Republican wing meetings announced for late October
Chairman Mack lists a string of evening meetings in Cooky Fliva Sherestown Rochester Millis Armagh Kellysburg West Lebanon Hutt Clarksburg Gettysburg Hower City Tuciila with Indiana having an afternoon session. Prominent home and abroad speakers will discuss current campaign issues. a full turnout urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Cooky
Fliva
Sherestown
Rochester Millis
Armagh
Kellysburg
West Lebanon
Hutt
Clarksburg
Gettysburg
Hower City
Tuciila
Indiana
Local ticket list includes McEkinley and Hopartz in Ohio
The poll listing presents candidates for President Marox William McEinkle y and Vice President Hox Gauger A Hopartz from New Jersey. It specifies races for Congress Senate Sheriff Prothonotary Treasurer Assembly and various county and state offices with Indiana and Pennsylvania names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marox Williamm McEkinley
Ohio
Hox
Gauger
A. Hopartz
New Jersey
Congress
E. E. Roblins
Greensburg
Westmoreland Co
Senate
Jamis G. MitcHelli
Jefferson County
T.S. Neat
North Mahoning
Elpest Per Lor
Indiana
Paul M. Serrox
Assembly
JoEx McGargney
Jonx W. Morrow
M. JH. Wexry
Young
Escam Stuchell
Rayne
Groxier J. Fell
W. F. Greeane
M. M. Davis
Vaccination Law Dilemma Voiced by State Official
State Superintendent Schaffer urges school boards to use discretion in enforcing vaccination in Armstrong County districts. He notes no local health boards outside cities and boroughs, but supports vaccination as a condition of school admission and urges tempering strict enforcement to protect public health without penalizing superintendents or clergy. The piece also mentions a Republican meeting in Ambrose and related gatherings in Rhellysiung and Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Armstrong County
Schaffer
Boards of Health
Ida Notive
Date Change for Indiana County Republican Convention 1896
The Republican County Convention date is moved to Friday October 30 1896 to allow better arrangements for a grand turnout. Gov Daniel B Hastings and Hon John Wanamaker may address the gathering with a night grand march and torches. The county will provide food and lodging, with hotels and lunch counters open at nominal prices. Members urged to attend with families and conveyances while clubs from McKinley and Hobart participate. Full particulars to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel B. Hastings
John Wanamaker
Indiana County
McKinley
Hobart
Haven't We Suffered Enough On Free Trade Debate
Opinion piece arguing free trade hurts American workers and farmers, urging rejection of demagogues and defending protection. It cites treasury deficits, calls for revenue focus, and criticizes Bryan era currency stances while praising McKinley and the protectionist policy. References William B. GIVEN and political canvassing in Pennsylvania.
McKinley Promise and Protection Tariff Rally Support
A broad appeal urges a tariff to cover government running costs and safeguard agriculture and industry, with McKinley as the trusted candidate. Mentions labor wage promises tied to McKinley’s election, critiques Bryan, and cites a pro protection and honest money stance. Also notes a party meeting shift to Flora and Buckner’s view on Kentucky’s electoral vote for Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckner
Palmer
Bryan
Kentucky
Three Days’ East Mahoning Baptist Convention
East Mahoning Baptist Church hosts a three day roll call reunion with sessions Fri through Sun. Preachers include Rev. C E Parker Rev. Elias Rowland Rev. C W Teasdale John Houk Dr McCullough M L Rowland A B Runyan and A J Furman with a schedule of devotional services prayers and sermons for Friday Saturday and Sunday evenings and mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Mahoning Church
East Mahoning
C. E. Parker
Elias Rowland
C. W. Teasdale
B. Y
The
John Houk
Twolick
Mother Church
Fairview
John D. Spicher
Cockport
McCullough
Good Times at Garfield Wide Fire Brick Plant Busy
Garfield West Wheatfield county thrives around Robinson Bros. firm in the Conemaugh river town. Their general store grain depot and meat market anchor local commerce while the Garfield Fire Clay Co. stays active producing large firebrick shipments. The brick works stand as the town’s main industry amid regional business stagnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Conemaugh
West Wheatfield
Robinson Bros. & Co
Robinson Bros
Garfield Fire Clay Co
Progress school reports spark interest in county schools
Mr. A. W. Campbell, principal at Blairs ville Intersection, notes progress reports printed at the PROGRESS office have excited students to strive for monthly bests. He praises the condensed yet complete cards and says he won’t be without them, with sales at the Progress office at one penny each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Office
A. W. Campbell
Blairsville
Personal Brevities From Indiana Locals and Visitors
Indiana and nearby towns list a parade of callers and travelers including John K. Lewis of Jeannette, Mrs. Elizabeth Myers of Homer City, Miss Gertrude Thompson from Indiana, and many others visiting relatives or attending events. Notable items note encampments in Washington and Braddock, and travelers to Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City.
No. 1 Albrecht piano sold to W De Arme
Porch Brothers of Johnstown sold a No 1 Albrecht piano to William De Arme of White township. Tickets go on sale at the depot next Friday for the Leechburg convention at 1.51 for a round trip. J P Lytle, Prohibition candidate for County Commissioner, is gaining supporters and is described as eminently qualified. The Kiskiminetan, official organ of Saltsburg school, has entered its second year, praised by editor and publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porch Brothers
Johnstown
William De-Arme
White Township
Leechburg
J. P. Lytle
Kiskiminetan
Kiskiminetas School
Saltsburg
Social Circles Selections Highlight Local Parties
Mrs. Virginia Hitchcock hosted friends at "Croylands" Saturday. Miss Fannie Gessler held a euchre party for Miss Jeanette Brown of Allegheny City. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Watson entertained about 50 guests for their daughter Margaret’s birthday with refreshments at 10. Miss Clara Farnsworth entertained twenty youths at Mr. William Lovelace's home for Howard Balentine before his departure to Norfolk, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Moorhead
Katherine
Pittsburg Exposition
Lowery Cameron
Penn Run
B. C. Cameron
Lansing
Mich
Nettie Gorman
Derry
Mary McClusky
Philadelphia
H. M. Bell
G. W. Hood
Atlantic City
N. J
E. 0. Clements
J. W. Clements
F. Nesbitt
Allegheny Seminary
Samuel Nesbitt
Ross M. Sutton
F. E. Fleck
Beaver Falls
H. M. Fleck
Marion Center
W. 8
Dale
Butler
Rev. Wylie
Dale Will Visit His Sister, Mrs. Wylie, For Several Days. Mr. J. B. Younkins
Church Street
Conemaugh Township
Rachel Arthurs
Pine Flats
Braddock
Sarah Bratten
Jane Marshall
Wilmerding
M. W. Ray
Pittsburg
Indiana Friends
Ray
Wather& Roberston Drug Company
W. T. Wissinger
Rayne Township
Union Veteran Legion
Washington, D. C
T. M. Coleman
Wm. H. Campbell
Burrell Township
John McGaughey
MacKinley
Howard Balentine
Third Ward
Norfolk
Mission School
Howard
Knox Carney
Johnstown
Virginia Hitchcock
Clara Farnsworth
William Lovelace
Fourth Ward
Presbyterian pulpit exchanges and sermons reported
Rev Neil Ferguson will preach at Penn Run Presbyterian church on Sabbath at 3 PM. Rev Hoffman of Marion Center starts meetings at Fairview church next Monday evening. Revs M B Telford of Homer City and Neil Ferguson exchanged pulpits the past Sabbath. Rev J B Work, formerly Norfolk mission principal, now at this church, preached at First United Presbyterian on Sabbath morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Ferguson
Penn Run Presbyterian Church
Hoffman
Marion Center
Fairview Church
M. 8
Telford
Homerity
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. B. Work
Norfolk
First United Presbyterian Church
Former resident opens restaurant on Wood Street
Mr. J. J. Gall, once a resident, now located in Wilkinsburg, has opened a restaurant on Wood Street. He invites Indiana county friends visiting the city and promises an excellent meal to those who stop by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Gall
Wilkinsburg
Wood Street
Progress prints a penny term report card for teachers
A description promotes PROGRESS prints a monthly pupil progress report on tough cardboard. It notes the reports are sent postpaid to any county teacher and priced at one penny each, designed to engage both students and parents in work.
Double wedding promised in West Wheatfield township
Local notes from West Wheatfield report a double wedding this week and include community arrivals and visits. Members attend Firemen's Convention in Johnstown and local businesses show activity while Garfield and Bolivar areas enjoy growth and social events. Mr. Thomas Berky and Miss Etta McKelvy marry with guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bowser
Garfield
J. H. Hall
Johnstown
Bert St.Clair
Urd.Brantlinger
Fred Shelter
Ida McClain
Samuel McClain
Adella Parks
Murray
Ind
Lizzie Dickey
G. W. Bryan
Hester Dick
Conemaugh
Epworth League
Germany
Purl Gamble
Bi Township
G. F. Gamble
Local Notes From Nipton and Surrounding Areas
Milton Hoffman serves as Nipton assistant postmaster. Mrs. James Caulfield is housebound with neuralgia. John W. Duncan, Nipton resident, improves after a serious illness. Hugh Omer of Morrellville visited relatives this Sabbath. Anna Aliemus harvested 120 bushels of potatoes, 60 pumpkins, and 300 shacks of corn from three acres. Dame Rumor claims Nancy Fetterm an and William McGilvey wed. Amanda Jackson of Johnstown visited her parents. Hattie Reed of Morrellville returned home after a two week stay. A child of Thomas Harris drank lye but is slowly recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Hoffman
Nipton
James Caulfield
John W. Duncan
John Michael
J. C. McCracken
Wintondale
Hugh Omer
Morrellville
John P. Omer
Anna Aliemus
Nancy Fetterman
Ebensburg
William McGilvey
Amanda Jackson
Johnstown
Mattin Hoffman
Hattie Reed
Annie
Sadie Hoffman
Thomas Harris
Nole
Nineveh News Highlights and Local Characters
Joseph Cramer ships a large lumber lot from the station. Nineveh shines at the Firemen’s Convention in Johnstown. Squire J E Brown across the river makes strong cider during October. H W Ling of East Wheatfield works the best trade. R C Brinker runs a top Sisi-clus store with solid value. Pike survey to Johnstown advances, seven miles by land once finished. Nineveh hosts a notable hotel with Verona House earning its name through hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cramer
Cramer
Nineveh
Johnstown
Squire J. E. Brown
H. W. Ling
East Wheatfield Township
Indiana County
Nimeveh Heachier Co
R. C. Brinker
Mudal
W. H. Werk
Verona House
Mezne
Five Polistes Society Event Receives Praise
A Sunday evening meeting at Five Polistes on FTST coochon campus ended with a vote of thanks to those who organized the program. Profs Hammers, Bach and Potts attended the entertainment session and praised the success of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FTST
Wade
Boes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana Progress
A. T. Miles
Weeadax Son, Jedlitqas and Proprietors
North Seventh Street
Wee Noe
Treasury
Wiliam B. Given
Jeffersonian Democrats of Pennsylvania
Palmer and Buckner
Chicago
Majozx McKinley
Lincoln
Florida
Georgis
Dr. Talmage
Leadville
Uncle Sam
State Liquor League
Haywood
Smithport
Flora
Large Baptist Meeting
C. F. Cornman
M. L. Rowland
A. B. Runyan
A. J. Furman
John K. Lewis
Jeannette
W. H. Clawson
Howard Fair
John Leech
Waterstreet
Altoona
Elizabeth Myers
Homer City
Frank Lovelace
Philadelphia Street
Jeannette Brown
Allegheny City
Jo St.Clair
Elizabeth Nanamaker
Gertrude Thompson
Indiana Telephone Office
Fannie Nixon
Sixth Street
Miss Palmer
Bell Thompson
Fifth Street
Alexander Thompson
Mary and
Lottie Shields
Judge White
William DeArme
William
Tressurer
United States District Court
Williamsport
W. D. Harrold
Marvin
D. J. Waller
Normal School
Lawrence County Institute
New Castle
Mary Clowes
Parkwood
M. S. Menth
David Miller
Mary Black
Josiah Lydie
Madge
W. S. Pattison
Leslie Pattison
L. E. Ackerson
Penn Ran
Dental College
Mae Clements
Charles Coleman
John Dumn
John Bryan
South Fifth Street
Charlotte Clark
J. J. Miller
Helen White
Lida Nichols
Uniontown
John Hill
Samuel Cunningham
D. N. Daugherty
George Snyder
William McElhaney
R. M. Duncan
J. C. Groft
William Brinkman
W. R. McElwain
Pacific Slope
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Church News
the Progress
Jacob Gall
Bolivar
Centerville
J. B. Hammond
Joseph McCune
Walls Station
C. M. Johnston
Squire C. M. Johnston
Ini
J. L. van
Garficld
Fort Palmer
C. D. Hendricks
Strongstown
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