Free Trade Triumph in Pennsylvania Election Results
Pennsylvania voters rejected free trade, with Grow projected to win by at least 150,000. Indiana county alone reports a Grow majority above 3,000, while Democrats gain slightly in ~a dozen counties. Full statewide returns show GOP strength in manufacturing counties and large margins for Congress at large and local offices.
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Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Grow
McGregor
Indiana
Sermon by Rev N L Atwood at M E Church
A large audience heard Rev N L Atwood of Cockport preach at the M E Church under Indiana Council Jr O U A M A M. The sermon on Revelations chapter 11 argued scripture by scripture with rational emphasis on prophecy fulfillment. The event praised free speech and public schooling while praising native heritage and national unity. A good collection followed, with choir singing enhancing the occasion.
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N. L. Atwood
M. E
Cockport
Indiana Council, No. 260, Jr.o.u. A.M
Atwood
Monseignor Satolli
Our New Post Office Moves to Farmers Bank Building
Government accepts Farmers Bank proposal to house the post office in the Bank Building. Postmaster Langham will occupy the upgraded space by April 1st with heat light and all equipment supplied and leased for five years. The current room is modern and well furnished by owner Mr Cunningham, used to attract the renter and fixtures.
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Langham
Farmers’ Bank
Cunningham
The Teacher Beaten For Punishing A Pupil In Grant Township
J R Buterbaugh, Doty schoolteacher, whipped Miss Nancy Pardee about 18. Her brother John Pardee later attacked Buterbaugh in the woods, leaving him with blackened eyes and a swollen head. Buterbaugh filed charges before Squire Martin and Pardee faces arrest this week.
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J. R. Buterbaugh
Doty
Grant Township
Nancy Pardee
John Pardee
Pardee
Buterbaugh
Cockport Lutheran Church Plans New House of Worship
The Cockport congregation begins rebuilding after a recent church fire. The burned church was a model edifice and had seen recent improvements. Neighboring churches donate generously while Rev. Krider drives fundraising, showing strong community support for the pastor’s efforts.
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Cockport
Krider
Humane Agent Charges Timothy Hatch Over Horse Cruelty
Humane Agent Thompson filed preferred charges against Timothy Hatch a Plumville mail driver for cruelty to a horse. The case was brought before Squire Fenton on Monday as the agent alleges the horse bears shoulder soreness and is not in fit condition to be used.
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Humane
Thompson
Timothy Hatch
Plumville
Squire Fenton
Porter Ray charges Dr McAdoo with assault in Washington township
Mrs. Porter Ray of Washington township filed charges against Dr. McAdoo of Atwood for assault with intent to commit a felony. Dr. McAdoo appeared before Squire Trent and posted bail for his court appearance.
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Porter Ray
Washington Township
Dr. McAdoo
Atwood
Squire Trent
Liquor Charge Against Wm Sutherland in Philadelphia Street
Information filed Wednesday against Sutherland by Squire G J Kellar for selling liquor to minors. Sutherland arrested by Constable Wettling, bailed $300 for court appearance to be scheduled following Sunday.
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Squire G. J. Kellar
Wm. Sutherland
Philadelphia Street
Sutherland
Wettling
Diphtheria Claims Flora Mary Fleming at Age Two
Flora Mary Fleming, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Fleming of Railroad Avenue, died Saturday from diphtheria at age 2 years 6 months. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery on Monday. In West Indiana, Isaac Billings’s nine year old son, of Third Street, fell from a hay loft Tuesday afternoon, fracturing his equal bone with no other injuries.
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Flora Mary
David Fleming
Railroad Avenue
Oakland Cemetery
Isaac Billings
Third Street
West Indiana
Daniel Kunts
Jacob Shank
Tusaday
Honest Treasurer Accused Of Missing Funds In Cookport Council
The Junior Order United American Mechanics council in Cookport reports its treasurer J. W. Uncapher found money belonging to the council missing after several orders were paid. Uncapher kept funds in a pocket book and trunk, which were locked. three twenty dollar bills belonging to the council were stolen, possibly by someone who took the keys from Uncapher. He remains confident in his honesty and will replace the loss, while suspects are being studied.
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Cookport Council
United American Mechanics
J. W. Uncapher
Council
Mr. Uncapher
Installed Their Officers at Cherryhill Council Meeting
Cherryhill Council No 574 Royal Arcanum held a meeting in Penn Run on Monday evening. Deputy Grand Regent J A Bryson installed officers for the year. D B Taylor Henry Steving and A B Cunningham from nearby councils attended and spoke. A supper for visiting brothers followed at the Lydie House, hosted by Cherryhill Council.
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Cherryhill
Royal Arcanum
Penn Run
J. A. Bryson
Creekside
D. B. Taylor
Henry Steving
Cunningham
William Penn
Lydie House
Firemen parade on Washington's Birthday route set
Two city fire companies will parade Thursday afternoon in observance of Washington's Birthday. Apple’s City Band will lead. apparatus and officers will be in command. Step off at 2 p.m. Form on Philadelphia street at the West Indiana engine house and follow a route through First, Church, Sixth, Philadelphia, Fifth, Water, and Indiana engine house.
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Washington
Apple
Philadelphia Street
Indiana Engine House
First Street
Church Street
Sixth Street
Fifth Street
Water Street
Sled accident spoils Christmas party near Rayne
A merry Luther an party from this place rode to Clark Speedy in Rayne township last Thursday. The sled overturned at Reider school house sending riders to the roadside while the horses and sleigh careered away toward Speedy’s without them. The group blamed the driver and planned to hire an experienced driver next time. Passengers included A. H. Apple and wife, Mrs. Jacob Hile and son William, Miss Annie Snyder, Mrs. Bell Thompson and Wm. Telford.
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Clark Speedy
Rayne Township
Reider School
A. H. Apple
Jacob Hile
William
Annie Snyder
Bell Thompson
Wm. Telford
County Vote Results Expected Next Week
The paper notes subscribers await more readings beyond election returns and promises the district results will be provided at the usual time with county votes to be released next week.
Mrs McElhoes Injury Reported After Fall at Home
Mrs. McElhoes wife of Commissioner R A McElhoes of Home slipped and fell at her residence. Authorities provided no further details about injuries or circumstances.
Indiana Manufacturing's First Shipment Reaches Pittsburg
The Indiana Manufacturing Company sent its first batch of 500 mime frames to Pittsburg last week, marking a milestone in the firm’s production run and distribution reach.
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Indiana Manufacturing Company
Pittsburg
Grim Reaper Claims Pittsburg Hotel Proprietor
William McCoy died at his Grant street home in Pittsburg on February 16 1894 after paralysis began February 9. A well known western Pennsylvanian, he ran a hotel with his sons at Fifth Avenue until 1886 and is survived by wife and infant daughter. Funeral services were held at home then Oakland cemetery. Also died February 19 1894 John D Peeler of Armstrong township aged 74 after stomach cancer. He leaves a wife two sons and three daughters and rests at Curry Run church burying ground.
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William McCoy
Grant Street
Pittsburg
McCoy
Armstrong Township
Indiana
West Virginia
Fifth Avenue
Caroline
Francis Gompers
Alice B. Pylis
New Castle
Pennsylvania
John D. Peeler
Presbyterian Church
Curry Run
Peeler
John Peeler
Jacob Peeler
Sami McCartney
J. B. Evans
John Roberts
Brushvalley Township
Roberts
Baptist Church
Mechanicsburg
W.W. Campbell
South Sixth Street
Oakland Cemetery
Obituaries and notices from Blacklick township area
Several local obituaries report deaths of Henry Kunkle aged 90 and John Roberts 74, both connected to local churches. Details note grip illness and interment at Oakland cemetery. Also mention James D Stephens and Daniel Kunts passing, with interments near Poon Rem and Oakland cemetery Tusaday. Sailed trip of R D Wilson to the East including Palestine. A sled party hosted a supper near Harry Bryan's home. Reception for Normal students postponed.
Confidence man swindles Indiana merchants and officials
A prominent con artist visited Indiana on Friday and used a horse theft tale to extract money from locals. He claimed thieves stole a horse belonging to George Brons's brother and drew funds from Ray of Checkered Frema, Clerk Empfield, Prothonotary Peeler, Judge White, and Parkwood businessmen. Later it emerged no horse was stolen and Brons's horses remained safe. authorities warned against such fraud and vowed enforcement. The rogue reportedly fled to Jefferson County for a prolonged visit.
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Indiana
Ray
Bron
George Brons
Court House
Black
Empfield
Peeler
Judge White
Parkwood
Geo. Broms
Leasing Coal Land in Cherryhill Township
Excitement prevails as hundreds of acres in Cherryhill Township are leased on short terms. Land along Yellow and Twellak creeks draws leasers eager to secure high quality coal. Buyers include J B McGara of Maxion Canter Frank Moorhead of Onbeg M C McHenry of White township and A G Glenn of Grisemore. Glenn claims potential to dispose of 4000 acres to a coal company.
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Cherryhill
Seversl
Twellak
J. B. McGara
Maxion Canter
Frank Moorhead
Onbeg
M. Mc Henry
White Township
A. G. Glenn
Grisemore
Mr. Glenn
Illustrated Lecture for a Good Cause at Library Hall
An illustrated lecture in Library Hall Thursday evening is billed as a hit with many tickets already sold. Prof. and team will present, aided by local speakers, urging public attendance to support the boys who are in need of funds.
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Brary Hall
Haltem
Eee Rey Mhoang
Iain
Kew
Amd
Fonda
Petition on West Indiana tax levy circulated
A petition was handed to the Cammiesionsn on Friday signed by numerous Louie citizens in West Indiana. It asks to place a tax on a taxable load and to levy a tax within four weeks, or another week.
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Indiana
Thuedeg Free Spear Mentioned in Mysterious Telepath Note
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Thuedeg and a free spear tied to a tapir or similar word, leaving readers unsure of context. The cryptic line suggests an artefact or item exchange referenced in a disputed text. Further readable material is needed to clarify who Thuedeg is and what the spear signifies.
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Indiana Borough
Galusha A. Grow
James Denton
J. H. Pierce
Aenssves
Alt. Lowry
Joseph J. Thompson
J. A. McNeal
Boece
John BR. Bryan
Jowepgh T. Ray
William Shields
Coxgressman
Gulosha
James Ton Hancock
Discreessichsuverts
Henry F. Morrow
Iassansierriee Eshanod
Victor A. Lotier
Posse
A.W. Mabou
Oss Cescezeccurensensesserasses
J. H. Walker
William Laird
J. H. Diven
John F. Altman
Theodore Vandivort
Thomas Maher
James L. Sede
J. A. Wienel
William Young
Wm. Hamilton
Pases
A. V. Cunningham
Jobe A. Fimdley
B.isc
M.C. Getty, Jr
Joseph
Alex Rice
Enos Dorr
J. C. Stuchell
George J. Keller
Charles H. Wood
C.scsessesseessesees
Daugherty
J. A. Wissel
J. R. Marshall
Weencenses Deshdandiee
Congrereman-At
Eese Sedcreese
Sensevepers
Sumescaccee
A. Lotier
P. Eee
Elaction
M. Wiggima
John E. Patten
J. Allison
P. P
Idanne
John Zeanor
Markle
W. C. Lowry
Isaac Earhart
G. A. Cramer
Jas. Simpson
Odeo Beaeesareereren
George T. McHenry
Pop Ceagegeyodeaveeia
Wm. Ev
W. Ren
Jas
Bath
S. M. Henry
Werner Batenresnees
Justice OF the Peace
Moses Kanarr
Newneserstennes
Geo. Rivasadsied Aaveue
Warren Evans
Blairsville, Second Ward
Samrat
Seeeaeenneeian
Morrow
Joseph Nelson
Robert V. Campbell
Wessace Poor
D. Stiffey
T. A. Lapsley
John H. Devers
Aepetamretecaas
D. M. Kier
Blairsville
A. H. Calho
H. E. Lapsley
Inspectoe
John Graig
ER. M. Wilson
Adaneswceennas
W. Davis
Peeres
Aneerres
John Anderson
Svane
J. A. Walker
da Menavesevendases
David Davis
T. G. Murray
Burgess
Cyrus Stoffer
M. E. Brown
Doe
Gk. O. U. A. M. Services
Cookport
Cookport Council, No. 410, Jr.o.u.a. M
Cherryhill Council
the Grim Reaper
Henry Kunkle
Blacklick Township
James D. Stephen
James D. Stephens
Cherryhill Township
Wm. Griffith
Pine Township
Stephens
Poon Rem
Daniel Kuntz
R. D. Wilson
A. W. Wilson
Mareh
Walton
Palestine
Mediterranean
Bryan’s
Harry Bryan
Laney School
Jeffersan County
Thuedeg
Heis
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