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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1908

Page

4

Many Holiday Grows and Reunions Across the Area

The piece describes large gatherings from Latrobe to Plumville with basket dinners on lawns, daylight fireworks, and multiple family reunions. Attendees include J. D. Clark and family, P. Rehm, S. Coleman, C. B. Duncan and many others, plus a Cunningham reunion near Parkwood and a Lytle connection picnic along the Clymer trolley line. The Plumville area hosts a Weamer family reunion with dinner on the lawn and the Plumville Cornet Band performing for the group.

Clark J. D. Clark Latrobe M. Coleman Johnstown Parkwood West Union United Presbyterian West Lebanon Lytle Connection Clymer C. G. Strayer Beaver Falls Robert HE Osbourn Agnes ‘Lytle Pittsburg Andrew Weamer Plumville Satuday Plumwills Cornet John Stoyestown H. L Saltsbury C. Shields J. A. Bowser Rural Valley Misa Pearl Weamer McKeesport D. L. Smiley Ellis Gooi Wilbur, el

Sabbath School Convention at Homer City Next Thursday

District Sabbath School convention to be held at the Lutheran church in Homer City on Thursday July 15. Afternoon session at 2 with devotional by Rev J W Shafpan and talks by J P St Clair Mary Johnston J C White Alice Moorhead Carrie Houston plus discussions on Bible school ideals preparing lessons and questioning. Evening program at 8 features song service scripture reading prayer county superintendent Guthrie Rev W K Barrett and a business offering collection.

Homer City J. W. Shaf- Pan J. P. St. Clair Mary Johnston J. C. White Aliee Moorhead Carrie Houston H.D. Condron Kate Wiley John F. Pounds John F. Flenniken Mia Sarah Rumough B. Richards Guthrie W. K. Barrett

Death of John Douglass of Boston aged 78

John Douglass a former town resident died at his Boston home on June 28 at age 78. He was a son of the late Monroe Douglass who served as clerk in Orphans' court and register of wills in 1886 and as County Treasurer in 1843. Survived by a brother and three sisters, Attorney Samuel A. Douglass, Mrs. M. B. Jamison, Lydia A., and Henrietta Douglass. The deceased was a printer who learned his trade locally. Also noted are a bid invitation for a reinforced concrete green highway bridge over Rack Creek east of Shelac la, with July 29 deadline and $400 certified guaranty, and various social notices from Indiana County and Allegheny County.

Joan Douglass John Douglass Boston Monroe Douglass Orphans’ Court Register of Wills Begides Samual A. Doug Jags M. B. Jamison Lydia A Henrietta Douglass Town Indiana County Shelacta Shelada Oo County Commissioners Indiana Pai

SLAIN BY STEAM INDIAN TENNESSEE INCIDENT AT SEA

Aboard the cruiser Tennessee off California six sailors were killed and eight injured when a boiler tube burst, spraying scalding steam in the engine room. The ship left Santa Barbara with Pacific fleet vessels bound for Los Angeles. Officers were unharmed, and the wounded were to be treated at San Pedro and later Los Angeles. Names of the dead and injured include several first and second class firemen and machinists mates.

California Santa Barbara Pacific Fleet Los Angeles W. A. Weldon San Pedro Marine Hospital Tennessee Admiral Sebree Washington West Virginia Colorado Pennsylvania Maryland Dayton Sebree Howard Robertson George Wood Scranton Boggs Woodlawn Alaama A. Reinhold Germany George W. Meek Skidmore Kan BE. Temattis Norfolk Maxfield Toughkena Chester County Er. J. Burns New York Walter Ironton A. Hayes Brooklyn HH. Fitzpatrick

Picnic tragedy ends with funeral for local student

Miss Powell, a Normal student in Oil City with two years residence in town, died at a Saturday picnic. Funeral services drew classmates and Indiana faculty, with a special car of Oil City friends attending from Kittanning. Powell, who planned to teach, is survived by her sister Margery and her parents, plus three younger sisters. Also listed is a public sale notice for BR. C. Hamilton at North Point on Saturday July 18 starting 1 pm, including furniture and other household items and a two-story store building for sale or rent as the seller moves to Seattle, Wash.

Indiana Tte Kittanning Powell McKeesport Margery Miss Powell Josephine Laura Wanda Oil City BR. C. Hamilton North Point Seattle Wash Joan Byear Hamilton

Governor Stuart Pledges Broad Pennsylvania Highway Plan

Governor Stuart told the Pennsylvania State Bar that he will push a broad highway between his city and Pittsburgh in the remainder of his term and will include the plan in a message to the legislature. He aims to have a bill authorizing the road passed, though cost is not yet known.

Stuart Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Bar Association Pittsburg

Direct Light Reflection Study Shows Wasteful Illumination

In a recent test by Dr. Rethmany both electric glow lamps and incandescent gas burners were used. When light was directed to the ceiling and reflected the illumination was 81 percent less than when directed downward from close to the ceiling.

Rethmany

Election Primer for New Voters and Old Hands

An election primer outlines core voting steps and election machinery. It explains voter eligibility, registration, polling procedures, and ballot handling to help both new and seasoned voters navigate the process confidently. It emphasizes accuracy, deadlines, and where to seek official guidance.

How the U S Electoral College Works

An explainer detailing indirect presidential voting. Citizens elect electors who form the electoral college, with each state’s electors equal to its senators and representatives. The electors meet on the second Monday in January after the election and cast ballots for president and vice president.

United States Congress United States Senate

Farm Hand Wanted and Sale Opportunity in Pennsylvania

Wanted a good farm hand fall at a farm in Cherryhill township or address John H Campbell Indiana Pa. For sale first class general stock in good condition. about $4,000 involved. Present owners plan retirement and will sell at a sacrifice. Splendid opportunity for a good man. Ade Maes a7 31 Lukehart Ritchey Smickeburg PA.

Cherryhill Township John H. Campbell Indiana Aimlco Ade

Bowing machine repairs by F M Donahue in Indiana

F M Donahue, a well known bowing machine repairer, has returned to Indiana and is located at 1175 Philadelphia street where he will be glad to receive orders for long work in his line. Lost on Saturday between Greenville and Indiana a lady's brown hair a witch finder please see at the office and receive reward.

F. M. Donahue Indiana Philadelphia Street Greenville Rev Ward

School Lettings Board Meeting At Anderson School

Young township board of education will meet at the Anderson School on a Saturday to set terms for the upcoming term. Bids will be received for furnishing coal and kindling to the school. Secretary Avonmore, Pa.

Nhe School] Board of Young Township Anderson Hcbool Avonmore

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