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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1896
Page
8
A fragmented vote turnout shows 162 to 39 in the House over overriding the president's veto, with a river and harbor bill advancing 220 to 60. Readers see names of lawmakers from several states and parties, reflecting a divided Democratic and Republican stance on the action.
Fragmented OCR recounts a Senate vote on a bill to prohibit issuing interest bearing bonds without congressional authority. The passage shows divisions among Republicans Democrats and Populists, with a final tally detailed and a senator's quoted prayer requesting divine aid for the country.
Tenre Esqvrx Ind June 3 The Travelers' Protective Association of America convenes its seventh annual meeting. National president John A. Lee announces growth to 2 state divisions 110 municipal post organizations and 11 090 active members across the territory.
The Congregational Home Missionary Society and its three associates the Education Society the Church Building Society and the Sunday School Publishing Society observed their anniversary in New Haven Conn with a meeting of secretaries and superintendents. Gratifying reports were presented.
Captain Joseph Philips of the Hutchinson fireboat was shot and may die after an incident with Willars Brown, a sailor and ex-fireman who sought reinstatement in the force amid a Cen istinent era discussion.
A movement in Chicago advocates annexing Coghk county to the city. The item mentions various officials, local visits, and social notes including Miss Sophronia Beauregard found dead in Chandler's Beal Gu after being left by her husband Jamison. The piece also notes Hood's Pills, a liver remedy, and other domestic items.
The June term continues with bail rulings for Wachob and a discharge for Catherine Howeth as administratrix of John Howeth. Heirs of Frederick Wegley are to accept or refuse appraised property. Administrators seek to pay balances to Willian McFeeters and report auditor distributions for Jordan and Johnston estates. Multiple cases cover divorce, mechanics lien disputes, and criminal matters. A large grand jury returns True Bills for Pittman robbery and many others.
Moscow on May 31 reports the city in deep mourning after a stampede at a royal feast killed about 2,000 people and maimed many more. Crowds surged for 400,000 souvenirs distributed from wagons, triggering a deadly crush as attendants stirred excitement.
The Woman's Relief Corps of Brookville released a 50 page memorial in the Brookville Republican office, detailing Jefferson county war history with portraits and biographies of Union soldiers. The edition honors local heroes and supports the ladies’ labor for the organization.
The Passenger Department of the Pennsylvania Railroad will publish its annual Summer Excursion Route Book on June 1. It covers over 400 resorts in Eastern America with routes and fare details across more than 1500 combinations. The 215 page, color covered volume includes maps, route illustrations, and trailltone cuts. It will cost 10 cents at ticket offices or 20 cents by mail from Broad Street Station.
People who have benefited from Dr Williams Pink Pills should write to Daughety Bros. for information of value and interest. The note invites those readers to seek further details from the company handled correspondence through the listed channel.
John M. Bruce will receive a carload of William Clark & Co. fertilizer early next month. Those seeking the best and cheapest fertilizer for buckwheat should place orders with him promptly. Office at J. M. St. Clair's feed store.
On June 9 and 23 1896 the Northwestern Line will sell Home Seekers excursion tickets at low rates to many points in Northern Wisconsin Michigan Northwestern Iowa Western Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota including the Black Hills district. For full information apply to ticket agents of connecting lines or C Traver T P A Pittsburg Pa. Maly Bros moved their fruit and confectionery store to Philadelphia street. new stand will stock a full line. Johnston mowing machine and top bogey offered for quick sale at the PROGRESS office.
Four desirable rooms with cellar and conveniences for rent on Eighth street near the depot. Inquire of James G. White, Blairsville, June 9. Also notices from Wehrle the optician and tax collector in Blairsville dated June 9 1896.
Watson and Keener attorneys announce letters testamentary issued by Indiana County Register for Dor Houk late of Cherryhill township deceased. Executor John Houk requests immediate payment from debtors and presents claims properly authenticated for settlement. June 3 1896.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a superior laxative claiming fewer dependencies than common pills. It lists cures for constipation and related symptoms, notes small pellet size suitable for children, and includes period market pricing for various goods and livestock.
Campbell Smith announces a bulk purchase of 844 dozen 10 128 wash waists at special prices with a wide range from 15¢ calico waists to $7.50 brocaded taffeta silk skirts. The sale lists shirt waists, laundered collars, misses waists, P K shirts, and serge skirts with mail orders welcomed from between lhfield Streets Pittsburgh.
Josiah Lydick’s cash and produce store in Penn Run features ladies and misses trimmed and untrimmed hats with flowers and ribbons. Men boys and youths receive fine shoes including lace and congress styles, plus needle and opera at Lydick's in Penn Run, Pennsylvania.
Blair County marks its semi centennial at Hollidaysburg on June 11 and 12 with reduced return excursion fares from Pittsburg Harrisburg and intermediates valid to June 13. June 11 is Military and Grand Army day and June 12 Civic and Industrial day. Also three collectable posters by Denslow Reed and Brown offered for a dollar postage paid. Limited quantities. address Geo H Heafford Chicago. Plus home grown strawberries at J B Younkins this week.
Storms and tornadoes across the nation over the past week wrought disaster and left many homeless with significant loss of life. Indiana county reportedly fared better, while local industry claims superior products from David Ellis & Son at Penn Ro Mills.
H K Apres advertises wallpapering for ceilings walls and borders for ten rooms at 2.75 total and proportional rates for other room sizes plus house and roof painting contracts.
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