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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1895
Page
1
A jury found W Dennis Sexton guilty of assault and battery in the May 4 incident near Third and Philadelphia streets. Testimony described a scuffle with J Eastright on the corner. Sexton died three days after the event, with the courtroom hearing continuing as the case moved to the fourth page.
A Breezedale home wedding for Dr. William J. Moore of Westfield New Jersey and Miss Helen Stanbury Sutton drew about 75 guests. The ceremony by Dr. David Hall used a mock altar in the bay window. The couple, now on a bridal tour, will reside in Westfield after visiting. Additional notices list multiple marriages including L. A. Casiday and Minnie Glenn, Joseph C. Weitzel and Jennie Guthrie, and others in nearby towns with details on venues and officiants.
James Young, ten, oldest son of R. A. Young of Blairsville, drowned in the Conemaugh river while swimming with three companions. He ventured toward a sand bar, sank, disappeared, and was recovered about half an hour later. The funeral will be at D. H. Lucas residence on West Oak Street with interment in Oakland cemetery. Also, David Hamilton near Georgeville lies in a critical condition with internal injuries from a recent strain.
Children themed services entertained audiences at multiple churches last Sabbath. At Germany M E church Rev W P Warner opened with a sermon and youngsters delivered recitations with Mr Wm Winebrenn er of Garfield giving the closing remarks. Advance M E Church featured the Golden Gate program under Jacob Fisher and Nettie Speedy. Twolick Baptist and Homer City churches also hosted festive programs with music essays and recitations by young participants.
On Sabbath afternoon the Presbyterian church at Mechanicsburg held a brief yet effective service. An interesting program was rendered in a pleasing manner, with excellent music and fine decorations aligning with the exercises.
Sabbath was Children s Day in the M E church at Smicksburg. The program was very interesting and instructive. The decorations were beautiful and the music above the average. The school deserves great credit for their success on their first Children s Day.
One of the most pleasant church entertainments was Children’s Day exercises held in the M. E. church at Armagh Sabbath evening. The “Golden Gate” was very cleverly designed and the decorations throughout were pleasing and appropriate.
The Indiana school board met Saturday at the secretary J. T. Bell’s office and organized with Dr. Wm. Hosack as the sole new member, while John P. Elkin was re-elected. Certificates were issued for State Normal diplomas to Edith Smith Grace Taylor and Hope Stewart and G. J. Feit, all having taught two years. Existing teachers elected. salaries and rooms set for Lex N. Mitchell principal at 100, others from 60 to 45 dollars. Samuel Shank re-elected janitor.
Mr. E. M. Lockard won the contract Monday for a handsome eight room frame dwelling adjoining Cunningham’s store on West Philadelphia Street. The modern designed home will stand among the town’s finest residences and be completed this summer.
Kiskiminetas Springs school at Saltsburg hosts a large Indiana party during commencement exercises this week. Attendees include Miss Helen White and Miss Woolson, Miss Emma Sutton, Miss Nell Guthrie, Caroline Hall, and Misses Annie, Jennie, Agnes, with Messrs Dick and Robert Wilson among the visitors.
Mesars. 8. H. Hughes and D. W. Simpson are the proprietors of the steam laundry, which will be in operation before many days. The new enterprise is located in the rooms formerly occupied by Hellregle & Hook on Water street. The machinery will arrive here this week and will be put in place. All arrangements are complete to start work next week.
Notice announces the marriage of G. T. Learn and Miss Crissie Fleming of Green township. The ceremony will be held Thursday June 27 at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs George Fleming.
A brutal assault occurred Saturday night between 10 and 11 o'clock as Eva Taylor about 15 was attacked on Vinegar Hill by Wm. Sutherland a well known local. She fought back and, found prostrated near James Anderson’s home, was cared for by neighbors. Dr. Ehrenfeld examined her, and she reported the felonious rape to Squire Marlin. Sutherland was arrested at 2 am and jailed.
Miss Alice Gartley, living with Mr H. B. Thompson on Seventh street, was a Baptist convention delegate returning from Crooked Creek church near Chambersville. The horse ran up a bank, throwing her from the carriage. Wheels passed over both feet. she sustained bruising but no serious injuries.
The Methodist church at Strongstown invites neighboring Sabbath schools to Gillespie's grave for a July 4 picnic aimed at drawing large crowds and fostering community togetherness.
The Normal baseball team posted mixed results over the past week, losing 18 to 6 to Eldersridge’s second team at home and tying YMCAs 5 to 6 before a 5 to 1 victory at Derry. Players include David Waller and siblings, with visits from Pittsburg residents and multiple local faculty members amid a busy schedule.
The Presbytery of Kittanning met at Midway Armstrong county on June 11 1895. G W MclIntyre was received from Washington Presbytery and ordained for Glade Run with install set for June 25. Candidates Kerr and Miller were placed under care, calls for J W Dunbar were laid on the table, Goheenville church organized, next meeting at Staders Grove September 17 1895.
The young men of Indiana borough organize an athletic club with A. S. Mabon as president F. C. Lohr vice president Jos A Dickey treasurer and Harry Stewart secretary All boys are eligible to join dues set at 50 cents per year A baseball club is being organized and Ed Smith is manager The football team will be organized next fall with Harry Earhart elected manager
Butler judge Grier arrived on the evening train and was set on a new cart with one of his noted colts. The cart broke during a drive out at Normal, tumbling the jurist to the ground. he weighed 250 pounds and suffered a heavy fall but escaped serious injury.
Henry Nicewouges of Cherryhill township fell from a fence on Saturday and broke his left arm at the elbow. The incident was reported to local authorities and medical staff treated the injured man.
earnest young Baptist workers gathered at Crooked Creek Baptist church near Chambersville for the seventh semi annual Sunday school convention and fourth annual Young People's Union meeting of the Indiana Baptist Association. Sessions covered parent influence, improving meetings, entertaining Sunday school children, and field extension with delegates from Ambron, Blairsville, and other churches. The event closed with thanks for hospitality and a noted death minute for James Ancley.
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