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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1894
Page
4
A campaign offer announces sending the Progress, a Republican paper, for five weeks from October 10 1894 to after November 7 to cover Indiana county election returns. It urges Republicans to form clubs and send orders, accepts postage stamps under one dollar, and promotes supporting the entire ticket.
A list of Republican meetings arranged through Oct. 28 across Mechanicsburg Clyde Creekside Plumville Marion Center Greenville Hillsdale Glen Campbell Homer City with multiple speakers including John Elkin J M Leech J Telford and A B McAdoo Prominent out of town speakers are being arranged J C McGregor serves as chairman
A Blaireville Batersivite editorial argues against liquor licensing as a universal remedy for drink problems. It cites Westmoreland County murders tied to liquor, notes beer taps at a Greensburg dance, and claims licensed hotels do not prevent private access to intoxicants. It urges voters to decide individually under the law.
Last Thursday and following days featured large lively Republican meetings at No 9 schoolhouse Green township Ambrose Clarksburg Diamondville Cherryhill and other areas. Speakers included El der Peeler John L Getty John H Pierce M C Watson Col John McGaughey and J S Nesbit. Voters pledged support for the entire ticket, praised Judge White for economical court management, and planned weekly campaign editions.
The piece recalls Mr. Singerly, former Pennsylvania governor candidate and editor of the Philadelphia Record, as an early free trader who helped shape the 1892 Democratic victory. It argues he opposes protection for American workers and urges neighbors to vote, noting many Pennsylvanians who previously backed Democrats won’t this year.
Republicans defend Judge White’s administration amid a heated review of county finances. The piece analyzes jury, prison, and criminal prosecution costs from 1875 to 1898, arguing expenditures rose mainly with legal requirements and population growth, and that court reporters and out-of-county judges added state costs. It cites specific totals and contrasts ten-year periods to support claimed savings under White.
The Post 28 committee reports a memorial for Hannibal K Sloan past commander and comrade who died August 11 1894 at age not quite 56. Born September 4 1838 he led a life of service to Pennsylvania and the Republic. His steadfast patriotism and guardianship of soldiers orphans are praised as the grave ends his earthly deeds. Signed by Gro W Hoon J N Banks B B Hensner Jo H Hill Theodore Bach.
October 3 to 10 records show J D McKalip transporting 26 cattle and 30 hogs to Jonestown Pa. D B Allison 23 cattle and 152 hogs to Derry Pa. Cyrus Reige 19 cattle and 57 sheep to Reading Pa. Harry Bryan 245 hogs to Lansdale Pa. Edward Rigg 245 sheep to Philadelphia. W E Nickle 239 sheep to West Philadelphia and 237 sheep to West Chester. M H Henry 348 sheep to West Philadelphia, 15 cattle, 8 calves, 76 hogs to Perkiomenville. W P Lippincott 21 cattle and 15 calves to Woodstown. N J J N Stewart 125 sheep and 1 calf to Port Indian. J A Crepa 216 sheep and 1 calf to West.
Secretary McBryde of the United Mine Workers praises General Hastings as a friend of organized labor and a fair employer. He notes miners in Pennsylvania may deliver votes for Hastings, who has opposed the “pluck me” system and paid workers in cash, signaling likely strong mining county support despite Populist interference efforts.
October 3 Christy Bee 50 acres in Canoe township to Sarah E Taylor for 1250 dollars. October 4 Abigail Boyer's heirs lot in Blairsville to J E Lintner 1400. Elizabeth P McCrea lot in Blairsville to Elizabeth R Hosack 700. Daniel Detman lot in Burrell township to Harvey W Reed 160. Elizabeth Holmes lot in Blairsville to Margaret Annel 2250. October 5 D C Mack sheriff 3 lots in Mechanicsburg to John Truby 767. J C McQuown 12 acres in South Mahoning township to 3. J McManus 450. Alva R McQuiston lot in Conemaugh township to Elizabeth W McQuiston 165. October 6 Geo B Blystone lot in Newville to John Kunkle 200. Belle C Davis 60 acres in East Wheatfield to Sarah E Lemon 1750. Milton Stucbell 110 acres in East Mahoning township to N C Simpson 2100.
Mrs Emma Guggie once of Clyde now near Unity Pennsylvania says locals spread rumors she fled debtors. She denies evading creditors and asks the Prosecutor to warn against slander or face legal action. She vows to pay debts if mercy is shown.
A Green township man writes that nearly every freeholder will support the Republican ticket on November 6, rebuking democracy with all its creed, ism and labels. The letter underscores party alignment influencing the election mood and civic debate.
A notice from Barto Berringer urges settlement of all unpaid taxes with a call to action. It also asks readers to donate men's, women's, or children's clothing for cyclone sufferers, to be left at Sue E. Smith's millinery store.
Local report notes Laynine of Clark delivering a playful tee hee moment during a stage event. Witnesses describe lighthearted humor and a brief audience reaction at the scene.
Local correspondent reports on visits by Hizy Smiley and Martin Spencer. Miss Niece Ritchie returns from Johnstown. Angus Lukehart celebrates a birthday. Knights of the Golden Eagle buy premises for remodel and home addition. Local paving stone production and contracts noted. School enrollment forty six. various family visits and community activity. Jim Hines praised for leadership. local mills at full capacity and new wheat ground prepared.
Mr. Dick Millen returns home on a visit as Miss Lizzie Waehole of Indiana visits Parkwood. W F Devers took a business trip to Armstrong county, Parkwood schools resume after illness-related closure. Visitors include Miss Myrtle Carson Homer City Miss Jennie Hamill Crete and Miss Hamill Georgeville. No preaching at West Union U P next Sabbath. Rev Littell will aid Rev Janai son Apollo. George Carney nurses a sore hand from threshing accident at Wm Campbell's. Thomas Sharp, longtime resident, plans to travel to Topeka Kansas with his daughter visiting county.
John H. Miller and Mr John Overdorf are mentioned as being happy or visiting. Willie McCrae of Homer is visiting friends. Mrs Mary J Grambling of MorroDiville is visiting friends. A grand Republican rally is planned for Wednesday night. Visited friends here last week. Tinton Robertson and family of Clarksburg visit Fred Herlinger. Miss Jennie Seaman of Center opened the winter term of school here last Monday. Free Methodists will commence the Academy building next Friday. Miss Amanda Miller is married. Miss Hannah Jones was a visitor from Clyde. Deputy Sheriff Joe Mack was in town. Miss Nervie Hand has returned from Twolick. Mrs Mary E Weaver visits New York for ten days. Mr Hugh Mack made a business trip to Bolivar. Miss Jemmie Mack visited Miss Louis Luther over Sabbath. Miss Minnie who had been away Saturday.
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