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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
6
The Indiana Progress weekly edition in Moorhead presents local notices and advertisements. It features readers’ notices, dates and a brief schedule with the paper declaring publication every Wednesday morning and the office contact number listed.
Recent deaths report Mrs. Wisie Learn of Gookport died December 8 from tuberculosis at 41. She grew up in Green township, left to Willinaburg, returned last summer with three children Ey, Wylda, Vera, and several siblings and in laws. Funeral at Gookport Lutheran church with Rev. Williams. interment in Cockport Methodist cemetery. Also listed, Mrs. Sarah E. Bracken of Johnstown died after illness. survived by husband and children Edward, Charles, Frank, Paul, Lulu. interment in Grandview. Mrs. Mary C. Johnston, 88, formerly of New Wilmington, died at Homer City. services by Rev. Richards. interment Oakland cemetery. Miss Mary P. Williams of Evergreen Hotel Pine Flats died heart trouble. survived by brother John, sister Guenne Wilkins, and Mrs. J. W. Dunwiddis. services by Rev. Stricklay. Joseph K. Ruffner, 71, Glen Campbell resident. Civil War veteran. died of Bright’s disease. funeral by Revs. Carll and Turner. burial with G.A.R. honors. Oliver B. Lydick, 25, Water Street, died of pneumonia. carpenter. married life noted. services by Rev. Buckley. Charles Long of New Florence killed. railroad worker, funeral details pending.
The column lists multiple obituaries and family notices from New Florence and Seward areas. It mentions Anna Wyant of Seward, Mrs. Anna W. Long, Anson Long, Mrs. George Johns, Mrs. John Pest, Mrs. John Chriety, Mrs. Joseph Murphy, Mrs. Harry Smith, and Mra. Harry Smith of Johnstown. It notes the death of four year old Jacob Childs Frants of Rosester from croup, funeral details, and obituaries for Miss Ethel Stiteler of Smicksburg and Nellie J. Clawson of Blacklick township, including family ties and where they resided. It also records the death of Leah Jane Martz Wilty’s mother in Pittsburg aged 78.
A 1908 Sterner estate plan divides Green township farm and six acre adjoining lot to the widow for life with half hotel interest, while son Harry receives half hotel interest upon payment to Alice and Daisy Sterner. Alex, Alice, and Danny B. Sterner named executors. rest of estate goes to widow, with posthumous division to children. Additional notices seek Sunshine Society, travel safety tale, and a forthcoming marriage announcement for Marla Hobaugh to John J. Lewis.
An ad-like fragment urges starting a savings account with one dollar at The Farm NS' Bank of Indi orate Capital and surplus over 400 Christiana Tree West Lebanon. It promotes 4 percent compound interest and lists charitable service at the Presbyterian Church of West Lebanon on Christmas Eve with a tree, activities for children, and a check room. Also promotes Stadtmiller's for combs, mirrors, watches, rings with strong values.
Nunsis RriGtertition representing the State Association spoke for proposed nursing legislation at an Indiana County Medical Society meeting in the Second United Presbyterian church. The bill would award R N and R N S degrees after two years in a hospital program and central board exams, while allowing specialized nurses to earn R N S. Community leaders and jurors attend local events as talks unfold on education standards.
Milk samples from Cook dairy on Johnston farm Center township tested by state health authorities found first class quality with no typhoid germs or impurities. Milk and water from Johnston's other farms also analyzed and deemed pure. Also notes on DLM Caldwell & Co closing millinery sale and other holiday gift listings and hospital furnishings donation news.
The passage contrasts male and female tastes in fiction, noting men lean toward direct storytelling while many modern women favor deep psychology and intricate exploration of inner feelings over dramatic acts. The text comments on reader preferences and narrative style.
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