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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1894
Page
1
Criminal court rounds feature divorces and exceptions heard, with Edwards v Edwards proceeding and other hearings in Clark guardianship, Foust v Foust, and several probate matters. Grand jury reports praise jail improvements while urging economy. multiple cases proceed or adjourn, and no court next week.
A letter to the Procross from D. A. Hetrick describes Indiana hunters camping in Huntingdon county. The group rests in a valley between Greenlee and Rudy mountains, calling it a romantic spot. They killed three deer, the latest a buck shot Wednesday by R. E. Young. No snow hindered luck. They plan to return this week.
The flag presentation at East Mahoning township No 5 Deckers Point and Marion Center Jr. OU A M Councils was moved from Saturday to this week for speakers John S Ross of Rochester Mills and Prof S K Rank of Hillsdale. Exercises begin at 1:00 pm with Miss Flora Work, the teacher, preparing exercises.
Local report states unknown individuals have entered the Anderson schoolhouse in Young township on several occasions, stealing supplies and injuring furniture. Directors vow diligent investigation and severe punishment for the offenders.
A home belonging to G. T. meta nie the Kaburg escaped complete destruction after a timely discovery on Wednesday. Fire officials say the blaze was caused by a defective fire.
Mr. D. B. Gaily, three decade in Clarksburg trade, passes control of the mercantile business to his partner Mr. J. T. Young after a week of transition.
William Bayns of Center township goes to Johnsowan in a bid to return home to Indiana. The message notes his journey and aim to be brought back to the county.
Humane Agent Thompson handled cases last week including a teacher accused of twisting pupils ears, a destitute family in Blacklick with five children, and an elderly Homer City couple troubled by a violent seventeen year old son. Overseers and local officials were urged to act.
Sheriff Mack sells multiple parcels across Brushvalley Young Center Homer City Indiana and other townships with total sums ranging from 20 to 2,000 dollars. Buyers include Nancy Faith Jessie Cooper Calvin Wallace Dr William Hosack John Wincheimer Mrs S C Donaldson and Mrs T Donaldson.
At a Thursday meeting of Post 28 G A R local officers were elected including Commander W J Mogle and Junior Vice Commander Adam Black. Delegates to the Williamsport department encampment were chosen with J Nesbit and J Hilberry as alternates. The post reports a healthy condition with 125 members.
Mr Wa Harman of White township narrowly saved his home on Sabbath evening when a live spark from a grate fire ignited a dress on a chair. He noticed a light in the window and entered to douse the flames. A bedstead and other furniture were damaged and Mrs Harman's new dress was burned.
Daniel McComish and Frank Moorhead drove a colt Friday evening when the frightened animal bolted into the gutter. It kicked free from the buggy and harness. Moorhead was kicked in the breast while McComnish escaped with only a few scratches. The buggy shafts and dash board were badly damaged.
On Saturday J S Johnston of Blairsville exchanged his Center Township farm for John W Winceheimer’s farm formerly the McCallister place at Reed Station below town. John McQuiston will move to the McCallister from and manage it for Johnston.
The family of Rev. B. Miller near Advance suffers as typhoid spreads through the household. Mr Miller and his two sons Silas and Solomon were ill together. the boys are recovering while the father remains seriously ill.
Saltsburg holds two weeks of temperance revival meetings in the town hall with over 400 persons signing the pledge. Services are conducted by Mr. A. C. Rankin of Allegheny County.
Mr. W. H. McMullen of Center township owns a drove of 110 turkeys all white. In the evening the birds roost in the trees around the house and the odd sight draws the attention of passers by.
A fragmented notice names North near Ree L as mother of Jeal amid Ambrose family references. The readable bits mention seriously til and a lineage link, but details are incomplete and unsure.
A fragment notes deaths at Dixmont Insane Asylum including references to Ferrier a pauper from White Town and Kate ship death at the facility.
Petition filed December 5 by D Blair Taylor for Hon John P Blair contests Judge Harry White's Fortieth District election. Allegations include 500 fraudulent votes and miscounted ballots. Governor Pattison to act. judges chosen to convene at Indiana county to hear case. White claims legal voters disenfranchised by officers' formalities.
George Franklin McAfoos of Grant township died Tuesday from dropsy of the heart at age 78. He is survived by his wife and three sons James Samuel and Benjamin. He belonged to Antioch Lutheran church. Interment followed Wednesday at Oakland cemetery near Deckers Point.
Mrs Harry McClelland, a Curry Run Presbyterian church member, died suddenly Tuesday evening. She was about 33 years old and survived by a husband and a newborn child only a few days old.
Mrs W H Adair died at her home in Centre Perry county on Wednesday from typhoid pneumonia. She was the fifth daughter of James McKee of part of Water atavat. John Redhead of Water … died on Wednesday evening in unclear circumstances.
High Constable Johnston arrested M B Bunyan on a Sabbath morning for beating his wife. Mrs Bunyan pressed assault charges and Squire J C Kellar sent him to jail. A new charge followed for selling liquor without a license and on Sabbath. Mrs Runyan alleged ongoing illegal sale and that whiskey flowed Friday night. She described abuse at three in the morning and noted two men inside when police arrived. Bunyan’s face showed marks. neighbors testified to drinking and threats. If evidence supports it, the law will be strict.
Dr Waller attended the state normal schools principals conference in Harrisburg on Tuesday and will attend the Clearfield Institute for the rest of the week. Mrs Isabella Davis of Boston spoke to the King's Daughters in the chapel Friday evening. Dr and Mrs Waller hosted Mrs Davis and the various circles after the lecture.
Mr A S Cunningham installs Standard package carrier system across four floor stations with central wire to office. System began Saturday and proves efficient sending goods and payments to the office for wrapping and return to the customer. Only store in the county equipped with this setup.
A Saturday night on Philadelphia street saw several intoxicated youths quarrel and fight. A participant drew a revolver but was stopped by friends before anyone was seriously harmed. The town ponders policing needs and safety.
George A. Du Bree delivers a public lecture titled Twenty One Years of Useful Life in Knights of Honor Hall Odd Fellows building on Tuesday night next week December 18. Talk begins at 8 o clock. J Lisle Apple will sing selections. Free seats. All invited.
At a Friday special meeting the Indiana Fire Company elected officers for the next year. The following week the slate included President H C Christy, Vice President George Haasinger, Secretary J D Dickie, Treasurer George Plotzer, Trustees J M Dixon and Edward Rowe, Honorary John Weir and John Graff. John H H was named Chief Marshall to fill the vacancy caused by H K Sloan's death.
Mr W B Kline formerly of this place now in Johnstown mercantile trade has been secretary of the Ma in recognition of his services as an officer. The item mentions a Lorame pattern and remarks on appreciation for his work.
The Farmers Institute under the State Board of Agriculture will meet at Cookport on Wednesday and Thursday and at Indians on the following two days. J. of Green township is secretary. Secretary Edge will attend and address both meetings. The program includes lectures, essays, and question boxes with speakers from State Board and local authorities.
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