Pensions and War’s End Stir Strong Public Reaction
Iris states the next annual pension report will show 63 648 original claims granted and 4059 names restored. current pensioners total 1 040 556. War casualties will swell rolls. critics blame officials. Delegates urge muster out of Fifth Pennsylvania, army disbanding accelerates. President McKinley favors veterans with active service mustered out first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
Commissioner-of- Pensions
Hvans
Spain
Citigenus
McKinley
Somerset
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Pocketbook lost between Homer City and Saltsburg
Pocketbook lost on the road between Homer City and Saltsburg on August 28, 1898. A small light leather alligator pocketbook containing between 65 and 70 dollars. Liberal reward offered for return to Davis Bros. Co., Saltsburg, Pa. Also notes an anecdote by John Oliver of Philadelphia about Electric Bitters saving his life. Various local notices follow, including ads for lodging, perfumes, oysters, and a private address in Indiana Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Saltsburg
Davis Bros. & Co
John Oliver
Philadelphia
T. E. Hildebrand
Indiana
W. L Moore
M. G. Mill 2
Blairsville
Clawson House Hosts Honor for Elis Guests From Altoona
Mrs William Clawson entertained many young friends Monday evening at the Clawson House in honor of Miss Lenora Elis and Miss Danny Elis of Altoona. Miss Annie Nicholson hosted a fancy work party at her home last Friday from 4 to 8 o'clock with over 100 ladies attending Supper was served at 5 o'clock. Elmer W Allison Co drug store offers careful prescriptions in the Odd Fellows building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clawson
Clawson
Lenora
Danny Elis
Altoona
Annie Nicholson
Eight Day Tour to Trans Miss Exposition by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers an eight day personally conducted tour from New York Philadelphia Washington Harrisburg Williamsport Pittsburgh and other points to the Trans Miss International Exposition in Omaha starting October 1. Package includes round trip rail, Pullman berth, dining car meals, Omaha hotel and meals, fair admissions, carriage drive, and Chicago hotel. Prices range from 80 to 100 dollars with pro rata rates from other points. Tickets valid to return November 15 with 15 dollar reduction. Additional notes on excursions to Pittsburg for Republican State League Convention and other local advertisements are included. Sightseeing options and contact details for agents are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Omaha
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Broadway
Geo. W. Boyd
Disgusted Fishermen Watch River Driver Catch 13 Pound Trout
A Boston party on a Moosehead fishing trip encounters a river driver known as the cook who uses a jib boom pole to haul normally. The man repeatedly pulls fish into the bushes while the cooks taunt him and boast of river drivers’ supper. After a tense moment, he lands a 13 pound taker, leaving the Boston anglers in nerves and awe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Moosehead
Tombegan
Tron
Lewiston Journal
Clark's Studio Promotes Fair Attractions and Services
At the county fair, Clark's Studio advertises its wide range of services and products including pictures mouldings frames easels and photography. Mr F Stevings Co offers rockers at 640 Philadelphia street Indiana Pa while Young's restaurant in the White building promises full meals for fairgoers. Farmers Bank building also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Call
Mr. F. Steving & Co
Philadelphia Street
Indiana
Clark
Young's
White Building
Personal Brevities From Local Visitors
A long list of residents and guests traveling to and from Pittsburgh Blairsville Greensburg Johnstown and other towns. Names include Henry Hall Florence Hasinger W R Loughry J W Clements Albert Fisens Thad Work Ida Moore and many others with visits to family friends and churches across Blairsville Rochester Mills and Wilkinsburg. Rev R R Riedel to preach next Sabbath in Keilysburg and various calls travel and social visits are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hall
Pittsburg
Plorence Hasinger
Blairsville
W. R. Loughry
J. W. Clements
Albert Fisens
Phillipsburg
Wm. Young
Blairville
Indiana
C. E. Rink
Holidaysburg
Altoona
Carrolltown
William Griffith
Pine Township
E. W W. Griffith
Second Ward
Mabel Witkey
East End
J. Ty Long
Harry Garman
Jeancette
Bess and
Helen Cunningham
Wayne Avenue
Wilkinsburg
Elizabeth Weir
John Weir
East Philadelphia
James Young
William Young
West Water Street
Charles Alers
Yance
Brashvalley
M. J. Snyder
Newark
N. J
Marion Center
Edna Miller
Alice Hosack
Carrie Sweeney
Third Ward
Clara Smith
Saltsburg
Gertrude Cunningham
Daniel Rainey
Washington, D.C
Grant Rainey
Fifth Street
M. Olive Orr
Martha Orr
White Township
George W. Wheeler
Philadelphia
Eddie E. Bach
Johnstown
J. R. E. Craighead
Blackwell
Oklahoma
J. Craighead
West Church Street
Bess
Nannie Monrhead
Chestnut Street
D. K. Hill
Leechburg
Howard Balertine
Norfolk
F. R. Pinkerton
Crafton
Allegheny County
T. M. Coleman
G. W. Swan
D. M. Kinter
O. M. Wilson
New Florence
Annie McKee
Jennie Wilson
Charec Street
Elder Coleman
Margaret Anderson
James Grow
Morrellville
Cameron
Lenora
Daisy Elis
W. H. Clawson
Clawson House
J. McMains
Watertown
N. Y
George
Thomas
McKeesport
Frank Donahugh
W. E. Simpson
Meeker
Colo
Local residents and visitors leave for work and leisure
Dr J McCurdy returns improved from summer outing in the county. Misses Olive Buterbaugh and Hope Lewis sail to Kittanning for the new term. Mrs Malvina Riddle visits Pittsburg then Atlantic City. Mrs Benjamin Hadden returns with husband from Indiana visit. Violet Stumpf goes to Jumonville to head music at Uniontown Soldiers Orphan School. Miss Emma Bell and Miss Bertha Sloan attend county Christian Endeavor Society in Blairsville. Bell visits Elders Ridge. Mary Harper and sister Martha McCallister guests of Dr William Owens. Prominent visitor Attorney Percy Stephenson of Norfolk Republican, active in law and real estate. S A Wortman of Hotel Voegele visits, buys his brother’s driving horse for 150 dollars. Mrs Anna M Duncan returns from sea shore. sister Mrs Weeks visits for September. Miss Annie Klingen Smith leaves for Spearfish SD to assume school principalship. Farmers urged to use Wilson fertilizers sold by Boreland & Barr. Central Hotel Indiana, Pa, and Steving furniture ad claim best prices. Clark's studio promotes pictures and frames with on-site framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McCurdy
Dravesburg
Olive Buterbaugh
East Oak Street
Hope Lewis
East Mahoning Township
Kittanning
Malvina Riddle
Pittsburg
Riddle
Atlantic City
Benjamin Hadden
J. B. Hinds
West Chestnut Street
Indiana
Violet Stumpf
J. R. Stumpf
Jumonville
Fayette County
Uniontown
Big Brother
Anna M. Duncan
Sea Shore
Mrs. Weeks
Babylon
L. I
Annie Klingen Smith
William Klingensmith
Fourth Ward
Indiana Market Prices Mixed for Wheat Corn and Livestock
The Indiana market page lists No. 2 red wheat and No. 2 yellow corn with varied prices, plus oats, hay, and poultry values. It details butter cheese eggs and regional livestock quotes for cattle, hogs, sheep, and veal, noting supply, demand, and price ranges across multiple grades and weights.
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Ang
Ohio
New York
Cattla
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THE
Indiana Progress
William A. Stone
Allegheny
J. P.S. Gobin
Lebanon
James W. Latta
Superior Court
William W. Porter
Alussia A. Grow
Susquehanna
A. Davenport
Erie
Congress
S. M. Jack
Inpiaya
H. J Thompson
Makion Center
MW. EK. Leard
Bracerick Townsuit
Register and Recorder
James N, Stewart
Isuaasa
W. BE Mahan
Isprawa
DB. L. Moorhead
Inptaxa
Alwys
Twenty First District
Pocketbook
Sallie Allison
Church Street
Elmer W. Allison & Co
Patton’s
Scott Spires
East Wheatfield
Laura B. Bowe
Elmer W. Allison & Co’s. Drug Store
Odd Fellows’ Building
Omaha Exposition
Patton
Emma Rhea
Marie Rhea
Elmer W. Allison & Co’s
Odd Fellows
Republican State League
Pennsylvania
Young’s
Farmers’ Bank Building
Ager
A. Ellis
Keene
Goa
Wilson
Boreland & Barr
Marion Center Road
Central Hotel
H. A. Steving
South Sixth Street
Steving
Clark’s
Clark’ Studio
Clark's
W.R. Loughry & CO
Raven Boy
Riderness
Indiana Fair
G. A. R. Band
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