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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
4
A political tirade denounces Bryanism as imperialist and compares it to McKinley era policy. The piece laments Republican fixes, mocks free silver and free trade as harmful, and questions Democratic leadership. It then lists local social notes, visitors, and a family monument unveiling, concluding with an advert for Dr King’s New Life Pills.
Judge White visited Ebensburg on Thursday and Friday. Many residents, including Mrs. J. M. Knowlton and Miss Mary Sansom, travel to Atlantic City, Johnstown, Latrobe, and Pittsburg for visits. Several listed locals attend family and community gatherings, with others hosting guests from Wilkinsburg, Washington, and beyond.
Mr Chas M Smith former local resident who has served four years as General Secretary of the Y M C A at Athens Pennsylvania resigns. State Secretary Bard praises his work noting the board remains attached and plans to retain him if possible. Smith will relocate to other work elsewhere.
Recent deaths include George Turner of Pine Flats aged 66 who survived many hardships since early life in Johnstown and later returned to the county. John George Dorr of White township died after a prolonged illness. he was born in Germany in 1827 and had lived in Pittsburgh and Westmoreland and White townships. Elizabeth Craig of Cookport, 73, widow of Irwin Craig, survived by ten children. funeral services held at Cookport M P church.
Mrs Hannah Carson, widow of John Carson, died at her White township home Friday at 3 45 p m after paralysis. Born July 4 1821 in Harmarville she married June 25 1840 and moved to the old Carson homestead in 1864. Funeral Monday at 1 30 p m at home. interment Oakland cemetery. Mrs Mary Thomas widow of Dubie Thomas died Friday afternoon at 2 o clock on West Philadelphia street from general debility. Born January 27 1809 she was among town’s oldest residents. Surviving children include Mrs Morton Fleming Jesse Thomas Peter H Thomas and Lewis M Thomas. Funeral Monday at 10 a m at her home. interment Oakland cemetery.
John Saltsgiver of White township died at his home north of town on Wednesday at 4 am aged 56 from dropsy. A former justice of the peace and road supervisor, he was married three times and fathered 14 children. Surviving are his last wife and 11 children. Funeral services were held Saturday at his home by Rev. Dr. G. T. Reynolds, with burial in Grove Chapel church cemetery in Rayne township.
A lengthy obituary column lists the deaths of Mrs. Jane Gilmore Mrs. Elliott Ferguson Thomas Hartman Miss Jemima Orr Miss Emma Barkey Mrs. Susan Coho Mr. David Bates James Peddicord infant deaths in several townships with funeral details. Additional item notes a claim about Electric Bitters as a blood purifier with local pharmacy availability.
New merchant Mr L L Byete offers cash sales to the public at closer margins than competitors in Hower City. All goods sold for cash to secure bargains during the midsummer sale, call to claim your share.
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