Fisher the Choice Endorsed as Jefferson County Votes
Republicans yesterday endorsed John Fisher of Jefferson County in the senatorial race for the district including Jefferson and Indiana counties. Fisher defeated Dr. J W Morrow of Marchand by a strong margin, with 1 869 to 9235 in 21 of 46 districts reported. Morrow, backed by insurgent Flinn, failed to halt Fisher as counting continued.
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Jefferson County
John&. Fisher
Town
Jefferson
Indiana
J. W. Morrow
Marchand
Kurtz
Fisher
Morrow
Flinn
Senate
Thompson
Leard
Indiana County
Pittsburg
Child Fatally Burned In South Mahoning Township
Four year old daughter of Alice Galentine of South Mahoning township died after her dress caught fire while at home alone on Friday morning. The mother found the child engulfed in flames upon returning from milking. Dr. Charles McEwen treated her, but she died Saturday afternoon. Burial was in Donkard church cemetery.
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Alice Galentine
South Mahoning Township
Charles McEwen
Plumville
Donkard Church
Embezzlement Charge Against Green Township Official
Constable G D Patrick brought Andrew Cook to town and jailed him on a commitment by Squire B F Williams. Cook, a Green township road supervisor, allegedly embezzled 103 dollars of township funds according to bondsmen A J and E M Lydie. He remained in county jail until Saturday, released on 300 dollar bail. The case set for March term court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Patrick
Green Township
Andrew Cook
Squire B. F. Williams
Cookport
Mr. Cook
Messrs
A. J
E. M. Lydie
Damages Assessed for Conemaugh Township Property
Judge White appoints viewers to appraise loss on Wm L Rhea property in Conemaugh township caused by West Penn railroad. Appointees include James Mabon Blairsville T B Elder El Dereridge S M Gailey Samuel Nesbitt Conemaugh H M Lowry Indiana J W Harbison Young and Thomas Hart Clarksburg.
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Conemangh Township
White
Wm. L. Rhea
West Penn Railroad
James Mabon
Blairsville
T. B. Elder
Eldereridge
S. M. Gailey
Samuel Nesbitt
Conemaugh
H. M. Lowry
Indiana
McFarland Foundry Sold at Orphans Court Sale
The McFarland foundry on West Philadelphia Street was sold Saturday afternoon at Orphans Court sale to a company for 4000 dollars. The buyers are unnamed but intend to operate the plant soon. The town lots from L McFarland’s estate were not sold and will be offered after sheriff sale on Friday March 2.
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McFarland Foundry
West Philadelphia Street
Orphans’ Court
L McFarland
Indiana Ath letic Association Hosts Homestead Club Clash
The Indiana Athletic Association basketball team will face Homestead Club in Library Hall next Wednesday evening February 28. Homestead, reputed western state champions, promises a lively game. Borough council plans a new fire alarm system using Electric Light Company boilers and electric boxes with a 7 pm whistle test Thursday. Mr James Evans of Bailroad Avenue suffered a fall on east Philadelphia Street Saturday, fracturing the small bone of his right ankle. Dr M M Davis reduced the fracture.
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Indiana Athletic Association
Homestead Club
Library Hall
Homestead
Electric Light Company
Thatreday
James Evans
Bailroad Avenue
Scottdale Visitor Details Home Sale in Homer City
Mr. C. and Nelson, residents of Scottdale, were in town Monday. Nelson sold his Homer City home to Mrs. Anna M. Rea, while Mr. son remains employed in Scottdale steel mills.
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C. & Nelson
Scottdale
Nelson
Homer City
Anna M
Illness of Perrynville Lumberman Dr David Neal
Prominent lumberman Dr David Neal of Perrynville in Jhuffreon County lies dangerously ill at Pittsburg after contracting carbuncle complications and now suffers from worsening symptoms.
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David Neal
Perrynville
Jhuffreon County
Pittsburg
Recommends Free Rural Mail Delivery and post office changes
Congressman Jack introduces a bill for 378000 dollars to improve the Alleghany river and build three dams per Major Powell. He urges rural free routes from Manor station and Salinburg. appointments include postmasters at Spring Church Carmel Rayne Foster Mills Humphries Congruity Emerickville Hoggs. Pension increases granted to several individuals in Armstrong and Indiana counties.
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Jack
Salisbury
Alleghany
Natrona
Kittanning
Powell
U. S
Manor Station
Westmoreland County
Salinburg
Indiana County
W. W. Beatty
Spring Church
Armstrong County
Carmel
Same County
J. J. Copenhaver
F. G. Haer
Rayne
H. A. Shearer
Foster Mills
W. W. Bush
Humphries
John E. Rodgers
Congruity
Rame County
C. A. Bookh
Emerickville
Jefferson County
Hoggs
Joseph Richards
Brick Church
Lavinia Foster
West Newton
Samuel H. Siegfried
Youngstown
Same
John H. Work
Marion Center
Abraham Moore
Gilpin
Amanda Kunkle
Indiana
Michael Kunkle
John F. Sprankle
Panxsutawney
Normal students host Washington party and local society events
Society notes report Normal school students plan a Washington party tomorrow evening. Mr and Mrs Myers hosted a gathering last evening. Mrs Lavina Riddle to entertain tomorrow. Mrs Brallier and Mrs R E Young held a fancy work party Saturday with 80 guests. Mr and Mrs R A Thorveon entertained 85 guests Friday on Oakland Ave. Miss Blanche Kirkpatrick celebrated her 19th birthday with friends. The T B C Club hosted 25 guests at Mr John Hasinger’s Wayne Ave home. West Lebanon Council 843 Jr O U A M plans a Washington birthday observance. Miss Tuhrer of Pittsburg will give readings at Byran King’s school of oratory.
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Normal
Washington
Mre
West Lebanon
The Spinsters Return from Oklahoma at Library Hall
A crowd attended the comedy presented by home talent under the Ladies Parsonage Association of the M E church. The show, sequel to The Spinsters Fortnightly Club, drew $213 in receipts. after expenses $178 remains to fund the parsonage, helping to clear its debt.
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Oklahoma
Library Hall
Ladies’ Parsonage Association
M. E. Church
Will of Julia L Gamble filed in Galisburg probate
The will names executor W M Wilson to sell real estate promptly and directs a $500 monument fund in the cemetery lot. A $200 allowance covers funeral expenses of mother and brother. Grace Shadie inherits a gold watch and Scott Stewart a chain. Remaining estate goes to the mother, brother, and sister Fanny. Dated February 4, 1900.
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Julia L. Gamble
Galisburg
Register
W. M. Wilson
Testator’s
Grace Shadie
Scott Stewart
Fanny
Timber Lands Sold Near Martintown by Local Lumberman
Mr. Robert Hagen, a leading lumber man in Clearfield County, has bought several valuable timber tracts near Martintown. The cash sales total about $20,000. Sellers include Robert M Williams, Richard Williams, Joseph Glenn, and William Glenn. Sawmills will be erected on the tracts and lumber will be manufactured on a large scale.
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Robert Hagen
Clearfield County
Martintown
Robert M
Richard Williams
Joseph
William Glenn
Miner Placed Under Jamaica Ginger Lethal Drink
Michael Benco a Graceton miner aged about 36 died from alcoholic poisoning after drinking Jamaica ginger over several days. He was unmarried. The remains were brought home Saturday and interred in St Bernard Catholic cemetery.
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Michael Benco
Graceton
Jamaica
St. Bernard Catholic
Attorney General Clarifies Mercantile Tax Law Construction
The opinion by Attorney General Elkin explains the Mercantile tax applies to those with fixed places of business who buy to sell again. It details dealer vs manufacturer exemptions, and sets conditions for farmers, butchers, and merchants under the new act, clarifying who must pay and where.
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Elkin
McCauley
Harrisburg
Levi G. McCauLry
Justice Black
Commonwealth
Norris
First Cass
Republicans Sweep County Seat and Borough Elections
In a light turnout spring election, Republicans won every office across Indiana borough and wards. Detailed county results will appear next week in the Progress. A separate note reports E M Lockard’s brother Ralph, in U.S. Army General Hospital in San Francisco, returning briefly from the Philippines with a long letter describing travel and conditions.
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Republians
Indiana
E. M. Lockard
Church Street
San Francisco
Cal
Ralph
United States Army General Hospital
Pacific
Lockard
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Pacific Coast
U.S. A
General Hospital
Brorngg Eris
Manila
U. S
Attington Pond
Nagasaki
Japan
Kobe
Hansa
Senator
San Francisco Bay
Chas. McLain
Luzon
Bape W. LockaRp
A Republican Letter From Jefferson County Campaign
A Jefferson County Republican letter from Brookline Pennsylvania dated February 19 1900 critiques a Pittsburg organizer named Flinn and his followers. It argues that Flinns faction undermines regular party rules and aims to influence the state senate race with campaign spending. The writer predicts a strong county Republican majority backing Fisher and denounces assembly foe Watson joining Flinn.
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Brookine
Rug Eorrors
the Progress
Flinn
Pittsburg
Jefferson County
Atate
Fisher
Morrow
Mesery
Senate
Assembly
Indiana County
Military inspection at Library Hall by Company F
Library Hall hosted a ceremonial inspection of Company F led by Major Penny with Major West of Hollidaysburg as guest. About 50 men under Captain Sam H. Hughes impressed attendees including D. W. Simpeon and Captain Crede. A reception followed at Patton's and promotions Ebenezer Huey Meade Marshall Sweeny James Sansom Hugh Moorhead were announced.
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Major Penny
National Guard
Major West
Hollidaysburg
Company F
Sam H. Hughes
E. W
21St Regi
D. W. Simpeon
Ment
Crede
Blairsville
Patton’s
Hughes
Charles Huey
Meade Marshall
Sweeny
James Sansom
Hugh Moorhead
Livestock Shipments and Local Institute Programs
J K Roneine ships 15 horses and 24 pigs to J M Moore 224 pigs and 10 sheep to tae eve or pigs. Feadis Jarry Bryan and 2 Abeep to Kneedler Pa. Five local teachers’ institute programs published on page six.
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J. K. Roneine
J. M
Moore
Feadis Jarry Bryan
Kneedler
Paga
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Isaac Billings
A. W. Mabon
John H. Pierce
G. Wils. Earl
John Vogel
James A McNeel
J. G. Fleming
A. L. Gilbert
J. Telford
Second Ward
David Blair
J. E. McKean
G. J. Felt
James B. Sansom
Burgess—Kline
Clark
Clawson
Billings
Mahon
A. T. Taylor
A. CG. Braught
D N Daugherty
J D McKalip
J A Findley
J H Engle
J A McNeal
J G Fleming
Gilbert
E M Lockard
J E McKean
G J Fell
Bar Zead
M B Kline
J Wood Clark
Wm B Pattison
High Coxsstable
P H Clawson
A W Mahon
W L Mahan
Henry Keller
James M Marshall
W Fee
Fleming
A L Gilbert
Oliver Fry
A O Cravener
Jesse E McKean
Jas B. Sanaom
George J Peit
Burgesa
J Woodlark
John R
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