High License Bill Faces House Amid Temperance Tensions
The House passed the Slew High License Bill amid heated debate led by Captain Albert Megnin who warned Republicans against backing measures that erode the Brooks Law. Opposition cited party loyalty and the risk to constituent will, while supporters argued for reduced fees and broader county coverage. A separate Anti-Discrimination Bill faced delays with a slim quorum and unclear committee fate as the session adjourned without a general report.
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Mnet
Albert Megnin
Tkis Eemion
Hoe
Repub- Monacide
Gneushern
Liqeor League
Pacha
Sie
Ghied
Philadelphia
Republicnes
Morrow
Wales of Pani
Advertising that lasts wins in steady toil
The piece contrasts steady, persistent effort with spasmodic flashes of activity. It argues that consistent advertising, like steady work, builds position and prospects, while intermittent campaigns dissipate impact. Repeated, evolving ads keep the seller in sight and successful.
Court News in Indiana County multiple true bills and rulings
Court actions include guardianship of Edwin M. Silvis, true bills in cases of Lewis Arble, H McClaren, and others for timber cutting and disturbing worship. Auditors report in Lizzie McClung estate. sentences for Brushvalley Overseers case. heirs contest accounts. bar admission for John Taylor. several insanity and criminal verdicts. jail improvements discussed. and a range of divorce, land, and deed proceedings noted with rulings and continuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. McClaren
True Bill
Michael Sickenberger
Henry Logan
Wolfgang Vogel
Adam Ness
Jennie McElroy
Alexander McElroy
Wm. Henderson
Armstrong Township
H. C. Pavitt
John &. Taylor
Indiana County
Armagh
Grand
Eatate
Lizzie C. McClung
James Moose
Brushvalley
Anna Allen
Parol
Martin Stadtmiller
David Fyock
Allen
Stadtmiller
R. D. McGaughey
Adm
R C.ta
Jas. McGaughey
Dee'd
Cherryhill
Sarah E. Raseell
Robt
Raseel
Burrel
Wilson
Clarion
Mra Russell
Decedent
Robert Rusel
D. W. Anthony
Sdm
R. W. Falton
Deca
Saws Hidden in Jail Cells Foil Escape Attempt
In Somerset Pennsylvania Sheriff Good uncovered six saws in Joe Nicelys cell and seven in Dave Nicelys cell, plus a file, as authorities traced a planned escape. A bright spot on Dave’s cell door led to the search. some saws hid in wall crevices and ceiling. The incident prompts questions about how tools entered the jail, with officials noting secrecy around prisoner interviews and ongoing scrutiny of jail procedures.
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Somerset
Good
Joe Nicely
Dave
Dave Nicely
Court House
Nicely
Swank
Jos
Joe
Gov. Beaver
Pittsburg
View of road policy and public notices from 1891
The Grand Jury disapproves of the Commission Act and proposes a State Road Bureau with bonds to fund state roads. They suggest County Commissioners control non state roads and call for clearer, practical governance of road building and repairs. A public notice announces Prof 8 M Work opening organs and pianos in the Thomas building near the railroad depot on Philadelphia Street with repair services offered.
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Court OF Quarter Sessions
Aprana
Eaid
Commission
McCrerenn
New Thomas
R. R. Depot
Philadelphia Street
Lansing
Michigan
E. R. Clark
Thomas Jefferson
Clark
Supreme Court Dismisses Blacklick Appeal in Saltebugg Case
The Supreme Court now in session in Philadelphia dismissed the appeal of Blacklick Manufacturing Co of Indiana county and affirmed the decree in favor of Saltebugg Gas Co, as of last Monday morning March 9.
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Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Blacklick Manufacturing Company
Indiana County
Saltebugg Gas Company
Rooms to Let in Prized Indians Location
Furnished and unfurnished rooms with all modern improvements are available for offices to rent in the Thomas building, two doors east of the depot.
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Thomas
Grand Jury Report on County Buildings and Jail
The Grand Jury reports county jail is in good condition but urges reforms. It recommends converting hospital rooms for illnesses, adding chairs for juries, installing coat hooks, sash-locks on windows, and purchasing a mortgage index. Also notes thanks to the Court and District Attorney and includes views on proposed road legislation.
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Court OF Quarter Sessions
Inprana
W. H. McCrerant
Foreman
Novel Tours to the Pacific Coast via P
Early spring attracts tourists to travel within the United States with Pennsylvan ia Railroad personally conducted tours to the Golden Gate. Two remaining tours depart New York on March 26 and April 14 with round trip rates of 275 and 300 dollars. Tours include Pullman accommodations meals en route six side trips and carriage rides. Contact Geo W Boyd Assistant General Passenger Agent Philadelphia or Tourist Agent Pennsylvania Railroad 233 South Fourth Street Philadelphia or 249 Broadway New York.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Golden Gate
New York
Portland
Tacoma
Geo. W. Boyd
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
South Fourth Street
Broadway
N. Y
Death of Mrs Zoe Swisshelm Allen in Chicago
Mrs Zoe Swisshelm Allen daughter of Jane Gray Swisshelm died at her Chicago home on Monday March 2. The Western city and readers in Dismondville recall her as a charming social figure, pianist and critic active in culture societies. She leaves husband Ernest L. Allen and two children.
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Chicago
Dismondville
Misa Zoe Swisshelm
Jane Gray Swisshelm
Merry Birds
Zoe
Ernest L. Allen
Zoe Allen
Leipsic
Allen
Greenville a Busy Town Seventy Years Ago
Greenville is described as a vibrant county town eight miles east of Indiana on the road to Cherrytree with about four hundred residents. It boasts three general stores, a first-class drug store, a 50 barrel roller flour mill, a cigar factory producing Havans, a woolen mill, two well-regarded livery stables, and strong schools. The summer normal begins May 1 and draws students for cheap, quality boarding. The town has widespread telephone service and daily mail, and residents hope for railroad expansion. Residents enjoy winter skating, summer rowing on Crystal Lake, and tennis, baseball, and football in season.
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Greenville
Indiana
Cherrytree
J.C. Rugh
Jos, Lydick
F. Cameron & Co
J. Glassford
M. L. Houston
Daily Mail
Lick
Yellow Creeks
Crystal Lake
Stand Your Guard Against Hood's Sarsaparilla Substitutes
When you decide to take Hood's Sarsaparilla do not be duped into buying other preparations. Clerks may claim an aura as good as Hood's, but Hood's Sarsaparilla cannot be equalled. Have nothing to do with substitutes and rely on Hood's Sarsaparilla, the best blood purifier and tonic.
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Hood
Clerka
Company F Drill and Inspection Notice in Indiana
General Order No 2 directs Company F of the 2nd Brigade N G P to be inspected at the Armory in Indiana Pennsylvania on April 6 1891 at 730 p m All members must appear at 680 p m in uniform with brass polished white collars black ties white gloves black shoes shaved faces and trimmed beards By order of Captain D W Simpson Samuel M Hughes First Sergeant Dr W A France Also notice offering Olive Blossom a female tonic claimed to cure female weakness and a dog theft warning from A L Mason with request for return of a registered puppy and legal steps if not returned
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Freeport
Franklin
Indiana
W. A. France
A. L. Mason
Indiana Electric Company
West Indiana
Burgess and
Iowa Council
Cour of
Reed Feesylvania
Sxcrron I
Pennsylvania
Janes
YIT
Sxcrox TV
Gonaide
Choral Society Formed In Messenger Building
The newly organized choral society elected officers led by President W. A. Guthrie and Musical Director J. Lisle Apple. Initiation fee set at one dollar as funds are raised to buy music. practice begins at 8 PM in Temperance Parlors. Also reports the sudden deaths of Brookville couple Mr. and Mrs. John McCracken attributed to heart disease.
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Cf Choral Society
Mereenger
W. A. Guthrie
8. A. Campbell
Walter H. Jackson
Annie Grove
Lizzie Kinkaid
J. Lisle Apple
Mise Rens Wills
Messenger
Brookville
John McCracken
McCracken
C. J. Wilson
Eldred Township
Union Hotel
R. R. Means
Ife
Punzeylawney
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Propr
TSE New High License Law
Seamer
Seaner
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Seener
John Norris
Simos
Judiciary General Committee
Teventy-Five
Thore
Cheirooma Johooou
Talbot
Williams
Skinner
Kiemay
W. EK
Tas
Sebueen Gil
Beem
Talbott, Kinney
Jone
Williams and Skinner
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Teempert
Fesmer
Jellineon
Geamer
Court News
Frank Weamer
Edwin M. Silvis
Com
Lewis Arble, F.&b. True Bill
Haonsh Walker
T. K. Walker
Thos. Wakefield
Charles J. Johns
Harry Wakefield
Harry C. Pavitt
Conemaugh Township
Johnston Snyder
Harriet Snyder
Kate E. Rammell
Philander Cherchill
Weseworn
Rammell
Benjamin Beatty, Jr
Easie Saerner
Thomas Wakefield
H. Pavitt
Bee
Lena Lewis Peterman
Harra
J. Malvin
Peepee 'McCartney
Nicely Brothers
Sheriff Good
Grand Jury
Meldren
Pacific Coast
Zoe Swisshelm Allen
Shore
Mackerd
Clements
D. W. Simpson
Samuel M. Hugues
Mary Hater
Gay Street
Columbia
Ohio
Daugherty Bros
Hotson
China
Lewis Hay
J. D. Repine
Blacklick
E. H. Close
Parkwood
Allison Butterbaugh
Eva B. Young
Cookport
Hugh M. Bell, Burgess
J. A. C. Ruffner
Jook
Rossone Keating
Aera Po
John L. Getty
Mmeargl
Orphan‘s Court
Wm. Mooread
Wetile
Bation
Funda
de Holsopple
Saldade
Joseph Moorhi
Borough of
D. H. Tome
Kmar
L. Auditor
Standard Oil Company
Newmarkets
G.I. Jones
J. T. Boucher
Pennington
Shite’s
Cor
Main
First Ste., Near
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