Census Finds Center Of Population Shifting East
The 1900 census shows the center of population still near Greensburg but edging toward the east. It notes the east states gained about 6,006,000 as the west gained a similar amount, with Michigan Indiana Kentucky Tennessee and Alabama contributing 1,225,000. a full reallocation by census districts may show little westward movement. ProQuest subscribers are reminded to pay subscriptions within the year as paper costs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Greensburg
Deccatur County
Columbus
Michigan
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Local Visitors and Business Moves Highlight County News
Mr Matthew Ray of Greenfield Iowa, recently back from Germany, visited county friends and traces his roots to Rayne township. D M Enterbaugh and W T Enterbaugh of Buffington report fire loss and reopening of their Buffington store with a full merchandise line. Thad C Work of Rochester Mills sought letters of administration for his father Robert Work’s East Mahoning township estate, accompanied by his brother John from Clarington Forest County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry White, Jr
New York City
Jacob Wettling
Pittsburg
B. H. Lichteberger
John P. Elkin
Philadelphia
Edward Baylor
Indiana
Mary Dick
Town
Blairsville
George Row
Clawson House
Howard Balentine
Ford City
Edna Hollister
Kittanning
Bell Beatty
North Eighth Street
Nora Lytle
Agnes
Frank Moorhead
Johnstown
Frank Keener
Maryland
H. E. Baleigh
Apollo
Alex. Johnston
Missey Apna
Wilda Miller
B. Harrison
Albert
T. M. Coleman
Ethel Harbison
Blairaville
May Harbison
J. C. Kimple
Chambersville
E. E. Sanford
Altoona
Adams Express
Thomas Sutton
George M. Anderson
Girty
Armatrong County
John Hare
David K. Hare
Albert Leigh
Samuel Sloan
West Chestnut Street
Edna Bruce
West Penn Hospital
Hugh Blakley
Clark Henry
Young Township
Dick Hetrick
D. W. Simpson
Huntingdon County
J. H. Young
17Th Ward
Allegheny City
Edward A. Fleming
Margaret Johnston
White Township
East End
Kate Premiser
W. B. Kline
North Ninth Street
W. A. Braughter
Bertha Baylor
McCaulley-Suydex
Punxsutawney
Aaron Patchin
Patchinville
Lucy Brallier
N. G. Rose
Barrisburg
Elkin
John Coy
Marchand
Westmoreland County
Clarence Cost
Frank Stephens
Gretta Bush
Nannie Speedy
Georgeville
E. M. Shearer
Clearfield
E. 0. Clements
North Sixth Street
Sarah Porter
F. T. Empfield
Myrtilla Matson
Ebenezer
South Mahoning Township
Howard Austin
Carnahan & Hook
South Tenth Street
Indiana House
Oram Curran
York, Pa
J. C. Harding
Windber
John Jamison
South Seventh Street
Norman Wheeler
Saliz
Cambria County
Wheeler
George W. Wheeler
Maud
Mabel Stuchell
Hiram Stuchell
Rayne Township
Indiana Normal School
Germany
Matthew 8. Ray
Greenfield
Ray
Messrs
D. M
W. T. Enterbaugh
Buffington
Thad C. Work
Rochester Mills
Work
Robert Work
East Mahoning Township
John
Clarington
Forest County
Weddings of a Week Bring Several Local Marriages
A week of weddings in McAllisterville Strongstown and nearby towns includes William H. Aucher and Lulu M. Mardis wed at the Mardis home. Joseph Brandlinger and Mary Dushane marry at Derry. Franklin Wise and Mary L. Harmon unite. August Specht and Ella McKee wed in Pittsburg. A. L. Boring and Martha Fimmeney married in Garfield. Harris A. George and Ida M. Fisher wed. Isaac K. Woodside and Perdie M. Palmer marry. D. L. Ray and Viola Gray wed at bride’s home. additional nuptials noted with several other couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aucher-Mardis
William H. Aucher
McAllisterville
Juniata County
Lulu M. Mardis
Sanford H. Mardis
Strongstown
Joel Hunt
M. E
Brushvalley
Aucher
Bride
Joseph Brandlinger
Garfield
This County
Mary Dushane
Bolivar
Derry
Turtle Creek
Specut-Mckee
August Specht
Cadis, C
Ella
McKee
Pittsburg
Specht
Ohio
Transfers of Real Estate and Thanksgiving Proclamation
Real estate transfers include Matthias W Lowman to Jacob F Lowman for 52 acres Grant at 650 dollars and other deedings across Grant Canoe Center Wheatfield White Armstrong West Mahoning and Bla irville with sums from 60 to 5500 dollars. Gov Stone issues Thanksgiving proclamation urging prayers for the sick and the poor and noting prosperity and healthy state progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthias W. Lowman
Jacob F. Lowman
Samuel Kerr
John Richard
J.J. McCracken
Della M. Richardson
Augustus Weber
Angelo Carloman
Harry Flickinger
Richard Johnston
John Dick
Wheatfield
Robert Dick
Thomas Dick
Mary J. Thompson
White
Louisa J. Stewart
Wm. Wyatt
Armstrong
Frank Fisher
Cockport First
Burrell
John A. Smith
Adrian Iselin
William A. Stone
Commonwealth
Local Institute at Cramer in East Wheatfield Township
Teachers from East Wheatfield meet next month for an institute at Cramer on Saturday December 8. Welcome address by Joseph Cramer. Responses by T. V. Conrad. Topics include Nature Study by Maud Stephens Evidences of Good Teaching by Martha Cunningham Buttoned Up Teachers by T. V. Conrad Map Drawing by Madge Falcon Which Has the Greater Influence on the Pupil the Teacher or the Parent by Lizzie McFeaters and Pearl Mack Recitations by Edd Dodd Will Griffith. Evening session covers Relation of Education to Labor by Edd Dodd. Debate on the motion that Necessity will drive a man farther than curiosity will lead him Affirmative Robert Cramer and Ed Holsapple Denial Will Griffith and T. V. Conrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramer
Joseph Cramer
T. V. Conrad
Maud Stephens
Martha Cunningham
Edd Dodd
Madge Falcon
Lizzie McFeaters
Pearl Mack
Will Griffith
Robert Cramer
Ed Holsapple
Deny
Morse About Coal at Jacksonville
H B McIntire, owner of vast coal lands near Jacksonville, met in our hotel with L W Robinson of Rochester works, engineer Arms, and Philadelphia coal expert Bruce. He said the meeting signaled real business and aimed to maximize county coal profits for farmers, pledging legitimate transactions and regional wealth. McIntire is described as active and generous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McIntire
Wanted Active Men for Delivering and Collecting Work
Wanted strong, capable men for delivery and collection duties with good pay. Apply Room 11, South Ninth Street, Indiana. Felt boots and oil-proof overs at Sharretts, rubbers of all kinds and styles. For sale: twenty-horse-power boiler and engine, board and shingle mill, bargain. Call on or address Oener BzeoS, Strongstown, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Ninth Street
Indiana
Sharretts
Strongstown
OUGH RYS Thanksgiving and Christmas Offer Best Yet
OUGHRYS thanks readers for holidays and prosperous times. The store notes a strong past year and asks customer support to continue growth by offering high quality goods at low prices across many lines.
Men’s Underwear and Furnishings Menu at Hat Store
An early 20th century retailer advertises a full line of men’s underwear including natural color cotton fleeced at 50c and all wool fleeced pieces from 50c to 2.00, scarlet all wool at 1.00, and matching night shirts and ladies’ furnishings. The note touts high standards, up-to-date stock, and invites customer trade.
Ladies Underwear Price List From Last Year
Prices for ladies under garments including fleeced white and natural wool pieces from 25c to 2.00, silk and wool 1.50 to 2.00, combination wool suits 50c to 2.00, fine flannelette night robes 50c to 1.00, misses and children's night shirts 50c to 1.00, and ladies cashmere and fleeced hosiery 5c to 75c.
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Indiana Progress
A. T. Moorhead & Son
Qrince
Norna
Maélace Company
Progress
Te Nigall
McKinley
J. G. Wallace
Oakland Avenue
East Brady
Mr. Wallace
Maine
Treasury
Washington
Kansas
Sunflower
Bryan
Solid South
Democratic Party
United States
St. Louis
W J. Jack
Mr. Jack
Boring-Fimmeney
A. L. Boring
West Wheatfield Township
Martha A. Fimmeney
Squire John W. Houston
George Fisher
Harris A. George
Plumcreek Township
Armstrong County
Ida M. Fisher
Washington Township
Register’s
G. T. Reynolds
Mirkesell-Cocheran
W. J. Mikesell
Barnard
Doniad E. Cochran
North Summit
Indiana County
Squire J. H. Rager
J. D. Rowland
Churchville, Pa
J. M.S. Moore
Collegeville
Thomas & Wissinger
Schwenksville
Harry Bryan
Kneedler
D. McKalip
Rohn
J. K. Boucher
Salford
D. M. Smith
West Philadelphia
Charles Tucker
Pottstown
Library Hall
Lyman H. Howe
Howe
Europe
America
Daugherty
Frank H. Daugherty
Charles Holmes
Kenwood
Amos Ferrier
Adair
J. B. Younkins’ Corner
Sharretta
Philadelphia Press
Local Institute
East Wheatfield Township
Furs
W.R. Loughry & Co
Life Assurance Society
S. W. Guthrie
Farmer’s Bank Building
May Scott
Indiana, Pa
Frere
Queensware
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