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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1896
Page
4
Public notice text from Indiana Progress listing address instructions for correspondence notices and advertisements. Indicates payments due within a year and directs all business communications to the Indiana Progress office in Indiana Pennsylvania with MOORHEAD as proprietor and manager.
The Indiana County political column warns readers about deceitful campaign tactics in the Republican primary and defends local leaders. It praises Deputy Attorney General John P. Elkins, deflects attacks by the Gazette, and urges vigilance against bosses and manipulation ahead of the April 4 vote.
The Gazette denies paying for political articles about M C Watson and clarifies no funding from Watson supporters. It states it does not favor Watson due to his attempt to defeat Republicans in Indiana county’s Combine fight and warns voters against late campaign rumors.
Samuel P Langdon a 54 year old coal operator from Philadelphia has been arrested on suspicion in the death of Annie McGrath 18 found in a Girard avenue house. He lived there with the girl about a month while another occupant was a colored servant. Postmortem results withheld. Langdon reputedly wealthy with interests in southern railroads and a wife and children near Pittsburg. In separate Cuba report, troops misfired at Santa Rosa plantation killing 1% soldiers and wounding 5 officers and 24 soldiers with several later dying or dying of wounds.
London reports from Johannesburg that Transvaal burghers are taking an alarming military stance and Dutch sentiment across South Africa favors a supreme struggle with Great Britain. Four reform committee members who left bail to settle private affairs are now arrested and guarded at a private house in Pretoria.
From Wasincnox on March 23 the treasury lists 186,300 in gold coin and 27,200 in bars as part of the holdings, leaving the true gold reserve at 127,577,802. The figures reflect the ongoing assessment of the nation’s assets and currency backing.
Rev Wylie of Penn Run visiting town on Monday shared a light moment at a hotel. After hitching his horse with a stable boy, the preacher quipped about never writing prescriptions for liquor while the boy pressed for a paper, joking that other doctors always issue one.
Remaining in the office at Indiana Pa March 25 1896. Mr Lewis Bartlebal Miss Annie Helman Harmon Hill James Kerklin Miss Susan Mullan J McKee Mr George Nettle. When calling for letters are pisaee say they were advertised giving date N Langham P M Blood and nerves are closely Face to Meena Hoots Seep villa and you.
For 30 years we lead the hat trade with latest spring shapes and colors. Hats copied from New York styles but priced lower by our store. Derby hats at 3 dollars, rival city dealer sells at 5 dollars. Boys caps from 25 to 75 cents. Neckties offer vast colors and shapes beyond other stores.
The Jefferson Literary club of Ambrose showcased a second entertainment in the local hall, featuring a program of strong interest. The group, calling itself home talent, impressed an appreciative audience and has been invited to perform the drama Out in the Streets and the comedy Peleg and Peter in Kellysburg hall, date to be announced.
Friends of Mrs Jane Roland gathered at her Mechanicsburg home to celebrate her 76th birthday. Visitors filled the house and then moved to John W Miller’s residence for an excellent dinner prepared by the ladies. Mrs Roland received many presents, making the day one of her merriest.
The Fritz family of Rayne township erected a granite monument in Grove Chapel cemetery. Marble dealer H. G. Groft of Saltsburg funded and placed the stone, noted as a unique design. Groft has recently erected several monuments there. The Kellysburg school closed a solid winter term with 33 pupils. Teacher H. J. Mc Elhoes improved local work. perfect attendance was achieved by Laura Kooser, Irwin Kooser, Vernie Lewis, Paul Lewis, Minnie Brady, and Larue Mc Elhoes.
A nostalgic verse traces Castoria's role across generations from infant illness to motherhood. It recalls a mother offering the remedy during a child’s sickness and later a daughter passing it on to her own children, highlighting enduring familiar care.
A collection of marriage notices dated March 17 to March 24 1896 from various townships and ministers, naming couples such as James Jamison and Nettie J. Stewart and Harry OHarrah and Lizzie Rose among others. Also an advertisement touts Shaker Digestive Cordial as a remedy for dyspepsia and related ailments, claiming digestive benefits and weight gain with immediate first-dose relief. Laxol is recommended for children as a Castor Oil substitute.
Local party names list of pledged Republican candidates and delegates across Blairsville Indiana and surrounding townships. Officials include T S Neal Blairsville and M C Buterbaugh Grant Township with numerous county roles such as Sheriff Treasurer Auditor Coroner and National Delegate. Delegates to State Convention listed for Blairsville Marion Center and Indiana districts.
Two high bred Jersey milch cows for sale are fresh and good milkers. They are perfectly gentle and offered at a reasonable price. Wa RISINGER, Homer City, Pa.
The store boasts being the most complete in town for its size and insists on top quality, newest items, and fair prices. It vows not to stock trash or sacrifice quality for cheapness, and to ensure goods meet standards before entering the shop.
A short advertisement highlights men s wool suits priced from 5 to 10 dollars praised as tailor made looking. It notes big boys clothes comparable to larger towns, claims American sourcing, and mentions children s two piece wash suits popular for practicality with prices from 50 cents to 2 dollars and up to 5 dollars for wool two piece suits.
A local department store boasts a larger dress goods selection and aims to match city store quality at lower prices. They advertise seasonable fabrics, exclusive items, fashion forward plain and fancy blacks, 25c start, and ready made wrappers and wool skirts from 50c to $6.50 with spring capes and jackets priced from 1.50 to 10.00.
An advertisement extols John Kelly's Ladies Fine Shoes offering a $2.50 to $4 range. It promises accuracy of value with an absolute guarantee, claiming superiority to many $5 equivalents and asserting quality comparable to higher priced rivals. It emphasizes all grades and sizes for everyone.
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