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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1895
Page
1
The Progress publishes the full alleged list of illegal voters tied to the election for President Judge Harry White. Names include deceased residents and nonresidents, with many tied to Blairsville and nearby townships. Attorneys plan swift court action as Sheriff Mack gathers ballots. investigations urged.
Pittsburg and others report Bookamire, accused murderer of Cunningham, seen near Glen Campbell, a rumor without foundation. Hunters in Tyrone found a rock cave with meat cooking, owner unseen. A later visit yielded a gunman who escaped up a mountain ledge, believed to be Bookamire, still wanted in the county.
The Shaffer residence in Cherryhill Township burned Tuesday of last week as the family prepared New Year’s dinner. Upstairs contents were lost, while downstairs items were saved. Heavy snow prevented spread to barn and outbuildings. Loss estimated at about 800 dollars. building insured for 300. Fire likely started from a defective flue.
The Marshall and Kline property, formerly owned by the late W. B. Marshall, sold last Wednesday afternoon to J. C. Wallace and Son of East Liverpool for 5800. The only other bidder was J. R. Stumpf and Son at 6700. Wallace, in the dry goods business, plan to occupy the property in spring and will offer carpet and dry goods.
The newly elected officers of the Woman's Relief Corps No 70 were installed for the year. Installation was led by president Mrs M H Griffith. Mrs Virginia Hitchcock performed a reading and paid tribute to Capt H K Sloan. Miss Drenning of Homer City and Mrs McNeal of this place provided instrumental music.
Mr. Thomas Johnston of White township was seriously injured when slate fell on him at a coal bank last Tuesday. He narrowly escaped death with a badly bruised back but no bones were broken.
The Supreme Court on Monday decided in favor of the plaintiff in the case of George Coy versus John G. Cameron of this place. On the same day A. C. Braughler versus John Weir was decided in favor of the prosecutor. Braughler had been elected burgess, while Weir contends his term had not expired. See Supreme Court decisions on eight page of this issue.
Information was filed by Mrs. Wm Crusan of Blairsville against her husband for assault and battery and desertion. The offender was arrested by Constable Wettling on Wednesday and gave bail for his appearance at court.
Co. F. N. G. P. will be present at the inauguration of Governor elect Hastings on Tuesday. The First, Fifth and Eighth Regiments will also be present at the inauguration of the state's highest officers.
Mr. C. J. T. Long becomes landlord after purchasing from Mr. W. H. Fleming on Tuesday and will assume management on Monday at the West Indiana House.
The new Jury Commissioners Mesera J L Langham and James M Miller are active this year, organizing and filling the jury wheel to ensure a full slate of jurors for upcoming terms.
The County Auditors Walker Davis and Tomb are at work examining the county’s financial accounts to ensure accuracy and transparency.
Judge White presided over a January Argument Court with petitions and motions. Overseers of the Poor sought reimbursement from Johnny McLaren for Mrs Lizzie McLaren and her children. Various estates, divorces, and guardianships were adjudicated or continued, including dissolution of West Penn Glass Co. and a divorce petition returnable in February.
Commissioners have arranged with a firm to supply forty-two ballot boxes shipped on order. County officers fear current boxes in Sheriff Mack's possession may not be available for the February election, prompting purchase of new boxes at 2.50 dollars each if needed.
Saturday afternoon will be Visitors Day at the Indiana Public Schools. Decorations in the rooms remain for inspection by institute people and are to be viewed by parents and others before being taken down. The principal and teachers will receive the visitors.
Former local officer John A. Smith of this place drew an eight dollar monthly pension last week with about four hundred dollars back pay. He served in Company B Eleventh Pennsylvania Reserves and received the pension through Frank Donahugh.
Hastings mining town newspaper changes hands. G A Gill, formerly editor of the Cherrytree Record, now owns and edits the Hastings Tribune. The first issue under new management is a bright five column eight page sheet delivering all the town news.
The United Evangelical church at Cone maugh will be dedicated on the Sabbath. Bishop R. Dubs of Chicago will officiate. Rev. Theodore Bach and other local ministers will assist in the services.
Plumville organized a fire company and will be ready to fight the next blaze. Last week the town purchased a chemical engine from the Indiana Fire Association.
Judge White took the oath of office for his second term Monday at 12:30. James McGregor as Register and Recorder administered the oath with Clerk Griffith serving as the only witness.
The county spent 751.44 on prisoner upkeep at the penitentiary during the last year.
John J. Stuchell of East Mahoning township was killed when his sled was struck crossing the railroad at Brockwayville Jefferson county. The accident left eight orphans and the deceased, about 50, a member of the G A R Post at Marion Center. His remains were sent to Punxsutawney then home for funeral at Gilgal church.
Mr Andrew Orr died Saturday afternoon after a lingering illness of stomach cancer. In fragile health for years, he had been bedbound seven weeks. He lived on his farm east of town and leaves a wife and ten children including E G Cambridge Ohio J L local resident and Mrs S F Zeanor Mrs W P Bartlett Pittsburg Agnes Ollie Bertha Carrie Paul and Grace at home. A Lutheran by faith, funeral services were led by Dr Sweeny due to the pastor’s illness, and burial followed in Greenwood cemetery. He was 64 years, 11 months and 19 days old.
The Marion Center G A R Post and Women’s Relief Corps installed their officers for the coming year in a joint meeting at their hall on Tuesday of last week. A donated oil painting by Linton Park was presented to the post, accepted by Commander J A Kinter.
Edward H Devers son of John Devers of Blairsville died after a brief illness while employed in Allegheny. He fell ill with suspected typhoid fever, worsened to acute pneumonia, and died after three days in bed. Aged 22, he left many friends in Blairsville and this place. His burial occurred Monday afternoon in Blairsville cemetery.
Mr Alexander Mitchell of Center township died on Sabbath evening from dropsy at age 72. He left a wife and three daughters. A member of Homer City U P church, his remains were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery on Tuesday afternoon.
Laura Iva Phillips, daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Phillips of Canoe township, died December 31 from congestion of the lungs at age 10 months and 25 days. Interment followed January 1 at Pine Grove cemetery near Rochester Mills.
Mrs Hannah Smith of Crete died Saturday evening at age 85. One of the neighborhood’s oldest citizens, her remains were interred at the West Union U P church graveyard at West Lebanon on Monday.
Miss Martha McKee and Mr. W F Barclay were married at the bride’s parents home in Blacklick township. Rev R E McClure and Dr D J Irwin officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Mary Robinson and groomsman Mr J C Tomb. The couple will reside in Conemaugh township and received warm wishes and presents.
George Bence of Rayne township died last Wednesday evening at about 78. He leaves eight children. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church where his remains were interred on Saturday.
Noah son of Mr George Sheesley of Grant township died Thursday from typhoid fever after a brief illness. His remains were interred in Pine Grove cemetery near Rochester Mills on Saturday.
Barnard Gamble died at his son Aaron Gamble’s residence in township last Wednesday and was later interred Friday January 4 1895 in the Brushvalley Lutheran cemetery.
John Uncapher of Green township died Thursday from paralysis. He left nine children as survivors. His remains were buried Friday at the Lutheran church graveyard near Cookport.
Mr J H Diven of Blairsville married Dillie Blair of Derry township at the bride’s residence. Rev R E McClure officiated with Dr Collins of Allegheny City assisting. Diven, a leading Blairsville contractor and builder, welcomed a happy life together.
Supt Hammers calls all persons planning to conduct select schools in the county to a meeting at his office on Saturday February 2 at 1 00 to set examination dates decide study requirements and select a Theory textbook.
Balentine and Danmire shift their mill from the Gilkerson firm where they just finished cutting 100000 feet of lumber to the Clark Speedy farm in Conemaugh township. The contract will keep them busy for several weeks with an expected cut of about 150000 feet of oak lumber.
The Law Association met in the Court House on Monday to elect officers for the coming year. J. N. Banks is Chancellor Samuel Douglass Vice Chancellor J. H. Pierce Secretary and J. T. Stn hul Treasurer. D. H. Tomb D. B. Taylor and S. J. Telford named to the Board of Censors. G. W. Hood John A. Scott and S. M. Jack join the Library Committee. Several editions are expected for the library. The group proposes moving the jury box to face both bench and audience during sessions.
Citizens of the Lowry school district met on Friday night for a musical convention under the instruction of Mr. Wm. Thompson of Pavening. The first meeting is planned for Friday, with ongoing weekly sessions to follow under the same organizer.
The production became financially stranded at Johnstown after the managers deserted it, leaving the show unable to continue without new leadership or funding.
Justus Volk, a furniture dealer of Johas, has opened a shop with Good Mr. Frank and will feature a selection of modern furniture and home goods. Local residents are invited to view the new showroom and inquire about early discounts.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a signature with the name Toshilalo Inema and a charged or charged relation to the Reverend. Details are incomplete, making full context unclear.
Travel notes describe the Stuttgart region during October fest with vine cultivation methods on tall supports, hotel registration rituals, and a tour of royal palaces. The city’s market, tram system, and notable sites including stiftskirche, old palace statues, and the crystal market are described along with observations on local labor and customs.
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