Republican platform endorsement at Philadelphia convention
The Republican national platform adopted in Philadelphia is praised as clear and unwavering in its support for McKinley era policies. It lauds tariff and gold standard, prosperity, labor, and civil liberty while condemning distrust of trusts and disenfranchisement, calling for immigration limits and rural improvements. The piece notes the campaign will be driven by industry and declares forthcoming league meetings in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
McKinley
Capitol
Republican Party
National Republican League of the
Postmasters' salaries rise amid Western Pennsylvania growth
Salaries for Pennsylvania postmasters jumped from 100 to 300 per year last week, with only two rural towns showing reductions. The gain is tied to business activity, seen as proof of growing population and wealth in counties and towns. The piece credits Republican leadership under President McKinley for prosperity and notes crowds won’t attend a $1 Bryan banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Real Estate Transfers List From Banks and Grant Townships
A compilation of real estate transfers including D Gorman to H Gorman for 30 acres in Banks at 100 dollars. James W Duncan to Dr Joshua C Duncan et al for 232 acres in Buffington at 2000. Emma Berkey to D C McGregor for 2 tracts in Grant at 800. and numerous further transfers across Grant, Homer City, Green, Banks, Indiana, Pine, and North Mahoning with prices ranging from 60 to 7000 dollars. Notable entries include Belwind White Coal Co to George W Kipp for five trades in Banks at 37000. Samuel Brilhart to Wm Brilhart for 25 12 acres in East Mahoning at 1240. Susan Langham to Harvey Langham for 2 tracts in Green at 1700. and Harmon H Miller to Henry O Williams for 40 acres in Pine township at 700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Gorman
Gorman
James W. Duncan
Buffington
Joshua C. Duncan
Emma Berkey
Grant
D.C. McGregor
Annie J. McCrady
Glen Campbell
Bessie McCrady
Martha S. Bolar
Homer City
J. E. Kunkle
J. P. Salsgiver
North Mahoning
G. W. Painter
John Riley
East Wheatfield
Pershing & Horrell
Jacob Clingenberger
Indiana
Joseph Clingenberger
John 8. Neal
Banks
Alex. M. Smith
James M. Kidd
Peter Reithmiller
Garfield Fire Clay Co
Garfield
Adam M. Kunkle
Sammuel Brilhart
East Mahoning
Wm. Brilhart
James M. Rodkey
Green
Susan Langham
Harvey B. Langham
Grant Township
John McAdoo
Story of a Slave Shows Freedom From Disease Chains
A Detroit area reader notes how disease can enslave. George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan cites his wife’s five year paralysis and credits two bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring her ability to perform daily tasks. The remedy is promoted as a cure for female ailments nervousness insomnia melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizziness. Each bottle is 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction. Sold by local druggists T E Hildebrand Indiana W I Moore Homer City M G Miller Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
T. E. Hildebrand
Indiana
W. I. Moore
Homer City
M. G. Miller
Blairsville
Rev J M Welch to preach at United Presbyterian Greenville
Church news reports Rev J M Welch will preach at Green ville United Presbyterian on Sabbath July 8 at 3 00 PM. The long service of Rev Dr David Hall has ended. Pulpit is to be supplied until new pastor chosen. Union meeting of Christian Endeavor societies held at Plumville. Primary Union delays meetings until October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Welch
Second United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church
Greenville
David Hall
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Societies
Plumville
Kellysburg
Marion Center
Washington Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian Church
Union
Margaret Watson
Carrie Taylor
Second U. P. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Peterman to Ship Wool Carload East This Week
J L Peterman, who has bought wool locally, will ship a carload to the east this week. He has paid farmers more for wool this season than in several prior years, illustrating Republican protection of farm products. Also notes Clymer Manufacturing ad and J C Moorhead Crown grain drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Peterman
Personal Brevities Reflect Local Movements and Visits
A long list of visitors and travelers is recorded from Pittsburg Altoona Tyrone Johnstown Ebensburg Punxsutawney and other towns. Names include J M Cunningham Dr J M Russell Samuel Hurghes Kate Apple Al Cunningham William Davidson Joseph Thompson Albert Leigh Minnie Stewart Lizzie Simpson and many others. The notes chronicle travels calls on relatives and friends weddings and college events across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cunningham
Pittsburg
J. M. Russell
H. B. Buterbaugh
Samuel H. Hurghes
Altoona
Kate Apple
Town
Harry
Tyrone
al. Cunningham
William Davidson
Taylorsville
Indiana
Joseph J. Thompson
Albert Leigh
Johnstown
al. Wagle
Railroad Avenue
Blairyville
John Lewis
West Mahoning Township
Laura Ansley
Punxsutawney
G. R. Stewart
New Wilmington
W. ©. Pollock
Allegheny
East Mahoning Township
R. W. Ewing
Elderstidge
Minnie Stewart
Ebensburg
John Patterson
New Florence
Clyde Guthrie
Barte College
Easton
Alex. Gray
Huff
Lizzie Simpson
White Township
T. P. Stephens
Penn Run
R. D. Hetrick
Church Street
DuBois
E. W. Smith
McCrady-Hannah
Hortons
Wm. Sincett and Son
Homer City
John Conrath
Rayne Township
Carrie Shields
South Seventh Street
Earl Lewis
Ambrose
I. L. Kephart
Dayton, C
James K. Dick
South Fifth Street
Julia Dick
Brushvalley
Grace Stewart
Maguerite Ross
Wilkinsburg
Alice Mullen
Fourth Ward
Harry Feath
Bride
Homestead
A. T. Lowry
N.thompson
Blairsville
J. M. Taylor
D. E Thompson
Nancy Wagle
Engineer Waple
Annie McGregor
William McGregor
Erie
Harry Garman
Jeannette
Garman
Wayne Avenue
J. Lisle Apple
Stroudsburg
State Normal School
Newton
D. B. Taylor
Taylor
Cambria
O. R. Thompson
East End
Steele Bryan
Washington-Jefferson College
J. 5. McHenry
McCann
Ezekiel Gibson
Mary Bond
Howard Austin
South Tenth Street
D. J. Carson
James McGregor
Anna
Lola Lewis
Bolivar
Lewis
Prominent visitors and racing events headline county notes
Miss Mary J. Weir and Miss Helen Hunt, nurses from West Penn Hospital, visited Pittsburg and shared time with local families over Sabbata. Prof Calvin Adair and Mrs Adair traveled from Tarkio to Paris Exposition via New York. Attendance included Mr and Mrs Robert McCormick of Altoona, with McCormick retired from 44 years rail service. A former Brushvalley resident, Mr James Hiner of Osceola Wash, returned after 21 years away. In travel, Mr and Mrs Edward Rowe left for Paris Exposition aboard the Botania, after time in New York and Indiana. A classified note promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills. The Driving Club held two races at the fairgrounds, with plans for July 4 featuring three races if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Wier
Pittsburg
John Weir
Town
Weir
Helen Hunt
City
West Penn Hospital
Calvin Adair
Tarkio
J. B. Adair
Church Street
New York City
Robert McCormick
Altoona
S. J. McCormick
Third Ward
McCormick
Pennsylvania Railroad
James F. Hiner
Osceola
Wash
Brushvalley Township
Misa Dell Hiner
Fairgrounds
Driving Club
Perst
Johnston
Ed. Mack
Ebace
J. Wettling
A. Patterson
H. B. Buterbaugh
Lawn party and social events fill town evenings
Lena and Katheryn Hitchcock hosted a lawn party at Croylands for 30 percent of their young friends on Friday evening from 4 to 7 30. The Royal Arcanum held an open meeting in Cunningham's hall with Grand Regent Webster C Weiss speaking and refreshments by Mrs J A White. A midsummer dance at Library Hall next Wednesday promises to be a major social event with at least 75 couples and music by the Sielzner orchestra of Pittsburg. refreshments will be served by Mrs James White. Indiana Nine defeats Elderton 12 to 4 at Normal Park with Frank Root and BE McColl on the mound. Local notices mention savings plans, a Big Mahoning creek bridge sale and rebuild, wheat sales and a new doctor in Elderton Shelocta, plus White's restaurant famed for lunches and ices. The Purchase Live Academy closes its 26th term Saturday with a literary entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Katheryn Hitchcock
Virginia Hitchcock
Croylands
Royal Arcanum
Cunningham’s Hall
Webster C. Weiss
J. A. White
Library Hall
Sielzner
Pittsburg
James White
Philadelphia
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William McKinley
Theodore Equievelt
Congress
S.M. Jack
Senate
John
Fisher
Assembly
H. J. Thompson
Meleard
Blacklick Township
J. Scott McGaliey
Sauik Mahoning
Roosevelt
Church News
Clymer Manufacturing Company
J.C. Moorhead
Crown
William Jones
North Sixth Street
Cambridge Springs
Wellaburg
W. Va
Annie Klingensmith
Spearfish
S. D
Wm. Klingensmith
Klingensmith
Normal School
Michael Slonaker
Markle
Westmoreland County
Paul “Slonaker
J. B. Younkins
John Trosser
Charles Griffith
Wilkesbarre
State Editorial Association
Edward Rowe
Botania
France
Mr. Rowé
Bismarck
Dr. King
Tom E. Hildebrand
W. L Moore
M. G. Miller’s
7 Driving Club
Society Mappenings
Indiana Nine
Elderton
Indiana Stars
Normal Park
Frank Root
BE. McColl
Fulton
Casa
Chis
Geo. J. Feit
J. A. Crossman
Big Mahoning Creek
Thomas Irwin
Little Mahoning Creek
Archie Nichol
Hetrick & Wilson
Indiana Roller Mills
Indiana County
D. W. Kryster
Milla
Get In Ag
Keeler
Robert Mateer
Shelocta
White’s Restaurant
Purchase Live Academy
White’s
the Clothing Department
The
Children’s
Clothing Department
W. A. Loughry & CO
Steving & Sloan
Philadelphia St
McFarland’s Brick Foundry
Clymer Manufacturing Company, H. M. Bell, Mansger
Philadelphia Street
Penn’ A
Ik Ace
Mac Neel 'S
Telephone
Cove
Marvin’s Fan
Pillsbury
Ralston
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