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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1894
Page
4
A dated critique argues that a few mills resuming work across four states do not signify broad prosperity. It notes that only about 1,500 workers are returning to employment versus 1,000,000 out of work, and that industry has not regained former vigor compared with the last Republican era. The piece treats the headline as overblown.
Austin L. Taggart, representative from Montgomery county, died at his King of Prussia home on the 16th. Born November 21, 1836 in Schuylkill county, he helped organize the state farmers association and served in the lower House from 1886, with re elections in 1869, 1890, and 1892 after a contested seat. A Republican with independent views, he sought a U.S. Senate seat in 1891 and nearly secured Congress at Large in 1892, earning strong farmer support through advocacy of their interests.
An editorial notes the Senate confirmed Edward Douglass White, a Louisiana native, as Associate Justice without committee review amid a heated clash between the White House and Senator Hill. It laments Southern overreach and cites a flax and jute industry delegation pleading in Washington while claiming the Senate lacks time to hear them.
From primary returns General Hastings appears to have an almost unanimous lead for Governor of Pennsylvania. Supporters say the nomination will unite the party and ready it for upcoming battles. A State Convention is described as a celebratory gathering. In Clearfield county, a majority favored a Poor House proposal.
Prof Morris told the Alumni Association of the Medical-Chirurgical College that Bright's disease is increasing across towns and villages. He warned beer is linked to kidney illness and urged beer not be consumed or drawn through lead pipes to avoid contamination.
The Northwestern Christian Advocate salutes Robert P Thompson born 1809 in Indiana county who helped lay the type at the Methodist Book Concern in Cincinnati and later headed its technical department until his 80th year. Knox ville United Presbyterian College burned on February 16, destroying a 10 000 volume library and dormitory housing eighty students, with 26 000 building cost and 20 000 insurance. The Freedmen's board plans rapid rebuilding as a key mission station.
Cockport Council No 410 hosts an oyster supper Thursday. Homer City Council No 185 will present a flag to No 10 school in Center township Thursday. Gettysburg Council No 409 stages Washington's Birthday entertainment at Hillsdale hall February 22. Canoe Ridge Council No 726 will present flag and bible to McCowan's Milla school in Canoe township February 22 with Judge White and Rev Bach attending. Pine Council No 461 to Strongstown school promises patriotic speeches. Geo Rew to give the presentation speech and D B Taylor to accept the flag.
The Grisemore Summer School trustees have engaged Prof D A Thomas of West Indiana as instructor for the program. He is an experienced teacher and currently teaches in Center township. The school has already enrolled forty students. Grange Meeting Changed to February 21 1894 due to election day, 10 am at Indiana. Full attendance requested by Secretary John Malcom.
Members of the United Presbyterian church may obtain Bible Song books at publisher's prices from the Progress office and save on postage.
M C Watson visits Philadelphia this week while John W Sutton trips to Pittsburg. County Surveyor Caldwell travels to Pittsburg. George of West Lebanon calls on Saturday. John C Watson visits relatives at Elderton. Flo Mitchell visits Pittsburg. Devers and Nickle of Latrobe visit friends. Edward Harbison calls from Center township. B F Williams and wife of Cockport attend PROGRESS events. Ewing of Irwin visits cousin McGuaghey. Fetterman and Edward Roser visit the county seat. Verde Lytle teaching at Tunnelton visits her mother. Mary Wilson entertains friends. Marie Wilson visits Blairsville. Cora McCormick visits Uncle near Homer City. Alice Henshey visits east of the mountains. J C McCurdy attends funeral of Wm McCoy. Lou Brallier entertains friends at tea. Chas Young visits ill Freight Agent Henry at Sharpsburg. Myrtle Cunningham entertains friends. Grace McFadden returns from Cherrytree. Mr and Mrs Archie Mabon host five o clock teas. Boyd Emperts and sister Estella visit. Nettie J Campbell returns from Derry due to sick parents. Frank Buterbaugh hauls timber. roads in excellent condition. J L Lowman and Mary return to Bondville. James J Williams, formerly West Indiana, lives with daughter Mrs Orr. J A Altman visits Elderton. mill closing due to Democratic pressure. Who is?
A letter from A M Hamers requests space for the State Superintendent's report on school holidays. The piece discusses how New Year Washington’s birthday Good Friday Memorial Labor Thanksgiving Christmas and election days affect school calendars under May 31 1893 and June 25 1885 acts. It argues for director control of holiday observance and keeps focus on children's education.
Lawrence K Thompson son of J W Thompson and Miss Lottie A George of Apollo wed at the bride’s parents residence on Thursday. Lawrence works as a fireman on the West Penn Division and the bride is well respected and active in the Lutheran church. They stay this week with the groom’s parents on Railroad avenue and plan to live in Apollo. The Press extends congratulations.
Col John McGaughey a candidate for Assembly showed a PRoc RESS representative an old war relic last week. The pass granted Gen McClellan to Capt Henry Altman and ninety men to cross the Potomac to Washington where they camped. The episode recalls Civil War scenes for the 105 Regt and Co K where McGaughey served as sergeant.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway offers reduced excursion fares to San Francisco and California points for attendees of the Mid-Winter Fair in San Francisco. The line touts electric lighted, steam heated, solid vestibuled trains with dining, sleeping and compartment cars, plus free reclining chair cars. For fare maps and schedules, contact a coupon ticket agent or John R. Port, District Passenger Agent, Williamsport, Pa.
From February 13 to February 20 1894 J K Boucher moves 16 horses 116 hogs 21 cattle and 9 calves to Salford Pa J D McKalip ships 18 cattle 6 calves 24 hogs to Radnor Pa C B Moll sends 12 horses 11 cattle 82 hogs to Barto Pa N Seanor transfers 15 cattle 7 calves 140 hogs to Chalfont Pa T M Nickle moves 138 hogs to West Chester Pa M H Henry ships 40 horses to West Philadelphia Pa
Unclaimed letters in the Indiana Pa post office as of February 20 1894 include A Treen Mn Megaie Pider Mise Bell More W O Uber John A Wolford and Lawomam P M Please mention advertised when calling for these letters and give the date in your inquiry.
Attorney John 8 Fisher establishes a Blairsville law office in rooms once used by R. M. Wilson and will be available every Tuesday and Wednesday. Callers with legal business are advised to contact Mr. Fisher.
R. E. Young, a marble dealer, has secured the contract to erect a four ton granite monument in memory of the late Capt. G. H. Ogden. The stone is to be placed in Oakland cemetery and will be erected next summer.
The Deposit Bank will perform summer renovations including an iron front, enlargement of the building, and west alley extension. An illustrated lecture in Library Hall on Thursday evening will raise funds for the West Indiana fire company. Jefferson county supports Gen Hastings and 20 in Indiana coat.
Community notices include illnesses and recoveries, local church events, and social gatherings. Mary Robison on Church Street is dangerously ill. Caroline Daugherty suffers tonsillitis. a infant child died in Brushvalley and was interred in Mechanicsburg.
Rev. C. W. Teasedale will lecture next Friday evening at Crooked Creek Baptist church to aid home and foreign missions. The article notes the death of a child from Rayne township and expresses sympathy. A Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway pamphlet offers Dakota agriculture guidance with maps, mailed free by John R. Post.
On February 19 1804 by Reverend Ehrenfeld Mr W L Black of Indiana and Mr EB ML Casson of Homer City wed. On February 15 1904 by Squire Fenton Mr Grow and Miss Elisabeth Williens of White township joined in marriage.
Local correspondents report the Walnut street sewer project ahead if weather cooperates. Church activities include Methodist revival and Episcopalian services adding new members. Local businesses shift places and new ventures arise on Walnut Spring and Market streets. Memorial services honor Dr N H Williams, with focus on community ties and rail changes affect Penn line operations between Matteville, Cameomaugh and Allegheny, raising questions about crew needs and freight capacity.
Will Robison of Punxentawney visited his mother here last week Rev Promer is conducting a revival at the M E church here meeting HH Condron and Bert Westom visited his parents at Kellysburg on Saturday The Lutheran Sabbath street held an interesting missionary service last Sabbath evening Miss Maggie Steer guest of Lillie Streamer has returned to Pittsburg Mr Rigby Braddock will take charge of D D Bessie grist mill after April 2 Announcement made of the marriage of Miss Mary Weston to E J Little next Having shut down their saw mill Mecara Gen Taylor Carl Ribe ler and Jacob Comben returned home last week Our institute Friday and Saturday promises to be a successful one Tip institute Friday evening will be prefesd by patriotic exercises by the scheol Keeper made his usual trip to Mainwike on Friday Miss Annie Marshall para mod Dr Erwin officiating minister on Bak Wednesday
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