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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1896
Page
4
The Indiana Progress prints endorsements for reform aligned with Senator Quay. It notes a Harrisburg committee to frame anti corruption legislation, urges voters to back candidates supporting these measures, condemns money in politics, and discusses Waton withdrawal and the county’s stance favoring Quay aligned reform in both Senate and Assembly.
Philadelphia reports show Senator Quay and reform Republicans routing the combine in most wards. Despite Gazette criticism, county committees defend their independence and pledge to resist party dictates. The piece notes varied weekly weather and hints at tensions with England.
M C Watson writes to J N Langham announcing he will withdraw from the GOP Senate race in the district. He cites the new nominating method and a prior pledge by Capt Mitchell to favor Indiana county, arguing division would deprive the county of rightful representation. Watson urges Langham to step aside to give Indiana county a fair chance at the State Senate seat.
The Quay Republican Club announces new headquarters in the Hall building opposite Apple’s furniture store. The group supports Senator Quay’s reform platform and aims to nominate and elect a district senator and county representatives, with delegates to state and national conventions in accord with reform ideas. Free public documents will be distributed. Noah Lowe is president and John M. Bruces secretary invites citizens, veterans, and young Republicans to join.
The Clarion Jacksonian recounts Scott Laughlin discovering a rattlesnake wedged in a garden hose while cleaning a sidewalk for New Year’s, the snake’s body and fangs tangled in cotton hose threads as water rushed from the hose. The incident adds almost four feet to Laughlin’s hose.
Curiaco Jan 4 report shows the man who asphyxiated his wife and five children and then himself is identified not as Peter Hougsard but Jens Hansen. The murderer appears to be a fugitive from justice who swindled creditors out of 40000 dollars and fled to America from Denmark.
The Republicans of Brushvalley township are called to meet at the Mechanicsburg public school house on Saturday January 25 at 1 pm to nominate a ticket for the spring election. Let every Republican be present. T W Evans Committeeman.
The Republicans of West Mahoning township will meet in the election house on Saturday January 25 at 1 o clock p m for the purpose of nominating a ticket for the February election A C Goon
The Republicans of Armstrong township will meet at Anthony's school house next Saturday at 1 p m to nominate a ticket for the February election. J C Cochran.
Mr W F Wettling visits Pittsburg today while Miss Annie Wilson stays with Tyrone friends over Sabbath. Several townspeople travel to Pittsburg or Johnstown on business and social visits recur through the week. Mr Charles Lindsey relocates to Glen Campbell to run a hotel, and others plan trips or attend local events.
Republican Ward Committees in Indiana borough held meetings to schedule suggestion sessions for ward primaries on January 16, set January 23 for the ward primary 4 to 7 pm, and January 27 for vote counting. Officers elected D C Mack president and F M Smith secretary. Funding from 50 cent deposits to cover primary expenses and ticket printing.
Local notices describe a first ladies night at the Cosmopolitan Club, a Mahoning teachers' institute at Marchand, and frequent skating outings to Homer City. Social gatherings include Miss Hope Stewart's party and Mr and Mrs Risinger's reception. Pennington's sale offers $6 suits for $3.50, and a pension granted to Alexander Wilson via Frank Donahugh.
Pupils at Widdowson school Cherry Hill township presented Miss Mallie Ackerson with a handsome crazy patch quilt as a collaborative work highly appreciated by the teacher.
At Loughrys settlement, merchandise stock has been marked down to attract buyers. A 60 day limit is fixed for this sale, during which a large inventory is expected to be cleared.
Buy dress patterns in cotton, wool, or silk and save from 25 to 50 percent. Large range of qualities available, with prices from 10c to $1.50.
Advertises dress linings and fibre chamois at half regular price. Promotes domestic goods at below current cost with large discounts to clear stock.
A local retailer advertises women’s fur items at exactly half price, claiming never before sold at such a low level. The offer emphasizes deep discounts on select furs, urging customers to visit the store for limited-stock deals.
Odd sizes and off condition shoes offered at half price. 203 pieces of men’s shoes available. Limited time implies many pairs will sell out in 30 days. Urgent call to buy from US SOOR.
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