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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1905

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Farm Topics Discussed at County Institute Session

The county farm institute convened at Gipsy on Sunday with broad farmer turnout. Lecturers from the state board discussed orchard care, milk handling, education in rural districts, and opportunities for country boys, as well as horse care and silo construction. The Georgeville session drew public interest, with Shelocta sessions planned today and tomorrow.

Frat Farmers’ Institute of the State Board of Agriculture Gipsy Department of Agriculture M. MeKenry County Board of Institute Managers J. ‘K. Kinninan W.M. Blose W. £. Hill State Grange W. F. Hill Thomas J. Philips Atglen Wells Cook Washington, D.C Cook Cleave Trimble J. J. Hamilton Gipsy Schools Hill H. D. Condron Blairsville C. W. Broadhead Montrose T. 4 Nancy Smith G. W. Treese Kate Trimble J. B. Arble Hazel Spicher R.L. Hess W. M. Blose Sextechte Church Georgeville Shelocta

Elkin Inducted as Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice

John Y. Elkin was inducted as Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday morning in Philadelphia. Chief Justice Mitchell announced the oath and Col. A. K. McClure read the commission for a 21 year term. Mrs. Elkin led a party of prominent women witnessing the ceremony. May Have a New Bank. Prosperity at Saltsburg spurs a $90,000 capital national bank campaign with Saltsburg and Greensburg showing interest. Water Street Property Sold. Real estate agent T A Gilbart sold the Nova Patton property on east Water street to Calvin Bley of Punxsutawney for 5150.

Tion John Y. Kin Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Court Gao Philadelphia Hall of Justice Ilizin Mitchell Col A. K. McClure Elkin Saltsburg Greensburg Water Street T. A.gilbart Patton East Water Street Calvin Bley Punxyutawney

Snow Storm Paralyzes County Roads and Wires

Winter grips the county with record snow from Friday into Saturday. Snow depth reached up to 18 inches, with some reports of a foot on Friday and heavier totals by Saturday. Heavy wet snow broke telephone and telegraph wires, damaged fruit trees, delayed traffic, and crippled business as roads and rail lines faced disruptions. extra engines aided Pennsylvania and other lines, easing schedules briefly.

Riday Trafic Indiana Telephone Company Blairsville Indiana Pennsylvania Railroad al. Wagle Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad

Bolivar Bank Gets City Funds After Court Ruling

Judge Joseph Bultington of the United States circuit court in Pittsburg ruled in the Murray receiver case that Bolivar National Bank is entitled to a payment from the borough of New Kensington. Reese-Hammond Fire Brick Company supplied paving material for New Kensington streets, issued a warrant later assigned to Bolivar Bank, which was paid, but the defendant bank allegedly refused to honor. The court held the warrant should have been paid.

Joseph Bultington United States Circuit Court of Pittsburg C. C. Murray Bolivar National Bank First National Bank of New Kengton Bolivar Bank New Ken Reese-Hammond Fire Brick Company Bolivar New Kensington

Social notes on local weddings and club events

The Emerson Reading Club hosted an oyster supper at Thomas H. Fleming’s residence in Armstrong township with about 60 attendees from nearly every family in the 21-family club. N C Simpson and wife hosted a Friday reception for son Ebert T. Simpson and bride A Coming Wedding. David McMillen’s Dixontville home to host a wedding for Gila McMillen and Gere Donahue on Wednesday Jan 25. Ray James Given of Pittsburg to relocate to Indiana next spring after purchasing the Long property in Indiana. Wagner & Cathcart sold William H Borland property on West Oak to J C Long for 4200 and sold three lots on West Church Street to Peter Bender for 400.

Emerson Reading Club Thomas H. Fleming Armstrong Township N.C. Simpson Hamill Ebert T. Simpson David. McMillen Dixonville Gila Gere Donahue CG. G. Buck Ilore Ray James Given Pittsburg Indiana Oakland Avenue Seventh Street Given United Presbyterian Rochester Mills

Local fall injures elderly woman near home

Mrs Valentine Bowers, 73, living with daughter Mrs J Elder Peeler in town, fell Saturday near her home dislocating her shoulder. Dr W A Simpson treated her and reported she is recovering.

Valentine Bowers J. Elder Peeler

Jil in the West Sparrowing Illness Case

Mellenry of town was summoned to San Diego California last week as his son John suffers from a serious lung illness.

M. Mellenry San Diego Cal John

Aved People Recovering From Illness

Aved People Recovering, Robert Lowry of Railroad avenue and Mrs. John D Patton of east Philadelphia street, who had been suffering from carbuncles, are recovering.

Robert Lowry Railroad Avenue John D. Patton Philadelphia

Coal to be mined daily at Hollwood plant

J H Weaver plans 2000 tons of coal daily from the Hollwood plant along Yellow Creek for shipment to markets via Pennsylvania and New York Central lines. Most coal goes to New York Albany and Boston. E M Davidson in charge in New York, hotel to cost 20000 and be built at Heilwood next summer with Joseph Robinson overseeing.

J. H. Weaver Hollwood Possum Glory Yellow Creek Pennsylvania Cheorrytree New York Central Railroad New York Albany Boston J. W. Weaver Philadelphia Ab Dterwood New York City Davidson Tay Me. Weaver New York Cly Hellwood Joseph Ttobinson Williamsport Coal Town Mr. Robinson Ross Club Heilwood Weaver

Weddings at Lovejoy Celebrate Cauldwell Nuptials at Home

Gaston Caldwell and Mids Annica Cauldwell of Lovejoy were married at home on Wednesday evening officiated by Rev. W hy Slonaker pastor of the Cockport Lutheran church. The ceremony was attended by family and friends in a simple, intimate setting.

Gaston Caldwell Charles Gaston Mids Annica Cauldwell Lovejoy W.hy Slonaker Cockport Lutheran Church

Marriages Wed in Lutheran Parsonage and Cherry Tree Church

John B Helman of Willet and Miss M Margaret Roarick of Georgevilla wed at Willet Lutheran parsonage with Rev. M L Schmucker officiating TRVINUSULLEN. James W Trvin and Miss Jola McMillen, both of Montgomery township, married at Cherry tree by Rev A B Day. James Making and Miss Lina Brown, both of Cherryhill township, wed at Peon Tun by Rev Wa J Sproull.

Trvinusullen James W. Trvin Jola McMillen Montgomery Township Cherrytree A.B. Day James Making Lina Brown Cherryhill Township Peon Tun Wa. J. Sproull

Altoona Defeated In One Sided 48 to 11 Game

The Altoona basketball team suffered a decisive 48 to 11 defeat Monday night. St Clair and Rooth were ejected for rough play as Altoona struggled in the second half after a stronger opening. The lineup lists players and scorers with several OCR errors, but the final score and outcome are clear.

Altoona St. Clair Rooth Mountain City Five Plinying Inviana -46 Alroonauelh RoBi

Indiana to Celebrate at July Fair Grounds

Indiana plans a rousing July celebration at the fair grounds with track events and large purses. The Indiana County Agricultural Society managers met Saturday to approve features and a racing circuit with nearby counties. September 12 13 14 and 1h were fixed as next rain dates. Lieutenant Carden will lecture at Normal chapel on Monday about the American invasion of Europe and commercial supremacy with views from his industrial tours. Directors elected for Patrons Mutual Insurance Co of Indiana and Jefferson counties include J K Melthoes A Loar Wat Moerison and others. Settlement for 1904 claims will be made next Wednesday.

Indiana Indiana County Agricultual Society Hell Feauves Chay Fair Godfrey Lynet Carden United States Revenue Criter Service Europe Carden Sampson Patrons Mutual Insurance Company of Jefferson Counties Indiana Teneo Indians A. Loar Wat Moerison John Kinter GW. Brady J. W. Hothel James Speedy Jefferson County II Miller W. Dh Hall A. HW. Lingenfelt B. Brownian S. J. Stewart L. M. Kaeitz

Assistant Principal Blech Elected at Blairsville

Assistant Principal Blech Miller of Blacktick township has been chosen to fill the Blairsville public schools vacancy caused by W A Berkey of Johnstown resigning. Miller is a Grove City College graduate and attendee of Indiana Normal school.

B. Miller Blacktick Township Blairsville W. A. Berkey Johnstown Mer. Miller Grove City College Indiana Normal School

Week of Church News Highlights Local Presbyterians

Lowe dell United Presbyterian reports strong finances after obligations paid with remaining balance directed to church purposes. Sabbath school gifts totaling 150.53 marked missions funding. Trustees elected John L. Gebly and others for three years. auditing duties assigned. A naval decorations thank you to Miss Carrie Taylor noted. Temperance resolutions urged stance against license applications. Other congregations report communion services and joint meetings. week of prayer observed by Lutherans with Sunday services planned.

Che Yen John L. Gebly Dob Mea- Creight Oh Town Alectel Lo Kerge Atetorney Dues Mac Aul Marey Daugherty Town Carrie Taylor East Phiadelphia Street Free Methodist Hokline Ena Chreek sLhreet Presbyteria Libery Hallon Presbyterian Second United Presbyterian Church

Suicide attempt ends in rescue near South Mahontog

Saumial Wells of Puirview west of town tried to hang himself Sunday morning. His wife alerted relatives after he wandered inside then outside and tied a rope to a tree, nearly strangling himself before family found him and he was revived by medical aid. He is about 60 and recovering at home.

Saumial Wells Puirview Wells Mehid Wally Mr. Wells Lintil Asloré Gianago South Mahontog

Woodmen Banquet Tonight in New Castle Indiana

The Woodmen of the World Camp No. 40 in New Castle Indiana will hold an open installation and banquet at Oud Bellows Gall this evening. A Ladies Aid Society will serve the banquet. Attendees include several officers and members with a program featuring installations, a speech by Attorney Bilder Peeler, dancing, and music from the orchestra.

Lacie Attornay Bilder Peeler Conesil Kler Peel Johin Ds Ghantingsay Krank Draft Bankur Krank K. Slowa Clark Harry Wo Mee Escorl del R. Bath Waotelakin Mont Cochran Sontey J. Willie McCartavy Phystelan Deol B. Buterbamsh Magegerd J.A. Cromsman J. W. Wilson Dumes A. White

Plumville Brother of Senator Plans Dixonville Move

Dr. dates, sibling of Senator Misher, will locate in Dixonville Delaware. Kisher graduated from a medical college in Washington and is known in the district as a graduate of the Badigua Novinal School.

Dates I. Iisner Plumville Senator Misher Town Dixonville Kisher Washington, D.C Down Badigua Novinal Behool

Notable area obituaries and local notices

A parade of deaths includes Mrs Mary Metters aged 77 wife of the late John Tedters of Sivickshire near Rowchester Mills died after a night illness. Also Mrs Andrew McCioggehey of Apotta mourns the loss after years of illness. Other obituaries mention Dr. Betha Moiseapat Chaeely, Robert Rankin, and infant deaths from pneumonia in the county. Funeral arrangements, cemetery plans, and church services are noted for Greenwood cemetery and local Lutheran church. Public notices cover local elections, tax-related options on land deals in Shade township, and upcoming Republican meetings in White Lawnship and Green township with candidate nominations and official roles listed. The Buffalo Rochester and Willsburg railway line at Goodville will reopen after a period of closure with station duties reassigned to Bert Goo.

Mary Metters Marian Dedninohd Rowhester Mills Phasaddon Mentors Hes John Tedters Sivickshire Daughiter Tce David Pate Bea Citlewil

Will and probate notes from distressed estate records

Fragmented probate notices from a 19th century column describe wills filed in Maloning Township. Mentions include Anne A. Brown as executrix and bequests to Mary B. Dounhoy, Tillie Perdue, and others. Real estate sale proceeds to repay estate debts, with shares divided among four heirs and naming Joseph Studell and William Studell as executors.

Solano Brown Mir Ail Phi Rowh Mary B. Dounhoy Mors Tillie Anne A. Brown Phe Willis Inte Saniel Studhell Bist Maloning Borhis Slce Farina Vannah C. Studell Willian M. Stughell Estitea

Ray Township School Holds Precaution Over Pest Outbreak

Amid reports of pest presence in Ray Township, the school shuts to prevent infection. Doctors from Marion and nearby boards warn parents, with vaccinations and quarantines planned. only essential staff allowed, and certain households placed under precaution as health officials act to stamp out the pest.

Rayre Rayies Elosial Aenck Aehical Board Ander Hhamoding McHerney Jac Dulen Gourley Marion Dihnal Wales Shields Masina Daniethay

Local power and property changes shake town leadership

The article details a string of local business and political moves. Michael Bennett buys Sixth and School streets property for 4000 dollars and plans a modern home. County Commissioner candidate announcements and a merger between two energy firms set dramatic shifts, with electric plant modernization and new lighting plans shaping the town’s future.

Michael Buanet Dinecan

Local Social Notes From Piuxsittawndy and Nearby Towns

Calvin Bley of Piuxsittawndy and Altniun of Dubois visited, with many neighbors and friends traveling home after Sundays and Mondays visits. The column lists numerous residents visiting relatives, attending calls, and returning to Philadelphia, West Chester, Ann Arbor, and Colusa for winter plans, naming several families and towns.

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