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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1923
Page
5
A devotional poem by D. M. Lowman warns readers of Christ’s return and the urgency to accept the final call. It weaves biblical citations from John, Revelation, Matthew, Luke, and other texts to urge purification, readiness, and faith in Jesus. The poem frames eternal life as a promised dwelling with Christ for those who heed the call.
Mrs. Charles J. Nelson of Pittsburgh died at the Nelson home. Born Margaret Moorhead in Cherryhill township she leaves husband Walter and children Walter Lisle Arthur Whelen Nelson and Mrs J W Archer plus a sister and three brothers. Interment in Homewood cemetery Pittsburgh. R C Daugherty of Wilkinsburg died of pneumonia after a brief illness. survived by wife Sarah E Lowry and son Horace. interment Wilkinsburg. John W Graves of Saltsburg died at Harry Thornburet's home. age 80. registrar of vital statistics for Salishurg and Conemaugh township. wife predeceased. Violet Bowman, 83, died at County Home.
Uniontown reports Miss Gay Stiffler and Mrs Valle with visits to Mrs Maria Loess patient at Spangler hospital on Wednesday. Several residents including Homer Stiffler's daughter and Mrs Charlie King are ill or recovering. Primary school building caught fire causing a weeklong closure for repairs.
The Indiana Progress offers rural delivery subscribers a reduced price on daily newspapers and many leading weeklies and magazines. Subscriptions cost 2.00 yearly in advance with orders to be mailed to THE INDIANA PROGRESS actiens.
Judge Langham, a leading Pennsylvania jurist, presiding in Greensburg, vows to enforce the liquor laws. He says only the Indian Brewing Company of Indiana holds a license and warns violators face federal and state penalties, regardless of status.
Resolutions from Brushvalley Episcopal Sunday School, Brushvalley Pa, honor William Herlinger who died February 1 1923. The council commends his years of faithful Sunday school teaching and Christian charity. It expresses sympathy to his bereaved family and recalls the Bridegroom’s call to readiness.
Millerdale notes show Miss Ethel Huey visiting her parents Elmer and wife J. Huey over the weekend. Mrs Rowland Claypool of Freeport visited her parents A. C. Rankin. Pittsburg callers included Clarence Conner Andy Wanochisen and John Puller. Anna Brandt, recently at Commodore, has returned home. Mont Getty improving after illness. Mr and Mrs M J Leagura of Nicholtown spent Monday with sister Mrs C A Gintar.
The column lists visitors and callers from Strongstown Nanty Glo Wintondale and nearby towns including William Wallace Cathy Bennett Alton Sharp Harold Altimus Nellie and Margaret Artemus Mrs Jennie Maloy and others. A Lexington demonstrator car owned by A M Shearer was wrecked on Oakland avenue Monday night though he was not driving at the time.
Word has been received of the death of Leo Fiola of Proctor Minnesota survived by his widow Myrtle Dick of Brushvalley and two children. Accompanying her husband Mrs Charles Preall of Armagh returned from Lakeside Hospital Cleveland after goiter removal. Birth announced for Carl Findley’s son. Local church and civic groups report quilting, wood chopping, meetings and visits. Several residents entertain guests with dinners and travel to Johnstown, Pittsburgh and Altoona. Boy Scouts plan an event and pie social for February 28 as W. H. Dick recovers from illness.
No. 2 Lizzie Painter visited relatives near Willet last week. Benton Salsgiver is homebound with asthma. G H Society held a Valentine social at the Reformed church Wednesday. American Gas Co located a well on Howard Kimmel farm. Bruce and Mrs Kepple welcome a daughter named Geraldine Luanna. Mrs James Smith visited husband in Tarentum hospital where finger was amputated. Reformed church preaching Sunday at 2:30. Ice about three inches thick broke loose at Cracked creek. No crop harvested for next summer. H B Smith helping on James Smith farm while he’s in hospital. J H Wray a business caller in Apollo Monday. Wherry School closed due to diphtheria in Miss Rearick’s family. Mrs W J Silvis is very ill in Vandergrift with slim hopes of recovery. Bruce Kepple a Vandergrift business caller Thursday.
Indiana County Farm Bureau votes to rename as Indiana County Extension Service at annual meeting held Feb 16 1923. Officers elected include Frank McCrea president C H McCall vice president Jay Grumbling secretary and John R Campbell treasurer. Bonded by paid membership the group aims for a clean fair and expanded agricultural education through the extension service while the paid members form a separate bureau aligned with state and national federations. Also notes on hard coal brooders and the death of infant William L Spackman of Blacklick.
Rail industry data show 1922 freight car production and in service, plus locomotive orders. Buffalo Rochester and Pitts poreh Railway announces 1923 deliveries including 40 locomotives, 60 passenger and other cars, five cabooses, and assorted support equipment amid a broader report on car and locomotive orders and unfilled demands. A separate Manor Literary Society program outlines a February meeting with songs, dialogues, and readings led by students and local residents.
Kenwood J. E. Adams of Johnstown was a guest of friends Saturday Mrs William Morris spent Saturday afternoon at Ford Smith R D Holmes who has been improving Miss Matilda Gibson spent Wednesday and Wednesday night with Miss Mary Stephens
The bulletin advertises Ramier Linen in 36 inch width available in all colors at 75e per yard. It notes a spring demand for new dress linens and promotes Belgian linen for the season.
New dress buckles offer color tones to match outfits. Available in plain and fancy color combos with some featuring metal lace centers. Prices go up to 3.60 dollars.
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