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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1898
Page
4
A special train will depart Blairsville at 6 30 p m and return after the meeting. Indians are urged to send a large delegation to Blairsville. Round trip tickets will be sold at EXEN T rates.
The PROGRESS warns Indiana County Republicans to cast a united vote for the entire Republican ticket in the 1898 election to strengthen McKinley’s presidency and protect state leadership. It details candidates for superior court and internal affairs, praises wartime leadership, and urges support for Judge War Porter and W D Porter, with endorsements for General James W. Larra and Brigadier General J P Gobin.
Republican gatherings announced for Canoe Ridge on November 3 Trade City on November 8 Pine Flats on November 4 promising large rallies with top local and foreign speakers. Chairman John Eiser urges widespread attendance and additional meetings as desired.
THE PROGRESS urges voters to express their preferences at the polls. It honors loyal opposition and urges Americans to exercise their right, claiming the ballot sustains republican institutions through historic conflicts including the Civil War and the Spanish-American War.
The Indiana county Republicans nominate 8 M. Jack Esq for congress in the 21st district. The nomination is presented as fair and well received across counties forming the district. Support from Republicans and some Democrats appears likely on personal grounds.
The Republican voters of Indiana county praise the county ticket as composed of the best citizens. Many have previously filled the offices with satisfaction, and the article urges a large party vote next Tuesday.
A partisan plea urges Republicans to vote next Tuesday, urging a strong showing for Col. Wm. A. Stone and the congress candidates Galusha Grow and B. Davenport. It warns against mixed tickets, emphasizes marking the first-column circle, and favors a straight Republican vote amid references to Democratic opposition and Bryan era issues.
Two weddings reported as a Warrensburg NY man J Hays and Miss Jessie McLaughlin tied the knot at the bride’s uncle James McLaughlin’s home with pastors H M Clark and D M Kinter officiating. The couple plans a brief eastern wedding tour before establishing a home in Warrensburg.
A string of weddings is listed with couples from Armagh East Wheatfield Rayne Hast Ma honing Cherryhill Saltsbury Glen Campbell and Blacklick. J C Tomb Malvina Wakefield R H Thompson L Willetta Lightcap James Keely Janie O Neal Murray Conrath Annie Keating Henry Hepner Alice Devinney J P Mitchell Annie Bowers all wed in local churches parlors and homes with brief notices of reception trips and future households.
John Kesler Eesleer and Lizzie Fleck of Smicksburg wed at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Lewis Hay officiating. Charles W. Taylor of Livermore and Alice M. Simons of Tunnelton married at the bride’s home with Rev. H Household presiding. C L McGogney Reed pair McGogney and Cora Reed of Saltsbury wed at the bride’s parents’ house with Rev. Dr. Miller officiating.
A blacksmith Mr T M Gilpatrick has opened a shop at Winslow Jefferson county. Sharrette offers ladies shoes 1 25 to 5 00. Daugherty Bros sell bullets powder caps and shells. Weather Proof Trespass notices for sale at the Progress office. Signor Aloisia Coradini Italian pianist claims a piano chord arrangement that resists weather induced detuning and keeps harmonic distances intact. The apparatus purportedly applies to all pianos.
A circus elephant pulled two and a half tons on one trial and five and a half tons on another, with uncertainty over steady pull versus jerking. Powerful horses pulled about a ton and a half, while 88 men equaled the smaller elephant. An ad for Caldywell's clothing and a promo for PROGRESS subscribers appears on page two.
A compiled list notes numerous residents and guests visiting Blairsville, Latrobe, Punxsutawney, Pittsburgh, and surrounding areas over Sabbath and weekdays. Included are movements to Pittsburg, Altoona, Johnstown, and Canoe township, with several residents visiting family or taking trips for business or revival services.
The paper records a Sabbath service at United Presbyterian Church for Captain Mahan's company. It lists local visitors including John Curts of Covode and Annie Curts en route to Cincinnati for the winter, Wilson M. Piper now in Polk Venango County, and George W. Treese of Gipsy with Trees & Stabs contractors working on a Gailey & Fry contract in Canoe Township. It also mentions Mrs Frank Walker of Philadelphia visiting Indiana friends, Latrobe football players Edward Wood and William Hammer as Indiana visitors, and profiles Rev G T Reynolds, Squire J S Amond, Lieutenant A McCracken, and local business ads.
President Montoler issues a Thanksgiving proclamation urging all citizens to observe Thursday November 24 as a day of rational thanks. He calls for services of praise across worship places, citing blessings, unity, and the hope of peaceful victory and divine guidance. Also mentions generous public notices and local advertisements amid wartime context.
A local advert urges customers to review the wide underwear stock before purchasing. It promises a handsome assortment, any style, and attached prices to encourage quick buying.
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