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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
4
The article lists Republican primary details for Indiana County voters to nominate delegates to the State Convention and a Jury Commissioner. Candidates named include Jas H. Nichol East Mahoning R Leech Covemaugh Geo A Conrath Indiana Borough. Deadline May 11 1909 for candidates to announce and pay fees.
Miss Fern McHenry, junior at Indiana schools, wins a Women’s Relief Corps prize pin for the best essay on Our Flag. Contestants were upper-grade students from Second and Third ward schools. essay cites Betsy Ross, Washington, and the meaning of stripes and stars, with patriotic reflections.
A semi centennial celebration week at Blacklick Methodist Episcopal Church closed with uplifting sermons by Revs Pander Gartwright Kebler and Carey. Former pastor Dr A C Gahysion preached both morning and evening, with a dual service in the afternoon. A Friday reception honored men and former members as history of the church was reviewed by Rev Nehards and charter member James Dixon among others.
A health study from Paris shows sunlight curtails tuberculosis spread more than crowded, dirty, or poorly aired spaces. Over 12 years health registers reveal old sunlit houses fare better than new costly apartments with limited sun and air. Open windows and let sunshine flood the room to promote health.
The three concert series directed by Prof. Hamlin B. Cogswell of the Normal Conservatory of Music drew large audiences. The Choral Society received praise for its work, and the Pittsburg Festival orchestra and soloists contributed to the success. A silver service was presented to Mr. Cogswell, and the Cosmopolitan Club gave him a bouquet during one intermission.
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland announced a daughter was born on a May day. The infant Princess of Orange is reported healthy with the nation celebrating nationwide joy.
Indiana Market notices a broad range of farm and home ads from Indiana Pa. including telephone inquiries, help wanted for housework, eggs and seed sales, plant nurseries, and a large sale notice by Samuel Brett in downtown Indiana with heavy discount promises on clothing, shoes, and dry goods, plus community notices of a school death and local sales events.
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