Indiana Progress and Greater Indiana campaign call
The piece promotes a Republican ticket with J N Stewart for Registrar and Recorder, John L Getty for District Attorney, and D L Moorhead for County Surveyor. It touts the consolidation of two boroughs into Greater Indiana, urges unity and forward drive, notes local press support, and invites citizens to participate to help Indiana become a city in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Stewart
Indiana
John L. Getty
D. L. Moorhead
Pennsylvania
Progress
Democratic Editor Praises Quay and Hope of Machine Control
A Pennsylvania editor quotes a Democratic journal urging support for Quay to prevent disintegration of the party. The note defends A M Hammers as County Superintendent, praising his program for the Institute week and predicting his re election due to broad popularity among teachers and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Quay
A. M. Hammers
Institute
Hanmiers
Education
Hammers
Priests seek closure of St. Vincent's brewery near Latrobe
In a retreat at Loretto about 450 priests organized to petition Bishop Phelan to abolish the St. Vincent's monastery brewery, alleging it discredits the church and hinders its work. Most signers joined. a few German priests abstained. The St. Vincent order, wealthy and influential, holds property across the South and supports college education for sons of planters who could not pay tuition. Total order wealth cited at 60.9 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretto
St. Vincent’s Monastery
Latrobe
Phelan
Order of
Sit. Vincent
St. Vincent’s College
St. Vincent’s Order
Death of Samuel Mahan Constable at 67 in Blacklick
Samuel Mahan of Blacklick township died Friday from bowel restriction at 67. He served as constable and left a son and daughter. A member of Homer City United Presbyterian Church, his remains were laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery on Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mahan
Blacklick Township
Homer City
Four Year Old Freck Child Dies in Rayne Township
George Walter Freck the four year old son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Freck of Rayne township died Tuesday from inflammation of the bowels. His remains were laid to rest in Grove Chapel church graveyard on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walter
Daniel Freck
Rayne Township
Grove Chapel
Mrs Kissinger Dies in East Wheatfield Township
Mrs William Kissinger of East Wheatfield township died on the Sabbath from consumption. She leaves a husband and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kissinger
East Wheatfield Township
Lydick and Shank Wed in Onberg Home Ceremony
Recent marriages report Andrew J. Lydick and Amanda L. Shank wed at the bride’s mother home in Onberg Thursday at 3 PM. Rev. Shaffer officiated in front of many guests, followed by a young people’s serenade in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Lydick
Amanda L. Shank
Amanda Shank
Onberg
Rev. Shaffer
Near Onberg
Local Couple to Wed at Plumville Area Home
Mr. Clowes of Willet and Miss Mc Cracken from near Plumville plan a wedding today at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCracken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Clowes
Willet
Miss Mc Cracken
Plumville
Joseph McCracken
Legislature Requires Reelection of Township Constables
An overlooked act from the last Legislature requires electors in February 1896 and every three years after to vote for and elect a properly qualified constable in each township and borough ward, with high constables reintroduced in boroughs. Elected officials will serve a three year term, meaning many constables must run again next February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Scott
Surprise Fiftieth Birthday Party for Mrs Noah Livingston
Mrs Noah Livingston of north Sixth Street turned 50 on Friday. Twenty guests arrived in the evening, bringing baskets of food. After social games and music a feast was served, and the hostess enjoyed the surprise and the friendly gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Livingston
North Sixth Street
Pensions Granted to Indiana County Soldiers on July 20
Pensions issued include Milton Stuchel of Marion Center and Harrison O Harrah of Hillsdale. A. S. Cunningham guardian of a minor child receives an original $12 monthly pension and $2 monthly for the minor. Back pay totals $140. The latter pension was granted through the Frank Donahugh Pension Agency of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Milton Stuchel
Marion Center
Harrison O’ Harrah
Hillsdale
A. S. Cunningham
John T. Gibson
Frank Donahugh
Jefferson County Fair at Brookville September Races On Track
Jefferson County Agricultural Association will hold a fair at Brookville September 24 to 27 with an old fashioned country fair and races offering 1200 dollars in purses. All factional differences resolved, members working in harmony, expected best fair yet on these grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Agricultural Association
Brookville
Prizes From Other Places At Bicycle Meet Race
Prizes awarded to riders in the one mile one arm race at the bicycle meet Thursday were donated by two salesmen. A box of five cent cigars was given by Paul D. Martin of Allen, Gil Patrick & Co. Pittsburg. Twelve pounds of Star Butt tobaco came from J. Lehmeider of Legget & Myers, St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Martin
Allen, Gil Patrick & Co
Pittsburg
J. Lehmeider
Legget & Myers
St. Louis
Riddle of Busy Seasonal Tasks From A Past Page
The fragment ponders household chores across seasons with playful questions about clothing care children nursing and guiding farm animals. It evokes domestic routines and a homemaker’s curiosity about how to manage fashion lullabies and farm work in a breezy era.
Kimmell Council Posters Promote Harvest Home Picnic
Framed colored posters at the Procress office advertise the Kimmell Council No. 622 Jr. O. U. A. M. harvest home picnic near Martintown in this county on Wednesday August 21. Attendees can expect a day of fun with an entertaining programme planned by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Procress
Kimmell Council
No. 622
Martintown
New Dynamo Arrives for City Electric Plant
The new dynamo for the electric light plant arrived last week and will be set up soon. It will combine five dynamos, providing 2,600 incandescent lights and 100 horse power engines in use, and will begin generating power with the new unit next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheine Reeay
Nellie Thomas Rebounds From Illness and Hallucinations
Two weeks ago Nellie Thomas was unable to walk due to illness and hallucinations. Yesterday she could stand and move with help, and doctors say she is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Thomas
Personal Brevities Highlight Local Visitors and Travel
Indiana town scenes feature Mr. Frederick Fuller and many guests from Blairsville, Pittsburg, Oil City, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia Street. Frequent trips include Atlantic City for ten days, Johnstown for two weeks, and visits to Blair and Centre counties as well as Perrysville and New Kensington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Fuller
Burnside
A. H. Allison
Marion Center
W. E. Hall
Pittsburg
Indiana
Bess Gale
Oil City
Sue Smith
West Water Street
Harry C. Wallace
Atlantic City
Pearl
Gertrude McCracken
Latrobe
A Drive in the Country Through Grant Township
A reader recounts a country drive visiting White Rayne Cherryhill Green and Grant townships. The piece highlights corn oats buckwheat potato crops and a visit to John Farnsworth’s Grant township home store and its modern conveniences including a spring line water system, a cement basement and milk tank. Farnsworth’s store is praised for neatness and usefulness with platform scales for farmers and stock raisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Rayne
Cherryhill
Green
Grant
Green Township
John Farnsworth
Grant Township
Farnsworth
United Presbyterian Outing At Idlewild Park
A large gathering attended the United Presbyterian outing at Idlewild Park on Friday and it was among the season’s best picnics. Rail service failures stranded travelers as the expected train was moved to Johnstown and no alternative train could be arranged. Many visitors from distant areas were forced to return home, while others planned to depart at 8:50 to meet the Bisksville excursion. Indiana might have seen representation of around 500 if a train had been available. A large turnout came from the county’s southern end for the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
Idlewild Park
Indiana
Johnstown
Bisksville
Idlewild Lutheran Day Draws Visitors From Indiana
Next Thursday August 8 marks Lutheran day at Idlewild with a round trip fare from Indiana of 75 cents and children’s fare 50 cents. A special train will depart at 8 a m and travelers are urged to secure tickets before boarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idlewild
Indiana
Loss of Center Piece From Cameron and White Lawn Area
A center piece with a worked design of eneit pone siteaaiadiba white was lost between the residence of John G Cameron on North First Street and White's lawn on Philadelphia Street. The Sadér will be liberally so wanted if the sance is lost at the Progress office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eneit Pone Siteaaiadiba
Johun G. Cameron
North First Street
White
Philadelphia Street
Baleview’s Bary Be Sant Noted as Large Adi Za Leader
A fragment notes Bary Be Sant of Baleview described as a leader in a vast effort to advance adi za. The text is unclear but positions Sant as a key figure in a sizable movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bary Besant
Baleview
Local notes from Dixonville and nearby communities
Local correspondence lists residents on the sick list and visitors from Indiana Barnesboro and Cambria county. Mentions Rev and Mrs Richardson at camp meeting and a Y M C A festival on Thursday evening at the old rink with many invited. Also notes lawn fete at East Mahoning church and various visits by James Wheeler, Dr McMillen, Thomas Gilpatrick, Daniel Rowe, Thomas Riddley, D S Aice, J M Henry, Harry Clark, Geo Minser, and John Widdowson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Mahoning Church
James Wheeler
Barnesboro
McMillen
Thomas Gilpatrick
Daniel Rowe
Pittsburg
Wm. Rowe
Bookamyer
Thomas Riddley
James Edwards
D.S. Aice
J. M. Henry
Hillsdale
Harry Clark
Glen Campbell
Dixonville
Messrs
Geo. Minser
John Widdowson
Belle Longwell
Cambria County
Rob’t
Frank
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Weekend News
Miss Zoe Harter visits friends in town while L G Gorsuch of Spangler calls Saturday evening. Geo McCormick of Cockport trades in town on business. L M Clark family from Clark House vacation at Atlantic City this week. Langdon Grove picnic draws large crowd near town. Mrs John G Cameron of Indiana visits her ill mother. Dr Miller and wife of Barnesboro pass through en route to Purchase Line. L A Schrecengost of Ford City and D A Kirkpatrick of Rural Valley visit Alex Schrecengost’s. Beech Creek engineers arrive to survey up the river through Cherrytree to Barnesboro and stay at Clark House. William Cooper, three miles north, fractures his right leg when his colt springs a runaway hay rake. Dr Hazlett treats him, noting internal injuries but he improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Allison
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburg
Purchase Line
John A. Learn
Green Township
Pocomoke City
Learn
Dixie
Mira Seaburry
Norfolk
Virginia Hitchcock
Providence
R. I
U. P
McGarey
Geneva College
Sewickley
Minnie McClarren
Miss McClarren
Robert MecClaren
F. Warner
Jefferson County
Warner
Westville
M. C. Watson
Perrysville
Helen
Anna May
Marie Smith
Mabel Mitchell
James G. Mitchell
J. A. Johnson
Mina
Olive
Bess Moore
Brookville
Armstrong County
Johnston
Lewis Hay
Lutheran Church
McCormick
Mechanicsburg
Altoona
Pennsylvania Canal
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
E. M. Ansley
James Speedy
Chambersville
Clarion
G. Smith
Ada, QC
Gilder
New York City
Zoe Harter
L. G. Gorsuch
Spangler
Geo. McCormick
Cockport
L. M. Clark
Clark House
Atlantic City
Langdon Grove
John G. Cameron
Indiana
Dr. Miller and
Barnesboro
L. A. Schrecengost
Ford City
D. A. Kirkpatrick
Rural Valley
Alex. Schrecengost
Beech Creek
Cherrytree
Wm. Cooper
Local notes from Cookport and Barnesboro area
O E Learn of Cookport and D J Bougher visited Ebensburg and Friday business trips noted. Infant of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Bolvin died. J C Conner appointed chief of police and street commissioner. Pearl Hileman of Cookport visiting J C Conrath's family. Louis Phillips and W J McGranor seen in Barnesboro. Rev Craighead will preach at McAnulty's ball Sunday at 3 pm. Mrs Jerry Keim visited parents near Cockport. Mrs Clara Armstrong and two sons of Hillsdale visited sister Mrs Girard Sabbath. Jos Hines of Mitchells Mill attended mill and lumber interests here. Dr J S Miller and wife attended lawn fete at East Mahoning. Miss Carrie Houk accompanied and will stay several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Learn
Cookport
D. J. Bougher
Ebensburg
Nicholas Bolvin
J. C. Conner
Rev. Craighead
Cherrytree
McAnulty
Jerry Keim
Jos. Ow
Cockport
Clara Armstrong
Hillsdale
Girard
Jos. Hines
Mitchells Milla
J. S. Miller
East Mahoning
Carrie Houk
Local Items Briefs and Plaints from Sabbath Note
Mrs B F Williams became very ill Sabbath evening. Devianey and Fleming purchased two new separators. A corps of engineers head this way and have secured accommodations. Mr John Wright and a lady friend of near Gipsy visited here on Sabbath. Miss Lida Smiths choir is popular and will give a concert soon. Mr Martin Ober has contracts for twelve foundations at Irwin Rocks McFadden Mines. Krider and Conrath applied for a patent on a broom holder. Soldiers picnic planned with regular army style. tents secured and readiness complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Williams
Messrs
Devianey & Fleming
Corps of Engineers
John Wright
Conrath
Local Visitors and Church Services Noted
Mr Wesley Askins and his wife visited Indiana on Monday. Mr Will Stephens cut his foot while working in the woods last week. Communion services are planned at Mt Zion Lutheran church on Sabbath August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Askins
Indiana
Will Stephens
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
Idlewild Picnic Incident Cited By Go. Jet Station Report
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Regine Mei Ok and Mr Siadep at Idlewild for a picnic. Bary Feo of Go. Dy Jet et a xizn station appears. details are unclear but imply a local event or incident connected to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Siadep
Regine
Idlewild
Bary Feo
Jet
Union of Indiana and West Indiana Promoted in History
This item chronicles the formation of Indiana town in 1816 from a land deed dated September 7, 1805 to George Clymer and Elizabeth, listing a 250 acre town site, 200 population, and growth to 4,500 with a push to exceed 5,000 by 1900, ending with notice of a Great Bargain Sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
George Clymer
Elizbeth
Pennsylvania
R.R
Big Store Remnants and Midseason Clothing Sale
Remnants at one fourth, one third, one half and three fourths values drive quick sales. In dress goods grades from 2 to 8 yards must be sold at attractive prices. Shoes and clothing offered at nominal prices with 150 children’s suits at half price and broad discounts across all clothing.
No room for remnants ends here in bold bargain move
A defiant note proclaims zero space for leftovers and promises decisive action. The speaker asserts certainty of securing a bargain no matter the cost, signaling hardline resolve and insistence on the deal. The message emphasizes determination over caution and hints at high stakes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana Progress
T. Moorhead
Nitom & Manager
Moupslead, Prorrietorn & Fublicher
Col. Watterson
Democratic Party
Gold Bugs
Wall Street
New York
Hastings
Indiana County
Andrews
Magee
Martin
Tuer Masonic Order
Mississippi
the Grim Reaper
George Freck
Clowes-M’cracken
Brookville Fair
Bridget
Harvest Home Picnic
Blairsville
Jacob Weber
Samuel Nelson
White Township
Joseph Bath
Near Town
H. H. Johnston
Annie Gibson
Penn Run
Wm. Fenton
East Water Street
B. B. Henshey
Blair
Centre Counties
Blair Hamilton
Robert L. Scott
Philipsburg
Centre County
George Yuchenberger
Charles St. Clair
Alex St. Clair
Second Street
Third Ward
Patrick Burns
Allegheny
John Hassinger
Wayne Avenue
Margaret Huber
Wayne Township
George Hoover
John A. Hood
New Kensington
Samuel McCartney
James G. Evans
Margaret Peeler
Armstrong Township
Maggie Berkfield
S. Nelson
Blacklick
Margaret Elder
Armagh
Robert Kerr
Nineveh
Lex N. Mitchell
Indiana Friends
Mitchell
Second Ward
Lucy Brallier
Friends
James
J. M. Jones
Railroad Avenue
Ella Paul
F. J. Fleming
May Clements
Mabel Books
Minnie Stewart
Ida Cook
Ocie Sell
Kittanning
J. W. McCartney
North Seventh Street
Emma D. Anderson
Glade Raw
Butler County
Given
Rochester Mills
Miss Anderson
India
Frank Woods
Apollo
Henry Wilson
David Warner
This County
Waco
York County
N&b
Isaac Warner
Mr. Warner
Charles Winton
Greensburg
United Presbyterians
Mrs. Richardson
Harry Bence
H. H. Longwill
Ethel Gibson
Barnesborv
Cooerport
Pine Flats
Brusevalley
Jooughtys
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