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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1896

Page

5

Plumbville Readers Reportill Near Town Illnesses and Meetings

Gabriel Heberling suffers pneumonia while Miss Mudge Templeton visits from Butler county. John Miller and wife visit his mother near the area. Maud Rankin, Harry Rankin and Alf Cochran from Pittsburgh visit friends. James Little, long time South Mahoning resident, has been ill. The Methodist church holds a protracted meeting expected to last. A Davis schoolhouse institute succeeds. next at Flat No. 3. H. B. Miller & Co. store boasts a large, fairly priced stock. Rev. H. H. Ryland wraps up a ten week meeting at Falls Creek and heads to Marion Center for a two week revival, preaching 87 sermons since Aug 29 and converting over 100 souls.

Gabriel Heberling Mudge Templeton Butler County Bowser John Miller Blairsville Miller Maud Rankin Harry Rankin Alf Cochran Pittsburg Jas. Little South Mahoning Township Davis School House H. B. Miller & Co H. H. Ryland People’s Church Falls Creek

Local residents and visitors noted in Pittsburg this week

Mr H E Clark is in Pittsburg on business this week Miss Emma Patchin visits her sister Mrs J O Clark Roy Patrick of Phillipsburg is again sojourning in town Mr George McKeage of Hillsdale was in town last Saturday Dame Rumor predicts a fashionable wedding soon Mrs J E Miller and daughter Gertrude shopped at Paunxsutawney Mr James Aice, our mighty railroad man, passed through town Saturday evening Messrs L D Muman Walker Bennett John Munquilkin and Henry Pennington headed Monday for the mountains behind Clearfield to hunt deer bear and turkeys Mr Wm J Kime aged citizen is confined to the house by liver and kidney trouble We hope he recovers To schedule news the P E people sent the first regular passenger to this place Monday morning The first to ride were H E and J M Ruffner J E Miller and the editor of the Comet The road bed is not yet ballasted but trains will be smoother and crews more gentlemanly We wish success to the railway men and their service

H. E. Clark Pittsburg Emma Patchin J. O. Clark Roy Patrick Phillipsburg George McKeage Hillsdale J. E. Miller Gertrude Paunxsutawney James Aice H. E J. M. Ruffner The Comet

Local Transfers and Visits Highlight Week

Mr. S F Clark sold his store to G B Stab last week. Mrs Sue Smitten of Marchand visited friends here last week. Miss Landa Stephens near Greenville spent Sunday at her home at Twolick. Mr and Mrs G D Ogden of McKeesport visited Mrs G H Ogden over Sabbath. Miss Ella Kier returned from an extended visit with her brother Harry of Allegheny. Miss Nettie Plummer teaching in White township visited her parents last Saturday. Since Monday last Harry Flickinger wears a very satisfied smile, he is the father of a bouncing boy. Rev J N Kidney of Derry lectured on Tiles last Friday evening in the Presbyterian church. A festival will be held at Risinger's school house Friday evening to buy a bell for the school.

S. F. Clark G. B. Stab Sue Smitten Marchand Landa Stephens Near Greenville Twolick G. D. Ogden McKeesport G. H. Ogden Ella Kier Harry Allegheny Nettie Plummer White Township Harry Flickinger J. N. Kidney Derry Presbyterian Church Risinger

Town Visitors and Local Improvements Noted

Mr. 8. W. Guthrie of Indiana visited town last week. Miss Jane Rhoads built a porch at her residence and store room. Mrs. John Cameron and son Boyd of Coopersdale returned home Sabbath after visiting neighbors. Mr. J. D. Gibson of Penn Run passed through Thursday en route to Altoona to take a conductor post on the electric line to Hollidaysburg. Messrs Logan, Will Davis, Warren Lockard and Miss Jennie Patterson were in town Saturday en route to East Wheatfield township to visit Evan Davis and family over Sabbath.

8. W. Guthrie Indiana Jane Rhoads John Cameron Boyd Coopersdale J. D. Gibson Penn Run Altoona Hollidaysburg Messrs Logan Will Davis Warren Lockard Jennie Patterson East Wheatfield Township Evan Davis

Local notices and school event roundup

J N Houk improves after illness. A T Gibson and family visit friends near Cockport. A J Fisher builds a cave to store winter fruit and vegetables. W C Long traps an owl four feet long. Ray school house pie social a success with proceeds for a school dictionary funded by teacher John E Cathcart who treated guests with candy and nuts.

J. N. Houk A. T. Gibson Cockport A. J. Fisher W. C. Long Ray School John E. Cathcart

Local Briefs From Butler District

J. 5. Hoss visits Butler this week. Mr. D C Leasure paints his residence. Bluire Krytzer concedes the election to Maj. McKinley after study. John Harvett, superintendent of the flouring mill, has recovered enough to resume duties.

J. 5 Hoss Butler D.C. Leasure Bluire Krytzer Maj. McKinley John Harvett

Cuticura Hair Cure Promises Luxuriant Hair

The advertisement promotes Cuticura products as a complete skin and scalp treatment. It claims one application of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment clears crusts scales and dandruff, stops itching soothes irritation stimulates hair follicles and nourishes roots for a clean wholesome scalp. Sold worldwide by Perrige Drug & Co. of Boston USA.

Perrge Drug & Cog. Cor Boston

Local residents return from short visits across towns

Jesse Kunkle came home Saturday after a two week visit to Jeannette and nearby towns. Lewis Cramer, recently employed in Blairsville, returned Saturday for a one week stay. Lawrence Helman of Blairsville helped George Nesbit with painting for a week. George Nesbit and Miss Mollie Kunkle visited Anthony Students on Saturday and left Sunday.

Jesse Kunkle Jeannette Lewis Cramer Blairsville Lawrence Helman George Nesbit George Neshit Mollie Kunkle Anthony

Davis Area News Briefs Highlight Local Health and Visits

Davis area notes report Rev. Bell leading services at Washington church. Wilson Wallace recovers from pneumonia and Mrs. Davis slowly improves. Abraham Van Tyne and wife visited friends nearby. John Myers hosted by two sisters from Kelly's Station, Armstrong county last week.

Davis Bell Washington Church Wilson Wallace Abraham van Tyne John Myers Kelly’s Armstrong County

Revival and moving notices and digestive cordial pitch

Howard, Ward and Lottie Houk visited friends in Barneshboro last week. Andrew Ruffner of Marion Center will move to Joseph Ruffner’s farm. Rev W P Hile assisted Rev Elias Row in a Bethel Baptist revival last week. If you can’t digest your food, Shaker Digestive Cordial promises to rebuild flesh, energize nerve-force, and prevent sickness. Sold by druggists from 10 cents to 1 dollar.

Howard, Ward Lottie Houk Barneshboro Andrew Ruffner Marion Center Joseph Ruffner W. P. Hile Elias Rowland Bethel Baptist Church

Inaugural Year Promises for Youths Companion 1897

The Youth's Companion outlines a remarkable 1897 with high profile articles by Secretary Herbert and others, famous contributors including Kipling Crane Roosevelt and Carnegie. It promises serials, stories, sketches, and a praised standard of accuracy. New subscribers get free issues to Jan 1 1897 and a color calendar.

Herbert Wilson Harman Lodge Reed Boston Companion Ian Maclaren Rudyard Kipling Stephen Crane Andrew Carnegie Theodore Roosevelt Lyman Abbott Lillian Nordica Carl Schurz Charles Dudley Warner Burton Harrison THE YoutH's Companion Columbus Ave Mass

Great Medicine Given Away Trial of Bacon's Celery King

Daugherty Bros Indiana Mateer Ran kin Elderton Beringer offer free trial packages of Bacon's Celery King herbal remedy. Claimed to aid nervous disorders constipation headaches backaches and bilious indigestion with skin eruptions and blood diseases. Available in large sizes 25 and 50 cents.

Daugherty Bros Indiana Mateer & Rankin Elderton B. Beringer Beringer

Progress prints term report card at a penny each

Monthly pupil work reports are sent home to parents to engage both student and family. The PROGRESS prints a substantial cardboard term report card offered postpaid to any teacher in the county for a penny each.

Thanksgiving bargains beat records at Loughry’s store

Loughry’s store boasts record bumper sales ahead of Thanksgiving with daily wraps and surgeons explaining the rapid supply. The note credits skilled tailors and cloth quality for $2.50 jackets matching $15.00 value, signaling unprecedented value and demand.

Our 5.00 Jackets and Capes Banner Season

Our five dollar jackets and capes boast dependable quality backed by repeated orders in the last month. We aim for a banner season in ladies wraps and invite any lady to compare prices styles and fits with the best offers available. We will match prices or styles as needed.

Public Sales In East Wheatfield And Ebenezer Areas

D C Mack Sheriff will auction not a sheriff sale at his residence in East Wheatfield two miles east of Armagh on Tuesday November 24 1896 listing horses cows sheep wagon mowing machine hay rake grain drill barrows plows harness saddles bridles wheat rye buckwheat oats hay straw and other items Also at J C Watson farm Ebenezer P O Conemaugh township on November 24 at 12 oclock noon sale includes horses mules cattle hogs sheep farming utensils vehicles corn hay and more Terms announced at sale Will R Warner Ebenezer Pa notes another Mack sale at 1 pm on the same date The Indians Tanning Company offers top market price for hides at their tannery on East Philadelphia Street 18novem

D. R. Mack East Wheatfield Township Armagh D.C. Mack J. C. Watson Lewisville Ebenezer P. O Conemaugh Township Will R. Warner Ebenezer East Philadelphia Street

Thanksgiving Day Highlight in US Table Traditions

On Thanksgiving Day 1996 the American bird remains a notable factor at the national table reflecting enduring culinary and cultural traditions across households. The holiday emphasizes gratitude and shared meals observed by families nationwide.

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Honest dealing earns public confidence in wearables

Earned the almost national confidence of the people for honest dealing and furnishing to the people all kinds of wearing materials at prices that even the large dealers in the cities do not discount.

November Cloak Sale Boosts Garment House Ambitions

A bustling cloak department touts big plans and doubled sales as it highlights new jackets in boucles, beavers, kerseys, and diagonals priced from 5.00 to 12.50. The shop promotes latest styles, season wraps, and children’s jackets to attract shoppers and word of mouth spread.

November Dress Goods Sale At Reduced Prices

November sale urges buyers to act on dress goods with deep discounts. Cravenettes five foot wide at 1.00 per yard, with 10c to 35c savings. covert cloths 52 inches wide at 50c per yard, saving up to 50c. dress flannels 50 inches wide at 38c, saving 12c. novelty dress goods 25c per yard, saving 15c to 25c. outing flannels plaid patterns at 5c, saving 3c.

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Glen Campbell Homee City Strongstown Onberg Rochester Mills Uticura Creekline Life At Washington Castoria Ife Loughry Quanaso W.R. Loughry & Co Wallace Dry Goods Company Jamestown J. C. Wallace & Son Indiana, PA Proprietors J. L. Vann Bolivar, Pa White Township Taxpayers Gériday Thos. W. Suxrson Ladies’ Union Dr. Denton
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