Elkin refutes insurgent gains in Quay senate race
Harrisburg Aug 1 Former State Chairman John Elkin refutes insurgent claims of Quay weakness and insists Senator Quay will seek reelection. He critiques insurgent tabled figures and cites his own published estimates as unreliable. Elkin outlines primary status across counties and differentiates regular Republicans from insurgent nominees while pledging to carry the senatorial question to voters.
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Harrisburg
Col. M. 5
Quay
Maine
Pennsylvania
Beaver Statesman
United States
Rculars
Eluwin Peaks
John Elkin
Philadelphia
United States Senate
MORE TEACHERS ELECTED ACROSS COUNTY DISTRICTS
Every district in the county has secured instructors, with a full list published for 23 districts in last week's Progrrss. Buffington remains short but will elect soon. Grants list includes multiple township schools with salaries from $20 to $38 monthly.
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Buffington
Grant
Conemaugh
Young Clarks- Bure
Mechanicsburg
BEARER OF FATAL EAST BRADY ACCIDENT AND OBITUARY NOTES
A former White township resident, Henry Nealor aged about 82, was run over by a freight at East Brady and died within minutes after both legs were severed. He had lived in East Brady for about 30 years after leaving White township. Survived by second wife and children in town and East Brady. interment at Lant Brady. Also, Mrs. Margaret G. Anthony of Armstrong township died at 68 years 3 months and 18 days from bowels inflammation, survived by husband and four children. funeral at Curry Run Presbyterian church and burial near Shelocta.
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East Brady
White Township
Henry Nealor
Ron
Mr. Nealor
Henry H. Steving
Margaret Warrick
Town
Henry
Latrobe
Paul
Jacob
Margaret
Joseph
Lena
Lant Brady
David W. Anthony
Margaret G. Anthony
Armstrong Township
Parkwood
Israel Carnahan
Sansom Pershing
James
Severe Sabbath wind and lightning cause county damage
A weekend storm brought heavy winds and lightning across the county. Plumville area trees and fences suffered. Cribbs store glass front shattered. telegraph poles and lines failed for days. Lightning destroyed barns near Deckers Point and West Mahoning. losses include crops, implements, and a Glen Campbell sawmill fire. Insurance covered some damages. totals exceed thousands.
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Plumville
H. S. Cribbs
Sharpsburg
Indiana Telephone Company
Portier Kinter
Deckers Point
James Elkin
Mahoning Township
Glen Campbell
Joseph O. Clark
Golf for Indiana organizes town club and awaits season
A town meeting formed a golf club with B H Lichteberger as president and David Blair as secretary. William Taylor is treasurer. A greens committee includes Thomas White Alex Stewart and Horace McGinnty. Peter Graham of Scotland joins as instructor. Course planned on Judge White farm north of town. Rev W T Anderson and wife expect return Sept 1 before sailing to New York via Rome Naples and Egypt. Andersons previously served in India.
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Indiana
B. H. Lichteberger
David Blair
William Taylor
Thomas White
Alex. Stewart
Horace McGinnty
Greens
Peter Graham
Scotland
Judge White
W.T. Anderson
Town
India
New York City
Rome
Naples
Egypt
Mr. Anderson
Miss Sarah Owens Accepts Mission College Post
Miss Sarah Owens daughter of Rev. Dr. Wr. S. Owens of Chicago has accepted a teaching position at the United Presbyterian mission college in Knoxville Tennessee. The Owens family once lived in Indiana and she previously taught at the Normal School.
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Sarah Owens
Wr. S. Owens
Chicago
United Presbyterian Mission College
Knoxville
Tenn
Owens
Indiana
Normal School
Ladies Riding Club to Run in Fair Track Event
The Ladies Riding Club will hold a track event at the fair this year with prizes including a diamond ring valued at 25 dollars presented by Mr. R. W. Webble. Second prize is 5 dollars leash and third is 3 dollars.
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R. W. Webble
Alexander Crawford Died at Armstrong Township Home
Alexander Crawford of Armstrong township died at his home at noon on Sabbath aged about 57. Cause was dropsy after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife and children Luella Clark Amanda Clara Dickey and Ray. He belonged to Shelocta United Presbyterian Church where funeral services were held Tuesday forenoon at 10 conducted by Rev. C. B. Milligan with Rev. E. L. Ralston assisting.
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Alexander
Crawford
Armstrong Township
Luella
Clark
Amanda
Clara
Dickey
Ray
Shelocta
Deaths of Mrs Polly Johnston and others in local area
Mrs Polly Johnston widow of James Johnston died August 6 at her Ross moyne area home aged 71. Survived by Harvey Joan Mrs Clara Neff Altoona and Mrs Samuel Lewis Rochester Mills. Funeral by Rev W D Ewing and burial near Plumville. Pyra Jewart 11 died at Grant Shank’s home Vandergrift of bowel consumption. Funeral by Rev D M Kinter. buried Plumville. William Rodkey died aged about 15 at Mitchells Mills after typhoid fever and bowel inflammation. Funeral by Rev Joel Hunt. Infant son of Mr and Mrs E G Davis of Wintondale died of cholera infantum. buried Salem graveyard near Grisemore.
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Polly Johnston
James Johnston
Rossmoyne
Harvey
Joan
Clara Neff
Altoona
Samuel Lewis
Rochester Mills
W. D. Ewing
Plumville
Pyra Jewart
Pyra
Albert Jewart
Vandergrift
Grant Shank
First Ward
D. M. Kinter
William Rodkey
E. O. Rodkey
Mitchells Mills
Joel Hunt
E. G. Davis
Wintondale
Salem
Grisemore
Infant son of George Gorsic dies in Grace ton
Infant son of George Gorsic of Graston died Saturday morning from whooping cough Interment was held Sunday at St Bernard Catholic Cemetery in the same area
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George Gorsic
Graceton
St. Bernard Catholic
Married Tomorrow in White Township
William F. Simpson and Jo sephine Hamill, both prominent young people of White township, will wed tomorrow afternoon at the bride’s parents’ home. Rev J M Welch of the Second United Presbyterian will officiate with Rev Robert Hamill assisting. Guests are close relatives. dinner will be served and the couple will depart that evening for a trip.
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William F. Simpson
Mizz Josephine Hamill
White Township
William T. Hamill
J. M. Welch
Second United Presbyterian Church
Robert Hamill
Mr. Simpson
Bride
Missing Man Located In Philadelphia
Charles Kraft of Greensburg, once a local barber, who vanished from his home on July 26, has been found in Philadelphia. His wife is the daughter of Mr. Alex Gaston, a town resident.
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Charles Kraft
Greensburg
Philadelphia
Kraft
Alex. Gaston
Robbery at Gallery Steals from Money Drawer
Photographer R. M. Smith reported a break in Friday evening when a thief entered the rear door of his gallery during supper. The robber rifled a sydney drawer and took about $10 from the cash box. The incident is under police notice for investigation.
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R. M. Smith
Sydney
Monster Picnic Draws Thousands to Smicksburg Buckwheat Club
The third annual Smicksburg Buckwheat Club gathering in Coleman's Grove West Mahoning township drew an estimated 5 000 to 7 000 people from Mahoning Indiana Armstrong and Jefferson counties for a day of socializing eating and entertainment . Excursion trains from Punxsutawney Reynoldsville Falls Creek and other points carried over 1 000 visitors while Pittsburg and other western cities sent delegations . The event featured a noon basket dinner musical performances by the Lukeharte brothers and a closing address by Attorney General John P Elkin plus family reunions and rides on a steam merry go round under clear skies and shade trees.
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Smicksburg
Coleman’s Grove
West Mahoning Township
Beautiful Grove
Four Mahonings
Indiana
Armstrong
Jefferson Counties
Little Mahoning
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Reynoldeville
Falls Creek
DuBois
Punxsutawney
Pittsburg
Committee On
M.S. Kemp
Lutheran Church
H. D. Condron
Kellysburg
Sterling Worth
Lukeharé
Lukeharts
Mesars
Uriah
James
Harvey
Reed
Miles
South Mahoning Township
D. A
A. N
Turner
Cowanshannock Township
Annatrong County
John P. Elkin
Town
Buckwheat Club
Bold forgery at Hortons and Punxtentown shows two New York men
Harry Mergle and John Steeler, guests of J S Weitzel of Hortons, used forged checks to take about $250 in cash and goods from Weitzel Bros and a Punxsentawney store. Wm Shields cashed the first bogus $50, then Mergle forged Weitzel’s name on a $150 check. Mergle was arrested in Mahaffey and will face forgery charges. The men, from New York, claimed kinship with Weitzel who housed them.
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Harry Mergle
John Steeler
J. S. Weitzel
Hortons
Weitzel Bros
Glen Campbell
J. 5. Weitzel
Wm. Shields
Punxentawney
Mergle
Weitzel
Mahaffey
New York
Republican meeting forms McKinley Roosevelt club at Homer City
The Homer City and Center township Republicans organized a McKinley and Roosevelt Campaign Club of Rough Riders at St. Clair's hall. A. F. Cooper was temporary chairman with R. E. Roberts as secretary. Officers elected include J. A. Kerr as quartermaster, J. M. St. Clair as captain, Turner Hildebrand and Harvey Fitzhats as captains, and Jeff Brandon as treasurer. Membership ranges 60 to 70 now, expected to rise to about 130. The club plans to receive campaign hats and leggings for members and attend multiple political meetings. Next meeting is at St. Clair's hall on Saturday evening, August 25.
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St. Clair’s Hall
Homer City
Center Township
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
A. F. Cooper
R. E. Roberts
J. A. Kerr
J. M. St. Clair
Turner Hildebrand
Harvey Fitzhats
Jeff Brandon
St.Clair’s Hall
Death by Own Action Ends Local Resident's Life
John Wissinger, a Hannibal Missouri man and former county resident, died by hanging in his barn after months of ill health. He left a wife and family. Born in Washington township, he had siblings Ellis Wissinger and Mrs. Joseph Fisher in the county, with another brother Lewis Wissinger living in White township. He moved west 25 years ago and had not visited his birthplace.
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John Wissinger
Hannibal
Wissinger
Washington Township
Ellis Wissinger
Joseph Fisher
Lewis Wissinger
White Township
West
Breezedale Hosts Social Evening At Elkin Home
At Breezedale the home of Attorney General and Mrs John P Elkin Friday evening a social gathering honored the remodeling crew from architect to day laborer. Guests enjoyed a royal welcome as the house and porches were opened for mingling and refreshments. Mr Elkin gave an informal welcome address with several officers responding.
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Breezedale
John P. Elkin
Mr. Elkin
Judge Patton Refuses Motion in County Bridge Case
Judge Patton at the June term denied the motion to set aside the compulsory non-suit in Michael Berzinett of town versus Indiana County Commissioners. Bennett sued for $900 for extra work on the foundation of the county bridge over Twolick Creek near Graceton.
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Patton
Kittanning
Michael Berxinett
Indiana
Bennett
Twolick Creek
Graceton
Infant Escapes Death in Water Closet Accident
An infant of Harry Neal from Young township narrowly escaped death after crawling into a water closet pit while visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Douglass in Third ward. Neighbors rescued the unconscious child, reviving it on the scene. A separate note reports destructive wind damaging Work & Widdowson's merry-go-round in Coleman's grove during the Buckwheat reunion, with $100 loss. the machine moved to Lightcap's grove for a picnic.
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Harry Neal
Young Township
Frank Douglass
Third Ward
Work & Widdowson
Coleman's Grove
West Mahoning Township
Lightcap’s
Ninth Annual Reunion of 55th Pennsylvania Volunteers Held In Indiana
Indiana hosts survivors of the 55th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers for their ninth annual reunion in Library Hall. Over 100 members expected, with delegations from Lilly and Johnstown, accompanied by a band. A business meeting and campfire events are planned, with a detailed regiment history promised next week. The report notes Col Dick White’s regiment distinguished in the Civil War and highlights Mrs White as a guest of honor.
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Indiana
Pennsylvania
Library Hall
Dick White Post
Lilly
Johnstown
Col
Dick White
Tol
J. 8. Nesbit
Pocomoke City, Ltd
Indiana County Soldiers’ Association
Fair Grounds
6Th Pennsylvania Volunteers
Judge White
Indiana Post
Chicago
Old Boatmen Reunion Set for Blairsville Tomorrow
The Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen's Association will hold its annual reunion at Blairsville on Thursday. Dr J C Kennedy of Pittsburgh will call the meeting to order in the forenoon, with welcome by Joseph Moorhead of Blairsville. Capt George Rutledge will send regrets, James Moore of Johnstown will sing, and Pittsburg Glee Club performs. Afternoon business includes roll call and committee reports with interspersed music.
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Old Boatmen
Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen’s Association
Blairsville
J. C. Kennedy
Pittsburg
Joseph Moorhead
George Rutledge
Johnstown
James Moore
Johns
Coming Wedding Announcement for Munn and Jackson
Invitations announce the wedding of Rev. M. G. Munn of Chariton Iowa and Miss Bess Jackson daughter of Rev and Mrs J B Jackson of Albia Iowa The couple met in Indiana where the Jackson family formerly lived The wedding is set for next Tuesday A bridesmaid will be Miss Bess Owens of Chicago
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M. G. Munn
Chariton
Bess Jackson
J. B. Jackson
Albia
Miss Jackson
Indiana
Rev. Jackson
United Presbyterian Church
Elderton
Mias Bess Owens
Chicago
A Quilting Party for famine relief in India
A group of Mrs. W. Work’s Marion Center guests spent Wednesday quilting two quilts for sale. Proceeds will be sent to famine sufferers in India. Mrs. Work hosted a generous dinner and the day was enjoyed by all.
Prairie State Incubator picks up large orders
The Prairie State Incubator Company of Homer City selects several big orders for incubators and brooders. Last week they secured five carloads for Boston and two more carloads will be sent to Buenod Ayres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie State Incubator Company
Homer City
Boston
Buenod Ayres
Golden Eagles Extertain At Trade City Reception
The Trade City Castle of the Golden Eagles held a reception for its members and friends on Wednesday evening in Neal's hall. Addresses were made and refreshments served on the lawn adjoining the hall.
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Trade City Castle of the Golden Eagles
Neal
Trade City
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