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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1913
Page
4
Indiana Progress notes farmers discuss a bond issue for state maintenance of main roads. Justice Elkin says politics should be kept out of the issue and stresses broad support across parties. Indiana county stands to gain from state control of roads as readers are urged to study Elkin's points.
A report notes many boys excel in the corn growing contest with husking time near. Ten ear samples must be sent to the county superintendent by December fifteenth for inspection and premiums awarded December sixteenth. Despite drought and early frost, organizers remain hopeful. James F. Chapman.
John W. Vogel, manager of the Big City Minstrels, explains the origins of popular minstrel show in 1848 with the Virginia Minstrels at the Bowery, noting Christy as the father of polite minstrelsy. Vogel’s City Minstrels perform at the Auditorium on Tuesday Evening October 14 with tickets at Hall's.
Boges and McGregor sold a team of five year old gray mares for 550 dollars and Harry Boggs sold his private driving mare for 200 dollars. The horses are described as among the county's best greys and Stewart plans to use them in his large livery near the Court House.
Mention was made in last week's Progress of the sale of a coal land tract to the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg railroad interests by W B George of Center township. The consideration, not in the published account, was $13,000.
Bilanche C. Wehrle unveils fall and winter hats and trimmings from her home at 36 South Fifth Street and invites old and new customers to view. A new storefront on Philadelphia Street is planned for the near future.
Clarence Smyth of Wayne Avenue was riding a bogey when a trolley struck it near Findleyville. He was thrown clear and suffered a fractured collar bone and other injuries. The bogey was wrecked in the collision.
J W Burkhart a Penn Run merchant closes out a general store sale of clothing shoes dry goods groceries and hardware. Stock to be sold at cost with the business winding down. Local sale promotes quick turnover and street price bargains.
Judge Elkin argues Indiana county backing for the Sproul plan to create a state highway system. He explains roads will be rebuilt and maintained by the state at no local cost, outlines routes, benefits to farms, schools, and churches, and argues for a $60 million loan funded by future revenues to finance construction and sinking fund.
The article argues that bond funds will cover the loan and debt at maturity and that automobile owners, while objecting, would support the plan. Indiana county stands to gain from state aid, and a constitutional amendment is needed to empower the legislature to pass laws to negotiate the loan. Voters are urged to inform themselves before the November election.
R H Thompson announces acquisition of the business establishment formerly occupied by J I Shaffer at the corner of Philadelphia and Seventh streets Indiana Pa. He offers a superb line of clothing hats and furnishings for men young men and boys at appealing prices. Merchandise is strictly new with styles from smartest to conservative. store remodeling is underway and a formal opening will be announced later with the motto Trade with Thompson.
Notices, farm sales, rentals, and livestock prices from Indiana Pennsylvania classifieds. Listings include milk quota notes, agents wanted, farms for sale, rentals, and real estate openings, plus live stock market quotes for steers, heifers, cows, hogs, sheep, and calves with price ranges and railroad references.
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