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Local News From 38 Years Ago in Blair County
The Progress reports events from Blairsville area including a U P church synod to meet, a Normal School building contract for 34 000 plus 8000 stock, a new bell from Troy weighing 814 pounds, and a lightning strike at the Presbyterian church. Also notes a railroad board meeting in Pine Plaza, a major fire at Risinger Co store with heavy losses, county fair attendance, liquor concerns, and a wedding of Dr S R Rutledge to Lida J Hall with plans for a California tour and East Lake City visit.
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Indiana Brass Band
Synod of
The
U. P. Church
Indiana
Normal School
Messrs. Dickey & Son
Allegheny City
West
Troy
New York
Presbyterian Church
Constitutional Convention
Pittsburg
Col
Dan 8. Porter
A. Fulton
Hsq
Westmoreland County
Wm. Sink
South Mahoning Township
Calhoun
Joseph McDowell
Conemaugh Township
McD
Homer, Cherry Tree & Susquehanna Railroad
Pine Plaza
H. B. Camp
HB. H. Grumbling
P. R. R. Company
Isaac Empfield
S. M. Risinger & Co
Davidaville
Ramey
J. M. Clyde
Mr. Ramey
Carter
Benedicts
R. Rutledge
Atrikes
R. P. Hunter
Leechburg
California
East Lake City
Brigham
Union Pacific Railroad
Blairsville
Dr. Boott
LiaTgpover
Binineville