The Whole Ticket 2s Nominated
Indiana Progress urges voters to back the Republican slate led by Governor Hastings and Lieut. Governor Lyn, praises Deputy Attorney General candidate John F. Elkin, and reports Indiana County nominating a full ticket on May 12 with all nominees to be supported by PROGRESS. It condemns pension delays harming veterans, urges Republican support for local papers, and stresses party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Elkin
Indiana Bar
Elkin
Armstrong
Jefferson
Qlearfield
Cambria
Westmoreland
Republican Party
TRE Progress
Indiana County
Resolutions Mark Deaths In Local Congregations
Resting in the Lord Laura Louisa McCurdy is mourned by the United Presbyterian Sabbath school Crete with prayers and a call to readiness in Christ. Ida Creps Campbell is remembered for church service, teaching, and illness amid prayer and sympathy for her husband and kin. Williams Grove hosts a vast agricultural exhibition with President Cleveland possible attendance and a statewide gathering plan.
Personal Briefs From Indiana County Locals
Robert Ruffner visited Jeannette and Irwin last week. People from Livermore to Pittsburgh areas spent Sabbaths with relatives or on business. Numerous local residents traveled to Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Greensburg, Warren, and other towns for visits, family time, or errands. Regulars include Mr. A W Wilson, Mr. Harry Cooper, D L Moorhead, John Rice, Prof J B Woodruff, Jacob Younkins, and more, with many staying in town visiting friends or hosting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ruffner
Jeannette and Irwin
Wm. Telford
Livermore
A. W. Wilson
Warren, Pa
Harry Cooper
Clarksburg
B. F. Pitts
Cherrytree
D. L. Moorhead
Pittsburg
John Rice
Deckers Point
Harrison Gamble
Church Street
New Derry
Archie Mabon
Irwin
D. I. Rowe
White Township
Johnstown
Jacob Younkins
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Squire D. W. Krytzer
Rochester Mills
Greensburg
Progress Editorial Defends Property Rights and Railroad Access
A Progressive Republican voice argues governments protect property use rights and condemns interference with that right. The piece asserts ownership implies control over both rail lines and employers houses furniture, backing party ticket, rules, and discipline.
Property transfers listed for July dates in township areas
July 18 to 21 records show transfers of several parcels and acreages in Rayne, Cone Mnaught, Green, Armagh, West Wheatfield, South Mahoning, Homer City, Burrel and Mechanicsburg townships. The sums range from 10 to 3,450 dollars with a variety of grantor and grantee names including Jacob C. Boucher Martha Wilsons heirs Oliver M Wilson David Adam Chas McGee James E Kelly John Fee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob C. Boucher
Rayne Township
Melissa Boucher
Salisburg Extension Company
Conemnaugh Township
Mary E. Hilty
George G. Fleming
Green Township
Jonathan Buterbaugh
W. B. Stewart
Armagh
C. A. Campbell
Martha Wilson
West Wheatfield
Oliver M. Wilson
D. C. Mack
David Adam
South Mahoning Township
Elisha Green
Chas. McGee
Homer City
J G. Roberts
James E. Kelly
Burrel
Maggie A. McConnel
John Fee
Mechanicsburg
Aaron Gamble
Livestock sales reports July 17 to 24 in multiple PA towns
From July 17 to 24, livestock consignors J. K. Boucher in Salford, Thomas and Wissinger in West Philadelphia, H. Seanor in Barto and Chalfont, W. E. Nickle in West Philadelphia, and M. H. Henry in West Philadelphia offer numbers of cattle sheep and calves. Listings include 15 cattle and calves with 113 hogs, 226 sheep and 8 calves, 30 cattle, 198 sheep and 4 calves, 230 sheep, 23 cattle and 9 calves, across Salford, West Philadelphia, Barto, and Chalfont, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Boucher
Salford
Thomas & Wissinger
West Philadelphia
H. Seanor
Barto
W. E. Nickle
M. H. Henry
Chalfont
Over the Divide The Big Fishing Trip in 1894
Indiana PROGRESS reports a July 9 1894 journey over the Continental Divide by S B Carney and companions Alex Hilton Bert Reed Emerson Carey. They travel seven horses two beds and a week of provisions, encounter snow drifts deer elk and a bald eagle, fish for trout, hunt venison and elk, and reach Elk Creek after two days then return home via mountain trails with vivid mountain scenery and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Divide
Alex. Hilton
Bert Reed
Emerson Carey
Ragged Mountains
Elk Creek
Emerson
Alex
Bert
Pennsylvania
Indiana Progress
S. B. Carney
Local and General community notices in brief
Household tasks and social plans fill the week as Rev. Hay and Rev. Peterson preach at local schools. Edward Vogel travels by bicycle to Carrolltown to visit his brother Theodore. D. R. Lewis ships goods from Ambrose and Watch for bar gains on his return. Henshey visits Loyalhanna and Kelly station then preaches at the Baptist church. A festival is planned for Marlin's grove, Washington Township, August 16-17. Indiana W C T U to elect officers August 6 at new rooms above Hartman's drug store. full turnout urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Lewis
Ambrose
Mr. Peterson
Mechanicsburg
Kellar School House
Cherryhill Township
B. B. Henshey
Loyalhanna
Kelly Station
Henshey
Baptist Church
Marlin’s Grove
Wilett
Washington Township
Indiana
Hartman’s
Lightning rod man Warner still in business despite rumor
A false circulating rumor claimed S F Warner, the lightning rod man, had disposed of his business. The report is denied as injurious, affirming Warner remains active and continues his trusted practices. The Progress agency endorses Warner and urges clients to attach his name to contracts and have his workers perform the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Warner
Warner
Mr. Warner
Local Notes from the County Town and Surroundings
Local correspondence reports widespread social visits and health notes. Mrs. George King is sick. Lizzie Wiggins improves. Residents such as Dr. W A McChesney buy a bird dog, James Sharp loses a horse, and families travel to churches and fairs. Baseball games feature Kelleysburg, Homer, and Homer City with mixed results. a storm causes damage, trees struck by lightning, and poultry losses noted.
Local Residents Noted in Area Notices and Visits
Mr. Jacob Baker is seriously ill at his son's home nearby. Miss Gretta Hood from East End Pittsburg visited friends here. Mrs. Rev. Ewing of Elkin post office stayed with friends. Mrs. William McCurdy and children of Allegheny are visiting. Susie Kauffman is seriously ill at her father M. H. Henry’s home in Scottland. John McCurdy of Blairsville visits daughter Mrs. Mary Mitchell. Eliza Cunningham of Scottland plans move to local property. The boys serenaded John Gemmel and his bride near here. Elda Shiekis of Verena visits Dr. William Shiekis. Henry Crissman of Indiana visits father Captain McKee over Sabbath. Rev. Brownlee of Iowa will occupy the United Presbyterian pulpit until next presbytery meeting. Dr. Ketler of Grove City preached at the Presbyterian church last Sabbath and spoke to the church youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Fleming
Emlenton
Blanche Anthony
West Indiana
Q. M. Wilson
New Florence
D. C. Mack
Samuel Kerr
Ninevah
Joseph Cramer
Cramer Post Office
Clark Daugherty
Jeannette
A. L. Gibson
Winslow
Gibson
Joseph. D. Wicks
Emma
Homewood
Harry White
J. W. Clements
Kiskiminetds
Saltsburg
Margaret Maffet
Clarion
Nannie P. Moorhead
West Sutton Street
Bach
Morellville
Charles Smith
North Sixth Street
8. C. Repine
Blairsville
Alvira Swigart
Mt. Pleasant
John A. Hood
Kittanning
M. McMaster
School Street
George Crosan
Clara
Pittsburg
Harry Bryan
White Township
N. B. Lowman
Bellvernon
Thomas Lowman
First Street
M. C. Watson
James G. Mitchell
Perrysville
Will Lytle
New York
J. A. Johnston
Sixth Street
Rue Thompson
Elizabeth Griffith
East Mahoning Township
Gertie McElhoes
Kellysburg
Kent
McElhoes
Ella Taylor
John Bryan
South Fifth Street
L. Wiggins
McKeesport
Armstrong Township
George Spaid
Beavertown
Edward Wright
Johnstown
R. F. Walker
West Philadelphia
H. C. Patchin
John Thompson
Patchin
Cherrytree
Rk. N. Snd
F. Nesbit
Conemaugh Township
Nesbit
Philadelphia Street
Thad Work
Rochester, Mills
Atlantic City
Cape May
J. W. Giffen
Greensburg
C. A. Wynn
Derry
Pine Flat
Thorton Park
Wallace C. Bell
Bell
Indiana
George King
Jos. King
G. W. Kelly
Julia Thomas
Samuel Lytle
Wm. Fleming
W. A. McChesney
James Sharp
J. H. Fulton
West Lebanon
D. N. Hefflefinger
Lizzie Wiggins
John Russell
Elderton
J. C. Henry
Robt. Henry
James Wiggins
James McCreight
J. Sloan Walker
Laura Walker
Homer City
Jennie Walker
R. E. Russel
Wyona Valley
Or. P. Schrecengost
Dr. Duff
East Liberty
Thad Stuchell
Dallis
J. Sloan Walker’s
E. Brilhart
Altoona
Porter Kinport
Stella
West Virginia
J. Cohn
Ebensburg
L. G. Gorsuch
Blair County
Western Union
Caroline Pittman
Dani. Pittman
J. R. E. Craighead
Saltsbury
Presbyterian Church
Miller
Keely
Creighead
Curwensville
Jacob Baker
Gretta Hood
East End
Rev. Ewing
Elkin
William McCurdy
Allegheny
Susie Kauffman
M. H. Henry
Scottland
John McCurdy
Mary Mitchell
Eliza Cunningham
John Gemmel
Elda Shiekis
Verena
William Shiekis
Henry Crissman
Captain McKee
Brownlee
Iowa
United Presbyterian Church
Ketler
Grove City
Local residents socialize with friends across Blairsville and Pittsburgh
Calvin Miller and H J Kennedy visit Blairsville on Saturday while C C Clawson travels to Pittsburgh. Miss Nissie Taylor visits her brother in Homer City and Ada Coleman returns from Pittsburg. William Dixon and the Nesbits spend time with friends in Lewisville and Indiana. Cland Sandles has a Thursday night runaway with a demolished buggy. no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Kennedy
Blairsville
Sattunday
Elder Irwin
C. C. Coleman
Saltsburg
Nissie Taylor
Harry Taylor
Homer City
H. T. Gill
William Dixon
Lewisville
Messrs
Robert and
Fulton Nesbit
Indiana
Rebecca Nesbit
Nesbit
Ada Coleman
Pittsburg
Mira Hazlett
Grove City
Cland Sandles
Greensburg and Clarksburg visitors ignite railroad prospect
Mrs McQuade of Greensburg visits friends in Clarksburg while Miss Ida Sandles of Braddock visits her uncle H P Sandles. Daisy and Anna Gilbert of Indiana tour Mr W A Andemean. W A Nesbitt and daughter Lulu attend church. Local excitement grows over a possible railroad and survey progress. A Thursday evening incident in Jacksonville involved a vehicle collision injuring several riders as they traveled with a group of young ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McQuade
Greensburg
Clarksburg
Ida Sandles
Braddock
H. P. Sandles
Mises Daisy
Anna Gilbert
Indiana
W. A. Andemean
W. A. Nesbitt
Lulu
Sebhath
Jacksonville
Visit Notes From A Rural Town Seen Through Fragments
Mise Bestha Beyer and Duff Crawford visit friends at Indians last week. Haniel emions attended Smicksburg beet week. Miss Hiltie Elkin studied in Pittsburg at Tron City College. Misses Alverna Ritchie and Adios Lane Hart returned home after their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Bestha Beyer
Punxontammey
Duff Crawford
Haniel Emions
Smicksburg
Hiltie Elkin
Pittsburg
Tron City College
Alverna Ritchie
Adios
Lanehart
Ier Aeen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eprron & Manager
Moorhead, Proprintor & Porlieher
Tanitiel H. Hastings
Walter Lyn
Auditor-General
Amus H. Mylin
Lancaster
James W. Latta
Congress-At-Large
Galusia A. Grow
Susquehanna
the County Ticket
Harvey White
Assembly
John MG
Svaughey
Noah Seanor
North Mahoning Township
Jiutry
J. L. Langham
Grant Township
Union
Yiurean
Ath
Treasury
Lochren
Lfe
National Capitol
Congress
Progross
United Presbyterian Sabbath School of
Crete
Laura Louisa McCurdy
Louisa
Jesus
Grove Chapel
Ida Creps Campbell
Allegheny City
Creps
Gilpin
Christ
Farmers’ Meeting
Williams’ Grove
Cumberland County
Harrisburg
Middle Atlantic States
Cleveland
Secretary of Agriculture
R. H. Thomas
Mabel Books
South Seventh Street
Jennie Mitchell
Mary Books
Howard Lehr
Williamsport College
Jacob Shaffer
Progress Office
Abraham Lincoln
THE
Progress
Colorado
Milton Carney
Hay
St.Clair
Edward Vogel
Carrolltown
Theodore
Shelouta
Miss Smith
Jas. Fredrick
I. E. Sloan
Morrellville
T. S. Neal
Trade City
Mrs. Simpson
Harry Thompson
M.W. Woodward
Plomville
Kelleysburg
Homer
Kelleysburg Battery
Steetle and Thompson
Homertity Battery
Buchanan
Streams
Taylor
John Lemison
Frank Evans
Miss Taylor
Harry
Gill Sutton
John Duncan
Apollo
J. R. Roberta
Altsman
Greenville
Esther Drenning
Hoimer City
Strongstown
John Michaels
Lemuel Helhman
Mabel Artemus
Howard Hill
Annie
Bertha Killen
Lincoln Diehl
Pesan Run
Vinton
E. H. Grambling
Wm. Wray
James Grow
Ellsworth Rowland
Pindleton
Cambria County
Emma Brant
Gertie Hull
Pearl Graham
James D. Gibson
Penn Run
J. B. Graham
J. B Graham
L. D. Altemus
Scotdale
Altemus
Susan Artemus
William Griffith
Evan Davis
Grisemore
Cuonemaugh
Calvin Miller
C. C. Clawson
Smickssurg
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