Local Letters From Smicksburg and Nearby Towns
Local correspondence lists residents visiting relatives and friends in Rural Valley Punxsutawney Indiana and Pittsburgh along with minor illnesses and recoveries. Notable items include Mr D D Barrett convalescing, Grandma Ferguson improving, and several trips to Vandergrift Johnstown and Robinson for visits and juror service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smicksburg
Stewart
Valley
Ependiv
A. C. Cassedy
Hailie Elkin
Pittsburg
Francie Elkin
David Good
Mire
Charles Thompson
Mechanicsburg
Clawson Farrar
Punxsutawney
D. D. Barrett
West Mahoning Township
D. A. Daugherty
Indiana
James Robinson
Lowry Cassedy
T. Ritchey
Panxentawney
Z.T. Ritebey
David Daugherty
John McGaughey
W. L. Lowman
Samuel Cunningham
Indiana Normal
Joe Ferguson
Vandergrift
Jay O'Neil
Grandma Ferguson
West Wheatfield
Charles Button
Charles
Johnstown
Tev. Lees
Jesse Sharef
James Sharef
Richard Harkins
Arthur Curley
Cokeville
Robinson
Wash Boyle
John Marsh
Mt. Tabor
Germany
M. E
J. A. Bowser
Heshbon
Silas Long
Bride
Local News Briefs From Blairsville Area and Nearby Towns
Community events include the Ladies Aid Society festival in Bolivar and a love feast at the Houston Hotel. Reports note various visits, illnesses improving, and a sermon in Presbyterian church. Train jumpers were arrested near Garfield and Bolivar. ten jailed in Greensburg. James Jamison sells his farm and moves to McKees Mills to join local mining efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ladies’ Aid Society
Bolivar
Peter Frain
Klondike
Blairsville
Huff
John Hoskinson
Penn Run
A. R. Evans
Mira
James Elwood
Kenwood
Isxvery
Houston
Dankard
P.T. Amond
Mamie
Rural Valley
A. G. Earhart
Sproul
Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Garfield
Greensburg
R. F. Jamison
Chambersville
John Hillberry
Five Points
Jamison
McKees Mills
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Property Purchases and Store Upgrades Noted
Mr G W Roof of Railroad avenue bought two lots adjoining his property from Peter Garman for 200 dollars. Purchases now registered. Mr J B Younzing the grocer installed a handsome and modern cash register in his store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Roof
Railroad Avenue
Peter Garman
J. B. Younzing
Laxative Bromo Quinie Tariets Cures Cold in One Day
An old advertisement claims the signature on every box of Laxative Bromo Quinine tariets guarantees a cure for a cold in one day. The text markets the remedy as a rapid, dependable solution with bold assurances.
Normal Baseball Tour Continues With 9 7 Victory
Normal defeated Westminster College 9 to 7 in 13 innings on the road, keeping an unbeaten tour record. Williams pitched for Normal with 17 strikeouts, McKin and Porter started for Westminster. Earlier wins included a Pittaburg victory over American Bridge Co. and a 4 to 3 win over Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Westminster College
Williams
Bt. Clair
Normal
McKin and Porter
Westminster
Pittaburf
American Bridge Company
Pittaburg
American Bridge Co. Normal
Esseems
Nelson
Donaglson
Calhoun
Elders Ridge Academy Announces June Commencement
Commencement exercises at Elders Ridge Academy will be Friday June 27 with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. W T McConkey. Program includes Salutatory by Ertha G Kelly English Oration by Earl D Mabon and other student performances. The ad also touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with slogan No cure no pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elders Ridge Academy
W. T. McConkey
Ertha G. Kelly
Earl D. Mabon
Mary B. Henry
D. Poffinberger
Chester A. Logan Wenkrnest
M. Dunlap
Charles W. Rumbaugh der Grosse
Joseph
Wilson Eeess
Clive M. Rosensteel
Antigone
Geo. P. Rosensteel
William P. Dizon
Eleanor Mabel Kelly Trick
Trick
Robert A. Fulton
Il Ham
W. McCauley
Sirmeete
Clark Kells Prophecy
Indiana Borough sewer ordinance for filter bed and mains
An ordinance authorizes the construction and maintenance of a public sewer system in Indiana Borough and White township, detailing east and west mains, a filter bed, and a disposal plant. It outlines street-by-street routes, landowners affected, depth requirements, and funding by general taxation, with public notice and landowner service scheduled for June 14, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough of
Indiana
Harry White
Jackson Hauxhurst
Nettie
Flora Campbell
White Township
Pennsylvania
Oak Street
Cherry Alley
Philadelphia Street
Fourth Street
Poplar Alley
Coulter Alley
Locust Street
Fifth Street
Elm Street
Sixth Street
Grant Street
Seventh Street
Maple Street
Eighth Street
Garter Avenue
Carter Avenue
Wayne Avenue
Judge White
Chestnut
Tenth Streets
Tenth Street
Foundry Alley
Foudry Aley
Water Street
Eleventh Street
Church Street
School Street
Twelfth Street
Glass Street
Wilson, Sutton and Clark
Penn K, R. Co
White
Penn. R. B. Co
Fiora Campbell
Indiana Progress
Indiana Democrat
Anid
Benry Hall
D. B. Saelos
Coane Erk
New Fashion Skirts Pants Offer In Bright Colors
A vintage ad lists Sun Bonnets skirts at 50 cents and pants at 26 to 50 cents, with new shapes and colors priced from 3 to 7 dollars and 50 cents, highlighting low prices and fresh styles.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gertrude Martin
Frank Elliott
Cedar Dale
Mr. Shank
Allie Cribbs
Wilmer Stewart
Plumville
Dollie McCracken
Cora Whittacre
Pearle Smith
Kittanning
Mahoning Baptist Church
E. L. Pierce
W. E Bowser
Derry
Cual
Mt. Pleasant
Norma
Elders Ridge
Academy
David Ellis & Son
Penn
Indiana, Pa
Wallace Dry
J.C. Wallace &Son
Proprietors
Cunningham
Dimity
Eplings
Ray
Calicoes
Regina Shoes
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