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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1915
Page
4
The Indiana Progress presents fragmented notes on local events and people. Reads like an old county paper with garbled lines mentioning places, preparations, and residents, reflecting a bustling but unclear page from a past issue.
A list of local obituaries notes the deaths of several residents. Johnstown figures include Hitt Lesters and Daines Hall Sexton, aged two, with survivors Mary Sexton and others. funeral services were held at home and Greenwood Cemetery. Augustus Netterplan, 67, died at his farm near Mening Sutmiwit after a stroke. mourners include his wife, siblings, and extended family. services followed by burial. Lydia, aged ?, died at home on Mast Choret street. widow Mrs. Minti Dearmy Lydia and many siblings survive. funeral services conducted locally. David Hughes, 80, of Indiana area, Civil War veteran, died after a period of decline. funeral arrangements and interment in Gallant Cemetery. William Howarth, a Bellwood resident connected with Rockefeller interests, died suddenly after dinner. recalled for ties to Indiana visitors and Rockefeller operations.
A detailed history of Lucerne Mines and nearby Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company, describing mine power, tunneling methods, and equipment. It notes moving picture houses, a baseball park, a government rescue car, and first aid teams with certificates. Mentions several coal companies and local civic life including a county auditor candidacy.
Save from 5 to 75 on piano and new parlor sets. Carpets discounted eight to ten dollars, parlor suite and table deals. One down payment and monthly balances. Also buggy and wagon woodwork and repair painting services by Jwe ttling & Son at Nixon alley near Sixth Street Indiana Pa January 13 1915-tf.
Dr L O Howard American government expert notes a fly emits a vast number of files between April 15 and September 10. Dr Springer of fawn attends a photographer sale convention in Wittshires. Warren Urotherk relocates to Miensburg. Offer includes Progress and Philadelphia North American for subscribers on rad routes at $4.00 per year with cash required.
H W Streving Co lists a white cotton felt mattress at 7.50 with sales pitch in Quasi marketing style. The garbled text implies a cheap price and a claim of unbeatable value. The odd phrasing suggests a newspaper sale blurb from a local advertiser.
Robart Tart a prominent resident of West Lebanon and Miss Maryneet Krate of Armstrong township were wed at the home of Josey on Maple avenue. The ceremony was led by Rev Myre Ralston of DuBois. Paul id Stiteler of Smicksburg and Miss Taszel Whitiker of George vine married Friday at the Lutheran church parsonage. David Rittenhouse and Miss Mild red Barhart, both of Salisbury, united in marriage by Rev George M Ryall at his Salisbury residence on Wednesday, March 10.
This notice column explains pricing for classifieds in the newspaper. It states charges are one cent per word for the first insertion and half a cent per word for each subsequent insertion, with advance payment required. Each initial or number counts as one word for counting and payment.
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