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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1895

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Ballot Box Investigation Struggles to Draw Public Interest

Ballot boxes from several districts were opened as the special court session continues for a third week with a small audience. Witnesses from Cherryhill to Blairsville townships were examined while Blair people push for their side. Judge Doty ordered witnesses to be punctual to avoid delays, and the day’s focus was on ballot-box examination.

Cherryhill Green West East North Mahoning Snicksburg Blairsville Blair Doty Attornpys

Ugly rabid dog terrorizes stock in two townships

A rabid dog in Young and Center townships near Smathers attacked stock on multiple farms on January 2. Pigs frothing and going mad, a cow killed itself after rabid symptoms, and a horse was bitten. Dr Shields of Kent confirmed rabies. No serious county-wide impact reported.

Young and Center Townships Smathers Henry Reeger Young Township Mr. Keeger Harrison Kaufman Center Township Mr. Kaufman Joseph Shank Lewis Shields Kent

Wife Drops Assault Charge After Husband Leaves Home

Mrs. David Lydick of West Water street testified before Squire Kellar on Monday alleging her husband frequently abused her. She withdrew the assault and battery charge on the condition that Lydick would not remain at home.

David Lydick West Water Street Squire Kellar Lydick

Monday Night Arrest Of Homer City Man

Wm MacDonald of Homer City was arrested by Policeman Langham on Monday night for drinking and disorderly conduct. He was confined in jail overnight and on Tuesday morning Burgess Braughter fined him five dollars.

Wm. MacDonald Homer City Langham Burgess Braughter

Jr. O U A M Banquet Planned by West Lebanon Council

West Lebanon Council No. 843 Jr. O U A M announces a public meeting and banquet on Washington's Birthday with invitations extended to friends and neighbors. The event aims to gather members and the community in a formal fraternal observance.

West Lebanon Council Washington Good and the Council

Pie Social Planned by West Lebanon Church Group

The Christian Endeavor society of the United Presbyterian church of West Lebanon will host a pie social at Mr. Thomas McGuff's residence on Friday evening.

Endea United Presbyterian Church of West

Erodephian Evening at Normal Chapel Delights Audience

The Erodelphian society staged an engaging program at Normal chapel last Saturday. Admission fees aided the football association while stage decorations and acts impressed the crowd. Notable items included Mr. Barnhart’s novel president’s address and Miss Guthrie’s acclaimed vocal solo.

Erodelphian Society Football Association Barnhart Grace Klingensmith Rueretta Thompson Iphigenia Kendig Hammers Crawford Waller Lee Patterson Ring Knappenberger Armstrong Price Menges

Editor J. J. Shick jailed for libel ruling

J. J. Shick editor of the Clarion Jacksonian was fined 100 dollars and costs and ordered jailed until paid after being found guilty on the third count of a criminal libel indictment based on the oath of Congressman George F. Kribbs. He was acquitted on counts one and two and sentence suspended on four and five. The case heads to a higher court. Shick formerly edited the Indiana News.

J. J. Shick Clarion Jacksonian George F. Kribbs Shick The Indiana News

Democrats of Indiana Borough Nominating Slate

The Democrats of Indiana borough met in the Court House last Wednesday evening and nominated a borough ticket for the February election. The slate includes Judge John H. Pierce, inspector S. A. Culp, school director J. Wood Clark, overseer of the poor K. M. Crawford, assessor J. D. McKalip, auditor Joseph T. Ray, council J. H. Hill, and high constable Scott Dixon.

Democrats of Indiana Court House John H. Pierce S. A. Culp J. Wood Clark K. M. Crawford J. D. McKalip Joseph T. Ray John H. Hill Scott Dixon Cherrytree Burgess John A. Kneedler HL Work William B. Sheppard Lewis Burnheimer J. Smith Ezekiel Somerville Niel Johnson Norman Les A. B. Sebring C. Grumbling Lewis Basheimer L. D. Pittman R. F. Pitts P. Kinports Horace G. Smith Boyd W. Kinports Cleat M. Shaffer West Wheatfield Township J. H. Mahon A. W. Campbell J. M. Wakefield Porter Campbell David Campbell Fred Clark David Lute G. F. Gamble Ows Miller Lynn C. Nixon A. P. Clark James St. Clair William Alexander A. M. Walbeck F Mack Charles Walbeck Robinson Jesigh Walbeck John F. Lichtenfels Matthew Rodgers

Man Slips on Ice in White Township Accident

Mr Harry Bryan of White township suffered a painful accident on Sabbath morning while walking from his house to the barn. He slipped on ice, bruising his body and sustaining internal injuries. He was unable to talk for a time and endured intense pain.

Harry Bryan White Township Bryan

Court Orders Removal of Ballots From Boxes

Friday the court ordered Sheriff Mack to remove ballots from the boxes. He will seal the ballots in paper sacks and return the ballot boxes to the Commissioners who will distribute them before the February election.

Mack

Ballot Box Finds Include Tin Bucket Hammer in Townships

Court last week opened ballot boxes revealing extra items. In Banks township a tin and bucket and election booth fittings were found with ballots. In West Mahoning township a hammer was discovered inside its ballot box.

Banks Township West Mahoning Township

Brushvalley Township Nominating Session Defective

Brushvalley township held a nominating meeting on Saturday but the ticket was defective due to excessive nominations for the same office. The election is reset for next Thursday at 1 o'clock with plans for a clean straight Republican ticket to be nominated.

Brushvalley Township

Coal bank worker injures ribs in fall at drift

Harman Rummell, employed in Andrew Gibson's coal bank in Washington township, had a painful accident last Wednesday while drilling. He lost his balance and fell from a car he was standing on, fracturing several ribs.

Harman Rummell Andrew Gibson Coal Bank Washington Township Rummell

Baptism Follows Ambrose Baptist Revival Surge

The Ambrose Baptist congregation reports a successful revival that boosted church membership. During the Plumer service, twenty four converts were baptized marking a notable growth moment for the church community.

Ambrose Ie Plumer

Clawson House Owner to Seek Liquor License

Mr W H Clawson proprietor of the Clawson House will apply for a liquor license at the March term of Court He is already securing signatures to support the petition J Wood Clark is his attorney

W. H. Clawson Clawson House J. Wood Clark

Attorneys file bill of particulars in judge case

The attorneys for Judge White filed their bill of particulars in the Prothonotary's office listing over 1,000 voters with questions. Names include 500–600 non-payers of taxes, 240 voters not on the check list for Blair, about 400 bribery and corruption cases, ten improperly marked ballots, six underage or non naturalized voters, and six marked contrary to voter direction. Green, White and Washington townships show the most illegal votes. Blair's attorneys seized the bill. copy request denied, detailed publication planned next week.

Judge White Prothonotary’s Office Mr. Blair Green White Washington Peeler Blair

Fire destroys Wilkinsburg church after weekend blaze

The First United Presbyterian Church of Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania was burned out by a Sunday morning fire. Discovered at 7 45 AM the blaze consumed the building within an hour leaving brick walls and ashes. Estimated loss 20000 to 25000 with 17000 insured across several companies. Congregation of about 600 plans to rebuild larger and finer. The janitor T C Swan acted without fault and church records were safe at the pastor's home. A congregational meeting was held to arrange rebuilding.

First United Presbyterian Church Wilkinsburg T. C. Swan Geo. W. Swan M. M. Patterson Agricultural Watertown N. Y Ailemannia Pittsburg New Hampshire Manchester N. H Union Philadelphia

Education Committee Recommends School Law Changes

A Blairsville meeting adopted a resolution to urge legislation for public schools. A committee of school principals from Blairsville Indiana West Indiana Saltsburg Homer City met January 26 1895 to discuss compulsory education music term length high school funding and certificate standards with a follow up in Indiana Pa on February 2 1895.

Teachers’ County Institute Hammers Alex. S. Mabon Indiana W. §. Jainer West Indiana W. C. McKee Blairsville J. P. Archibald Saltsburg H. V. Rowan Homer City W. 8. Trainor

Mears and Bane Wed in Tunnelton Conemaugh Township

Alexander Mears of Tunnelton and Annie Bane of Conemaugh township wed Tuesday afternoon at the First United Presbyterian church with Rev. J. D. Bownlee officiating. They shared dinner with the Mahan family.

Alexander Mears Tunnelton Annie Bane Conemaugh Township J. D. Bownlee First United Presbyterian Church W. L. Mahan

Grim Hunter Turned Tanneryman Dies at 87 in Homer City

Jacob R. Buterbaugh of Huntington county born June 18 1807 died January 23 1895 at Homer City aged 87 years 7 months 5 days He devoted years to tanning and mercantile work and left eight grandchildren He was a hunter trapper beekeeper and Disciple church member Survived by son E H Buterbaugh and extended family buried in Homer City cemetery beside his wife The death followed a fall breaking the thigh near the hip joint

Jacob R. Buterbaugh Huntingdon County Homer City William Christina Buterbaugh Pleasant Valley Barr Lydia Francis Jane Chapman Drummond Old State Road Indiana Chapman James Taylor Indiana Borough W. L. Davison Mr. Taylor Buterbaugh & Davison Cherrytree Davison Buterbaugh Diamondville Tennessee Tullahoma Pennsylvania E. H. Buterbaugh Jake Disciple Church J. F. Barnes

Mrs E A Ellis Dies In Indiana Pa At 66

Mrs E A Ellis wife of the late David Ellis died of pneumonia at her son Wm H Ellis's home in Springdale Allegheny county on Wednesday January 23 1895 aged 66. She left one son four brothers and two sisters survive. Her funeral left Indiana Pa for Oakland cemetery on Friday morning with many relatives and friends in attendance.

E. A. Ellis Wm. H. Ellis Springdale Allegheny County David Ellis Young Township This County Wm. Harbison Harbison Indiana Oakland Cemetery A. W. Wilson J. H. Brilhart A. W. Kimmel Melain Davin W. R. Loughry A. T. Moor

Death of Horace G Fry in Cherryhill Township

Horace Greely Fry died at his home in Cherryhill township on the last Sabbath evening January 27, aged 28. Cause of death was pulmonary trouble after a period of suffering. He was a member of the Progressive Brethren's church. He leaves a wife and three children. The body was buried in Simpson graveyard.

Horace Greely Fry Cherryhill Township Bethren Simpson

Jurors Drawn for March Term Listed

Langham and Mil Sch tans completed the juror wheel task this week placing 600 names. The current issue includes the list of jurors drawn for the March Term.

Ioners Langham Mil Sch Tans

Hand Amputation by Saw After Week's Accident

A worker suffered a severe hand injury last week when a saw cut off one thumb and the first finger, leaving the hand badly lacerated. Authorities reported the accident as a serious workplace incident with medical treatment administered promptly.

Banks Township Teacher Institute at Hortons

Teachers of Banks township will hold an educational institute at Hortons on Friday evening and Saturday February 8 and 9.

Banks Township Hortons

Obituary Notice of Sudden Heart Trouble Death

Died suddenly on Thursday morning of heart trouble. The deceased was ill Wednesday but improved before retiring. During the night he became ill again and soon died. He was about 70 years old.

Mrs Spicher of Grant Township Died at 22

Mrs James Spicher of Grant township died Monday from acute consumption aged 22. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist church where her remains were interred on Sabbath. Husband survives her.

James Spicher Grant Township Shiloh Baptist

Death of John Smith of Willett at 65

John Smith of Willett died Tuesday evening from paralysis at 65. His remains were buried Thursday in the graveyard at Plumcreek U. P. church near Willett. He was survived by a number of children.

John Smith Willett Plumcreek U. P. Church

Death of Mrs. John H. Miller in Brushvalley Township

Mrs. John H. Miller of Brushvalley township died Saturday at age 62. She is survived by her husband. Her remains were interred Tuesday afternoon at Fry's burying ground in that township.

John H. Miller Brushvalley Township Fry’s Burying Ground

Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Cogley at 77 in West Church Street

Mrs. Elizabeth Cogley of West Church street died Tuesday from pneumonia at age 77. She is survived by five children. Her remains will be interred in Oakland cemetery Friday afternoon.

Elizabeth Cogley West Church Street Oakland Cemetery

Infant George Altsman Dies in Convulsions

George, infant son of Rev. and Mrs. Henry J. Altsman of this place, died after convulsions Friday evening. The infant’s remains were interred in Greenwood cemetery on Sunday.

George Henry J. Altsman Greenwood Cemetery

Death of Washington Cobas, 17, in West Wheatfield

Washington Cobas of West Wheatfield township died on the Sabbath after a brief illness lasting several days. He was 17 years old at the time of death.

Washington Cobas West Wheatfield Township

Chapel and four other schools attendance report

Enrollment figures for five departments show monthly and term attendance percentages. Chapel records 97 percent monthly and 94 percent term with 1 tardy month and 87 tardies term. No 4 shows 54 enrolled, 95 percent monthly, 96 percent term with 1 tardy month and 10 tardies term. No 3 lists 60 enrolled, 90 percent monthly, 94 percent term with 13 tardies month and 46 tardies term. No 2 has 63 enrolled, 87 percent monthly and term, with 7 tardies. No 1 has 56 enrolled, 81 percent monthly and term, and 92 tardies term.

Y social to raise funds above Hartman's drug store

The Y's will hold a pound social in their hall above Hartman's drug store Thursday evening, January 31. A special programme has been prepared and anyone bringing a pound of good things for the poor will be welcomed to spend the evening with the Y's. The W C T U will hold memorial services Monday evening, February 4, for Mrs. Mary A Woodbridge and Mary T Lathrop, officers of the National W C T U. A welcome to all who may want to participate in their service and gain encouragement from their lives.

Y’s Hartman’s Mary A. Woodbridge Mary T. Lathrop

Program of Institute at Green ville February 9 1895

Program for an educational institute in Green ville on Saturday February 9 1895 with sessions from 9 to 10 30 am. Welcome address by Mary Lydick. Response by Mr. Van Horn. Recitation by Mallie Ackereon. Sole Madge Lydick. Topic methods of teaching history by Jeasie Strong with S B Carney. Recitation by Pearl Fowler. Topic What Incentive could be offered to fre et ar d iness by Mr. Barnett Blanche Rhodes. Best results in reading by Clair Gideon and Frank Widdowson. Solo by a pupil.

Greenville Mary Lydick van Horn Mallie Ackereon Madge Lydick Jeasie Strong S. B. Carney Pearl Fowler Mr. Barnett Blanche Rhodes Clair Gideon Frank Widdowson

Property Transfers List From January Entries

January dates show parcels shifting to new owners: D C ereee to L B Rhodes McKee in Jacksonville for 118.75. Peter Graff transfers Blaiss ville lot to Heary Graff for 600. January 28 John H Gromley et al and others list Saarmien Terennen So Caren Nupp as recipients.

D. C

Debate over Creekside vicinity interest

A great interest has en the vicinity of Creekside over the Indicate Liberties. The topic will be debated by those who have made the question a study.

Creekside

Gems Saskapet Mystery Gunanil Case

Local report details a puzzling incident involving two gems and a person named G. J. Kelling. The sparse text indicates a strained, unclear note about a weapon and a sensational event, with partial names and locations garbled.

Nominations Filed in County Offices Mostly Republican

A list of Republican nominations filed in the Commissioners' office outlines tickets for Cherrytree and West Wheatfield townships, with multiple districts still pending final ticketing by Friday. The report names Burgess candidates, council members, high constables, school directors, auditors, assessors, and inspectors, plus several other local offices across Democratic and Republican lines.

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Social At Lebanon Erodelphian John P. Blair U. P the Grim Reaper Jacob BR. Buterbaugh C. A. Ellis Institute At Hortons Mary Laverty George Powley Near Mazel Mes George Altsman West Indiana Public School Institute At Im. E G. J. Kelling Rae Boroughoad Township Tuesaday Commissioners’ Office West Wheatfield Mechanicsburg W. H. Davis Herbert Brink A. D. Bell W. J. Davis John Hi. ‘Miller John W. Miller B. F. Donshey J. B. Allen James J. Ki C Bz McMullen O. & McMullen John L. Ne J. YJ. McCollum Amos Thomas Alex. A Wiggins W. T. Glhoun T. E. Wacheh Rayne Keaby Waratfinee
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