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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
2
Obscure postal notice presents subscription terms and prices for a newspaper. It lists cash in advance rates: one year, eight months, six months, four months, three months. It notes papers stop at subscription expiration and mentions obituaries and notices in tiny, garbled text.
The Pennsylvania honey crop is unusually large and good in quality according to H. A. Surface, Zoologist for the state Department of Agriculture. Rainy weather last year boosted nectar plants, while current sun and blossoms from crimson clover to white clover and linden support strong production. Despite a severe winter and virulent foul brood in some areas, most colonies survived and rebounded, with beekeepers dividing superseded hives to prevent swarming. Agricultural notes report oats improving, wheat yields down, dairy cattle gains, and farm product markets aided by growing auto traffic. hay and potato conditions vary by county.
The week saw multiple marriages across towns including Altoona and Indiana. Jaynes C Povd and Aliss Agim M Winter wed in Latron Avenue with Rev. Jesse Zeigler officiating. Michie Barr and Haters SoHo wed at the home of Dridie’s parents, with plans for an eastern trip. Jair Condron married Mary Thora Long in Punxsutawney, Rev. J M Gearhart assisting. Wright and Blanche Snyder, Orr and Bennett, Ralph S Brandon and Margaret Haddock also tied the knot in recent ceremonies. The couples will reside in Rural Valley, Irwin, Punxsutawney, and nearby towns.
Charles D. Stormer and Martha Thompson, both of this place, wed by Rev. HE Gearhart.James Conteh of Dixonville and Elsie Burnheimer of this place marry on June 29 by Rev. WN Mee. Mary Ill and Glenn Painter wed in Indian Home. George Gill and Alta Orr marry in White Townsby. About 75 neighbors hosted a shower for Mr and Mrs Speer Rowe on June 26 at Rayne Township.
A broad WWI update describes Allied offensives across Galicia Volhynia and Belgium with gains by Russia Italy and Britain while French forces retake ground near Champagne Verdun and Kolomea. It notes captures numbers and strategic moves including ships attacked in the Baltic, and estimates prisoners.
Helen Frances, infant daughter of A and Annie Rugh of Mechanicsburg, died June 13 0016 aged 2 months 6 days. Her parents six sisters and two brothers survive. Rev Magill of Mooner City officiated at mineral services and interment was in the Unified Presbyterian cemetery of Mechanicsburg. Our hearts ache yet hope in God as the family lays their child to rest, seeking comfort in faith.
Iselin’s Italian band under Prof. Di Prospero wowed centennial week crowds. It joined Friday parade, gave a concert at the Court House, and played at the Normal school grounds. The group, formed two years ago, has become a county leading musical organization. Prof Di Prospero plans to form another band at Homer City.
Public notices reveal township school funding actions including bids for coal and kindling, auditing by AMET tases and TARY RISTNGER, and appointments for teachers for the coming term. Officials like DEAT Tily and ZIMMERMAN oversee ottices. readers urged to attend and submit proposals by stated dates.
Notice is given that an application was filed in Oris' Court of Trdhuia county on Monday, July 81, by Amos Malph Alten and Wilmer 1 (axe) as administrators of Allen late of Cherryhoul township to obtain an order for private sale of real estate described as a tract in Cherryhoul township Midian County Pennsylvania. The property is bounded by John Youstblood Lind Steele Berkey Stultmiver and Allen Hess Laughry DL and includes rights to dig mine extract and carry away minerals gas oil and similar substances. The sale seeks $4300 and delivery of a deed upon final confirmation. Administrators Amos Wagline Allen and Wilmietl 1, CASH.
Ordinances authorize a public sewer on Grant Street between Eleventh Street and West Main Street in Indiana borough. The cost will be raised by a sewage tax on adjacent property, with enforcement per law. Approved June 4, 1016 by Mayor and council, with clerk attestations.
Lost on Cromer Pike is a 34x4 disk tire and rim. A reward of $5.00 will be paid for return to Valley Automobile Co., South Fork, Pa. 26-2te.
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