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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1891
Page
5
The Indiana Progress issues a brief notice on its price of one dollar and fifty cents and confirms the publication schedule for Wednesday December 16, 1891. The item presents the terms of the periodical and its distribution cadence.
Local newspaper items note thanks to Hon. H. A. Craig for documents, upcoming Teach ers Institute, and various social calls. Mentions of illness, subscriptions, new hires, ads, and a public election on February 16 1892. Also reports on clergy rates, apple exports, and a death in the community with funeral details.
Telegraph operator Gil Wilkinson of the P R R Co fell between the Johnstown Accommodation and Indiana Branch passenger trains at Blairsville Interchange. The right arm was crushed and amputated above the elbow and the left hand lost two fingers while attempting the step as the trains moved.
Miss Sadie F Rank a longtime school teacher died December 10 1891 at her brother Cyrus Rank residence in Montgomery township aged 43 She was revered for kindness and Christian character and died as she lived a Christian She was buried last Saturday at the Irwin burying grounds.
Thieves entered the Diamondville stone of Michael Sickenberger and carried away nearly the entire stock. Sickenberger, in business fifteen years, had invested all his money in the store's goods.
The subject of this nation died at the age and location not fully specified in the fragment. Details about the deceased and circumstances are incomplete in the OCR snippet.
John F. Sides, once county resident now in Dakota City Nebraska, wed Miss Etta M. Lindsay of New Bradford Pennsylvania. Rev D W McCregor presided. Guests attended a reception at the groom’s home with many gifts as the Progress sends congratulations to the Pennsylvania pair.
Early this morning a fire broke out in the upstairs room above Boge's tobacco shop occupied by Bolar and Graham. The blaze, started by matches in a vest, burned bedding but was extinguished quickly with little damage. The origin remains unclear as the occupants prepared for their morning toilette.
The Farmers Institute, the first in Indiana County, under the State Board of Agriculture, will be held in the Court House on December 22 and 23. The event promises unusual interest with papers on cultural topics. Every farmer should come and bring his family to hear agriculture topics discussed by the gentlemen. All are invited.
A German remedy named Ottd's Qure is claimed to be a universal cure for consumption asthma croup severe coughs pneumonia and all throat and lung diseases. Thousands of bottles are distributed free while large bottles sell for 50 cents with Daugherty Bros supplying samples.
A claim of a day cure for rheumatism and a three day cure for neuralgia is advertised. The potion supposedly removes the cause and relieves symptoms immediately. Sold by Herrick Bros, druggists, Indiana, Pa, for 75 cents.
Early Monday morning a large frame house owned by Mr. John 8. Nesbit in Newville burned completely. The barking dog woke the occupants, who, with great effort, saved the contents of the home.
Ailed OCR snippet references Castoria for children, mentions prices like 91.00 and 100, lists staples at a Farmers' Ex, and includes scattered brand names such as White Lily flour and J. T. Boucher. The fragmentary text lacks clear narrative but signals old time consumer notices and product lineups.
Mr J J Lewis of Kent is recovering from illness and Mrs Edith Colling of West Lebaston visited here last week. Band of Hope thriving under Mrs Kizgar supervision. Mrs Elizabeth Ewing near this place is ill with spinal trouble. Rev Dr Irwin of Ebenezer was guest of H B McIntire for a day. Caleb Davis and Geo Clawson moved from Blairsville to this place. Dudley Lyons recovering from diphtheria. Mr and Mrs John Ferguson and two children from Clarksburg visited their old home here last week. Rev R A Kingan and A G Stewart attended the U P Presbytery at Altoona. Miss Zetta Work, Center township teacher, guest of Miss Sara Lewis over Sabbath. A breach of promise case causes sensation. woman about 76, man about 38. Leslie Hazlet of near here telegrammed of serious illness of son Alvin in Cleveland, Ohio. Clark Wray of near here died Monday of lung trouble. funeral by Rev Irwin of Ebenezer last Wednesday.
Citizens using gas through the Indiana Gas Company report satisfaction with metre billing and small cost increases. Some meters needed adjustment but, once fixed, customers save vs coal and can turn gas off after use. The company secured fuel gas from Willet district after Saltsburgh Gas Company shortfalls.
The Pennsylvania railroad project advances with about a dozen teams grading at Cherrytree and Garmans Milla, cutting Lantry's orchard and slashing toward Flemings Summit. One hundred workers deepen a cut, a river realignment aims to ease a bridge, and contracts for ties are whispered. Gettysburg right of way purchases and Beach Creek near Fine Flats hint at broader survey activity. work likely begins in spring as confidence grows in a coal road venture across Cambria County.
A citizen of Allegheny City extols James Anders son for his Indian Herb cure. A letter from Indiana, Pennsylvania, dated November 20, 1891, recounts chronic rheumatism relief after two months of use and offers testimony to others cured.
A fragmented advertisement lists holiday presents and accessories in many varieties at Henry Hall's. It mentions gloves, mufflers, toys, plush items, dolls, feather cases, games, and inexpensive prices. The snippet also references tax collection in the borough and a collector.
Misa Nolo daughter of W and M E Buterbaugh of Gertysburg died about 17 years old on December H.
A long list of Indiana county merchants advertises holiday goods from groceries to furniture and jewelry. Promotions highlight photos by R. M. Smith, Patton oysters, Weir grocery, Stump & Son footwear, Cunningham coats, and A. & Patton oysters. Shoppers are invited to visit Farmers Exchange, Clemens, and V. M. Cunningham for gifts, bargains, and seasonal supplies.
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