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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1895
Page
1
The court adjourns with proceedings on divorce petitions and property issues. It reviews executor matters, guardianship reports, and costs assessed against estates. Grand jury actions include true bills for theft and homicide, plus recommendations on jail facilities and public nuisance abatement. The session also outlines revised registration and voting rules requiring precise affidavits and household canvassing.
The first meeting of the Indiana County wheelmen club was held at the rain grounds on Thursday evening. Ex riders attended and enjoyed a ride on the track. Officers elected were G. J. Felt as chairman Wallace Stewart vice chairman Chas T. Lannon secretary and J. W. McCartney treasurer. A general meeting next Friday will be the last time outsiders may enter the gate.
The Childrens Day at the Peresbyterian church featured ornate festoons and flowers, a pompous pulpit backdrop, and an 11 o'clock organ march as Sabbath school children led singing. Primary exercises, class work by teachers, and a large audience helped make the program highly interesting and instructive.
The Shakespeare Club ended its winter readings on Friday with a social at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sutton’s home. They completed The Lady of the Lake and enjoyed refreshments and informal mirth. Members represented well, and plans for a summer outing were discussed.
The Mahoning Baptist church held a full day devoted to Children’s Day with morning sermon by Rev. W. P. Hile on “saying the Young”? A large audience attended and a strong evening program by the publication society featured a Sunday school rendering under Superintendent Wills. Notable was an emblematic “Fountain of Life” by Pearl Davis, Ida Keel, Mary Lukehart, Vernie Davis, and Allie Welch. The decor and audience interest reflected broad appreciation.
Seven girls were bathing in Stump Creek near Big Run in Jefferson county on Sabbath. Four girls died in a sudden washout eight feet deep when the group joined hands and walked into the hollow. Names given include Rosie Rainer, Cora Ruhy aged 14, and sisters Aries and Sadie Anthony. The bodies were buried on Monday at Big Run.
Street sprinkler service is reduced this week due to water scarcity from extreme dry weather. Three wells meet ordinary demand while engines pump five wells. President G. W. Hood urges patrons to economize. Upper water tank remains full for fire use only.
An Italian laborer on the West Penn railroad extension along Conemaugh at Huff was shot by a fellow worker on Monday. He was moved to Johnstown hospital on Tuesday with likely fatal injuries.
The Cherrytree Record is in the sheriff s hands and has ceased publication for the present. Messrs Vincent Tonkin and W T Mahaffey largely own the plant. The paper has been edited by H J Work who has become financially embarrassed.
A fire damaged the residence of John Tiger in East Ma Honing township on Thursday but was stopped before total loss. The building was insured through Cameron's agency.
Constable Ames of Saltsbury brought Timothy Downey to this place on Monday and logged him in jail on a charge of cruelty to his wife.
The Kiski hinetas club defeated Normal 9 to 6 in a long Monday contest at Norm Park. Scoring began with Normal taking three in the second, Kiski answering with one in the same inning, and the visitors pulling ahead late, scoring four in the tenth to seal the win. Gourley was injured for Normal as several players chased the sunlit battleground.
West Indiana council met Friday night and approved new walks and pavement plans. A path will run from McFarkind's foundry on Philadelphia street north to Fourth street, and an east side walk on Third street from Philadelphia to Saitsburg road was ordered. Invitations announce the June 27 wedding of Dr. T. J. Stephens and Miss ALtic Simpson, and the same day the marriage of Mr. James M. Rugh Jr. and Miss Blanch Sthoades at their residences.
Non commissioned officers of Company F National Guard were examined Friday evening by Major J P Kennedy of Blairsville. The officers performed well and passed a satisfactory examination, gaining full power in military tactics equal to other officials.
Harry Edwards son of J W Edwards of Rayne township broke his left arm in a peculiar accident Thursday. He led a colt by a rope wrapped around his arm, the animal jumped and tightened the rope causing a fracture.
The Toledo Silver Co, long advertising in the PROGRESS, asks to resume their ad for the current period after paying for satisfactory results. They report more orders than they can fill, prompting the request for continued promotional support.
Mr and Mrs J P Walker and their child from West Indiana were traveling home from Penn Run when the front axle broke in the buggy causing the horse to bolt. The occupants were thrown out but escaped with slight bruises.
A telephone and telegraph line runs from Armagh to Nineveh station with instruments to be installed this week. Another line is being built from Cramer to Nineveh. Armagh residents will gain a local talking line after completion.
A pension was granted last week through the Frank Donahugh Pension Agency to Mr Henry Shankle of Grant township. He receives one year's back pay and eight dollars per month. The applicant served in Company B, 101st Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Cards announce the marriage of Prof. Forgy of Kiskiminetas Springs schools to Miss Grace McElwain daughter of Wm. McElwain of Saltsburg. The wedding takes place this month.
Chairman J H St Clair of the Peoples Party issues a call for a convention next Monday to nominate a ticket for the coming fall convention.
Thirteen buildings across Blacklick and nearby farms reported entered over five days. Provisions bread butter milk and other larder staples were stolen from cellars spring houses and even a physician office. A possible clue has emerged as residents guard properties and await arrests once evidence is gathered.
Charles Shafter son of Mr George L Shafter formerly of Tanoma now Blairsville died Thursday night of pneumonia He had been in delicate health three weeks seriously ill three days prior Aged 21 interment was Saturday in Blairsville cemetery.
William Stimson of White township near West Indiana died Monday of heart disease at about 65. He leaves a wife and six children. Funeral services will be led by Dr Sweeny and the burial will follow this afternoon at Oakland cemetery.
Mr Alfred Steele of Armstrong township died on Sabbath at about 40 after years of pulmonary illness. He leaves a wife and several children. His remains were buried in the Jacksonville Presbyterian graveyard on Monday.
Mr J M Shirley of Washington township died on Sabbath at about 40. A Presbyterian church member at Creekside, he is survived by a wife and three children. Interment was held at the Washington church cemetery in Rayne township on Monday.
Sheriff Mack sold multiple parcels last Friday afternoon in a public sale riding on townships Rayne Green Burlington Blairsville. Transfers include J M Guthrie 26 acres to J M Stewart and A W Mahon and Guthrie 516 acres to the same buyers. Overman 110 acres to Lowry Grow. Clevinger 45 acres to E L Jones. Annie M Ross lot in Blairsville to Mrs C Winsheimer with prices listed from 25 to 1350 dollars.
Burglar owned by J. M. Moore of this place is listed with a 2241 record set at Franklin Pennsylvania. The Progress article claiming Fearless was the county’s only trotting stallion with a record was in error, and the writer retracts the statement and places Burglar among the county’s noted horses.
A prominent wedding will likely surpass all local social events as William James Moore of New York weds Miss Helen Sutton daughter of Mrs Sara Sutton at her Railroad avenue home on Thursday. A large number of invitations have been issued. Mr John W Sutton has gone to New York to advance negotiations to restart the chemical works in which he is heavily invested.
Teachers and students gather for commencements and concerts as the Normal School reports visits by Mrs Dennison and others, alumni meetings, and athletic plans. The West Lebanon club defeats Elderton 21 to 13 while the Normal nine lose 17 to 2 at Greensburg.
The twenty first annual Mahoning Union Sabbath School Convention met in Trade City Lutheran Church on the 4th and 5th. Twenty seven district schools reported 226 officers and teachers and 1,730 scholars with year contributions for supplies totaling 320.92 dollars and beneficent contributions of 163.81. Pastors and laymen led discussions, audiences were large, and hospitality in Trade City was praised. Corode chosen for the May 1296 gathering.
A man named Proctor of Greensburg found a skull in the river bottom about two miles below Bolivar while fishing. The skull appears to be from a 12 to 15 year old, with the left side crushed, and the bones are well preserved, suggesting it belonged to a Johnstown Flood victim.
Rev. M. M. Telford led a two weeks revival at the Crete United Presbyterian Church. Returning as former pastor he was welcomed warmly. Communion was observed as 58 joined the church, 54 by profession and 4 by certificate. Twenty-six were baptized, 24 adults and 12 infants.
About fifteen hundred men work grading and slashing along the Tout and Eastern railroad between Mahaffey and Hillsdale. No new developments are reported this week except those in the last issue.
A correspondent tours Rome focusing on the Colosseum described its size, 1,726 foot outer circumference, 156 foot height, 100000 seating capacity, and historic uses including gladiator combats and naval contests. The piece notes the Temple of Janus and Titus baths nearby, with vivid details of ancient engineering, cruelty, and preservation amid modern labor scenes.
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