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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1892
Page
5
Spruce resident Joseph Brown in town last week and many neighbors noted in town scenes. Several illnesses, visits, and weather impacts are reported along with farm notes and church notices in this county section.
A compact Indiana County column reports local items including marriage postponement, political stance of Green township Republicans, road praise for supervisor Sexton, agricultural notes, church sermons, a move to Dixmont for John Lampkin, industrial plans for the Indiana Glass Plant, and a county weather‑driven cloudburst. Also covered are a local ice cream garden opening, a native mission lecture, a mock national convention in the Normal chapel, and the death of John Hartman with funeral details and his life record.
In Greenville on Wednesday evening elder thirteen year old son of Archie and Bell Fowler drowned in the mill dam near the shore. Trudy Fyock tried to aid him as did younger boys but none could swim. The body was recovered after the water was let off and buried in Old Harmony church yard with six little girls as pallbearers. The community mourns the loss and offers sympathy to the family.
W C Bond of Snyder township returns from Duluth and enters the race for the congressional endorsement in Jefferson county against A B McLain of Brookville. The contest is seen as open due to opposition to Representative Huffin and primary outcomes, with Bond’s late entry injecting new energy into the campaign. West Indiana School Board organized for the year naming officers and teachers, aiming to make the district standout in the state. A barn near Blairsville Intersection was struck by lightning and burned with hay, reaper, binder, and tools lost. livestock rescued except a calf. A list of uncalled-for mail at Jamiana post office printed with names and notices.
The latest issue lists marriage licenses taken out including F M Welch conce in West Mahonia and H E Ambragt in Clarksburg. Entries mention Matthew W Howari and Caroline Hannah Blacklick, with a note that Liberal Musical College marks the Summer Term opening August 1 for vocal and instrumental offerings.
Local notes report illnesses and vacations in Blairsville. Blairsville Seminary graduation events, including baccalaureate by Rev. H. T. McClelland and diplomas by Rev. Geo. Hill, are described with class members Maude Dickey and Mary Shepley among the graduates. Also noted are new industries, police praise, and encampment press plans for Blairsville Enterprise.
Members of Co. A 78th P. V. held a reunion at Plumville on June 3 in South Mahoning township. A large patriotic crowd attended a morning salute, a procession led by Hon. Noah Seanor, and speeches by Capt. J. M. Marlin Prof. D. Lawson Dr. Hosack and J. W. Morrow. The event ended with music, prayers, and thanks to hosts despite rain.
The article warns that boys often risk health in summer through over exertion and excessive swimming. It urges gradual exercise, starting with short jogs or rides, and cautions that swimming too often or in cold water can cause permanent injury. It notes temptations from seashore waves and lakes on hot days.
Indiana townsfolk welcome O. 8. Chessman of the Chessman Optical Co who will be in town June 9 and 10 at the American House. He will examine each person’s eyes and offer spectacles matched to their needs, stopping to fit a pair for anyone requiring glasses.
In Pleasant Indiana, residents show varying willingness to invest in public enterprises. Many contribute generously for the town’s welfare, while some demand security for every dollar. The piece urges broader industrial growth and notes recent real estate transfers across West Indiana and Blairsville, with multiple property sales and parcels recorded from May 8 to June 6.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to Chicago for DNC delegates and visitors during June 16 to 20, 1892, at fixed rates from major stations. New York $20, Philadelphia $18.25, Baltimore $17, Washington $17, others pro rata, with return valid to July 5, 1892. Tickets usable on Pennsylvania Limited with extra fare checks.
A Blairs ville Land Improvement Co advertises limited lots in Blairsville with a small cash payment to secure and benefit from price rises. It notes Tin Plate work and Glass Works nearing completion with 300 additional employees and a public works payroll of 750000 dollars annually. The Normal School trustees warn trespassers that cattle found on grounds will be arrested under state law.
Two marriage notices dated June 6 and 7 1892 list Matthew W Howard and Caroline Hannah both of Blacklick township and Peter Miller with Christina Johnson both of Glenn Campbell as married by James Fenton Esq. The third item notes F M Welchence of Perrysville and Myrtle McCall of Ambrose wed at a Baptist parsonage by Rev B B Henahey on the 2nd inst.
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