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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1896
Page
5
Local correspondence from Shisemore lists visits by residents from Indiana Pittsburg and Johnstown. Community events include a Chapel Day program at Hust Matoniog church and updates on school staff and encampment plans. The Shaker Digestive Cordial is advertised with claimed health benefits and a 10 cent trial bottle.
Miss Duncan of Newville along with Misses Pet and Bess Taylor of Ligonier visited town. Miss Mary Wilson from Indiana visited Mr. Alex Thompson. The Homer City merchant Mr Thea McGaugher was in town Friday. The school closed Friday with a social for over 200 attendees. Planville orchestra provided music on the Methodist lawn with tables, canvas and bunting. Ice cream and cake were served after amusements.
A frail child of James Stitt is seriously ill while nearby farmers near completion of harvest tasks. Visits include Sues, Miss tie and Beulah Boucher at Marion Center last Saturday. Dr Lockard visited Dixonville last week amid convalescence reports. James Boncher and Andy Gens purchased cattle to supply Hastings market. Duchanan's house work and Pohinonie papering progress slowly. Tachman escaped drowning Monday after slipping into Spring. neighbors pulled him to safety.
Miss Dhallie Widdowson visits Linsole friends while Mr and Mrs Given of Providence visit parents nearby. The ockapoo Indian show leaves Covede after two weeks in town. Josiah Widdowson sick at Robertsville last week, condition critical. Water track and hall grounds under repair. Newman organ from Tudiana arrives. locals buy and sell items. Several residents travel, visit families, or move locations.
Work & Young in Indiana runs a large bicycle repair shop alongside a music and sewing machine business. They specialize in bicycle repairs including tires with a vulcanizer, stock a wide range of parts, and sell pianos, organs, and sheet music. They promise prompt service and carry sewing machine needles.
The Hilson Photographic Magazine dedicates nearly four pages in its July issue to Clark's studio in Indiana. It praises the gallery as A Model Country Studio, hails Mr. Clark's success, and features a half tone portrait plus three cuts showing cozy studio corners. The high‑tone journal’s unsolicited praise marks strong recognition for the Indiana photographer.
Blairsville residents approved a $10,000 bond issue in a Saturday election. Results were 315 in favor and 109 against bonds, paving the way for a new bond series to fund local improvements.
Progress announced a reunion for Company A of the 61st Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers on August 31. The organizing committee has moved the event to Friday, August 21.
Messrs Orr and Frick have moved their saw mill from Green township to the farm of Samuel Lowry in White township and will begin cutting a large tract of oak timber this week.
New York reports Arthur E. Chandler track superintendent of the Atlantic Coast Electric Railway and laborer James Sweeny were killed after being struck by a trolley car at Lowe Branch. A spirited team of horses caused the incident as they pulled the street vehicle forward.
In Boston on July 15 an unknown Italian laborer died when wooden structures collapsed at the north end. John Laverone, aged 13, sustained a fractured right leg in three places, likely requiring amputation.
In Maux France on July 15 M Cal Vignac the socialist mayor was arrested on a charge of acting against the government. Socialists plan a demonstration of protest in response.
The All American Women's League of United States meets for its annual convention at Fifteenth Street Presbyterian church in Washington on July 15.
The Treasury reports a loss of 108500 in gold coin and 33400 in bars, leaving the total gold reserve at 8271845. Dr. Fowler's Ext. of Wild Strawberry is advertised as a universal summer cure for children’s summer complaints, described as nature's specific.
The Pennsylvania Railroad launches its popular ten day seashore excursions from Pittsburg on July 23 at 8 55 a m. Fares are 10 tickets and 12 day limits. Destinations include Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City and Ocean City. Special Pullman trains connect in Philadelphia for a 12 hour Atlantic City ride with options to stay overnight or continue by regular trains. Regular train departures exist at 4 30 and 8 10 p m with sleeping cars.
Chronic tired affects lean women especially housekeepers not always from disease or neglect. Nervous fatigue and poor digestion lower energy, but Peruna promises relief by soothing and strengthening nerves and boosting appetite. Free literature from Dr Hartman. letters confidential. A harvest picnic in Green township August to aid Union church with speakers and Sabbath schools attending. Hood's Pills advertised for liver and digestion.
A compact claim ties merit to Indiana success with nine favoring Tidal Wave. The message urges readers to ask the users for proof and value of the product.
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