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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1896

Page

5

Local Notables and Visits Recap from Clayville Area

Mrs May Lewis of Clayville spent last week with her mother. Hinggold resident Teols will preach Wednesday evening. Mischives Steur, daughter of TD T.pieat, recovering from illness. Miss Bertha Henry and Miss Myrtle Henry visited Perrysville friends. Crissman and Landses families stayed with Ferterhet hosts. H N Chambers and families from Red Clutic were guests over Sunday. Katherine Oberlin and Mrs Davis of Clayville visited last week. Mrs Weaver Kate Jordan and Davie Jordan attended preaching at Penrysville Sunday. Th Hoover, returning home to Reynoldsville after visiting nearby friends.

May Lewis Clayville Teols Hinggold Mischives Steur TD. T.pieat Mishianche Kuntz Biz Run Sprankle Bertha Myrtle Henry Perrysville Mia Win. Crissman Landses Ferterhet H. N. Chambers Red Clutic Katherine Oberlin Davis S. Mr Weaver Kate Jordan Mix

Local News Briefs From Town and Surroundings

A young stranger visited C Lelly. Frank Weil and family from Big Run were Sunday visitors. Mrs Minnie Piper of Punxsutawney visited Saturday. Samuel Kolithepp and family from DuBois are visiting. A corn hunt drew several youths. Mrs Conrad Zener died Thursday morning shocking locals. Dr Ernst and Attorney Fairman of Punxsutawney spoke on free silver in the school. Telegraph line workmen passed through town last week. Tev Fash spent Saturday with the Glassfords. Kiev Parker and sister called on friends Thursday. Mr and Mrs Gibson returned from Bedford. Mrs Margaret Young was ill but improved. Local engine and separator crews are in demand. Rev J G Conover returned from visits in the state and New York. The Thornton Park excursion drawn fewer attendees than expected.

C. Lelly Frank Weil Big Run Minnie Piper Punxsutawney Samuel Kolithepp DuBois Conrad Zener Ernst Wm. Fairman Central District Telegraph and Telephone Company Indiana Fash Glassford Kiev Parker

Store Brings New Fall Goods From New York

J.4 Stumpf returned from New York with a large stock of fall goods at bargain prices. The new line will arrive this week and the store plans a big sale for fair visitors. All attendees are invited to visit during working hours to inspect bargains in every department.

J.4 Stumpf New York City Thompson Indiana

Johnstown Opens State Fair With Royal Japanese Troupe

Johnstown's big show begins next week as the state fair opens with attractions including Prince K. O'Kade's Royal Japanese Troup. The act features contortion, agility, jugglery and strength, touted as the finest of its kind in the state, alongside other entertainments. The event aims to press state pride and hospitality.

Johnstown K. O’kade America

Uniontown Bargain Store Promises Wide Stock and Low Prices

The J. Garman general store at Uniontown, Beringer post office, is described as a highly stocked county shop under manager John D Garman. It highlights a large clothing department, broad boot and shoe selection, and a varied line of gentlemen’s furnishings with bargains in every department. Ad copy also promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial for indigestion with herbs to aid digestion, sold by druggists 10 cents to 1.00 per bottle.

J. Garman Uniontown Beringer John D Garman John Kelly

Excursion Trains Promote Western Harvest Tours

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces harvest excursions to South and North Dakota and other western regions. Departures occur July 21 August 4 18 September 1 15 29 and October 6 20 at two dollars above one fare for round trip. Tickets valid for return on any Tuesday or Friday within 21 days of sale. For rates times and details contact agents or John R Pott Williamsport Pa septl3.

Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul John R. Pott Williamsport

Dixonville Welcomes New Merchant H E Bence

Dixonville greets H E Bence as its new merchant after purchasing the storeroom and hotel from W L Buchanan Son. He offers a general merchandise line and serves travelers. Carpenters are adding improvements to the hotel and both buildings will be painted upon completion.

H. E. Bence Dixonville W. L. Buchanan & Son Bence

Saturday's Bicycle Race Attraction to Homer City

A handicap road race will run from this place to Homer City and back with no prizes. It tests rider speed and starts at 4 PM in front of the Court House. entrants must report at Work & Young by Friday.

Homer City Work & Young Court House

Advertised letters listed at Indiana Pa post office

Remaining in the office at Indiana Pennsylvania on September 1 1896 are Lewis Fisher Samuel Miller G W Martin J W Moore Clara Osborne Frank G Steel Mrs Sarah Snider Wa1 Wissinger. When calling for letters please say they were advertised giving date. Franklin Sansom P M.

Indiana, Pa Lewis Fisher Samuel Miller G. W. Martin J. W. Moore Clara Osborne Frank G. Steel Sarah Snider

Marriage Licenses Report From Pennsylvania Counties

Buffington two East Wheatfield Cokeville Cokeville Armstrong county Westmoreland county 219 John W Duncan Lizzie M Orner 218 Charles H Myers Clara D Bolar 219 James Hulshan Mary Brown Harry B Faith Clara B Lydie

Buffington East Wheatfield Cokeville Cokevillle Armstrong County Westmoreland County John W. Duncan Lizzie M. Orner Charles H Myers Clara D. Bolar James Hulshan Mary Brown Harry B. Faith Clara B. Lydie

Doctor Ernest L Erhard Opens Cherry Tree Practice

Dr Ernest L Erhard of New Millport Clearfield county joins Pittsburg Medical College graduating class. Cherry Tree supports two physicians and the new doctor builds a solid practice in town.

Ernest L. Erhard New Millport Clearfield County Cherrytree Pittsburg Medical College

J N Cochran Ad Lists Youths Suits and Overcoats

J N Cochran and Co of Plumville offers a full line of youths and boys suits priced from 1.00 to 6.50 and a complete range of men's overcoats from 3.50 to 14.00. Customers invited to call and inspect the stock.

J. N. Cochran & Co Plumville

Garmans notes new men and boys clothing arrivals

A new lot of men's clothing arrives at Garmans Uniontown with suits from $2.50 to $12 and boys' suits from 90 cents up. A fine line of ladies' shoes is offered at $1.00. In Rayne township Tanoma, Mr M L Cochran begins as blacksmith, reputed skilled and busy in the neighborhood.

Garman’s Uniontown M. L. Cochran Tanoma Rayne Township Cochran Howard & Foster’s

Wilson & Sons Free Exhibition Showcasing Furs and Suits

The stock of boys youth and stylish school suits at Wilson and Sons is immense with furs feathers wraps capes and collars on display in a free exhibition equal to a small fair drawing in shoppers and strong names in garments and accessories.

Wilson & Sons

Waverley Magazine September contents teased

The September issue of the Waverley Magazine lists 12 to 15 complete stories and other items. Notable tales include The Heiress of the Hill Retribution or The Heir of Immergran by Helen M Huntington and The Mysterious Telegram by Archie Eggleston, with many others. Available at news dealers or Weaverley Publishing Co Station G Boston Priced 10 cents.

Waverley Clarence M. Boutelle Immergran Helen M. Huntington Archie Eggleston Weaverley Publishing Co Boston Prive

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