Week of Lectures in Indiana Pa. Ends with Protests
A week of lectures and institute work in Indiana Pa. featured Rev H H George of Pittsburgh Prof Dill of Topeka and Rev David McAlister. Topics included licensing and Rom anism in America with strong anti Catholic and anti Jesuit sentiments. The union meeting praised the reform institute work and urged vigilance against Senate Bill 349 licensing Sunday papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. George
East End
Pittsburg
Dill
Topeka
Kan
David McAlister
Allegheny
Indiana
No Hopes For Recovery Of Mary Black
Mary Black, found dying in White township, remains in a critical state under Dr. John M. St Clair. She suffers from malignant pneumonia while cared for at the home of Mrs. Mattie Hays on Church street, after aid from White township overseers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Black
White Township
Mattie Hays
Church Street
John M. St. Clair
Inspector General Morrell to Inspect Co F N G P
Inspector General Morrell is due next week to inspect Company F of the National Guard. The unit will drill in Library Hall on Thursday evening March 23 with Major Frank Patterson as inspecting officer and Colonel Birchfield also expected. Captain D W Simpson is preparing the men. doors open 7:30 p m and drill at 8. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
D. W. Simpson
Frank Patterson
Birchfield
Morrell
Company F
Blair White judicial contest adjourned to April
Prothonotary Peeler announced that the Blair White contest argument before Judge Doty in Greensburg was postponed two weeks. The session was set to meet Monday with many county residents traveling to town. The court resumes Tuesday April 2 with hopes Judge Barker will sit on the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeler
Doty
Greensburg
Barker
Rumor Claims Policy Cancellations at Washington Town Ship Mutual
Rumors spread that Washington Town ship Mutual Fire Insurance Company cancelled all policies and plans to dissolve. Some members show dissatisfaction and several individuals refuse to pay a recently issued assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Evangelist Revival Opens at Cowanshannock Church
Rev E C Romine began revival meetings at Cowanshannock Dunk and church on Sunday March 10 and closed his labors March 17 with about thirty converts. Services continue under Rev C W Teasdale of Plumville, with Romine drawing large crowds for singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Romine
Cowanshannock Dunk
C. W. Teasdale
Plumville
Romine
Theft at Central Hotel Leaves Butter and Linens Stolen
A thief entered the Central Hotel kitchen last week and carried off ten pounds of butter two table cloths and a small satchel. Landlord Brown believes he can identify the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hotel
Brown
Thief Takes Muffler and Gloves From Church Cloak Room
A meek thief stole a muffler and a pair of gloves from the overcoat of Mr. E. W. Smith at the M E church Sabbath evening. The coat was left in the cloak room during services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W.smith
M. E
Mrs Parker Dies in California in Sacramento
Mrs Dr Parker formerly of East Mahoning township and daughter of Evan Lewis, deceased, died recently in Sacramento California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Parker
Mary Ann Lewis
Sacramento
Cal
East Mahoning Township
Evan Lewis
Y M C A Election Notice In This Place
Y M C A of this place will hold an election and related meeting as announced in the local notice. Details on date time and procedures are given in the official notice for members and participants.
Seven mules perished in Hamill barn fire
A barn on N. C. Simpson’s farm near Hamill burned last Thursday night between 11 and 12, destroying seven mules eight tons of hay feed and lumber. Mrs. Simpson woke to the sound of trampling and found the interior fully aflame with doors open. A prior theft of feed and a burned match are suspected but no clue found. There was slight insurance on the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Simpson
Hamill
Instructions to Pensioners Not to Issue Increase Certificates
Capt George W Skinner US pension agent says no increase certificates will be issued under the March 2 act for pensions under 6 dollars. Each eligible pensioner will get a new voucher replacing the January one. It covers the regular quarterly payment at the old rate plus the March 2 increase. Pensioners are asked to return the old vouchers for cancellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Skinner
United States
Commissioner of Pensions
Drummer Boy of Shiloh on Stage Here in April
Mr. Fred B. Weigle author of the play arrives to present the drama three evenings April 9 10 and 11. Twenty young ladies and thirty young men will portray roles as rehearsals begin this week. The production is under the auspices of Co F N G P and was well received in Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Weigle
Shiloh
Weigle
Blairsville
Substantial Gifts for Homer City Pastor Visit
Lutheran congregation at Homer City and friends surprised Rev. J. W. Shaffer with a warm call on Saturday. Guests brought flour feed groceries and supplies to fill the larder and presented him with a fine horse and harness. Shaffer thanked them amid the cheerful reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
J. W. Shaffer
Lowry School to Stage Literary Entertainment for Library Fund
The Lowry school plans a Tuesday evening program on March 26 featuring original orations essays dialogues and music. Proceeds will fund a school library with admission set at ten cents under the supervision of Miss M Lizzie Henry the current teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry School
M. Lizzie Henry
Local Merchant William Kinkead Assigns Assets
William Kinkead of Livermore Westmoreland county assigns all real and personal property including stock and fixtures from his two dry goods stores at Livermore and Derry Station to George C Hull of Latrobe for the benefit of creditors. Exact totals unknown but expected to cover all debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kinkead
Livermore
Westmoreland County
George C. Hull
Latrobe
Derry Station
Empfield Drugstore Window Attracts Street Walkers
Empfield the druggist features a window display that draws street walkers this week. The showcase holds a fine collection of old stamps and coins. The alert shopkeeper believes in advertising in every reasonable way and always has something new to attract visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empfield
Wideawake
Western Medical University Commencement Names Three Local Grads
The commencement exercises at Western Medical University in Pittsburgh will be held Thursday. Among those who earned degrees are T. D. Stephens of Penn Run, R. F. McHenry of East Mahoning Township, and Harry W. Tittle of Blairsville in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Medical University
Pittsburg
Eredusie
T. D. Stephens
Penn Run
R. F. McHenry
East Mahoning Township
Harry W. Tittle
Blairsville
County
Gideon and Breakey Wed in Jefferson County Wedding
Mr J Milton Gideon of Cherryhill township and Miss Lettia Breakey of Bellevue Jefferson County were married Wednesday at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside in Cherryhill township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Milton Gideon
Cherryhill Township
Lettia Breakey
Bellvue
Jefferson, County
Sweeny Remanded to Dixmont Insane Asylum
Deputy Sheriff Joseph Mack and Jail Warden Miller moved Samuel Sweeny to Dixmont Insane Asylum on Tuesday. His condition was described as critical, prompting the transfer from jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mack
Miller
Samuel Sweeny
Dixmont Insane Asylum
Sweeny
Man Badly Wanted After Unpaid Hotel Bills and Ruined Pianos
Ex sheriff H P Lewis reports a piano tuner from Johnstown traveling through Homer City Marion Center and Greensburg who bilked hotels and ruined instruments. The stranger, claiming names Ackerson and O H J Younkins, promised a music store opening in Marion Center and damaged several pianos before leaving for Kittanning. Victims plan to prosecute if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Lewis
East Mahoning Township
Progress
Johnstown
Homer City
D. M. Kier
Indiana
Ackerson
Greensburg
Marion Center
O. H. J. Younkins
D. H. Bee
Scott House
Plumville
Work & Young
D. W. Schrecengost
Schrecengost
Smicksburg
Albert Schrecengost
Kittanning
Local and General Notes From the County Church and School
Rev H J Altsman occupied the pulpit in the M E church Sabbath. The Lowry school closes next Tuesday. Literary exercises will be held in the evening. New furniture for the Register and Recorder and Commissioners offices costs will be installed and fire proof boxes added. Cockport summer school opens April 2 1895 with D W Dowds in charge. Infant child of Mr John and the late Mrs Nannie Miller died Sabbath and was buried Monday in Jacksonville Presbyterian graveyard. Corporal John T Warden of White township secured a pension via Frank Donahugh. Y M C A book social set for April 1 with an inviting program. Rev D J Irwin of Lewisville Pa says nearby license for intoxicants is unlikely. German Lutheran meetings daily at 2 30 and 7 30 led by Rev C G Buck. T B Allison now a medical student at West Penn college named assistant in the dispensary. Shakespeare Club read Kentucky Cardinal and will next meet at John Clements to read Shakespeare. Western University invites to 1895 commencement March 21 at Alvin Theatre Pittsburg Pa. T D Stephens of Cherryhill is a class member.
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H. J. Altsman
M. E
Lowry School
Register and Recorder
Lutheran Church
Q. A. Hamill
U. P
Cockport
D. W. Dowds
Indiana Normal
John
Nannie Miller
Jacksonville
John T. Warden
White Township
Co. A. Gist Pa
Frank Donahugh
Register and Recorder's
Commissioners’ Office
D. J. Irwin
Lewisville
German Lutheran Church
Comer Water
Fifth Streets
C. G. Buck
State of
New York
T. B. Allison
West Penn College
Shakespeare Club
C. T. Lemon
Sixth Street
John Clements
The
Western University
Alvin Theatre
Pittsburg
T. D. Stephens
Cherryhill Township
Swindler Bontz Fleeces Plumville Merchant for $12
A stranger calling himself Joseph Bontz arrived in Plumville claiming to buy stock. He borrowed $12 from merchant Albert Weamer, offering his horse as security, then vanished. A second man later claimed the horse, swindling Weamer of both horse and money as Bontz fled with the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bontz
Plumville
Bontz
Punxsnutawney
Albert Weamer
Weamer
Miss Grace Taylor Seeks Votes for Pittsburg Times Tour
Friends of Grace Taylor a popular Indiana public schoolteacher urge local support for an excursion ride. She has already received votes and many coupons from various places. Coupons left with B H Lichteberger at Hall's book store will be counted for Miss Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Taylor
Indiana Public Schools
Pittsburg
Miss Taylor
B. H. Lichteberger
Hall’s
Pension awards to Denison widow and Ramsey soldier
Pension Attorney Frank Donahugh secured two pensions last week. Catherine Denison of Blairsville widow of Elijah D. Denison who served in Co. K 177th Pa. Volunteer Infantry receives eight dollars per month. William Ramsey of Shelocta receives one hundred dollars back pay and twelve dollars per month. Ramsey served in Co. D 206th Pa. Volunteer Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donahugh
Catherine Denison
Blairsville
Elijah D. Denison
Co. K.no
Eagle on display at Wehrle Brothers store
A large American gray eagle, captured by a Blacklick township farmer after it reportedly carried off a lamb, has been stuffed and mounted by W. Wehrle of Elsizville and placed on exhibition at Wehrle Brothers jewelry store. The immense bird is described as a beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wehrle
Elsizville
W. Wehrle
Blacklick Township
First Death Tribute by the O U P Union
A memorial note from the O U P Union of the U P church honors Myrtle Buhammer who died February 19, 1895, in her 19th year. Resolutions express Christian faith, inspiration from her life, and a call to labor, with plan to publish in the Christian Union Herald and local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Mgr
Christian Union Herald
S. S
Lafayette College concert lineup features soloists and arrangements
A Lafayette College program highlights a violin solo by Mr. Pret and a tenor piece sung by Mr. Haskins. Mr. Sherrer is noted for a gins see response while Clute presents banjo pieces. Dale arranges the "Alma a Meleadax" and the "4 Koos Walk" with Okt and banjo Clute in performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette College
Clute
Mr. Pret
Mr. Sherrer
Mr. Haskins
Alma
Dale
Pilgrim Visit to Einsiedeln Shaped by Grand Alpine Church
Travelers describe Einsiedeln and the grand marble church famed for its legends. The guide details the white marble interior, jewel encrusted altars, crystal reliquaries, and the famed crown canopy over the pulpit. Pilgrims visit daily, admiring the chapters of the church and its twelve chapels.
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Einsiedeln
Goldsaua
William Tell
Finsiedieln
Coon Beate
Saint Martin
Oma
Napoleon III
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Samuel Wilson
Persia
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Toronto
Canada
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American Sabbath Union
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Washington Township Fire Insurance Company
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Dixmont
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