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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1908

Page

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Langham for Congress in district announces bid

Langham announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress on April 11 and vows a personal campaign across Armstrong Clarion Jefferson and Indiana counties. He seeks to challenge incumbent Major Beale and ex-Congressman W. C. Smith as two other candidates also enter the race.

Washington Beale Smith Punxsutaviney Alao Clarion County Langham Town Congress Joseph Beale Leechbury Armstrong Ww O Smith Punxsutmwney Jefferson Clarion J.N. Banks Prattiva Harrison Knox Ap Department of Justice United States Oklahoma Territory Auditor -General’s Department of Indiana County Maj. Bele Ledccburg Major Beale Swall Jefferson County Hix

Farmers' Telephone Company Meeting At Marion Center

Two hundred attendees at the Farmers' Telephone company annual meeting in Marion Center. Discussions on a potential exchange with Bell. Board to finalize details and publish a complete stockholder directory of 2,000 names. Company reports 88 line divisions, nearly 2,000 members, and strong finances with paid bills and a possible $50 surplus. Officers reelected. new executive board members named.

Farmers’ System Marion Center Farmers’ Telephone Company Independent Bell People Tndiana Jeffferson and Armstrong M. T. Steele S. J. McMnus Ambrose W. W. Hopkins

Robbery near White township nets farmer $15

George Snyder a well known White township farmer was held up near his home Saturday evening by three men who forced him to surrender $15 at gunpoint as he traveled home from church. He was unharmed and notified local authorities.

George Snyder Vieria Wikhwaysnow Snyder

Weddings And Local Notices From Weekend Events

WEDDINGS OF A WEEK reporting multiple marriages in the region includes Grail Noble and Margaret Noble at St Peter’s in New York, McFarland Emerick and Anna Emerick of Rochester Mills, and McQuilkan Feanagan near Wilgus, with home residences and officiants noted. Also mentions a birthday surprise for Mrs Bush, a measles outbreak with 26 cases around Dixonville Decker’s Point, and the sale of the Griffith Owens property to D F Rinn for 5000 with plans for a new dwelling.

Personalities in Brief from Brnest and Nearby Areas

Mrs Blair Wolf of Brnest attended an Indiana caller on Wednesday while John P Blair of town served as a literary visitor Monday. William Wieming of New Liveratore joined a caller yesterday, and C L Hudson near Willaoet came for a business call Thursday. Miss MDith Helman of Sample Ray visits Estella Stokes of Coral. A L Pittman of Green township visited the county seat Friday. Deputy Prothonotary John Wells of town visited Smickaburg during the life week. Fisher of Plumville enjoyed time with his son State Senator John S Fisher on Thursday. Mr S Colkitt of Conemuagh spends two weeks with his parents at Merion Center and brother in town. Thomas D Bennett of Pine town was a guest of Mr and Mrs J A Brown on Wednesday. Miss Jay OCameron of Coronado, Cal, niece of John G Cameron of North Ninth street, returned last week to spend time at home. R T Agey of White township, after visiting Pittsburg and Mekeesport, returned home today. Charles Nl Miller of town attends the annual convention of the Cutters Association in Washington. Mrs Mary J Birkman leaves for Orange Delaware to live with daughter Agnes a local teacher. Ralph S Cunningham, summoned home for his sister Mrs W A Irvin's death, visits relatives near Pittsburg this week and will return to Coalgate, Okla, next week to work for the Sanborn Map Company.

Blair Wolf Brnest Indiana John P. Blair Mrnday William Wieming New Liveratore Colby C. L. Hudson Wiilaet Misa Mdith Helman Sample Ray Estella Stokes Coral A. L. Pittman Green Township John Wells Smickaburg Merion Center Thomas D. Bennett Pine Town J. A. Brown Cyst Church Streat Migs Jay Ocameron Coronado Cal John G. Cameron North Ninth Street R.T. Agey White Township Pittsburg Mekeesport Charles Nl. Miller Washington, D. C the Cutters’ Association Mary J. Birkman Orange Del Agnes Ralph 8. Cunningham W. A. Irvin Coalgate Oklo Sanborn Map Company

Will of Rebecca Rankin Filed Bequeaths to Niece and Nephew

The Wilts Center township will records Rebecca Rankin leaving $700 to her niece Jennie B Brown, 350 to each of her deceased sister Elizabeth McGaughey’s children, and generous remainder to her nephew Matthew I. Barelsy as executor. Dated June 24, 1907.

Rebecca Rankin Center Township Jennie B. Brown Elizabeth McGaughey Eestatos Matthew I. Barelsy D. W. Anthony Armstrong, Township Lawson Pershing James Campbell Israc Carnahan Wiliam L.anthony Indiana John J. Anthony Carech Wu Qurry Han John Iowa Iarael Carnahan Margaret Campbell Aho

Inventions of Kings Discussed at New Century Club Meeting

Monday’s regular meeting of the New Century Club featured papers on science and invention. Mrs. Thomas Button spoke on What Science Has Done for the Home, Mrs. W. H. Calhoun presented From Stage Coach to Automible, and Mrs. Harry Christy delivered a strong analysis of Tennyeon’s Princess. A new proprietor, A Ayrone, took over the Trent store in Homer City, with changes at Philadelphia, and Mesrs. Tozials ta ok acted as manager.

New Century Club Aegion Ing Thomas Button W. H. Calhoun Tennyeon Harry Christy Chockeyedron A. Ayrone Homer City Trent

Subscriptions Reminder With Sample Ledger Tabs

The notice explains advance payment of subscriptions and presents two sample tab formats to illustrate overdue accounts. Readers are urged to mail the due amounts, as remittances are credited promptly and pre April 1 subscribers gain the discounted One Dollar to Year rate. After April 1 arrears rise to 3.50 per year.

John Jones

Death notices of several locals from Greensburg and nearby towns

The death notices report Frank Doberneck aged 50 from Greensburg after a gunshot leg wound during hunting eight days earlier. Survived by father and many siblings. services at St Bernard's Church. Other obituaries include Mrs. R. Books in town from indigestion. and Mrs Elisabeth Hudson of Kittanning after two years illness. Also announced are Rachel Remaley and William Work with families listed, plus James and others in the area. funeral details and interment locations provided.

Frank Doberneck Doberneck Bank Doberneck Greensburg Mary Edward Vogel W. J. Reardon Wilmerding Fred Schwab Salinburg Adam Scbigler New Derry George Joseph Max Colin Elenora Boberneck Dobberneck Tomorow Liev. Mathar N. P. McNelly

Real Estate Transfers In Indiana County Report

Real estate transfers listed include W R Adams 13 acres to D C Simpson for 325 78, J Miler jot in Homer City, Homer City National Bank 2001, John R Roberts heirs 4 lots to J G Roberts 1160, Peston Run etc. Also obituaries note W W Sanderson of Mahoning County died in Youngstown, Ada Hoover died of pneumonia at 40, Lookard of Spangler died of typhoid fever aged 28, Clarence Tidd formerly of Olivet died after typhoid fever, Anna Bull Williams aged 43 died near Hortons, Maude Cameron resignation from Vandergrift school, Mrs F B Meek gave kitchen shower. Elizabeth Watson injured in accident.

Indiana County W. R. Adams D. C. Simpson BR. J. Miler Homer City Margaret G. Steele B. J. Miller Homer City National Bank John R. Robert J. G. Roberts Buffingto Palmer Burrell Mar Iry Swartz Davidt Jonas West Whealfield Evan Jonet John R. Rodgers Whealfield Matthews Wigabeth Bulerbaugh Banka Janes Carino Prank Alex Banks le Ploskt William Claugh Conemaugh William Heasley Harry C. Wallace L. Aare David D. Cummins James ‘A. Fleming Charles Palmer Yell Sarah Meitlnoes

License cases on trial as court hears liquor licenses

The county license court drew crowds as hearings began on Monday with several cases heard. Applicants included Mimer Manners of National T... and John Miller landlord of the Central Hotel. remonstrants cited fitness and minors access while witnesses testified to license necessity and orderly operations. The Indian Drawing Company faces a large remonstrance of 2000 voters, and no opinions have been issued yet on these early cases.

Ilrat Auti-Saloon League John A. Yeare Terry W. Marhart Mimer Manners Lad Tord Tlutel Moora Harry Earhart Bauer Lollie Getty Getty Mouse Creekside Milton Flallman Hallman Charry ‘Tree Amonustrancas Indian Brawing Company Atraoce Rbs

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