Long Life of a Hermit in West Wheatfield
Near Johnstown a log cabin in remote West Wheatfield Township houses Katherine Luther, nearly 87, who has lived as a hermit for half a century with only a cow and chickens for company. Neighbors fund a new home and stove as her old cabin needs repair. She recalls a panther encounter and has refused charity, proud of her independence while news comes through neighbors. Born December 29, 1816 in Lycoming County, she moved to East Wheatfield as a child, married George Luther, separated, and now lives alone with her daughter Louise and sister Susan Miller as her only close relatives.
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Dease Wood
West Wheatfield Township
Katherine Luther
George W. Levan
Luther
Progress
Fife
Notble
Rial
Katie Luther
Lycoming County
George Fulcomer
East Wheatfield Township
Armagh
George Luther
Louise
Innes
Johnstown
Susan Miller
Samuel Miller
Hermit Woman in Old Forest Cabin Survives Alone
A aged woman living as a hermit near a timber tract once owned by George Lieffer threads life from a three acre parcel. She raises corn vegetables and keeps chickens and a cow, with neighbors trading produce for necessities. She believes in witchcraft, avoids travel, and cherishes her first ever photograph in a log cabin home.
Confessions of a Priest and the Electric Bitters Cure
Rev Cox of Wake Ark says he suffered jaundice for 12 years and, after trying many doctors and medicines, was cured by Electric Bitters. The product is advertised as a reliable remedy for liver and kidney trouble, stomach disorders, and general debility, guaranteed by Daugherty Bros and others in Indiana Pa Homer City Pa and Marion Center Pa. Price 50 cents.
Real Estate for Sale by Wagner and Cathcart Indiana Pa
Wagner and Cathcart real estate agents in Indiana Pa list multiple properties for sale in Indiana and Creekside with modern dwellings and well drained lots. The offering includes farms in good cultivation and properties in Pittsburgh area at low figures. Contact 647 Philadelphia Street Indiana Pa for descriptions and prices.
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Wagner & Cathoart
Philadelphia St
Indiana
Read National Tribune and Progress One Year Offer
Civil War veterans urged to subscribe to National Tribune and Progress for one year at 1.50 for a limited time. Classifieds list horse team for work, contact H. C. Evaxisy in Graceton PA, and sale of paints, varnishes, and furniture stock to free storeroom. Also notices for Trespass and local classifieds from Indiana PA and Conn. Corners.
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National Tribune and Progress
H. C. Evaxisy
Graceton
D. T. Bouergr
Philadelphia St
Indiana
H. E. Steving
United States
Steving
Sixth Street
Buggies and Fertilizer Offered at Low Prices
Two car loads of Rex Buggies arrive, praised for quality and satisfaction in the county. Limited stock will be sold at a close margin. visit to compare prices. Also regular shipments of fresh fertilizer promised to supply all needs at the lowest possible price.
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Felton, Sibley & Cos
Patten Sun E
Oe J. TD
Bovebher
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George Lieffer
Woods
Pennsylvania Central
Mrs. Luther
Humpte
Confessions of & Priest
Monarch
Dr. Thomas
Geti
Jamison & Keller
Junia Filbringe
West, Cornwell, ‘Conn
Progress Office
Go. T. Hamilton
Indiana, PA
Frank Douglass
Penn’a
J. C. Conner
Philadelphia
Tenth Streets
Wialedale
Indlaya
Penn’ 4
R. W. Wehrle
Practical Optician
Philadelphia Street
The
New York Life
G. Meade Marshall
Deposit Bank Building
Indiana, Pal
Freep
Corn
Penn Run
GE. Frantz
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