Re-election Backing for Congressman Jack in Editorial
An editorial in the Punxsutawney Spirit praising Hon. S. M. Jack urges his renomination for Congress. It commends his faithful service and district representation, notes Republicans’ unity, and predicts a Republican majority of about 15,000 if Jack is re-elected. It also highlights Indiana county Republicans seeking to recognize Jefferson county’s gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
W. O. Smith
Punxsutawney Spirit
M. Jack
Congress
Brother Smith
Indiana County
Jefferson County
Senator Quay's Fair Offer for Direct Vote
Colonel M. B. Quay praised a West Chester address as a fair, direct plan to decide the United States Senate race. He urged insurgents to present their candidate to voters, proposing to let the people decide, with possible exclusion of Philadelphia and Allegheny counties if fraud is feared in big centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
West Chester
United States
Pennsylvania
Stratford
Philadelphia
Allegheny
County Republican Meetings Announced by Chairman Feit
Chairman Feit announces a series of Republican meetings across the county on almost every evening until election day. Prominent speakers will discuss campaign issues plainly and forcibly, urging Republicans to gather, unite, and celebrate the prosperity under the current administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feit
Public School Alumni Meeting Forming Indiana Group
Indiana public school graduates plan to form an alumni association. On Monday evening October 15 1900 at Old Fellows hall a preliminary meeting led by Superintendent Trainer gathered committees and arranged steps toward success. Several hundred postal cards were sent to reach past grads despite record losses. All graduates urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Schools of
Indiana
Old Fellows Hall
Trainer
Fair Premium List for Isdiam Agricultural Society
The seventh page contains the only time the awards list for the Isdiam Agricultural Society will appear. W H Jolusion of Churel sites offers guidance on a good range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isdiam
W. Ih. Jolusion
Personalities on the Move in Pittsburg and Nearby Towns
A stream of locals and visitors appears in the region as Mr. McLain Davis and others travel to Pittsburg. Residents from Water street, Canoe township, Center township, and Blairsville visit relatives, attend churches, study at medical and dental colleges, or leave for cities like Philadelphia and Johnstown for education and brief visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLain Davis
Pittsburg
H. H. Steving
Water Street
Harry Laughlin
North Sixth Street
Linus Lewis and Son
Canoe Township
Indiana
Misses Bell Beatty
Martha Campbell
Misa May Hammers
Bolivar
Misa Anna Nichelton
West Water Street
Johnstown
J. B. Stumpf
Christian Church
Somerset
Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes refunds if ineffective and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each laxative. Also promotes Uncle Tom's Cabin at Library Hall tomorrow evening and a store line at sell by W. H. Johnston on Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Bbc
Favorite
Miami
W. HB. Johnston
Church Street
Railroad Crossing
Uncle Tom
Library Hall
Death of John Bee of Punxsutawney at 90s
RECENT DEATHS. John Bee of Punxsutawney died at his home on Saturday forenoon in his 91st year after a paralytic stroke. A Huntingdon County native, he moved to Canoe township in 1852 and to Punxsutawney four years ago. He was married three times, leaving surviving children D. H. Bee Marion Center William Reynoldsville Mrs Mary J. Baterbaugh Isaiah Pittsburgh George Patcherville and Mrs Rebecca Hileman Saltsburg. Funeral services were held at Fairview Church Canoe township Monday at 3 pm with interment in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bee
Panxsutawney
Huntingdon County
Canoe Township
Punxsutawney
Elizabeth Hollenbaugh
D. H. Bee
Marion Center
William
Reynoldsville
Mary J. Baterbaugh
Purchase Line
Isaiah
Pittsburg
George
Patcherville
Rebecca Hileman
Saltsburg
Rachel Elder
Charity Smith
Wea
United Brethren Church
Long
Fairview Church
Ferguson Clawson
Center Township
Wm. Uncapher
Homer City
Samuel
Jacksonville
Frank
Mrs
van Jube
Crete
G. L
Blairsville
Peter
James Neal
Town
Joseph Young
Young Township
H. B. Engle
Seward
Bethel Church
Joseph Clears
Joseph Mears
Tanoma
Rayne Township
William Rager
Derry Station
Lucy D. Cramer
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Multiple Local Obituaries Highlight Sudden Losses
In South Mahoning township Lizzie Grimm Griffith dies at home from typhoid fever at 39. She leaves husband Earl Griffith and an infant. funeral at Smicksburg Lutheran Church. Also missing Center township farmer Ferguson Clawson dies at 72 after dysentery. several children survive. John K. Good, 39, dies of peritonitis and rheumatism. eight children survive. Mrs Joseph Clears Mears, 75, dies of heart trouble. funeral at Tanoma. Sarah Kerr of New Bethlehem dies at 84. remarried, children include Mark Daniel George and Mrs Frazier. T D Graham of Buffington township dies from blood poisoning at 18 years 9 months. husband and infant survive. A S Hamilton of Latrobe dies at 65. buried Blairsville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Grimm
Earl Griffith
South Mahoning Township
West Mahoning Township
Samuel Hoover
Smicksburg
Jobn K. Good
John K. Good
Plumville
D. P. French
Plomville
Mahoning Baptist Church
T. D. Graham
Baffington Township
Wm. Engle
J. M. Snyder
East Union Church
Buffington Township
Kicked by a Mule Injures Hamill Man
Mr. John Simpson of Hamill was kicked by a mule at Creps farm north of town on Wednesday evening. He suffered a fractured pair of ribs and bruising to the chest and remains in treatment. Mr. Jack Sharp of Parkwood was injured last week when a wagon tongue struck his arm while removing a wagon from a ham. Ligaments were torn from the shoulder and he endured severe bruising and brief unconsciousness. he is now recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simpson
Hamill
Creps
Jack Sharp
Parkwood
Parlor and home furnishings offered with cash for poplar lumber
Honey H. Stevine on Sixth Street advertises a mammoth stock of furniture and bedding. The ad notes cash for poplar lumber delivered in Indiana, Pa, and mentions reduced wallpaper, a closing sale at J. T. Boucher's, and a baker recommendation with Favorite and Miami ranges sold by W. H. Johnston on Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Stevine
Sixth Street
Indiana
J. T. Boucher’s
Miami
W. H. Johnston
Church Street
Week of Weddings Brims with Local Nuptials
A string of marriages unfolds across Cambria county from West Taylor to Blairsville and Johnstown. Weds include W Nelson Berkepile with Mionie G Bolar, Thomas A Martin with Edna Peddicord, Hill Baker with I Cora Baker, Dawson Knox with Deasa J Stanley, John C Grove with M Mabel Hazlett, E B Murdock with Pearl Young, George Taylor with Eunice M Marshall, John H Moore with Flora B Martin, Frank Coad with Elizabeth Wolfe, Thomas M Sheriff with Myrtle Cummings, W C Mock with Myrtle Kinter. Will of Hannah Carson filed leaving modest bequests and executors named. Uncle Tom’s Cabin to perform at Library Hall next Thursday with 50 cast members and scheduled seats. Indiana basketball planned as new suits arrive for anticipated season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkepile-Bolar
W. Nelson Berkepile
West Taylor Township
Cambria County
Mionie G. Bolar
F. M. Bolar
Buffington
G. M. Allshouse
Armagh
Wandererift
John R. Pearce
Ambrose Reat Maude Lewis
George P. Taylo
Vizaf Hunice A. M. Mar
Young
W. WN. Berkepile
Cambria Co
Minnie G. Bolar
Duflington
John C. Grove
Boy Kicked by a Horse Near Hillsdale
Talmage, a young son of M. L. Patterson, was kicked on the head by a horse Saturday. His skull was fractured but doctors expect a full recovery. Also, Mr. Frank T. Empfield will open a grocery and feed store this week in his storeroom adjoining the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmage
M. L. Patterson
Hillsdale
Frank T. Empfield
Joughrys Offers Wide Range of Popular Makes
The fullest line features R. and G. American Lady Ball’s and Dr Warner’s Health items. Prices range from 50c to 83.00. Sales pitch promises many makes and invites a trial ride on your next purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lady
Ball’s
Dr. Warner’s
Fashionable Dress Fabrics and Prices
Catalog snippet lists 50 inch Consula Cloth at 1.25 dollars. 50 inch Reversible Suiting priced at 1.00 and 1.50 dollars. Venetians offered at 0.50, 0.75 and 1.00 dollars.
Hosiery Line Offers Fall and Winter Stock
A local store features a full fall and winter hosiery line for men women and children. Boys double knee and sole in cotton or wool, ladies Misses and childrens hose priced from 10 to 50 cents with fancy hose in polka dot vertical stripe black brown and balbriggan styles also in the 25 to 50 cent range.
Fragile Textile Sale Offers Flannels and Wool Cloths
Sale lists French flannels priced 75 to 85 cents and printed flannels 15 to 25 cents. Comet flannels available in 5, 8, 10 and 12 1/2 cent ranges. Wool skirts and blankets also advertised for keen buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainard and Armstrong
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senator Quay
Public School
Indianart
Clark J. Dickey
Dental College
Bertha Graff
Waterstreet
Leslie Hazlett
Mary Beatty
Massillon, C
Armour Mullen
South Tenth Street
R. J. Morgan
Minerva
John Fell
Blakeville
S. Mahon
A. W. Mahon
John F. Clements
East Philadelphia
J. McMains
Leechburg
Mabel Dickey
J. T. Henry
John N. Langham
Lucinda
W. H. Robinson
Glen Campbell
George R. Stewart
Boston
M. E. Churchill
Fred Buterbaugh
Sarah Bell
Mame
Covode
Medical College
Gourley
Nancy Bruce
Mabel Bruce
Cleveland
John 8. Hastings
Philadelphia Street
W. P. Worster and Son
Austin
Bellaire
David Ellis
Bargettatown
Washington County
Silis
Hookstown
Beaver County
Ida E. Turner
J. M. Welch
North Seventh Street
Misa Turner
Century Guild
Women’s Press Club
Columbus McCoy
Springfield
W. Va
Hugh S. Simpson
Simpson
Brushvalley Township
Robert Hamill
White Township
Superior
Neb
United Presbyterian Church
Mr Hamill
Allegheny Seminary
Mias Bertha Myers
Blockley Hospital
Bertha Baylor
East Church Street
Miss Myers
W. R. Myers
Messrs
Ney Prothero
Jason Carson
W. E. Haskell
Jefferson Medical College
Thomas St. Clair
John Carson
Salisburg
Western University
Harry Patterson
Salieburg
University of
John Bree
Mrs. Earl Griffith
Sarah Kerr
New Bethlehem
Clarion County
James Kerr
Mark
Daniel
Sarah Frazier
Union Cemetery
Strongstown
Mes, T. D Graham
A. S. Hamilton
Hamilton
Larobe
Burrell
Latrobe
Martintown
Murdock-Young
E B. Murdock
Misa Pearl Young
Franklin Street
M. E
City
Silas T. Mitchell
Andrew Young
Taylor Marshall
George Taylor
Eunice A. M. Marshall
Rebecca Taylor
B.A Sites
South Bend
Cold-Wolfe
Frank Coad
Elizabeth Wolfe
Livermore
J. A. Kinter
Altoona
R. A. Hutchison
Thomas M. Sheriff
Cokeville
Myrtle Cummings
Edward Cummings
B. F. Beazell
Hannah Carson
Register
Harry J
John
John B
Samuel J. Carson
Nancy H. Clayton
Testatrix
Margaret
Catherine
Jason W. Carson
Stetson
Hall’s
Joughrys
Wery Loughre
John F. Steving
Undertaker
Wissel
Imperial
Goldenrod
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