Where Was John A Quiet Wedding Delay Revealed
In a parlor full of old neighbors and friends the Wymans await John North for a postponed wedding. John arrives distraught after a perilous misadventure in a church vestibule, explaining deception by Sybil Darcy. Mary forgives him as they plan to travel to Washington despite the teasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE Wymans
Judge Wyman
Dr. Patten
Bobby Luce
Bobby
Ella Lamb
John North
Ella
John
Mary Wyman
Mrs. Wyman
Mary
Aunt Jenny
Kitty
Jenny
Hugh Mainwaring
Helen
Mrs.Wyman
Sybil Carey
Sybil
Washington
Academy
Sybil Darcy
Drugs Found That Prevent Blood Clotting From Leeches And Sweden
The Baltimore Sun reports two anti clotting drugs. In Sweden the drug heparin derived from animal organs prevents clots, and in Russia Kirndin is found in leech saliva. Doctors attach living leeches to skin to deliver hirudin and stop clotting while Skold reports successful injections of the Swedish drug to prevent dangerous vein clots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Russia
Baltimore Sun
N. L. Blumenthal
E. Skold
The Ordinary Mirage Describes Desert Mirage Effects
An explanation of how heat near the ground creates a desert mirage. Distant objects appear reflected as an inverted image on a virtual lake, sometimes showing a mountain or palm tree. Light rays bend upward after striking the surface, producing a submerged or floating illusion observed by viewers.
Berry types: blueberry and huckleberry differ in genus
Huckleberry belongs to genus Gaylussacia with berries containing ten large seeds and a peach-pit like covering. the fruit crackles between teeth and lacks blueberry bloom. Blueberry belongs to the Vaccinium group with very small seeds barely noticeable when eaten.
Habits of Squirrels and Their Winter Forays
Squirrels seek cunning nut storage places but suffer memory lapses leading to hunger. Pigeons commonly unearth acorns to steal them, and mice also raid caches. The squirrel hibernates in a tree-top nest yet ventures out with companions on sunny winter days despite frost.
Drafted presidential nominees in 1868 and 1872
The article explains two historic drafting episodes in U.S. politics. In 1868 George H. Pendleton nearly captured the Democratic nomination but Horatio Seymour secured it and lost to Grant. In 1872 Horace Greeley and Gratz Brown were nominated by Republicans, with Democrats briefly backing them before Charles O Conor declined and the ticket performed poorly nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Pendleton
Cincinnati
Ohio
Horatio Seymour
New York
Pendleton
Seymour
Gen
U. S. Grant
Grant
Horace Greeley
B. Gratz Brown
Missouri
Baltimore
Greeley
Brown
Louisville
Charles O'Conor
Jefferson Davis
Fortress Monroe
O’conor
John Quincey Adams
Massachusetts
O'Conor
James Lyons
Virginia
Adams
Rise in hospital instrument costs since 1759
A historical look shows Liverpool Infirmary spent 5.36 for surgical tools in 1759 while a Pennsylvania hospital spent 58.64 in 1805. Modern 100 bed hospitals spend about 6000 yearly on instruments, versus 26 a century ago, with gear expanding to a full arsenal and rapid advances in devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool Infirmary
Pennsylvania
Local Social Notes From The Cherry Tree Area
Miss Danny Ross returns to Pittsburgh after vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Blaine Rees. Mr and Mrs Leslie Johnson were business callers in Indiana. Mr and Mrs Clyde Bee and Mr and Mrs Harlan Bee shopped in Johnstown. Rose Ross a patient at Spangler hospital. Mr and Mrs Blair McPherson and Mrs Clara McPherson visited Barnesboro. Bessie Frampton ill with pneumonia improving at home. Mr and Mrs Blaine Ross with daughter and son in law Allen Butterworth of Barnesboro visited Coalport. H C Hanna bank cashier is a surgical patient in Clearfield hospital and slowly recovering. Mr and Mrs Harry Seger and son James of near Rossiter visited H R Bee home. Arthur McCloskey and John Brill hatt motored to Roaring Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Tree
Danny Ross
Pittsburgh
Blaine Rees
Leslie Johnson
Indiana
Clyde Bee
Harlan Bee
Johnstown
Rose Ross
Spangler Hospital
Blair McPherson
Clara McPherson
Barnesboro
Bessie Frampton
Blaine Ross
Allen Butterworth
Coalport
H. C. Hanna
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Clearfield Hospital
Hanna
Harry Seger
James
Near Rossiter
H. R. Bee
Arthur McCloskey
John Brilhatt
Roaring Springs
Lewisville Church Services January 17 In Brief
Sunday school at 10 15 and preaching at 11 15 by a minister sent by the Presbytery Rev Blair of Pittsburgh preached here last Sunday. Visitors and callers from Elders Ridge Livermore and Pittsburgh filled homes this week. A roast lamb supper was served and several local residents were noted visiting and calling in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Blair
Pittsburgh
H. T. Fleming
T.C. Hood
Elders Ridge
W. B. McGinley
Don Neal
J. S. Marshall
G. K. Hughes
W. H
HE. R. Ewing
Gladys
Mary
Roy Ewing
J. L. Little
W.P. Bolen
Livermore
R. A. Ewing
Livermore, R. 2
W. E. Uncapher
Penn Run revival meetings continue at MEB church
Rev Bennette will hold nightly revival services at 7 30 this week at the MEB church Mrs Christina Fyock hosted members of the Brethren Aid Society on Wednesday Wilber Coughlin and family moved to Apollo where he is employed Mr and Mrs Fred Houck visited Mrs Etta Houck last week Carrie Widdowson spent Wednesday with Mrs Fyock Fae Eddy returned home from Mechanicsburg where she was employed Mrs Dan Strong visited friends in Pittsburgh Mrs C L DePrefontaine is a patient in Punxsutawney hospital Ida Owens is visiting friends in Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Run
Bennette
MEB
Christina Fyock
Brethren Aid Society
Wilber Coughlin
Apollo
Coughlin
Fred Houck
Etta Houck
Carrie Widdowson
Fae Eddy
Mechanicsburg
Green Town High Alumni Banquet At Odd Fellows Hall
William Lockard returns from a two week Misouri vacation. The Green Town High alumni banquet drew a good crowd at Odd Fellows hall on Thursday evening. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Tate and Ben Allan attended. Clair Lydie and Marie Gibson shopped in Indiana Saturday. Mrs. Minerva Lake is ill, while Oliver Parry and children visited town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Flats
William Lockard
Misouri
Green Township
Oliver Parry
Marshall couple welcome daughter Betty Louise
Mr and Mrs Raymond Marshall are parents to a daughter born New Year’s Day weighing eight pounds. The newborn is named Betty Louise Marshall, and friends report Mrs Paul Dixon, recently a Mercy Hospital patient in Pittsburgh, is much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh
Raymond Marshall
Betty Louise
Marshall
Paul Dixon
Mercy Hospital
Pittaburgh
A Good Newspaper Offer In Indiana County Readers
The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette announce a subscription offer for R. D. residents at 5.50 per year and 6.00 per year for out-of-county readers. A wedding mention interrupts with casual chatter about a headline wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
R. D
Indiana County
The
Town Callers and Sickness Report from Local Ledger
Clyde Johns of Clymer called in town on Monday. M J Bacha of Barnesboro called Tuesday. H F Dumm of Spangler did business Wednesday. Madeline Bowers of Barnesboro spent days with the Shults. Arch Repine and wife visited Johnstown on Wednesday. W H Heiser a patient at Memorial hospital Johnstown. John Yuhas sick list. Albert Contrucci and son visited Wintondale Thursday. Barbara Sutila sick. Jean Donohue confined with scarlet fever. Virgil Grumbling of Heilwood called Friday. Williams of Barnesboro visited Monday. Joseph Leone and sons of Heilwood visited Alma Vazer. Mooney family visited Ebensburg Sunday. Gera Bagley bed confined with tonsillitis. Gomer Smith sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Bowers
Barnes‘boro, &.D
W. H. Shultz
Arch Repine
Johnstown
W. H. Heiser
Memorial Hospital
John Yuhas
Albert Contrucci
Albert
Wintondale
Barbara Sutila
Jean Donohue
Virgil Grumbling
Heilwood
Jay Williams
Barnesboro
Joseph Leone
Joseph and
Edwin
Alma Vazer
Joseph Mooney
Ebensburg
Gera Bagley
Gomer Smith
Social notes from Saltsburg and surrounding towns
Miss Elsie Hart of Indiana spent Monday night in the J and Ewing home. Miss Margaret Heaglar of New York returned to work Sunday after visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Frank Heaglar. Miss Margaret Dixon of Saltsburg called on her parents, Mr and Mrs J A Dixon, Sunday. Mr and Mrs W K Cramer spent Monday in Indiana. Mrs Charles Good has returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs J S Ewing. Mina Elsie Hart visited the Raymond Marshall home Monday evening. Edgar Dick is visiting friends in Warren Ohio. Mr and Mrs T H Coleman visited Mrs Coles sister Mrs Hamilton of Saltsburg Monday night. Meade Lowman of Homer City spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs T H Coleman. Mrs Cleo Wolford and her son of near Blottsville are spending this week with her parents, Mr and Mrs August Jabberstich. Mr and Mrs J A Dixon called on their daughter Mrs John Johnston of Saltsburg Monday evening. The bread knife heating tip is noted to produce thinner, more even slices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ewing
Mina Elsie Hart
Raymond Marshall
Edgar Dick
Warren
Mra
T. H. Coleman
Mra. Coleman
Mra. Hamilton
Saltsburg
Meade Lowman
Homer City
T. H
Local social notes and family announcements
Cherryhill C V and Miss Marvin nurses from Pittsburgh were guests at the Eagle home on Wednesday. Bert Blakely of Parkwood visited Tuesday evening. Sherman Barnett and son John from near Kenwood made Indiana calls Saturday. Mrs. James Donahue and Dorothy from Hellwood visited Indiana Saturday. Ralph Johng of near Apollo spent the weekend at home. Violet Overman of Manor has been ill for some time. Logan Parry and little daughter Taween Ellen visited Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Shelton Shultz of Stafford announce the birth of twins Saturday Jan 9. A boy seven pounds named Rudane Holward and a stillborn girl buried in Harmony cemetery Sunday. Mrs Shultz formerly Miss Catherine Engle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill C. V
Miss Marvin
Pittsburgh
Eagle
Bert ‘Blakely
Parkwood
Sherman Barnett
John
Near
Kenwood
Indiana
James Donahue
Dorothy
Hellwood
Ralph Johng
Apollo
Violet Overman
Manor
Logan Parry
Taween Ellen
Eagle Home
Pine Flats
Shelton Shultz
Stafford
Rudane Holward
Harmony Cemetery
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Florence Mellish
McClurare Newananer i Syndicate
Tha Mariltho
Were
Prank
Hagen Me
Imo
Scott Watson
H. H. Eichenlaub
Western Pennsylvania Hospital
Frank
Sylvia
Adam
Lewisville
Stingo
Johnny
Coo
Indiana, Pa
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Alverda Clyde Johns
Clymer
M. J. Bacha
Barnes ‘Boro
H. F. Dumm
Spangler
Pathfinder
Country
Poultry Tribune
McCall's Magazine
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