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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1900
Page
1
State Republican gathering draws crowds from all counties with delegates at the Lochiel hotel. Senator Hardenbergh, a leading candidate for auditor general, faces no opposition. Philadelphia leader Foerderer emerges as a possible congressman at large contender.
The piece notes multiple 19th century wills filed in the Register's office. William P. North of North Mahoning township leaves a 140 acre farm and household items to his widow, with dividends and bonds to his five children after her death. Executors named are Wao. P. North Jr. and J. M. Banks. Another will, David Stiteler of Amicksburg, directs all to the widow then sale and division among several children, with S. M. and J. R. Stiteler as executors. A third will, Wim. Barns of Center township, leaves remainder to Sarah F. Boyle with Thomas B. Glass and Charles E. Boyle as executors. A fourth will, involving a Bryson and Ida Miller issue, directs division after debts, with Bryson and Ida as executors.
The United States Senate refused to seat ex Senator Quay after a recount changed his lead from one vote to a 3 to 52 defeat. Absences of Quay allies and prior political maneuvers by foes tipped the balance, leaving Pennsylvania fully unrepresented. Governor Stone had appointed him earlier, but no action followed until the latest vote. The contest ended with a decisive setback for Quay and set a potential precedent against seating governor appointments.
The Normal baseball team released a 12 game schedule featuring April 28 Eldersridge at Normal and April 30 Johnstown at Normal. Other matchups include May 12 W. and J. at Normal, May 15 Allegheny College at Normal, May 19 Johnstown at Johnstown, May 21 Pittsburg High School at Normal, May 29 Westminster at Normal, May 20 Punxsutawney at Punxsutawney two games, June 4 Kiski at Normal, June 9 Kiski at Kiski, June 11 and 12 Westminster at New Wilmington, June 13 Grove City at Grove City, and June 14 Slippery Rock Normal at Slippery Rock.
The county opens multiple summer schools this week with 10 to 12 week terms and strong enrollment prospects. Schools listed include Purchase Line Academy in Greenville and instructors such as H. D. Condron James G. Fisher A. Campbell J. T. Henry D. L. Johnston and others at various locales including Shelocta Homer City Cockport and Glen Campbell.
The congregation will decide next Sabbath whether to raise the elder count from eight to twelve. The vote concerns church governance and the leadership structure of the Presbyterian church.
Glenn English, 16, was shot in the legs by a neighbor, Bates George, during a serenade at the bride's home in Center township after a wedding. Eight shots were retrieved, over 30 entered flesh, possibly causing lifelong pain. police may arrest George. Petros, another miner, suffered a skull fracture in a Bryson coal mine riot. later reports say he is back on the streets after civil settlement.
County Superintendent J T Stewart reports 107 students passed the graded course exams, but 8 under 16 are ineligible. Diploma awards to occur next month. List names include Edith Cessna Daisy Reese Mabel Baird and many others across districts such as Banks Blacklick Blairyville Brushgalley Buffington Burrell Canoe Cherryhill Cherry Tree Grant Homer City Mahoning Marion Center Montgomery Smicksburg Washington West Lebanon Wheatfield White and Young.
A corps of government civil engineers under Mr. Frank Sutton of Washington D C started the geological survey of the county. The crew, listing several local and Washington D C members, will operate through the western part of the county during the summer with headquarters at Indiana. Additional crews are noted in Armstrong county under Sutton's direction. Also reported is an open meeting of the Brodelphian Literary Society in Normal chapel, featuring Harry L. Southwick of Boston with interpretative recitals and a five act Richelieu performance, preceded by Pearl Welker singing The Fog Bell.
Miss Helen White entertained a dozen friends at dinner Thursday evening. A town dance at the Odd Fellows Hall featured Apple’s orchestra. Palladium Lodge No. 346 I O C F will celebrate its fifty first anniversary next Thursday with about 150 invitations. Addresses will open the program followed by a reception and dance in their rooms.
Jeremiah Peterman Jr of near Creekside suffers paralysis of the brain after a head injury last fall. His condition is reported critical with Dr J A Bryson as attending. Sheep damages listed include A Nichol White eer A Penrose West Wheatfield and G Harman with small unsettled sums.
At the state convention today, Republican delegates convene in Harrisburg to nominate a candidate for auditor general and congressmen at large. Indiana county is represented by T. S. Neal of town H. B. McIntire Kent and Dr. T. D. Stephens of Penn Run. Town attendees include W. R. Calhoun John B. Fisher James McGregor Sr J. W. Neal T. P. Stephens W. F. Elkin A. T. Moorhead and Barney Henry of Penn Run.
The superintendent of the model school at Normal will hold a mothers meeting one day each month during the present term. The first will be next Friday afternoon with subsequent sessions on May 18 and June 15 from 3:30 to 5. Invitations have been issued to town mothers. the meetings are expected to be a highlight of the term.
Reverend Dr. G. T. Reynolds of the M E church will preach next Sabbath evening on Grant. Post 28 G A R of this place will attend the services as a body. The anniversary of the general's birth falls on Friday, with services held in observance.
Rev. W. T. Anderson of town is the happy father of a young son born Thursday. Mother and child are both doing well.
Mrs. James Little of South Mahoning township fractured her arm Friday after falling from a chair in her home. The incident left her under medical care with no further details provided.
Jesse Lunen of Pittsburg and Della M Donahey of Blairsville Intersection wed at the bride’s home with Rev. S B Loverty officiating. Lawrence Shank of Mitchells Mills and Blanche C Lydic of Taylorsville married at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Lewis Hay presiding. A reception followed at the Lydic home.
Mr. William H. George and Miss Wilda J. Clark of Center township were married at the bride's parents home. The ceremony, performed by Rev. R. B. Dasmire, was witnessed by a number of friends.
Elmer A Stewart of Hillsdale and Clare A Fleming of Green townhip wed at Williams House Cookport in a ceremony witnessed by friends. Harry L Frey of Washington town ship and Laura Y Steinar of Pleasant Ridge Westmoreland county married at the Lutheran parsonage. Ira Sith and Lottie Bowers of Canoe Ridge wed at Simon Bowers on April 17 by Squire J T Hurd.
William J Ostermeyer and Susan Clawson were wed on a Wednesday evening at the bride’s home. Rev Adam Lenkerd of the Free Methodist church officiated. Both spouses reside in town.
A. W. Carnahan of Center township married Emma L. Suman of Sloan Westmoreland County Thursday. The ceremony took place at the residence of Rev. A. J. Calvin in Jacksonville.
Howard Meekins of Cookport and May Conner of Cash Creek were married in the Central Hotel parlour on a Thursday by Rev. Dr. G T Reynolds.
William P. Farnwall and Lucy Youtzler were married at the groom’s home on April 16 with Rev. Dr. J Day Brownlee officiating. Michael L. McDonough and Clara E. Anderson wed at the bride’s home on a Wednesday evening officiated by Rev. R A Zanbizer.
Postmaster Franklin Sansom announces new stamp books now on sale at the post office. Available in twelve, twenty four, and forty eight stamp sizes, prices are twenty five, forty nine, and ninety seven cents respectively. Books are pocket sized with pamphlet paper to prevent sticking and are neatly made, likely to prove popular.
Purchasers reported as Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad Co buy a 300 acre White township farm belonging to Selve and Joseph McKee near Alexander Kinghorn and now part of a coal field. Cash payment around 500 dollars, about 50 per acre, amid plans to build 16 miles of railroad and branches in Uiia county this year.
A brief Saturday session, led by Jadze White, discharged Blairsville liquor cage inmates after most fines were paid. One man, John Nich, had unpaid funds and John Nica was ordered to enter recognizance of 100 dollars for June term appearance.
The Clymer Water Company annual meeting elected new directors Mesars J M Fox Frank L Harvey of Foxburg Joel Fink of Livermore and W B Eline and Hugh M Bell of town. Officers named include President W B Kline Vice President and Secretary EL M Bell Treasurer James R Daugherty and Collector B B Tiffany.
Dr John M St Clair of town owns a handsome stallion sired by Sir Alcantara who last year at 16 years old made a 2 30 record. He will race the horse in summer and fall promising to add interest for trotters. Also, all Third ward town lots of the late Irwin McFarland estate sold at Orphans Court sale. Buyers include W S Daugherty for lot2 at 405 dollars D Mack for lots3 4 and 5 at 160 dollars A L Smith for lot3 at 75 dollars Lewis Thomas for lots7 and8 at 340 dollars.
D M Fair and Son, now based in Greensburg after leaving Blairaville, secured the contract to build 140 houses for Eureka Coal Company in Fayette County. The deal carries an approximate price of $140,000.
Mr Frank Barr of Deckers Point has bought the Samuel Farman timber tract in Gromi township. He plans to move a mile there this summer and the timber will be sat.
Members of the Indians Driving Club plan a Friday evening meeting at the sheriff's office to elect officers and organize the group. The event aims to establish leadership and formal structure for the club's activities.
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