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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1894
Page
1
Andrew Gregg Curtin, wartime Pennsylvania governor, died October 7 at age 59 after a long illness. The state and nation mourn his public service, with funeral planned for Bellefonte October 10. Tribute notes his leadership, missionary diplomacy, and care for veterans and orphans.
Twenty two members met Friday at Mr. and Mrs. Suttons on South Sixth Street for the Shakespeare club’s first gathering of the season. Regular weekly meetings are planned through the winter with a committee led by Dr. Waller and several members to select the winter course, reporting at the next meeting at Mr. James Daugherty’s residence on West Church Street.
Mr Frank George of Blairsville was killed instantly Tuesday morning at Harmorville on the West Penn Railway while stepping from an engine. He was about 23 years old. Remains to be brought home this evening with funeral at Henry Steving Sr s home on Church street. Interment in Greenwood cemetery Thursday afternoon.
Calvin Crissman, jailed to answer horse stealing, was taken to Bairdstown by Sheriff Mack on Thursday. He pressed charges before Squire Torrence against John Mc Elfresh and Silas Schuster from near Harrison City. Constable Gess of Derry township arrested the two on Saturday. they posted bail for court appearance.
The surviving members of Company D 115th Regiment P V will gather at Beringer postoffice next Thursday for a semi annual reunion. At the last meeting held at Grip post office on June 11 it was decided to hold reunions every six months. Prominent speakers will attend and local people are urged to participate for a memorable day in Beringer.
A man named Jesse Newhouse suffered a severe injury at a saw mill along Hoopers Run in Youngstown Township when his left hand struck a moving saw, severing the first finger and the thumb. The incident occurred while he worked at his nephew J F Newhouse's mill in Jacksonville. Also noted, Deputy Sheriff Mack arrested Alexander Fresh in Spangler for non payment of costs after Fresh’s recent court confinement.
At a Friday meeting the Cosmopolitan club decided to hold its annual ball on Thursday evening November 15.
The Philadelphia and Pittsburg Railroad Co. cheered by a continuance in the contest against the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. The hearing and testimony were postponed to November 13 by agreement of counsel. Witnesses from Philadelphia and other places will attend. The dispute is a test case for the new company and will be fought to a finish.
Constable G W Gess filed information before Squire Orrence at Bairdstown charging Lizzie Long with infanticide and concealing the death of her child. She was arrested near Portage and taken to Greensburg to await court. The Coroner's Jury found circumstantial proof that the infant, found in a water closet at Mrs. Seyfried's premises, was born alive, and asked for further examination. Lizzie Long is described as daughter of Silas Long of Fairview, unknown pregnancy among her local friends.
The Indiana Normal football team defeated Butler 30 to 0 on the Normal grounds in the season opener witnessed by about 800. The home squad dominated, Butler proved light, and substitutions included Matthews at right tackle and Carter for Wright after injury. The club looks forward to a game with Allegheny and plans to travel with supporters.
Constable Pringle arrested three young men and brought them before Squire J. G. Kellar of West Indiana. They were charged with making a disturbance at Sabbath Baptist services and, after warnings to reform, were dismissed. The squire urged churches to pursue similar charges to curb the nuisance.
On Thursday evening W A Beatty of West Indiana and Miss C Olive Ralston of Indiana were married at their Oak street residence with Rev J D Brownlee officiating. Only intimate friends attended. The bride is the daughter of D L Ralston. They began housekeeping in the same Oak street home.
Mr. Noah Adler departs Saturday for Newark New Jersey to represent Camp No. 11 at the National Encampment of the Union Veteran Legion now in session. He plans to buy a car load of clothing for men and boys before returning and urges neighbors to secure clothing at the lowest prices.
Pension agent Frank Donahugh secured a pension for Ritner Cramer of Blairsville on Monday under the Act of June 1890. Cramer will receive eight dollars per month and about one hundred dollars back pay. The note praises his character and marks his first claim approval.
Mr Charles Earhart of White township entertained about fifty friends on Thursday evening. Refreshments were served and the party ended with dancing to superb music.
W. R. Smith of West Philadelphia street will relocate to his Armstrong Township farm next week, signaling a change of residence and agricultural oversight for the land.
The Indiana Normal football team will travel to Grove City to face the club on Monday. Local fans anticipate a hard fought contest as the teams meet in a key matchup. Grove City hosts the game at its home field with kickoff details and gate information to follow.
A. Y. Barclay of Ebenezer escaped death after a buggy wheel was struck by a West Penn express at Snyder station. Barclay, 66, was badly injured and later sent home. Butler football center John Fiegel was seriously hurt in a game, hospitalized. David Somerville’s daughter broke both bones in her right arm. Amos and wife Amos Anthony of Shelocta survived a buggy wreck on Watt's hill after harness broke. Anthony injured his face and his wife knee.
Mr W F Hassinger and Miss Rose Stadtmiller were married in a 6 30 am Catholic church ceremony. Ed Vogel played as the bridal party arrived and departed, with ushers Joseph Vogel George Plotzer Martin Groft Albert Marshall. The couple left at 9 10 am for Baltimore aboard the train.
Rev Henshey preaches at Loyalhanna and Kelly Station next Sabbath. Ladies Missionary Society of the U P church sends a barrel of clothing to Freedmans mission in Norfolk Virginia this week. Rev Q A Hamill of Allegheny Theological Seminary occupied the pulpit at Jacksonville U P church Sunday morning. No services in U P church Sabbath as Pastor Rev Brownlee is absent aiding Rev Thome of Sardis with communion services.
Dr Stockton Axson opened the university extension series at Normal with a talk on The Literature of the Victorian Age. The chapel was filled and listeners enjoyed over an hour of literary discussion. The next lecture will be Monday evening October 22 on Browning His Life and Art.
Mr. W. H. Gibson and Miss Minda Ferguson of Blacklick township were married at eleven o'clock this morning by Rev. H. Q. Graham at his Seventh street residence. Separately, Mr. John W. Shute of Wintondale Cambria county and Miss Mary A. Girts of Hillsdale were married at the Baptist parsonage this morning by Rev. B. B. Henshey.
At noon today Mr Robt Roof of West Indiana and Miss Nettie M Pounds will marry at the bride’s parents home near Crete post office in Center township Rev Hughes of Jacksonville will perform the ceremony About a dozen friends of the bride will witness the ceremony They will likely establish a home in Saltsburg
H L Castle spoke to Prohibitionists at the Court House on Thursday afternoon and evening, drawing a good audience at both sessions.
Mrs. Joseph W. Clements hosted a Monday evening gathering for ladies in honor of Miss Hattie Eyster of Ridgway. Hon. John P. Elkin departed for Pittsburgh to address the Walter Lyon and Republican clubs there tonight.
An interdenominational convention will convene Tuesday at the Presbyterian church in West Lebanon starting 1 p.m. The program features social time, devotional exercises, addresses by Miss Kate Coulter and Rev. Geo. R. Robinson, and talks on themes including The Pledge and Higher Unity, with evening sessions continuing into prayer and consecration.
About fifty Jr O U A M councils in the county gathered in Cherrytree hall to welcome the Advisory Board but a quorum failed as seven councils were required. Six councils attended including Homer City Indiana Gettysburg Pine Mechanicsburg and Cherrytree. Next meeting planned at West Lebanon in November to discuss districting and monthly gatherings. advisory may meet countywide every three months if approved.
Oliver Wendell Holmes dies at his Beverly home on Sunday October 7 1894 after a long asthma illness. Born August 29 1809 in Cambridge he rose as a famed poet and physician. Funeral services set for Wednesday at King's Chapel at noon with Rev Stodard W Brooke likely to officiate.
Rev S M Hood and his wife of Nortonville Kansas marked their silver wedding with a gathering of about one hundred congregation members and friends. Guests presented silverware and other gifts reflecting the esteem in which they are held by church members and visitors from other denominations. Mr Hood is the son of James Hood and brother of G W Hood of the local area.
J. R. Stumpf of J. R. Stumpf & Son departs for New York to purchase a stock of fall goods for his bargain store. The store has a countywide reputation and the new addition promises more bargains in every department for loyal customers.
Elmer Wegley, long time miller at Frank Moorhead's mill in Cherryhill township, moves to the rt on Monday to take charge of the flouring mills. He brings years of experience and is regarded as a first class miller, formerly employed at Penn Roller Mills in this place.
Mr. 8. 8. Gibson purchased the City Meat Market from Mr. P. F. Garman on First Street West Indiana. Possession will transfer next week and Mr. John Bath, the former cutter, will manage the shop.
Messrs J F Henry and G W Eckman of West Mahoning township bought a portable sawmill last week. They secured a large contract at Troutville Cleer field county and will manufacture lumber during the coming winter months.
The Non-Partisan W C T U plans to elect a delegate to attend the national convention to be held at W Pa on Nev.
Dr James C Short of east Philadelphia street died after over a week of blood poisoning and complications. Funeral by Dr Hall at ten o'clock Thursday at Greenwood cemetery, Rayne Presbyterian member, formerly of Marion Center Dixonville and Rayne township. A Civil War veteran of Company A, 61st Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Miss Bertha E Douglass 19 died September 21 1894 at Denver Colorado after a long illness from measles complications. Daughter of Mrs Amanda Douglass and late John Douglass she had sought relief in Kansas before passing away. Her funeral was held in Indiana Baptist church then she was laid to rest in Oakland cemetery following services by Rev A B Runyan. Bertha belonged to Brushvalley Baptist Church and was greatly loved by neighbors.
William Mullen of Apollo died Saturday morning after a year plus illness of consumption. He formerly served as sheriff under his father John Mullen and John Montgomery, later bricklayer in Homer City, then returned to Apollo. Survived by a wife and three children and brothers Jesus David and Armour Mullen. interred at Greenwood Cemetery after funeral by Monday noon train.
Mrs W Mahaffey of Grant died at home on Wednesday from consumption after about a year of suffering. She sought health in Maryland for weeks but the disease advanced. She leaves two daughters Hettie E and Chasie A and three sons John Leroy and Boyd. Funeral services were held at M P church with Rev Storm officiating. Interred in Odd Fellows cemetery near the home. She was 43 years old.
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