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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1904

Page

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County Committee Sets Primary Date for April 2

In a brief Friday session the Republican County Committee fixed the primary date for Saturday April 2 with nominations closed. Main interest centers on the judge race between Samuel Cunningham S J Telford and Judge White seeking a third term. Other noted candidates include H M Lowry for register and recorder and District Attorney George J West. Republicans changing residence April 1 may vote in new district or ward but not lose voting rights.

Judge A. L. Gilbert Republican County Committee Court House Gilbert Samuel Cunningham J. Telford Judge White M. Jack Congress John S. Fisher State Senate Assembly A. ¥. Cooper Homer City S. J. Smith Glen Campbell H. M. Lowry Town

Dugan Glass Company Reorganizes Leadership Team

At a stockholders meeting last week the Dugan Glass Company elected officers for the year. John P. Mikin was named president, J. Clark first vice president, A. B. Cunningham second vice president, W. Ti. Allan secretary, Clarence R. Smith treasurer, and Thomas B.A. Dagan superintendent. The board of directors was re elected. On Saturday the plant's operation was transferred by the National Glass Company to the home firm.

Dugan Glass Company John P. Mikin Town J. ©. Clark Glen Campbell A. 8. Cunningham W. Ti. Allan Clarence R. Smith Tillsdale Thomas B.A. Dagan National Glass Company Home Concern

Sewer bonds redeemed and dog killed by town council

The town council met Monday evening and redeemed sewer bonds totaling $900 from a $25,000 issue for sewer mains. An order of $5 was granted to Hert Roof for killing the mad dog that bit several residents two weeks ago.

Hert

Local residents listed in critical health conditions

Mary Young of West Water Street is in a critical condition from nervous prostration. Mrs. Susan Hartman of Church Street suffers from pneumonia with serious condition. Wellington B. Kline is critically ill at his North Ninth Street home from complications of diseases.

Mary William Young West Water Street Susan Hartman Church Street Wellington B. Kline North Ninth Street

Nurse Training Plans Prompt Resignation Note

Miss Dollie States, a clerk at Stumpt's Department Store for two years, resigned this week. She will move to Pittsburg next week to enroll in a nursing training program at the Southside Hospital.

Dollie States Stumpt Miss States Pittsburg

Local News Digest and Page Listings for Indiana Markets

The directory outlines page by page sections including Personal Brevities, Real Estate Transfers, Recent Deaths, Miscellaneous Local News, Local Correspondence and an Interesting Letter on Scotland by C. Thompson. It notes Receipts and Expenditures for 1908 and various notices of interest across Indiana markets.

Talmage Scotland C. Thompson Europe

Widow Ised for John D Patton Will Probate

The will of the late John D Patton of town was filed this week. He leaves his widow the residence and all household goods plus $20000. The remainder, real and personal, goes to three children Mrs Mary E Wilson John C Patton and Mrs James R Kogan in equal shares. John C Patton is named executor. Dated November 8 1894. Also filed last week was the will of James Rufiner Blairsville directing his entire estate to legal heirs with Charles F Ehalt named executor. Dated January 25 1904.

John D. Patton Town Register Mary E. Wilson John C. Patton James R. Kogan Lincoln Kan James Rufiner Blairsville Charles F. Ehalt

University Lecture by Prof Earl Barnes at Normal Chapel

Professor Earl Barnes of the University of Pennsylvania lectures at Normal chapel drawing large crowds from Chautauqua and England. He is noted as clear and forceful with decades of study and travel. His next lectures will be Monday evening March 21 on Our Spanish American Responsibilities and The Americanization of Europe.

Normal Chapel Earl Barnes University of Pennsylvania Barnes Chautauqua England

Family Struck by Six Smallpox Cases in Burrell Township

In Burrell Township Milton Hollis and his five children are ill with smallpox, all cases described as mild. The source suspects local neighbors sparked the outbreak, the latest week sees no new southern county cases, and no deaths reported. Blairsville resignations alter the county teachers examiners committee with new members B J Welch and Miss Mary McCormick.

Burrell Township Milton Hollis Hollis Burrell Blacklick P. Archibald J.T. Henry Blairsville B.J. Welch Homer City Mary McCormick Bracken Town Masontown Westmoreland County

Glen Campbell Union Church Dedicated Week of Services

The Union church at Glen Campbell was dedicated on Sunday with three services. Rev. d. Mills Bell presided at the morning sermon. A Sunday school rally occurred in the afternoon and Rev. W. H. Robinson presided in the evening with a sermon by Dre. D. J. Waller. Visiting schools professor GA Campbell of Armagh toured the northern county visiting schools for County Superintendent JI Stewart who was unable to leave home due to illness in his family.

Union Church Glen Campbell D. Mills Bell W. H. Robinson Ga, Campbell Armagh J.I. Stewart

Real estate closings and business changes noted

Agents Roof and Kline closed Harry Daugherty’s farm in White Township to Benjamin Jamison of Ernest for 4000 dollars and Samuel Kimmell’s farm in Armstrong Township to E A Menning of Pittsburg. Jamison and Keller dissolve to form Keller and Son. WHL engages in Ohio. Harry Lockard to Ashtabula for tailoring business with his brother. G W Wheeler retires from grocery business and converts store into dwelling.

Roof & Kline Harry Daugherty White Township Benjamin Jamison Ernest Samuel ‘Kimmell Armstrong Township E. A. Menning Pittsburg WHL Ohio Harry Lockard Ashtabula, O Dell

Lyceum Meets Second Deena in Rough Saturday Night

Pittsburg Lyceum lost its second game to Indiana Club 3 to 1 after a scoreless barrel. Indiana used fouls for all points. Braddock’s U A C five fell 35 to 14 to Indiana Amateur Athletic Association. Cal Moorhead’s picked team beat East Liverpool 10 to 2, while Manchester lads prep to face champions Cal Moorhead in McKeesport.

Pittsburg Lyceum Indiana Indiana Amateur Athletic Association Braddock Cal Charles Moorhead Will Bowman Blaine MccCreight John McGregor East Liverpool Ohio Kiskiminetas Springs Saltsbury Cal. Moorhead Manchester Boys Manchester Pittsburg

Christian workers to meet for county Sabbath school

A county convention at the Presbyterian church is set for next Tuesday to organize a County Sabbath School Association. An afternoon session at 1 30 and an evening session at 7 30 will feature Dr Muttehler of Philadelphia and county ministers.

Presbyterian Church Muttehler Philadelphia

Archie Fowler Sells West Water Street Residence

Archie Fowler sells his West Water street residence to Solomon Brown of town for 2075 dollars. New owner will take possession April 1. Mr Powter plans to erect a dwelling on the adjoining lot.

Archie Fowler West Water Street Solomon Brown Mr. Powter

Pittsburg Professor to Open Library Hall Dancing School

Prof. T. McDougall of Pittsburg announces a dancing school at Library Hall opening next Tuesday. Children will be taught from 4 to 5 30 in the afternoon with adults in the evening. He brings years of experience and has run successful schools this winter in nearby towns.

T. McDougall Pittsburg Library Hall McDougall

Deeds Filed for Right of Way in Township Areas

Deeds recorded in Washington and Young townships grant right of way to the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railway Company. Simon Fisher sells 18 acres for 288 dollars and 78 cents, Marvy Kisher 20 acres for 61 dollars and 50 cents, Josiah George 5 acres for 1,000 dollars. DM. Miller of Blairsville buys Samuel Lucas ice business and Lucas stock, to supply ice from Litster springs north of town this winter.

Washington and Young Townships Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company Simon Fisher Marvy K. Kisher Josiah George DM. Miller Blairsville Samuel Lucas Town Mr. Miller Me. Lucas Litster Springs

Marrié d Phil Month Bride to Samuel Dickler

Miss Bessie Abrams daughter of Mr and Mrs Abrams of town will marry Samuel Dickler of Pittsburg on March 28 in Pittsburg A new bakery will open by John Weichner in Blacklick this week in town plans indicate open later this week

Bessie Abrams Merr J. Abrams Town Samuel Dickler Pittsburg Blacklick John Weichner

Local land sale and newspaper route transfers

Lather Roof buys a lot at Eleventh and Maple from Blaine Wegley for 240 dollars. Henry Hall sells city newspaper routes to Charles Sweeney. Harvey Beck of North Sixth Street suffers scarlet fever after an attack at the Scarlet Foyer.

Eleventh and Maple Streets Blaine Wegley Henry Hall Charles Sweeney Town Harvey Beck North Sixth Street

Personal Brevities from the County Seat

Local notes list residents and visitors including W. H. Bracken Advance Ben Keller Butler and others in town for the weekend. Mentions travels to Indiana Seechburg Pittsburg and Chicago, gatherings at churches and revivals, and a fall injury to Mrs. Sarah Smith. Also notes weddings relocations and a new business venture for William Moorhead in town.

Friends suspect foul play in Blairsville death

The friends of James Barr say he was found dying along the West Penn rail road near Blairsville and believe he was assaulted. Initially thought struck by a train, injuries suggest robbery ended by fear. Barr had $100 on him, and the suspected assailant fled before any robbery occurred.

James Barr West Penn Blairsville Gusault

Weddings Of A White 4 Elwer Kiki And Mary Kerr

Elwer Kiki and Miss Mary Kerr wed at the bride’s mother’s home in West Mahoning township. Roy Dimmick officiated as guests observed the ceremony with the bride in blue crepe de chine. The couple will reside on the Smathers farm near North Point.

Elwer Kiki Mary M. Kerr West Mahoning Township Mary Kerr Roy, Dimmick Smicksburg Episcopal Church Ltkin Bride Smathers Farm North Point

Local couples wed in Episcopal church ceremony

Clark Hamilton and Miss Cora May Dodson of town married last evening at 8 30 o clock in the Episcopal church parsonage by Rev. George Rogers. Bride a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J M Dodson the groom son of Mr. and Mrs G I Hamilton. They will house keep at Matthias Coleman property on east Philadelphia street. Robert Grosse son of William F W Grosse of Oak street and Miss Mabel Cole of Pittsburg married at the bride’s parents home on Monday afternoon. Grosse employed at Chicago and the couple will reside there. Mr and Mrs G Meade Marshall of town witnessed the ceremony.

Bowman-King Milton Bowman Crete Myvide King Center Township J. Nycing H. Blair Glass Sarah King A.J. Calvin Jacksonville Groen Abram Bowne AR. Richards Belle Swarts Howard Smith Philadelphia Lewis Hay Lutheran Church Richards Clark Hamilton Cora May Dodson Episcopal Church George Rogers J. M. Dodson Town G. I. Hamilton Matthias Coleman Philadelphia Street Robert Grosse William FW. Grosse Oak Street Mabel Cole Pittsburg

Bennett and Brown Tie The Knot At Bride's Home

Jack Bennett and Miss Pearl Brown, both of town, wed Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Brown. Rev. Lee Perry of the Christian chapel officiated.

Bennett.brown Jack Bennett Miss Pearl Brown Solomon Brown Lee Perry Christian Chapel of Town

Local weddings and farm sale mark week in Cherryhill area

Uniontown groom Brooks Slanter marries Harriet Keffer of Graceton in Wayne Avenue ceremony conducted by Rev Swarts Crawford. Homer City pair Stewart Brickley and Wtta Duckley wed on Feb 7 at Swarts Crawford residence. Bertha Sloppy and Bluire M. Kline wed in Cherryhill township office. A Ralph Gunt of Blairsville weds Jerab Williams of Blacklick at Kibtwining by Rev Downing Temple. Lowry Cameron sells Fredrick Cameron homestead to son Homer C Cameron for 10000, plans western visit and Lansing trip. Annual inspection of Company F, Fifth Regiment, N G P, planned. second lieutenant election expected, likely Richard W. Watson. Mrs Sarah J. Read, from Johnstown, returns to town to reclaim her deserted infant in Crawford residence.

Brooks Slanter Uniontown Harriet Keffer Graceton Swarts Crawford Wayne Avenue Stewart Brickley Garfield Stewart Wtta Duickley Homer City Wayne Avenude Lowry Cameron Cherryhill Township Mredrick Cameron Homer Cameron Cameron Far West Lansing Mich B.C. Cameron Fifth Regiment Library Hall D. H. George Richard W. Watson

Deaths From Fire and Illness Across County This Week

A series of fatal events reported across the county last week includes Gertrude Depp of Lindsey who died after a lamp explosion at her father’s home near Trade City. James M Miller of Washington township died of apoplexy aged about 74. Mrs Margaret Brown of Marion Center died after a long illness from pneumonia and consumption. Interments were held in local cemeteries. survivors include spouses and children.

Gertrude Depp Milton Depp Lindsey Jefferson County Michael Warick Trade City Unis County Chile Round Top Margaret, Brown J. J. Brown Nea Marion Center George Morrison Antin Norman North Mahoning Township Nova Covorde Sabsbath

Civil War veteran John W. Goodlin dies at 70

John W. Goodlin of town died at his Philadelphia street home on Thursday from injuries after slipping on ice two weeks earlier. A Civil War veteran of Company T, 11th Regiment, Col. Conter's, he was 70 and survived by his widow and two daughters in Indiana and a son Elmer in Saltsburg. Funeral services held at his home Friday and body sent to Greensburg on Saturday for interment.

James M. Milder James M. Miller Washington Township Willet Elizabeth HE. Elrich M. E. Church John W. Goodlin Town Philadelphia Street Mr. Goodlin Col. Conter Songdom Indiana Elmer Saltsburg Greensburg

Alexander P. M'Gough dies in Carbondale passage

Alexander P L McGough born and raised at West Lebanon died Thursday in Carbondale. He was once a leading devil in Horne's store Piltshire and a member of the late Momus McGough of West Lebanon with relatives in the county. Interment held at his Falelpolita.

Alexander PL McGough West Lebanon Carbondale Horne Piltshire Ono Momus McGough Hit Falelpolita

Muck Haitien,Mich woman Lewin dies at ?

Mrs B A Lewin of North Muskegon Michigan died February 12 from heart trouble. Her maiden name was Hopkins and she was born and raised in Mast Mahoning township this Gow is

Muck, Hatien Mes B.A. Lewin North Muskegon Mich Hopkins Mast Mahoning Township Gow

Temperance Society Formed at Creekside Meeting

A Creekside temperance meeting organized a local society with Mrs G Thompson as organizer and W. U. officers elected. President Miss Adin J. Mithwa, secretary Miss Ledia Mrochyteousuver, superintendent of missions Miss Stella Bothely, superintendent of railroad work Mrs Md dohustony, and Miss Nout Mreel named to posts.

Creekside Advocates of Temperance

Clothier Clemm and Moorhead Invest in Caldwell Store

Clotitig Clem and William O Moorhead have bought an interest in D M Caldwell’s clothing store in town and will move into the J M Cam binham property on Philadelphia Street. J J Hoover has sold the Philip Hawk farm in West Mahoning to Emerson Edmund of Pittsburgh for $1800. the 80 acre property was recently acquired by Hoover. Farmers Telephone plans connect Pony Run with Indiana this month. John Gibson, of town, welcomes a baby boy due February 21, keeping the household in delight.

William O. Moorhead Youngwood D. M. Caldwell New Lim J. M. Canbinham Philadelphia Street J. J. Hoover West Mahoning Township Philip Hawk Emerson Edmund Pittsburg Mr. Hoover John Gibson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Everal Seriously News Directory John Dd, Patton Prof. Barnes New Examiner Jamison & Keller M. &. Jamison Robert Keller My. Jamison Keller & Son G. W. Wheeler East Philadelphia Street Lyceum Second Deena Strong Manchester McKeesport Olympics George Hetrick Blamsyupe Snyder McCreery Wilkinger Barr Hasinger Dauer Davis George Wolf County Sabbath School Association Dancing Ice Man Marrié d ‘Phil Month Scarlet W. HH. Bracken Advance Ben. K. Keller Butler Prof W. Waddle Taylorsville G. MM. McHenry J.M. and Heshbon John 2. Blair Mittsburg Cherryhill Lowry McFeaters William McFeaters Sarah Smith South Fifth Street John Rinehart Bolivar Mont. Stephens South Tenth Street Harry W. Wimner Near Town W. Guthrie Equitable Life Assurance Society John Youngblood Duquesne J. S. Youngblood East Oak Street Andrew Wichner Kim Haffle Pittburg John Wichner W. M. Cunningham West Philadelphia Sim Harry McCreery South Ninth Street Los Angeles California M. L. Zweizig Leechburg Eliza McFadden John Lydick Edward South Mahoning Township Portland Ore Thomas Caldwell Parkwood Caldwell Frank Stephens Vandeorgrift Yowry Cameron Hugh Moorhead Medico-Chirurgien College N,g CG. C. Brown Greanshurt Brown J. A. Brown Pearl Lewis Johnstown Mavrion Center Ood City Alice McGinnly Mavion Center Teft Allegheny Tillie Booth William Irvin New York City My. Irvin United States Steer Company Moorhead Hoe Wen Bir Swahta Hrosse-Cole Wike-Slepey Sarah J. Uead Robert Crawford Burns Mopmer Mira Alexander P. M'Goughl Bat Creakshire Clotitig Clem Farmers’ Telephone Company Pony Run
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