From Our Correspondents Little Items of Interest Countywide
A compact roundup from Indiana and surrounding towns notes services in Greenville and schoolhouse gatherings, local visits, real estate changes, sleighing and ice storage, and various residents traveling or ill. Mentions Rev Sproul, O S Wolf, J F Clements, Miss Ferguson, H Lynn Prothero, and many others across Rochester Mills Deckers Point Purchase Line Rossmoyne Ambrose Kellysburg and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. d. Sproul
Greenville
Highland
Jesse Bolvin
John F. Clements
Indiana
H. Noy Prothero
J. Telford
Driggist
Wolf
Patton
P.O
Dr. Byars
Megers
Pierce
Barnesboro
Indiana Medicine Cos
Hotel Bagon
Harry Lydick
Pittsburg
Leslie Pattison
Marie Ferguson
Mr. Baterbaugh
Dixonville
Oliver Householder
H. Lynn Prothero
Brother George
Steele Clark
Hastings
Kiski
Ney Brothero Babbath
Deckers Point
Hollen
Bagley
Cockport
George Barr
John Fisher
A. G. Bowers
John Bush
Holts Mills
M. EB
Hackman
Wall
George Kinnan
Main
Harvey Reithmiller
B. F. McAfoose
Davis
D. W. McMillen
Reithmiller
Mr. Wissinger
Ambrose
Farmers Bank of Indiana Promises 4 Percent Interest
It notes the Farmers Bank of Indiana provides four percent interest paid on April 1 and October 1 each year with principal stated as absolutely safe. The message underscores ease of loan collection and reliability, claiming farmers prefer this bank as the strongest in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Bank of Indiana
New Method of Handling Freight at Duquesne Station
Pennsylvania Railroad pilots a new freight handling method at Duquesne station in Pittsburg with a reversible package conveyor and an endless belt system. Jetrey Manufacturing of Columbus installs equipment to lift and move freight to basement, landing stage, or storage floors, handling up to 600 pound packages at high speeds. Controls on every floor allow speed adjustments and targeted distribution as five months are needed for installation. Officials expect improved delivery and shipment, enabling larger business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Duquesne Station
Jetrey Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Duquesne
Settlers' Phone Service Is Merged With Union Company
The Huntingdon and Clearfield Telephone Company serving Indiana County joins the American Union Telephone Company after a February 1 consolidation of about 15 independent systems. The merger, approved in Clearfield, PA, creates a Harrisburg headquartered network, with new officers including Ellis I. Orvis and S. B. Caldwell. The Indiana exchange gets a new switchboard and ongoing line improvements as weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdon & Clearfield Telephone Company
Indiana
American Union Telephone Company
Indiana Telephone Company
Cambria County Telephone & Telegraph Company
Clearfield
Harrisburg
Ellis I. Orvis
Bellefonte
P. Light
Lebanon
S.B. Caldwell
Philadelphia
H. Prentius Taylor
Pittsburg
Frank D. Houck
A. W. Lee
Huntingdon & Clearfield
Pension for Every Man Congress Passes Service Bill
Congress and President Roosevelt approved a service pension act for Civil War and Mexican War veterans. Rates start at 12 dollars monthly at age 62, 15 at 70, and 20 at 75 plus, with eligibility requiring 100 days service and an honorable discharge. About 674,000 Civil War survivors exist, with 100,000 not yet receiving pensions. The act costs an estimated 15 million more yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
Grand Army of the Republic
Pension Bureau
Mexico
National Soldiers' Home
Dayton
Uniform Low Prices Prevail in Every Department
Uniform low prices dominate this sale with a wide range of white lawn waists in many styles. Prices vary from 75c to 9.00 for jackets and suits, highlighting lace, embroidery, and insertion details, with Japanese silk options and a $12.50 value now offered at $9.00.
New Spring Dress Fabrics Arrive At Bargain Prices
New Spring Dress Fabrics feature chiffon jacquards that are newly available, exceptionally soft, and flattering for 25c a yard. Zypher ginghams come in many checks and plaids at 25c a yard.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alymery
Yellow Creek
Samuel Rowe
Georgeville
Jennie Hughes
Amos Miller
Joe States
Miss Bell Work
Bradford
John Keener
Hortons
Samiel Wolfgang
Parxsutawney
Jacob Wolfgang
Lillie Love
Creekside
Rochester Mills Summer School
J. F. Russel
Clarksburg
Mirna Gaye Sebring
Cherrytres
Huntington County
Ae Hy Ruttner
Blandaburg
Ly Ay Ruttner
Rossmoyng
Chas, Mook
Portar
Mocks
Lydia Ruffner
Hi. Frants
Hdna
G. BE. Frants
Pann Run
T. C. Elkin
Olive
Smicksburg
G. H. Tilltin
B. W. VanHorn
Wednaday
Clark Good
Arthur Rosecrans
Altoona
Percy VanHorn
James Chapman
James Elkin
D. C. Wells
John Eakman
Sagamore
J. Edger Lockhart
Jacob Frantz
J. D. Frantz
Carle
William Kelly
Marchand
Belle Wise
Gaibleton
Linus Dilts
Trade City
J. M. Bleck
R. ©. Robinson
George
Dubois
Kilpatrick
Cynthia Bond
Maria Robinson
Mrs. Lias
May Fetters
Braddock
J.B. Lewis
Kellysburg
B. C
Clymer
Norman Lightcap
Adams
Margaret Steffy
Prothero
Htta Way
Olive Woodward
George Potts
West Lebanon
Mary Galbreath
Grove Chapel
Wilson Shielda
Bridge
Frank Sloan
Mra
Foster
Shirley McMillen
Foster Lightcap
Homer City
First National Bank
Valentina Postale
Hall
Hall's
The
Cunningham Co
Plaid Waising
Cunninghatii CO
Gcenen
Jacob Brett
Wintondale
Douglas
Wintondale Penna
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