Temperance Progress Across the United States in 1904
A historical note on temperance and Prohibition trends. The piece cites saloon closures in Illinois, Virginia, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Indiana, counting thousands of establishments shut in six months and a rise to 20 million people living in prohibition districts. It highlights growth in prohibition cities and states amid fierce liquor trade opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teetotalers
Ultra Prohibitioniste
Ligier League
United States
Minois
Virginia
Massachus
Oregon
Indiana
Chloe
Cinisinnali
Ganda
Pittsburg Gazette Times: Plea for councilmen compensation
Lancaster notes in Pittaburge Gazette Times recount Dr W J Holland urging a state law to compensate councilmen. He argues paid service attracts capable businessmen, improves public service, and curbs graft by reducing the temptation to seek side income. Brookville Republican comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittaburge
Brookville Republican
Notice to Readers on Subscriptions Renewal
The Progress informs readers subscriptions under the cash in advance system are stopped at expiration unless renewed. A notice is mailed before expiry and if renewal is not received in time the subscriber is removed from the list. Check the paper tab date and mail a dollar to avoid missing issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Proposed Amendments to State Constitution Explained
Gen Harry White explains proposed constitutional amendments to Pennsylvania. He notes the 1873 constitution and 1909 legislative actions, urges public reading, and outlines changes including court consolidation in Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and a debt limit increase from 7 to 10 percent of property value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry White
Philadelphia Inquirer
Gen. White
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
State
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Senate
William HW. Meredith
Common Pleas Conrte
Philadelphia
Uriad
Allegheny County
Auditor General
Afalra
Stata Treag
Proposed constitutional amendments outline election reform
Harry Whith of Indiana Pa outlines amendments delaying and reshaping officer terms, biennial and municipal elections, and term lengths for Auditor General State Treasurer and county officers. He notes schedules to implement if adopted by the Legislature and people in 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theimselves
Philadelphia
Common Pleas
Harry Whith
Tndjana, Pa
Commissioners Name Wilson Piper County Home Superintendent
The newly elected Board of Commissioners on January 4 1909 elected Wilson Piper as superintendent of the County Home and grounds. They explain the change from former superintendent Shaffer, noting the board acted independently of prior arrangements and will judge Piper’s competency, urging public restraint until results prove suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Wilson Piper
Shaffer
Selver
Blaffer
Bhafier
Piper
Ann
Ducus
Indiana County
Bowman
I. M. Mabbhare
Bow, Nib County
Comat
Progress subscription renewals list December renewals
A long OCR list details Progress subscribers who renewed or joined in December across many towns. Names accompany locations such as Marion Center, Indiana, Homer City, Parkwood, and Rochester Mills, with numerous individuals and households named. The notice emphasizes cash in advance and reader approval of the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Baksertbiee
Progress
Forde & Paper
Iitnery
Homer
I. B. Fat Ford Fount
Maxwell
Fealond
W. Wiehab Oun
Pasion
John Gardner
Marion Center
Futlere “Remplows
Klebler
Indiana
Nancy St Pihetan
Bean Run
Robert Hamill
Avella
Tovab Cover
Magon_ City
Neb
Robert’ Ryying
Livermore
Milton Toington
Taalaun
J. M. Yok
Eg Run
Ratthmbar
Starford
W. W.coneh
Parkwood
L. Palmore
Home
Toneph Brown
Bilza Ralston
L. C. Winigrave
Feading
Canuin
Mesenters
New Florence
Tolu Dunwilile
Ling
Cramer
Mra J C. White
Indlannsh
He Fitegerald
Toho A. Snyder
Cofoals
J. At. Smith
Penn Hun
R. G. Wood
Geo
M. Lowman
Lawrence
Kan
Mra. St
W. Campbell
Oakmont
J. C.' Broner
Latraylties
Mary’ Alene
Shelocta
Maurice Frasier
Widers. 'N
Glassford
Kent
G. Conner
Joneland
Tila
Steele
Kuniad
Carl_B
Lewin
Wellwood
Helena
Vorel
C. D. Bonner
Rosalter
Barn
Penn Rony Howard Dolsis
Rochester Mills
Swartz
Lovejoy
F. P. Walker
Dove Yo
Rochester
Milla
Geo. P. Smith
Wikinsiire
Ug Sll
Sheloctn
AONE
Dayton
EL. C
Rowland
Swicksburg
Mt. Win
Wome
J.-C. Moore
Salisbure
Short
Monessen
Kate DB
McMinn
Los Angeles
Cal
W EL Neix
Homer City
Abiwing
Aug Splehuy
Madeline
S! M
Binek
J. C. Walker
Thos
D. Spence
Creekside
Wm.Rankin
Purchase Line
Sutton P
Lewis
Idina
K. Gurman
Tag. L. Brace
Boston
Mass
I. G. Rank
Cherry
Trea
Tacol R. Watback
Rolindon
James
Rivernorns
James Allison
Adamsborg
MM. Black
Clymer
W. A. Cochran
Talipstown
Ping Mater Gee
Reese
Arcadia
L. Grapt
Blairaville
A.M. Barton
Hlacktick
Mra
Laura Graehrm
CAL Palmec
Fowler
Andereritt
AK In
Smirkaburg
Charles Lewis
Charles Lewis Taalana No, 1; A. T. Siewhets
G. Linenfelter
J. A Ute Tadona Fo. Mulgin Stiteler
Kegger
Ome
Dr. Walls
Iitiong
Harry
A. Harbison
WV. M. Meatiien
Milla Now
Taines Bence
Dixonville
St H. Mack
New Fiorence
Bell
Smickaburg Hom
Wrknaitrick
Ira Creagall
Stoubanyille
W. Main
Homegar
Jeogal Oateston Center
Murgafaee
Rinivaville
Crooks
Creditcaldo
Nochesterville
W. Coup
Samuel Donillle
W.R. Alligon
Ova Joy
B.C. Adium
Plng
Bates
Nei
Rogmoyno
Chas
Ny Mawhuid
W. George
Tomerci
A Durman
Gdo
Wid
Dewaon
Web
Tinway" Stephens
Ini Wann
Ini Wann Nageif, Unary, PunNautawney
Tor
Lndigna
Cribbs
Heahbon
Anna M. Martin
Prunktort
OM. Maralath
Orion G. Smith
H. Gasssuoh
Lin Eatue
Aft
Myra
Juan
Tanlo McQowai
Tadle Avis
Flellwood
John Mohnlien
HK Marsh
Aliance
Hamill
Georgevilla
Lolo
Fen
Pune
Mores
Laneas
Savi
Gabe
W. L. Thomas
Gries
Mad Ia Vera
Ndlind
John- A. Groft
Seat
SAE
Stenhens
Sulvia
Kany Fonoma
Tinn
Marhart
Albert Fromlake
Larson
A. K. Gerhard
Blacklick
Samuel T. Swatts
Inidiana
Dots
Groekalde Breed Kerr
Skelocta
Win
Ikiael i Aaewtle Co
Johua
Pottstown
Sarah Z. Crum
Your Meee
Trobnaton
Chow. Anderson
Tad
Delancey
Plumville
Harris
New Biorense 3D
Fulcomet
New
Florence
AW Stanley
Wellburgy Wi
Root
Ceeltat
Chetawell
Bethlehem
Sete
Bryan
Ramey
Freaker
Sheesley
Prank Byock
K. Long
Burnside
D._A. Miller
Gurnhelmer van Aererit
Yeitsbans
Marian
Center
Yvon Lewis
Smicksburg
Mrz
Margaret Myers
John Grow
Gibgon Tadinna
Laster Speedy
Thomas Buckley
Indiana County license applications inflation misspellings
Applications to sell vinous spirituous malt and brewed liquors in Indiana county Pa will be heard by the Court of Quarter Sessions on Monday January 26 1908 at 2 p.m. Petitions for and against any license must be filed before January st. Names and residences of applicants are listed with hotel and township affiliations. An ordinance opening Fifth Street in Indiana is set for hearing after ten days’ notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Mace Es Ules
Ailers' Inten Ee
L. Grant Snyder
John P. Witzpatricke
Glen Campbell Borough
New
Apttel
J. Dougherty
Rossiter
Cies Township
J. H
Areadia
Montgomery Township
Arcadia
W. HA. Furnsworth
Kerr Avenue
Alexinder Dunbar
Glen
Coppell Boro
Commercinal
Moore
Fourth Ward
Thidium
Moore Hotel
Empfield
Iniliana
New Taodinna Hauge
Ke Wek Neely
Clymer Phin
Hote
Neely
Joseph Moore
Lov Oy
Lov Oy, ‘Greed Fommehl Py
Pleasant Valley
Ini‘ima
Cherrymane
Hallman
Jacob
Ober
Gipsy
Mount
Goufery Foyamaniy
Murray
Brandon
Charles
Nollenberger
Aellwood Pine ‘Township
Hellwood Son
Creek
Keystone
Harry
Sheader
Treatdence
Indiana
National
Christ
G. Brixner
Webrum
Byfingtonn
Tommetlo
Blacklick Inn
Ite
Firth Street
School Street
Locunt Street
Borough of
Harry Moorhead
Charles Weamer
David Weamer
G. R. Churchill
Billa
Quanell
Tadians
Local Bank Opens New East Street Office
A regional financial institution announces the opening of a new branch on East Street. The Farmers Bank of India indicates expansion amid regional banking activity. Local officials and customers anticipate improved services and access to financial products in the area.
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Cana
Indiana Progress, Inc
Advange
The
J. Ry Righa
John B. Taylor
Rouen
Ata Erie Eee
James Sprury
Fivteburg
Mle Alee
Nauices
Janay
ARS
Geman
Lionels
Heath
Slaviah
Boflemiat Éian
Thie
Farmers Bank
Indie
20Th Earthey Bank
Gs ‘Ton Howe Youn
Dhaesht
Tows
Aah Petting
Ohuire Trdeti
Catal
Perton
Aes
Indiana Carriage Co
Appleby & Peterson
Buick
Indiana Motor CO
L. Pattison Company
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