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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text from The Indiana Progress shows a long-standing county newspaper. Many words are garbled, but it references notices and a focus on community matters. Only partial elements remain readable.
The Pittsburg Gazette Times endorses Senator Wilbur P. Graff’s bill to exempt savings deposits under $5,000 from the 4d-mill state tax. The piece argues tax relief encourages thrift, compares to the $200 annual exemption for annuities, notes many savings are held by women and children, and urges passage to avoid discouraging small savers.
Obituaries recount the sudden stroke death of Mrs. Stanley Brallier at 46, wife of Dr. Brallier of Conemaugh, with service details and surviving relatives. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs. Elizabeth Kohthepp, 74, of Marchand from pneumonia, and Mrs. Catherine Coursin, of Cokeville, who died from acute indigestion after shopping in Blairsville.
A series of short notices recount deaths from Indiana area towns. Names include Chirk Agey of White Township. Christopher Kimmel of Plumcreek. Daniel Myock of Montgomery Lonslip. David Creighton of Blairsville. infant James Donald Kirkman of Clymer. Jacob Ebey of White Township. Matthew Carroll, longtime Weal Penn baggage master. Tony Collett of Simple Run. Agnes Barbus of Varcerne Mines. and an infant child of Mr and Mrs Sabo. Burial and church details accompany several entries.
The article explains disease as interference with nerve transmission causing reduced energy to organs. It asserts the spinal canal as the entry point for nerve exit and claims chiropractors remove this interference to restore full nerve flow and health.
Ten cents in stamps or coin will buy a copy of the 96 page Anniversary edition of The Progress. Order early as the supply is limited.
Letters testamentary issued on the estate of Jamis ELbang, late of Center tawasdi py Hebsisedhs taeviiye Dee acinted thie methal SPH. The probate action names executors and estate representatives, with dates and localities blurred in OCR. The text references Latin phrases and scattered names, indicating a formal estate matter continuing in probate court.
Latter testamentary on the estate of Agey deceased in Whitewater Iowa. John W. Maras attorney. Undersigned granted authority to settle debts and distribute assets. Creditors and claimants must present claims for settlement. prompt payment requested.
Auction notices detail sales at J M Lafferty near Clarksburg and other farms in Cherryhill West Lebannon Pine Flats Penn Run and Indiana. Items include horses cattle milch cows sheep chickens farm machinery vehicles hay grain piano and personal property. Auctions conducted by local bidders with dates March 7 8 9 10 and 12.
Vidatina Cayuits and Nienla Capeto are involved in a divorce process. Win N Biggett represents the plaintiff while the case, titled Nienla Capeto vs Vidatina Cayuits, proceeds in the Indiana court. A provisional order directs the respondent to appear before the judge on the stated Monday in AgaTE next to show cause. Prothonotary Wali Is Axers and Sheriff A Boggs record the notice in Pehrury 28, 181%-dt.
Legal notices include a court subpoena demanding appearance in Indiana County and executor notices for estates in Burlington township Montgomery township and Indiana borough. Names such as Wit. N. Liggett Kayll Medsker Walter Laygrs and Wellington Carney appear with dates, locations, and requests for claimants to file or pay.
A series of early 20th century classified notices seeking laborers ages 20 to 45 for day and night shifts with low wages, and multiple sale listings for real estate, farms, and general store property, plus farm help and agent recruitment ads from Indiana and Meadville areas.
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