Local notes from West Lebanon and nearby towns
Local correspondent reports on illnesses and visits including R. H. Harbison with pneumonia, Mrs. S. Donaldson from Indiana visiting relatives, and Prof. Buchanan returning from a wedding tour. Thanksgiving events feature Jr. O. U. A. M. at a hall, a 25-voice choir, speeches by Elder Peeler and W. FE. Collins, and a social lunch. Also notes on residents moving, farming work, and community concerns about county officers addressing local disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon
R. H. Harbison
Paisley
Youngstown
Miss Allen
Waterloo
N. Y
Cass
Morrow
R. 5
Harthouse
Peeler
W. R. Calhoun
W. E. Fryer
W. L. Neal
W. FE. Collins
Aaron Lukehart
Cy Crawford
Crawwford
Manila
Crawford
Co. D
U.S. A. Tle
Fort Bliss
Tex
Philippines
Merrit
Adam Black
Chas. Barret
Prof. Buchanan
New York
Philadelphia
M. S. Kemp
M. E
Inskeep
D. A. Lakehart
Smicksburg
John Roush
Marylands
H. E. Lewis
Blairsville
J. M. Gamble
Join Lowmaster
Carsport
Margaret Lowmaster
Marion Center
Lucy Lee
Altoona
Penk Ruk local notes from Indiana and Hillsdale areas
Miss Maud Empfield and aunt Emma Barr visit Indiana on Saturday while Viola Frantz returns from Greensburg for Thanksgiving. Edna Fowler rests after teaching, and Mrs. Archie Fowler improves from typhoid. Several residents travel for visits, hunting, and holidays. Recurrent names include Ryan, Fowler, Lowman, Rankin, Shatt, St. Clair, Hammond, and McFadden among others. Seasonal updates cover illness, farming moves, and local commerce with Woodmen of the World organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penk Ruk
Maud Empfield
Emma Barr
Indiana
Viola Frantz
Greensburg
Edna Fowler
Ryan
Maze Fowler
Ohio
Kate Houston
Wm. Fenton
Ed Empfield
Archie Fowler
Joe Singer
Somerset
Homer City
Penn Run
Messrs
Murray and
Hetric
Punxeytawney
Elsie Shank
William Shatt
Idaho
W. W. Harbison
South Bend
Margaret Lytle
John Rankin
Hlairsville
W. F. Self
Ster, Lula
Ome
West Wheatfield
Jennie Anderson
Mr. Linsey
Whitney
Frank Brantlinger
Jacob W. Mack
Clyde
Garfield
James B. Mack
Jericho
Earl St. Clair
Conemaugh
James St. Clair
Huff
R. P. Wilson
Bolivar
Frank Cable
Marie Walbeck
Johnstown
Ada
Tested and Tried For 25 Years Bank Trust Question
Readers are urged to consider a bank with 25 years of operation asking if such longevity guarantees safety. The message contrasts a new bank with an established one that has "always kept its promises" and "never failed" to mislead, prompting trust questions.
Scott's Emulsion Ad Claims Unfailing Health Benefit
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion with cod liver oil and hypophosphites as a reliable health tonic. It warns against new remedies promising health without proof and cites pricing of 1.00 dollars and a 50 cent option. Published by Scott & Bowne, New York chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Bowne
New York
Local notes from Deckers Point and Pleasant Valley towns
Deckers Point reports visits from T. M. Gilpatrick and son Murray Winslow and others. Postmaster FE. M. Thompson appointed to fill vacancy. Pleasant Valley notes diphtheria recovery, injuries from coal work, and new Windber shoemaker shop. TANNERY and surrounding area mention hunts, travel, and community updates with several named residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deckers Point
T. M. Gilpatrick
Murray
Winslow
A. H. Rodkey
Barnesboro
Clark Sterner
Cambria County
Elliott Rice
Blanch Thompson
Bert M. Newoher
William
Indiana
Longwell
David Mangtts
FE. M. Thompson
H. J. Thompson
Pleasant Valley
B. F. Donahey
John
Ford Reed
Newtonburg
Mahaffey
D. P. Reed
Windber
Henry Buterbaugh
Dunlo
Thomas Fleming
Marion Buterbaugh
Indiana Markets and Poultry Prices Includes Cattle and Hogs
Errisaure reports grain and hay prices with poultry, game and cheese items, noting live poultry and dressed goods with per pair and per pound rates. Pittsburgh area cattle and hog market figures show receipts, price ranges, and stocker and bull categories, with steady to higher quotes on various grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Errisaure
Pirrsburg
Point Res ad promotes low prices on lamps and decor
The notice touts affordable decor items and flexible partial purchases. It highlights a Fancy Lamp from 98¢ and Decorated Toilet Sets at $1.98, praising Northwood Indiana Glassworks glassware and suggesting a large upcoming stock display.
Holiday Goods We Have Ever Opened
A brief sales note encouraging shoppers to visit the store's second floor this year, highlighting special holiday goods and urging customers not to miss the expanded selection.
Life Fire and Accident Insurance Ad
Life, fire and accident insurance offered with all risks placed in reliable companies. Office located room no. 15 in the Farmers' Bank Building, Indiana Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life, Fire & Accident Insurance
Farmers’ Bank
Indiana
Wallace Dry Goods Co. Sells Cheaper Quality Goods
The weather has limited fill trade but Wallace Dry Goods Co. reports strong store business due to lower prices for good quality. Cloak trade is thriving with fashionable styles, and a new Jamestown dress goods line arrived this week offering wear and reasonable prices. Call to save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Dry Goods Co
Jamestown
Hastings Planing WSL. Indiana Pa. November 30 1898
An 1898 Hastings planing mill advertisement touts energy and diligence as keys to work and success. It claims the mill offers the largest stock of lumber, best doors and sash, and quality mantels and finish while promising weekly stock updates and lowest winter prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Pennington's Tailoring All Wool Clothes Sale Prices
An old newspaper ad lists deep discounts on clothing and furnishings. Erastings Pennington's Tailoring offers all wool clay worsted suits from $15.85, trousers from $3.98, men's and boys' suits and coats at reduced prices, and extensive ranges of shirts, neckwear, socks, gloves, underwear, hats, caps, and toques with many items priced well under typical values.
Clearance sale of wallpaper stock to be turned in 80 days
A clearance sale offers better grade wallpaper at deep discounts as stock must be converted to cash within 80 days. Prices to hold over are offered if not purchased now. Visitors can see the paper and prices in person since space limits quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McLaugh
Ford City
John D. Elder
Pittsboro
Jacob Gallaher
Jas. Shirley
Frank Ewing
Apollo
David McCem
Mr. Snyder
R. M. Fritz
D. A. Rosensteel
R. Crawford
Olivet
United States
Pittsburg
W. E. McComb
T. E. Hildebrand’s
Indiana
W. L Moore
Homer City
M. G. Afiller’s
Blairsville
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Elgerbridge
Cramer
Daniel Stutzman
Joseph Cramer & Sons
Harry Ling
Howard Hamilton
John. R. Swartz
Abner Lowman
M. Lowman
R.M. Johnston
Elderton
W. D. Rankin
S. Oui Edwards
Willet
M. Edwards
A. M. Morrow
Plumville
Hillsdale
Thomas Ferrier
Mahgney
Jas
Henry
David Pringle
Joseph Gromley
Scalp Level
Isaac Mauk
Cornman
M. P
Samuel Smith
Mr. McKee
Taylor & Son
Mahaffey House
Amanda Wassam
Cockport
J. D. Spicher
Rev. Riedel
Kellysburg
Jonathan Langham
Union
J. C. Lockhart
8. K. Lockhart
Scott
Dilltown
Samuel Bracken
Flora Nipps
Conrad
Near Here
Samuel Conrad
Harry Stephens
Company H
Fifth Regiment
Julmetown
Chickamauga
T. M. Conrad
John H. Stephens
L. B. Mayn, Jr
John Parks
James H. Miller
James Devinney
A. J. Uncapher
Mae
D. W. Davis
Clara Miller
Alex Wiggins
Shelocta
E. E. Myers
Thomas Wiggins
B. F. Hill
Earl
Upper Twolick
Kenwood
Lizzie Elwood
E. J. Houston
Cherrytree
B. C. Smith
Rev. Smith
Pine Flats
Smith
Bethany College
Westley
Lawrence Williams
Rich Hills School
Cherryhill Township
County Institute
Ebensburg
Buffington
Minnie G. Bolar
East Wheatfield Township
East Taylor Township
Charlie Myers
Cramer, m
Effie Bolar
St.Louis
Mack Bolar
Elgin
New York State
Wisconsia
Pennsylvania
Northwood
Indiana Glassworks
Bissell
Roger
J. H. Brilhart & Son
Philadelphia Street
John Jacobs
Indiana House
Indiana, Pa
John G. Cameron
J.C. Wallace & Son
Phila. Street
Hastings’ Planing
WSL
Svohnhnss
Pennington’s
Work & Son
J. T. Boucher
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