath evening after two weeks illness from stomach and bowels catarrh. He was 38? actually 80? years old, born June 23 1842, educated at Eldersridge and Jefferson Medical College, practiced in Elderton and Saltsburg, active in civic groups, buried with Masonic service in Saltsburg Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Carson
Saltsbury
Decessed
John
Hannah Carson
Allegheny
Eldersridge
J. K. Parks
Armstrong County
Jefferson Medical College
Elderton Ps
Saltsburg
I. O
Royal Arcanum
A. 0
U. W
Knights of Honor
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Masonic Fraternity
Salisburgh
Magentas Defeat Freeport In Opener At Old Fair Grounds
Saturday afternoon a crowd watched Magenta beat Freeport 6 to 3 after eight innings at the old fair grounds. Mechling and Jamison may join the Magentas next game. Andy Wilson will hold short. Game started 2:30 but will be called at 1:30 to fit evening train. locals praised both teams and called for larger turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fair Grounds
Magenta
Freesport
Magentas
Freeport
Horner
George
Hal White
Brownlee
Mehhling
Mullen
Tom Hilde
Brand
Wehrle
Sutton
Owens
Mechling
Jamison
Andy Wilson
McMaster's and Checkered Front Offer Bargains and Goods
A dense ad list showing McMaster's Daily fruits vegetables boots and shoes etc. J C Moorhead buys straw hay and wool. the Checkered Front and D C Mack advertise fresh fish lime fertilizers and drug store items. Prominent names include McMaster, Moorhead, Cunningham, A T Lowry Co, Miller, and Moyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMaster's
California
McMaster’s
Church Street
D. C. Mack
J. C. Moorhead
A. T. Lowry & Co
McMaster
Milt G. Miller’s
Blairsville
Cunningham
Miller's Drug Store
A.B. Cunningham
Alex
T. Taylor
D.C. Mack
J.C. Moorhead
Belen Rendering Mfg. Co
Buffalo
Miller’s Drug Store
Indiana Progress
New York Tribune
D. A. Mack
Crown
Musical College
Henry B. Moyer
Freeburg
West End
Local Dress Goods Sale Promises Low Prices and New Lines
A promotional notice touts a leading dress goods department with pace in the market. It lists Jamestown Storm Serges, all wool Black Silk Finish Henrietta, and 52 inch Broadcloths at dollar-range prices, plus Calicoes, Muslin, and Shirtings. The roster highlights 22 fabric varieties, with many pieces offered at low per yard rates to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Bedford
Ford
Alabama
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THE
the News
Rev. Hay
Nolo
E. A. Miller
West Lebanon
Ed. Zigler
A. Calvin Leasure
Cockport
Steele Clark
Philadelphia
W. B. Kline
Hugh Perry
John Irwin
Bethel Church
Peeler School House
Kemp
Bertha Myers
Philadelphia Street
Cherrytree
Anna Sloan
Edna Leydie
Eda Nichol
Mount Holly
Gilga
Mount Pleasant
Rock Ridge
Gilgal
East Mahoning Township
Hood
Bele Thompson
Railroad Avenue
Elizabeth Myers
Thurasday
Progress Office
Dora Alers
South Sixth Street
Sarah McCullough
Disonville
Westmoreland County
Chas. McLain
Wilkinsburg
Robert McCreight
C. W. Sutton
J. K. Devlin
IxplaNa Progress
James Devlin
Armstrong
Wincheimer’s
BD. W. Krytzer
Rochester Mills
Krytzer
Richmond Mills
Ella Evelyn Seeley
Reyzoldeville
Miss Seeley
David T. Faith
Wm.r. Winner
Mr. Wimner
J.M. Guthrie
Marion Creamery
Rayne. Township
N.P. W
Conemaugh
Wilsonia
West Virginia
A. P. Weiland
Twolick Lumber Co
Weet Va
C. C. McMahan
Archie Davis
Apollo
Babbath
Emma Murray
Mifflintown
W. C. McKee
War
Jane Lowman
Wachob
John Gibson
James Zell
Near Town
Uncle Sam
P. Marehall
Lewisville
Harrison Neil
West
Lebanon
R. E. Harbison
BR. L. George
Marshall McGough
Harpe’s
John Hart
Seneca
Smicksburg
David Buteler
DuBois
W. T. Crawford
Georgeville
Grip
J. Z. Keith
Diana
Jerry
George Lowmaster
J. J. Keith
Keith's Hollow
W. H. Pershing
Keith
Mr. Pershing
Rachel Whitehead
Shelocta
James Walker
Manorville
J. E. McCreight
Edward Carnahan
Beaver Falls
Mesars
Frank
Robert Russell
Ohio
Grant Walker
Ford City
Miss Ammond
Rural Valley
James Armstrong
Thomas Carson
Douglass, Weat
Pagugat
J. A. McGill
Albert M. Mack
Elvie A. Dimond
Buffington Township
Cholere Infantum
Willis
W. J
Emma Brewer
Creekside
G. W
B. C. Roof
Jesus
Timothy
R.R. Avenue
Church
Atreef
Anti
Pal
A.S. Cunningham
D. Cc
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