Republican Committee to Elect Chairman in Court House
The Republican County Committee meets in the Grand Jury room on Wednesday June 19 1883 at 2 pm to elect a chairman for the coming year and address other business. Full attendance desired. H M Lowry, Chairman. The piece also critiques saloon politics and argues for adopting the Prohibition amendment in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Grand Jury
Court House
H. M. Lowry
Before the Battle a Prohibition Amendment Broadside
The issue urges readers to vote on June 18 for an amendment it frames as vital for public happiness. It argues intoxicants cause more sorrow than other causes, appeals to conscience, and calls for help to struggling people, asserting victory will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Commonwealth
Johustown
Inet
Epen
Voters urged to vote against the Saloon in Indiana County
A county executive committee official letter urges residents to vote against the liquor traffic in Pennsylvania. It frames the prohibition amendment as choosing to banish the Saloon and end its harms, calling on voters to fear God, protect homes, and defend the nation. Signed by Wx. 5. Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietiller
Pennsylvania
Old Commonwealth
Owens
A Few Words to Republicans on Prohibitory Vote
A public defense of Republican honesty on the Prohibitory Amendment. The author argues Republicans faithfully fulfilled pledges to let voters decide, denies covert opposition, and claims Republican support dominates Prohibition strength. The piece urges Tadiana county Republicans to ensure a large majority and silence insinuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Tadiana County
All Day Prayer Meeting Planned in Indiana County
Since March 14, Indiana county ladies hold weekly prayer meetings each Wednesday from 3 to 4. At the May session they voted to hold an all day meeting on June 1 starting at 8 a.m. and continuing until polls close at 7 p.m. Leaders change hourly with subjects and hymns chosen by each participant. Notable leaders include Lizzie T. Bell, Bell Thompson, Robert Mitchell, Mary Ramel, Mrs Sutton, Sophy C. Lowry, Sarah Hildebrand, George Simpson, Marion Hay, C. E. Basr, and Mary Weir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Lizzie T. Bell
Bell Thompson
Robert Mitchell
Mary Ramel
Thomas Sutton
Sophy C. Lowry
Sarah Hildebrand
George Simpson
Marion Hay
C. E. Basr
Mary Weir
Hear ye you Pennsylvanian s vote for temperance amendment
A June 7 item urges Pennsylvanians to vote yes on the amendment June 18, citing Kansas eight years earlier and appealing to readers to contact ex governor John A. Martin and current governor L A Humphrey. It lists Wetmore Kansas residents who back prohibition including John Stowell M Worthy H C DeForest P L Binney J C Snodgrass Henry Hough J W Peret Rev L C Biggs E Whited E S Frager M DeForest P L Burlingame Charles Hutchison H H Lynn Cole Riggs Elian Woodburn and Mr Pennsylvanian. The note states no pay was received and emphasizes temperance and truth to urge a favorable vote.
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Nemaha County
Kansas
John A. Martin
L.A. Humphrey
Wetmore
John Stowell
M. Worthy
Jumbeman
H. C. DeForest
P. L. Binney
J. C. Snodgrass
Henry Hough
J. W. Peret
Rev
L. C. Biggs
M. E Church
E. Whited
E. 8. Frager
M. DeForest
P. L. Burlingame
Charles Hutchison
H. H. Lynn
Cole Riggs
Elian Woodburn
Pennsylvanian
How the Dam Broke The South Fork catastrophe report
Colonel Elias J. Unger of the South Fork Fishing Club describes warnings and efforts to avert the disaster near Pittsburg. He details assembling workers and a sluice, raising ground atop the dam, and the moment the massive wall collapsed at 1 45, sending floodwater downstream. The Conemaugh lake drained in under two hours. club property valued at about 150000 dollars was rendered virtually worthless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias J. Unger
South Fork Fishing Club
Pittsburg
South Fork
Park
South Park
Johnstown
George Fisher
George Lamb
Houis Conemaugh Lake
Surprise Party Honors Armstrong Couple on 30th
On May 30 friends and relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. J B Warner in Armstrong township for a surprise party. A noon dinner and afternoon gift presentation by Rev. Jackson of Elderton followed by thanks and prayers marked the joyful scene as guests departed with warm wishes and fond memories.
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J.B. Warner
Armstrong Township
Jackson
Elderton
Warner
Rev. Jackson
To ledo catarrh cure testimonial advertisement
How's This! We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co propa Toledo. Endorsements from West Truax Waving Kinnan Marvin Van Hoesen Bank. Sale price told by all druggists. Ball's Catarrh Cure taken internally. Testimonials free. Toc. per bottle.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Propa
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West &Truax
O. Waving
Kinnan & Marvin
Seattle In Flames As City Burns In Massive Fire
A Seattle blaze began at 2 30 pm in Pontin's building on Front Street and by 4 30 pm covered five to six blocks in the business district. Estimates place losses at five million dollars with only one telegraph wire functioning as aid requests went out. Governor Moore issued a proclamation calling for aid as thousands faced homelessness and hunger while the city and its citizens fought to save what remained.
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Seattle
Wash
Pontin
Front Street
Columbia
San Francisco
Miles C. Moore
Johnstown
King County
Puget Sound Shore
Northern Pacific
Washington
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Puget Sound
Northwest
It Is a Curious Fact Hood's Sarsaparilla Benefit Story
It notes the body is most receptive to medicine in this season and urges Hood's Sarsaparilla for purifying the blood boosting appetite and health. It claims the product is unique to itself and stresses timely use for maximum effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Keasem
C. L Hood &Co
Lowell
Mas
Ice Cream Delivered to Any Part of Town
Fred Koenig announces readiness to deliver ice cream to all parts of the town at very moderate rates. Reapedly Yours, F. Kornte, 616 Philadelphia, Indiana, Pa. June, 589.
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Fred Koenig
F. Kornte
Philadelphia
Indiana
School District seeks bonds loan of ten thousand dollars
The School District of West Indiana Borough seeks to borrow $10000 or more on bonds running from one to twenty years with interest payable semi annually. Apply to Coulter Wiggins, Secretary. 1952.
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West Indiana Borough
Coulter ‘Wiggins
Legal Proceedings and Elections Change in East Mahoning
A long list of court actions includes bonds renewed for September court, liquor and assault charges, and various true bills. The Green Ino. voting plan moved from the school house to Williams Hall. Grand jury opposes Blairsville annexation and urges flood cleanup, river debris removal, and county bridge rebuilding. East Mahoning voting place shifted to a new building for elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J. Burns
Admr
Oliver C. Brady
Centre Two
Stone Culbert
Robert Clawson
James Hay
Mechanicsburg Road
James McFeeters
James Hill
John Jones
Minnie Ranford
M. A. Chesterwood
Denny Sexton
John Ford
Jos
Lydick
Lee Carter
Allas Coon Ray
True Bill
Lee Ray
Punk Lydics
Blairsville
Johnstown
East Mahoning Inp
M. M. ifcAdoo
Minta Tres
Desertion grounds drive divorce adjournment in probate
In divorce proceedings the case cites desertion as the grounds. Piff notes the husband was jailed for desertion, then broke jail and has not been heard from since. Adjournment set for Saturday afternoon. Voting place at Cherryhill two moved to Wi Booker house. Martin Caveney, jailed for costs, discharged under insolvent laws. Auditor’s report on funds of H B McIntire executor of Scott Lowman decd. and money from John McFarland estate. Thompson vs McCall with Hamilton subrogated as plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill
House of Wi
Meetings Appointments List From June First To Fourth
A compiled list of meeting appointments and changes for Thursday June 4 to Friday June 1. Several individuals and places are named including Hon J P Marchand Elkin S J Telford Rev J Day Brownlee J W Stuchall Indiana John F Dravo Devyers church Banks Rev J W Johnston J A Scott Locust Lane Rev A T Bell W D Ewing Evangelical church W Wheatfield Dr D J Irwin J T Bell Decker s Point Eva G Thompson Homer City Dr W S Owens Ambrose Revs H Q Graham J W Johnston Blacklick Rev AS Hunter M C Watson Treece School House Green New Florence Hon G Hood Dr 3 W Miller Bethel church Center Rev Lewis Hay D B Taylor Won John Hill Rev Fulton Strongstown Pr Thomas St Clair Rev E J Knox East Pike School House White Rev D W Swigart W L Stewart WM Owens chairman Co Ex Com
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Homer City
W S Owens
Ambrose
H Q Graham
J W Johnston
Blacklick
AS Hunter
M C Watson
E. J. Knox
East Pike School House
White
D. W. Swigart
W. L. Stewart
Owens
Cairman Co
Weather for Shoes Trade Boosts Amid Scarce Demand
Trade lines show uneven demand with a need for warm weather, currently scarce, while production in the footwear department has been increased to meet anticipated demand. The speaker notes aggressive supply efforts and commitment to furnishing products.
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Republican County
J.T. Bell
America
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
W. C. Bond
Jefferson County
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CuHrcanco
Los
Gouri News
David McCullough
Wm. H. Kinter
B. F. William
Williams
Green Ino
William’s Hall
Joseph Alexander
Dell
W. P. Altman
Indiana Borough
Mr. Mahan
N. Moorhead
Nanny
W. A. Powell
William Nichol
P. P. Spencer
L. Maben
Elizabeth Faith
Mary Jane Bethel
Austin Cooper
Phoebe Cooper
George Gibson
Mary Ross
Petter Connell
Amos Helman
Milton G. Miller
James Walker
Heth Lowman
James H. Johnston
Thomas Robinson
T. C. Swan
B. Davis
Anna C. Davis
Pift
Warren
Ohio
Pitt
Mary Work
John L. Work
East Mahoning
Piffs
Dert
Plii
Roberts
Deft
Constitutional Amendment Campaign
Ticrsday
OAS Sparta
Orphans Court Sale
C. Brady
Dee
Orphans’ Court of Indiana Ecounty
Samuel T. Bradyinning
Mabon Heirs
Nancy ©. Moore
W.J
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Michigan
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Jeer
James Arteem
Secon
W.R. Loughry & Co
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Jamestown
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