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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1891

Page

5

Loughry's stores boast a vast summer stock

Loughry's advertises umbrellas, shoes, underwear, dress goods, and a wide range of garments for men, women, and children. It highlights new arrivals, special shoe bargains, and a promise of goods suited to every locality, with mention of local shoppers and visiting notables.

Judge Clark Philadelphia Prof. Fair Kiskiminetas School Morrow Seanor Loughry Mies Mare Bleck Pittsburg Loughry’s L. M. Clark’s Cherrytree

Death of Miss Sue Rice in local circle noted

Miss Sue Rice aged 28 died last Thursday of consumption. She had lived for years with Adam Wissel and was well known and greatly missed in her circle of friends. The notice marks a second death in the same eleven.

Sue Rice Adam Wissel Miss Rice Poti Maria Me

Amateur Sports Shoots Down Courtesy in Indiana Grounds

In a critique of local amateur baseball, the article laments a decline in fair play and respect. It cites harsher coaching, hostile crowds, and insulting behavior toward visiting teams, including players from Johnstown on Decoration Day, noting a rift between tradition and modern competition. The piece asks if Indiana towns have become hard places for visitors to win.

America Johnstown Indiana

Sixteenth Anniversary of the Erodelphian Society at Normal

The sixteenth anniversary program of the Erodelphian Literary Society at Indiana Normal School was held in the Normal chapel last Friday evening. The event featured orchestral selections, several solo and whistling performances, a short president’s address by Allen B. Angney, recitations by Letitia Cullers and Carrie Wetherell, and readings from the Erodelphian Review by Sara Birkman.

BR. O. Barber Turtle Creek L. A. Hollister West Indiana Samuel Donahue Dixonville Indiana Prof. Boyd Normal Erodelphian Society Joshua Aikens Carbon Greensburg Elders Ridge Clarksburg Elder's Ridge Accre Woolford Hetrick Bros Fapily Brilhart Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church of Mechanicsburg Alfl Erodelphian Literary Society Indiana Normal School Normal Chapel J. Lisle Apple Messrs. Apple and Isengee Allen B. Angney Isensee Letitia Cullers H. Z. Wilson Philadelphia A. Trent Carrie Wetherell Sara Birkman

Decoration Day observances honor fallen boys in blue

On Decoration Day a flower strewing and escort greeted Major Montooth at the 11:30 train, then to Commander G W Hood's residence before a Library Hall gathering. The Woman's Relief Corps decorated the hall and sang The Faded Coat of Blue as Major Montooth gave an instructive address. Benediction by Rev J D Brownlee closed the ceremonies.

Galla Montooth California J.D. Brownlee Jesse Long Samuel Alexander Messrs. McCune Palmer Jackson Mr. Jenkins Saltsbury Brss

Kiski Minetas Beat Indiana In Final Series Game

A Blairsville basketball game Wednesday saw Kiski Minetas lose to Indiana 7 to 5. It was the third and final game of the series, Indiana winning two, Kiski one. The Indiana team brought a special train and their “muckera” along for the contest.

Blairsville Kiski Minetas Muckera Indiana Kiski Hasting Planing Mill Sutton Bros. & Bel

A New Enterprise Ironing Wagons and Carriages

J A Melesa announces purchase of the ironing department of J B Hilberry’s manufactory behind the American House. He offers to iron wagons coaches carriages and buggies and repair work with experience in western cities. Prices moderate and satisfaction guaranteed.

J. 8. Hilberry

Community notes mix of obits events and travel in Blairsville area

Greensburg visitor Mr Hilary Brounot stays with Dr Klingensmith. Miss Juliana Maher sick with paralysis shows improvement. Epworth League hosts G A R Post reception. Rev Dr Chapman preaches two sermons. Fourth of July plans grow, bi county fair discussed. Mexican War veteran Isaac George recalls Lexington stay. Mrs Harvey dies after fall, funeral draws crowds. Memorial services honor Findley Patch and local soldiers. Indiana tops Kiski minetas 7 to 5 in a baseball match. Wehrle chastises a vandal. warrant issued. Local social events include visits, marriages, barber shop talk, and Decoration Day observances.

Juliana Maher Wm. Maher East End Epworth League Methodist Church G. A. R. Post Dr. Chapman Johnstown Methodist Chapman Blairsville M. E Town Hall Indiana R. Rutsledge M. H., Fails J. B. Carson Thos, Maher, Jr D. L. Murray J. M. Harvey M. E. Brown E. H. Harn John Summers Derry Pittsburg Westmoreland Isaac George Beatty George Lexington Westmoreland County Col. Coulter Greensburg Col. Johnston Kingston Ligonier Valley Margaret Harvey

Fair Managers Secure New Grounds for Indiana Fair

The Agricultural Society board bought 40 acres of Carter farm to expand stables and exhibit buildings. This season’s exhibition stays on the old grounds, to be sold by bid on fair’s third day. Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show may draw record attendance. new site closer to the courthouse boosts merchant and stock raiser participation. Community support aims to make the Western Pennsylvania exhibit premier.

Board of Managers the Agricultural Society Carter Farm Court House Agricultural Society Pennsylvania

Home wedding for Nelson M Thompson's daughter Florence

The wedding of Miss Florence Thompson and Elgie F. Cowan took place at the Thompson home in Apollo with Rev. D. T. Davis officiating. The couple left by train for Pittsburg and Blairsville, return on Saturday. A reception followed hosted by Mrs F W Cowan. guests included Rob Young, Cal Berber, and Hulda Kettering of Blairsville.

Loughry S. J Fisher Plumville Chas. St.Clair Pittsburg Alex McClair Feather Renovator Alex Taylor Jennie McGee Blacklick Kissa Johnston White Township Johnston Cen~ Ter Townehip Shankle Kittan~ Ing C. T. Lemon Mises Lou Brallier First Street West End Pillsburg Rodgers Frank Hildebrand Johnstown Moodey Loughry's Cinderella Nelson M. Thompson Apollo Florence N. M. Thompson Elgie F. Cowan D. T. Davia M. E. Church Blairsville F. W. Cowan Rob Young Cal Berber Hulda Kettering Mr. Cowan Mim Linde M. Shields Natrona W. J. Allen Youngstown Ohio H. B. Johnees Annie Stoup Springfield Annie McCauley Leechburg Reb Tephther Homer Stoup Springdale Reb Tophther

Local League Meeting Scheduled at Court House

The Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, and all interested in the Fameam League are urged to attend a meeting at the Court House on Thursday January 11 at 7 o'clock p.m. Reports from leagues will be reviewed, officers for the coming year elected, and other business transacted.

Democratic County Committee Court House D. Kritzer Dr Shaffer J. M. Harvey John Elder Rayne Township J. Wood Clark Jane Il Eloek P.m Odeon

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