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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1901
Page
1
Official returns from most districts indicate the county home race is decided by a slim margin with 11 districts outstanding. Early tallies favored defeat by hundreds, then two districts swung the result, leaving the final outcome in doubt until the complete count is published next week.
A sequence of local weddings is noted including Diehl and Altman in Vandergrift with the bride teaching there, and McClure and Hood in Nortonville Kansas. Other ceremonies involve Airgood and Stiver Canoe township, Devinney and Crusan Blairsville, Campbell and Hand Johnstown Clyde, and Long and McCollum Garfield in church parsonages and homes.
Three events mark Washington's Birthday in town Indiana with a public Court House entertainment at 7 30 pm. A literary contest between Philomatheian and Clionian at 2:00 pm features recitations essays orations and music. An old time Washington tea party at the Normal school showcases colonial dress and George Washington with his cabinet.
Twenty five ladies gathered at Mrs J M Welch home on North Seventh Street and formed The Fortnightly Club of Indiana to discuss current events. Officers for one year include President Miss Katherine A McLaughlin Vice Presidents Mrs John W Sutton Mrs D J Waller and Mrs Swartz Crawford Secretary and Treasurer Miss Mary McKnight The next meeting is March 4 at Mrs D J Waller's home.
The Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg Iron and Steel Co will buy over 2000 acres in Center and Blacklick townships next week with at least 50000 dollars to be shared among landowners. The field adjoins existing holdings and includes land along Crooked Creek from Rayne through White to Center and Blacklick with early sales anticipated in East Mahoning and Grant townships. Lucien W. Robinson and company officials plan to arrive with cash Thursday, while attorney John A. Scott completes abstracts.
The Buffalo Rochester Pittaburg Railroad surveying corps under Chief Engineer Jones is operating along Crooked Creek from Chambersville for ten days. Routes will extend along the stream to coal fields and toward the county seat. Indiana officials and Judge White of the Board of Trade plan a public meeting to honor visiting guests.
Findley Blose from near Smickaburg narrowly escaped death when his sleigh was struck by an oncoming train at the Loop crossing. He was hurled onto the engine, held on as the train stopped, and survived with injuries to the body but no broken bones. The horse was unharmed in the frightening incident.
A Cranner girl of sixteen eloped with Archibald L. McCachren, a man nearly thirty, after leaving home on a pretense to visit a neighbor. The couple wed in Cumberland, Maryland, and returned to Crame r this week. The girl's parents objected to the marriage.
A night of drinking ends with Berard Skelly, 26, dead in his Blairsville home after a fire that engulfed the residence. Neighbors found the charred remains at dawn, suspecting he awoke and either fell into the grate or started the blaze. Skelly, a widower with a troubled drinking habit, had recently moved away from his mother due to abuse. Also noted are wills and bequests from local families including Frank Stewart, A D Hess, and James Urey, detailing distributions and executors.
Clyde Elkin of Smicksburg, son of Mr and Mrs Francis Elkin, was thrown from a sled returning from Gondville station. He suffered a fractured arm and severe scalp wound requiring six stitches. Drs Crawford and Elder treated the 12 year old, who is recovering well. Mrs L A Hollister at Kittanning underwent a critical operation at Presbyterian Hospital, yielding a promising recovery.
RECENT DEATHS. Mrs. J. G. Campbell wife of Dr J G Campbell of Homer City died Tuesday morning at 2 30 oclock of consumption aged 29 years 7 months and 1 day. She was a former Cherryhill township resident and a county teacher. Survived by husband and infant. Also surviving: Thad Stephens Mrs A G Glenn Dixon Stephens and others. Funeral Thursday at Homer City United Presbyterian Church with Rev M S Telford officiating and interment at Greenwood cemetery. John Switzer aged 87 previously of Indiana died at Dauphin Pa. He built the first threshing machine in the county and the first bent rong ladders now made by Indiana Bent Rong Ladder Company. Remains brought to Indiana for funeral in Baptist church. Jacob S Stiles of Lomin Ohio died February 7 aged 44 8 14. Survived by wife and 7-year-old son. Member of I O F and lodge members attended. Sylvanus Thompson known as Van Thompson died in Dixmont hospital of paralysis. Born April 9 1834 he was a furniture dealer and undertaker. Survived by widow and adopted daughter Mrs Charles Dixon and Mrs M A Bodenhammer siblings listed. Funeral at 1 30 pm at Homer City with Rev Lewis Hay. Interment Oakland cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Harbison widow of Matthew Harbison of Young township died at her daughter’s Blairsville home aged 92. She had lived in West Lebanon for years and will have two funeral services at West Lebanon Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. N. B. Kelley with interment there.Also noted, Mise Helen M. Kinter daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kister of Grant township died at McKeesport February 12 at age 25 from bowel inflammation after working in a McKeerport hotel. funeral details to be announced.
Jury verdict delivered Saturday evening in favor of Vincent Tonkins in a boundary dispute between Tonkins of Cherrytree and David Buterbaugh’s heirs over about 12 acres near Porchase Line in Grant township. Several McCaffery Downey land cases were continued. other insurance and note suits were decided.
W H Branthoover of Pittsburg buys three acres in Center township near Homer City from Lumen Gilbert for 1350 dollars. The Homer City Poultry Farm, once run by S W Guthrie and later W Tuck, will receive immediate improvements and new buildings. Branthoover plans extensive poultry breeding and modern conveniences.
Leonard Danger son of Thomas Langer of Canoe township died at Adrian hospital after suffering a gunshot accident last November and a later grip infection. Two small fires damaged homes in White township and Philadelphia street. Indiana basketball faces the Big Five in Philadelphia as the season’s toughest test. County auditors completed their work and will publish the report next week. Elfen Sharp fractured his right ankle after slipping on ice Friday.
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