Wewe head notice and town gossip roundup
Sunday days shorten as local notices report travel notes at Blairsville and Indiana. Names include Sheriff H. P. Lewis, Judge Wilson, J. J. Dixon, Miss Emma Sutton, Mrs. Malvina G. Riddle, and many others with visits, illnesses, and market ads for 500 bushels sour red cherries at Weir’s grocery and Herd’s Crackers promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Lewis
Blaireville
Inet
Weir's Grocery
Andrew Johnston
Advance
Weir's
McCracken
West End
Judge Wilson
Clarion
Judge White
Will Griffith
Marion Center
Todiana
Mies Welch
Latrobe
Leslie Hazlett
West Indiana
Mac Robinson
Blairsville
Local notices and social tidbits from Indiana area
A long list of community items notes renewals, purchases, illnesses, farm reports, and social calls. Updates include subscriptions renewed, local promotions, school graduations, family travels, political notices, and upcoming events across Indiana and nearby townships with several named residents and firms.
Three Boys Drowned at Doak's Park in Washington Pa
Three boys aged eight to thirteen drowned after a bathing accident at Doak's Park in Washington Pennsylvania. Charlis leaped off a spring board and struck a submerged object, Johnny McKeown and Walter Jones tried to help but all three sank. News of the tragedy drew hundreds to the 16 foot pond as searchers recovered the bodies. McKeown was the son of the late John McKeown, Chaulis a grandson of the dead magnate John King, and Walter Jones the youngest son of Rev. J F Jones. The community mourns these deaths and extends sympathy to bereaved parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Doak’s Park
Walter Jones
John McKeown
Chaulis
Johnny McKeown
McKeown
Charlis
Mel Keown
Oid King
John Chaulis
J.F. Jones
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. F. Jones
M. E
Indiana
West Indiana Borough Council Special Meeting June 19
Borough council met Friday evening with Burgess Bell presiding to act on the resignation of weighmaster Wine. David Lockard was elected to fill the vacancy. The group approved curb work on Philadelphia street and grading on North First street. Electric Light committee reported costs for 1200 candle lights at $55 per year each. 20 lights would cost $1100 annually, requiring a borough increase of 2 mills to 12 mills for 1892. A voters’ decision on electric light was proposed for a future Saturday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess Bell
Ruffner
Marshall
Mitchell
McCracken
McFeeters
Moorhead
David Lockard
Burgess
Philadelphia Street
North First Street
Council Chambers
Said Street
Electric Light Company
County Accounts Satisfactorily Settled After Audit
County Commissioners and County Auditors examined the accounts of the late County Treasurer Capt. G. H. Ogden. George Ogden, son of the deceased, assisted, and all parties affirm the accounts are in satisfactory condition. Capt. Braughter has begun his duties. A brief visit to W. & Daugherty's planing mill highlighted fine wood turning across several woods and a mahogany Eidelweiss soda fountain case praised for workmanship. Daugherty is credited for the factory’s energy and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Ogden
George Ogden
Braughter
W. & Daugherty
Porticoa
Eidelweiss
Indiana
Daugheerty
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment for Chronic Ailments
An advertorial note for Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment claiming relief for chronic sore eyes fever sores salt rheum scald head eczema and other skin ailments. It highlights cooling soothing effect and reports hundreds cured after other treatments failed. Sold in 5 cent and 50 cent boxes by Daugherty Bros in Dinggiote Papatie Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty Bros
Dinggiote
Indiana
Papatie
Grim Reapers Harvest Claims Three Local Deaths
In East Wheatfield on June 18, 1891 Cornelius Hutchison, a valued farmer and former stage driver, died aged about seventy five. His funeral drew a large crowd. He is buried at Bethel United Presbyterian church. Sympathy to the bereaved family. Next, in White township Robert Armstrong died suddenly after a day of work and a drink of cold water. He leaves a wife and daughter and was a member of the M E church. Finally, near Indiana on the Campbell farm a 70 year old Shank died after long pulmonary illness. He proved honest and trustworthy to his landlord and died rejoicing in the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Clawson
Hood
Cunningham
W. C. Black
Grant Township
W. H.’Adams
Cherryhill Township
Henry K. Shields
Rayne Township
Rayne
Mise Nettie McCreight
DuQuense
Allegheny County
Lawrence Shields
Andrews
Harrisburg
John Houck
Dixonville
Neck of Woods
H. H. McCreery
Little
Willmar, Minn
McCreery
Christy
Wayne Avenue
Virginia Hitchcock
Virginia
Harry White
Herd’s
Dan’t Holsapple
Somerset
Joseph
Cherryhill
Kate Christy
Willmar
Minn
Sam Taylor
Blairsville
Pittsburg
Ligonier
D.C. Mack
Cornelius Hutchison
Iowa
Dr. Bull
Samuel Donahue
Woolford
Herrick Bros
Indiana
W. R. Stachell
Plumville
Cati
Indiana Normal
John Stuchell
Water Street
Josie
Mr. Stuchell
Geo. W. Ray
West Penn R. R
Salvation Oil
Laura Lehman
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
White Township
Harry Christy
G. 8B
Christy & Son
Red Front
Cincinnati
Sara Row
Normal
Mitchell
Water
Railroad
Harry
Irwin
S.J. Kunkle
Greensburg Argus
Harriet Elliott
Armagh
Holmes
Stewart Street
Home Electric Light Co
W. G. Braden
Parnassus
A. J Kendall
Seward
W. R. Miller
West Penn
Rosling Run
Martin Ray
North Weston
Ray
Freeport
Mr. Ray
Blacklick
Gil Doty
Pittaburg
Grace M. Lea
Pitteburg
J. W. Morrison
M. E
Maggie Whitlinger
Graceton
Sallie Gardner
Altoona
Hettie Barron
E. J. Meldren
Amelia Hilliard
New Florence
Mark Maynard
William Rosensteele
Jackson
Roberts
Uniontown
J. R. Roberts
Homer
Squire Davis
Cal Young
Johnstown
Gertrude
New Castle
Woodburn
East Wheatfield
Hutchison
Bethel United Presbyterian Church
Robert Armstrong
Mr. Armstrong
M. E. Church
Campbell Farm
Shank
Hershey
Baptist Church
Hewitt Short
Short
Mr. Short
Mt Pleasant Institute Eighteenth Annual Commencement
Mt Pleasant Institute at Mt Pheasant Pa holds its eighteenth annual commencement with a middle year entertainment prize won by Agnes Clare Barnes of Indiana. Events ran June 12 to 15 including sermon by A W Stanton and a piano and oratorical contest, with a banquet and packed Grand Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Classical and Scientific Institute
Mt. Pheasant
Indiana Association
Agnes Clare Barnes
Indiana
J. F. Barnes
Mt. Pleasant
Board of Trustees
Property on Railroad Avenue Offered for Sale
The property of W. L. Collins on Railroad Avenue described as a sew house with a well finished structure and good water supply. Details read as fragmented notice seeking sale or rent with uncertain phrasing and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Railroad Avenue
Bane
Our Sale of Stammer Trees Goods at Low Prices
A historic sale notice lists discounts on fabrics and dress goods. Prices quoted include 5 to 6 cents, 8 to 15 cents, and 20 to 25 cents for a range of items such as ginghams, calicoes, dress protectors, velvet bindings, dress shades, dress linings, and gauze underwear for ladies and children. Large stock advertised with emphasis on low prices and new designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies
Tissens and
See Our Line of Men and Boys Shirts on Sale
See our colorful line of shirts for men and boys with prices from a few cents to under two dollars. Unlaundried reinforced fronts and backs linen bosoms and beads offered, with new collars and styles for men and boys, inviting customers to view the collection.
Summer Clothing Bargains Offer Cheap Suits and Kids Wear
Men and boys are invited to view a stock of summer clothing with suits priced from five to ten dollars and cheaper options for children. Cash sales are urged with a guarantee of good value, and a 39 cent coat is advertised among the bargains.
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Indiana Progress
Ednesday
Sik Bollar
Alex Stewart
J. 8. Fisher
Clark Ogden
Homer City
Emma Sutton
South Sixth Street
John Weir
Smith
Greene Township
Mm. Malvina G. Riddle
Greensburg
Kira
Joseph Flude
Oak Street
J. W. Williams
Pine Flute
Miss Sallie Earl
Ridgeway
G. Wilse Earl
Sixth Street
Hopsie Miller
Andrew
Small
John Crepa
Allegheny
Capt. Crepe
Fannie Quigg
Oswego
G. W. Hood
Brady Kinter
Lulu
Will Mullen
David Mallen
West Road
Mies Laura Lewis
Punxsutawney
Mies Blanch Lewis
Mies Heydock
Epent
J.J. Dixon
Bevbath
Thomas Wheeler
Thereseon
Agnes Barnes
Jay W. Kennedy
Chamberlain Co
Des Moines
BR. M.wileout
Abergheny
A. W. Wilson
Blaiseville
Carrie’s Ran
Charlee N. St Claiy
Mr. St Clair
Dr. St Clair
This
Place
John St.Clair
John Coy
James McGregor, Esq
Washington D.C
Jessie Stout
Braddock
Geo. Gaakespeare
West Wheat Geld
Robert M. Geary
Mies Blanche Lewis
Leare Lewis
Kiskiminctas
T. M. Colemen
A. T. Weerbend
Newman of
Henry
Wilson Shields
Raynes Township
Agnes Stadtenifier
Baltimore
Sue Willard
Gatesing
Homans
Thom
Fromerset
E. H. Werner
Nicely Boys
Leroy Cunningham
J. M. Cunningham
Mountaineer
Ebensburg
Thompson & Sechler
Kate
Conrad Sylvis
Deckers Point
Ohio
Eis
Beacom
W. C. T. Alliance
Harmony Church
Greenville
King’s Daughters
St Clair
Rev
Dancan
Richmond
W. B. Pattison
Weat Church Street
Mr. Dancan
John Dancan
Joe Nesbit
J. 8
Nesbit
Blanche McAdoo
Archibald McAdoo
Young Township
Grove City College
Miss McAdoo
J. 5
McCormick Reaper
Johnston
Johnston & Mack
Wm. Deering and Co
Isaac Beck
Deering
Beck
Greensburg Tribune Herald
Tina
George F. Huff
Lloyd
New York
Paris
Europe
W. A. Huff
Hetrick Bros
Tapsy
Geo. T. Hamilton
Herd
Graham Waters
Blaitrsville
Divatiaf
Mr. Gerhart
Bess Burke
Knights of Temperance Pisnic
Knights of Temperance
Ipasie
Guthrie’s Grove
U. S. Gov't Report
West Indiana Borough
Jacob Shank
Mt. Pleasant Institute
Feiah Gopi Ioeneee
Phila
Applied Psychology
History of Education
Manama
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