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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1903
Page
6
Thomas A. Edison explains that singers gauge audience response by faces, but a phonograph records lack of facial feedback making performers nervous. He notes many good live singers fail to reproduce well on a phonograph and recounts hiring famed performers only to find their recordings worthless.
Louw boasted a wan with steel and was admitted to a hospital by his own request after being examined as sane. He then seized a student’s hand and crushed the fingers to show thanks, broke a log of wood in ice, bent pliers, and burst a rope tied around a barrel, prompting talk of savage greetings.
A new railroad headlight innovation sends a vertical beam upward from locomotives while maintaining forward illumination. The vertical beam can be seen from afar even when smoke or obstructions dim the normal headlight, producing a pil lar of fire signal at night and enhancing warning and visual impact.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve known for cures and skin healing. Claims superiority over salves for cuts burns boils sores ulcers and other conditions. Available at Daugherty Beals Kidiana Pas Win Moore's Homer City and L N Parks Marion Center druggists.
A nostalgic poem recalling an old family home in Indiana Pennsylvania dated August 20 1903. It paints memories of a father at the hearth a mother watching children and church hymns with prayers at night. The speaker longs to revisit the cherished scenes and the tranquil unity of childhood.
London Spectator lauds Mr. Howells as a sympathetic delineator of American types. He portrays highly strung characters with gentle humanity, avoiding detachment and cosmopolitan drift. The piece praises his commitment to writing for Americans about Americans in an American voice.
The Church Economist reports minister salaries: about 1% earn $5,000 or more, roughly 5 in 409 make $4,500 or more, and about 14 in 100 receive $2,000 or more. Among 7,500 ministers the distribution spans $2,000 to $5,000-plus, with ranges detailed for the clergy.
Indiana County seeks a major share of six million funds for township road improvements. State highway commissioner Joseph W. Hunter will address township supervisors on Thursday September 3 1903 at Indiana Court House to explain the new road law. Supervisors must report miles of roads in their townships and attend promptly. Hakny White President Judge.
The orphans' court adjourned the sale of real estate in Washington township belonging to Harry Ray and Alexander Ray, deceased, to Friday September 4 after sheriffs sale. Two adjoining tracts totaling nearly 100 acres with coal underlay and two orchards, within three miles of Elders Ridge branch of the B and O railroad. Inquiries to administrator John H. Pierce, Indiana.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets from authorized points to Indiana for September 7 to 11 with return valid until Monday September 14. Previously returns were valid only until Saturday. The extension eases travel for many attending the fair, after prior requests by fair management.
F Murray of Blairsville Pa announces he handles cemetery work directly with no agent. Prompt responses and cheerful estimates from $10 onward. All lettering guaranteed top quality. Also notes an excursion to the Pittsburg Exposition via Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg Railway with special plow rate tickets from Ridgway Clearfield and intermediate stations starting Sept 9 through Oct 21.
Samuel Lucas delivers Litster spring water ice with two new wagons hauled by horses. His ice, made from Litster spring water, is priced competitively and has earned strong townwide trade. Additional carloads of buggies are arriving this season, proving the line’s demand. J L Carr of Indiana Pa promotes reliable buggies. Also listed are a residence and drug store in Smicksburg, and a life insurance representative drive in Indiana County. A reward offers for removing misleading ads. Other notices advertise screened sand near Pattison’s farm, a Winter’s restaurant staffing, Vogel Bros. fair outfits, and a county fair September 8–11 with a call for workers.
D H Tomb attorney announces letters of administration for the estate of Samuel Muman of Grant township. Persons indebted must settle. those with claims should present them authenticated for settlement. Jane A. Mubat, administrator, dated July 22, 1998.
A good Armstrong township farm in Indiana county near the county seat and the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg railroad. It lies over a six foot coal vein, is well cultivated with fruit trees, has water, churches and schools nearby, and features a new home. Sale is at bargain terms with payments to suit the purchaser. for details call the ProGress office.
W I Daugherty plans to supply yellow pine ceilings by carload with prices unchanged from last year. He solicits orders for porch and veranda materials including columns spindles and other ornaments. Indiana county fair runs September 9 10 11 with good races large purses and top track facilities.
Notice is hereby given that the following counts of administrators are listed. The document outlines appointment and delegation details for the listed roles and respective authorities. Further particulars may be obtained from the issuing office and official records.
A Monday September 7 1903 session lists first and final accounts for numerous executors administrators guardians and trustees in Cherryhill Blairsville West Mahoning and related townships. Names include Mary Paul Lowry Cameron Charles Stake Martha Smith William A Kettering Harvey Pittman Jesse Jordon Henry Miller DM Hier S G Walbeck Frederick Herlinger and many others with estates in Centre Washington Young and Canoe townships.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York disbursed a record one million dollar payment to the heirs of Frankie son Peavey on January 10, 1902, with about seven hundred fifty-eight thousand dollars re insured by other companies.
Premium of 349621 dollars 78 cents paid in September 1902 to the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York by Eben Smith of Denver Colorado.
The world's largest life insurer assets are held by the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, exceeding all other firms in the sector. This dominance underscores the firm’s vast investment holdings and strong market position within the life insurance industry.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York reports its in force standard insurance and annuities total worldwide surpasses One Billion Three Hundred Fifty Million dollars. The company also notes additional figures and actions under way.
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