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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1898
Page
1
A Chickamauga camp diary from August 6 1893 reports monotony amid sickness in the Fifth Regiment as troops anticipate moves north. Details note shifted duties, promotions in Companies D and M, and a Kansas fever patient family near Lookout. Water scarcity disrupts drills, while chaplain Frances Murphy prepares services.
Livestock dealers long familiar with the station protest at the new stock yards located at the Y south of town. They cite only two un sheltered yards and threaten to halt shipments if better facilities are not provided, noting Indiana station ranks high in state shipments behind only East Liberty.
Teachers not holding certificates for the year will be examined Tuesday August 16 in the Third ward school building Indiana Pa. The exam will begin after the 8 40 a m train. Only those employed for the coming term are to be examined. Rulings and conditions remain the same as for the regular county examinations.
A water tank at the rear of the electric light plant built by Clymer Water Company burst at noon Saturday. The iron bands failed causing the 500 gallon tank to flood the nearby wreck area briefly. A new tank is under construction and will be completed this week.
The Deposit Bank moves from temporary quarters to a rebuilt three story brick building costing about 7000. A new brick front, plate glass windows, and modern furnishings illuminate a renovated banking hall with a vault, steel ceiling, and improved storeroom. New tenants include Watson and Keener law offices on the second floor, while the Masons occupy the entire third story for a 10 year lease awaiting finish.
At an adjourned meeting the council voted to widen Seventh street from the western boundary to create a 100 foot right of way. Court approval is required before progress, with viewers to assess costs and property loss. Ex County Surveyor John R Caldwell was hired to estimate grading costs for Philadelphia street between Eighth and Seventh streets in anticipation of paving.
The will probate shows Robert A. Lydie directing debt payment by his administrator. Grandson Lyndon Siverd gets 30 acres in Cherryhill. Daughter Nancy Jane and Ed O Neil receive 9 acres in Cherryhill. Daughter Mary Siverd and John B. Siverd obtain the 100 acre Green Township farm. Daughter Minerva Price gets the Green Township farm where she lives. The remaining estate is divided equally among the three daughters. John B. Siverd named administrator.
The first outing of the Coamapolitan Club was held Friday with a dozen members pitching a tent along Twolick creek east of town. They fished hunted snakes and ate while Mr. Joseph W. Clements performed a rough riding exhibition, a featured entertainment for the day.
About 70 to 80 friends and neighbors called at Amos Ferrier's Kenwood home to help celebrate his 49th birthday. A noon dinner was served in the grove followed by several addresses from attendees.
The 13th annual reunion of canal boatsmen will be held at Salisbury on Thursday, August 18. Citizens are preparing to entertain their guests in a royal manner, and a large number of surviving boatmen are expected to attend.
John Miller of Plumville is granted a pension rise from $10 to $12 per month. Hugh H. Hopkins of Ambrose also gets an increase from $6 to $8 per month.
The 74th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers hold their annual reunion in Marchand on Tuesday August 23 with a basket picnic and planned royal entertainment for the veterans.
A picnic planned for August 11 at White's grave by the Second U P Sabbath School is postponed to next week. An announcement will be made during Sabbath services.
Madrid responds to US peace conditions, accepting them with caveats, signaling near end of war. In Manila, Tenth Pennsylvania shines in fierce action under General Merritt, with heavy casualties but noted discipline and bravery. General Miles signals troop redeployment and possible homeward moves.
Mr Jotn Cramer age 72 of Up Twolick White township died at 6 15 am after a ten day illness from sunstroke sustained while berry picking. He leaves a wife and children George at home Mrs G S Marcal of this place and W S B Cramer of New Florence. He belonged to the M E church. Interment is set for tomorrow afternoon at Greenwood cemetery.
Captain Henry Schnetberg the town’s oldest resident turns 96 next Tuesday. Mexican War veteran receives $12 monthly from the government. He and his wife live on North Sixth Street with sparse means. Post 28 G A R and friends have long celebrated his birthday, leaving purses or provisions. This year he is nearly blind and largely confined to his room. friends plan a large gathering. Attorney G W Hood in New York this week. Jennie Hamill of Georgeville visiting in Delaware. Dr and Mrs J G Campbell host a gathering for Warrior City Indiana visitors. Edward Sutton and Miss Helen Torrence visited Poussutawney over Sabbath. Misses Margaret Matthews and Nan Moore visiting Edith Dodds on East Church Street. Mr and Mrs J J Dixon of Apollo, with son, were in town due to death of Mrs Dixon’s brother John Cramer of Twolick.
Philadelphia street between Seventh and eighth streets will be paved with vitrified brick from curb to curb. Property owners with council support will pay one third of the cost, borough will cover two thirds. Inaugurated three weeks ago, work this week ends, and a canvass for extending paving to Seventh to Sixth streets begins.
The Indiana bar ends its vacation this week with a picnic at Walker's Grove in Armstrong township. Lawyers and their friends will enjoy the outing and those away are expected to return in time to participate.
A Republican League meeting is set for the Court House next Saturday at 8 o clock to elect officers for the coming year and choose delegates to the state league meeting in Pittsburg in September. W S Daverrry, Chairman.
Prothonotary Elder Peeler and Register J N Stewart will attend the lawyers picnic on Saturday and will close their office during their absence.
James Brallier Paul Graff John Stadt miller Ed O'Hara and John Selig join a group of youths for a two week camp along Crooked Creek in Armstrong township.
The 14th annual meeting of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Indiana Baptist Association gathers with Shiloh Baptist Church at Deckers Point. Miss Mary Z Williams of Spelman Seminary will speak on Missionary and Educational Work among the Colored People of the South. Elva Wright M D will talk on Work in the Orient. Mrs RRRiedel will discuss Everyday Missionary Work and provide special music.
Countywide teacher appointments completed by last week’s board actions. Brushvalley district names Heshbon James Lee Stewart Sadie Killen Oak Grove Margaret McFarland Rugh J Murray Moore Lloyd Samuel Sickenberger Wolf Mollie McCrea Artemus W W McFarland Evans G W George Cresswell Margaret Hileman Simmons J H Rhine Underwood J C Johnston Cherryhill districts list Kellar Maud Empfield McGaughey Sam Moorhead Sample Ran Olive M Piper Widdowson Clarence Groft Diamond upper Will Griffith Richill Jess Sickenberger Greenville upper Frank Ryan Greenville lower Bertha Wallace Bley Menell Pattison Manor Harry Lydie Laurel Swamp Zennett Stephens Spruce Maggie Askins Diamond lower Blanche Stahl Conemaugh township selects ParksHazlett Duncan Pearce Newry town Mase Wilson Edin Shaffer White Station Fails Gettys Newry Gettys 680 Armstrong township five vacant schools Walker R E Harbison Anthony J F Russell Park wood H E Williamson James Fleming Bell Devlin Peeler Jacob E Fleming Blacklick Dixon George Wiley Earhart Ira Gibson Hunter J H Miller Archibald Clarence McKee Gordon Mary M Wilson Mahan Carrie Huston Ferguson Cora B Stewart Filmore Susie Delaney West Mahoning Dry Knob K E Nolf Pine Grove Sadie Allen Loop Frank O Wilson Selleraville S Burt Good Owl Hollow Butt Hopkins Toad Alley J E Dickey Fleck Edith Shank White Oak J E Weaver
An excursion train wrecked at Blairsville Inter section on Wednesday at 8 30 PM injuring ten passengers returning from the Odd Fellows picnic at Idlewild. The 16 car train left the main line and toppled over an embankment after striking a blind switch. Ten were hurt but none fatally. Names include Mrs J H McClelland New Florence and Miss Ida Adair Apollo among others. Responsibility undetermined.
Captain E E Robbins on General Wiley’s staff went to Washington to push for reinforcements from the Fifth Pennsylvania for Puerto Rico but failed. With peace, Wiley’s unit likely won’t sail. Only the Sixteenth and Tenth Pennsylvania regiments are expected to see front service. A correspondent from Company F notes soldiers at Chickamauga grow weary and want home as their deployment is deemed unnecessary.
Harry Livingston son of Noah Livingston, employed at the glassworks, fell while carrying a tray of tumblers down stairs. A fellow worker was ahead with tumblers, causing both to slip and crash onto shattered glass. Livingston suffered deep cuts to his right arm and left elbow, plus facial and leg injuries. Dr. Torrence treated him and the wounds are healing.
One of the season's notable social gatherings was a tea from four to five Saturday evening hosted by the Misses Birkman of West Philadelphia Street for their guest Miss Dorman of Brooklyn. About 50 to 60 guests attended. A separate note records a purchase order placed Monday with R. A. Douglass of Bragh Valley for twenty six dollars for sheep damage.
A severe storm swept Saltsburg and surrounding areas on Monday afternoon, causing extensive damage. Winds unroofed the old hotel, Mercer's livery stable, and multiple other structures, with glass shattered and telegraph lines toppled. A barn in Conemaugh township burned from lightning, crops were ruined, and two near-accidents occurred as residents sheltered in a shed. insured losses cited at 800 for the barn and 300 for its contents.
The tenth annual convention of the Young People's Christian union of the United Presbyterian church of North America ended Sunday in Saratoas N with seven meetings led by Rev. Dr. J T McCrory Pittsburg Jennie Logue Campbell Monmouth T I Rev Dr W J Reid Pittsburg and the sermon by Rev Dr J Q A McDowell New Ceé Pa Addresses by Rev Dr John Spenches Phon City and Rev Dr amson Keokuk Ia ten exercises by Rees A Alexander Keokuk Ia
The fourth day of the tenth annual Young People’s Christian union session of the United Presbyterian Church of North America heard Dr W G Moorhead of Xenia and Elizabeth Livingston Peak of San Francisco deliver sermons and talks on belief in the Bible as God’s Word. Business matters filled the remainder of the day.
County commissioners consider moving iron and stone fence in front of the Court House and removing trees to improve surroundings. Removing the fence aims to make the lawn public viewable, replace with flower beds, and reduce nuisance from loafers. Cement walk work in front has affected the front trees.
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