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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1895

Page

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A Countys Talent First Two Bay Institute Sessions

Indiana county hosts a well attended teachers’ institute despite bad roads and weather. Prof. Barr, McKee, Bach and assistants enroll teachers. opening exercises feature order of exercise, reading, and remarks by Miss Jane E. Leonard. Supt. Hanson, Supt. Coughlin, Dor. Waller, and Dr. Winship present talks on education, irrigation, and Yellowstone highlights.

Indiana Indiana County Pennsylvania Barr McKee Edward Bach Hammers Institute A. H. Acken Saltsburg Jane E. Leonard Pittsburg J. M. Coughlin Wilkesbarre Instatute Dor. Waller Dr. Waller Wyoming Rockies Big Horn Mountains Teton Mountains Waller Yellowstone National Park Mammoth Yellowstone Lake Yellowstome National Bar Sander Peet Col. L. F. Copslend P. Jones

Superior Court Reverses Judge White on Brewer's License

The Superior Court in Philadelphia reversed Judge White's denial of a brewer's license to George Daberneck of Greensburg. The court found his residence and the brewery claim insufficient to deny the license and noted brother Frank M. Doberneck faced an indictment for selling blue boys. Daberneck plans to apply for a license next year.

Superior Court Philadelphia White George Daberneck George Doberneck Greensburg Frank M. Doberneck J. A. C. Ruffoer Dobernick

Boy survives head wound from revolver accident

Harry Hile of Dayton, living with Sherman McSparren near Creekside, Washington township, was playing with a revolver when it discharged. The bullet struck between his eyes and lodged in the skull but did not prove fatal. Dr. J A Bryson treated him but could not locate the bullet.

Harry Hile Dayton Sherman McSparren Creekside Washington Township J. A. Bryson

Store of A. L. Weamer Robbed of Clothing Haul

Plumville reports a robbery last week with a $200 theft from A. L. Weamer’s store. Thieves entered through the cellar Thursday night and carried away clothing and other goods.

Plumville A. L. Weamer

Charges Filed Against Chas Murrell in Canoe Township

Amanda Sheesly of Canoe township alleged grave charges against Chas Murrell. A warrant was issued by Squire Fenton. On Wednesday Con stable Wettling arrested Murrell and brought him before Squire Hurd at Rochester Mills. The complainant posted $600 bail for his court appearance.

Amanda Sheesly Canoe Township Chas. Murrell Squire Fenton Wettling Squire Hurd Rochester Mills

Bear shot near Twin Rocks weighed 340 pounds

In Cambria county a bear was killed when Mr. J. DeLaney of Carrolltown fired three times near Twin Rocks. The 340 pound animal was sold to Johnstown parties for 50 dollars.

Cambria Twin Rocks J. DeLaney Carrolltown Johnstown

Miner Andrew Duthie Injured by Slate Fall at Graceton

Andrew Duthie a miner was injured in coal mines at Graceton on Wednesday when a pile of slate fell on him bruising his right shoulder Dr Campbell of Homer City treated him and he is expected to recover.

Andrew Duthie Graceton Dr. Campbell Homer City

Death Aboard Steamer Takes Mr Samuel Howe at Sea

Samuel Howe former Cherryhill resident died at sea on December 1 while aboard a steamer leaving Central America bound for the Pacific coast. He is survived by several children and a wife who reside at Mitchells.

Samuel Howe Cherryhill Township Central America Pacific Coast Mitchells

Donahagh Denies Bail for Dick Lydick

Last week Progress reported that Mr. Frank Donahagh posted bail for Dick Lydick, who was released from jail. Donahagh says he did not and that Mrs. Mary Lydick, the detained man’s mother, stood as security.

Frank Donahagh Dick” Lydick Donahogh Fyr Mary Lydick

Will Be in the Hace Mr Phil Sutton Decides

Mr Phil M Sutton of this place has decided to become a person and a popular figure among county friends though the text is garbled. He is described as responsive to solicitations and intends to take some action locally.

Phil M. Sutton Phil Tate Ieee

Blaisvills United Presbyterian Charrels prepare organ concert

Community group Blaisvills United Presbyterian Charrels plans an instrumental program featuring organ selections. The event aims to showcase local talent and engage residents with a varied repertoire.

Blaisvills United Presbyterian Charrels

Millers Organize to Fight Unjust Keifer Claim

More than a dozen millers met at David Ellis & Sons to form a united defense against claims by the Keifers over the Brua patent for improved flour. The group raised a defense fund, condemned Keifer actions, and urged statewide organization to contest alleged infringement.

Keifers David Ellis & Sons Wilson, Rowe & Hetrick Patterson & Hershey Salinburg A. P. Baker Blacklick Frantz Bros Georgeville Levi Foust East Wheatfield Township John W. Duncan &Sons Nipton G. E. Frantz F. M. Edwards & Sona Shelocta D. D. Barrett & Sons Smicksburg St. Clair & Ellis Latrobe Brua Samuel M. Broa H. B L. B. Keifer Lancaster

Gas Escape Sparks Fire at Clawson House Hotel

Guests fled Wednesday when an open gas jet filled the basement and a lit match struck by Owen Young ignited the vapor. An explosion shook the hotel. Young suffered serious facial and neck burns but Dr. M. M. Davis expects healing without disfiguring scars.

Clawson House Owen Young M. M. Davis

County Commissioner Hart Receives $6 Monthly Pension

Clarence Hart, county commissioner, was awarded a pension of six dollars per month. The action sets a modest retirement stipend as part of the official pension plan approved by the county authorities.

Clarence Hart

Busy court session ends with record county verdicts

The December term closed after three days of heavy civil business in the county court. Verdicts favored the defendant in several cases including Archie Fowler vs Christopher Coy and Rochester & Laughlin vs Hannah Stuchell. Other rulings involved A B Farquhar Co vs J A Rose and Brandon & Bracken vs D A Palmer. Officials were appointed, and adjournment set for January with bridge inspections and estate matters noted.

Temple of Justice Archie Fowler Christopher Coy Fowler Cherryhill Coy F. A. Creswell Elizabeth J. Graham J. B. Graham Pine Township A. B. Farquhar Co., Limited Rose Rlease Slease Thenehy Brandon & Bracken Va. D. A Palmer Plgintifs Hower John Pitman Homer Pitman E. P. Baker W. Jee

Suspicious Salesman Preys on Dixonville Residents

A young man posing as a son of Ticket Agent T. M. Coleman cycled through Dixonville offering groceries and general merchandise at cut rates. He boarded with locals like A. R. Learn and used the board bill to cover fake sales of items from harness to baking powder, then vanished with no payment collected.

Dixonville T. M. Coleman A. R. Learn Kinter House

Local Tem and Church Events Across North Point and Homer City

Local and general notes describe a M P church in Cockport hosting an entertainment and tree, a New Year festival at North Point for U B church, and a juvenile march at Homer City Lutheran’s Junior Endeavor meeting. Sabbath school guests enjoyed a Christmas program with stockings from the tree, while Mr Hayerat markets a three tank oil delivery wagon for White township homes and farms.

North Point U. B Margaret Charlie Hildebrand White Township Junior Endeavor Society Homer City Lutheran Church Lutheran Church Frank Hay Daugherty

Kicked by a Horse In West Wheatfield Township

Bertha, a young daughter of Robert S. Mack of Clyde vicinity, West Wheatfield township, sustained serious injuries after a horse kicked her during an incident reported in the local area.

Bertha Robert S. Mack Clyde West Wheatfield Township

Warier Cleveland Prods England Over Doctrine Transgression

President Cleveland, sustained by press, warns England that violation of the Monroe Doctrine will not be tolerated. A commission is appointed and $100,000 is appropriated for an investigation. The dispute centers on Lord Salisbury’s refusal to submit to arbitration as Olney presses a firm, forenoon diplomacy.

Cleveland Despress England Olney’s. Vigorous Lord Salisbury S . Ae Great Britain

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Teachers’ Institute Osalinucci Wilson Rupert Indiana Borough Adams Twolick Little Mahoning C. C. McLain Adams McLain M. P Cockport
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