Washington Entombed Foretells Glorious End of an Era
A 1709 mourning account from Mount Vernon recounts the funeral of George Washington. A lengthy ceremonial procession features cavalry, infantry, clergy, and Masonic brethren. Artillery salutes, a martial band, and inscriptions mark Washington as the Father of his Country, with solemn reflections on his enduring legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Washington
Mount Vernon
Chaice
George Washington
Lfe
Cols
Simms
Ramsay
Payne
Gilpin
Marsteller
Littie
Potomac
United States
Death of Miss Halde J Stumpf in Africa Murder Report
Mrs Jane E Myers, formerly of Indiana, writes from Kijabe about the brutal murder of Halde J Stumpf, a missionary from Indiana. Stumpf was found dead in her bed after a native assailant forced entry, discovered by a missionary’s worker at 6 30. She had sailed to Africa in 1907 with 23 others to join the Africa Inland Mission and was highly regarded in the field.
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Indiana
Jane E. Myers
Kijabe
British East Africa
Halda J. Stumpf
Miss Stumpf
J. ‘J. Stumpf
Myera
Halde J. Stumpf
Africa
Tnland Mission
Letter from Home People readers and Blairsville notice
A Philadelphia reader sends a $2 subscription for The Indiana Progress and likens the paper to communication from home. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from the Stokes family of Blairsville for kindness shown during illness and after bereavement.
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Philadelphia
Indiana Progress
Indiana
R. Widdowson
John A. Stokes
Blairsville
Stokes
Addition to Nurse's Home at Hospital Abandoned in Economy Move
Directors abandoned plans for adding a nurse's home at the hospital citing economy and convenience. The proposed wing would house a new heating plant, isolation ward with separate entrance, elevator, ambulances entrances, X-ray and physiotherapy, four operating rooms, maternity and children's nursery, sun porch, and convalescent room. Existing east and west wings were rebuilt with brick, added light, and freed space for beds. Public waiting room and offices relocated. dining room and kitchen upgraded. laundry enlarged. cork ceiling installed. floors of wings finished in Maoleum to reduce noise.
Brushvalley Forms New Parent Teacher Association
Nearly 100 parents and teachers gathered at Brushvalley High School on February 18 to organize a local Parent-Teacher Association. KR H Learn was named temporary chairman and Miss Ethel Brinks secretary. officers, committees, and a lunch followed, with aims to advance education in Brushvalley.
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Brushvalley High School
KR. H. Learn
Ethel Brinks
C. C. Carlisle
MBH
George Lindsay
Heilwood
Parent-Teacher
Indiana County
Parent-Teachers Association
Hellwood
Brughvalley
Jas. F. Chapman
G. C. MaCrea
Anna Mary
Thomas
Ward Overdorff
Elizabeth McClure
Waldo Mauk
Bruce George
Stanley Alien
Charlie Artemus
Brushvalley
Ratings of county prisons on 1929 work
Harrisburg report lists 1929 ratings for county jails led by Allegheny 870 Montgomery 790 and Philadelphia 770. Indiana County Jail scores 465, Armstrong 485, Cambria 645, Clearfield 540, Westmoreland 570, Jefferson no prison. Result reflects food, separation, industry, sanitation, administration and facilities.
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Indiana
Harrisburg
State Department of Welara
Bureau of Restoration
Department
H. McCauley
Allegheny County
Montgomery County
Philadelphia County
Indiana County
Armstrong County
Cambria
Clearfield
Westmoreland County
Jefferson County
Automobiles Pose Deadly Tradeoffs Amid War Lessons
A compact critique notes automobiles can rival warfare in danger yet avoid constant salute and fatigue. The piece reflects on the fatal costs of travel and the comfort of modern mobility contrasted with military life.
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Publishers Syndicate
County Well Represented at Sunday School Conference
County districts were represented at the Administrative Division Conference of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association held at the Presbyterian church. Delegates pastors and superintendents attended as Rev. Lewis Aber explained the 590 Point Standard a tool to measure and guide progress. Dr. Albert H. Gage shared practical plans for schools from cradle roll upward and urged faithful implementation. A Young Women’s Club Fellowship dinner followed. Frieda Abel of Indiana County was guest of honor at a party hosted by J H Wissman near Wilkinsburg with 22 guests enjoying dancing games and refreshments.
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Aber
Gage
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Presbyterian Church
Lewis Aber
Alice Gatley
Indiana
Albert H. Gage
Indiana County
Misa Frieda Abel
Pittsburgh
Wilkinsburg
J. H. Wissman
Timber Estimating Demonstration At Thompson’s
A timber estimating demonstration will be held March 4 at 1 30 p m at the farm of R H Thompson near Marion Center. F T Murphy extension forester of the Pennsylvania State College will conduct the program. All interested in timber values and estimating timber are invited to attend.
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Thompson's
R. H. Thompson
Marion Center
F. T. Murphy
Pennsylvania State College
Auction Notice of Farm Equipment and Livestock Sale
Pablile Sale scheduled Thursday March 6 at 9 60 oclock at the farm of 9 A Ackergon in Blacklick township three miles west of Blacklick on the Jacksonville road. Sale lists six cows two heifers a bull all grade Guernseys tested tuberculin and abortion. three work horses. 120 Barred Rock pullets. farm machinery including John Deere implements McCormick Deering hay loader side rake and tedder John Deere mower lime spreader Empire grain drill superior corn planter No 40 two 14 inch bottoms Fordson tractor with new 1929 motor assembly manifold wheels and plows. various tractors gear and engine parts. threshers sawmill and power tools. harvesters and farm gear. hay and straw by the ton corn and small grain by the bushel. home heater range radio sets and other articles. Terms cash under 10 dollars, over 10 nine months credit or 5 percent cash discount. Auctioneers: John Flenniken.
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A. Ackergon
Blacklick Township
Blacklick
Jacksonville
John Deere Hinder
McCormick ~ Deering
John Deers
Empire
Superior
New Idea
Fordson
John Deere
Roderick Lean
Delco
Kelly-Duplex
Rosenthal
Sharples
Waterman-Waterbury
Ohio
Tailors' Chicago Convention Show Includes Novel Bathing Suit
Report from a Chicago tailors convention highlights color and flair with a primrose and blue male bathing suit. The lad who wore a beaver fur coat this winter is slated to wear the new suit next summer.
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Chicago
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Albert
Moormead
A. Ralph Moormead
Wesday
Ulster County N.Y
Hulda Stumpe
Brushvalley Organizes
NEW Parent-Teacher Association
County
Canaries
Ohio State Journal
A. Ackerson
John Flenniken
Harry W. Earhart
Buji Bato Vse
John Batof
the Commonwealth OF Pennbys
John Batomi
John Batofi
Buji Batofi
John Batos
J. N. Langham
A. D
Claude E. Bath
H. Elmer Borland
Jack
William I
Lemming
Green Town
Harry B. Flemmin
New Kensington
Duke Flemming
Iran
Akron
R. D
S. Smith
Green
County of
Pennsylvania
Gomer Smith
Franklin, St
Johnatown, Penna
W. C. Long
Kayne Township
Hays Long
J. Harl Putt
Clymer
J. Celtzel
Phil. St
Himhurst
Elmhurst
Hilandouto Farm
Lute
Barneaboro
Bt. D
Mindle
Tuck & Jack
State Banking Commission
George
Weston
Smickeburg Borler
Wilhelmina -Wes
Smickeburg
Brecatrix
Robinson
Brushyalley Township
Ridge Avenue
Homer City
Mileberger
Hlderton
Rush Valley
Palechanicaburg
Chiiatena Abel
Marionter
Ben David Weamer
Weamer
Seventh St
Ker
North Ninth Street
Massachusetts
Frank L
Steving Furniture
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