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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1916

Page

4

Acid bath formula for bright brass cleaning

A reader asks for a brass bright dip formula and use instructions. The proposed bath uses two parts sulphuric acid to one part nitric acid with a tablespoonful of salt per batch, mixed after adding acids. brass parts first go through hot lye, then into the acid solution, rinse in cold water, re-dip, rinse again, then heat wash and dry in sawdust.

Electrical and mechanical car repair guidance from a vintage Q and A

Readers ask about running six volt lamps on a twelve volt generator, lining up front wheels, a generator that stops charging, gear pump operation, and power by valve head types. Answers cover wiring, bearing play, steering rod adjustments, common charging faults, and relative horsepower among valve configurations.

Hilltop and Surrounding Towns Social Roundup

Miss Virginia Miller and Mrs. John Kerr of Sheloca visited L. F. Robinson and family. Families from Strongstown traveled to Chas Hanna's. Miss Margaret Dible visiting Pittsburg. Dr. W. Ray and family and Miss Margaret Couch from Pittsburg visited Hugh Ray. A surprise party honored G. C. Devinney. Visitors from Westmoreland and Greensburg noted. Gas well drilling on A. T. Walker farm. Many local residents visiting kin in Indiana, Vandergrift, Hollidaysburg, and Wilmerding. storms claim three horses near South Bend. various relatives and friends visiting Hilltop, Ambrose, and surrounding towns.

Virginia Miller John Kerr Sheloca L. F. Robinson M. K. Bennett Abraham Bennett Strongstown Chas, Hanna's Margaret Dible Pittsburg W. 2 Ray Margaret Couch Ugh Ray G. C. Devinney Rose A. T. Walker Arch Rising Curry’s Run W. A. Abel Isabelle Robinson Elizabeth George Indiana Chas Hanna Cora Walter Henderson Clarence Cox Floyd Miller Wilmerding I. Fiester Herbert Fiester West McKeesport Blanche Rolinson Hilltop School House

Local Social Roundup at Apollo and Nearby Homes

Readers note a flurry of visits and gatherings across Latrobe Apollo and surrounding towns. People including Misses Sara Nell McMillen Mrs. Mabel Mumau Armelia Dee Well s and families join relatives and friends from DuBois Deckers Point Five Points and Mamon. Extended visits continue with Mrs Orville Blose and daughter Louise among others.

Mabel Mumau Armelia Latrobe Celia Wells DuBois Aaron Neff Irriday Duane Lockhart J. C. Lockhart Jane Brewer Iva Daisy Deckers Point Pringle Apollo W. T. Mogel Gon Claude David Kerr Lizzle Lewis Murray Navel Wells Mamon Ebert Brewer Orville Blose Louise Atwood

Sunday school convention in Indiana last week

Dr. A A Novak left on Friday for Scranton after overseeing Dr. Lloyds practice during his vacation. J L Walker and wife visited at the home of her sister Mrs Jesse Ferrier near Purchase Line Sunday. Ralph Washington of near Marion entered visited his uncle Jesse Ferrier near Purchase Line Sunday.

Indiana A. A. Novak Scranton Lloyd J. L. Walker Jesse Ferrier Purchase Line Ralph Washington Marion Enter

Sunday School Delegates Attend Indiana Convention

Marion Center James Edwards and his wife from Ida mar attended a Sunday school convention in Indiana on Friday. Rev Miller and the Edwardses represented Twolick Baptist church of Dixonville as delegates. Mr and Mrs James Ferrier of Arcadia visited town Thursday. Mrs Charles Sheasley and child of Wilkingburg returned home after visiting Deckers Point and Dixonville. J Lightner of Dixonville was guest of Thomas Steffy Friday evening.

James Edwards Idamar Indiana Miller Edwards Twolick Baptist Church Dixonville James Ferrier Arcadia Charles Sheasley Wilkingburg Deckers Point J. ¥. Lightner Thomas Steffy

Local Social Notes from Starford and Nearby Areas

Miss Martha Wassam spent last week with her sister Mrs W B Galhoun of Dixonville. John Reed transacted business at the county seat Saturday. Thomas S Lloyd of Shamokin is a guest at the home of his son Dr H W Lloyd. S B Glassford and wife attended the event.

Martha Wassam W. BR. Galhoun Dixonville John Reed Thomas Lloyd Shamokin H. W. Lloyd B. Glassford

Idaho Hugent Young Visited Relatives In Woodlawn

Idaho resident Hugent Young of Woodlawn spent part of last week at his aunt Mrs. W P George. Mrs Ray Meyers and son Fred were guests of her mother Mrs William Barr Thursday. W W Barr and family visited their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Leonard Barr of Indiana Tuesday. Mrs Frank Russell hosted her brothers Henry William and Charles Bennett from Somerset County on Saturday.

Hugent Young Woodlawn W. P. George Ray Meyers Fred William Barr W. W. Barr Leonard Barr Indiana Frank Russell Henry William Charles Bennett Somerset County

Family Visitation and Local Trips Reported

Mr Thomas and family of Somerset spent Sunday with his sister Mrs Howard Barrett. Dr Ambrose visited Mr and Mrs Samuel Henderson Sunday. Dora Silvis of Vandergrift visited her father Albert Silvis near here. F W Meyers made a business trip to Apello Thursday.

Mr. Thomas and Family Somerset Howard Barrett Ambrose Samuel Henderson Dora Silvis Vandergrift Albert Silvis Near Ere F. W. Meyers Apello

Executors Notice of Estate of M W Lowman

Peeler and Folt attorneys announce letters testamentary granted for the estate of M W Lowman late of Grant township deceased Those having claims must present them authenticated for settlement and those indebted must pay promptly Tiomas G Lowman Executor Rochester Mills Pa August 1916

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Hilltop South Bend J. A. Lowry Mary Silvis Spring Church W. J. Silvis James Moorhead Dennis Rearick Clara Alshouse Joseph Alshouse Mary Remaley Elders Ridge J. J. Lauffer Irwin D. B L. A. Townsend A. G. Hanna Harry Beighley Forest McGaughey Diana Beighley Prof. Hartman Warner Wilders ‘Ridge D. 8 Townsend J. 1 Lanifer Olivet School D. W. AleMillen Wm. Allshouse Clark Lightcap Johnstown Corrine Tawney MelSeesport M. 2. McMillen May Getty W. T. Long A. A. Walker S. K. Lydie Sara Nell McMillen Rossmoyne Marion Center Indiana, Pa Trust Department Starford Idaho Imperial Emery Shirts Black Cat Everwear & Musser Hosiery Cooper Underwear Dick” Thompson Thompson’s Corner Phila 7Th Sts Penna Buchheit Bros Leading E Furniture Moore Hotel
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