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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1915
Page
3
County town notes record a busy holiday period with visits to Verona Pittsburgh Wilkinsburg and Johnstown. Local events include revival meetings at the Methodist church a large Masonic banquet at Indiana Normal and weddings in Blacklick and Graffton.
Bruce George and family spent Christmas with his mother Mrs. Hm ily George. William Miller of Johnstown visited his family here on Sunday. Otis McCormick from Johnstown spent a few days with his mother Mrs. Rummel. Ralph Artemus and wife were in Johnstown last week. G. T. McCrea visited his sons in Pittsburg. Ralph Douglass called in Seward for a day. William Herlinger was a county seat visitor last week. George Mack and B. F. Underwood were Indiana callers for a day. Mrs. Thomas Ross spent a few days with her daughter in Indiana. Miss Olive McCrea, a nurse in the Indiana hospital, spent Christmas with her mother Mrs. Blanche McCrea. Clair Evans and family spent Christmas with Mrs. Evans mother Mrs. Blanche McCrea.
A war survey notes a looming, perhaps decisive battle north of Salonika Greece as allies defend a 400000 strong force. Austro German and Turko Bulgarian troops mass for an attack while Greek cooperation may undermine Allied hopes. Naval losses include Villa de la Ciotat Yeddo and other British and Belgian vessels with many casualties. King Peter of Serbia is moved from Durazzo to Brindisi after transport by Italian torpedo boat.
An old native wishes a traveler’s year with shelter and fullness. The message blesses endless tenting, abundant cache, sap from every tree, crops from every fold, bees safe in winter, thick honey, and a heart bright as morning as they reach the Four Corners where men bid good night.
A humorous reminiscence about Noo Year’s customs and resolutions. The narrator mocks how resolutions fade, notes celebrations and wine-seller rituals, and recalls family scenes around New Year’s Eve and the aftermath. It mentions parents and a child’s view of choosing sensible vows.
A historical note on hope for peace in 1916 and personal New Year plans. Joe M Chapple reflects on happiness, fortune, and the duty to aid the needy at home and abroad, urging kindness, generosity, and encouragement as the year begins.
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