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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1912
Page
7
A New York Herald piece notes Mayor Gaynor’s visits to St James on Long Island farms to check on sick pigs, share village gossip, and reward locals with pies. He greets villagers with talk of their pigs and even prescribes remedies, attracting a yearly parade of farmers who raise hogs for his approval.
An Innsbruck preacher claimed Pope Pius X rose in air during prayer. A Das Neue Jahrhundert account suggests a desk hid a chair, while a servant misread the scene as levitation. The Manchester Guardian notes the likely rational explanation.
Berlin forbids horse drawn cabs from carrying fares and provides $150 to cabmen for retraining as chauffeurs, creating a taxi monopoly. London reports cab drivers facing hardship as taxicabs erode earnings, prompting aid efforts.
The narrator recounts Nat 0 Goodwin defending a wayward clergyman without condoning the offense. He urges remorse rather than relish at downfall and then shares a risqué anecdote about a bishop’s behavior at a dinner with an actress. The actress reminds him she is a lady, and the bishop replies he is still a bishop.
The Hoffman Caldwell wedding occurred at St Bernard's rectory on October 21 with Father Frank Pearns officiating. Hoffman, a motorman on the Clymer line, and Miss Agnes Caldwell of this place will reside in Indiana Bren.
The statement commits to Sleep In Work In Play In Live In the fresh air and urges others to do the same, emphasizing outdoor living as a personal and public good. The pledge frames outdoor activity as a daily habit and social encouragement.
William Neal aged 86 died at his grandson George Neal’s home near Blakeville from stroke or paralysis. Funeral at Neal home, interment in Jacksonville cemetery. Thomas Mulvehill aged 77, Civil War veteran, died in Johnstown after 30 years there. J H Fink Co department store in Punxsutawney advertises rugs, carpets, oil cloths and divans with store storage and freight offers.
A marriage license issued Wednesday records Jacob Dickey aged 80 of Reynoldaville and Matilda Shields aged 61 of Piumytile as a couple. The ceremony note expresses deep sorrow over a recent death and mournful sentiments as families pledge remembrance and support.
M Tack attorney forwards executor notice for Nancy A Agey of White Township with claims invited and debts to be paid. Auditor W C Chapman to report fund distribution from A H Apple estate, Indiana borough, on October 30 1912 at 2 30 pm in Savings Trust Building Indiana Pa for interested parties to attend.
W G C Chapman attorney announces letters testamentary for Alexander Walker of Rayne township. Creditors must present duly authenticated claims for settlement and debtors should make prompt payment. Marion Center R D No 2 October 2 1812.
John H. Pierce attorney announces letters of administration on Maurice France of Young township. Creditors must present authenticated claims for settlement to administrator Ghorod A. Rehves at Tadlanga, Pa., by September 18, 1912.
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