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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1894
Page
4
A Trilune Herald editorial urges strong action against wage strikes in coke regions. It defends coke operators managing plants to preserve employment, warns that agitation could lead to robbers and anarchy, and stresses the need for law and order, with wage earners essential to prosperity.
In a speech critiquing saloons a reformer argues the saloon is a moral threat to the home. He asserts the aim is to destroy the saloon and instead create homes where the entire family can live in decency and comfort, rather than offering refuges for men’s private leisure.
The Indiana county Republicans assert they will choose their own nominations without aid from ex Senator J W Mc Kaight of Brookville. They dismiss his involvement with a "Mind your own business" sentiment and say they will attend to Indiana county affairs while he handles Jefferson county politics. They claim citizens would not be complimented by his cards.
The article clarifies voter eligibility for the upcoming primary. It states that all persons who voted the Republican ticket in the last general election qualify, along with young Republicans aged 21 or older who have never voted, and young Republicans who will reach adulthood before the next general election. All others are excluded from voting in the primary under these rules.
Senator Quay rarely speaks but when he does his remarks on the Tariff Bill are direct and forceful. The speech is seen as a strong articulation of the Wilson Bill framers aims and a solid defense of protective principles in this Congress session.
The Proceess, Indiana county's oldest paper, boasts increasing circulation and confidence as sixty four new names join its subscriber list this week. It credits its rising reach to steady growth since January 1, 1894, and notes The Philadelphia Times admits Democrats cannot administer government, a realization the Proceess welcomes as vindication.
Dr A C McChesney son-in-law of Dr McChesney of Shelocta died in Nice France where he sought health. He was born in McChesneytown near Latrobe, son of A B McChesney aged 84. A late war veteran, Democrat, M E church member, admired public figure. Educated in native academy and Meadville. practiced in Pittsburg, lived in Chicago for 25 years. Rev M M Sweeny and Miss Sue Smith are cousins.
Charles McCracken of Kent dies at 77 after living there over twenty years and joining the U P church. He leaves a wife and two children. burial was in Kent U P church yard on Tuesday. Samuel Gibson of Washington township dies at about 63, member of Center Presbyterian at Creekside. burial in Greenwood cemetery on Saturday.
Mrs Sarah McGrannor wife of Patrick McGrannor of near Deckers Point died on Wednesday aged about 80 years Her remains were interred at Rochester Mills on Friday She was born in Donegal Ireland.
Della wife of William Grant of Blairsville died last Wednesday aged 29. She leaves a husband and two small children. She was interred at Blairsville on Friday.
Alexander Clawson of White township died of consumption last Wednesday at age 21. His remains were interred in Oakland cemetery on Friday.
On April 11 to 16 multiple deeds record transfers of 94 to 244 acres and numerous lots in Center, Cherryhill, Mechanicsburg, West Wheatfield, Green, Brushvalley, Blairsville South Blairsville and adjacent townships. Transactions involve Farmers Bank, executors, administrators and private buyers like Graham, Moos, Dickey, Clark, Menser, Moleberger, McBeth, Schra der, Harris, Gamble, Cartershaw and others with prices from $21.12 to $1,900.
Last Tuesday the Clarion State Normal laid the corner stone of its new building in a ceremony attended by Gov. Robert E. Pattison State Superintendent N C Shaeffer Dr Henry Houck Dr J D Moffat of Washington and Jefferson College Gen W W Greenland Col Chambers McKibben Col W C Connell Jr and Lieut Paxton An engaging program concluded as weather cooled the crowd The school reports 460 students enrolled and expects 500 within days
Shoshone Falls on the Union Pacific system rivals Niagara. From June 1 to September 30 a free side trip from Shoshone station to Great Shoshone Falls and back is offered to parties holding tickets between the Missouri River or Denver and Portland via the Union Pacific.
Advertisement seeking agents to travel nationwide with good compensation. Inquiries at Clawson House on Thursday and Friday nights each week. FeayK KINTER.
Prof H D Patten of Lancaster Pa, chairman of the Prohibition State Committee, will be in Indiana Tuesday April 24. County committee meets at the Court House 1 30 p m with Patten speaking at 2 30 p m Delegates to the State Convention at Williamsport June 6 will be elected and committee will consider nominating or endorsing a candidate for Judge All committeemen urged to attend Guthries Hall Homer City at 8 p m Chairman A Dickson
John McGuirie of Cherryhill Township announces his candidacy for Jury Commissioner, pending Republican primary on May 12, 1894. He notes the office salary warrants no personal canvass but thanks supporters and asks for their favorable consideration based on his past term.
The court awarded the plaintiff $15,000 in the Pollard Breckinridge case, with the verdict seen as a moral vindication though well below the claimed $50,000. The jury believed a promise of marriage was made and favored the defense’s good faith. Epworth League Convention announced for Blairsville with June 6 to 8 dates hosting pastors and church delegates.
Noah Adler opens new quarters on Philadelphia street with a large stock of clothing and gent's furnishing goods inviting old friends and the public to visit. W. Fraser of Pittsburg, architect for the Farmers' Bank building, visited Saturday. directors praised the workmanship and contractors Hastings and Lockard received compliments.
The union Sabbath school organized last summer at St Clair school house White township held its first session this year on last Sabbath afternoon. Harry St Clair serves as superintendent and the school meets each Sabbath afternoon.
On Sabbath evening Rev. M. M. Sweeny of the M. E. church will preach the third and last sermon in a series on the Prodigal Son. The subject will be the Return of the Prodigal Son. The sermons thus far have been very interesting.
Frank Garman, proprietor of the Star meat market, announces a new branch on First street one door north of the Checkered Front in West Indiana, opening Thursday with J. 2. Bath in charge.
J W Walker of Blairsville visited town on Thursday while W H Campbell of Burrell township called on Monday. Many residents and visitors in Pittsburg East Liberty Philadelphia Harrisburg Washington County and beyond figure in this digest of local social notes and health updates.
The Cosmopolitan Club invites female guests for a ladies night next Friday evening. Club rooms feature new furniture, improved decor, and fresh carpets and wall paper. Jean's reports new upholstery and Smith's offers pie in enstade and finishes at modest prices.
Six young women began a march to join Coxey's Army on Monday. After a long ride down the railroad they abandoned the endeavor, forming an arbatus party instead. A brother and a Homer City man ensured they returned safely to Indiana station that evening. If Coxey's Army was not seen, arbutus was provided.
In Indiana Pennsylvania on April 17 1894 the post office lists unclaimed letters. Names include Peter Armstrong R H Caroll Elizabeth Elder P Fremire John O Henderson John Henry Amanda Henry W J Hadden Miss Kate Kesler Geo A Lauck Lewis McDonald Rev J Powell Marion Rowe Afiss Rachel Thompson Franklin Wissinger. Callers must say letters were advertised with date. J N Laneuam P M
Parkswood Pa April 14 1894 Editors of the Progress sincere thanks to citizens and pupils of Anthony school for respect shown during the past winter. Armstrong county Republicans held a primary election with results: Congress D B Heiner Assembly S B Cochran Frank Mast District Attorney H N Snyder Sheriff F Booker Delegates to State Convention John F Whitworth G W McNees. Saturday was a busy business day in the county seat with farmers and families shopping. merchants report good sales. From April 10 to 17: J K Boucher 169 hogs 14 horses 19 cattle 14 calves to Salford Pa H Bryan 164 hogs to Lansdale Pa H Seanor 20 horses to West Philadelphia Pa.
A fragmentary notice lists residents and townships including Green Belle Amond Cherryhill Grant and White Blairsville in Indiana County. It mentions a found ring in Blairsville with owner to claim by presenting at the Procress office, describing it and paying a fee.
Idaho Springs in Deer Creek Canon Colorado lies thirty seven miles from Denver on the Union Pacific System. The town is noted for healing waters and is recommended by physicians for consumptives as a premier Colorado resort.
Crawford the Water Street baker will deliver bread through all parts of town. Look for his wagon and listen for his bell tomorrow and daily until the snow returns. Four leaves for a quarter.
Mr. S. F. Warner placed lightning rods on the Catholic church last week, earning praise from Father Kriener for skill and safety on the high steeple. The Loop article notes Warner’s daring but skilled rodding, plus Apple’s local business prompt to call. Furnished room for students near the Normal School is offered.
On April 22 1664 at the Minter House by Ma A Fetterman officiating the ceremony involved Beekows Polak Pei with indicated participants and setting.
W J Burns of near town remains seriously ill. George Fetterhoff renovates a west picket fence. T S Neal the lumberman waits for a flood raft. Blacksmith Thomas Sprankle keeps busy from dawn to night. W R Neal of Punxsutawney visits Trade City. a loyal Republican to represent Jefferson County. Dr G E Simpson and wife plan to move to Kellysburg where he has located. J W Domb improves his residence with a large porch. Herman Eider handles the carpentry. M Wortman notes Trade City’s good standing with travelers. W S Ramey of near town improves after a year of hand catarh treatment at Punxsutawney hospital. Trade City Council No 867 Jr O U A M holds a meeting. hall modern and regalia among county’s finest. parade at Punxsutawney last summer earned second honors. Trade City will lose Squire James A Crossman who will move to county seat as Commissioners Clerk. admired as a civic peacemaker and judge of the peace.
The Mount Union select school opened on Monday. Mr. Joseph Fulton and daughter of West Lebemon visited town on Thursday. Prof. Delancey started his select school last week with thirty six pupils. A social was held at the M E parsonage last Thursday evening. The town had unusual excitement last Friday over a dorp fite as dog owners clashed.
Selisheng resident Mr Harvey Miller and Blaizeville visitor Jacob Nesbit are listed on business. Miss Minnie James of Indiana visits friends. J J Kennedy and W T McGaughey from this area travel to West Lobamon and county seat. Milly Ferguhom muttering with whooping cough. Mrs Samuel Nesbit of Indians visits nearby. Daniel Jones of Indians visits his uncle Reese Jonas. local judge seen in vicinity while seeking Ris ik am i.
A brief obituary notes the death in 1894 of a young resident from Strong County aged about one year and five months. The scant OCR reads as a partial record with the age and year, offering little additional context.
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