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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1896

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License Decision Reflects Liquor Laws And Community Views

The court weighs license renewal for Earhart’s tavern against signs, remonstrances, and the two applicants. It discusses signature validity, public sentiment, and the spirit of liquor laws, ultimately denying for the year but granting a brief renewal to Clawson’s Indiana House. The judgment cites statutory limits and contemplates future renewal possibilities.

Strinehart Wong Desyever Dengith Ma. Clawson A. H. Apple Apple Giste Mr. Earhart Covugr T Indiana House Lincoln

Englishman seeks enamel plant location in Indiana

Capt Baugh a Birmingham plant owner visited Indiana after meeting with the Board of Trade on Saturday evening. He may establish works here employing 300 to 400 youths if a suitable site is secured. He wants to own the plant, brings samples, and will tour cities before deciding to locate in the United States.

Indiana Capt. Baugh Birmingham England Baugh Board of Trade

Church Notes from Cherryhill and nearby congregations

Church notes recount Dunkard love feast in Cherryhill township with visiting ministers from Clearfield Chester Somerset and Huntingdon counties. Elections of deacons and a new minister, additions to the roll, and upcoming religious events including Sunday school programs grove meetings Revivals and camp meetings across area churches.

The Manor German Baptists Dunkards Cherryhill Township Elder Beer Clearfield County Frank L. Holsopple Chester County Daniel Shatter Somerset County Irae Holsopple Huntingdon College Richard Learn Daniel Burkhart Nelson Fyock James Widdowson East Mahoning

Drowned in Apollo river while hauling rubbish to dump

Edward Harshberger, son of Jacob Harshberger, perished when his wagon overturned in a flood swollen river near Apollo. He cried for help as the current dragged him under. the body was recovered four days later and laid to rest in Oakland cemetery after burial in his hometown.

Edward Harshberger Jacob Harshberger Apollo H. J. Gerner Oakland Cemetery

Deaths of a Week Mrs Margueretta Johnston

Mrs Margueretta Johnston wife of J A Johnston of this place died Monday about noon at Dr A A Johnston Unity Station aged 48 Her illness followed a Pittsburg visit to her husband and friends Tuberculosis of the stomach and bowels is given as cause She was daughter of the late Samuel Black Survived by husband and daughters Ida Olive and Almina A United Presbyterian member Funeral at the First United Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 2 pm conducted by Rev J Day Brownlee Interment Greenwood cemetery

Margueretta Johnston J. A. Johnston A. A. Johnston Unity Station Johnston Samuel Black Armstrong County Ida E Olive R Almina R First United Presbyterian Church J. Day Brownlee Greenwood Cemetery

Miss Mattie Pierce Died at 19 in Strongstown Area

Mattie Pierce aged 19 died at her grandmother Kate Hills home after a brief illness. Her mother had recently died at West Penn Hospital during an operation. Friends in Strongstown prepared for both burials, but Matties body was interred in the city instead of the family grave.

Mattie Pierce Kate Hill West Penn Hospital Strongstown

Obituary Notices for Clawson and Kaufman Child

Richard B. Clawson of Blacklick township died Monday June 22 at age 81. His wife and several children survive. funeral at Hopewell church graveyard Wednesday. A four month old child of James Kaufman of Center township died Thursday after only a few hours illness. burial in Greenwood cemetery Friday.

Richard B. Clawson Blacklick Township Hopewell Church James Kaufman Center Township Greenwood Cemetery

Pumpkin Lydick Charged After Bail Jump Ends in Borough

Humane Agent Thompson reports Conemaugh township that Mrs Lydick lies critically ill. Joseph Lydick known as Pumpkin is charged with aiding in the Griffith Owens robbery and jumped bail. The woman will become a charge on the borough.

Humane Thompson Conemaugh Township Lydick Joseph Lydick Griffith Owens

Derry Public Schools Elect Several New Teachers

Miss Keturah Campbell of this place has been elected teacher in the Derry public schools. Others from the county chosen to teach there include Miss Emma Bryan of White township Miss Edna Sansom of this place Miss Nettie Gorman of Hortons and Mr Will McCormick of Armagh.

Keturah Campbell Derry Emma Bryan White Township Edna Sansom Nettie Gorman Hortons Will McCormick Armagh

Lucky applicants chosen for Latrobe and Greensburg teaching posts

Homer City resident Mr Thomas St Clair won a Latrobe school teaching position. Miss Olive Butterbaugh of Green township was elected to teach in Kittanning schools. Miss Alice Whitington of the Third ward will teach in Greensburg next school year.

Thomas St. Clair Homer City Latrobe Olive Butterbaugh Green Township Kittanning Alice Withington Third Ward Greensburg

A Kick Proves Fatal to Pittsburg Boy at Uncles Farm

Lawrence Smith six year old son of Robert Smith of Pittsburg was fatally kicked in the chest by a horse at his uncle George Phillips's Cherryhill township farm. Inflammation followed, and he died Friday evening. The remains were brought home to Pittsburg Saturday morning. He had come two weeks ago to spend the summer in the country with his relatives. The family mourns a hopeful vacation cut short.

Lawrence Robert Smith Pittsburg George Phillips Cherryhill Township

Social Event Night Dance At Mrs Clements Home

A social bop will be held at Mrs. Clements home on north Sixth street by a group of town’s young people. About 25 couples will dance to music furnished by Steltzer's orchestra of Pittsburg.

Bell Telephone Aims To Establish Local Exchange

A Bell Telephone Company representative is working to set up a local exchange in the area. If enough subscribers sign on, the firm will construct a countywide line.

Bell Telephone Company

McCoy Johnston Wedding Highlights White Township Social Event

William McCoy and Nannie Johnston were wed at high noon in White township at the bride’s home. One hundred guests attended with Miss Alice Henshey playing the bridal music. Rev. M M Sweeny officiated a novel ceremony. Attendants were Lowry Kunkle Lyde Johnston Clark Dickey and Edith Campbell. A dinner followed and Saturday a reception at the groom’s parents home featured about forty friends including 87 year old George Dickey.

William McCoy Nannie Johnston White Township John S. Johnston Alice Henshey M. M. Sweeny George Dickey

Bowser and Rairigh to Wed at Plumville Home

Mr A H Bowser of near Smicksburg will marry Miss H Idella Rairigh this forenoon at the bride’s parents home near Plumville. Rev C W Teasdale will join the couple in a ceremony in the presence of friends and relatives.

A. H. Bowser Smicksburg H. Idella Rairigh Daniel Rairigh Plumville C. W. Teasdale

Sterner and Elwood Wed at Pine Flats Residence

Mr 8 B Sterner a Pine Flats merchant and Mrs Annie Elwood of Pine Flats were married Tuesday evening at 6 o clock at the home of officiating minister Rev W P Hile Purchase Line. The couple returned to their home the same night where a reception was given.

8. B. Sterner Pine Flats Annie Elwood W. P. Hile Purchase Line

Minish and Baxter Wed at Christ Episcopal Church

Mr. George P. Minish of Punxsutawney and Miss Anna E. Baxter of New Comers town C were married at Christ Episcopal church this place by Rev. Alexander Vance on Wednesday.

George P. Minish Punxsutawney Anna E. Baxter New Comerstown, C Christ’s Episcopal Church Alexander Vance

Laney and Long Wed at Register Office

Mr Benjamin Laney of Green township and Miss Della Long daughter of Jacob Long of Cherryhill township were married at the Register and Recorder's office on Thursday by Squire James Fenton.

Benjamin Laney Green Township Della Long Jacob Long Cherryhill Township Register and Recorder’s Office Squire James Fenton

Burnside Man Weds Miss Goss at Clawson House

Mr John M Kopp of Burnside township Clearfield county and Miss Mary Goss daughter of Isaac Goss of Montgomery township were married on Thursday at the Clawson House by Rev M M Sweeny.

John M. Kopp Burnside Township Clearfield County Mary Goss Isaac Goss Montgomery Township Clawson House M. M. Sweeny

Homer City Couple Wed At Home Ceremony

Mr L Z McCombs of Homer City and Mrs Bell Moorhead of Mechanicsburg were married Tuesday evening at the home of Rev Emmons the Homer City minister who officiated the ceremony.

L. Z. McCombs Homer City Bell Moorhead Mechanicsburg Rev. Emmons

Pratt and McMillen Wed at M E Parsonage

Mr. Robert Pratt from Blairsville Inter section and Miss Laura McMillen of Stratford were married on Wednesday at the M E parsonage by Rev. R T Miller of this place.

Robert Pratt Blairsville Laura McMillen Stranford M. E. Parsonage R. T. Miller

Mahaffey man weds Cockport woman in June ceremony

Mr. Mark P. Newcomer of Mahaffey and Miss Floy E. Kime of Cockport married on Thursday June 18 by Rev. Lewis Hay at the local church.

Mark P. Newcomer Mahaffey Floy E. Kime Cockport Lewis Hay

Court House Triumph In County Attorneys Baseball Game

A small crowd at Normal park saw the Court House team defeat the Attorneys 16 to 14 in a lively Saturday game. Notable players included Deputy Prothonotary Calhoun in right field, Commissioner’s Clerk Crossman at first, Jail Physician Davis, Deputy Auditor Elkin with a three bagger, and Attorney Wood Clark on the mound.

Normal Park Court House Calhoun Billy Crossman Jim Mahonings Davis Davis Put Up A Good Game. Although the Disciples of Blackstone Frank Keener Elkin Wood Clark

State Editorial Outing At Atlantic City Draws Couple

The State Editorial Association holds its annual outing this week at Atlantic City New Jersey. Mr and Mrs A T Moorhead left on Monday to attend the seaside event.

Atlantic City N. J A. T. Moorhead Seashore Resort

Post Office Lock Box and General Delivery Hours

The post office will be open to lock boxes from 9 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. General delivery hours are 2 to 3 20 p.m. and 8 to 3 38 p.m.

Commencement Week At Normal School Ends With Diplomas

Seventy-one diplomas awarded as normal school holds commencement with sermons, choir, and address by Dr. Waller on charity. Evening programs feature Huyghenian and Erodelophian societies, music by Cosmopolitan orchestra, soloists Helen Coyle and Margaret Furlong, and several recitations. Class day follows with crowded chapel, staged canopies, and speeches by James F. Chapman and Anna Graff, amid lively performances and a whispered nuisance.

Waller Christ God Oid Erodelophians J.elder Peeler M. M. Sweeny J. C. R. Johnston W. H. Fulton James F. Chapman Anna Graff Cna Sak Lawrence M. Sebring

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