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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
1
The county commissioners release annual assessment and tax figures highlighting land, stock, and timber values. Real estate totals, taxable values, and debt reductions are shown, with detailed tax receipts across Poor, Road, School, Personal Property, Occupation, Liquor, Railroad, and railroad property taxes.
County Superintendent J. T. Stewart reports a drought of applicants as business prosperity draws potential teachers away. Examinations continue in various districts with a noticeable drop in candidates versus last year. A special exam is set for August 3 at the Third Ward School, Indiana, starting at 8 a.m. Some townships offer as much as $40 per month to attract instructors.
A band of negroes held camp meetings in Canoe township’s northeast county, with reports alleging disrespect to religion and community morals. A McKinley park gathering ended in a fight amid implied liquor sales, turning the event into a rough picnic. Some locals say the services mock religion as preachers and singers lead questionable collections seen as a money-making scheme.
The Outing Club gathers in the club house at Rugh station on the Gerhard farm with members Paul St Clair Charles Gessler Otis Trainer Harry Lambricht Pearl Walker Harry Lockard Will Herron Sim Cunningham and Charlie Huey. Tuesday was Ladies Day and the camp hosted Miss Willet Carrie Gessler Helen Sweeney Carrie Sweeney Lulu Lytle Carrie Lytle Bertha Graff Florence Hasinger Charlotte Wheeler Laura Steving Ada Getty Laura Cunningham and Marguerite Walker.
A sawmill owned by Joseph Cramer in East Wheatfield Township along Cramer Pike burned at 2 a.m. destroying the mill and 40,000 feet of lumber. The loss is estimated at 1500 dollars and the fire’s origin is not known but suspected arson. Nearby, about 25 relatives and friends gathered at J. B. Ling’s home Saturday for a pleasant event with music by Dearmine Bros.
Prothonotary William R. Calhoun of town weds Miss Annie McCormick of Blairsville in a quiet Blairsville Presbyterian ceremony. The couple, well known in the county, plan to reside in Indiana after August 1. Also notes Meekins Thompson, Shank Lydic, and Wilson Davis nuptials with details of their locations and officiants.
Five National Glass Company plants in Marion Albany Greentown Dunkirk Summitville will relocate to Pittsburg to form three large works. The move aims to cut costs with cheaper duel in Pittsburg, while the Indians plant remains outside the consolidation. Nat ural gas availability supports a permanent stay in the new location. Harry Northwood, ex manager of the Indiana Plant, will arrive in Pittsburg to assess trade conditions abroad.
The third annual Indiana County Buckwheat Club reunion will occur at Coleman's grove near Goodville in West Mahoning township on Thursday August 9. The Buckwheats cover the Mahonings population and the gathering aims to be a large social day with neighbors and relatives.
Alex McCoy once living in the county and a former Marchand and Kellysburg blacksmith was sentenced in Armstrong county court to six years in prison. He and accomplice Sloppy were convicted of robbing the Wilson family near Rural Village, Armstrong county, who lost $2,000.
Arcadia on Cash creek in Montgomery township is advertised as a forthcoming mining town with large collieries planned, offering hundreds of jobs. The Arcadia Land Company invites buyers to attend a sale of lots on Monday August 6 seeking business and employment opportunities.
Edward McCracken who was jailed last week on a latency charge was released yesterday afternoon on bail. A bond of 800 dollars was furnished by Dr. J. G. Campbell Dr. E. H. Dickie Homer City Attorney M. C. Watson and W. A. Nesbit. McCracken is charged with defrauding the Pennsylvania Railroad Company while freight agent at Homer City.
Word from Manila reports First Sergeant Lewis A. Wheeler of Company K, 47th Regiment, wounded in the leg by a rebel bullet. The flesh wound is not serious and he remains on duty. He is the son of G. W. Wheeler and is the second Indiana native injured in the Philippines.
Gray haired veterans to meet on Grand Army Day with many old soldiers attending. The 55th Regiment and the Indiana County Soldiers' Association plan reunions on August 23 and August 15 with excursions, basket picnic style, no admission fee, and addresses by prominent speakers.
The United States considers mediation between China and the powers, conditioned on American officials being rescued and foreign interests protected. Minister Conger is reported alive, with edicts stating ministers are unharmed aside from the German envoy. State Department weighs authenticity and aims for united action with Hay's principles guiding the approach.
At Blairsville meeting of the Conemaugh Presbytery of the United Presbyterian church new by-laws were adopted and ordered printed. A letter from R Elliott Owens urged discontinuance of his theology course, referred to education committee. Rev B M Black resigned as pastor of New Florence but will stay with West Fairfield. Bolivar church and parsonage loan considered, board of church extension asked for 1400 dollars. Imbrie to remain pastor at Mechanicsburg and East Union. services planned for Greenville.
The Cherry Hill Township gathering marked Mr. Jacob Long's 77th birthday with about 300 neighbors and relatives. A noon dinner followed by addressed remarks from Rev. J. E. Kanarr, Wm. Stephens, and Ed. O'Neil, plus gifts including two rockers. Attendees from Nineveh Johnstown and Van dergrift joined the celebration.
A carrier pigeon arrived at Dr. W. E. Bowser in Plumville carrying a gold band inscribed L. T. C. 1900 200. Bowser seeks the owner and will deliver the bird to the rightful owner upon payment of this notice.
The Holeapple family of Cherryhill township will gather next Saturday for a reunion at the family home. Distants attendees include Hiram and William from Missouri and Frank and Ira from Cheater county.
Society notices urge old Hood school alumni and residents to meet at the schoolhouse Friday evening July 27 at 8 o clock to arrange a future reunion. Presbyterian church ladies host a lawn gathering Thursday evening July 26 on John E Byers store lawn opposite the station. Mrs. John S Hastings hosted a Friday dinner honoring Mr and Mrs James R Logan of Lincoln Kansas.
Plumville Cornet Band to host harvest home picnic in Stuchell's grove near Plumville on Thursday August 2. Proceeds to benefit the band. Discharged at hearing E D Bence, arrested on larceny charge by J O Moorhead, freed at hearing before Equire J A Crossman Saturday. West Lebanon Victorious. West Lebanon baseball club beat Newrytown 11 to 4 Saturday.
Rev Adam Lenkard will preach at Fairview next Sabbath afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev G W Belsey of Toledo Ohio preached in the Presbyterian church on Sabbath morning. Rev Herron of Troy Ohio will preach next Sabbath.
Indiana split a twin bill at DuBois last week, losing both games in wet conditions. In the opener Indiana led into the final inning but was battered by Dan Miller and Jack O’Brien as DuBois earned a 11 7 victory. Indiana’s McColl Gamble and Lee produced with the bat, while Coulter and Keeper sparked its defense. In the nightcap a pitching duel favored Williams over Roach with Indiana slipping after seventh inning errors, despite Williams driving a run and Pownall Hammers and Williams producing hits for Indiana. DuBois’ Coulter led fielding and batting, while Williams and Roach combined for 19 strikeouts.
A sequence of land and lot transfers across Young, Blairsville, Canoe, East Wheatfield, Montgom ery, Buffington, Burrell, Indi ana, Blacklick, White, Chambers ville, and South Mahoning. Transactions include parcels ranging from 2 to 152 acres and multiple coal and lot sales with amounts from 28.89 dollars to 7,108.85 dollars, documenting private conveyances between individuals and entities such as Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company and various buyers and sellers.
The will of J. Bracken of East Wheatfield filed last week directs sale of all personal property to cover debts with surplus divided among his children. The 58 acre McFeaters farm goes to Watson R. Bracken, the 53 acre Ascon farm to Austin T. Bracken upon paying Anthony B. Bracken $200. Heirs receive Cora E. 500, Thomas J. 200, Eliza A. 150, Aggie J. 150, William T. 150. Watson R. Bracken and Anthony B. Bracken named executors. Dated September 2, 1899. witnesses Albery Carney and C. A. Campbell.
Railroad detective Kalbaugh arrested Archy Wier Tanner Jalmer Clarence Cummins and David Davis all of Homer City on Thursday for disorderly conduct after a disturbance at the Homer City railroad station. At a hearing before Squire Crossman Cummins was discharged while the others pleaded guilty and each was fined three dollars plus costs.
Jessa G. Rosenberry 53 piga ships 16 cattle 12 calves 22 sheep to Rohn Pa ne Bros. 224 sheep to Bordentown J J N Stewart 185 sheep to West Phila J M Moore 17 cattle 23 calves 30 sheep to Collegeville Pa.
Last week issued orders list multiple sheep damage payments to E. 8. McLain of West Wheatfield for 10.75 dollars and to G. F. Learn of Green for 9.50, Ea. Giest of Weat Wheatfield for 6.15, and George Bowman of Connemaugh for 13.50.
A N L Hoover logs brakeman John Beale, 24, died after a train uncoupling mishap near Gipsy. Multiple other injuries include John Farnbaugh from Strongstown who died after a fall in a barn. Parker, Parkwood, and Rayne township residents suffered various mishaps from lightning, machinery, and falls. The week’s events include deaths, fractures, and severe shocks across several local farms and towns.
Tadiana Mana Singer notes Prof D T Rowe of Rowe College Johnstown leads the Philharmonics Outing Club now in Atlantic City N J for a ten day seaside recital tour. The 100 singers and 60 supporters plan Hudson river trips and other sights before returning home.
The United Presbyterian picnic is set for Idlewild Thursday August 2. A special train will depart Indiana at 8:00 AM. Round trip fare is 75 cents for adults and 50 cents for children. Mr and Mrs Matthew Bruce of Casey Illinois are visiting relatives.
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