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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1898
Page
1
In May 1898 at Mt Gretna Indiana volunteers from Company F head for active service after a joyous departure through Blairsville Johnstown and Altoona. The camp records note snow sheltering tents and a lively scene with dances, choirs, and Cuban Junta antics. Mustering at two years begins April 30 1898 with recruitment from Indiana volunteers.
An elderly hermit known as Frank Blunt in Cherryhill township West Indiana faced charges for assault with a shotgun after aiming at neighbor John Cresswell. He resisted arrest, hid in jail, and authorities found counterfeit Confederate bills. Humane agents toured his ruined home, deeming him unable to care for himself and likely to become a county ward.
Vincent Tonkins of Cherrytree sold a 5 600 000 foot timber tract to Osbourne Shaffer of Reynoldsville. The deal closes Wednesday with Tonkins receiving 20000. The sale includes 5000000 feet white pine hemlock and oak and a mill complex will be erected to ship lumber to market. War postpones a church loan exhibition by the M E Ladies Parsonage Association planned for May 10 to 12.
Frank Clawson of Crete slowly recovers after being threatened with loss of sight from drinking wood alcool. He visited Indiana for the first time since his affliction. His sight is not yet perfect but his physician expects full recovery with proper treatment. Indiana State Normal School trustees elected at Court House: H.5 Thompson, A. M. Hammers, S. M. Jack, W. R. Loughty represent the state school. Edward Row, Thomas Sutton, Dr. Ehrenfeld, Griffith Ellis, Harry Wilson represent the stockholders.
A house on Samuel Furman heirs farm in Grant township occupied by David Boterbaugh was destroyed by fire on Saturday. The blaze was caused by a defective fire. All household goods were recovered. Will Move Their Office. The Twolick Chemical Company will establish an office in the room formerly occupied by Squire James Fenton on Philadelphia street. Will Complete the Term. Ernest Stewart has been elected teacher in the Indiana public schools to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of S. H. Hughes, now with Company F at Mt. Gretna.
May 3 report from Wasuiverox says two Spanish cruisers were burned, two smaller ships sunk to avoid capture, others half destroyed. Dewey attacked twice and reportedly sought surrender of the islands. Manila’s status uncertain. Spain’s casualties near 2,000 and about 400 Americans injured.
General Shafter, seen as army of occupation commander, said he would not take command for a week or ten days and would limit accredited war correspondents. Four artillery regiments arrived from Chickamauga Mobile New Orleans, with 94 train cars bringing horses stores and other matériel. One hundred pack mules joined the First regiment as the fleet prepares to sail on short notice.
Reports from Varaya and Brussels recount rising unrest in Spain amid Cavite naval losses and a monarchy crisis. A nationwide homage resolution passed in Congress for Cavite fallen, while Queen Regent's message drew opposition from Republicans Carlists and Conservatives. Britain’s offer to shield Chinese in the Philippines was rejected by Senor Moret, with Spain asserting its own eastward fleet. The chamber witnessed heated scenes as Salmeron pressed for defense details and accountability up to the crown. Continued on Fourth Page.
Prisoners in the jail faced punishment after petty thefts disrupted inmate property. Two inmates looted cells and were confined for hours as deterrence. Martin Fleming, imprisoned for murder, faced discipline and prayer meetings were held by local women, though he refused to attend.
Lizzie Knee, an elderly woman living alone on Railroad avenue, asks to become a ward of the Children’s Aid Society. Report says she has suffered neglect, a filthy bed and home, poor clothing, and an unkempt appearance after years of isolation and limited company. Mrs. Sue Williard interviewed her last week and found the home in squalor.
Judge White held an argument session on Monday and Tuesday with the sole notable item being the postponed liquor license hearing for J. L. Cain, landlord of Hotel Cain. The case drew no final ruling as of 11:00 this morning. remonstrants were represented by John Pierce while J. N. Banks for the applicant added 25 new voter signatures since earlier actions. Judge Wallace from near New Castle is in town for additional arguments today.
Rev. Lewis Hay of the Lutheran church spoke to the Ministerial Association on Monday afternoon on The Church and the Laborer Question. He urged labor organizations to protect workers and blamed church distance on capital labor disparities. Nineteen members attended and discussed. The next meeting will feature Rev. John Jamison with a paper titled Locked in a Chicken Coop. Levi Shaffer's son faced a stern penalty after ignoring parental authority. the boy hid in the chicken coop to avoid his parents after a fishing trip.
A large gathering of about sixty friends and neighbors celebrated Mr. and Mrs. William Wolf of Rayne township on their 50th wedding anniversary. A noon dinner followed by speeches honored the couple with addresses by Rev. Lewis Hay and Samuel Bence. Gifts were presented, marking half a century of togetherness.
Local volunteers organized by D W Simpson number 130 with public drills abroad. Governors, state troops, and potential front line calls are discussed as 2000 men needed and plans for reserve/national guard. Meetings set across Plainville Smicksburg Marion Dexter Denton post office details.
Sheriff Neal arrested Eugene Amama a Hollander residing at Blairsville for alleged deception of Mary Clair who seeks 2400 in damages. Amama released on habeas corpus. The same morning W L Detar of Blairsville married Lydia Balentine daughter of Wm Balentine at Rev J Day Brownlee's church and left for Blairsville.
The Lutheran congregation plans a handsome modern parsonage on the site of the old one next to the church. Construction will not begin until next spring and will replace the existing residence.
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