Two Councils Set August 3 Vote on Indiana West Indiana Union
The Indiana and West Indiana borough councils draft a detailed consolidation agreement creating a single borough, four wards, and a district map. The plan, signed July 13 1895, calls a special election August 13 to decide “Proposed Consolidation” with ballots For or Against. Supporters urge timely action despite some opposition.
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Lou Chigens
Greater
Indiana
Wid
West Iadiaus
Pennsylvania
Fugue Inc
Hie
Phladelphia
Amd Seth Beinp
Trius
Beranei
West
India
Conte
Wore Didiana
Madroad
Armagh
Perth
White Street
Tadiana
WeWies
Stone
Tadikuia
Stove
Eidith Street
West Indhina
Silishburg Road
Philadelphia Street
Seventh Street
Philadelphia
Seventh Streets
First Ward
Second Ward
Fourth Ward
West Indiana
A. D
Wig de Avenue
The Cramer Robbery Case in Erie Court
The trial of Lee Carter known as Coony Ray proceeds in United States Court at Erie. He is charged with involvement in the June 22 robbery of Joseph Cramer & Son’s store in Cramer, with arrestees named Harpman and Ray. Attorney John A. Scott prepares alibi witnesses, including Harvey Dick and James Jackson, who testified Ray was seen locally the day of the robbery.
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Coony
Ray
United States
Erie
Joseph Cramer
Frances Ray
John A. Scott
Harvey Dick
James Jackson
Daniel Want
W. T. Miller
M. M. Davis
Jacob Wettling
Win
Henry
Frances Rav
Inspector of G A R posts appoints district inspectors
James M. Marshall of Indiana Post No 21 ALR is re appointed Assistant Inspector at Large for district No 50. He names Julian N Banks George W Hood Siury L Hawes T D Cunningham Joseph Moorhead L N Park G McCurdy John McElhaney E M Eydick Daniel Orne W H Stanley and others as assistant inspectors. Inspections run September 1 to December 20.
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James M. Marshall
Indiana
Indiana County
Julian N. Banks
George W. Hood
Tad
Ana
le Iraham
Siury L. Hawes
Cherrytree
T. D. Cunningham
Joseph Moorhead
Bhursville
D. R. Jenkins
Blacklick
N. Park
Marion Center
G. McCurdy
Shelocta
John McElhaney
Mechanicsburg
E. M. Eydick
Cockport
Daniel Orne
Strongstown
W. H. Stanley
Richmond
Local merchant seeks refund for mislaid butter shipment
Mr J A Dickason of Plumville visited Monichy while auditing a butter shipment of 105 pounds sent to a commission house in Duttshire. Due to agent carelessness the butter was mislaid and decomposed, costing Dickason 20 cents per pound and a total of 227.00 in losses.
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J. A. Dickason
Plumville
Mr. Dickason
Duttshire
Dickson
Sigelow Bros Plan Wells Near Bolivar and Garfield
Sigelow Bros have leased about 7,000 acres of oil and gas territory around Bolivar and will drill a test well about a half mile away on the Westmoreland county side. Work begins this week with derrick erection and machinery already on site. A second well is planned near Garfield for the near future.
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Sigelow Bro’s
Bolivar
Westmoreland County
Garfield
Cockport Boy Narrowly Escapes Gun Accident
William Craig and Charles Keating were hunting when Keating discharged a gun. The shot hit Craig in the leg but the wound is not serious, though painful.
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William Craig
Cockport
Charles Keating
Keating
Craig
Town Sees Power Restored After Plant Repairs
The town experienced blackouts late Monday and Tuesday due to ongoing repairs at the electric light plant. New 42 horsepower engines will drive the dynamos, bringing the plant to 300 horsepower and promising stronger light in the future.
West Oak Resident Recovers After Leg Amputation
Mr James A White of West Oak street is rapidly recovering after his leg was amputated several days ago. His strong constitution and resilience under the severe strain on his system impress friends who follow his progress closely.
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James A. White
West Oak Street
White
Oil firms lease Jacksonville land for test wells
Four companies have begun leasing oil and gas territory around Jacksonville. Lease terms vary by company, but each has secured area rights and promises test wells in the near future.
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Jacksonvile
Boy Willie Mogle Injured in Wagon Accident
Willie son of Willam Mogle of Armstrong township was hurt Saturday when he fell from a wagon and was run over by its wheels. Both ankles badly bruised but no bones broken.
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Willie
Willam Mogle
Armstrong Township
Reunion of the 63rd Regiment at Clarion, Pa.
Annual reunion of the 63rd Pennsylvania Volunteers survivors will be held in Clarion Pennsylvania on Tuesday July 30. All comrades are invited to attend and meet with them.
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63Rd Regiment
Pennsylvania
Clarion
Westmoreland for Quay Delegates Election
Sheriff D C Mack and J C McGregor addressed the Republican County Committee meeting in Greensburg on Tuesday. Both delegates chosen are solidly for Quay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Mack
J. C. McGregor
Greensburg
Quay
Death of Mrs Belle Allison Miller in White Township
Mrs Belle Allison Miller died at her home in White Township on Thursday July 11 1895 at age 69 after a long battle with stomach cancer. A devout Christian and Bethel Presbyterian church member she was beloved for kindness. Survived by husband and three children James Clark and Jennie Brewer. Burial followed at Bethel church grounds on Saturday with many friends.
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Belle Allison Miller
White Township
Bethel Presbyterian Church
James, Clark
Jennie Brewer
Bethel Church
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Reed of Green Township
Mrs Elizabeth Reed widow of the late A H Reed of Green township died Sunday July 13 1895 of general debility aged 77 She was a devout Christian beloved by all and leaves a family of 12 children eight married Funeral services Tuesday at the Methodist cemetery conducted by Rev Burrows pastor of the M E church
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Elizabeth Reed
A. H. Reed
Green Township
Rev. Burrows
M. E. Church
Congregational Meeting Aids Church Debt Plan
A Presbyterian church held a congregational meeting to wipe out a 1700 debt. An 500 voluntary contribution was raised, with aims to raise 1200 after Sunday services. Pastor Dr David Hall proposed a 2000 salary instead of 2500 if the debt is paid immediately. Mrs Work was named to collect all contributions. H M Lowry elected trustee to replace W H Jackson.
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Presbyterian Church
David Hall
Mr. Work
Board of Trustees
H. M. Lowry
W. H. Jackson
Indiana Athletic Club Elects Baseball Team Officers
The Indiana Athletic Club organized the baseball team at a meeting and elected members. Catchers Horner and Watson. pitchers Lohr and Ed Smith. Ed Wood at shortstop. Harry Watson at first base. Harry Earhart at third. Norris Myers left field. Reynolds Thompson center. Frank Fenton right. Day Brownlee. The club plans several series with neighboring teams.
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Indiana Atheletic Cluy
Horner
Watson
Lohr
Ed Smith
Ed Wood
Harry Watson
Harry Earhart
Norris Myers
Reynolds Thompson
Frank Fenton
Day Brownlee
Barber Chair Milestone Bespeaks A First Time
Jesse Paterson of West Indiana opens a new life chapter after hosting John Byers a Rayne Township elder who visited his shaving saloon. Byers, in his sixties, admitted it was the first time he sat in a barber chair and was shaved by a barber, marking a notable personal milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Paterson
Indiana
John Byers
Rayne Township
Pleasures Seekers Attend Annal Outing At Nineveh Grounds
Announced picnics list at Nineveh grounds includes Ladies Auxiliary of Loco motive Engineers on Tuesday, Jackson Club of Johnstown on Saturday July 23, Locomotive Firemen of 28th Street Pittsburg on July 24, railroad shop workers Walls Station on July 25, and Welsh Baptist church of Johnstown.
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Nineveh Grounds
Ladies Auxiliary of
Locomotive Engineers
Jackson Club
Johnstown
28Th Street
Pittsburg
Walls Station
Welsh Baptist Church of
Soldier's Reunion for Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry Held in Pittsburg
The Seventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Cavalry announces its 18th reunion in Pittsburg on Tuesday and Wednesday October 22 and 23. Gather at City Hall and report promptly for boots and saddles. Pittsburg citizens arrange honoring events including a free boat ride for the veterans.
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Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Cavalry
Pittsburg
Mrs H E A McNeal Burned by Upset Kettle
Mrs. H. E. A. McNeal of East Philadelphia Street suffered burns to both feet and ankles when a kettle of hot water spilled from a bucket of feed after a vessel upset Monday evening. The burns are not serious but will keep her from walking for several days.
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H. E. A. McNeal
Philadelphia
Wiring contract awarded for Normal School building
At a meeting of the Normal school trustees on Tuesday the contract of wiring the main building for electric lights was awarded to James Brown & Son of Pittsburg for $1,200. The work will be done during vacation and when the fall term opens every room in the building from basement to garret will be lighted with electricity.
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Normal School
James Brown & Son
Pittsburg
Garret
Children Suffer Fractures in Sabbath Accidents
A young son of Mrs. August Bergman of Cokeville fell from an apple tree on Sabbath and fractured both bones of the right forearm. A son of Capt. W. D. Wilson of Blairsville fell on Sabbath and fractured his collar bone.
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August Bergman
Cokeville
W. D. Wilson
Blairsville
Land Purchase Near Saltsburg Road and Clay Avenue
Mr. Luther Roof bought three lots on the Corner of the Saltsburg road and Clay Avenue from A. W. Wilson last week for 250 dollars. Roof plans to build a home this summer.
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Luther Roof
Saltsburg Road
Clay Avenue
A. W. Wilson
School district notices in this week's Progress
Directors advertise district settings while this ProGre ss issue lists notices. Anxious applicant may find details on district schemes, deadlines, and procedures across locales. The page aggregates notices from multiple schools and administrative bodies, guiding applicants through local processes.
Presbyterians to picnic at Idlewild August 2
United Presbyterians plan an August 2 picnic at Idlewild inviting all Western Pennsylvania churches of the denomination. The event aims to foster fellowship among congregations and strengthen regional ties within the church community.
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United Presbyterians
Idlewild
Pennsylvania
Mysterious Needle Case Baffles Doctors In Conemaugh
Dr W B Walker of Clarksburg treats Miss Jennie Steffy in Conemaugh township after needles are found in her right breast. From May to June nine needles are removed, with the last pulled on Wednesday. The girl, about 17, suffered severe pain and anesthesia was used for each extraction. Questions linger about how the needles entered her body as relatives and companions fearfully search for an explanation. The case is described as unprecedented in the county and may involve mental weakness or self harm.
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W. B. Walker
Clarksburg
Walker
Conemaugh Township
Jennie Steffy
Edward Steffy
Steffy
Property transfers list July 10 11 12 in several townships
July 10 transfers include Gettys and Youngs with parcels in West Indiana Cherryhill Center and Burrel townships with payments ranging from 27 to 4350 dollars. July 11 deeds show John R Henry receiving multiple lots in Homer City for 125 27 and 1 dollars and Blairsville half-lots traded between Samuel Stitt Annie Stitt J M Harvey. July 12 conveyances include Conrad Sylvis Ext 47 acres in Grant township to John Barkey for 600 and George H Anderson partial interest in West Wheatfield township to W I Robinson et al for 2400.
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M. I.getty
Indiana
Lydia Getty
N. Young
Cherryhill Township
M. H. Dick
D.C. Mack
Young Township
Mary E. Ashbaugh
D. C. Mack
Center Township
John B. Coy
Burrel Township
Local Christian Endeavor Union Organizes With Leaders
A local Christian Endeavor Union uniting the Lutheran Socations at Brushvalley Belean Nole Strongstown and Wintondale elected 2 Hari Tinnsioesone and Mr. John Orner as assistants. The first organizational meeting is planned for Saturday evening August 10 in town.
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Christian Endeavor Union
Lutheran Socation
Brushvalley
Belean Nole
Strongstown
Wintondale
Hari Tinnsioesone
John Orner
Rome church feature praised as finest architecture
The PROGRESS correspondent Mr W J Gom reviews S Peter's church in Rome, noting it as an interesting piece this week for Linsey and praising it as one of the finest examples of architecture ever erected.
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W. J. Gom
S. Peter's Church
Rome
Making lots of butter at Elders Ridge creamery
The Elders Ridge Co operative Creamery in Elders Ridge county operates at near capacity six months after starting. Farmers own the plant and profits fund machinery, with six hundred pounds of butter shipped weekly mainly to Pittsburg. Secretary and manager is J F Hood, treasurer Joseph H Henderson, plant in charge by S H Snyder since opening.
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Elders Ridge
Pittsburg
J. F. Hood
Joseph H. Henderson
8. H. Snyder
Birthday fete for Mrs. Richard Smith attracts near 300 guests
Mrs. Richard Smith of Rayne township celebrated her 58th birthday Saturday with almost 300 invited guests. A noon dinner gathered friends and family, Rev. Tomlinson presided over an organizing gathering, and Mrs. Smith received gifts from her children. Short addresses by Rev. Tomlinson and Samuel Wolf followed, then other speakers H. K. Shields and D. B. Taylor. The afternoon ended with social recreation and general goodwill.
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Richard Smith
Rayne Township
Tomlinson
Grove Chapel Lutheran Church
Samuel Wolf
Smith
Indiana Countys Future Proposal on Coal Wealth
A reader from Beaver Falls urges Indiana County farmers to secure higher coal rents, citing Greene County prices and the vast coal potential. The letter references local railroad prospects and Engineer Harvey’s statements, urging landowners to safeguard their interests for brighter days ahead.
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Editon of Progress
Uniontown Standard
Indiana County
Greene
Greene County
Harvey
Old
Beaver Falls
Alex R. Ow
Armagh Summer Normal closes after successful session
The thirteenth annual Armagh Summer Normal session ended with county examinations. Under Prof. C A Campbell the school reached new highs with over 100 students enrolled. A Nineveh picnic featured a ball game in which Armagh defeated Conemaugh Stars 12 to 7.
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Armagh
C. A. Campbell
Nineveh
Conemaugh
Company A to Hold 14th Annual Reunion
Attention Company A 61st Regt P V will hold their fourteenth annual reunion at Rochester Mills or Richmond Indiana county Pa on Wednesday August 21 1895 the thirty fourth anniversary of their departure for the seat of war All the boys and their families who were with the company during the war 1861 to 1965 are invited to attend to make this the best reunion yet O A Ellis Cor See s a Y Marion Center Pa
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P. V
Rochester Mills
Richmond
Indiana County
O. A. Ellis
Cor
See
A . . Y. Marion Center
Organized Society Meets at Washinghos Presbyterian Church
An organized society gathered at the Washinghos Presbyterian church in Rayne township for a community event. The meeting focused on local outreach and deavor activities, with members planning future gatherings and service projects.
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Deavor
Washinghos Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
St Peter's Church in Rome A Grand Ancient Edifice
A detailed tour describes St Peter's as a vast 700 by 130 foot church on the Nero circus site. It recounts its origins from early oratories and Constantine’s basilica to Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo plans, the 1626 consecration, and the impressive façade and interior columns, tombs, and marble floors.
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St. Peter
Almeletus
St.Peter
Constantine
Charlemagne
Uffini
Florence
Bramante
Basilica of
Pantheon
Raphael
Michael Angelo
Angelo
St. Sylvester
Renkins
Madey
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Soders
M. B. Kuing
Indiana Council
A. DovuGlass
Sipngyy Marin
Cramer
G. A. R. Posts
M. Marshall
Shot
The
Gard
Westmoreland
the Grim Reaper
Jackson Miller
Congregational Meeting
Slim
U. P. Picnic
St. Peter’s Church
Elders Ridge Creamery
Attention
Company A
Ridgeview Fark
Italy
Cee
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