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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1910
Page
4
The Indiana Progress edited by Moorhead A R Moorhead Ralph Moorhead announces its status as the oldest paper in the county. It lists subscription terms, payment methods, and that obituaries and notices appear in the paper. The issue is dated Wednesday March 9, 1910, with contact and publication details included.
The State Supreme Court sustains the conviction of Hyder and Shumaker in the Capitol timing cases, ending delays in carrying out sentences. The dispatch notes civil suits seeking $6,000,000 in damages, tracing state funds diverted in the principal trimming contracts and outlining potential liability for state officials and bondsmen.
A series of obituaries notes the passing of Mrs. Catharine S. Beringer at 62 after a sudden illness. Survived by husband George and seven children plus seven grandchildren. Funeral at Cockport Lutheran church with interment in Methodist cemetery. Also reported are the deaths of Thomas Kerr in Vandergrift, Dr. C. C. Miller of Brushvalley, and other local notices including court actions, visits, and a minor paralysis case.
The Brookville Republican backs Hon. J. N. Langham for renomination, praising his first term record and district service. It notes Langham's prompt, painstaking work and broad support across Armstrong, Indiana, Clarion, and Jefferson counties, amid talk of ex-Congressman Beale challenging him.
The New Century Club thanks you for your generosity and public spirit in publishing recently Dr. G. Simpson’s paper and "Quarantine." Emma M. Rowe, Secretary, extends sincere appreciation.
County reports show births outnumber deaths by over four thousand with 2046 births and 978 deaths. In Jacksonville district led by John A. Downey there were 11 deaths and two births. Registrars are paid 2.35 cents per record. The compiled table lists each registrar's deaths births and fees, with totals and a school tribute praising Solomon Dunmore, who died February 7, 1910, and resolutions from Alli g on school.
At an Indiana County Automobile Association meeting in Attorney Ernest Stewart's office a new board was chosen including J. Dick Wilson Leastie Pattison C. K. Sutton PF M. Graff D. B. Taylor and J. R. Richards. Membership grows to 30 with plans for a campaign urging better roads.
The Brookville Republican notes Beale as a favorite son but says the district backs Representative Langham for re election. Jefferson county papers align with Langham and oppose a home candidate contest. Frank Finsthwait of Cherry Tree endorses Langham, urging continuity in Congress.
Social circles in West Lebanon Plumville Martintown and Armstrong County celebrate birthdays with postcard showers and gatherings. Mary Sallagiver received 97 cards, Bella Hoover 60th birthday guests included Matilda Shielda Effie Little and Kate Hoover. Peddicord’s 70th shower yielded 164 cards. McFeaters entertain with friends and phonograph selections. Harry Harbison and Martha Craig also honored with cards. Craig with 137 cards and 10 grandchildren. Hen farming notes report 700 eggs from 30 hens in Brushvalley and 404 eggs from 34 hens in White township. a standout laying 8 inch 4.5 ounce egg. Pittsburg Gazette Times and Progress to Rural Delivery Patrons rate listed at $4 per year.
John B. Miller and Grant Snyder from Glen Campbell visited the county seat yesterday. Mrs Margaret McCann and daughter Laura of Greensburg returned home after visiting relatives. Also noted are nickel plated coffee pots sold by A T Taylor Son this week at bargain prices.
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