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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1917
Page
3
The Indiana Progress presents itself as the county’s oldest paper, emphasizing long-standing service and local coverage. The fragment hints at a boastful masthead claim and legacy status without detailing specific dates or events.
Dr Samuel G son outlines regular habits for sleep digestion and eating, stressing meals eaten slowly and examined for indigestion causes. The piece includes details on protein needs by age. County Commissioner James M Marshall leads an excursion to Boston for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment August 19 to 25, with six travelers needed and reduced fares.
Delightful Moths el De Mr and family, including son-in-law H W Burkett and Mrs J Burkett, traveled 300 miles in the Burkett car returning from a visit to East Palestine Ohio and Sharpsburg Pennsylvania. They faced rain and storms with only one tire puncture, visiting relatives in Indiana Punxsutawney and at home. The Tynnelton nine failed to score against Lucerne Mines on Saturday at Lucerne grounds.
Chester Henry of Cockport sustained a severe leg injury while hopping onto the Daniel Glenn timber tract near Grisemore last week. An axe blade cut the bone, causing a painful wound in his right leg.
A dialogue about trading bites and lunches spreads warning on how a mild sore throat can signal core dangers like diphtheria. Dr. Dixon notes health statistics show contagious diseases rise with school openings and urges teachers to instruct children for safety.
The 1917 game law enacted June 7 imposes strict penalties on dog owners. County Game Protector Iddo M. Lewis explains Section 26, which bars knowingly or negligently allowing a dog to pursue small game during the close season off land owned or controlled. Violators face ten dollars per day of violation and five dollars for each game bird or rabbit killed by the dog without owner guidance.
Mrs Annie Rogers and Mr and Mrs W J Shields with Frank McCoy of Seward were Indiana callers last week. They visited A H Shields on Second Street before continuing to Philipsburg for the Penn Public Service Co annual picnic. They were joined by Shields' mother Mrs Margaret J Shields. Shields and McCoy work for Penn Public Service near Johnstown.
The 12th annual Mahaffey reunion will be held next Wednesday August 1 at Mahaffey. The Mahaffey grave one mile from town has been secured for the event, the scene of the first reunion 12 years ago. Members are asked to bring baskets, distant attendees will receive dinner. For details contact secretary J C Mahaffey Cherry Tree.
Mrs. Sarah Ellenberger, mother of six children, 28 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren, was honored by relatives and many friends. Rob ert McFarland of Rossiter hosted the gathering. A notable dinner featured a large birthday cake with 80 lit candies marking the occasion.
A special meeting of the Rural Mall carriers of the county will be held at Indiana on Saturday evening, August 11, at 8:00 o'clock. All carriers, whether or not members of the qt. I. . A. are urged to be present. KK. I. WETZEL, Secretary.
An examination to fit the position of rural mail carrier at Parkwood will be held at the Indiana post office on August 1. Application blanks and other information can be secured by applying at either of the above offices.
Miss Sarah Howard aged five died after a stroke on Monday. Survived by a brother Henderson Howard of Fort Collins Colorado. John L Chambers and John J Chambers noted as deceased relatives. James A Calhoun age 68 died at Graceton home of D D Walker. Martha Stuchel aged 77 died at Blaireville with several children listed.
John J. Chambers, former resident of Marion Center, died in Panama after moving there about 15 years ago to work on the Panama Canal. He left a widow and two children. Mrs. Clara Irons of Tenth and Church street seeks nurse or companion work in Indiana homes. Other notes mention Northwestern Life Insurance boosters among business leaders, Miss Marguerite Walter visiting Miss Edna Walker, Mrs. J. Stichard Clements visiting Forbes Roads, and Mrs. J. Milton Guthrie visiting the Guthrie family in Church Street, Phillipsburg.
The text discusses tuberculosis causes transmission and the need for education prevention and funding for health bodies to continue the work started by physicians and statisticians. It emphasizes the cost of the disease and urges public support for health programs and equipment.
Limited lime lump and hydrated acid fertilizer available for fall seeding. Orders must be placed now for July shipment. supplies will be allocated by rotation as stock lasts. Shipments expected to begin July 23. Full line of feed and flour also on hand including Schumacher and Green Cross brands.
In Sylvania County Nevada on July 2 1017 Mrs Sandy Maluw was adjudicated bankrupt. A meeting of her creditors will be held at the offices of William Bri Kis referee in Indian county to prove claims appoint trustees examine the bankrupt and transact business.
Information on instruments for sale lists a Peerless traction engine and thresher with details and contact names and addresses in Virginia Pennsylvania and Maryland. Administrator notices for Malinda Fisher estate call for claims and debts with deadlines and address in Marion Center Pennsylvania dated July 18 1M7 pa.
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