Indiana County Progress on May Primary and School Reform
The Indiana Progress reports the May 1994 Republican primary results with endorsements based on fair nominations and a dignified campaign. It praises reduced corporal punishment in Pittsburg schools, citing Luckey’s April report and a long-term decline since 1868, noting 30 cases in April 1894 and overall improvements in school governance and discipline. Real estate transfers and election returns are listed, with chairman Max McGencon credited for fair campaign leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Luckey
Pittsburg
Principals Association
Memorial Day Observance Committees Appointed
At a regular meeting of Indiana Post No. 28 G. A. R. on May 3 1894 committees were named to organize Memorial Day events. Plans include Spruce Flowers Wreaths Flags Cenotaph and grave marking with reports due by May 26. Names include McGrawghey Bruce Coleman Marlin Hamilton Campbell Shank Thomas Adler Johnston Agey Gamble Hill Johnston Nesbit McKalip Hollister Thompson Smith Black Banks Hillberg Swan Hasting Laughlin Falloon Clingenberger Beckis McSweeny Hood Laughlin Books Snyder Livingston Watson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Post
John McGrawghey
Joan M. Bruce
Adj
T. M. Coleman
Sydney Marlin
G. T. Hamilton
Wm. Campbell
Lewis Shank
Lewis Thomas
Nash Adler
J. M. Bruce
A. H. Apple
J. 8. Johnston
J. S. Agey
W. E. Gamble
John H. Hill
Esq
J. S. Nesbit
J. D. McKalip
L. A. Hollister
J. Wils. Thompson
C. Thompson
F. M. Smith
Adam Black
J. N. Banks
Fsq
Hillberg
Wm. B. Swan
W. Wheeler
W. T. Wilson
Hasting
J. M. Laughlin
Joseph Falloon
J. Clingenberger
Sol Beckis McSweeny
Committee of Woman's Relief Corps
G. W. Hood
Noah Adler
Isaac Beck
Marty Long
A. Yukenberg
Henry Hargrave
J. W. Books
Adam Snyder
Noah Livingston
A. P. Watson
Insect Threatens Getty at West Indiana Water Works
Mr J C Getty, a night fireman at the West Indiana water works, reports a large centipede bite causing annoyance and restless nights. He describes the creature as about three inches long with around 1,000 legs and fears its bites could be fatal. He plans to trap the intruder, which was seen by him last summer as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Getty
West
Indiana
Mr. Getty
New Flower Arises From Indiana Home Joke
In an Indiana home a husband, returning late on a Sabbath night, discovers his wife awake with a playful tale. She unveils a new flower she named "four o'clock" describing it as still in bed as he asks if it is up yet. The mood suggests a lighthearted domestic joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Livestock Shipments From May 8 To May 15
Shipments show J M Nickle of West Chester Pa sending 124 hogs. D B Allison transporting 85 hogs and 25 cattle from Bealves Derry Pa. Thomas and Vissinger consigning 194 hogs 1 sheep and 5 calves in Sch Pa. Seanor 181 hogs at Barto Pa. M H Henry sending 21 horses from West Philadelphia Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Nickle
West Chester
D. B. Allison
Bealves
Derry
Thomas and Vissinger
Seanor
Barto
M. H. Henry
West Philadelphia
The Neatest and Cleanest Prisoner in Brushvaley
John McNutt of Brushvaley township prides himself on the neatest and cleanest cell in the county jail. A prisoner for over a year, he aids Jailor Miller in duties and administers medicines to inmates. Call on him during rounds in the big brick building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNutt
Brushvaley Township
Joby
Miller
Star and Guy Meg Marketa buys eight fat steers
Frank Garman, proprietor of the Star and Guy Meg Marketa, purchased eight fat steers from Wo T Himill of a township. Garman is described as a well known cattle dealer with a reputation for tender steaks and fine roasts. His shops are on East Philadelphia Street and First Street in West Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Garman
the Star and
Guy Meg Marketa
Wo T Himill
Ae Township
Garman
Philadelphia
First Street
Indiana
Bargain Groceries Advertised by Philadelphia Street Store
J. B. Hinds on Philadelphia street markets choice family groceries green vegetables fruits and confectionery. All brands of fine grade flour available. Many people seek savings by buying where prices are lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hinds
Philadelphia Street
Sale adjourned for Wimer estate in Indiana county
Public notice records the adjourned sale of William R. Wimer deceased property set for June 1 at the Court House Indiana after sheriff’s sales. Also mentions May 5 publication date and court district context. includes assorted local notices from Waco Texas and Sewickley Pittsburg area with brief items on subscriptions timber sale and a church conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Wimer
Court House
Indiana
PERSONAL BREVITIES WITH MANY VISITORS INDIANA
A parade of names visits Indiana town from Pittsburg to Reynoldsville and beyond. Physicians, professors, and merchants such as Prof J H Young Rev Kelly Ex Prothonotary John A Scott and auctioneer J L Stear appear among a long list of locals and travelers. Several residents voyage to Pittsburgh while others welcome guests at home and at nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Young
Pittsb
C. E Seeley
Reynoldsville
Willis Wilson
Pittsburg
I. McFarland
R. Y. Elder
Elders Ridge
Rev. Kelly
Philadelphia
Josiah Neil
North Point
R. Stear
West Mahoning
Township
K. L. George
West Lebanon
E. M. Lockard
West Indiana
John Rice
Deckers Point
B. Bennett
Strongstown
Joseph Stiles
Indiana
Tanoma
Laura M. Bethel
Creekside
D. B. Townsend
South Bend
Joseph Clements
Harry Wilson
Kennedy
Ebenezer
M. W. Best
E. J
Lizzie Stewart
South Sixth Street
Calvin Nesbit
Burrell Township
J. M. Glassford
Kenwood
J. L. Stear
Will McCormick
Normal
Armagh
M. McMaster
School Street
Kittanning
M. M. Henry
M. H. Henry
Young Township
Harry White, Jr
Washington and Jefferson College
Annie Sutton
Philadelphia Street
Neely-Clancy
Allegheny
Sallie Torrence
Delmont
J. M. Jones
Railroad Avenue
Jennie Lytle
Irwin
M. M. Clark
Harrisburg
E.C. McFadden
Second Street
Connellsville
Jane Sutton
Margaret Patton
P. E. Gillespie
J. A. Coleman
South Fork
Elizabeth McFaddan
Buena Vista
D. B Taylor
Second. Street
Weat
Clarence Hilberry
Harry Mack
Rochester Mills
E. W. Smith
Joseph Johnston
Saltsburg
K. Johnston
White Township
Stephen P. Kennedy
Isabel Kennedy
Local School Advances with New Courts and Flagstone Walks
The school progresses with three new tennis courts and a flagstone walk nearing completion from the station to the building. J C Gourley, baseball captain, was home over Sabbath. The Y M C A of Indiana held a chapel meeting, seniors may leave May 26 and return Monday, 400 to 500 students are in attendance, and a tennis tournament will be managed by Profs Gordon and McWhood. West Lebanon club missed the visit. visitors over Sabbath included Bolivar students and various local guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Gourley
Theuilding
Indiana
Profs. Gordon and
McWhood
West Lebanon
J. B. Hammond
Hammond
Johnston
Bolivar
Ho HS Ulerich
Westmoreland County
Powell
Gordon
Kennedy
Allegheny
Nolin
M Mary
Nannie Nolin
McNall
Jeannette
Tresher
Jeannette Dispatch
Warner secures farm building rodding contracts in Banks Township
In Banks Township Mr. 8. F. Warner returned from travels where he secured rodding contracts for farm buildings. He runs a personal canvass as several local men assist him. Clients include D A Buchanan J H Smith of Gipsy and A B Glau Wegdale with E W Smith of Cockport. The Eaton notes weekly electric storms and fatal results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. F. Warner
Banks Township
Warner
D. A. Buchanan
J. H. Smith
A. B. Glau
Wegdale
E. W. Smith
Cockport
Eaton
Public sale at Nathan Simpson residence in White township
At the late residence of Nathan Simpson near Indiana on Wednesday May 23 1894 at 1 o'clock the sale will include three work horses a three year old colt a two year old colt a yearling colt one cow one sow one male hog threshing machine and related implements hay rope single harness, saddle and bridle pair sleighs bee and bee stoves and other items. A reasonable credit will be given terms announced day of sale G E Sneppon administrator R N Mole administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Simpson
White Township
Old State
Indiana
G. E. Sneppon
Adm
Ane
Public Sale at Armstrong Farm in Armstrong Township
A public sale will be held at the Armstrong farm in Armstrong township one mile from Shelocta Pa on the Kittan poe ae eat May 18 1994 at 1 o'clock pm. The reportedly offered items include pole e coiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Dale
Armstrong Farm
Armstrong Township
Shelocta
Local Notes From Shelocta Area Relate Visits and Illnesses
Community diary items list residents and visitors including Mr. Frank Fleming on sick list and Miss Lyle Lytle visiting Indiana. People travel to Emlenton Five Points Pittsburg and Robt Johnston’s. several share illnesses from whooping cough typhoid fever erysipelas. Funeral of Dolly Widdowson and death of Benjamin Lowman noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fleming
J. Sloan Walker
Indiana
James Ralston
Lyle Lytle
Henry Shaffer
Elderton
Joseph H
Kansas
Joseph Hooding
D. L. Rosensteel
Kate Lytle
Lizzie Lytle
Tom Fleming
Emlenton
Fred Smith
Wan
Shelocta
W. F. Walker
Five Points
James Daugherty
William Fulton
West Lebanon
Martha Ewing
Irwin
M. Lowman
Abner Lowman
Robt. Johnston
W. J. Mitchell
Fist National Bank
New Houses Rise in Vinton Area and Local Trade
Builders push several new homes in Vinton. Blair Shaffer supplies lumber for a large store room while U S Jackson furnishes material for the company’s office building. Local politicians visited the county seat Friday to support candidates. Various residents visited kin in Morrellny and Penn Run. Italians between Vinton and the forks drink five barrels of beer weekly, George Kerr handling the supply. A close call with a burning pile was saved by S L Omer stopping at the bert house. John T George to haul lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Blair Shaffer
U. S. Jackson
John Michaels
Mong
J. G
Mt Poy Oe
Peelie Cramer Company
White Mill
Blacklick Creek
John T. George
Local notes from a small town visit and events
James Nix enjoys a quiet day as visitors arrive in town. Residents and visitors, including Mrs. John Phillips and Miss Ada Walheck, are seen in social calls. A lawn fete is planned for next Saturday with Crawford and Chas Lowe among those mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nix
Tee Te Gee Hazard Johnston
Newvillé
John Phillips
John Pierre
W. W. Oeat
Theiener
Crawford
Chas. Lowe
Dayton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana Progress
A. T. Moorhead & Son
Indiana County
Max McGencon
Robt
E. Long
Nellie McKinley
Wm. McKinley
Robt. E. Long
Frederick Casper
Pine Township
Geo. Stiffey
Jacob Hickman
C. Barr
Samnuel C. Barr
George Steffy
Jacob Clark
Mechanicsburg
Herbert Brink
Frederick Herlinger
Brushvalley
Fred. Herlinger
Mary J. France
M. ¥. Church
F.J. Wetzel
Smithport
Wm. Hart
Sarah I. Bell
James M. Goehing
Robert Holmes
Wm. L Moore
Homer City
E. B. Stachel
James Harbison
Henry Prothero
D.C. Leasure
Cance Township
Wm. Piper
J. W. Martin
Blairsville
Archie Fowler
Ellen MM. Bowman
Young
Untiik Jute
Waco
Texas
J. Syberd
J. L. Orr
Margaret, McGara
Washington Township
Orr
Adam
Lorae Hildebrand” Nemvereerere
Seeesy Back
Palick, Pa
Johnstown -Kellysburg
George Bodenhammer
Bethesda Fleming
AS Cunningham
Will
Sewickley
M. E
Sewickley Arabe
G. W. Wheeler
Altoona
Grand Order of Odd Fellows
Black, Hart and McElheen
Fraham
Bstrongstown
Progress
Far West
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Presbyterian Church
Hall
D. A. Cunningham
Cunningham
Harry Wells
Latrobe Bicycle Club
Robi
Rafe
Brookville
Samuel Shiel
Conemaugh Township
Campbell Wagner
Brushvalley Township
Wagner
M. L. Rowland
Dixonville
Taylortown
Greene County
Rowland
Twolick Baptist Church
Trade City
G. M.weaver
W. C. Sprankle
Mahaffey
T. S&s Nest
E.R Stewart
Frederick Sprankle
Harry Kers
DuBois
Sprankle
Punx’y
Clark la
Virginia
Benjamin
W. H
Berry Coleman
Menday
Moa
Seltabeny
John Jones
van Thani
Selteberg
Coleman
Robert Miller
Tuisans
Dolly Widdowson
Ballenger
A. Shaener Mitte
Lesith
Atwood
John J. Stuchell
Newr Rocheshis
Mills
Shaeffer
Wm. Johnston
D. R
Thomas Bro
Alf Anmiemon
Deckers Foint
Jy Ann Campbell
Near
Tows
Frank Barr
Thie Place
Wi Dommes
Harry Gilpatrick
John C. Sayers
Lee Hy
Beinas
Jobkn Clark
Aes
Mesa
Will Sage
James Moore
Ieee
Austin Berkipile
Ligunies
H. V. Piper
Kimi
Misa Ada Walheck
Wedeelay
Thomas
Mies
Jennie Clark
Clyde
Jobe Cleat
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