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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1894
Page
4
The Indiana Progress recounts harsh critiques of the current Congress and Democratic Party performance. Editors quote Philadelphia Times and Valley Press condemning leadership, unity failures, and patronage, urging renewed statesmanship and reforms amid dull times.
In Indiana county a debate unfolds as Mr Cleveland is blamed for the country’s ills while Congressmen defend him. Hoke Smith did not vote locally but is credited with boosting the Republican majority. Wages are cheaper now, yet hunger is five times higher than in Republican prosperity days.
Property deeds list transfers in Green Young Blairsville and West Indiana townships with prices from 75 to 1900 dollars. A note from Telephone Offices states Sabbath hours in the county move to 9 10 in the morning and 5 6 in the afternoon starting March 11, 1994, urging agents to extend for sickness or death messages.
Henry Ward Beecher’s reflection on a world awakening after turmoil. The imagery portrays soil’s scent in the air and ice retreating from sunlit fields. Eastern and southern slopes sigh for release as nature begins to rise with subtle signs of renewal.
M B Stephens and Frank Cresswell, prominent Johnstown figures, brought a petition to Indiana county courts proposing a three wagon road link to connect Johnstown with Indiana county. The aim is a shorter, better route replacing the slow, roundabout current path via Nineveh Armagh and Strongstown. Indiana farmers seek relief and Johnstown merchants expect growth of market traffic with shared cost from Indiana taxpayers and likely support from the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Miss Corbett, returning missionary of the United Presbyterian church, spoke at the United Presbyterian church on Sabbath evening. The address detailed duties, responsibilities and obstacles faced by missionaries, praised as the most instructive lecture heard. If health permits, she plans to resume labors in September, driven by a deep commitment to her Master's work.
The article reports a major reform in the insurance industry requiring all agents to secure payment of settlements by note within thirty days. It argues the change is necessary due to the loose credit system causing losses and annoyance, noting fire insurers must have ready funds to pay claims.
The Squire, M. McMaster, conducted his first marriage ceremony on Thursday. Four lovers appeared before him and he grew nervous upon learning the brides were sisters. It is unusual for two sisters to wed at the same time by the same preacher, per the marriage notices.
The inaugural issue of Blairsville's Evening Courier arrives as Indiana County's only daily. J. D. Berry of Latrobe serves as editor and manager with Charles Kerler Jr. as city editor, guiding a seven column four page paper filled with local happenings.
From February 28 to March 6 1894 Fry & Matthias 102 hogs Manor Pa J M Stewart 132 hogs Port Indian Pa J McMillen 13 cattle 9 calves 97 hogs Salford Pa N Seanor 12 horses 6 cattle 8 calves 86 hogs Chalfont Pa W E Nickle 17 horses 121 hogs West Chester Pa For Rayne Church Cemetery The heirs of the late Gawin and J S McCann will place a marble monument in Rayne church cemetery next summer 8 G Croft marble dealer Chambersville has contract The Commissioners and County Surveyors of Indiana Cambria and Clearfield Counties will meet at Cherrytree on Thursday March 17 1894 to select a site for the old Cherry tree monument Last Thursday Milton Hoffman Pine township near Strongstown a deserving soldier was granted an increase in his pension.
A parade of short notes reports Henry Steving and John F. Steetle visiting Pittsburg, Joe Clark from Glen Campbell in town, and various locals like Miss Agnes Pounds in New York City and D. T. Neal from Flora. Other items include visits, movements, and social calls among residents: McCartney, Cramer, Leasure, Nesbit, Johnston, and many more, plus minor civic notes and a mention of a jury commissioner candidate.
Peter Cain of Cherryhill township reports nightly visits from his dead father’s ghost, dressed in white, promising revelations about the Westmoreland County Home where the elder Cain died. He believes the spirit will disclose food and sleeping conditions during the next appearance, as townsfolk await the outcome.
The Deckers Point school offers a superior elocution department with all students instructed at no extra cost. Prof Rank, a graduate of the National School of Elocution in Philadelphia, leads the program and is presented as a strong credential of his oratorical skill.
The Ladies Guild invites all to a Thursday afternoon and evening pound social at the West Indiana Council rooms. Attendees should bring a pound of items to aid the needy. J B Hinds opens a Church street confectionery and fruit store next week with fresh vegetables, fruit and sweets.
Blairsville details note Capt D W Simpson inspected Co D Fifth Regiment on Tuesday evening. Informant says Chapman Lydie of Montgomery township intends to run for Jury Commissioner as an old and good Republican. Also reports death of infant child of F B Rankin and wife of Hillsdale on Monday from pneumonia.
David Hill formerly of Armstrong Township Indiana County died at his Clay Street home after a lengthy illness. Born November 12, 1828 in Broad Top Bedford County he was the eldest son of Jacob and Rebecca Hill. He married Elizabeth Fleming in 1849. He leaves seven children six living. Funeral Saturday at 2 from his residence with Rev. Hall and Rev. Wilson officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
Robert Miller died March 5 1894 at his home near West Lebanon Pennsylvania from a lung cold. He was nearly 87, frail and nearly blind in his last year. A lifelong farmer, respected for integrity and quiet Christian character, he leaves three children Robert John and Mrs James Patterson. His second wife Mary Hosack died last October. He was a longtime member of West Union U P Church.
Mrs. Baker died Tuesday morning March 6 1894 at the Green township homestead of her son George Baker. Born January 7 1825 she was in her 70th year and married January 26 1843 to George Baker who died years ago. She was mother of ten children and long a Baptist church member, recalled for charity and neighborly kindness. She is laid to rest at East Mahoning graveyard with hope of resurrection.
Mary Speedy, a Christian woman and longtime member of Washington Presbyterian Church, died at her home in Rayne Township on the 3rd inst in the 1th year of age. She was buried in the church burying grounds on Monday.
An examination event will take place in the Indiana Public School building on March 23 and 24 starting at 8 a.m. Candidates should come prepared with paper pens ink and related supplies.
Revival services at the Baptist chapel at 11 o clock. Monument plans for Mrs. Jacob Mocws graveyard memorial weighing 4000 pounds to be erected in spring. Miss Corbett to speak at United Presbyterian Church Shelocta on March 8. Non-Partisan Women’s Christian Temperance Union suspends Monday meetings for evangelistic services in Libury Hall with a general gathering March 26 urged. Various local notices include property and business remarks, accidents, and elections details.
Smicksburg invites prospective students to consider attending school this coming summer. Prof H D Condron, a graduate of Indiana Normal, brings teaching experience. The town offers healthy locations and a circular can be obtained by addressing the principal in Smicksburg.
Unclear local sale notices advertise fruits from California Florida and Italy oranges bansnes waxy linens, cakes at $1, clothing jackets overalls hats shoes and seeds. Promotions claim low prices and fresh stocks from V M Cunningham Wilson & Son and others with assorted grocery and apparel items.
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