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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1891
Page
5
Historical notice outlines renewal by inaction and rules for discontinuance. It warns subscribers who neglect to collect or forward papers, move without notice, or refuse to pay risks continued billing and possible legal action. It notes advance payment limits and potential arrest under postal fraud laws for nonpayment or improper disposal of periodicals.
The issue highlights W M Cunningham's flannel shop, E G Orr & Co calendar for 1892, and a surge of teachers at Central Hotel. It reports the marriage of Corry Boggs and Ida Munthower, a visit from Dr D B Sasley of Saltsburg, and a new wagon maker job for George Learn of Hammill. Woolen factory work delays, Mrs Catherine Boucher's death, and hotel registrations are noted. Also mentions Harper’s January 1592 number, Curry University News, Keystone Fence Machine, and favorable remarks on Mr Edmund Hughes’s invention.
The Directors' Association met at the Institute on Thursday for Directors' Day. J C Bleakney led discussions on forming a County organization. After adjournment, a committee on organization was formed including J P Elkin S Kennedy Short Cherryhill A Bowman and D B Taylor to draft a constitution and arrange future meetings.
Fred Moorhead of Tawas City Michigan died instantly on Christmas Day when the gun he was about to fire discharged during a glass-ball shooting party. The weapon accidently fired by another participant severing the artery to his heart. He was 29, leaves a wife and daughter, and had worked for H. Prescott & Son since moving from Indiana nine years ago. His body was returned home and buried in Oakland Cemetery.
C B Montgomery of Altoona was killed Thursday evening in Blairsville after falling from a moving freight train while attempting to board. He was about eighteen, son of W M Montgomery. He and John Noonan, a boy about fifteen, were seen together hours earlier. Mrs Montgomery learned of his death after fearing he was alive and preparing to travel to Blairsville.
On Christmas evening Charles Story and Harry Vuckenberg punched Bill Dick in a Clawson House office. Dick warned them off, but they continued. In a rage he drew a knife and struck Vuckenberg in the abdomen, inflicting a deep gash that left him in critical condition and possibly fatal.
William Brinkman of West Indiana received a telegram Monday about the sudden death of his son in law, 25, fireman on the Chicago Limited. He was married to Hettie Brinkman. Interment at Darlingstown today at 1 30 p.m.
Deputy Sheriff Simpson praised the roads to Jerry Sexton of White township saying they are the best he has seen this fall and winter. Simpson admits limited road knowledge while Sexton, a longtime supervisor, has not heard a single complaint.
An advertisement urges maintaining family well being and offers Otto's Cure, a German remedy, with trial bottles free to prove its effectiveness against coughs colds asthma consumption and throat lung diseases. Large sizes priced at 50c from Daugherty Bros.
A test gas strike occurred last Saturday on W G Kings farm near South Bend in Arettrong county. The rear can be held for a mile and a half, drawing cheers from locals who describe themselves as happy as a spring robin. More wells planned soon.
South Bend resident Henry Alishonee is confined to bed while Jacksonville's Mr. Leslie Hazlett suffers seriously with pneumonia. Greenville financier J C Bagh has been ailing for a week with a spell of illness but is slowly improving.
A lengthy list of visitors and residents from multiple towns including Pittsburg Cheswick Blacklick Saltsburg Apollo Indiana Wilkinsburg Leechburg John's Johnstown Greensburg and more are recorded during Christmas and the holiday week with arrivals departures and homecomings. Notable names include Mr John Scott Mr A P Kirtland Dr W Bert Lowman Rev Hay Wm Maloy J W Smith and many others visiting relatives and friends at Clawson House White Township Latrobe and surrounding areas.
Mr Robert and Miss Anna Maxwell of East Greenwich N Y spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs J C Telford then left for home last Tuesday. Mrs Samuel Allison and daughter Ella and Mrs Frank Fowler returned to Greenville after visiting Mrs Allison's daughter Mrs Tan Carmey of Johnstown. Rev J B Jackson preached in the U P Church last Sabbath evening. Rev B Hood Northernhill Kan preached in the U P Church last Sabbath evening. Rev A B Runyan will preach in the Baptist Church next Sabbath morning and evening. Come and hear him. Searn free. Prof Jennings to lead the choir. Christmas Sabbath school services were observed in the Presbyterian Sabbath School last Sabbath afternoon. Addresses were given by Drs Hall and Deane and others. An entertainment at Curry Run church on Christmas evening with a free sounding choir under Mrs Wilson. Prof Fiscus and Mr Horace E Hill among speakers. Christmas observed at Two Lick church with a large tree, decorations, and happy attendees. Real Estate Transfers: Dec 23 H H Wilson lot in Blairville to W A Fowler for 800 dollars. Dec 24 H P Lewis three lots in Kellysburg to William McGowan for 623 dollars. Dec 25 David Fyock admr 41 acres in Cherryhill to Anna Allen. Dec 26 E G Orr 60 acres in Rayne to Andrew Gibson for 525 dollars. Dec 28 Louisa Long 46 acres in Brushvailey two to B C Blackstone for 500 dollars. Dec 27 Blairsville Coke Co lot in Burrel two to Chas Davis for 150 dollars. Dec 29 John Rigle et al lot in Blairsvile to M C Brown et al for 1680 dollars.
A short reflective piece extols the wife and mother for making the home attractive as the center of beauty and joy. It argues a home should be the brightest spot on earth, shaping children's character and inspiring broader beauty in the world.
The list of marriage licenses issued since the last issue includes C Minser Cokeville Pa and Linda Blairsville Pa, C C Boggs Indiana Pa and Vane Mecabawer West Indiana Pa, Allam U Strong in states kine two Jennie Lower in Broshvaley two Harry Helman Pale cookie Chas Laughlin and Myers Elmer Lewin in Glare Borel Chas D McCurd ove Buetewiee es D W Hamilton Alice Moore James Palme Washington two West Mahogiog two Rochester Mills Pa Rochester Mills Pa Indiana Pa Ida M Gorman Indiana Pa G J Taylor Sidney Pa ey P k Summit Pa 683 John M Donahue raceton Pa Lena E Cost enettees Daniel P Wirick South Fork Pa Miriam B Anderson Washington two
A representative from Milo B. Stephens & Co., Pension Attorneys, will be at the Central Hotel Saltsburg on Saturday January 2 1892 at Union House Blairsville on Monday January 4 1892 and at Indiana House Indiana on Tuesday January 5 1892 day and evening to provide information on pensions bounties and related claims.
Miss Bessie Wilson hosted a bonnet and necktie party on Church Street last Friday evening. Guests exchanged items with ladies sewing ties and boys trimming bonnets, while James Hadden of near Taylorsville celebrated selling coal land for gold and the arrival of a daughter, a source of neighborly joy.
Live stock shipments list from December 22 to 29 1891 shows Harry Bryan sending 286 hogs to Lanadale Pennsylvania J A Crepa sending 214 sheep calves to West Philadelphia Pa W E Nickie shipping 389 sheep to West Philadelphia and 44 sheep 151 hogs to West Cheater Pa J M S Moore sending 159 hogs to Palm Pa All Indians County Boy Married Local marriage reports Mr Bylveater Marlin formerly of this place and Miss Mattie Gray of Indianapolis were wed last Wednesday evening Marlin is son of Louire Marlin and Miss Gray is said to be a well regarded young lady with her family well known in the city.
Blairsville reports a major scandal involving Prof. George W. Innes, longtime public-school principal. Accusations detail predatory acts toward boys, prompting school board action and his likely dismissal. Innes has left town. a written confession allegedly confirms the charges. The community reels from the shock and loss of a trusted figure.
The colored people of CCRBespori held a Christmas night ball with broad invitations from nearby towns. A large crowd enjoyed the festive gathering. Notable visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Isaac George of Beat ty and John W. Rutherford of Apollo. A concert is planned at the M E church and electric lighting is soon to be installed by the Home Company. Retail notices from local shops promote paints, clothing, and hardware along with Baxter's Mandrake Bitters and various sundries.
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