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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1899
Page
4
A World editorial contrasts religious liberty with legal obedience, noting belief is free but actions must follow criminal statutes. It cites polygamy, human sacrifice, and Christian Science vaccination with licenses. It praises Governor Stone for trimming school funding as fiscally prudent and broadly supported by the people.
A week of weddings is reported with details of Gilbert a Philadelphia grocer and Miss Margaret L Gray of Pittsburg tying the knot at Sixth United Presbyterian in East End Pittsburg. The couple returned to Wayne avenue for supper and a serenade followed. Other marriages include Barrett and Bambe at Water street and Chambers and Kohlhepp at Trade City. A notice also mentions McAfoos Edwards and a local lure to buy a buggy from J C McGregor’s livery stable.
A long column lists numerous residents and visitors from Indiana and nearby towns. Names include Joseph W. Clements in Philadelphia, John H. Patchin of Patchinville, N F. Seanor of Greensburg, A. G. Saxman of Latrobe, J F Hood of Eldereridge, R Rupert of South Bend, Rev D M Kinter near Punxsutawney, and many others visiting or traveling to Pittsburg Harrisburg Blairsville and New York.
A broad description of the Primary Union of Indiana Pennsylvania formed to unite primary and intermediate Sabbath school teachers for method sharing. Weekly Saturday gatherings at 4 pm in the Methodist church parlor include lesson reviews, discussions, and posted items of interest. Sacha BirkMAN serves as secretary urging attendance and support. Also brief notices promote Electric Bitters and local society events and sermons.
The United Presbyterians of Western Pennsylvania announce their annual Idlewild outing on Thursday July 27 with train service from Pittsburg Etna Freeport Indiana Johnstown and Uniontown. Rev J 8 Hill of Latrobe and Rev G C H Marshall of Parnassus lead the planning committee. A Waverly bicycle model 1899 No 128556 was stolen from 923 Church Street Indiana Pa last Sunday night May 14. A $5 reward is offered for return or information leading to arrest. T Everess notes J C McGregor livery offers the finest buggies and carriages.
The Journal of Education praises Indiana county schools led by Superintendent A M Hammers. It lauds Miss Jane Leonard of the Indiana Normal School, noting ties to Barrows and Wickersham and the school's strong leaders like Dr Snyder and Dr Waller.
Thea Haypennings notes trial set for Wednesday as Dr Charles C Murray of Sewickley faces murder charges in the March death of his father’s butler John Jennings. Also reported are Mrs Kate Ferris’s death in New York from a streetcar epileptic episode and a stock market panic after ex Governor Flower’s demise.
Robbery at Blairsville: Mrs. E Bowera's Blairsville home burgled last week with a gold watch a diamond ring and a locket taken. No clues reported. Specials Are Veteran Players: special and commercial department team beat Normal in a ball game 15 to 8 Monday forenoon. For Sale: one 12-horse-power Frick traction engine with cab attached, inquires V C Thomas Indiana Pa.
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