Conference adjourns in Punxsutawney for nomination battle
The 21st Congressional District conferees, after many ballots, adjourned in Punxsutawney to meet again August 10, with Nesbit and Heiner among the key votes. Delegates voiced strong interest in selecting a county representative, stressing party unity and timely nomination to favor the ticket.
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21St Congressional District
Punx+ sutawney
Nesbit
Amstrong County
Heiner
Scott
Punxsutawney
Jefferson County
Arl
Republican Party
Reunion of Co W 12th Regt P R V C at Nineveh Station
Fraternal reunion of Co H 7th Regt P B R V C held July 2 at Nineveh Station picnic grounds on the P M R B. Veterans recalled 31 years since leaving for war under Maj A J Bolar. Dr. Robert Tomb and Thos Dick led welcome. Rev C H Miller offered blessing. Election of officers and dinner followed. plan to meet annually. Original company roster was 96. attendees enjoyed boating on the Allegheny river and a festive day with old comrades.
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Co. H. ‘7Th Regt
Nineveh
A.J. Bolar
Onemaugh
C. H. Miler
Sermenty
Reg
Robert Tomb
Are
Thos, Dick
Harry White
Daippe
Armagh
Assassination Attempt on Carnegie Company Chairman Frick
The Carnegie Company chairman H. C. Frick was shot at 1.45 in his New York office by Alexander Burkman, a 21-year-old Russian Jew. Four bullets struck Frick, three lodging in the back, and a knife wound followed. Burkman, claiming political motive, was captured at the Central Station. Frick’s wounds remained nonfatal as of reporting.
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Pittsbcrgh
H. C. Frick
Carnegie Company, Limited
Alexander Burkman
Forth Second Street
New York
Mr. Frick
Central Station
Hopkins & Allen
Singer Machine Company
Merchant's
Inspector McKelvy
Carnegie
Burkman
Central Police Station
Associated Press
Frick
Jacob Roof
Wim. Roof
South Mahoning Township
Geo. W. Roof
West Indiana
H. Shields
Samuel Raleigh
West Inadiana
Wm. Roof
Raleigh
Hoth
Where and What to Buy at the Checkered Front and Mc Master’s
A compact ad listing several vendors and offerings. McMaster’s on Church Street sells confectionery fruit and fresh mackerel. The Checkered Front advertises wool prices, evaporated fruits, and Hood’s Sarsaparilla. D C Mack’s and West End Market feature country produce and mutton chops.
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McMaster’s
Church Street
McMaster's
D. C
Spicy Letters From Our Boys at Homestead Camp Con
Camp notes from Homestead Pennsylvania July 25 1892 describe Co F settling into routine at the camp near division HQ Tents kept neat, meals by Coporal Keck praised, daily drills and guard duties, Sunday services replacing drill, several visitors named and promotions listed, a dramatic prayer quoted during an early morning incident and a humorous note on Adam and Eve heights from a French savant.
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Camp Con
Brack
Homestead
Co. F
Coporal Keck
Simpson
Mullen
James Clark
Pittsburg
Martin Larhart
Indiana
Gibson
Holges
Shaw
George F. Huff
Minnie Russel
West Indiana
Mabel Farren
Allegheny City
C. C. McLain
Chas. Dodson
Bergant
Boucher
Fisher
Bolar
Buterbaugh
Corpals
Samuel H. Hughes
School Director Meetings Open To Hire Teachers
Multiple township meetings set for August 3 and August 13, 1892, to elect and hire teachers for six month terms. Salaries listed at $30 per month. bids for fuel to be received. Also notes on antislip products and a listing of local suppliers.
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Rayne Township
Kellysburg
J. Bebe McGara
White Township
Court House
Nathan Simpson
8. M. McHenry
Cherryhill Township
Greenville
Armstrong Township
Anthony
Israel Carnatian
J.C. Wieeins
Indiana County
Cherrytree
Montgomery
Grant
Armstrong
Sheloca
Conemaugh
Young
Jacksonsville
Rayne
Green
Cherryhill
A. C. Braughler
Grim Reapers Harvest Claims Paul Brownlee
A memorial obituary recounts Paul Brownlee born February 6 1872 Wellsville Ohio died July 25 1892 Indiana Pa. Interred Greenwood cemetery with services on Wednesday. He was a beloved United Presbyterian church member and longtime Sabbath school teacher and Bible class worker. He left a widow and children and is mourned by many in his community.
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Paul Brownlee
Paul
United Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Wellsville
Ohio
Indiana
Greenwood Cemetery
Aaron
East Mahoning
Elijah
Work Farm
U. P
Mahoning
Nancy Smith
Elizabeth G. Spencer
Song of the Junior's Sweetheart and Jr. U A M reflections
The piece opens with a playful verses about a gallant Johnie of the Juniors and their patriotic ribbons and dances. It shifts to a civic editorial urging Jr. O U A M members to study laws before querying officials, stressing adherence to principles, duty to public schools, and earnest work beyond financial gain.
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Deane
Boston
Johnie
Sam
Johnnie Dear
Geo W. Kellenan
First Annual Jr O U A M Picnic For Western Pa
The first annual Jr O U A M picnic for Western Pennsylvania will be at Nineveh on Saturday August 20. All councils in western Pa are invited and arrangements for amusements are set. Excursion rates available from all points on the line. Councils should notify attendance. Smithport will hold a basket picnic August 26 and Shelocta Council a festival on August 25.
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Order
State Council
Western Pennsylvania
Nineveh
West Indiana Borough Ordinance For Property Interference
The Burgess and Town Council enact a law to punish anyone who interferes with or injures poles wires lamps and other property of Electric Telephone Telegraph Water Gas or Railroad companies. A penalty of ten dollars plus replacement costs applies for willful damage, with no extra fine if damage is accidental. Secretary A C Ruffner signs the ordinance.
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West Indiana
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