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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1895
Page
4
A jumble of notes from Indiana and West Indiana cover state politics, bills in the Legislature, and local drama. Reports include pension debates, school book concerns, and a proposed drainage law. plus a Shiloh dramatic production, tariff effects, saw-mill closures, donations for a Memorial Home, local gun-violation enforcement, and a White township farmer welcoming six lambs from a single birth.
Representative McGaughey urges Pennsylvania lawmakers to pass a measure banning intoxicants on Memorial Day. He, as a Grand Army of the Republic member and Civil War veteran, says the day should honor fallen comrades with sobriety, not gambling or sports, stressing one sober day in 365.
Dr Waller visited Altoona on Tuesday Miss Kennedy stayed with friends in Pittsburg over Sabbath Miss Cartwrigt and McMullen Eastered at their Allegheny homes Mr Gourly from Punxsutawney spent Sabbath with a Normal brother J C Reed Johnston guest of Normal friends over Sabbath Miss Leonard visited Pittsburg and DuBois late last week Baseball diamond rolled daily for spring readiness Rev S Blough of Johnstown visited the school buildings Monday George Williams Brushvalley returned to Normal after illness Oran Williams of Punxsutawney arrived and will pitch for our club this summer Ten cent admission at public meetings to aid athletic association Frodelphian public meeting Saturday Huyghenians entertain guests the following Saturday
Pearl Huston died this morning near Purchase Line. A book social is planned at West Indiana school next Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. The ladies whist club met at Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Young’s home on Monday. Maude and Madge Cameron hosted about thirty friends last Friday. Alexander Ermann of Philadelphia is the new clerk at N. Adler’s clothing store. Rev S V Dye to hold Evangelical Lutheran services in Strongs Town on May 2 and 3 at 7 30 p.m. Preparatory services at 2 30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday communion. At 3 p.m. Dye will conduct communion at Brushvalley.
The Hotchkin Sisters will present a musical entertainment in Library Hall this Wednesday evening. A Cleveland Leader and Herald notice praises the family for musical talents across guitar, mouth organ, banjo, violins, bells, horns, xylophone, zither, singing, and lip whistling, with piano accompaniment. Model ranges advertised by Alex. T. Taylor.
The community mourns the death of William E. Nickle aged 65, who died April 13, 1895, from Bright’s disease. A prominent farmer and the county’s leading stock dealer, he visited farms statewide, supported the United Presbyterian church, and was respected for his honesty. He was born April 13, 1830, married Margaret Hamilton on April 13, 1854, and left seven children. Funeral services were held by Rev. D. M. Ewing at Mahoning U P church burying ground. Sympathies to the family.
Mrs Sarah McCartney died at her daughter Nancy Lowry s home on Rail Road avenue Tuesday night from grip aged 83 years 2 months and 28 days. Widow of John Y McCartney longtime merchant at Clarksburg she leaves four daughters Mrs Nancy Lowry Mrs J M Stewart Mrs N C Nesbit and Mrs Rev J M Jamison Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 pm with interment in Oakland Cemetery.
Mrs. Margaret Smith of near Shelocta died of pneumonia at 74 after a brief illness. buried in Shelocta United Presbyterian Church graveyard after funeral by Rev. Robinson and Rev. Wilson. Also James L. H. Deyarmin, 22, son of David Deyarmin of Brushvalley, died of typhoid fever. buried in Mechanicsburg Lutheran cemetery. Percy Alva Creps, 5 years 5 months, died of tubercular meningitis. buried in Oakland cemetery.
Charles son of Jennie Walker died at seven from scarlet fever. Mrs H Murray of Blairsville died aged 49. Burials occurred in Curry Run and Blairsville. West Indiana public schools host a book social April 19 to raise a pupil library. Local dealer Calvin Bley offers new rigs at low prices near Wilson's store.
The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church held a mum social Monday evening at the residence of Hon. John P. Elkin. It featured a community gathering with residents sharing in the event.
Samuel McElhoes spends days in Pittsburg while Bert Grier visits his parents here. Numerous residents travel to and from Pittsburg, Blairsville, Latrobe, West Indiana, and surrounding towns for visits, business, or official duties.
Multiple personal notices dated April 1895 record marriages by Squires Sidney Marlin and G J Kellar, plus an April 26 Homer City birth and death notice for 11 month old Johnnie Hellman. The ad section promotes Wheeler's grocery in town, The Waird, Red Front store, and various merchants selling shoes, monuments, garden supplies, and seeds with aggressive seasonal promos.
George W Swann James N Stewart Robert Y Elder Hugh P Lewis East Mahoning Township William E Allison District Attorney John L Getty John S Taylor West Indiana Borough Indiana Borough Delegate To State Convention Harry H Robinson 3 G Hartman 8 J Smith Saltsburg Borough Indiana Borough Glen Campbell Borough County Surveyor J W Botsford D L Moorhead Rayne Township I have a few float and spring tooth a rows that I will close out at a sacrifice M B Kline North Carpenter Avenue.
A concise declaration that progressiveness drives all activity in religion politics and commerce. The piece asserts movement, not stasis, as essential to success and claims only the best methods lead to victory in business efforts.
The ad touts a ready-to-wear clothing line offering $5.00 suits in black blue and grey serge. It invites comparison and claims to be the best value while promising quality workmanship at the lowest price.
The ad proclaims OUR $10.00 SUITS surpass former lines in material, make, trim, and shape, claiming parity with last season's $12.50 suit. It highlights midrange grades at $7.50 and $8.00 as comparatively low in price.
For children and boys the store offers a complete line with prices starting at $1.25 and popular items up to $12.00. The Stannley Combination Suits include a coat, pants, extra pants, and a cap, all in high grade workmanship for $3 to $5 in blue, black, or colors.
The hat shop states it still holds the fort in headwear by offering the best quality and latest styles. Three new blocks are introduced, distinct from those a month ago, ensuring customers receive current fashion.
A local retailer promotes spring neckwear from leading makers claiming correct styles and best values. The ad states it costs nothing to view the lines and anticipates a medal for quality.
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