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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1896
Page
4
Notices for publication and orders for job printing claimed by The Indiana Progress. Address inquiries to Justina, Pa. Details unclear due to OCR errors but indicate yearly advance price and postpaid options.
Fragments show a 19th century ticket with McKinley as president from Ohio and various regional officials listed including congressmen sheriffs treasurers and commissioners from Mahoning Jefferson and Indiana counties. The OCR reads like a party slate with multiple titles such as PROTHONOTARY and CORONER and names like HIRAM SIVERELL and J. Frrr among others.
Wisconsin naval veteran William C. Whitney attacks Republicans for delaying money issues and urges a clear tariff and sound money stance. He criticizes McKinley supporters and presses for specific proposals, praising Whitney's integrity while requesting a stronger, defined plan.
Historical column argues for intelligent discussion of tariff protection and industrial policy, opposing sole focus on money questions. It stresses unemployment, prudent legislation, and keeping Republican principles while acknowledging Democratic aid. Also outlines currency status and legal tender details amid a broader economic debate.
A Republican appeal urges Western Pennsylvania to back Col. William M. Jackson of Apollo for governor. The letter touts his untarnished record, ties to manufacturing and labor, and calls for unity behind American wages and homes, ending with a pro America pledge attributed to Noa. Willian McKinley.
A broad campaign appeal urges Indiana County Republican committees to canvass districts and distribute the PROGRESS and New York Tribune, promoting education on the Republican platform. It promotes a four month subscription for 17 issues, starting August 5, 1996, at 30 cents. The article also notes Democratic sound money opposition to free coinage and observes cross‑party shifts ahead of November elections.
A speaker warns that private arrangements by high officials sow discontent and fear, urging respect for the government and loyalty of plain people. The text argues for focusing on real issues, industrial prosperity, and independent access to foreign markets while opposing parties threatening court sanctity.
List notes unclaimed letters remaining in the Indiana Pa office dated 24 1986. Names include Mr HE Buter, Mr Harry Langan, Mr WW Moore, Mins Ida J Marshall, Mrs Rachel Plantt. When calling for letters, say they were advertised with date. Franklin Sansom, P.M.
A community picnic will be held in Black's Grove near Dixonville on Thursday featuring a balloon ascension and a merry-go-round among its main attractions.
Obituary notices for James L. Manners of Conemaugh township who died July 23 1896 in his 50th year after years of blindness. He was a long time member of United Presbyterian Olivet church Armstrong county and married four times. Surviving spouses and children listed. Funeral at his home conducted by Rev Harry Hood with interment at Eldersridge. Also brief notice of Frank H Dick of East Wheatfield township who died in hospital after paresis. He worked for Cambria Tron Company and later Speigle cupolas. Survived by father and five siblings with a large funeral at Armagh cemetery.
Mrs Elizabeth Faith age 73 wife of Jacob Faith of Rayne township died Thursday after long illness due to gangrene from the right leg milk. She was a member of Grove Chapel Lutheran church. Survived by eight E Buterbaugh W W Strassler Boucher Kate and Thomas. Funeral Friday at her home conducted by Rev A C Ehrenfeld with burial in Grove Chapel graveyard.
Michael Sickenberger a longtime Mitchells Mills merchant died Thursday at about 72 from stomach and liver disease. He was a Disciple church member, survived by a wife and four daughters Mrs Alonza Johnston Altoona Mrs Archie Hill Mitchells Mills Mrs Henry Loudermilk Pittsburg and Mrs Giles Gibson Pine township. Funeral services were led by Rev Joseph Holsapple with interment in Diamondville cemetery.
Mrs Anna Bateman wife of John Bateman of Wilkinsburg died on the Sabbath aged about 38. She was a daughter of Cornelius Hutchison of East Wheatfield township and sister of J J Hutchison of near Armagh. Her remains were taken to her old home and interred at Bethel United Presbyterian church graveyard on Tuesday.
Mrs. Elijah Taylor of East Wheatfield township died Saturday night at about 70 from an abdominal cancer. She is survived by her husband four sons and a daughter. Funeral services were held Monday and the remains were interred in the old burying ground at Nineveh.
Mrs Catherine Marsh widow of Andrew Marsh of near Strongstown died on Wednesday July 22 1896 at age 64 years 5 months and 9 days after suffering from consumption. She leaves four sons and three daughters and was interred at Belsano graveyard.
Col John McP Sullivan a leading Butler figure and longtime Republican officeholder died suddenly at his Butler residence after attending the Presbyterian Sabbath school. Born August 9 1822 he practiced law since 1845 and held key posts including deputy secretary of the Commonwealth and internal revenue collector.
A long list of social notes from Indiana county records numerous visitors and residents. Dr H B Butterbaugh travels to Panxsutawney while Nellie Goodell, Lulu Lytle, Roy MacCartney, J R Stumpf, Joseph Cramer, D E Thompson, and many others are recorded visiting, staying with friends, or spurring weekend trips to Johnstown Blairsville Uniontown and Greensburg.
County Surveyor Moorhead completes a highly accurate 24 by 36 inch map of all four wards. The draft lists every street and alley with each lot owner name printed. About 100 blueprints will be produced this week for business leaders and others seeking a precise borough directory.
At Carlisle from October 15, the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association marks its thirty second convention with Hon John Wanamaker presiding and an annual address by Governor Hast. Delegates are appointed by city conventions or executive committees and Rev C Kephart will mail the program to applicants.
The committee on arrangements for the Sokkiers' Organization of Indiana County named B F Laughlin Marion Ceiter Noah Seanor Plumville Clarence Lart Salisburg E M Evans Blairsville J N Banks Indiana Martin Kier Homer City and D R Jenkins Blacklick is to meet at the office of Geo W Hood in Indiana on Saturday August 1 1896 at 1 o clock p m to arrange and select the site for the next annual meeting It is urged that all members be present T D Cunningham Geo W Hoan President Secretary
William Shulx of Pie township rebuilt his barn after a lightning strike. He hired Samuel Brown of Cherry Hill township to construct a 50 by 60 foot barn with modern conveniences for storing harvest. Shulx traveled to Indiana on Monday to buy rollers and hinges for completion.
Mr R E Young of this place secured a contract last week to erect a monument in the United Presbyterian church yard near Shelocta. The globe shaped stone will mark the grave of Samuel Wiggins of Armstrong township, described as one of the most original stones in the graveyard.
Adelphic Grange No 340 invites all to a basket picnic on Thursday August 13 in Boreland’s grove near Newville featuring baseball races swings and a fantastic parade A festival follows at Creekside in the evening with ice cream turtle soup and other delicacies available.
A. L. Schreckengost, Plumville blacksmith, relocates to Hamill and expands with a repaired storeroom and new first class store. The Non-Partisan W C T U plans officer elections next Monday evening August 3. Booth at the fair grounds is for rent via Mrs. James St. Clair. Read, read Progress and Tribune, 17 issues for 30 cents.
Local correspondence from Grisemere notes several town visitors and residents. Names include Harry Empfield Reed Lute Edith Patterson Margaret Stephens and others visiting relatives in Martintown Homer City Blairsville Indiana and Garmans Mills. A Laurel Swamp Christian Endeavor Convention and Grisemere student examinations at Belsano Cambria county are mentioned along with praise for Prof. Gibson's exam method.
Mr and Mrs W George Davis started for Johnstown and Derry on Monday. Boyd Cameron of Coopersdale visited his grandfather James Grow last week. Joseph Shank and family of Dearport visit friends. Mr and Mrs Matt Orner of Johnstown guests of Mr and Mrs G D Orner. Mrs Jane Uncupher returned from Wintondale after two weeks. F B Williams of Patton was here last week after coal lands. The company has 7222 acres under map. Mr and Mrs Isaac Michaels of Bel sano visited John Michaels and Hannah Cassatt. Edna and Lee Cassatt of Buffington visit grandparents John Michaels and Hannah Cassatt. Captain Daniel Killen has an apple tree eight feet six inches in circumference one foot above ground, 30 feet high, branches 35 feet from tip to tip, very full of apples. Who can beat that for an apple tree.
A collection of small items: A. P. Anderson and family left the City Hotel. Milton Hallman plans a fine Maple street residence. Mr and Mrs W A Donakey visit friends in Philipsburg. Two new mines near here near completion. A A Grambling repainting his home. Knights of Malta attended church service in a daily Sabbath. Calvin Kingsley of Hillsdale visited Barnesboro on Saturday. J D Ritter and D J Bougher spent days at Vandergrift last week. John Hindle of Barnesboro Inn visited Philipsburg Saturday. Rev ow 2 EL Craighead of Cherrytie preached well in the M church on Sabbath. J A Wheeler’s team ran away Thursday and wrecked the wagon. horses uninjured.
A large amount of grain has been damaged by recent rains. David McCormick of Hesben is having his flouring mill repaired. Miss Lizzie Rice visited the Misses Stammer of Bolivar over Sabbath. David Cunningham and A. E. Wagney spent Tuesday in Johnstown. Orin Young of Walls Station visits friends in the township. Misses Della Hoskinson and Lydia Dun can spent Sabbath at Ridgeview. John W. Wagner of this township was an Indiana visitor over Sabbath. Rev. Warner will preach at the Germany M. E. church next Sabbath evening. Myrtle Wagner of New Florence visits A. E. Wagner of Hesben. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bennett attended the Ridgeview camp meeting for several days last week. John Lichtenfels visited his daughter Mrs. Emma St. Clair of Conemaugh over Sabbath.
Miss B Barclay visited friends in Pittsburg last week. Miss Carlota Kidney attends camp meeting at Ridgeview. Mr B Phillipe of Apollo spends weeks with his father here. Misses Martha and Ethel Stachel of Indiana visit local friends. Miss Mary Nix of Edwardsville is visiting her brother J L Nix here. Clark Desem Natrena and Mrs G Dekeesport visit Mrs G H Ogden. Mr C W Tack recently returned from Cherry Point New York. On Sabbath evening a car accident disrupted traffic near town.
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