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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1905

Page

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Normal School Class Day Honors Gowned Graduates

A large crowd attended the Normal School Class Day exercises in regalia, with faculty and students in black gowns and audience members in white. The program featured readings, songs, recitations, and a prophecy skit, followed by a class banquet in Thomas Sutton Hall and a reunion look at the Class of 1905. An earlier Sunday baccalaureate sermon by Ray C. W. Smith and a Monday commencement concert rounded out the events.

Ross M. Hosack Mabel Swain Anna E.R. Graham Ruth H. Forney Beatrice Graham Rebekah BT. Lacock Growler Sara Gibson Elrse Stadlemiller May Brownlee Sadie C. Hare Dean W. Hastings Frank HW. Depp Josephine Iseman Forde Wassam Miss Tseman Mr. Wassam Miss Iseman May Davies Alumni Association Thomas Sutton Methodist Episcopal Church Ray Charles W. Smith Platesburg Minsie

Cavalry of misdeed roves as Cruikshank flees with buggy

George Cruikshank, a well known town character, borrowed a horse and buggy from Riley Holman under pretense of an errand. He failed to return the rig and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Constable A J Boncher found the buggy abandoned near Purchase Line after Cruikshank disappeared. The buggy was wrecked and several attempts to sell it failed. Cruikshank remains at large. Also noted is the serious illness of Mrs d d dare, a well known woman, with heart trouble. A cablegram reported John P Elkin and family arrived safely in Queenstown on Sunday.

George Cruikshank Towls Riley Holman Chanbersville Cruikshank A. J. Boncher Rayne Township Purchase Line

Reunion of former Spade Street school alumni in heavy rain

More than 20 attendees gathered at the old log schoolhouse site in Circuit township for a reunion of former students from the O'Hara school. About 31 answered the roll call with 37 names listed as early servicemen. The event featured brief speeches by local pastors and veterans. The O'Hara schoolhouse, erected in 1845 and burned in 1864, housed the Hast Mahoning Baptist church later. Several attendees traveled from distant towns including Nebraska and Swissvale.

Ofhivra Last Run Fn Cicuit Phocosatas Jearnng Willian McMillen Rev. Statler Hillsdale W. E. Buterbaugh M.C. Buterbaugh Swissvile J. R. Ruttner Purchase Line Hall East Mahoning Martin Armstrong Gaant J. L. Buterbaugh Nebraska M. Buterbaugh Swissvale Avariah Buterbaugh DuBois Lipton Jodkey Oakmont Margaret Kane-Richardson Tyrone Eliza Johlenston Curry Run

Snake Curve Wins for Scrabby McCreight at Normal Park

Scrabby McCreight of the Kiski baseball team pitched his new snake curve in the seventh inning to a 7 to 6 victory over Greensburg at Normal Park. The game featured errors and excitement until the late surge as Sleepy St. Clair caught the ball that hissed like a rattler. McCreight devised the pitch after seeing a water snake, claiming it bends and then dips toward the plate, thrilling the crowd with serpentine hop and late bite.

Scrabby MccCreight Kiski Greensburgies Normal Park Snake Curve Greensburg McCreight Crooked Creek St. Clair

Rural Free Delivery Routes Planned for Marion Center Area

Two new rural free delivery routes begin September 1 near Marion Center. Route No 1 will run 22 miles south and east serving 98 families and may lead to Rayne post office closure. Route No 2 covers 23 miles north serving 100 families. A Home post office route will run north through Ambrose to Elkin after the morning train.

Marion Center Rayne Re Place Mavion Center Home Ambrose Elkin

Buckwheat Union Draws Big Crowd at Coleman’s Grove

The eighth annual reunion of the Smilicksborge and Wart Mahoning Buck wheat Clik will be held at Coleman's Grove near Goodyvills on Thursday, August 10. The harvest home picnic aims for its usual high standard with attractions being secured by the committee, a long established county event eclipsing others. Gnadville sits on the Bulalo Roger & Pittsburg line. excursion tickets will be sold from all stations.

Coleman's Grove Goodyvills Gnadville Ftovhester Pittsburg Badiahao Teschiag Armani Parsons Ehildear Gareder Adi Bude

Notable Graduates From Elders Ridge Academy Ceremony

The Elders Ridge Academy held a Friday evening graduation exercise with a list of graduates. Porter Maostidl Clyde ban key Miss Mya McLaughtin Robert M. Mawerds Dhawsanet A. Pepperday Cribbs We Armour Calringhan Nore W. fo all recognized at the event.

Nidge Academy Riday Porter Maostidl Clyde Bankey Mya McLaughtin Hiders Nidge Robert M. Mawerds Dhawsanet A. Pepperday Latrabe Charles— 2 Cribbs We Armour Calringhan Clanksburg Nore W. Fo Naw 'Vlorence

Appointed Bank Examiner at Blaireville National Bank

Nuger 4 Lewis, eishier of the Blaire ville National Bank, has been appointed a state bank examiner at a salary of 32,500. Mgr. Lewis will resign his present position soon and enter upon the new duties. He is well known in Inili ee and is a son of D. I. Lewis and wife, of town.

Nuger Lewis Eishier Blaireville National Bank Mgr Inilieee D. 1 Ot Town

Coal traffic drives rush to finish tunnel line

The Baltalo and Susquehanna Railroad pushes to finish a tunnel line by early fall to ship coal from Willopsburg. A contract rewards the coat plant delivery by September 1, with about 1,000 workers at the coal plant and large crews along Crooked Creek. Civil engineers study the route toward the Wabash alignment with Creekside headquarters.

Baltalo & Susquehanna Railroad Company Willopsburg Link Sunmimit Wallopsbury Menwreath Phin Grauli Watlopsburg Y Railroad Crooked Creek Creekside

Death of Edward Kunkle in Blacklick Township

Edward Kunkle a respected Blacklick Township resident died after apoplexy struck him Saturday evening as he walked toward Shivel with neighbors. He passed away Sunday morning at about six in Sainelouk. He aged 60, survived by children, his wife having died over ten years ago. A Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church member, he was laid to rest Tuesday in the family burying ground in Blacklick Township.

Edward Kunkle Blacklick Township Shivel Sa'élouk Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church

Noble Dodson Dies From Blood Poisoning After Foot Injury

Noble J Dodson nine son of Dr and Mrs W J Dodson Water Street died Sunday at 0 35 from blood poisoning traced to a sprain in his right foot two weeks earlier. He was trampled during a lawn event. Funeral at home Monday by Rev Dr Gos Stobies. Interment at Marion Center. Survived by his parents and a younger sister.

Noble Wy. Dodson Noble J. Dodson W. J. Dodson Waterstreet Gos. Stobies Marion Center Noble Dérison Hig Anita Young Aniler

Obituary of Apollo resident William McBryar age 85

William McBryar of Apollo died at his home on Sunday morning at age 85 after a brief illness. He was father of Mrs. John M. St. Clair of Philadelphia Street. Dr St Clair and family traveled to Apollo to attend the funeral held there yesterday.

William McBryar Apollo John M. St. Clair Philadelphia Street Bud MebBryar Dr St. Clair

Local Obituaries and Public Notices Summary

Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Werman Mutton wife of Herman Morrow of Nauville age about 41. Burial at St. Jeh Luther Cemetery, Duipsville. Also Mrs. Staehle Werner widow of William Werner dies at her home aged about 87 with several children. Burials at Marion Carter and other local rites follow. An aged resident of Strongsville dies after illness. local figures include Congressman Willian Stith and Governor George T. Carter. Bunyan buys Hyney property. Stanyi worked at Jasunson’s livery.

Werman Mutton Herman Morrow Nau 2 Ville St. Jeh

School staff changes announced for several towns

The article lists teachers and principals chosen for multiple town schools, naming Maryaret Smith Meadowvide, Cyprena Avene, Hadith Geifich, Jennie Goodell, Georgia Shine, Miss Ethant Ray, and others. It notes salaries for a supervisor and principal, along with reassignment of teachers like Miss Della Swan and Maude Maipheld, across Normal and local schools.

Peis Opobeat Jedantosny Werthesdiag Oe Poietiina Ban Ts Csi Ian Tisteietaps Ohne Eon Tug Tern Ceelers Indiina Dentre Mos Hihanes Bedeher Deaserig Ilion Shay Maryaret Smith Meadowvide Sehools Senge Bell Walson Yonie Sehinors Roth Adin Cyprena Avene School Hadith Geifich Merida 14 Wray D AbGreog Jennie Goodell Osborne Sorhinol Prizedort Sehool Samah Jones Osborne Sehoors Georgia Shine Meashavvate Osebont M Vin Charles Ray Haa Boon Ee Nady Mildred Tevin Virginia McQuistons Mabel McBarland Noody Mary Macveorn Ilorcnes Wilson Ethant Ray Normal School Leechburgs Misa Ray Springdale Haive Mlise Suidtailtan Town Parnesbord Public Schoob Gibson Pine Whits Select School

Weddings of a Week Bring Bernard Ness and Mary M Neal

Bernard Ness and Miss Mary M Neal of town were united in marriage at high mass in the St Bernard Catholic church. Rev Father McNelis officiated with Miss Love Ness, sister of the groom, as bridesmaid and Fred Nealor, bride’s brother, as best man. The couple will reside on Fourth Street.

Bernard Ness Mary M. Nealor Ens Wits Romain Catholic Church Father McNelis Love Ness Fred Nealor Fourth Street

Blairsville couple wed at Blairsville church

William Yang Byrne and Miss Adi McCunly, both of Blairsville, were married at the Blairsville Episcopal Church on Wednesday, with Pastor Thomas Davis officiating.

Byrns UU Rny William Yang Adi McCunly Blairsville Ley de Thomas Davis Eplish Churel

Lytle Forsythe and Dessa M Morsythe Wed in Reynoldsville

J B Lytle of Reynoldsville and Dessa M Morsythe were married Tuesday afternoon at the bride's home on School Street with Rev J Day Brownlee officiating. The ceremony connected two local families in a modest church district event.

J.B. Lytle Reynoldsville Dessa M. Morsythe Dro J. Day Brownlee

Examination results and staff list from Mid Ward school

Eighteen teachers receive pertinent certificates after annual examinations at Mid Ward school house on Thursday and Monday. Twenty four persons passed, with one failing to reach the required average. The examining committee included town officials, the district superintendent, and several teachers. Names of teachers and attendees listed amid celebratory notices and local event plans at Eloy Ridge Presbyterian grounds Tuesday evening.

Mid Ward Bix Woten Diomer City Aid Misa Mary McCormick Blatvayilly Lesti Ileelk Fester Hallie Badd Urey Rank Blue Chanthorsvillas Boxtig Hillsdale Verne Heputchtng Titiani Nelle Cantfold Bhichlick Munktal ‘Clawson Dixonvillas Mary Glasser Marion Conta Charles A. Hadden Utaly Mare Helin Normar Koontz Runsaa Mr. Moore Tomes le We Melidienad Mabel McGiaghey Myetle McLauguin Hoshhors My Pri Kaley Byron Stawnet Eloy Ridge

Plans for July Fourth Celebrations and Fair Provisions

Plans for a countywide Fourth of July celebration include a parade and fireworks in the county seat, with dances and gatherings at the fairgrounds. Tickets for events and special trains to Punxsutawney are listed, with varied prices and designated local stops. The article notes preparations by fair managers, local officials, and community leaders for a large reunion style event.

Domestic Glass Trade Report From Diteshire Market

A local 19th century note discusses SEW WARE being placed on market as a domestic glassware line by the Dei Class Company. It claims American methods and lower cost rival foreign goods, with planned price per piece and notes on quality versus foreign articles. The piece compliments the Dips Glas Cu for progressiveness and predicts market gains for domestically produced glass products.

Wlan Miyope

Salisbury store robbed as windows broken during theft

A Salisbury merchant district report describes a robbery at a Main Street store. Thieves shattered front windows, fled with property, and prompted police and community attention. Authorities name victims and several local figures tied to the incident as investigations continue.

Personal Brevities From A Whimsical Philly Style Page

A lengthy string of names and places fills the column as social notes from Philadelphia and nearby towns. The piece lists dozens of visitors, guests, and neighbors from North Sixth Street to Wilkinsburg, mentioning Misses, Mrs, and Messrs visiting relatives, attending events, or staying with friends. The entries reference many households, travel to Chester and Baltimore areas, and a general sense of community greetings and arrivals. The tone remains observational, cataloging social movements and hospitality across weeks.

Hahn Wischbnstein Phihwalealptia Aelia Lain Seeley Shert North Sixth Street Palestina Beta Hongwith Whitlward Rankin Say Green Plinite Balkan Mitreatet Chivas Oaltontis Dolphin Street O. G. McCuncken Lotus Lown Adair Chinehai Reet Yempleton Marlintown Hog Sary Ralph Coppelties Paton Hirenshig Ann Vogel Navy Tilde Moiliy Bel Allisnn Ed WiKus Deeg Prien Miner ii Sheforta Iis Baather Harey Nomi Hieel Shroot Moarthy We Gatheie Chiiel Steed Dave Bee Levine John Witsoe Montini Willian Wiliam Alcovy Diy Thompson Gee Chadbar Nordin Layrl Moniparmune Legion Bertha Nebenger Unrvisburgy Chey Nome Folio Danntarhy Churell Street Annie Kothwensmith Kort Wayne Preg Papotell William Klingensmith Ghestio Shout Benner Caner Fawnslip Rell McCrae Saath Shiavet Alek Tal Katy Dh Tchridee Nie Fone Bala Atos Aioe Miks Laniediny Mii Salton Cliredly Stud Mors Minti Covad Heth Miro Miss Midgret Laos Honan Widdlelly Calvin Moorhead Chit Julanna Ceuty Adtoviisy LN Tewily Mauda Gy Cleve Blewis Bophael Westhebanen Las Apies Pines Choy Montreal Cin Lepore Cid Thes Samnday

Messy social notices and town events excerpt

Fragments describe a birthday party for Andrew Wilson and hospitality plans by Mrs McCoeney. Other items note property sales, housing arrangements, and upcoming public activities. Mentions of workers, a sword of events, and local officials appear amid scattered names, places, and dates.

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