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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1892
Page
4
A downtown neighbor recalls a local incident where Crpt Braugh der attempted to publish a Washington letter that claimed the writer would never vote for a Democrat. The Gazette later omits again from the sentence, sparking questions about future Democratic support and the fate of that word.
Senator Quay received broad support in the recent party results with Armstrong County showing an expected 15 point majority amid Dalzell faction hopes. Snyder County yielded 1603 votes from about 2000 cast and Union County reported a large majority, signaling continued GOP strength and a direct vote endorsement of the Senator.
At the Clearfield County Convention held on the 29th, a resolution denounces violent assaults on junior Senator M. B. Rasy, praising his leadership and urging Republican loyalty. The meeting also indorsed Judge Dean and endorsed Judge Harry White of Indiana County as second choice for the Supreme Bench.
Correspondent reports Republican delegates Campbell Booker and Sibson will vote for Judge Harry White of Indiana county for State Supreme Judge. Mention of Judge Wickham as rejected candidate and local political maneuvers. Court and local notices summarize various court actions and property matters in Blairsville and Blair county.
A letter from Professor C B Eder of Eldersridge Academy urges the public to consider Senatorial candidates with calm judgment. It praises M C Watson as especially qualified, citing his legal career, public service, and projects like gas territory, coal sands, and telephone developments. The author relays personal trust since childhood and defends Watson against unfair press attacks, urging votes for orderly progress.
The famous Idlewild excursion resort, located seven miles from Latrobe and forty one from Pittsburgh, attracts unprecedented visitor interest. The mountaintop park features shaded trails, Laurel and Rhododendron borders, and improved facilities with new buildings for excursionists. For planning visits, contact T. E. Watt, Passenger Agent, Western District, Pennsylvania Railroad, Pittsburgh.
The Century will outdo its record for 1892 with Kipling and Balestier novel The Naulahka in the year. March brings Ol Pap's Flaxen by Hamlin Garland and a May start of another great West novel by Mary Hallock Foote, with illustrations. Includes African stories, practical farmer articles, Our Common Roads, Life of Columbus, World’s Fair papers, poetry essays by Edmund Clarence Stedman, and subscription price four dollars from The Century Co.
A compact critique of Benj. F. Butler's Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences notes his aggressive egotism and humorous rants. It highlights wartime exploits from Baltimore to New Orleans, including alleged Napoleon III meddling, and cites Seward as a key source. The piece also mentions a fruit sale notice dated April 2.
Miss May Dick of New Florence and Jacob Graff’s new clerk arrive town. Bert Zimmers to open a boot and shoe store April 1 in Butt’s storeroom. New clothing shop to open in John Wyon’s old room in April. James Reed of West Penn railroad in town Monday night. Dr W R Miller visiting town after medical college graduation. Prof W McKee to open a summer school May 16. Geo W Crede to sell entire stock at cost. Rev Dr Norcross failed to preach. no service. Medicines from Dr Chas Hill and troupe to be sold at Miller’s drug store. Harry Yingling to open a photo gallery April 1. United Presbyterian call Rev E McClure at $1000 salary. Conemaugh Gas Co notices bills for April amid scarce gas and rising prices. Town Hall meeting to discuss protests. Indiana counsel engaged. COOK PORT notes plus local social and business updates.
Mr Cochran of Center township moves to Matthew Dwicg farm near town. Mrs Jane Carrol of Allegheny City visits her aunt Mary Lafferty here. Josephine Stuchell closes a six month term of school here. John Clingensmith of Scottdale visits Kent area. Mr and Mrs Thos Neil host a social hop Thursday night. Miss Ella Laughlin of here to lead a music class in Cockport this summer. Callie Neil of Young township visits sister Mrs A W Gilmour here. James Jack of here completes a term at New Athens school near town. Mr and Mrs Bell, visiting Rev and Mrs Kingan, return to Grove City. F C Shields of Kent marries Miss Sadie Cabeen on the 22nd inst at the bride’s parents home by Rev L P Deatherage. congratulations extend.
Advertisements from Hassinger and Cunningham offer bread, wraps, and clothing deals. Farmers Exchange prices rye at 82 cents per bushel, while Miller’s drug store touts low prices and patent remedies. Carried claims include English Spavin Linkment for horses and enameled kitchen ware.
Real estate transfers cover March 23 to March 29 across Center West Lebanon Canoe Banks Armstrong White Cherryhill and Homer City townships with numerous parcels changing hands for sums around 50 to 1800 dollars. Additional notes include Europe reporting a sharp drop in exports to the U S while American manufacturers maintain home market supply and health ads tout Hood’s Sarsaparilla Hood’s Pills and a new stock of hats from A S Cunningham the furnisher.
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