New Attractions At County Fair Races Programme
New attractions planned for Indiana county fair include a sham battle between Blairsville Company 1 and local company 5, with two pieces of field artillery as prizes. A chair-race event modeled after Pittsburgh Schenley Park is planned, and a ramping race will accompany the speed events across the week. Purses total $1250 for the week with a strong entertainment slate to draw patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etween Co. 1
Blairsville
Wong
Indiana County
Co. 22
Clairsville
Nka Co. PLC
Irving
Schenley Park
Pittsburg
Peculiar horse deaths reported near Hen Lewinville and Jacksonville
A horse owned by T. E. Inwin in Hen Lewinville died after becoming entangled in a wire fence, suffering severe injuries that forced Mr. Inwin to shoot it. In Jacksonville a horse owned by Dancan died after tumbling into a recently dug ditch and drowning or suffocating in the soil water, leaving neighbors to suspect a fatal accident.
Bad Firecracker Causes Office Injury at Fourth Alarm
An explosion from a large firecracker at a Fourth of July celebration frightened the employer of the test office. Mr Ed McCracken, a telegraph operator, suffered a severe leg burn as a torpedo ignited at his feet. The device tore his trousers and burned his ankle while he worked at his desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. McCracken
Pocketbook Lost By Eea Treasurer Captain
AL Lukehart of Sticksbury misplaced a pocketbook during a pe eking paanner last week. He suffers pals in his body and believes his hand was pulled from his pocket causing the purse to come out. The cause remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eea
AL Lukehart
Sticksbury
Paraivais
Tle Cauigt
Commencement Week Observed at Nowsaal School
The Prooress this week prints a sal and detailed account of commencement week at the Nowsaal school. The exercises were broadly initiated at the last public day. Turn to the sad page for the full proceedings of the week including a list of visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowsaal
Yook Sick on the Road Seized by Severe Cramps
Mr John Dunwiddie of Hineia is struck by cramps while riding from this place on Wednesday. He grew ill and had to be removed from his wagon at Penn Run where he has remained at the hotel since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunwiddie
Hine Iais
Penn Run
Perry Suffering From Tooth Ailment In Philadelphia Hospital
In Philadelphia a patient named W. H. Perry of Pine Flats is under treatment at a Philadelphia hospital. He is suffering from a diseased tooth causing illness in the jaw and related symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Perry
Pine Flats
Philadelphia
Mr. Perry
Explosion injures Joe Keck at First Street fire cracker
Last Thursday Joe Keck of First Street was holding a large firecracker when it exploded, severely burning and bruising his right hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Keck
First Street
Mrs Myers Horse Killed by Lightning in Grant Township
Mrs Myers of Grant township reported a valuable horse killed by lightning on last Friday afternoon. The incident underscores storm risks to livestock and property in rural areas.
Proposed Division of the Four Wards in Two Boroughs
Representatives discussed consolidating the two boroughs into four wards with Philadelphia street and Seventh street as boundaries. Ward details place county buildings in Ward One and schools in Ward Two, with industrial sites in Wards Three and Four. A joint meeting will draft an agreement and set a voting date, with broad support but organized opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Street
Seventh Street
Normal
West Indiana Public Schools
Ellis’ Flouring Mill
Wilson, Rowe & Hetrick
Lavor
Argument Court Proceedings and Rulings Summary
Monday afternoon argument court held with July session coned on Wednesday last week and a brief Monday session this week A dozen cases noted including Mahailey v Stier judgment stricken for note mismatch Davis for use v Van Horn absolute rule and funds to Rhodes. Estate of Dorsch lunatic rule to show cause. medical services case rule discharged. Crow v Conemaugh township mileage show cause for appeal. Caldwell v Guthrie rule to show cause set aside sheriff sale if costs paid. Conemaneh Gas Co v J T Hodze equity restraining gas use with further hearing set for first Monday in August. use of one fire allowed pending hearing. adjourned to Monday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bet
Willian Z. Mahailey
Win. Stier
W. L. Davis
H.C. van Horn
John S. Rhodes
Henry Dorsch
W. L
John Crow
Conemaugh Township
Mile
G. Caldwell
J. M. Guthrie
Conemaneh Gas Co
J.T. Hodze
Equity
Governor Hastings Grants Aid to War of 1812 Widow
Governor Hastings signed a bill granting special aid to Mrs. Rebecca Wilson of Cherrytree, widow of an 1812 soldier. The measure, prepared by Representative McGaughey, aims to ease the final years of the aging claimant through state assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Hastings
Rebecca Wilson
Cherrytree
McGaughey
Homer City Man Arrested in Larceny Case
Constable Whetting arrested H. W. Weir of Homer City on Monday on larceny charges. He is alleged tied to petty thefts linked to the Carnahan girls case. Weir posted bail. Ward Bennet, charged in the same theft ring, remains at large but seen near home recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whetting
H. W. Weir
Homer City
Weir
Carnahan
Ward Bennet
Congregation Surprises Pastor Boozer With Generous Gift
The congregation of Rev. J. H. Boozer at Marchand pleasantly surprised him on Saturday. After his nervous prostration illness, his people lightened his cares with a substantial donation of good things to stock a healthy larder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Boozer
Marchand
Hais
Cherrytree Record Plant Sold at Sheriff's Sale
The Cherrytree Record plant in Cherrytree was sold at sheriff s sale on Wednesday for 360 dollars. The paper now operates as Cherrytree Printing Co with J A Reese as manager and C B Schwalm as local editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherrytree Record
Cherrytree
Sheriff’s Sale
Cherrytree Printing Co
J. A. Reese
C. B. Schwalm
Group camps at Water Station for weeklong stakeout
Morris Syle, Ross Mitchell, Charles Hooks, Harry McKalip, Ed Woods, Ralph Stumpf and Reynolds Thompson camped at Water Station on Monday. They have staked a tent and will stay there through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Syle
Ross Mitchell
Charles Hooks
Harry McKalip
Ed Woods
Ralph Stumpf
Reynolds Thompson
Local boys depart for two week camp at Shelocta
A group of boys from this place left Tuesday morning for a two week camp at Shelocta. The party is led by Ralph Cunningham, with Earl Woods, Herbert Longwell and George Lydick assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelocta
Ralph Cunningham
Earl Woods
Herbert Longwell
George Lydick
Special Train to Ridgeview Camp Meeting Leaves Morning
A special train departs here next Sabbath morning at 7 30 for Ridgeview camp meeting at Millwood station and returns at 6 in the evening. Round trip fare is 99 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeview Camp Meeting
Millwood
Hartman Elected Director at Farmers Bank Meeting
At a recent trustees meeting of the Farmers Bank, Mr. 5. G. Hartman was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Israel Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Farmers Bank
5. G. Hartman
Israel Thomas
Picnic at Bells Mills Yields Large Fish Catch
A group of youths from the area picnicked at Bells Mills near Blacklick on Monday and spent the day catching notable fish described as “big.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells Mills
Blacklick
Albert Ness dies at 19 of typhoid fever
Albert Ness son of Andrew Ness of East Oak street died Saturday at 5 am after a several week illness. He worked as a moulder at Sutton Bros. & Bell with his brother. A devout Catholic, he belonged to St Bernard's Young Men's Society. Funeral services were Sunday at St Bernard's Church, with the foundry workers attending in a body. Interment followed at St Bernard's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ness
Andrew Ness
East Oak Street
Sutton’ Bros. & Bell
St. Bernard’s Young Men’s Society
St Bernard’s Cemetery
Death of Mr George Gourley in Jefferson County
Mr George Gourley of near Hamilton Jefferson county died suddenly Saturday morning at two o'clock from heart disease. He retired in good health the previous night and fell ill about ten o'clock, passing away four hours later. A well known figure across the northern part of the county, he was about 65 years old. His wife is sister to Capt John Kinter of Rayne township. Interment occurred on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gourley
Hamilton
Jefferson County
John Kinter
Rayne Township
Mrs Gaston of Blairsville Dies at 45
Mrs. Robert Gaston of Blairsville died on Thursday at age 45 from spinal trouble following injuries after a fall from a hammock about a year ago. She is the sister of Wm George and Mrs. Sara Lydick of Blairsville. She leaves three daughters and was a member of the M. E. church. Remains interred at Blairsville on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gaston
Blairsville
Wm. George
Sara Lydick
M. E. Church
Mrs. James Coursan of Bolivar Dies at 76
Bolivar resident Mrs. James Coursan died from paralysis after a morning seizure at age 76. She enjoyed normal health until eight oclock, then suffered spasms and died two hours later. Survived by her husband six sons and three daughters. Interment was held Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Coursan
Bolivar
Death of Dora Lydick at Cherryhill Township aged 15
Dora, daughter of Trewin Lydick of Cherryhill township, died on Thursday from consumption after a lingering illness. Her remains were interred in Howe's graveyard in Cherryhill township on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Trewin Lydick
Cherryhill Township
Howe
Mrs Stevenson Died In East Wheatfield At About 80
Mrs David Stevenson of East Wheatfield died on Friday aged about 80 years. Her remains were laid to rest in the Bethel Presbyterian church graveyard in West Wheatfield township on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stevenson
East Wheatfield
Bethel Presbyterian Church
West Wheatfield Township
A BUNCHE OF FIRE CRACKERS Frightens a Team
A bunch of fire crackers and a match frightened horses drawing a buggy in Rayne township near Fifth street. John Warden and another rider Win, Job, were thrown from the buggy and badly shaken. Warden suffered a badly bruised left thigh. both horses and the rig were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Warden
Rayne Township
Fifth Street
Birthday surprise honors Charles Brandt at 49th year
On July 4 Charles Brandt and his wife were invited to White township by Mrs. Thomas Simpson. They returned to find friends in possession of their home and a feast prepared. After supper Rev. Henshey presented valuable gifts, leaving the couple grateful and cherishing the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brandt
Thomas Simpson
White Township
Henshey
Creekside Residents Attend Pittsburg Medical Procedure
Dr J A Bryson of Creekside accompanied Mrs Andrew Gibson of that place to Pittsburg on Wednesday. Mrs Gibson, long afflicted with a female ailment, underwent a delicate operation Saturday at Mercy hospital. The procedure left her weakened, but Dr Bryson hopes for her permanent recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bryson
Creekside
Andrew Gibson
Place
Pittsburg
Girls depart for Lake Chautauqua for two weeks
Eight young ladies left Tuesday morning for Lake Chautauqua where they will stay for two weeks. The group includes Misses Crissie Cameron Jennie McElhaney Lou McGregor Nora Lockard Minnie Russell Jen McCormick Ella Sturgeon and Anna Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Chautanqua
Crissie Cameron
Jennie McElhaney
Lou McGregor
Nora Lockard
Minnie Russell
Jen McCormick
Ella Sturgeon
Anna Gilbert
Smicksburg Couple Poisoned by Toadstools Eat Mushrooms
On Saturday evening Joseph Blose and his wife, residents of Smicksburg, ate wild toadstools mistaken for mushrooms. The poisonous vegetables sickened both, but medical aid arrived and they are now improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Blose
Smicksburg
Starts This Week At Home Steam Laundry
The home steam laundry begins operations this week promising perfect satisfaction. As a home enterprise it aims to attract a large patronage and deserves it for quality service.
Six men set for ten day camping trip near Bell’s M i
Mesars H G Tiffany Earnest Stewart Elliot Owens G J Fell and Blair Sutton depart tomorrow morning for Bell’s Mi near Blacklick to camp for ten days.
Fourth of July Observances Across County Celebrate Freedom
The Nation's Day marked by fireworks, parades and speeches across Glen Campbell Banks Township and surrounding areas. Communities held picnics at Widdowson's grove Cherry Hill Township Strongstown and Center Township with Sabbath school events, decorations, and a Declaration of Independence reading. Over 200 attended the Widdowson gathering. Mr and Mrs Ray hosted a large dinner on their Center Township farm with a gift and speeches. The Stewart farm grove near Greenville buzzed with merrymaking as picnics spread to Mitchells Mills and Willet Streets and neighboring communities joined the holiday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Glen Campbell
D. G. Gorman
Banks Township
M. C. Watson
Judge White
Twolick Baptist Sabbath School
Widdowson
White’s Woods
Blacklick Lodge
Uniontown
Berringer
Alexander Ray
Center Township
Strongstown
Mechanicsburg
M. E
Brush Valley
Rhodes’ School
Nole
Stewart Farm
Greenville
Mitchells Mills
Willet
West Lebanon Defeated at Home by West Indiana Athletics
West Lebanon lost 20 to 18 at home on July 4 as West Indiana Athletics won. Notable: Leonard’s catching and Work’s fielding for the visitors, Rutter and Salsgiver strong for West Lebanon. Umpires Balintine and Blakely. Time two hours twenty six minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon
West Indiana Athletics
Leonard
Rutter
Salsgiver
Marsh
Lohr
Moorhead
McAdoo
Leonar
Athletics
Work
Watson
Lockard
Trainor
Saltsgiver
Ewing
Balintine
Blakely
Third Annual Ball Dances Through the Night in Library Hall
The third annual commencement hop hosted by town young men took place Wednesday in Library Hall with Stelzner of Pittsburg providing music. Twenty six couples danced amid curtains rugs and flowers as the Episcopal Ladies' Guild served refreshments at 11 pm before dawn. Visitors from Normal attended the festive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Stelzner
Pittsburg
Ladies’ Guild
The
Episcopal Church
Governor Hastings vetoes 260000 Normal School bill
Gov Hastings vetoed the 260000 appropriation for Pennsylvania’s thirteen Normal schools. He offered approval if schools drew no more than 50 percent of funds until June 1 1897 and allowed early payment if revenues allowed. Principals at Shippensburg Indiana Clarion Millersville West Chester Bloomsburg Lock Haven California Kutztown accepted. Indiana Normal president A W Wilson reports the Governor signed the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Hastings
Normal Schools
Pennsylvania
Shippensburg
Indiana
Clarion
Millersville
West Chester
Bloomsburg
Lock Haven
California
Kutztown
A. W. Wilson
Board of
The
Indiana Normal
Four pensions granted to old soldiers in county
Pension Attorney Frank Donahugh aided four county veterans in securing pensions last week. Willam H. Myers of White township, Co G 2nd Battalion, gets $8 monthly and $120 back pay. Aaron Bornheimer of Tanoma, Co F 74th Pa Vol, receives $8 monthly and 18 months back pay. W H Long of Blacklick township, Co F 54th Pa Vol, gets $8 monthly and one year back pay. Wm Stiles of Dilltown, Co H 206 P V Infantry, receives $6.50 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donahugh
Willam H. Myers
White Township
Co. G. 2Nd Batallion
Myers
Aaron Bornheimer
Tanoma
Co. F
74Th Pa
W. H. Long
Blacklick Township
54Th Pa
Wm. Stiles
Dilltown
Co. H
P. V. Infantry
Orr and Frick Expand Timber Operations in Blacklick Township
Messrs Orr and Frick, long engaged in saw ing lumber in Blacklick township, purchased another large tract last week on Mr Joseph Repine's farm. They moved their mill there on Monday. timber cutting has begun. They have operated in the area eight months, built a sizable trade, and acquired several large timber tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Orr and
Frick
Blacklick Township
Joseph Repine
West Indiana Sees Twelve New Houses Under Construction
Summer construction expands West Indiana housing with twelve homes planned. First Street will host three houses while The Street adds five new builds. Oak and Forty Street each gain a new house as development continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
First Street
Coume
Oak
Forty Street
Government ends envelope printing for firms and individuals
The United States government will not print any more envelopes after the current contract ends, and uncalled-for letters will be held thirty days unless return directions with a shorter time are provided. Businessmen should note this. The PROGRESS offers printed envelopes neatly and cheaply with dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Twenty-First Pur chase Line Summer School Closes
The twenty first annual term of the Pur chase Line Summer School closed with a literary entertainment on Saturday. The program featured ration orations and a farce titled The Persecuted Dutchman. A good audience attended the exercises and the event was a credit to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purchase Line
Forgy and McElwain Tie the Knot at Saltsburg
Prof W E Forgy of Kiskiminetas Springs school and Aliss Grace E McElwain of Saltsburg wed at the bride’s home. Rev Dr Miller of the Saltsburg Presbyterian church officiated in front of many guests. The couple, both prominent locals, plan to relocate permanently to California after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Forgy
Kiskiminetas Springs
Saltsburg
Aliss
Grace E. McElwain
W. R. McElwain
Dr. Miller
Presbyterian Church
Forgy
California
Wakefield and Lichtenfels Wed in West Wheatfield Home
At five o clock on Wednesday evening N C Wakefield and Lila C Lichtenfels of West Wheatfield township were married at the bride’s parents home. Squire T S Lynn of Clyde performed the ceremony in front of friends. After congratulations the couple and guests enjoyed a supper and an old time serenade later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Wakefield
Lila C. Lichtenfels
West Wheatfield Township
John Lichtenfels
Squire 'T. S. Lynn
Clyde
Local Young Couple Wed In Crete Ceremony
Mr. H. E. Kaufman of Young township married Miss Florence M. Harkless at the bride’s parents home in Crete on Tuesday of last week. Rev. S. A. Hughes of Jacksonville performed the ceremony before a number of guests. The couple are prominent young locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Kaufman
Young Township
Florence M. Harkless
J. P. Harkless
Crete
S. A. Hughes
Jacksonville
Henry Learn and Zozonia Learn Wed in Green Township
Mr Jeremiah M Henry of Green township and Miss Zozonia Learn daughter of Israel Learn of Green township wed last Thursday at the home of officiating minister Rev S Krider of Cookport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah M. Henry
Green Township
Zozonia Learn
Israel Learn
Rev. S. Krider
Cookport
Jacoby and Ray Marry at Groom's Parents Home
Albert Jacoby and Clara A. Ray of this place wed at the groom’s parents’ home, Mr. and Mrs. John Jacoby, on Wednesday evening last. The ceremony was performed by Mr. Joseph Holsapple of the Dunkard church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jacoby
Clara A. Ray
John Jacoby
Joseph Holsapple
Dunkard
Smithy couple tied knot at Smicksburg during July ceremony
Mr. John 8. Stear and Miss Mary E. Mc Connell both of West Mahoning township were married on July 3 at Smicksburg by Rev. S. Dunmish. The bride is daughter of Alexander McConell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Stear
Mary E. Mc Connell
West Mahoning Township
Smicksburg
S. Dunmish
Alexander McConell
Sutton and Wolf Wed in Mechanicsburg Baptist Parsonage
John Sutton of Butler County and Maggie Wolf of Brashvalley township married at the Baptist parsonage in Mechanicsburg. Rev. A. B. Runyan performed the ceremony on Tuesday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sutton
Butler County
Maggie Wolf
Brashvalley Township
Baptist Parsonage
Mechanicsburg
A. B. Runyan
Marriage of McCully and Dey Armine in Brushvalley
Mr. M. G. McCully and Miss Eva Dey Armine of Brushvalley township were married by Rev. A. C. Ehrenfeld at this place on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. McCully
Eva Deyarmine
Brushvalley Township
A. C. Ehrenfeld
Huffman and Neal Wed at Bride's Home on July 2
Mr William Huffman of Banks township and Miss M Harriet Neal of Decker's Point were married on July 2 by Bev Ewing at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Huffman
Banks Township
M. Harriet Neal
Decker's Point
Bev. Ewing
Johnstown Couple Wed at Lutheran Parsonage
George Gardner and Miss Lilly Watt, both of Johnstown, were married at the Lutheran parsonage at this place by Rev. Lewis Hay on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gardner
Miss Lilly Watt
Johnstown
Lewis Hay
Boyer and Gardner Wed in Panxsutawney Ceremony
John W. Boyer and Miss Lizkie Gardner of Glen Campbell were married on Thursday in Panxsutawney by Reverend John S. Helm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Boyer
Lizkie Gardner
Glen Campbell
Panxsutawney
John S. Helm
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Svrahi
Mijie Manning
T. E. Inwin
Hen Lewinville
Mr. Inwin
le Tie
Irwin
Nna
Dianean
Dancan
Allon
Yook
the Grim Reaper
Mrs. Brobers Gaston
Dora Lydick
Mrs David Stevenson
Chautanqua
Will
Bell’s Mills
Lewisville Grays
Livermere
Salisbury
Lewisville
Dickson
Elack
Elrick
Livermore
Hill
Newry
Lebanon
Nee Fulton
R. Hart
Anderson
Lotto
West
Tenensees Aa Jaaenses
Bush
Trainer
Rice
Otters Guester
P. Leonard
Lockark
West End
Cupid
Forgy—Mcelwain
Wakefielsy Lichtenfels
Henry Learn
Jacoby-Ray
Sutton-Wolf
Huffman-Neal
Boyer-Gardner
Eact
T:e Green Township
Gresh
Amanda Barber
Hem
San
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