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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1894
Page
4
In a Republican leaning editorial from Media Ledger reprinted by Indiana Progress, the piece frames the recent polls as conservative and pro business. It argues the fall of Wilson era proposals and a shift away from hard times, urging a middle path and return to robust trade and finances under GOP leadership.
Congressman William A. Stone advocates frontlining immigration restrictions. He vows to persist in pushing a restricted bill, arguing labor needs and national supremacy rely on limiting foreign workers. Supporters urge tariffs against foreign products and fair wages to secure American workers.
Gov Hastings announced his cabinet, naming General Frank Reeder as Secretary of the Commonwealth and H Clay McCormick as Attorney General. Col Thomas J Stewart Adjutant General and James H Lambert Insurance Commissioner were named, with Lewis E Bietler as Private Secretary. Potential candidates for Banking Superintendent discussed.
The Media Ledger condemns the tactics used to defeat Howard J. Reeder in Northampton's Third Judicial District noting a prepared list sent to losers to claim unfair treatment by Judge Reed's court. Judge White narrowly prevailed by about 200 votes amid similar attacks in parts of the county. The piece discusses rising trade signals and cautious optimism for next year, alongside commentary on political accountability and past county sheriffs. It projects a tense political climate with calls of threats to seating and inauguration milestones for Governor-elect Hastings and Governor Paterson.
Remaining uncalled for in the office at Indiana on November 20 1894 are J W Askios W B Baker Myr Dairy J B Miller Miss Effie Miller Mr Wilsoe Rev Franklin Orr Mr Charlie Smith Mr George Willipe Mr Gunege Wilbur.
James McCosh D D LL D president of Princeton University died in Princeton New Jersey on Friday evening November 16 at 10 o clock after a prolonged decline. Born Ayrshire Scotland April 1811 he studied Glasgow and Edinburgh later teaching logic and physics at Queen's Belfast. He led Princeton for twenty years founding the Princeton Review and wrote extensively on religious philosophy.
The Youth's Companion publishes a 1895 calendar art set featuring winter, summer, and autumn scenes with a mother and son, children rowing, and an autumn girl. Calendars are framed by ribbons and a full Prospectus is offered free with subscription. Subscriptions cost $1.75 yearly and include issues through January 1, 1895 plus Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year double numbers from that date. Boston Mass.
Mrs. Fannie Wagner Davis, wife of S. M. Davis, died after a two month illness in Minneapolis. The late 28 year old, a Westminster church member, passed away after pneumonia and Bright's disease. She would have turned 29 on December 2, married just over three years.
Indiana County Pomona Grange plans a Tuesday gathering at the Indiana hall with 10 am and 1 pm sessions to elect new officers. Fourth degree members may be obligated in the morning, then the degree conferred in full at the evening session. Discussion continues on establishing Patrons Purchasing store in the northern county. John Malcolm, Sec’y.
William McAdoo has bought the J. B. Hinds branch grocery on Church Street. The new proprietor promises a pleasant, affable service and invites customers to call, look for an advertisement next week, and get acquainted.
Local notes list residents and visitors including Nesbit in Jeannette, Bert Sloan's trip to New York, Pattons in Pittsburgh, and many regional movements. Names include Rooney, Patchin, Miller, Patton, Stewart, McCartney, Brickley, Harkins, Graham, Waller, Matthews, Coho, Fritzicus, Cramer, Owens, Piper, Sills, Leasure, Williams, White, Taylor, McCurdy, Alters, Ruffner, Russell, Stumpf, Post, Anderson, and Thorn, with travel to Apollo, Greensburg, Derry, West Indiana, Pittsburgh, and New York City.
The report covers four schools and Chapel in Young township with attendance tallies for 55 to 58 pupils per class, tardy lists, and percentages around 95 to 97. It notes teachers Nora Lockand A Lizzie Stewart Minnie Russell Crissie Cameron Ella M Sturgeon Verde Lytle and W.S. Teanor with names of pupils and tardies. Elder school enrollment and punctuality details follow, plus Pine Flats with 45 enrolled and high attendance.
Local correspondent reports Assemblyman-elect John Patchin visiting town on Monday with Monument Day remembered by citizens. Health board curbs scarlet fever to one family. two members ill. Several local events noted including a dance at Kneedler's Hall, a buggy accident injuring Barney Douglas, and a ten pound boy born to Mr and Mrs. Russell. Miss Cora Douglass visits sister Mrs. Craig. many visitors from Allegheny and Greenville.
A wealthy Parisian woman orders a portrait with no regard for price, but delays arrive. The artist receives a box labeled madam's costume instead of the sitter. Days pass until she arrives insisting the dress be painted, even as the painter notes no sittings occurred and cannot complete the portrait without the person. The dress costs 5,000 francs, but the likeness is secondary.
Quarterly conference will be held at the M. E. church on Sunday December 2. Rev Harvey Berr of the Brethren church will conduct a series of meetings at the German Lutheran church at Fifth and Water streets starting Saturday. Epworth League at Deckers Point reports an engaging session on Sin and Atonement led by John Fulmer. A United Presbyterian mission social raised over eight dollars for needy children with varied program performances.
A 1851 notice from Geoffroy St Hilaire describes the remains of a colossal Madagascar bird named epiornis, found in a guano bed and towering over 12 feet. Eggs were as large as a two gallon jug, capable of holding contents of six large African ostrich eggs.
The citizens of Smicksburg and vicinity may enjoy a rich literary treat on Thanksgiving evening as Prof. A M Hammers, renowned lecturer in the region, delivers an illustrated talk From the Lakes of Killarney to Loch Katrine under school auspices.
Mrs. Sarah Hull of Indiana visits friends here while Rev Hamill preaches at U P church. Miss Ida Fails and Miss Mary Robinson visit Blairsville and Parkwood. J C Lowman from Kent visits the county seat. Capt James McKee, an elder resident, is sick. Lewis George of Blairsville visits his aunt Mrs J J Lewis. Mrs Brady Ruben from Scotland visits Jacksonville. R M Steward breaks ground for a new dwelling. Dr Shields’s new house ready this year. Mrs Mary McCracken from Kent spends winter on Elders ridge. Ike Miller near Kent suffers typhoid, Dr Shields attends. Mr and Mrs McClain Lowman entertain friends Thursday night.
Mrs. George Mack is seriously ill and Capt. Daniel Tinkom is suffering from cancer on his lip. Dr. Downey of Latrobe treats him. Miss Rosa Hutchison hosted friends last Friday. The Epworth League plans a church entertainment next Thursday. School directors visited East Wheatfield schools praising teachers. Miss Tillie Mack left her Elder school post. Prof. W. L. Davis was elected to fill the vacancy.
J E Brickley has his house painted. B E Buterbaugh of Purchase Line visited Saturday. Mrs W H Wineburg is recovering from a severe illness. Jonathan Learn of Cookport visited Wednesday. Wesley Askin of Pine Flats on a business trip Friday. Andrew Cook and J B Reed of Cookport were in town Thursday. Residents attended the dedication of the Cherrytree monument. The Baptist church held an October service in November, Rev R I Williams of Mahaffey officiated. The church had eighteen members.
The piece notes that famous figures like W S Gilbert, Mr Gladstone, and Lord Roberts were once ask to be paid for interviews. It recalls a New York Sun inquiry to Gladstone about the Irish question with a $500 fee for an authored interview. Lord Roberts reportedly charged $100 for an interview on the England Russia tension.
H M Coleman visited Indiana on Saturday while Irwin Coleman went to Saltsburg Friday. Ida Parker of Kansas City visits nearby. Kennedy and wife toured Saltsburg Saturday. Lytle of Tunnelton passed through Friday. A J Bergman of Blairsville visited R N Nesbitt Friday. J M Waddell shot a red fox Wednesday. A L Coleman visited Pittsburg over Sunday. Clark Speedy of Urbana visited Jacob Nesbitt Saturday. Treasurer Nesbitt and wife visited their son R N Nesbitt last week. Goodman of Fair Mount was in Clarksburg on Friday evening. Maggie Kennedy of West less visiting brother Daniel Kennedy. Harvey and Mrs Coleman visited Waddell’s on Friday evening. Agnes Fulton of Livermore, visiting Nissie Taylor, returned home.
Lott Jordan convalesces after a knee injury while Larry G. Blose is on the sick list. Visitors include John Reese of Ohio visiting his brother R. A. Reese, Mrs. Coon and Edith Wortman of Hora tio, Mrs. Sarah Morrow of Atwood, Mrs. Harry Sprankle of Punxsutawney, Mrs. Della Brown of Marchand, and Miss Martha Hughes of Clayville. A musical concert by Prof Barr of Punxsutawney and Prof Evans of Pittsburgh pleased the crowd. Mrs. Susan Sprankle’s birthday gathering yielded a full house and a bountiful meal.
Duff Crawford moved to Bellevue. Prof Hammers will visit for Thanksgiving. Taylor and Curt Stiteler were home for the week. Mr Thomas McGregor and wife host friends. Al Ritchie collected a carload of chickens and turkeys Monday. Dan Fetters travels to Warren county for a hunting expedition. Rev C L Streamer attended a Bethel conference near Dixonville last week. Masons paused bridge work due to bad weather. Engineers survey a Punxsutawney to Butler railroad route. Barrett and Web Stiteler returned from Pittsburg with lumber rafted last spring. Ladies Aid Society M E church plans a Thanksgiving festival at Stear’s store with roast turkey and ice cream.
Will Strong is able to be about again. Elmer Burkhart found work in the mines at Vintondale. J. M. Brown and Harrison Dearmey traveled to Vintondale with marketing on Thursday. Earl Graham and J. M. Brown attend Pentecostal meetings in Mechanicsburg. John H. Boring moved from A. R. Bennett farm in Baffington to his mother's farm in Pine township. Jacob Bennett of Kimmel delivered lumber for a stable on his second lot in Wintondale. Will Altimus took about 200 rabbits to Johnstown last week. they were not caught on Sunday. Milton Hoffman will have a match Saturday, November 24, and offered twenty-two fine turkeys. William Graham G. A. R. Post was inspected by Capt. John McElhaney of Mechanicsburg Saturday. Mrs. Jane Uncapher and daughter went to Somerset for two weeks with Zell Uneapher. Addison Stuchell is putting an iron reef on his house. Miss Callie Balentine of Indiana spent last week at Andrew Gibson's. The C. E. society will hold a social at David Calhoun's Friday evening. While driving a colt Saturday evening J. C. Kunkle was thrown from his cart. Rev. Alishouse gave a most excellent sermon in the M. E. church on Sabbath evening. W. T. Wilson, Indiana boot and shoe dealer, called on his customers. Gibson & Munshower moved their mill last week to the Getty timber tract in Rayne township.
Mrs M L Buchanan addressed the Pine Alley J L Reed's home address in a brief notice.
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