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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1915
Page
4
Interer Local notices and subscription terms are printed here. The text mentions Obit of Thanks and Fortey, with payment details for subscriptions in cash in advance. Rates shown include one year, six months, and shorter terms, and note that papers stop after expiration.
County town items record Braddock visitor William Shaffer and relatives from Pitcairn and Johnstown. Numerous local residents including Mack, Duncan, Felton, and Mack family members are noted as visiting, calling, or traveling to and from nearby towns such as Heshbon, Brushvalley, Ind iana, and Homer City. Minor incidents include a foot injury from a cherry tree accident.
Georgeville locals report visitors from Milton Pittsburg Butler and Smyrna Elmer and Ira Martin from Trade City attended church Elsabel Nichol of Smyrna chosen teacher at the local school Ethel Neal from near Smicksburg stopped by A L Neals on Saturday The young folks celebrated at Plumville Monday and B W Van Horn hosts Mrs Bell Miller and daughter from Pittsburg at Burt Ikins home
The Elders Ridge area reports residents and guests: Smith sisters of Pittsburg at summer home. Kimber Hartman of Benton named for coming term by Ridge Vocational School Board. Arthur Trolison of Saltsburg noted riding to Ridge. various visits include Mrs. Clyde Crawford, Mrs. JF. Flood, Miss Marie Spaulding to Hershey and Olivet. Citizen's band played at Maysville on the 6th. others listed as visiting or calling in the week and weekend.
D A Miller was a caller in Johnstown. Porter Miller of Shelocta, Charles Rugh and Vernie Rugh of Indiana, and Fanny Robertson of Johnstown visited in the valley Monday. Mrs Matthew Miller and children of Bolivar visit Andrew Pittman and wife for two weeks. Mrs Brook Altemus and children of Johnstown returned home after two weeks with valley friends. Mrs Harry Ream of Johnstown visits her mother M Altemus. Mr Davis of Johnstown spent Sunday with John P Artemus and wife. Fred Hertlinger and son of Indiana spent days with brother William Herlinger. William Miller of Johnstown spent the Fourth with family here. Flora Overdorff of Homer City has returned home after two weeks with sister Mrs Bruce George.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Owens visited at the home of Mr and Mrs B W Eddy over Sunday. The Presbyterian church yard social has been postponed. Mr and Mrs E J McCoy of Manor are visiting A J Stewart and Mrs Jemima Knabb. John Myers and mother hosted Fourth of July guests including Lem Myers, Ida Owens of Indiana, Ira Myers and family of Rich Hill. Harrison Mack and wife visited daughter Mrs Jacob Stitt near Pine Flats. James Lydick, working in South Fork, visited Friday through Monday. Ben Stake and family visited Harry Shaffer Sunday. Mrs Win Ray injured Sabbath falling through a defective porch at Houck Hotel. Budd Simpson and Lytle Adams spent Fourth at Meilwood. Elmer Adams of Johnstown visits J W Burkhart.
Mrs. Faust of Clymer visited Mrs. Judson Parry last week. Miss Teressa Parry visited Clymer. Halver Halverson of Greenwich spent Sabbath with G. Davis. Boyd Hamilton did business in Johnstown last week. Anna Washington, now in Indiana, visits friends here. Carrie Roberts was a Kenwood caller last Thursday. Leroy Stephens to lecture in Baptist church Monday evening July 12. Nesperian Society to meet Saturday. Elizabeth Davis of Heilwood visited G. G. Davis. J. A. Smith was an Indiana caller Friday. Picnic postponed due to weather. Miss Gaynold-Widdowson of Millville and Mrs. Williams visit. Mrs. Carr and children of Cresson visiting Wm. Morris. I.O.O.F. picnic postponed due to weather. Dr. Dunwiddis, Mrs. Jackson, and Wleaner Rink from Philipsburg visiting. Mrs. Bettie Sides suffers eczema. Mrs. Foust of Clymer visited Judson Parry several days. Patriotic services for Independence Day held at Baptist church. Homer Stephens and others went to Lakemont Park on Monday. Large turnout at Heilwood Sunset Park picnic. Frank Williams in Johnstown to see brother Merle after accident.
A social wag held in the Christian church on Purday evening in honor of the new member added to the church roll recently. CG A Hamilton purchased a Lewis Six automobile. Miss Grace Gibson of Penn Run was guest of Mrs Janella Gibson on Sunday. Miss Letty Bitfof of Wintondale was visiting friends here recently.
A 1915 Indiana County paper reports multiple wedding notices. Kinters Klingensmith tied to Nellie Klingensmith in Homer City. Rickard-Biss wedding in Cherry Tree. Gamble-McHenry in Homer City. Chester McLean wed Hazel Williams in Newrytown. Warvey Griffith wed Zoe Hill. Eugenia Scenia wed Demencia Masca in Wehrum. Calvin Cooper wed Minnie Kirkland in Blairsville. Also editorial letter from CITIZEN in Creekside commenting on Prohibition voters and independence in Washington township.
Elias B. Stephens died after a paralytic attack at his home near Cramer. He leaves a wife and three children Joseph and Leon among them. Interment will be at Blacklick church cemetery Buffington township. Rev. A C Miller, former United Evangelical pastor at Marchand, died suddenly at his Scalp Level home after preaching that morning.
Mrs Henry Frank and daughters express thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and aid after the sudden death of her husband Henry Frank of Lovejoy. The verse laments the loss and notes a shadow over the home and missing sunshine.
Political ad outlines WN Langham as non partisan candidate for judge in Mortieth Judicial District subject to voter decision. Mentions primary on Tuesday Sept 21. Also notes J C Conner seeks sheriff nomination on Republican ticket and FS Barr invites patrons to Barr House on Philadelphia street Indiana Va ahead of Encampment week.
An ad lists subscription prices for several periodicals including Progress and New York Tribune Farmer weekly for 2 dollars, Progress and New Idea Monthly Magazine for 8 dollars, and Progress and National Tribune weekly at a stated rate.
Former county resident Dr J M Blose releases statement denying elopement with Miss Frances Wood of Washington PA. He states sensational reports at marriage time were false. Miss M Binnie McConnaughey travels to California for summer English course and will visit Oregon and California expositions on return. Catalina Percheron stallion license 677 to stand at Kiva Points barn this season. April 28-10to FRANK RANKIN Owner and Keeper.
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