Fifty-First Congress Opens as Republican Rule Begins
The fifty first Congress convened Monday marking a new era under Republican control of both chambers and the executive. With a slim majority, minority obstruction remains possible. Tariff revision divides parties while protective principles hold. silver issues loom unclear in impact on business. Thomas B Reed of Maine was chosen Speaker and sworn in, delivering a brief address as national wheels move forward.
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Executive Department
Republican Party
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Drunkenness A Sin And Disease, Leads To Reform
The piece argues drunkenness is a bodily disease like typhoid, harming stomach, heart, and brain, and that habitual drinkers are unhealthy. It condemns drinkers as sinners who can reform, urging self-control and moral accountability. It also notes Brazil news that division danger is past and the U.S. constitution as a model.
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Dauntord
Brazil
United States
Republica
Hoatetter
Information Wanted on High License for Rum Seller
A letter questions how high a rum seller license should be to compensate a broken hearted family and wonders how much higher the license should be when innocent children suffer. The writer asks the editor and the Messenger for guidance on the legal protection needed to curb crime and protect the community from a drunkard’s business.
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The
Messenger
Qurey
Town Agent Urges Upright Poles Replace Ugly Telegraphs
A reader condemns the Telephone Company for crooked poles and shabby gas-light pipes. The writer calls for straight painted poles or removal, labeling current work as public apathy and a disgrace to the town’s appearance.
Court News December term opens at 2 p m
The December term court convened at 2 p m with the Grand Jury sworn and instructions given. Judge McMillen of Rayne township appointed to marshal the jury, Alvine A. Bean named foreman. Proceedings include administration, inventories of widows goods, real estate actions, sales, and numerous indictments and sentences including liquor violations and forgery. Court also directed tax bond adjustments and appellate actions.
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BR. McMillen
Rayne Township
Alvine A. Bean
Daniel Wyte
Geo. W. Wyke
Martha Ackerson
Thos
Swan
Benjamin C. Smith
John B. Smith
J. B. Smith
Geo. W. Myers
James and
Isaac Graham
David Graham
Joseph A. Fyock
Charles Patch
Harvey E. Brown
March Court
Martha Reising
Hannah Griffith
Jane Barr
John A. Bell
Jamison Coleman
Negligence of Overseer and Forcible Entry Cases
Reports include true bills in cases against Washington Butler and P M Hodge for neglect of duties of Overseer of the Poor in Burre and against John Burton for forcible entry and detainer. Also, an auditor’s report on funds of the late Ann McCoy estate and details on a railway lecture series with round trip rates and ticket outlets.
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Washington Butler
P. M. Hodge
John Burton
Peoples
Ann McCoy
Resignation of Dr Hall Shocks Presbyterian Church
At a Thanksgiving meeting the Rev David Hall D D tendered resignation and requested action by Presbytery. A vote of 197 against and unknown in favor rejected immediate acceptance. He asked for a month’s vacation to decide, with a sessionkeeping services during that time. The church will meet January 8 1590 to decide further. Dr Hall has served nearly sixteen years and is highly regarded by members and other denominations.
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Presbyterian Church
David Hall
Apollo
Hall
Building Lots For Sale In West Indiana
Fifty building lots offered for sale in the best part of West Indiana. Terms will be made to oust the purchaser. For further particulars call on dedi Thomas Lowman, Church Street, near Railroad.
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Indiana
Dedi Thomas Lowman
Church Street
Railroad
Advertisements from J Collins Son and merchants in Indiana Pa
Local ads promote J Collins Son shoes coffee and neckwear with emphasis on low prices. J J Kerr markets watches clocks jewelry and safes while Marshall Kline sell blankets tinware rugs lamps and glassware. Storewide sales focus on low prices and holiday planning at Brilliarts and Brilbart’s five and ten cent stores.
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Marshall
Kline
J. Collins & Son
J. J. Kerr
Indiana
W. B. Kline
New York
Brilbart
J. Gwollins & Son
Rodger
Marshall & Kline's
J. Collins &Son
A.T. Taylor's
Marshall & Kline
J.J. Kerr's
Brilliarts
J. Collina
Lou
A. T. Taylor's
Marshall & Kline’s
Brilhart
Public Clarities and County Poor Relief Costs
Mr Exhor reports on a Cherrybill township discussion about public clarities and collects data from Indiana county boards. Ten districts show male and female paupers, aided persons, mills, tax levies, collectors commissions, and boarding costs. Doubling these figures suggests high annual costs to taxpayers and weak care for the poor, prompting readers to question the system.
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Exhor
Cherrybill Township
Boards of Auditors
Indiana County
ALA
Subpoena to Heirs of Jesse Palmer Lost Deed Action
Charles Paish petitions the Court of Common Pleas of Indiana County Pennsylvania to issue subpoenas to the heirs of Jesse Palmer to compel proof of a lost deed connected to a tract of 183 acres. The filing notes prior conveyances, a quitclaim not recorded, and that Jesse Palmer died circa 183. The petition asks for a January term to show cause under the lost deeds act.
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Harry Wurtz
Court OF Common Pleas
Indiana County
Charles Paish
Kate Paish
Hurrell
County of
Indiana
State of
Pennsylvania
Dr. Simpson
Joseph and
Charles Palmer
KE. J. Mel
Chas. Palmer
Jesse
Joseph Palmer
M. W. Dallas
Jesse Palmer
James Garner
Eliza
Wm. Bearkot
Dee
James Palmer
Sami
Palmer
John Palmer
Frank Palmer
Geo, Palmer
Wilson Palmer
Smith Palmer
Mary Palmer
Act of Assembly
Charles Patsh
Thia
Bargain Season Opens With Broad Textile Push
A brisk sales pitch announces the arrival of blankets underwear fur caps plush wraps and a wide range of fall goods at new markets and Cheviot suits. The message urges immediate purchases starting November highlighting that odd pieces should be cleared as soon as a line breaks to prevent overstock.
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B. M. Sutton
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Sutton Murdick
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E. J. Mildren
Blacklick
Davis A. Palmer
Cage
Comb
J. W. Bell
Rosa L. Blue
Bethel Johnston
Ceets
John McClaren
Tobias Snyder
Nye and Riley
Salzeburg
Saltsburg
Livermore
Blairsville
Homer
Harvey Robinson
Saltsburgh
W. P. Dixon
John M. Kinkaid
John Duncan
Geo. D. Ogden
Hail's
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the Agricultural Society
George Row, Jr
Harvey McMullen
Sylvester Thompson
John Laughlin
H. P. Lewis
Jas. McGregor
Misa Sallie Hinton
Henry Hall
Dr. Hall
J. T. Boucher's
J. T. Boucher
Marshall & Kitne’a
Brilbiarte
Castoria
Misa
Alex T
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Public Charities
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A. Scott
Indiana Progress
Aand
A. W. Wilson & Son
A. W. Wilson & Ben
Wilson’s
Wilson's
Wilson
Woonsocket Gum Boots
Wileon’s
California
Fraita
Wileon's
Oxford
Brooklyn
N. Y
Thompson
Allmendinger Piang
Ann Arbor, Wich
Orters
Dobbers
Panwres
Anc
H& H
Oler Woremanseip
Puiees
J.collins & Son's
Patton
Indiana House
Cloak and Suit Rooms
Biber & Dalton
Market St
Pittsburg
Patomeric
Gan and Brigg
Order
Nee
R. A. Jennings
Depiaya, Pa
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Ferrey
Diana
Watson & In
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Ee. P. Tothe Sabe
Padova
Elizabeth
Bavitie, Po. Be
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