McKinley and Quay Nominated at State Convention
At Harrisburg the Republican state convention endorsed McKinley for president and ex Senator M S Quay for re election. Resolutions backed Quay for United States Senate, while efforts to strike Quay from the record failed amid boos for Pittsburgh boss Flinn. Indiana county delegates Neal McIntire Stephens attended with district organizers selecting delegates and a presidential elector for the 21st district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flinn
Quay
Indiana
Harrisburg
McKinley
Senate
William Flinn
Pittsburg
E. K. Hardemberg
Wyne County
Gilusha A. Grow
Susquehanna County
Robert H. Foerderer
Philahia
Con- Feen
T. L. Flood
Meadville
Arnold
Clearfield
Foerderer
Grow
Flood
Cal
Beaver
John B. Steel
Westmoreland
Frank Reeder
Northampton
William Connell
Lackawanna
B. W. Green
Cameron
Charles A. Porter
Philadelphia
John E. Leisenring
Eeree
James Elverson
J. Preston Thomas
Chester
W. E. Rice
Warren
C Barclay
Edward A. Price
Delaware
M. E. Lilley
Bradford
W. C. Kreps
Franklin
Jesse L. Hartman
Blair
George Edward Reed
Cumberland
Clarence Wolf
Frank H. Buhl
Mercer
A. B. Roberts
Montgomery
W. C. Arnold
Cleareld
Committee On
Exsen
M.S. Quay
United States Senate
Boies Penrose
Pennsylvania
John P. Elkin
Gov. Stone
Indiana County
Sherif T
Neal
Town
H. B. McIntire
Kent
T. D. Stephens
Penn Raw
Armstrong
Jefferson
Lochiel Hotel
W. B. Meredith
Armstrong County
B. F. Mac
Armatrong County
D. S. Atkinson
John A. Graff
Blaireville
Morris J. Lewis
Blairsville
Handsome Haviland dinner set given to sheriff couple
Sheriff and Mrs. D. B. Thompson received a decorated Haviland dinner set from Blairsville men jailed for illegal liquor selling. The France made china is costly and enhances any side board. The couple values the gift and gracious treatment during the men’s stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Thompson
Express
France
Blairsville
Smicksburg and Trade City Churches History Published
The Progress completes a first history of the Smicksburg and Trade City churches edited by Rev. M. Kemp. The volume features half tone cuts of church buildings and notable workers, touted as the county’s most complete country-congregation publication. Also notes Normal and Eldersridge baseballs season opener at Normal Park, 26 to 6 home win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smicksburg
Trade City
Kemp
Normal
Eldersridge
Normal Park
Summer schools in the county report rising enrollments
County summer schools show strong attendance with many new enrollments expected this week. Greenville tops the count with 95 students, Blairsville and Glen Campbell also reporting solid enrollments, while Purchase Line Academy and Marion Center attract teachers among their 50s and 30s in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seasion
Blaireville
Greenville
C. A. Campbell
J. T. Stewart
J. T. Henry
Blairsville
Glen Campbell
S. L. Barr
F. M. McCrady
Purchase Line Academy
Sunchooll
H. D. Condron
James G. Fisher
Marion Center
John Gourley
James Chapman
Indiana Public Schools
Plumyville
J. L. Harman
Sheloda
D. L Johnston
Trwin
Homer City
Clare J. Dickey
W. Risinger
HE Anderson
Marchand
Smicksborg
J. E. Weaver
Jacksonville
Elwood Wherry
H. W. Black
Cockport
Odd Fellows Ball Celebrates Lodge Anniversary in Town
Palladium Lodge No. 346 marked its fifty first anniversary and the national eighty first with a banquet and dance. G Wilse Earl presided. Rev J H Altsman spoke on the order’s objects. a quartet and Apple’s orchestra provided music. supper by Presbyterian Church ladies followed by games and dancing. 100 plus attendees, lodge thriving with 160 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelr
Odd Fellows Ball
Palladium Lodge
United States
G. Wilse Earl
J H. J. Altsman
Messrs
Hany M. Stewart
Charles Geasler
Virgil Zener
Pearl Walker
Apple
The
Presbyterian Church
Forest fires scorch acres across Buffington and Homer City
A traction engine spark ignited woods at Upper Twolick on Friday, sending fire toward Yellow Creek and destroying timber and fences between the streams. A Blacklick creek blaze in Buffington township caused noted timber and fence losses, with Homer City area farms suffering over 400 acres burned. Leading loss figures include David Risinger, William Risinger, George Evans, and Joseph Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Twolick
Yellow Creek
Blacklick Creek
Buffington Township
Homer City
David
William Risinger
George Evans
Joseph Griffith
Fire damages Hillsdale home of George E Gromley
Fire damaged the second story of George E Gromley’s Hillsdale residence on Saturday afternoon. The cause is unknown. investigators are not certain, and the home is insured. Local markets report batter 18c and eggs 10c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Gromley
Hillsdale
Indiana County Fair debt paid and plans advance
The Indiana County Agricultural Society reports the bulk of its fair debt has been collected, enabling progress on grounds, tree planting, and grounds improvements. horses are being trained for the grand circuit with Meadvill e Bradford Oil City and Cleveland venues listed and many horses expected on track this season. A 24 member senior class will graduate May 16 with commencement in Library Hall featuring 100 child chorus and a published program of exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Indiana County
George W. Swan
Fairgrounds
Pennsylvania
James Haws
Johnstown
Bell Onward
Nashville
Trompeter
Woodford
Mawbrino
Minnie Elyeria
Elyeria
Omega
Alert
Gertrude Cover
Zebetha
Sphinx
Wilkeswood
Arthur O
Pleasanton
Napel -Brown
Brown
Reward J
Folly Wilkes
George Wilkes
Meadville
Bradford
Oil City
Cleveland
Fred Jamison
H. E. Timberlake
Keystone Training Stables
Timberlake
Jeannette
Pittsburg
Indiana Public Schools
W.S. Trainer
Library Hall
James Manners
Walter McKalip
James Watson
Charles Books
Jessie Braughiler
Will Bowman
Stella Hasinger
Clarence McCreight
Bessie Cunningham
Agatha Kelley
Anna Weaver
Vernie Snyder
Annie Fleming
Mabel Kelley
Della Swan
Paul Hasinger
Edna Tinthoff
Zaida Long
Lenore McFarland
Lola Johnston
Wellington Clark
Viola Simpson
Miles Young
Ruby Kebler
Parry
James Watson Kesay
P. Agatha Kelley
Johnston Mabel Kesay
Essie Braughter
Annie Fleming Tersky
Ae Welling
Will
J.N. Langham
Effie Pennington
Anvil Chorus
Pension increases for several Indiana county residents
Congress and posts updates show multiple Indiana county residents receiving monthly pension raises from 1899 to 1899 with amounts from eight to seventeen dollars. Other items include a forty dollar grant to the Utah postmaster for mail separation, and requests for a third rural free route from Boffsdale. Local postmasters Frank Sanders at McWilliams and Hiram Strong at Nolo noted. Petitions filed for new post offices at Yatesboro and White Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
William Thompson
Marion Center
Indiana County
Andrew Campbell
Brush Valley
Same County
James M. Wiley
Blacklick Station
Same
Herman Ickee
Homer City
James H. Rager
Flora
Robert C. McGanaghey
Davia
Robert Donaldson
Blairsville
William Barr
Lucesco
Westmoreland County
Harman Hines
Staiistown
Margaret Cartin
Reynoldsville
Jefferson County
William Phillips
Leechburg
Armstrong County
Samuel Smith
Eddyville
Utah
Boffsdale
Frank Sanders
McWilliams
Hiram Strong
Nolo
Yatesboro
White Rock
Sad Fate of Two Miners in Graces
Humane Agent J. W. Thompson investigated two Hungarian miners in Graces on Tuesday. One man is blind from a recent drunken spree, while another became mentally changed this week though not due to drink. Both rely on friends and may become public charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Thompson
Graces
Sadler Must Hang for Blairsville Murder Verdict
John Sadler of Blairsville Intersection received the death sentence for the July 30, 1899 murder of Stewart McCune in Greensburg, with Judge McCon nell delivering judgment. Sadler remained unfazed and maintains his innocence as relatives in the county recall the victim’s Blairsville ties. Also noted: J H Young elected principal of Allegheny Eighth ward school following a resignation. Young previously served Indiana schools and taught at the Normal school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sadler
Blairsville
Stewart McCune
Greensburg
McConnell
Sadler
Blairaville
J. H. Young
Town
Eighth Ward
Allegheny
X. Young
Indiana Schools
Normal School
Planted Twenty Trees at Arbor Day Observance
Students at the Normal School observed Arbor Day with chapel exercises last Saturday forenoon. The event concluded with the planting of twenty trees on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atudente
Normal School
Second Annual Meeting of Fifth District Sabbath School Assoc
The Fifth District Sabbath School Association of Indiana County held its second annual convention at the Blacklick M E church. Morning sessions featured devotional exercises, papers on youth involvement, and teaching methods, with officers elected and remarks by Rev G H Hoffman and others. Afternoon sessions included prayers, maps and blackboard demonstrations, life of Christ study, poetry, and discussions on parental duties, marking a well attended, successful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabbath School Association
Indiana County
M. E
Blacklick
G. H. Hoffman
H. P. Shepley
Blairsville
Charles Graff
Miss Watson
Blair
George H. Johnston
Duntuire
Flomer City
Dr. Beazell
Blairaville
B. Linhart
Elizabeth Allison
Crete
R. E. McClure
M.S. Telford
Homer City
Weddings of a Week Ramsay Huston Latrobe Latrobe parish
Weddings of a week feature three couples. J D Ramsay of Bolivar weds Estella M Huston of West Fairfield in Latrobe United Presbyterian Church. They plan a Philadelphia Buffalo Niagara Falls Cleveland wedding trip and return via Pittsburgh then reside in Bolivar. Ezra Orr of Punxsutawney weds May Harman of Washington township at the Harman home. Timothy Layton of Pittsburgh weds Susan Groff of East Water Street at St Bernard's church with Rev McNellis officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay—Huston
J.D. Ramsay
Bolivar
Estella M. Huston
West Fairfield
Westmorelond County
United Presbyterian Church
Latrobe
J. S. Hill
Geoff
Timothy Layton
Pittsburg
Susan Groff
George Groff
East Water Street
St. Bernards Catholic Church
Rev. McNellis
Cramer Weds Wassam At Cherrytree Home
Victor E. Cramer of Cherrytree and Ela B. Wassam of Hillsdale were married at the Cramer home by Rev. Henry Armstrong. The couple will reside in Cherrytree. Earlier, Robert S. Zimmers and Annie Kilgore of Blairsville married at the Kilgore home with Rev. Francis H. Smith presiding and 60 guests witnessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Zimmers
Annie Kilgore
Blairsville
J. B. Kilgore
Francis H. Smith
Local weddings tied in Armstrong and Indiana counties
Wetzell and Allison wed at the bride’s home in Scottdale. Hudson and Johns married at the groom’s home in Cockport. Prugh and Moorhead wed in Elderton. Frailey and Covert tied the knot at the West Indiana Tie. McKee and McCracken to marry today at the bride’s parents in Brick Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetzell-Allison
Wilber E. Wetzell
Scottdale
Mary C. Allison
White Township
James Allison
Telford
Homer City
Little Girl Injured by Wagon Wheels
Tiney, daughter of Clymer Hileman of White township, was injured Wednesday when a wagon wheel passed over her left arm. The fracture occurred above the elbow and was reduced by Dr. J M St Clair of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiney
Clymer Hile- Man
White Township
J. M. St.Clair
A Serious Fall In West Wheatfield Parish
James Brett of West Wheatfield township fell through his hay mow to the barn floor on the Sabbath. He sustained a fracture of his collar bone and one arm and suffered severe head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brett
West Wheatfield Township
Old Lady Injured After Fall Near Home
Mrs. George Duncan of White township was walking near her home on Friday when she fell over an embankment, sustaining painful but not serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Duncan
White Township
Hotel Property Change in Pine Township
Meesie H. O. and 9. B. Williams of Pine township have purchased the Central Hotel property at this place for a consideration of 4 dollars (incomplete amount).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meesie
H. O
9. B. Williama
Pine Township
Williams Buys Property on South Fifth Street
Mr. H Williams of Pine township purchased the Mrs Sarah Taylor property on South Fifth street for 2000 dollars and plans to move to Indiana this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Williams
Pine Township
Sarah Taylor
South Fifth Street
Williams
Adiana Thia
Early coal land sales spread along Yellow Creek area
Land owners along Yellow Creek in Pine township received first payments of 20 per acre as leases to Yellow Greek Coal Company are renewed for three months. Bir John Wrigley of Clearfield arranged options on 1809 acres, with half payment on title exam and balance in 60 days. Purchases exceed 1800 acres along Crooked Creek and tributaries, with diamond drill tests at A. B. Bennett’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heshbon
Crooked Creek
Yellow Creek
Pine Township
Bir
John Wrigley
Clearfield
Yellow Greek Coal Company
Wrigley
Toa Company
A. B. Bennett
Buffington Township
Blacklick Creek
Heshidon
William Robinson
Morrellville
Robinson
Lackawanna Tron & Steel Company
Burlington
East Wheatfield
Wintondale
Blacklick Station
Lucius W. Robinson
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Indiana
Hig Errand
Indiana House
John BR. Pantali
J. Clark Speedy
John A. Scott
McKee
White Township
Buffalo, Rochester & Pitt
Former Johnstown resident fatally injured by train at work
Erastus B. Kinter of Johnstown, a Cambria Steel car inspector, was struck by an engine and two cars at 11 in the forenoon and died three hours later at Cambria Hospital. A Cen ters township native, 48 years old, he leaves a widow and three children. Sister Mrs. Augustus Brink of Brush Valley is a surviving sibling. His remains will be brought home today and interred in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Erastus B. Kinter
Cambria Steel Company
Cambria Hospital
Centers Township
Peter Kinter
Augustus Brink
Brushvailey Township
Kinter
This County
Greenwood Cemetery
Returned Klondiker's Tale from Homer City Native
William M. Cribbs, raised near Homer City, returns from the Klondike claiming a rapid fortune after three years of mining. He left penniless in 1897, found work in the frozen north, then started two drug stores and acquired real estate and Nome gold mine interests. He plans to reopen two Klondike style stores on his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Cribbs
Homer City
Cribbs
Klondike
Cribbe
Nome
Indiana County
Improvements at Normal School For Anniversary
Trustees of the Indians State Normal School met to plan renovation and events for the anniversary. A committee will secure music for commencement week with the G. A. R. Band of Pittsburg and a city orchestra for the alumni banquet. Old steps and porches at the main building will be replaced with modern design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School
G. A. BR
Pittsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mkinley and Quay
Sher- Af
Twolick
Congressional News
Son Johns
Jacob N. Hudson
Miriam Johns
Cherrytree
Squire B. F. Williams
Srailey-Covert
Albert W. Frailey
Minnie Covert
Brick Church
West Indiana
G. T. Reynolds
Pine Town
Klondiker
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