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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1896

Page

5

Local Notes Include Visitors and Land Leases In Punxsutawney

Mr McCauley of Punxsutawney leased coal lands nearby last week. Verona visitor Jaculy Condron and family are here. James Robinson returned from Leechburg for the winter. Several residents ill or improving. Philadelphia gas firm pays annual rent of 25 cents per acre. School cantata set for February 27 and 28. Various local meetings, funerals, and visits described. County superintendent Hammers to give illustrated lecture February 29 to fund a school library.

Mr. McCauley Punxsutawney Jaculy Condron Verona George Condron James Robinson Leechburg Harriet Ritchie Wheeling Darton Kittanning Wr. Robinson Clark Kntinson Pouxsutawney Philadelphia Gas Complex I*koGhiss Annie Elkin Solomon Conrath Glen Campbell E. Williams Hammers

Revival and social notices from Canoe Ridge area

Mr. Harry Clark remains on the sick list while Elisha Mahan improves from pneumonia. John Bleakney’s sale drew Frank Fry, and John Walker of DuBois visits. Clark Pierce guests with the Stears. Snyder and Ramsey travel to Indiana. Union church revival continues. planing mill under construction by David Hawk and John Pearce. Ice houses filled after cold weather. typhoid present with no recent deaths. McGregor timber lot bought by H. G. Bowers and Wm. Kesslar to start work. Canoe school house entertainment and Saturday institute deemed grand successes.

Harry Clark Frank Fry John Bleakney M. E. Church John Walker DuBois Elisha Mahan Clark Pierce David Stear John Snyder John Ramsey Indiana David Hawk John W. Pearce H. G. Bowers Wm. Kesslar McGregor Canoe Institute

Crete Residents Care and Local Movements Report

Crete notes list sick lists and visits as residents T. C. McGaughey and others heal. many travel to Indiana, Apollo, and nearby towns. Announcements include school staffing changes, proposed moves, mill construction, and ongoing church meetings with locals and visiting guests.

Local Notes on Visits Illnesses and Events

Mr John Coy of Allegheny visits daughter Jean. Mrs Mary Bee of Marion Center visits son Howard. Belle Ford's Presbyterian program a financial success. Bertha McKissin improving from tonsillitis. H C Sickenberger slowly recovering from grip. J R Roberts and son Lawrence left for Washington to attend poultry show. Jennie Clark suffering paralysis. Myrtle Johns ill with pneumonia. Sue Mack of Walls visited friends. Thomas Dick buys Nickeless farm and will move in spring. Institute program at Lynn school house on Saturday. Matthew Rankin on sick list. Young people held skating party Monday. Nettie Snyder ill with inflammatory rheumatism. Frank Rankin and Bryan Miller in Indiana. Joseph Peterson ill with heart trouble and dropsy. W S Rankin attended Barclay Elgin funeral near Plumville. David White moved to Blairsville. Charles Brown of Greensburg visiting. Creekside literary society to entertain next Monday. Stella Brown ill and not recovering fast.

W.C. Fulton Shelocta Rev. Wilson Lulu Lytle Indiana Agnes Lytle Samuel Lytle Mollie Royden Walker Thomas Lowman Lizzie John O. Campbell Gilmore Farm Jacksonville Thomas Carnahan, Jr Jones & Devers Parkwood A. W. McCracken Sickenberger A. Crossman D. W. Douds Jers Rodkey John Flicker Emma Fleming Dunlo Cambria County Emma Mitchell Linda Stephens Pine Flats Michael Sickenberger John Coy Allegheny Jean Mary Bee Marion Center Howard Bee Belle Ford Presbyterian Church Bertha McKissin H. C. Sickenberger J. R. Roberts Lawrence Washington, D. C Myrtle Johns Sue Mack Walls Thos. Dick Nickeless Lynn School Willet Matthew Rankin Nettie Snyder Frank Rankin Bryan Miller Joseph Peterson W. S. Rankin Barclay Elgin Plumville

Spring Arrivals Blooming Forth at Local Store

A gala display showcases new dress goods wash materials silks buttons in colorful patterns. The shop promises fair pricing and invites readers to visit or send for orders this week.

Black Goods in Fashion Brightens Dress Patterns

Times note that black dresses suit all ages as fashion shifts to varied mohair weaves. The latest cargo offers new Mohair at 40 cents a yard, a bargain due to rising Mohair prices. Buttons and braid remain popular trims in brass, silver, jet, and pearl, in many sizes.

LACES AND HANDKERCHIEFS PROMOTED IN SALE

Laces this season include Point de Venise and Valenciennes in many styles and prices. SPECIAL a large lot of Valenciennes laces sold by the piece from 16¢ to 25¢. Hankchiefs feature white center with ecru embroidery. SPECIAL 3 ets A large line of hemstitched handkerchiefs usually sold at 5c.

Valenciennes

Carpet Buying Time Is Almost Here

An ad notes carpet buying season with claims of discounted prices and reliable 40 year reputation. It touts Brussel carpet bargains amid rising prices and promotes in grain wool and heavy ingrain options at 50c, 35c, and 25c. It urges buyers to spend saved dollars wisely and trust the store’s competence.

Trunks and Valises and Muslin Underwear Sale

A local shop introduces a large new line of trunks valises telescopes and dressing suitcases plus ladies muslin underwear. It promotes examining made up goods to save time and money and features a 50 cent night dress. The ad notes agency rights for Indiana for the Eureka Patent Corset Cover with removable Kleinerts dress shields for wash dresses.

Indiana

Doctor and local notes from a busy week in town

Doctor A. H. Johnson served as an election inspector. An Institute at Gordon school house drew a large, successful crowd Friday night. Brick works repair progresses with bricks soon to be produced again. Reed’s saw mill moved to W. 8. Lawrence farm for this week’s sawing. New merchants at Parkwood, Carnahan brothers take charge after buying Dever & Jones. West Lebanon Summer School opens April 13 with Prof. Gealey as principal. Advertising on stomach health promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Shaker Digestive Cordial with sample bottles at 10 cents. Laxol recommended for children. Baptist Anniversary at Portland Oregon offers railway excursion tickets with solid vestibuled, electric-lighted trains via Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul lines. George Risinger and T. F. Anthony advertise groceries and postmaster endorsements. Mystic Cure for Rheumatism praised by ex-postmaster of Promise City. sold by local druggists.

H. 5. Bennett Allegheny City Reed W. 8. Lawrence Farm Portland Chicago, Milwaukee John R. Pott Williamsport United States Canada

Grand Opening of Indiana Bar Gain Store Room

The article announces a large new room at Indiana’s Bar gain store ready to receive stock. Proprietor J R Stumpf is in New York seeking bargains to fill the space. Grand opening next week invites all, with bargains and ample display room at the Apple Block near American House.

Indiana J. R. Stumpf New York J.R. Stumpr & Son

Groceries Confectionery Tobacco Tobacco and Cigar Line

See our line of groceries confectionery tobacco and cigars. George Risinger Sixth street.

George Risinger Sixth Street

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