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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
5
Smicksburg notes include visits by J Webster Stiteler and J O Repine of Indiana to locals in West Mahoning and Punxsutawney area. Reports cover church meetings, institute events, illnesses, travel to Armstrong and Indiana counties, and numerous social visits across townships including Nipton, Pine, and Parkwood.
A quarter meeting of the Wesleyan church in Dixonville drew many local residents on the Sabbath. Communion services were held at the Presbyterian church and drawn large crowds. Various local notes follow including sickness, school entertainments, and community updates from nearby towns.
Mr. J. C. Moore of Saltsbury Pa moves his cash hardware and harness shop from the Major Irwin building to a newly enlarged storeroom. All departments now under one roof. Moore has built a large trade shipping goods to surrounding counties. The public prefers buying harness at home, contributing to his strong trade.
The McCreery Coke Company at Graceton awards contracts to build 20 coke ovens 3 coal washers and 12 tenement houses for 24 families. The project boosts employment with many workers needed immediately and offers steady wages for laborers carpenters and masons. Also notes a one day sale at Henry H Stevine 4H. Stevine offers bedroom suites including Grand Rapids lines at cost.
Rev D M Kinter will preach Lori's Day morning on Obedience vs Profession and evening on The Function of Christ, with baptisms after the sermon. Rev Vance, formerly of Christ church, will speak to the congregation at 7 45 pm Wednesday, causing the 4 30 service to be moved to 7 45 pm.
Reverend Albertus W Emmons a noted minister died at his Homer City home on Saturday at 9 am after weeks of illness his death likely brain related Born April 10 1845 in Bryan New York he served in the Civil War and preached at Sewickly Homer City Mechanicsburg and Blacklick Presbyterian churches He was married to Ida M Hollingsworth and survived by his wife and daughter Mary Funeral services were at his home and the Homer City Presbyterian church with clergy and Royal Arcanum members in attendance Interment was in Greenwood cemetery
John W Books died suddenly at his daughter’s home in Nordmont Sullivan county after a blood vessel rupture triggered by a cold. He had recently moved to Nordmont to work at the chemical works and was promoted to foreman with wife and several children surviving. Funeral services were held at his South Seventh Street home with ministers Rev Dr David Hall Rev Dr A J Farman and Rev John Jamison officiating and burial in Oakland cemetery.
Nettie B. McQuilken of Kellysburg died Saturday in Punxsutawney from spinal meningitis. Daughter of Samuel McQuilken, she worked as a bookkeeper for a Punxsutawney firm. Funeral held Monday at her father’s home with Rev. J B Heim and Rev. R R Riedel officiating. Interment in Washington Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rayne township. survived by father three sisters and a brother.
Mrs Jane Clark widow of Samuel Clark of West Wheatfield township died at her son Armour’s home near Clyde on Sabbath evening at 10 o’clock aged about 70. Survived by children Hester Dick and Thomas of DuBois Mrs Samuel Coleman of Johnstown Mrs John Auld of Brushvalley and Mrs Charles S Duncan of West Wheatfield. Funeral at Bethel United Presbyterian Clyde conducted Tuesday by Rev D S Tinker.
Mrs Kate Bell widow of Clark Bell of Washington township died at her daughter Mrs Harry Thompson's home near Plumville on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock aged 60. Survived by H C Bell Dayton Charles Frank and Bertha at home and Mrs Harry Thompson Plumville. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at the Thompson home with Rev French. Interment in Washington Presbyterian church graveyard in Rayne township.
Miss Sarah Aul aged nearly 76 died at her brother George Aul’s home near Georgeville after a lingering illness. A Christian and respected resident, she was a Gilgal church member. Surviving are one sister and three brothers. Funeral Saturday at her Tate home conducted by Pastor Rev. Wm. Deaver, with Rev. W. D. Ewing and Rev. J. E. Kanarr assisting. Interment in Gilgal church cemetery.
Miss Bell Robinson of Armstrong township died at the home of William R. Warner in Conemaugh township on Monday evening after illness from pneumonia while visiting. Aged about 60, she belonged to Curry Ran Presbyterian Church near Shelocta. The remains will be brought today to her brother William's home in Armstrong township for funeral services Thursday forenoon.
Obituaries report Mrs Mary C Hamilton aged 56 died February 20 1900 at Oldham Oak home. Survived by husband Dr A A Hamilton and several children. Mrs Mary Bowers of Grant township died of stomach cancer aged 53. funeral at Rochester Mills cemetery. Mrs Anna M Reeves of Pittsburg a former Eldereridge resident died aged about 31. Presbyterian church worker. A son of Porter Campbell near Heshbon died of pneumonia. interred at Evangelical church cemetery West Wheatfield township.
The standard bred stallion Pearl Zant will be sold at public sale on Saturday March 17 1900 at 1 30 p m on the street west of Court House Indiana Pa. Reg No 20266 by Bezant Six 321 dam Pearl Duck by Idol 44 won of Hambletonian 10 g d Bay Duck by Guide 1197. He is a dark bay stallion 18 hands high over 1200 pounds. A sure foal getter his colts are large fine gaited and color strong. A registry and pedigree furnished to purchaser. Six months credit with note and approved security. Must be sold to close up partnership and estate. See at H C Timberlake stable Janes GoMrEs Laura C Woon Administrators D C Mack Auctioneer. The Elderton Academy offers good business courses.
The United States Milling Company, known as the Flour Trust, with 58 000 barrels daily capacity, was forced to appoint receivers after issuing 15 million dollars in bonds but selling only 6 million. The piece mocks the failed trust attempt and touts Tidal Wave flour as superior, urging buyers to compare prices and brands.
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