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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1895
Page
4
A notice announces subscription terms for Indiana Progress with a one dollar annual rate in advance and a higher 1.25 dollar rate if not paid within the year. Signed by T. Moorhead as editor and manager and A. Moorhead as proprietor and publisher.
A judicial contest in Indiana raises cost concerns as the Republican ticket lists J.N. Stewart for Register and Recorder John L. Getty for District Attorney and D. L. Moorhead for County Surveyor. The Prothonotary’s office holds the bill of costs, estimated near 9,633.70, with disputed subpoena fees under legal changes. The county may reconvene a special court to determine whether retired subpoena witnesses deserve payment and under which law.
A Gilkesen organ quotes Gov. Hastings claiming he promised the people of Pennsylvania a new apportionment. The piece questions the governor’s constitutional authority to promise legislation and accuses him of overreach and pandering. It suggests his motives may be driven by political calculations and argues he must justify the people’s expectations once the contest ends.
Philadelphia delegate count shows Senator Quay capturing 22 state delegates to seal his election as state chairman. The result angles toward unity for Republicans and positions Quay for leadership of the state convention while Indiana county stockraisers are urged to support the forthcoming fair.
Judge White presided as petitions and estate matters dominated a brief hearing. Overseers Henry Weaver and Isaac Good obtained a rule against Cecilia Cochran to show cause why she should support her mother Elizabeth Mitchell. Executors and guardians reported, discharged, or appointed, including Kline as auditor, Cribbs and Linn guardianship changes, and guardianship of Harvey McQuown's children. Road viewers appointed to assess a new route in Armstrong township. Adjourned to next Thursday at 2 PM.
The article lists districts that held elections for teachers with successful applicants across Brushvalley East Wheatfield and others. Wages are reported at 25 dollars. Names include Evans Jennie Mc Comish Cresswell Callie Miller Simons Maggie Wolf McFarland G W George Underwood C T McLaughlin Price Harry Snyder and many more.
Miss Sara Birkman returns from Chau tauqua. Several residents visit Pittsburg for visits or events this week. Many local notables attend camps, reunions, or religious services. Notable mentions include Judge White aiding M S Quay, and Rev S G Wilson speaking on Persia. Illnesses and travel plans are noted among residents and visitors.
Grand Army Post No 28 members visit Captain Henry Schnetberg at North Sixth Street to mark his ninety third birthday. He receives a purse from Hon G W Hood, recounts Mexican War sieges, sings a German song, and thanks friends. Post members plan future visits and provisions for winter.
From August 23 to 26 the Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Boston with a round trip fare for travel to and from the Sixth Triennial Knights Templar Conclave in Boston August 26 to 30. Tickets usable for return to Boston by September 10 and travel to Pennsylvania Railroad by September 11. A variant round trip via different routes carries a small surcharge.
The Board of Managers offers extra premiums alongside regular divisions B C and D for stock in Indiana County as of August 1 1895. Entries may compete in any regular class with a 10 percent entry fee. Prizes include best herd bull and four females any breed 15.00 second herd prize 10.00 best bull in various classes best cow in several classes best ram and ewes best boar and sow. Entries close September 6 per secretary W Girard.
The text outlines a comparison of Quay’s war record with an Anti-Quay parallel criticizing long service and the so called Combine days. It references General D Reece and total service associated with the Combine era, framing a partisan assessment of public figures.
At the August 19 1895 Richmond Council No 491 meeting in Rochester Mills Pa the body adopted unanimous tributes to Dr B A Shaffer. They resolved to drape the charter for 30 days spread the resolutions in the council journal and publish notices in Indiana Progress and Marion Center Independent. Com Mr Jerrriss Mr Ricarrpson Mr Ports signed.
Local correspondence lists Mr and Mrs William Gamble as ill. Several residents travel for business and family visits, including Miss Sloane from Jeannette and Miss Nancy Thompson who mourns a fatally injured brother. A fire incident at Alex Mitchells house is contained by a bucket brigade. R M Stewart buys the Odd Fellows hall to relocate it and build a house.
A miscellany of visits, arrivals, and social events in Wintondale, Mechanicsburg, Morrellville, and surrounding areas. Reports include visitors from Johnstown, Penn Run, and Pittsburg. property trades near Burlington post office. a D of L lodge effort. a gypsy camp at Garbleton. school applications in Rayne township. a planned church social at Grove Chapel. a season festival at Grove Chapel. and local baseball games at Kellysburg and Grove Chapel with scores Glen Campbell 11 Kellysburg 2 and Grove Chapel 10 Kellysburg 7.
A band of gypsies encamped above town for several days last week. Mrs. Wm. Coach of West Lebanon visited friends here last week. Charles Nichol and a lady companion passed through Saturday. Eagle's mill moved from the Kunkle to the Cochran tract on Thursday. Mrs. Clara McHenry entertained any.
The notice touts Figured Black fabrics plus Cravenettes Crepontettes Shower Proofs and Pluettes. Water has no effect on the material. The fabrics span 44 to 60 inches wide priced from 1.00 to 2.00 per yard. Also advertised is all wool Cashmere at 25c, valued at 46c.
In connection with Dress Goods we keep in the lead in Dress Linings. AM that is new you can depend on getting here.
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