Arrival of a little daughter brings joy to Mr Markle
The town records numerous family notes and visits. Mr John Markle rejoices over the arrival of a little daughter while Mrs George Collins recovers after a difficult week. Several locals travel, study and visit friends, and a New Year’s Eve event at the Town Hall supports the Ladies Missionary society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Markle
George Collins
J. L. Ewing
Eldersridge Academy
W. W. Coulter
Clarksburg
Kells
Kansas
H. A. Kells
J. W. Harbison
R. H. Harbison
Wallace Klingensmith
Philadelphia Dental College
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Zaralel Deouthitt
Normal
Bolivar
Messrs
C. W
W. B. Hammond
Institute
Indiana
Lizzie Johnston
Jane Coulter
H. Q. Graham
O. Bb. Club
John Hammond
McKeesport
Smicksburg Social Roundup Near Holidays
Smicksburg residents report Chas Lowe returns from Apollo while Thomas Weston recovers from illness. Families and friends gather during Christmas week with visits spanning Brockwayville Punxsutawney Plumville Wilkinsburg Apollo and Smicksburg. Mrs D A Ritchie thanks her Sabbath school class for a gift album and expresses blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Lowe
Apollo
Thomas Weston
C. E. Condron
Brockwayville
Jennie Robinson
J. A. Walter
Punxsutawney
Tessie Marshall
Henry Aul
Plumville
Elmore Lewis
David Ritchie
Steve Mooney
Smicksburg
Lilian Streamer
C. L. Streamer
George Weston
Messrs
Vienry
Curt
Taylor
John Stiteler
Walt
Albert Irvin
Harry Lewis
Elmore Dingere
Clara Elkin
Belle and Shaffer
Wilkinsburg
Miss Elkin
Francis Elkin
D. A. [Itchie
Christmas Visits and Local School Baseball Victory
Heshbon Miss Mabel Campbell visits Garfield friends. Frank and Eva Baughman spend Christmas with Blairsville friends. James and Elmer Campbell of East Liverpool visit their father. Christmas entertainment at the school house is well attended. Mr Johnston Wagner of Minnesota visits neighbors. he last resided here 24 years ago. Campbell school baseball team defeats Ridge school 10 to 3 after nine innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Eva Baughman
Blairsville
Messrs
James and
Elmer Campbell
East Liverpool
Johnston Wagner
Minnesota
Wagner
Campbell
Ridge
Institute at Cribbs school house teachers' gathering
The Armstrong and Washing township teachers plan a two day institute January 3 and 4 at Cribbs school house with Miss Lottie Mc Creight welcoming. The program features debates, recitations, teaching talks, and an address by R. E. Russell, plus items on ethics and patriotism. The article also notes Shaker Digestive Cordial claims to cure dyspepsia and promotes Laxor castor oil as a child remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Washington Township
Cribbs School House
Lottie McCreight
H.W. Black
Harry Smeade
Lizzie Johnston
E. A. Fleming
Millen
Deny
G. M. Edwards
Miss McLaughlin
Ira Johnston
Miss Clowes
W. H. Hoover
County Institute
Blue and Johnston
J. F. Russell
Frank Johnston
Messrs. Harmon and Rankin
Mount Lebanon
New Gas Discovers Brighter Light Than Electricity
A new gas yields a brilliant white flame surpassing electricity and can be made at home with a $1.60 machine. One jet equals fifteen ordinary jets, with apparatus simple enough for rural use. Formed by heating carbon and calcium with an electric arc and adding water, the compound carbide enables illumination and, with a slight change, can be converted into sugar and alcohol, bridging organic and inorganic worlds.
Western states vie for placer and quartz mining fortune
The piece notes Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Washington and British Columbia compete for mining prospects as gold fever grows. It highlights rail lines, especially the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, as routes to the West and cites John Rt Pott of Williamsport Pa for more information. It also advertises Indiana Pa State Normal School opening Winter Term January 7 1896 with a faculty from eleven colleges, electric lights, and a model school supervised by five teachers led by Principal D J Waller Jr.
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California
Colorado
Montana
Idaho
Washington
British Columbia
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
John Rt. Pott
Williamsport
State Normal School of
Indiana
D. J. Waller, Jr
D.D
Four room nearly new house for rent on South Third Street
A four room dwelling in near new condition with full equipment is available for rent at reasonable rates. Located on South Third Street. For inquiries call or write George W. Harvey Indiana Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Third Street
Callon
Grorce W
Government labor inquiries seek nonpartisan welfare topics
Circulars issued by Commissioner Wright invite labor dealers to suggest original, nonpartisan inquiries for the department focused on general welfare. A Knight of Labor executive board letter urges studying government employment opportunities for citizens unable to find private work, calling it crucial to ending enforced idleness. Includes other items on Prominent health advice, Grange meeting plans, Lincoln portrait notes, and transcontinental Pullman car service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commissioner-of-Labor
Wright
United States
Department
Amon
Knights of Labor General Executive Board
K. of L
Department of Labor
Reguess for Seeds Count in Pumpkins as Prize Decides Winner
Twenty five contestants must redo their guesses for the exact seed count in the three pumpkins. A fourth pumpkin is on display in the show window and guesses are due by Monday January 6, 1896 at 9 o clock p.m. The nearest correct guess wins a New Singer Sewing Machine. If ties occur, further guessing is required.
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Wie Wakefield
Germany M. L
Willian Iyjer
Saipsville
Ephraim Holinson
A.M. Rodgers
George Cribs
Township
O. M. Wilson
Hon
Yearnald
Greensburg
Mbeo
Samuel My Char
Johnston Wilson
Lither
Judiana
Will Pelton
Johnstown
Felton
Ephraim Robinson
Anilhepaf
J. T. Lichtenfelsed
Germany Lutheren
Weer Wheatfidd
A.M. Wallacedig
Germany M
Noah Fry
Josiah Lydicks
Sadie Cresswell
Nolo
Mr. Russ
Pittsburg
Gibson
Cambria County
West Burkheart
James Gibson
Qghio
Edward M Faber
U. S
Washington, D. C
Daniel Burkheart
Thomas Shellito
Shellito
Robert Simpson
Cherryhill
Ireland
Derry
West
Lebanon
Holtyar
Homer City
John Evans
Nan Ellsworth
Lilian McCord
Allegheny
H. C. English
M. E. Church
Roy Piper
Jesse Griffith
Faltsburg
Creekside
John Phillips
Mabel Campbell
Garfield
Joint Institute
R. E. Russell
Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
the Grange
Indiana County
Pomona Grange
Advance Grange
D. M. Smith
Hope Grange
Lincoln
WcChine
JcClare
Golden Gate
P. R. BR
Pacific Coast
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Pullman Company
Jersey City
San Diego
Cal
San Francisco
Broadway
Broad Street Station
Philadelphia
The
Indiana Progress
W. R. Loughry & CO
Ork
P. S
J. S. Fisher, E. E. Lockard, Murray Guthrie
Morton Fleming
Mr. Jno
Cameron
Fourth Ward
Simon Mack
White Two
Wm. Hauxhurst
Murray Moore
J. L Orr
Martha Denning
J. T. Hood
J. C. Speedy
J. S. Lowry
J. M. Cunningham
Jacob Wettling
J. P. Elkin
Ann Growden
R.T. Getty
Clara I. McHenry
Stella Warner
Roy McDurmit
Maggie Anderson
Mamie Buchanan
Wm. Keepers
R. M. Fleming
Watt
Vern
Cunningham
A. W. Wilson & Sor
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