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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1912

Page

3

Senator Fisher Eyed as Potential State Treasurer Candidate

Reports from the region note Senator Fisher of Indiana County is urged by friends to run for State Treasurer. The Progress says he would be a strong choice, though uncertainty remains about his ambitions. Indiana County, prominent in party work, seeks fuller representation on the state ticket. Fisher previously earned a state-wide reputation through legislative service and legal business experience. Also listed are national bank directors elected at recent meetings across several counties, naming individuals for Indiana, Blairsville, Marion Center, and nearby towns. An injury report notes Cameron of Cherry Tree fracturing a leg after slipping on ice last week.

John 8. Fish White Varidua Indiana Oth Indiana County Fisher Harrisburg Aks Hye Greenville Allen Belle Isabel Frank Allen Bill Old Bill Wsahel

Old Bill's Camp Welcomes Granddaughter in Maine Woods

In a snowbound Maine camp, longtime guide Old Bill shelters his granddaughter Isabel and a returning hunter. Isabel awakens to a new life as she helps in the cabin, joins the hunts, and bonds with Old Bill who had long lived alone. A lost hunter later finds refuge, promising a shared future in the camp.

Old Bil Maine Woods Old Bill Boling United States Maina Bill Isabel

Old Bill Surprised by Granddaughter at Isolated Log Camp

A snowbound log camp reveals Old Bill’s long separated past as his granddaughter Isabel Rogers from Omaha arrives with a heartwarming reunion. Isabel declares Belle, Bill’s daughter, was her mother, and Bill trembles with emotion as the family connects after years apart.

Bill Frank Allen Old Bill Isabel Rogera Omaha Nebraska Belle Rogers

Race Between Clipper Ships in 1866

The article recalls a 1866 ninety-nine days race among five clippers with three finishing together on the same tide. The Tapping beat the Ariel by twelve minutes and the Berlia by just over four hours, while Fiery Cross and the Talising arrived two days later. It notes Red Jacket’s thirteen days one hour voyage from Sandy Hook to Liverpool and Melbourne’s 6100 miles in seventeen days, praising Donald McKay and Samuel Hart for leading fast-ship design and lamenting mercantile changes.

Clpper Ariel Berlia Httle Fiery Cross Red Jacket Liverpool Melbourne Donald McKay Samuel Hart Mercantile Marina Iuy Army and Navy Journal

Wealthy recluse Nathan Simpson dies in Kansas City

Nathaniel Simpson, born in East Mahoning township, died on a Kansas City street while en route to a niece’s home for Christmas dinner. A fortune of about 400000 in bonds cash and notes was found among his effects after his death, leaving his son Henry Simpson of Lincoln Nebraska as sole heir.

Nathan Simpson Kansas City Henry Simpson Lincoln Nathaniel Simpsyon East Mahoning Township Georgeville Montana 8. W. Work Marion Center N. C. Simpson Hamill Simpson William David S. L Jas Betsy North Margaret North Jane Sprankle

Weddings of a Week in DuBois and Nearby Towns

A week of weddings features Sheffier and Rogs in DuBois on January 1 with plans to settle in West Lebanon. Also tying the knot are Nason and Williard Ingersoll in Freeport. Dixon and Simm in Clymer. and McDowell and Rogers in Clymer.

Sheffier-Ross Boyd A. Sheffier West Lebanon Annie E. Rogs Taylorsville DuBois D. A. Platt M. E Sheffier

Dixonville Promises New Two Room Station Immediately

Officials promise a two room station in Dixonville and begin building at once. Rev and Mrs McLeister of Hillsdale have left after meetings. J L Davis opens a theatre and reports good business. An auction sale by J L Culp is set for next Friday. Administrator's Notice: Letters of administration issued for the estate of Barto Garwun of Cherry Tree Borough. Creditors and debtors must act promptly. W P Coby Administrator, Cherry Tree, Pa, January 17, 1012.

Dixonville F McLeister Hillsdale J. L Davis John Wi Merve Barto Garwun Cherry ‘Tree Borough W. P. Coblh Jerry Tree

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