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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1914
Page
4
Classified notice style card from Indiana Progress notes an obituary notice and poetry card with broad subscription terms. Reads like a small town paper identically printing rates, cash in advance requirements, and renewal details for eight, six, four, and three month plans with delivery details and address instructions.
The movement to name Martin G. Brumbaugh of Huntingdon County as the Republican nominee for Governor gains approval across the state. Editor W. O. Smith praises Brumbaugh as a self made leader with strong education ties and unyielding integrity, urging Republicans to back him.
A county almshouse and Children's Home herd had 23 cattle tested for tuberculosis. 14 were condemned after tuberculin testing. Post mortem exams showed well marked lesions in all condemned animals, eight with generalized disease, threatening milk safety for children. Disinfection followed and no new animals will be admitted until disease-free. County Poor Board commends the eradication effort led by the State Livestock Sanitary Board.
Fragmentary notes speak of education as foundation for a cultured gentleman. Reading and good company are urged as essential habits, while retirement is advised to finish the discipline begun by early instruction.
Indiana residents attended court this week including Itejsell Palmer Adam Palmer Samuel Carnahan Thomas Clark George McCracken and Albert Walbeck A W Campbell and Wilbur Campbell were callers on Monday John Shaffer was injured in a sled accident Services at the U P church concluded last week A F R Palmer attended county seat matters Ray Wagner conducted business in Indiana Leonard Shaffer John McNutt visited friends in Blacklick Edward Campbell of Johnstown visited his parents Willam Campbell and wife Mrs John Felton and Mrs I P McCullough hosted by Mrs W B Wagner in midweek Numerous calls and visits followed with Plumville and Trade City residents noted including Hunts and stops by Sledding party from Smicksburg observers and health updates.
Mrs James McFarland and niece Miss Margaret Hill and sister Mrs Agnes Baker of Toledo visited Mrs Mia McCoy. Jogs Coy assistant manager of a McCrory store in Johnstown visited his parents on Sunday. Various locals from Beaverdale Belsano and Clymer visited families in the area. A quilting bee was held at Mrs Howard Browns. Several residents returned from visits to Windber New Florence and Blair Coy hosted guests. A pie social at Washington school raised 28 dollars. The piece notes visits, illness, house fires, and property purchases.
In a Thursday game the Giants defeated the Cubs 42 to 18 to move into a tie for second place. Ganley starred with 14 field goals in six strong games while Cubs new man Groft performed well. Dodgers crushed Pirates 54 to 22 last Tuesday, lifting Dodgers to first place as Pirates missed Rankin.
Classified notices list a wide awake man wanted for a permanent grocery trade position in Indiana County with address L.Y. Park in Pittsburgh. Also for sale: registered Periathlon mares, stone house with 8 rooms and farm outbuildings, 100 acre farm for rent near Livermore, cheap survey extension ton, trend power equipment, heavy draft horse, and a Brushvalley farm for quick sale at $4,000 with details and contact Andrew S. Dick in Hamer City En.
The District Court of the United States for the Western District of Pennsylvania issues a bankruptcy notice concerning Verda Buterbaugh of Landis County Pennsylvania. Creditors and interested parties are directed to appear in Allegheny on April 1 1914 at 10 in the forenoon to show cause why the petition for discharge should not be granted. Includes advertisement for detective training and a horse sale notice on Friday March 6th.
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