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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1891
Page
5
A condensed column lists varied items from Captain Oyden in the Treasurer's office to large rail payroll projections for 1890 nearly reaching 700 million dollars. It records social visits literary events theater notes illnesses and public notices across Latrobe Homer City and surrounding towns with brief editorials and upcoming events.
Mrs Mary R Cannon wife of Hugh Cannon of White Township died suddenly of heart failure at 73 She married in 1858 and lived with her husband over 55 years A devoted Presbyterian member she leaves a husband two sons a daughter and many friends all mourning her loss and blessing her memory
The readable fragments reference giving Deby Cantotla and Castoria to a child, mentioning early cries and remedies. It appears as a garbled reminiscence of a home medicine list or parental guidance. Names and exact terms are unclear due to OCR corruption.
A local tribute lauds J. M. Guthrie as a leading capitalist with extensive business reach, employing many workers, supporting home enterprises, and stabilizing the regional economy during hard times. The piece argues such men deserve broader civic recognition and more local investment.
The Johnston Tribune notes talk of a deep underground rapid transit for New York. The plan envisions a multi track tunnel fifty to a hundred feet below, extending under Brooklyn and the East River with stations and vertical lifting machines, enabling vast underground travel.
Visit the schools to show interest in learning attend to their comfort and teachers. Learn yourself and see how arrangements aid children. Emphasize giving more time and attention to education, remove stumbling blocks, and visit the schools occasionally.
The third annual New Year’s Eve party in Library Hall drew guests from near and far. About forty five couples attended as Guessler served supper and Stelzner’s orchestra from Pittsburg provided music. Outside, a storm raged while inside the crowd enjoyed gaiety and mirth as dawn neared.
On last Thursday evening a group of children gathered at the home of M. C. Watson in West Indiana at the invitation of Mrs. Watson. For years she has given Christmas treats to many youngsters. The children praised Mr. and Mrs. Watson as two of the nicest people in Indiana.
Local notes report Miss Susie Henry home Hugh Lowry builds a planing mill and M H Henry gets a new building by Gilmore and Lowman. Several social visits New Years prayers a murder fire death medical and school notes with parties readers and a Christmas festival at the Crystal Lake area remains cited.
The article recounts a festive school Christmas service under Rev. Henry Web with a candy treat for children, notes a change in academy leadership to Prof. Woodruff, and shares extensive Black Lick and Blairsville community updates. It includes local meetings, a rising livery concern, assignee sale excitement, and a farmer’s letter on weather and prices.
Last week’s interviews show robust holiday sales with M F Sharretts the shoe dealer opposite the American Hotel noting strong demand for warm goods. Miss M A Pounds the Philadelphia street milliner calls December the busiest month ever. The newly organized County Commissioners convened last Monday with Mr Rankin as President and Mr Empfield retained as clerk. Samuel Cunningham and B H Tomb named legal counsellors. W R Bell as janitor and Thomas Coleman as fireman. The board aims to serve and invites public acquaintance.
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