Odds and Ends at Low Prices for Immediate or Future Use
A brief notice explains stock taking and the sale of odds and ends at about one third value. Items are offered to entice buyers for present needs or future planning.
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1895
Page
5
We Do Not Forget To Put in Our Stock
We boast new and leading advance spring goods now available. The store emphasizes fresh inventory to attract customers with updated fashion and seasonal offerings.
The Latest in Dress Goods Now Ready for Inspection
The latest dress goods selection is prepared for viewing, inviting shoppers to inspect new fabrics and patterns. Local store offers a fresh lineup of textures, colors, and designs for upcoming seasons.
Dress Trimmings and Lin ings Novelties Line Expanded
Dress trimmings and linings feature a wide array of new novelties in this season’s line. Includes ribbons laces and decorative trims showcased for varied garments and accessories.
Fancy Goods and Silks Display in Community Shop
A local seller advertises the largest variety of China and India silks in town. The goods feature a popular texture available at the low price of 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Ladies Waists and Laundried Collars and Cuffs
Missed sale item lists ladies waist garments and laundried collars and cuffs priced at 50 cents 75 cents and one dollar.
Shoes for Ladies and Men at See Outs
An ad touts a complete stylish line of ladies and men’s fine shoes available at See Outs. It promises a broad selection and up-to-date styles for footwear shoppers.
Tailor Made Suits Advertised At Low Prices
An advertisement touts already tailor made fine clothing for young men with an all wool full suit priced at 5.00 dollars. The line notes prices are 25 percent lower than last season, highlighting substantial savings for the period.
Hats Offer New Spring Styles at Our Shop
Our store announces latest spring hat blocks and emphasizes correct style. Shop for the newest headwear and trusted fashion advice.
We Don’t Follow Leaders, We Lead the Followers
A bold editorial line asserts independent action and leadership by the publication’s team. It argues against conformity, urging proactive guidance for readers and community actors amid shifting political or social pressures.
Social and religious gatherings fill local week
Local events cover Y M C A meetings, social evenings at multiple homes, and church services across the area. Highlights include a mum social at Miss Sara St Clair, a pie social at Mrs Amanda Lo, and communion services at United Presbyterian churches.
Smicksburg Summer School Prospects Rise
Local notes report Mrs. J. H. Beck on the sick list while supervisors continue snow removal. Smicksburg looks toward a promising summer school. Pine Grove teacher Mr Nolf plans an exhibition at term end. A diphtheria death near town. Washington's Birthday exercises at the school featured historical readings, flag meanings, and a photogravure of Stewart's painting for each room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Beck
Smicksburg
Nolf
Pine Grove
Harry Robison
William Elkin’s
Joseph Kesslar
Mahoning
Punxsutawney
Cora Black
Irene
Salina
Grace Neal
Trade City
Washington
Amigas
Stewart
Community Notes and Local Happenings in Smicksburg Area
Mr and Mrs Elmer Shaffer visited Smicksburg last week Miss Annie Pierce is confined to her room with a severe attack of rheumatism Will Fleck and sister Edith of Marion Center called on friends here last week Miss Sarah Green entertained a number of her friends at a birthday party on Thursday evening Miss Ellen Weamer, who has been visiting friends at Saltsburg and Avonmore, has returned home Mr James Little has purchased the stage line between this place and Indiana for 226 There were eight bidders Mr W E Allison, former merchant now in Blairsville, visited Mr H R Miller last week Mr H R Morrison of near this place was thrown from a sleigh last week and badly cut and bruised Dr McEwen dressed the wounds Rev Romine preached in the hotel dining room last Saturday evening The room was full and the people listened to an excellent discourse on Prepare to Meet Thy God He expects to hold the next series of meetings at Georgeville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Shaffer
Smicksburg
Annie Pierce
Will Fleck
Edith
Marion Center
Sarah Green
Ellen Weamer
Saltsburg
Avonmore
James Little
Indiana
W. E. Allison
Blairsville
H. R. Miller
H. R. Morrison
McEwen
Romine
Eorgeville
Heifer from Smathers to be euthanized due to rabies
Mr. E. E. Lewis of Smathers reports his heifer bitten on the nose by a mad dog that caused stock havoc in Center township. The cow is now paralyzed and showing strange behavior. despite hopes of saving it, Mr. Lewis will be compelled to shoot the animal as symptoms grow more serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Lewis
Smathers
Center Township
Fattened Pig Weighs 350 Pounds at Ten Months
Joseph Cramer Esq of East Wheatfield claims the county grew the fattest pig. The animal weighed 350 pounds when killed and dressed, being only ten months old on slaughter day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cramer
East Wheatfield Townshid
Crete merchant to build large store after purchase
Mr. J. P. Harkless, Crete merchant and postmaster, bought Robert Fulton property on Thursday. He runs an extensive mercantile and lumber business and plans to begin constructing a large store next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Harkless
Crete
Robert Fulton
Social visit at Johnstown home of Mr J K Carney
Friends of Mr. J. K. Carney enjoyed a Saturday gathering at his Johnstown residence with a delighful dinner and social amusements. Mr. Carney, son of Milton Carney of Cherryhill township, attended the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Carney
Johnstown
Mr. Carnevy
Milton Carney
Cherryhill Township
Bach to Lead Select School at Marchand This Summer
Professor Edwin Bach of the Indiana public school will conduct a select school at Marchand this summer. The session starts April 15 with Mr. G J Feit guiding the school for Bach until the borough school closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Bach
Indiana Public
Marchand
G. J. Feit
Bach
Armory inspections scheduled for local units this week
Co F N G P Fifth Regiment will be inspected by Major Frank Patterson in their armory Thursday evening March 29 at 8 o'clock. Co D Blairsville will be inspected on Wednesday evening March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Patterson
Co. D
Blairsville
Pensions Delayed for Two Residents in White Township
Two eight dollar per month pensions were delayed this week for Muller and Alexander McLakn, both residents of White township. The pensions were processed through the agency of Frank Don, and related to normal students seeking self provided board. Rooms available in a pleasant location with reliable amenities possible for students seeking accommodation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Muller
Alexander McLakn. Ors
White Township
Frank Don
West Wheatfield News Roundup of Local Life
The sick infant of Mr. Gaul is improving while many residents attend the Garfield revival. James Hood remains feeble, J. L. Murphy has returned home after a long absence, and Wm. Felton visits his sister Mrs. S. Litchenfels. Epworth League at Germany M. E. church reports strong turnout. The child of Mr. and Mrs. Clawson lies in Bethel U. P. graveyard. A sled party from both Wheatfields travels to Covodeville for music, dancing, and a late supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaul
Garfield
James Hood
J. L. Murphy
Wm. Felton
S. Litchenfels
Epworth League
Germany
M. E. Church
Harry Clawson
Bethel U. P
Covodeville
Westmoreland County
local notes and social updates from a rural district
C Gorman prepares to erect a barn and a Huffman daughter is seriously ill. Gerome Bennett cuts and hauls paper wood. Hillsdale residents Mrs Clark and daughter visited Mrs Lydick. A local Papcriss nicknameed John Trimble Printer. John W Clark & Son sold coal land nearby for 1400 dollars. Stolen meat incident noted with moral reminder. Local youth gatherings and a social night. D A Buchanan helped by neighbors stored ice. Grandmother Buchanan visits Dixonville. Mrs Dr J C McMillen ill. Robert Buchanan and wife move from Westover to Gipsy as their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Gorman
Wm. Huffman
Gerome Bennett
D. A. Buchanan
Grandmother Buchanan
Dixonville
J. C. McMillen
Robert Buchanan
Westover
Gipsy
Epidemic Measles and Local Illnesses Reported
Measles reported as epidemic locally. Mrs. Harris Hazlett near this place seriously ill with dropsy. Mrs. Dr. Churchill of Indiana with her ill mother. Rev Strum preaches to Jr ODUA M. Bobt McCormick of Ronceverte visiting Edgar Kinports. Dr. Glassgow and companion from Glen Campbell call on Mr. Martin Armstrong. G A Gin editor Hastings Triune and Cap Notley spent Sunday in town. John Driscol and wife summoned by death of Dr Will Kinports. Four funerals in two weeks, last for Dr Kinports on Monday. Mary Reed leaves for Jefferson Medical College hospital for nursing course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Hazlett
Dr. Churchill
Indiana
Strum
Bobt. McCormick
Ronceverte
W. Va
Edgar
Glassgow
Glen Campbell
Martin Armstrong
G. A. Gin
Hastings Triunse
Cap” Notley
Hastings
John Driscol
Twife
Misa Mary Reed
Jefferson Medical College Hospital
Local Notes From Homer Area Social Roundup
Mr H V Piper accepts railroad job and Miss Madge Flanigan visits Mrs H V Piper. Gracemore youths attend Myers schoolhouse entertainment. Presbyterian Sabbath school teachers join Indiana meetings. Henry Krider returns from Allegheny to Rev Emmons family. A union Christian Endeavor meeting of Homer Blacklick Mechanicsburg churches set for Lutheran chapel Graceton next Sabbath March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Piper
C. E. Lubitz
Homer City
Allegheny
Madge Flanigan
Grisemore
H.V. Piper
Myers School
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Indiana
Henry Krider
Emmons
Christian Endeavor Societies
Homer
Blacklick
Mechanicsburg Presbyterian
Graceton
Local residents travel and visit in surrounding towns
H. I. Houk went to Purchase Line on Saturday. Frank Lydick from Taylorsville visited town on Monday. BR. F. Templeton of Martintown was here on Monday. Sel Conrath of Cookport spent several days in town last week. David Witts and B. F. Williams of Cookport were in town on Saturday. BR. K. and W. W. Berr of Taylorsville were here on Thursday. David Learn and wife of Purchase Line visited their daughter Mrs A Farbaugh on Tuesday. D. RB Houk and wife of Purchase Line visited Mrs Houk's sister Mrs Eliza Johnston on Tuesday. A. Krider and Misses Ollie and Agnes Buterbaugh of Cookport visited Andrew Buterbaugh's family on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purchase Line
A. Farbaugh
Tuesaday
RB. Houk
Houk
Eliza Johnston
A. Krider
Ollie
Agnes Buterbaugh
Cockport
Andrew Buterbaugh
Mrs Hattie Steward Ill. Visits by Elkin Guest
Mrs Hattie Steward is on the sick list. Miss from Elkin is the guest of her brother and sister in Homer City. Rev Emerson begins a series of meetings at the M EB church. Mrsaint and others are mentioned in the fragmentary text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Steward
Miss
Elkin
Cora
Homer City
Emerson
M. EB
Aint
Local Notices of Illness and Social Visits
Miss Carrie Lytle suffers from two colds. Mr Frank Edwards is confined with grip. Mrs George King is ill with heart trouble. R N Hefflefinger of Derry visits his parents near town. R N Anthony of Natrona visits his parents in this place. W W Harbison calls on friends in South Bend Thursday evening. W C Falton and family visit his parents at West Lebanon Saturday. Meses H W Black and J F Russell attend institute at West Lebanon Saturday. A F Walker and son Parr of Indiana attend the funeral of Mrs Henderson near Elderton on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Lytle
Frank Edwards
George King
R. N. Hefflefinger
Derry
R. N. Anthony
Natrona
W. W. Harbison
South Bend
W. C. Falton
West Lebanon
H. W. Black
J. F. Russell
Institute
A F. Walker
Son Parr
Indiana
Henderson
Near Elderton
Local social notes from Smicksburg area and visitors
Mrs J J Jordan shows health improvement while Mrs C M Wortman is somewhat improved. Miss Inez Stear marked her fifth birthday with a Monday party. Twenty four youths from Smicksburg gathered at T B Neal's. John Neal Sr. hosted guests from nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Samuel Walker of Punxsutawney visit area. Dr G E Simpson and wife from Kellarg visited the Stear family. North Point youths visited John C Jordan. Mrs Dr Walters of Punxsutawney and Miss Jennie Robinson of Smicksburg visited Mrs Margaret Stear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Jordan
C. M. Wortman
Inez Stear
Smicksburg
Neal
John Neal
Sellersville
Samuel Walker
Puntsutawney
G. E
Local Notes From Shelocta and Nearby
ER Fisher works in Shelocta this week. James Brown returns from Greensburg where he worked the winter. Many attended the funeral of Mrs. Alex Cochran buried Sunday. Creekside plans a select school this summer with Miss Nettie Clowes to teach. W L Johnston Minnie Johnston and E K Gibson and wife visited friends in the county last week. Boe T Couch H E Mahon are listed with Carna Duciew Spencer and E G Hounshower's children on the sick list last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. Fisher
Shelocta
James Brown
Greensburg
Alex Cochran
Creekside
Nettie Clowes
W. L. Johnston
Minnie Johnston
E. K. Gibson
Boe T. Couch
H. E. Mahon
Carna- Duciew Spencer
E. G. Hounshower
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Events
W S Mack buys a fine driving horse. Free Methodists hold meetings in Armagh. Mr and Mrs Diggins visit daughter in Morrellville. Mrs Andrew Robinson visits daughter Mrs J J Hutchinson. Miss Nannie Hutchinson visits Miss Mattie Griffith in Indiana. Mr and Mrs Dinsmore Dick of Brushvalley visit sister Mrs Alphonse Cunningham. Miss Vina Wakefield returns from Allegheny. J M Weddell on sick list. Coleman brothers visit Pittsburg. Miss Anie Marshall visits Lewisville. Two weddings planned soon. Local party guests hosted by Rider Marshall near Clarksburg. A merry twenty attend at Calvin Lytle’s home. lively dancing and late supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Mack
Free Methodists
Armagh
Allegheny
J. M. Weddell
Messrs
Coleman Brothers
Pittsburg
Anie Marshall
Lewisville
Rider Marshall
Clarksburg
Calvin Lytle
Illness and social notes from local town report
Miss Hertha Orner is seriously ill with consumption. Mr G Graham was a guest of friends at Ligonier last week. Nipton cornet band held two festivals at Bel sano one night last week. A number of our young people attended services at Greenville on Sabbath evening. Mr and Mrs John Michaels spent Monday with Mrs Michaels sister, Mrs Samuel Strong, of Penn Run. Miss Susan Altimus returned last week from a two weeks visit to her brother Mr S D Altimus of Scottdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertha Orner
G. Graham
Ligonier
Nipton Cornet Band
Belsano
Greenville
John Michaels
Michael
Samuel Strong
Penn Run
Susan Altimus
D. Altimus
Scottdale
Pneumonia Blights Local Families As Meetings Planned
Wm Campbell suffers lung trouble and Birdie Porter Campbell also ill with pneumonia. Free Methodist meetings are slated here soon with local youth attending in Armagh on Thursday. Town will not have a select school this summer as announced earlier. A W Campbell, instructor, plans to leave Ur Colorady due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Campbell
Free Methodista
Birdie
Porter Campbell
Armagh
A. ‘W. Campbell
Local G A R Delegation Heads to Williamsport Encampment
Messrs J N Banke J B Hilberry Rev Bach and Wm Mogie head to Williamsport to represent Post 28 at the Department Encampment of the G A R in session there today and tomorrow. The Women s Relief Corps joins in the session represented by Mrs J B Hilberry Mrs G A McLain and Mrs J B Nesbit of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. N. Banke
Hilberry
Rev. Bach
Wm. Mogie
Williamsport
Women’s Relief Corps
G. A. McLain
Nesbit
Marriage notice for Leckard and Long in 7 March 7
Invitations are out announcing the marriage of J Delmont Leckard of Canal Fulton Ohio and Miss Anna Long daughter of James K Long a prominent contractor of Punxsutawney. About 100 invitations have been issued and several persons from this area attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Delmont Leckard
Canal Fulton, O
Anna
James K. Long
Panxsutawney
Mr James R Stnchul Marries Misa A L Morrow in Plamnville
The marriage of James R Stnchul and Misa Alice L Morrow took place at the bride’s home in Plamnville with Rev. W D Ewing officiating. The bride has previously served several terms as a teacher in Salteburg schools this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Stnchul
Misa Alice L. Morrow
Plamnville
Wim. Morrow
Prothonotary Peeler seeks notice of elected Justices
Prothonotary Peeler requests that all persons elected Justice of the Peace at the February election make it known to Ariscena as the name of the persons whom they succeed. Fragmentary names include Martelli Athood Hoovers Minahdaghon James Stuckel Phunville Morrow Hart Jeffresson Regina Manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeler
Ariscena
Martelli
Athood
Hoovers
Minahdaghon
James R. Stuckel
Phunville
Alice Morrow
John W. Hart
Jeffresson
Regina Manners
Spring fabrics and new line at Price Gach Store
The store promotes bright spring fabrics and new arrivals in stock including fleurettes, dark satteen, piques, and percal cases. Highlights new textiles, all wool Serges and Henriettas, Cravenettes, silks, and lace sections with attractive prices and fashion notes for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Gach
Niger
Marriages and notices from Atwood Banks and Kan House areas
A sequence of 1895 1896 and 1965 marriage notices lists Rev J M Jones and C Marshall with M L Hoover of Atwood Armstrong county Pa noting dates in February. Squire D T Neal located Fors Pan Bit. Mise Grace V Stiver from Banks township Indiana county. C L Henderson and Carrie A Morrison of this county listed for February 20 in Kan Howse Pa Pere c Wess dale Plumville. Sadire G J Kellar at Clawson House with Reece A Gibson and Clara P Clowes from Washington township on February 20 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M Jones
C. Marshall
M. L. Hoover
Atwood
Armstrong County
D. T. Neal
Fors
Grace V. Stiver
Banks Township
Indiana County
Pere c Wessdale
Ph Plumville
C. L. Henderson
Carrie A. Morrison
Sadire G. J. Kellar
Clawson House
Reece A Gibson
Clara P. Clowes
Washington Township
Fragmented obituary notes and shop notices from Bekregary era
Fragmentary notices report chronic peritonitis death of a 46 year old, a 12 to 13 day old infant, and a few local advertisements. Reads like a late 19th or early 20th century faded page with prices on hats shoes linens and soaps. Local shop The Red Front advertises bargains and a large laundry entries mixed with deaths and interments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bekregary
Soman Operties
EEA
Mrace A
Alex. Gilmour
James McKee
Kent
Laurie Mannal
Fetof Chareh Street
Greenwood
Nene Han Jay
Lancaster Ginghams
W. M. Cunningham's
M. Cunningham’s
V. M. Cunningham's
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Lutheran Church
Mary Grogse
Sara St.Clair
First Street
Amanda Lo
Armstrong Township
D. 8. Kennedy
Chicago
Second United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church
Sheloca
G. W. Robinson
W. Douthett
McGill
Mechanicsburg
New Wilmington
Gertrude Cunningham
Philadelphia Street
J. W. Clements
Mary Marshall
Jane Marshall
Cosmopolitian Club
Reyburn, Doty
Barker
Doty
Carter
George
Martha Washington
Wright
Plumville
Marchand Select School
West Wheatfield
Cherrytree
Barnesboro
East Wheatfield
Conemaugh
Strongstown
Heshbon
G. A. R. Encampment
Leckard-Long
A. S.C
Wwe
Cunningham
Aals Cran
A” Ramone
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