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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1896
Page
4
The Indiana Progress argues for continued Republican unity and backing for Senator Quay. It praises Quay’s leadership, urges county committee fairness, and endorses the Quay Republican Club as a legitimate reform-minded group shaping Pennsylvania politics.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Indiana county withdraws M C Watson from the Republican bid for state senator to present a single candidate, aiming to beat Jefferson county for the district’s nomination. It discusses past promises, district rules, and reform support urging steady incumbents and legislative trained candidates for effective governance.
Senator Mitchell presents his renomination bid in Jefferson county for the 11th Senatorial district. He aligns with the reform platform from the State Convention, August 28, 1895, pledging to curb corporate control of legislatures and municipalities, reform primaries and elections, and fight money in politics.
Hox W O Smith of Punxsutawney announces candidacy for re nomination after three terms as Representative. His record is praised and supporters urge Republicans to attend township meetings and nominate qualified men rather than friends.
In Blairsville Courier reporting from Philadelphia and Indiana County, readers are urged to purge the Hog Combine. The piece denounces knavery and calls for eradicating the political enemies tied to bosses and ringsters. It proclaims “rule or ruin” and vows to stamp out treachery in Indiana County.
The Shaker group has long studied plant remedies and just achieved a major breakthrough with a cordial that digests food, removes post-meal distress, and stimulates appetite. It helps thin people gain weight and may curb wasting from illness. Drugstores offer a descriptive booklet. also recommend Laxol Castor Oil for babies.
In McClure's Magazine for February, Harry Perry Robinson of Railway Age describes the Chicago to Buffalo fastest railroad run ever, section by section. He was an official time-keeper and will provide illustrated portraits of the locomotives and engineers, with photographs from the hour the train reached eighty miles an hour.
Mr W H Roffner of Shelocta visits town as a PROGRESS reader. Misses Alice Gailey and Lena Klingberger leave for Pittsburg for similar positions on the Financial News. Lieutenant Governor Walter Lyon visits for Whitney Glass Company business. Various locals from Deckers Point to Brushvalley and beyond are mentioned with travel, work, and health updates. Columbus McCoy denies county commissioner candidacy, diary notes, and other social notices.
In Armstrong township, this county, near the village of Parkwood a good neighborhood, convenient to churches and schools, containing 100 acres in fine cultivation, good house and barn and out buildings, two large orchards of choice fruit. If not sold before February 1, 1896 it will be rented. For particulars call or address T. P. ANDERSON Indiana, Pa.
The entire stock of goods will be sold regardless of cost before February 1. Auction commences next Saturday afternoon. Mack and Ray, proprietors. Also, with the scenes of slavery life spiced with humor, a show at Library Hall on Thursday evening.
Latrobe Clipper advertises the Daisie Markoe Uncle Tom Cabin Company at Library Hall on Thursday evening. Also notes Room 21 post office printing outfits, auction of Checkered Front store goods on Saturday, and Wm Risinger Sixth Street grocer offers a free bread box on purchases of $25. Cunningham's dress goods sale urged.
Local correspondence reports services at Bethel U P church and Germany M EF church with strong attendance. George W Bevan suffers rheumatism. John McNelege leaves Clyde for Alpine Colorado to work in silver mines. Heshbon flouring mill resumes after repairs with new 16 foot water wheel. First township institute at Washington school Friday with program on education duties and methods. Republican ticket nominated at Gamble's Mills for coming primary with district officers listed.
E R Hammond spent several days in the city last week. P M Hodge of Blairsville was in town Friday. Ben F MacCartney of Indiana was here on business Friday. Forrester Bobbett and wife returned from their wedding tour. Leslie Berkey studies penmanship and drawing at Dait's college in Pittsburg. Wm Reed, Lig onier merchant tailor, visited with his parents. Rev Altsman of Indiana preached at the M E church. Rev Warner preached at German. M H Henry, prominent Young township farmer, visited Bolivar and is a commissioner candidate. Ed Graham, ticket agent, is away for weeks on wedding. Ashton, extra Pittsburg Division agent, covers his duties.
H C Conner moved into a new home on Wednesday. F H Leam stayed a couple of days at Cockport last week. J A Wheeler visited his parents at Dix onville on Thursday. Mrs Anna Wineburg visited her parents at Deckers Point last week. Conner and D J Bougher bought N W Bennett's meat market. Solomon Buterbauzh of Cookport will run the Conner House and welcome Indiana county friends. Frank McAnulty bought W L Houk's interest in Houk and Donahoy grocers. new firm Donahey and McAnulty. Visitors from Indiana county included James Bougher, Wesley Askin, Amos Ferrier, Wm Morris, A J Craig, G W Lutman, S G McAtoos, Frank Nupp.
Mrs. Rutter spent last week with her daughter Mrs. Klingensmith of Saltsburg. There will be no services in the Presbyterian church next Sabbath as Rev. Kelly preaches in Cherrytree. Rev. Carroll will continue Methodist services for two weeks. A literary society formed by public school pupils meets weekly with members only. Hi Dillinger of South Bend was taken to West Penn Hospital by Dr. Cass for arm surgery. a large portion of bone between shoulder and elbow was removed during the operation witnessed by the doctor.
Miss Laura Walker returns home after visiting friends at Nolo. Rev Jones of Indiana aided Rev A W Emmons with communion services last Sunday. Peter Sickenberger and daughters Maggie and Elsie visited relatives here. Prof H V Rowan runs a Friday singing class at Lowry school house White Town ship. Hazzard Johnston and Frank Rankin of Newville visited Jno Phillips’s family. G B Stahl’s daughter Dorothy, nine, had a serious accident while jumping rope. intestines displaced. She is under Dr Reed’s care.
Citizens gathered as teachers from Brushvalley met at the Stewart school Friday evening. Mr. H W Jonne of the former school addressed the crowd, while Mr. Fee pledged support for a select school. The crowded house reflected strong interest in local education.
A storefront owner urges brisk stock disposal with little regard for price. The speaker argues buyers must accept low prices to settle debts, insisting products remain up to the firm’s standard despite heavy discounts across the store. The aim is a rapid, comprehensive sale to conclude business.
Discounted wrap sale slashes prices to half for this season. Many stylish wraps remain, with prices from 2.50 to 30 dollars to attract women buying for next winter. shoppers urged to visit now to secure bargains.
White Wool Blankets are standard stock and on sale at a deep cut. Regularly four dollars, now two dollars sixty seven cents. Buy now for future use or to clothe the boys at lower prices than ever before.
The sale starts January 1 and will run 60 days with a goal to sell everything. Many bargains remain as customers are urged to attend and not miss out.
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