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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1898
Page
4
The Indiana Progress notes a weakening mood for silver coinage and Bryanism, citing east coast shifts and prosperity without free coinage. It highlights Republican education advocacy, immigration bill backing, and local political bets including Robbins in Indiana county.
A collage of passages on Mexican mornings with babies singing to start the day and the social tapestry of households Then a family exchange extols apples praising their abundance beauty varieties orchards and the queen of England’s favorite fruit through a child’s question about origins from American orchards and Puritans.
Figures compiled by stock yard manager Joseph Adair show last year’s shipments from Indiana County totaling 25 822 hogs 12 844 sheep 2 063 cattle 911 calves 398 horses 102 300 pounds poultry valued at 243 985. Major shippers Thomas and Wissinger moved 2 341 sheep 4 340 hogs 198 cattle 131 calves 28 000 pounds poultry while J M S Moore shipped 3 392 hogs 1 024 sheep 273 cattle 126 calves 39 horses 25 200 pounds poultry. The county leads except for Allegheny in stock shipments, underscoring farming’s profitability. County land worth 6 072 221 dollars and 12.07 per acre, homes and lots 2 195 737, money at interest 1 485 016. The Indiana Progress and Pittsburgh Daily Times.
A long list of residents and visitors to Indiana Pennsylvania and nearby towns. Notable entries include J R Stumpf in Uniontown, John P Elkin in Philadelphia, G T Reynolds in Pittsburgh, A J Carson of Vandergrift in Tudiana, D W Simpson in Johnstown, A B Mabon of Pittsburg visiting, and many others visiting or visiting friends in towns such as Homestead Allegheny Pittsburgh Latrobe Apollo Freeport and Wilsondale West Virginia. The noted movements include hospital visits, hotel stays, and travel to and from cities with several mentions of relatives and local officials.
Mary Thompson aged 28 daughter of John Thompson of near Marion Center died Saturday of consumption. Interment was held at Marion Center on Monday. An infant of H W Learn Green township died Wednesday morning with funeral services by Rev White Thursday and burial at Cookport. An infant of Quinter Russell Cookport died Sabbath evening and buried at Methodist cemetery. Infant of George Kerr Strongstown died Saturday morning buried at St Patrick church graveyard. Infant of David Beatty Blairsville died Friday morning and buried Oakland cemetery the same day.
Church news recounts Rev Dr Owens preaching at United Presbyterian Greensburg and various Sabbath services. Seven new members admitted, hymn on Egypt mission, and union services interspersed with revival plans. Also notes on Dr Meek attendance, Parker farewell sermons, and a Baptist revival beginning next Sabbath. Includes a medical ad for Dr King's New Discovery.
A community spelling bee set for February 3 1898 at the ist U P kirk promises candlelight and food after. Participants pay ten cents, younger children five, with proceeds aiding a local girl’s study in Egypt. Also advertised is a new storeroom for rent next to W R Loughry Co on Philadelphia street suited for mercantile business, with immediate possession and inquiries to Mrs M J Weamer.
Pensions granted include M B Wynkeop of Marion Center, while John R Carnahan of Indiana shows a $2 per month raise to a total of $3. The PROGRESS and DieClare's Magazine offer a one year home subscription for $1.80, highlighted as a reading incentive.
Local news from Parkwood and surrounding townships records changes in ownership of the Balentine saw mill, a progressing singing school, farmers’ institute attendance, storm damage, sheep losses to dogs, school board actions, staffing changes, and visits among residents including Balentine, Crawford, and Patt. Several social events, church and literary gatherings, and upcoming entertainments are noted along with local travel to Indiana Blairsville and Johnstown.
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