Republican Rally Opens County Campaign at Marion Center
State Chairman Elkin presented a large 20 by 30 foot flag to the county committee as a rousing outdoor meeting drew Republicans from nearby areas. Speakers included Duncan McGregor and S. M. Jack, with County Chairman John Fisher presiding, a Marion Center brass band and Indiana Glee Club provided patriotic music. The event, followed by a crowded court room reception, signals strong support for the ticket in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Center
Mr. 8
J. Thompson
Macon Center
Louis Glasser
Alex
Work
William Mahon
William Hamill
William Q. Work
Jobs A. Mahon
Aaron
John 8. Fisher
Indiana Glee Club
Elkin
Republican County Committee
John &. Fisher
Geo. W. Hood
J. Craighead
A. W. Kimmel
Irwin RicFarland
George W. Simpson
Harry, Bryan
Ross Mahan
S. A. Smith
Walter Jackson
W.T. Marlin
A. T. Moorhead
Party of Protection
John A. Scott
Duncan McGregor
Glee Club
Armagh
East Wheatfield Township
Joseph Cramer
M. Jack
John McGaughey
Georgia
Money and Dress in the Church Paper by Rev Clarke
The ministerial association met at the Presbyterian church on Monday afternoon. Rev H M Clarke of Christ Episcopal church read a well written paper on Money and Dress in the Church. The program for the next three months was adopted. The next meeting will be at the First United Presbyterian church Buffington Township. Tract sold for 8000 dollars to eastern capitalists from the Duncan estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Clarke
Presbyterian Church
H. M. ‘Clarke
Christ Episcopal Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Buffington Township
Messrs
Train Collisions Delay Indiana Accommodation Return
A passenger train returning Monday collided with a freight train at Blairsville yards. The engineer was injured in the crash. At Graceton a separate incident occurred when a cow owned by an Italian miner was struck, wedging between the baggage car brakes and causing a brief halt. The two accidents delayed the train by over 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Indiana
Graceton
Indiana Baptist association three day meeting at East Mahoning
The 21st annual Sabbath school convention of the Indiana Baptist association met at East Mahoning church near Purchase Line beginning Tuesday afternoon September 27. Officers were elected, topics discussed included teacher roles and methods, and the association adjourned Thursday after reports from various missions and committees. A notable moment was the visiting ministers meeting at F Buterbaugh's home to extend fraternal greetings. Indiana horses also featured in Greensburg races with Sir Alcantara winning a free-for-all and Princess Pauline placing in events at Greensburg and the upcoming Clearfield fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Baptist Association
East Mahoning Church
Purchase Line
E. Parker
Pine Flats
D. R. Houk
Parker
G. F. Cornman
East Mahoning
W. Teasdale
Blairsville
John Hank
Dixonville
R. R. Riedel
Nellie Wiliams
Cockport
C. F. Corman
A. J. Furman
John Houk
J. C. Delancey
Ki. M. Lydick
Rev. Thomas
Dunkard Church
Geo. Meller
Poonxsutawney
E. BM. Jones
Clayville
K. Hughes
Pittsburg
George Muller
M. L. Rowland
Denton
State Missions
A. J. Farman
Publication Society
Eas Rowland
C. E. Parker
Home Missions
Temperance
E. M. Ansley
Chambersville
G. W. Brady
Ambrose
Foreign Missions
R. B. Dunmire
Homer City
A. J. Forman
F. Cornman
F. J. Sigemund
Wintondale
J. E. Kanarr
Riedel
F. Buterbaugh
Buterbaugh
Church
Jesus
Indiana
Westmoreland County
Sir Alcantara
A. W. Lickart
Greensburg
Princess Pauline
J. L. Cain
H. E. Timberlake
Mr. Timberlake
Clearfield Fair
Princess Pauline Sod Sandy Wilkes
New Officers Installed at Palladium Lodge
District Deputy James Nesbit of Blairs ville installed new Palladium Lodge I O O F officers on Monday Noble Grand J B Younkins Vice Grand Charles Dodson Assistant Secretary Harry Smith Right Supporter W A Lovelace Left Supporter Dr H B Buterbaugh Warden James Edmiston Conductor C S Brand Outside Guardian T E Hildebrand Inside George W Lovelace
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nesbit
Blairsville
Palladium Lodge
Noble Grand
J. B. Younkins
Charles Dodson
Harry Smith
W. A. Lovelace
H. B. Buterbaugh
James Edmiston
C. 5. Brand
Guardian
T. £. Hildebrand
George W. Lovelace
Home on a furlough for Ensign Owens of Indiana
Ensign Charles T. Owens of the battleship Indiana arrived home from New York City Tuesday. He has been granted a one week leave with an effort to extend his furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Owens
Indiana
New York City
Mr. Owens
Reception Day at Indus Trial Home for Girls
Friday marks the annual reception day at the Indus trial Home for girls with all visitors welcome at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
One More Grave for William F Stonebraker Soldier Died at Home
Private William F. Stonebraker aged 21 of White township died at his home after a weeklong illness from typhoid fever contracted in camp. He served in Company F Fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers and was buried with full military honors including a firing squad and taps. His comrades expressed deep sympathy, praising his faithful service and upright conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Stonebraker
Henry Stonebraker
White Township
Captain Mahan
Lexington
James Evans
Soldiers’ Aid Society
John Jamison
United States
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Street
Sixth Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Mahan
Samuel Hughes
D. M. Caldwell
Fiji
Jamison
Stonebraker
Harney W. Fez
Bunton R. Thomeson
Jamis A. Fleming
Not Soldiers Long Muster Out Orders Pending Strength Report
Captain W M Mahon of Company F received orders to forward the company strength so muster papers can be issued once headquarters receive the report. The Fifth regiment faces mustering out when the 30 day furlough ends on Tuesday October 18. Some soldiers wish to remain active if offered more than monotonous camp life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Mahon
Newa
William Stonebraker
W. M. Mahan
Harry Streams
Plumville
Andrew H. Burmheimer
Tanoma
Harry Stewart
Ney Prothero
Chickasaauga
Women Missionary Meeting at West Union Church
The women's missionary society of Conemaugh presbytery met at West Union church West Lebanon over Thursday and Friday with a first session Thursday and the convention closing Friday. Indiana delegates included Mrs J A Findley Rev Wm Nichol Miss Rebecca Allizon Miss Stewart Mrs J F Miller and Mrs J M Taylor. County commissioners allotted damages for dead sheep totaling amounts to J R Clark Washington township $8.50 P H Tinsal $10 F C Clowes $12 Samuel Streams $21.50 James A Thompson South Mahoning $7 Henry Elkin $15.50 Henry Bence $8 Peter Dickie $9.50 Johnston Moorhead Cherry Hill $15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Conemaugh
J. R. Clark
Washington Township
P. H. Tinsal
Washington
F. C. Clowes
Samuel Streams
James A. Thompson
South Mahoning
Henry Elkin
Henry Bence
Green
Peter Dickie
Johnston Moorhead
Cherryhill
Bold Robbery Along Allegheny & Western Route Reported
A string of highway robberies along the Allegheny and Western railroad corridor near Punxsmawney and Dayton culminated at Loop in broad daylight. Three Black men robbed three Italians, extracting 115 dollars. Also noted is Mr. Frank A. Johnston, once of Washington township, now in Irwin with Johnston & Gongaware gents’ furnishers, inviting Indiana county friends. Will Moore’s son broke both bones in an arm while walnut gathering near Rochester Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny & Western Railroad
Punxsmawney
Dayton
Loop
Frank A. Johnston
Washington Township
Irwin
Indiana County
Johnston &Gongaware, Gents’ Furnishers
Nat Gatherer
Will
William Moore
Rochester Mills
Fire at Hillsdale Shoe Store Arouses Small Theft
A thief entered a rear window of George Gromley’s Hillsdale store Saturday night and scattered oil on the floor then lit it. The blaze was discovered around midnight with only minor damage. Shoes and other small articles were stolen, but the culprit remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gromley
Hillsdale
Gromley
Livestock Shipment Report From Area Traders
J M Moore ships 20 cattle 7 calves and 55 pigs to Barneston Pa while J M Nichol sends 105 sheep and 3 calves to West Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Moore
Barneston
J. M. Nichol
West Philadelphia
Wagle buys Robinson property on Railroad avenue for 1200
Mr. Al Wagle purchases the Robinson property on Railroad avenue for 1200 dollars. He will not occupy the new home until next spring. Mr. Charles Sloan, of Kellysburg, has moved his business to Glen Campbell and opened a racket store in the mining district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Wagle
Robinson
Railroad Avenue
Wagle
Charles Sloan
Kellysburg
Glen Campbell
Appointment of Ministers in Blairsville District
The M. E. conference at Braddock completed its session with minister appointments for Blairsville district. Most ministers return to former pulpits. list names crews including W. P. Turner D. D. Blairsville, Apollo H. Beacom, Armagh G. M. Alishouse, Bethel and Mt. Hope G. W. Anderson, etc. J. H. Keeley named field secretary and organizer of the Pennsylvania Anti Saloon League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Conference
Braddock
Blaireville
Blairsville
W. P. Turner
D. D
Apollo
H. ©. Beacom
Armagh
G. M. Alishouse
Bethel
Mt. Hope
G. W. Anderson
J. B. Taylor
Bolivar
W. G. Mead
Cokeville
S. B
Laverty
Conemaugh
C. C. Emerson
Dayton
J. E. Inskeep
Derry Station
R. I. McKee
Ebensburg
Belsano
John H. Lancaster
Elderton
J. N. Bracken
Ford City
Manorville
H. J. Giles
Gallitzin
Alfred Turner
Greensburg
H. L. Chapman
H. J. Hickman
Homer City
G. H. Huffman
Indiana
G. T. Reynolds
Irwin
L. R. Jones
Jeannette
J. W. McIntyre
Cooper Street
Thomas Patterson
F Street
N. B
Tannehill
Franklin Street
S. T. Mitchell
Grove Avenue
Frederick Wineman
Johnstown
Kittanning
S. M. Mackey
Latrobe
E. G. Loughry
J. S. Wakefield
Supply
Leechburg
Church News Preaching Schedule and Clergy Moves
D M Kinter preaches Wednesday to Friday evenings at Purchase Line Academy and Sunday morning on Christian Progress with Rev W J Wilson preaching Sunday evening. Rev Francis H Smith to join St Peters Episcopal Blairsville. J Lloyd Shallenberger of Clarion lecturing Thursday at M E church on The Young Pastor and His Flock. Admission 25 cents for Baptist church benefit. Services at Second United Presbyterian each evening for communion prep. Rev E E Douglass of Hustonville assists, with Rev O H Milligan of Shelocta aiding communion on Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Kinter
Purchase Line Academy
Christian Progress
W. J. Wilson
Francis H. Smith
Johnstown
St. Peters Protestant Episcopal Church
Blairsville
J. Lloyd Shallenberger
Clarion
Shelocta
Next Week's Sabbath School Convention Preparations
Indiana will host delegates from all parts of the county for the Sabbath school convention. Blanks for a statistical report were sent to all schools. supervisors should notify S W Guthrie if missing. Delegates must inform Mrs J I Bell of attendance. program corrected to M E church Thursday session. Date October 12 and 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Association
S. W. Guthrie
J. I. Bell
M. E
Presbyterian Church
September Term Court Ends Quietly With No Juries
A Beaver county court term closes after a busy session with Judge Wilson assisting. Over 30 cases were listed but many were settled or dropped. no juries were sent out and most verdicts were by the court. Several cases continued or settled on the day, including a verdict for the National Wall Paper Co. for 1251 dollars and 56 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
White
Beaver
D. D. Barrett
Samuel E. Barrett
David Jones
N. C. English
National Wall Paper Co.j
Geo. W.crede, Jr
M. D
John Byers, Jr
John Byers, Sr
Emma Kelley
Iron City Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Pittsburg
John H. Rochester
W. B. Lowmaster
W. J. Hill
J. E. Hill
Thos
Hagan
Indiana County
Blairsville
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
L. B. Kinsey
Fifth Entertained at Altoona Pennsylvanian MR YMCA event
The Pennsylvania Railroad Young Men's Christian Association in Altoona hosted a formal reception for officers and members of the Fifth Pennsylvania regiment. Speakers included Col. Burchfield and Francis Murphy with Major J P Kennedy and Mr Ney Prothero in attendance. Pension awards were announced for Samuel W Evans and Abner McConnall, and a widow Mary C Pierce was granted an original pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association
Altoona
Fifth Pennsylvanis Regiment
Col. Burchfield
Francis Murphy
J. P. Kennedy
Blairsville
Ney Prothero
Boldiers
Mary C. Pierce
Flora
Property Sold In Nesbitt Estate By Misses Catherine
The Nesbitt property incomings were sold last week to Misses Catherine and Martha. The Progress prints all the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Martha
ProgRess
Garfield man shoots self in alleged drunken episode
James Black of Garfield attempted suicide Saturday evening at Blacklick by firing a pistol into his breast after a night of drinking with friends. The 35 year old coal miner, a husband and father, was wounded above the heart and taken to a nearby house in serious but hopeful condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Black
Garfield
Blacklick
Black
Pierce
Reese, Hammond & Company
Bolivar
Society Notes Highlight Weekend Socials in Town
The Y's hosted friends Friday night at their rooms on East Philadelphia Street. The Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal church entertained Normal students Saturday. Fourteen town youths enjoyed a chicken supper at Hauxhurst farmhouse in Whitetownship Friday, with feasting and dancing. Mrs. John D. Patton opened the season with a brilliant party at daughter Mrs. John R. Wilson's Church Street home, where refreshments were dainty and the decor was elegant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y’s
Philadelphia
Ladies’ Guild
Episcopal Church
Hauxhurst
Whitetownship
John D. Patton
John R. Wilson
Church Street
Wilson
Pleasant Birthday Party at Reed Home
Over thirty friends and neighbors gathered at Mr and Mrs J B Reed of Pleasant Valley Green township to celebrate Mr Reed s birthday. At noon all enjoyed a meal and a presentation of gifts from friends to Mrs Reed. The Deckers Point furnished music and all enjoyed immensely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Reed
Ant Valley
Green Township
Rees
Reed
Point
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Maha
Company F
W. F. Elkin
James Cathcart
Iddo Lewis
Walter Ayers
Jess Bell
John McLaughlin
John Kerr
Frank McLaughlin
Steele Kerr
Israel Walker
J. F. Wright
Steve Mooney
H. M. Barrett
Murray Pierce
Lon Cramer
Meade Marshall
Ralph Shilling
Lewis Wetzell
Missionary Convention
Church News
J. H. Rochester
McGinity
Charles S. Holdship
Borrell
Grace D. Newman
Peter Connell
Admir
Patrick Graham
Frances Vogel Et al
Wolfgang Vogel
John Malcolm
Ee Township
Isabella Malcolm
John McClelland
West Mahoning
Allegheny & Western R.R. Co
Archibald Matthews
East Wheatfield
W. E. Matthews
Samuel W. Evans
Brushvalley
Abner McConnall
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