The March of Republicanism Dominates American Politics
Indiana Progress notes a sweeping Republican wave across the nation with gains in Massachusetts New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio and Illinois. It predicts continued momentum through upcoming elections in Illinois Wisconsin and Rhode Island and urges optimism for Republicans next fall.
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Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Illinois
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
Cleveland
Clinois
Cook County
Chicago
Editorial on religion and politics in American life
The piece argues Roman Catholics hold political power while Protestants, especially Methodists, stay out of church politics. It notes Catholic influence in city and national governance, links saloon control to Catholic wealth, and warns against religious blocs shaping public policy. A separate item reports counterfeiting in Omaha with Bland dollars and a court petition about a voting place change at Nickie’s Mills.
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United Presbyterian
Washington
New York
Chicago
Ireland
Newman
Omaha
Neb
Secret Service
Jos
Nickie
Personal Breeities in Pittsburg Area Citizens
A string of distant town visitors and residents seen in Pittsburg and county seats. J W Books J J Thompson Willis Wilson and other locals travel for Sabbath visits business and social calls. many are noted from Crete Blacklick Washington Glen Campbell Purchase Line and Johnstown with several staying to visit families or attend lectures and schools.
Argument Court Sessions and Borough Burgess Contests
Court convened to hear April argument cases and motions. A sale in Salzeburg to Walter Shoppe was reset after purchaser learned mortgage would not be paid from sale funds. Virginia of Indiana borough dispute over burgess seat between Braughter and Weir. May list set. Various civil matters include pharmacy Act breach, bridge inspection, Grant township voting place changes, and desercion or support orders. James Black vs Crisman case details continue.
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Salzeburg
Andrew Getty
H. J. Beck
Walter Shoppe
Commonwealth Ex
Capt
Braughter
Weir
Indiana
Commonwealth
Howard Sheppley
Simon Fisher
E. A. Gibson
M. B. Wyncoop
J. M. Gamble
Lewis D. Gaston
Thos. Hurd
Little Mahoning Creek
Rochester Mills
Grant Township
Joseph Nichol
Michael Kunkle
Michael
Alexander McElroy
Jennie E. McElroy
Armstrong County
James
Black
Wm. J. Crisman
Grim Reaper Claims Longtime Grant Township Resident
The aged citizen of Grant township died at Deckers Point on Wednesday March 28 1894 at age 85 years 13 days. A blacksmith by trade he joined the Pittsburgh journeymen and later moved to Slabtown and then Grant township. He fathered ten children five survive and a second wife died two years ago. Interred at Oakland graveyard with funeral by Reve Krider. Our memories of the departed are fond and we offer the family's sympathy.
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Grant Township
Deckers Point
Pittsburg
Margaret Moon
Pennsylvania Canal
Wm. Silvis
Catherine Patterson
Margaret Riddle
James Silvis
Nebraska
Geo. W. Silvis
Silvis
Mary J. Hughes
Clearfield County
Oakland
Reve Krider
Lutheran Church
Local Notes Highlight Residents and Movements
Robert Smith of Allegheny visits town as Mt. Pleasant guest E Strandes visits his son William in Liberty street. Prof. W C McKee buys a bicycle and practices riding. Archie Fowler to move here, occupying the S K Hammer property on Brown street. The Conemaugh Gas Co office moves into Vorlage & Moore’s room on Market street. Miss Lizzie Evans hosts a parlor for M E church. Dr I P Klingensmith sells goats and outfit to Mr Daugherty of Indiana Pa. John Craft family visit Campbell street. The remains of Dr J A Fulton buried after New Florence death. Preaching at Free Methodist church draws large attendance. Several locals move offices and open businesses downtown. The article notes many social visits, travel, and local commerce in a long stream of brief items.
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Robert Smith
Allegheny
Strandes
Mt. Pleasant
William
Liberty Street
W. C. McKee
Chas. Neville
Leasureville
West Virginia
Asa G. Neville
Archie Fowler
Greenville
S. K. Hammer
Brown Street
A. C. Johnston
M. E. Church
Rev. Stewart
Ligonier
James Vorlage
Rebecca Baird
Maple Avenue
Maherville
Conemaugh Gas Company
Vorlage & Moore
Market Street
Lizzie Evans
I. P. Klingensmith
Mr. Daugherty
Indiana
J. L. Harding
Marshall Building
Blairsville
Brown
Opera House
John Craft
Richmond
County
Harry North
A. M. E. Zion
R. E. Wilson
Johnstown
M. J. Watson
Allegheny District
Mrs Braughbeier Dies in Canoe Township at 78
Mrs Jane Braughbeier wife of Tobias Braughier of Canoe township died March 30 1894 aged 78 years 9 months and 16 days. Buried at Covede M E cemetery on Sabbath. She united the M E church at Covede fifty two years ago and loved Gods word and the ordinances of his house and lived for the spiritual welfare of her family and neighbors. A worthy and consistent member of the church.
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Jane Braughbeier
Tobias Braughier
Canoe Township
Covede
M. E
M. E. Church
Deaths and Happenings Around Dilltown and Vinton
Dilltown residents report illnesses and church events during Easter services while towns like Vinton see new lots opened for buyers. Travelers through nearby areas share news of absences, births, and a fatal railroad accident near Kaylor that claimed Mr. Grass within hours. Community members lodge, visit, and attend executor sales as local life continues.
Local residents and upcoming moves noted in town items
Mr Will Rutter plans return to Illinois this week. J A Miller to open a meat market in Miller building next week. Miss Mattie Hancock to teach a ten week term in Oliver. Mr Rey Ewing to return to Eieveridge academy for spring term. Mr W Putton to spend time with a bread smile on his countenance. It’s a pound boy. Elder King moved to his former home on his brother’s farm. James Hestoosk to occupy the house he vacated. Efforts to establish a two term school here with Mrs Kate Coulter as teacher. W W Harbinen and W C Fulton negotiate to enter mercantile business.
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J.L. Beck
John Hoops
Chas. Oberlin
J. L. Dilta
Wortman Farm
Mary Stear
Punxsatawney
W. A. Neal
Pittsburg
Irene Neal
Wm. Neal
W. W. Holden
Herman Rider
Dilts
J. Buchanan
G. E. Simpson
Western Pennsylvania Medical College
W. & Ramey
Adrian Hospital
William Johnaten
Smathers
William Bell
Ebenezer
Will McCurdy
Bisksville
David Hosack
Young Township
Ehrenfeld
Indiana
Carrie Laughlin
Blairsville
Mary
Sami. Hine
Eldersridge
Madge Lowman
Scottland
William
Alva
Cora Stewart
Joe McKee
Indiana Normal
Nora Scott
Lowry
White Township
Lowman
Will Rutter
Illinois
J. A. Miller
Miller Building
Mattie Hancock
Oliver
Rey Ewing
Eieveridge Academy
Putton
Elder King
James Hestoosk
Kate Coulter
Menas
W. W. Harbinen
W. C. Fulton
Our aches closed on Tussing in parish notices
A fragmented OCR note mentions Mrs Rev Seighted with strong reactions lingering at a local church site on Tussing. No full details are readable.
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Pine Flats
J. P. Harkless
Crete
J. K. Pearce
Blacklick
Murray Moore
Advance
H. E. Raffner
Glen Campbell
W. A. Eline
Robert Nixon
J. W. Morrow
Adam Altiming
Washington Township
Squire George Row
John Farmsworth
Purchase Line
J. P. Kennedy
C. Schmucker
Normal
John L. Stear
West Mahoning Township
Harry Brithart
Kittanning
Leslie
McAnulty
Barnesboro
E. McElhoes
Commissioner McElhoes
E.E. Brithart
Cherrytree
W. W. Brilhart
Yachariah Laird
Blacklick Township
M. C. Gordon
Jeannette and Latrobe
W. G. Lockard
J. C. Weamer
Baltimore Medical College
Sara Reynolds
Ida Johns
East Wheatfield Township
Flora Work
East Mahoning Township
Grove City
J. E. Sloan
A. W. Wilson
Kiskiminetas Springs
Saltsburg
Jennie Graham
Robert Stewart
New Florence
Harry White
David Blair
Washington and Jefferson College
Wm. Kerr
D. H. Lucas
C. C. McLain
Wilkinsburg
John Kooger
Samuel Munshower
Third Street
West
Harry T. Dick
R. J. Hood
West Wheatfield Township
Harrison MccCreight
H. K. Miller
Dora
Glendora
Cal
J.T. Stuchul
East Waterstreet
Edith Walker
Inez Getty
George L. Shaffer
Peeweed
Clearfield
Jefferson
Henry Graff
Burrell Township
Pau Graff
Blairaville
Maggie Moorhead
Leechburg
J. C. Moorhead
School Street
Margaret Elliot
Samuel Cunningham
Wayne Avenue
Dr. Bell
D. W. Krytzer
A. Shaeffer
W. P. Oberlin
D. & Jones
Columbus
Mr. Jones
Honack
Ida Johnston
Dixmonth Insane Asylum
Miss Johnston
F. Nesbit
Argument Court
the Grim Reaper
Conrad Silvis
Clyde
Hough S. Mack
Garfield
Wm. Hosack
Shaffer House
Mattie
Ida Mack
Laura Luther
Corbett
U. P
Hugh Mack
East Wheatfield
Wm. Kinsley
West Wheatfield
W. D. Rankin
McChesney
Rena Carney
Lebanon
McCracken
W. F. Walker
Atwood
Wood Clark
Henry
Will McChesney
Jennie Walker
Hefftefinger
Lizzie Lytle
Walker
Near Town
Lizzie Wiggins
Charlie Wilson
Hugh Campbell
John
Sheloca
Russell
W. W. Duncan
Carrie Brendlinger
Harry Dick
Kate Johne
Latrobe
Duncan
Mr. Lower
Elaireville
William Reynolds
Altoona
Mgr
Jacob Brendligger
Hisizaville
Carrie Robinson
Joe Brendlinger
T. J. Robinson
Germany
Rev. Sample
Harry Brendlinger
Philadelphia
W. ©. Reynolds
Derry
Jane E Braughter
Stan
J. H. Stephens
Dilltown
Earl Graham
M. E.hansh
Jacob Bennett
Hickory Kinglem
Vinten
Johan D. Martin
Kizumel
Thamday
Harry G. Duncan
Angora
Cameron’s Hill
Nathaniel McCartney
Climeis
A. B Bennett
Kinter House
Buffington Township
Thomas Hoffman
Vinton
Cambsim County
Will Sites
Kimmel
Merrellville
Will
Sadie O
Thomas Barrett
C. C. Shaeffer
Adrian
S. M. Snyder
Hon. N. Seanor
D. M. Potts
Mr. Philips
Forest County
Mr. Grass
Mias Fulton
Mrr. Grass
Kaylor
Rev. Fulton
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