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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1914

Page

5

Night Flyer Save at Tower 10 Heroine Hather Manning

Esther Manning, a railway telegraph operator at Tower 10, outsmarts bandits who tamper with signals and floodlights to rob the Night Flyer. She lights a burning beacon of hay and fires signals to warn the train, with her fiancé Paul Reynolds arriving to marry her afterward. The railroad honors her bravery with a wedding gift.

Marion Lowell Livingston Nettle Paul He Ely Mather Manning Wather Manning Paul Reynolds Esther Bruce Valletta Lyons Junction iPlyer Mather Tower 10 Bether Samaplore Fisther Eether Myer Bdather’s Night Flyer Paul Reynolda the Night Blyer W. @. Chapman

Enthusiast Remembers Baseball Addiction and Change

A former baseball devotee recalls endless hours and losses to the sport. He describes how the game dominated his life, strained family ties, and even affected wages and behavior, then reflects on recovery and shifting to other pursuits like Shakespeare. The piece ends with a playful exchange about a thief’s method.

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Weddings of a Week in Kayne Township

Lewia Walker and Joseph Lewis wed at the Kayne township church parsonage on Wednesday with Rev. J W Cary officiating. A bridal shower for Miss Walker was held the night before at her parents’ home with 45 friends gifting presents and enjoying entertainment and refreshments. Other couples from Homer City area also wed, with plans to establish households. Local ads note bargains on evaporated peaches, Lenox Soap, dress shirts, and household goods at area shops.

S Lewia Walker Joseph Lewis Carrie Walker Kayne Township M. 3 J. W. Cary John Walker Laura Walker Violet Kinter Lost and Found I. O. O. F. Hall M. T. Spencer Los Angeles California Jizzie Weston Pittsburg Kilpatrick J. W. Patton DuBois Raymond N. Stumpf Salins Grove Smicksaburg Trade City I. O F. Hall Wade Lewis Butler Chas. Roush Punxsutawney Frank Fowler George Short James Meekins Wm. T. Bennett Johnstown Harry Graham A. B. Bennett J. P. George Arthur George Samuel Helman Thomas Wallace Mellwood Francy Wallace Mae Wyke Mina Alice Shank Miss Wyke Christ Wyke Alonzo Smith Cresson Wan Mary Stiles Mbenrburg Con Co Colver Mra J. St. Brown Thomas Hoffman Vintondale H.W. Graham H. W. Pennet J. Mack. Alatmus Harp John Kerr Vintondals Clyde Graham J. M. Wagoner Otis Wagoner Heshbou Karl Gulste J. M. Brown Pat Hexis Michael Wagoner Meshbon Jia

Momus the God of Mockery Banished From Heaven

The Greek myth recalls Momus, god of mockery, banished for finding fault with mortal and immortal works. He judged Neptune’s bull, Minerva’s house, and Vulcan’s man, deeming flaws in each. His harsh verdicts sparked heavenly wrath, and he later died of a broken heart after admiring Venus yet finding no flaw.

Momus Momug Neptune Minerva Vulcan Bors Notue Heaven Venus

Armadillos Cause Mayhem at Wells-Fargo Office

A pair of armadillos arrived from South America and were directed to a Jefferson City address that has no local resident. They escaped, chewed up papers and led to basement burrowing, injuring one employee and prompting removal efforts. The incident drew comparisons to Pig is Pigs from a local tale.

Ant Eatera South America Wells-Fargo Express Harry Crawford Jefferson City Howard McKenna Express Office McKenna Express Ellis Park Er Butler Jef‘ferdon St. Louis ‘Republic

Snowy white Puisse Crepe at Bon Ton sale

A newspaper item urges shoppers to visit Bon Ton for snowy white Puisse Crepe and a wide range of undergarment fabrics and related items priced around 19 to 10 cents, highlighting attractive bargains.

Bon Ton

Kimona Crepe Patterns Adverts 19c Sale

Classified notice advertises 19th century Kimona Crepe in light grounds with plain colors or florals. New patterns offered at 12 yards with 1 2c price and sale terms at 12440 per yard.

Bed Sheets Offered In Bulk At Clearance Price

A large shipment of 81 by 90 inch bleached bed sheets with heavy thread is offered at a clearance price of 98 cents and 69 cents per unit while supplies last. The notice emphasizes immediate availability and limited quantities.

See Our Table Linens Price Highlights and Items

See Our Table Linens offers a complete linen selection with prices lower than competitors. Fine damask fabrics include damask and damask napkins, with patterns and hemmed options in square and round shapes. Items range from 0.50 to 7.08 per yard and from 1.25 to 4.08 per dozen, with special 20x20 inch napkins at 1.49 per dozen.

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