Indiana Normal School Opens With Bright Prospects
The Normal School reports record fall term attendance under new principal Dr. Snyder. The opening exercises drew a large chapel crowd on day two. Miss Schulz led a captivating vocal selection aided by Miss Rena Wills from Boston Conservatory. The music department is expected to thrive under their guidance as students return to classrooms and the administration proves capable.
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Snyder
Miss Schulz
Miss Sc
Death of Congressman McCullough in Greensburg
Hon. Wetly McCullough ex-member of Congress from Pennsylvania’s Twenty first district died at his Greensburg home last Saturday morning August 31. He was buried September 1 from his residence with services by Kedron Commandery and Greensburg Cornet Band leading the funeral procession. The community mourns a man known for kindness and forgiveness.
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Wetly McCullough
Twenty-first
Pennsylvania
Greensburg
Westmoreland County
McCullough
St. Clair Cemetery
Kedron Commandery
Knighte Templar
Colorado Letter from Fort Collins 1889
Colorado letter from Fort Collins dated August 21 1889 describes rapid growth in the town and nearby farming. The writer notes groceries and feed business, multiple mills, rising wheat yields averaging 33 to 51 bushels per acre, and potential price rises above $1.20 per 100 pounds. He mentions new banks factories and imminent railroads, water from Cache La Pondre, celebrated stone quarries, Ex Governor Houtt nearby, and invites friends from Indiana County Pennsylvania to visit, signing T C Ramer.
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Fort Collins
Col
Indiana County
Ft. Collins
Colo
C. Rugh
Denver
Cache la Pondre
Houtt
Gen. Grant
Colorado
United States
T.C. Ramer
Court Session Details County Court Proceedings
The court met at 2 p.m. Monday for a lengthy docket with constables receiving quarterly returns. It covered duties on exterminating Canada thistle, plus remarks on constable terms, grand jury leadership, county finances from Johnstown flood debris, and numerous civil, real estate, and probate actions including partitions, sales, and guardian appointments. The district attorney announced no witnesses for trial and potential discharge on own recognizance for the murder defendant.
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Wie Rez
Murdock
A. B. Bennett
Montgomery Twp
Fergus Clawson
Geo. H. Cribbs
Daniel Wyke
South Mahoning Two
J. Franklin Marshall
F. Balentine
John Pringle
Harry W. Bolar
George W
A. J
Martha W
W. C. Bolar
William Snyder
Nisi
Tames
Isaac Graham
Jere
Brickley
Eliza Breath
John Brickley
Lewis Deffenderfer
Abram Link
Julia A. Cunningham
Wm. Cunnigham
J. Nelson Lemison
B. H. Burford
Hannah Wolfe
James E. Manners
Hugh Lawson
Washington
Hanging Rock School House
Belle Hyde
John L. Smith
E. J. Mildren
Blacklick Station
R. M. Flem
Maria Anthony
Susan E. Hill
Emanuel Hill
John Roof
Patrick Foley
Archibald Stewart
Wm.McGuire
Gale
Hannah Walker
Thos. Walker
Robert Rupert
Mary A. Shannon
Chambers
Shannon
Twolick
Samuel Dixon
Cromesa
James McGuire
James Pry
Cherry Bill
Alexander Glassford
Samuel Stahl
David A. Fleming
James
Lewis
James Howe
Funstic
Margaret J. Rhodes
Robert Hart
James Dick
Clarke Wachob
John Lewis
Jacob Henry
Wm. Keck
Foster Gallaher
Richard Fair
J. D. Alexander
Commonwealth
Remington Brothers Advertising Manual 1889
The third annual issue by Remington Brothers of Pittsburg compiles a concise reference for advertisers. It lists leading papers in the United States and Canada with approximate circulations, plus classified lists by category and town, including populations and county seats. The manual notes advance pages for ads and weekly schedules, touting accuracy and cheapness at twenty five cents.
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Remington Bros
Pittsburg
United States
Canada
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Gettysburg September rail excursion for veterans
The Grand Army of the Republic and Veteran Association encampment at Gettysburg will feature dedicatory ceremonies for State monuments on September 11 and 12. Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from major stations September 7 to 12, valid return September 13, at a single fare round trip.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Veteran Association
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Gettyeburg
Musician seeks patronage and shop setup in Indiana Pa
J J Swigart a former Institute for the Blind student with nine years of music study under Prof David D Wood offers piano and organ teaching and instrument tuning repairs after earning a diploma and tools from New York City. He seeks public patronage and plans to establish a home business in Indiana Pa.
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Institution For the Blind
Philadelphia
David D. Wood
New York
J. J. Swicaxt
Indiana, Pa
Advertising the Kemp’s Balaam for Cough and Colds
A peculiar advertisement praises Kemp's Balaam for Cough and Colds. The proprietor authorizes druggists to give a free sample bottle to customers to try before buying. Large bottles sell for 50 cents and 1 dollar. It claims the remedy may prevent consumption.
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Kemp's Balaam
Sli
Local bargains flood Marshall & Kline and Sharretts stores
A flurry of ads touts cheap and varied goods from Marshall & Kline and Sharretts. Shoes, watches, jewelry, ladies wraps, dresses, and belts spread across many firms with low prices on boots, gloves, and fabrics. Bundled offers include 3 cent pins, 1 cent matches, 3.45 dollar alarm clocks, and $7 Elgin watches, with multiple stores urging shoppers to compare and buy now.
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J. R. Stumpf & Son’s
W. M. Cunningham’s
Marshall & Kline
Cry of Victory Over First Sewing Machine Shuttle
A dramatic cry of victory greeted the moment the first revolution of a sewing machine shuttle was completed, contrasting with the rough sneers of veteran sewing machine men who had predicted defeat.
Wilson & Son Dry Goods Adverts for Bargain Dress Suit
A Victorian sales pitch extols Wilson & Son dry goods offering made to order dress suits and shoes at low prices. A young man in flashy attire touts seven fifty for a black dress suit and two dollar shoes, urging readers to rely on Wilson's for deals. The phrase Dix op defines Drayman-Drass or Draws Wilson & Son's as a bold tag line.
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New York State
Wilson & Son
J. R. Stumpf & Son
Wegley & Johnston
M. & K’s. Slaughter
Lydick’s Cash & Produce Store
Penn Run
Dixop
Bargain Music Goods At Indiana Pa Store
Hand saws priced at 24 cents and wood varnished violin cases valued at 1.50 offered for 95 cents. Violins priced at 5, with strings for five cents and steel vielim strings at 2 cents. Advertises a new display next week at Truby Building Main Street Indiana Pa.
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Truby
Main Street
Indiana
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Henry Kline Royer
John M. Leech
James McGregor
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Congressman McCullough
Court News
Remnington Brothers
J.J. Swigart
Musician
Sharrett
Willl Gell
Gharretts
J. T. Boucher
Sharretta
Wegley
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Stumpf & Son
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Congress
W. M. Cunningham
Manhattan
Elgin
Sharretts
Lambertville
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Marshall & Kiline’s
Wilson's
W. M. Cunningham's
Ziegler Bros
J. Collins & Son
Marshall & Kline's
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J. J. Kerr's
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Frank Douglass
J. Collins & Son’s
A. L. Mason
J. J. Kerr
Railroad
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Aurora
J. Kerr
J.B. Stump & Son
Montgomery Township
Churchill’s
Marshall & Kline’a
Wegsley & Johnston
Churchill
Wegley & Johnston's
Lydick’s
Sharrelis
Sarsaparila
Hood
C. I. Hood & Cx
Apothscarles
Lowell
Masa
Rascal
F. J. Johnson
Progress Building
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Cation
A Siedle & Som, Jewelers
Fifth Avenue
Pittsbrug, Penna
M. Jack
James C. Dilts
North Mahoning Two
Jaime
George A. Dilts
Punxautwaney, Jefferson Co
Good Farm
Fair Horn
White Township
Indiana Branch
KH. R
James Fair
Blacklick
Samuel Cunningham
J. C. McCracken
Jas. H. St
West Indiana Borough
McCracken & St.Clair
J. G. McCracken
Jas. H. St.Clair
Jas. St.Clair
J. I.C. Jracken
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Rachel Lang
Henry Weaver
John E. Allison
A. Scott
Wilson & Son’s
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Michigan
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Detroit
Alesman
J. Bbtamp & Gon
Castoria
Stumipif
Indiana House
Racketers
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