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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
4
The Indiana Progress lists publication details for classifieds and obituaries with rates per line, payment terms, and advices on prepayment. The notice references Moorhead A. Ralph Moorhead as proprietor and outlines ad placement rules and subscription information.
A printed slate lists candidates for Congress Senate Assembly and county offices in Indiqua County. Names include Gilbert chairing, Arnold Beals Kurta North Wilson Henry Henry, T Henry, Watr on, Ferrier Leasure Miller Bennett Boggs Conner Jefferies McCrady Peterman Simpson Wallace Thomas Tomb Gilbert and many more. Delegates and officers cover national state and local posts with multiple townships named. The primary is set for Saturday April 1 from 2:00 to 8:00 pm with votes to determine the party slate.
Deeds recorded since last report show numerous transfers across Indiana County. Transfers include lots and acres in South Mahoning Glen Campbell Washington Blairsville Green North Mahoning and Indiana areas with prices ranging from 50 to 2,250 dollars. Several owners such as John S Langan Nancy J Raleigh Annie McCausland and W C Anderson appear with changes to successors including Martin L McQuown Wa McCausland and El mira Lyla among others. Public and church property also appears in the list including a United Presbyterian congregation parcel in Richland to Buffalo Pittsburgh Railway Co and an Indiana Borough School District parcel transfer.
A dense program at Flora's Stelly chapel outlines Friday and Saturday sessions of a local teachers’ institute. Readings include debates on education's aims, school duties, and methods, with a Saturday program featuring devotional exercises, recitations, and discussions on primary grades and patriotism. Local figures such as Ralph McLaughlin and Milliard Campbell lead sessions, with participation from many area teachers. Also noted is a claim of Indiana County hosting the heaviest young woman in the country, tied to a local race of claims and records.
The lawn Dyke area hosts public pruning demonstrations May 26 and 27 in Frank Daugherty's orchard. State Agriculture Department officials Sloop and Stephens will speak on pest control and orchard help. Attendees may bring samples suspected infected for expert guidance and ask questions to obtain assistance.
The Conservatory of Music of the Normal School under Miss Dan Cogswell and Miss Mabel Fehlmer presents The Japanese Girl an operetta in two acts for ladies in Library Hall next Monday evening. The plot follows two American girls in Japan guided by an eccentric governess with humorous situations. A special feature is a 20 piece orchestra under Prof Hamlin R R Cogswall. Admission 21, 15 and 60 cents with reserved seats on sale at the Book Store.
A dramatized version of a famous novel titled Audley’s Secret will be presented tomorrow night at Library Hall. The producer promises an entertaining harmony and good acting with general admission.
Public caution states that Elizabeth Graham has left the home and board and that the messenger will not be responsible for any mag t feats or items thereafter. The notice was issued in Pa de GIR.
Stucco has long been known in ancient Egypt and Greece and by Romanians. Its revival occurred in Italy in the mid sixteenth century and reached England a little over a century ago.
In a public statement to Republican voters, candidate M C Wayson defends past votes for education, taxation relief, and soldiers pensions, pledging to support measures benefiting both business and labor. He cites press praise and asserts his independence from machine influence while urging voters to evaluate his record for future service.
Green Township locals push J. Conner of the lumber industry as a self-made candidate for sheriff. Known as the “Lumber Man,” he built a business career since 6 years in Green Township, later expanding into Conner Vehicle Co and other ventures. He emphasizes straight-forward county governance and wide local service, declaring his bid from Indiana County.
In Flora township readers of the Progress show prepaid subscriptions with many names listed from Banks to Penn Run and Vandergrift. The paper notes residents are not wealthier than others but urges prepaying back subscriptions before new terms take effect after April first.
An ad urges opening a savings account at Farmers Bank of Indiana PA with as little as one dollar. It also promotes a 126 acre farm in East Mahoning township near the Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad, with dwelling, outbuildings, and orchard, offered for sale in fee simple. J. C. Lockart, Rosgmoyne PA, is listed for details.
Mr and Mrs Robert Melis of Garbletown express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during the death of their daughter Dorothy Jene Homertty Castle. The festival helpers and Homer City area locals are thanked for liberal patronage.
Fl. R. Umburn's Grocery announces a new permanent corner location at Water and Sixth streets Indiana PA. The store touts a wide range of groceries and provisions at renewing rates with bargains such as oranges by the dozen and canned goods. Farmers and trolley riders are urged to stop for quick service and car delivery, with high prices paid for country produce including dried apples potatoes pursnlips cabbage and more.
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