Thanksgiving bargains and local notices from The Progress
The Progress lists Thanksgiving offerings from Sarten’s Cornucopia and Star Meat Market, on sale steaks at Mason and Mason, Wegley’s restaurant after plays, and a range of festive preparations. It notes theatre acts at Library Hall, local visits and subscriptions, and community notices including church services, charity, and a political update from the W C T U split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McFretere
A. L. Mason's Star Meat Market
Wegley’s
St.Clair
Weat End
Sadie Alter
Frank
Huntingdon and
Mifflin
Cornucopia
Wegley's
Salvation Oil
Ail
Miss Beat Visits and Local News From Derry Station
Loyal correspondence recounts Miss Beat’s visit, new railroad operator Miss Letitia Duncan replacing Charles Rugg, local social events, typhoid cases, church dedications, a large Thanksgiving dinner, and the mysterious disappearance of Miss Bell Lindy with search efforts and community sympathy, ending with Silver Wing notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Beat
Derry
Letitia Duncan
Charles Rugg
W.F. Shields
Allespheny Seminary
Bis
Lewisville
Local Notes from Jacksonville and Nearby
Jacksonville residents George Lose Jr and Scott Ferguson were seen in town notable events included Aggie Cunningham's return from Blairsville and a planned wedding for Robert Dayton and Catharine Hancock. Jim Lewis exhibited good humor on a return trip while Leslie Hazelett of Lewisville died suddenly after breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Robinson
Homer
Samuel Robins
Aggie Cunningham
Blairsville
John L. Paul
Alex. Rhea
Center Township
Robert Dayton
Misa Catharine Hancock
Scott Ferguson
Clarksburg
Scott
Jacksonville
Jim Lewis
Bob
Dusty
Jim
Hopewell
Leslie Hazelett
Lewisville
Haselett
Local notes and social items from Blaterville region
Messy local column notes weather, illnesses, visits, and events. Mrs. Dr. Jackson is in Blataville, a protracted meeting ends briefly, John Geary works for H. W. Williams, Mrs. McFesters ill, Rose Snyder visits Livermore, Sadie Geary had a bad attack, P M J K Pierce was in Indiana, Dan Kellar seen in town, teachers at Homer City Institute, Hollin visits Blairsville mother, Jacob Gerhart and Amelia Hillard at the Ridge, Prof. Jennings Indiana plans singing school if a class forms, Lucy Moses guest of Sadie Bell returns to Johnstown, Laura Badger returns from near Saltsburg, J. M. Guthrie builds boarding house for coke-oven workers, Barney Gaffery dies and is buried in Blairsville Catholic cemetery, quip about know-it-alls, note about missing Bunnie letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma. Hollin
Blairsville
Reuben George
Jacob Gerhart
Amelia Hillard
Prof. Jennings
Indiana
Will
Lucy Moses
Sadie Bell
Johnstown
Laura Badger
Saltsburg
J. M. Guthrie
Barney Gaffery
Phane
Geasler-Donnelly Wedding United in Catholic Ceremony
The Geasler and Donnelly families gathered as Kate Sedgwick Geasler and Joseph Donnelly wed in a high nuptial mass at the local Catholic church on November 26, 1889. The ceremony featured Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus, elegant gowns, and a reception at the bride’s home before the couple departed for a tour of eastern cities. A long list of guests from Pittsburgh, Latrobe, Punxsutawney and beyond attended, bringing numerous fine gifts for the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Sedgwick Geesler
C. A. Gessler
Jos. Donnelly
Latrobe
Father Toner
Lohengrin
Ed. Vogel
J. B. McCau~ Jey
Cashier Pittapurg Post Office
H. K. Donelly
W. H. Smith
Marg. Ellis
Indiana
Frances Geseler
W. J. Kirk
Katie Donnelly
W. 8
Showalter
Mendelasohn
Paris
Directoire
Gessler
Marshal Neil
Donnelly
J. B. McCauley
Pittsburg
Tom Donnelly
Afrs
Sweeny
W. J
Carl Brilhart
Punxsutawney
Harry Donnelly
W. EB. Hazlett
Frank Bc-Coy
H. B. Esterline
Ebensburg
Schreckengost
Will Kirk
Will Showalter
Latrove
H. G. Donnelly
Montgomery
Kittanning
I. Rosenberger
Will Geasler
Irene
Greensburg
E. A. Pennington
N. Adler
J. H. Lofland
Philadelphia
W. A. Reed
Chicago
Nancy Reed
Carrie Richards
Allegheny
Rens Washer
J. ¥. Boueher
M. F
Embroidered throw list and gifts from a Pittsburgh wedding
A long list of wedding gifts and attendees noted from a Pittsburg area event includes embroidered throws, silverware, china plaques, crystal vases, and other keepsakes. Names such as Mr. Nancy St.Clair Mrs. St.Clair and several local families appear alongside items like silver spoons and porcelain pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mame
Nancy St.Clair
J. N. Banks
J. A. Wiseel
Paul Gessler
Senator Sloan
Clyde Gensler
Marseilles
J. B. Hinds
W. J. Brilhart
Carrie
Charlie Geesler
Mrs. Keeper
R.M. Smith
Saslie Gessler
Willis Keepers
D. H. Lucas
C. E. Barr
Dr. St.Clair
Geo
Kibler
M. B. Kline
Leslie Huzieit
W. B. Kline
Wilson Evans
New York
Theo. Kibler
Blainville
Aphok Atered
Plush
M. Earhart
A. H. Chealey
R. A. Steim
Kittanning
Edwd. McGovern
Mr. Jos
Steim
J.B. McCauley
Pittsburg
L. B. Adair
Annie Row
Jnc. P. Elkin
J.C. Telford
Annie
Blanche Vogel
Maggie Ellis
Sue Smith
Roth
Mary Porter
Kate Lytle
N. E. Watt
Joe Clements
W. E
W. M. Hildebrand
Walter Jackson
A. H. Smith
Elia
Delos Hetrick
Mary Loughry
H. M. Fair
J. M. Cunningham
Carl Brilhart
Panxautawney
John Hassinger
John Flude
Harry Bolsr
Lincoln Gilbert
James McNeal
Wiles
McCartney
Jas. Loughry
A. H. Apple
A. Friend
Mrs. Donnelly
H. G. Donnelly
Mamie Donnelly
Katie Donnelly
Mr. Lemon
Jean Shankle
Nette Moorhead
Exeter
Eva Toner
Mr. Hastings
J. Daugh
John Clements
H. Hall
Sara Sansom
H. B. Eaterline
Ebensborg
S. C
Daugherty
Frank McCoy
W. R. Haslett
F. J. Donnelly
Dr. Sweeny
Wool and Livestock Movements Reported for Week
From November 19 to 25, 1888, transfers include L Cameron 230 hogs to Went Philadelphia, W H Fleming 255 hogs to Linnetney, 157 hogs to Lansdale PA, J M ring CP hogs and 24 sheep to Betz Biel, 40 hogs to Barto PA, J 3 okay 7 cattle and 4 calves, 36 BB, Allison 152 hogs to Derry PA, WT Burns 96 sheep and 70 hogs to Wood WW, ickin 14 hogs to West Henry 218 sheep to West, W E Nickle 240 sheep to West Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Cameron
Phila
W.H. Fleming
Linnetney
Lansdale
J. M
Ring CP
Betzbiel
Barto. Pa
Okay
Allison
Derry
Pane
Burns
Marshall & Kline Novelty Garments Close Season Sale
Our best season includes Ladies, Mimes and Children's wraps led by Plush Gquod Pinch Jacket at $10 and Medjecke garment at $16 with 50 cents between. Winter coats from Pinch Conta at $72 praised for warmth and style as stock and dress goods lines refresh. Early buying urged for bargains on shirting and cottons, with new fabrics and dress goods arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Canada
Marshall & Kline
Peice
Bargain clothing sale with heavy discounts
Vintage notice markets ladies coats at 75c and up while men s wear includes beardy cloth ing at low prices. Scarves shawls undergarments here. Saxony and Germantown hose neckties in stock. Quality coats and dresses offered with emphasis on closing out inventory and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxony
Germantown
Wendl
Eiees
Weber
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Indiana Progress
Tnesday
Saini
A. L. Mason’s
Baith’s
Smith's
Macon
Star Meat Market
W. M. Pitts
P.M
Grant
Castaney
Library Hall
Saya
Clark's
B.B
West Virginia
Clark
Star Meet Market
A. L. Mason
St.Clair's
West End
Mansfield Brown
Margaret Taylor
A. W. Taylor
Phildelphia Street
Kishiminetas
Normal
Main
First Streets
McCurdy
Dravesburg
la Petite Marie
Leith
Dent
Kimdmes
Greereus
Barat
Enders
Jauver
C. J. Long
the Progress
W.C.T. U
Register and Recorder Findley
St. Clair's
Lippincott'’s Magazine
Harry Lindleys Castaway Co
Thursaday
Presa
Thomas Coleman
Minneapolis
Saturday Evening Spectator
8. M. Davis
Conjarera
Wm. Klingensmith
United Presbyterian
J. B. McGara
McGara
Indians County
Union
M. E
Oweng
John R. Bryan
Cherryhill Township
Geo. Deal
W. B. Loughry & Co
Progress
A. M. Summers
Margaret Roward
Brushvalley Township
Garfield
Johnstown Tribune
Pennsylvania
Brother Swan
Lincoln
Reverend the Light
Edgewood
Hartless & McCutcheon
Mason
West
G. B. Sweeny
W. M. Nicholas
England
Algiers
Nichol
Robes
Brazil
Dom Pedro
Homer City
Kentucky
J. W. Books
Burrel Township
Huyghenian Literary Society
Indiana Normal School
Haymarket
London
United States
Foster
Iowa
Withedrawal
Iowa Messenger
Lippincott’s
Thomas Gaffney
Virginia
Rosewell Page
Charles Morris
Helen Gray Cone
Maurice Francia Egan
Florence Earle Coates
M. G. McClalland
Ficod
G.G. MansnaLs & Co
U. P
McMaster
New Methodist
Ladies’ Ald Society
M. E. Church
Armory Hall
Mollie Kopelan
Main Street
Methodiat
Miss Bell Lindy
Brown Street
Miss Lindy
Silver Wing
George Lose, Jr
Jay O'Neal
Jennie Seaman
Nesera
Mark
John Hotge
Blakeville
John Downey
Blacklice
Dr. Jackson
Blatraville
Mr. Shaffer
John Geary
H. W. Williams
Rose Snyder
Livermore
Misa Sadie Geary
J. K. Pierce
Dan Kellar
Hettie Dixon
Geasler—Donnelly
Susan Lockard
J. R. Lockard
Green Tnp
Misty Sk
G. T. Jones
Ea En
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