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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1896
Page
4
Public notice from Indiana Progress listing subscription rates and annual dues. Includes names of local officials and offices such as Prothonotary, Sheriff, Auditor, and Coroner, with a call for notices for publication and job printing. Mentions Mourttead & Son and various county names.
McKinley of Ohio is nominated on the first ballot at the St Louis Convention on June 1 1996. The write up lauds his protectionist policies and leadership as a good citizen, soldier, legislator and governor. Hobart of New Jersey is named for Vice President, described as bright and self made, a farm raised lawyer who has led New Jersey's Senate and Assembly.
The Progress prints the full adopted Republican platform applauding its clear, issue based terms on tariff pensions immigration free ballot and temperance. The piece urges Indiana county temperance workers and notes Ratification by Quay Republicans, pledging support for McKinley and Hobart and the party ticket.
Dr Christopher McEwen a prominent Plumville physician died at his home aged 65 from ureaic poisoning linked to diseased kidneys. Born Oct 17 1850 in South Mahoning he trained with Dr William McEwen and graduated Jefferson Medical College in 1855. Survived by widow and son Dr Charles M McEwen, burial at Beracha graveyard after services conducted by several pastors and pallbearers from multiple towns.
Mrs Mary Ann Pollock McCracken widow of James S McCracken died at home Thursday evening after a long illness caused by liver disease and rheumatism She emigrated from County Derry Ireland in 1844 and married in 1856 Survived by one daughter Mrs Frank H Daugherty and multiple siblings Funeral held at her home with Rev Neil Ferguson and graveside at Gilgal church East Mahoning Twp beside husband and children
Mr Samuel George of Armstrong Township died Friday evening at age 84 6 16 after a brief illness from heart trouble. A lifetime West Union United Presbyterian member he walked in the yard when he collapsed. He leaves his aged wife and twelve children among surviving relatives in several nearby communities. Funeral services were conducted at West Union church by Rev E S Littell with burial in the church graveyard.
W. H. Repine died at his east Water street home on Sabbath afternoon about 2 o'clock after 17 years of poor health and three strokes. He served three years in Co. K, 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry, and his health deteriorated in the army. He lived in town eight years, previously in Washington township. Survived by wife and children Mrs. James G. White, Jacob, Christopher, David and James. Rev. M. M. Sweeny led funeral services Tuesday with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
Mr George Treese a respected Green township resident died Saturday from dropsy at an advanced age. He leaves a widow and several children including John Grant and George W. Treese residents of Green township and daughters Mrs John Rowley Fallen Timber Cambria county Mrs W T Humphreys Claireville Mrs Anthony Armstrong and Mrs Noah Dreidley Montgomery township and Mrs L D Mumau Glen Camp locally.
The deceased was a man of excellent qualities and was esteemed by all who knew him. He was a member of the Lutheran church at Cockport. The funeral services were conducted on Sabbath by Rev. Burrows, and interment was made at Taylorsville.
Mr John G Buterbaugh of Purchase Line died this morning at seven after an operation for what physicians believed to be a tumor but found to be cancer. The operation on Thursday did not save him. He leaves a wife and nine children and was a Fairview Baptist Church member. Burial will be in East Mahoning Cemetery on Thursday.
Mr. Lowry McQuown aged 80 in Canoe township died Sabbath after a long illness. A veteran safisman from Little Ma honing creek to Pittsburg, he left a wife three daughters and a son. His death followed a tragic accident when his wife, weighing nearly 250 pounds, fell while lifting him from their bed, breaking his leg and causing a fatal collapse.
Mrs Mary A Mahan of Marchand aged 67 died Wednesday from a liver disease. She married twice and belonged to the Presbyterian church at Covode where she was buried Friday. Surviving children include Mrs G A McLain of this place Mrs Francis Gleason of Ohio Mrs A M Curtis of Cleveland Ohio Miss Jennie Mitchell who lived with her mother and James Mitchell of Kansas.
Mrs Miller widow of William Miller of Brushvalley township died Thursday after a lingering illness due to dropsy. Survived by four children and several grandchildren. Interred in Union cemetery near Mechanicsburg on Saturday.
Mr Elder R Carter aged 33, son of the late James P Carter, died at his mother Mrs Nancy R Carter's home in Allegheny on Sabbath morning. His remains were brought back here Tuesday morning and interred in Oakland cemetery.
Walker T., infant son of Mr. Samuel Kinter of Armstrong township, died Monday at 14 days old. His mother had died ten days earlier. The remains were interred in the U P church graveyard near Shelocta on Tuesday.
Clark L the young son of J B Cessna formerly of this county now at Myra Cambria county died Friday at age 14 years 11 months 19 days The death notice records the family origin residence and exact age at death for Clark L Cessna.
Nearly 200 neighbors celebrated Samuel McCurdy of Armstrong Township at his home on Tuesday. A noon feast filled the barn floor, and Rev. G. W. Robinson of Elderton presented the mother and son with gifts. Prothonotary Elder Peeler spoke on behalf of the mother. The surprise was kept hidden until the crowd arrived.
Today at noon Mr William McCoy and Miss Nannie Johnston both of White township will marry at the bride's parents home. Sixty invitations issued and the event promises to be a large local wedding. Rev M M Sweeny will perform the ceremony.
Mr. W J Henry of Morttomery township and Miss Sadie McCloskey of Green township married at the Lewis House on Wednesday afternoon in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Burrows of Cookport.
The first official dispatch from Tokyo to the State Department says the quake and tidal wave may have caused over 30,000 deaths, with no American fatalities among the victims.
The cheapest fruit store in town is Mary Bros in the former Progress building. Oranges cost 30 cents per dozen, bananas 15 to 25 cents per dozen, and lemons 20 cents.
The Normal baseball club will host their next game at Brad Dock this Saturday. The final game of the series is scheduled to be played here next week with fans encouraged to attend.
A long list of social visits across Johnstown and neighboring towns. Names include Mr. William Brinkman, Miss LaRue Minish, Mrs. Eliza McFadden, Miss Mary Parks, Mr. Harry Fleming, County Surveyor D. L. Moorhead, Miss Bertha Barr, and many others visiting relatives or hosting guests in Armstrong, Marion, Blairsville, Wilkinsburg, East Brady, Dixonville, and nearby communities. Several travelers and locals are described as visiting, returning home, or staying with friends for Sabbath or summer vacations.
Mr James Scott of Perth Amboy N J guest of Normal friends on Thursday after graduating last year and biographical work for a New Jersey publishing house. Prof George P Bible of Stroudsburg arrives with Mrs Bible and is on Normal examining board duties. Mrs Jane M Lowman and Miss Ela Lowman of Jacksonville depart for an extended year long western states visit including Pittsburg Portsmouth Aledo and Iowa.
Children Day services were held at the First United Presbyterian church last Sabbath. A strong program and an engaging sermon followed by a fine singing, elegant floral decorations, and a generous missions collection. The superintendent thanks all helpers. This week in the tent themes include Conversion Christian Baptism What Must I Do to Be Saved and The Old Religion and the New.
A party of 30 youths gathered Friday evening at Mr. Harvey Hildebrand’s White township home hosted by Miss Margaret Hildebrand. They danced, then enjoyed ice cream and cake at 10 pm. A YWCA fete on Dr Owens’ lawn was postponed to Friday night due to Thursday’s reception by Edward Sutton. Marriage licenses listed for Stahl Compton Newcomer Kime Kolb Van McCloskey. Creekside festival set for July 4 hosted by Creekside Council No 430 Jr OA M. All invited.
On June 18, 1896, by Rev. J Day Brownlee, Mr Samuel D Stahl and Miss Sarah A Compton, both of Kent, Pa, were joined in marriage in a ceremony conducted by Reverend Brownlee.
Local correspondence notes Elmer Lydick’s weekend return to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Gawin Hadden, Charles McMullen visiting, C W McCombs from Jacksonville canvassing, J D Gibson as Hollidaysburg visitor praising the soldiers monument, Pearl Fowler leaves for Iowa trip, Mrs Steel Carr returns from funeral near Mechanicsburg, Rev Neil Ferguson of Indiana preaches at U P church, drunken Hastings rowdies disturb residents and may face fines, a list of visitors at U P preaching, and Union services of the U P C U at the Presbyterian church with Rev Emmons giving the sermon.
Sabbath at home for Harvey McHenry. Visitors include Dr Morrow from Tionesta and Harry Adams from Altoona. P&E R R engineers headquarters at hotel. County examination for Rayne township set for next Saturday in Kellysburg. Minnie Liggins and daughter Marguerite of Punxsatawney visiting. Helen Elkin of Indiana summering with LaRue McEthoes. Mrs John P Elkin and Mrs Adam Black of Indiana with J R A McEthoes family. School closes with county exams. Superintendent Hammers lauds class. Dr J E Sloan and family from Johnstown arrived. wife remains briefly.
A promotional notice offers wool dress goods at tiny prices. It touts a wide range from calicoes to silks and promises trimming and lining services at favorable costs, claiming customers gain despite seller’s loss.
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