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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1898
Page
8
Readable fragments show a clearance listing for men’s pants, corduroy pants, overalls, boys’ and children’s overalls with regular values and discounted prices. The text is garbled but indicates a sale with low prices and multiple sizes.
William R Bell former local janitor at the Court House died in Pittsburg August 23 aged 80 years 20 days his funeral held at the residence of Thomas Lowman and interment in Oakland cemetery He is survived by a daughter in Pittsburg a son in Washington DC two brothers James R Bell and Porter Bell and two sisters Mrs Thomas Lowman and Mrs John Rhodes Miss Mabel Clair Moorhead daughter of Mrs James Moorhead near Penn Run died Thursday after typhoid fever followed by consumption aged 20 years 2 months 29 days Survived by mother three brothers and four sisters with funeral by Rev Bombgardzer at Evangelical church and Harmony graveyard burial in Cherkyhill Township
Nathaniel White of Cowanshannock township Armstrong county died Thursday morning at age 69 years 9 months 3 days after three years with cancer of the face. He formerly lived in Rayne township and leaves a wife and 10 children among 15. Funeral conducted at his late home by Rev Shank with interment in Brethren church cemetery. Paul Neal son of Mrs Lydia Neal of Home City died suddenly aged 6 in Homer City from heart failure caused by blood poisoning after diphtheria. Elizabeth Margaret McCracken wife of Joseph L McCracken died near Plainville of blood poisoning born August 16 1846. Survived by husband two sons five daughters two siblings and a brother. Funeral at her home conducted by Rev From with interment in United Presbyterian Cemetery near Plumville.
Mrs. John McMillen wife of the Homer City postmaster died Friday after a ten day illness from a lung abscess. She leaves husband and daughter Lillie of Pittsburg. funeral Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church and interment in Greenwood cemetery.
Estate of John D Tomb of East Wheatfield township has executors Br J Tomb and C Tomb. Creditors are asked to settle debts promptly and all claimants must present authenticated claims for settlement in Armagh PA dated August 31, 98.
Mrs Anna Black wife of David M Black of Cherryhill township died Saturday evening about 9 o clock after a 15 month illness from an abscess of the bowels She was 40 years old a daughter of Peter Honck of Cherryhill township and a member of the Rayne Presbyterian church Her husband and six children survive her The funeral was Tuesday forenoon conducted by Rev Joseph Holsop ple and interment followed in Howes grave yard in Cherryhill township
James Adams a longtime Bolivar resident and Baptist Church member died Thursday evening after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife and children including Mrs. Mary Graham George and two sons. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with interment at Fairview.
A veteran recounts Chickamauga horrors and camp life near Lexington Kentucky August 28 detailing hospital scenes river of death corralled graves and the effect on Pennsylvania Fifth Regiment with notes on health muster out and concerns over garrison duty.
Dayton Aug 23 The Democratic state convention nominated Upton Guthrey for secretary of state Hugh Nichols for supreme court judge David Fisher for clerk of the supreme court John Baker for dairy commissioner and T Dwight Paul for the board of public works. The platform endorses the Chicago platform and calls for free coinage and income tax while favoring Cuban independence and the Nicaragua canal.
Remnant sale draws shoppers with deep discounts on dress goods and fabrics from Organdies to Ginghams. Limited stock includes 85 cent shirt waists at 49 cents, Turkey Red Damask 20 cents a yard, and assorted shoes for men women and children at reduced prices as new stock is due soon.
Hastings Planing Mill of Indiana Pennsylvania emphasizes over 30 years in business and mastery of all woodworking machinery. The company touts up to date equipment, large lumber stock, skilled labor, in house fabrication, and warrants superior goods while inviting customers to visit.
The text compares an armored cruiser’s safety under ordinary conditions to battleships in heavy battle, asserting only battleships with near indestructible armor can defy danger. It then asserts The Equitable offers the strongest protection with armor of surplus millions of dollars, promoting safety and security for agents.
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