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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
4
The Indiana Progress issue discusses a rural to urban exodus that began about two decades ago and now reverses as city dwellers return to country life. It cites the electric railway, telephone extension, rural free delivery, and convenience as drivers, noting higher farm property values and tax benefits as a consequence.
The assessors report lists 18 to 45 year old males available for military duty in 1908 by district names such as Blairsville, Indiana, Mahoning, Montour, and Wheatfield totaling 11 425 school children age 6 to 18 and notes more males than females in nearly every district.
Recent deaths include Ada Bollinger Thomas 22 married to Rev Albert Thomas pastor at Willet and Creekside who died of typhoid fever at Avonmore parents William and Ada Bollinger. Funeral at parents home with J W Cary and H N Cameron. Also Carrie B Williams 16 died of heart trouble in Brushy Alley after visiting cousins. Henry Ressler's wife Bessie T Ressler died in Whbstown aged several years. buried Armagh. John L Bash dies in Jersey Shore area. Thanks note from Edna Margars Palmer family.
The article contrasts Taft and Bryan, labeling Bryan as radical and a potential dictator while praising Taft for conscience and constitutional action. It argues labor backed by Republicans, citing Penrose’s labor record, and warns Democrats offer empty promises while Republicans protected wage earners through tariff and labor legislation.
A large gathering is planned for Friday August 14 at the Fair Grounds for the first annual reunion of former pupils of Prof. J T Stewart of town and Prof. Christie L A Campbell of Armagh. Teachers trustees and families connected with the two educators will attend. Also East Wheatfield residents surprised Mr and Mrs Watson Bracken with a visit and Mr W S Rowland near Plumville marked his 74th birthday with friends and gifts.
John Hawksworth died Friday July 17 at age 7 years four months eighteen days. He was born March 6 1821 in Yorkshire England and apprenticed as a chemist before emigrating to America in 1848. Survived by son W S Hawksworth stepdaughter S Ampfield and several grandchildren. funeral by Rev P J Chilcote with G A R post honor guard at Balsano cemetery. Family note mentions Wilson Wood shoe sale closing.
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