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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1896
Page
4
Notice details for publication, advertisements and business communications for the Indiana Progress. Address correspondence to a single recipient but direct business matters to THE INDIANA PROGRESS TELEPHHONE 27 Indiana Pa.
Congressional Conference selection outlines national and state delegates, sheriff, prothonotary, treasurer, assembly, and officials for Indiana district. Names include James G. Mitchell, Joan Evxix, B J Thompson, E J Guearr, Joay Fisher, T S Neat, Evper Pertier, Pup M Sutton, Jon McGaveney, Joax W Mogzevan, M H Hexnry, Hiram Stuchell, Grover J Frit, W F Grovge, and Da M M Davis.
County residents stress Senator Matthew Stanley Quay is seeking the presidential nomination and will back the convention’s choice. They say Quay enjoys strong state backing and will support whoever the national convention nominates, with Harrisburg signaling solid loyalty to Quay as the preferred choice but not opposed to Major McKinley if nominated.
California harvested 599 789 in silver and 15 334 317 in gold last year, with silver gains, gold output up from 1894. The piece notes Democratic sectional split on money, Republican solid for sound money, and predicts Quay nomination support. Also mentions compulsory school law and local political appointments.
A telegram from Teheran reports Shah Nasr ed-Din was shot while at a shrine and died shortly after being taken to his palace. An assassin dressed in women's clothes is suspected. authorities say the killer is a revolutionary fanatic. Muzafaer ed-Din proclaimed heir. Grand Vizier to govern until the new Shah's arrival.
Rev J T Coss will lead services at Sample Run church next Sabbath in the morning and evening. East Mahoning Baptist church holds 11 am service next Sabbath. Second United Presbyterian held communion this Sabbath with four added to the roll. Disciples of Christ tent meeting begins June 7 at Fifth and Water street, for one month. Washington Presbyterian reported 21 new members in Rayne township last Sabbath. Christ Episcopal church to hold morning prayer with holy communion at 11 and evening prayer with sacrament at 7 30 next Sabbath. Diocesan missions offering requested. Cookport B Y P U quest program outlined for next Sabbath at 7 30 pm. Epworth League sub district convention notes at Elderton with Leechburg Apollo Kittanning Ford City represented. Next session at West Lebanon in September. A tired stomach note promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial with 10 cent sample bottles. Laxol recommended for children.
A published article argues irrigation converts vast acreages into higher yields. farmers used to nonirrigated land doubt irrigation reports. An irrigated 40 acre farm reportedly outperforms a 640 acre traditional farm, and the author plans future items from others on irrigation experiences. A free pamphlet on Irrigation in Dakota is offered by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway Co, John R. Pott, Williamsport, Pa.
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Indiana Pennsylvania post office dated May 5 1896 include Miss Sadie Brown Miss Dessa Griffith and Mr G M Hill When calling for letters state they were advertised and give the date J N Lanauam P M
Deputy Sheriff Joseph Mack will arrest Charles Walls in Clearfield today. Walls is serving a jail term in the county seat. The arrest follows a warrant charging him with the recent robbery of Price Davis’s store in Cherrytree. A separate notice offers the address of an upcoming talk on Our Country and Our Flag at Fairview Union church on May 11, 1896, at 8:00 p.m. with free admission and band music.
The Richmond select school under Mr J H Stewart is progressing nicely with thirty four students enrolled and others to attend later in the term.
Local notes record Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Tomb visiting Pittsburg, Rev. Sweeny lecturing Latrobe, and many Indiana guests at homes in Saltsburg Blairsville and surrounding areas. Mentions of hospital advisories, birthdays, weddings, and community events accompany a parade of travelers, calls, and social visits across Grant West Wheatfield Pine Flats and Jeannette districts. Horace Smith passes Pittsburg pharmacy exam among 356 applicants, a highlight for Indiana friends.
Rev Cogley's revival closed recently and the Epworth League will celebrate on May 17. Local residents make trips, take property, or attend services while various members pursue business, health, or schooling. a new telephone line and mill plans loom as community life continues.
A flood of notices lists residents moving and visiting: Elizabeth Elkin returns home while Isaiah McHenry shifts to Punxsutawney and John B. Lewis visits Punxsutawney. Local travels include J W Marshall to Brookville and H L Robinson in town Friday.
Mr M L Carnahan is employed at Apollo. Mr E A Gibson is in Pittsburg. Miss Annie McCrea of Mechanicsburg visits Miss Tillie McCrea. West Spencer, formerly at Apollo, has returned home. Dr J A Bryson has recovered and resumed duty. Joseph Gibson, at Turtle Creek, was a Sabbath guest here.
Floyd Stear is recovering from an attack of tonsillitis. Ovis and Leon Hoffman spent Saturday in Punxsutawney.
Mrs D B Stear improves after illness. Amelia Moore visits the Rider home over Sabbath. John Lewis of Punxsutawney visits locally. Bessie Sprankle travels to Red Clyffe for several weeks. Dora Chambers returns from Red Clyffe after weeks away. Walter and Clarence Heary leave for Clarion Normal for summer study. Summer school progress notes praise, enrollment at 47. Westley Nickle starts housekeeping at Tanoma. Howard and Ward Honk visit Barnesboro. Academy school progresses under Prof Weaver. Linus Buterbaugh, newly married, moves into Jane E Myers house. D R Honk renovates roofs and prepares paint. A serenade greets Samuel Clawson and his spouse with many neighbors in attendance.
Mrs. Dr. McEwen is very ill. Bert Weston of Smicksburg visits town. Miss Tessie Marshall visits her grandmother Mrs. Aul. U P church holds communion next Sabbath. School directors represented in Indiana on Tuesday. Henry White and family of near Homer City visit Mr. McGaughey. Prof J A Blair arrived and began teaching. Outlook for term is promising. Howard Davis and McLaughlin of Apollo visit. McLaughlin buys horse from Dr Chas McEwen. West Lakehart, Apollo photographer, home on a business and pleasure trip, a Plumville native with many local friends.
Our township reports include R. B. Mack in Indiana Monday and school directors at Indiana Tuesday for County Superintendent election. Fannie and Grace Mack of Derry visit near Clyde. Jurors last week were C. N. McKelvy George F. Gamble and James St. Clair. H. K. Mack of Walls Station guest of Mack family resting after illness. Squire T. S. Lynn went to Indiana Monday to receive his five year commission. Voters endorsed him for his service and efficiency.
Mr C W Tuck left last Tuesday for Cherry Point N C. Miss Clara Farnsworth of Indiana visited J F Cooper. Mrs Dr Frank Barclay of Pittsburg visits John Barclay. Mrs Harry Stewart of McKeesport stays with A J Bolar. No Presbyterian services next Sabbath due to repairs. Miss Hettie Powell of Pittsburg returns home. Rev McMasters of Blairsville preached National Reform in Lutheran church. Mrs Aaron Johns critically ill with consumption. Mrs George B Brown confined to bed with dropsy. D J Orner received a $2 pension increase. Miss Flora N Orner bedbound with lung trouble. Wm Fair of Penn Run on business in town. Mrs Jane Uncapher and family to move to Johnstown. Remains of Miss Mate Johne of Ligoni er interred at Belsano. Miss Harriet Dearmy, at Cramer, returns home. Miss Mary Dearmy of Edensburg visits parents Emanuel Dearmy and wife. Mr Nesbit of Creekside visits daughter Mrs Frech. Mr Daniel Frech visits sister Mrs Drummond of Blairsville. Misses Pearl and Minta Dearmin visit Mr George Snyder. Miss Alice Moore of Wilkinsburg visiting near Grove Chapel. Messrs John Galbreath and Geo Huber travel to Richmond and Gettysburg. Leave orders for picture frames at Smith's.
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