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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1904
Page
4
The Indiana Progress cites Theodore Roosevelt and his acceptance letter, praising his record with workers and farmers while criticizing Parker's silence as a political risk. The piece highlights Roosevelt's personal ties across social groups, claiming his stance defends each citizen's right to life liberty and property within constitutional limits.
Samuel Shumaker of Sewickley, once president of the National Bank of Western Pennsylvania, died in his bathroom from cerebral hemorrhage after returning from Atlantic City. He was 46, born near Mifflintown, married to Margaret Blair, survived by wife and three sons. Remains to be brought to Oak Lind cemetery for interment. Also noted are John C Stephens of Hull, age 56, Civil War veteran, and Henry Steving Sr, long-time resident and cabinet maker, both with brief death notices and burial info.
A sequence of local death notices and funeral plans across Blairsville and surrounding towns records spouses, children, and interment details. Entries include Mrs. Sarah Hicks of Bisiaville, Mrs. Isabella Mitchell of Fond du Lac Wisconsin, Mrs. Anna Thompson of Johnstown, infant Ralph Devere of Jacksonville, and others, with services announced locally and in private ceremonies. Also noted are upcoming local reminders on lectures, sleighs, and a Kinzua Bridge excursion by regional businesses.
Religious gatherings chart the KyNod meeting agenda across Friday to Wednesday with sermons by Rev. Irons Whitmeyer Newcome and McCrory. Deeds recorded in Indiana County list numerous transfers of property, lots and acres among individuals and firms, including Beech Creek Coal, Shawnee Land Company, and Wilgus Land Company, with amounts from $50 to $9,000. A list of marriage licenses and obituaries for Vernon Lydick and other names appears within.
Relatives and friends gathered at Tanag Crimichs home in Homer City to celebrate his eighth birthday. Daughters 19 grandchildren and six great grandchildren attended along with other relatives. An armchair was presented by Rev J W Shaffer. The event was organized by the daughters.
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