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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
5
West Wheatfield notes record illnesses and visits including Mrs John Foster of Robinson severely ill, I J Mahon recovered enough to go out, and revival meetings led by Rev Hillary at Garfield Evangelical church adding fifteen members. Various local movements, visits, and farm labor plans are listed with names and places across Robinson, Garfield, and surrounding townships.
Rossmoyne Mr and Mrs Wm Green of Penn Run spent Friday and Saturday with Enoch George Wells is very low with typhoid pneumonia. Oral Good who has been in Indiana for the past month spent Sabbath at his home. Enoch Siger and Jacob Frantz made a business trip to Punxsutawney on Tuesday. Ray Griffith who had been very poorly the past week is improving slowly. John F. Ross of Rochester Mills visited friends here Thursday and Friday. Misses Lolavene and Nannie Diltz and Maude Wilson visited friends in Punxsutawney on Thursday. Samuel Moorhead and wife spent Friday with their daughter Sadie of Rural Valley. Josiah Davin and daughter Leila took sleigh ride to Denton on Saturday. John Ruffoer wife and son Herbert visited Mr and Mrs Daniel Ruffoer on Wednesday. Ben Houer and family of near Willet spent Friday with friends. T H Frantz started for Huntingdon on Monday. He will visit in Harrisburg before returning home. Mr and Mrs C M Wortman of Indiana and Wilson Diltz and family were the guests of Linus Diltz of Covode.
Plumville reports include a sick list with Helen Andrews, Arch McQuilken’s town visit and a Tuesday telephone meeting. Residents attend dinners at Kellysburg and the McCracken House, with the oyster supper by the Plumville Cornet Band praised. Several locals travel to Kittanning, Elders Ridge, and Natrona, while Miss Effie Wella’s health remains poor and Miss Vernie Mottern visits relatives.
Editor Downey of Churban Co Indiana announces Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption as the most infallible remedy for coughs colds and grip. The medicine is praised as invaluable for weak lungs with claims of preventing pneumonia or consumption. Endorsements from multiple readers guarantee each bottle at one dollar with free trial bottles offered.
The Latrobe society chronicles the wedding of Edward Sutton and Lou Marie Fink at the First Presbyterian church with about 150 guests. Dr. Henry B. Rummel officiated, assisted by Rev. Ebenezer Flack. The couple plans an eastern wedding trip and will reside in Indiana, later moving to the Torrence property on Church Street.
Mr. Austin L. Weamer of Avonmore and Miss Mary Rhea daughter of Elgin Bbes near Clarkaburg wed Thursday at 11 30 a m officiated by Rev T D Boone of Saltsburg United Presbyterian The couple hosted about 60 guests and enjoyed a dinner and merriment thereafter They will live in Avonmore where Weamer works as ticket agent The bride is well known in Ker en and has a broad social circle In a second item Mr W T Anderson of West Lebanon married Miss Cora E Smith near South Bend The ceremony took place at the bride’s home and the couple plan to reside in Leechburg
Rev William Bryanton of Mahaffey leads a series of Homer City Mission meetings at the town hall starting next Monday evening for two weeks. He is aided by Miss Pearl Smith of Pittsburg and others. The congregation recently concluded a Presbyterian church series with communion, adding 32 new members and four baptisms.
A health claim promotes Electric Bitters as key to lasting vigor by regulating stomach liver and kidneys purifying blood and boosting appetite. It cites cures for kidney troubles female complaints nervous disorders constipation dyspepsia and malaria. Sold for 60 cents by Daugherty Bros in Pennsylvania and agents Wm I Moore Homer City Le N Park Marion Center.
The Read Amsbury Banks combination brings rare talent to the program. Opie Read, a prolific author, reviews his stories with a distinctive charm. Charles Eugene Banke performs western humor pieces. Wallace Bruce Amsbury is a leading platform entertainer and reader. Beata tickets on sale at Hall's today.
The first PRR seasonal tour to Jacksonville offers two weeks in Florida. Departs Feb 3 from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington by special train. Fares listed from major points with proportional rates from others. For tickets and itineraries contact Gen. Pamenger Agent Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
The New York Tribune Famer offers a 420 page weekly farming section with every department on farm topics. Subscribers can receive a year of the issue for $1.50 cash. Fresh oysters and ranches are carved at White's cafe.
Nannie A Wachob of Parkwood died at Polk County institution aged 21. Funeral conducted by Rev E L Ralston at her late home and interred at West Union church cemetery near West Lebanon. Mrs Harry Smullen, formerly of West Mahoning, died in Cleveland. Funeral in Smicksburg with interment at Lutheran church cemetery. Paul Woodsides infant son of Daniel and Mrs Woodsides died at one week old, former Deckers Point residents. Funeral at East Mahoning Baptist church and interment at Deckers Point cemetery.
Mary Collins, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Collins of North Ninth Street, died on Sabbath morning from pneumonia at about six months old. The death is noted as exceptionally sorrowful as the child was their only offspring while the father lies seriously ill. Funeral services were held Monday by Rev. J Day Brownlee, with interment at Greenwood cemetery.
Covode resident A R States dies of pneumonia at 44 after illness. Survived by wife and children Iva Bonnia Eugene. funeral Thursday at Covode M E Church by Rev J M Cogley, burial in Marchand Cemetery. George Wike of Brushvalley township dies at about 47 after long illness. interment in Brushvalley Lutheran cemetery. Anna Sylvia wife of George Sylvis dies at 30 from heart trouble. burial in St Bernard Catholic church cemetery. Louisa Kelly of Bisaville dies at 24. burial at Blacklick. D W D Ranson, son of John Ranson of Blairsville, dies at 28 from a condition.
Property near Rayne Towns ship Indiana County Pennsylvania containing 277 acres and 68 perches offers bottom land hay potential, timber, spring water, and shade. Over 200 trees including peach and apple, raspberry and strawberry patches, three building sets, wind power chopper, and multiple outbuildings. Two-week sale terms and relocation to Maryland by February 1 1903. F M Wippowson Onberg Pa.
Shoppers are urged to visit Mrs Jane Hares millinery shop for bargains as she improves her stock and clears space. The store will open tomorrow and promises spring arrivals and a wide selection for customers. Also note a box and pie social at St Clair schoolhouse in Whitetown on Thursday evening and an entertainment at Library Hall by Reed Amabars tomorrow night.
This week offers new ginghams in stripes and plaids at 10c 12 4c and 16c with mercerized Pussah Silke patterns, aprons and boys clothing at reduced prices. Double breasted suits drop to 4 00 3 20 2 40 2 30 and coats cut to clear for spring. Women s skirts warm coats and furs priced to move as season changes. Fur sales feature Scarfs Isabella Bear priced down from 7 00 6 50 and more.
In the big basement a sale offers stable blankets at 98 cents and better grade at 1.25. Square blankets in large sizes range from 75 cents to 1.25, with big warm blankets priced from 1.50 to 2 dollars.
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