War Ends Near as Spain Accepts Peace Terms
A White House statement outlines peace terms with Spain ending the war. The U S will retain Cuba and Porto Rico, occupy Manila pending a treaty, and evacuate Philippine governorships. Spanish acceptance expected. soldiers soon home, with some units remaining in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. Community notes mention Thanksgiving meals and Company F morale. A note on Swallows in Indiana county closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Cambon
Spain
Philippines
White House
Cuba
United States
Porto Rico
West Indies
Landrones
Manila
Senate
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cambon
Caoba
Soldiers Vote Rights Asserted by Republican Leader in 1898
Hon. John P. Elkin chairman of the Republican state committee declares soldiers have the right to vote under the Act of August 25, 1864, for any elections while in service. He notes this law remains in force and will allow Pennsylvania soldiers of 1898 to cast ballots, with the Baker Ballot Act not applying. An old-style ticket will be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Elkin
Republican State Committee
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
United States
Angela B Jamison 1843 1898 Deaths in Salisburg
Mrs Angela B Jamison wife of S S Jamison of Salisburg and only child of Chas Beatty born Stattonville Clarion Pa May 26 1843 died Salisburg July 23 1898 Married Sept 15 1863 three children Annie Mertie and Chas B all residents of Salisburg Funeral services conducted by pastors and elders Interment in Salinburg cemetery July 25 at 6 PM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamison
Angela B. Jamison
Salisburg
Chas
Beatty
Stattonville
Clarion County
S. S. Jamison
Annie
McClarren
Mertie
Chas. B
Salt Street
M. E. Church
R. B. Carroll
W. P. Turner
D. D
Blairsville
S. W. Miller
The
Presbyterian Church
T. D. Boone
U. P. Church
Salinburg
Remetey
Annie Graham Dead at 18 in Buffington Township
Miss Annie Graham daughter of Mr and Mrs John Graham of Buffington township died at home Sunday night at 10 o clock after three years of invalidism and a quinsy attack. She was 18 years 2 months old and interred at McCartneys graveyard in Buffington township Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Graham
John Graham
Buffington Township
Miss Graham
McCartney
Mrs Lizzie F George dies at 39 in Oak Street home
Mrs Lizzie F George wife of County Auditor William F George dies at her East Oak Street home after five years of neuralgia and a two week serious illness. Survived by husband and children Clara C William A Geneva L Howard F. Lifelong M E Church member. Services at the M E Church at 10 this morning Rev Lewis Hay to officiate Interment in Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. George
Lizzie
George
East Oak Street
Clara C
William A
Geneva L
Howard F
Dr. Thomas Muerray Murray Died at Beaver Home
Dr. Thomas Murray died at his Beaver home of paralysis after a 15 month illness, aged 89. He previously lived in Salisburg for about 15 years where he practiced medicine. The remains were brought to Salisburg on Tuesday and laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dre
Thomas Muerray
Thomas Murray
Beaver
Sebbath
Salisburg
Greenwood Cemetery
Death of Blairsville man Joseph Rager at 73
Joseph Rager of Blairsville died on Sabbath afternoon at his son Joseph Jr s home aged 73 He is survived by two sons and four daughters Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon by Rev G F Sanders and burial followed at Graceton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rager
Blairsville
Joseph, Jr
G. F. Sanders
Graceton
Mrs Elizabeth Moot Dies at Marchand on Friday
Mrs Elizabeth Moot of Marchand died Friday born in Germany in 1818. Survived by six sons and two daughters and many grandchildren. An infant son of James Moore of Strongs Town died aged seven months. A Shakespeare Club outing occurred at Fleming's Grove Armstrong township. A pension of 36 per month awarded to James McLeister of Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Moot
Marchand
Germany
James Moore
Strongstown
Shakespeare Club
Fleming’s Grove
Armstrong Township
James McLeister
Utah
Personal BREVITIES list of visitors and guests across Indiana region
A long row of brief notes lists Miss Emma Sweeny and many others visiting Pittsburg, Conemaugh, Ebensburg, Latrobe, Greensburg, Uniontown, and other towns. Attorneys, merchants, and families travel to and from Blairsville, White township, Punxsutawney, and Chicago, with several returning home after weekend visits and short stays with relatives and friends.
Local residents and visitors in Blairsville area
Multiple Blairsville residents and guests are noted in a November social column. Miss Jane St Clair has returned from Chicago after visiting her parents in Fourth ward. Mrs McClura of Braddock leaves for Chautauqua. Squire St Clair Hurd of Rochester Mills is described as a two chamber snake charmer. Teachers and staff changes are listed for Kiskiminetas Armstrong county schools. The piece also mentions the Northwood family return from England and Miss Williams visiting Atlanta. The Blairsville group attends the national convention of the Young People’s Union in Saratoga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Sweeny
Third Ward
Pittsburg
E. W. Smith
Washington, Pa
Marie Shields
Conemaugh Township
Indiana
Eurie Bash
Johnstown
J.C. BeGregor
Magdalene Vogel
Julia
First Ward
Ebensburg
Gustin Cook
Erie
J. J. Miller
East End
J. Wood Clark
Second Ward
Peter Leasure
White Township
Wilkinsburg
Edith
Margaret Allison
Punxsutawyney
I. C. Rink
Bushnell
N. Moorhead
Fifth Street
Harry
Allegheny
Helena Vogel
Latrobe
J. B. Work
Knoxville
Susquehanna Township
Cambria County
Mae Clements
Clearfield County
Sarah J. St. Clair
Sarah
William DeArme
Minta
Elairsville
L. R. Wylie
Pean Run
Grove City
Andrew Boterbaugh
Vandergrift
North Wirth Street
G. B. Roof
Manor Station
Ambrose
McChesney
Sheloca
Sadie McGee
Boston
David Mal Jen
Fourth Ward
Ed C. Schoen
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
J. C. Wallace
Wallace
Chautauqua
Elda
David Ellis
Church Street
Jennie Miller
Brushvalley Township
Register and Recorder
J. N. Stewart
Robert Ferguson
Jessie
Lucy Brallier
Wm. A. Nichol
Young People's Christian Union
United Presbyterian Church
Saratoga
M. E. Withington
Alice
Greensburg
James Fenton
East Water Street
Marion
Robert
Charles
Lonnie Prothero
Chickamauga
Ney
Elizabeth Kennedy
J. Lockard
Jane St. Clair
Chicago
John St. Clair
R McClura
Braddock
William Hamill
William Kaufman
Kiskiminetas Township
Armstrong County
Harvey George
Anna
Virginia Hancock
West Lenanon
RB. M. Smith
Lottie
Emma Bryan
Josia Hami
Young People’s Union
The
Sarah Jones
Railroad
Harry Northwood
Carroll Northwood
England
Mary J. Williams
Spelman’s University
Atlanta
Robert Morris
Samuel Wolfe Re-elected Brandon School Teacher Fifty Years
In Rayne township Samuel Wolfe was re-elected Friday as Brandon School's teacher in East Mahoning township. At 67, he remains active and sharp, marking 50 years devoted to schooling and the longest-serving county superintendent in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wolfe
Rayne Township
Brandon
East Mahoning Township
Wolfe
Bicycle Rider in Mishap Near Normal School
William Jobe of Waterstreet was thrown from his bicycle around the Normal school on Wednesday after his wheel struck a post. He suffered a deep forehead gash a cut under the left eye and bruises to hands and knees. Dr. Torrence treated the wounds and the rider was recovering. Real estate transfers include Mary C Dugan et al selling one tenth of 85 acres in Rayne township to Wm. T Thomson for 100 dollars Hannah Pearce selling a tract in Rayne township to Margaret Pearce for 125 dollars William Craigie selling two acres in Rayne township to Ella T Malcolm for 1 dollar Wm Jefferies et ux selling one acre in Grant township to James Jefferies Jr for 100 dollars John H Brinkman selling a lot in Indiana to Sarah C Brinkman for 900 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jobe
Waterstreet
J. M. Torrence
Mary C. Dugan
Rayne Township
Wm. T. Thompson
Hannah Pearce
Margaret Pearce
William Craigie
Ella T. Malcolm
Wm. Jefferies
Grant Township
James Jefferies, Jr
John H. Brinkman
Indiana
Sarah C. Brinkman
Birthday Celebrations For Farnsworth and Nickle
Friends gathered at East Run near Purchase Line to honor Mr John Farnsworth on his birthday and his wife’s with a joint midday dinner and speeches. About fifty guests brought baskets of food and presented gifts. Nearby near Purchase Line John M Nickle marked his 58th anniversary with a similar gathering and gifts as Rev William Nichol spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purchase Line
John Farnsworth
East Run
Pnrchase Line
Farnsworth
John M. Nickle
Nickle
William Nichol
New Discovery Outshines Klondike Gold Claim
Mr A. Thomas of Marysville Texas reports a life changing cure from Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds after years of suffering from consumption, hemorrhages and asthma. He values the remedy over gold and would pay a hundred dollars a bottle. The product promises complete relief for throat and lung ailments with trial bottles offered at local outlets Indiana W I Moore Homer City and Blairsville M G Miller. Regular size costs 50 cents to 1.00 and a guarantee refunds the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Marysville
Tex
Dr. King
T. E. Hildsbrand’s
Indiana
W. I. Moore’s
Homer City
M. G. Miller's
Blairsville
Willet Picnic Season Opens With County Sabbath School Event
Willet in Washington township hosts an immense harvest home and Sabbath school picnic on Tuesday August 16. Schools reported and invited groups, with accommodations for delegations, a county reunion aim. Music features include martial and cornet brass bands, quartette and jubilee singers. Evening grove illumination and a lively program are planned. Also noted is Ernest Nixon injuring bruises after a bicycle collision with a team near Garfield last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willet
Crooked Creek
Washington Township
Progress Office
Ernest Nixon
Charles Nixon
Garfield
Bolivar
New Landlord at Garmans Mill Hotel in Cumbria
Milton Hallman of Barnesboro will become landlord of the hotel at Garmans Mill near the Cumbria boundary this month. Former owner D W Hoover will devote himself to milling at Garman's Mills. The mill will be completely overhauled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garmans Mill
Cumbria County
Milton Hallman
Barnesboro
D. W. Hoover
Garman’s Mills
Where to Buy Timothy Seed in Pittsburgh
Buy Timothy seed from William K Gillespie a wholesale grocer at 9th Street and Duquesne Way Pittsburgh. The ad guarantees quality and purity claiming the seed is productive and not mixed with dust or foreign matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Gillespie
9Th St
Duquesne Way
Pittsburgha
Taken Away For Treatment In Polk County
Poor Overseer William Young of Fourth ward took Earl Lydick a ward of the borough to the Institution of Feeble Minded at Polk Pa on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Young
Earl Lydick
Polk, Pa
Last Vote Big One For Old Soldiers Coupon Race
A battle over coupon votes in Pittsburg Daily News fuels support for Indiana Post 23. Free transport to Cincinnati is offered for the 500 soldiers with the highest votes as thousands of ballots are bought. results to be announced Friday and printed in next week's PRO-RESS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Mount Hope College Offers County Scholarships in Pa
Mount Hope College of Rogers Ohio announces a free tuition scholarship for one student in each county of Pennsylvania valued at $40. The Indiana county scholarship is held by Prof. A. M. Hammers of Indiana. Interested applicants should see him or write to the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope College
Rogers
Columbiana County
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
A. M. Hammers
Indiana
Fleming Bros Threshers Debut with Modern Traction Engine
Fleming Bros of Green township enter the season with improved machinery and efficiency. E. J. Fleming arrived in town Saturday with a new traction engine, and the firm will thresh across the eastern part of the county for the twelfth year, known for highly recommended work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming Bros
Green Township
E. J. Fleming
Be Likes Iowa Better
Mr J K Smith of Creston Iowa, formerly from this county, says crops are good with hay fair oats good wheat and prospects for corn. He notes Indiana as his native county but prefers the western home and enjoys reading the Process while referencing Pennsylvania hills and valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Smith
Creston
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Indiana Well Represented Picnic Draws Thousands
The United Presbyterian Idlewild picnic attracted more than 5,000 attendees on Thursday. A special train departed at 8:00 AM and returned at 9:00 PM. Tickets sold totaled 435 at this station and 90 at Homer City, with Blairsville sending a large delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
Idlewild
Homer City
Blairsville
Improvements Completed at Garfield Fire Clay Works Bolivar
Improvements at Garfield Fire Clay Company Bolivar are completed. Additions include a brick tile and nozzle machine. A new kiln is now being erected. The enhancements will greatly improve the facilities of the works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Fire Clay Company
Bolivar
Preparing for Students at Normal School
The first floor halls will gain a fresh coat of Kalsemine this month. School wells are being cleaned and windmills will be erected to pump water.
Barn Wrecked by Wind Storm Near West Lebanon
A heavy wind storm on Sabbath wrecked the Fulton farm barn near West Lebanon. The roof and siding were carried away and only the heavy timbers remained standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Farm
West
Lebanon
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Company F
Elkin
Johnnie
John Rhodeey
John Rodkey
Winterdale
Mitchells Mills
Cor. T. Alebran
Rachel S. Cochran
Fast Wheatfield
Thomas WW. Lin
Resse Wa
Dale
J. M. Rodkey
Allegheny City
Cookport
Purchasene
C. C. Gans
Freeport
Elmer W. Allison & Co
Leechburg
Lillian Shields Fleming
Mannington West Va
Marion Center
Martha Brace
Casey, Ill
Zoe Forscythe
Harrisburg
J. M. Brace
West Philadelphia
Pine Flats
Grip
Canoe Ridge
Sarah J. Wiggins
R. M. Lambing
Charles Tucker
Cosmopolitan Club
Porterfield
Twolick Creek
Calvin Braughter
Cherryhill Township
Kellar Harris
Iowa
Jooughry
W. R. Loughry & CO
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