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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1898
Page
4
Members of the John Pollock Post urge Indiana County voters to back two candidates for the legislature in the Republican primary and support the party nominee in November. The letter condemns single vote casting as selfish and stresses informed, straight Republican ticket voting.
The text defends Mr. Thompson as a steadfast ally of soldiers and pension aid, noting the old soldiers of Marion Center defend him against unjust acts. It also covers Hon. J. W. Morrow withdrawing from a legislative race, stating he acted independently and deserves credit for clearing the field for other candidates. The piece wishes well for the Doctor and anticipates future political activity.
Campaign denial from Marion Center and John Pollock Post members refute a pension eligibility lie about Horace J. Thompson. The joint statement asserts Thompson’s lifelong support for soldiers and confirms no letter to the Pension Department exists. March 10, 1898 Maxton Centen, Pa.
The withdrawal of Dr. Morrow tightens the legislative contest leaving Thompson and Leardstock to accumulate votes. Early results show Thompson and Morrow trading leads in the north. the field narrows with Morrow out and focus shifting to the remaining candidates.
Thompson is a strong candidate in every respect with broad northern township support. Farmers across the region favor Leard and are determined to elect a farmer to the legislature, expressing clear votes in that direction.
The piece warns voters about false stories spread late in campaigns by unscrupulous individuals. It argues such tales lack foundation and should be ignored since they cannot be contradicted in time. It claims malicious rumors arise from imagination rather than fact.
The piece calls Republican business men to vote for a successful business leader this Saturday and praises McKinley’s administration as a test of endorsement. It urges Indiana counties to back protectionist policies and to stand by the Republican party and its organization.
A newspaper urging voters to practice straight-ticket voting and to elect two honest representatives in a Harrisburg primary. It emphasizes turnout for a crucial election, noting that in the county a nomination equals an election and urges selecting two good men to represent them.
This message calls on Republican farmers to attend the polls on Saturday and vote for two qualified men to represent them in Harrisburg next winter. It emphasizes personal responsibility and unity, warning that turnout determines Indiana county's legislative representation.
A call to attend the Saturday primary urges appreciation of prosperity under the McKinley home protection administration and encourages voters to exercise their rights to the full extent.
Judge Barker in Ebensburg issued 190 liquor licenses in Cambria county after 227 applications were filed two withdrawn and 35 refused. Joan L. Gerry cites official duties at criminal court preventing a thorough canvass for re nomination. Republican voters of Indiana County receive the update on licensing and candidacy.
A parade of visitors and locals across Indiana includes Willum Beatty in Pittsburg, FP G Murray from Bisksville, Dr J M Torrence, J C Moore of Saltsburg, Miss Agnes Lytle in Pittsburg, Edgar Wiggins from Graceton, and many others dropping in or away through Thursday to Monday. Reunions, calls, and small-town business trips show a steady flux of names, towns, and minor engagements around the county seat.
Hawthorne school in Rayne township closed on Friday afternoon with pleasant exercises. A reception for teacher A. P. Lewis was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. &. McGara of Chambersville on Thursday evening. Attendees enjoyed social amusements and a chicken and waffle supper, after which Misa Sara Blue presented Mr. Lewis with a mandolin on behalf of the school.
Philadelphia man recounts a near death from illness with yellow skin sunken eyes and no appetite. After three physicians gave up a friend advised Electric Bitters. one bottle showed improvement and three weeks fully restored him. He says the tonic saved his life. Sold 50 cents per bottle at local stores in Indiana Homer City Blairsville.
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