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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1908

Page

4

Guaranteed Largest Circulation Btul Working To Secure State Convention

The county convention of the Prohibition party was held in the Court House on Saturday afternoon to name a ticket for the spring primary and to hear a report from the committee working to secure the State Convention for this place next summer. The following persons were selected for the various offices: Congress Rev J T Pender Blairsville Fin State Senator James Startzell Jefferson county Assembly Rev R E B McClure Blairsville Commissioner J P Martin Home Sheriff Finley Barr Indiana Prothonotary J V Caldwell Mardon Center Auditor William Schurr Home Delegates to National Convention Rev J T Pender Blairsville and Will A Dible Parkwood The following resolutions were passed Resolved We endorse the State Prohibition platform in its declaration against the liquor traffic. Resolved We invite Prohibitionists without regard to past political affiliation and all citizens who believe with us that the prohibition of alcoholic liquor for beverage purposes should be settled at the ballot box at the earliest date to join in this campaign against the foe of civilization and progress. The report of the committee canvassing the town showed many favor the move and it is believed Indiana can offer inducements for the big meeting.

Thia City Court House R. EB. McClure Blairsville J. P. Martin Finley Barr Indinana Jv. P. Caldwell Mardon Center William Schurr J. T. Pender Will. A. Dible Parkwood Indiana

Personal Brevities Note from Blairsville and Nearby

Local society notes recount visits and guests across Blairsville Indiana and surrounding towns. Names include D Thompson Christ Brixner Vernie ONeil John T Clawson Elizabeth McCoy W H Dodson Hanna Stuchell and others with travel from Pittsburg Johnstown Vandergrift and White Falls ship. A bevy of relatives guests and callers mark a busy social week in the region.

D. O.mack Philadelphia Street Joseph Wadding Plumville Blairsville Indiana Pansy Metz Johnstown Clyde Qessdler East Church Street Jennia Ray Pittsburg Thomas Sutton Sixth Street W. H. Dodson Waterstreet D. IL. Ben Marion Center Hanna W. Stuchell South Mahonjog W. R. Stnchell Senden Barr South Dakota J. M. Wachob Parkwood Bert Keller Widsie’ Wilson Town Samuel ‘Nicholson McCormick Prothero James T. Young Young Bla Gon Charles 4. Cunningham Prescon Cunningham D. A. Cunningham Wayne Avenue J. N. Banks Charles Millron Dayton Oakdale Wash Milroy O Irene Carl Million Chestnut Street Robert J. Johnston Vandergrift Queac Aine John Johnston

Beale and county race shape 1908 Indiana county scene

A 1908 Indiana County Pennsylvania political notice extols Major Beale as fit for Congress, praising practical business success and Civil War service. It notes county treasurer rotation, cites Leasure of Green township as a potential nominee, and urges clear stances from candidates on public options.

Big Run Tribune Terms Henry Wilson for State Senate

A 1907 local clipping endorses Henry J. Wilson a candidate for State Senate from the 87th District Indiana and Jefferson Counties. It notes his legal career, service in the House in 1899, and strong backing from local supporters who praise his education, experience, and readiness to campaign vigorously on temperance and district issues.

Local Brewery Loses County License Amid Protests

A county court refused a brewery license after a hearing on alleged violations and large beer deliveries to agents across Burrell and Graceton. Remonstrants cited unlawful sales and foreign-agent abuse. the court noted violations and weight of opposition, denying the license on February 17, 1908.

Adams Stephens advertises Golden Link sacks in Kenwood

February 1908 notice states a carload of Golden Link fancy spring patent four sacks for sale at 1.55 dollars each. A. W. Lang, pension attorney, will be at Squire J. G. Fleming's office on February 20 and 21 for pension business.

Adams & Stephens Kenwsud, Pa A. W. Lang Squire J. G. Fieming

Meat market to open in Marion Center by Harbridge

W H Harbridge of Marion Center returns from Pittsburg and plans to open a meat market soon. He is described as a capable business man and deserving of liberal patronage.

W. H. Harbridge Marion Center Pittsburg

Elderton Play Tonight At El derton Academy Hall

A home talent event by Elderton youths will be held at Elderton Academy hall Friday evening. Bids requested for construction of a new senior building in Indiana Pennsylvania by the Borough school board. Public bid opening until 6 o clock Thursday March 12 1908. Architect Thayer of New Castle PA oversees plans. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board.

Itlyk Orphan's Court Margaret A. McGary Joseph McGary Washington Township Kata Speedy Jones Speedy Alex. M. Spratly Dacenyard Philadelphia Street Indiana Elderton Elderton Academy Jrntiana Poorpylyunli Thayer New Castle Panna Hany Gud Spoeltondone Aghltepid Church Syrest Guy Sey Ij

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