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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
2
The notice lists charges for resolutions obituaries cards of thanks and poetry at five cents per line and requires cash accompany copy in all cases. It instructs send payments to the Indiana Progress in Indiana Pa and to address all communications accordingly.
HAMIL Miss Geneva Mottern spent Sunday with her cousins Misses Alice and Mary Work near Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. George Stitchie and Mrs. Will McCormick and Mrs. Jake Mottern and son Harold spent Saturday in Punxsutawney. A sled load of young people enjoyed Friday evening at the home of Danks Aul. The party included George Ritchie Milt Brilhart Mrs J M Bartholomew C Hoover and children Twila and Russell Miss Aleta and Geneva Mottern Martha and Gladys McCormick Elmer McCormick and William Mottern. There are some cases of Mu nioni community.
Pleasantville residents reported visits from Ogle Robingen and Lisle Reed of Clymer and Roy Uncapher at Spruce over the weekend. D H Kephart was a Stanford caller recently. Willy Bowers of Spruce and J A Newlin of Indiana made calls. Frank Waltermire lost a horse last week. Mrs Elsie Toy visited Mrs W E Waltembe. Sabbath school convenes Sundays at 2 30 PM.
The General Supplies Branch has bought 17 000 hats at 104 508 to aid returning soldiers from overseas. Casket manufacturers oppose a general return program, calling it impractical and costly, and say the association seeks no market for its goods. They urge avoiding price spikes in raw materials used for casements.
C. M. Wortman, proprietor of the Moore Hotel, denies a Progress report that he was swindled out of 5000 by a real estate agent in a fake sale deal. He states the hotel’s sale was halted by the sudden death in Canada of the would-be purchaser.
Lawrence F. Robinson thanks Armstrong Township residents for friendship and courtesy shown during census enumeration. He notes loyalty to government and expresses appreciation to those who entertained him during the visits.
J T Tuya seeks reelection as representative. J C Davis of Blairsville plans to rerun for Assembly at coming primaries. The text notes several political figures and local notices including a farm sale and a restaurant reopening, with auction details and dates in February.
In Memoriam for Mrs. Alica May McKendrick who died January 18 1920 aged 42 years. A heartfelt note of loss from husband and children speaks of an empty chair in the home a vacant place and the belief she rests on the golden shore. The verse laments sorrow and recalls the family’s love and the angels who took her to rest.
Remembrance for Cre ciaus Jewel Maine Speedy who died at a young age. The mournful note expresses love from his mother and brother and mentions a hopeful day when friends meet again. Burial details or funeral arrangements are not provided in readable text.
Extract of 10497 dog tax law states owners must license dogs six months or older with details including breed sex color and markings. Fee of $8 per male and $4 per female. County extends payment deadline to April 11 1920 after which unlicensed dogs will be killed. lists will be sent to constables for enforcement.
Public vendue set for Friday March 5 1920 at 1 15 PM at Indiana Pennsylvania Court House to satisfy a First National Bank of Indiana Fa No 45 March Term 1926 writs issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Indians land in Tugler Township 93 acres notify bidders to be prepared for bidding procedures and property transfer terms with caution on bid deposits and lost note details
The notice outlines a sheriff sale where a purchaser will be credited with the full amount of purchase money and costs. It states payment must be made by the Monday after the sale and the marshal may reserve the right to withhold the property if payment fails.
Notice is hereby given that an application will be presented to the Orphans Court of TiKine County, Sadia, Da, on Monday, the 11th day of March, 1920, at ten oclock a.m., by the Savings and Trust Company of Indiana guardian of Este M. Viner, to sell at private sale the one-seventh interest in an undivided parcel of coal land in Cherry Hill Township, Tidham County, Pennsylvania. The description lists starting points near George Brown's heirs, various land lines, and distances, with the parcel totaling 124.09 acres and the sale price fixed at 1308.11 dollars. Terms require confirmation of sale and delivery of deed. February 11, 1920-21.
Administrator notices probate of the estate of Tom Tdggett of West Wheafield township Indian Territory. Letters of administration have been granted to the undersigned. Creditors and others are notified to present claims or demands against the estate.
A column of notices offers items for sale including lumber and farming equipment, land, a 44 acre farm, a 4 room dwelling, and various tools. It lists contact names and locations such as Philadelphia Street Todiana Indiana and Parkwell Pa, with multiple farm rental and sale propositions and dates.
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