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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
2
The Indiana Progress notes its status as the county’s largest and oldest paper with editors Ralph Moorhead and Moorhead at the helm. It lists class matter and subscription terms, charges for obituaries and poetry, and advertising rates.
The Republican County Committee announces candidates for the May 16 1916 primary. Congress W C Smith Punxsutawney Taylor Nathan Strong Kittanning Brockville Graff Blairsville Adams Punxsutawney Morrow Nur Malon Ing township Assembly Wilmer H Wood Indiana John W Fisher Indiana Harry R Wilson Clarion National Delegates B E Taylor Brockwayville Route ... Autographed by J WILLIS WILSON Chairman Indiana Pa March 44 1916.
Brookville and Kittanning candidate Nathan L Strong seeks Republican 27th district support in Armstrong Clarion Indiana Jefferson counties with May 16 primary. Blairsville area Graff urges Indiana Jefferson voters in 47th district for May 10 primary seeking support and influence.
The Progress urges Jefferson county Republicans to support Wilbur P. Graff of Blairsville for State Senator, arguing Indiana County has been entitled to the seat by tradition and calling for a “square deal” across counties. It endorses Graff as a vigorous, loyal Republican and urges Jefferson voters to unify behind him to maintain district balance.
In Jefferson county a faction seeks to split the vote to aid an Indiana county candidate. Locals back Wilbur P. Graff, a steady Republican with broad support. They urge Indiana county voters to uphold Graff’s platform and deny “designed” attempts to shift power. Jefferson’s voters unified, Indiana’s claim to the Senate chair disputed, Graff seen as the strong choice.
A local political notice predicts Wilbur P. Graff will win a landslide for State Senator in Indiana County. It notes heavy Republican registration in Blairsville and adjoining townships, with Dems largely absent from party rolls. The piece claims Graff may secure over 90 percent of the county vote and invites a post election verdict.
Washington Christner, a 19 year old from Garrett near Rookwood Pennsylvania, was killed by an electric shock while attempting to untangle wires on a barn. He climbed onto the barn and reached for the wires with one hand while grabbing the lightning rod with the other.
The Binks ville Courier urges the 27th district to renominate Hon. Taylor North, praising his two-term record. It argues incumbents deserve a second term, citing his fight for Republican principles and faithful service, urging a May 16 vote to honor custom and merit.
A pleasant surprise birthday party was held for Martin Learn of Homer City on Tuesday evening last. Games and music followed by refreshments, with guests including Dan Harmon, Clarine Baker, Weir, Hanan, Caldwell, Reams, Buchan, Seaton, Lingle, Dearmin, and numerous local residents plus Hazel Learn of Hast Run.
Robert Lowry of Railroad avenue celebrated his 91st birthday on Thursday. Neighbors held a fruit shower in his honor as friends offered congratulations. Lowry enjoys good health considering his years.
G. J. Galentine formerly of Plum ville writes to The Progress that a recent fire destroyed 800000 feet of lumber at the company yards near Crawfordsville. Public sale notice corrected to read Langham farm near Lovejoy one half mile from Love joy.
Attorney Liggett files application for order of private sale of real estate in Julianna County Tennessee. Property in Wheat Hold township described by metes and bounds totaling ninety to one hundred fifteen perches. Sale proceeds directed to mortgage and costs with sale terms and conditions dated March 26, 1908 and April 5, 1906.
A public health commissioner asks readers if they can mobilize on short notice and test their physical readiness. He questions personal equipment condition and ability to run half a mile or perform half a day’s manual labor under danger.
J Wiggins offers a fresh Guernsey heifer for sale priced at fifty dollars. Located in It D 4 area near PA. Annuity or installment terms not specified.
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