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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
4
Public road safety notice explains passing rules to reduce accidents. Drivers must stay right except to pass on the left, yield to overtaking vehicles, and turn right when requested to allow passing. Violations carry a $5 penalty and damages.
County town notes report state roads superintendent Covode visiting for road work, local band at a Knights of Pythias reunion in Reynoldsville, and various visits and social events. Announcements include births, visitors from Indiana Punxsutawney Hamilton and Glenville areas, church festivals, and school and family news across West Wheatfield and surrounding hamlets.
Indiana state health board reports in one year 790 mothers aged 18 to 45 and 426 fathers killed by consumption. These deaths left 2,516 children under 12 deprived of parental care. The piece urges readers to join the fight against tuberculosis and support the effort.
Obituaries report the death of Chorgie Morrison at 79 near Punxsutawney, Civil War veteran. survivors include wife and several children. George W. Dixon, once Elderton hotelier, dies aged 80. interment in Elderton. Also noted are deaths of Mrs. Eben Flecker, Edward A. Klauss, and an infant, with details on survivors and burial places. The segment includes a mourning poem titled Dearest Carrie and credits to parents.
State health officials order large stocks of tetanus antitoxin for commonwealth stations to curb Fourth of July injuries from fireworks and wounds. Immediate or near term use greatly lowers infection risk. Allison drug store serves as local anti-toxin hub. Also reports a former Indiana resident returning after 48 years, reuniting with old friends, and notes market and livestock updates including wool and flour brand promotions.
Forty five members gathered at the New Indiana House on Wednesday evening for profit and pleasure. George K. Kline former Indiana resident now a Johnstown merchant was guest of honor and spoke on the Chamber of Commerce role and local industrial progress. A banquet followed with Poultry Supplies advertised and Doctor Gallagher announced as a weekly visiting specialist in Lovejoy, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Mary Beer of Armstrong township celebrated her 81st birthday with all her children and grandchildren visiting. Gifts, a dinner, and about 60 postcards marked the day. Nearby, Mrs. Bila Hurd of Richmond marked her birthday with a farm gathering, a party in the evening, and many guests from area towns and families.
Doe Smith and Paul De Lappa of Creekside are jailed awaiting trial on assaulting a constable after refusing to pay a dog tax. An officer attempting collection last week was allegedly assaulted and weapons drawn. Sherrill Jeffries summoned. both jailed after a hearing before Squire Rossman. County officials vow to enforce the dog law and deter resistance.
Multiple districts seek teachers for upcoming terms with deadlines in July. Mumville borough meets February 21 to elect a teacher for the upper room. West Lebanon seeks three teachers with contract letting July 15 at 1:00 pm. Creekside borough invites applications due July 15, 1912, with wages ranging from $0 to $35 per month.
Wilson and Wood advertise a full line of blue serge suits this season. They claim their strictly all wool, good weight garments compare favorably with higher priced rivals, priced at 9.00 to 10.00, and note competitors rarely offer similar quality under 13.50 to 15.00.
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