Record Breaker in Saturday Primary for Local Legislature and County Offices
Results show McGaughey and Morrow winning the legislature nominations with 2985 and 2823 votes respectively, Watson and Seanor trailing. Sheriff winner T S Neal by 402 votes. Treasurer Phil M Sutton 3396. Commissioners Henry 2560 and Stuchell 1602. Coroner Davis by 350. County Auditor Feit and George as winners among nine candidates. Delegates to state and national conventions named. official district returns published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGaughey
Morrrow
Neal
Sutton
Henry
Stuchell
John McGaughey
Noah Seanor
South Mahoning Township
Seanor
W. L. Reed
Homer City
J. W. Morrow
Murchand
M. C. Watson
Morrow
Watson
Reed
Mr. Watson
Senator Quay
Quay
T.S. Neal
North Mahoning Township
A. Taylor Harbison
Blairsville
Phil. M. Sutton
W. Dickie Ray
G.a.mclain
M. H. Henry
Young Township
Hiram Stuchell
Rayne Township
J. M. Marshall
James K. Dick
William Robinson
Columbus McCoy
Barto Beringer
M. C. Buterbaugh
Clarence Hart
P. F. Garman
Joseph Dicker
Dr. M. M. Davis
Squire M. B. Kline
Davis
Congress
H. J. Thompson
Marion Center
John §. Fisher
E. J. Graff
John P. Ekin
Telephone Line to Reach South Eastern County
The county’s south eastern region will gain telephone service in coming months. Clyde merchant Hugh Mack arranged for the line’s erection with $500 in local stock subscribed and an office likely to be placed in Clyde. Plans also show extension to Cramer and Armagh, with existing lines ending at Mechanicsburg.
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Hugh Mack
Clyde
Cramer
Mechanicsburg
Armagh
Two Pensions Granted to Veterans by Agent
Pension agent Frank Donahugh secured two monthly pensions for old soldiers this week. Henry Waltemire of Kenwood received $12 per month, and John A. Helman of Ta noma received $8 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donahugh
Henry Waltemire
Kenwood
John A. Helman
Tanoma
Won the Watch in McAdoo’s bean guessing contest
The in store guessing game ended this week with 1,500 guesses for the jar of beans. The correct number was 7,603 and Mrs. Frank Coch of this place guessed nearest at 7,600 earning a gold watch as the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McAdoo
Frank Cochran
Senatorial Committee Meeting To Certify Nomination
The committee, led by H. H. Blakley from Young township John Fisher of this place and D. E. McGregor of Marion Center, will meet a Jefferson county group at Punxsutawney on Friday to certify Senator Mitchells nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. H. H. Blakley
Young Township
John §. Fisher
D. E. McGregor
Marion Center
Jefferson County
Punxsutawney
Mitchell
Republican Primary Official Vote Records 1896
In the April 4 1896 Republican primary votes for Congress Prothonotary and delegates show totals for each candidate with no opposition. T D Cunningham 5621 James G Mitchell 5123 Elder Peeler 5650 John P Elkin 4860 State Delegates H J Thompson 5161 E J Graff 5042 John S Fisher 5294.
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Congress
Senate
T. D. Cunningham
James G. Mitchell
Elder Peeler
John P. Elkin
H. J. Thompson
E. J. Graff
John 8. Fisher
Sunday School Convention in Homer City Friday event
Delegates from across the county will attend the Sunday School Convention in Homer City on Friday with Indiana Pennsylvania represented. The program features multiple sessions led by Rev Neil Ferguson Rev S E Slater C J Kephart Miss Pearl Bash Rev H V Givler Hon 8 J Craighead Rev A W Emmons Prof A M Hammers Rev D J Waller Jr Mrs J W Barnes Miss Sarah Galligher and others with time for discussion and a stereopticon view sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Indiana
Neil Ferguson
S. E. Slater
Blairsville
C. J. Kephart
D. D
H.V. Givler
J. Craighead
A. W. Emmons
A. M. Hammers
D. J. Waller, Jr
State Normal School
J. W. Barnes
Sarah Galligher
Hammers
Cc. J. Kephart
Death Notice of William N Sloan 1856 1896
William N Sloan died at his father’s Sutton avenue home on Sabbath morning April 5 1896 born May 20 1856. He married Laura Stewart July 2 1884, she died December 4 1889 leaving a 3 year old son. A devoted member of First United Presbyterian Church he faced illness with faith. Funeral at Rev Brownlee’s service and Greenwood Cemetery burial. Parents and sister mourn.
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William N. Sloan
Sutton Avenue
Fourth Ward
Laura
John Stewart
Washington Township
Sloan
Mr. Sloan
First United Presbyterian Church
This Place
Young People’s Society
Brownlee
Greenwood Cemetery
Death of West Mahoning man Mr Marion Condron
Mr Marion Condron of West Mahoning township died Friday morning from cancer of the face aged about 65 years His wife predeceased him and his survivors include his children Mrs John Roush Smicksburg Jacob West Mahoning William Jefferson County Samuel Smicksburg Mrs Harry Glenn Braddock Mrs Hannah Shields Porter Jefferson County Charles West Mahoning and Mrs Isaiah McHenry Smicksburg Funeral services were held at his home on Sabbath forenoon by Rev C L Streamer and the interment was in the Lutheran cemetery at Smicksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Condron
West Mahoning Township
Condron
John Roush
Smicksburg
Jacob
William
Jefferson County
Samuel
Harry Glenn
Braddock
Hannah Shields
Porter Township
Charles
Isaiah Mc
Ep Worth League Sub-District Convention at Elderton
The Ep worth League Kittanning district holds its spring sub-district convention at Elderton on Wednesday and Thursday, April 29 and 30. The district includes Kittanning, Ford City, Leechburg, Apollo, Dayton, Rural Valley and Elderton, with attendance from Elderton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Kittanning
Elderton
Ford City
Leechburg
Apollo
Dayton
Rural Valley
Erecting Grand Stand at Normal School
Mr. E. M. Lockard secured the contract to erect the grand stand on the athletic grounds at the Normal school. The structure will be built behind the baseball diamond with seating for 400 spectators.
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E. M. Lockard
Ninevah School Plans Change Keeps Quiet Summer Schedule
Ninevah will not boast of a select school this summer as previously announced. Principal W. L. Davin will be employed with a Pittsburg real estate firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninevah
W. L. Davin
Pittsburg
Mrs. David L. Marshall Dies at 42 in Conemaugh Township
Mrs. David L. Marshall of Conemaugh township died Monday morning from pneumonia aged 42. She had fallen ill only shortly before death and was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church. Survived by a husband and seven children. Funeral services were held today by Rev. Dr. D. J. Irwin with interment in the church graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Marshall
Conemaugh Township
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
D. J. Irwin
Death of Mr. Frank L. Kesslar at age about 30
Mr. Frank L. Kesslar died at his mother's home on Friday morning of consumption. He returned home three months ago in delicate health and the illness progressed rapidly. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon by Rev. M. M. Sweeny, with interment in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Kesslar
L. C. Kesslar
M. M. Sweeny
Oakland Cemetery
Ollie Stumpf Dies in California At 21
Miss Ollie Stumpf daughter of William P Stumpf formerly of Rayne township died at her uncle s home in Pira City California on March 14 from consumption She was 21 years old
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Stumpf
William P. Stumpf
Rayne Township
Pira City
California
Niece of Local Resident Dies After Illness
The report notes a death with the deceased described as a niece of J. R. Stumpf of this place, mentioning a span of seven years and seven months. Further details are limited in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Stumpf
Chapman Spicher Dies at 14 of Pneumonia
Chapman Spicher, only son of Mrs. Henry Spicher of Grant township, died Monday from pneumonia after measles. He was 14. Interment will be held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Henry Spicher
Grant Township
Indiana Baptist Church Adds Six By Letter At Meeting
At the Indiana Baptist church last Saturday six new members were received by letter. The Lord's Supper was observed on Sabbath morning. During Rev. Henshey's five year pastorate there have been 170 additions: 139 by baptism, 27 by letter, 2 on Christian experience, plus 16 by baptism and four on experience into the Kelly Station church, totaling 190.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Baptist Church
Henshey
Kelly Station
Parents Day to be observed at Cockport Baptist Church
Next Sabbath is Parents Day at Cockport Baptist Church. At 11:00 a.m. Rev. W. P. Hile will preach a sermon titled Life's Danger Years When Are They. Special invitation issued for parents to attend. East Mahoning Baptist Church hosts a youth service at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockport Baptist Church
W. P. Hile
East Mahoning Baptist Church
Preacher Rev Coss to Speak at Two Churches Next Sabbath
Rev J T Coss will preach at Disciple church corner Fifth and Water streets next Sabbath at 3 00 and 7 30 p m Part of the evening service will be devoted to Christian Endeavor addresses He will also preach at 10 a m in Fair view Union church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Coss
Disciple
Fifth and
Water Streets
Rev. Coss
Fairview Union Church
Resignation of Indiana Baptist Church Pastor
Reverend B. B. Henshey resigns from the Indiana Baptist church pastorate. He accepts a partial call to pastor the Mahoni ix:just church, serving half his time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Henshey
Indiana Baptist Church
The
Mahoni
Just Church
Rev Henshey Preaches at Twolick Baptist Church Near Dixonville
The Rev Henshey will preach at Twolick Baptist Church near Dixonville on Sabbath morning and evening. Last week the Baptist church song service led by Mr R A Jennings is reported as well attended and successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henshey
Twolick Baptist Char
Dixonville
Baptist
R. A. Jennings
Williams thanks supporters after Auditor bid in Indiana County
Dan B Williams expresses gratitude to friends who backed his unsuccessful run for County Auditor in Indiana County. He notes the vote was complimentary and affirms appreciation for endorsements and backing received.
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Republic
Indiana County
Ias
Carnahan Brothers Split Stores in Parkwood and Shelocta
Mr. W. S. Carnahan, a Shelocta merchant, bought the Parkwood store property last week. He will stay at Shelocta while his brother runs the Parkwood location.
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W. S. Carnahan
Shelocta
Parkwood
Unclaimed Letters in Indiana Office April 7 1896
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Indiana Pa postal office includes Abraham John R Cunningham W F Craven Mian Gonda Carnahan Miss Rosann Groft L M Henry Mrs Anna B Thompson Miss Ida Trusal. Callers note letters were advertised with the date J N Lancham P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
W. 8. Abraham
John R. Cunningham
W. F. Craven
Mian Gonda Carnahan
Rosann Groft
L. M. Henry
Anna B. Thompson
Ida Trusal
J. N. Lancham
P.M
Recent Marriages Tie Smith and Miller in Dilliner
Edwin O. Smith son of Jacob Smith of Elkin in South Mahoning township married Miss Estella Miller of Dilliner Pa last Thursday at the bride’s home at high noon in the presence of about 30 guests. Rev Shordan conducted the ceremony. They will live in McDonald where Smith works for Forest Oil Company and plan to return after a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin O. Smith
Jacob Smith
Elkin
Mahoning Township
Estella Miller
Dilliner
Shordan
Mr. Smith
McDonald
Timberlake and Gailey Wed at Gailey Home
Mr E C Timberlake and Miss Agnes Gailey were married at the bride’s parents home on Thursday evening. Rev J Day Brownlee performed the ceremony in the presence of a few friends. The couple will reside in Apollo.
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E. C. Timberlake
Agnes Gailey
Andrew Gailey
East Oak Street
J. Day Brownlee
Apollo
Charles C Little and Minerva M Marshall wed in Mahoning
Mr Charles C Little of White township married Miss Minerva M Marshall at the bride’s parents home in South Mahoning township on Thursday. Rev E P Foresman officiated the ceremony.
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Charles C. Little
White Township
Minerva M. Marshall
Joseph Marshall
South Mahoning Township
E. P. Foresman
Local Wedding Heard At West Wheatfield Township
Mr. Andrew J. Luther and Miss Eva N. Jones of West Wheatfield were married at the home of minister Rev. J. Day Brownlee on Thursday. The ceremony took place in town and confirms a new union in the community.
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Andrew J. Luther
Eva N. Jones
West Wheatfield
J. Day Brownlee
Death follows quickly as mother of four dies
Lydia Russell died at Aaron Rickard’s Grant township home last Wednesday amid gossip of her life apart from her husband. It is alleged she bore four children days before her death, all of whom died at or soon after birth. The case prompts further scrutiny and planned actions against unnamed parties as details unfold.
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Lydia Russell
Aaron Rickard
Grant Township
Court Motions Before Judge White Appointing Viewers
A Monday court session before Judge White heard motions and appointed committees and road viewers. Executors and administrators sought confirmations, sales, or appeasements in cases involving lunacy, land contracts, and estates in Buffington Barrell and White township, with orders to file, sell, or answer within ten days. Adjournment set for next Monday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge White
W. J. Young
Joseph Wilson
Buffington Township
John Stilia
Amos T. Anthony Ae
John F
Robert Russel
James McGregor
Jonathan D. Ferrier
Broshalley Township
George Sigafoose
Thomas St.Clair
Indiana
James H. St.Clair
Josiah Kettle
White Township
Scott Altimus
J. M. Guthrie
D. L. Moorhead
Jesse Long
Adam Sides
Blacklick
Pike
Barrell Township
Johnston Paloer
Henry Lickert
W. W. White
J. W. Hutchinson
Michael Frick
Westmoreland County
M. A. Graham
William Thomas
James Ackerson
O. J. Clawson
The Coming Opera Fra Diavolo to Be Performed
The home talent opera Fra Diavolo will be staged Thursday and Friday evenings next week. A 40‑voice chorus is a leading feature. Rehearsals are in Library Hall with support from the Young Men's Christian Association and local residents. The production aims for strong public patronage and large audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fra Diavolo
Tuesworthy
Names in Rayne and West Wheatfield Townships
Fragmentary list shows individuals including J. Smith and Eva N. Jones in Rayne and West Wheatfield townships, with other names such as M. Myers Charles C. Little and Agnes M. Gailey linked to Indiana and Green areas. The text resembles a partial directory or notice extract without clear action or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apt ’ J. Smith
Rayne Township
M. Myers
Charles C. Little
White Township
Minerva M. Marshall
Anna K. Lockard
Green
B.C. Timberlake
Agnes M. Gailey
Indiana
Amdrow
Tne
West Wheatfield
Eva N. Jones
Philip E.ig
Georgeville
Margaret J
North Mahoning
Fox thanks supporters in election columns
The fox desires the columns of the Prog Ess to thank those who supported hiss in the recent election. He notes that away from home only five and a half in the absent interest of his election, he gained votes in every district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Hiss
Matthew Gamble Sells Team Joe Shwe
Matthew Gamble of Third.wad has sold his noted team Joe Shwe, marking a change in ownership of the squad. The sale transfers control to new management, with local sports fans awaiting word on future schedules and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Gamble
Wad
Joe Shwe
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Armstrong
W. D. Wilson
E. M. Evans
M. J. le Blacklick
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Buffington
B. Graham
Strongstown
Brushvalley
G. Walback
Heshbon
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Horton
Canoe
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Locust Lane
Conemaugh
R. J. Leech
Saltsburg
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Center
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T. J. Brandon
Cherryhill Stevenseeeeneeeres
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Cockport
Grant
Ewnagiarsdatds Ga
Ij. L. Langham
Hillsdale
Glen Campbell
Homer
Grant Snyder
J. L. Robertson
Baneee
J. M. Dixon
Jno
Taylor
3D Ace
Jas. L. Luker
Ee Dt
Sucess
Daugherty
Jacksonville
Vee
Mahoning East
Work
Marion
J. A. Downey
Kent
Ac West
Wreaeeeses
Archie Marshall
Denton
Montgomery Wena Eee Aweeel
John McMillen
Sete Cenees
Wm. Fleck
Ween Ee Eenned
Pine Awe Seer Eves Ewreeres Anewesl
H. Truby
John
Grisemore Rayne
Tel Ord
J. S. McHenry
Home Saltshare
T. S. Pearce
Abba
W. F. Sell
H. Ling
Wheatfield West
T. J. Robinson
Bolivar
S. P. Mack
Huff
Clyde White
Mo Bam
W. S. Kaufman
Indiana Young
H. H. Blakely
Young
Hi Q
J.C. George
West
Lebanon
the Grim Reaper
Will
Chapman Spicher
Church Notes
Dan. B, Williams
Little Marshall
Luther—Jones
Otder
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