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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1904

Page

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Struggle Nears End In Tight Election Fight

A week of little change leaves the outcome of the judgeship race uncertain with only three days to go. Candidates rally their organizations and seek new backers as the final count looms. The ticket set to appear Saturday lists Cunningham, Telford, White for President Judge and additional names for congress, state senate, assembly, and county offices. Primary hours run 2-7 pm in townships and 2-8 pm in boroughs.

Pere Haisy Star Samuel Cunningham S. J. Telford Harry White Congress S. M. Jack State Senate John 8. Fisher Assembly A. F. Cooper D. L.moorhead M. C. Watson David J. Potlock William Young John L. Getty

Heirs To Four Estates Will Records In 1903 04

The will of Jesse M Long of Blacklick township directs a monument under $200 at his grave and a farm to his widow until his son Jesse R Long is of age, then to the son if he provides a home for the widow. Executors are the widow and son William B Long. Other wills noted include Robert Coleman Conemaugh township 170 acres to son T H Coleman and Templeton farm to daughter Mary, Eliza Miller Advance house left to son Samuel with remainder split, George Strorig Buffington township leaves to widow, then son A W Strong. Executors named Samuel Helman and others.

Jesse M. Long Blacklick Township Jesse R. Long Testator Maude.Juckenberg William B. Long Milton Long Margaret EU Cramer Robert Coleman Conemaugh Township T. H. Coleman Mary Templeton Eliza’ Miller Samuel Benjamin George Strorig Buffington Township A. W. Strong Amuel Helman

Woehrle Awards Block Contract For East Philadelphia Street

R W Wehrle awards Kerr and Herlinger the contract to erect a brick three story business block on east Philadelphia street. The Hamelstown brown stone front will face east. Architect A A Simpson designed it. construction starts soon and should finish this summer. Assessors must file oath of office with county commissioners within 20 days after the election. Indiana W C I O will meet Monday at Mrs Bell T Thompson’s home on South Fifth Street to discuss re renting rooms.

R. W. Woehrle R. W. Wehrle East Philadelphia Street Kerr & Herlinger Hamelstown Philadelphia Street Wehrle A. A. Simpson Town Indiana W. C Bell T. Thompson South Fifth Street

Wedding of Misa Elizabeth St. Clair to Dr. John Monks

Quiet elegance marked the St Clair home on Church street as Misa Elizabeth Virginia St Clair wed Dr. John Monks of Martins Ferry. The 8:30 p.m. ceremony was officiated by Dr. F. S. Crawford before 150 guests. The reception featured pink and white decor, a cream voile Bridesmaid's dress, and a large pink rose bell centerpiece. The couple departed by 8:35 a.m. train for Martins Ferry to begin housekeeping. Notable out of town guests included Miss Josephine Buggy of Philadelphia, Misses Smith Newburn Park and St Clair of Pittsburgh, and Monks relatives from Punxsutawney and Corsica.

James St. Clair Church Street Misa Elizabeth Virginia St. Clair John Monks Martins Merry F. 8. Crawford Presbyterian Catering Company Mr. Monks Helen St. Clair Nell Monks Punxsutawney Mary Jones Horace McGinnty Charlea T Punxdutawney G. M. Wills Akron Mary E. Monks Panxsutawney Martins Ferry Josephine Buggy Philadelphia Alice Smith Hannah Newburn Clara Park Kate St. Clair Pittsburg Mary and Margaret Scott Brookville Virginia Smith Tyrone Mabel St. Clair Cora Campbell Sara Lowry Margaret Campbell Carrie Williams St. Clair James Clair Charlie Neal Wingert Margaret Monks Corsica

Livermore Couple wed at bride’s home

Harry 8. Pounds of Livermore and Miss Sarah Grace Kaufman of near Jacksonville were married on Wednesday at noon at the bride’s home. Rev. Covad of Livermore officiated and about 50 guests attended.

Harry 8. Pounds Livermore Sarah Grace Kaufman Jacksonville Covad

Black-Uncapher Couple Wed in Blacklick Township

Charles W. Black and Lula P. Uncapher, both of Blacklick township, were married at the bride’s home on Tuesday of last week by Reverend S. B. Laverty.

National Bank of Blairsville Moves to New Three Story Building

The first National Bank of Blairsville moved into a handsome three story brownstone, with a steel vault split for bank use and 100 public deposit boxes for deeds bonds and other papers. Established 1866 the bank boasts an 80 000 capital and 80 000 surplus with a history of dividends and stability. Directors include T D Cunningham president J M Turner vice president W P Graff cashier Dr L S Claggett Thomas Maher A Stoutter A P Kirtland Harry McCreary Robert Smith.

First National Bank of Blairsville United States Pennsylvania T. D. Cunningham J. M. Turner W. P. Graff Cashier

Many Schools Contribute to Educational Exhibit in St Louis

Indiana county schools will be represented in the Pennsylvania exhibit at the St. Louis Exposition. The display lists numerous districts and grade levels including Armstrong John Fleming Uncapher McCreight Blacklick Dixon Burrell Blacklick etc.

St. Louis Indiana County Pennsylvania Armstrong John Fleming Uncapher McCreight Blacklick Dixon Burrell Cherryhill Cherrytree Grant—Kinnan Hartman Ruffner South Mahoning Ambrose East Mahoning Mahoning Hamill Brandon Lowman Stuchell Marion Center Montgomery—Gipsy Hillsdale Ooverhurst Arcadia Hayne McKee Thompson Washington Kettering Harmon Kelly Lucas Cummins White East Pike Lutz West Pike St. Clairs Young Frog Pond Elders Hidge and Henry

Passenger Train Debuts on Elders Ridge Branch

The Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg road adds a passenger service on the Elders Ridge branch this week. Trains run from Punxsutawney and intermediate points to Iselin, a new coal town, with return trips to Iselin at 3 p.m. Stockholders of the Farmers Bank meet Monday and back the plan to raise capital to 225000 dollars. New stock valued at 150 dollars per share will be issued, increasing surplus to 115000 dollars.

New Branch Elders Ridge Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Mest Punxsptawney Iselin Farmers’ Bank

Building Boom Sparks Indiana Growth and Dwellings Rise

Indiana swells with new contracts as Hig and Vandergrift builders plan ten modern dwellings on east Chestnut Street. A $75,000 State Normal school project and a revived Presbyterian church effort push town development, while rents climb from $12 to about $20 monthly as homes meet demand ahead of summer renovations.

Indiana Thomas Nicodemus Vandergrift East Chestnut Street Third Nicodemus Indiana House Thomas Jickinger

Unpleasant Train Experience Delays Indiana Bound Passengers

Sunday night 40 to 50 passengers on the Blairsville to Indiana Indiana Accommodation were kept aboard all night after a freight engine derailment near Coral. The wreck crane was used from Apollo to free the train, delaying arrival until 7:20 Monday morning. Some passengers walked to town while most stayed on board until arrival.

Indiana Blairsville Coral Apollo West Penn

Fire Near Plumville Destroys Home. Heavy Loss to Family

A dwelling near Plumville occupied by Thomas Raivigh was totally destroyed by fire on Thursday afternoon. The family did not notice the blaze until the second story was fully aflame. two chairs were recovered. Origin unknown but suspected due to a defective tie. Raivighs’ loss is heavy as contents were uninsured though the dwelling was insured for 500 dollars.

Plumville Thomas Raivigh Raligh Rahigh

Prohibition Nominating Session Delivers County Results

The Prohibition county convention met in the Court House with a spirited two sessions. Officers chosen include Chairman C. A. Buchanan and Secretary Rev. Lee Perry. Delegates to the State convention in Uniontown were named along with alternates and central committee members. John D. Gill named for national convention support, and a county ticket was nominated for local offices. Charles R. Jones and Rev. J. J. Hector attended. Music by Mrs Hector and Madam Wright Lyons of the Wiske Jubilee Singers accompanied the event.

Cicket Marty Prohibition Court House Lee Perry The Christian Church Town C. A. Buchanan W. W. Brithart Uniontown K. L. Wells Marion Center J. M. Adair J. A. Henderson Crete W. A. Dible Parkwood T. C. McCrea Blacklick William Battles Blairsville J. P. Lytle Chambersville J. H. Henderson Eldera Ridge J. W. Williams Pine Flats State Central Committee W.T. Hamill White Township J. B. Adair Indianapolis J. N. Loughry J. P. Lyte John D. Gill Greensburg Assembly Blacklick Township Samuel Boucher Dixonville Register and Recorder Crate Charles R. Jones Philadelphia J. J. Hector the Black Knight Hector Wright Lyons Wiske

Murphy builds rapid business with fourteen penny stores

George C. Murphy of McKeesport, a Brushyalley native, owns and operates fourteen five and ten cent stores around Pittsburgh. With his father E. D. Murphy, he visited Indiana on Thursday. In about twelve years he rose fast, and all stores report strong patronage with no item sold above ten cents. Two stores are in McKeesport and others in Braddock Homestead Uniontown Wilkinsburg McKees Rocks Monessen Duquesne Charleroi Monongahela Chillicothe and Turtle Creek.

George C. Murphy McKeesport Brushyalley Township Pittsburg Murphy E. D. Murphy Indiana Braddock Homestead Uniontown Wilkinsburg McKees Rocks Monessén Duquesne Charleroi Monongahela Chillicothe Turtle Creek

Shot by a Companion Causes Serious Injury to Boy Elmer Baun

A boy named Elmer Baun near Rossiter was seriously wounded when a companion accidentally shot him while returning home with friends on a Wednesday night. The ball entered the right leg at the hip and he was taken to Panksutawney Hospital where the bullet was removed. Baun had been ahead of several friends who were firing revolvers for amusement.

Elmer John Baun Rossiter Panxsutawney Baun

Peace Disturbers Fined in Robinson County

A Thursday night clash involving about a dozen foreigners and Americans led to arrests by Constable J N Botta. Two leaders were fined 8.25 dollars by Squire J W Huston. A minor kitchen fire on North Sixth Street was started by clothing near a stove and extinguished quickly with no major damage.

Kellan Harvix North Sixth Street

Foreigner Killed by Engine at Blairaville Plant

Frank Roshi, a foreign worker at Penn Enamel Company’s Blairaville plant, was struck by an engine on Thursday afternoon. His head was severed and his body badly cut and bruised in the accident.

Frank Roshi Penn Enamel Company Blairaville

Bought a Lot on West Oak Street for Lumber Yard

D W Simpson purchased a plot of ground on west Oak street just east of the Buffalo Rochester Wittsburg railroad to be used as a lumber yard for Indiana Lumber Supply Co. The $2,500 sale advances local real estate activity.

D. W. Simpson West Oak Street Buffalo, Rochester & Wittsburg Indiana Lumber & Supply Company Michael Bennett East Oak Street John L. Paul

Personal Brevities From Our Town Notes

Dick Clements and Enos Widdowson visit Pitts and Indiana towns this week while numerous locals travel to nearby cities. Miss Martha Mills and Miss Mollie Lowry visit Homer City and Blairsville. residents journey to Butler, Butler and Blossburg regions for family and business.

Ten Licenses Granted by Local Court Amid Holds

The court heard ten licenses with all new applicants and those facing remonstrances held over. Licenses granted include Christ G. Bixner Blacklick Inn Wohrum J Ober Ober House Gipsy D A Montgomery & Albert Nyburg Commercial Hotel Glen Campbell Milton Fhallman Henderson Hotel Cherrytree Jos Manoskey Keer Avenue Hotel Arcadia Charles C. Chambers Capital Hotel Glen Campbell Mr Bill Arcadia House and Wm H Strickland Monitor House Arcadia Michael Daugherty Hotel Brandon Rossiter Harry J Schrader National House Wen Campbell. Remaining 21 applications, including Indiana cases, were held over with adjournment to next Monday. Court notes no liquor sale policy changes yet. Other items: Outing Club hosted by Mr and Mrs J S Cunningham. Miss Crissie Cameron hosted Sunday school. John Winkleman jailed after intoxicated incident. J A Doty donated antique issue of American and Republican Gazette. Charles Williams briefly caused disturbance by entering display window. D T McGregor bought J J Me Creightfawn in East Mahoning township.

Christ. G. Bixner Blacklick Inn Wohrum Rossiter Harry J. Schrader National House Wen Campbell Judge White Indiana

Additional Personal Snippets From Town On Tuesday

W W Couch of Young township and J A Work of Mast Mahoning visited Indiana on Tuesday. Benjamin Abram of Harrisburg visited relatives in town. Miss Jennie Cahro of Pittsburg guests of d Abrams. Mrs John B Taylor of Wayne avenue stayed with her parents at Armagh Friday to Monday. Joseph Klingensmith of Wilkinsburg visiting brother William Klingensmith on Chestnut street. John L Paul of Philadelphia visited town Tuesday. Mrs May Thompson of Allegheny returned home after attending her mother Mrs Margaret Marshall of Railroad avenue. Second Lt Richard W Watson and two companions attended Wirth Regiment election in Altoona. Mrs G W Evans of town spent time with brother Joseph Grittith of Homer City, who is improving. Miss Laura Braphens of Pann Rup left for Twolick to visit Thaddeus Stephens. David Gibson of Rochester Mills returned from Pittsburgh after hospital operation with daughter Olive. Frank Herlinger and family move to Leavittsville Ohio after brush valley residence for 60 years. Mr and Mrs W A Faith and son of Greensburg returned after visiting Daniel Strong of Cherryhill township. J B Green of Planville arrived returning from Pittsburgh. Green, a student at Western University of Pittsburgh, will graduate next year.

Dick Clements Pitts Milroy Duncan Johnna Town J. M. Long Blacklick Indiana WM. Uncapher Nolo Enos Widdowson Green Township H. BE. Timbadake Pittsburg J. R. Repine James Dodds Panxsutawney Mr. Dodds John Watterson Town George Conrath Blairsville Fred Herlinger South Sixth Street Johnstown W. H. Warner White Township Hubbard, O Alex, Gray Lizzie Lafferty T. M. Buell Derry Catherine Thompson Edna Karl Sixth Street Minto Mills Homer City West Harvey Trimble T. I Billingslee Grace Klingensmith William Klingensmith Chestnut Street Jiva Biss Spruce Livermore John Biss J. Wood Clark Thomas Sutton Will Guthrie Princeton Lor. Clowes Washington Township Denver Colo BM. Marnwall Steubenville John Jacoby Arthur Lowry Pitcairn A.I. Lowry School Street Verde Lytle Swissvale Jane Lytle South Tenth Street Hugh McCjunkin I.K. Dick Tadisna Vannsh Willian George Wolf Altoona Masinger A. O. Gailey Allegheny Stewart Minneapolis Minn Andrew Gailey Oak Street Walter Jackson John A. Scott Nellie Guthrie Elizabeth Walley Clara Detwiler W. W. Couch Young Township J. A. Work Mast Mahoning Benjamin Abram Harrisburg Jennie Cahro D. Abrams John B. Taylor Wayne Avenue Armagh Joseph Klingensmith Wilkinsburg William Charles Stephens Twolick Thaddeus Stephens David Gibson Rochester Mills Olive Frank Herlinger Brushvalley Township Leavitteville Herlinger Department of Pharmacy Western University of Pittsburg

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Hwandsomye Business Block Blairsville Banking Institution Hig Vanderarift First Ward Joel Hunt Valley M. EB. Church Cherrytrea Robert Milliken Istreet Sickenberger & Co Samuel Sickenberger Bolivar National Uiank Southside Old Boys J. A. Campbell Grace Cunningham Aspinwall Will Irvin Mrs. Irvin Mag, A Mra. J. 8. Cunningham West Philadelphia Street Crissie Cameron North Ninth Atreut John Winkleman East End Harris J. A. Doty Burlington Township Progress Office Charles Williams L. Pattison D.T. McGregor South Mahoning Township J. J. Me‘Creightfawn East Mahoning Township Mr. McGregor Goodyears
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