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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1896
Page
4
The Indiana Progress announces a policy note stating a dollar per year in advance with a 61.25 amount and indicates A. T. Moorhead as proprietor and publisher. It directs correspondence to the Indiana, Pa. office for all notices, advertisements and business communications.
Senator James G Mitchell arrived at the American House last Monday with a warm reception from Indiana county supporters. The Republican voters plan to show their confidence on April 4. The Indiana Normal and local friends praise his Senate work and his success in securing school appropriations.
The letter accuses Mr. Watson of opposing Senator Quay and aligning with the Combine to ruin Quay. It argues Watson exercised his privilege as a man and Republican, while urging voters to oppose Watson if they oppose Quay. The piece calls for fair, honorable campaigning and questions the Biskeville Courier’s performance in endorsing candidates.
A series of brief social items from Georgeville to Johnstown recounts court witnesses, birthdays, funerals, travels, and job changes. Highlights include R R Hazlett attending court as a witness, 73rd birthday for John Titterington, funeral of William Hutchison for Mrs. R S Simpson’s family, New Hampshire visitors Edith May Wadleigh, and Prof John Wachob’s return to Rowe college plans. Also mentioned are Lola Lewis teaching in Homer City, ex County Superintendent Samuel Hamilton in Colorado, George Fleming’s visit to Saltsbury, W E Calhoun’s grippe recovery, Levi Walback and twin sons visiting the Progress office, and B F Speedy’s election as Johnstown City Treasurer.
County Superintendent Hammers reports strong county schooling with 293 schools visited and 22 institutes attended. The graded course is popular with 150 graduates, examinations scheduled later this month by appointed officials, details to appear in the Progress.
A revival will begin at Am brose Baptist on Friday night March 12. E M Ausley and Clay Kimple were elected deacons at Crooked Creek Baptist last Saturday. Lutheran services at Hillsdale Sabbath 7 30 led by Rev 8 W Dye. Communion at Graceton Lutheran Sabbath by Rev J W Shaeffer of Homer City. Y M C A held an open meeting at Lutheran church Sabbath. Romine Evangelist of Philadelphia conducted successful revivals at Kellysburg ending Monday morning with many confessing Christ.
The Cosmopolitan Club hosts ladies night on Thursday. Miss Nellie Altsman of Third ward celebrated her fourteenth birthday with 23 friends Monday night. Refreshments were served and the evening was enjoyed. The Women’s Relief Corps surprised Mrs. Caldwell of Fifth street for her 67th birthday, the oldest member of the group, presenting a gold badge and a speech by Mrs. White followed by a bountiful reception.
The Republican electors of Pennsylvania will meet in Harrisburg on April 23, 1896 at 10 a.m. to nominate two Representatives at Large in Congress and thirty-two Presidential Electors plus eight delegates at large to the National Convention. The schedule shows district representation and business will include other matters. Also listed are unclaimed letters in Indiana Pennsylvania dated March 4, 1896 with several names and instructions to callers.
Local correspondence details numerous visits in Pittsburg and nearby towns, including Miss Maggie Stear and Miss Agnes Lawson, plus wedding-like announcements and social gatherings. It notes Miss Clara Elkin’s return to teach music, musical cantata success, and community interest in education with the Allison school house institute led by F. Fleming.
Local residents report visits and travels including John Hadden bringing witnesses to court, Frank Fleming and wife in town, and Miss Minnie Rmnpotts visiting Barnesboro. Preachers plan services at Baptist, Presbyterian, and M E churches while Rev Wise conducts meetings at Bowdertown. Local merchants, doctors, and milliner Jennie Barrett are noted for notes of business, health, and fashion. prices and stock at the milliner are highlighted as spring styles arrive.
Irvin H. Nupp bought Mrs. T A Nickle s farm for 1800 last week. J F and Wesley Nickle returned home from the lumbering district. Warren Nupp returns from Barneshboro. Miss Nona Nupp will teach the remainder of the term. Mr B C Barber the seafaring man appears to have left for parts unknown. Miss Emma Jamison and Mr Little went away on a pleasure trip and have not returned. Rev W P Hile visited his aged father at Curwensville last week and was badly injured after falling from a load of freight.
Ill list includes Mrs E R Carney and Miss Maggie Davis with grip and sickness. Charles Duncan Jas Mardis and B F Campbell plan mill work. Mrs Wellington Cameron visits Grisemore. Darwin Cassatt guest of John Michael. Harriet Dearmy visits family. A heated religious meeting fight may go to court. Alva Downey wrecks wagon after frightened team. Barclay school trouble ends with parental scene at public sale.
Sheridan Martin greets twin boys as a proud father. Juryman Miller D. Lynn represents the township in court this week. Elmer E. Dick moved Thursday to a newly purchased farm from T. S. Dick. George Dick of Brushvalley hosted Squire T. S. Lynn last week. David D. Mack and Mr and Mrs John Mack visited Rev. Tinker in New Florence on Thursday. Hugh Mack of Clyde supplied lumber for several houses to be built at India along the Conemaugh. Matilda Mack, living with her son Samuel Mack, was feted at 82 with a family reunion and gifts. Harry Thompson visited Apollo. Wm. Morrow and son A. M. were in Indiana on Saturday. Plumville and Sharpsburg gain pavement links. readers call for a “Greater Plumville.” Mr and Mrs Aul attended the funeral of daughter Louisa at Redclyffe, buried in Mahoning. James M. Miller plans to build a new house this spring. Continued on Fifth Page.
Finest cabinets priced at $1.50 per dozen through April 12. Smith's offers Hood's Pills marketed as after dinner relief, highlighting a limited time cabinet-related promotion with a fixed price.
Voters pledge to abide by the Republican Primary result on April 4 1896 and support the Republican nominees in November. The list names candidates for Congress Senate Assembly Prothonotary Treasurer and National Delegate across Indiana Blairsville North Mahoning Homer City Marion Center and other townships with several surnames and locations.
The ad invites customers to a showing of ready made clothes with rich style and satisfaction. It touts indistinguishable quality from custom work, fashionable hats, shirts, neckwear, and furnishings, and urges visits on March 10 or at convenience.
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