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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1894

Page

4

Local Ticket Candidates and Officials Listed

A. T. Moorhead proprietor and publisher of the State Ticket is listed along with judge Harry White of White Township assemblymember John McGaughey of Indiana Noah Seanor of South Mahoning Township and jury commissioner J. L. Langham of Grant Township as candidates and officials on the ticket.

John McGaughey Indiana Noah Seanor South Mahoning Township J. L. Langham Grant Township

A Word to Republicans in Indiana County

The piece urges Republicans to follow party rules and participate in the county primary. It emphasizes unity, submission to the primary outcome, and support for the selected nominee in the fall election, warning against defiance or splitting the party.

Weather woes and civic warning echo 1854 fears

The article contrasts 1854 droughts, cholera, and hard times with today. It notes Pittsburg and Allegheny churches calling for fasting and rain, then cholera outbreaks. It recalls crop losses, cattle suffering, and economic depression, while praising wheat and corn prices from 1854 and urging awareness of water safety and public health. It also reports a Supreme Court ruling on school funds, thoughts on trust, Labor Day status, and voter registration reminders.

Pittsburg Allegheny

Indiana County Republicans Face Nomination Hope at Brookville

The Republican Congressional Conference for the Twenty-first District met in Jeannette on August 21 and failed to nominate. One hundred forty ballots were cast with no agreement. A September 25 meeting at Brookville will renew the effort as Indiana county seeks to secure its choice and urges the delegates to nominate locally without State Committee interference.

Republican Congressional Conference Twenty-first Jeannette Conferrees Brookville Indiana County State Committee

Indiana County Jail Contrast and Political Notices

The Greensburg prose notes 110 prisoners in their county jail as the largest number ever held, prompting questions about open saloons. The State Democratic Central Committee sets September 11, 1994, for a vacancy convention after Hannibal K. Sloan's death. Voter registration and tax deadlines are listed, with September 6 and October 6 as key dates. The article urges accountability for cruelty to animals and mentions katydids and signs of early frost.

Greensburg Indiana County Capt. Sloan State Democratic Central Committee Hannibal K. Sloan Mr. Sloan

Cashier Watt's Statement on Judge White and Jamison Transaction

A bank cashier claims Judge Harry White oversaw bank dealings with B K Jamison & Co regarding 500 P R R shares. He describes a scheme to sell stock short and buy back to profit the bank, with dividends paid and later fails to return the certificates, raising questions tied to an equity bill and election timing.

A. H. Gibson Harry White Jamison Jamison & Co Judge White B. K. Jamison & Co Johnstown

Judge White’s Bank Oversight and Loss Highlighted

James M. Warr, cashier, defends Judge White’s role in a bank crisis noting White raised $22,845.68 in Philadelphia to avert a panic, facing a minimum $23,000 personal loss due to stock ownership. Warr asserts White did not profit from attorney commissions, kept oversight duties, and that accusations from Gibson are unfounded.

Judge White Philadelphia B. K. Jamison & Co White Clark Wm. Stewart Gibson James M. Warr

Mary Reed Rites: Pueblo Woman Interred in Homer City

The remains of Mrs Mary Reed aged 74 from Pueblo Colo were brought to Homer City and interred Monday in the United Presbyterian graveyard She was the mother of Dr W L Reed and John Reed of Homer City and is survived by daughters Mrs Dacy and Mrs Rev Porter both of Pueblo and by James of Pittsburg and Mrs Thomas Ross of this county Her death ends in this county where she formerly lived.

Mary Reed Pueblo, Colo Homer City Shelocta United Presbyterian This W. L. Reed John Reed Dacy Rev. Porter James Pittsburg Thomas Ross This County

Death of Mr M C Getty Jr in West Indiana

Mr M C Getty Jr died at his residence in West Indiana on Saturday August 25 at age 38 after a brief illness from pneumonia. He leaves a wife and two children. He was insured for $3,000 with Knights of Honor and Equitable. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and his remains were interred in Greenwood cemetery on the following Monday.

M. C. Getty, Jr West Indiana Getty Knights of Honor Equitable Presbyterian Church Greenwood Cemetery

Mrs Fleming Dies at Home in West Indiana

Mrs Fleming, aged about 39, died at her home on south Fourth Street West Indiana last Monday morning after a brief illness. Her death was unexpected and her remains were interred in Oakland cemetery last Tuesday afternoon.

Fleming South Fourth Street West Indiana Oakland Cemetery

J M Balentine Dies at Home Near Atwood at 78

J M Balentine died at his home near Atwood in Armstrong county on Tuesday from dropsy. He leaves a wife and two children. Formerly of Washington township in this county. Funeral held at Plaumcreek U P church on Saturday. Aged 78 years.

J. M. Balentine Atwood Armstrong County Washington Township Plaumcreek U. P

Obituary notices for Mrs Minser and John Culp

Mrs George Minser of Green township died Friday of typhoid fever leaving three children and a husband. Interment was at Deckers Point on Saturday. John Culp of Brushvalley township died Wednesday at age 66 and was a Lutheran church member at Mechanicsburg with interment in the Mechanicsburg churchyard on Thursday.

George Minser Green Township Deckers Point John Culp Brushvalley Township Lutheran Church Mechanicsburg

Dispute Over Lot on First Street In West Indiana

Mr. E. Steinrod bought a lot from R. A. Thompson on First street West Indiana. Excavations for a cellar were halted after Mrs. Steinrod found the house would sit on ground that belonged to First street. The Council met Thursday evening and assured her no further trouble. The borough layout had First street extend through Mrs. Sutton’s lots to Washington street.

E. Steinrod R. A. Thompson First Street West Indiana

Miss Lillian Sweeny to study music in Boston

Miss Lillian J. Sweeny daughter of Rev M M Sweeny returned from vacation and will leave tomorrow for Boston Massachusetts to attend the New England Conservatory of Music accompanied by her mother who will visit adelphia and has friends in New Philadelphia Atlantic City she has studied music for two years at the Normal and seeks the best instruction available in Boston

New England Lillian J. Sweeny M. M. Sweeny Boston Mass New England Conservatory of Music Adelphia New Phil- Atlantic City Lillian George Batz Greensburg T. K. Shoemaker Ebensburg A. D. Dickie Harrisburg Laura Ar Punxsutawney Virginia St. Clair Church Street Mary Jones Railroad Avenue H. M. Jones Mary Grosse Oak Street Marion Center Agnes Birkman West Philadelphia Street Kate McLain Johnstown M. L. Oatman Columbus Ohio Joseph Oatman Rayne Township Frank Donahugh West Indiana Washington, D A. T. Moorhead West Sutton Street Adam Bowman A. B. Bowman Ralph Moorhead The Progress Pine Flats Carrie Lintner Smith’s Station Samuel Cunningham Wayne, Avenue Annie Humphrey Blairsville al. Wagle West Water Street Olive Livingston Second Street Tanoma Dixonville J. Calvin George West Lebanon Martin McCurdy Dravesburg Margaret McCurdy Armstrong County John Moulton Jones J. M. Jones Jeannette Edna Sutton Robert Sarah Sutton Allegheny Valery Philadelphia Kate Sloan Sixth Street Pittsburg Erma Gertrude Canni Anna Sloan Apollo Wm. Irwin Margaret Bethel John Bothel Wm. Jacoby Chicago R. F. McHenry Western Pennsylvania Medical Rebecca Wilson Cherrytree David Langdon J. G. Cameron First Street Indiana Leah Hummer Alex. Kinghorn White Township C.D. Addy E. C. Morris B. G. Cameron Union Publishing Company New York Lowry Cameron Penn Ran Lewis Hay Leechburg Hay J. H. Simpson Sara Simpson Hanna Erb Frank Fersha James Hogue Frank Erb Risirsville Nole Clarence Walker Butler Japan Mi Ionary Heushey Spa Fam

The Magentas Defeat New Bethlehem in Heavy Batting

The Magentas beat New Bethlehem with strong batting after New Bethlehem visitors led by John Johnson the colored pitcher. James Horner praised for stellar catching. Next games include September 1 at Normal grounds against Johnstown Athletics, and a Kittanning rematch after a Kittanning defeat with Appleton's City Band to accompany.

Magentas New Bethlehem Apple Mechling L. McBride S. S Theuher B. Redding Hawa B. Horner MecMuhen Pounds R Wehrle Herrick Hope S. S. Smith C. Johnson P Hodkinson Mohney N Vis Ngman R Eaeh Lesnees New Bethlehems W. Mohney McMullen Johnson New McBride-Wehrie_Theurhere Pire

Gypsies pass through town and church notices given

A large band of gypsies travels through town Tuesday evening. Rev M M Sweeny preaches at St Clair school house next Sabbath at 4 00. Communion services held at Wesleyan Methodist Grove Cherryhill township on Mrs Sterli Smith of Rowley Missouri. Central hotel ad appears. Daniel Sexton has expanded his boarding house trade improving local accommodations. Stop at the Central during court or fair week.

St Clair School House M. M. Sweeny Wesleyan Methodist Church Grove Cherryhill Township Sterli Smith Rowley Missouri Selina Totes Afkex Central Hotel Daniel Sexton Pailar Bedlemap House the Central

Town Visitors and Social Meetings Highlight Local Notes

Rev N L Atwood visited town with Chas W of Indiama and frequented Pine Fish on Thursday. Thernton of Philpebang attended Sea event in Evan Williams stess town. Lemuel B Waters and Miss Ser Laxther from Johnstown are Thernton guests this week. Frank Liehteberger and Mies Bel Flam ing from Indiana dined at Tharsten on Sabbath. A W Wilcom S W Guthrie and Joe Mack of Indiana had dinner at the Eves

N. L. Atwood Wea- Chas Indiama Pine Fish Thernton Philpebang Evan William Stess Lemuel B. Waters Ser Laxther Johnstown Frank Liehteberger Mies Bel Flaming Indiana Tharsten A. W. Wilcom

West Leranor News Highlights From Local Visit And Events

Walker from Apollo visited with Mrs. Deaning and her children before returning to Cleveland last week. A Thursday band effort was a success with nearly $36 raised. The singing convention led by Prof. Weaver drew a large crowd and will conclude with a concert Friday evening. Kev. Craighead did not preach last Sabbath. Vincent Tonkin is sick in bed. The crew of Redz is mentioned in a brief note. Our baseball nine lost a well-played game, while Home P.O. club received high praise for its courteous players.

Bethlehem Baseball Club John Johnson McMullen Begi James Horner Johnstown Athletics West Boston League Athletics McMullen Johnstown Eeath Sev Walker Apollo Kev Craighead Vincent Tonkin Ie Paesee Redz Reese P.O

Geonge Simpemm Mentioned in Obscure Boxing Tethered Notes

Jumbled OCR fragment references Mr Geonge Simpemm and Mr Thowsae Jileo amid hazy ties to J Paste Mises and Yuden, with unclear actions or dates. The readable bits suggest a local brief noting individuals in a tangled set of associations without concrete events or outcomes.

Mr. Geonge Simpemm Hese Thowsae J. Paste Mises Yuden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bvrror & Maracre Moorhead Daniel H. Hastings Center Walter Lyon Amos H. Mylin Laskaster Lecy James W. Latta Congress Galusha A. Grow Susquehanna George F. Huff Westmoreland the County Ticket Kicker Balter Skulker Supreme Court Cashier Watt B. K. Jamison the Grim Reaper Mrs Martin Fleming N. G. Miller D. L. Rosensteel Elderton Wm. M. Fleck Lydia Caldwell Fifth Street S. J. Tefford Archie Nichol J. G.cameron Ebensle John Lemnon Ada F. R. Griffith Ridgeview Park Cora Ewing Tyrone Clara Flade East Oak Street Mattie Barr Mary Caldwell Gome Mr. Gretna Pine Flat Homer Crry West Leranor Tusneltos
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