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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1889
Page
4
A local column rails at the Indiana Messenger for opposing the Prohibitory Amendment while accusing editors of duplicity. It cites public figures Frank Smith and Samuel Ganich as opponents and notes court actions including guardianships deeds and probate filings, with various hearings scheduled and records extended or issued.
A Pittsburgh to Michigan summer trip via steamers City of Detroit and City of Mackinac, with visits to Cleveland and Detroit, then Tawas City. The party meets lumber magnates C. H. Prescott and J Kiiles Walker, observes dock work, and notes 4th of July events, Garfield tomb visit, and Hudson River Line rivalries.
In the combination and preparation of its ingredients Hood's Sarsaparilla is said to cure where others fail. The medicine is lauded for its strong domestic reputation and exceptional sales, claimed to be the most reliable for purifying blood aiding strength and appetites.
Judge Harry White approves a county loan of about 30000 to repair bridges washed away or damaged by the May flood. The county seeks up to 30000 more, to be issued in series and redeemable within seven years, with bonds sold at par, priority to local citizens.
Examinations will begin at 8 oclock with a list of towns and dates including Clarkeburg July 19 and West Indians August 18. A sarcastic remark Blaughter yields no relief and a 60 cent on the dollar claim appears against Marshall and Kline.
Charles B Fulton son of Rev William Fulton former U P Church pastor died in a Baltimore and Ohio freight train collision near Bellaire Ohio on July 14. He and Miss Maggie Ault were buggy riding when their horse halted at a curve as the locomotive approached. Fulton was crushed and carried on the engine while Ault suffered fatal injuries. The horse perished at the crossing.
Advertisement invites workers to Jamison City Columbia county Pa offering one thousand building lots 125 by 50 feet for 150 dollars with flexible payments. Announces summer resort Mana Rest Inn opening by August 1 and lists various local employers for tannery veneer mill hub factory planing mill saw mills and more. Includes contact names such as Mr Woodling Mr Sherwood Mr Royal Peter J Salt and others and notes train and telegraph services plus a map owner Chester Bultz on site. July 926 J Corcoran.
The piece argues prohibition cannot stop individuals from enforcing temperance on themselves while noting a new Union Prohibitory League seeks temperance control of offices. It discusses Chicago court rulings that morphine addiction is a disease not a drink, contrasting it with voluntary drunkenness and claiming willpower can curb alcohol, but morphinism creates unbreakable chains.
It notes a wide awake merchant offering goods at knock down prices to outdo competitors. The visit to W. M. Cunningham’s store reveals busy business and reasons for patronage. He sells first class goods with honest measure, no rent, experienced salesmen, and lower prices than elsewhere.
Advertises a large stock of doors from 2 by 5 feet up to 7 feet 6 inches high and sash in all sizes. Half the doors are five panel and priced same as four panel. Also lists farm shipments and cattle hogs sheep and calves to various towns between July 2 and July 15, 1889.
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