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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1894
Page
1
Sadie E Garris aged seventeen, a domestic at William Clark’s Blairsville home, took arsenic to end her life after claiming to be deceived by a young man. She died Saturday after three hours of illness. a post mortem found arsenic in her stomach. Remains sent to Saltsburg for interment.
Miss Laura S. Shank dies Friday from diphtheria contracted from a deceased roommate. The Cherryhill township native, daughter of Levi Shank, passed away Saturday afternoon at the residence of Leslie Hazelett on Church Street where she worked as a domestic. Her remains were interred in Oakland cemetery on Sabbath.
Fire destroyed the home of Benjamin Long while the family was away at Silas Long’s residence. The loss included all contents and about 20 dollars in cash. There was no insurance.
J M Guthries assignees creditors and the Sheriff arrange for assignees to seize all property manufacture lumber and apply proceeds to labor claims executions and rent. Unsecured creditors benefit. James A Crossman appointed clerk. twenty applications received. Empfield to stay until July 1 then Crossman takes desk. Barrett injured at saw mill in Sykesville. Washington church trustees elected J C Myer George Groft John Mc Quown Smith M Black Wm Schorr. Dr Talmage to reconsider resignation but will remain as pastor.
Architect E M Lockard has finished the plans and specifications for a cottage to be erected at Peekskill X Y. His reputation is spreading widely as a designer of fine homes.
A quartet from Indiana Council No 260 Jr O U A M visits West Lebanon Council No 843 by sleigh. They reach in time for lodge but attend church services first. Rev Carroll preaches an excellent sermon. The party enjoys hospitality, singing, and a brisk return, with admiration for the local lodge.
Messrs John K McElhoes of Home Jas Speedy of Chambersville and Simon Fisher of Creekside lease coal land along Crooked Creek in Washington and Rayne townships. They take options for one year and will lease hundreds of acres. Coal is described as superior quality with veins eight to eleven feet.
Hoover Hughes & Co of Twolick Mills bought 150 acres of pine and oak timber from Daniel Glenn in Grise more for 15000 dollars. Some timber will be cut this winter and sent to saw mills at Two lick. Also note Women’s Relief Corps entertainment February 12 with stereoptical views, recitations, music. 20 cent admission. County Treasurer Nesbit reports a new desk in his office, made by W S Daugherty.
A creamery will operate in Dayton just over the Armstrong County line next summer as residents begin stock subscription. A Homestead subscriber renewing his Progress subscription called the paper a welcome visitor to their home.
Johnstown detective identifies George Hoopes as the man linked to the Cramer store robbery in Cramer West Wheatfield township. Arrest followed a Philadelphia tip and Hoopes was caught in Johnstown while attempting to sell stolen shoes. Police link him to multiple county thefts and post office robberies, noting his ex policeman status in Philadelphia.
Post office in the town has become second class and the government requires a five year lease of the building and fixtures. Post Office Inspector W W Dixon from Pittsburg visited Saturday. Langham, the postmaster, may sell the fixtures as the government seeks to lease them with the building.
A thief crept into the Elder barn last Thursday night while the family was away, loading a sled with oats wheat and rye. A daughter heard a noise but did not alarm anyone. no clue was left to the thief.
The Indiana Pa Assembly will entertain at their hall this Wednesday evening with refreshments and an interesting program. A local institute met at Homer City last Friday and Saturday. Prof M Hammers attended and boosted the program. Thieves robbed J C Pearce Son Saltsburg store Friday evening, taking garments with no clue found. Leander Baylor and Jas Lewis, workers on the Indians Branch, were suspended due to poor business mood.
The February Argument Court convened to hear petitions for stayed executions, open judgments, and various real estate actions. Key items include timber removal disputes, lost deed proofs, partition filings, guardian appointments, claims of forged notes, and custody matters from Duffie and McElroy cases, with multiple judgments and rulings recorded.
Captain McCombs of Company G 206th Regiment Pa Vols dies at home in Lewisville Pa on Feb 3 1894 after years of poor health. A Presbyterian Ebenezer church member and former commissioner his death brings mourning to Findley Patch Post Blairsville and local citizens. He leaves a wife five children and many who respected his courteous public service.
Cambria county courts show 245 liquor license applications on file, down from 279 filed last year. The data highlights a slight decline in requests year over year, reflecting trend in local licensing activity.
A county council gathering at the Council Hall Tuesday evening welcomed State Councilor W T Kerr of Pennsylvania with a full hall of about 150 members from Richmond Creekside Shelocta Brushvalley Armaugh Dixonville Cookpost Homer City Blairsville Elderton West Lebanon. Kerr spoke an hour, offering suggestions and praising the Order while a lunch and social followed with brief addresses from delegates.
Jacob Filenberger and his son from Canoe township were returning from Frants Bros flooring mill when Mr Elenberger died in his sled. He had been walking by the roadside before seating himself. his death was due to heart disease. His son drove to summon aid.
Dr Charles McAdoo of Atwood was shot in both calves by Samuel Lowry of Piamville on Monday evening. Wounds are flesh shallow and not serious. Lowry nursed a long-standing grudge against McAdoo. No arrests have been made. A Selinburg sleighing party was involved in the incident context.
Fourteen bids were received for the new Normal buildings. Kennedy, Hamilton & Co., Blaimsville, won with 28,903. The Bennet & Peck heating system will be used in both the boys dormitory and model school. Work will start at once, creating employment and brightening local business. Indiana Normal under Dr. Walkes aims to be the state’s finest, with winter term attendance at a high point.
Teachers of Barrel and Binahuck townships plan a two day joint institute at Blacklick's AR Hall on Friday and Saturday February 23 and 24. The program lists an welcome address by Mr. McCune and various speakers and readings led by Miss Jellison Miss Bash and others.
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