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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
4
The Progress announces a shift to Monday publication for centennial week to celebrate Indiana County event. Advertising and country correspondents urged to send copy early, offices open for business, latch-string out for subscribers, and a detailed centennial report planned for the next issue.
Several wills filed last week name heirs and executors across Sheloca East Mahoning township Bishaville Blairsville Cockport and Blairsville United Presbyterian Church. Key bequests include Sarah Ann Wiggins stepdaughter Sarah Elizabeth Wiggins. Silvus G Gaul widow. John McCrea Hosack widow and church trust. John Baird wife executrix guardian and son Earl Baird. Dates range 1899 to 1903 with provisions for real estate shares monetary gifts and a monument.
Mr T P Stephens commander of Indiana Post No 28 G A R has been named aide de camp on the commander in chiefs staff for the national encampment in San Francisco this August. A special through car service with Pullman and tourist cars will be provided for old soldiers who notify Stephens at once. The train travels Chicago to San Francisco with no car changes and offers privileges not usually available.
Mr H Moore bought Dr Russell the noted trotting horse owned by J M Cunningham on Friday The horse sired by Alcantara has siblings with records as low as 2 06 and 2 08 and is expected to shine in summer racing Glen Campbell defeated by Penn Run 2 0 at Penn Run Saturday The Penn Run batteries were Pattison and Mack while Glen Campbell had Sims and James
A cavalry association meeting for White township and Indiana borough will convene at the Court House Thursday at 7 30 PM to arrange participation in the sham battle planned for Wednesday afternoon. Also advertised are boys and little gents lace shoes in patent leather vici velours and other leathers at Sharrette’s.
Mr George Robertson of Chicago visits Fred Herlinger’s family. Mrs Henry Steving visits Pittsburg relatives. Mrs Emma Harbison of Wilkinsburg stays town. Babe Marshall of Philadelphia a brother of Godfrey Marshall. Numerous visits by Mrs J C Cameron and others to Water street and town. Various locals attend commencements, centennial events, and church society gatherings with friends in nearby towns.
Gibson acquitted references detail a grand jury presentment urging a proper observance of Indiana County's 100th anniversary. The note cites public notices, calls for celebration on June 16–17, 100 years since creation, and emphasizes civic progress, moral education, and resource development as reasons to commemorate. The panel urges broad public participation and countywide support.
John Russell and Misa Margaret Mikefell wed at Rev J Day Brownlee's residence on Church Street. They travel to Washington DC, then plan a reception at the bride's parents home and will reside in Indiana near a dwelling prepared by Mrs J H Engle. The groom is foreman at J H Engle's sawmill and now runs the local lumber yards. The bride is a schoolteacher who taught at Seward Greensburg and Center township and recently graduated from Rowe College Johnstown.
Mr Clair Work and Miss Lois Baker both of Fort Morgan Colorado will be married today in Fort Morgan. Work is a native of Exat Mahoning township this county and invitations have been issued to many relatives in the county.
Marriages listed include Ernest M Myers Carnahan of Graceton with Vernie Carnahan Creekside on June 2 at West Indiana House by Rev W J Wilson. Other couples: David J S Corry of New Alexandria with Margaret Miller of Saltsburg at Saltsburg. Robert Progh Peugh with Martha Jamison of Ernest at Creekside residence. Benjamin Edwards with Rebecca Steffey of Coral at Homer City by Rev J W Shaffer. Also notes smallpox case near Cherrytree. hotel improvements at Central Hotel with plate glass and repaint. local ads for Sharratta shoes and McHenry office. attorney L-A-LAW in Hetrick Building.
Recap of obituaries notes William D A Ewing of Boston Manitoba died Sabbath at 58. Former cashier of Capital National Bank Minneapolis and later general manager of Fitchburg and Boston railroad. Survived by wife Emma Watt and son John. Remains to be returned for Oakland cemetery interment. Also Mrs W L Reed Blairville Intersection and Mrs David Pierce Flora die. interments at Oakland cemetery.
Dr. D J Waller of Normal fills pulpit at the M E church due to pastor illness, with Rev Inskeap of Homer City officiating in the evening. Rev John Jamison will lead First United Presbyterian next Sabbath. Nellie Snyder, national organizer, and Mrs J T Bell organized societies at Omer City and Blacklick last Sabbath.
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