Elkin Named Indiana County’s Attorney General
Indiana County celebrates the appointment of John P. Elkin as attorney-general. Governor Stone nominated him, Senate confirmation followed, and supporters tout his rise from modest beginnings to high office. fellow politicians praise his honesty, and Elkin returns to Harrisburg to assume duties with a strong health and schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tochalia
John P. Elkin
Commonwealth
Stone
Senate
Elkin
Hastings
C. E L. Magee
Pittsburg
Bmagee
John Elkin
Senator Osbourn
Lkin
Flinn
Quay
Fredrick W. Freitz
Scranton
Harrisburg
Woone
Stane
the Commonwealth
W. W. Griest
Lancaster
I. W
Perrysville
Messrs. Leard and
Thompson
M. K. Leard
H. J. Thompson
Muster in This Week Re organize Company F
Company F fifth regiment to be mustered into state service Thursday evening by Adjutant Fair. All signed rolls must report to the armory at o clock. If reorganization succeeds, two state National Guard regiments will have local companies. Also notes on Homer City health and smallpox recovery, a large black mink trapped by J C Cameron, a new prisoner George Enbaugh for adultery, a dislocated wrist for William McKisson, and county treasurer Sutten among grip victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
J. C. Cameron
Cherryhill Township
C. E. McSparren
Blairsville
George Enbaugh
Slate Made Out For Republican Primary Positions
The slate shows little interest and a light contest in most borough and ward offices for the upcoming Republican primary next Saturday evening from 5 to 8 oclock. Fourth ward may see the most activity with several names listed for school director council constable judge of election and inspector roles across the wards in the local slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
M. B. Kline
A. W. Mabon
John B. Taylor
William Young
J. R. Carnahan
George W. Lovelace
David Blair
G. T. Hamilton
D. A. Cuonningham
A. L. Gilbert
M. F. Jamison
Ed Lichteberger
A. ‘I’. Taylor
Harry Vuckenberg
W. M. Cunningham
H. R. Livingston
G. W. Roof
R. N. Miller
D. N. Daugherty
J. A. Findley
Ernest T. Stewart
W. A. St. Clair
J. M. St. Clair
Hugh M. Bell
Thomas Lowman
D. R. Pringle
J. M. Wachoh
Jude
W. L. Mahan
James W. Mack
Society notes and new Progress paper in Glen Campbell
Mr Charles Jamison of White township hosted friends at his south of town home last week. Attorney and Mrs Samuel Cunningham of Wayne avenue plan a bar members and wives dinner tomorrow. Miss Fannie Nixon hosted 14 guests for Miss Mary Palmer Wednesday, and Nixon entertained the same number Saturday. The Glen Campbell Graphic debuts on the Progress exchange list as a four page issue printed last Wednesday. Editor Ben R Thomson, a known Indiana figure, may challenge the Comet in the mining town. The Progress welcomes the venture and hopes for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jamison
White Township
Samuel Cunningham
Wayne Avenue
Fannie Nixon
Mary Palmer
Aliss Nixon
Glen Campbell Graphic
Progress Exchange
Ben R. Thompson
Indiana
Comet
Progress
White township Republican ticket for February election
The Republicans of White township nominated a full ticket for the February election on Tuesday February 21 including Justice of the Peace M Hf Johnston Moses Kanarr school director George C Dickie one year Harvey Trimble James Boreland three years road supervisor Wm Trimble A C Clawson H D Hildebrand 8 W Shearer poor overseer Thos W Simpson constable Harry Long judge Charles A Nichol J C Carnahan clerk Lewis Wissinger auditor Harry M Kanarr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
White Township
M. Hf. Johnston
Moses Kanarr
George C. Dickie
Harvey Trimble
James Boreland
Wm. Trimble
A. C. Clawson
H. D. Hildebrand
W. Shearer
Thos. W. Simpson
Harry Long
Charles A. Nichol
J. C. Carnahan
Lewis Wissinger
Harry M. Kanarr
Mishap on way to Blairsville funeral
Frank Coad brother in law of Mrs George Coad on way to Blairsville funeral had a buggy accident in Livermore. His horses ran away causing the occupants to be thrown out but only slight bruises were sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Coad
George Coad
Blairsville
Livermore
Brought Home Sick Ar. Robert Malcolm of Freeport
Robert Malcolm of Freeport is in town with a severe diabetes attack after a wreck injury a year ago. He now stays with his parents Mr and Mrs John Malcolm in First ward while receiving care. He recently worked as a West Penn fireman and was appointed engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Malcolm
Freeport
John Malcolm
First Ward
Malcolm
West Penn
Indiana Dramatic Association stages My Uncles Will
The Indiana Dramatic Association presented its first production under new management on Monday in Cunningham's ball. My Uncles Will, a one act farce, was skillfully performed by John A. Scott J Wood Clark and Mary Books. Next Monday evening The Buzzards will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Dramatic Association
Cunningham
John A. Scott
J. Wood Clark
Indiana Methodist Church Anniversary Marks Growth and Debt Payoff
The 22nd anniversary services of the Indiana Methodist Episcopal Church featured daily programs ending with a strong congregational finish. Rev. T. N. Boyle preached while Rev. Dr. Charles W. Smith was absent, and a debt for the parsonage was reduced to 1000 dollars through a combined church and community effort. A detailed history by J. G. Cameron highlighted early circuit appointments and the church’s formation from 1820 through 1845, illustrating growth from humble meetings to a dedicated house on Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles W. Smith
Pittsburg
T. N. Boyle
A. 8. Cunningham
John H. Pierce
John G. Cameron
G. T. Reynolds
Indiana
Bro
J. G. Cameron
Court House
Redstone
Baltimore
Blairsville
Charles Thorn
Ohio
Thornway
John Lucas
Samuel Douglass
Polly Lucas
Coulter
Stewart
J. G. Sansom
J. B. Sansom
Our Town
J. Martin
WN. Callender
Washington
Thomas ‘Thompson
E. W. ‘Worthington
Lucas
United Presbyterian Church
Associate
Associate Reformed Churches
John Coil
David Gordon
Stentor
J. Coil
Edward Nixon
W. H. Coleman
Joshua Shepherd
A. C. Hall
William L. Fenton
Robert Craig
W. L. Fenton
Indiana Register
Water Street
A. ©. Callahue
R. J. White
R. W. Barnes
J. White
Quay Men Are Firm For Final Ballot Vote
Harrisburg special reports the Quay faction holding 118 of 165 Republican state lawmakers, within 11 votes of nominating on the final ballot. Democrats back George A. Jenks. independents split among Dalzell, Stewart, Tubbs, Downing, Grew, Stone, and others. Flinn and Martin face defeats amid waning Wanamaker influence as Gov Stone backs Quay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
United States
M. 5
Quay
Commonwealth
Senator Quay
General Assembly
George A. Jenks
Dalzell
Allegheny
Stewart
Franklin
Tubbs
Tioga
Downing
Erie
Grew
Susquehanna
Stone
Warren
Flinn
Martin
Philadelphia
Wanamaker
Bliss
Delaware
Dixon
Gohin
United States Senate
Flinn-Martin
John P. Elkin
Republican State Committee
Elkins
House
John R. Warr
Lackawanna
Republican Caucus
Matthew Stanley Quay
Senate
William P. Snyder
Deaths of Mrs. Sarah Simpson and Mr. William Reed
Mrs. Sarah Simpson, 75, widow of Isaac Simpson, died suddenly at Rochester Mills from heart trouble. Seven surviving daughters live in Rochester Mills, Plumville, Marion Center, Deckers Point, Summersville, and Cornish Plain. Funeral Thursday at 10 a.m. in Rochester Mills Presbyterian Church. Interment at Rochester Mills. William Reed, 64, of Cherrytree, died Friday of heart disease after three weeks’ illness. Surviving wife and children include William, Edward, Mrs. C A Grumbling, Mary, and Annie. Civil War veteran, member of G A R Post No. 40. Funeral Sunday. G A R Post attended. interment Odd Fellows cemetery at Cherrytree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Simpson
Isaac Simpson
Rochester Milla
L. Eva Widdowson
Kate Widdowson
Rochester
James Given
Rochester Mills
William Seed
William Reed
Cherrytree
William
Pittsburg
Edward
Patchinville
C. A. Grumbling
Mary
Morse
Philadelphia
Annie
Wm. Conner
G. A. R. Post
No. 40
D. E. Phillips
Odd Fellows’ Cemetery
Theares
Post
Robert Sanford Dies After Illness At Home
Robert Sanford aged 66 died at his home south of town Thursday morning after a two week illness of dropsy. Survived by wife and children Hannah Keely Philadelphia Scott Green Gus Cook Erie James A White George Snyder Fourth ward Harry Third ward John Blairsville Albert Thomas Virginia at home. Funeral services conducted at his home Saturday at 11 o'clock by Rev Dr Hall, with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sanford
Hannah Keely
Philadelphia
Scott Green
Gus Cook
Erie
James A. White
George Snyder
Fourth Ward
Harry
Third Ward
John
Blairsville
Albert
Thomas
Virginia
Hall
Green- Wood Cemetery
James Shaffer 74 in Brashvalley Dies After Long Illness
James Shaffer of Brashvalley township died Friday from general debility at age 74 years 5 months 14 days. A longtime Brashvalley Lutheran church pillar for 54 years he is survived by wife and children Samuel Blair Lloyd Charles Mrs Jacob Paul Harriet Annie and Alice. Funeral services were held Sabbath at 2 pm at his home and interment followed in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shaffer
Brashvalley Township
Brashvalley
Lutheran Church
Widow Elizabeth McCellipp Dies at 30 Near North Point
Mrs Elizabeth McCellipp widow of Hamilton McCellipp died Wednesday at her home near North Point aged 30 years. Her death was due to general debility. She married December 9, 1839, and her husband and two children are dead. Two daughters and two sons survive. A Presbyterian, she led a devout life. Services were held Friday at her home by Rev P L Auker and she was buried at Smickeburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth McCellipp
Hamilton McCellipp
North Point
Hamilton McCellip
Presbyterian Church
P. L. Auker
Smickeburg
Fal midwestern farmer Silas Fulton dies at 60 in Livermore
Silas Fulton of Blacklick township died at his home near Livermore last Tuesday at age 60. A leading farmer and longtime Presbyterian church member, he was preceded in death by his wife. Surviving are his three daughters. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. W. Crisswell of Bislrgville, with interment at Ebenezer cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Fulton
Blacklick Township
Livermore
Seasion
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Crisswell
Bislrgville
Ebenezer Cemetery
Widow Margaret Lowe Dies in Smicksburg Home
Mrs. Margaret Lowe aged about 50 died of heart disease at her Smicksburg home on Wednesday after long illness since her husband’s death last October. Survived by Lottie Reiker Pittsburg, Frank Fair Smicksburg, and children Clara Harry Will Bert Alma. Funeral at Smicksburg Lutheran Church led by Rev. M Kemp. burial in Smicksburg cemetery. Also J Newton Huston, 39, son of late John W. Huston, died at Scranton Mississippi last Friday. survived by wife and one son. longtime Southern Railway clerk in Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lowe
Sarah Lowe
J. K Lowe
Smicksburg
Lottie Reiker
Pittsburg
Frank Fair
Clara
Harry
Will
Bert
Alma
M. §. Kemp
J. Newton Huston
John W. Huston
Kentwood
Scranton
Miss
James Getty
Third Ward
Robert Williams
Martintown
Peti Ae
The
Southern Railroad
Mississippi
Mrs Harrietta M Steffy Dies At 27 In Center Township
Mrs Harrietta M Steffy wife of H E Steffy of Center township died Wednesday from a complication of diseases aged 27 years 1 month 18 days after an eight year illness Funeral services were held at her late home and interment was at Homer City She is survived by her husband and an infant child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Steefy
Harrietta M. Steffy
H. E. Steffy
Center Township
Homer City
Pittsburg & Eastern railroad project advances in Cambria county
Officials confirm route through the county as work to extend from Burnside toward Barnesboro progresses. Vice President Hicks Chief Engineer Patterson and purchasing agent Ake announce a contract for the line will be let soon and 50 000 ties ordered for delivery along the extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad
8. H. Hicks
J. €. Patterson
J. D. Ake
Burnside
Susquehanna
Cherrytree
Barnesboro
Cambria County
Mahaffey
Yellow Creek
Moss Creek
Spangler
James D. Ake
Hillsdale
Patterson
Corps of Engineers
Hicks
Water supply found near Crymer Water Co
Crymer Water Company may secure a new water source on the Alexander Litzer farm northeast of town after President G W Hood inspected nine springs. An estimated 60,000 barrel reservoir would be built on elevated ground to feed the mains, replacing the Twolick creek plan. The near, abundant springs promise lower costs and reliable quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crymer Water Company
Twolick Creek
Alexander Litzer Farm
G. W. Hood
Litzer Farm
Union services and revival week at local churches
The Christian Endeavor Societies will hold union services at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 7 p m. Rev J J Gibson of Pittsburg will preach January 28 at 2 pm in Rayne township. Revival meetings run each evening this week at the Christian church with D M Kinter preaching and Evangelist Herbert Yeuell from Banksville Pa speaking Tuesday evening and nightly thereafter. The Lutheran chicken and waffle supper is postponed to mid February with date to be announced in the Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Societies
Presbyterian Church
J. J. Gibson
D. D
Pittsburg
Washington Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
Christian Church
Fifth
Water Streets
D. M. Kinter
Herbert Yeuell
Banksville
Beyer and Wilson Wed in Dayton Ceremony
Mr. Wilbert E. Beyer of Smicksburg and Miss Lottie J. Wilson of Plumville were married on Thursday in Dayton by Rev. J. E. Toskeep.
Wissinger and Hunter wed at Marion Center parsonage
George A. Wissinger of Rayne township and Alda S. Hunter of East Mahoning township were married Thursday at the Marion Center M E parsonage by Rev. J M Cogley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wissinger-Hunter
George A. Wissinger
Rayne Township
Alda S. Hunter
East Mahoning Township
M. E. Parsonage
Marion Center
J. M. Cogley
Johnstown Turnpike Extension Discussed by Board
The Johnstown and Cramer turnpike may be lengthened from Cramer to Blairsville Intersection. If built the new pike would run along the Indiana county side of the Conemaugh river. County enthusiasts favor the extension of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade of
Johnstown
Johnstown & Cramer
Cramer
Blairsville
Conemaugh
Pew County
Unconscious for Five Days in Paralysis Case Near Plainville
Mr Israel Ashbaugh, aged over 70, of near Plainville, has suffered a paralytic attack for weeks and has been unconscious since last Thursday, remaining in an unbroken sleep for five days. The illness is expected to prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Ashbaugh
Near Plainville
Left Her Home Floy Tyger Absent From Hortons Home
Mr J H Tyger of Hortons in this county asks the PROGRESS to state his daughter Floy has left his home and that he will not be responsible for any bills she may contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Tyger
Hortons
Floy
Increased Pension Through Agent Frank Donabugh
Henry K. Shields of Bequa had his pension increased to $12 through pension agent Frank Donabugh of this place. AUUMUGal locks deWs on sixth page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donabugh
Henry K. Shields
Bequain
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Elkin
Cairman
Guv. Stone
Indiana County
Magee
William McKisson
Phil M. Sutten
Amon the Grip
Oon
Spliere
Porto Rico
Messrs
Tnad C. Work
D. W. Brytzer
Joseph L. Widdowson
New York City
Meeers, Carnahan & Hook
7al. Wagle
Railroad Avenue
Mgr. Wagle
Griffith
Miss Fair
J. H. McClelland
New Florence
Anié
Bend
Methodist Episcopal Church
Buz
Stome
Pittsburg & Eastern
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