Thanksgiving Day Praise and County Prospects
The Indiana Progress reflects on Thanksgiving with gratitude for national, state, and county prosperity. It notes busy industries, strong farm harvests, improving transportation, and rising opportunities. A call to aid the less fortunate and support temperance efforts and local initiatives, including a hospital benefit at Library Hall, is included.
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United States
Pennsylvania
Tle
Indiana
Smits
Anti-Saloon League Driving National Temperance push
A 20th century temperance blitz led by the Anti-Saloon League expands across states, employing practical business methods and broad religious support to secure local option laws. The movement, praised by Collier's Weekly, aims to influence the General Assembly next session and is seen as a disciplined, nonpartisan force against the liquor trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
Indiana County
Bush and
Braing
Christian and Temperance Forces
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
League
Leagues
Colligrs
AutiBaloon League
Anuouy
Bonfort
Deagne
ofpurnoRs
Wencpaebiea
Foreign Exile: Thousands of Foreign Labourers Flee to Europe
Report from Pittsburgh notes a large exodus of Hungarians Austrians and Italians traveling to Italy or warm climates for winter. About 10 cars daily depart with each passenger carrying 150 to 500 dollars. Two leaving for every arrival in the district. Steamship offices sold nearly a hundred Europe tickets recently. Tickets Indiana to Naples cost 44 dollars.
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Italy
Pittsburg
Europe
Witl
Indiana
Naples
Aged Homer City Man Lured by Big Cash Roll
William Cox of Superior No 2 reportedly flashed a large roll of money at Homer City station while buying a sticker and was followed by two men who aimed to rob him. They trailed him to Latrobe after he rode a street car and later to a stable where he hired a team to return home. the would-be robbers disappeared.
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Homer City
Latrobe
William Cox
Superior No. 2
Sth
Cox
Teachers Institute to be Held at Hodge Schoolhouse
A teachers institute is planned at Hodge schoolhouse in Barrett township on Saturday December 7 1907 with morning and afternoon sessions. The program includes devotional exercises addresses on reading and the Bible as a textbook in schools, moral training, and a debate on text book provision. Local officials and residents noted public interest and community involvement.
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Teachers’ Institute
Hodge Schoolhouse
Barrett Township
Nellye Caulfield
Nan Gerard
D. A. Palmer
Jennie Nichol
Rya Smyara
Martha O. Graff
G. G. Burns
Wm. Houston
Martha B. Forsythe
Wiliam Campbell
Easey
Jessie Manning
Carrie
Houston
Jacob Brown
D. Berguson
Paul Stewart
Goldie M
Walter
Stewart
Bryan May Bryan to seek Democratic nomination in 1908
The message notes Bryan May the Candidate, William Jennings Bryan announced on Thursday that he will take the Democratic presidential nomination in 1908 if he can secure it. The piece mentions Democrats to choose Bryan as their candidate and results of official certification.
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Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Little Fa
Presbyterian Church in Indiana Marks Century of Faith
The Presbyterian congregation of Indiana celebrated its centennial, tracing origins to 1807 with worship in groves and barns. The group, led by Rev. Henderson, built successive houses of worship, focusing on mission work. Notable participants at the anniversary included Dr. Crawford, Elmer W. Allison, B. B. Tiffany, Mrs. S. J. Stewart, and Mrs. George R. Stewart, highlighting the church's historical society, Sunday school founded in 1820, and the Women's Home Missionary Society which has funded thousands in missions.
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J. W. Cary
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Stev. J. W. Cary
A. S. Cunningham
J. Elder Peeler
Cary
J. Daye Brownlee
Kirst United Pressbyterian Church
Lewis Hay
Tauberan Church
Induana
W. J. Wilson
Creekside
Washington Presbyterian
Mahon
Christian Church
H. F. King
Baptist
F. 8. Crawford
Presbyterian Church
Ant Mae Watson
Agnes Schrum
Presbyterian Congregation of
Indiana
Women’s Home Missionary Society
Henderson
Crawford
Elmer W. Allison
B. B. Tiffany
S. J. Stewart
Thomas Sutton
George R Stewart
Woman's Foreign Society
Christian Findeavor Society
Harry W. Jarhart
J. R. King
Charch
Ladies’ Aid Society
Recount of Obituaries and Local Notices in Jefferson County
Obituary notices and public notices from Jefferson County detail the deaths of several residents including J. Keeler of town, Mrs. Rebecca Dill of Dilltown, J. Thompson Pearce of Primoville, Mrs. Martha Henry near Ord, Peter Marietta of Conemaugh Township, Mrs. Lydia Coalmer of Lovejoy, and Mrs. Eliza Woolslayer. The reports note causes, family survivors, burial locations, and service details. Also listed are Youth’s Companion calendar offerings and a real estate listing in Indiana County.
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Peter
Marietta
Peter Marietta
Conemaugh
West Penn
Livermore
Lydia Coalmer
George W. Coalmar
Lovejoy
Nora
Cleg
Jessie
Ione
Smithport
Banks Township
Fry
William Stitt
Bairdatown
William A. Stitt
Derry Township
Samuel Wilson
Pitsburg
Lemuel Logan
Apollo
Margaret Stitt
Blairsville
Eliza J. Woolslayer
William Young
West Water Street
Thomas Sheppard
Pittsburg
Mr. Young
Macauley and Patton Pradustion The Minlateta Son Tale
A dramatic synopsis describes John Ray and family in a rural New England setting. Westley Coles disrupts peace, Simon Ray sells an invention, and the story ends with family reunion and restoration. The play, praised as a radical change from blood and thunder drama, will be staged at Library Hall this evening with seating and prices listed.
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Raya
New England
John Ray
Iifa
Aimon Ray
Rose
Westley Coles
Robert
Parson Ray
Earth
Tose
Simon Ray
Monument Dedication At Greenwood Cemetery Referenced
The 4 Fide Monument in Allegheny was installed under John Coy’s supervision last week. Designed by H Kunkel of East Ohio Street Allegheny, it commemorates Mr and Mrs John B Coy of Homer City. Credit is given to those seeking such work. notices call for claims and prompt payment from those indebted to firm M Markle of White Township.
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Indiana Bay
Dallas Sutton
H. KR. Sutton
Harry White
Washington
Mr. Button
Robert G. Button
Fide Monumant
John’.Coy
Allesheny
John B. Coy
Homer City
Kunkel
East Ohio
Allegheny
M. Markle
White Township
Maritié
Biranhit
Mankie
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Poste
Heditora and Proprietors
Wednerday
TAL Anti-Saloon League
America
George J. Jolleries
Grant Township
Banda
Delfarles
Hiv
Sherif
Ives
Proghesa LO
Methodists
Morning Post
Plagser
Renl
Singh
Associated Press
New York
Ythour Service
Sup
Post
Thal
Henny J
Stevina
Pennington
Eeie
EWA
Godfrey
Pratie
Semen Keeler
Mer Keeler
Teanth
Jefferson County
Nervie Campbell
Rayburn
Josire
Campbell
Town
Knights of Pythins
Ridgeway
Odd Fellows of Town
Ntter Lodge
Mrnday
Swartz Crawford
Oakland Cemetery
Regecor Dill
Rebeces Dill
Dilltown
Huntington County
Samuel Conrad
Diltown
C. Dill
Johnstown
Uatfield
Harry R. Dill
Liznie R. Stewart
Rose J. Dill
Littown
Elizabeth iiI
Clay Center
Kan
Wm. S. Conrad
Dilttown
Bampson Stephens
Morrellville
Harriet. Swartz
Armagh
J. Thomason Pearce
J. Thompson Pearce
Primoville
Bright
61St Regiment
Pearce Ia
George Neil
Davis
Lydia Guthrie
Big Run
Annie Thilman
Robert Pearce
Plumville
Beracha
Martha Tunry
Martha Henry
Jacob Henry
S. BE. Henry
Near Ord
Samuel Moore
West
Daniel Henry
John Rickard
Westmoreland County
East Mahoning Baptist Church
Thor
Zayadain
Rosen
Gapdola Times
Downship
Cornty
Heshbou
Blacklick
Homer
Gelay
Macauley & Patton Pradustion
Wanrro
B. B
Williame
Grisemore, Pa
W. P. Lowry
Sayings & Trust Co
Philadelphia
Walt. Winters
Phone
Philadelphia St
Nolles
Appleby & Peterson
Appleby and Peterson
PENNA
John F. Steving
Silas C
Jardinere
John F. Steving & Co
Campbell & Rinn
John S. Cunningham
Indiana, Pa
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