Clarksburg News Notes School Opens April 13
Clarksburg updates include school closing on the 25th and a spring start for select school on April 13 led by instructor W B Campbell. A local festival netted about $20 for beautifying the show room. portraits of Harmers, Washington, Lincoln, Garfield and others to be added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Kennedy
Saltsburg
Eva Marshall
Marshall
Clarksburg
W. B. Campbell
Harmers
Washington
Lincoln
Garfield
Indians' Is a Strong Article by Hoke Smith in Youth's Companion
A March 26 Youth's Companion piece by Hon. Hoke Smith, Secretary of the Interior, surveys the Indian situation. It discusses present conditions, numbers, education, and the administration's stance, ending with a call for missionary work among the tribes. The article is part of a series by American statesmen in the Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Interior
United States
Smith
Companion
Thomas B. Reed
H. A. Herbert
the Navy
J. Sterling Morton
Agriculture
Greenville Flouring Mill to Become County's Best Equipped
The Greenville flouring mill at Penn Run is under improvements to feature grinding machinery for spring and winter wheat. New proprietor G. E. Frantz is an experienced miller and master millwright who has built equipment for leading mills in the state. Upon completion the mill will rival city facilities and be in running order soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Penn Run
G. E. Frantz
Lost ring with keys found on Philadelphia Street
A ring containing two post office keys and a yacht lock key was found on Philadelphia Street Monday. The owner may claim by visiting the Progress office and presenting this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Progreas
Marlboroughs Arrive at Blenheim in Festive Welcome
The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough arrive at Blenheim Palace after a homecoming in Woodstock England. The town, decorated and crowded, cheers their greeting as the mayor, clergy, and tenants welcome them with speeches and flowers amid railway and horse-escort processions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blenheim
America
England
Woodstock
Transfers of Properties and Dwellings in City Streets
A series of property and residence moves are listed across wards and streets including McCullough to Church, Philadelphia street moves, and several transfers on West Philadelphia and Railroad avenues. Notables include John Paul house relocation on Church street and James Pierce moving to W. R. Smith property on West Philadelphia street, with multiple moves tied to Moorhead, Ferguson, and other local properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gibson
McCullough
Philadelphia Street
John Paul
Church Street
John M. Bruce
Railroad Avenue
George Faint
J.T. Stewart
Coho
Third Ward
West Philadelphia
Jacob Harshbarger
Fergus Moorhead
White Township
John Conway
Moorhead House
Lorth Sixth Street
D. M. Caldwell
West Water Street
Wiggins
James Pierce
Twelfth Street
W. R. Smith
West Philadelphia Street
Mary Getty
Carney
North Ninth Street
Fourth Ward
J. P. H. Shields
Davis
East Water Street
A. V. Cunningham
Same Street
A. C. Ferrier
Mikesell
East Philadelphia Street
South Seventh Street
Adam Black
Simpson
Water Street
Bowers
Benjamin Long
Wilson
Eleventh
Philadelphia Streets
Mitchell
Barr
Second Ward
M. N. Lewis
Thirteenth
Church Streets
Thirteenth Street
W. S. Trainer
Gibson
W. A. Lovelace
Harriet Caldwell
Wm. Hamilton
West Church Street
Manitoba Willing to Grant Most School Demands
Dispatches from Winnipeg report Manitoba ready to grant almost all school questions but refuses to enact a dual school system as demanded by opponents. Ottawa notes the government in Ottawa on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Jewel Roller Queen flour promises from Homer City mill
John P. St. Clair remodeled the Homer City mill and introduced new machinery producing spring patent flour and No. 1 winter wheat flour. The flours are sold by all dealers under labels Jewel or Roller Queen. A car load of seed oats testing 36 per bushel arrived. Custom work department in good shape. farmers urged to give a trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. St. Clair
Homer City
General Harrison to Wed Mrs Dimmick in New York
New York reports that General Harrison his private secretary and Dan Ransdell ex marshal of the District of Columbia have arrived. General Harrison will marry Mrs Dimmick next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harrison
Dan Ransdell
District of Columbia
Dimmick
Record of Wisconsin Snowstorm Halts Commerce
A terrific snowstorm swept Northern Wisconsin with eighteen inches of snow paralyzing activity and suspending business across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Wisconsin
Grangedenies Endorsement for Republican Primary
Inquiries claim the Patrons of Husbandry endorsed candidates for the April 4 Republican primary. The Indiana County Pomona Grange states the P H and non partisan and cannot endorse any candidate. Anyone spreading such reports is false. Signed by Master S M McHENRY and Deputy J S ALLISON.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Eorrors
Patrons of Husbandry
Inquirers
S. M. McHenry
Indiana County
Pomona Grange
J. S. Allison
Low Rates to Washington on Pittsburg Excursion Train
The next low rate excursion to Washington D C departs Pittsburg on April 2 1896 aboard a special parlor car train with limited stop rules and Baltimore stopovers. Tickets available at Union Ticket Office Fifth Avenue Smithfield Street Union Station and regional stations. contact Thomas E Watt Passenger Agent Western District 110 Fifth Avenue Pittsburg for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Limited
Washington
Southwest Branch
Greensburg
Indiana Branch
Indiana
Blairsville
Intersection
Martinsburg
Hollidaysburg
Altoona
Bedford
Huntingdon
Union Ticket Office
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Union Station
Thomas E. Watt
Western District
Public sales announced for farms near West Lebanon and Plumville
Auctions listed for April 8 1896 at the Robert Miller heirs farm near West Lebanon including livestock farm tools wheat corn oats and seed corn with year credit over five dollars or cash under five dollars. April 9 1896 sale near Plumville covers stock horses cattle sheep and farm machinery. General store goods of the Plumville firm close out starting April 9 1896 at 7 pm. Gibson and Preece named as auctioneer and receiver respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Patterson
Robert Miller
West
Lebanon
E. Weamer & Son
Plumville
Gibson
Jno
H. Preece
Bohemian composer Barnby praised for songs and church works
The Saturday Review lauds Sir Joseph Barnby as resisting pedantry and cherishing enjoyment in life and art. It notes his popular songs and church music as high in quality, and questions who might succeed him. Also mentions a water insect with an anchor-like appendage and the hops plant Humulus lupulus used in malt liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Barnby
Saturday Review
Hood’s Pills Cure Liver Ills and Indigestion
Hood’s Pills are advertised as a pleasant laxative for liver ills biliousness indigestion and headache. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood’s
All Druggista
Announcement of Republican pledges for April 4, 1896 primary
A list of signatories pledging to abide by the Republican Primary Election results to be held Saturday April 4 1896 and to support nominees at the November General Election. Names include D C Mack Blairsville T D Cunningham and many others across Indiana Jefferson Armstrong Blairsville Perrysville Marion Center White Township and surrounding townships with roles such as Sheriff Prothonotary Treasurer Coroner Auditor and National Delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Mack
Republican Co. Com
New Spring Stock At Garman Store Uniontown
Garman announces a fresh lot of spring clothing boots and shoes at Uniontown with winter stock closed out to make room for new goods. Overcoats and suits heavily discounted with bold prices and final openings. Also invites ladies to Hare's millinery opening while promising styles and low prices. Separate note: job ad for steady work with The Protective Nurseries in Geneva and a greenhouse for sale via A H Apple in Indiana Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garman’s
Uniontown
Ceesene
J. Garman
Hare’s
Loughby’s Claims Global Sourcing for Superior Goods
Loughby’s advertises exhaustive shopping reach from four corners of the earth. It touts access to top mills and factories, with a focus on exclusive lines and strong competition driving value for customers. The copy highlights own brand leadership and imports from Rochester New York for famed products.
John Kelly's Ladies' Fine Shoes Ad
An advertisement for John Kelly's Shoe Store touts a price base of 2.50 and up to 5.00, offering a wide range of Ladies' Men's Boys' and Children's shoes including many noted makes with a focus on quality footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
Dress Goods Bargains and Hats at Our Store
Dress goods in domestic and foreign fabrics advertised with a wide price range from 10c to 1. Our line includes Crinkies and Novelties in black up to 1.50. Waist silks offered at 25c to 85c. Rochester fine clothing praised for fit and value, half the price of tailor made. Spring block hats for young men featured. Customer urged to feel at home while shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N.Y
Easter Buyers Fashion Items Listed in Advert
The notice lists Easter bargains across Ladies and Men’s wear. Ladies gloves and silk gloves priced from 15c to 75c, neckwear 25c to 50c, waists up to $1.50, belts, shoes from 3 dollars, and men’s clothing including suits at $7.50, neckwear, collars, kip gloves, and shoes for Easter. Also youth shoes and new toe styles.
A W Wilson and Son Advertises Wholesale Wrapper Stock
A W Wilson and Son promotes wrapper stock and garments for men and women with prices from 50c to $1.75. It highlights red blue black and grey print wrappers, watteau backs, full sleeves, shirted backs, and a first line of waistwear. Also showcases lin ens towels muslin sheeting mats and black dress goods, plus new lace curtains and carpets urging early inspection.
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Levi McGuire
Djixonville
Samuel Barnett
Messrs
Sherman
Elmer Barnett
Clarion County
Sample Run
Twolick Valley
Isaac Beck
Beck
S. F. Warner
Warner
Nineveh
W. L. Davis
Seward
Charles D Lindsay
Annie Daugherty
Critvbs
Green
Laura Buchanan
W. B. Kauffman
Center
Ee Armstrong
Margaret J. Bover
A A. Jewart
Eeesen
Apollo
Iris Shank
White
Dunlow
Cambria
Wm. Sickenberger
Emma D. Fleming
B.F. Blakely
Aateneete vos _roung
Maggie E. Downey
Kent
A. Donahey
West Lebanon
Sarah A. Rosenberg Pepp
Flora E. Flickinger
Edward Stephens
Cherryhill
Emma Dick
Marlboroughs
Constantinople
Philip Currie
John W. Riddle
Porte
Anatolia
Hindey
Senate
Peffer
Alex St. Clair
Thomas
New Wissell
Fred Selig
Gilchrist
Rowe Block
Frank Nesbit
Rowe
R. M. Crawford
Ninth Streets
Todd Building
Work & Young
Hetrick
Nesbit
Noah Adler
Court House
Washington, D.C
Brownsville
Charleroi
Uniontown Ie
Connellsville
Mt.Pleasant
Scottdale
Blairsvil
Johnstown Sabedesus Tasanes
Cresson Aeaneee
Holidaysburg
Bellwood
Bellefonte
Sir Joseph Barnby
Congress
T.D. Cunningham
James G. Mitchell
Perrysville
Jefferson Co
M. C. Watson
John McGaughey
Noah Seanor
South Mahoning Township
W. Morrow
North Mahoning Two
W. L. Reed
T.S. Neal
North Mahoning Township
A. Taylor Harrison
Elder Peelor
G. A. McLain
Phil. M. Sutton
W. Dickie Ray
M. C. Buterbaugh
Grant Township
Joseph D. Dickie
Center Township
James K. Dick
Buffington Township
Columbus McCoy
J. M. Marshall
WM. Robinson
Armstrong Township
Hiram Stuchell
Rayne Township
Clarence Shlart
Salisburg
Barto Berringer
M. H. Henry
Young Township
P.F. Garman
M. M. Davis
M. B. Kline
T. E. Irwin
A. R. Learn
Dan. B. Williams
Green Township
W. F. George
Chas. A. Nichol
George J. Feit
A. Gibson
Washington Township
Ira A. Myers
J.T. Davis
John P. Elkin
E. J. Graff
Johns. Fisher
H. J. Thompson
Marion Center
Geneva
N. Y
A. H. Apple
Loughby’s
W.R. Longhry & Co
Laiies
Ladie
Sim Nninghamu
the Fashion Emporium of
A. W. Wilson & Son
Just
Mattings
Coloss
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