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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
6
Describes varied New Year practices from Esquimaux lighting lamps in igloos to Indian Empire fevered red dress and fire rites, German der Sylvester Abend prayers, French Jour de l An festivities and Christmas-like customs, with details on gifting, masquerading, and songful beggars.
A fragmentary verse meditation on the passing of the old year Miserere echoes through archaic lines. It laments sorrow and sin, contrasts joy and loss, and invokes prayer as the year ends with a midnight toll and the earth bending in penitent homage. The piece references church bells, war, births and deaths, and ends with a prayer to heaven.
A sampler of quotes on duty hope and self-improvement from Beecher Gounod Brooks Smiles Shakespeare Dyer and others. The remarks urge sober vision, action in one’s time and place, and striving to turn tomorrows into better yesterdays.
A reflective piece on New Year’s Eve offering a test of what we seek in life. It compares the biblical moment with King Solomon to modern moments, urging readers to name the gift they desire as the year opens. The essay notes the recurring question and the role of choice in shaping future years.
A domestic comedy set in the Doveys dining room on their first anniversary. Mr and Mrs Dovey spar with witty insults and taunts, culminating in a dramatic plate smashing and a reconciliatory finale as they confess affection and forgive. The piece skewers marital banter and social mores with humorous dialogue.
Will Upley pursues aviation amid family concern and sympathy. The statement notes a difficult period as relatives rally around his ambitions.
By order of the Orphans Court of Indian County, January 19, 1910, a certified sale of a large coal tract described by metes and bounds on the Bexvating lands near M. Miller, Colwell, Campbell and Crale, in Atmellon County. Terms: one half cash on confirmation, balance by bond and mortgage. sale conducted by Robert Caldwell, executor.
A. W. Strong sues Lottie Strong in Indiana County for divorce citing a petition and exhibits. Court summons Lottie Strong to appear before the Court of Common Pleas on the first Monday of February to answer why the marriage should not be dissolved. Includes notice by Prothonotary and Sheriff, dated 1909. Also announces a charter application for Indiana Hardware Company to Governor for incorporation under Pennsylvania law, outlining wholesale and retail hardware business and related trades. John A. Scott, Solicitor.
A garbled historical OCR page outlines estate administrations and notices. It references Walter Smith, Mrs. Walter Smith, and Ernest Stewart, with dates in 1900 and 1909. Includes administration notices for Mys Lottie Shank and L Irwin, a Pittsburg Gazette Times subscription offer, and local town business items.
An administrator notice announces the administration of John Menra's estate of Rayne Township with claims to be presented authenticated for settlement. The notice creditors should present claims and permit payments. a second administrator's notice references Mary Derrier of Montgomery Township with claims to be presented authenticated for settlement.
Notice to stockholders of Clymer Brick & Clay Co that, by resolutions adopted November 16, 1909, a meeting of stockholders is called for January 27, 1908 at the company office to pass an act for passage of an increase or sale and to approve actions by the directors. Stockholders may attend in person or by proxy.
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