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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1894

Page

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Nominations Filed in Two Borough Primaries Surprises Rise

Indiana and West Indiana boroughs held primaries last Saturday with hustle for Justice of the Peace and Burgess seats. J A Johnston and M B Kline led Justice race in Indiana while Bell and Keilar battled for Burgess in West Indiana as nominations flow in from many districts.

Justice Burgess Indiana West Indiana Justice of the Peace J. A. Johnston Geo. Row M. B. Kline Kline Office of Messrs J W Clements J A Johnston J T Studieh John Hill G A McLain John Hassinger Joseph J Thompson John H Pierce Henry Steving J W Booka Republican A. Rhea T. B. Craig A. B. McNeil T.V. Mercer C. S. Moore F. N. Love James H. Ewing N. G. McConnell Thomas R. Kirkendall W. C. Robinson J.C. Moore J. C. Richards James P. Watson J. J. Kline

Normal Buildings Bids Narrowed by Committee

About fifteen bids were received for the Normal Buildings project as officials review the three lowest offers. The committee planned a Monday decision and aims to award to a local contractor, with several home bidders enjoying close competition.

Eight New Members Join After Hughes Sermons

Rev. S A Hughes held meetings at the Presbyterian church in Jacksonville starting with the week of prayer and ending last Friday evening. The series drew strong attendance and added eight new members to the church. Since Hughes began preaching a little over a year ago, forty two persons have united with the church.

S. A. Hughes Presbyterian Church Jacksonville Rev. Hughes

Fruit tree agent loses satchel on train

George Swan, a traveling fruit tree agent, returned from Wilkinsburg last Friday and while en route home stopped in Greensburg. He left his satchel with his order book on the train, only discovering the loss upon arrival. Telegraphed for the missing items and they arrived back on Monday.

George Swan Wilkinsburg Greensburg

Presbyterian church appointed fund raising committee

The committee appointed last Sabbath to raise funds for the pastor salary and home expenses at the Presbyterian church includes Mrs Barr Mrs Eva G Thompson Mrs Sue Williard Mrs M J Birkman H M Lowry John W Sutton Dr Hosack Walter H Jackson and A C Braughler.

Presbyterian Church Place Barr Eva G. Thompson Sue Williard M. J. Birkman H. M. Lowry John W. Sutton Dr. Hosack Walter H. Jackson A. C. Braughler

Milk wagon debut from popular dairyman Harry St Clair

Harry St. Clair of White township unveiled a new milk wagon last Saturday. The unique vehicle represents the latest design and is drawing a growing number of patrons to his dairy business.

Harry St. Clair White Township Mr. St. Clair

Blacksmith Shop Sold to Lott White Hold Over at American House

Jas Edmiston sells his blacksmith shop and trade to Lott White of West Indiana who will carry on the business at the rear of the American House. Prize fighting appears popular among local youths.

Jas. Edmiston

Still at Large as Search for Murderer Continues in Mines

County detective books and constable Wettling drive a four day pursuit for Jacob Bookamire in Clearfield county near Houtzdale. He is the suspected killer of John Cunningham and remains at large with officers confident he is shielded by friends or hiding in local mines. Descriptions issued to all officers, but no confirmed sightings among miners or towns.

Settling Houtzdale Jacob Bookamire John Cunningham Wettling Bookamire Clearfield

Making Mirror Frames A New Indiana Industry Tested

About three months ago a stock company formed in Water street for manufacturing washing machines at Helbeigh Hook mills. A Pittsburg mirror firm ordered five hundred oak frames after approving a sample. If satisfactory, all frames will be produced, in thirteen sizes from ten inches to six feet. Six men work under John McFeeters of West Indiana.

Indiana Manufacturing Company Helbeigh & Hook Water Street Pittsburg John McFeeters West Indiana

Longfellow and Tennyson Huyghenians entertain large audience

The Huyghenians hosted a three part program of music essays and recitations featuring Longfellow and Tennyson. Students and townspeople applauded Miss Martha McCune Miss Roberta Weller Miss Sunshine Foulke Miss Elizabeth Sickman Miss Agnes Bates Miss Annabel Stewart Miss Olive Delamater James F. Wills and Mae Miller. A poem The Watchman and the Girls was read with humorous mischief from a prank on a watchman and a series of barn thefts and a lost horse noted in local reports.

Longfellow Tennyson Martha McCune Roberta Weller Mae Miller

Enraged steer attacks men injuring Fee near Nineveh

On Thursday near Nineveh J A Campbell drove six steers from Heshbon Johnstown. One animal went berserk from heat. It charged, trampled and gored Thomas Fee as Campbell and others fought it off. Fee climbed a tree for safety while help rode five miles for assistance. The steer fought for five hours before a fatal shot ended the attack. Fee and Campbell were injured but not seriously.

Meews J. A. Campbell Sali Thomas Fee Heshbon Johnstown Nineveh Mr. Fee Campbell Mr. Campbell

Guthrie Estate Appraisals Set County Record Values

Appraisers A. C. Brnughler and G. W. Hood completed valuations for J. M. Guthrie and S. W. Guthrie. J. M. Guthrie assets total $409,047.54 while S. W. Guthrie estate is $20,044. This marks the county’s largest single-estate appraisal to date. Indiana friends congratulate Carrie B. Earl of Ridgeway Pa on her upcoming marriage to Raymond A. Christy.

J. M. Guthrie W.guthrie A. C. Brnughler G. W. Hood J.M S. W. Guthrie J. M Guthrie Indiana Carrie B. Earl Ridgeway Wm. Earl Pebenary 6Th Raymond A. Christy

Needle Work Guild aids in cold weather relief effort

Since November 24 1893 the Needle Work Guild has distributed 425 garments 14 yards of muslin 4 sacks of flour 5 pounds of coffee and $9 in groceries. The group thanks donors including a $27.50 check from the Non-Partisan Y's and appeals for clothing or material to make up items at the W C T U hall on Main Street as cold weather brings more applicants.

Living Pictures Main Street

State Councillor Kerr to Visit Indiana Council 260

State Councillor W. T. Kerr will visit Indiana Council No 260 Jr Q U A M next Tuesday evening to be hosted with a royal reception. Delegations from across the county will attend as preparations are underway for the welcome.

Indiana Council U.A. M U. AM W. T. Kerr Beys

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