The Illinois River and the steam era tales
A Chicago Herald Beardstown Letter recalls the Illinois River’s bustling steamboat era from Peoria to St. Louis. It paints river towns thriving on landings, pirates of fortune, busy decks, and the clang of bells as “packets” reached docks while pilots, mates, and deckhands shaped a vivid river lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Dlinois
Michigan
Mississippi
Illinois River
Peoria
St. Louis
Wareouse
di Vermon
George B. McClellan
Ruby
City of Pekin
Beardstown
Chicago Herald
Derby Junction Tales of a Stage Pro at the Platform
George Capel recounts early touring days and how actors transformed at Derby junction with smoky caps greasy cards and platform cigars, while the disguise faded on arrival as the mummers resumed ordinary gear and clay pipes amid a lively crowd of 12 000 performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Capel
Derby
Astrakhan
Mature
Fires in Japan Reveal Firefighting Folly and Stern Risk
A Tokyo Letter describes fires in Japan where homes of straw wood bamboo and paper burn rapidly on windy days. Crowded districts spread flames through streets. ladders watchmen and bells signal danger while residents scramble to save belongings and evacuate, with rare loss of life unless vulnerable individuals are trapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Tokyo
Large Livestock Shipments From Indiana County
Indiana County leads in livestock shipments to eastern markets, second only to Allegheny County in the state. A detailed list from Feb 14, 1894, to Feb 13, 1895 shows totals of hogs, cattle, calves, horses, and sheep, with a total value of $233,415. Notable shippers include W. E. and J. Meichal, M. H. Henry, Jo. S. Moore, and Bryan & Gompers among others. The poultry portion totals about 1,000 head valued at $3,060.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Allegheny County
Joseph Adair
Posies Bsf
W. E
J. Meichal
M. H. Henry
Jo. S. Moore
McMillen’ & Hildebrand
J. N. Stewart
J. D. Alchalip
N. Seanor
Ed. Riggs
J. K. Bouther
Bryan & Gompers
Harry Seanor
D.B. Allison
Thomas & Wissinger
H. Schreeengost
Blaney & Donahey
J. M
Moore
H. Henry
Eesse
Land of Flowers Tour By Pennsylvania Railroad Opens
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers personally conducted Florida tours led by the Tourist Agent. The Jacksonville trip departs March 12 from New York and Philadelphia with two weeks in Florida. Price includes transportation meals en route and a Pullman berth, $50 from New York and $48 from Philadelphia, with proportional rates from other points. Apply to Ticket Agents or Tourist Agent, 1196 Broadway New York, or Room 411 Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Florida
Jacksonville
New York
Philadelphia
Broadway
Broad Street
Farm Journal of Philadelphia promotes farming pages
The Farm Journal of Philadelphia is a leading monthly farm paper with over 200 000 subscribers from Maine to Washington and Michigan to Texas. It covers stock raising orchard dairy garden poultry household and youth topics in a breezy earnest tone. Subscriptions are 50 cents yearly with a special offer for Progress subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Farm Journal of
Philadelphia
United States
Maine
Washington
Michigan
Texas
Progress
Farm-Journal
ProGress and Farm Journal
Indiana
Appeals Schedule by Indiana County Commissioners
The Commissioners of Indiana County publish the appeals schedule for districts from Salisbury to Young, listing dates from March 21 to May 1, 1895. Sessions run 9 a.m. to various closes, at multiple local venues including Blairsville, Homer City, Shelocta, and several town halls and hotels. Officials named include R A McElhoes and Clarence Hart with Adam Blakk noted. notice dated March 6, 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Salisbury
Conneil Room
Blairsville
Town Hall
Homer City
W. L. Reed
Armstrong and
Shelocta
Washington
James Miller
South Mahoning
Henry Aul
West Mahoning
Smicksburg
Marshall
John Horton
Glen Campbell
Wm. Kime
Grant
Nickles Mills
East_ Mahoning and Marion Center
Henry Fleck
Rayne
Kellysburg Hall
White
Commissioners’ Office
Smith’s
Montgomery
Mahaffey’s
Green
Williams Hall
Cherryhill
West Indiana
Pine
Bulington
East Wheatfield
Armagh
Brushyalley
Mechanicsburg
Indiana
West Wheatfield
Burrell
Burrell No. 1
Blacklick
Center
Conemaugh
R. B. Miller
Jacksonville
Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church Charter Application
Notice announces an 1895 petition to incorporate The Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rayne township Indiana county Pa under Pennsylvania law. Solicitor GEO W Hoop cites church worship aims per Synod constitution. Also advertised: sale of a Homer City egg capacity unit, a Brushvalley farm for sale, and a closing out sale by Mack & Ray on dry goods and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
Geo. W. Hoop
Mack & Ray
Boeta
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Platform Cigar
James Anderson
A. B. Kross
Grant, Indiana Co
State Normal School
Indiana State Normal School of Pennsylvania
Steong Corps
Grisemore
Stewart
Fort Palmer
New Florence
D. C. Mack
John M. Winsheimer
Lavina Reed
North Mahoning Township
D. Williams
A. B. Cooper
Coopersvale
Johnstown
A. B. Travis
Bellevue
Sadler
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Samuel R. Stone
Seventh Avenue
Lottie Chambers
Leechburg
Wm. King
Buena Vista
Peter Strong
Market House
McKeesport
J.J. Kerr
M’pg Jeweler
Farmer’s Bank Building
Oliver
Kline’s
R._N. Nessor
Livermore
T. S. Agency
Fely
Altoona
H. K
Miles Pabe
Edward W. Gaston
Tere
Enedes
Irene Fyock
Harry W
Marion Genter
Minta‘v. Wattering
Rochester Mills
Land OF
the Market Report
Wilson, Rowe & Hetrick
New
Indiana Flouring Mills
Geo. F. Brigitt
Penn. Ave
Pittsburgh
Potrier Dave and Chem. Corp
Boston
Harry White
Ace Court of Common Pleas
R. M. Allen
Brushvalley
Dee Beeran
W. M. Cunningham
Victor
Marvin’s Eagle
New Lake
Philadelphia & Second Sts
Indeana, PA
Syracuse
Chicago
Elmore
Majestic
Work & Young
Indiana, Pa
Valencia
Minnesota
Cleveland
Indiang E
Monty
Fis
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