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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1892
Page
5
The Indiana Progress recounts a snowy Wednesday, local illness cases, church services, and social news. It notes marriages planned at 3ft Pleasant, obituaries, political loyalties, road improvements by Jerry Sexton, a large coal field at Cramer and Thomas, and visits by prominent figures, including Rev. J. Dills and Bishop Simpson biographies.
A warning issued after a Halloween shooting near West Indiana reports a 38 caliber ball pierced the wall of M. N. Lewis on Church Street without injuring occupants. The notice threatens fines under Burgess Bell for violators of the borough ordinance.
J C Agey of White township has built a barn on his farm praised for neatness and convenient layout. The contractor R L Ferrier of Utah Pa is credited with high barn building skill and a strong local reputation. Those planning barns are advised to visit Agey’s farm and contact Ferrier for specifications.
About eight years ago John Stoneback and his son bought 80 acres of swampy ground near Black Lick. They transformed it into productive land and this year produced 553 bushels of wheat 160 bushels of oats 40 tons of hay 36 tons of straw 2000 bushels of corn plus 400 dollars worth of strawberries raspberries and sweet corn marketed.
Ready to Make Ware glassworks begin operations Monday with glass melting this week and ware making on Monday afternoon. Mr S W Vandersaal travels to Pittsburg to recruit skilled workers for the plant. Citizens are invited to attend the Monday opening. Mrs W L Davis of Church Street injured after falling in a cellar stair last Friday morning, suffering internal injuries and a head wound.
Mr John McGaughey the real estate agent inserted a sale act in the Progress last week. Misa Griffith of White township bought the property from Harry Anthony of West Indiana for 1500 dollars. William C Thomas of Taylorsville, employed by the P R R at Pittsburg, passed through the area visiting family on two weeks vacation. Dr McChesney and wife report improvement after Chicago trip, and John N Vanhorn of Heteb City reports good weather and Republican fidelity. Harry Earhart fractures his left arm playing football in Hazelett meadow. Long distance telephone office equipment ordered. Punxs is praising Pittsburg connections. Invitations issued for the marriage of Misa Ida Haye and Mr WoHafie.
The new foundry and machine shops near completion and the Wilkinsburg guests of the Naugle House host Mrs. Remington’s visit. A quiet presidential year election, a growing rolling mill, and a $25,000 capital stock increase mark industry here. James R. Walker, burned in Jeannette, resumes his drugstore job. Religious meetings draw large crowds. the People's Lecture Association opened with the Boston Stars. West Penn Railroad grading for a new track prompts office relocation. Prohibition meeting held. local turkey hunts noted. The brass band plays weekly. notable deaths include J. Ord Wagoner, typhoid in Tacoma, honored by Armagh council contributions.
Plumville reports school opening next Monday. residents travel to Blairsville and Five Points. Indiana visitors include Max Coleman and Peter Riddle. local merchants Meekins and Learn are noted. Distinctive items cover church repairs, sheriff visits, pension updates, deaths, rebuilds, and a letters list dated Nov 8 1892.
The community was startled by Rev J Day Brownlee’s sudden illness after a sermon on Sunday. He had a Rebel bullet wound causing recurring pain and blood poisoning. Doctors feared for his life but Friday brought gradual improvement and cautious hope. A visiting Pittsburg physician joined local experts in confirming the diagnosis and the pall is location. The tale ends with a soldier remark urging remembrance of Civil War sacrifices.
Obituaries report the 66 year old Mrs. Allison dying after months of suffering and faithful Presbyterian service. It also notes the death of Mrs. Jean Given Anderson in Dharm Sala India at about one year of marriage to Rev W J Anderson, with sympathy extended to her husband and her family.
Alfred M Bell a Philadelphia commercial agent died of pulmonary trouble at his Philadelphia home last Monday November 7. His body was brought home and buried in Oakland cemetery. He had been a clerk in youth, later ran a general store at Elders Ridge, then moved to Philadelphia to work as a commercial agent for years. He was well known and widely liked. his remains were followed by many friends. Also notes In Memoriam from WOTU dated November 3 1892 for Mrs Robert Milliken with condolences and sympathy. James Stewart Walker died at his Armstrong township residence aged 69, described as a respectable citizen.
A critical portrait notes that county commissioners perform hard physical and mental labor, scrutinize all county expenses, and judge presented bills. It highlights the challenges faced by Cameron Braughter and Rankin, especially under the new ballot law, and asserts they earned their salaries this year through diligent, economical work day and night.
Local tale reports Clawson House landlord and Republican backer Clawson agreeing to be hauled in a wheelbarrow if Cleveland won, with Code to ride if Harrison prevailed. Indiana band escorted the pair down Main Street amid crowds of supporters. Also notes marriage licenses issued for residents of Blairsville Canoe and nearby towns.
Jas. Farn ewalt of Utah Green township suffered a leg fracture last Wednesday when a timber rolled onto his left leg while rolling logs in Weatmoreland County. The Greensburg Glass Company’s Jos. A. Harris visited the plant on Monday and called it superior to many in the state. An eye clinic will be held for free consultations on Saturday at the Greensburg house.
The ad urges all with throat and lung ailments to visit Daugherty Bros. in Indiana, Pennsylvania for a free trial bottle of Otto's Cure. It claims to relieve colds, coughs, bronchitis, consumption, croup, and whooping cough, boasting faster cough relief and a guaranteed cure for children and adults. The offer highlights a large 502 size and immediate relief.
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