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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1895
Page
5
Loughry's is clearing odds and ends as it takes stock, offering one third value on many pieces. The sale aims to move surplus items for present or future use, inviting shoppers to capitalize on low prices.
A brief shop note announcing new stock and leading advance spring goods. It emphasizes adding fresh items and inviting customers to see the latest offerings.
The latest dress trimmings and linings show a host of new novelties. Available fabrics and decorative accents highlight seasonal fashion options for tailored garments and accessories.
A local advertisement promises the largest variety of Chinese and Indian silks in the community. It highlights a popular silk texture offered at a low price of 40 cents.
A compact sale note advertises ladies waists with laundried collars and cuffs priced at 50c, 75c, and 1.00 in sterling.
An advertisement promotes a complete stylish line of ladies and men's footwear. Shoppers are invited to visit Outs for the latest styles and options. The copy emphasizes breadth and fashion without detailing prices or locations.
The advertisement offers strictly all wool full suits at 5.00 with pricing 25 percent lower than last season. It targets critical young men, highlighting quality and value in this clothing line.
Our shop welcomes the latest spring blocks and emphasizes correct styles as the go to destination for headwear trends and quality fashion.
A bold statement declares that the subject group forges ahead regardless of leaders. It portrays a defiant stance, emphasizing initiative and independent direction. The message frames the group as proactive and self guiding in pursuit of its goals.
Local correspondent records visitors and social visits from Independence to North Point and Clayville. A sled load of youths spent evenings with friends, and the Knights of the Golden Eagle scheduled an oyster supper for Monday evening, February 25, inviting all.
Dr. William Rinports is very ill currently. Hon John Patchin was among Saturday visitors. Price Davis plans enlarging his post office and store room early spring. Robert Lovelace of Ronceverte W Va is here after his father’s death. Dr Lovelace of Jersey Shore buried here. pneumonia named as cause. Locals pass en route to Purchase Line on Sabbath. Various visitors and church announcements noted. Our institute was a grand success. Supt Hammers inspired attendees. town hall urged for Cherrytree. Nellie Shields of Plumville ill. Dayton visitors on Sabbath. Evangelist Romine to Hawthorne Baptist church. Morrow and Pierce at Indiana on Monday. Back line between Indiana and this place sold last Monday. Miss Annie Hildinger and Odie Zimmerman visiting from Kittanning. Geary Snyder and sister May from Punxsatawney visiting. A sled load of Elder ton youths supped here. new hotel becomes sleighing hub. Body of pioneer George Weamer brought here for interment. departed thirty years ago.
Squire Lowe visited Indiana recently while Commissioner Adam Black spent Sabbath in town. David Ritchie of Apollo and George Thompson traveled to Latrobe and friends respectively. Punxsutawney residents including Harry Robinson and Mrs. Clara Robinson were in town for Sabbath. Local matrons drove to Punxsutawney Tuesday evening. Elderly residents David Stiteler and Elliott Shaffer recovered from illness. An Elmore Lewis infant died Friday and was buried Saturday, echoing a year ago when another child of the same age died. Town youths gathered at G H Warner’s Tuesday, and Day ton sled teams visited Hotel Marshall the same evening.
Utah notes announce two forthcoming weddings while local items mention J W McLeister’s unusual frozen ears in a sling. County Superintendent Hammers visited schools Monday and J E Brown spent Sabbath at Spruce. A party of eighteen enjoyed a sleigh ride to Archie Fowler’s in Cherryhill, with a late-night dance.
Protracted church meetings are held at the Methodist church and Free Methodists conduct services in the town hall. Sabbath communion occurred at the Presbyterian church. Residents host visitors including Peter Leib from East Wheatfield township and Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Sutton from Blairsville. Local activities include a Graceton dance and a livery business in New Florence run by John Thompson.
Bert Ray is on the sick list. J C Peeler made a business trip to Nineveh on Monday. Prof Douds of Indiana called on friends Friday night. Mr and Mrs Aaron Smith of Apollo visit Aaron Smith of this place. Mr Frank Edwards and family visited his mother near Plumville on Sabbath. Mr Peter Ammond of Rural Valley visits Mr James Armstrong. R E Russel visited friends near West Lebanon on Friday and Saturday. J F Russel and Ab Lowman flew to the county seat Saturday evening. J P Kier visited Latrobe last week. Ed Ewing was at Indiana on Saturday. T A Files visits friends in Pittsburg. Miss Lizzie Wolfe was at Blairsville last week. Treasurer Nesbitt visited his son R N Nesbitt made a business trip to Indiana last week. H J Kennedy was at Johnstown on a business trip Saturday. Squire Lowman and daughter Jennie visited friends at Jacksonville Saturday.
Mr John Hogan fully recovers from illness Eveline Clawson visits Johnstown A revival at Free Methodist Garfield resumes Boli var Branch work to restart this week Young people travel to Bolivar for church visits others receive family guests and ill relatives in East Liberty local commerce buys timber and ice shipments move plans for new store rooms and lots in town.
H C Conner remains sick while visitors greet neighbors from Hillsdale Purchase Line and Uniontown. Edmund Hughes returns from three week trip to Washington Philadelphia and New York as influenza and pneumonia spread. A child dies from pneumonia and several families report illness. A Dilltown group attended Red Bank society then visited Sadie Lemon near Nolo before moonlit return.
The tenth annual term of the Smithport Select school at Hortons will begin a twelve week term on Monday April 15. J. E. Campbell principal of Bairdstown school has been secured as instructor.
A fine stock of well rooted strawberry and raspberry plants guaranteed true to name. Leading standard varieties. For terms address William Walter Box 509.
Several local events fill the week from Monday to Friday. Jacob Hill hosted about forty at his mother Elizabeth Hill’s Railroad avenue home. a sled of married folks visited Shelocta for entertainment at Marlin Lowman’s hostelry. the Maid and Matron’s Whist Club entertained at Edward Rowe’s Sixth Street residence. Cosmopolitan club plans ladies night in honor of Barker Reyburn and Doty with supper and dinner for guests of honor Judges Barker Doty Reyburn. A sled of young ladies visited Miss Kate Sell’s home for supper. an Indiana athletic event promises chicken and waffles at the West Indiana council chambers to support the West Indiana Athletic Association. Langham arrested Luther McDonald for drinking and disorderly conduct. A Mahan schoolhouse society debate on Tariff Rates drew a large audience. Epworth League will meet Tuesday March 5 with allapodride to follow. A Clearfield lady’s oven mishap fatally cooked her Maltese cat. a colonial reception will occur at the Normal School on Washington’s Birthday with students in colonial dress. A stern Eastern journal note urges local notices to be paid for and not requested for free. The Free Methodist church holds its second quarterly meeting Feb 22 with Love feast on Sabbath morning and gospel services. Rev. D. B. Tobey to induct services. All are invited.
The catalogue outlines a two day educational institute at Dixonville on March 1 and 2 1895 and a Myers school program in Centre township on February 23 It lists Friday evening and Saturday sessions with speakers Kate Lockard Sheridan Cribbs L H McLeister Miss Fisher Edith Griffith W T Price J M Rodkey G T Learn Kate Fleming J E Brown Emma Fleming Harvey Meekins and topics on tardiness governance cooperation wages and uniform study Also shows opening topics at Myers school with G W Walback Jennie Ham ill Laura Rankin A Georgia Miller R G Johnston Jennie Harbison J D Dickie D A Thomas Blanche Allison and J M Robinson J C White J F Pounds discussing proper punishments and text books use
The Pensylvania Railroad Company advertises midwinter and midsummer tours to Florida with two week stays. Departures from New York and Philadelphia occur February 26 and March 12 and 26. Tour cost covers transport, meals, and Pullman berth at 50 dollars from New York or 48 dollars from Philadelphia with pro rata rates from other points. Addresses for inquiries include 1196 Broadway New York and Room 411 Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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