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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
4
The Focht Ballot Reform Bill becomes law after Governor Pennypacker signs it. It replaces blanket sheets with grouped candidates by office, uses a square and cross instead of a circle, and aims to simplify voting while balancing straight party and reform drives.
Avihaur Harman of Coral and Misa Gertrude Martin of near Jacksonville were married Wednesday evening at the Luthe parsonage by Rev. Lewis Hiey. Harman is a son of Wie na Harman. the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Martin, who now reside in Indiana. Margaret Lowry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Foz Lowry of North Ninth street, died this morning of tuberculosis at age 33, survived by two parents, one brother and three sisters. funeral Friday at Greenwood cemetery.
A Clarence Langham and Bliss Nettie J. Bowers, both of Eastrun, were married by Rev. John Jamison at his residence on South Baventh Street. Also James A. Flickinger and Nellie W. Roberts, of Homer City, wed by Rev. George G. Burns in Homer City. James L. Irwin of Whitesburg and Mamie B. Miller of Advance married at Advance by Rev. Charles Beery. D S Rankin of Willet and Katherine Lohr of Advance wed at Willet by Rev. AF L Sebmucker.
A fragment listing weekly Indiana markets and produce prices appears with references to Butter Beaune cabbage onions flour and related goods. It also includes an anecdotal testimonial about Electric Bitters from Dr. T G Merritt claiming a cure for ulceration of the stomach and subsequent absence of bleeding for 14 months and notes on where to buy the tonic in Indiana Pa Homer City Marion Center and nearby towns.
J Roffver of Winton dale offers high prices for country produce with eggs at 18 cents per dozen and butter at 30 cents per pound. Finest spring wheat flour sells at 4.50 per barrel. Arbackies coffee at ten cents per pound, three pounds for 25 cents. 25 pounds sugar for 1.35. Shoes offered at low prices. Call and be convinced. Vintondale Pa.
Details show damages and payments involving individuals and firms including David Graw Buffington, E. G. McGinley, W. L. McJunkin and others. Listed monetary amounts include 9.00 and 23.00 with a reference to a figure of 69 in relation to the case.
Local notes detail many visits and social f rithays. Names include Samuel Hosack Lizzie Weir E R Hammond Archibald Blakely Harry Rhodes John M Leech D W Orange Myrtle Grey T C McCrea Jane Hood and numerous residents visiting Pittsburg Leechburg Johnstown and surrounding townships. Many are described as Indiana visitors and county seat excursions with family and professional ties.
Charters were granted last week to nine water concerns including Cloverdale Water Company Grant township Woodward Water Company Cherryhill Water Company Highland Water Company Commercial Water Company Green township Cherryhill Water Company Cherryhill township Forest Water Company Youngstown Moylan Water Company Conemaugh township Center Water Company Center township Altman Water Company Blacklick Each charter lists a $5,000 capital and names incorporators E C Brown C K Smith J Wood Clark Frank McClure and J Blair Sutton L P Snyder Joel Tompkins M E Shaughnessy P W Lachman R A Cartwright
Social events include Miss Lydia Young hosting friends and a girls versus boys basketball game at Misa Mildred Thommon's home. Invitations issued for Shakespeare Club meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. Local dinners hosted by Dr. and Mrs. William Hoeack with church elders present. Teachers’ excursion to Reed's station and Hawxhurst's for supper. Office improvements announced for Law Offices. Store Sloan & Co. sold to Jesse and Kate Wray. Local resident Jacob Hile ill. List of Grand Jurors and Second Week jurors for June term of court with numerous townships and individuals named. New line of picture frame moulding and wall coverings advertised at Smith's. wire screen paint and wallpaper on sale at J. T. Boucher's.
Tevehaugh and Stott promote osteopathy founded by Dr. A T Still, claiming bone and ligament adjustment removes obstructions to vital forces. They list numerous ailments including lumbago, deafness, asthma, fevers, stomach and kidney issues, female disorders, and chronic conditions with claimed 90 percent improvement and 15 percent cures, inviting investigation. They provide office locations in Kirksville Missouri and Indians Pennsylvania, with free consultation and Tuesday female examinations.
Ge C Christian of Minneapolis manufacturers several flour brands including Superlative Best Cyclone Ivory New Century Tornado and Perfection. His flours are sold by Indiana merchants and guaranteed for uniform quality. Also a farm rental notice seeks a 200 acre tenant near Blacklick with house barn orchard water and rail access. Call on Dr Jason W Canson Indiana Pa.
Fine bay pacing stallion Two Good Stalio No 0569 record 2243 and Black Nero a handsome Fogtish shire stallion will season 1903. First three of the week at the barn of owner Cashingars, Heat Vente Sar at Davin C Epwarpe, Onner, Onberg, Pa.
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