Borough Primaries Show Borough Office Contests
Borough primaries on Saturday produced contests for several borough offices across four wards with many incumbents renominated. Key results include constables elected in First ward, school directors and council seats in Second ward, and varied nominations in Third and Fourth wards, plus local ticket tallies for Rayne Blacklick Montgomery and neighboring townships. The report also covers defense congressional seating questions and a note on a local dairy operation delivering cream to Wilkinsburg and Wilmerding.
Meat Stolen From Outhouse In White Township
A thief stole four dams from the outhouse of Charles Little in White township on Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Little
White Township
Baptist Church to Open with First Service Next Sabbath
The Baptist congregation will worship in their new church on the coming Sabbath using the Sabbath school room until the main hall is finished. Glass work is being installed this week and interior finishing will finish within weeks. Pastor Rev. A. J. Farman has not set a dedication date until all funds are raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Farman
Marion Center approves electric lighting project vote
At a Marion Center citizens meeting on Thursday evening a town wide electric lighting plan passed two to one. The town council, with citizen aid, will receive bids for furnishing the light and editor C. R. Griffith of the Marion Center Independent is likely to get the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Center
C. R. Griffith
Indiana Real Estate Dealers Say 50 New Houses Could Rent
Indiana real estate agents report a booming housing demand as population grows in the county seat. They say at least 50 new houses were built in 1898 and more rental properties are needed, with rents from eight to twelve dollars monthly for five to six room homes.
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Indiana
Progress
John McGaughey
G. W. Gilbert
Gilberh
Anniversary Birthday Fete Invitations At Lutheran Church
The Christian Endeavor Society issues invitations to the Anniversary of Your Birthday Fete in the church chapel on Thursday evening February 9. Revival meetings are under way at the Christian church with Evangelist Herbert Yenal preaching. The public is invited to attend. come early and bring your Bible. Services begin at 7 20 p m.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the
Lutheran Church
The
Christian Church
Herbert Yenal
West Lebanon Man Found In Frosted Condition After Fall From Horse
Elmer Carney of West Lebanon was found beside the road near Fairview in serious condition. He had been riding home on a horse, was intoxicated, and officials believe he fell and could not rise. His ears and hands were frostbitten, and exposure near dark could have been fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Carney
West Lebanon
Fairview
Will Guthrie Returns Home After Illness
Mr. Will Guthrie, once ill with typhoid pneumonia in Marion Indiana, was brought home Thursday. His brother Murray, who has cared for him, and Dr. Faukbanner accompanied him. He remains weak but appears to be recovering from the lingering illness.
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Will Guthrie
Marion
Ind
Murray
Faukbanner
Mr. Guthrie
Watchman Injured at Pack Saddle Crossing
Watchman Robert Crusan of the Pack Saddle east of Blairsville Intersection was struck by an engine on Thursday. He sustained injuries to a side and several broken ribs after four prior incidents while serving as watchman, yet has always escaped with his life.
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Robert Crusan
Blairsville
Pensions Granted For Local Residents
Pensions of ten dollars monthly are granted to Peter Detwiler of Strongstown and Samuel S. McCreery of Bishaville. Henry E. Shields of Rayne township receives an increase from eight to twelve dollars per month. D. A. Gorman of Hortons, visiting the county seat, was taken ill with heart trouble after an evening at the Clawson House but is now weak yet much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Detwiler
Strongstown
Henry E. Shields
Rayne Township
Samuel S. McCreery
Bishaville
Squire D. A. Gorman
Hortons
Clawson House
Fourth Ward Property Sold to Cameron Buyer
Mr John G Cameron purchased the Griffith Owens estate known as the F J Johnson property in Fourth ward last week for 700 dollars. Cameron will be joined by his sister Mrs Emily Craig of Allegheny county who will move here to occupy the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
John G. Cameron
Griffith Owens
F. J. Johnson
February Wedding at Blanche Long Home
Rev. C. E. Parker former Pine Flats Baptist pastor to wed Miss Blanche Long at the bride's Kenwood area residence on Wednesday February 15 with about 50 guests invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Parker
Pine Flats Baptist Church
Blanche Long
W. T. Long
Kenwood
Deaths in Brushvalley and nearby towns recount long lives
Recent deaths span Brushvalley and surrounding areas including John Shaffer who died January 20 at age 14 years 5 months 3 days after a long illness. Ev Cramer Mexican War veteran aged 77. Missetindas Ferguson near 81. Israel Ashbaugh 76 years 11 months 5 days, with funeral services led by local pastors and interments in local cemeteries. survivors listed with numerous family members across Midland Center Plumville and surrounding townships.
Mrs Phosbe Stephens Dies at 79 on Stephens Homestead
Mrs Phosbe Stephens died Friday at her son Findley's home on the old Stephens homestead in Pine township aged 79 years 4 months. She leaves six children 22 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren a lifelong M E church member. Funeral services were held Sabbath afternoon and burial followed at Pineland cemetery.
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Crissie Learn
G. T. Learn
Green Township
George Fleming
Cookport
W. H. Armstrong
Iutheran Church
Jane Rankin
Elderton
J. M
Blairaville
Jesse Johnston
James G
Robert T
T. Newton
Rawlins
Wyo
Wm. D
Armstrong Township
Lizzie
Presbyterian Church
Dunbay
Shelocta
Phosbe Stephens
Findley
Stephens
Pine Township
M. E. Church
Pineland
Recovery Reported for Mr J F Miller After Typhoid Fight
Recovering Mr J F Miller of Railroad Avenue who suffered a severe typhoid fever last week. For several days officials feared the illness might prove fatal before his slow improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Miller
Railroad Avenue
Aged Men Suspected Illnesses Reported
Two elderly residents, Mr Alexander Hopkins of this place and Mr William Lewis, are seriously ill. Hopkins is described as suffering from general debility due to old age, while Lewis is noted to have an attack of the grt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Hopkins
Wm. Lewis
Indiana Talent at Johnstown Institute Address
County Superintendent A. M. Hammers will address the joint institute of teachers in Johnstown next Friday on Travels in Italy. On Saturday Dr. Walter of Normal will address the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Johnstown
A. M. Hammers
Institute of the Teachers of
New Houses Planned on Chestnut Street by Sutton
Mr John W Sutton will erect several new houses on his Chestnut Street plot. Contracts have already been awarded for these and others will be erected next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Sutton
Chestnut Street
Thres
Druggist Edward Empfield Buys Cresson Store
Now located at Cresson. Mr. Edward Empfield of Penn Rup, formerly in the Gallitzin drug business, has purchased a drug store in Cresson and took charge on Monday.
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Cresson
Edward Empfield
Penn Rup
Gallitzin
Empfield
Margaret M Lewis Dies at 66 in Smicksburg
Margaret M Lewis aged 66 died at her sister Mrs Even Lewis home in Smicksburg after a period of illness. She was a sister of D. R. Lewis of Ambrose and a member of Ambrose Baptist church. Funeral services will be Thursday in Smicksburg with interment at Gilgal cemetery.
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Margaret M. Lewis
Even Lewis
Smicksburg
D. R. Lewis
Ambrose
Miss Lewis
Ambrose Baptist Church
Gilgal
Another Property Sold In North Ninth Street Sale
El-Sherif D. C. Mack bought the Martha Gilpatrick property on North Ninth Street last week for 1100 dollars. Mrs Gilpatrick may buy back or build a home in town.
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El-Sherif D. C
Infant and Teenager Die of Pneumonia in Local Notices
Ethel May Stevens five month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Stevens Huff died Saturday evening of pneumonia Funeral services were Monday at 130 pm with burial in Furnace graveyard Harry Fitzhonta son of Mr and Mrs David Fitzhonta Rayne township died Wednesday afternoon of typhoid pneumonia aged about 17 Interment was Friday at the Lutheran church graveyard in Rayne township
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Ethel May
Harry Stevens
Huff
Harry Fitzhonts. Fitzhonta
David Fitzhonta
Rayne Township
Syed
Two wills filed in Register's Office last week
The record notes the wills of John D. Findley of Brushvalley township dated November 20, 1893 and Samuel Yingling of Conemaugh township dated January 18, 1899. Findley leaves $700 to his widow, $100 to daughter Levina, $160 to son Sylvester, $3200 to daughter Martha, plus beds and cows for two daughters and a tombstone fund. Any remainder to be divided among the three children. Yingling directs tombstones at his wife's grave, $1500 to be held for Ella with income used for her maintenance, then divided among surviving heirs. remaining real and personal estate to be split among four sons, with a guard share for Daniel W. Yingling if he is located after 10 years. otherwise his share to be divided among the other three.
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Register’s
John D. Findley
Brushvalley Township
Thomas Sutton
Indiana
Levina J. Findley
Sylvester
Martha E. Findley
Samuel Yingling
Conemaugh Township
Register
James A
Winfield S. Yingling
Ella
Elias M
Daniel W
Winfield
Yingling
Daniel W. Yingling
James A. Yingling
Perhaps A Fatal Shot In Onberg Rural Accident
Mr Jesse Kunkle about 75, a longtime area hunter, was seriously hurt near Onberg when a rifle discharged as he tried to clear a load from the barrel. He was in front of the gun. the bullet hit his left lung near the heart. Dr J M St Clair treated him. death would have been instant if the bullet had struck a lower spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Kunkle
Onberg
Kunkle
Mr. Kunkle
J. M. St. Clair
County fair debt drive nears funding goal
A committee reports progress in soliciting funds to cancel the county fair debt. More than $10,000 has been subscribed of a $14,000 target, with all money pledged only if the full amount is secured. Local business people and citizens have donated, often buying four shares at $100, as urgency grows to finish the appeal.
Soldier seeks muster out papers under new pension law
David S. Sink of Ponxsontawney, Civil War veteran, was never mustered out. He applied for muster out papers as Congress passed a bill directing the War Department to issue them. Sink, born near Smicksburg, moved to Virginia before the war and enlisted at outbreak. Under the law he is entitled to $122 monthly pension once discharged.
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War Department
David S. Sink
Ponxsatawney
Congress
Mr. Sink
Smicksburg
Virginia
Constables to Collect Taxes in Indiana County
Representatives H. J. Thompson and M. K. Leard of this county will present a bill before the legislature to repeal the act relating to county tax collection approved April 4, 1872. The measure would transfer tax collection from the county treasurer to constables, offering taxpayers a discount. Public notice appears in the Progress weekly.
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H. J. Thompson
M. K. Leard
Miner Dies in Coal Mine Accident at Glen Campbell
Jacob Sowensky a 35 year old miner employed in Glen Campbell coal mines was killed at work on Wednesday morning a lump of coal fell striking him on the head and shoulders causing instant death He left a wife and three children.
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Jacob Sowensky
Glen Campbell
Basketball Contest at Library Hall Next Monday
The latest athletic event is a basketball game in Library Hall next Monday evening at 8 30 between Normal and Kiski students.
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Library Hall
Normal
Kiski
Mrs J M Taylor Suffers Bruising Fall At Home
Mrs J M Taylor of Third ward fell on Thursday while descending stairs. She sustained severe bruises and a back injury from the fall at home.
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J. M. Taylor
Third Ward
Back Into Service. Fifth Regiment Recruits for Company F
Captain W. M. Mahan leads a reformed Company F of the Fifth Regiment National Guard with 53 men mustered in by Adjutant Fair. Two-thirds of the men are former Guards who served as United States volunteers. If fully recruited to about 40 to 60, drills will be weekly once equipment arrives. Armory will be Library Hall with improved arms case. Read list includes Agey, Bell, Buterbaugh, Brown, Boucher, Clawson, Cramer, Cathcart, Condron, Cruikshank, Daugherty, Davis, Ebey, Fleming, Fell, Fee, Griffith, George, Hill, Huey, Hamilton, Hammers, Jamison, Kinnan, Kauffman, Kerr, Langham, Moorhead, McCrady, McGaughey, McHenry, Nupp, McCune, Marshall, Nupp, Parks, Rengan, Rhodes, Taylor, Sweeny, Watson, Wilhelm, Walker, Wilson, Watson, Long, Prothero, Stubliland, Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Mahan
National Guards
United States Volunteers
Fifth Regiment
Old Guard
Company F
Frank G. Agey
Jesse S. Bell
S. E. Buterbaugh
Jacob Brown
Harry K. Boucher
Harry S. Clawson
Louis Cramer
James A. Cathcart
H. D. Condron
W. F. Cruikshank
D. N. Daugherty
M. M. Davis
Cha
H. Ney Prothero
Valentine Stubyland Chas
Thomas
Miner John Friedley Dies After Coal Mine Accident
John Friedley employed in Maher coal mines on the Dixon farm Barrell township near Blairsville died Monday evening from injuries after slate fell from the roof breaking his backbone. He was near finishing his shift before noon. Four children are left orphans.
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John Friedley
Maher
Dixon Farm
Barrell Township
Blairsville
Judge White a Candidate for Supreme Bench Vacancy
Indiana will be represented among the aspirants to the vacancy on the supreme bench caused by the death of Judge Williams at Philadelphia on Wednesday. The vacancy will be filled by Governor Stone, who will likely make the appointment soon. Judge Harry White, of this place, is an aspirant for the position.
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Indiana
Supreme Bench
Williams
Philadelphia
Stone
Harry White
Good Teacher Elected Principal of Coolxport Summer School
Mr Charles D McComish of this place has been elected principal of the Coolxport summer school which opens a ten week term on Monday April 24 Mr McComish a Normal graduate is now a student in the college preparatory department and is praised as a capable teacher by the trustees
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Charles D. McComish
Coolxport
McComish
Normal
Miss Mae Clements Progress After Foot Sprain
Miss Mae Clements daughter of John W. Clements has been confined to the house for weeks with a severe sprain in the right foot. She has suffered severe pain unaided relief by the attending physician but is slowly recovering and the foot shows promise of permanent healing after three months of limited use.
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Mae Clements
John W. Clements
Clementa
Altoona Visitor Aids Childrens Aid Society
Mrs L P Wilson of Altoona visited town on Tuesday to bring children to the industrial home which now houses 18 inmates. A New Clerk Miss Lena B Marshall becomes clerk for G W Gilbert secretary of the Building and Loan Association. Gilbert will assist Elder Peeler during Hedels absence and canvass for the county office.
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L. P. Wilson
Altoona
Lena B. Marshall
G. W. Gilbert
Building & Loan Association
Gilbert
Elder Peeler
W. R. Hed
Hose sale in Fourth ward at Oakland site
Mr James White of Fourth ward sold a new hose on Oakland now under construction. Martin Earhart is the purchaser and will occupy the property when completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James White
Fourth Ward
Oakland
Martin Earhart
Real Estate Agent Sells Two City Lots in Third Ward
Real estate agent John McGaughey sold the Coulter Wiggins lot on School Street Third Ward to Dr. J. M. Torrence for 165 dollars during the last week. He also sold the plot of lots recently purchased by J. L. Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGaughey
Coulter Wiggins
School Street
Third Ward
J. M. Torrence
J. L. Cain
Judge White Recovers at Home After Philadelphia Trip
HL Fudge White reports Judge White returned home ill with the grip from Philadelphia on Thursday. He could not leave his house for the rest of the week but is now about fully recovered.
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Judge White
Philadelphia
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Sonc Tively
Daniel Grant Ramey
Ernest Stewart
D. R. Pringle
H. M. Bell
Justice of the Peace
M. B. Klive
Grant Ramey
Wm. Johnston
John B. Taylor
A. W. Mabon
Wm. Young
John R. Carnahan
George W. Lovelace
David Blair
B.S. Sloan, Jr
Direcor
J. N. Langham
Cornweil
A. J. Smith
Constable
R. M. Kerr
Jacob Wettling
John H. Pierce
G. Wilse Earl
G. T. Hamilton
D. A. Cunningham
A. L. Gilbert
M. F. Jamison
Ed. Lichteberger
A. T. Taylor
Harry Vuckenberg
W. M. Cunningham
H. R. Livingston
G. W. Roof
R.N. Miller
J. A. Findley
Ernest T. Stewart
W. A. St. Clair
3. M. St. Clair
Hugh M. Bell
John M.walker
Edward Harbison
D. M. Carnahan
Thos. Wachob
Vernie Thomas
E. Harbison
Rayne
Republicans
E. M. Ansley
J. A. Creps
John Martin
David Wolf
Blair McGarn
Peter Weiss
Isaac Helman
M. L. Wissel
T. H. Faith
J. T. Kinter
R. T. Wolf
Blacklick
Blacklick Township
G. N. Coleman
Thompson Bolen
J. @. Thompson
Robert Gi
H. C. Smead
Don McCardy
Austin Diel
Judiciary Committee
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Greensburg
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Hileman
Wilmerding
Wilkinsburg
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Church News
Eell
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Yellow Springs
Blair County
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Lima
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Cramer
EV. Cramer
Cherrytree
Wm. Conner G. A. R. Post
Howard
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Buggerstown
Bert Cramer
Cumberland
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Rvona
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Victor
Edward
Blanche
Annie
Zoe
Lela
D. E. Phillips
Wm. Conner
G. A. R. Post
Odd Fellows
Missetindas’erguson
John McFeaters
Center Township
Sam’s Ferguson
Ferguson
Susan
Greenwood Cemetery
Israel Ashbauge
Israel Ashbaugh
Sharpsburg
Plansville
James
Michigan
Samuel
Milton
Norman
Thomas Marion
Rossmayne
Silas McMillen
Clark Good
Abraham Good
Hamill
M. L. Schmucker
United Presbyterian
MES Phosby Stephens
Thompson
Leard
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