Indiana coal town notes and local happenings
A run of small town items includes rumors of spring signs with birds and bloom, plus local business updates. Reports on gas and lumber activity, a new Campbell miners paper project, a child’s fire scare, and road and rail work near Cherrytree. Also mentions schools, auctions, and a charity drive.
Christ in Art and England Shrines lectures at Presbyterian Church
The Y SHMS of the Presbyterian church presents two illustrated lectures at the Presbyterian church on March 11 and 12. Christ in Art uses stereo views for children, and England its Shrines and People follows on Saturday night. Mrs. H E Monroe is featured, with strong attendance expected. Tickets adults both lectures 50 cents, single 35 cents, children 15 cents or four for 50 cents. Mrs. Monroe comes recommended by school superintendents and pastors. J A McGill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. S.H.M.S
Presbyterian Church
Christ
England
H. E. Monroe
Marriage Licenses Taken Since Last Issue
The list notes multiple marriage licenses including Henry Soutchfield and Anna E Brendlinger in Cramer Pa and Clarence H. Smith Montgomery with Lizzie Rowley Montgomery twp California. Also mentions Rayne twp Emma Ra Cherry bill and R Bolvin Grant Lwo GiNe Carson Cherrytree Pa. Fire at Burnside destroys large hotel millinery and furniture room. Primaries will be held about five weeks from today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Soutchfield
Cramer
Paul
Anna E. Brendlinger
Clarence H. Smith Montgomery
Lizzie Rowley Montgomery
Rayne
Emma Ra
Cherry Bill
R. Bolvin
Grant
GiNe Carson
Cherrytree
Burnside
Burnsside
Personal Breevities from Spruce to Blairsville and beyond
Mr. Alex Yarnel of Spruce and many townsfolk visited or stayed in town Monday or Saturday. The list names residents and travelers from Spruce, Clarksburg, Pine Flats, Blairsville, West Indiana, Elderton, Cockport, Jeannette, Pittsburg, and more. Illnesses include Mrs. Noah Boyer with pneumonia and Mrs. George Kellar with a paralytic stroke. Several deaths and funerals noted, plus real estate transfers in Marion and Blairsville areas. A factory engine movement and a planned April reopening for a woolen factory are mentioned, along with local business visits and meetings. A local closing sale at Noau Adler is advertised, with heavy discounts described to move stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Boyer
West Indiana
Wm. Burns
Center Township
Daniel Pounds
Washington Township
John Hale
Jersey Shore
F. J. Johnsor
Fredrick Mack
Dixinville
LL. M. George
Lexington
T. P. Stephens
Penn Rup
J. 5
Hilberry
Harry
Pittsburg
Julio A. Learn
Cockport
George Kellar
Jacob Kimmel
Elderton
Clark Daugherty
Jeannette
J. Craighead
Eldersridge
H. Rowe
Kellysburg
W. Thompson
Carlisle
Harry W. Stevens
Greenville
Westmoreland County
Martin Ober
A. G. Price
Deckers Point
J. T.cathcart
Chambersville
Clawson House
M. ©. Watson
William Bagley
Jas. Learn
Kinuter
Frank Patterson
Leechburg Light and Fuel Company
Helen White
Rosborough
Ralston
Jacksons
Indiana
D. B Uncapher
Creekside
John J. Anthony
Israel Carnoa~ Ban
Parkwood
Shields Sloan
J. M. Stewarts
BR. R. Avenue
N. L. Atswood
Cookport
Huntingdon County
Frank Sullivan
Blairsville
J.C. Moorhead
Church Street
J. C. Long
Rayne Township
Landlord Long
Jacob Washington
T. C. Dehaven
Dakota
D. P. McCullough
A. E. Rupert
Gaily
Philadelphia
New York
Judge White
Wm. Bagley
Green Township
Clawson and Wife
Wm. Tunrner
North Western Life Insurance Company
Turner
Bert
Buroheimer
Pneumonis
Greenwood Cemetery
John S. Davis
Mitchell
Kineter
Miller
Bert Morrow
Ligonier Echo
I. P. Klingensmith
Altoona
J.M. Harvey
Springstreet
Rev. Carr
Latrobe
Presbyterian Church
John Ogden
Homer City
John H. Devers
D. H. Tomb, Esq
Devers & Miller
Wm. Heim
Levi Bailer
C. C. Davis
Henry Kier & Co
John Hill
Alex. Jamison
Backlick
Hill
Sherman Ferguson
Cokeville
Richard
David Humphreys
West Penn
Freeport
J. M. Harvey
Spring Street
Frank McGillick
One Way to Be Happy and Local Notices
An 1892 column advertises Otto's Cure as a free trial remedy for coughs colds asthma consumption and throat lung diseases. It notes Dixonville Select School starts April 11 for 12 weeks under Prof Harbison with Rev M L Rownand and W C Buchanan. A testimonial from James Buckley praises Dr Bull's Cough Syrup after curing his child. Also an apples sale prompt from D C Mack requesting all apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiny
Luz
Altoona
Dixonville
R. E. Harbison
M. J. Rowland
W. ©. Buchanan
Cherrytree
Daugherty Bros
Otto
Dixonville Select School
R, BE
Harbison
M. L. Rownand
Poker night in Greensburg stakes top $1400
The Greensburg Tribune Herald notes a recent hall poker game where stakes exceeded 1400 dollars signaling lively activity. It quips that such sums contradict hard times and pivots to promoting a local Farmers Hi Headquarters for selling apples at market highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune Herald
Greensburg
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Rapid Relief
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming dramatic results in one to three days. It notes the first dose provides great benefit, priced at 75 cents, and lists Herrick Bros. druggists of Indiana as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Grove City College
Shakespear
Judge Medard
Mercer
McMillan
Pittsburg
Letshaw
Findley College
Ohio
Herrick Bros
Indiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Indiana Progress
the News
Blue Birds
Robins
Hoular& Graham
Hy. M. Bell
A. T. Taylor
Prowriss Ofieg
St. Bernard's Catholic Church
Indiana Coke Company
Graceton
Glenn Campbbell
Glenn Campbell Miner
John &. Davis
Kenwood
Diamond
D.C. Mack
Wilson, Rowe & Hetrick
Indiana Flour Milla
McCull Tough Seirs
Dixonville Council No 445
Howland
Harrison
Peeler
Utah
J. A. Mellon
Eeq
Ligonier Valley Railroad
Ligonier
Pennsylvania
Idlewild
James Learn
H. K. Livingston
Tuscara
Mexico
Pleasant Valley
Balt Lake City
Livingston
Herdere
Blairsville Land Improvement Company
Tin Plate Works
A. G. Neville Glass Works
Blairsville Jisnd Improvement Company
Indiana Boys
George Kline
Johnsstown
Johnstown
Kline's
Klinge’a
No. 241 Main Street
Home Missionary Entertainment
Rachel Ann Duncan
James Duncan
Buffington
Laura Robison
Wilmer
East Union U.P
East Union
J.C. Greer
Coms Munity
J.a.mcgill
Alex Yarnel
Spruce
Thos. Hart
Clarksburg
Mr. J.8. Smith
Home
Stephen Griffith
Grisemore
A. RK. Evans
Lizzie Sides
Pine Flats
Coulter Wiggins
Cicero Barnett
Onberg
R. M. Elwood
F. E. Stewart
Apollo
Willet
Albert Evans
Penn Run
Evans
Cherryhill Township
John Malcom
Z .N. Snyder
Greeley
Col
Thia
Matcom
Dr. Snyder
Jerry Keith
Grip
M. C. McCunn
Onbergy
W. N. Myers
Mitchelly Mills
Jack McMillen
Benj. McQuilkey
Ambrose
Sami
Strong
Nolo
B. Adamson
Plumsville
Albert Sell
Shelocta
M. C. Brown
Zanoma
Z. T. Fleming
Sheslocta
West Indiana House
D. L. Bigler
Allegheny
Spruce Grove Wesleyan Methodist Church
Pine Township
Bigler
John Park
Marion
Robt. Thompson
Thompson
Thomas Duncan
David Pringle
Jacob M. Rodkey
P.k.jamison
John W. Clark
Montgomery
Tno
M. C. Watson
D. W. Spicer
Jacob Graff
R. B. Johnston
D.B. Brickley
James 8. Kammerer
Conemaugh Township
Leonard Ranwolf
Margaret Amill
Burrell Inp
Peter Lear
Daniel Walker
Grant Township
Mary A. Smiley
Grant Tno
Mary A. Smiler
Henry Robinson
Wm. Ransom
Paul Graff
Wm. L. Turner
Wm. T. Wilson
Washington
Micheal L. Carnahan
Green Two
Wm. A
Noau Adler
Select School
W. C. Buchanan
D. C
Mack
Taylorsville
Jacob L. Lydick
Jas.t. Shields
Mr. Long
Elza Anderson
Jacob Allison
Caldwell
Knox
Marion Center
Brown
Taylorsville Brass Band
Prof
Campbell
Hill Top
Jim
Levi Keith
W. H. Pershing
Emanuel Keith
Elk County
James Anderson
W. J. Nugent
J. Keith
Jonathan Anderson
Joseph Lowmaster
Martha McAnulty
McDonnall
Eureka
J. G. Conover
R. J. Elwood
Hom
Kansas
Hes
Geo. Dugan
Dugan
Charley Ross
George Ducan
Harry Anthony
D. C. Mack
Castoria
Castovia
Lewis Hay
W. R. Bolwgin
Olie Carson
Hannah McCollum
David McCollum
Armstrong Tno
William H. Fairbanks
Jesus
Indiana Markets
Farmers’ Headquarters
Nes Clover Tseed
Timothy Erpy Way
Wilson, Howe & Hetrick
Persack
Haga Mtn
Spot Cash
Denny
Ara Ag
Per Busk
FE. G. Orr & CO
Corner Church
St.clair Std
Indiana, PA
Lancaster
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