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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1892
Page
4
The Progressive urges Indiana County Republicans to vote next Saturday in the primary. It praises the candidate pool as men of character and ability and urges voters to choose according to duty and party harmony, promising no malice or prejudice in its stance.
A long Republican backed account praises Pennsylvania's debt repayment since 1861, contrasting with earlier reform rhetoric. It credits the party with debt elimination and highway plans, then critiques Capt. Nesbit's Congressional candidacy and notes on free text book advocacy. mentions Beaver Star editors pardoned after libel sentence.
This last issue before the primary argues the campaign has been largely fair with occasional harsh claims. It urges voters to decide candidates on merit, favors Bell's candidacy to heal party rifts, and endorses J M Leech for reelection as district attorney and W J Mitchell for the National Convention for Indiana County business leadership.
Governor Patison proclaims Arbor Day observances in Pennsylvania for April 14 and May 6, 1892, urging public planting of trees and shrubs in schools, highways, parks, and farms. The document emphasizes benefits across health, climate, and prosperity, urging citizen participation statewide.
S M Jack answers rumors about a Congressional candidacy in Indiana County, denying ties to outside interests and accusations by A C Braughler and J C Moorhead. He asserts fair effort, defends business dealings with Moorhead, rejects claims about sheriff actions, and condemns a rival’s use of confidential letters to attack him. He calls for fair play and condemns misinformation.
In Homes City Pa on April 4 1892 a veteran writer urges Republican voters of Indiana County to recognize both soldier and non soldier claims to county offices. He argues eight of twelve positions are held by soldiers and cautions against harsh attacks on Captain Braughler or overemphasizing veteran claims, urging fair play and public duty. He notes past campaign involvement and hints at intra party frictions affecting delegations to the National Republican Convention.
The correspondence shows W J Mitchell defending Republican allegiance and bank ties, John Taylor Bell endorsing free text books for public schools, and G Miller pastor denying political activity while defending J T Bell as a Methodist Episcopal Church member. The items illustrate local election discourse and public notices.
S J Craighead of Elder's Ridge recounts negotiations with M C Watson and Beech Creek Railroad interests over the Elder's Ridge coal field. He describes releases, offers, and refusals, including Watson's demand for 300 dollars plus 20 percent commission and threats of legal action, asserting their leases were not for sale and defending their firm against pressure to concede. Written April 1 1892.
The column touts wool dress fabrics and bedford cords in multiple grades from 25c to $1 per yard, with English suiting at 85c to $1.59, and reductions of about 20 percent. It promotes figed camels hair, serges, Henriettas, silk warp almas and Henriettas, and a full line of silks from 50c to $3.50. It also mentions CHEVRONNES as a potential lead style.
A full line of spring jackets and capes is featured with updated stock. items include wash dress goods such as Fige Cloths in dark and light, Figured Bedford Cards, Pine Apple Cloths, Organdies and Brocade Sateens. Colors include Highland Zephyrs, Toile De Nords, and Greylocks. Lace curtains priced 50c to $10, curtain poles from nothing to $1, and a complete line of Ladies and Boys waists from 25c to $6.
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