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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1895
Page
4
An early 20th century notice lists subscription terms for Indiana Progress. It states one dollar per year in advance and eleven months paid within the year at a rate of $1.25. The notice is signed by A. T. Moorhead as manager and Moorhead as proprietor.
A public uprising in political thought spreads from New York to cities nationwide. The piece argues the republic requires people to decide public questions, criticizing past nomination systems and urging merit, not location, as the basis for choosing representatives. It calls for conscientious, fearless, capable public servants and stronger citizen control over governance.
The article warns of a severe 1895-96 winter with early cold and extended stay. Signs cited include overstocked squirrels, early cricket silence, thick corn husk, furry chestnut burrs, and white goose bones. Despite these, no snow or blizzards are yet evident.
A sobering portrait of a young man with bright hopes who cannot resist alcohol. When faced with business reversals he returns to the bottle, losing manhood and control until a tragic crash and a face that he once despised haunts him.
A two day teachers institute will be held Friday evening and Saturday at the Trade City school house on November 29 and 30 1895. The program includes lectures on child study new education discipline and reading methods with recitations and musical interludes and a question period. Friday features Lil lie Hitzenrater Billie Bush Leon Hoffman and others. Saturday morning covers aims means and methods with H W Smitten and Douds. Afternoon sessions discuss methods graded courses and parental duties hygiene of children and pupil engagement with multiple speakers and recitations. Adjournment follows general business.
Rayne Township presents a two day institute at Tanoma Friday and Saturday November 29 and 30. The schedule lists addresses on patriotism, successful schools, discipline as an educational factor, teachers’ wages, singing and Bible use in schools. Rebecca Blue and Mary Shields lead talks. Rev John Tomlinson also attends. All teachers directors and friends of education are invited to attend.
A two day teachers institute at Brandon school occurs Friday November 15 and Saturday November 16 1895. Friday evening features How to Train Pupils in Habits of Self-Government with speakers Jean Work Mary Moore J H Moore and Rev E P Foresman plus recitation Martha Wyncoop. A debate on whether Pennsylvania legislators have done more for schools than school boards opens the program with teams Potts and McGin ity versus Stanley and Work. Saturday morning runs 9 30 to 11 with an Address to school by Emma Thompson. Saturday afternoon includes Nature Study by Binnie McConnaughey Olive Loughry Clarence Botsford discussion of director responsibility for teachers they employ plus a recitation by Mary Steele and a question box with music and recitations.
Washington on November 13 Attorney Harmon works on his annual report to the president He will urge an amendment to existing laws directing all criminal cases involving violations of United States laws other than capital cases now appealed from the lower federal courts to go to the United States circuit courts of appeal for final hearing He argues this will save time in the Supreme Court.
Washixeton dispatches confirm the killing of two southern Utes and a squaw near Lost Canon Colorado. Agent Day says no danger remains though reports of threats circulated. Eight Indian police have been sent to the scene to conduct a thorough inquiry.
The late Curtis E. Robinson once a real estate dealer in Curiaco is named in a suit here alleging he deserted a wife in Massachusetts in the early sixties when he moved to Chicago. His three children may see their inheritance contested by Massachusetts relatives as the estate is represented to be worth about $1,000,000.
Washington November 18 W N Hailman superintendent of Indian schools in his annual report discusses enlisting states in Indian education. He notes some reluctance to admit Indian children to white schools and suggests possible continuation of specific Indian schools for limited periods.
At the New Haven convention on November 18 Mrs. George E. Clarke spoke about pacific garden minutiae and Be thag teats Be The latter spoke on his work in aid of éeyukards.
Official election returns show Prohibition votes for Superior Judge Campbell 131 Lathrope Register & Recorder Miller 120 Surveyor McCullough 128. People’s Party totals list Superior Judge Stevenson 253 Couchlin 252 Rheem 251 Register & Recorder McGaughey 238 Surveyor McCrea 282 129 Sterrett 135 Vail 132 Stevens 133 Hoffer 127.
Mr. R. M. Crawford visits Pittsburg this week. Several locals, including Mr. Jos. Cramer, H. M. Elliott, and Mrs. Crossman, host and visit friends in towns like Blairsville and Punxsutawney. Dr. Harris of Bucknell, Misses Smith and Adair, and others appear in socials, with travel to Johnstown, Evansville, and Atlanta noted.
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Notice states that a tax receiver will be at the courthouse from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to collect school and poor taxes from White township residents. After the stated dates a penalty of eight cents will be added. Separate line references local goods and prices for buckwheat and burr processing at A G Glenn's and Emith's ary near the depot.
In Hillsdale and surrounding areas demand for ProGREss school reports surged this year with stock selling out in three weeks. A second edition was printed last week with hundreds already sold. Readers commend the reports for sparking school interest and parental involvement.
Publishers of the Youth's Companion offer subscribers a free four page lithographed calendar in nine colors for 1894. Each of four pictures includes monthly calendars for the year and the calendar retails for 50 cents. New subscribers receive the calendar free and the Companion free weekly through January 1, 1896, with holiday double issues and a full year to January 1, 1897. Address Youth's Companion 195 Columbus Avenue Boston.
Exposed to public sale on the farm of J. J. Ewing in Young township near West Lebanon on Saturday November 16, 1895 at noon. Property includes 2 draft horses 1 driving mare 1 sucking colt from Joe Brister 3 cows various harnesses plows wagons windmills and a stock of corn and boards plus household items. Terms: nine month credit on sums over five dollars and cash under five dollars.
An itin ericai note describes a dinner served aboard the dining car of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway line. The brief item records in-rail meal service details and mentions the train context.
Local correspondence reports Deputy Sheriff Mack visiting Saturday. Franc Elkin traveled to Pittsburg on business. Mr and Mrs Aares visit friends in Falls Creek. Jno Smiley of Coalport, formerly here, made a business trip to Eiderten. Theta Charlie Torrence of Punxsutawney is noted. Mr and Mrs Adam Tiger of Cane Township called on friends. Dr Wear busy dehorning cattle, about 200 since a prior event. Grandson David Hare goes to Wheeling for the season. Geo Irwin and others visit Ridgway and Elk Jefferson counties. Rev Streamer, pastor of the Lutheran church he organized, presides over services.
Mrs George Buchanan is recovering from a bad attack. Mrs Samuel Rover is ill with a relapse of fever. Rev John Harris of Lewisville Pa called to the home of Mr John Stiltz. Mr Harry Bracken formerly of this place came home for a short visit with his bride. Services were held in the M E church last Sabbath by Rev Cogley in the U Mesers. Harry Wakefield and Clarence Grambling met with an accident Sunday evening. While driving they struck another naggy and were thrown. occupants were injured but little.
Ed Simpson delivers 120 buckets of corn from two and a half acres in Penn Run. Harry Fetterman repairs a new woolen factory building as the town notes carpentry effort. Public schools progress with Prof Kerr and Pearl Fowler teaching rooms one and two. A resident from Chearytree travels to Indiana to visit a sister. Dr. T. D. Stephens covers for J. Glassford as pharmacist falls ill. Greenville hosts three well stocked stores run by J. C. Regh Cameron and Son, Josiah Lydi. J. Amond receives a steel roof installed by Indiana contractor G. F. Hamilton with Denny Smith and David Davis.
Professor J C Buchanan spent Saturday in Indiana. The Y P S S E will held Thursday evening. A number of our young people have boasted in church at Next Point. Mr and Mrs Frank Bash of New Both spent Thursday here with Mm Davis of Lindery.
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