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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1896
Page
4
One dollar per year in advance with a higher rate if unpaid within the year. A. T Moorhead and IO publish notices, job printing, and advertisements. Mentions Indiana Progress and various local officers including sheriff, treasurer, assembley, auditor, coroner, and more.
The article argues that clearing mountains and slopes causes both drought and floods by removing forest cover. It notes forests regulate moisture, reduce runoff, and sustain steady stream flow. cites Indiana county Kayne township along Crooked Creek as evidence of washouts after deforestation and praises timber protection of hills for farmland value.
A call to readers to locate where vast farm wealth allegedly concentrated since 1873 lies, urging inquiries of merchants, bankers, doctors, and workers to uncover who holds the money. It warns that surplus above costs will go to those with it and invites public scrutiny and action. Also notes local streets improvements and borough concerns.
Indiana trip fare 50 cents for adults 35 cents for children round trip. Fare includes hotel and lunch stands on grounds for non basket takers. Large attendance expected as Chautauquan assembly and camp meeting season planned. Grounds open for cottage rentals. All invited and encouraged to attend for a pleasant day at low cost.
The Deering Harvester Company's special agent Mgr Li H Wray of Leechburg Pa asks customers considering ball bearing binders and mowers to write promptly as harvest nears. A special delivery is planned for Thursday June 17 with expected delivery of 50 to 60 machines to farmers in the county. Address Box 629 Leechburg Pa.
Alton Lindsey, a well known Boston impersonator and dramatic reader, will present an entertainment at the Georgeville Baptist church on next Saturday evening.
Dr S Clark Gorman, a Baltimore Medical College graduate, will locate at Marchand with Dr J W Morrow. He won honors in the graduating class. A notable convention this month is about bugs with silver, gold, straddle, and June lugs all becoming ripe.
A Chicago socialite orders $10,000 in Japanese art and carving from San Francisco for a new smoking room described as uniquely lavish. It features ebony and mother of pearl, Kakimonos, gold lacquer, elaborate sliding panels, and ornate smoking implements, with imported fabrics and tapestries to create a tone between old rose and old copper. The piece will rank among the most fully Japanese interiors, a claim supported by Japanese masters and intricate cloisonne objects.
Elizabeth B Cook of Bridgeport Fayette County Pennsylvania died alone without medical care or friends present. She was found on the floor after death. Dr H J English appointed administrator and sought an estate inventory showing Bank stock over 22000 dollars and cash deposits over 28000 dollars. She held ten shares of Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad stock and nearly 2500 dollars in gold coins plus 100 dollars in silver coins and bank notes found in an old fruit can. Property to go to nephews nieces and grand nephews and grandnieces.
A stream of short notes records visits and travels of residents and friends. E L Jones visited Conemaugh township. Col John McGaughey was in Greensburg. Misses Lou and Alice McGregor visited Pittsburg. Miss Myrtle Hays stayed in Pittsburg. S M McMaster drove to Kittanning. Dr Waller preached in Apollo. Many others were guests across Indiana, Greensburg, Brockwayville, Blairsville, and Johnstown, with several preparing church and school activities and a few starting new ventures.
The North Western Line offers low rate excursion tickets from Chicago to Portland Oregon and return on June 10 and 11 and to Denver Colorado and return on June 13 and 14. For full details contact connecting line agents or H A Gross New York or T P Vaille Philadelphia. Also lists livestock shipments and unclaimed letters in Indiana Pennsylvania dated June 9 1896.
Local correspondence highlights visitors W Dickie Ray and G W Swan from Indiana and praises town businesses. It notes the coal company’s contracts to build 15 houses, lumber mill operations by John Cunningham, and ongoing ground clearing for a new addition. Wintondale Inn is praised as a modern hotel with J D Wentroth as landlord. town growth expectations are mentioned.
Strongstown notes report Greensburg visitor Mrs Lowman guest of daughter Mrs Peter Hill. Hoffman killed a black smoke Sabbath six feet four inches. Dearmeys guest of daughter May death last week. John Michall granted $2 monthly pension and $35 back pay. Donahue team ran off causing injuries. wagon damaged. M E Cameron taking orders for Philadelphia publisher. Local visits include Huffman Vintondale guests of Gillespie family.
The ad touts satisfaction with clothing quality and moral value, stressing a large selection for all classes. It proclaims newest, best makes in various fits and colors, invites price comparisons, and highlights all wool suits from 5 to 10 dollars and more, with many items at half value for children and small sizes.
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