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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
4
A column discusses electricity from coal, noting low conversion efficiency in steam engines, and explores a chemical path to direct electricity. It posits vast future impacts if costs fall and mentions Congress considering delaying inauguration day for better weather. The piece also includes a note about Anderson Elwood, a painter from Iowa, and his family link.
Mrs Susan McCreight wife of Benjamin McCreight of town died at her home on west School street Monday afternoon at 1 30 after a three month illness from sarcomas discovered last August She was aged 62 and survived by her husband and daughters Martha Mary and Mabel all at home She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church Funeral services will be held at 1 30 today at her home conducted by Rev J Day Brownlee with interment in Greenwood cemetery
William Walter Smith of Cresson died on Sabbath morning from Brights disease at his mother's home in Cherrytree aged 30 years 5 months 12 days He is survived by his wife mother one sister and four brothers Funeral services were held Tuesday by Rev Armstrong and interment was in the I O O F cemetery at Cherrytres Local items note Jacob Stumpf's diary almanacs and parish scholarship news Lehigh University offers a four year free tuition classical course scholarship to a student from Indiana State Normal School Also mentions Christmas window by H A Steving and local merchants Helena B Vogel and Sharretts
Mr D W Schrecengost of Plamville will start a hotel business there. He takes charge on Christmas with a public reception featuring music by the Plamville cornet band. A large hall is provided for guests, and the hostelry will be named City Hotel.
A large group from East Ma honing church near Purchase Line visited unannounced to honor Rev. Elmer E. Hall and his wife. They presented a sleigh and money for sleigh bells, with Mrs. Hall receiving a sum from her bible class and the sexton gifting fur gloves. Guests left food and well wishes. Mr. Hall’s family plans to move to town.
Mrs Ruth 8 Empfield invites friends to view her holiday confectionery line and with every purchase grant the latest novelty The Lucky Shoe scarf pin. The pin suits Indy or gentleman and is tied to the old adage an old shoe brings good luck. Limited quantity. call early. In a different item a publication error misrepresented a trial context.
A Christmas program at Pine Grove church near Dixonville on Christmas Eve invites the public. Greenville Presbyterian Sabbath school will host an entertainment and treat on Christmas Evening, inviting community attendance.
A metal letter box toppled during a holiday display shattered a large plate glass window at W. B. R. Loughry & Co. last evening. Replacement will cost about $50.
A reader notes rich farmland in Maryland can be bought cheaply and mentions W. W. Brilhart, a jeweler, as a source of useful information for Indiana county farmers considering relocation. The item also reports Joe Stracka of Graceton injured at a coal plant Friday with a dislocated hip, back injury, and scalp injury after being caught by a car. A. W. D. Gates provided medical aid.
Geo. W. Graff's meat market has moved to the Wissell building on east Philadelphia street for temporary quarters during remodel. The ad showcases a holiday rocker line in wood cobbler upholstered leather and various woods with the promise of low prices and high quality. H. H. Strvina, 4
Tomer Ray of Altoona purchased the Martin Martin property on Locnet street for 1000 dollars. Ray formerly lived at Penn Row. A notice mentions a selection of fancy Glocks at J I Stadtmiller's suitable for Christmas.
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