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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1921
Page
18
East and Wheatfield notes recount Rev. T Arthur Patterson preaching his last sermon at Armagh Presbyterian Church followed by communion. Local society hosts and visits across Armagh, Bolts, Brushvalley and Johnstown. births, deaths, and community events fill a dense weekly column with many named residents and congregations.
Grisemore residents report a busy week with calls from Clyde Gibson and Miss Chrissie Gibson. Heilwood installation services for Rev Walter Ruch drew many local attendees. Visitors from Windber, Marion Center, Clymer, and Cherry Tree were noted, with a Grisemore school opening and several Sabbath callers.
Clarksburg families hosted guests from Pittsburgh Altoona and Greensburg over the weekend. A 75-voice chorus under Prof T F Weber will perform at Shelocta United Presbyterian church with admission 14 and 26 cents. Doors open at 7:30, concert starts at 8:14.
A brief entry noting Barr's Tobacco Store offers various plug tobacco kinds. It lists product types available without detailed pricing or quantities, reflecting a storefront catalog snippet.
Public sale notices listing auctions at Mrs Pearl Crumbling residence near Staka church on October 1 or 4 with items including Jersey cows Plymouth Rock pullets and farm tools. Also sale at S52 Waynes Indiana pa October 1 featuring household goods, furniture, two automobiles, lumber, and two parcels of real estate with detailed lot dimensions and sale times. Auctioneers M black R George and H M Shealer.
SOUTH BEND Frank Laughlin and family were Sabbath visitors with his sister Mrs Haas of Avonmore. Mrs Ambrose Smith has located in Indiana, John Montgomery and wife of Pittsburgh were weekend visitors.
Matthews and Haar wed in Bethel Union church Marion Center in a noon ceremony. Ruth Haar wore white silk crepe with orange blossom coronet and rose lilies bouquet. Lester Matthews wore conventional formal. Maid of honor wore pink georgette crepe. bridesmaid pale pink georgette crepe. flower girl white organdie. Reception for 36 at the bride’s home. couple to reside in Seward after October 16. Mick Rice.
Col J Bruce McCreary of the State Health Department explains that typhoid fever is human in origin and milk from cows does not contain the typhoid germ. Contamination comes from handling, polluted water or sanitation lapses during dairy use, with colon bacilli signaling possible typhoid presence. boil water when contamination is suspected.
Mias Olive Robinson visits sister in Jeannette while Mary Mechiing stays with brother in Butler. Hartzells and Martell family hosts in various towns. Cunningham visits from Butler. Jacob's Creek and Coneography residents travel. Huston brothers go to G A T encampment in Indianapolis and plan Auburn visits. Brethren Ladies Aid meets Wednesday. love feast Sunday at Brethren church. Angelo Polonio buys property near Front street. Polonio family returning to Italy. James Betts buys a touring car. Boyle and Croll have rents painted. Glasgow and Kirby visit St Clair. Msr. Misher repairs porch. Wilmer Bowers, newlyweds, begin housekeeping. Shomo house frame work progresses.
Letters of administration on the estate of James M. Dickey, late of Cherryhill township, deceased, having been granted. Those having claims against said estate are requested to present them duly authenticated for settlement, and those indebted are requested to make payment. TOBEPIL M. DICKHY Administrator, Vandergrift, Pa, August 24, 1991.
The article argues Pennsylvanians spent about ten million dollars to feed rats affecting people and stores. It urges a sustained rat-control campaign with traps, poisons, and better construction, citing the Bureau of Plant Industry for methods. It also notes clergy appointments at Altoona and New Florence and Rovuesto Mills.
Mr and Mrs Richiard Boucher motored to Indiana on Wednesday to visit relatives Miss Beatrice Nichols of Indiana a teacher at Mock school is staying at the Butterbaugh home M Hadden purchased a new Ford attended the Cockport fair William Harkens plastering his bungalow and will soon have it ready Adam Saphron of this place won a foot race at the Green township fair L J Buterbaught plastering Nashs house
A tobacconist shop, Bares Tobacco Store, faced a 9-3L citation related to razor blades and shaving soap sales. The notice notes restricted items and potential licensing or regulatory issues affecting the retailer. Authorities enforce compliance with age verification and product restrictions.
Local dairy business Walker Bros announces offerings of pure Jersey milk cream and creamery butter at their South Tenth Street location. The notice lists product varieties and the partnership as props. Public notice appears in the Marion Center area for local dairy goods.
Indiana residents and visitors are listed for a weekend, with check ins and visits to relatives. Names include Joe Adams, Cleve Walker, Eugene, Marion Melthers, Louise McMillen, Charlie McMillen, Arley Brady, H W McLaughlin, Gilhousen, Fontaine, Clifford Wilkerson, Wm Matthues, Mrs Clara Stivison, Steven Shields, and John Chambers. Several traveled from or to Marion Center, Grove Chapel, Creekside, Ambridge, and Columbus.
Spruce with Mr and Mrs Rosa Read and daughter Zula of Kenwood visited Mrs David Wike's family Sunday. Rev J J Bruce and son William of Penn Run and Mr and Mrs Clarence Bennett of New York called on Mrs David Clark Wednesday. Myr and Mrs William McCulough visited Glymer friends Saturday. Maybelle Phillips returned to school Monday. Thomas Uneapher and family of Johnstown visit Frank Uneapher. Mrs Albert Coy and daughter Mary spent Sunday with Mrs Joseph Phillips. John Waltermire admitted to Indiana hospital. Glenn Coy and Miss Albert Coy attended court in Indiana Monday.
Miss McComba of Indiana visited Mrs. Clair Chapman while Emerson Wissinger and family from Clymore toured Arthur Gibson. Mrs. Pattison hosted her daughter Mrs. C Ty Mettenry of Indiana. Miss M F C Singer moved for household goods to Punxsutawney. Virginia Stewart travels to Droxalt Institute in Philadelphia to attend school. W J Green, once with a broken leg, now uses crutches at home. Muslin trespass notices available with penalties. Bart's Tobacco Store advertises syrup and linseed.
A gynecology and surgical clinic advertises accurate examinations to reveal true physical condition and start rapid treatment. With years of experience and modern equipment, they claim to avoid surgery through prompt methods. Free initial consultation promises relief for stomach, catarrh, rheumatism, kidney or bladder issues, nervousness, memory impairment, and other ailments. Office hours listed for Indiana, Pennsylvania.
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