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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
5
Local notes from Smigeburg, Sinlokabirg Longe and surrounding towns recount social visits, guests, and gatherings. The piece lists numerous residents traveling, staying with relatives, and attending events such as meetings at Ould Hallows, oyster suppers, and protracted church services, with names including John Wellgrand W, Ri Gulhotn, Ty Lindsay, Wien Milresell, Mrs. Martha Liktehart, Prof. H. GC. Stiteler, Amos Barrett, and others.
PURCHABA LIND and Mrs John Hairigh with their son and daughter visited relatives in Woodbury Michigan last week and plan to stay several weeks. David M. Rainer returns to Indiana after months with A W Rufner. Clyde Ruffner and Frank Anthony visit A Hy Ruffner. G B Keating visited his parents in Cockport. Alice Raleigh, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Raleigh, died December 31 1907. she leaves parents two brothers Howard Norris and one aunt Mrs Math Brilhart. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Bugh Coy was buried at Mt Pleasant cemetery on Sunday. Harry Jordan spent Sabbath with Ant Sprankle. Miss Edna Wachob ill with pneumonia. Clay Stiteler visited his uncle J F Blakley last week. Jennie Ganpley returned home after visiting friends in Punxsutawney.
Thomas Colgan is on the sick list. Laura Buchanan is on the sick list. T. B. Bryan and family are grip sufferers. Abram Steffy and wife were Indiana callers last week. Rev. S. A. Shattis of Indiana conducted a series of meetings at the Grove.
A meeting at the Bank of Galbleton was held amid typhoid fever concerns. Attendance details and actions were discussed to address the outbreak and protect staff and customers.
The Matmers' Bank, described as strong in capital and surplus, pledges regital efficiency and courteous accommodation. It notes a long history of distrust entering almost a third of a century and asserts strict confidentiality in dealings with customers, guaranteeing safety of every dollar.
Postmaster McGregor urges rural delivery patrons to stop leaving loose coins and cots in mailboxes to buy stamps. He stresses keeping a ready supply of stamps and coins, and suggests detachable cups of wood or tin in boxes to facilitate purchases. The aim is to reduce delays for rural carriers and improve route service.
The Patron's Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Indiana and Jefferson counties met at Punxaotawney on Thursday and Friday. Reports show a prosperous year in 2007 with $12,000 paid for losses and $1,200.10 in premiums collected last year, three-fourths within this county. The company now in force 2,200 policies. 585 new or renewed in the year, vs 430 prior. Major losses included several barns and houses. Despite large disbursements the tax rate was set at 10 percent of the premium note.
Company records show assets after paying all debts leaving a treasury of 1198.28. Directors and officers listed include Mokithoes president and Reitz vice president with numerous county agents and receivers named. Gard of Thanks notes express gratitude for support after bereavement of son Roy.
The Mawson House was refurnished with carpet purchased by landlord M. G. Wortman from H. H. Johnston of town. The purchase ties to the Carnet Game from Johnston's era, noting the local business connection and property upkeep.
An old advertisement urges thrift with a pledge of fixed interest on deposits at Marion Center National Bank and promotes a carload of Golden Link fancy spring patent flour at 1.55 per sack sold by Adams & Stephens in Kenwood, Pa. The text extolls saving, urges account opening, and mentions conservative banking with liquidity.
Wilbert Roy Stokes of Coral died January 14 1908 at age 12 years 6 months and 26 days. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs George W Stokes and siblings Stella E Goss Blairsville Hxtella O Damen H and Clair J at home. The notice reflects a sentimental obituary poem and prayer for the departed child.
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