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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1900

Page

4

Ekin Predicts Quay Victory in Keystone State Polls

Attorney General Ekin analyzes the political outlook by counties, asserting Quay will be reelected to the U.S. Senate and that Republicans will back a single pro Quay slate for the state legislature. He contrasts his forecast with insurgent papers and presents firm, fact based projections.

Ekin Elkin Col. M.L. Quay United States Senate United States Keystone Senate of the Nation

Indiana Republican League Meeting in Arbitration Room

The Indiana Republican League calls members to meet this evening in the Arbitration Room at the Court House to elect officers for the year and appoint delegates to the State League meeting in Philadelphia this month. Members are urged to attend and pay yearly dues. W. B. Dan Guarry and J. Croseran serve as president and secretary.

Republican League of Indiana Court House State League Philadelphia Dan Guarry J. A Croseran

Personal Brevities Note Wide Circle of Visitors

Miss Agnes Stadtmiller is at Ridgeview this week. Several townsfolk, including Miss Olive Orr Wilkinsburg and Miss Ida Lowman town, visiters in Pittsburg and Braddock. Travelers head to Atlantic City and Detroit while Indiana and Altoona hosts welcome relatives and friends over Sabbath and weekend.

Agnes Stadtmiller Ridgeview Thomas Bracken Altoona Olive Orr Wilkinsburg Bertha Ida Lowman Pittsburg Beas Moorhead Johnstown Alk Cunningham D. W. Simpson North Sixth Street Freeport Ida Youngblood First Ward Braddock Ohio Madge Orr Homer City Carrie Orr Town Homer Stumpf Atlantic City E. M. Lockard Church Street George Rowe Loraine Indiana Dora E. Donaldson Minneapolis, Minn J. M. Guthrie Wayne Avenue Ezx County M. H. Henry Young Township Harry Brilhart Detroit Cleveland T. D. Stephens Penn Run Madge Lydick West ,Chestnut Street Misa Isa Kng

Wealthy Hamilton estate of Scott Neal detailed will

The will of the late Scott Neal of Hamilton Jeffer son county distributes cash notes and real estate. He bequeaths 1900.33 owed by his brother, 1460 in gold buried on the farm, 1000 cash and a Perrysville house to Mabel MacCartney, 1500 cash to Walker Neal, 2000 cash and a Sellersville house to Dorcey Neal, 18 acres of timber land to Ben MacCartney, and farm assets to the minor Lloyd-Jack children with their mother as guardian. Executor named Ex-Senator James G. Mitchell. He also reveals 5750 hidden in an old bureau and 1460 gold found. a further 1315 cash to be shared among Cal Mitchell, Mabel MacCartney, Hugh, Dorcey, and Walker Neal. Bureau bequeathed to Mabel MacCartney.

Scott Neal Hamilton Jefferson County Hugh J. G. Mitchell Mabel MacCartney Perrysville Lainison Walker Neal Dorcey Hugh Neal Sellersville Ben MacCartney Perry Township Joseph and Elia Lloyd Jack Flora Thomas Neal Lloyd James G. Mitchell Mitchell Cal Hugh,Dorcey

Pensions Raised and Post Office Appointments Noted

Congressman Jack reports pension increases for Reuben Henry of Target Westmoreland county to 12 dollars starting January 1 1898 Albert Kettering of Plumville Indiana county to 17 dollars from April 25 1900 Mrs Sara Buterbaugh of Indiana to 12 dollars from January 18 1899 plus 2 dollars for each of her three minor children Joseph McGregor of Manorville Armstrong county to 10 dollars from December 27 1899 Clymer H Freas of Jefferson county and James H Allison and James G Fisher of Indians county clerks in the census office in Washington promoted to 1000 dollars a year Joseph Gamble named postmaster at Bagdad Westmoreland county William Kriner named postmaster at Tanoma Indiana county Blairsville requests rural free delivery and a special agent will soon study rural routes No 2 from Indiana and a proposed route from New Stanton Westmoreland county

Jack Reuben Henry Target Westmoreland County Albert Kettering Plumville Indiana County Sara Butterbaugh Indiana Joseph McGregor Manorville Armstrong County Clymer H. Freas Jefferson County James H. Allison James G. Fisher Indians County Washington Joseph Gamble Bagdad William Kriner Tanoma Blairsville Post Office Department New Stanton

A Promising Colt King Willis Shown by Sheriff Thompson

Sheriff Thompson bought King Willis a promising three year old bay stallion shown to be a fast pacer. The colt, broken to harness 90 days, covered four miles last week with the last mile in 2.30 and the last quarter in 55 seconds. King Willis is sired by Bright Bell and Elec troner, a noted sire with many 2.30 class trotters. Training on the fair grounds track, Thompson is pleased with the speed exhibited.

Sheriff Thompson King Willis Bright Bell St. Bell Electroneer Fair Grounds Mr. Thompson

Birthday Celebration at Cockport Home

A birthday gathering for William Bagley of Cockport celebrated his 53rd birthday on Monday August 6 with 120 guests. Dinner was served in the barn, and in the afternoon David Conrath of Glen Campbell was elected chairman. Rev McGaughey spoke and Mr and Mrs Bagley were presented with rockers along with other gifts.

William Bagley Cockport Bagley David Conrath Glen Campbell Mc Gaughey

School Festival Aims to Help Ferguson No 11 Library

Patrons of Ferguson school No 11 White township plan a Tuesday August 21 festival in the school building to raise funds for the library. Ice cream and refreshments will be served for a nominal charge. A musical program with organ recitals and a gramophone will boost attendance and support education.

Ferguson School White Township

Society Happenings Brighten Town Evenings

Miss Fannie Gessler of town hosted a enchre party Wednesday evening with many friends attending. Mrs. Adam Wiesell from west Philadelphia Street entertained Monday evening. Enchre-playing was the feature of the gatherings. A merry party from town visited Twolick creek Friday and spent the day at the Ness farm. Guests included John Patton and wife, R. E. Young and wife, James R. Logan and wife, B. H. Lichteberger and wife, Miss Shearer, Miss Alice Slitch, Miss Emma Sutton, Dr. Stanley A. E. Brallier and Murray Guthrie.

Fannie Gessler Towa Adam Wiesell West Philadelphia Twolick Creek Ness Farm John Patton R. E. Young James R. Logan B. H. Lichteberger Miss Shearer Alice Slitch Emma Sutton Stanley A. E. Brallier Murray Guthrie

Church news and sermons in Avoca and Greensburg

Rev. David T. Smith of Avoca will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath. Communion was held at the First United Presbyterian church last Sabbath. Rev. J. B. Work preached a helpful sermon, Eight united with the church. Quarterly meeting begins Friday evening at the Indiana Free Methodist church and runs through Sabbath with services each evening at 7 30 and Sabbath morning around 11. Rev. Shoup of Greensburg will be here for the last quarterly meeting of the conference year. Also an advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills promising relief from headaches with a money back guarantee from local druggists.

David T. Smith Avoca Presbyterian Church First United Presbyterian Church J. B. Work Indiana Free Methodist Church Shoup Greensburg

Elkin and Insurgents in Pennsylvanian Race for Legislature

The article assesses probable make up of the state House and Senate. Elkin predicts regulars will dominate despite doubtful districts in counties like Berks and Monroe, while insurgents face a tall task. Reeder plans to coordinate with Hanna as Bryan’s imperialism stance shifts silver Democrats toward fusion.

Philadelphia Montgomery Berks Center Columbia Elk Monroe Northampton Pike Wikin House Republican Party Bryan Democracy Pritetda Etkin TouPekul Senate Ted Nees Hanna Reeder New York Republican National Committee Chaiman National Committee Bryan East Congress West Northwest Democratic Organization Pennsylvania Indianapolis

Frantz Bros Build New Wing For Modern Mill

Milling firm Frantz Bros of Rossmoyne South Mahoning township expands to meet demand. The four story mill plus a new two story addition doubles capacity. They own a private electric plant and market American Pride spring wheat flour. Aims to supply growing local trade with steady daily output.

Frantz Bros Rossmoyne South Mahoning Township Indiana Ady Win Flomr

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