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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1899

Page

4

Republican Convention to Nominate Pennsylvania Officials

The Republican State Committee announces a convention of Pennsylvania Republicans at the Harrisburg Opera House on Tuesday August 24 1899 at 10 30 a m to nominate candidates for supreme court judge superior court judge state treasurer and conduct other business. Delegates allotted by gubernatorial vote in 1898 with rules for district representation. T L Eyne Gen Assistant notes.

Pennsylvania Republican State Committee Opera House Harrisburg Supreme Court Superior Court Wilkesbarre Halsey State Board of Health

Patronize Home Merchants in Indiana Towns

A local call urges residents to support home merchants after a West Chester ordinance restricting out of town vendors. The piece argues locally priced goods rival city stores and promotes advertising merchants who back their claims with everyday trustworthy faces.

West Chester Philadelphia Indiana

Governor Opposes Capitol Building Extravagance

Governor William A. Stone seeks to cut state capitol costs in Harrisburg. At a board meeting last Tuesday the mansion's furnishings were discussed and items such as the elevator, hall decorations, roof raising, extra sleeping rooms, oil paintings, and marble statue were all disallowed.

William A. Stone Harrisburg Board of Public Grounds and Buildings

Fourth of July Reflection in a Proud Nation

The article recalls the one hundred and twenty third anniversary of independence with a focus on prudent public spending and the governor's stance on outlays. It notes the Sabbath quiet, fireworks, and flag unfurling across city homes while praising American citizenship and national strength as the nation enters another year of independence.

Keck Young America

Free Fight for State Treasurer Sparks Military Rivalry

Insurgent circles deny any support for Lieutenant-Colonel J. E. Barnett as treasurer candidate. Col. A. L. Hawkins and Barnett are named as possibles, but not rivals. The Progress endorses both and backs Lieutenant-Colonel Garnett as first choice in a free-for-all contest.

Garnett

Media Ledger Quay referenced in beeswax fairy tale

In a cryptic note from How It Looks to the Media Ledger, the writer critiques attempts to undermine Quay. The metaphor suggests that efforts to pull away or kill Quay only reinforce his staying power, likening it to a beeswax figure in a sheep’s skin that sticks and endures as pressure increases.

Ledger Quay

Attack by insurgents near Manila and San Fernando

In Manila the insurgents staged a brief attack at San Fernando at night. One American private of the Seventeenth regiment was killed and four wounded. The engagement involved the Seventeenth, Twelfth, and Iowa regiments at outer posts, with no advance beyond trenches. Fire continued sporadically all night. rebel losses were not clear but likely small.

Fernando Manila San Fernando Nerth Line Seventeenth Regiment Twelfth Iowa

Personal Briefs Highlight Wide Circle of Visitors Around Indiana

A long roster of visitors and guests is recorded from Indiana and nearby towns. C. E. Rink attended Johnstown events over the Fourth, with many others listed visiting colleagues, relatives, or enjoying local gatherings in towns like Dunlo Foxburg Penn Run Blairsville Blairsville Saltsburg and Pittsburgh during the week. Several notables including Hon H. J. Thompson Prof W. W. Fell and Rev Will A. Kinter travel for meetings and family visits while local residents host or visit friends across a broad regional map.

C. E. Rink Johnstown A. B. Greesly Dunlo Frank L. Harvey Foxburg L. R. Wylie Penn Run Grove City L. A. Hollister Kittanning Indiana Harry Bair Pitcairn Sixth Street Eldersridge Clement Hasinger Blairsville John R. Bryan Saltsburg William Irwin Apollo George Lockard Painted Post N. Y Will A. Kinter Allegheny John Coleman Pittsburg 0. W. Rink Fourth Ward Leechburg Mabel Smith First Ward Plumville Thomas White New York City David Hare Philadelphia Street Homestead Thomas Dugan, Sr Elwood City Harry Northwood Augustus Porter Boston Mass Frank Keener H. J. Kinkead Detroit Mich Sara Hodge Laura Lowry G. P. McCartney Church Street Watsons A. W. Wilson Bradley Davidson Washington, D. C J. Wood Clark Mary Helena Vogel Cunningham Robert McCormick Third Ward Denver Colo Carrie Harper Jean Hammond Allegheny City Bess Owens South Seventh Street Wesley Shank Belle Howard Clawson New Florence Mary Shrum Blanche St. Clair White Township J. A. Johnston J. T. Stewart State Teachers’ Association Gettysburg I. €. Rowland Denton Messrs J. H. Oliver E. Boden Carnegie G. T. Reynolds Mabel Sawyer Altoona Edith Fleming Ninth Street Judge White J. N. Banks Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania State Bar Association Olive Laughlin Eli Evans James Evans Railroad Avenue Wm. Weamer Plainville Chicago Kansas W. G. Lockard New Castle Minnie Storey Connelleville Sue E. Smith & Co Mary Evang Christian Endeavor Society George Kline T. B. Clark North Ninth Street Wm. J. Rodkey Pitterburg J. H. Wright Greensburg J. M. St. Clair Philadelphia Jean Ebert John M. Leech Water Street

Indiana county notes and society items

Denton Fourth of July ecallera and harvest notes dominate a jumble of society notices. Denton residents, Irwin guests, Pittsburg visitors, and Indiana Normal graduates are among the many local people mentioned visiting, traveling, or attending events across White and Canoe townships, with several moving between home and nearby towns such as Youngstown, McKeesport, and Latrobe.

W.S. Rowland Denton J. W. Shram Irwin W. Guthrie Church Street Shram George H. Henry Pittsburg New Kensington Young Township D. J. Waller Normal Margaret Harriet Gettysburg State Teachers’ Association J. L. Apple Charen Street Bensonhurst Long Island Charles R. Stewart Philadelphia Medical Department University of Pennsylvania William Kauffman White Township L. Moorhead Onberg Moorhead Braddock George Russell McKeesport Alice J. 8. Russell Third Ward

Fourth Is Gone Again Summer Clothing Ad

Ad copy extols July ready wear from e Loughry's with weather friendly styles. It touts stylish comfortable summer clothes at easy-to-pay prices designed for personal comfort and even for little ones, emphasizing seasonality and affordable fashion.

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices in Indiana Pa

Property transfers list numerous acre dealings in White East Mahoning Buffington Cherryhill Young and Green townships with buyers and prices. Included are executor and administrator actions, a sheriff sale, and a pension agency move after Frank Donahugh’s death. Also a local ice supplier boast and a reader notice requesting lumber work plus small ads and thanks.

A. W. Taylor White Township M. B. Brown Milton Work East Mahoning Elmore Steetle John Stiles Buffington Township Charles J. Riffle Wm. R. Cameron Cherryhill Alex H. Stephens J. G. Cameron James T. Bracken George Learn J. T. Stowe John H. Alker Indiana L. M. White James McLanahan Young Margaret Blakley E. E. Mamhoff J. N. Stewart Philip Earhart Green G. W. Kelly D. Wiley McCaughey Burrell American Tin Plate Co

Lewis Certified as Exclusive Agent for Copper Goods

In Indiana County Pennsylvania 1899 Franklin Lieutniva Rope Works claims M N Lewis is the sole handler with a right to their 3.49 cable. The manufacturer notes they have operated in the copper business since 1849 under Cole Brothers Company.

Lewis United States

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Republican County B. FE. Thompson Blatreville T. L. Eyne Stone Conemaugh United Presbyterian Church Robert Hamill Associate Reformed Synod of the South A. P. Gibson Frankfort J. M. Welch Second United Presbyterian Church Greenville Bolivar Shelocta Harris Sharretts Idda Lewis Fayette County Canoe Township G. W. Hood Wells Oswego Hood Franklin Alonzo Widdowson J. Calvin Anderson Clinton Bobbett Lockport J. F. Miller Fredrick Herlinger Second Ward Brushvalley Herlinger F. B. Tomb Wilkinsburg Punxsutawney Grant Ramey East Philadelphia Street Hoeh Indiana Normal Philadelphia Medical College Ella E. Fay Burma India Indiana Baptist Church Homer City R. J. Roberts Erie Misses Williams Margaret Williams Grisemore Ina Napp Spruce Salem Church Elizabeth Allison Center Township Bethel Church Emma Ruffner Purchase Line Joseph Ruffner Ruffner Eleventh Ward Marie Marshall Atlantic City Stumpf M. N. Lewis South 13Th Street Smith Norimal E Loughry Wren W. R. Loughry & Co Hastings’ Planing Mill John S. Hastings Kellar Harris Pura A. W. Clowes South Mahoning Township J.C, Agey Tndiana
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