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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1892

Page

5

Indiana Progress 1892 news roundup

R A Dunwiddie and Wesley Askins visit. Olof Kraver to lecture February 29 at Library Hall. Community notices include illnesses, obits for John Moore and Mur Silas Long, and Mrs. Lisa McGara death. Local commerce news covers Cockport McCoy sale, J O U A M event, Cranberry and Livery filings, and Peters acreage plans.

R. A. Dunwiddie Penn Run Wesley Askins Pine Flats Olof Kraver Library Hall Mies Bertha Churchhlll Hilladale W. W. Strasser Horton A. Kehrer Pittsburg Cherrytree

Local Notes From Blairsville Area Run Down Parade and Tragedy

Local correspondence reports Jr C U A M parade plans with a corner band, Ohi returns from West Penn Hospital after typhoid fever weighing less, and Mrs Fenton’s death and Catholic cemetery interment. A school hall benefit supports Mrs Kilgore’s family, domestic trouble spans newlyweds, and a kitchen fire alarms neighbors. West Penn railroad’s Foster water plug sees brakeman John Sweeny killed in an accidental ontrack incident. inquest finds accidental death. Kenwood section notes cold, lumbering, and local merchants J M Glassford and Maria Stephens.

O. C. Ohi West Penn Hospital Mary Fenton Fenston George Kilgore Blairaville West Penn Foster Water Plug John Sweeny Sweeny Grant C. Cranmer Grant Crammer Hfe Miller Tne J. M. Marshall Indiana R. A. Young Milton G. Miller J. B. Woodruff Joseph Atkinson R. F. Poorman R. B. McCate

Gas Satisfactory for Indiana Gas Company Patrons

Citizens who use the Indiana Gas Company gas report satisfaction since the meter system was introduced. They note no added cost versus burning gas under the old method and praise the company’s energy and push. Superintendent P M Sutton and lineman Charles Wood are praised for helpful service and turning on gas when arrangements are made.

Indians Gas Company Indiana Gas Company Indiana P. M. Sutton Charles Wood

Great Wholesale Hanna Promotes Baltzell Bros. Dept

Baltzell Bros of Altoona Pa markets a growing Wholesale Department serving Central Pennsylvania. The firm touts time and freight savings from reduced distance and a varied stock for smaller dealers, inviting agents to call or write for details at Baltzellia Eleventh Avenue Altoona. Also mentions Boston Baked Beans in eight pound cans at Clements.

Baltzell Bros Altoona Pennsylvania Baltzelia Eleventh Avenue Boston Clements

Marriage Licenses Reported in Recent Issue

The list shows licenses taken out since the last issue including Louisa A Corley and Harvey D Fitzbons Dodson and others. A festival and entertainment program is planned by the Non-Partisan Y'aat Library Hall on Washington's birthday.

Serene Oe Marchand Louisa A. Corley Harvey D. Fitzbons Dodson Rae Ea Land Y'aat Library Washington

Church News and Services Across Local Congregations

Congregational meetings and communion services were held across Presbyterian U P and Methodist churches with several united or added to the congregations. Rev N G Miller was absent due to illness, Rev Ehbrenfeld led midweek services, and a baptismal service is planned for this evening with further additions noted after recent revivals and baptisms.

U. P Brownlee Hutchinson Altoona Washington N. G. Miller Miller Ehbrenfeld Rev Henahey

Death of an Old Teacher at 46 in Rayne Township

Supt Hammers reports the death of Joseph M Bell a longtime Indianas teacher aged 46. He began teaching at eighteen and served sixteen terms. He ran his Hawthorn home school for twelve years and was active in education and the G A R. He will be buried today by Indiana Post No 28 with a detachment attending from past comrades.

Hammers Joseph M. Bell Rayne Towns Chambersville Indias The Hawthorn Indiana Post Sloan Braughter Banks Nesbit Hilberry McGaughey Henshey Hood Rayne Township Washington Church

Death of a Christian Mother in County

Mrs. A L McClusky died in her sleep on Tuesday morning after a long illness. A Presbyterian church member, she lived a devout life and faced suffering with Christian resignation. Wife of the late A L McClusky she was mother to B F McClusky of historic county prominence. She was 35 and cared for by her daughter with tender devotion.

John G. Long A. L. McClusky Jesus Presbyterian Church B. F. McClusky Dee'd Register & Recorder Derby

Death in Nineveh and Philadelphia Street Woman

Deaths of Telegraph Operator Harry A. Lowman aged 32 at Nineveh January 30 1892 and Mrs Eliza Stewart aged 78 on Philadelphia Street February 12 1992 are noted. Lowman’s body to dust until Christ’s trumpet. Stewart a United Presbyterian member left a bequest to the Board of Home Missions. buried Greenwood cemetery.

Harry A. Lowman Nineveh Armagh Forbe Christ Eliza Stewart Abel Stewart Philadelphia Street Pheumonia United Presbyterian Church Board of Home Missions Greenwood Cemetery

Deaths in White township claim two residents

Jonathan A. Agey aged 80 plus resident of White township died at his home after a period in bed. He was a longtime member of the U P church and will be interred next Friday with services at 1 30 p.m. Rachel Ann Hunter Long of White township died last Saturday after a brief illness shortly after her marriage to Mr Long. She was in her 40s and her husband mourns her loss. An English Spavin Liniment advertisement claims a horse remedy offering cures and savings at Mack’s and Hetrick von Shoes.

Mies Agnes Wyncoop Marion Center James Ray Penn Run Dr. Churchill Hillsdale Wa. U. Sansom Clarion Democrat Johnston Moorhead Cherryhill Township Clawson House John 8. Moore Micheal Rising Onberg Robert McGee Barrell Township Green Township Cockport W. McCoy J. H. Moorhead Mahaffey Punxeutawney George W. Ray Pittsburg Johnstown Altoona Blairsville Normal R. 3. McGaughey Waterybury Conn Decker's Point Cook Thomas Frank Garman Champap West Mahoning Montgomery Thomas Fulton Hugh Morrow Fulton Archie Stewart Cherryhill Hulda Stumpf Jack & Taylor Constable Pringle Constable Olof Kraser Esquimaux W.O' Niel Jacksonville Michael Wimner Dronville Jes Cribbs Kent W.T. Frederick Georgeville Mines Littie Nanzie Wynscoop The John Wheeler Dixonville Widdowson Hill A. W. McCoy Alph Sing West Indiana Indiana County Cunningham J. B. Cesnna Lilly Station Cessna Rayne Township J. T. Boucher Boucher Maj. Patterson Co. F W. W. Shields Potts’ College Wiliamsport Mayer Clinton County Clearfield John Wanantaker Philadelphia W. A. Heilen Bucyria Farmers Exchange E.G. Orr Farmer's Exchange Blairsville Land Improvement Company A. G. Neville Grais Blairaville Land Improvement Company United States White Township U. P Church Rachel Ann Hunter Long Mr. Long Lancaster

Election Returns Indiana and many town results

Comprehensive election returns detail burgesses, councilors, judges of election, inspectors, assessors, collectors, and school directors across multiple Indiana towns including West Sndiana Marion Jacksonville Wheatfield Armstrong Washington Mahoning Brush Valley Marhoning Mechanicsbury and others with names such as Burgess D. H. Bee, High Constable W.T. Eider, and Auditor J. M. Ferguson along with numerous inspectors and supervisors for local offices. The list covers roles like poor overseer, assessor, collector, and numerous school directors across each district with many named officials and locales.

Indiana Burgess John Weir J. 3. Nesbit M. F. Jamison J. H. Flude J. H. Pierce A.T. Lowry John H. Hill John P. Etkin J. D. McKalip John M. Ray J. R. Bryan G. W. Boadenhamer B. B. Tiffany West Sndiana R. F. Walker Adam F Bowman Peter Garman William Young Arto Bstringer H. M. Bell W.S. Daugherty Asgessor William Klingensmith C. H. Wood F. Johnson A. W A. W. Lytle John Downey J. W. Rhea West Wheatfield T. L. Dick J. Ord Wagner and. (. Robinson Eph. Robinson Porter Palmer Albert Walback Thos. Dias James St. Clair Jesse Penrose Daal Ulster Mack James E. Campbell Jacob W. Mack. Armstrong William King J. H. Allison W. D. Ray Jesse Thomas J. R. Wiggins T. Calhoug Solomon Dunniire Wm. Devlin John M. Walker Amos Thoman Ross Peeler Thos. Fleming Alex Wiggins TY. E. Wachob Win Cunmningsham Rayne R. A. McEhees George Frech Austin Condron James Wyncoop Wm. Thompson Alex Kimmel Jobo Wolf Samuel Koontz Stuchel Andy Gibson A. M. Bpeedy T. O. Fairman Geo. Barnes Thos. Johnston W. H. McCreight D. J. Martin J. F. Rankin Homer Crry M. L. Kier C. L. Taylor F.C. Devinsley J. A. Rumbaugh A. F. Cooper H. Drenning Wim. Philllips L. Taylor Kelly J. W. Wineman H. Brink Wm. H. Davis C. H. Buchanan A. J. Campbell Council J. B. Allen John Fee J. E. McNutt J. W. Miller Jas Kelly M. McDermott G. Roser Sarrspere H.clark J.N. Arnold Henry Lewis M. H. Henry E. A. Miller A. P. Cribbs C. H. Cooper Wm. Kier J. H. Coleman Josiah George A.C. Fails A. C. Reed R W. Ewing W. L. Neal Armagh A E Johnston Clark S W Crips Tomb H M Eliott J D Cripps A Bates A Johnston JJ Tinzom A Wilson Wm Freed Wack Buurrell A K Stoneback Albert Ferguson Foster Palmer Alex McCune Elder Lose Peter Lear D R Jenkins Win Bricker John R Household A H Kohl M Palmer CM Cribbs Theo Snyder Albert Barroon Burrell John Hill W Butler A P Baker Blairsville James H Walker Stiffey J H Diven Assesaor J N Keener E R Harn G W Delaney J K Helimas J M Harvey D E Thompson WB Norris Thomas Long Price Davis J A Kneedler J Cameron J C Miller L M Clark J F Davis Milton Isenberg J E Johnston J F Notley R A Bhaw A¢ Pitts H R Johnston Jack Smith B. Kneedler Ateeiner Robert Calder Jon. Nelson J. H. Diven D. Steffy D. E. Thompson P. M. Hodge W. B. Harris H. Walker 3Rd Ward Burgens T H Long J W Crawford C F Murry J. H. Walker Joh H Brown Daniel Fleck Jacob Shaffer Joseph Shaffer R Repine John K Heitzenater Hartman Knout H W Smitten Bangs D A Gorman W H Strickland David Radcliff W.E Williams Geo Prothero Jas Martin A W Fuller Frank Urey J A Brickell Grafiers D Smith Grant J L Kinnan John Smyers G W Riddle Salem Chealey Jonathan Langham Fred Pfeifer C P Ruffoer T KE Best Conemaugh JF J “Rose J S Mowry Alex Shearer Ambrose Jones Jas Shields Wm Kennedy Robert Miller Jas Trees W T McGaughey H P Sandals John Calhoun Wilson Piper J M Laughlin East Wheatfield Isaac Rogers David BR Mack John Barber Rob’t Trimble Chas Taylor Hiram Baird Benjamin Stutsman David Wakefield John Mack Mm G Ding Samuel Hutchinson Robert Cramer Daniel Killen BuackncKk Z Laird J @ Thompson Wm Huston Meek Laird J M McKee D. Dixon J Uncapher W J R M Barkley K Dick J H Stephena Center William Burn J M Johnston J M Bracken J C Landfair Rvsesnor Thos Simpson A J Cummins R_O Allison James Allison T B Cummins John Laney J W Johnston Fergus Clawson Cherryhill David H. Dick D. H. Burkhart Andrew Wnicewonger Micheal Putt James M. Fyock Wm. Hadden W. E. Moorhead D.C. AH. Wolf Sam's G. Glassford F. D. Stephens Henry Shaffer G W Kelly Johnston W R_ Hefflefinger John Russel S M Lowman W T Wilson Henry Shafter E Ramsey M Lowman W D Bracken John Russell Rankin Pine H. J. Smith Tors G Orner J C Cameron Geo Steffy E M Stites Fry Roser A J Farnbaugh G D Orner Audsitor A W Glenn Samuel Bennett Wm Guphith Sticksburg A Luck~ Hart J C Wella J W Marshall D L Fetter George Condron A C Cassidy C Weaton J F Shields J K Lowe A J Crissman J H Beck F Elkin J C Crissman

Wanted at Once at D C Mack’s For Poultry and Grain

Notice seeks chickens, butter, eggs, wheat, rye, oats and corn for immediate enlistment. W M Cunninghams offers fresh cakes and crackers by appointment.

D.C. Mack’s

Indiana markets produce and groceries price list

A historical price list for Indiana markets shows weekly corrected quotations by John A. Johnston and by Wilean Rowe & Hetrick. It lists items including butter eggs country ham sides shoulders potatoes white beans ch ickens ducks turkeys clover seed Timothy seed flour and grain with unit prices per pound per bushel and per bag, reflecting early 20th century commerce.

John A. Johnston Tito Timothy Gs Pee Wilean, Rowe & Hetrick Eiour Esck

Something New Nine Centa and Other Oddities

A compact item notes numbers and terms such as nine centa, twelve two centa, and thirteen cepte with brief mention of miscellaneous others. The fragment appears to be a small reading of currency or units without clear context or complete details.

Real Estate Transfers From February Listings

A summary of transfers across Homer City Blairsville Banks Banks South Mahoning and Smicksburg with buyers including James Flickinger Samuel St Clair Martha Mears Chas Simmen and John Guthrie and sellers such as Mrs Rodkey H A Tona cental and Stephen Smith. Prices range from 25 to 10196.25 dollars and properties include coal land and multiple lots across Cherryhill Banks Homer City and Burrell townships.

Jas. S. Flickinger Homer City Mra John George Wm. Ranson Blairsville Henry Robison H. A. Tonacental George W. Rodkey Cherryhill Township W. A. Smith Elizabeth Rodkey Cherry~ Hill Township Smicksburg L. L. Liteler J. M. Guthrie Burrell Township John W. Wier Wm. Maher Burrel Township Paul Paul Graff John Eyler South Mahoning Joseph S. Black

Evangelistic meetings open at M. E. Church with Barker

The M. E. Church hosts special Evangelistic meetings led by Mr. Barker who draws a large audience each night. Singing features a large choir directed by Isaac Meredith with a baritone voice, new methods impress attendees, and Sunday schedule includes Consecration 8:45 to 9:45, preaching at 11, a Young People's Mass Meeting at 3, and an 8 p.m. sermon.

M. E Barker Isaac Meredith Young Peoples

Clai's Art Rooms Sells Pictures and Frames

A rare opportunity announced at Clai's Art Rooms offering pictures and frames at bargain prices. Shoppers are advised to come soon for the best selection and value.

Clai

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