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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1894
Page
4
The piece reflects on a year of trial for the nation and people, praising liberty and law, urging gratitude and future resolve. It urges lessons from hardship, preservation of faith, and parental guidance to teach resilience and virtue to children, with hopes for prosperity through steadfastness.
An aged mother and widow of Samuel Wilson died suddenly at her daughter Sara Moorhead’s home on South Second Street after a brief illness. She returned recently from Jacksonville and rallied family support before passing at 4:30 AM. A devout member of First United Presbyterian, she leaves several children including A W Wilson and Rev D C Wilson. funeral held at home and burial at Jacksonville U.T.P. surying ground.
Jonathan W Brown died at his White township home last Sabbath morning November 25, 1494 in the 56th year of his age. He was unmarried and respected by neighbors. His sister Mrs L J Armstrong cared for him and the body was buried at Rayne church burying grounds on Monday.
Mrs Harriet Donahue of near Chambers ville died on Friday aged about 65. She was a member of the Twolick Baptist church in Green township where her remains were interred on Sabbath.
List of uncalled for letters at the Indi ana post office dated November 27 1894 includes Miss Ida Devtin Mary Donovan Jennie Foulk Mrs William Heaton Mrs John Hockenberry Mr J W Lamb Miss Mollie Maher Miss Fannie Miller Mrs S J Myers FE L McConnell Mr A J Ness Mrs Laura Smyera Mr W Smith Miss Phoby Shaffer Miss Nellie Tate Miss Emma Warner J N Langham P M advises callers to state letters were advertised with the date.
Monthly attendance and enrollment figures from McComb No 1 Centre township Mumau No 1 Green township Tomb East Wheatfield Bluffton and Shellbark schools in East Wheatfield township with teacher names and lists of pupils missing days. Attendance percentages range from 88 to 97 with totals around 30 pupils per school.
From November 21 through 28 1894 records show J D McKallip transporting 7 cattle and 2 calves to Radnor Pennsylvania J M S Moore moving 107 sheep and 23 hogs to Kimberton Pennsylvania and John M Nichol shipping 121 sheep to West Philadelphia notes reflect regional cattle and livestock trade in period markets
Engineers from the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania railroad companies will likely examine proposed routes during meetings next week to plan extensions and align with project timelines.
A drunken man collapsed at Eighth Avenue and Twenty-first Street in New York. A doctor and a policeman tried to lift him, but his legs buckled. A wooden leg was revealed when the doctor uncovered his stocking. The doctor and officer exchange stunned remarks before summoning aid.
A northern observer cites the Southern Letter from the Clarion Republican praising orderly elections. He notes both Black and white voters voting without violence, arguing against sectional fears and urging national unity after the war.
A concise message of gratitude and generosity urges readers to share happiness and give thanks by helping others first, fostering appreciation and goodwill in daily life.
A forthright note recounts Berlin guards shooting a frightened boy to death during an attempted arrest on a grassy square. Ouida cites such events as frequent, linking harsh treatment by authorities with editors punished for condemning them.
A dramatic moment ends in uncontrollable laughter when a butcher removes his wig to wipe sweat, places it on a dog at the pit, and the scene proves incongruity as a source of humor rather than any lowing instinct. The piece notes the French saying rire est hygienique and ponders certificated food and routine pleasure.
Parents are urged to request monthly updates on their children's studies from teachers. If reports are missing, ask the teacher for a progress summary and obtain blank report cards from the PROGREss office.
Rev H Q Graham preached at Bethel U P church while Rev Atsman spoke at M E church in the pastor's absence. Communion at Baptist church next Sabbath with new members welcomed. Preparatory services Saturday at 2 PM and a 3 PM business meeting. Trustees chosen: J M Stewart J S Nesbit J C Moorhead J B Adair Frank M Daugherty J C Adams.
A historical ledger fragment lists residents linked to multiple townships including White, Rayne, Green, Pine, Armstrong and Pittab Blacklick area. Entries include John W. Lewis Lottie Bell Bennett Samuel Highlands Cordelia Earhart Robt Adams Nora B. Anderson and others with scattered initials and incomplete spellings.
In this county stock raisers approve the practice of dehorning cattle as a humane method. Mr. C. H. Cooper of near Clarksburg dehorned over 400 cattle this fall and has long worked in this business.
Commissioner Adam Black reports a fine silk umbrella with his name on it was borrowed from the office recently and he hopes the borrower will return it before rain arrives.
The Youth's Companion announces its 1895 volume with fourteen serials, numerous short stories, anecdotes, humorous sketches, adventures, science and home articles, editorials, and over two hundred poems. New subscribers paying 1.75 gain free delivery to 1995, and the paper is illustrated weekly from Boston. In a separate note, the Kribbs Shick libel trial in Clarion returns a not guilty verdict on several counts and guilty on others related to Normal School funds and provocative claims. The jury was polled at the defendant's request.
Real estate transfers listed with buyers, sellers, lots and prices. Mary Stephens transfers in Cherry Hill to J M Glassford for 300 dollars. Mary Miller in Blairsville transfers to Lillie Gibson for 425 dollars. C H Graff to A D Ferguson in Blairsville for 425 dollars. Frank Graham exchanges in West Wheatfield for 1 dollar, then to West Penn Railroad for 800 dollars. Samuel Misner’s heirs transfer 105 acres in Buffington to A B Bennett for 775 dollars. P Churchill’s land in Montgomery Township to Cambria and Clearfield Railroad for 68.30 dollars. Clarence Boring’s 1 acre in Pine Township transfers for 50 dollars. Samuel C Vanatta in West Wheatfield to Frank Graham for 1 dollar. Frank Graham to West Penn Railroad for 800 dollars. Continuous transfers dated November 21 24 and 26 with multiple local property trades.
Indiana county teachers should provide blank teachers reports for home review and parent signature. Blank cards can be obtained at the Progress office. Edward J. O'Brien of Latrobe has completed a county map showing railroads, townships, and post offices, revised through October, printed on blue paper, with agents sought and generous commissions offered.
Local correspondence reports Miss Minnie Work traveled to Chicago last week and J S Ross is recovering from an injury. Several residents return home from Forest County, while Reuben Horn moved to DuBois. A temperance lecture was held at the U B church and various townsfolk are mentioned in visits, illness, and travel. D W Elder of Pittsburgh died aged 69.
Mrs Clawson of Indiana visited Mr James Patterson last week. Lost Paradise was shown in Indiana last Thursday. Typhoid cases are down with no new infections. Miss Mary McElhoes, daughter of Commissioner McElhoes, visits sister Sara in Pittsburg. J K McElhoes' valuable horse died, and Wm Thompson lost a similar one. Ollie Kinter received a bound book for organ services at Tanoma C P church. Captain John Kinter sold timber to J E Galbreath and Samuel Dodson, who bought a new saw mill and will start logging. Washington church ladies aid hard times with a quilt and clothing box sent to missionaries before Christmas.
Parkwood residents and neighbors report visits in various townships including Center, Jacksonville, Blacklick, and Ebenezer. Notable items include Mr and Mrs Clark Henry moving to Scotland and many short calls on relatives, with no church preaching noted last Sabbath.
Mrs W W Coulter improves after illness. Rev and Mrs N B Kelly of Elders Ridge visited town. Dr E E McAdoo of Girty ill with typhoid fever visited his parents. Mrs T C Watson of Blairsville returned home. Thanksgiving service at Presbyterian church 7 p m with Rev E S Littell to preach. Miller Collin sale Friday night drew many buyers at low figures. Next Friday night another sale. Y P S C E box social at Dr Cass residence raised nearly ten dollars.
Mr Waddle Sr remains ill in Mesera. Lawrence Reithmiller Joshua Gibson and Miss Minnie Gibeon on sick list. George W George of Brushville visits brother-in-law George Lydick. Frank Donshey's children Verdio and Leslie recovered. Green township school board met at Cookport November 24 to award building of new school at No 8. T E Douglass of Sprace Pa attended institute at Cookport. teachers present included VanHorn Mitchell Barnett and George. Next institute to be held at Lute No 17 on first Friday and Saturday in January.
Thanksgiving services to be held at the M. E. church at noon. Jim McCrea made a business trip to Young township on Saturday. W. T. Wilson started his chopping mill for winter. Geo. Nesbit spent Sabbath at home after working in Blairsville. Two of George Blystone’s children ill with possible scarlet fever. Mrs. Lillie Stuchell to visit daughter in Huntingdon. Howard Austin of S Ewart & Co. passed through Creekside. Creekside now hosts a horse exchange with strong stock from trotters to farm horses. Drivers urged to inspect the stock.
Mrs. Jas Wiggins is reported sick. Mrs W C Fulton suffers with a hair on her arm. Frank Edwards visits friends near Plumville. A young son arrives at J Sloan Walker's home on the 17th. James Walker visits brother Scott in Blairsville Saturday. Geo King butchers two pigs totaling 632 pounds. John King makes a business trip to Ford City on Saturday. Parr Walker and brother Allie visit J C Walker's Thursday. Samuel Lytle and daughter Lars attend the funeral of Mr and Mrs Douthitt on Monday. Tra Wiggins, son of Alex Wiggins, is struck in the eye by a stone thrown by a schoolmate.
Rebecca Sterner builds a fine chicken house. D R Hank considers a trip to the sunny south. John Burker begins a hustling venture. Harry Wilt and James Lewis to run S M Huston’s coal mine. Leah Kenney returns from a visit to Curry Run in Clearfield county. John G and Horace Baterbaugh to clear thirteen acres for H H Hoak. Harry Burns buckster wrecked Friday evening near Bamnesboro. horse escaped and shafts destroyed.
Mrs Wm Barnett reports on recent sale at David Edwards where about 500 people attended. A minor altercation left two men with black eyes. Abraham Helman bought George Kesslar’s property in Cokeville for 400 dollars. Mrs Jennie Dearmy from Reed Station visits her parents Mr and Mrs Fleming here. George Hess of Rochester Mills returns home after visiting his daughter Mrs C B Widdowson here. Ebenezer church quarterly conference held, pro tracted meetings planned soon.
Mrs John Kneedler gains strength rapidly. C A Grambling handles large amount of paper wood. Communion services held at M P church Sabbath evening. Porter Rmports house on Front street ready for occupancy. Bridge completion announced two miles below town. Breast cancer operation on Mrs Elizabeth Lowman last Tuesday successful. Rev James Craighead preached to large audience at Presbyterian church. Thanksgiving Day sermon planned for 10:30.
J F Schrader of Johnstown spent Sabbath here. Jas Stiteler suffers rheumatic back pain. Dayton reports diphtheria closing schools. C Luther Lowe of Pansutawaey stayed overnight. Alex McDonald passed through en route from Urbana. Large crowd expected for Thanksgiving Illustrated lecture locally. Lily Streamer and Neal of Ponxsutawmey visited Miss Streamer at her home.
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