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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1896

Page

5

Visiting friends and local notices across Grisemore area

Miss Edn Patterson and Rev Wei visit Indiana and Nebo church hosts a convention for Penn Run Cockport Salemi. Grisemore and Martintown folk attended the Indian fair. Llewellyn Griffith improves from erysipelas. Local residents travel, host, and plan coal land sales near Patton and Brushvalley communities.

Edn. Patterson Indiana Wei Nebo Miite Templeton Johnstown Mis. Farion Derry Daugdner John Sides T. P. Stephens E. W. Grifith Abedrigo Griffith Grisemore State Fair. Rev. Roberts and Wife, of Ebbensburg Martintown Llewellyn Griffith Mis Dent Tanpleton Uniontown H. A. Moorhesi Twolick

Community Updates From Indiana Fair and Local Visits

A number of local residents attended the Indiana fair last week. J B Lewis serves as township farfman at court this week. Our neighborhood endured a severe rain storm Friday night. Mr and Mrs Samuel Stear visited Jacob Magless's family last week. West Mahoning township will be well represented at the Dayton fair next week. Mrs Jacob Hones of Dayton visited daughter Mrs A C Good over Sabbath. Mrs J G Walker was ill last week but now recovering under Dr W H W Crawford. Agnes Sitchey Zero Hare Thomas Hart man J I Walker and sisters Maggie and Clara attended preaching at Georgeville on Sabbath evening.

Indiana J. B. Lewis Samuel Stear Jacob Magless West Mahoning Township Dayton Jacob Hones A. C. Good J. G. Walker W. H W. Crawford Agnes Sitchey Zero Hare Thomas Hartman I. Walker Maggie Clara Georgeville

Dens Evans family notes and small town visitors

Diphtheria afflicts Evans son and typhoid hits Mrs Dick while Rev Cowley bids farewell at the M E church. Local visits include Michles Evans in from Pittsburg, Mrs Reeger and Mrs Tansey visiting, and families hosting Sabbath guests. A display of fall events and a horse mishap at Edward Faith’s property closes the items.

Dens. Evans Densmore Dick

Fragmentary Local Notice From Nearby Towns

Fragmented OCR text mentions people from Covede Glen Campbell Punxsutat and Jefferson county. References to a family gathering or attendance and a local event at a place described as St Lucas or St Lucus’s with dates near last Thursday evening. Names include Hadden Snyder and Jeanie Mitchell with scattered town mentions.

Trade card fragment from British Depot listing firms

Fragmentary advert for works sold worldwide by F. New. Beey & Sons at King Edwardst London. Mentions Portes Deceasp Cuz, Corpr., Sole Propa., Heaton, U. 8.4 and British Depot brand.

F. New. Beey & Sons King Edwardst London Portes Deceasp Cuz, Corpr Sole Propa Heaton

Rochester Mills Social and School News Brief

Mr Isaac Work and family of New Florence are visiting this week. Mr A C Barclay, ill for weeks, is improving. Mrs Colkitt of Punxsutawney visits nephew J C Work. Canoe township schools opened with large attendance. Misses Ella Branghle and Marie Moore visited Niagara Falls last week. The corner hand has been reorganized with new players and promising music.

Canoe Township Ella Branghle Marie Moore Niagara Falls

West Wheatfield Notes and Visiting Lists

Local items list social visits for residents and neighbors including Ralph Hoskinson and Miss Sue Lichtenfels at Walls Station. The piece notes travel to Indiana, Kittanning, and Dayton, plus a cider press activity by George F. Gamble and a John P. Elkin Club meeting. It ends with an advertisement for Shaker Digestive Cordial and local fruit sales.

Georgeville's Roller Mills Resume After Repairs

Georgeville area millers Frantz Bros renewed operations at the Diamond Flouring mills near Georgeville after a short shutdown for thorough renovations from cellar to garret. Pest control and house cleaning were completed, with emphasis on modern machinery and a wide trade reach. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup is promoted for coughs, while Hillsdale shops announce new hats, bonnets, capes, and jackets. Local stores urge buyers to patronize fall clothing, lumber, and produce trades.

Diamond Flouring Frantz Bros Georgeville Garret Indiana

Mechsniesburg Welcomes New Landlord at Two Hotels

Mechsniesburg hosts two good hotels under new landlord Mr G. 8. Buchanan who already attracts travelers with clean rooms, fine meals, and courteous service. Also on sale at J B Yumkins and John F Clemente are Anthony's delicious gripes.

Anthony J.B. Younkins John F. Clements Mechsniesburg G. 8. Buchanan Buchanan J. B. Yumnkins John F. Clemente J. B. Younkins

Fortieth Annual Fair Glows With Success At Indiana County

Loughbys notes the fair was a grand success with good weather and a strong exhibition. They announce ongoing seasonable merchandise and a steady fall goods layout, inviting readers to view their extensive display and seek continued value and quality.

Indiana County

All-Wool 10-4 White Blanket and Ladies Wraps

Advertises all wool 10-4 white blanket priced at 2.50 and 3.00 with note it outperforms last year’s record. Also lists prices from 50 cents to 10 dollars per pair for related wraps and goods.

McClures highlights Ian Maclaren and campaign item

The October McClure's presents an intimate portrait of Ian Maclaren by Rev. D. M. Ross with portraits and Drumtochy views. Also featured is The Boomerang a critique of Bryan's Chicago speech. Anthony's grapes and Hires Root Beer are marketed by local merchants as well as a water closet cleaning offer.

Bonnie Brier Bush October McClure Ian Maclaren D. M.‘Ross Bryan Chicago Buchus & Co Fifth Avenue New York America

Endowment Policy Ad Shows Investor’s Long View

A graphic illustration by a holder of a matured Endowment policy from the Equitable Society reflects on past premiums felt large twenty years ago and now perceived differently. The caption recalls being induced by an agent to take out the policy and highlights shifting perceptions of cost over time.

Equitable Society

Endowment Policy Matures Posing a Final Figure

The narrator reflects on a life policy once seeming large when viewed long term yet now showing a reduced apparent value after maturity, as money is needed in the present. The passage contrasts initial perception with the realized outcome, implying a dramatic shift in value over time.

Guthrie Notes Premium Savings For Partners Bank

S W Guthrie general agent notes annual premiums paid and realized savings. He cites amounts like 1568.02 as the appearance of savings, recorded from the Partners Bank building in Indiana.

S. W. Guthrie General Agent Partners’ Bank Indiana

One Price Cash Store Boots and Shoes for Fall

U. S. C. A few days until school starts and tens of thousands head for the school house. The One Price Cash Store in Indiana County offers economy in footwear with reliable shoemakers. Highlights include 150 pairs Ladies Kangaroo Calf Shoes at $1.75, 500 pairs Ladies Dongola Kid Shoes at $2.00, 225 pairs Ladies Fine Dongola Kid Shoes at $1.75, winter tan options at $2.25 and $3.00, plus ranges of men and boys shoes from $1.25 to $1.75 and wool lined or cloth top options for ladies. The ad invites shoppers to visit for fall footwear.

Indiana County

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Ghisemore Christian Ends Iver Penn Run Cockport Salemi Nebo Church Morrellville Holby Ed. Davis D. D.S William Davis T. B. Williams Lee Patton Williams West Mahoning Michles Evans Pittsburg Mrs J. S. Evans E. Reeger Lock Haven James Tansey Greensburg Theaere Robert Philips Blairsville Alex Ja K Kennett Evans Homee City Clark Keden Natrona Mixx Helen Rowan Leechburg Paul Uoed Grove City Richad T. J. Hames Annie Miliken Allegheny Mary Malissee A. F. Cooper Hume Mary Porter Cumberland A. W. Emmons Onberg Ann Long Cherryhill Township J M. Law Abraham Uomer City Michael Faith Rayne Church Edward Faith Marchand Moos Oont Snyder Glen Campbell Sian Urd Zeaanne Pepe Jlucus Jefferson County Jeanie Mitchel North’s Uthura Rochester Mills West Wheatfield Ralph Hoskinson Sue Lichtenfels Walls Station Ray Saltsburg R. P. Wilson Kate Beam Conemaugh Lydia Duncan Joseph Mack Derr J. F. Lichtenfels Ephraim Robinson George F. Gamble Smicksburg John B. Lewis Kittanning James H. Elkin Porter Charles Lowe John Lewis J. B. Weir James Wingrove Maggie McKibbon John P. Elkin Dr. Wood C. A. Stephens Hillsdale, Pa Heshben J. A. Campbell P. Churchill Mechanicsburg’s Hotel W. R. Loughry & CO Anthony’s Delicious Grapes W. H. Miller Fair Ground Biber & Easton Market St Progress Hetrick Bros Drugwiste Telephone Cunningham Wes Jamestown Wallace Dry Goods CO J.C. Wallace & Son Prop Penn Frantz Brothers Diamond Flouring Millis Franty Bros., Prop’rs
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