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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1872
Page
5
An 1872 Indiana Progress directory item lists county areas, stage routes Indiana to Blairsville and Brocionville, church listings with service times, and various fraternal lodge notes. Names of officials and local churches are included among schedules and meetings.
The Union prayer meetings draw strong attendance as a prolonged M E Church gathering continues. County auditors work on receipts and expenditures while Gro Bhr yok, Esq., a county commissioner, lies ill. New advertisements from the Midigaya Manahidurug Company and Home Flour Mill appear. Treasurer Neal Loke’s term ends. Janes Suver becomes incoming treasurer pending duties. A new lodge pageant planned at Horres Loves on February 24, 1872.
The New Year in Marion was quiet with country visitors and a strong concert at the MM, EK church led by Prof McCormick. Miss Josie Brady organist and a program of vocal pieces contrasted with a note on improving instrumental offerings.
Minutes record a January 1 1872 convening at Burrow's Hall with County Superintendent presiding. Officers elected J P Lytle and Miss Clara Ferguson. Discussions cover funding, enrollment, salary, spelling contest, and conduct for scholars with committees named to draft resolutions and an address for publication. Evening sessions include deliberations on penalties and a note of ongoing institute activities.
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