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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1894
Page
4
President Cleveland faces a test of conviction as he decides the seigniorage bill. He has touted sound money and opposed silver-dollar depreciation. If he signs or lets it pass, he risks undermining gold parity and consigns treasury notes to silver certificates valued around 50 cents. He must veto to preserve consistency over party policy.
The issue reports George F Huff as a formal candidate for Congressman at Large subject to State Convention decision May 23. It praises his brief House tenure as a capable, affable, nonpartisan representative and notes Westmoreland County has yet to be represented on a State ticket. The piece discusses regional ticket balance and possible contenders McDowell Huff Grow.
Blairsville residents publish a card announcing Major T. D. Cunningham will not seek the candidacy though friends in the district express high appreciation. He thanks the signers for their support and states he cannot run at this time. The piece reflects local sentiment and gratitude in the town.
The Bland Silver Seigniorage bill cleared the Senate at 2 p.m. by a 44 to 31 vote. Carey of Wyoming and Dubois of Idaho spoke after Carey’s earlier argument. pairs were noted as voting for or against, with Squire and Cameron not voting.
At a March meeting the Central Board of Education adopted a 29 to 2 resolution banning nuns garb in all public school premises. Riverside School pupils with the nuns will return to the parochial school as courts settle rights to wear religious attire while teaching. The move follows injunctions filed by the Junior Order of American Mechanics and nonpayment of warrants.
A compilation of brief notes: J C McGregor in Pittsburg on Tuesday. George Swan in West Chester, Pa. Ane Ben Williams of Cockport in town Monday. E E Allen of Blairsville visiting. W H Miller of West Indiana in Pittsburg. Mrs C A Stephens of Hillsdale in town this week. Numerous residents travel for visits and appointments. several moves and upcoming official visits noted. Includes court attendance by John A Learn and a funeral in Sharpsburg with multiple attendees. Pension Agent Frank Donahugh to visit Latrobe Greensburg and Pittsburg next Friday with secretary Darrell Thomas.
Twelve prisoners remain in jail as local items report several deaths including Mrs Mary Fennel near Saltsburg and Miss Mary Eales of Newrytown who died Friday An infant child of Albert Coy of Cherry Hill township also died on Sabbath Another infant child of Joseph Lydie of West Indiana died Wednesday and was interred at Greenwood cemetery Thursday Farmers report spring plowing complete Mrs John Pearce of Fifth street suffers grip illness Mrs Sara A Pearce mother of Attorney Pearce ill with apoplexy at her son's home D H Tomb moves his law office to the Farmers Bank building rooms 18 and 19 Another Squire S M McMaster outfits a rear office behind his store to settle cases and perform marriages Master Frank Campbell clerk for J B Hinds works at the branch store on Church street J Knox Carney of Johnstown visits en route to Greenville for a family reunion and is building a residence in that city
Joseph G Henry a P B R agent at Sharpsburg died at his daughter Mrs Kate Irwins home Thursday evening at 6 30 due to Brights disease He was 53 and had served fifteen years with the railway company Survived by wife and three children His remains were buried in Greenwood cemetery Sharpsburg on Saturday Mrs Henry will reside in this place.
The 15 year old daughter of Samuel and Mary Gibson of Cherryhill township near Taylorsville died suddenly from pneumonia on Monday evening. A member of the Twolick Baptist church, she was universally beloved. The family and friends extend their sympathy as her remains are interred at Taylorsville burying grounds this afternoon.
C A Oberlin of West Mahoning township died at his son Chas Oberlin's house in Punxsutawney on Sabbath aged 70. A substantial local citizen, he immigrated from Germany over fifty years ago and belonged to the United Brethren church at North Point. He was father in law to Jas A Crossman of Trade City. His remains were interred at Punxsutawney on Monday.
Mrs George Thompson of West Mahoning township died of paralysis last Wednesday after a decade of illness. Respected by neighbors, she belonged to the M E church at Smicksburg. Interment took place in Dayton Armstrong county on Friday. Husband and three children survive.
A respected Rayne township citizen died at home on Friday March 16 1894 aged 62 interment took place at Greenwood cemetery last Sabbath he leaves a wife and two children He was a quiet industrious German Lutheran church member and a devoted husband and father
Mrs Lottie Rupert of Homer City died of paralysis on Friday at age 19. She was buried in Homer City on Saturday.
Allegheny County Grand Jury ruled last week that the McKeesport polling place entry by citizens during vote counting was legal under state law. The judge told the grand jury to ignore the bill, noting the right of seated observers outside the guardrail to witness the proceedings. The piece notes that many boards may still lock themselves in during count.
Harry McCreary, superintendent of the coke works at Graceton, bought the St. Clair lot at First and Church streets, West Indiana, last week. He plans an eight room colonial style dwelling with modern improvements, and architect E M Lockard is drawing plans. McCreary expects to occupy the house next fall.
Resolutions passed by Grit Lodge No 271 Horton note A W Fuller died March 5 1894 offering condolences to his wife and friends. They emphasize his good citizenship and kindness and state a copy will be published in the Indiana Progress. committee members cited. Additional text discusses Washington National Building and Loan Association organizers in town and the value of the national association.
Civil engineers work this week at Dixonville along Dixon Run tracing preliminary lines. If extended down Twolick the point may reach Johnstown or Pittsburg. Gange Ridge Council No 7228 Jr C C A M to present flag and bible to Fettermans school today at 1 PM. Robert Mack of Clyde received a pension of eight dollars monthly plus 375 dollars back pay last week.
From March 13 to March 20 Thos Johnston sold 90 hogs at Linnfield and Ps W E Nickle moved 96 hogs at West Chester Pa. Fresh garden vegetables advertised at McMaster's. Carne et Pacey No Reality 5 by Loughry Co’s.
A crowded Indiana court heard cases including gambling and liquor offenses, larceny and breaking and entering, fornication and sales of liquor to minors. Henry Bennett, tied to Bowers, was sentenced to four and a half years. others faced verdicts, with several motions for new trials.
Judgments were obtained against C Q Wacheb with the store levied as protest of Pattemnem who claimed the goods were his. Sheriff show an amount about 530 with Patterson claiming 1080 value. Re-conveyance noted to Patterson by Wacheb. contest over verbal documents and re-trameters. Verdict for defendant in George Joier vs Samuel Emanuel Keith et al. Hannah J Stuchul as administrator, Marion Creamery Co judgment briefly noted.
Pine Council No 461 Jr O U A M reports the death of brother William S Adams. The council expresses sympathy to his widow and orders the charter draped in mourning and minutes and notice published in the Indiana Process. Also a railway side trip offer details for Shoshone Falls on the Union Pacific system.
Rural New Yorker No 2 and American Wonder potatoes are offered at one dollar per bushel. A sample is available at W D Anthony's Warehouse near Indiana Reller Mills. Note mentions Estes Park Colorado as a mountain paradise reachable via Union Pacific with Blue Lakes Mountain Craig Palisade Park and Foothill nearby.
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