Directory listing of Polk and Indiana County officials and local services
Reads like a 19th century directory listing Polk and Indiana County officers including judges council school directors and clerks with church services stage routes railroad timetables and fraternal organization notes. Mentions Greensburg Greensburg Pa James Nesbitt Indian Pa Pete Dile Sattton Pa and others with train times Blairsville to Allegheny City and Indiana to Brookville routes plus church schedules and fraternal lodge notices.
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Len
A. Lagna
Tadge
Greensburg
James 3. Nesbitt
Pete Dile
Andoeitte
Sattton
Indiana County Communion Services and Temperance News
County items report Communion services at LU BP Church next Sabbath and note Rev. Sleppy’s prior sermon in M E Church. The temperance roundup lists officers for Live Temperance Union and notices a February 1872 convention in Indiana with aims to unite factions and push reform while outlining tax and local governance concerns.
Veteran bounty payments and 1872 astronomical events
The item notes veterans entitled to 400 dollars for re enlistment under a 1864 act, urges claims for the remaining 100 dollars, and cites officers' treatment of recruits. It also reports from Johnsown on an expected large spring ice flood, details 1872 solar and lunar eclipses, and ends with a market promo for the Company Store.
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Treasury
The Epidemic in Harrisburg and Local Shootings
The Harrisburg area faces a lingering diarrhea outbreak with no clear cause, sparking fears of a cholera prelude as medical experts warn of a virulent season ahead. In Greensburg, Saturday night John Herbert Jr was shot and likely fatally wounded by John Fideli in an unprovoked incident. Frederick Diffenbaugh from this place injured his foot digging a well last week.
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Harrisburg
State Journal
Greensburg
John Herbert, Jr
John Fideli
Frederick Diffenbaugh
Blairsville Items in Brief From the Progress
Local column notes a busy Blairsville scene with weddings at Market House John Gontz and Maima Palmer. Alfred Hicks and Dr. Rutledge serenaded by a band. Building and Loan Association forms committees to seek a charter and elect officers next Saturday. A sleighing party visits Livermore. Samuel Ray and M. B. Altman return from a western trip. Mrs. Mary Branson dies on Campbell Street and is buried in the old graveyard. J F Reiner patents a spark arrester. W R Truby’s filing granted February 6. Marriage of Robert Patterson and Maggie McCuray in Jacksonville. A mock or playful note mocks a scribe Houp-poles and a joking remedy. Rumors of gas and water works ahead. sledding misadventure recalled.
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John Gontz
Maima Palmer
Jordon
M. E
Blacksick
Alfred Hicks
Dr. Rutledge
Building and Loan Association
Down
Livermore
Freeland House
Blairsville
Exanmyjle
Samuel Ray
M. B. Altman
Mary Branson
Campbell Street
J. F. Reiner
Railroad Company
W. R.truby
Jacksonville
Robert Patterson
Whitetownshipy
Maggie McCuray
Martiage
Telford
Appleton
Neba
Marion Fair Brings Horses but Little Trading
In Marion on Friday the fair drew many horses to town with modest buying and selling. J N Sink & Co remain active in the livery trade with top stock. T Ryckman recalls past draws with Kline and others, claiming he could beat them but denying any claim to be a champion checker player. He does boast of having a champion washing machine and boiler.
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J.N. Sink .& Co
T. Ryckman
Hkmie
Mr. Kline
Kline
Weather and local notices mix in Marion column
Mr Ed Griffith recovering from injuries. Mrs rank KR a invalid buried on the 7th month, first burial in our cemetery in six months. Sleighing spoiled. Jack Milligan in charge of Griffiths livery. Physicians busy with weather related ailments. Dr D M Marshall offers sale of half a flour mill and a dwelling. Presbyterian church project in Marion to be completed at McLaughlin, Kinter Co store on February 24 at 7 pm with refreshments. public invited.
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He Griffith
Rank KR
Phaebus
Jack” Milligan
Grifffith
Presbyterian Church
Marion
McLaughilin, Kinter & Co S
New Store
Uwhepublic
Alten
Griffith J. Rowland
Viynna
Orphans’ Court
Indians County
Vrulay
L'e’cdock Pe
South Mahoning
Cornty
Daguh Keel
Stebert Marshall
Thomas KR. Nowland
Gale
D. C. Davie
Georgeville Township Election Yields No Squire Candidate
Our Flying Correspondent reports a strong turnout in Georgeville for the February 2 township election, failing to elect a squire candidate. The town did secure a constable, Jacob Burkett, while John Getty of Ambrose will move to Missouri this spring. John Prothero of Kellysburg retires from active business and enjoys a fine residence. Ground leg day was a success and local notes mention AR Rieder’s tobacco-chewing dog, Billy Clawson’s Morgan horses, and a regional grane expose tease.
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Georgeville
Squire
Jacob Burkett
John Getty
Ambrose
Missouri
John Prothero
Kellysburg
Rieder
Billy Clawson
English Affairs Stir UK Policy and American Claims
London notes speak of Gladstone’s language risking U S trust and Bismarck offering good offices to settle old claims. England seeks a friendly resolution, while workingmen oppose government moves in Parliament. Vienna cites possible unfavorable Geneva arbitral views and prayers for peace. Pittsburgh reports fewer sactions on dram shops and local commerce notes.
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New York
London
Behenck
Washington
Loupon
England
United States
Vienna
America
Geneva
Northern Pacific Bonds opening in Europe stir investors
Banking house Jay Coukse & Co reports European subscription books for Northern Pacific Gold Bonds opened in London, with six million bonds subscribed by January 10. The letter notes strong demand, aims for institutional holders, and anticipates rapid abroad sales while U S investors also buy. It highlights bond safety, mortgage security, and profitable exchange activity.
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Jay Coukse & Cr
Ersaycuan
Santa's
Paciere de Hue
South Third Street
Philadelphia
BE. H. Winsox
Fsg
Calle Press
London
Hewest
Europe
Landen
United States
Trudy
Jay Coukk &Co
Santana Country
Baxk
Eatra
Philadelphia Cattle Market Summary February 12
Reeves improved demand this week with sales of 2600 extra. Pennsylvanian and western steers ranged fair to good 6 1/2 to 7, common 5 1/2 to 6. Sheep in fair demand with 12 000 head sold at 6 1/2. Hogs undressed 3 000 head at 5 to 7. Flour dull. corn steady. oats in good demand. rye and wheat unsettled with red around 1.60 and amber 2.63.
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Philadelphia
Philadelpia
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Salt House red Lot in Plumville Private Sale Planned
A salt house red lot in Plumville will be offered for private sale until March 1. If not sold, it will go to public sale on the debt. Interested buyers should address Miller Plumvite or Cop Morton Learners in Levruff County Pennsylvania.
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Plumville
Miller
Plumvite
Cop Morton
Levrfield Waunty
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