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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1910
Page
4
The Indiana Progress announces mail matter details for a 1905 issue with postage and rate notes. It notes subscriptions and notices, with emphasis on obituary notices and resolutions. Communications should be addressed to The Indiana Progress in Io na, Pa, published weekly.
The Gazette Times warns Republican voters that Keystone party candidates cannot win and aims to split the ticket to seize Congress. It condemns Keystone as a Democratic scheme, urges defense of Taft and Roosevelt policies, and notes defections from Berry’s campaign and the risk to Pennsylvania’s tariff policy.
State Chairman Walton predicts the Republican ticket will win by the largest majority ever in Pennsylvania amid strong state conditions. Representative Tener and aides tour suggests broad voter satisfaction, while opposition to the party is seen as ineffective for the slate but potentially harmful in another area. The piece notes thirty-two congressional seats to be elected and references past results in 1904.
The piece argues Pennsylvania voters must back the entire Republican ticket on November 8 to prevent election of Democratic candidates and to avert Republicans losing control to a tariff pro-Democrat House. It warns that electing Bryan-backed candidates would place more Democrats in Washington and risk a Democratic tariff bill.
Rural readers report a fine farming season with strong sales of crops including fruit and corn. Buckwheat and potatoes lag while oats and corn yield improves. rains improved meadows and clover, feeding optimism for large crops in the coming year.
Local Hastings couple, Louie and Mrs Christy, died after mistaking poisonous toadstools for mushrooms. Their children avoided the meal due to cayenne pepper used in preparation. The family had lived in Hastings for years. Mr Christy was Italian by birth and naturalized.
The Commissioner of Pensions notified Congressman Langham that pensions were granted to John Shoup Clarion Reynolds Thompson Allen Stewart David Conrad Sarah Mowrey Martha Campbell with minor child support. Blairsville Rebekahs honored Thelma May Lodge and guests from Plumville and Rochester Milla with a natal day program and banquet. Charles Marshall near Smicksburg turned 33 on September 30 with postcard greetings, and Lizzie Pfeiffer of Marion Center received about 125 birthday cards on September 19.
A black and gold sign was mounted along the front of Huey and Moorhead's razor shop, described as handsome and well crafted. The display draws attention to the storefront and enhances curb appeal in the neighborhood.
A sequence of local weddings reported from Smickaburg to Beaverdale and Pittsburgh area. Emma Myrtle Good wed Walter Snyder at the Good home with attendants Miss Nana Snyder and J Curtis Good. O'Hara married Margaret Walker in Pittsburg. Manners wed Winona Crepe at the bride’s home. Bird Nelson wed Patrick Narin in Beaverdale with Mary McCann as attendant. Orville Schrum married Bessie Beason in Salisburg. Harry Wissinger wed Mabel Widdowson in Pine Flats. Plus a Jacksonville chicken and waffle supper to raise church funds and news of Prof Jacob Brown leaving for University of Michigan.
Booster Days run Thursday to Saturday at Cunningham's Store with 2 to 3:40 p.m. Thursday closure. Promotions include deep discounts on silks, calico, bundling deals, and wide ranges from Dutch collars to men's underwear and footwear. Bulk groceries and canned goods also feature boosted prices among many items.
Local items report Mrs Lavaughlin and family visiting in town, Mrs Smith from Irwin visiting relatives, and the Zimmerman family returning from the Alshouse hotel. Day Pryor secured a Pittsburgh position, church activities include communion and new members, and local schooling reports twenty students enrolled. Details cover community guests, baptisms, weddings, and social outings across Ambrose and East Wheatfield areas.
George Yuckenburg suffered a nervous shock after a fall from an apple tree at his home on West Philadelphia Street. He became violently destructive until his brother Carl stopped the rampage. a physician administered an opiate, and he slept through Saturday unable to recall the prior night’s actions.
WANTED Single man to work on farm address 8 B Kunkle Creekside B D 2 Pa 30 21p. WANTED A farm hand work all winter 20 per month board and washing address J H Neely Apollo Pa 30 5tp I am receiving a carload of fertilizer fresh from the Armour factory every few days and can supply all in need FRANK DOUGLASS Indiana Pa.
Veloeoss F Hats offers girls hats ages four to twelve at special reduced prices for a one day sale. Limited stock and sizes vary by location. Shop early for best selection and discounts.
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