Republican County Ticket for Sheriff and Treasurer Listed
SHERIFF ED E THOMPSON Blairsville PROTROMOTALRY kh CALIGAN 3 COUNTY TREASURER D W SIMPSON White Township LA James K I fington Township PHENS tieen Township E Indiana PER M M DAVIS Enediana STATE DELEGATES GEORGE W HOOD Inviana ALF COOPER Homer City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Thompson
Blairsville
Protromotalrykh
Caligan
D. W. Simpson
White Township
James K. I Fington
Phens
Tieen
Indiana
Per. M. M. Davis
Enediana
George W. Hood
Inviana
Alf. Cooper
Homer City
County Committee Meeting and a May Day Dewey Day Resolution
The county committee plans a March 27 meeting at the Court House to elect a chair and handle business. A resolution asks Governor Stone to declare May 1 1849 as Dewey Day, honoring Admiral Dewey and Manila battle. The piece notes unrecorded deeds risk void status if not recorded within ninety days. It discusses wartime expenditures, population growth, and political chances of the Democratic party amid looming economic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Court House
Fisher
Stone
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Pennsylvania
Congress
Democratic Party
American industrial protection outpaces Britain in world markets
Under policy of protection American industries have grown in number and power and now compete with any country. England has felt their power and faces an industrial upheaval. Once Britain controlled markets along certain lines, but that time has passed and America has succeeded her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Great Britain
America
Large wage increases across mills and mines raise purchasing power
The past week saw rare widespread wage hikes affecting cotton mills iron and steel works and coal mines. Over 100000 workers gained average pay increases likely around 10 percent, boosting purchasing power and promising encouragement for various business sectors.
Independent assistant Democrat aims to fool Republicans
In politics an independent is described as an assistant Democrat trying to fool Republicans without revealing true colors, reflecting sharp partisan distrust. The remark underscores strategic deception concerns in party alignment and electoral tactics.
Death of Martin Earhart a prominent Inaiana resident
Mr Martin Earhart of Oakland avenue Third ward died Friday at 1 30 am from pneumonia after a brief illness. Born April 30 1834 in Conemaugh township he spent years as a mail carrier and hotel keeper becoming owner of the American House. Survived by wife Fannie M Beham two wives precede him and five sons two daughters. Funeral held Monday at 1 30 pm at home with Rev David Hall. interment Oakland cemetery. He held life policies with Heptasophs United Workmen and Knights of Honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Earhart
Inaiana
Oakland Avenue
Third Ward
Pneu Wonia
Earhart
Conemaugh Township
This County
John
Catherine Earhart
Germany
Saltsburg
Indiana
My. Earhart
David Hall
Oakland Cemetery
Order of Heptasophs
United Workmen
Knights of Honor
Obituary Notices from Montgomery Township and Elderton
Mrs Beassie C Armstrong wife of J M Armstrong died at her home near Cherrytree Montgomery township at 58 years 3 months and 29 days from apoplexy She survived by her husband and two daughters Mrs G M Glasgow of Glen Campbell and Mary Funeral conducted by Rev W H Robinson and interment in the old cemetery near Cherrytree Mr Thomas Johnston of near Advance died suddenly on Monday afternoon of heart trouble He was about 65 and survived by his wife and two sons Funeral services by Rev D J Prom and interment at Elderton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Armstrong
Beassie C. Armstrong
Cherrytree
Montgomery Township
Glen Campbell
Mary
Thomas Johnston
Johnston
M. E. Church
D. J. Prom
Elderton
Frederick A Emmons of Homer City Dies at 29
Frederick Arthur Emmons died Thursday at 4 am in Homer City at age 29 years 2 months after months of ill health. He was married a little over a year, leaving a wife and infant. Son of Rev A W Emmons, he belonged to Homer City Presbyterian Church. Funeral held Saturday in the Presbyterian church with multiple pastors officiating. Interment in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A. Emmons
Frederick Arthur Emmons
Homer City
Emmons
A. W. Emmons
Chessman
Pittsburg
Wylie
Penn Row
Greenwood Cemetery
Clyde Mitchell Dies After Typhoid At 21
Clyde Mitchell, 21, son of James Mitchell of Fourth ward, died Thursday morning at St John Hospital Allegheny after a typhoid illness ending three weeks of sickness. He worked at Standard enameling works for a year and was a Disciple church member. His funeral was held Saturday at 1 30 p m with Rev D M Kinter, interment Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Mitchell
James Mitchell
Fourth Ward
St. Johna Hospital
Allegheny City
Disciple
D. M. Kinter
The
Christian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Freight Agent D A Cunninghan Visited Freeport
Personal items list visits by freight agent D A Cunninghan and many others to Pittsburgh, Indiana, Greensburg, Blairsville, Punxutawney, and Atlantic City. Notes frequent travelers attending court, funerals, institutes, family visits, and relocation plans. Includes short notices on local business moves and an Easter festival announcement.
Blair W Ross dies of typhoid in Homestead at 29
Blair W Ross former Armstrong township resident died in Homestead on Saturday from typhoid fever after a three week illness aged 29 years 2 months He moved with family to Homestead last January where he worked as a teamster He is survived by his young wife and three children Remains were moved by noon train to Willet for interment He was known for his good character and respect among neighbors Mary Jane Adair widow of Logan B Adair of White township died at home on Philadelphia street on Sunday aged about 63 She had paralysis and general debility after six weeks sickness Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev Dr Hall Interment at Oakland Rutherford Pollock son of A M Pollock of North Mahoning township is further noted continued on page 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Cunninghan
Freeport
Griffith Ellis
Pittsburg
Emma Sutton
Sixth Street
Vandergrift
C. B. Robertson
Normal
Allegheny City
Clarence Getty
Johnstown
Indiana
Jennie Trainer
Third Ward
Franklin Sansom
J. WM. Wait
Messis
John K. Lewis
Ralph Moorhead
W.T. Cline
Greensburg
Helen Torence
Wm. Fry
East Wheatfield Township
H. B. Williame
Glen Hazel
George W Lovelace
James
St. Clair
Indiana House
Annie Murray
Blairsville
C. F. Murray
D. J. Waller
Leechburg
Jane Leonard
Atlantic City
N. J
S. M. Haines
Benavon
G. T. Reynolds
Church Street
C. R. Thompson
East End
H. &. Shields
Rayne Township
Newton Bennington
New York City
J. Lisle Apple
A. M. Hammers
Italy
Lewistown
W. C. Anderson
PF. Murray
Fourth Ward
Frank Lovelace
Westerly
R. 1
W. A. Lovelace
Mont Stephens
White Township
Newton
B. J. Williams
Pine Flats
Covert
Mich
R. H. Hay
Emma
Allegheny
Rey
Lewis Hay
R. W. Langham
Pitcairn
Langham
J. C. Conner
Barnesboro
Daisy
H. G. Nichol
Nichol
Delos Hetrick
Nell
George Wilkinson
Joseph W. Clements
North Sixth Street
Wm. Nichol
McAlveys Fort
Huntingdon County
United Presbyterian Church
D. M. Caldwell
Washington, D.C
Batalion
Bert Tiffany
Indiana Electric Plant
Brooklyn
N. Y
Arbuckles
Harry White
Judge White
WN. J
White
Cissie Henderson
J. H. Henderson
Eldersridge
J. Telford
Waterstreet
Miss Henderson
College Springs
Amity College
Blair W. Ross
Armstrong Township
Homestead
Ross
Willet
Mary J. Adair
Mary Jane Adair
Logan B. Adair
Philadelphia Street
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Hall
Oaskland Cemetery
Commi.ers
Peter Freck
North Mahoning Township
John A. Campbell
Heshbon
John Elricke
Saltsburg
William Hill
L. B. Kinsey
Armagh
Kent Area Notes Open Season With School Events And Visits
Kent region reports B M Sturgeon plans a Pittsburg summer school in Jacksonville starting April 10. Several local families host guests and relatives, including Lizzie Harrold from Indiana visiting grandmother Eliza Ferguson and Jessie Gamble with Lillie Gamble and children from New Athens. Miss Emma Iseman returns from Blairsville after attending her brother’s funeral. The Jacobson and Cunningham families prepare for spring moves and farm work. The Jacksonville school program on Friday March 31 promises an engaging evening as the season opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
B. M. Sturgeon
Pittsburg
Jacksonville
Herrond Miller
Lizzie Harrold
Indiana
Eliza Ferguson
Jessie Gamble
Lillie Gamble
New Athens
J.M. Robinson
Edgewood
A. G. Steward
Susan Kaufman
Swissvale
Squire
Roy Hazlett
Mercer County
Cure a Cold With Ottos Cure Offered Free Bottle
Daugherty Brothers and W I Moore at Homer City offer Otto’s Cure for coughs and throat complaints with a free sample bottle. Large bottles priced at 50 cents and 25 cents. The ad promises astonishing cures for asthma bronchitis consumption and other lung diseases. Public notice to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
Daugherty Bros
Indiana
W. I. Moore
Homer City
Hats and bonnets debut at milliner Hare shop
Mrs J J Hare invites the public to inspect her spring hat and bonnet line at the milliner’s shop, encouraging everyone to judge the new styles for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Hare
Has Established Funeral Headquarters in Indiana
Mr J Harry Smith of New Wilmington has purchased H EK Apple's undertaking business and located in Wissel building at 630 Philadelphia street. A Pennsylvania College of Embalming graduate, he is described as a capable undertaker with a fine team of coal black horses and a patron cab. His card appears in another column of the Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harry Smith
New Wilmington
H. EK. Apple, Hus
Wissel
Philadelphia Street
Smith
Indiana
Pennsylvania College of Embalming
The
Progress
Opening of City Grocery prompts society notices
Society items announce Gilbert and Myers host the City Grocery opening at 804 Philadelphia Street opposite the railroad depot on Saturday March 25 from 7 a m to 10 p m. Also coverage of local political candidate withdrawals and bids for county offices, plus notices on milliner Nannie Kauffman, Indiana County Agricultural Society bids, and local business changes led by J L Bence & Bro with new store stock and hotel plans. Cemetery monument sales advertised by Young's marble works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert & Myers
City Grocery
Philadelphia Street
P. R. R. Depot
Indiana County Agricultural Society
David Blair
J. L. Bence
Horses Wanted for 40 Head at Plumville and Indiana Pa
Advertises at Plumville on Monday March 27 and Clawson House Indiana Pa on Tuesday March 28 to buy 40 horses weighing 1000 to 1500 pounds in good flesh. Also notes Joseph Falcon granted pension increase to $10 per month through Donahugh's agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumville
Clawson House
Indiana
Seaxcrowcost & Sullivan
Joseph Falcon
Donahugh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana Progress
A.T. Moorhead & SO
Marcie
Republican County
M. A. Hogarty
Lexington, Ky
T. E. Hildebrand
W. L Moore
M. G. Miller
Fred Selig
William O’ Hara
Franklin
O'Hara
Selig
Library Hall
Rutherford Pollock
A. M. Pollock
Nannie Kauffman
Philadelphia
Dixonville
Young’s Marble Works
John Selley
Dodge
Vw.r. Loughry &Co
Wallace Dry Goods Company
Jamestown
J.C. Wallace& Son
PA. P.S
Hastings’ Planing
Indiana, PA
John S. Hastings
MO. F.steving & CO
Oliver McClintock
Philadelphia St. Indiana
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