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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1896

Page

4

Indiana Progress Public Notices of Election Officials

A fragmented notice lists subscription terms and publishing contacts for Indiana Progress along with a roster of public officers and election delegates including James Mircuern Jefferson County and John Fisher Indiana. It names state delegates H J Thompson Marion Center and others, plus sheriff prothonotary treasurer and assembly members.

H.J. Thompsas Marion Center J. Dinarr Tilairsville Jon S. Fisher Indiana

Indiana County Republicans Nominate Major Cunningham

Indiana county Republicans urge unanimous nomination of Major T. D. Cunningham for Congress at the next Conference. Born in Blairsville, he served in the Union Army, later ran a bank, chaired manufactories, and held trustee roles. They praise his public service and insist he would command party respect.

Indiana Jefferson Westmoreland Armstrong T. D. Cunningham Blairsville Judge Cunningham First National Bank Slairsville Board of Trade Blairsville Land Improvement Company Blairsville College For Women Major Cunningham Grand Army of the Republic Union Veteran Legion The Loyal Legion Presbyterian Church Indiana County

Republican Convention in St Louis Urges Unity and Principles

The forthcoming National Convention in St Louis will be harmonious. Republican leaders stress the party’s principles over any single candidate and trust the party’s strength will secure a decisive victory. They warn against Democratic rule and forecast revival of business under Republican policy. The era of hard times spurs effort and unity.

St. Louis Republican Party Peace Guioby

Street cleaning and alleys need attention in town

Our street commissioners have begun cleaning and fixing up our streets. We urge city fathers to also clean alleys and remove filth that fuels fevers and other diseases. Old tumble-down stables threaten safety and invite dissipated gatherings. the town council should act before a fire alarm interrupts quiet nights.

St Louis Convention travel plans reveal limited free transport

The notice states free transportation to the St Louis National Convention is not available. Only cheap or special rates for clubs and organizations are possible. Senator Quay cannot offer transport for friends, and even with the convention in Pennsylvania the county cannot secure such access. The piece urges personal conviction and action over excuses, warning against idle behavior and blaming others.

St. Louis Senator Quay Pennsylvania

School superintendents elected across multiple counties

A slate of county and city superintendents was elected with varied salaries. Butler S L Cheeseman and E Mackey in Brookville and Clarion respectively won posts, while others like W M Jackson in Kittanning and C A Babcock in Oil City were re elected or newly placed with salary adjustments.

Butler S. L. Cheeseman E. Mackey Brookville R. B. Tutrick Clarion A. W. Beer Franklin J. B. Bigler Warren H. M. Putnam T. L. Hampton Kittanning W. M. Jackson Huntingdon G. Rudy Clearfield G. W. Weaver Carwensville Mercer L. R. Eckles Bedford C. F. Potts Easton W. F. Hoch Freemansburg Beaver Charles A. Moore New Castle Thomas M. Stewart Enon Valley Bellefonte C. L. Gramley Robersburg Lewistown C. L. Cooper Oil City C. A. Babcock

Greenville Woolen Factory expands milling and services

W H Green has moved the Marion Center woolen mill to Greenville and upgraded operations to produce cassimeres blankets carpets and yarns with quick turnaround. Stations receive wool for custom work at Cockport Muncy John Garman Pitman Jirringer Uniontown Jerry Keith Grip and Grisemore. Electric lights planned for day and night operation.

W. H. Green Marion Center Greenville Green J.mes

Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana Visits and Local Figures

Sheriff Mack Greensburg visitor and Major Kennedy Blairsville figure appear among many town figures. Residents list includes J J Gall Pittsburg. Nesbitt Blairsville. Elkin Indiana. Geesey typhoid. Pattison Campbell's mill. Russell Pitcairn. Mrs McLain Johnstown. W F George Oak Street. Sweeny Tyrone Altoona. Thompson Wilkinsburg. Paul Wilkinsburg Indiana trip. Dr Cass Johnstown. Kate Carson Leechburg. Wilkinson Braddock. Harbison Reynoldsville. St Clair Latrobe. Wehrle Blairsville McKinley Club. Woodside Deckers Point. Y P S C E organized in Disciple church. Peeler bronchitis. Ehrenfeld Greensburg. many local social and business notes.

Mack Greensburg J. J. Gall Pittsburg Nesbitt Blairsville Jnc. P. Elkin Indiana Scott Geesey Sixth Street Major Kennedy A. &. Pattison Campbell’s Mill Charles Russell Pitcairm C. J. McLain Johnstown W. F. George Oak Street M. M. Sweeny Tyrone Altoona Samuel H. Thompson Wilkinsburg Charles St. Clair Latrobe R. W. Wehrle

New Furniture Store Opens on Philadelphia Street

Mr. Jim A. McNeel opens a furniture showroom in the former Nesbit room on Philadelphia Street displaying parlor and bedroom suites, hall and dining furniture in latest styles. McNeel, long tied to A. H. Apple’s shop, offers household furnishings and invites public inspection. Additionally an ad seeks farmers to buy South Dakota farmland near Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul lines at 7 to 12 dollars per acre with 60 day terms. Executive detail: W. E. Powell, migration agent, Chicago. Also notes teachers state permanent certificate exams in Indiana, June 5 and 6. notify secretary by June 1.

Jim A. McNeel J. 8. Nesbit Philadelphia Street McNeel A. H. Apple Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul South Dakota W. E. Powell Old Colony Building Chicago

West Lebanon notes amid local visits and events

Local correspondent lists visitors from Blairsville Apollo and Indiana. Health updates show Miss Maude Anderson improving and Mrs. Cass returning from Johnstown. Denominational services planned, Decoration Day observances arranged, and Elks memorials with floral offerings. Local sports saw Eldersridge beat Kiski 15 to 11, while townsfolk anticipate Ellington lectures by Prof. Alton Lindsey with acclaim from Punxsatawney and Marchand audiences.

R. M. Shettler Indiana M. G. Miller Blairsville J. N. Crusan Apollo Maude «Anderson Dr. Cass Johnstown Rev. Littell West Union Church C.F. Murray

Grove Chapel to Observe Childrens Day on June 7

Grove Chapel church will observe June 7 as a children's day. Miss Bice Snyder of Sharpsburg visits her father near Grove Chapel. Henry Moore of Crete visited his father Abraham Moore. A reunion of Grove Chapel and Bethel churches is planned at Grove Chapel on June 3. Alice Moore has returned to Wilkinsburg to work in millinery.

Grove Chapel Bice Snyder Sharpsburg Henry Moore Crete Abraham Moore Bethel

Local residents report illnesses and visits in town

Mrs J K Lowe has been ill for days and others including Jacob Stear with a sore hand and Erysipelas, C E Condron returns home after absence since April 1, David Stiteler Jr.. Elmer Lettie back from Braddock. J C Armor visits Clearfield County. C Luther Lowe and W L Robinson return from Jefferson County. Mrs Smathers returns to DuBois after her mother’s death. U V L of this place reorganizes with old members back, six new members initiated and several new membership propositions.

J. K. Lowe Jacob Stear Oy Gecis Wee C. E. Condron David Stiteler, Jr Elmer Lettie Braddock J.C. Armor Fulton DuBois

Strongstown Notes and Local Incidents

Strongstown reports include William Strong on the sick list and a wood fire near Vintondale. Visitors John Adams of Hutf and the Gillespie family in Johnstown, while H G Halby injures knee by a falling hatchet. A New York Philadelphia party arrived by special train to Wintondale. Neighbors fought a wood fire between Simmon's mills and David Grow's to protect property. Local school dispute among Henry Lemmon and Thomas Sysler settled without violence.

John Adams Hutf P. E. Gillespie Johnstown H. G. Halby S. L. Reed Ebensburg William Gillespie New York Philadelphia Wintondale Simmon David Grow Henry Lemmon Thomas Sysler Eton Township

Georgeville Social Notes and School Progress

Georgeville reports Mr J M Nichol on the sick list. Miss Martin and Mr Don Pontius of Dayton visited Saturday. Miss Mildred Streams is improving after a week of illness. Miss Bell Nichol visits Mrs Dr Dickie of Homer City. Locals attend a lecture by Miss Jane E Leonard of Indiana Normal. The Georgeville select school under Miss Pearl Bush progresses with 32 enrolled and more to come.

H. G. Tiffany Westinghouse Company Pittsburg Kate Shorsman Allegheny City Sherman Mollieong Third Ward Ellen Taylor Ligonier Mary Hughes Normal Freeport Thomas Allen Philadelphia J.C. Ewing Tyrone Blair Hamilton Squire McMaster Greensburg Roland Cobb George Buchanan Harvey Brushvalley Township Claridge Westmoreland County Jas. Clark Indiana A. W. Wilson Kiskiminetas Springs Sarah Sansom Church Street Joseph Shank Graceton J. M. Nichol Martin Don Pontius Dayton Mildred Streams Bell Nichol Near Town Dickie Homer City Jane E. Leonard Indiana Normal Georgeville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Indiana Progress Moomie AD Enptron & Manager Als Mgel Joely Printing Busibear Indiana Progress Thupmune Tndiana Congress TOD Cussixau Haw Buirsville Congressional Conferciina Senate James Mircuern Jeerson County Jows Elkin Kadiasna T.S. Near North Mahoning Elveie Prevor Pui. M. suTros Assembly Joux McGacanry W. Morzgan North Munhouing Moh Hestey, Young Aram Stuchell Rayne George J. Ferr da. M. M. Davis Greenville Woolen Factory John J. Sherman Progress Office M. B. Kline Mr. George Bethel Church Daniel Woodside Deckers Point Fifth and Water Streets Peeler Sara Ehrenfeld Lillian Sweeny A. W. Diven Wilson Martins Ferry Ohio Joseph Cramer Jeremiah Ling Cramer Stella McLaughlin J. H. Short Rayne Township Eva G. Thompson Home Missionary Society R. M. Ewing McLain Davis John G. Barr Dixonville John J. Sherman, Jr Muncie Lizzie A. McCoy John McCoy White Township J. F. Chapman W. F. Hays Iowa Hays T. C. Kerr J. E. Lydie Plumville Mars Butler County Alice Henshey Los Angeles Cal al Wagle 8. F. Nesbit Allegheny Theological Seminary Nesbit Edward Devere Gessler John Rankin Washington Township Bertha Whitaker Barnards Armstrong County South Fork Swartzentraver Wim. Irwin Irwin A. S. Cunningham Alice Mullen Fourth Ward B. F. Speedy A. W. Koch Sheridan Sabre Company E. F. Swift Koch George Indiana Electric Company Water Street Mount Lebanon James McLaughlin McLaughlin S. F. Warner Warner First and Second Ward E. E. Bacu West Lebanon J. L. Ewing Eldersrige Academy J. M. Reed Saltsburg J. J. Ewing Kiski West Union Eldersridge Olivet South Bend Elk County Samuel McQuilken Foster Lightcap Prof Rogers Annie Fairman J. K. McElhoes Alice Moore Smicksburg Strongstown William Strong Vinton— Dale Oughrys OUR Shoe Department John Kelly Wanda
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