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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1905
Page
4
The Indiana Progress, the largest and oldest paper in the county, advertises farmer notices and a subscription rate of $1.00 per year paid in advance, with penalties for late payment. It lists addresses and contact details for the paper in a historical sixteenth-century style.
Sabbath gatherings at Tes Tiennie and Beradier churchs, quilt fundraiser for southern missions, and parish events. Road work near Sharpsburg on a long trestle, local farewells at Rev. Fores's Presbyterian church, and residents visiting relatives. Deeds recorded in Indiana County and surrounding areas, plus bank news from Marion Center National Bank and local weathered mentions of crops and births.
The article recounts a Civil War regiment’s campaign from Cold Harbor to the Appomattox area and its eventual surrender, detailing marches, engagements, casualties, and mustering out. It also mentions postwar finances, advice on safe investments, and a local church announcement with event schedule and obituary notices.
Pittsburg opticians Mr and Mrs Mahaffey visit Clawson House Indiana to offer free eye examinations and affordable prices through Saturday October 7. A testimonial from Miss M Edith Myers praises glasses system and headache relief. The Red Headed League Holmes story heads to Pittabarg Sunday Dispatch next Sunday. Deadline note mentions Wing ter's restaurant Titlinguau Tha.
The article notes fall footwear trends favor comfort over display with durable leathers and new styles in men and women. It highlights a shoe dealer Neil’s stock, a jewelry dealer W. W. Brilhart offering sterling and plated pieces, and a public sale near Tidivan featuring horses, wagons, farming implements, and livestock with detailed items and auction notes.
Grain prices include corn and oats with varied grades and numbers such as yellow corn and No 2 white oats. Hay prices show No 1 timothy at 12.75 and No 2 at 11.28. Animal prices cover cattle from prime to fat steers, milch cows, hogs from good to prime heavy, sheep and lambs with ranges for wethers and ewes, calves, and spring lambs.
Bank by mail invites deposits with checks drafts or money orders. Upon receipt the bank forwards a bank book with the first deposit amount entered. Interest is four percent compounded twice a year. Address all letters to The Bank of Indiana Pa.
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