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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1899
Page
4
The piece urges Thanksgiving Day observance fixed by the governor and notes national prosperity. It mocks Congressman elect Roberts, Admiral Dewey, Carl Schurz, William J Bryan, General Wheeler, and Axel Cromwell, predicting political upheaval, party fault lines and imperial concerns amid ongoing affairs from the Philippines to European diplomacy.
Evans and McBeth wed at M E parsonage in town with Rev. Reynolds officiating. Jacob Garman and Belle Watterson tied the knot at Central Hotel parlors with Squire Crossman. Burnheimer and Carr united at Homer City Presbyterian parsonage by Rev. Emmons.
Rev W E Bassett pastor of the Stoyes town M E church married Miss Mabel Boyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Boyer of Johnstown at the bride's home on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock Rev N B Tannehill of Johnstown officiated The bride's parents formerly resided at Blacklick where she is well known.
Mr Porter Brickel and Miss Dollie Weitzel of Banks township were married Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home. Rev H C Sanm officiated. The couple are well known in the neighborhood with the groom serving as principal of the public schools at Hortons.
Mrs. Robert Kerr hosted Mrs. H. Rugh and other guests on East Philadelphia Street while Mrs. A. R. Thompson entertained ten friends on Oakland Avenue. Miss Joseph St Clair threw a fancy work and euchre party. A reception for Mr. and Mrs. Gaute and Mrs. Davie drew 75 guests at South Fifth Street. Northwood brothers honored with banquet for voyages to England. Thanksgiving living pictures in Normal Chapel feature Gibson works, Wilikins and Dinah pantomime, with 8 pm start and 15 cent admission.
The will of Joseph Pounds filed in the register's office directs his widow and children to use the farm until disposal by the executor. Personal property is sold except what is needed for farming, with real estate sale to occur within two years. Widow receive legal share, Joseph Pounds Jr. $500, grandson Joseph N. Roof $50, remainder shared by eight children. William Pounds of Blairsville named executor. Will dated November 21, 1899.
In an Idaville Indiana testimonial, J W Gardner credits Electric Bitters with restoring strength and appetite after stomach liver and kidney troubles. The ad claims the tonic cures loss of appetite and general malaise, priced at 50 cents with a guarantee, sold by local druggists.
The orphans court sale of the late Irwin McFarland's real estate will take place at the Court House immediately after the sheriff's sale next Friday afternoon. The property includes a two brick foundry and machine shop and seven town lots in Indiana, offering opportunities for solid building sites.
Frank H. Daugherty announces delivery of Sadoays of Waverly and plans a door to door wagon call. The tour covers wards on specific days: Mondays and Thursdays for the Third and Fourth wards, and Tuesdays and Fridays for the First and Second wards.
Four dozen key wind watches offered at half their original prices by R W Wehele Watchmaker and Optician. Prices listed include 2.50 3.50 and 4.00 dollars per watch, with sale notes promising bargain timepieces and value for customers seeking inexpensive replacements.
Sixty acres of good farmland within two miles of Indiana Pennsylvania for sale. Will sell cheap. Inquire or address Patti son 622 Philadelphia Street Indiana PA. Also Sharretts Knit boots and away proof overs priced at 2.75 dollars.
A long list of residents and visitors record travel to Philadelphia Pittsburg Greensburg Baltimore and Sayre. It notes weddings funerals Thanksgiving travel Mother-to-be and new homes while naming several doctors lawyers and officials linked to Cambria county and nearby towns.
Timberlake brings four high performing horses from Tasig Tipton Co. to Timberlake Stables in Indiana after a New York show. Maximilian, Oro Rex, Malbert and a full sister with racing potential join the stable. owners plan breeding next spring and ongoing tracking through winter at the Kline stable behind A. W. Wilson & Sonatore room.
Doctors warn alum in baking powders makes food wholesome and urge state action. Minnesota Wisconsin ban unsafely branded powders. DC prohibits alum in bread. Public alerts urged with lists of alum powders and price cues for housewives.
Rev Ward Beecher Pickard pastor of Epworth Memorial church Cleveland O will appear next Monday evening December 4 to deliver The House That Jack Built A noted orator and wit he has spoken to large audiences for the Y M C A Buffalo N Y association Admission 50 and 35 cents Seats go on sale Friday morning December 1 at 9 o clock Season ticket holders must present coupon No 3 to reserve seats
Howard Austin of S. Ewart & Co. and his wife have moved from rooms at the Indiana House to a modern home on Tenth street built by Carnahan & Hook. He is a popular salesman for the county and represents a well known wholesale grocer. Plus notes on "The Girl from Chili" at Library Hall, December 5 with Miss Mayme Childress headline, and local ads for domestic help, illuminating oil, and knit slipper wool.
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