New and fresh lines at J A Loughry and more
Indiana Progress notes a wide range of local commerce and events. J A Loughry offers 12 piece chamber sets and new lamps as well as a fresh line of groceries and holiday presents. Court sessions with Judge White in West Virginia, local teachers institutes, and various notices about churches, gas safety, and community activities fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Loughry’s
Republic
Ahl
Thiasayins
Inerals
UEFA
Chidren
Modjeska
Canada
Marshal & Kline
Local Notes From East Wheatfield and Nearby Areas
Local correspondence reports illnesses in East Wheatfield and Weat Wheatfield, marriage of Dan L Tincom and Lune E Fry, and remarks on Rev J A Ballentyne in Pittsburg. Obituary notes for Samuel Elder of East Wheatfield, aged 91, interred at Armagh cemetery. various social visits and Thanksgiving events around Blacklick, Pittsburg, and surrounding towns. Also mentions football tie between boarders and day students and Hancock Dayton nuptials confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dick
East Wheatfield
John Southwell
Weat Wheatfield
Dan. L. Tincom
Lune E. Fry
J. A. Ballentyne
Ames M. E
Pittsburg
Samuel Elder
Armagh
Elder
Kiskiminetas
Fever Epidemic Eases as Cases Slightly Decline in Blalesville
The fever outbreak in Blalesville appears to be easing with fewer new cases though some remain. Loughry and sister from Coopersdale visited town for several days with friends. The ladies of the Seminary hosted a gathering and charity event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loughry
Sister
Coopersdale
Social Life and Local Updates at Seminary Hall
Reports from Johns town and area describe private entertainment at Seminary Hall and visits of Miss Ella Gormley and the Davis couple. Rev Feit preached, a burial occurred in Livermore, and a large dance at Library Hall drew a lively crowd. Delays at a glass works spur concerns, gas shortages cause cold nights, and a missionary meeting marks the old church’s farewell. Silver Wing notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Bruce
Johnson
Live Stock Shipment and Community Fair Notices
From November 26 to December 2, 1889, hogs sheep cattle and a calf move to several Pennsylvania addresses with shipments led by J. Creps, H. Bryan, Harvey Hildebrand, and W. T. Burns. A public event at Anderson school in Young township December 6 and 7 includes school exercises, debates on voting qualifications, and discussions on education, wages, and teaching methods. Also notes letters about Bill Nye and Riley engagements and a Tooth Powder promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Creps
Hillegras
H. Bryan
Perkasie
Harvey Hildebrand
West Philadephia
W. T. Burns
Derry
R. R
Rahbna
Boyerstown
W. E. Nickle
Weat
Philadelphia
Haraimus
N. J
Chester
Anderson School
Young Township
Fisher
F. BR. Allison
C. A. Morrow
H. H. Hart
Deny
J. T. Young
N. C. McKee
Destructive Leechburg Fire Destroys Dozens of Buildings
A November fire in Leechburg swept the east and north sides of Market Street destroying 21 buildings and 20 stables. Eight brick structures burned, with losses around 200000 dollars and many residents rendered homeless. Fire began in Dr Sloan’s dental room and worsened before aid from Apollo and Pittsburgh arrived. One man and a woman were seriously injured but survived. Rebuilding plans are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leechburg
Boye
Dr. Sloan
Anderson
Market Street
Apollo
Pittsburg
Cochran, Boles, Beatty, Montgomery and Shawm
Taylor Hotel
Leechburg Bank
Advance Printing
Squire's
R. C. Daugherty
Gent
Brinker Bros
Albert Simmon
James Long
Mrs. Stroal
Clingensmith
N. Sargenstein
Nationatore
Keeper
Straw
W. Fry
Daniel Townsend
Harry Daugherty
Daniel Bowers
J.D. Orr
A Suggestion that Saved My Life
A reader recounts severe back and kidney pain from a cold. A physician called the case Gravel. A friend advised Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy of Rondout New York. After two bottles the writer claims to be perfectly cured and asks what more could be asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Rondout
N. Y
John Davies
Rochester
Mrs Blough Celebrates Fifty-First Birthday in West Indiana
On Monday November 25 friends gathered at Mrs Bloughs West Indiana home to honor her fifty first birthday. She welcomed guests, a sumptuous dinner was served, and twelve baskets seemed to be filled. Horace E Hill performed a solo The Beautiful Golden Gate with Miss Rea Blough on accompaniment. Mrs Blough received valuable gifts including china tea set silver and glassware and guests extended wishes for many happy returns. J H
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea Blough
Marriage Notices From Various Townships and Dates
On November 14 1888 at the bride’s parents home by Rev C C Edens assisted by Rev J W Robins Henry W Wilson of Allegheny county and Miss Etta D Campbell of Brushcreek township married. On November 23 1888 at the home of the bride’s parents near Dixonville by Rev P V Campbell Mr H L Short of Rayne township and Miss Mary C Widdowson of Cherry Hill township wed. On November 38 1888 by Rev J B Jackson Mr Wilson B R Smith and Miss Mary A Thaon of Plumcreek township Armstrong county married. Other entries list November dates by John D Page Eng Augustus Geesy and Saville Shank of Cherryhill township and November 27 1580 at the Registers office by James Fenton Esq Robert D Dayton and Catharine J Hancock of Black Lick township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Page
Augustus Geesy
Saville Shank
Cherryhill Township
C. C. Edens
J. W. Robins
Henry W. Wilson
Allegheny County
Etta D. Campbell
Brushralley Township
James Fenton
Robert D. Dayton
Catharine J. Hancock
Black‘lick Township
Dixonville
P. V. Campbell
H. L. Short
Rayne Township
Mary C. Widdowson
Cherry Hill Township
J. B. Jackson
Wilson BR. Smith
Mary A. @thaon
Plumcreek Township
Armstrong County
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Indiana Progress
Indiana
J. A. Loughry
S. Erie County
George Barnes
United Presbyterian
Wilson
Clarion
Z. Laird
Butler County
Harry Clark
Altoona
Sebheth
J. M. Laughlie
Kiskininetas
F. J. Johnson
J.a.loughry
Prof. Woodruff
Daugherty Broz
Henry Hall
Peyer
Patton
Henry Halls
Mins Marie Wilson
Church Street
West Indiana
Blairsville
Sallie Hinton
Judge White
West Virginia
Keystone State
A.B. Patton
U.P
Walter Clark
Kiskimineias
Our Town
Murray Guthrie
Coutes
Nye
Riley
Heary Hall
J. Johucon
A.S. Patton
Woodward
Kellysburg
R. D. Hetrick
Slater
Hart
Salzeburg
Teachers Institute of
Brillbart
Ben Butler
Tewkesbury Almshouse
Dr. Bull
Progress
A. & Patten’s
Andrew Compton
Clarkeburg
J. W. Neal
Enq
James BR. Lydick
Montgomery Township
Luther Clark
White Township
B. W. Fair
Two Lick
James Mack
Sheriff Mack
Rowe & Wilson
J. K. Repine
Reed’s
West End
St.Clair
United Presbyterians
Proarrss
Conrad Piper
Rochester Mills
Jim
United Presbyterial
Salvation Oil
Washington Journal
Alien O. Myers
Indiana County
State Board of Agriculture
G. B. Sweeny
Pittsburg Gazette
Jas. Whitcomb Riley
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Will Carleton
Chuck
Bill Nye
Whitcomb Riley
Ross Mahan
Cambria County
Judge Lynch
Cochran
John 3B
de Motte
County Institute
Wallace Bruce
Dr. de Motte
J. L. Allison
Punxsutawney
Jefferson County
Punxautawney Public Schools
Pennsylvania
J. H. Hughes
Ware Equitable Aid Union
Equitable Aid Union
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Hubert
Miss Menges
Miss Ada
D. C. McCutcheon
F. W. Weddle
Pitteburg
Irene O. Scott
McKeesport
Cordie
Lotta Hart
Edith Coffin
Mildred Houston
Y's
Blacklick
Mrs. Falls
New Castle
Dr. Bell
Easie Sarver
Lena Thompson
Pry Luis
Jacksonville
John Gilmore
Mellie Reed
Homer
Wm. Neal
Center Township
Ella Laughlin
Albert Laughtin
Calvin Hosack
Blairaville
Stella Dixon
Lewisville
Nora Hazlett
H. H. Scott
Mr. Scott
Joe Rager
Neal
Will Neal
Rose Atkinson
Saltaburg
Sylvanius Ferguson
David
Shelocta
David Ferguson
Dave
J. ©. Moore
Ewing
Matthew Ewing
Anderson’s
William Baxter
Lewis Neal
Billy
Blalesville
Seminary Hall
Ella Gormley
Johnstown
Feit
John A. Grinford
North
Livermore
Lindy
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Armory Hall
Tarday
Marie Craighead
H.H. Johnston
Annie Lewis
A. M. Hammers
A.B. McCormie
W. W. Weaver
W. A. Ahneides
G. A. Allison
New York
Iwo. A. Scotr
Staten Island
J. B. Pono
Nye & Riley
Wall Brothers
Pire
Jennie Smith
Washington Township
Marshall & Kline
J. H. Brilharts
Anihien
Cen
Pere Ee Ra
Alamof Cme
Pownze Co
Z.y
Colematic Marshall & Eline
Dlemiote
Afi Wii
Sheelt & Hiliee
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