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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1895

Page

4

Indiana County Politics Faces Bribery Claims and Unity Call

The Indiana County piece argues against bribery in Republican delegate selection for the state convention. It praises Senator Quay, defends local support, and urges delegates to vote per constituents and party unity. It notes anti Quay sentiment in some newspapers and calls for party leaders to settle disputes. It foresees consolidation support and cautions against further infighting as essential to party integrity.

Internal Pennsylvania Republican strife over convention leadership

A Pittsburgh style editorial urges peace in the Pennsylvania Republican fight for state chairman between Governor Hastings and Senator Quay. It argues unity is essential to save the party, warns of damage if the split continues, and proposes electing both leaders to preserve party strength for the upcoming battles. The piece also notes government moves to halt expeditions to Cuba.

Priovkess Pennsylvania Hastings Quay Philadelphia Inquirer Senator Quay Gilkeson Magee Martin Porter Philadelphia Pittsburg New Alliance Martin-Porter-Magee Harrison McKinley Miritia Cuba

Pittaburg Delegates Stand Against Corrupt Purchasing Agent

A fringe report praises a delegate for resisting a purchasing agent's corrupting influences at Pittaburg. The note commends integrity and upright conduct, highlighting the stand as a model for others.

Pittaburg

Fragmentary notice from August dates in New York area

Fragmentary OCR shows August dates and references to North Western, energy programs, and a New York address at 112 South Fourth Street. It mentions EPA related fall information and names T. P. Vaile and E. P2A in unclear context.

EPA Ee Bode New York T. P. Vaile E

Personal Brevities Reflect Wide Circle of Visitors

Mr. G. W. Hood visits Philadelphia and many locals host or travel to towns including Pittsburgh Freeport Armagh West Indiana and Blairsville with guests from New Castle Greensburg Punxsutawney Derry and Oak Street. Occasional illness and job moves noted among residents and relatives with several church and camp social mentions.

Death Notice for J Milligan Wilson of West Lebanon Council

West Lebanon Council No 843 Jr O U A M passed resolutions on the death of member J Milligan Wilson. The group lamented the loss of a bright and upright brother, extended sympathy to his family, and draped their charter in mourning for sixty days. Copies were sent to the family and printed in Indiana Progress and Armstrong Republican. J T Cass W W Covurer Com W E Frror

West Lebanon Council J. Milligan Wilson Indiana Progress Armstrong Republican J. T. Cass W. W Covurer W. E. Frror

Imagining Cooks Awaiting You Before Storming Intrenchment

Major orders soldiers to sharpen for the assault and picture a hundred cooks ahead, each with a sausage and roast fowl. Soldier replies in feisty, humorous German phrase. The exchange captures wartime bravado and camaraderie.

Resolutions of Respect for Mrs. Elizabeth Reed

A Christian Endeavor group in Cockport adopts resolutions honoring Mrs. Elizabeth Reed as a consecrated worker. They express sorrow at her passing, vow to continue her Labors of love, and quote a biblical line about sleep not death. The text blends formal resolutions with garbled lines and missing details.

Elizabeth Reed Cockport

Local Notes From Homer City Area

Mrs E B Stuchell visits her mother in White township. Prof H V Rowan visited Frank Johnson at Newville. Miss Nichol of Haineis visits Miss Edith Flickinger. Jno Henry Jr sails for Cherry Point NC. Mrs Jno Phillips visits Newville. Birchfield family visit Humes. Rev Cheeseman preached at East End Pittshy. Tom McCrea returns from Iowa. Miss Jennie Frew visits sister Mrs Risinger. Mrs John Walker visits daughter Mrs Wineman. A W Wilson and family dine at Homer City hotel. St Clair–Brown reunion planned near Irwin. Petty thefts persist. butter stolen from Gamble’s spring house and Dodson’s. Homer City Incubator ships machines. new firm attracting buyers. S F Clark buys J E Allen’s livery stable. plans modern rigs. Bennet & Son store under Yeager offers groceries. farmers’ hub.

E. B. Stuchell White Township H. V. Rowan Frank Johnson Newville Nichol Haineis Edith Flickinger Jno. Henry, Jr Cherry Point N. C Jno. Phillips Birchfield and Latrobe T. S. Humes Cheeseman East End Pittshy Tom McCrea Iowa Jennie Frew Allegheny Michael Risinger Near Town John Walker Mrs Wineman Blacklick A. W. Wilson Annie S. G. Wilson Homer City J. M. St.Clair Sarah Brown Byerly Irwin Mathew Gamble James Dodson Homer City Incubator Company 8. F. Clark Clark & McGaughey J. E. Allen P. Bennet & Son J. C. Yeager

Dixonville social notes and visits in town

Deputy Sheriff Joe Mack was in town last week. Miss May Earhart rusticates among friends. Pittsburgers picnicked in Shadrach's grave on Friday. Miss Anna and Etta Cribbs of Indiana visit their parents here. Dr. Ralph McHenry called on Dixonville friends. West Indiana House proprietor C J T Long called. Miss Ethel Gibson of Indiana visits her parents. Orrie Buchanan, the merchant, visited Washington township. Porter Donahey hosted an ice cream supper for Dixonville youths. John Rice shot a blue heron five feet eleven inches long. David Fleming, engineer for Indiana Normal, visited his boyhood home in Rayne township. Miss Maggie Gilpatrick leaves for Blairsville to marry A C Fisher. James Colmer and Dr McMillen go to Pittsburg for eye treatment. John Brinkman and John Keslar of Indiana visit Dixonville. local girls may be happy to see them.

Charles Smith Sixth Street J. H.cline West Wheatfield Township Progress C. E. Barr Chautauqua Elliott Owens McDonald, Pa D. W. Tomb Armagh D. H Jennie Cresswell Greensburg Katherine Moorhead Fifth Street Charles Long Punxsutawney Indiana Abbie Beatty West Indiana Pittsburg Maria Nesbit Johnstown Albert Hay Lewis Hay W. H. Carney White Township Gresham Butler County Dick Wilson Jennie Irwin Charles Seamen Ralph Lockard David Lockard West Oak Street D. J. Lockard Canal Fulton Ohio William Denning New York City C. B. Irwin New Alexandria D. J. Irwin Ebenezer S. C. Repine Blairsville Repine James Clark Lou Clearfield J. T. Bell Wayne Avenue S. B. Sterner Pine Flats Maggie Walker Shelocta John DeArme Minta F. B. Sheppard Fannie S. McFarland Atlanta Georgia Messrs W. F. Lydie Joseph Shank Coalport S. 8. Gibson Nolo E. A. Hovey Chicago Kellysburg Columbus Mary A. Moore Alamena Helman Bradford Wm. DeArme John McQuown Wm. Hazlewood East Liberty Willet Joseph Clark Glen Campbell D. L. Moorhead Engineer Corps Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad William McAfoos Marion Center Clark McDowell Covode Lilian Bush Georgeville Ridgeview Joe Mack Jas. Colmer James May Earhart Ethel Gibson Thomas Gibson Orrie Buchanan Washington Township Porter Donahey Dixonville John Rice David Fleming Indiana Normal Rayne Township Maggie Gilpatrick A.C. Fisher James Colmer McMillen Colmer John Brinkman John Keslar

Saints Meeting Attracts Large Attendance

Over 100 people attended the Saints meeting on Sabbath evening. Families and visitors from Cookport, Mahaffey, Dixonville, and nearby areas were noted in attendance. Several locals were mentioned including Mr. and Mrs. Keating rusticating at McGee's and Bruce McCullough visiting from Mahaffey. Sherman Wilt sustained injuries from a fall from an apple tree and Willie G. is recovering from a gunshot wound. Rev. Booth of Dixonville preached at the local Baptist church. Continuous minor notes on local residents marked the scene as the community moves through a Sabbath week.

Harry Hamilton Cookport Joseph Sadie Ober S. Ober Bruce McCullough Mahaffey Harryth M. J. Keating McGee’s Sherman Wilt Willie G Booth Dixonville Baptist Church of Sabbath Clare Nervie Edwards Citizona Stown Jonsthan Lewis Mart Ober Yeaterday

Local notices and social snippets from Bolivar area

Mrs Jemco Hall of near Bolivar visits the family of OY. Lydia Duncan and Amen Walbeck guest at Ridgeview Park this week. Elmer Utaler from is guest of friends. Mary Mclain of Wi station faces health concerns amid community chatter.

Jemco Hall Bolivar Eenem Ie Lydia Duncan Amen Walbeck Ridgeview Pack Elmer Utaler Mary Mclain Wi Station Ire Hari Cepa Feta Greg

Brighten the Day with a Cheerful Plea for Charity

A fragmented ad style message urges readers to brighten someone’s day by giving from their purse strings. It encourages not meeting trouble halfway and to let hoarded shekels help create happiness, ending with an upbeat call to action.

Remnants Sale Aims to Clear Stock Across Departments

Company announces a mass clearance of remnants across all departments after 30 years in business. The plan is to offer the buying public a lifetime chance to purchase cheap goods as part of a major reduction drive.

Dress Goods Sale Offers Wide Range at Half Price

In this remnant feature shoppers find summer wash goods cut from 50 cents per yard to 25 percent off. Wool novelties, priced originally 75 cents to $1.50 per yard, now reduced to 50 cents 75 cents 85 cents and $1. This remnant sale promises value for every buyer with substantial discounts across fabrics.

Straw Hat Remnants Cut Prices for All Ages

A local sale features remnants in straw hats for children, boys, and men with regular prices slashed to half. The event emphasizes affordable headwear for all ages.

Remnants in Lace Curtains and Shades for Sale

Remnants in lace curtains and window shades, one or two pairs only, must be sold. Prices quoted at about half the original cost, offering a swift clearance of stock.

Remnants in Shoes Sale Across Ladies Mens and Boys

A local sale offers remnants in shoes for ladies, men, and boys with substantial discounts. Items include tans in multiple kinds and qualities, advertised at least one-third off.

Remnants in Clothing Offer at Discounted Prices

A local sale advertises children's suits from $1.50 to $6.00 with remnants reduced by at least one third. Prices shown include 96c, $1.15, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00, featuring 159 suits across sizes.

Remnant Meaning in Valuation Clarified

A remnant is not a depreciated value but a small, unique remainder. It denotes a limited quantity of a kind, preserved for specialized use or rare availability.

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A.T. Moorhead, Burror & Manaczr, A. S. Moorhead, Proprietary & Publisher J. N. Stewart John L. Getty Indiana County Harrisburg anti-Quay Flinn Mr. Robinson Robinson Com.Gaz Greater Boroughs Colorado G.W. Hood A. T. Taylor Clark Alk. Cunningham Freeport Sue Smith Oil City W. 2. McElwain Salzburg Bess Moore Brookville Mina Johnston Jos. Griest New Castle Henshey Grace Sloan Railroad Avenue Derry A. C. Reed West Lebanon W. W. Coulter Gertrude Thompson A. 8. Thompson Wilkinsburg Alexander Rice William’s Dam B. F. Harris W. B.stewart East Mahoning Township Nettie Myrtle Gray West Philadelphia Lizzie Thompson Mamie Thompson Ebensburg Mattie Thompson Julia Quigg Oswego N. Y G. W. Hood Theodore Bach Bach Bishop Dubs Harry Wilhelm Uniontown Elliot Owens Wilhelm N. G. Rose Hallie Wachob Pauline Carey Pauline Hall Apollo Ed. Wiggins Township A. W. Campbell Heshbon Etta Coleman R. M. Barnes Los Angeles Cal Elizabeth Neyman Jennie and Harries Delp Grove Wylie Rena Rua West Wheatfield
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