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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1891
Page
5
The scanned page lists prices and terms for the Indiana Progress issue dated September 3, 189 with a quoted price of one dollar and fifty cents. Details are limited by OCR quality but indicate subscription or monetary terms.
The town's prominent art dealer showcases a wide lineup of craven and pastel pictures at Tweljun, with new prints and a Plot display at Pine poss office. Community notices praise purchases of Herd Detcinus Crackers and cakes, while residents discuss local visits, shopping, and upcoming school events amid a busy edit of social snippets and market chatter.
Samuel Davis of Tunnelton dies last Friday at eighty five from a paralytic stroke. Known as Uncle Samuel he was valued for his Christian character and kind nature. He was beloved by young and old, and his burial was in Lewisville cemetery on Sunday evening before a large crowd. A separate report notes Normal’s Erodelphian Evening at Nor mal, a praised literary event with Pawnee Bill and Indians in attendance. The second annual convention of the Non-Partisan National W C T U will be in Brooklyn Association Hall November 10 to 13, with Indiana N P W C T U electing a delegate on October 5.
Mrs John McFarland died of cancer last Thursday at her Greenville home after more than a year of illness. She was about 60, Lutheran church member, leaves husband and two children, interred at Oakland Cemetery last Saturday.
Mrs Margaret A Carpenter wife of Samuel Carpenter died September 24 1891 near Atwood Pennsylvania aged 59 years 4 months 24 days. A devoted wife and mother with bright christian graces, she was a member of the Reformed Church. Her family and wide circle of friends mourn her loss.
The Fifth Annual State Convention convened at Lancaster Pennsylvania on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Indiana county was represented by A. C. Rankin A. H. Braughter and F. T. Empfield. Hon. Marriot Brosius of Lancaster gave the welcome address which was answered by Hon. John P. Elkin. Many topics were discussed.
While Clyde Gessler and Charlie Ferguson watered horses at the West End trough, Ferguson's mount stumbled and fell, throwing him to the ground. The horse lay unable to rise for a time, but the rider escaped serious injury as the animals nearly toppled onto him.
Charles McGaughey returns with his mother and sister Mary from Kaneass City Kansas after two months of typhoid fever. Relieved family notes full recovery and plans to spend the winter in their hometown.
Muss stang Walter will race against John V. Stevingston, Western Pennsylvania bicycle champion, on the Three County Bridges course. The race features three horse changes per mile and showcases bridges over Little Mahoning creek at Smicksburg, Canoe creek in Canoe township, and Yellow creek in Pine township built by the Pittsburg Bridge.
Mr. Alph King displays a stone and pebble rough cast on the gable end of Adam Lowry’s new west Indiana house. Weather drives water scarcity at Normal as local supply runs low. Mrs. Harry Long bakes pies from 1890 pumps kin grown stock. Homer club defeats town boys 13 to 12 in a fairgrounds baseball match. Harry Anthony returns home from Europe amid ongoing reporting.
Trustees meet on the 26th to fill the vacancy left by Dr Snyder. Charles W Deane of Sioux City Iowa will assume the principalship on January 1 1892 with a salary of 1750 and a home. William S Owens D D to serve as interim principal until then. The board also approves a six acre lawn purchase for beautifying the grounds and notes Snyder’s departure to Colorado.
Local notes report social visits among Kent Smyrna and nearby towns plus church events. Delegates to state and church meetings are listed, with remarks on union leagues, missionary societies, and a focus on family training for the nation’s future.
An item urges Pennsylvanians to invest locally in Avonmore Westmoreland County. It notes strong sales at the September 16 auction, promotes the manager J J Hollister, and warns against Pittsburgh capitalists taking opportunities. Also lists Sharretts shoes and local notices including an October 1 1891 regimental meeting in Indiana Pa.
Rev. A J King tours Pittsburg county raising funds for a Shadrach Memorial church in Indiana County. Shadrach’s friends argue a memorial house should be built in Indiana, recalling his wish for a central Baptist church in the county seat. They urge faith and caution as town debates proceed, plus safety concerns at the Philadelphia street railroad crossing. Indiana County Gas Company expands capital to 200000, names officers, and plans Willet well gas line to Indiana.
Trade notice states TM seeks to acquire new items for exchange. Limited details available. item type unspecified and no contact information provided.
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