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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1895

Page

5

Cramer neighborhood notes show social and local news

Messrs Harvey Findley and T W Cramer visited Johnstown last week. Joseph Cramer travelled to Philadelphia for land matters. Epworth League meeting postponed to Friday. James Hutchison of Armagh called, recovering from fever. Photographer R M Smith and Steele Bryan went to Cramer for pictures of falls. Hunters returned empty handed though game reported plentiful. Harry Matthews starred for Y M C A football against Morrellville, playing left half back. Napoleon Naugle shot a large wild turkey but lost it in the woods. Ix L C Matthews, a Johnstown dentist, visited his parents at Sabbath. Matthews enjoys strong patronage and invites Cramer friends to meet him on Main Street. Young township teachers active. Thanksgiving match hunt planned, loser furnishes supper. Prof Bach and Prothonotary Peeler attended institute. Rev Potter and Rev Kelly exchanged pulpits. Teachers Institute well attended. Prof A M Hammers lecture a success despite bad weather. No Thanksgiving public services announced. question of duty for churches. John Cable to build a new house near India. Mina and Mabel Lichtenfels ill with typhoid. Mrs Joseph Mack slowly recovering. Harvest Home social at Germany M E church. Mrs C Clifford of Altoona visited Lichtenfels family. Johnstown visitors included B S Mack, wife, and Hugh Mack. Lulu Bennett of Hillside visited J E Bennett’s home. Cassman bought Garfield lot. clothing house expected soon. Assessor A M Walback in Indiana. will begin work next week. Harry Clawson, formerly of Dixonville, now contracted to cut wood for Clark Cline of Blacklick.

James Hutchison Armagh Cramer R. M. Smith Steele Bryan Harry Matthews Morrellville Harry Napoleon Naugle Ix. C Matthews Johnstown Main Street Bach Peeler Indiana Potter Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church Kelly A. M. Hammers Mina Mabel Lichtenfels Joseph Mack Germany M. E. Church C. Clifford Altoona Lichtenfels B.S. Mack Hugh Mack Lulu Bennett Hillside J. E. Bennett Cassman John Hrantlinger Garfield A. M. Walback Walback Harry Clawson Dixonville Clark Cline Blacklick U. P Nona Coleman Berkepile Georgia Miller Barnesboro Graceton Jnc. F. Barclay F. Clark Epworth League M. E Ralph Moorhead Ney Prothero Homer UC. P Emmons

Asa Hurd Visits Town Amid Local News

Mr. Asa Hurd of LaJose is visiting here. The sale of Mark Bros. last week drew a large crowd. Harry Barclay, recently at Sidney, returned home Saturday. Miss Ollie Braughter returns from Gettysburg. Rev. Cameron, our U B minister, came home after a revival at Sellersville. Mr. Wm. Sutton, long on a lumber job in Forest county, returned home Saturday. Canoe townships first teachers institute at Locust Lane drew good attendance with Myrtle Piper delivering a notable recitation. Institute conducted by Ella H. Braughter, a leading instructor.

Asa Hurd LaJose Mark Bros Harry Barclay Sidney Ollie Braughter Gettysburg Rev. Cameron U. B Sellersville Wm. Sutton Forest County Canoe Township Locust Lane Myrtle Piper Ella H. Braughter

Local residents noted on illness and travel updates

Mrs. Fred Glasser remains on the sick list while Miss Genelia Donahey improves as fever abates. Benjamin Fyock has moved to Morrellville. Many patients are able to be out. Mrs. Clawson returned to Indiana after visiting the Donahers. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Grumbling came home from Mahoning township. Rev. Cogler will lead Thanksgiving services at the M E church Thursday at 10 a.m.

Fred Glasser Benjamin Fyock Morrellville Genelia Donahey Clawson Miss Donahers Indiana Daniel Grumbling Mahoning Townships Rev. Cogler M. E. Church

Local Notes On Students And Community Incidents

Mr Dean Rankin travels to Johnstown for winter study. Miss Carrie A Houk attends Patti sans drawing and art school at Indiana. Mr Adda Gallagher of Barnesboro stays with her parents. Mrs A F Houser and her son stay with Mr WL Price during Twolick Baptist meeting. Jonathan Buterbaughs team frightened in front of D R Houks store, causing damage to wagon and outbuildings.

Dean Rankin Johnstown Carrie A. Houk Pattisans Indiana Adda Gallagher Barnesboro John G. Buterbaugh A. F. Houser Pavlorsville WL. Price Twolick Baptist Church Jonathan Buterbaugh D. R. Houk

Blacklick and Hillsdale Community Notes

Local items from Blacklick and Hillsdale discuss revival services at the M. E. church, cider production, family visits, school society success, and church activities. Other updates include coal digging, law enforcement activity, store relocation, protracted meetings, fevers recovering, injuries from a leap frog accident, and residents visiting relatives or returning home. Notable names include Mr. Peter Lear, Mrs. Alexander, Mr. C. C. Repine, Miss Gertrude Clawson, Miss Linda Clawson, Sumner Graff, and Rev. Emmons.

Marriages Reported in Indiana and Nearby Towns 1895

On November 30 1895 by Dr M M Sweeny at the M FE parsonage Indiana Mr L M Foust of Armagh and Miss Laura Lemon of Nolo were wed. On November 21 by Rev L Hay Mr Edward Ray and Miss Adda N Wilcox both of Cochrans Mills Armstrong county married. On November 2 1895 by Rev J W Shaeffer at the Central Hotel Indiana Pa Mr T W Altimus of Brushvalley and Miss Adeline Geesey of Cherryhill township united in marriage.

M. M. Sweeny M. FE. Parsonage Indiana L. M. Foust Armagh Laura Lemon Nolo L. Hay Edward Ray Adda N. Wilcox Cochrans Mills Armstrong County J. W. Shaeffer Homer City Central Hotel

Flowering lant and woman health in old advice era

If a flowering plant fails to blossom it lacks beauty much like a woman whose health is failing. The piece argues sickness affects female organs, cites insanity among women, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure, offering a 168 page book for ten cents via the World’s Dispensary Medical Association.

Mises Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y World’s Dispensary Medical Association

Resolutions of respect from Shiloh church union

Resolutions honor M C Minser and J B Shively, praising their service and expressing sympathy to spouses and families. Notices call for publication in Indiana Progress and minutes, with committee credits to Dina B Hazel, Newpher, Patrrie, and others, plus local ads about lumber, framing, stoves, and Thanksgiving studio openings.

Baptist Young People’s Union Shiloh Deckers Point M. C. Minser Jesus Indiana Progress Dina B. Hazel B. M. Newpher

Wilson and Son Weather Supply Ad

Autumn rains bring chill and sudden changes. We offer warm clothing to guard against wet or cold and prevent pneumonia and fever with a full winter supply.

Umbrellas On Sale In Wide Range Of Prices

A large line of umbrellas offered from 75 cents to $5. In stock Belknap Johnson & Powell Windsor Pacific tight rolling umbrellas with brass sticks that resist bending, and Sprague patent umbrellas for travel.

Belknap, Johnson & Powell Windsor & Pacific Sprague

Black basket weave suit offered at $8

A newspaper brief promotes a men's clothing item, noting a black basket weave suit priced at eight dollars. It highlights the affordable men's fashion option and directs attention to the sale.

Dress Goods And Overcoats At Bargain Prices

This week’s shipment features plaids 25 and 45c fabric lines of dress goods and a full new range of boys and youths overcoats starting at $3. The store touts fibre chamois Crinoline Mache and fabrics like Cambric Silesia Percalines Hair Cloth Shrunk Linen Grass Cloth Moreen. A high value all wool white blanket is offered at $2.25, claiming superior price and quality.

Flannels Still In Stock Despite Lower Demand

The store notes waning demand for this class of goods yet maintains a full stock. It advertises the old fashioned Jum berman's flannel as part of its continuing offerings.

Ladies' Coat Stock Remains Complete in All Sizes

We remind shoppers our coat stock is still complete in every detail and can supply any size or kind requested. The offer highlights a full range of styles and sizes to meet customer needs.

Colorful Carpet Price Notice

Shoppers are urged to consider carpets now as prices have risen across the board and are expected to climb further before spring. The retailer emphasizes they continue selling at the lowest point ever reached.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Messrs Harvey Findley T. W. Cramer Joseph Cramer Philadelphia West Lebanon West Wheatfield John Cable India Lochester Mills Hrushvalley Peter Lear Alexander C. C. Repine Charles Mabon Gordon School House E. N. Bennett Gertrude Clawson Linda Clawson E. J. Clawson Blacklick Township Sumner Graff Hillsdale G. W. Colgan A. B. Clark C. A. Kingsley John Munshower Hazlett Church Burrows B. F. Pittman Geo. McKeage G. W. Wright Joe McCracken RAYNE Sally Dodson East Run Lulu Myers Punxsutawney Tanoma George Lutz Lutz Jos. Dodson Near Grove Chapel Dr. Simpson Kellysburg Marchand Thomas Allison Samuel Knox van Horn & Furman Covode John Dorn Potter County J. B. Shively Cherrytree Circuit Rev. W. Burrow MaGair Patrick J. M. Roprry Poplar Lumber Clark’s A. S. Cunningham Smith’s B. F. MacCartney’s McFarland Wm. Risinger’s Hood C. M. Henry John Gilmour Young Township Smith A. &. Cunningham B. F. MacCartney Wi. Risinger’s Clark Cunningham Old Foundry Wm. Risinger S. Clark F. MacCartney McFarland Foundry Wilson & Son Skule Cunningham’s Shoe Gerald Cunningham’s Ng 3Liecer Wallace Marshall & Kline’s J. C. Wallace & Son PENNA Wwe St. Clair’s China A.W. Wilson Sonialex ST. Clair
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