Allen and Arnold Capture Fort Ticonderoga in Surprise Raid
In May a Connecticut Massachusetts and Vermont force led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold crossed Lake Champlain and captured Fort Ticonderoga as British sentinels slept. The fort surrendered after Allen demanded it by the Great Jehovah and the Continental Congress. Crown Point fell days later and cannons were moved to Boston to aid the siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Ticonderoga
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Vermont
Ethan Allen
Benedict Arnold
Lake Champlain
Continental Congress
Allen
Crown Point
Ticonderoga
Boston
Lossing
Parr Compulsory Education Bill Faces House Action
The Pennsylvania Parr Compulsory Education Bill would require children ages eight to thirteen to attend school at least sixteen weeks yearly unless excused by a school board. Fines range from two to five dollars for violations, with attendance officers and lists of school age children to be prepared. The bill notes existing crowded schools and lacks provisions for extra accommodations, potentially adding up to 285,000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Farr
County finances prompt caution over public repairs
The Indiana County Gazette urges careful spending amid hard times and looming tax burdens. The letter defends repairs to multiple county offices, noting unfounded claims of sole Commissioner office work and highlighting a large judicial contest debt that shapes fiscal decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana County
The
Gazette
Prothonotary
Register & Recorder's Office
Commissioners’ Office
Five year school book law defeated in Harrisburg House
McQuown's scheme to monopolize the state school book business was voted down in Harrisburg last Wednesday. Representative Col John McGaughey delivered a forceful speech helping end the measure. A vote reconsideration may be sought as the school book trust resists loss of its influence. The article also notes beef combinations overcharging for dressed beef amid falling consumption and rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McQuown
School Book Trust
Harrisburg
John McGaughey
Opposition to Oleomargarine Bills Reflects Tax Rebellion
A letter denounces state legislators for defeating oleomargarine bills, arguing against oppression and for consumer protection. It urges safeguards against dangerous additives and fair prices for butter, while condemning foreign immigration as an undesirable trend.
House defeats key bills in Harrisburg action
In Harrisburg on April 30 the House rejected two debated measures. The plan to form Quay county from Luzerne and Schuylkill counties failed 13 of 15 votes. The McQuown anti book-change bill, backed by McQuown, fell 102 to 71 after prior reconsideration, with supporters and opponents arguing over book trusts and granger influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Quay County
Luzerne
Schuylkill
McQuown
Cochrane
Armstrong
School Book Trust
State
North
McKean
Mattox
Venango
McGaughey
Indiana
Murphy
Westmoreland
Weather warns of heavy storms and rods for protection
Weather prophets predict severe electrical storms this summer and a journal lists the likely events. Lightning dangers rise with more accidents and property losses last year. Indiana County residents are urged to fortify buildings with lightning rods, Mr. S. F. Warner offers rod services countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
World and Works
Indiana County
S. F. Warner
Indiana
Warner
Lost Tribes of Israel Lecture Draws Big Crowd
Rev N L Atwood of Pine Flats delivered a lengthy sermon at the M E church on The Lost Tribes of Israel. The large congregation overflowed with many turned away. The speaker held listeners for one and a half hours amid strong biblical and historic proofs. He may return for another lecture soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Atwood
Pine Flats
M. E
Israel
Moses
Atwood
Uncalled Letters Advertised at Indiana Pa May 1 1895
Remaining uncalled for in the office at Indiana Pa May 1 1895 includes Hon John Clarke Mr G E Donahue r K Kenney Miss Amy Porter James R Rowland Philip Smith Mr M J Snyder W J Shearer W Q Uber Mrs Lizzie Walker Advertised letters to be called with date of advertisement Ji Laxcuam P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John R.clarke
G. E. Donahue
R. K. Kenney
Amy Porter
James R. Rowland
Philip Smith
M. J. Snyder
W. J. Shearer
W. Q. Uber
Lizzie Walker
Laxcuam
P.M
Vogel and Schroth to wed in Carrolltown soon
Mr Theodore A Vogel of Carrolltown and Miss Rose Schroth of Carrolltown plan marriage there within weeks. Vogel is son of Paul Vogel and runs a flourishing Carrolltown merchant tailoring business. Schroth is described as one of Cambria county's finest young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore A. Vogel
Carrolltown
Rose Schroth
Vogel
Paul Vogel
Schroth
Cambria County
Jury Commissioners Draw June Term Jurors
Langham and Miller, jury commissioners, drew the June term juror list on Monday. The note appears in another column of the Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langham and Miller
Personal Brevities Highlight Harrisburg Visit Notes
Mr J T Bell travels to Harrisburg this week. Miss Cora Weir visits Pittsburg friends. Numerous locals, from Armagh to Dixonville, stop in or host guests, including Rev A B Day of Johnstown and Miss Caroline Hall home from Baltimore, with farewells and small-town movements across Indiana, Blairsville, Latrobe, Saltsburg, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T.bell
Harrisburg
Cora Weir
Pittsburg Friends
George H. Hamilton
Cramer
Thomas Hurd
Rochester Mills
Bird Sloan
Scottdale
Indiana Friends
A. B. Day
Johnstown
Theodore Bach
Margaret Morgan
Church Street
Friends
Pittsburg
Joseph Piper
Derry
Craig Stumpf
Uniontown
Indiana
Local Church Services and Social Highlights
Rev. Tussey will preach in the Second U P church on Sabbath with Communion in the First United Presbyterian church May 13 assisted by Rev. Stewart of New Florence. The fancy work circle met at Miss Nora Lockard’s West Oak street home. A four year old son of John Waltemire died of scarlet fever and was buried at Laurel Swamp church. Charles Dodson hosted about fifty friends at his mother's East Philadelphia Street home with a supper and dance. The Epworth League of the M E church entertained Normal friends Monday with a floral room and light refreshments at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tussey
U. P
United Presbyterian Church
Stewart
New Florence
Nora Lockard
West Oak Street
John Waltemire
Pine Township
Work Starts on Old Kline Building Replacement
This week men are tearing down the old Kline building to make way for a new business block and a new bank. The structure was erected early in 1800 and is one of the town’s oldest. Artist Leslie Pattison is fitting a studio in the Rowe building on Philadelphia street and will occupy the rooms this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline
Bank
Leslie Pattison
Rowe Building
Philadelphia Street
Mr. Pattison
The Bridge of Sighs and Venice Dungeons
A travelogue passage describes Venice's Ducal Palace and the Council of Ten, Three, and executions. It details the Bridge of Sighs, the grim dungeons, and a visit to the Grand Canal under a moonlit sky, ending with reflections on gondolas and nocturnal beauty. W. J. Gompers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Ten
Paul Veronese
Council of Three
Ducal Palace
Bridge of Sighs
Marino Faliero
Grand Canal
W. J. Gompers
Marriages Reported Across Pennsylvania Townships in April 1895
Multiple wedding notices dated April 1895 list couples including W. G. Giffin of Conemaugh and Cora Wissinger of Pindleton Cambria County. H. W. Akey and ie Johnston in White and Plumcreek townships Armstrong County. David L. Martin and Ella M. Patrick of Glen Campbell Indiana County. and cent Rankin with Mau Dice of Plumville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Henshey
W. G. Giffin
Conemaugh
Cora W. Wissinger
Pindleton
Cambria County
Squire G. J. Kellar
H. W. Akey
White Township
Missie Johnston
Plumecreek Township
Armstrong County
James Given
David L. Martin
Ella M. Patrick
Glen Campbell
Indiana County
J. D. Brownlee
Cent Rankin
Mau Dice
Piumville
Republican Primary Announcements 1898 County Names
A county committee list proclaims candidates for the Republican Primary on May 11 1898 with sworn pledges to support nominees in the November general election. The notice names the chairman James McGregor and several local officials and delegates across East Mahoning Blairsville Indiana Glen Campbell Rayne and Saltsburg areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
James C. McGregor
Ready-to-Wear Goods for the Ladies at Loughby’s
A shopman argues that practical, honest sales win customers. He says buyers ask for durability and color yet compare elsewhere, then decide to buy. The ad encourages undivided attention to ready-to-wear ladies’ goods and the store’s low prices.
Duck Suit Sale Exceeds Expectations
Prices are lower than you think with 50cc, $1 and $1.50 items. Duck suits range from $1.50 up to $2.50, offering time saving value and patient service.
Wool full suits and separates offered at low prices
Retailer advertises complete wool suits in black and blue serge crepon and other fancy weaves with making prices from 3.50 to 8. Separate skirts available without jacket from 3.50 to 6, highlighting affordable women’s apparel selections.
Capes and Jackets Line Offers Good Value
The advertisement highlights a clothing line with capes and jackets in good condition. It promises desirable goods at competitive prices ranging from $2.00 to $20.00, emphasizing solid quality and favorable pricing.
Shirt Wrists Special New Things Sale Notice
Special new items scarce and hard to obtain. Demand high as styles popular. Request early selection as best styles move quickly. prices not specified.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana Progress
A. T. Moorhead
Enter & Manager
A.S. Moorhead
Prorprietor & Publisher
America
J. K. Carney
Senene
Cambria
Ella Allison
Con
Cherryhill
H. W. Aiey
Maggie Johnston
Frank M. Lear
Peetesee
Garfield
Ida F. Donahue
Blairsville
Jacksonville
B. H. Park Caneen
Hattie L. Fry
Washington
John H. Groft
Tillie O. Gaston
Hf. C. Patchin
George Hull
Latrobe
Mary Hill
J. M. Cunningham
Daniel Arter
Greensbury
Mary Cassidy
Pine
G. P. McCartney
R. P. Watson
Saltsburg
D. W. Simpson
Fifth Regiment
Altoona
Bach
United Evangelical Church
Caroline Hall
Baltimore
Philadelphia
William Morrow
Tionesta
Wm. Hamilton
First Street
West Indiana
Anna Sloane
Bolivar
Bolivar Summer Schools
J. J. Davis
Apollo
Plumville
Parker
Kiskiminetas Springs
Agnes Birkman
R. C. Daugherty
Leechburg
Sara Lowry
Railroad Avenue
Samuel Lakehart
Dr. Shields and Son
Clarington
Georgeville
Clemson Aul
Josiah Kooser
Rayne Township
Chicago
Joseph Fulton
Young Township
Children’s Aid Society
Misses Wynn
Grisemere
Albert Cunningham
Allegheny Junction
D. A. Cunningham
Wayne Avenue
J. B. Woodruff
L. S. Kunkle
Long Distance
Major I. McFarland
Atlanta
Georgia
McFarland
F. B. Sheppard
Amanda Anderson
Anderson & Kaufman
Elizabeth Moore
Neff’s Mills
Huntingdon County
G. W. Harvey
Rowe
Register and Recorder
George W. Swan
James N. Stewart
Robert Y. Elder
Hugh P. Lewis
John L. Getty
John S. Taylor
West Indiana Borough
Indiana Borough
Harry, H. Robinson
G. Hartman
J. Smith
J. W. Botsford
D. L. Moorhead
Saltsburg Borough
Loughby’s
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