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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1916
Page
2
Resolutions obituary notices and thanks likely published as a paid notice in the Indiana Progress. Mentions Moorhead Badstors and Proprietors as second class matter with a 1905 Indiana postal designation and payment instructions for notices and communications to Indiana Progress.
In Dixonville a mine set a daily output record of about 625 tons on Thursday, with Foreman Gus Sunburg praised for worker effort. Local organizations like United Mine Workers and the L O O M expand activity, while Sabbath services, funerals, and social visits populate news across Dixonville and nearby South Bend, including theatre plans and motor updates.
Kr A Silvis and son Alfred cut pit posts near West Lebanon for D I Rian of Indiana. J M Kepple near here remodels his house. O R McKibben, Pennsylvania Nursery salesman at Girard, spent a night in the village. Don’t assist Pneumonia by shedding winter garments. J F Alshouse visited the R R P station at Shelocta Fri. Fine weather last week for dairy farming. Mr and Mrs R G George and daughter Marion of Zions Valley were guests of I B Townsend Mon.
A village diary of Saturday through Sunday visits and injuries. Repairs at a school house by Elmer Hadden of Penn Run. Trips by Clara Vashinder, Mrs. Shank, Mrs. Mock and family, and many others to relatives in nearby towns. Minor injuries include Arthur Long cutting two fingers. several residents move, visit, or start new jobs. births reported and local commerce updates noted.
District Attorney William N. Lig Rott of Indiana spoke at a Sunday gathering in the opera house hosted by the Airload Men's Christian Association. Mrs. Caroline Taylor nee Cannon, formerly Blairsville Seminary student, died of pneumonia in a Philadelphia hospital. These Blairsville people were mentioned in the report.
Samuel B Comfort and Catherine Crede wed in a private ceremony. Nick Hughes and Dora Woolritch also linking vows. Mrs A J Reed, maiden Hazlett, from near Smiths Station, noted. Myrtle Vleck of Andrico died in Westmoreland hospital, age 26, survived by husband and two children. Frances Suffeletta died at her South Liberty home. Mrs R B Smith and young daughter vacationing in Atlantic City. Kenwood Jenga Dick bought a driving horse. Mrs Bertha Learn and daughter Ellen of Colyer and Mrs Frank Almond of Manner visited Zenas Hines family. Misses Gayle Houston, Lytle, and Grace Gibson spent afternoon with Mrs W W Huston. R D Holmes and Mrs Boars Holmes traveled to Indiana to see husband and patient improving slowly.
Mrs J F Nichol and daughter return from Swissvale visit. Mrs James Stouffer Sr and son Ivan relocate to Burnside. Mr Ross Anthony and two grandsons visit Frugality relatives. Grover Keating of Cockport visits C B Keating. John Raleighs visit daughter Mrs Math Brilhart in Ord. Prof Weber to teach two weeks vocal music at East Mahoning Church starting Feb 14. Mrs G F Houck visits Deckers Point. N J Montgomery moves to Meming Summit farm from East Mahoning. P Caldwell buys McIleary property on West Main St from R D McHenry for 800. Murray Edwards buys Nicholsou farm near Fleming Summit, adjoining recent purchase from M J McAfoos.
M C Watson declares candidacy for State Senate in the next primary. He recalls a prior honor where Indiana County and Jefferson County alternated nominations to maintain harmony, seeking support based on three terms as a legislator and professional background. He asks for voters to consider his claim, experience, and party loyalty.
Wilbur P Graff of Blairsville enters the race for State Senator in the thirty seventh district Indiana and Jeff erson counties. The Leechburg Advance lauds his wide business experience and regard as a strong choice for Harrisburg. Voters across the district are urged to elect a capable representative who understands both employers and workers.
Classified column shows notices offering shoe store for sale half of a shoe supply, farm acreage for sale near Marion Center, and rental of a rail line apartment. Includes references to Jas T Henry of Airsville La, Weather Bros Indiana Pa, and E L Edwards of Indiana Pa. multiple sale and rent opportunities plus general ads for farms and property.
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