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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1891
Page
5
Mr. A. Moorhead is authorized to take subscriptions and receipts, collect counts, contract for work and advertising, and conduct business for the Progress. He is touring the northern part of the county. Please remit when he calls if you are interested.
Local notices and ads mention Clements' grocery offerings in Blairsville Pa with fresh produce and crackers. Community updates include football, court visits, medical ads, school events, auctions, and local trades in Indiana County during a November period.
Attorneys John L Getty and Miss Olie Harey wed at 7 o clock in First Baptist McKeesport with Rev Calvin A Hare officiating A ring ceremony organ music and rich white silk gown described Guests from Indiana and nearby towns attended the reception and new home in West Indiana was noted
Henry Livingstone, aged 73, died Saturday evening at his White township home after a long stomach cancer battle. Born in Somerset county, he moved here 35 years ago and joined the local M E church. His body rests in Oakland cemetery as his widow and children mourn.
Old soldiers recall cannon fire in the sixties, but the recent distant thunder comes from men blasting to create a railroad tunnel near Glenn Campbell. A large tunnel for a double track is under construction within six miles of the Indiana county line, promising passage through the northern coal fields.
Journeyman printer Peter Roth and A B Ford rode from Punxsutawney toward home when the neck yoke broke on a steep hill near Marion Center causing the horses to run loose. Keith was thrown from the bogey and briefly believed hurt, later revived with help. Ford was dragged along a distance. both men suffered cuts and bruises.
A large gathering marked Joseph Kinnan of Grant township turning sixty three last Thursday. Over a hundred old friends filled his home and then dined in the barn due to crowd size. Speeches followed and Kinnan received many valuable presents. The notice ends with local economic tips for Blairsville, urging interest in public works and land purchases via D. M. Fair of Blairsville Land Improvement Co.
Constable Pringle arrested James and Thos Dumb of Cambria county last Saturday for trespassing. Jos Smith of Pine two filed the information. They appeared before Squire Griffth of Green two and gave bail of $200 for a hearing before Squire Marks on October 26. The Dumb brothers were chestnut picking on Smiths grounds and he says the trees were injured.
Rev J W Hutchi son officiated the ceremony making H W Longwell and Mary Eberwine man and wife. The couple left on the 6 30 train for a wedding tour visiting Longwell's brother and relatives before returning. The Prongess extends congratulations.
Wanted. Highest maker price paid for bye oundies and baled bitraw. Apply M B Kio at 212 Todlans, Pa.
Campbell Brothers of Glenn Campbell purchased 6000 acres of coal lands along Twolick and Buckrun from James Hadden Ed Widdows’ son Ezekial Barber and others for ten dollars an acre. Payments made in cash as the anticipated railroad expansion promises rapid development and renewed county prosperity. The sale excites Green township residents who expect the locomotive to soon echo along the valleys.
A rainy Tuesday saw a large group from Clearfield Indiana Rayne and White townships assemble at James T. Shields's Taylorsville home to celebrate his 71st birthday. Family and friends shared food, prayers, and memories, with honors including a fine oak rocking chair. Mr. Shields, described as youthful and active for 71, expressed gratitude and promised to remember the visit. One who was present
At a meeting held October 5 1891 at Fleck school house the Mahoning Alliance adopted resolutions on the death of sister Maggie E Fisher. They expressed sincere sympathy to her family and friends and noted her adornment of their social circle. Resolutions to be spread in minutes engroased and published in county papers. Signed by RK Ritchey Mary Kesalar and E N Ritchey.
The subject died Monday evening after an eighteen month illness. Mrs. Elwood, sister of Dr. Anderson, aged 72 years 8 months 22 days, spent early days with her husband in Green township before moving to Indiana six years ago. Her husband died last May, and son William died in California on June 12, making three deaths in six months. Sympathy extended to the lone daughter who cared for her mother. Invitations announce the marriage of Will Clark Tubba of Minneapolis to Grace Boyle Wilson of North Dakota on the 29th. Miss Wilson is E Wilson’s daughter, and friends wish them happiness.
Local correspondence reports diphtheria cases improving in Burns family and nearby households, plus several deaths including Helen Swartz and Frank Srp from diphtheria. A June/October village diary notes a user’s wedding of George Coleman to Mary Steele, various visits, sermons, and local mischief like button theft at the M E church.
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