Indiana Progress 1892 Jan 20 Local notes and notices
A string of small town items fills the page including dirhheria cases, jail firings, and upcoming events. Notable mentions include Miss Sara Moorhead and Mr W A Neil’s morning wedding in Cunningham, a Beech Creek road widening order, and the Westmoreland county endorsement of Harry White for Supreme Court. Also listed are local meetings, a poultry exhibition visit, and plans for a Soldiers Orphans Home fundraiser with pension agent Bengough among speakers in Pittsburgh.
Fatal shooting near home shocks rural town
Robert F. Pollock was found dead in a woods near his Dear Marchand home after an apparent accident with a gun. Police deem the death an accident as the coroner notes no inquest. the article also reports multiple Obituaries including Mrs. Amelia D. Kline and Miss Hannah Robison, both in their mid to late nineties, and notes other local memorials and county matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Pollock
Andrew Pollock
Pollock
Robert Pollock
Marchand
Miller
Personal Brevities From Town and Nearby
Local brief notes list residents visiting, traveling, or staying in nearby towns. Names include W. C. Gordon Blacklick H. W. Black Davia Samuel Bence Dixonville James McQuown Ord Squire Piper Armagh and others with movements from Gilpin Latrobe Gilpin Pine Flats and Blairsville among places such as Elderton and Uniontown. Several entries note illnesses or travel details and one pension agent visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Gordon
Blacklick
H.W. Black
Davia
Samuel Bence
Dixonville
James McQuown
Ord
Squire Piper
Armagh
Shursday
A. H. Bhieius
Gilpin
R. A. Dunwiddie
Pine Flats
Henry Strung
Nole
T. Kintes
Home
Rev
Fora
Samuel Hazlett
Georgeville
James McMillen
Marion Centre
James Gibson
Utah
Wau
Kimple
Chambersville
D. E. Kimmel
Latrobe
Plumville
B. Puol
Milton Streams
Joseph Dodson
Nellie
Maggie Wakefield
Brushvalley
John H. Devers
Blairs Ville
Salem Sheshley
Deckers' Point
Kin
Wilkinsburg
W. P. Kershaw
Pittsburg
Rayne Township
Irwin Shafler
West Lebanon
Bess
Retta Jackson
Greeburg
H. W. Stephens
Westmoreland County
Greenville
Kate L. Kuhn
Bradford Brockville
New York
B. Janker
Janker
A. R. Reider
Wm. Fercuson
Punx
Jennie Martin
Orleans
Uniontown
James F. Shields
Taylorsville
la Grippe
Zeb Bonner
Claridge
Pine Township
J. N. Ritchey
Smicksburg
Halston
Elk County
W. R. Loughry
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Business
D Anderson
West Todians
R. A. Heffltisger
Blairsville
Griffith Ellis
Pennsylvania Miller Matural Fire Insperance Association
Church News Sparks Union At Presby Church
Ten persons joined the Pres byterian church on last Sabbath. Protracted meetings continue at the Wesleyan Methodist church in Hillsdale. A Presbyterian basement social is planned next Friday. The King's Daughters and Sons of the M E Church schedule an entertainment and social at Mrs J T Bells next Friday. Rev Montgomery of Cumbers land Presbyterian Punxsubtawney will preach next Sabbath morning. Rev A T Bell of Kellysburg leaves for Tynesta to assist Rev J B McAnick in communion services next Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Jast
Babbath
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Hillsdale
King’s Daughters and Sons
M. E. Church
J.T. Bell
Rev. Montgomery
Cumbersland
A. T. Bell
Kellysburg
Tynesta
J.B. McAnick
Methodist Church
Presbyterian
Samuel Dixon
Dixon
Pittsburg
Late Railroad News Weighs In On Homer City Beech Creek Plans
Extensive work by Pennsylvania and Beech Creek companies continues despite weather. About 1000 Pennsylvanian graders work from Garman's Mills to Cherry Tree, with 300 along Lasqueanna between Garman's Mills and Cherry Tree, and 100+ at a Garman's Mills cut. New engineering corps reached Homer to survey from Homer City to Blacklick, with hints of urgent routes toward Pittsburgh. Blacklick residents entice the line, Homer hopes for a boom, and engineers promise Homer as a future home if one railroad is built. The board of directors at Jersey Shore reviewed the plan with optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Garman’s Mills
Cherrytree
Garman’s
Corps of Engineers
Beech Creek Company
Homer
Homer City
Blacklick
JB. C. C
Tearing Ring
Hummer
Graceton
Pittsburg
Susquhanna
Pennsylvania
Jerseyshore
J.V. Kilgore
Econony Clothing Co
Allegheny City
Grace Pinkerton
George Pinkerton
Grace
Thomas Coleman Dies After Grip and Pneumonia
Obituary notes Thomas Coleman born January 25 1845 in Furnece Indiana County Pa died the prior Saturday after grip and pneumonia. He served in the Civil War 2nd Battalion United States Infantry, fought at Stones River Chicamauga and Atlanta campaigns, was a prisoner for a few days, joined G A R Post 298 in 1884, and left a wife. Also includes local real estate transfers up to January 19 listing parcels and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Coleman
Adams
Brookville
Drs. Coleman
Coleman
G. A. R. Post
Thomas Coleman
Furnece
Indiana County
Cn. B
Bbonth Unites States Infantry
Todinna
Local Correspondence From Maherville News
Local items report a Maherville social match with a rising railroader next week, and note diphtheria fever and possible epidemic if weather stays. Neville Glass plant subscriptions rise while rolling mill and tin plate factory buildings near roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maherville
Neville Glass
Grip of illness sweeps community with many ill and recovering
Mrs. David Keith recovers from illness while United Brethren hold protracted meetings nearby. Fort Jones California visitor D W Kallenger returns home. James Pershing broke his great toe at log skidway. Smith Pershing visits Cambria county kin. Miss Jennie Lowman visits Mechanicsburg relatives. Local families and neighbors report grip and illnesses. Graff couple died last week. J L Reed family and Daugherty kin suffer grip. Will Hutton and Will Dinwiddie recovering. H Waltemire family ill. others listed include Long, Smith, Dinwiddie, Elwood clan visiting Newton Kansas. Infant Yentzer and Don Williams die and are buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pershing
Smith Pershing
Aaron McDonald
Wilmore
Cambria County
Jennie Lowman
Mechanicsburg
Cumberland County
W. T. Long
B. C. Smith
J. H. Dinwiddie
R. J. Elwood
Newton
Kansas
Pine Flats
Yentzer
Don
Hugh
Lizzie Williams
Stiffey
M. FE
Alice Hazlett
Cleveland
Clark Lowman
Scotland
Israel Thomas
Leslie Hazlett
Marlin Walker
J. A. McCracken
Indiana
Ebenezer
Hazlett
Local notices and health concerns in Blairsville area
Jackson county citizens report grip and pneumonia in the community with several illnesses including Mrs. Less Baker and Miss Alice Hazlett. Leslie Hazlett dies, Rev. Stiffey leads meetings at the M. F. E. church. Local merchants advertise clothing, meat, drugs, and household goods with special prices and sales.
School at Plumville to Host Summer Term Says Principal
Prof W F Elkin of the Normal School will run Plumville summer select school. Plumville and nearby residents expect a large enrollment in a first class program. For tuition and boarding info contact the Plumville principal at Smickeburg or William Morrow at Plumville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Elkin
Plumville
Castoria Advertisement Jingle Through The Years
An old style promotional verse notes Castoria easing childhood illness from infancy to adulthood. It traces a mother’s use of Castoria for a sick child at age two then into adulthood and motherhood, highlighting the product’s long standing household presence.
Aunt Fanny Health Restorer Promoted for Dyspepsia and Debility
Glad Tidings touts Aunt Fanny Health Restorer as a grand herbal tonic that purports to aid digestion, liver function, and overall vitality with free samples and 50 cent large packages. Daugherty Bros sell “Olive Blossom” for women’s ailments, and Cary's Cough Cure Syrup is recommended for La Grippe cough. Farmers' Exchange called to action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny
Daugherty Bros
Cary
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Indiana Progress
the News
Cunningham
John Feit
Thisilace
MeCres
Blaitieh
Huyeghenich Literary Societe
Mise Nancie Hamilton
White Township
Benjamin Short
Tanoma
Hood
Willett
Indiana Gas Company
Latrobe Steel Works
Sara D. Moorhead
the Progress
W. A. Neil
Clarion
John W. Swartz
Kellar Harris
Cunstingham’s Row
Carpenter's Alley
A. F. Cooper
Prairie Incubator Co
Poulry
Horticultural Hall
Phladelphia
Beech Creek
Kerrmoor
Mahaffay
Indiana Gas Co
Salts-burg Gas Co
Harry White
Todge
Supreme Court
Clark
Wilson, Rowe & Hetrick
McFarland
Neville
Glissman
Judce Waite
Ofice
Marthe
J. A. Johnston
Leonora Dorah
D. M. Smith
Centre Township
Dorsh
Sawnith
Henry Dorah
Greenwood Cemetery
Union Veteran Legion
Odd Fellow’s
Women's Resist Corps
Soldiers Orphans
Bengough
Pittaburg
Marchan
Dia
Amelia D. Kline
Geo. Kline
Mrs. Kline
Oley Township
Berks County
Daniel A. Bertolette
Jean Bertolette
Hugenot
France
George Kline
Kline
Wellington
Mibury
Luther
Louisa
Pennington
Mary
Yocum
Oakland Cemetery
Hannah Robison
Dunn
J. P. Carter
Miss Robison
Todiana
Harriet Smith
A.F. Bowman
J. F. Fleming
Daniel Bowman
A. F. Bowman
J. G. Fleming
Mr. Bowman
Washington
Bell Township
Martha Woolford
Loulbanna Township
Bow Uan
Prairie Incubator Company
Poultry and Pigeon Association
Madison Square
U. S
Church News
Late Railroad News
Gilmore
S. J. Armstrong
H. P. Lewis
M. A. Brown
Kate A. Crawford
Anna R. Crawford
Richard Coulter
Henry Winecapp
Margaret Scott
Blairaville
A. C. Johnson
James Herron
Brushvalley Township
Martha Jack, Jr
Elder J. Lose
E. J. Graff
Chas. H. Graff
Jacob Coulter
Peter F. Coulster
Wm. Mather
Sallie B. Heillefinger
Wm. C. McFeaters
Aeres
John F. Wakefield
Glenwood Coal Co
Glenn Campbell
Richard Phelan
We. McKeige
Cherryhill
Anna Smith
Geo. W. Hood
Anna E. Brant
Robert Smith
Naugle
David Keith
United Brethren Congregation
D. W. Kallenger
Fort Jones, California
Meesrs
Samuel Good
Geo. Lowman
J.J. Keith
Johnstown
Examining Board of Pensions
Eureka
Kenwood
J. L. Reed
Mrs. Daugherty
Will Hueton
Will Dinwiddie
H. Waltemire
Jacksonville
John Stuchell
Less. Baker
Kerr
Orr & Co
W. M. Cunningham's
West End
V. M. Cunningham's
Barrell
V. M. Cunningham’s
J. C. McCracken
Milton G. Miller's Drug Store
Blairsville, Pa
W. M. Cunningham’s
Miller’s Drug Store
W. M. Cunninghaim’s
Noah Adler
Baldwin
Farmers’ Exchange
A. M. Cunningham’s
Elairsville
W. M. Cunningham
N. W. Gokey & Son
WY. M. Cunningham’s
Milton G. Miller
Salvation Oil
D. B
A. B. Cunningham
W. M
H. 8. Buchanan
Geo. L. Shaffer
Tacoma
Samuel Gibson
J. H. Baker
H. H. Wissenger
Mitchell's Mills
Central House
Jacob Garman
Berringer
Wm. Hadden
Penn Run
Johnathan Buierbaugh
Cookport
John Canninghem
Perchase Line
Mex Cullough
E H. Stitt
Kinter House
Archie Fowler
James Fyock
D. W. Conrath
Cooksport
Henry
Trade City
John Patterson
Creekside
George Dunmire
Parkwood
Wm. Biber
H. N. Carnahan
Clawson House
Eany
Hs DS
Philadelphia Street
First National Bank
National Bank
GS. Orr & CO
Cor. Ist
Church Sts
West Indiana
A. S. Cunningham
ATS
Enporiam
RESS
An. Usderwear
Minoa
Provens
A. 8. Cunningham
Prof B
Simpson
Lewis
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