Republican County Ticket for Sheriff and Officials
Republican county ticket lists Sheriff DD Thompson Blairsville Prothonotary W R Calhoun Indians County Treasurer D W Simpson White Township Commissioner James K Dick Buffington Township T P Stephens Green Township County Auditor William F George Indians James L Peterman Indians Coroner Dr M M Davis Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DD. E. Thompson
Blairsville
W. R. Calhoun
D. W. Simpson
White Township
James K. Dick
Buffington Township
T. P. Stephens
Green Township
William F. George
James L. Peterman
M. M. Davis
Indiana
Republicans Rally Calls for County Meetings to Vote
County Chairman G. J. Fiet urges Republicans to attend meetings across the county and ensure timely tax payment penalties. He claims the November election will reflect approval of President McKinley’s policy and the Republican administration, praising prosperity and decrying Democratic rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Fiet
McKinley
United States
What About Our Church Park Project?
A summer effort to beautify grounds beside the Presbyterian and First United Presbyterian churches aimed to create a church park. Trustees approved a survey and plan, but the project has stalled. Local leaders are urged to begin immediately to transform the barren area into a green space by next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian
Voltaire boast cited as century ends proves false
The Boston Transcript notes Voltaire predicted Christianity’s disappearance before 1900, yet over two centuries later the church grows and a room once used by him now stores bibles. The article also cites a 33 percent rise in money in the country and a record high for 1599 exports despite Dingley law fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voltaire
Boston Transcript
Dewey Parade Honors Barnett’s Fighting Tenth at New York
Enthusiasm around the Dewey parade in New York centers on the Fighting Tenth Pennsylvania regiment and commander Lieutenant Colonel Barnett. Crowds cheered as the unit passed, ranking second only to Dewey in public gratitude for war service. Also notes beef price spikes in Chicago and questions about a potential live steer trust. Admiral Dewey defends U S Philippines policy as solid and permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tenth” Regiment
Pennsylvania
Barnett
Dewey
Tenth
Chicago
Moore Kime wedding unites Vandergrift couple
George A. Moore of Vandergrift and Rhoda A. Kime daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kime Fourth ward were married Monday at 11 am at the bride's home Rev Dr J Day Brownlee officiated A small reception followed and the couple departed that evening for Vandergrift to begin housekeeping in a furnished home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Moore
Vandergrift
Rhoda A. Kime
William Kime
Fourth Ward
J. Day Brownlee
Mr. Moore
Bride
Waugaman and Anderson Wedding in West Lebanon
Mr J C Waugaman of Vandergrift and Miss Maude Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Anderson of near West Lebanon were married at the bride’s home on Tuesday evening September 26 at 6 o’clock. Rev N B Kelly officiated. A small reception followed and the couple will reside in Vandergrift after a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Waugaman
Vandergrift
Maude Anderson
Alfred Anderson
Near West Lebanon
N. B. Kelly
Elderaridge
Aupper
Resolutions of Respect for Roas Braughler Obit Note
Resolutions passed on the death of Roas Braughler son of Mr and Mrs A H Braughler Canoe township He died September 24 1899 aged 25 years We miss his efforts and presence at our meetings and strive to follow his unselfish example A copy of these minutes to be sent to the Indiana Process for publication Also notices of other local items include electric bitters testimonial and sugar cane syrup mill remarks plus a lost gold log chain bracelet reported near Stumps store and Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roas Braughler
A. H. Braughler
Canoe Township
Indiana
Eyesight Restored by Local Optician
Mrs Elizabeth Wire from Braghvalley Pa writes to praise W P Wehrle an optician for restoring her vision after severe eye pain. She notes specially ground glasses and calls the service valuable and effective. September 22 1899 Braghvalley Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Wehrle
Optician
Mas
Elizabeth Wire
Braghvalley, Pa
Personal Brevities Roundup of Local Visitors
Mr. Dick Wilson visited Pittsburg on Friday. Numerous residents and relatives from Gilpin Blairsville Marion Center Wilkinsburg and Ebensburg are listed as visiting or traveling. Notables include Congressman and Mrs Jack in Washington and Dr. Gates returning from travel with decision to stay Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Wilson
Pittsburg
W. C. Shields
Gilpin
John E. Lewis
Jeannette
C. H. Moore
Clearfield
M. Jack
Washington, D. C
R. M. Ewing
Wilkinsburg
J. S. Anthony
Altoona
W. H. Anthony
Railroad Avenue
Jane Peeler
Vena
East End
Mary L. Birkman
Wilmerding
Agnes
Dick Watson
Wintondale
T. B. Clark
North Ninth Street
Charles Kline
James Wyncoop
Rayne Township
Ira
Larimer
Lesta Fleck
Blacklick
G. M. Glassgow
Glen Campbell
Edith
Lottie Stevings
Waterstreet
G. P. McCartney
Church Street
Saltsburg
John A. Hetrick
Leechburg
Delos Hetrick
W. A. Kinter
Allegheny
Ray
Water Street
Will Sweeney
Fourth Ward
Jennie Berry
Hooversville
Somerset County
Indiana
James Wynkoop
Marion Center
Arnica Salve and assorted notices from local ads
Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for pain and healing with claims of curing sores eruptions and boils sold by several local druggists. Additional ads promote floor paper sale and oil wagon service with ward schedules. The page lists residents and businesses including Banks Township, Homer City, Vandergrift, Blairsville and Olive M Lyong. A laxative product is advertised with E W Grove signature and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Hildebrand
Indiana
W. I. Moore
Homer’ City
M. G. Miller
Blairsville
Happenings of General Interest From Across the World
Five at Irondale Ohio caused about $30000 in damage. Edward Thomas a 25 year old huckster drowned himself in the Monongahela river at Pittsburg. Olympia sailors received a prest smoker at the Waldorf Astoria. John Mohn a 68 year old Allegheny City locksmith shot himself due to asthma relief failure. A syndicate plans to buy Neville Island near Pittsburg for nearly 3 million dollars to start a new town. Over 50000 attended the Dewey parade in New York and millions watched. Schley earned most applause after Dewey. A boy Riddle age 12 and Lee Good age 20 were accused of stealing about 20000 in securities and 250 cash from Abraham Beck’s store near Greensburg. Riddle denied the charge. Court martial finding convicting Captain Oberlin M. Carter of embezzling 1 million in government funds and five years five thousand fine was approved by President McKinley. Carter arrested in New York. The Tenth Pennsylvania regiment received a 4 million spectator ovation in New York as Dewey bared his head and praised the Pennsylvania troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irondale
Edward Thomas
Monongahela River
Pittsburg
Olympia
Waldorf-Astoria
John Mohn
Allegheny City
Neville Island
New York
Schley
Dewey
Riddle
Lee Good
Abraham Beck
Ludwick
Greensburg
Oberlin M. Carter
McKinley
Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment
Pennsylvania
Old Songs and memories of slavery era in verse
A fragmented 1899-era miscellany blends verse on old songs from slavery days with stray classifieds and notices. The text mentions Col R E Morse, references to Picaninnies, river imagery of Jordan, and a dated dedication, interspersed with advertisements for cleaning, a soda factory sale, heating services, and shoes.
Women Rescued After Narrow Hill Road Buggy Incident
Mrs. Jennie Barr and Mrs. Ann Lydick of Taylorsville narrowly escaped injury on Dixonville hill road while returning from Indiana. A startled horse bolted toward the bank after pigs frightened it. Mrs. Barr leapt out and held the bridle, Mrs. Lydick then guided the horse to safety. Capt. John G. Barr provided a gentler horse and harness, allowing the women to finish home unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Barr
Ann Lydick
Taylorsville
Dixonville Hill
Indiana
Barr
Ice dealer notices benefit of pure product in winter
A brief ad notes another carload of artificial ice bought by Kellar Harris and urges customers to order from him for pure ice free from disease germs. It also promotes J. C. Moore of Saltaburg, Pa as a supplier to heat homes with hot water steam or hot air, claiming it will pay to see him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Moore
Saltaburg
W. H. Johnston
Church Street
Sharretta
Kellar Harris
SY J.C. Moore
Saltsburg, Pa
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THE
Indiana Progress
A. T. Moorhead & Son
Supreme Court
J. Hay Brown
Lancaster
Superior Court
Josiah FR. Adams
Philadelphia
Ool
J. B. Barnett
Washington
Mr. Bryan
Philippines
Waugaman
Anderson
Com
S. C. Work
F. Stanley
Dory
R. G. Stanary
Spain
R. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Aiken
S.C
America
All
W.J. Moore
Homer City
Saliaburg
John G. Anthony
Parkwood
Stumpf
Normal
Progruss
Wm. Hosack
North Fifth Arrest
John S. Hastings
Mary and
Margaret Evans
Mechanicsburg
J. O. Caraghan
Harry Simpson
Ebensburg
Mary
Virginia Davis
Plumville
Emeline Craighead
Birmingham
A. L. Gilbert
Gilbert & Myers
Messrs
Neil Churchill
Fred Buterbaugh
Hillsdale
Dental College
A. R. Wilson
Monessen
Dr. Wilson
Cambria County
Elizabeth Weir
Elizabeth Waller
D. J. Waller
J. E. Miller
Pittaburg
Wayne Avenue
Thomas Wheeler
Philipsburg
Lawrence Smyers
Blanche St. Clair
West Philadelphia
Herminie
Westmoreland County
Timothy Denning
Wheeling
W. Va
H. M. Telford
M. 8. Telford
Knoxville
Tenn
Telford
Mission College
Maggie Campbell
Summerhill
Ney Prothero
Jefferson Medical College
Will Haskell
Smicksburg
Jane Watt
Charles Alters
W. A. Fleming
Atwood
Fleming
John I. Dunwiddie
Cherryhill Township
Elma Walker
Stuart Wheeling
Spangler
Bondville
Crim C. Pantall
Panxsutawney
Indiana Normal School
Will
Grace Kaike
Rock Island
Robert Hamill
Joseph Caldwell
Town
Allegheny Theological Seminary
Margaret Rising
Clara
Joseph Rising
Mesura
John Brallier
Wallace Stewart
Medico-Chirurgical College
Harry Pattison
Salinburg
Mary Dilts
J. A. Brown
Creekside
New Castle
Samuel Wortman
Andrew Dilts
W. D. Gates
Gates
Homeopathic Medical College
Louisville
D. ©. Edwards
Onberg
Edwards
A. G. Earhart
Frank H. Daugherty
Banks Township
Maria Morgos
George A. Moor Vandergrift
Rhode A Rie
Clarence B. Rhea
Olive M. Lyong
E. W. Grove
Col. R. E. Morse
Slayer
Steamboat
Jordan
Progress Office
Cscaletoria
Gherryhill Township
Marion Shank
Vernon Wissinger
Vance Helman
Edith Helman
Amb
Staprmillee
Tescher
Loughry’s
John Kelley
Len
W. R. Loughry & Co
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