Indiana Progress notes many local items and events
John Shellito of Penn Run visits. new electric light engine arrives. Co. F drills Friday evenings. Typhoid and diphtheria surge in Cherryhill, Miss Clara Wood dies of typhoid at 21. Several deaths and marriages listed, plus Real Estate transfers, speeches, and election week notices. Norman, Brookville, Greensburg, Blairsville, Apollo, Dixonville referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shellito
Penn Run
Co. F
Harry Learn
Cockport
Marriage Licenses and Local Election Night Oysters
The notice lists several marriage licenses issued recently in Blairsville and Blairaville, including Harry Pearse and Carrie J. Walker and Sarah J. Dennison with partners. It notes David McFarland of Dilltown attending John D. Paige's sale in Greenville, and mentions Mr. McFarland, 92, still active at home. Patton plans an election night oyster service and hot coffee. Wool hose for misses and ladies stockings advertised by M. Cunni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yao
Harry &. Pearse
Blaireville
Carrie J. Walker
Blairaville
Serene A. Warner
Blairsville
Sarah J. Dennison
Blairsville Gao
Samuel E. Allison
Mary L. Stephen
J. M. Zener
Clara Hershberger
David McFarland
Dilltown
John D. Paige
Greenville
Mr. McFarland
R. G. Stephens
Saltsburg Man Robbed in Bold Morning Ambush
C C Wacob of Saltsburg was abducted by three men near Leech farm as he traveled to West Lebanon to buy a rock. They tied him, rifled his pockets for 1200 dollars and valuables, stole his buggy, then fled toward Saltsburg with an early freight. Leech pursued but could not overtake the thieves. no clues yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C.wacob
Saltsburg
West Lebanon
Leech Farm
Wacob
Leech
Saliaburg
Reception in Honor of Gov Pattison by Cosmopolitan Club
The Cosmopolitan club held a formal reception for Gov Pattison last Thursday. About twenty members of the Board of Agriculture attended with wives or sweethearts. The committee included Hon Geo Hood and his wife Miss Leonard Normal, Miss Caroline Hall, and J Wood Clark. Refreshments were served, music by the orchestra, and Miss Hall sang. Prof Bible entertained with recitations. The evening ended with a social hop and the guests praised the royal entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Indiana Gas Company comforts in cold weather
Indiana gas service is praised as a comfort and luxury during cold days. The article notes careful, obliging managers and urges plumbing work before wet weather, while detailing local happenings including arrests in Blairsville and governor Patton’s town visit with the Normal School officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Gas Company
Widdowson Falls From Horse At Cherryhill Farm
Mr John Widdowson of Cherryhill township was thrown from his horse near a steam thresher on James Langham's farm. The horse fell on him, causing serious injuries. Medical aid reached Baltsburg. he is reported in fair condition. The post office at Baltsburg, run by Mrs Paul since her husband's death, is praised for neatness and efficiency. Panama Grange plans adjourned meeting near Gettysburg on Friday November 4 at 1 pm and 7 pm. fifth degree to be conferred. all fourth degree members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClain School
White Township
Joseph M. Nickle
Philadelphia
Paul Marlin
Sidney Marlin
Luis Glace
Indianapolis
Sylvester
Oakland
Thureday
John Widdowson
Cherryhill Township
Dixonville
James Langham
Baltsburg
Panama Grange
Gettysburg
John Maxcoum
Seer
Assault and Battery Charge Leaves Local Man in Jail
Mr John Hogan of West Wheatfield township was jailed for assault and battery after a Monday evening incident prompted by a Saturday quarrel with neighbor Mr Kennedy who filed the charge. A note mentions four year old drummer boy Garrison McGuire of Cherryhill township who attends political meetings and keeps time well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hogan
West Wheatfield Township
Kennedy
Garrison McGuire
John McGuire
Cherryhill Township
First Official Tickets to Judges of Election Districts
The Commissioners will send a sample of the official ballot ticket to the judges in every election district this week. Under Section 18 of the ballot law, each ticket must be mailed by registered mail at a cost of 25 cents per district. Prof. Little, the eye specialist, is to attend at D.
Pennsylvania Board of Agriculture Meeting Report
The Pennsylvania Board of Agriculture held meetings October 26 and 27 in Indiana with strong attendance. Noah Seanor gave an address of welcome, praising farmers and notably the moral excellence of women. Governor Pattison spoke next, delivering an engaging and instructive talk that fostered friendships and optimism for future benefits. Representative Seanor was praised for his efforts in making the gathering a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Board of Agriculture
Noah Seanor
R. E. Pattison
Pennsylvania
Seanor
Indiana
Postmaster Langham Tours County Offices and Race Notes
Postmaster Langham completed a county inspection visiting seventy six of eighty six offices and striking ten distant ones. The tour improved local mail service and cost him personal expenses. Also reported are fairground races with pace and trot results and a list of live stock shipments from October 25 to November 1, 1992 to various Pennsylvania points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langham
Brushyalley
Armagh
Dilltown
Cramer
Buffington
Strangetown
Kimmel
Grisemore
Nolo
J. K. Boucher
Salford
C. B. Moll
Barto
H. Bryan
Lanadale
J. H. Gassert
Myerstown
J. A. Creps
Harismus
Death of an Indians County Man in Washington state
A 21 year old Indiana county native J Ora Wagner son of John W Wagner Clyde dies of fever in Washington state after eight months away. Remains sent home to Indiana for funeral. Mr Wagner formerly taught school here. Also notes tax collection at White township and election night meals by the Ladies Guild. Amputation of James Rough's leg at West Penn Hospital reported with wishes for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Washington
J. Ora Wagner
John W. Wagner
Clyde
Indiana County
Wagner
Glass Works Fire Fanning Plans at Churchill's Office
Last Monday Judge White, president of our glass works, lit the fire at the plant and expects full operation within days. Machinery details and dental office reference appear, with mixed garbled notes about elixir and remedies, indicating a misread ad-like fragment with medical and glassworks mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge White
Glass Works
Local Notes From Blatrsville Wa Heim New Clerk At Grocery
Local items report Wa Heim becoming the new clerk at J. M. Harvey’s grocery. Other notes mention Annie Stitt’s leap year party, Jas. Wolf returning to the Reporter, visitors from Mifflinberg Wilkinsburg and Market Street, and Mrs. Westley Drummond’s typhoid death with two children ill. The Golden Jubilee at Sts Simons and Judes drew crowds, while property listings in Homer City and notices of Pentecost Band services appear alongside local incidents including a hunting accident, a barn dedication and minor legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blatrsville
Heim
J. M. Harvey’s
Annie Stitt
Jas. Wolf
Bertie
Gertie Yarger
Mifflinberg
Emma Murray
Katie Brennan
Bonner
Wilkinsburg
Market Street
Westley Drummond
Brown Street
August Berg
Cokeville
James A. Long
Harding
Long
Sts. Simons and Judes Church
J. H. Devera
Homer City
Indiana County
Torent
Pittsburg
T. C. Cunningham & Co
J. H. Devers
Blairsville
Pentecost Band
Old Methodist
Wm. Marshall
Snyders Station
Bert Cribbs
Mont Jackson
Elmer Hart
Elmer Hart’s Horse and Buggy and Proceeded To Ride To Town. Mr. Hart
Young Jackson
Taffy Parties and Lectures Mark Social Evening
Social events mark a lively week with taffy pullings hosted by Miss Ella McCormick of West Indiana and others at homes on Wayne Avenue and Fifth Street. The Boston Stars opened the lecture course at the Indiana House with praise for Mrs Nella Brown-Pond and colleagues. Republican county meetings are scheduled for early November across Graceton Garfield Marion Tanoma Cockport. Optical services from Hirschfield are advertised with free eye exams at the Indiana House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella McCormick
West
Indiana
Marion Christy
Wayne Avenue
Boston Stars
Nella Brown-Pond
Adelaide Cheater
Lida J. Low
Charlea D. Kellog
Kellog
United States
Miss Chester
Miss Low
Graceton
Garfield
Price List of Produce and Groceries from Farmers' Headquarters
A weekly corrected price list shows Butter and lard per pound, eggs per dozen, tallow, beeswax, and country hams by weight, various cuts of pork, potatoes per barrel, white beans by barrel, roasts and tea by pound, coffee, sugar, granulated sugar, and poultry prices for chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese. Also includes Clover and Timothy seeds by bushel with per-bushel weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C.ack
Ersner
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Ohio
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Ord
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Jefferson County Institute
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A. W. Wilson
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Willet
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E. E. Allen
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Latrobe
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Joe Keck
G. T. Hamilton
Frank Lichteberger
Frank
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John Paissey
Youngstown
Nannie McGuff
R. M. Smith
West Indiana
R. J. McConnaughey
Episcopalian Church
D. Lynne Moorhead
Bolivar
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John D. Flude
Lizzie Grimm
Apollo
J. D. Fleming
Squire Fenton
Scott Cochran
Geo. Lear
West, Indiana
Bertha Rankin
P. Churchill
Hillsdale
J. M. Glaesford
Kenwood
Mr. Glageford
Progress Office
Jean Lowry
Samuel Evans
Brushvalley Township
Jacob M. Zeener
Marchand
Zeener
Marchand House
Miss Hershberger
Hershberger
Mary J. Gibson
Penn Row
Greenwood Cemetery
E. A. Ellis
J. A. McCracken
Elmira Lyons
J. M. Winceheimer
Andrew Roll
Blacklick Two
Anna E. Delp
E. H. Camp
Green Two
A. B. Camp
James Dickey
Indiana Borough
David Elder
Young Two
Samuel J. Craighead
Silas M. Clark
Anna
James H. Walker
A. T. Robinson
Jacob Graff
Jas. H. Walser
James M. Cameron
H. J. Cameron
Fred Brentlinger
East Wheatfield
Joseph Cramer
Jon. Cramer
W. C. Weaver
Meyersdale
Plumaville
John D. Gill
David Burwell
Luthieran Church
A. Dickson
Indiana, Pa
David Olinger
Ed. Conner
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George Hazelett
J.C. Nesbit
Catherine Potts
Sadie Heitz
Frank W. Starkey
George W. Weisel
J.xn. Lancham
P.M
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He &Till
Patton
Maurice River
Bob C. C. Wacob
Gov. Pattison
W. P. Wilson
Biskeville
Montgomery Jackson
R. B. Cribbs
Clark
Tig
Normal School
Pattison
Board of Agriculture
Prof. Little
Will To At D
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Sawtelle Ch. G
J. Haws
Avia
D. Sutton
Excel & Eo
Thomas & Wissinger
Bowers
J. D. McKanp
J. McMillen
West Philadelphia
Joseph Nickle
N. J
N. Seanor
Mount Joy
Butterbaugh
John M. Nickle
Iowa
Northcoro
A. T. Moorhead
Ben
Harrison and Reed
T. Iona
Court House
Gilpin McHenry
Ladies’ Guild of the Episcopalian Church
Jas. Rough
Weet Penn Hospital
James
Plumville
A. L. Schrecongost
Chas. Tucker
John T. Stuchal
Messrs
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Verner Hollister
Annie Aul
Georgeville
Peter Riddle
Douds
Kuntz
Turtle Creek
W. E. Allison
Davis
West Virginia
A. Olinger
Miss Peffer
Lottie Schreeongest
Lukehart
Cdie Zimmerman
Pearl McCracken
Kittanning
Lewis Lemon
Locust Lane
Ambrose
Jno. A. Scott
M. C. Watson
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Hapa
W. M. Cunningham
Kane & Miner
Mrs. Keener
Fola
Olive Johnston
Sixth Street
Taffy
Mary Tintoff
Ffth Street
Detroit
Mich
Cunningham’s Brick Works
J. A Johnston
A. T. Lowry & Co
Cunningham
Farmers’ Exchange
MeMasters
Church H Street
Hirshfield
Salvation Oil
W. M. Cunningham’s
J. A. Johnston
Optician
J. A. Johnston’s
M. B. Hirschfield
Detroit, Mich
B. B. Henshey
Mary L. Stephens
Indiana Markets
Wilson, Rowe & Hetrick
U. S
O Price Cash
Cunninghame
Line of Choice Family Grocere's
Queensware
Philadelphia St Street
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