Indiana Progress lauds Elkin as Republican campaign chairman
In the November 11, 1896 issue the Indiana Progress praises Hon. John P. Elkin and Pennsylvania Republicans for a successful campaign leading to McKinley’s large statewide plurality of 297,137. The editorial credits Elkin’s leadership and the efforts of supporters for the unprecedented victory and anticipates future honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
John P. Elkin
Hetel Bellevue
Indiana County
Elkin
McKinley
Electors meet to cast votes for president in January
The electoral colleges must convene in capital cities on the second Monday of January to cast ballots for their chosen candidates. Congress meets the following February to open certificates and declare the winner with a majority. A Goop Democrat warned Republicans to deliver better times, noting policy hurt business and patience is needed.
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Electoral Colleges
Congress
Republicans Give Up Kansas Loss in Electors and Ticket
The piece notes Republicans concede Kansas electors by about 6000 and the state ticket led by Leedy a Populist loses by over 4000. Populists gain Legislature and five or six of eight Congressmen. Prosperity said to follow victory with Carnegie Steel announcing over half a million dollars in new work. Cleveland proclaims Thanksgiving shield from disaster.
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Kansas
Bryan
Leedy
Carnegie Steel Company
Public Sale At East Wheatfield Township Armagh Pa
D B Mack offers at public sale at his residence in East Wheatfield township two miles east of Armagh Pa on Thursday November 24 1896 a broad lot of personal property. Horses cows sheep wagon buggy mowing machine hay rake grain drill harrow plows harness saddles bridles wheat rye buckwheat hay straw and more. Sheriff D C Mack will act as auctioneer and will greet old friends at the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DB. R. Mack
Hig
East Wheatfield Township
Armagh
D.C. Mack
Cleveland's 1896 Thanksgiving Proclamation Declares National Thanks
President Grover Cleveland designates November 4 1896 as a day of Thanksgiving and prayer urging unity gratitude to God for national preservation peace and defense. He calls citizens to gather in worship forego work and offer thanks while aiding the poor and needy. Secretary Olney attests the proclamation in Washington.
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Cleveland
McKinley
United States
God of Nations
Grover Cleveland
Washington
United States of America
Local Institutes Hold Two School Programs This November
An 1896 notice lists institute sessions at Treese school house Green township on November 14 with sessions on compulsory school law and parental involvement led by Kate Fleming Waddell Ollie Napp and Edith Griffith. Poplar Spring school house Pine township hosts November 28 with physiology aims of education and recitations. includes inaugural address by president and a student debate on teacher preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treese
Green Township
Kate Fleming
W. J. Waddell
Ollie Napp
Edith Griffith
Mr. Stephens
Eliza Nichol
Cicero Barnett
Nona Napp
Stella McCoy
S. L. Barr
Mabel Reed
Sade Lydick
G. T. Learn
H. L. McCullough
W. T. Price
Jennie Glenn
J. M. Rodkey
Poplar Spring
Pine Township
Holsapple
M. M. Palmer
Mary Shaeffer
Calvin Steffey
Lawrence Williams
Thomas Conrad
S. B. Sides
H. Clara Sterner
D. T. McGregor
A. W. Glenn
Mary Shaefferdeny
Mr. Holsapple
Alec Howe Sails Into Fi Country Store Adventure
A city boy travels to Fi Country Store where he seeks his fortune and discovers it in an entertaining tale. The new serial recounts his curious adventures in lively, period-appropriate narration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Howe
In the Heart of the Ills by Sherwin Cody
A Republican camaraderie note from Indiana Pa on November election results. Major McKinley victory praised with a million plus popular margin and 280 electoral votes. Induces mill reopenings, farm product demand, and praise for Jnc. P. Elkin and local party workers. D. C. Mack thanks committee and press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major McKinley
Mr. Bryan
Jnc
Pennsylvania
Free Silverites
D. C. Mack
Republican Co. Committee
Camel Speed Limits and Fatal Strain Warned by Times of India
The Times of India notes camels cannot sustain high speeds beyond two hours. Realistic top pace is five miles per hour, a rate deemed dangerous to push. If exhausted, a camel kneels and may die, impervious to fire under its nose.
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Mohammed
Jerusalem
Mecca
Asia
Times of
India
British Rule the Cables
British companies control nearly four fifths of world submarine cables totaling over 150000 miles at a cost above £30000000. Of fourteen Atlantic links to America France owns one and Great Britain ten. About ten popular cables carry nine of ten telegrams dispatched over British lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
America
France
Great Britain
Hood's Sarsaparilla Blood Cleanser Claim
An aged promotional line urges readers to prevent illness and cut medical costs by keeping blood rich and pure with Hood's Sarsaparilla, positioning it as a doctor friendly tonic for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Letters From Farmers In North and South Dakota Pamphlet
Farmers in North and South Dakota publish personal experience letters in a pamphlet issued by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway. The pamphlet is well illustrated and not mailed without a two cent postage stamp. Apply to John R. Pott, District Passenger Agent, 486 William Street, Williamsport, Pa.
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South
North Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St.Paul Railway
John R. Pott
William Street
Williamsport
Dentist Dr W E Bower to Visit Smicksburg
Plumville dentist Dr W E Bower plans a dental visit to Smicksburg on Monday November 16 offering dental work to residents who request service that day.
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W. E. Bower
Plumville
Smicksburg
Local Names Listed In Newrytown Pa Directory
In Newrytown Pennsylvania figures such as George W. Shearer Edii Jennie B Lyons Gibson Kent Masthia Yeshice and Frank College appear in a partial directory list. The fragmentary text names several individuals and locations, indicating a local population record or community listing with scattered entries.
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fGeorge
W. Shearer
Jennie B. Lyons
Newrytown
Agdubn Gibson
Kent
Masthia Yeshice
Frank College
Davitecsscen
Second U P Church Edifice Advances Rapidly
Contractor J H Diven pushes the Second United Presbyterian church project with favorable weather. If continued, slate will soon crown the roof. The builder, a Sheree, has moved swiftly. The completed church will be the prettiest and most convenient of local churches and an armament to Seventh Street.
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J. H. Diven
Second United Presbyterian Church
Second United Presbyterians
Seventh Street
School Report for East Pike School White Township Oct 23
Report for East Pike school White township for the month ending October 23 shows 39 pupils enrolled 17 males 22 females. Attendance 87 percent for males 91 for females average 89. Those missing no days include Grace Orr Bertha Orr May Uber Clark Uber Mabel Bennett Bertie Bennett Jane Carney Myrtle Helwan Irvin Gardner Albert Hileman. J T Burrxen Teacher.
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East Pike School
White Township
Grace
Bertha Orr
May
Clark Uber
Mabel
Bertie Bennett
Jane Carney
Myrtle Helwan
Irvin Gardner
Albert Hileman
J. T. Burrxen
ProGRess issues publish new report cards and prices
The eighth page carries official election returns while the PROGRESS announces seven month report cards and a penny price for each item.
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The
Progress
Penn Run Local Correspondence and Community Notes
Local items report Mrs. Fred Houck's illness over the Sabbath and communion in the M E church. Rev. Neil Ferguson preached at the U P church. Mrs. John Wolf hosted relatives in Center township. Elmar Lydick left for Allegheny car shops noting full work after the election. A Greenville Cherryhill Republican rally celebrated a McKinley Hobart victory with parades, band music, bonfires, and cheers. Other notices mention social visits, school progress under Elkin and Ritchie, planned mill relocation to Marion Center, and a funeral in Braddock linked to Mrs. Barrett’s sister.
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Fred Houck
M. E
Neil Ferguson
U. P
John Wolf
George Wolf
Center Township
Elmar Lydick
Allegheny
Salt River
Duke
Greenville
Squire
Cherryhill
Manor Martial Band
John McGuire
McKinley
Hobart
J. C. Wells
Hains
Dayton
David Lewis
John Clark
Reynoldsville
Theodore Elkin
Ritchie
Sarah Weir
Anita
Jefferson County
John Roush
Roush
D. D. Barrett & Son
Marion Center
Amos Barrett
Braddock
Local notes from Holidaysburg and Indiana area
Mr George Williams of Holidaysburg returns home for the election. Miss Edith Griffith spends weekend in Indiana. Mrs T P Stephens of Grisemore improves from dyspepsia. Mr John Williams near Martintown returns from LaJose. Miss Rachel Jones and Mrs E W Griffith of Indiana visit near this place. Mr A C Ober ill from possible broken blood vessel. Mrs Ann Elizabeth Williams and daughter visit friends in Indiana. Messrs Warren Buterbaugh and Will Griffith of Brushvalley guests nearby. Miss Ida Holmes of Pine Flats becomes ill and leaves. Mr Luther Patterson and family occupy Andrew Glass residence. Mr Ralph Templeton and Miss Maud Wray teaching in Blacklick township spend weekend here. Cider making active. Frank Griffith’s cider mill produced over 130 barrels last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
Holidaysburg
Edith Griffith
Indiana
T. P. Stephens
Grisemore
John Williams
Martintown
LaJose
Rachel Jones
E. W. Griffith
Helen
A. C. Ober
Ann Elizabeth Williams
Russell
Messrs
Warren Buterbaugh
Will Griffith
Brushvalley Township
Sabouiu
Ida Holmes
Pine Flats
T. P. Stephen
Frank Griffith
Glen Campbell Vote Returns Rally After Free Silver Debate
Local Glen Campbell residents reported strong support for McKinley in a November 3 to 7 voting period. Major turnout, hustling by both parties, and a 28 vote McKinley lead announced at 9 PM followed by a celebratory march and cannonade.
Creekside Chronicles Show Local Happenings and Plans
Farmers husk corn harvests as H E Mahan yields 1000 bushels from nine acres. A railroad may run through soon, preaching at M E church Sunday at 2 30 p m, and the shoe maker Bert Hogan reports a boom after McKinley's election. Youths attend Cummins schoolhouse institute. George Nesbit handles Indiana business for J L Orr. Salt river tariff talks stall free silver aims local to protect salt trade as a prairie schooner caravan travels from Kansas to Cherrytree and on to Vandergrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creekside
H. E. Mahan
M. E. Church
Bert Hogan
McKinley
Cummins
Geo. Nesbit
Indiana
J. L. Orr
Salt River
Kansas
Cherrytree
Vandergrift
Local Notes on Visits and News from area towns
Ill Mr Thomas McGough rests two weeks. James Rutter visits Saltsburg and Pittsburgh this week. Mrs R S Coulter returns from Blairsville. Rev Robert Smith of Freedom Pa. preached at Presbyterian church on Sabbath. E A Miller greeted a 10 pound boy. Miss Daisy Anderson returns from Apollo. Prof H L Barr plans to move family here soon and stay with Rev Littell. R H Wilson of Saltsbury surveyed land for cemetery addition. Friends of McKinley and Hobart held a meeting Thursday night to celebrate prosperity. Juniors of West Lebanon plan Thanksgiving events and supper for members and friends.
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Thomas McGough
James Rutter
Saltsburg
Pittsburg
R. S. Coulter
Blairsville
Robert Smith
Freedom
E. A. Miller
McKinley
Daisy Anderson
Apollo
L. Barr
Littell
R. H. Wilson
Saltsbury
Hobart
West Lebanon
Local social notes and post election pole incident
Miss Nona Work of Marion Center visited Miss Fanny Work for a week. Mr John Huff and wife near Glen Campbell visited Mrs Thad Work over Sabbath. Lot Craft left for Forest county for the winter. J S Rees and Dr Campbell attended Gen Gordon's Punxsutawney lecture Friday night. Republicans celebrated McKinley victory with a torch light procession and cannonade. The Bryan pole flag was torn down after the election and remnants remained visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nona Work
Marion Center
Fanny Work
John Huff
Glen Campbell
Thad
Lot Craft
Forest County
Rees
Campbell
Gen. Gordon
Punxsutawney
McKinley
Bryan
Local social notes and post office race chatter
Mrs C W Tuck visited friends in Greensburg last week. Miss Lida Hunter of Leechburg visited Martha Bolar. Jno F Breho of Johnstown was here on business last Monday. Miss Mary Emmons spent Sabbath with Miss Jessie McGee at Indiana Normal. Chas A Wahn returned home from Allegheny after two weeks away. Miss Gertie Kelly and Miss Wagle of Indiana Normal spent Sabbath at Miss Kellys. Several citizens are racing for the post office with a fast field expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Tuck
Greensburg
Lida Hunter
Leechburg
Martha Bolar
Jno. F. Breho
Johnstown
Mary Emmons
Jessie McGee
Indiana Normal
Chas. A. Wahn
Allegheny
Gertie Kelly
Miss Wagle
Community Notes From Punxsutawney and Nearby
Mr Willie Pierce made a business trip to Punxsutawney on Saturday. Mr J C McMillen a top car carpenter is building the new church in Indiana. Mrs Elizabeth wees visited her daughter Mrs Hill of Horatio last week. The Jefferson Literary Club meets again and shown talent may invite readers to their room for something interesting. Republicans hold a strong demonstration for President elect Major McKinley last Saturday evening with about 200 shots fired. Bruce and Abe McGahey involved in the event as described. some opponents left the field claiming cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Pierce
Punxsutawney
J. C. McMillen
Indiana
Elizabeth Wees
Hill
Horatio
Jefferson Literary Club
Major McKinley
Brother Bruce
Abe McGahey
Local Social Notes From Johnstown Area
Miss Nell Moorhead visited Johnstown friends last week. Mr Hudson Grambling of Morrellville made a flying trip Saturday. Miss Ida Overdorff, recently in Pittsburg, has returned home. Mr Griffith, No 5 teacher, spent Saturday and Sabbath near Grisemore. A number of youths were entertained at Alexander McCracken's Monday evening. United Evangelicals organize a Christian Endeavor society with devotional meetings Saturday. Mr George Buchanan injured on the floor with bruises and a head cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Moorhead
Johnstown
Hudson Grambling
Morrellville
Ida Overdorff
Pittsburg
Griffith
Grisemore
Alexander McCracken
United Evangelicals
Christian Endeavor Society
George Buchanan
Illness Strikes Grigemere Resident and Family
Mr Curtis Ober of near Grigemere is very ill with pneumonia. Mr nok Tenet ot ment Se Doe has five children suffering from pharyngitis.
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Curtis Ober
Grigemere
Nok Tenet Ot
Visit of Altmas and Heary to see Master Jamie Kustom
Mrs Elizabeth Altmas and her daughter Mrs Susan Heary visited there recently. It was Mim man’s first visit with Master Jamie Kustom, her great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mca. Bell Zimmereen
Elizabeth Altmas
Bissenville
Susan Heary
Mimman
Jamie Kustom
Town Happenings and Digestive Cordial Advertisement
Miss Dollie Ferguson is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs John O Campbell passed through town last Friday. Miss Elsie Gilmore has returned from an extended visit to friends in Pittsburgh. Mr J G Lowman and wife of Braddock visit his mother here. Our town held a ratification meeting Saturday night with broad satisfaction at the election result. An indigestible stomach mass is described and Shaker Digestive Cordial is advertised as a remedy sold by druggists priced 10 cents to 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Conner
Philadelpha
Thomas Lockard
Sidney
T. Weitzell & Sons
John Maquilken
Martin
Robi. Dye
Blacklick
McKinley
R. L. Price
DuBois
Ritchey
Buterbaugh
Philadelphia
England
Glen Campbell
Messrs
J. M. Ruffner
H. E. Clark
Dollie Ferguson
John O. Campbell
Elsie Gilmore
Bose
Pittebare
J. G. Lowman
Braddock
Lowman
Companion Calendar 1897 Gift Offer and Features
The Companions calendar for 1897 is a premium color lithograph with four folding pages, each 10 by 6 inches, featuring four female figures in 12 colors. It costs a dollar if published in standard quantities. New subscribers sending 1.75 dollars for 1897 receive the calendar free and the paper until January 1, 1896. The volume celebrates the Companions tenth birthday with contributions from over 200 notable men and women. Prospectus available from Tuerbourn's Companion, 205 Columbus Ave., Benton, Mass.
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Companior
Companion
The
Tuerbourn
Winter Excursion Tickets From Pennsylvania Railroad
On November 1 the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will place on sale excursion tickets to all prominent winter arena resorts in New Jersey Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia Florida and Cuba at usual low rates. The Pennsylvania Railroad offers its extensive connections and facilities for travel. An illustrated book describing winter resorts with travel routes and ticket rates will be furnished free on application to ticket agents.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Eifaicst
New Jersey
Virginia
North and Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Cuba
Pennsylvania Railroad
Nasal Health Grievance From Connellsville Woman
Mies Melwen Daniels of Connellsville Pennsylvania suffered years of nasal obstruction after multiple operations on both nostrils. She sought radical care from Dr Sadler of Pittsburg to remove growths at home and cautioned readers to beware of scams offering reduced prices for medical photographs.
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Benien
Mies Melwen Daniels
Connellsville
Sadler
Avenue
Pittsburg
Saohawadi
Heed’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills Advertised Health Claims
An 1896 ad touts Heed's Sarsaparilla as keeping blood rich and pure to prevent disease, and Hood's Pills as easy to take for indigestion and biliousness. It also notes Home-Seekers Excursions to Chicago, Milwaukee and railway lines on November 17 and December 1 and May 1896, with details of the trips offered along the railroad’s routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & Railway
South Westens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana Progress
A.T. Moorhead & Son
North Seventh Street
Billy Bryan
President Cleveland
Richard Olney
Secretary of State
Tise
Fi Country Store
Sherwin Cody
Mark
Headquarters Co
Indiana, Pa
Second
U. P. Church
Smicksburqg
Vincent Dorr
West
Lebanon
Rochester Mills
Ambrose
Rover Dropey
Manryth
Nengitt
Buckien
Armos Sabre
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