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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1899

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Three Indiana applicants granted liquor licenses in court

Judee White secured licenses for three Indiana applicants as the court released orders while the session ended. The court did not convene Monday afternoon as announced. several cases and hearings were scheduled for the June term with rulings and new postmaster appointments noted.

Judee White Arerment Court Ppjodge White Philadelphia City Indiana Elder Peeler Glen Campbell Jintge Miller Mercer Orphans’ Court David F. Smith Cherrytree Nicholas Hoffman White Township Reed. Co W. Tuck Albert P. Roberts T. A. Delozier UD. E. Clark Theresa Patterson Wm. Patterson Peter Garman P. F. Garman O.h. Rochester Admr A. S. Barclay Peter Thompson Peter Stiffier J. N. Faipestock & Bro BH. E. Clark Grier Butler White Samuel A. Roger Mechanicsburg March Court George Embaugh Blairaville

Easter Church Services and Lectures Across Rayne Township

Easter worship occurred at Grove Chapel Lutheran in Rayne township and St Bernard Catholic church. D M Kinter will preach at Christian church on Christian Service and The Way of Holiness. A primary Sabbath school union meets Saturday at 4 in the M E church lecture room. Easter observances noted at First United Presbyterian and Christchurch with flowers, music, and sermons. Parish election at Christchurch on Easter Monday chose vestrymen A F Carter J P Elkin G T Hamilton S G Hartman B L Junker Robert Milliken and Harry White Jr.

Grove Chapel Rayne Township D. M. Kinter M. E. Cbarch St. Bernards Catholic Nebo Presbyterian Church Grisemore Harmony Presbyterian Church Penn Rup Herbert Yeuell London Chistian Church Dr. Jekyll Hyde Christian Church First United Presbyterian Church Carrie Taylor Christchurch Miss Peabody Mildred Thompson Christ Mary of A. F. Carter J. P. Elkin G. T. Hamilton S. G. Hartman B. L. Junker Robert Milliken Harry White, Jr

Weddings of a Week Stitt Watson

Five marriages recounted in brief items from Blairsville Allegheny city Eldersridge Newry Center township Penn Run and Marion Center. Notable mention includes Agnes F Watson the only woman lawyer in Pittsburg and practicing in the period.

Town Council approves debt for paving and names officers

Monday session covers paving fund by borrowing 500 for three months for brick on Philadelphia street. Wilson Rupert nominated to fill Scott Dixon’s resigned post as high constable. Special police named, bond of Weighmaster Edward Lichteberger approved. Borough engineer vacancy to be reconsidered. Alley opening petition noted. Postmaster S W McCoy of Cookport injured in a fall, breaking both bones of left ankle. he crawled to his cart and rode home for care.

Philadelphia Scott Dixon Wilson Rupert Messrs Kellar Harris Jacob Wettling Howard Lehr Edward Lichteberger First Ward Robert M. Mullen J. ©. Wallace Church Street Oakland Railroad Avenues S. W. McCoy Cookport

Dramatic Club Stages Betsy Baker Farce

Dramatic Club performed a one act farce Betsy Baker on Monday evening. Cast included Gertrude Cunningham Edith Smith Eddie Owens and J Blair Sutton. Also noted James McGregor on Church street reports losing seven cows in six years with births causing deaths.

Dramatic Club Betsy Baker Gertrude Cunningham Edith Smith Messrs Ediot Owens J. Blair Sutton Tas James McGregor Church Street

Massive coal land sale eyed by eastern capitalists

Twenty five prospectors locate vast coal fields along Little Mahoning creek in Banks Canoe and Grant townships, Armstrong County. McHugh and Stadden negotiate with eastern buyers who may purchase over 10 000 acres and push quick development via Pittsburg and Eastern rail lines. Oil discovery near Elderton prompts new gas well activity and speculation of a broader oil belt. Real estate transfers across Armstrong and Indiana counties accompany the market chatter.

Robertsville Little Mahoning Creek Messrs. McHugh & Stadden Glen Campbell McHugh & Stadden Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad Banks, Canoe Grant Townships Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Cowanshannock Township Armstrong County South Mahoning Townships Elderton Atwood People Gas Company McDonald West Mahoning

Large class of teachers examined in Third ward schools

A large county class of teachers was examined Friday and Saturday in the Third ward schools by a committee including Prof. W. Trainer, Prof. H. V. Rowan, and J. P. Archibald. Most neighborhoods are represented. marks will be announced in about a week.

Third Ward W. §. Trainer Indiana Public Schools H. V. Rowan Homer City J. P. Archibald Salinburg

Officers Elected in Company F National Guard

News Officers Selected for Company F Fifth Regiment N G P. on the first ballot at Library Hall. Major David W. Simpson presided with Captain David Blair and D M Caldwell as tellers. Samuel H. Hughes elected captain. W F Elkin first lieutenant. Harry W Fee second lieutenant. Kauffman and Wheeler vote tallies noted. New uniforms planned. inspection by Major Penny next Tuesday. Appointment of noncommissioned officers to follow.

Library Hall David W. Simpson David Blair Batallion D. M. Caldwell Samuel H. Hughes W. M. Mahan W. F. Elkin James Kauffman Harry W. Fee Lewis A. Wheeler Penny Hughes

Rights of the Church to Be Entertained

At the Monday meeting of the Ministerial Association held in Second United Presbyterian Church Rev J Welch delivered an engaging paper on the rights of the church to be entertained He urged that harmless and beneficial amusements may be encouraged by the church The next meeting will be at the Episcopal church on April 17 with Rev C F Sanders from Blairsville reading a paper on Spiritualism.

Second United Presbyterian Church Episcopal Church C. F. Sanders Blairsville

Ancient Money Collection From Shelocta Founder Historic Bill

Mr James Hefeltinger of Shelocta showcased a rare colonial money cache once owned by his family. The collection includes currency issued before independence with a 1778 U S bill bearing the warning To counterfeit is death on its back. The pieces trace back nearly a century in the Hefflefinger lineage.

James Hefeltinger Shelocta United States Hefflefinger

Additional Personal News From Blairsville Area

Local society notes list visits and travels of many residents including Harvey Hildebrand and Robert Watson hosts in Blairsville, Margaret Campbell returning from Summerhill, and James K. Dick a Republican county commissioner candidate visiting town. Other items mention Miss Verde Lytle with nephew Audley Mabon, Charles R. Stewart home from Philadelphia medical college, and plans for farmers Gillespie and Orner to buy goods in Pittsburgh.

Harvey Hildebrand White Township Robert Watson Blairsville Margaret Campbell Summerhill James K. Dick Buffington Township Verde Lytle Third Ward Audley Mabon Agnes Pittsburg Charles R. Stewart Philadelphia Medical College Stewart Messrs P. E. Gillespie W. G. Orner Strongstown M. A. Horne Annie Chicago Cooper Helen White Atlantic City N. J Miss White Play Stiles Ebensburg Normal Stiles 5. F. Warmer Waterstreet Alk Cunningham Philadelphia Anna Sloan Mattie Smith Margaret Smith Jennie McElhaney Clara Moorhead Margaret Ruth Adair Johns‘town William Reynolds Mildred Blacklick Reynolds The Progress J.M. Cunningham Johnstown Cunningham Kentucky Ohio Clark Knox Punxsntawney Lockwood-Taylor Hardware Company Cleveland, C Clark Indiana 8. L. Stiver Canoe Ridge Wr. Silver Canas Ridge Jae

Deaths in Indiana County: Hadden, Freddicord, Robinson

Recent obituaries note George T. Hadden of Johnstown died March 26 at about 74, survived by his son Alexander and three wives, with Civil War service. Dorsey Freddicord of Armstrong township died in his 78th year after prolonged illness. funeral held with Presbyterian and G A R connections. Henry Robinson of Blairsville died aged 79. Miss Vaunie Rhodes of Cherryhill and Mary Peddicord of Brushvalley remembered. multiple survivors listed. Daniel Lewis, known as Tucker Dan, died at 68 in White township. wife and four sons survive. Clarence McCormick of Cherrytree died of spinal meningitis at 11 years 10 months 25 days. services held by Rev. W H Robinson.

George T. Hadden Johnstown White Township Brushvalley Township Mr. Hadden Martha Stankard Elizabeth Findley Nancy C. Muller William Blacklick Jane Palmer West Wheatfield Catherine Eliza Margaret Cherryhill Alexander Dorsey Freddicord Armstrong Township Curry Run Bracken Elderton Greenwood Cemetery Henry Robinson Blairsville Clarksburg Thomas M. Robinson Saltsburg James S. Cook Presbyterian Church Mary Peddicord James Peddicord Adam Grembling Ren George Daniel Adam Willian Evangelical Church Daniel Lewis Upper Twolick Clarence McCormick B. B. McCormick Cherrytree W. H. Robinson Odd Fellows Cemetery

A Better Location Moves Office and Local Candidates

J A Crossman relocates his office to Farmers Bank building near the Court House to handle growing legal business. Joseph W Clements, former Indiana House landlord, seeks Democratic nomination for county commissioner at June convention. Revenue stamps required on all constable and tax collector bonds filed with the prothonotary. Christian Endeavor Society of Washington Presbyterian Church Rayne township to entertain Friday night. B F Jamison moves from near Panxsutawney to a farm near Chambersville, within the county.

G. N. Redding West Mahoning Township Ridgway West Mahoning Hyde & Redding Redding J. A. Crossman Ninth Street Third Ward Farmers’ Bank Court House Crossman Joseph W. Clements Indiana Clements Christian Endeavor Society of Washington Presbyterian Church Rayne Township

Moving Day Brings Busy Flitters In New Homes

In Indiana’s town the annual flitting day arrived amid bad roads and lingering winter weather. A detailed list shows dozens of families exchanging homes, with moves centralized along Church and Philadelphia streets and surrounding properties. Draymen report a busier season than in years past as families settle into new dwellings before the week ends.

Usnsi Indiana Draymen Daniel Kerr East Church Street Horner West Chestnut Street L. E. Kerr Saltsburg Clark North Ninth Street C. F. Murray Ninth Street Blairsville Ray Kesslar Taylor South Tenth Street Nordmont Sullivan County John Dodson Anthony West Philadelphia Street Dodson East Philadelphia Street Ed Benner Peeler Railroad Avenue Keller Chestnut Street R. Cunningham Wachob Mitchell Lear Columbus McCoy Brinkman Mitchell Water Street Ezaxiah Steffy White Philadelphia Street Borough Mrs. Reese Garman Maple Avenue McComish Wayne Avenue R. M. Smith Falcon Seventh Street Hare A. G. Little Johnstown Lowry House School Street Harry Beatty Long Crissman Church Street Thirteenth Street Wesley Shank Cost Fifth Street Hazlett Sixth Street John O'Hara Steving George Allison Allison Ebner McQuiston Apollo Fourteenth Street Archie Fleming Carney St. Thomas Armstrong County John Lewis Daugherty Oak Street Huber Same Armour Mullen Sutton Tenth Street Martha J. Kirkpatrick John H. Alker South Seventh Street Thompson John Ebbey Stuchel New Castle Ortz Clay Avenue Harry Anthony Wiggins John Zeller South Sixth Street Findley Same Street Bert Morrow Lyda South + Sixth street Ed McNeal Lenanne North Eighth Street

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ASE Tipe M. J. Cameron Crabtree, Ore Cameron Wan 2 Green Township Oxegen Pears Shields Sloan William A. St.Clair John F. Steving D. A. Cusringham Toney I. G. Allison Knights Joseph A. Walbeck Archie | Nichel Max Wilson Patton Buildng M. Jack G. W. Clawson Huff Nellie Condron Howe John L. Getty F. Jefferson Miller 8. Thompson G. A. Buterbaugh Cockport Penson Agalo Bine Emanuel McCrady Co. F Glen Campbel Landis Church News Bunny Little Mahoning Mahonings Cyrus E. Myers Wm. H. Myers W. H. Buterbaugh Gettysburg Montgomery Township Samuel B. Shaffer North Mahoning Township L. A. Shaffer Indiana County Commissioners R. W. Mack John Fireman Rorte Mahoning Township Henry Fireman Alex Johnston Joseph Polanski Mina Gamble Et al G.‘. Jamison Isaac Lewis Center Township Elmer E. Lewis M.G. Sandles Conemaugh Township Joseph Pearce G. L. Clawson D. J. M. Davis John McNutt Et al Brushvalley Joseph McNutt Wilson Cush Center E. Jobe A. G. McGaughey Plomville W. E. Allison John E. S. Littell West Union United Presbyterian Church West Lebanon 119Th Street United Presbyterian Church New York City Littell Edward Bennett Harry Bennett Wallace & Son Boal Railroad Company National Guard Dorsey Feddicord Henry Eobinson Vannie Rhodes Vaunie Rhodes Kittanning Point C. J. Rhodes Cherryhill Township Miss Rhodes This County Altoona Thursay B. F. Jamison Panxsutawney Chambersville
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