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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1889
Page
5
Dr. E Higbee State Superintendent of Public Instruction died on December 14. Headquarters for photo albums at Clark's art rooms with prices lower than the lowest. Four first class lectures with reserve seats for institute week at 61.25.
Numerous small items list furniture makers and dealers, holiday goods, calendars, and local business promotions. Mentioned are John F. Steving & Co. South Sixth Street, Henry Hall, Clark's art rooms, Standard sewing Machine, Jno. F. Clements at Indiana House Corner, Rochester & Laughlin Marion, and Brikhart's store. Also notes on Indiana Normal terms, church offers, lectures, and community events with several personal notices and local happenings.
Mrs Martha Wissel widow of Conrad Wissel died Friday December 13 1889 at age eighty one born in Bavaria Germany. She emigrated to America with her husband and they shared nearly fifty years of married life. She leaves thirteen children five surviving including Mrs Hagg Tyrone Mrs Spencer New York Mrs Kate Marshall and Adam Wissel and Henry Wissel California. A devout member of St Bernard's church she is mourned as a devoted mother and faithful parishioner.
In Blairsville on Dec 15 the Methodist congregation remembered the old church with Rev T H Woodring leading services. Archibald Davis narrated the church’s origins from 1822, noting stages of growth through three earlier structures and the planned dedication of the new building next Sabbath.
In the area the Blacklick creek bridge near Henry Altimus’ improves transport to Hers and Bairdstown. Typhoid fever cases rise to forty to fifty with another fatality, Edward Ripple of Maherville, dies. a third death noted as the illness spreads. The Methodist church in the town is set for dedication next Sabbath with Bishop presiding and a platform meeting featuring former pastors. Also local notes from Silver Wing Jacksonville include social visits and holiday shopping, plus farm stock observations.
Sadie Bell returns from Pittsburgh. Blairsville visitors and residents share holiday events including a select Friday hall dance and Christmas Eve Sunday school treat. Mrs Long is ill, L J Duncan spent Sunday with family, and Mrs Harrold and sister Mrs Falls travel home amid rising flood in the flat. Some misprints but notes of gatherings and travel.
Dr BR E Gieb ner of Pa praises Ideal Tooth Powder for preventing decay and easing gum irritation. He notes he could not brush teeth before using it but can now use a stiff brush without gum injury. The product supposedly hardens enamel and saves time and pain from toothaches.
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