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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1896
Page
8
The 45th annual Indiana county teachers institute closes after lectures by Dr Tompkins and Dr Winship, a large school exhibit, musical numbers, and a set of resolutions urging higher wages, seven month terms, and compulsory schooling reforms.
The fifth annual session of the Directors' Association convened with teachers Thursday afternoon in Library Hall. Friday at 10 o clock the Director Gee ion held its regular meeting in Ouse. Secretary pro tem John A. Findley opened by reading last session's minutes. D. E. Thompson presided. only 44 directors answered. Topics included compulsory attendance and vaccination and the associated enforcement. Judge White offered insights on the new act. The afternoon discussed considerations for selecting teachers, with J. T. Bell contributing on what a director should see and hear.
The association elected D. E. Thompson president and Alexander Harbison vice president. J. A. Findley became secretary, J. W. Wagner treasurer. Delegates to the State Directors Association include Thompson, Elder Peeler, Hood, Casa, Elkin. Bell as alternate. Meetings set for institute week. a resolution urged tax collection settlements before year end. Examinations for permanent certificates to be held June 12-13, 1897 in Indiana. information from Archibald and Trainer.
The article extols Florida for climate sport and scenery and describes four Pennsylvania Railroad personally conducted tours in 1897 with January February and March departures. Two week sojourns on the first three tours and return validity until May 31 for the fourth. Fares listed from New York Philadelphia and other points. Also notes a kidney cure being advertised by Hetrick Bros. of Indiana Pa.
Remaining in the office at Indiana Pennsylvania on December 30 1896 are J. J. Button Esq Mrs Lizzie Colgin John W Helman Mrs C A Oberline and A C Patterson When calling for letters please say they were advertised giving date Franklin Sansom P M
Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Washington for March 1 to 4 with return valid March 4 to 8 at set rates from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Harrisburg Williamsport Buffalo Rochester Altoona and Pittsburg and other Pennsylvania system points. Also includes lost pocketbook notice and local shop ads for Checkered Front groceries and farm produce.
Fragmentary grocery ad lists caramels, crackers, canned goods and fresh produce. Promises low prices and a Merry Christmas message to patrons, urging them to visit and save money on a full stock of groceries.
A local shop highlights a renewed stock of cloaks furs wraps suits skirts and waists on the second floor. Daily arrivals by express bring fresh garments for fall and winter selections offering shoppers breadth of choice and warmth.
Special sale of linen and Swiss handkerchiefs with many items in stock. About 350 dozen in the lot, purchased to close an importer’s stock. Includes children’s white silk capes offered at several price points.
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