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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1898
Page
4
The Fourth of July piece urges patriotism and flag display, vouches for reading the Declaration of Independence, and notes the nation’s role in aiding Cuba. It praises Colonel W. A. Stone’s Pennsylvania nomination, references a pension bill for Civil War veterans, and reports on Elkin’s outlook for a Republican majority and Cadiz fleet sightings amid Manila’s fate.
Armagh citizens and delegations from nearby towns gathered as a 60-foot pole flag was raised Thursday evening. Addresses were given by County Superintendent A M Hammers Prof H V Rowan of Homer City and Prof C A Campbell of Armagh. Five typhoid cases reported at Marion Center. Those ill: John Gourley Harry Stewart Guy Hastings Mrs H M Fleck and Miss Edith Fleck. The Fleck Hotel closed due to illness in the Fleck family. Post office box rent remains unchanged per Postmaster Sansom. Real Estate Agent G W Gilbert sold 10 shares of Farmers Bank stock and plans more sales next week.
The Progress rails for Republican supremacy in state and nation, praising Lincoln, Grant, Hayes, Garfield, McKinley and Harrison. It urges support for Col. Wm. A. Stone in 1898, argues Pennsylvania’s GOP strength, warns against Democratic gains, and stresses unity for McKinley’s era and a sound money congress.
Miss May Eby visits brother in Johnstown. Several locals and visitors from Pittsburg, Blairsville, Freeport, and Easton frequent Johnstown and nearby towns on business or leisure. Names include J.C. Wallace, Dr. Evan L. Jones, H. M. Clarke, W.T. Wilson, Harry White Jr., D. A. Cunningham, John Hastings, Edna Sutton, Mrs. J. J. McClelland, Rev A. J. Forman, and many others visiting relatives or attending events across counties. Local clergy and professors attend university commencements and sermons. trips span Blairsville, Normal, Beaver County, Latrobe, and Allegheny City.
Center visitors plan to visit parents for several days. Miss Bessie Snyder and sister Vernie travel from Third ward to Scottdale to visit kin. Harry Brilhart returns from Orrville and will stay this week. Charles Griffith of Marion Center visits Pittsburg with his mother. G W Hadden from Renfield returns after a week with his parents. Agnes Wilson Edna Nansom and Dick Wilson attend the com Mr. John Miller of Plamville leaves for Pittsburg to buy goods. A Hill and family return home after ten days with W H Paul near Plumville. Helen White Margarette Pu rington and Elizabeth Sturtevant attend Kissiminetas Spring school commencement at Saltsbury. William Clawson of Heshbon visits county seat for estate affairs of Washington Clawson. Prof W G Chambers of Clark University Worcester visits Normal. plans to stay until after commencement.
Two days of Fourth of July celebration promised at the Fair Grounds Indiana with horse mule bicycle and bag races and many amusements for all ages. Nash Seanor's Rough Riders and Captain Simpson's new company will perform drills. admission free for soldiers and families. grove opened for picnics.
The Blairsville school board elected G. T. Jamison as principal and teachers Annie Stitt Annie Lewis Kate McCormick Mary McCormick Etta McClure May C Fair Harriet Hosack Bell Wiley Anna R Graff Mary Stitt Jennie Steffy Morna Noble Clara Crawford. Assistant principal election postponed to the next board meeting.
The Kiskiminetas Springs School in Saltsburg holds its commencement week with an address by Rev. A. H. Barr of Detroit on Monday. Field day and the principal’s reception followed, and today features the declamation contest, gymnastic exhibition, and prize awards.
Beating the Klondike claim, A G Thomas of Marysville Texas says he was cured of consumption after years of suffering by Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He says gold is less valuable than the cure, which would be worth a hundred dollars a bottle. The remedy supposedly treats asthma bronchitis and all throat and lung ailments. Trial bottles are free at local outlets with regular sizes priced 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed to help or money back. Also notes a Mechanicsburg church festival on June 29 30 at Elmer W Allison Co s in Indiana Pa with goods for sale.
Miss Mary Clark hosted a dinner in honor of Miss Sturtevant while Miss Nell Guthrie entertained friends on Sixth street. A pie social and cake walk are planned at Miss Edith Lydie’s Cherry Hill home this evening. G. W. Hood hosted a Wednesday card party on Sixth street. Mrs Patton entertained her Sabbath school class on Philadelphia street Tuesday. Attorney and Mrs Frank Keener gave a Friday card party for 28 guests on West Philadelphia street. Miss Margarette Purington hosted tea for Miss Liurtevant of Cleveland and Miss Wills of Akron. Miss Helen White hosted a lunch for a group of 101 at Overlands. Indiana ladies Mrs Lizzie Sutton and others were entertained at Homer City Friday by Mrs John P St Clair. Attorney J N Langham’s home hosted a lively gathering Friday evening with teachers from the M E church Sabbath school, about 60 guests enjoyed bunting lantern lighted verandas and lawn decorations.
Mr. Martin Groit of east Water street had a serious bicycle accident on Wednesday evening after his wheel broke on Fifth street. He struck a stone, was unconscious briefly, and received medical aid from Dr. M. M. Davis. Injuries not serious. recovery expected in a few days. Westminster College conferred Doctor of Divinity on Rev. J Day Brownlee. West Lebanon school exam for Youngstown township moved from June 29 to June 27. Elmer W. Allison & Co offers physicians’ prescriptions and family recipes.
D M Kinter preaches on Advice to Christians and Death of Christ in Catchum with Fairview service at 4 pm. Rev Bedickean to lecture in Crete on Armenia and its massacres in native dress. Penn Run Presbyterian ladies present a flag as program of addresses and music accompanies raising. Rev LC R Ewing elected president of Wooster University after returning from India. former Lahore college president.
Mrs Elizabeth Elkin mother of Hon John P Elkin of Smicksburg is ill with a severe attack of dysentery. The attending physician says her condition is not serious on Tuesday and with careful nursing she hopes to regain her former strength.
Mr. 8. H. Troby of Mechanicsburg owns a promising trotting colt. Trainer Harry Anthony, a noted horseman, oversees its early workouts this season. A Woodsman Injured. Reuben Webster, employed on C. W. Cessna’s jog job near Hortons, was severely cut on the forehead Saturday morning at work. J. C. Moorhead sells Peerless traction engine and portable engines along with Peerless thresher. A lawn fate will be held at Grove Chapel Lutheran church in Rayne township Friday evening.
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