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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1898
Page
4
The article praises Company F and D of the Pennsylvania National Guard preparing for Cuba, with references to Camp Hastings and Camp George Thomas. It highlights their readiness, courage, and devotion, and mentions upcoming letters from the camps and support from patriotic readers. It notes the guardsmen, veterans of 1898, and the community’s read treats of Dr. Talmage.
Col W A Stone has won the nomination for governor by persistent campaigning. He leads the Republican path with solid support from voters. The state convention will confirm on first ballot, while Senator Quay stays neutral, letting Republicans decide by June 2.
The Fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry ships prepare for active hostilities in Cuba. Soldiers depart Mt Gretna in sections, each car secured and guarded, with rations and Pullman accommodations for overnight travel. A meeting adopted resolutions thanking Indiana county residents for support and comfort during the mobilization.
Six regular army corporals will be added to each company of the National Guard Volunteers making twelve corporals per company. Artillery practice saw shells whistle through a 10 by 4 foot target at 1400 yards. Meade Marshall, a new recruit and our camp cook, has shown skill with ladle and pot. Over 16,500 Pennsylvania Volunteers passed in review before Governor Hastings Friday evening. Sa bin visit ors Mr Wu Elbin of Jeannette and J N Langham of Indiana, with Assistant District Attorney Miller of Pittsburg, were guests. Stanley Brallier shook hands with Indiana friends. Private Harry Stewart transferred to hospital corps. C W Johnston appointed regimental clerk. Hon James Mitchell, Alexander Mitchell, and A T Moorhead were camp guests Thursday. On dress parade, a new recruit sought a dress from Captain Mahan.
A patriotic gathering in Dilltown and nearby areas raised a handsome flag and sang songs as Mr. J. H. Reed, an ex soldier and miller, opened the mill’s steam whistle to unfurl the flag. Squire James Crossman conducted his first marriage, joining Harry J. Hoover and Annie M. Clawson in a ceremony marked by churchlike dignity. Constable D. R. Pringle received a GA. R. suit from his daughter Maud. Utan, Pa., May 16, 1898. EDITORS OF THE PROGRESS: A letter defends post office paper delivery, noting delays are due to arrival times and urging patrons to contact publishers. Postmaster.
Public notice highlights Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds has given away over ten million trial bottles. Claims include cures for asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases. Offers free trial bottles through Hildebrand Indiana Moore Homer City and Miller Blairsville with guaranteed or prepaid price. Regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar.
A preliminary meeting in the M E church syllabus set up a relief system for Company F members and dependents. Mrs. Langham chaired, Mrs. Bell was secretary, and a constitution committee led to a full set of bylaws and officers. The group lists many church affiliations and urges families needing aid to contact any officer for prompt help.
Arthur D. Wilson, a former Indiana resident and leper, is a costly patient at Pittsburg Municipal Hospital. He requires isolation and a private nurse as he fatally deteriorates, yet his appetite has surged with monthly consumption including 20 dozen eggs and 50 loaves of bread. His April board bill reached 250 dollars, and the city bears the cost. Wilson's history includes a civil engineering trek to South America where the disease is believed contracted.
Miss Margaret Russell of Sixth street visits Greensburg. H M Elliot of Armagh handles county business in town. Miss Jennie Mitchell departs for Harrisburg to attend the state Prohibition convention. Mrs Maria Grove of Fourth ward visits her daughter Mrs James McAulty of Blairsville. Misses Annie Pitts Celia Notley of Cherrytree stay with Miss Bell Fleming of Church street. Elizabeth Eva Laughlin and Lou Nannie Hazlett of Kent visit Indiana on Tuesday. Mrs D M Caldwell and two children Clyde Ernest of Fourth ward plan a Thursday train trip to Beaver Falls to visit her parents.
The Ministerial Association held a small gathering in the Lutheran church on Monday afternoon. Rev. John Jamison read a paper on Temperance and led a liberal discussion. The next session will be in the Disciple church on Monday, June 6, with Rev. D M Kinter delivering a paper on Our Cities Menace to Church and State.
The unsightly stock yards at Third ward will be transformed into elegant residences by J. C. and A. S. Wallace who will build and occupy fronting the west Philadelphia street area. H. Engle buys the eastern yard for a lumber depot. Local notes include five more men returning from Mt. Gretna with two rejected for age and fitness. Architect E. M. Lockard wins a contract to expand T. B. Clark’s North Ninth street residence. Sheep damage payments listed for Oliver Ross and T. Marshall. Cabbage and tomato plants for sale at Frank H. Daugherty’s.
A list of residents and guests visiting Pittsburg, Indiana, and nearby towns includes Misses Alice and Clara Galley from Pittsburg, Mr J H Cunningham from Johnstown, Dr D Andrews from Plumville, and Attorney J N Langham at Camp Hastings. Other visitors and travelers span Saltsburg, Ebensburg, Gallitzin, Penn Run, and Blairsville, with many attending Sabbath visits, family reunions, or business in nearby cities.
Rev. A Judson Furman to preach at Cookport next Sabbath morning and evening. Tomorrow Ascension Day mass at Christchurch at 7:45 AM. D M M Kinter to preach on Looking Unto Jesus and Christ or the Devil Which on Lord's Day. Prayer meeting postponed to Thursday due to public school exercises. Rev H Q Graham to preach at 11 AM in the Court House to the Baptist congregation in pastor Furman’s absence.
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