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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1903
Page
4
A local plea argues paving streets costs less in the long run and reduces the street commissioner's burden. It condemns wasting money on temporary fixes and urges protecting highway shade trees from destruction near the Court House, citing past tree loss as a mistake to avoid.
A string of local marriages is reported with Dr Charles Burhenn of Jeannette and Mrs Edna German marrying at the Garman home. Other unions include Clark Stewart and Carrie Stewart Natrona Blairsville. McKee and Jennie Alcorn Greensburg. Millen and Minnie Peddicord Armstron g. McCully Wagner Brashvalley Heshbon. Swan Thomas Trade City. Rider Gearhart Trade City. Patrick Connell Blairsville. The gatherings precede moves to new homes and noted church district events.
Mr James White, a Pittsburg visitor, Miss Beas McFeaters of Derry, and many others from town spent Sabbath and week visiting relatives in Uniontown, Pittsburg, Vandergrift, Latrobe, and surrounding areas. Attendees include County Commissioners and local officials traveling for conventions, funerals, and family events across Greensburg, Johnstown, Blairsville, and Indiana.
RECENT DEATHS DAVIN S PERSHING Mr David Pershing of near Martin town died on Sabbath aged about 30 years after a lingering illness He is survived by his wife and two children Interment followed in the McDowell graveyard in Green township on Tuesday AN INFANT Daniel W an infant son of Mr and Mrs W Frampton of Barnesboro Cambria county died on May 15 aged 1 year 1 month and 18 days The family were former residents of Parchage Line this county where interment was made DILLIE BANNATC Dillie Bennett a daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis Bennett of Johnsonburg Pa died recently at her home of scarlet fever aged 16 years The family formerly resided in Banke township this county Fell a Long Distance Danks Stucell of near Marion Center had a frightful fall on Saturday He was working on the new barn of George Beam in North Mahoning township and while at a height of over 40 feet the scaffold broke and Mr Stuchell fly to the ground His left hip was dislocated and three ribs were broken He is now suffering from peritonitis but the physician believes that he will recover WANTED The party who borrowed the wheelbarrow at Stumps store is requested to return the same or call and wet the side boards
Market page lists Indiana price quotes for butter beans cabbage onions poultry lard grain flour and various livestock categories in Pittsburg on May 25. Includes corn oats hay eggs butter cheese cattle sheep lambs hogs with ranges for grades and weights. Names of goods and price per unit shown in detail. Contains multiple commodities and armament notes for the day.
Resolutions from Smicksburg Lodge No. 997 recall the death of Daniel L. Fetters, longtime secretary and trusted member. The committee extends sympathy to his family, drapes the charter for 30 days, and orders publication in county papers.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces round trip fares to Asheville for attendees of the American Society of Civil Engineers meeting June 8 to 12. Tickets good June 5 to 7 for going and returning to June 15, with a single fare for the round trip plus twenty five cents. Rates and conditions available from ticket agents. Indirect notices about icemen and wages appear in the text.
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