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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1899

Page

4

Death of Elias L Butterbaugh in Indiana community

Elias L Butterbaugh died at his home on East Oak Street after a two day illness of heart trouble. He was born in Green Township, served in the Civil War Signal Corps, and was a member of the James L. O Neil Post G A R. Survived by wife and children Dr H B Butterbaugh Miss M Olive Robert H Elias P Grace Laura and Katherine. Funeral Friday at 2 pm conducted by Rev A J Porman with Greenwood Cemetery burial.

Elias L. Boulerbaugh Elias L. Buterbaugh East Oak Street First Ward Buterbaugh Green Township Indiana Cookport Butterbaugh A. J. Porman Indiana Baptist Church Greenwood Cemetery

Mrs Jane Lydic dies at 73 in Green township

Mrs Jane Lydic widow of William Lydic of Green township died Saturday at her son A J Lydick’s home near Taylorsville at about 73. She had been ill since June from a dropsical heart condition and was a longtime Cockport Baptist. Survived by two sons E M Lydick and A J Lydick near Taylorsville and daughter Mrs John Wheeler of Dixonville. Also brothers and sisters Elliot McGuire, Mrs Sarah McCullough, Mrs Matilda Fleming, Mrs Lucinda Donahey, Mrs Rachel Cook and Matilda. Funeral was Sunday by Rev Kanarr and burial at Twolick church cemetery near Dixonville.

Jane Lydic William Lydic Green Township A. J. Lydick Tayloraville Lydie Cockport E. M. Lydick Taylorsville John Wheeler Dixonville Elliot McGuire Eldersridge Sarah McCullough Cherryhill Township Matilda Fleming Lucinda

Death of Armstrong Township's Elder Citizen David Carnahan

David R. Carnahan, about 90, longtime Armstrong township resident near Tannery, died suddenly at 2 am. Survived by two wives and several children including Morrison, Israel, Thomas, Harvey, Mrs. J. C. White, Levi, David, Mrs. Nelson Bethel, Carrie, and Dickey. Lifelong Crete United Presbyterian member. Funeral at 10 am with Rev. M. S. Telford, Oakland cemetery interment.

David EB. Carnahan David R. Carnahan Armstrong Township Tannery Morrison Israel Thomas Shelocta Harvey J. C. White Crete Levi David Nelson Bethel Carrie Dickey Oakland Cemetery

Obituary: Robert M. McKee dies at 71 in White Township

Robert M McKee aged 71 died at his White township home on Thursday morning after grip and pneumonia. He was the oldest son of late Iste James McKee, born on the family farm four miles north of Indiana, married 1866 to Elizabeth Kinghorn, survived by wife and children Anna Ella James and Robert. Funeral held at his home with Rev J Day Brownlee, interment Greenwood cemetery.

Robert M. McKee White Township James McKee Indiana McKee Elizabeth Kinghorn Anna Ella Pittsburg James Robert Bedford First United Presbyterian Church J. Day Brownlee Greenwood

Death of Absalom Dehavens in Canoetown Ship

Absalom Dehavens of Canoetown ship died suddenly Thursday afternoon after a day spent at the mill and barn unloading chop. He suffered severe stomach pain within an hour and passed away. He was about 70, survived by his wife two sons and three daughters.

Absalom Dehavens Canoe Township

Mrs James Henderson Dies in Blacklick Township at 75

Mrs James Henderson of Blacklick township died Monday morning after a severe grip attack at about 75. Her husband, ill with the grip and in critical condition, survives. The deceased's only living child is Mrs John Bergmar of Johnstown. Funeral services are at 10:00 this forenoon, with interment at Ebenezer.

James Henderson Blacklick John Bergmar Johnstown Ebenezer

MBS E B Andress Dies with Pneumonia in East End

Mrs E B Andress of East End Pittsburgh died January 8 from pneumonia. Interment at Homewood cemetery. She was twice married. first husband Coleman, once a local resident now in Erie soldiers' home, was son of the deceased. Margaret McCall Dies of Diphtheria in Hortons. only child of Mr and Mrs Frank McCall.

E. B. Andress East End Pitterburg Homewood Cemetery Coleman Erie Wm. Coleman Margaret McCall Frank McCall Hortons Dinesse

Infant Mary Helen Gompers Dies in White Township

Nine month old Mary Helen Gompers, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Gompers of White township, died Thursday forenoon at 11 o'clock from the grip after a four day illness. Interment was in Oakland cemetery on Friday. Both parents were ill with the grip and could not attend the funeral.

Mary Helen James Gompers White Township Oakland Cemetery

Death of Archie Kinter in Rayne township at age about 70

Archie Kinter of Rayne township was found dead in bed Tuesday at 3 o clock after retiring healthy the night before. Heart disease caused the sudden death. He is survived by three sons and his wife. Interment was at Rayne church on Thursday.

Archie Kinter Rayne Township Rayne Church

Infant James Edward Moore Dies in Saltsburg

James Edward Moore, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Moore of Saltsburg, died Tuesday morning from membranous croup at age one year. He was ill for three days. Interment will be in Saltsburg today.

James Edward J. C. Moore Saltsburg

New Officers Installed for Post 28 G A R and Women’s Relief Corps

Post 28 G A R installed its year’s officers including Commander J N Banks and Senior Vice Commander G W Wheeler with Isaac Beck as Junior Vice Commander and Rev A J Furman as chaplain. The Women’s Relief Corps installed officers led by President Miss Virginia Sloan.

Women’s Relief Corps J. N. Banks G. W. Wheeler Isaac Beck A. J. Furman Wm., Hosack 8. C. Thompson J. Nicholson L. A. Hollister James A. White Short M. A. McLain R. M. Smith

Yearly Livestock Shipment From This Station 1898

J B Adr prepares a statement showing 1898 shipments totaling 36 454 head with a value of 145 423 dollars. Hogs 26 037 sheep 8 905 cattle 1 795 calves 353 and horses 364 comprise the bulk, with poultry also sent to markets. Thomas Wissinger led the shipments as the heaviest shippers. Stock raising stands as a leading county industry.

J. B. Ad Tir Thomas & Wissinger Indianas

Illuminated Sign Writes Proprietor's Name in Lights

A store uptown displays a decorative electric sign spelling the proprietor’s name. The bulbs at the left light first then travel in a sweeping pen stroke across the letters. The final dot on the numeral is revealed last, making the full name glow briefly before dimming.

New York Sau

Marriage Promise Exchange In Early Dialogue

Fragment from a humorous exchange where Miss Pussan asks to be spared from continual affection after marriage. The fiancé replies that no promise is needed and jokes that he can provide enough companionship for 87 a week. The odd phrasing implies a satirical tone about married life and expectations.

Humorous Exchange About Honest Critique

Dialogue from Chicago News shows an author asking for leniency in reviewing a new book. The critic defends his silence by noting their longstanding friendship and promises not to publish a candid opinion. The quip highlights tensions between friendship and professional critique.

Chicago News

The Light That Failed Insolvent Clergyman Comment

A Mexican Herald quips about Brother MacLellan’s insolvency. The curate notes the church light dimming as a house of business closes, while a parishioner muses on misfortune. The exchange satirizes failing enterprises and reputational damage in a church town.

Brother MacLellan Mexican Herald

Resolutions of Respect for Henry Aul of Smicksburg

Encampment No. 29 A V L Smicksburg adopts resolutions mourning comrade Henry Aul. They honor his worthy life, extend condolences to his family, and order copies of the resolution to be placed on minutes, published in county papers, and presented to the family. Committee: D A Lorehart, D R Crawford, LA R Greyx.

Smicksburg Henry Aul Wuelleas D. A. Lorehart D. R. Crawford LA. R. Grexy

Stone Now In Power and Personalities

A Pennsylvania Republican party note urges support for Senator Quay in re election highlighting his leadership in state and national councils. It denounces Wanamaker and Gordon interference as Democratic and Republican factions clash over United States senate caucus strategy. Balloting opens with expectations of Quay victory, while political maneuvering unfolds in Harrisburg and across the legislature.

Quay Senate General Assembly Weelx Commonwealth Republican Party Joan Wanamaker Republican State Committee William A. Stone James Gay Gordon Harrisburg William Connell James S. McKean Pennsylvania Wanamaeker United States George A. Jenks Judy Gordon Wanamaker Guffey Gordon-Wanamaker Philadelphia Colonel Guffey George Jenks Gordon Chauncey Black Jenks Joint Assembly Gordonites Senator Quay House

Another Pension Granted to David Good

A pension of six dollars per month has been granted to David Good of Smicksburg. Society's Sphere notes Mrs. Samuel Cunningham hosted guests at dinner on Thursday evening. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will hold a chicken and waffle supper in Library Hall on Tuesday evening January 24 from 4 to 10 p.m. Maps for Ready Reference announces a seven map atlas from the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway, free by mail with six cents postage to Geo H Heatford or John R Pott in Williamsport.

David Good Smicksburg Samuel Cunningham Wayne Avenue Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Library Hall Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co United States Atlantic Pacific Geo. H. Heatford Old Colony Building Chicago John R. Pott Williamsport

Change in Management at Hotel Cain

Mr J L Cain, long time landlord of Hotel Cain, transfers to Warren Pa to head a leading Warren hotel. Mr Charles H Moore, landlord of Salamanca N Y, becomes new head of Hotel Cain. Transfer occurred Monday. Mrs Cain visits Warren this week. Moore and wife were here over Sabbath. Cain improved the property during his year, while Moore brings reputed landlord skills. The property was bought by a stock group and will be upgraded in spring with renovations including a lowered floor and new corner entrance.'''

Gibson Ebenaburg Griffith Ellis Latrobe John F. Steving Pittsburg D. A. Cunningham Freeport F. Warner Cecelia Club C. F. Murray and Son Blairsville John McGaughey Harrisburg Bertha Orr White Township Wilkinsburg Mary Loughry A. Drummond First Ward Catherine McIntire McKeesport Helen White Croylands B. Griffith Pine Township Laura Davis Normal R. M. Ewing Charles Moore Salamanca N. Y Hotel Cain C. A. Gessler Joseph Donnelly R. E. Templeton Conemaugh T. S. Bracken Dora McCullough Cockport Denver Colo Lawrence Thompson Apollo J. Wilson Thompson Railroad Avenue William H. Johnston Britashton Martin Johnston J. N. Langham BH. M. Miller Pennsylvania Railroad Junction Allegheny City Indiana H.C. Wells Plumville North Carolina W. J. Mitchell The National Bank Philadelphia W. L. Buchanan Dixonville Larimer W. Q. Buchanan Eva G. Thompson Yellowstone Park Kellysburg Hall Kellysburg James A. McGee Nampa M. J. Weamer Sixth Streets McKee Adam P. Lowry Punxsutawney News Virginia Hitchcock Win. Stone Hitchcock Walter Lyons New York Atlantic City Sarah Thomas John Thomas Philadelphia Street New York City Fannie Chas. F. Fink Fredericktown Oliveburg Jefferson County Ohio J. L. Cain Warren Charles H. Moore Cain

Kinsey Grips Jury Duty After Armagh Incident

Jury Commissioner L. B. Kinsey of Armagh suffered a grip injury and could not report for duty on Monday, delaying his usual courthouse rounds and official duties.

L. B. Kinsey Armagh

Pure Ice Delivery and Local Dairies Update

Samuel Lucas of Litter farm White township ships over 100 sled loads of pure ice from spring water dams to town cold storage and private ice houses. Also notes on illness in Plumville area, dairy deliveries to Brushton, and real estate for sale at Eleventh and School streets Indiana Pa. Public health notice and local business listings follow.

Samuel Lucas White Township

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