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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1891

Page

5

Renewal and Fraud Rules for Subscriptions

Article outlines that subscribers who do not object are deemed to renew, publishers may continue sending until arrears are paid, and non-collection at the post office leads to liability. It notes that failing to take papers or moving without notice can be treated as fraud, with arrest risk under new postal laws for unpaid or discontinued subscriptions.

Donahey France Europe America Ingersoll Colorado Mineral Palace Pueblo Pierce Black Lick M.S. Powers East Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain Daugherty Bros Indiana Jjullm

Harvest Notes and Town News Roundup

A long list of local visitors and residents in Indiana Pa area towns during harvest season. Mentions Dave Blair from Princeton James Sutton of Apollo and others from Black Lick Homer City Taylorsville and Pittsburg. School openings fairs picnics crack ers promotions church events and local commerce are described with brief updates and observations.

James Sutton Apollo Squire Stoneback Black Lick Dave McCutchen Pittsburg

The Church and Poverty pamphlet by John Briaben Walker

A forthcoming thirty two page pamphlet reproduces a Washington lecture by John Briaben Walker on church roles in poverty. The Washington Star praised the talk for bold social critique and it is being sold for 10 cents via local dealers. The piece also notes a Patrons of Husbandry picnic and exhibition in Centre Hall from September 2 to 20, urging farmers and Grange members to attend and discuss agricultural policy and soil cultivation.

John Briaben Walker Washington Catholic University of America Washington Star Grange Park Centre Hall Grange Patrons of Husbandry The

Higbee Memorial Carved From Granite Stone Cross

The Higbee memorial is a new children's pennies tribute, transformed from coinage to granite. A twelve ton mass of Quinsy rock forms a rustic cross against a boulder, bearing an inscription that honors him.

Higbee

Higbee Memorial Erected by Pennsylvania Schools

The remains of Dr. Eleathan Elisha Higbee rest in the Reformed Church Burial ground at Examittsburg Md and a monument will be placed there in a few days. A committee oversees the project with no date announced. The tribute honors Higbee, Superintendent of Public Instruction of Pennsylvania, who died December 13 1889.

Eleathan Elisha Higbee Public Instruction of Pennsylvania Oman Daniel Ld c Dr. Higbee Reformed Church Examittsburg

Discharge From the Ears Deafness Grow Out of This

A medical ad notes ignorance of ear disease fading as specialists prove curability. Dr Sadler, an eminent oculist and aurist of Pittsburg, cites patients recovering after long conditions. Samuel Parker of Brownfield, Pa, claims 20 years of discharge cured and says he can hear a watch at a long distance.

Sadler Penn Ave Pittsburg Samuel Parker Brownfield Fayette County

Engagement with Prof J T Little Optician Visit

Bare Opportunity announces another engagement with Prof J T Little the expert optician of Pittsburg for July 29 and 20 inviting friends patrons and the public to consult Prof Little free of charge. An oculist examination and special glasses offered at reasonable prices to save oculist fees. Several locals were fitted with glasses during his recent visit and testify to the skill of Brirtgart Co Jewelers Indiana Pa.

J. T. Little Pittsburg Prof. Little

General Gregg Nominated for Auditor General Ticket

General David Gregg a Loyal Legion figure and West Point graduate, native to this state, who led cavalry in the rebellion, is proposed by Republicans for Auditor General. Senator Gobin and others back his nomination for the ticket.

General Gregg David Gregg Loyal Legion West Point Gobin

Colored Camp Meeting Great Walk Around the Walla of Jericho

The notice proclaims a colored camp meeting on Sabbath July 19 1891 at 3 30 pm near Snyder's Station. Hacks will transport riders from the station to the camp grounds and back for 30 cents. All are invited.

Walla of Jericho Snyder's Station

Castoria advertisement and shoe sale at A. Cunningham's

When Baby was sick we gave Castoria. When she was child she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss she clung to Castoria. When she had children she gave them Castoria. 28 pair men low cut shoes sizes 5 to 11 closing out at $1 per pair, worth $2 to $3. Mowers and hay rakes left, see McCormick at Nepbits.

Soper A. B. Cunningham’s Castoria Pri Cunningham’s Nepbits

Local News Highlights From Latrobe and Nearby Towns

Local correspondence reports visits by residents from Johnstown Latrobe and Mifflinsburg. A Latrobe camping party near Camps bell’s Mill, a lawn tennis triumph by Blairsville over Latrobe, and a Ridgeview Park camp meeting begin July 30. A West Penn fireman vanished last Saturday. A railroad man Charles Baldridge died last Sabbath, his funeral attended by many. A Bay mare was stolen and linked to a Wells, who left a horse at Hileman’s stable. The A M E Zion camp meeting continues near Snyder’s Station.

Foster Hill Clark’s Business College Erie Godfrey Marshall Somerset Harry Marshall West Virginia Charles McCoy Pittsburg E. B. McHenry Taylorsville Herd Mary Lintner May Fair Blairsville Lintner Fair Shelocta Elderton West End Mac Bert Lowman Oulvas Cambria Iron Company Pennsylvania Railroad Joe Bennett Mattie Fulton Jennie Bennett Latrobe Bertha Gertrude Yarger Mifflinsburg Emma Murray B. F. Beatty, Jr I. P. Klingersmith A. M. E. Zion Church Marshall’s Grove Snyder’s Station West Penn Charles Baldridge Mr. Baldridge Letitia Duffey Lewisville A. Davis & Son Wells Hileman B. F. Wineman New Derry Wineman Bilver Wine

Local Notes From Blacklicek and Nearby

Blacklicek reports a quiet week with raspberries in market and many visitors from Homer City and Pittsburg. Ed Dixon was home on the sick list. Miss Emma Roberts visited. the Latrobe Fishing Club camps on old grounds. two weeks without a doctor. M E Church festival drew large crowds and funds for charity. A barber shop is vacant and Albert Dunmire seeks Indiana work.

May Wilson Penn Station Misa Bess Wilson West Church Street Arthur Brownlee Joe Donnelly Child C. A. Guesaler Philadelphia J. Glaenford Penn Ran Mod E. L. Butterbaugh Tayloreville M. M. Rankin Brockwayville M. C. Getty West Indiana Ed Dixon Harold Moline Inl T. M. Aber Homer City Hilliard New Florence Dr. Simpson Pittsburg Gil Doty Emma Roberts John Dunstan Mrs. Miller Roanoke Virginia Hettie Barron Albert Dunmire Indiana E. J. Meldren J. K. Pierce Dick Lea

A Birthday Celebration at Mack Home in Indiana County

A large family reunion at the Mack residence near Little Washington in West Wheatfield township Indiana County honors the seventy second birthday. Thirty eight attendees including many grandchildren enjoyed a bountiful dinner after a devotional address. The event celebrated harmony and faith with all sixteen sons and daughters and their spouses active members of the United Presbyterian Church.

West Wheatfield Township Indiana County Little Washington Joseph Mack United Presbyterian Mack Zion Jesus Heaven J. A. McG Mechanicsburg, Pa

Christian Endeavor Convention Advances Church Involvement

The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor concluded its national session in Minneapolis. With nearly a million members in almost every state, it aims to cultivate individual Christian effort and enroll members as active church workers. Leaders emphasize loyalty to the church rather than competition with it. Prominent ministers and Bible scholars across denominations join this aggressive movement.

Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Minneapolis Commercial Gazette

Diphtheria Strikes Graceton Indiana Town

Three weeks after a diphtheria outbreak reached Graceton the illness grips many families. Esther and May Shaffer died, while two other Shaffer children and several Kelly family members are seriously ill. Physicians work to halt spread and limit further cases.

Graceton Indiana Will Shaffer Esther May Kelly

Plan to reorganize the internal revenue force announced

Commissioner Mason released a plan based on district receipts for the past year. Collector Warmcastle will cut two division deputies at 1100 per year and trim travel funds 400. Deputy Collector M T Steele was relieved, a move anticipated during the consolidation. Warmcastle praises the district’s efficiency. Steele calls him a perfect gentleman.

Internal Revenue Mason Internal Revenue Force Warmecaetle M. T. Steele Warmcastle Steele

Porter buys Dr St Clair farm near Court House

J. D. Porter of Fayette county purchased the Dr. St. Clair farm in White township from John McGaughey. The 107 acre property lies within about 1.5 miles of the Court House, is well cultivated, and close to schools and churches. We welcome Mr Porter to our community.

J. D. Porter Fayette County Dr. St. Clair White Township Court House John McGaughey Mr. Porter

Marriage Licenses and Bargain Advertisements

Marriage licenses taken out since last issue include A. J. Elkins and J. McIntire, John R. Smith, and Alice A. Thompson. Bargains feature working men’s trousers at reduced prices, clearance stock at A. S. Cunningham's One Cash Store, and low-rate repairs and machining by I. McFarlane in Indiana Pa. End Meat Market advertises fine roast lamb.

A. J. Elkins J. McIntire John R. Smith Alice A. Thompson Barnaide Bome A. S. Cunningham

Also Mentioned on This Page

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