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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1896
Page
4
A notice announces a January 6 meeting at the Court House in Indiana to set a date for the primary and conduct related business. The item includes editorials debating a four year old political agreement and reiterates that voters choose their own candidate by majority vote.
Immigrants from Southern Europe flood New York as six months to October 30, 1895 see 142164 arrivals versus 92673 the prior year. Editorial argues many are illiterate and willing to work for low pay, harming American labor. Proposes a ten dollar head tax for those who cannot read or write, urging nonpartisan congressional action.
The County Teachers Institute session ended last Friday as its most successful yet, with strong interest, high attendance, and solid work. County Superintendent targets top talent, Mr Hammers may seek re election, while political commentary notes currency debates and presidential fitness. County committee plans meeting next Monday for all members.
The author argues that a Democratic tariff bill widens the trade deficit, forcing gold outflow to settle balances. They insist protecting home industries and growing domestic wool reduces reliance on foreign goods, framing a tariff as boosting national income and resolving the gold problem. The President is blamed for not understanding this simple logic.
Ex-Chairman J C McGregor will not submit his name for Sheriff at this time though many friends urged him to run. Corimbus McCoy of White township will enter the Republican primary for County Commissioner, seen as loyal and qualified. Moses Steele of East Mahoning clarifies he has not retired from the County Treasurer race as issues rest with the people.
American manufacturers back the Manufacturers' Club resolutions to back The National Association of Manufacturers. Active Pennsylvanians are urged to attend the January 21 1896 Chicago convention with special transport rates. Contact Wa Stockton Philadelphia for details.
The Indiana County Gazette and its editor M C Watson are challenged by a counteraccount detailing alleged bad faith in pledges over the Senate nomination. Mitchell is blamed for entering the race under pressure while Watson allegedly vowed to back him but later pressed his own candidacy. The piece describes meetings in Indiana and Philadelphia, promises broken, and a rotation plan tied to county committee actions. The debate centers on whether the district should use a popular vote system and who truly controls nomination.
A cheerful call for a holiday number featuring sketches prose and poetry by bright writers and artists. The offer invites readers to obtain the publication by mailing six cents in postage stamps to Gro H Herford publisher at 415 Old Colony Building Chicago Illinois.
A string of short notices lists residents and guests visiting from Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Blairsville, Leechburg, Indiana, Reynolds, Titusville, and other towns over the Sabbath and holidays. Individuals include Harry White Jr, Sara Owens, Edith Smith, R R Hazlett, Robert Ruffner, J Stevens, Joseph Flude, W 8 Trainer, C B Mabon, E E Harbison, Lewis Hay, Estella Bethel, W R Calhoun, Mattie Griffith, Samuel Hosack, Eva Kelly, J B Keener, Carlton Roof, Gertrude Fenteen, Corrie Baker, C A Campbell, Mrs David Hall, G H Van Horn, Miss Mary Irwin, Lex N Mitchell, James Hammers, J T Bell, Carrie McGee, Mollie Thomas, Rebecca Irwin, J L Elder, Eva Agey, Mrs Hart, C J McElhoes, William Young, Jennie Trainer, Mollie Thomas, Miss Garnette Zimmerman, Annie Lawson, S F Nesbitt, T B Clark, Edwin Bach, Garnette Zimmerman, Annie Lawson, Tra Anthony, Miss Nellie Ellis, Miss Edna Chester, William Mullen, Robert Mullen, S Rowe, Mildred and Mabel Thompson, Lizzie Stewart, Carl Hammers, H S Graham, Hugh Pollock, Anna Curts, Etta Rowe, and Jean Rowe.
Rev Samuel G Wilson publishes Persian Life and Customs a well received work by readers in this town and region. A 15 year missionary in Persia the author presents incidents of life travel in The Land of the Lion and the Sun with maps and half tone Persia images. The first edition sold out and a second is in preparation with the book on sale now at local stores for 1.31 dollars, a half price reduction.
Dr Sadler offers eye and ear nose throat care from 804 Penn Ave Pittsburgh. He claims spectacle adjustment cures headaches and crooked vision, cataract removal is the only cure, and 97 of 100 cataract patients are restored. He notes deafness from colds and recommends prompt treatment with 25 years experience.
The notice lists six names as remaining unclaimed at the Indiana Pennsylvania office as of December 31, 1895: Miss Lizzie Little, Miss Laura E. McDonald, A. B. Roysi, Miss E. Ray McCormick, Mr. P. J. Caster, Mrs. Gertrude K. Wilson. Callers should state the letters were advertised and give the date. J. N. Laneuam, P. M.
A roundup lists shipments December 26 to 31: Jackson McMillen sent 101 pigs 10 cattle 2 calves to Colmar Pa. J N Stewart 4 cattle 63 pigs 161 sheep to Port Indian Pa. H H Blakely 167 pigs to Pottstown Pa. Thomas Wissinger 101 sheep 3 calves to West Philadelphia. J D McKalip 110 pigs to Kimberton Pa. H Seanor 2 cattle 3 calves 120 pigs to Barto Pa. A black kid glove with fur trimming found on the street Tuesday. owner may claim at Prog RESS office after paying notice.
Local notes recall visitors from Spengler and East End Pittsburg, Christmas gatherings at Evangelical and M P churches, a railroad project advancing from Mahaffey to Glen Campbell, Hawes Store expansion, and a St Nick visit during a Sabbath school event. Constable Patehin arrested several locals for whiskey sales in Barnside area.
Ernest Herlinger of Pittsburg is visiting friends here as United Evangelical protracted meetings continue. H S Buchanan, formerly of here, was present last Sabbath. Irwin Buchanan recovers from rheumatism. Harry Fee, Armagis school teacher, spent Sabbath at home. Scott Baker and James Livengood arrived from Blacklick. Harry Stiltz Px attends Clarion Normal and visited last week. W B Overdorf hosted a Friday evening young folks gathering. Christmas events at M E and Lutheran churches were successful. James Mauk of Wilkinsburg visiting his parents, returned home. Sharp McFeaters and Blanche McFeaters of Morrellville spent holidays here. Gertraede Pittman slowly improves from stomach inflammation.
Millie M. Myers of Indiana visits friends in Ontario. John M. Nickle suffers from asthma. George and David Buterbaugh travel to Maryland timber regions to work in lumber. H. H. Houk confined with sore throat rheumatism after exposure. Rev. McMann of Lancaster and Miss E. J. Ruffner of Allegheny visit Mr and Mrs J. R. Ruffner during holidays. Mrs. J. S. Miller of Barnesboro visits her parents D. R. Houk to assist inventory. D. R. Honk hires Howani Beat as clerk. Houk to inventory stock in early January.
D M Howard and wife visiting Ringgold. Miss Lizzie Black returns home. Samuel Barrett and son Sharpe and Aaron Neal at Ambrose. K E Wolf, once at Barrett’s saw mill, at home. Mrs Lucy Neal visiting daughter Ruth Collins of Blairsville. J C Stear burned eye melting babbitt metal. Mrs Annie Lemison improving after illness. C S Reitz and Clark at home after woods work. Young people attend Trade City Christmas entertainment. Ernie McHenry, sister Retta Gahagan, and Will Beck home from woods on visit. J L Reitz of Sprankle’s Mills improving from diphtheria.
Mrs. Smith from Derry visited here last week. Mrs. C. F. Murray of Blairsville was in Shelocta on Saturday. S. M. and John Lowman were in Indiana Monday. W. C. Fulton and wife of West Lebonan were in Shelocta Saturday. Will Johnston of Ford City is spending a few days with his parents. Miss Mabel Walker of Indiana is visiting uncle J. C. Walker near town. Mrs. Albert Wiggins near here badly burned her hand. Mr. J. Walker and wife of Ford City holidayed with parents near this place. Miss Mary Gillson of New Derry vacationing with sister Mrs. Tom Lowman.
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