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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1898

Page

8

Major Nesbitt Dies at Conemaugh Township

Obituary notes Major Nathaniel Nesbitt of Conemaugh township dies at home aged 71. Born March 5, 153?2 in Maryland, he aided Pennsylvania canal work and was a key local promoter of military organizations. Survived by wife and children Samuel M., Elizabeth, Mary, Susie. Funeral at Livermore.

Nathaniel Nesbitt Masor Nathaniel Nesitt Conemaugh Major Nesbitt Clear Spring Washington County Nesbitt Tunzelton Presbyterian Tunnelton Samuel M Elizabeth Mary Susie Livermore Dr. Miller McCracken Jones

Indiana County bids on pavement and cement walk project

The Indiana County Pennsylvania commissioners invite sealed bids for a 3 inch claystone pavement in front of the Court House laid in three sections with each stone at least 6 1/2 feet square and a 5 inch cement walk using Empire Valcanite or equivalent. Bids due by noon Saturday July 23, with right to reject all bids. Names of local officials listed.

Indiana County Court House Hiram S7cchell C. B. Murray M. OH. Henry

Hillsdale and area notes from May and June letters

Logar l correspondence from Fifth Page covers social news in AYLESDALE PENN BUN and nearby towns. It lists visits, errands, and gatherings in communities such as Cherry Tree, Hillsdale, and Shelocta, noting purchases, trips to Indiana and Pittsburgh, church events, a medical student home visit, and camp meetings. Names include Messry Bird Mahaffey Chas Ake Zina Haney Joyce, Elva Wright, John Munshower, Gettys, Mahaffey, Gorman, Lydick, Empfield, Adams, Bann, and many others.

Aylesdale Biz Rocks Penxsutawney Messry Bird Mahaffey Chas Ake Cherrytree Steel Kerr Doll McKeage Elva Wright Chicago John Munshower John L. Getty Indiana Jane Mahaffey Jess Sykesville Harry Gorman Smithport John Miller Zina Haney Joyce Burnside Hillsdale May Biss

Ayer's Ague Cure Proclaimed By Veteran Testimony

An old veteran from St Augustin a Florida writes of his wartime experience with Ayer's Ague Cure. He describes fever and ague striking twenty men in Kansas, their rapid recovery after using the remedy, and claims no return of the illness after serving in thirteen states. The testimonial attributes total success to the product.

Ayer Kansas Union O. B. Smith St. Augustina, Fla

Local Social Notes and Visits Across Kent and Smicksburg

Ague cure advertised. Mrs Farren returns to Shelocta from visiting her daughter near Kent. Kent guests include Mrs Stewart and son, and Dr Cunningham with Florence from Swissvale visiting Jacksonville. Numerous locals visit, host weddings and illnesses noted. Smicksburg scenes include Nebraskan visitors, local movers, and patients in Apollo, Punxsutawney, and Ebensburg areas.

KENWOOD Neighbors note visits and farm work in Pine Flats area

Mrs M H Glassford visited friends in Clearfield county. E J Huston returned from four weeks with brothers in Westover. Sherid Lockard recovering use of right hand after Fourth of July injury. R D Holmes unveiled a new threshing rig with American and Cuban colors. Mr McCallie and Mr Row from Westover arrived last Sabbath. Miss Mabel Moorhead of near Greenville has recovered enough to drive out. She and Mrs B Moorhead visited friends here. Mears Stewart Luck distributing Deering mowing machines enjoy favorable results. Visitors traveled through to Evergreen and Thornton Hotels at Pine Flats. Farmers busy hauling grain and putting up hay. Mrs Maria Cook of Westover returned after four weeks visiting here and at Pine Flats and Grisemore. A G Reaves returned from Cincinnati. Charles Long of Vandergrift visiting his parents. Marion Rowe and wife visiting friends. Donkard church dedication in Cherryhill township attracted many locals. Edith Helm of Leechburg returned home. Mr and Mrs C B Sloan to reside in part of Samuel McQuilkin’s house. Walter and Harry Neal of Indiana visited G E Simpson. M Woodard left for Glen Campbell. Timothy seed sales: Gillespie wholesale grocery sold 500 pounds ten years ago, over 14,000 pounds last season, and advance orders for over 12,000 pounds this season. Merit and purity triumphs in Timothy seed.

Kenwood M. Glassford Clearfield County E. J. Huston Westover Sherid" Lockard R. D. Holmes McCallie Mr. Row Evergreen Thornton Pine Flats Maria Cook Grisemore Edith Helm Leechbars C. B. Sloan Samuel McQuilkin Walter Harry Neal Indiana G. E. Simpson M. Woodard Glen Campbell William K. Gillespie Sth Bt Duquesne Wey Pittsburg

Erected and Good Orchard Land Containing Water and Coal

Erected and good orchard thereon growing, well supplied with running water, supposed to be underlaid with coal. The description implies a property with fruit trees under irrigation and possible coal deposits beneath.

Wash Goods Sale Prices From Local Dry Goods

A local supplier advertises discounted fabrics including Dimities 10¢ to 5¢ per yard, Dress Ginghams 10¢ to 2¢, Organdies 15¢ to 10¢, Latinos 18¢ and 20¢ to 10¢, Scotch Lawns, Calicoes 5¢ to 7¢, and Charlies at 2¢ to 3¢ per yard.

Charlies

Shoes closing out for boys sizes 3 to 4

Shoes sale itemizes boys footwear with Congress model in sizes 3 to 4 and Tae brand heavy shoes in sizes 1 to 3, both offered at a closing out price per pair.

Congress Tae

Bargain Crop of Ladies and Men's Shirts and Vests

A vintage sale listing offers ladies waists at lowered prices and boys and men's shirts and vests discounted. Items include boys shirts with collars, sailor waists, men's working and gauze shirts, and gauze vests, all reduced from regular prices to as low as 9 to 38 cents.

Noah and Ruby Learn Vision Restored By Treatment

Richard Learn of Cherryhill township near Kenwood sees both children recover from severe measles related eye disease. Noah age 12, nearly blind two years ago, now vision restored and no glasses. Ruby age 6 shows signs of complete cure possible as treatment continues. Examinations are free.

Ese Richard Learn Kenwood Cherryhill Township Noah Ruby

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