Winning Ticket Ye Obie Notopoleon and Hobart Nominated
The article reports the Republican nomination of Hobart for Vice President and McKinley for President, with Pennsylvania Governor Hastings presenting Quay’s name and McKinley winning broad support. It cites Pennsylvania’s enthusiasm, platform pledges, and notes McKinley’s Civil War service and Morgantown background. It also mentions Hobart’s political rise, his New Jersey base, and the convention crowd’s reaction, plus a local child’s cherry tree fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Moketo
Thurs- Saens
Moeinlea
Mortonsis
Quay
Athean
Sean
Mckinley
Mctuley Ani
Yietare
Vietary
Pennsylvania
Noserher
Hastings
Wquay
McKinnon
Uist
Tastings
WhyTe
Ohio
Mark Hanna
Gerosveina
Chempea
Hobart
McKinley Biography and Ohio Political Rise Detailed
The article traces William McKinley from Civil War service with General Carroll to his return to Ohio, legal career in Canton, and early political ascent. It covers prosecuting attorney tenure, multiple congressional terms, district changes, tariff champion status, governorships, and marriage to Ida Saxon, noting his quiet social life and current Canton residence. It also mentions Garret A. Hobart as New Jersey Republican leader and recounts lightning damage to local barns at Reed station, Montgomery township, and nearby farms, with Ferrier’s hay fire quelched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel McKinley
Brandywine
Germantown
Monmouth
Canton
Young McKinley
Poland Mahoning County
M. E. College
Meadville
Twenty- Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Lincoln
Opequan
Fisher’s Hill
Cedar Creek
Hayes
George Crook
Crook
Bancock
Samuel S. Carroll
InGo
Carroll
McKinley
Ohio
Stark County
House of Representatives
Jonathan Wallace
East Liverpool
Stark
Wayne
Ashland
Portage
Summit
Medina
Holmes
Campbell
Major McKinley
General Harrison
Congress
Ida Saxton
J. 8. Johnston
Reed Station
T. B. Cummins
Jacob Ferrier
Montgomery Township
Mr. Ferrier
Elders Ridge Academy Graduation Week Exercises
Elders Ridge Academy holds commencement Friday evening for the class numbered twelve. The program features music and multiple orations and essays by Jennie E. McLaughlin, S. B. Alcott, Mary A. Shirley, John D. Elder, Margaret A. Scott, Flora B. Stewart, W. M. Ewing, Edward J. Knepshield, Herbert J. Shirley, Thomas E. McLaughlin, J. L. Ewing, Dessa Henderson, with a benediction to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldersridge Academy
Jennie E. McLaughlin
S. B. Alcott
Mary A. Shirley
John D. Elder
J. L. Ewing
Dessa Henderson
Homer City man fractures collar bone in cherry pick
Mr. George Mikesell of Homer City fell from a tree while picking cherries on Monday, fracturing his collar bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
al. Smith
Third Ward
George Mikesell
Homer City
Stall Stear 40th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
The 40th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Stear from Rayne township was celebrated on Wednesday. About 100 friends and neighbors gathered to honor the couple with a noon dinner and afternoon gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stear
Rayne Township
Blairsville Awaits Sequences of Nighttime Harassment
Blairsville reacts to a colored man who has insulted women in remote places at night. Fear leads residents, especially women, to avoid going out after dark while the Burgess pursues the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Bicycle Meet at Apollo Promises Big Event
A bicycle meet will be held at the fair grounds in Apollo this coming Saturday. It is expected to be large with prizes totaling 250 dollars. All the top riders of the locality will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo
Free Methodists District Camp Meeting Dates Set
The district camp meeting of the Free Methodists will be held here August 11 20. The arrangements committee has not yet chosen a tent site though several locations can be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodists
Surviving Members of Co A 78th Pa Meet Again
Surviving members of Company A 78th Pennsylvania Volunteers, together with friends, gathered on Thursday at a grove where about 600 attendees shared a noon feast. The reunion featured addresses by Rev. R. B. Carroll Elderton Rev. Patterson Atwood and Representative John McGaughey. Patriotic speeches recalled army life and the event was described as a very pleasant meeting with music throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willet
Company A
78Th Pennsylvania Volunteers
R. B. Carroll
Elderton
Patterson
Atwood
John McGaughey
Pattison and Houk to Wed in Johnstown July 2
Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Leslie Pattison of Johnstown and Carrie A Houk, daughter of D R Houk of Purchase Line. The ceremony will be at the bride’s parents home on Thursday July 2 conducted by Rev W P Hile with about 20 invited guests present. Pattison is son of William S Pattison of White township and recently moved from a local portrait studio to Johnstown.
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Leslie Pattison
Johnstown
Carrie A. Houk
D. R. Houk
Purchase Line
W. P. Hile
William S. Pattison
White Township
Serious Injury to West Lebanon Man After Horse Incident
Mr Frank Munshower living near West Lebanon was kicked by a horse on Saturday. He sustained a severe head wound and a concussion of the brain and remains in a critical condition though hopes for recovery are held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Munshower
Lebanon
Munshower
Hundreds Celebrate McKinley Nomination in Indiana Town Fireworks
Hundreds of Republicans filled Philadelphia street in red white and blue as townspeople decorated shops and homes for McKinley and Hobart nomination. A long parade ended at the Court House with speeches by Senator Robbins and A C Rankin followed by cheers and a strong show of party unity.
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McKinley
Hobart
Indiana
Philadelphia
Cunningham
Indiana Cornet Band
Dixonville Cornet Band
Republican Party
Court House
A. W. Kimmell
Robbins
Greensburg
A. C. Rankin
Avalon
Allegheny County
Blairsville Man Aims Self Harm With Shears
Mr John McClarren of Blairsville nearly ends his life on Sabbath by reaching for his throat with a pair of shears. A family member stopped him as he showed several gashes. He is believed to be insane and deluded that friends intend harm. He may be jailed for transfer to a treatment facility.
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John W.griggs
Hobart
New Jersey
Republican National Committee
Griggs
Patterson
John McClarren
Blairsville
Ruben Axe
Four men charged in Martintown store burglary
Four men face charges for the burglary of J. D. Martin's store at Martintown. John and Joseph Good, jailed on the crime, along with John McDonnell of Pine township and William Mahan of near Ebensburg, are to answer at court after bail posted. A pair of pants and an undershirt taken from the store were found at the Goods' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Martin
Martintown
John
Joseph Good
John McDonnell
Pine Township
William Mahan
Ebensburg
Mahan
McDonnell
Fire destroys Armstrong township home and contents
The home of John Walker in Armstrong township burned completely on Tuesday at noon while the family was away. The house and all belongings were destroyed, and the property was insured by the Armstrong County Mutual Fire Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walker
Armstrong Township
Armstrong County Mutual Fire Company
Man Injured by Timber Fractures Leg Near Flora
John L. Weaver of near Flora suffered a serious accident when a timber struck his right leg while driving legs in the creek. The fracture involved both bones below the knee and was reduced by Dr. Hamilton of Panxsutawney. He is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Weaver
Flora
Hamilton
Panxsutawney
Dogs kill eight sheep near Pine Flata
Dogs killed eight sheep and wounded as many belonging to Mr. W. L. McCoy near Pine Flata on Wednesday night of last week. One dog was killed and there is a clue to the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. McCoy
Pine Flata
Senior Ed Sutton to host faculty and class gathering
Edward Sutton of Normal will entertain the faculty and senior class at his home on Thursday evening in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sutton
Normal
State fair in Johnstown runs a week after Indiana fair
The state fair exhibits at Johnstown this year will run one week longer than the Indiana fair, slated for September TS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Ritchey and Evans Granted Pensions in Local Grants
Mr. David A. Ritchey of Smicksburg and Mr. W. A. Evans of Homer City have been granted pensions in a local approvals brief. The action reflects ongoing support for eligible residents amid regional welfare programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Ritchey
Smicksburg
W. A. Evans
Homer City
Commencement Week Prep At The Normal School
The article describes a busy week at the Normal School as seniors finish exams before commencement. It notes the examining board, the passing class of 70 seniors and 64 juniors, preparations for field day and outdoor sports, the baccalaureate sermon, class day, commencement concert, and speaker Dr. William H. McElroy who will give the commencement lecture. The grounds are in fine condition as the school welcomes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert S. Carter
Henry Houck
George P. Bible
The
Stroudsburg Normal
T. L. Gibson
Cam
William H. McElroy
Rochester
N. Y
Normal Defeats Apollo in Saturday Park Game
Apollo base ball team visited Normal park and lost 11 to 2 after a tight early duel. Normal surged with three runs in the sixth and five in the eighth, aided by strong hitting from Poundsami and Gerhard, while Fulton supported by I helped seal the win.
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Normal Park
Apollo
Tooters
Tun
Fulton
Poundsami Gerhard
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