05 Nov 1874
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1874
Page
1
The Indiana Progress lists annual and monthly subscription rates with reduced prices if paid early and higher rates if paid at year end. It notes the paper’s editor and proprietor and advertises efficient job work services.
A verse lamenting where true friendship is found. It contrasts wealth and status with genuine care, asking if friendship resides in church, mansions, streets, or in the hearts of loved ones. It elevates mother's love, neighbors, and heavenly angels as the enduring source of friendship.
A passenger account describes the Brooklyn exploding near Detroit on the Detroit River after a fog delay, detailing the rapid blast, wreckage, casualties, and the ship sinking near Fighting Island. Eleven or so aboard died, with thirteen killed and few passengers. crew issued no indemnity. The report also notes the Cuba race moment and other vessel incidents, plus an unrelated pair from the Marathon crew surviving a Grand Banks fog ordeal.
A former reserves unit member recounts a September journey by rail from Philadelphia to Virginia. He notes towns, farms, fences, and ruins from Manassas to Brandy Station, describing thrifty signs, dilapidated houses, and racecourse memories, with colored residents and old battles echoing in place names. He ends acknowledging the trip’s value to the few remaining comrades.
Obituary from Covove dated October 26 1874 describes the death of Tillie J Rishel aged 29 years 4 months after short illness and strong faith. It notes her devout MI church worship, prayerful last days with her husband present, blessing of family and young men, and her hope of heaven. The piece includes a poem and mentions Mormon succession rumors and Ulysses S Grant Jr studying in New York.
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