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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1908

Page

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Candidates Named In Republican Primary Races

A long list of candidates mentioned for county offices and state assembly appears in the district, with Dixon Tomb and N Simpson named for sheriff. Attorney HidEr Peslos and M. O. Waternd are cited among Assembly possibilities. Other locals, including J. N. Langham and W. Byars, are named as potential contenders as the spring primary looms.

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Emerson Club Urges Waffle Supper New Year Celebration

Members of the Emerson Club hosted a Waffle Supper to ring in the new year. The Hinerson Club from Armstrong township gathered at Frank Fleming’s home near Shelocta for a chicken and waste supper with much eating and merriment until midnight. Sad Christmas for Young Couple: Mabel McNeel, eight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward McNeel of Freeport, died Christmas morning after a brief illness. she was the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph McNeel of Water Street and her death is deeply mourned.

Emerson Club Hinerson Club Armstrong Township Olks Frank, Fleming Shelocta Tims Mabel McNeel Edward Mc- Neel Freeport Mr. Mc- Neel Joseph McNeel Water Street Mabel

Personal Brevities From Town Figures During Christmas

Local column lists numerous residents visiting relatives over Christmas. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hesaler of Grant street, Miss Margaret Lowman of Jekhstown, Mrs. Defoe McLaren of Blairsville, J. J. Mitchell of Spangler, Linus Lewis of Eleventh Street, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bender of Pittsburg, and others. Several travelers return home, with notes on holiday guests in Johnstown, Indiana, Blairsville, and nearby communities.

Plizeburg Charles Hesaler Grant Street Jeannette Margaret Lowman Jekhstown Defoe McLaren Blairsville Indiana James Mitchell Daywsiter Lou Philadelphia Street J. J. Mitchell Fifth Street Edward K. Vint Town Fleck Grant ‘Street Dave’ Fleck Wilkinsburg Victor Fleck L. Fleck Chambersville Mary Davidson Utah Colorado Frank, Lydie Fort Morgan Davidson George T. Buchanan John M. Nichol Cole Chicago Charles A. Nichol White Township Nichol John. McPherson Ernest Harry Long W. W

Betts Confesses to Killing Cline in Indiana Claim

Emanuel Batts of Robinson, jailed locally, is said to have confessed to shooting William Cline of West Wheatfield township. District Attorney Fell and Detective Krener recorded a sworn statement read by stenographer Annie Vogel. The motive remains unclear with rumors swarming about self defense and family quarrel. The case may go to trial in March as district attorney elect W. U. Bkin is noted.

Emanuel Batts Robinson William . Cline West Wheatfield Indiana Batts George J. Fell Krener Perkins Detective Agency Annie Vogel Mr. Reis West Wheatfield Township Betts Cline Bkin

This Is Our 95th Birthday Progress Heading to 96th Year

The Progress marks its 95th birthday and notes rising costs for white paper ink and labor, urging readers to pay arrears and subscribe in advance to avoid price hikes. About four thousand subscribers are affected by overdue balances, which the paper says must be paid to fund weekly operations. those who pay will be listed on an honor roll.

Punxsutawney Blairsville Indiana The Progress

Op poge jug traffic in Cambria coal towns

Coal operators and superintendents in Cambria county unite for stricter wholesale liquor regulation. Workers claim court rules are violated, liquor sent weekly to mining settlements causes disorders, property damage, and men idled for days. About 400 jugs of liquor reportedly shipped to Clymer and other towns the day before Christmas.

Cambria County Ebensburg Clymer Indiana Cambia County

Club Women In Session Reviews Year’s Close

The New Century club held its final meeting of the closing year with over thirty members in attendance. Mrs S. B. Telford read The Big Fade of a Year in Our History and Mrs George R. Stewart shared selections from Van Dyke. Six new members were added, and neighbors were reminded of a January 16 Neighborhood Club gathering.

New Century Club Telford van Dyke George R. Stewart

Church Marks Semi Centenary with Fundraising Drive

The United Presbyterian Church of America plans a ten day semi centennial celebration in Pittyburg starting May, aiming to raise 4 million dollars for missions and education worldwide. Visiting ministers preached in Indiana churches.

Unitedl Presbyterian Church, of America Conemangt Presbytery Hey R. A.lutehigon Pirst Altoona Hoard of Home Missions Indiana Hutchison Hiv Cha'ge United Presbyterian Cliurch Pittyburg Ume Churchuy BUR Adt

Prosperity Returns With Dawn Of New Year At Clymor Plant

The new year promises prosperity and heavy activity for Clymor Manufacturing, with a major contract from Baltimore New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The firm will manufacture twelve months of enameled sinks and lavatories valued around three hundred thousand dollars while repairs paused output for contract work. Mining districts anticipate steady coal demand as Rochester and Pittsburg Coal company operations continue. many mines in the county reopen for full production.

Clymor Manufacturing Company Jionsea Baltimore Nave York City Philadelphia Pittahang Roual Tha Rochester and Pittsburg Coal Company Butomorow Llogsranda Mitahure ‘Coal Company Tron Anil Stool Nillé Quancal Murry

Annual lodge banquet and other Christmas dances in Indiana area

The article details a Friday lodge banquet in Library hall with over 160 Bundts from across the county, a formal reception, elaborate supper, and dancing until 2 am. It lists committee members Elton Peelar and others, plus out-of-town guests. Also described are a John Sutton hall Christmas dance and an Indiana Normal hall evening with Misses Stachel and Stachel, and a midwinter dance by Indiana young men with Miss Jane Wilson skating party plans and hosts Mr. and Mrs Nayence McCreigh.

Maxons Library Hall Wriday Presbyterian Church Kettering Greansturg Elton Peelar George J. Felt J A Davis Russmoyne Condron Blakevilla Bimpcan Hainill Myre Ney Prathero Clymer John Sutton Hall William Jack Tien Cogewell Epruce Santo Claw Opera Flousa Orchestra Town Misses Taylor Mast Phin Jolphin Street Indiana Wilson Collage Misves Marthe Cherlotis Stachel Bertha Brownlee Ettering Argensburg

Family reunions brighten county gatherings with joy

A long article details multiple 18th annual reunions and Christmas gatherings. Families from Apollo, Whitesburg, Vand eerff Houghes, Braeburn, Endiana, Reynolds, and nearby towns celebrate at homes of Mra and Mr. Mauk Andrew ter, with large groups, meals, music, dancing, and gifts. Attendees include the Hanna, Whitt, Byatty, Heffelfinger, Mauk, Campbell, Mack, Wingert, and Potts families among many relatives and friends. A photographer captures moments as Christmas scenes unfold with dinners, hospitality, and communal cheer.

Ho of Me William A. Bao Joho ‘Hanna Mra Lloyd, Whittet and Son Apollo Herman Byatty Kelly Station Td Mea James’ Heffelfinger Whitesburg J. Beek and Sone Endiana Blair Baker and Son Vand Eerff G. Mauk Secretarins Greatin William Hoover Cunmarron D. N. Mauk Reynolds N.D Cine Cash Charles Tolow Childran Johnyman Alma W. Va Joseph Chapr Josaph. Wingert Canéadea Campbell Clyde William Campbeall eBayer Felton Jwife Ralp Joseph Ida Macks Bartha Cora Shaffer C. N. Mol Hiangha Blo J. A. Mack Richardson Rog Milla P. J North Seventh-str Roberts John, Potts Phila Street Dyron Stewarty Ninth Streat Che T. M. Bracken Ford City James Bpeedy Brlan Catherine Speed Mattie Matha R. Stewart Pliny R. V. Kerr Bilas Mariotor Mra J Pantecandy Baltor George Ranidas Verda Rankin Robert Wynesop Catherine Hardridge Deasea Bridge Brown Lightcane

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