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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1891
Page
4
Fragmented remarks discuss Governor Tabor Hill and Watterson, Dems' stance on pensions for veterans, and third party movements. References to Horace Greeley, New York and Ohio third party figures, and shifts in Democratic positions are noted in a murky, opinionated tone.
The analysis predicts large corn yields and good hay, with abundant cereals for imports and a gradual return of American gold from Europe. Despite a temporary money shortage, the circulating medium is larger than last year and government coinage plans will supply working capital, maintaining a hopeful outlook for U.S. trade.
Ex Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson says Senator Quay wished to resign as chairman years ago and again near his inauguration. He notes Quay considered leaving political committee work and that colleagues resisted. Clarkson cites Quay’s health decline and Florida fishing trip as when the senator stood firm on resignation.
Judge Simonton ousts Waller yet bars Snyder in a tangled case. Waller, appointed by Gov. Beaver January 6 to succeed Higbee, faced Senate actions and recess appointments. Snyder was rejected then appointed, creating a division about who can serve during a Senate recess. The ruling leaves Waller ousted in law but serving in fact until a successor is chosen, with no clear solution for Snyder. The dispute centers on Section 8, article 4.
A fragmented description extols a medicine for proven cures and unequaled record. It claims thorough business conduct, strength, and economy, presenting the medicine as the only option. The text is garbled and lacks clear details or names.
In Cleveland on July 15 the Ohio Democratic Convention met in Music Hall to renominate Gov. Campbell amid fierce internal division. The majority platform adopted supported Campbell and a full state ticket including Peckinpaugh, Bailey, Ackerman, Ward, Miller, McNamara, and Trumbo. The body adjourned sine die after cheers and thanks to officers.
An advertisement notes ear discharge can be cured by Dr. Sadler an eminent oculist and aurist at 804 Penn Ave Pittsburgh Pa and cites a patient from Brownfield Fayette County who was cured after 20 years of discharge. The piece also mentions farmers cheering abundant county harvests and a Pittsburgh area crop report.
Humane Agent Thompson cites cases of extreme cruelty including a mother forced to wash for neighbors eight days after birth while husband drinks. A letter from Indiana Pa. 1891 describes a boy beating a small dog harnessed to a wagon in hot sun, driving it up a hill until it yelps and collapses, then repeating the torment. The writer urges legal action and accountability. Also noted are advertisements for Drs Moritz Salm and J J McClellan visiting town, praising their eye, ear, nose, throat treatments and other specialties.
Notice to teachers and school boards in Jacksonsville Armstrong White Indiana Penn Townships in August 1891. Meetings set August 12 15 8 with positions for six month terms and monthly wages around 28 30 dollars. Bids requested for Lebanon bank coal and term bids itemized. Official notices signed by J W Miller W Robinson Nathan Suineson Nataan Suineson 8 1891.
The Weaverland Mennonite congregation in Eastern Pennsylvania faces a rift over a locally organized Sunday school begun a century after its founding. At a recent meeting Bishop Jonas Marlin led opposition to the Sunday school, with 154 voting against and 37 for the school. The bishop allegedly said he would rather see his children die than attend a Sunday school. A.S. Cunningham's shoe store advertises low cut shoes closing out at $1, with sizes 5 to 11.
In Huntixepor Pennsylvania Republican primaries set for August S and county convention on August 11. Key contest over associate judge with anti license group vowing to back a Prohibitionist if the nominee isn’t. Also notes an anti license sentiment shaping primary outcomes. The Select Seashore Excursion to Atlantic City area on July 23 offers ten day tickets from Pittsburgh at 10.00, with a special train and overnight in Philadelphia, featuring a route through Greensburg Indiana Latrobe Blairsville Johnstown Clearfield Philadelphia and other stops.
Advertises brick for building or paving from Thomas Lowman south of town and announces discounted trousers at A. S. Cunningham's One Cash Store. Stock described as a bit soiled and greatly reduced to clear for new stock.
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