County Nominates Strong Ticket In Saturday Primary
The Saturday primary produced a decisive win for J. N. Stewart for Register and Recorder with 1404 votes and a 1269 majority. John L. Getty won District Attorney with 2044 votes, and D. L. Moorhead edged J. W. Botsford for county surveyor with 1909 votes. updated returns and delegate slates were announced for the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Lewis
Iwan
Elder
Getty
Taylor
D. L. Moorhead
Mr. Stewart
Brushvalley Township
Stewart
Stewart & Wilson
John L. Getty
John L. Taylor
Caldwell & Moorhead, Civil Engineers and Surveyors
J. W. Botsford
Rayne Township
G. G. Hartman
West Indiana
Harry H. Robinson
Saltsburg
S. J. Smith
Glen Campbell
Young Thieves Arrested In Shoe Shop Robbery Case
Three boys Halsey Walker Frank Roof and John Marshall confessed stealing four pairs of shoes from Malcolm's shoe shop West Indiana and wore them daily. The shoes, left for repair for customers, were recovered the same day. Bail was set for their appearance at court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm
Indiana
Alex
Squire Kellar
Halsey Walker
Frank Roof
John Marshall
Wettling
McAdoo
Church Street
Black bear shot by J H McGuire near Cherryhill
J H McGuire of Cherryhill township shot a black bear on Friday that measured eight feet in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McGuire
Cherryhill Township
Accidental Killing Verdict in Sexton Case
The Coroner's Jury found D W Sexton died accidentally. Verdict blames Lloyd Eastright or Jerry Sexton with no malice. Mrs Sexton filed separate homicide charges. DA Leech to present at June term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Sexton
Prothonotary’s
W. D. Sexton
Lloyd Eastright
Jerry Sexton
Sexton
Squire Fenton
Fire at Slippery Rock Normal School Dormitory
A large fire destroyed the boys' dormitory at Slippery Rock Normal School last Monday at 5am. The three story frame building 80 by 50 feet housed about 250 boys who escaped via improvised rope descents as stairways burned. Loss run to 25,000 dollars for the building plus 5,000 for books and clothing with 20,000 dollars insurance. Trustees plan immediate brick rebuilding similar to Indiana Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slippery Rock Normal School
Centerville
Malicious act shocks town as cow found slain in woods
In West Indiana rancher William Wine reported his cow missing from White's woods. Later that day the animal was found dead with a fractured skull, likely struck with an axe or hammer. Wine vows to track the culprit and press full legal punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White’s
William Wine
West
Indiana
Sutton Bros. & Bell
White’s Woods
Schedule Change Alters Morning Train Times
A new timetable effective next Sunday shifts the second morning train to arrive at 8:50 and depart at 9:10, while the first morning train now arrives at 8:40 and departs at 8:50. The Day Express to Pittsburgh leaves at 7:30 and the maintain express departs at 8:00, with a connection to the main line east arriving Philadelphia at 6:50 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Frost Damage Strikes Area After Weekend Rain
A cold wave after Saturday rain caused severe frost on Sabbath night. By Monday morning frost reached a quarter inch in places and whitened objects. Fruit and vegetables suffered, grape buds may be killed, tender vegetables were damaged countywide, while some farmers think fruit remains mostly unharmed and grain is not badly affected.
Sheep killed by lightning at Swan’s Cham bersville farm
A Thursday storm struck a tree sheltering Samuel Swan’s flock in Cham bersville. Nineteen full grown sheep were killed by the lightning with others injured. Swan faces a substantial loss as the flock included mature animals.
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Samuel Swan
Chambersville
West Indiana Man Gashes Forehead Digging
Mr. J. M. Wachob of West Indiana suffered a nasty forehead gash Monday while digging in the garden. A mattock he raised struck a clothes line, ricocheting to his head and causing the injury though not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wachob
West
Indiana
Blairsville minister assists in Lebanon communion event
Rev. Rk. E. McClure of Blairsville assisted Rev. Littell of West Lebanon at Sabbath communion services. Monday he rode a bicycle there and collided with a wagon, fell off, and sprained an arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rk. E. McClure
Blairsville
Littell
West Lebanon
Republican Primary Returns for 1896 State Convention
Official returns list delegates to the state convention: Harry L. Robinson of Saltsburg eight votes, G. Hartman of West Indiana eight votes, and J. Smith of Glen Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Robinson
Saltsburg
G. Hartman
West Indiana
J. Smith
Glen Campbell
Indiana Mining Company Eyes Colorado Land After Reawakened Demand
In 1882 a ten-member stock group of Ouray County residents formed the Indiana Mining Company with $12,000 to buy 100 acres for mining. The venture failed to develop, but a recent inquiry from a local agent suggests adjoining land has gained value. The firm plans reorganization with one member overseeing interests. Original stockholders included A. W. Wilson, John W. Sutton, D. Porter, R. M. Fleming, Jesse Thomas, A. C. Boyle, Issael Thomas, James Fleming, and Henderson C. Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Mining Company
Ouray County
Colo
Comy
A. W. Wilson
John W. Sutton
D. §. Porter
R. M. Fleming
Jesse Thomas
A. C. Boyle
Issael Thomas
James Fleming
Henderson C. Howard
Commencement Exercises Set for Borough Schools
School year ends as Bor ough and West Indiana public schools prepare graduation programs. In Library Hall the Indiana Borough classes will graduate with diplomas awarded to G E Hood William Taylor Frank Lohr Harry Stewart Bertha Baylor Carrie Kline Bertha Myers Annie Miller Clara Gailey Laura Stephens Mina Johnston May Books. Fifteen graduates from West Indiana include Maggie Campbell Grace Klingensmith Olive Livingston Besse Moorhead Alice Mullen Ralph Wiggins Frank E Moorhead John K Brallier H Ney Prothero James Hammers Bert McClusky Willie Griffith John E Gibson Edwin Woodend and Harry Lockard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Indiana Borough
G. E. Hood
William Taylor
Frank Lohr
Harry Stewart
Bertha Baylor
Carrie Kline
Bertha Myers
Annie Miller
Clara Gailey
Laura Stephens
Mina Johnston
May Books
West Indiana
Alice Mullen
Ralph Wiggins
Frank E. Moorhead
John K. Brallier
H. Ney Prothero
James §. Hammers
Bert McClusky
Willie Griffith
John E. Gibson
Edwin Woodend
Harry Lockard
Vogel Schroth wed in Carrolltown ceremony
The wedding of Theodore A. Vogel and Rosa J. Schroth took place at Carrolltown on Thursday. The couple arrived in Indiana that evening and stayed with Mr. Vogel’s parents on North Fifth Street, returning home Monday. The groom works in the merchant tailoring business in Carrolltown and Mrs. Vogel is active in local social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore A. Vogel
Rosa J. Schroth
Carrolltown
Marble and granite works land orders from Blairsville and Apollo
Spreading out, Mr. R. E. Young, proprietor of the marble and granite works, received orders from other counties this week. He shipped a granite monument to G. H. Cribbs of Blairsville and sent another stone to Apollo. When a good thing cannot be had at home, people go where it can be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Young
Marble
G. H. Cribbs
Blairsville
Apollo
Cosmopolitan Club Eyes New Quarters in Wissel Building
At a Monday meeting a committee was formed to secure larger quarters for the Cosmopolitan club. The group is eyeing the Wissel building planned for summer construction by Adam Wissel and hopes to move if terms prove satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Adam Wissel
Wissel
Wedding Bells in East Wheatfield Township
Mr W B Martin of East Wheatfield township wed Miss Mattie Rodgers at the bride’s parents home in Weat Wheatfield township. Rev R E Stewart of New Florence officiated. About sixty friends attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Martin
East Wheatfield Township
Mattie Rodgers
A. M. Rodgers
Weat Wheatfield Township
R. E. Stewart
New Florence
New Hotel Opened in Hillsdale County
Mr W H Buterbaugh completed a fine fifteen room hotel at Hillsdale and opens it to the public this week. The building is well fitted for business and Hillsdale now boasts one of the county’s best hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buterbaugh
Hillsdale
The Old Men Like It
Mr. William Kunkle of Blacklick township, near ninety, remains a loyal friend of the PROGRESS and enjoys the paper’s weekly visit to his home. Though age presses, his evening years hold many pleasures for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kunkle
Blacklick Township
The
Progress
Graff and Ortner Wed at St Bernard's Church
Mr William Graff and Miss Rosa Ortner daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Ortner Rayne township were married in St Bernard's church at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning by Rev Kirner in this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Graff
Rosa Ortner
Adam Ortner
Rayne Township
St. Bernard’s Church
Kirner
Forgery convict released from penitentiary
N. A. Warner, sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for forgery, was released last week. He arrived here on Thursday and may make his home at this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Warner
Bicycle Club Formation Effort Proposed for Court House Meeting
Residents here and nearby are urged to join a meeting at the Court House on Thursday evening May 23 to organize a bicycle club. The event aims to unite riders in the area and establish an official group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Elected Delegates Named for Epworth League Convention
Mr. G. W. Earl and D. W. Simpson were elected delegates to represent the Indiana Epworth League of the M. E. church at the state convention in Philadelphia, meeting in the latter part of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Earl
D. W. Simpson
Indiana
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Philadelphia
Local Notable Names Hover in Curious Tea Meeting
Mr Wenten of Lewisville and M Clawson of Blacklick attend a small tea gathering in the county. The note mentions the pastor Rev i y in attendance, with scant readable detail on purpose or outcome, suggesting a brief social or church-related exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wenten
Lewisville
County
M. Clawson
Blacklick
I Y
Normal School Notes and Baseball Games Summary
The Normal School reports a busy period with a seniors’ one week vacation starting May 25 and varied commencement week events. Baseball updates include a seniors vs Kiski on Decoration Day, a second team win at Blairsville 16 to 3, and a home loss to Johnstown 8 to 15 amid fielding errors. Williams pitched well, St Clair fielded solidly, and upcoming games include a Saltsburg match against Kiski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellville
Edith Coffin
Pittsburg
Erodelphian Literary Society
Normal
Johnstown
Williams
St.Clair
Grim Reaper claims long-time Westmoreland farmer
John McCauley died at his Delmont residence in Salem township after a long life of farming in Westmoreland county. Born in Belfast in 1816 he emigrated to Bell township then Salem, later moving to Delmont. Survived by four children, twenty seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. father of Mrs. Charles K. Johnston of White township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCauley
Delmont
Westmoreland County
Belfast
Ireland
Bell Township
Thos. McKee
Salem Township
McCauley
Charles K. Johnston
White Township
John Rodgers of Seward Dies at 58 in Westmoreland
John Rodgers of Seward Westmoreland county died on Sabbath at age 58. A known figure in the southern part of the county he spent many years in the flouring mill business. His remains were buried Monday at Wakefield burying grounds in East Wheatfield township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rodgers
Seward
Westmoreland County
Wakefield Burying Grounds
East Wheatfield Township
Pearl Anthony passes at 14 in White Township
Pearl Anthony daughter of Mr and Mrs Simon Anthony of White township died Saturday evening at age 14 after a three week illness. She is buried at Greenwood cemetery in the place on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl
Simon Anthony
White Township
Greenwood
Tomorrow Mr Walter J Christy and Itteburgs Gazette
Miss Lafferty formerly lived here but has resided in Pittsburg during recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Christy
Itteburgs Gazette
Meeting Notice For Bharwan Attendee Event
Janeen and Coker attended the meeting from Bharwan. The report notes Tate Cre ee participated and the gathering focused on a local civic matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Cre
Janeen End Coker Ont
Bharwan
Ancient Florence and Italian Cities Tour Observed
The narrator tours Florence Bologna Padua Ferrara and Pisa describing Palazzo Vecchio towers in Bologna and Galvani’s frog nerve experiment. The journey notes old streets grand domes and a uniformed official guiding the author into Florence with a terse citation of local scenery and sensations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Florence
Padua
Priam
Ferrara
Tasso
Jerusalem
Bologna
Galvani
Tuscany
Italy
Pistoia
Firenze
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. N. Stewart
Register and Recorder
W. E. Allison
G. W. Swan
R.Y. Elder
Young Township
Will
Prirrier Co. Surregister & Recorder
V. Veyoe
H. M. Eliot Armstron
J. C. Cochran Burrell
D. L. Palmer
Burrell
T. C. Mogle
Alex. J. Rawson
W. D. Wilson
Serre Eererrs Ty M. J. Lewis
Blacklick Eererrss
James Mabon
Lowry Grow Buffington
J. W. Evans
Brushvalley
D. A. Gorman Banks
H. M. Sutter Conemaugh
John Hart Conemaugh
D. L. Marshall Center
W. H. McConahey
W. E. Moorhead
Cherryhill
Henry Brickley
Green
E. M. Lydick
Grant
D. J. Pollock
Sennee
Womens
Homer City
Aeeneee
T. Kelly
Indiana Eeeeeente Nares
Fs .Gadeeseey
J. M. Dixon
Indiana West Wedeweeel
Bestaereee
John S. Fisher
J. C. Wells Smicksburg
Eatcenaey Saree
Clark Davis Washington
Wheatfield
C. N. McKelvy Wheatfield
Hugh Mack White
Samuel Highlands Young
Weersenee
H. H. Blakney Young
Oeaswheon
R. W. Ewing
the Baptist Parson
Goff
Owens
Redding
Kinsel
McElhoes
Thos. St. Clair
McCartney
Mainhart
Kinkead
Burns
Hawes
Slater
O Bailey
Poorcreree Serseneerescee Ib
Canty
Gourley
Anenonene Williams
Panne McElboes
F. St.Clair
Bete Gerhard
R-Seee
the Grim Reaper
Pearl Anthony
Seanon ‘Tueeday
Palazzo Vecchio
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