Notable Visits and Local Church Changes in Lewisville
Mrs Catharine Shields of Liver more visits nephew W S Miller. Mrs Smith of Bedford county returns home from sister Mrs E J Bolen. Samuel McCombs, Mrs George Kiner of Berry, Albert McCombs and family of Latrobe, and John McCombs of Pittsburg spend a few days at their summer home here. W C Reeger elected Ebenezer church trustee to succeed Paul Kennedy who moved to Vandergrift. Rev R J Diven of Albany Ore visits his mother and brother W G C Diven. Diven has done missionary work at Sitka Alaska for four years and gave Alaska lectures at the church last Sabbath.
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Lewisville
Catharine Shields
Livermore
Ebenezer Church
Paul Kennedy
Vandergrift
Club Women Met at Smicksburg on Wednesday
The Mahoning Country club held its usual meeting with Mrs. W. D. Lewis near Smicksburg on May 24. Following the club song and roll call, a special Memorial program was presented. Guests of honor were Mrs. H. P. Wise, Misses Maude Ritchie and Margaret Roland. Instrumental music by Mrs. W. E. Beyer and others. A dainty lunch was served. The next meeting will be at Mrs. A. P. Marshal’s home.
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Mahoning
Anniversary Edition Orders Pour In From Readers
Hundreds of orders for the anniversary edition have been received in the past week. People may order one to 15 copies. the edition is limited to 8000 copies. Price is 10 cents cash in advance. Order early to secure copies.
Anniversary Number of The Progress Souvenir
Finest souvenir of Indiana's Centennial will be the Anniversary issue of The Progress next week. Includes historical sketches views of all sections and official program. Copies ten cents each mailed postage free to any address. Order this week.
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Indiana
Obituary Fragments From Indiana County Obituary Notices
Recap of recent deaths includes Mrs Margaret Rugh Truby of Greeley Colorado widow of ex treasurer John Truby who formerly served Indiana county 1878 to 1880 She leaves three children seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren with siblings in multiple states Body arrived in Indiana for interment Also Lemon Mogie longtime Kellysburg Marion Center resident died at 50 in Punxsutawney He was born in Covode and operated a Harness shop leaves widow father three brothers and five sisters including Mrs John Barr and Mrs Gilbert Penman
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Margaret R. Truby
Margaret Rugh Truby
Greeley
Colo
John Truby
Indiana County
Truby
Jacob
Julia Bell Rugh
Rugh Station
Indiana
H. H. Brilhart
Stella Brilhart
J. M. Cameron
Tracy Truby
A. B. Rugh
Bolivar
George Rugh
Cedar Rapids
Samuel Rugh
Eugene
Ore
Ramey
Col
Lemon Mogie
J. Lemon Mogie
Kellysburg
Marion Center
Punxsutawney
Covode
John Mogle
John Barr
Gilbert Penman
Homer City
Mrs Annie McCune McKee Dies at 73 in Avonmore
Mrs Annie McCune McKee of Avonmore died Sunday night at age 73. Her remains were brought to Indiana this morning and taken to her brother J A McCune's Taylor street home. Services were held at 2 PM with interment in Oakland Cemetery. She leaves three sons Charles and George of Avonmore and Alex of Indianapolis, one brother J H McCune of Indiana, and one sister Mrs Mary Getty of Indiana.
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Annie McCune McKee
Avonmore
Indiana
MecCune
Taylor Street
Oakland Cemetery
Charles
George
Alex
Indianapolis
Ind
J. H. McCune
Mary Getty
Obituary notices from Rossiter and Pittsburgh Broker
Mrs Mary Stewart of Rossiter dies at 24 after brief illness leaving husband infant son and parents plus siblings. Stansbury Sutton 47, Pittsburgh broker, dies of heart disease in office. Kathryn Louise Bennett infant daughter of Parl and Mrs Bennett dies at 86 hours. interred Oakland Cemetery.
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Stansbury Sutton
Pittsburgh
Sutton
Josephine McCullough Sutton
Rhoady Stansbury Sutton
Kathryn Louise Bennett
Parl Bennett
South Seventh Street
Oakland Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Miss Martha Fleming
Miss Clara Robbing of town thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and aid during the illness and death of Miss Martha Fleming.
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Clara Robbing
Martha Fleming
Curious Bits of History Flies and the Declaration
A light historical note recalls that during the signing of the Declaration of Independence John Hancock signed first on the day it was passed, with most signers later on August 2. Flies from a nearby livery stable swarmed the hall as members signed, forcing them to swat at the pests in a sultry room while Thomas Jefferson’s own words anchor the tale.
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John Hancock
John Bull
Thomas Jefferson
Women Eat Corn On The Cob Without Butter In Ear
A brief humorous note from 1911 notes women are superior to men in eating corn on the cob without getting butter in their ear, highlighting a playful gender observation from the era.
Maps for Agronaute Aeronauts Europe’s navigational maps
A European concept describes maps crafted for aeronauts that mark key features such as river bends factories and railway yards to distinguish landmasses from balloon cars. It notes major light centers will also be shown on maps to aid night travel.
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Agronaute
Cost of Under Drainage on Farms Says Expert
Pennsylvan ia farm drainage expert Charles G McLain notes labor can run drainage work without hindering regular tasks. A 13 acre field reportedly gained about 26 percent in yield using a tiled system. He asserts burned tile costs about one dollar per rod, often less, with local labor key to affordability.
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Charles G. McLain
Pennsylvana Department of
ARS ‘Culture
Trench digging methods with plows and ditchers
A historical note describes using a land plow for shallow trench work and a ditching plow for deeper lines. One team and two men can open substantial trenches daily, with careful trench bottom fitting and refill by road scraper. For large projects, a power ditcher is used, and farmers with drainage issues are advised to contact the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
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Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Main Street paving and grading ordinance in Homer City
Ordinance 50 enacts grading curb and paving Main Street from the Indiana Branch Railroad right of way to Church Street. Two thirds of cost assessed on property front, third borne by borough, excluding portion charged to Indiana County Street Railways Company. Street Committee to oversee work. repeal conflicting ordinances. approved May 26, 1916.
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Thoriaing
Main Street
Indiana
Ute Pennsylvinia Railroad Company
Church Street
Homer City
Pennsylvania
Shereot
Pennsylvania, Railroad
Somer City
Indiana County Street Railways Company
Pennsylevania Railroad
Tadiana
Breeders Announce Stallion Season at Onberg and Indiana Fair
Horse breeders Gideon Dolgian Captain Wedell Jr and Thorn King announce season details. The first three days each week are at the owner's barn at Onberg, the remaining days at the stable opposite the Indiana Fair grounds on the Diaiavilla round. David Edwards owner and keeper.
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Attention
Gideon
Benard
Thorn King
Captain Wedell, Jr
Jack
Onberg
Indiana Fair Grounds
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England
Germany
France
Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Smicksburg
DEVOE
Devoee
NOTIE
J. M. Stewart & Co
the Big Hardware
Penna
Hugh A. Stewart
Mary P. Stewart
Rossiter
Mary Strachan
David Strachan
Stewart
A. W. Magy
Joseph B. Bowles
S.C. Store
Jas. L. Kintier
M. OI. Nix
Chef Burgess
Tas. L. Kinter
David Edwards
THE
BON Ton
McClain
Coats
Hille Ladica
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