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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1894
Page
1
The text outlines Cleveland's martial law proclamation amid labor unrest and obstructions to federal law in Chicago and surrounding areas. It notes troops deployed to quell rioting, warns rioters to disperse, and mentions clashes in Hammond Indiana with reported deaths and injuries. It also covers a Chicago meeting criticizing presidential actions and the broader labor dispute with Pullman.
On Saturday evening thieves entered John Houston's cellar at the Penn Run hotel and carried away fresh and smoked meat. Cans of fruit and other provisions were taken as well. The outsiders gained entry by prying open the outside door. No clues to the guilty parties.
On Friday Lizzie Clawson of Cherryhill township preferred charges against George Martin of the same township before Squire James Fenton for assault and battery with malicious intent. On Saturday Constable Whettling arrested Martin, who gave bail for his appearance at court.
The PROGRESS states it prints every week, unlike many contemporaries that have suspended publication. It claims readers get a dollar's worth for a dollar and emphasizes its consistent weekly schedule throughout the year.
The several engineering corps surveying the northern part of the county paused work last week amid preliminary surveys. It is not yet known when they will be called out again.
A large delegation of Masons from Blairaville and Allegheny arrived by special train on Tuesday evening to visit the Masonic Lodge at this place.
The congressional conference of this district will convene at Jeannette in Westmoreland County on July 26 at 1 o'clock p m.
Thieves took eight chickens from the chicken coop belonging to David Hill on Clay Street Friday evening, leaving farmers concerned about security and losses.
The Magenta baseball club will travel to play Freeport at the Normal grounds Thursday afternoon. The anticipated matchup features both teams aiming for a strong performance on the field.
On Tuesday between 5 and 6 pm William White a 22 year old blacksmith of Davis post office was fatally shot by his cousin Thomas White a 40 year old farmer. They argued on Edward Lingenfelter’s Davis area farm leading to a heat of passion. The ball entered the neck and White cannot live. Arrest pending warrant today.
Mrs Nancy Wines of West Philadelphia street was injured near upper Twolick when her buggy harness broke and she jumped out to help. Her left leg above the knee was fractured and she is hospitalized at her home. The accident occurred as the mail carrier attempted to fix the harness. Also reported are Homer Trees wounded by a stray flobert rifle bullet while playing tennis near Saltsburg. lightning injuring Mrs Michaels. Smith Pearce dislocating his right shoulder blade. Albert Lynch fracturing his left wrist after a fall from a cherry tree. Mrs Cochran injuring her foot after stepping on a rusty nail. and Mary Mahan fracturing her right wrist from a gate incident.
The regular West Indiana Council meeting focused on dangerous sewer and drainage conditions in borough limits. Dr. John M. St Clair and D H Lucas from the Board of Health reported issues and urged action. The water drain from the electric lighthouse was deemed a nuisance, prompting residents along First Street to seek protection. The Council also settled with ex-Tax Collector R M Morris. Attorney Frank Keener injured his hand during a Cherryhill township picnic when a buck struck him while playing ball. Jackson McMillen pressed assault charges against Mrs. David Uncapher for beating him after an alleged crank accusation.
Dr I E Sloan and wife of Johnstown visit Mrs Sloan’s parents in Kellysburg. Frank Lovelace bicycles 100 miles to Dubois and back. Eva Barnwell of Lincoln Neb guest of H S Thompson’s family, leaves for western home Tuesday. Rev R B Starks and wife visit Commissioner Adam Black in East Water street. D I Rowe travels to Asbury Park N J for Business Educator’s Association. Lou Jones of Jos Horn Co Pittsburg arrives for two weeks with relatives at Georgeville. Laura Hile visits from Hoboken Pa, returns home. Edward and Oli Mack of West Indiana plan Wheatfields visit. Mrs Jennie Burker visits her ill father in White township. J H Woodruff and wife of Clarion visit H E A McNeal. Delmont Jones’s funeral attended by sisters Mrs J F Notley and Mrs D H Hetrick. Dollie Stitt of Wilkinsburg visits Delos Hetrick. Walter Christy of Pittsburg visiting Wayne avenue, works for Commercial Gazette. George K Kline, Johnstown merchant, spends July 4 with parents on Church street. Mrs Kline remains briefly. Dr Z X Snyder and wife of Greeley Colo leave for Asbury Park for National Teachers’ Association. Clara Farnsworth on summer outing with parents in Grant township. Rev A T Bell and Robert Thompson of Kellysburg attend Young People’s Society convention in Cleveland. J P Archibald of Livermore also attends. Indiana and White township residents enjoy Nelson’s grove Fourth with picnic and dinner for about 100. Mrs John Ebby elected president. guests praise old-fashioned picnic. After-dinner speakers decline, noting fullness after dinner. crowd calls it the best July Fourth picnic.
Mr and Mrs James K Deemer of Homer City were surprised by about fifty relatives including children and grandchildren. The noon dinner and afternoon musical entertainment marked a pleasant gathering. The Court House yard will be beautified this fall with new grass. Commissioners and Farmers Bank pave the alley with flagstone between the Court House and bank building.
Rev M M Sweeny Ph D will dedicate the new M E church at Jamison Westmoreland county next Sabbath. Rev J T Robison of Gallitain will occupy the pul pit in this place during Mr Sweeny's absence.
A marriage announcement notes Miss Myrtle May daughter of Mr and Mrs A Vv West Indiana will wed Connellvill next Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
Mr D B Jones plans updates at his home on Railroad Crossing with an addition under construction and a large porch being erected. The house will be repainted.
The Indiana Council of the Jr. O U A M men at Roce Mills in the Council Reess of Richmond Council No 491 370 U A ML convenes Wednesday evening.
Last Sabbath noon fire destroyed the dwelling of Alexander Berringer near Purchase Line. He and his wife were away. a young lady and children were inside. From a defective flue the second story burned. only chairs and a sewing machine survived. Loss about $1000 with no insurance.
The Magenta club hosted Johnstown at the Normal grounds for their first game, seen by about seven hundred. Johnstown led 10 to 2 after seven innings but surged in the final two innings, finishing 13 to 12 in their favor. Final scoring details follow.
Six boys were escorted before Kel lar of West Indiana by David Johnston on July 4. The youths had used fireworks within the borough limits. Burgess Kellar informed them of the violation and dismissed the boys after they promised not to repeat the offense.
The West Lebanon ladies held a festival last Wednesday with careful planning. Proceeds totaled 90 dollars to fund better walks for their town. The effort shows strong local interest in beautifying the village.
At Leechburg Pennsylvania on the morning of the Sth instant a young man named Bush from Apollo, while riding a bicycle, attempted to pass a team of horses. The horses reared and fell on him causing injuries described as serious.
Local brief notes the case of Professor H D Comdrom closing a suit concerning two masts. The report mentions the parties involved and the court action concluding with no further details given in the readable segment.
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