Quieting Strike Near Glenwood Mines End in Sight
The Glenwood strike near Glen Campbell shows progress as 327 miners are employed, with company leaders predicting full operation in a few days. Deputies report nightly patrols and isolated shootings at No. 3 tipple, but no sustained combat since Thursday. injuries include a deputy wounded in the hand, and other strikers skulk near holdings surrounded by woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
Mack
No. 3
Tipple
Richardsdale
Fiilly
Edward Young
Indiana
Ball Player Fractures Right Leg in Township Game
Jair Work of East Mahoning township fractured two bones in his right ankle while running to second base during a ball game near Mahon School. The accident occurred Saturday afternoon when he collided with another player, as reported by Clair Ork of the same township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jair Work
East Mahoning Township
Clair Ork
Work
Congressional Conference in Jeannette Returns Tuesday for Ballots
The Jeannette congressional conference met on Thursday and Friday and adjourned to reconvene Tuesday August 2. Seventy two ballots were cast with Capt J S Nesbit receiving his full share of votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Conference
Jeannette
J. S. Nesbit
Fire destroys Mountain house near Purchase Line
Last Friday a lamp in Sidney E. Mountain’s house near Purchase Line exploded starting a fire that consumed the structure and its contents with no insurance. Also reported are thieves at the Catholic Parsonage and Father Kenner’s residence, where entry was prevented before theft. Walter Wiggins suffered the loss of two fingers after his hand was injured by a chopping machine last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney E. Mountain
Purchase Line
Walter Wiggins
A. A. Wiggins
Shelocta
Daughter of Gressler Fractures Arm at Wrist in Penn Run
The daughter of 8 Gressler of Penn Run liped and fell on Monday afternoon and fractured her right arm at the wrist. The large saw mill of Radaker Hands and Co near Rochester Mills resumed work Monday after a month long shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athe
Gressler
Penn Run
Radaker, Hands & Co
Rochester Milla
He Got His Boy In Domestic Dispute
Bruce Smith of Sixth street sought custody after his wife left with their three children to attend religious meetings. She stayed with Daniel Palmer on Oak street, taking Russell, age three, and refusing to return the boy. A habeas corpus writ brought the child to court, where Judge White ordered the boy to stay with his father until a hearing next Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Smith
Sixth Street
Bruce
Uniontown
Plucky Driver Stops Runaway Team in Center Township
Isaac Layton and Samuel Bowers, Center township, were driving a team on Philadelphia street when the horses panicked at a traction engine near Seventh street. The neck yoke broke and Layton leaped out, injuring a knee, as the harness tore. Two of J. A. Loughry’s children rode in the buggy but were unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Layton
Samuel Bowers
Center Township
Philadelphia Street
Seventh Street
Layton
Judge White
J. A. Loughry
YM A Seeks New Home in Nesbit Building
After weeks of waiting the Young Men's Christian Association will occupy its Nesbit building next Sabbath at 4 PM with President Walter H. Jackson presiding. The rooms are neat and Indiana takes pride in the association. Public meetings are planned for next week, likely on Sunday August 12, in the new rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Nesbit
Walter H. Jackson
Indiana
Bolivar Young Man Fatally Crushed At Brick Works
George McClellan of Bolivar was fatally injured Saturday afternoon while pushing a car at the brick works siding. A following car knocked him across the track, wheels passed over his legs and abdomen, and he died the following Sabbath morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McClellan
Bolivar
McClellan
A Thresher’s Ill Luck Near Purchase Line
Walter Nickle, son of Joseph Nickle near Purchase Line, was injured while cutting hands at a threshing. A knife slipped and his abdomen was gashed. Dr McCullough of Cockport attended, and the patient is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Joseph Nickle
Purchase Line
McCullough
Cockport
Sneak Thief Steals $15 From Davis Area Home
Friday night a thief entered the bedroom of John McLaughlin near Davis post office, county, while the family slept and took fifteen dollars from his pocket. The incident highlights a local burglary in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLaughlin
Davis Post Office
This County
McLaughlin
Miner Hurt in Slate Fall at Smith Mines
Wm Rager of Blacklick, an employee at the Smith mines, was seriously injured on Saturday when a large slate fall struck his head and face. Doctors say injuries are severe but not fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Rager
Blacklick
Smith Mines
Mr. Rager
Brushvalley Woman Injured When Horses Run Off
Mrs Samuel Hesa of Brushvalley was driving from Nineveh when her horse team frightened and bolted. The buggy pole broke in three places. she was thrown from the vehicle and sustained serious head and facial injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hesa
Brushvalley
Nineveh
County Commissioners Report of Bonds Valuations
The Commissioners sent in the annual report of the valuations of the bonds, mortgages and judgments of this county this week. It makes a grand total of $1,529,130. This money is drawing four mills interest.
Ambrose Farmer Loses Barn Fire Here Loss Heavy
Last night near Ambrose in this county a large barn owned by M. T. Steele burned with its contents. Four horses a cow and calf and two hogs perished. The origin of the fire was not known and there was no insurance. Steele and help attempted to save the farm but could not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Steele
Ambrose
Steele
Stockholders Decide On Glass Plant Resumption Plan
A five member committee reported the glass works is financially failing due to lack of working capital and cannot be saved by assessments. Two plans were offered: raise 20000 dollars as preferred stock or lease the plant for a year with option to buy. Stockholders will decide whether to resume operations, which could boost local business by providing a 3000 dollar monthly payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Young
Sec
John S. Hastings
Griffith Ellis
S. L. Loucury
John W. Sutton
8. L. Loughry
John T. Stuchu
Reunion of Work family descendants at Mahoning church
The William and John Work families plan a reunion on Thursday, August 16, at the Mahoning United Presbyterian Church in East Mahoning township. Many relatives and invited guests are expected to attend with well filled baskets, and an enjoyable time is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William and
John Work
Mahoning United Presbyterian Church
East Mahoning Township
Communion Services at M. E. Church Next Sabbath
Communion services will be held in the M. E. church next Sabbath morning. Rev. R. B. Carroll of Elderton will assist the pastor in the services morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
R. B. Carroll
Elderton
Reunion of 61st and 74th Pennsylvanian Regiments Scheduled
WaI Renne with the 61st Regiment. The Seventy-Fourth Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers will reunite with the Sixty-First Regiment on Tuesday August 21 at Smicksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wai Renne
61St Regiment
Penn- Sivas
Smicksburg
Grim Reaper Takes Prominent Green Township Resident
A Green Township prominent citizen near Taylorsville died Friday afternoon July 2 1894 at age 69 years 5 months and 5 days after long illness. His devoted wife cared for him through years of suffering with Christian resignation. He was a thoughtful farmer of original forest origin, educated and aware of current events. He left five children from his first marriage and a son Edgar S from his second. his widow, two siblings, and many neighbors mourn the loss at Taylorsville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Township
Taylorsville
Allison
John G. Allison
Thomas G. Allison
Utah
Rebecca Ann
Geo. Donahue
Diamond Station
Washington
Marjory McCombs
Ella D
Lydia A
John M
Wm. E
Lella M
Sarah E. Price
Edgar S
Death of Miss Shane a sorrowful family bereavement
The obituary notes Miss Shane daughter of George W. and Nannie P. Shane formerly of this place. She left Normal due to ill health, went to Philadelphia with her mother seeking recovery, but died last Monday at 18. Her funeral and burial in Greenwood Cemetery were held today. She was the widow of the late Judge Irwin and sister to Rev. John Irwin, William, Charles, and Jessie. Her mother Mrs. Irwin died aged 73 last Friday at Pea body Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W
Nannie P. Shane
Miss Shane
Philadelphia
Braddock
Greenwood Cemetery
Shane
Judge Irwin
Archibald Coleman
Conemaugh Township
John Irwin
Nebraska
William and
Charles
Peabody
Kan
Jessie
Blairsville
Miss Hutchison Died After Illness in New Florence
Miss Ann Hutchison aged 65 long time resident of Fifth street died at her sister’s home in New Florence on Tuesday after sudden heart trouble. She had been visiting her sister when illness struck and passed away. Interment likely in New Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Hutchison
H. Q. Graham
Fifth Street
New Florence
Miss Hutchison
Miss Maggie Evans Dies at About 25 in Brushvalley
Miss Maggie Evans of Brushvalley township died last Thursday after three years as an invalid. She was a daughter of John S. Evans and aged about 25. A Methodist church member at Mechanicburg, her remains were laid to rest in the Evans graveyard on Sabbath. Also, Thos Waddle of Washington, aged 20, died on Saturday and was interred at a Wea Presbyterian church in Rayne last Monday. He leaves six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Evans
Brushvalley Township
John S. Evans
Methodist
Mechaniceburg
Evans
Thos. Waddle
Washington
Wea Presbyterian
Rayne
Child Dies Of Cholera Infantum
Died on Wednesday of cholera infantum. Its remains were interred at Crete church graveyard on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete Church
Mrs Sarah Muckle Dies At 69 In Parkwood
Mrs Sarah Muckle of Parkwood died on Friday at age 69 after a long illness. Her body was laid to rest Saturday evening in the West Union United Presbyterian cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Muckle
Parkwood
West Union U. P
Mrs Henry Myers Dies In Mechanicsburg At About Fifty
Mrs Henry Myers of Mechanicsburg died last Saturday morning at about age fifty. Her remains were buried in the U P graveyard on the following Sunday.
Resolutions Adopted By Curry Run Christian Endeavor Society
The Curry Run Christian Endeavor Society adopted four resolutions at their last Sabbath meeting on the death of Mrs. Minnie Walker. They praise her fidelity in the master's work, vow to continue in her churchly duties, extend sympathy to her bereaved friends, and express hope of reunion in the better country. R. E. Harrison, Mrs. Carrie McCuEssey, Com. Mary J. Tuomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry Run
Christian Endeavor Society
Minnie Walker
R. E. Harrison
Carrie McCuEssey
Mary J. Tuomas
How Company A 61st Regiment Will Be Entertained at Smicksburg
Preparations for the reunion of Company A, 61st Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, at Smicksburg on Tuesday, August 21, include addresses and reminiscences of the six ties. Rev. C L Streamer will welcome the comrades, with a company member delivering the response. A committee, including Frank Donahue, Dr Short and J R Stumpf, will frame resolutions on departed comrades. Additional resolutions on Corporal Andrew Pearce will be drafted by O A Ellis, William Stahl and D H Bee. A full program will be published later in the Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
61St Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Smicksburg
C. L. Streamer
Frank Donahue
Dr. Short
J. R Stumpf
Messrs
O. A. Ellis
William Stahl
D. H. Bee
Andrew Pearce
Progress
WILL REBUILD AT ONCE AFTER FIRE DESTROYED WORKS
John W. Sutton a major stockholder and A V Cunningham, works superintendent, left for Bradford Kane county to inspect other plants. Modern machinery will be installed at Twolick with lumber arriving this week. Construction starts soon and operations resume this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Sutton
A. V. Cunningham
Bradford
Kane County
Twolick
Tme Company
Shelocta Jr O U A M Banquet Friday Night
Shelocta Council No 431 Jr O U A M will hold a banquet in their hall on Saturday evening Invitations have been issued to neighboring councils Prothonotary Elder Peeler will give an address at the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelocta Council, No. 431
Peeler
Narrow escape at Elphia Street railroad incident
A horse drawn buggy on Elphia Street near the railroad frightened by the sudden start threw one woman from the vehicle. The horse lurched toward the fallen rider but was restrained by two men who captured the animal, averting serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elphia Street
Creekside Council to Occupy New Hall in Two Story Building
Creekside Council No 430 Jr O U A M will occupy their new two story hall at the next meeting on Saturday evening. The lower floor is for rent and suitable for a store room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creekside Council
Indiana county Advisory Council hosts Mechanicsburg meeting
The Indiana county Advisory Council Jr. O U A M meets at Mechanicsburg next Monday evening. Mechanicsburg Council No. 462 Jr. O U A M prepares to entertain the visiting brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Advisory Council
Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg Council, No. 462
J L Oxx of this place in unclear note
A fragmentary entry references J L Oxx of this place with unclear context or roles, rendering details sparse and attribution tentative.
Ex-Commissioner Clerk Sela 9 Halt Business
An ex official notes a halt in business this week linked to J. Graham amid fan concerns. The fragment suggests a political or civic context with unresolved issues and a response from the former clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sela
J. Graham
Lucky Applicants in Districts Elect Teachers
Several districts report teachers elected as salaries are cut to $30 monthly. White Township held elections with 40 applicants. 28 teachers were rejected. South Mahoning, West Mahoning, East Mahoning, Cherry Tree, Smicksburg, West Lebanon, and West Lebannon districts list elected staff and wages ranging from $30 to $40. Names include Harbison Gertrude Allison, Adair J F Hammers, Lizzie Henry, W S Kaufman, M W Hamill, Nettie J Campbell, Clark Dickie, John Pitts, Silas Davis, A M Morrow, Cora Stewart, William Wilson, Pearl Haden, Frank Hastings, Flora Work, H C Bee, Alex Rowe, Cam Black, Annie Reed, H D Condron, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Township
Court House
Harbison
Gertrude Allison
Adair
J. F. Hammers
Lowry
M. Lizzie Henry
West Pike
Kaufman
St.Clair
G. M. Hammers
Kinghorn
Lizzie Trimble
Noah. Reider
Walter Malcolm
Lotz
M. W. Hamill
Hood
Jennie Wer
East Pike
Nettie J. Campbell
Ferguson
Clark Dickie
South Madomity Township
Eerday
Stuchell
John Pitts
Davia
Jennie Donds
Flats
Joseph Buchanan
Smyrna
Silas
Ambrose
Santa Pierce
Ox Hill
J. E. Lydick
Plumville
A. M. Morrow
Cora Stewart
Ablison
William Wilson
East Mahoning
East Mahoning Township
Marion School
Marion Counter
Brandon
Pearl Haden
Mahoning
Frank Hastings
Hazaill
Chee
Weeh- Lowman
Flora Work
Upper Creek
Mary Moore
Pickering Run
H. C. Bee
Marien
Alex. Rowe
Soldier Answers the Last Bell Call
Ambiguous obituary fragment notes a military figure named John of eas and mentions a soldier of the crams. Family reference to Mrs John Shichda appears. Text is garbled with names and places unclear. conveys death at home and service, but details are fragmentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Eas
de Joaden
Valien
John Shichda
Frat Section Seeks Clarity in Presentation
A fragmentary note from the fraternity scene hints at internal discussions about election timing and member roles. Details are sparse but point to ongoing organizational planning and a push for clearer procedures within the group.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Glenwood
West Indiana
Father Kenner
North Fifth Street
Communion Services
the Grim Reaper
Jacob Allison
Lullian Shane
Nancy Irwin
Thomas Waddle
Ebenezer McGaughey
Henry Myers
U. P
Curry Run Christian Endeavor Society
Two-Lick
A JR. O. U. A. M. Banquet
Shelocta Council
J. L. Oxx
Ani
Seheed
West Mahoning
West Ship
Cherryteek
Chas. P. Kime
Annie B. Reed
H. D. Condron
Cam Black
West Lebanon
W. N. G. Rose
Hallie Wachob
Baptist Church Services
Farmers’ Bank
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