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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1901
Page
1
Voters endorsed a borough debt increase for sewerage, a major Republican victory at the polls. Indiana now looks to a sewer system as the long discussed project gains support. a separate ballot for the sewer proposal drew large turnout and keen interest yesterday.
In a statewide election the sewerage measure carried 546 in favor and 195 opposed, with every ward showing a majority for the proposal. The general election also brought a strong Republican showing as state and county tickets were elected by solid margins. New state officers include Frank G Harris treasurer and William P Potter supreme court judge. H M Lowry won register and recorder, George J Feit district attorney, and D L Stourhead county purveyor. The four Indiana wards’ results are listed, with county totals to follow.
A large coal field in North and West Mahoning townships between Little and Big Mahoning creeks, about 6000 acres, from Trader City west to the Loop, will be taken up. Leases were by Fetterhoff and Crossman, with landowners notified of the action. L M McGee & Co of Pittsburgh named as purchasers.
Real estate agent G. W. Gilbert sold the J. L. Orr property on West Church Street, recently occupied by Mrs. Bartlett, to Mrs. Hannah Walker of town for 1200 dollars.
A widow receives an $8 monthly pension for Mr. Fannie Stear. Elmer Carney of White township was granted an order for $28 for sheep damages in the last week.
Mr George W Gilbert real estate agent and Miss Annie I Scott were married at 7 30 this morning at the bride’s sister’s home in Homer City Rev Mrs Telford officiated The couple will visit the bride’s parents then occupy a new home on Wayne Avenue later this week Also notes two other couples wed in nearby towns and a local bride Estella McLaughlin of Vandergrift married Boyd Hildebrand of Apollo and the ceremony was performed by Rev H R Johnston at the bride’s home several friends attended and the bride is a former Indiana State Normal School student
Bennettt O Bennett of Pittsburg and Lena M Pierce of Blacklick wed at the bride parents home with Rev G G Burns officiating. Jamison T Jamison of Ambrose and Clara Josephine Thompson of Plumville married at Elkin by Rev W D Ewing. Hanna A lvie and Edna Black of South Bend married at the registrar's office by Rev Dr J Day Brownlee. Wilson J E and Dollie Braughter of Stifflertown near Cherry Tree wed at the town. Stephens Harry of Pine Fiste and Edith E Dill of Dilltown married at Central Hotel parlor by Rev D Swartz Crawford.
Halloween masquerade balls and dinners mark social season with Miss Leonard Miss Davis Mrs Charles Work and others hosting gatherings across Normal Philadelphia Street Oakland Avenue Kellysburg Skelecta and Church Street. Outing Club members and companions enjoyed a chicken and waffle supper at Hotel Lowman. About 125 guests attended Gettys home event with white and gold parlor red halls and pink dining room decor. Real estate transfers list several parcel exchanges and sums. Timber cutters William Conner John Johna and Samuel Hadden completed a Patchin timber tract contract with daily outputs of 1122 861 1231 and 100 feet.
Charles Tucker ships 15 cattle 8 calves and 140 pigs to Doylestown Pa Thomas Wissinger sends 211 sheep and 2 calves to Jersey City N J J M G Moore owners ship 225 pigs and 50 sheep to Collegeville Pa Mrs Clemson Aul of Georgeville visits her son Dr M M Davis of town this week
Last week in the civil court Judge Greer assisted Judge White to manage a busy session. The Annie Colesar v Kennedy case sought $10,000 for the death of Andy Colesar, a 14 year old in the Graceton mines. The court directed a verdict for the McCreary Coke Company. a new trial motion will be heard next list. Other verdicts: Indiana Foundry v Lydick $35. Sebring Pottery v Simpson $11.13 costs split. Dedeon v Wagoner $85. Kerr v Maher defendant.
The People's Popular Entertainment Course presents eight high class events in Indiana this winter. A full ticket costs one dollar and about 300 season passes already sold at Hall's book store. Tickets are limited and selling fast before closing in a few days. Lectures and concerts include Phiney's United States Band, Fink's Jubilee Singers, John R. Clark, Dr. James Hedley, Marion Wilson and The Marshall Sisters, J Wright Gidding, Hawthorne Musical Club, and Ritchie and His Novelty Entertainers scheduled from November to March at Library Hall.
A Sabbath noon fire destroyed the John Adamson dwelling in Washington township while the family dined. A married son occupied part of the home. both families lost most household goods. Maude Trusal had clothes burned. The fire, likely from a defective flue, left contents uninsured. The Lutheran Cockport church to be dedicated November 17 at 11 AM with Rev. Lewis Hay delivering the sermon. W J Short shipped 50 000 pounds buckwheat to Mt Pleasant Indiana last week, largest order to date. Mr and Mrs Hoover thrown from their buggy on Sabbath, sustaining several bruises. The Christ Episcopal Church Ladies Guild to hold a handkerchief bazaar next Tuesday. Grace Klingensmith elected teacher of room 4, Third and Fourth ward school. A horse owned by John Pittman hanged itself by a halter on Sabbath. Francird arm incident: Sharlen Beck fractured right wrist.
Closing Republican meetings across Green township townsTrade City Marion Center Glen Campbell Cookport drew strong attendance. Speakers included Attorneys W Mahan J N Langham Ernest Stewart and A F Cooper with local leaders presiding and a musical finale by the Cookport Martial Band.
Recent deaths include Col H H Kuhn of Johnstown aged 62 dies after brief illness from bronchitis and heart trouble. Civil War veteran attorney and county figure interred in Johnstown after services. Also Sanford Nesl of Possontawney dies Oct 23 aged about 75, former Perrysville merchant in lumber and livestock business. survived by wife and two children with two brothers in Perrysville. Johnston Miller of South Mahoning township dies Friday afternoon at 77 from paralysis. survived by wife and children. funeral at Plumville Presbyterian Church and burial at United Presbyterian cemetery near Plumville.
Mr. Joseph Buchanan of Neal & Buchanan, merchants at Trade City, was injured while hunting when a ramrod drove through his right hand during loading of a rifle. The ramrod pierced between the tendons of two fingers. the gun discharged accidentally. Dr. J. W. Morrow treated the wound in Marchand. the hand is healing nicely.
Ten year old Edgar Kimmel found three dynamite caps in a deserted farm house. He struck one with a nail causing a blast that tore off his thumb and index finger and badly lacerated another finger. He suffered facial and neck cuts from flying shell fragments. In town notes new residents include T A Douglass occupying Marshall property on East Philadelphia and J L Langham at School Street Third Ward. John Wettling remains critically ill at his South Fifth Street home with paralysis and unconsciousness since Monday.
Local column lists Mr and Mrs M Wortman of Ponx sutawney visiting Mrs Wortman’s parents County Commissioner and Mrs Peter Frech from Saturday to Monday. Mrs and Mrs H R Umburn of Statlers Row W Va have been visiting Mrs Umburn’s father Hiram Gibson in Cherryhill township, returning Monday. Merle Walker son of Mr and Mrs R F Walker of West Philadelphia arrested, returned from Bondville TL where he visited relatives. Mix Logan Long employed at Pennsylvania Railroad Johnstown visited home to cast a straight Republican vote. Rev J O C McCracken of Johnstown visited Monday. Mrs McCracken visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J B Adair of Church street accompanied her husband home. Frank Sutton employed on government geological survey visiting. Mr Sutton will soon go to Washington DC for winter game work. Ruth Empfield of town with three children in New York City visiting sister and buying holiday novelties. Miss Madge Lydick stenographer for Cambria Steel Co Johnstown visited South Seventh street parents from Saturday to Monday.
Normal football hammered Altoona 6 to 0 on Altoona’s field in a clean, hard fought contest. Normal opened with a drive to the goal, Gessler forced over for the game's only touchdown, and the visitors dominated the second half but could not push another score across.
Constable Jacob Wettling and Humane Agent J. W. Thompson with several others arrested Lee Carter, a colored man wanted at Verona for a serious crime against a young girl. Carter escaped briefly at the depot but was chased to White's woods, surrendered, and jailed. Verona's Constable R. G. Davis later took custody.
The Indiana Ministerial Association met at a Lutheran church on Monday afternoon. Rev. R R Riedel of Blairsville delivered an excellent paper titled The Power Needed for Effective Preaching, full of thoughtful gems and well received. The article notes a likely October 1902 YWCA state meeting may be held here, with the ministerial association voting to welcome it alongside other religious groups.
Mr. Alex Thompson, a crippled resident near Marion Center, was attacked by a vicious boar while moving a hog from a pen. The boar gored his left leg and hip, throwing him down and inflicting serious wounds. A neighbor aided, likely saving his life. Dr. R.K. Moflenry treated the injuries, which are not expected to be fatal.
County Superintendent J T Stewart has organized the Indiana County Teachers Institute for the week starting December 23. Strong day instructors and evening attractions include Senator J P Dolliver and William Hawley Smith, Katherine Ridgeway Concert Company, Dr A A Willits, and a home talent Mikado production involving forty characters. Musical director Prof John L Apple leads. new instructor Anna Friedman joins child study and literature sessions.
The Pan American Exposition closed at midnight Saturday with an estimated loss near five million dollars. The deficit hits common stock holders, second mortgage bondholders, and the contractor, while first mortgage bonds of two and a half million are fully paid. Admissions totaled about 8 million over six months, with a usual 2 million monthly average, impacted by President McKinley’s assassination.
McHenry of town, member of the State Board of Agriculture, has arranged three two day sessions for the county in December. Willet on December 2 and 3, Tanoms December 4 and 5, Cockport December 6 and 7. Detailed programs to appear next week. Halloween celebrations in Indiana towns featured mischief by youth including girls joining in gentle pranks. Some streets reported vehicle disturbances and residents hosted social gatherings.
Morrizon Butterbaugh postmaster at Bofing ton shot himself in the left hand while cleaning a revolver last week. The ball entered the palm and lodged in the forearm. He was taken to Johnstown where the bullet was removed. Union services set for Thanksgiving Day at 10 30 a m in the M E church with Dr Bwartz Cra sermon. The Indiana County Gas Co sinks another well in Creekside field on the Frank Gibson farm. Stephen A Johnston of Armagh named juror for U S District Court session in Pittsburg this month.
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