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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1896
Page
4
The sixth page prints the opening chapters of In the Heart of the Hills a new serial story. The notice urges readers to subscribe to the PROGRESS for a year of county news and chapters, promising continued interest and profitable winter evenings.
The article notes predictions of improved conditions with McKinley’s election are being borne out as factories reopen after long idleness and employment rises. It cites RL G. Dun & Co data showing about 500 establishments expanding workforce, plus higher wheat prices and growing Republican margins in Pennsylvania. It also mentions Thanksgiving generosity, Indiana county capital interests, and Henry Clay tribute.
The piece argues for Republican control and the protectionist platform, noting past party positions on sound money and protection. It states H. K. Boyer of Philadelphia as a preferred speaker, backed by McGaughey and Morrow, and dismisses opposition due to city allegiance, while stressing loyalty to the party’s pledges and national supremacy.
Thanksgiving program at Mahoning Baptist Church lists fore noon services led by Rev. Miles B. Fisher with Welcome by Miss Pearl Davis and several addresses on gratitude. Afternoon Missionary Service features devotions, essays and recitations. Evening B Y P U service includes devotions, talks by church leaders, and multiple recitations. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
Armstrong township teachers met at the McCreight school Friday and Saturday with all but one in attendance. Topics included Are Local Institutes Beneficial and Should Each Township Have a District High School, followed by Beat Methods of Teaching Reading and discussions on opening exercises. The next institute will be at Chestnut Flat in four weeks.
Mr W H Anthony, a noted local horseman, has opened a boarding and feed stable in the Kline barn behind A W Wilson Son store. He plans to house track horses for any length of training and will personally supervise to ensure good treatment. Horses will be fed there at any time. The stable has been overhauled and is in excellent condition for the enterprise.
Mr G H Elkin opens a new general store at Frantz's mill near Georgeville offering fresh groceries provisions a large stock of shoes and dress goods to serve the local community.
Hon John P. Elkin of this place chairman of the Republican State Committee was feted at a complimentary banquet at the Hotel Bellevue Philadelphia. Speaker Silas W. Pettit presided as William Potter was ill. Elkin praised the party’s national victory and Pennsylvania gains noting 27 of 30 Congressmen elected. The banquet hall featured McKinley Hobart portraits with a menu card bearing Elkin’s image.
A two day institute in Washington township at Bell school house December 4 and 5 1896 features welcome by a school member. Friday night includes address, debates on teacher honesty, and staff speakers Len Harman Lois McLaughlin Alonzo Rankindeny Will Wangerman Maud Trusal Harry Smead. Saturday morning covers general business. Topics include responsibility for teacher success and aim of teaching with demonstrations in grammar and civic duties. Saturday November 28 at Flat school house previews with lectures and recitations by E J Welch A M Morrow Leon Hoffman and others. All are invited to attend.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places in West Mahoning and Cherryhill townships and Blairsville including Maud Mardia, James Henry, Lydie Restar, Rayne Two, Mary S N, George Hunter, Mary E Lintner and local townships Strongstown and East Mahoning. No clear event or action.
William M Bowser of West Mahoning township reported an unusually large pumpkin yield. From a single line he gathered 18 pumpkins averaging 25 pounds each in a notable local farming note.
Architect E M Lockard of Third ward is at Vandergrift today Miss Margaret Schrum of Latrobe visits Miss Carrie Gessler and others travel to Pittsburg Leechburg guests include Mr Joseph Flude and Mr John MacCartney in Altoona families from Hesh bon Blairsville and Johnstown host visitors and residents form a steady stream of social calls across towns and counties
A theatrical recalls a comic love scene inside a new Broadway building elevator where Arthur Susceptible woos Gertrude Richfather amid floor by floor declarations ending with a forty-third floor proposal. The piece blends humorous dialogue with a playful ascent and a wedding-tinged finale. Also included is a brief note on Sir James Anderson's steam drag carriage venture, detailing a costly, horseless, quiet, low-emission transport concept capable of 15 mph and four pence per mile fuel.
A patchwork of social and business items from Smicksburg, Punxsutawney, Elderton, and West Mahoning. Residents visitors and traders are named, including Shoemaker D L Petters and merchant Francis Aikin. Mentions of bridges, a veterinary, post office service, and a problematic exhibition ending with a price dispute.
Mr Jacob Nesbit of Conemaugh township near Livermore Pa offers a roan horse six years old weighing 1600 pounds. The animal is well broken and gentle to drive, suitable for all kinds of work. Will sell at a reasonable price. Address Liver more Pa.
Indiana County Pomona Grange No 12 meets in Indiana Grange Hall on Tuesday November 24 at 10 o clock a m for officers to serve two years All members are urged to attend Secretaries Maude Pringle and Master M McHeney urge full participation and proper conduct
J. M. Cochran & Cos. stands as one of the county’s busiest northern stores at Plumville. Cochran is a constant advertiser in the PROGRESS, informing the public weekly about his business and offerings.
Fortnightly analysis notes how deputies in Versailles form cliques for rides, with red blinds to hide meetings across factions. It recalls journalist resistance at Tours in 1870 and mocks young French readers for political zeal, citing Jules Simon’s Paris debut audience and limited left-right tolerance in the era.
Mr Price Davis begins a fine residence on East Main street. Mr E E Brilhart returned from a business trip to Nexth Cageline. Mrs Grea Brice of WO Va visits her father P Rieperts. Porter Kinperts worked in West Va inspecting Medeanes interests. Mrs R J Stiffler and daughter visit. Johnstown friends Jans. C J Comeman ill with typhoid fever regains strength. Messrs Smith and Ti shipped a carload of sheep to eastern markets on Saturday.
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