Indiana Progress and Hastings Cabinet Speculation
Newspaper readers note Governor elect Hastings and propose a cabinet including Lyman Dy. Gilbert as Attorney General, John P. Elkin as Deputy Attorney General, Gren Frank E. Reeder as Secretary of the Commonwealth, Col. Thomas J. Stewart as Adjutant General, and Louis E. Bitter as Private Secretary. Additional hints name John C. Delaney as Insurance Commissioner and a Philadelphia health officer. The piece cites Hastings’s statewide and Indiana County margins, asserting GOP strength remains solid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Lyman Dy. Gilbert
Harrisburg
John P. Elkin
Indiana
Gren
Frank E. Reeder
Easton
Commonwealth
Thomas J. Stewart
Norristown
Louis E. Bitter
Philadelphia
Gilkesnn
John C. Delaney
Pittsburg
Col. Good
Indiana County
Pennsylvania gives Hastings largest majority in its history
Pennsylvania is described as a banner Republican state with General Hastings polling the largest majority for any Commonwealth candidate. The piece credits both rural farmers and city workers, claiming people want to be let alone in business and oppose interference that would shut mills or cut wages, noting broad support from country and city alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Hastings
Commonwealth
Restoration of Republicans Brightens Business Outlook
The piece argues that Republican gains in the recent election will revive business and restore public confidence, contrasting with distrust of the Democratic party. It notes withheld communications alleging unlawful actions, and praises M. L. McQuown for winning the State Senate seat, including majorities in Centre and Clinton counties.
Commended Action Over Planned Jollification at Bellefonte
The urgent request of General Hastings led to canceling last Saturday night’s jollification at Bellefonte. Donated funds were given to the poor. Idan earns praise for his large heart, while the election’s end prompts relief for progress and business activity nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Bellefonte
Idan
Thanksgiving and the spirit of the holiday in 19th century life
The piece extols Thanksgiving as a deep rooted, unwritten tradition that transcends official proclamations. It notes economic hardship, political turmoil, and calls for charitable acts toward Indiana families, urging public celebration and shared gratitude despite prior year troubles. It links labor and faith to a festive rest and renewed hope for industry.
Republicans win solid congressional delegations list
Republicans carry solid delegations in many states with Democrats limited to Pennsylvania only in a two seat allocation. Other states show varied district counts for Republicans including California six and New York twenty nine.
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Pennsylvania
States
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Illinois
Iowa
Kentucky
Maryland
Missouri
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginna
Oldest South Bend woman dies at 92 in 1894
Mrs. Hannah George of South Bend township Armstrong county died at her son Isaiah George's home on November 10 1894. Funeral services were led by her pastor Rev T J Frederick at the Lutheran church in South Bend and the remains were buried in the local cemetery. She was aged 92 years 7 months and 26 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah George
South Bend Township
Armstrong County
Isaiah George
T. J. Frederick
South Bend
Death of Miss Alice Mahon in South Mahoning Township
Miss Alice Mahon of South Mahoning township died of consumption on Saturday and was interred there on the following Sabbath, according to local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Mahon
South Mahoning Township
Cypress shingles sold at W.8 Daugherty’s Planing Mill
Another car load of 138000 Cypress shingles received at W.8 Daugherty's Planing Mill. They are priced most reasonably since Mr. Daugherty has sold one million of these lasting shingles, a strong recommendation to the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Normal Football to Meet Mt. Pleasant Club This Saturday
The Normal football team will play with the club at Mt. Pleasant on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
One of Our Representatives from Armstrong County
A profile of a state legislature candidate, McGaughey of Armstrong township born April 4, 1842, Indiana County. He served in Co K 105th Pa. Vols. from 1861 to 1865, was wounded three times, promoted Color Sergeant in 1864, and after war pursued farming then real estate in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGaughey
Armstrong Township
Indiana County
Co. K
105Th Regt. Pa
McGauhey
Fair Oaks
Sherfey House
Petersburg
Indiana
High Tribute to John G Woolley at Allegheny Meeting
The United Presbyterian pastors of Allegheny praise John G Woolley as a leading temperance orator in a packed Second U P church gathering. The tribute notes his gift as an orator thinker and moral force, moving crowds with clear logic and compassionate portrayal of the drunkard’s plight.
New Baptist Church Organized in Barnesboro
A council met Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Barnesboro to recognize a newly organized Baptist church. Evan W. Griffith and Deacon James S. McAnulty represented the Indiana church. Pastor Hershey was detained for a wedding. The church joins the Indiana Baptist Association with Rev. J. G. Noble of Punxsutawney to have pastoral charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesboro
Evan W. Griffith
James S.mcanulty
Indiana Church
Henshey
Indiana Baptist Association
J. G. Noble
Punxsutawney
Personalities and Visits Across Town Delights
A compendium of social notes from Altoona area society lists numerous visitors and locals on recent and upcoming engagements. Names include B. F. McCartney, Perry Wallace, Rev. L. R. Wylie, R. Y. Elder, Mrs. Rev. J. D. Brownlee, Rev. Allsman, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Irwin, Mrs. Thomas Campbell, Chas. Boyle, Prof. J. E. Campbell, Miss Sallie Derr, Miss Mary Lyons, Rev. Littell, Mr. James Anderson, Mrs. Andrew Kerr, Frank Flude, Miss Nan Kinports, Mrs. H. L. Work, Harry Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hitchcock, Mr. Clarence Hilberry, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Watson, G. E. Donahue, Mr. M. H. Henry, Dr. M. M. Sweeny, Mr. W. J. Shaffer, Miss Bess McLaughlin, Thos. S. McKisson, Rev. A. T. Bell, Mrs. W. H. Wilson, Mrs. 8. J. Nicholson, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clements, Misses Zoe Harter and Mary Clark, S. L. Loughry, Lena Harrold. many trips to Pittsburgh, Effingham, and Kan., and attendance at the Duquesne theatre and a national convention. The notes show church sittings, sermons, and social visits across paths and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. McCartney
Altoona
Perry Wallace
Willett
L. R. Wylie
Greenville
R. Y. Elder
Elders Ridge
J. D. Brownlee
Wellsville
Ohio
Allsman
M. E
Wm. Irwin
Apollo
Indiana
Thomas Campbell
Near West Lebanon
Chas. Boyle
Johnstown
Wm. Burns
Center Township
R. S. Mack
West Wheatfield Township
J. E. Campbell
Bairdstown
Sallie Derr
Homestead
J. C. McGregor
Sixth Street
Mary Lyons
Philadelphia
Sallie Howard
Rev. Littell
West Lebanon
United Presbyterian
James Anderson
M. M. Hawk
Andrew Kerr
Nineveh
D. C. Mack
West Indiana
Frank Flude
Joseph Flude
East Oak Street
Nan Kinports
H. L. Work
Cherrytree
Harry Marshall
Rip van Winkle
Duquesne Theatre
G. E. Donahue
Alexander
W. Va
Robert Donahue
Dixonville
M. H. Henry
M. M. Sweeny
W. J. Shaffer
R. &W. Jenkinson Co
Pittsburg
Bess McLaughlin
J.A. Johnston
J.nicholson
Washington, Pa
Women’s Christian Temperance Alliance
J. W. Clements
Zoe Harter
Mary Clark
S. L. Loughry
Joseph Jefferson
Lena Harrold
Lincoln era note from judge Harry White
A farewell letter from Harry White expresses gratitude to Republicans Democrats Populists and Prohibitionists for electoral support and acceptance of his judgeship. He vows patience charity and justice in administering the law and avoids detailing campaign hostilities while acknowledging persecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry White
Real Estate Transfers Nov 7 to Nov 12
Transfers list multiple parcels across Green Blairsville Pine Montgomery Conemaugh West Wheatfield townships. Buyers include Kate Rohrabaugh Mary Johnston Sara Miller A D Williams John D Mobley Saltsburg Rolling Mill Co. amounts range from $0 to $2000 with various acreages and dates in early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Reithmiller
Green Township
Kate Rohrabaugh
L. J. Reithmiller
Kate Cunningham
Blairsville
Mary L. Johnston
Sara J. Miller
D. C. Mack
Pine Township
A. D. Williams
P. N. Baker
Indiana
Mary J. McDonald
Samuel Mobley
Montgomery Township
John D. Mobley
Saltsburg Extension Co
Conemaugh Township
Saltsburg Rolling Mill Co
Conemaugh
Sam’s
David
Elizabeth Parlor
West Wheatfield
Rhoda E. Hiles
Unclaimed Letters Advertised at Indiana Pa November 13 1894
List of letters remaining uncalled for in the office at Indiana Pennsylvania dated November 13 1894 as advertised. Names include D A Brown Mize Laura Clawson Mr Thomas Hare Luther Helman G T Jones Mr F E Johnston Mrs Sadie Kinter A L Weagey. When calling for letters say they were advertised with the date J N Langham Postmaster.
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Indiana
D. A Brown
Laura Clawson
Thomas Hare
Luther Helman
G. T. Jones
F. E. Johnston
Sadie Kinter
A. L. Weagey
J. N. Langham
P. M
Local correspondence reports town events and visits
Rev E S Littel spent days at home in Allegheny. Dr R E Harbison and sister Mattie of Shelocta visited here. Mrs Dr Hosack and Mrs Nolan of Indiana stayed with Mrs Dr Cass. J A Moorhead fills in during W E Collins’ absence. Cold weather delays town hall work, not ready for Thanksgiving. Maude Berry of Washington DC visited Mrs Dr Cass and returned home. Mr Robert Hart had a narrow escape when his traction engine broke through Whiskey Run bridge into the water. he leaped to safety, engine damaged but repaired. A Nimrod party led by W E Collins and others headed for Elk county for forest life adventures with wagons and provisions, bearing on bear and venison for Thanksgiving. Dr Clyde and Gay Kneedler of Ruffsdale visited. Jacob Arthurs near here builds a fine residence ready for occupancy. C A Sherlin of the German National Building and Loan Association seeks to organize a local branch in town. Scarlet fever claims two victims, the Creery girl and Miss Dillie Ayers. Visitors on the streets include Robi Notley Cap Notley Aldy Kneedler Starge, Charles and A B Clark of Hastings, Clear Shaeffer of Strongstown, John Clark, Jan Ake and H J Jacobs of Hillsdale area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Littel
Allegheny
R. E. Harbison
Mattie
Shelocta
Dr. Hosack
Nolan
Indiana
Cass
Maude Berry
Washington, D. C
Dr. Cass
Robert Hart
Whiskey Run Bridge
Clyde
Gay Kneedler
Ruffsdale
Jacob Arthurs
C. A. Sherlin
German National Building and Loan Association
Pittsburg
A. W. Creery
Dillie Ayers
Robi, Notley
Cap” Notley
Aldy Kneedler
Starge
Charles
A. B. Clark
Hastings
Clear Shaeffer
Strongstown
John Clark
Jan, Ake
H. J. Jacobs
Hillsdale
Vicinity
Town Records Ill and Offices Closed in Mourning
Local notices report Robbie Orner and Will Strong ill with rheumatism, the Faith family traveling to Indiana, and several residents visiting kin. Wintondale dumper Thomas Hoffman starts work, while Zondach dislocates a shoulder at work and Benjamin Rager suffers a severe leg crush. The town notes a wave of paid notices from friends and laments newspapers paused.
Local greetings and small town notices in Punxsutawney
Mr and Mrs Clark Robinson of Punxsutawney visited here last week. The Lutheran congregation will have no services next Sabbath morning. Mr and Mrs Elmore Lettie of Selersville spent Sabbath with friends in town. J H Beck, Dave and J N Ritchie, C L Condron and Josh Lewis came home to vote. The Lutheran Sabbath school held a pretty Home Mission Service. Inst Al Davis of Omaha has been visiting friends here for two to three months and started for his western home on Monday. Mr Thomas Weston completed a house on Clarion street and moved in. He was one of West Mahoning's substantial citizens and their loss will be our gain. Miss Verde Ritchie had friends gather at her home Friday evening for her birthday. The event was a complete surprise and all enjoyed the time. Pupils of the public schools are arranging with Prof Hammers to give one of his illustrated lectures here Thanksgiving evening. This will be a rare treat as such entertainments are hard to come by locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Indiana County
United Presbyterian Churches of
Allegheny
John G. Woolley
U. P
Wm. S. Owens
Prince of Temperance
Woolley
Mr. Wolley
Toto
John B. Gough
Gough
Mr. Woolley
Robbie Orner
Will Strong
Faith
Indiana
Thomas Hoffman
Dumper
Wintondale
Clark Graham
Morrellville
C. C. Barnett
Dixonville
Constable E. R. Carney
Flora Gibson
Penn Run
Bessie Graham
Jessie Myers
Mechanicsburg
Susan Strong
Emma Carney
Tipton
Altoona
Tyrone
Doke
John Burket
Deckers Point
Burket
J. B. Graham
Zondach
Benjamin Rager
John Rager
Clark Robinson
Punxsutawney
Elmore Lettie
Selersville
J. H. Beck
Dave
J. N. Ritchie
C. L. Condron
Josh Lewis
al Davis
Omaha
Neb
Thomas Weston
Clarion Street
West Mahoning
Verde Ritchie
Local Notes and Minor Incidents from the Community
Mrs. Milton Fairman is sick. J. E. Carnahan and Boro's new saw mill arrived last Thursday. W. T. Wilson and Frank Gilson visited Indiana last Friday night. Rev. Wilson preached in Center church Wednesday afternoon. Whooping cough is prevalent among local children. G. B. Blystone was ill but is recovering. Mrs. Tillie McCrea will spend the winter in Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lydie of Davis visited H. E. Mahan last Friday. M. F. Couch recounts a piano mishap when a wagon horse spooked crashing through a guard rail into a creek. both horses and piano escaped damage and one horse swam ashore. The other horse was caught after a run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Fairman
J. E. Carnahan & Boro
W. T. Wilson
Frank Gilson
Indiana
Rev. Wilson
Center Church
G. B. Blystone
Tillie McCrea
Harry Lydie
Davis
H. E. Mahan
M. F. Couch
Miss Cora Tat Visits Local Mrs Hazlett
Miss Cora Tat of Livermore visits Mrs Dr Hazlett. Bryant Sadie or Peat attended services at the Presbyterian church on Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Tat
Livermore
Dr. Hazlett
Bryant Sadie
Peat
The
Presbyterian Church
Local Updates and Community Notes in Cookport Area
Mr Scott McGuire moves into the Edmiston property in Cookport. Geo W McCullough buys a fine piano from Work & Young. Levi Buterbaugh erects a kiln for lime burning and reports very good quality. F S Young takes charge of the Billy McGuire farm, recently purchased by Jno A Learn. Mr and Mrs Robert Williams of Martintown visit their ill son Harry, editor of the Glen Campbell Comet, with typhoid fever. Cherrytree faces entertainment concerns for 3000 guests on monument unveiling day. The community invites contributions of 4500 or 4800 to assist and says they will help with pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott McGuire
Edmiston
Cookport
Geo. W. McCullough
Work & Young
Levi Buterbaugh
F. S. Young
Billy’’ McGuire
Jno. A. Learn
Robert Williams
Martintown
Harry
Glen Campbell Comet
Cherrytree
Institute Preparations and Local Meetings Report
Some schools plan work for the Institute. No 2 literary society starts Friday night and will meet biweekly. Barber Siverd Samuel Waddell and J W Hadden visited Smithport on business. The Green township first institute will be held at Cookport on Friday November 23 and Saturday November 24. Annie and James Ray returned from visiting relatives in Johnstown last Friday. Green township school board met at Cookport and ordered books and supplies for schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 2 Literary Society
Messrs. Barber, Siverd
Samuel Waddell
J. W. Hadden
Smithport
Institute
Green Township
Cookport
Annie
James Ray
Johnstown
Local Notes From the County Seat and Nearby Towns
Mr James McDermitt was at the county seat on Saturday. Miss Hannah J Stumpf visits her sister Mrs Samuel Barnett of this place. Our postmaster James N Hank smiles as a baby girl arrives at his home. Mr Sherman Barnett of Homer City visits his parents William and Mrs Barnett over Sabbath. M L Wissell rebuilding his mill after a fire to serve feed needs. M C Buterbaugh on business trip to Barnesboro. John Farnsworth at Indiana Monday and Tuesday. A corps of engineers surveying through this place for a proposed railroad. Delegates from East Mahoning church aided in recognition services of the Baptist church at Barnesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDermitt
Hannah J. Stumpf
Samuel Barnett
James N. Hank
Sherman Barnett
Homer City
William Barnett
M. L. Wissell
M. C. Buterbaugh
Barnesboro
John Farnsworth
Indiana
Corps of Engineers
East Mahoning Church
Baptist Church
Local Health Notes and Social Roster Update
Mrs J H Butler is on the sick list and John Hamilton shows improvement after a lengthy illness. The Saints of this place hold a protracted meeting in the hall. Master Vern Hazlett visited friends in the southern part of the county last as Miss Laura Barclay, as oer guest of Miss Wilda Hazlett over Seb
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Butler
John Hamilton
Vern Hazlett
Laura Barclay
Wilda Hazlett
Church News and Meetings From Homer City Area
Rev Henshey to preach at 3 30 p m in No 10 school house White township Non Partisan Y s call for full meeting Thursday evening November 15 Business of importance to be transacted Christian Endeavor societies of Homer City Blacklick Graceton meet in Lutheran church at Homer City Sabbath evening Reports from John Leng and FE J Lickert presented Kittanning Presbytery meets at Presbyterian church Monday afternoon Rev G E B Edmundson released to Butler Presbytery to lead Slippery Rock church Best wishes sent by Presbytery members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henshey
School House
White Township
Christian Endeavor Societies
Homer City
Blacklick
Graceton
York, Pa
Homeree
Mesars
John Leng
FE. J. Lickert
Kittanning
Presbyterian Church
L. W. Wylie
G. EB. Edmundson
Eldertom
Whitesburg
Butler
Slippery Rock
Edmundson
Fragmentary nuptial notices from late 19th century county records
On November 1 in 1884 Rev B Hennahey presided at a marriage in Westmorland County for Margaret from Taanditen and other parties. On November 6 in 1804 W H of Gockpart married Miss Loa Goss of Hiliedaia with Det Dr M M Sweeny and Mr Wil from Strong County involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Miler
Mc. Jones
Westmortland County
Mise
Margaret
Taanditen
W. H
Gockpart
Loa Goss
Hiliedaia
M. M. Sweeny
Wilstrong County
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