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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1895
Page
1
A Downey timber operator, recently part of the Guinn purchase, vanished after hiring men to cut timber hauled to Wintondale. He failed to appear on the appointed day, leaving unsettled bills totaling several hundred dollars, and local authorities seek answers in Strongstown.
Trev. 5. B. Heusney will preach in No 10 school house White township next Sabbath at 7 p. m. Communion services to be held at Second United Presbyterian church that Sabbath. The pastor Rev. Feignson assisted by Trev. Kyle of Johnstown will lead. Meetings to be held at Indiana Baptist church from November 13 to November 15. Heusney assisted by Tir, lomine, for eight years as pastor in Philadelphia.
Miss Less Torrence of Pittsburg and Miss Anna Gillens of Homestead, Normal School students, were injured in a Manor station railroad wreck on Wednesday. Torrence had a back injury while Gillens sustained a sharp wound. Neither serious, both expected home this week.
The Normal footenl team will be organized soon and will seek dates with several teams. Manager Albert Carter says the club cannot face heavy clubs this year as the Normal lineup is weak. Several games will be arranged to play there this season and the boys expect to lose in time for giving a good game on Thanksgiving.
On Tuesday before Squire Kline a case arose from the death of a hog owned by John C. Henry of Cherry Hill township. The hog reportedly wandered into Jas Dopahue’s orchard and died while being chased by neighbors. Henry sought damages, but the defendant was dismissed.
Mestre. Sumter Bratlier, John Daugherty, James Evans, John Patton, R. E. Young and Kenry Wilson left Thursday for Bel stho, where they will camp several days. Mens. PLT. Empnecl and W. T. Wilson leave to pay for the coup and will remain there this week.
Citizens who subscribed 214000 decads to Whitney Glass seek $4.00 as the first payment. The company s attempting to prevent operation by blocking the plant. A suit will be filed if the plant begins operations before law terms.
Constable J. W. Smith of Banks township brought David Muir to this place on Saturday and confined him in jail on grave charges preferred by Elizabeth Snyder.
The wedding of Harvey H. Linsen and Laura M. Cromer took place Wednesday at the bride’s parents’ home in East Wheafield township with sixty guests. Rev. R. T. Miller and Rev. N. B. Tannehill officiated as attendants and a reception followed at the groom’s home. The couple received china and silverware gifts from relatives in Johnstown Springdale Indiana and nearby towns.
Kuiveburg hosted a large audience Monday evening for a joint meeting of Christian unions at Tasuna Marion Center Washington and Bethel churches. John Streams presided Harvey McElhoes was elected secretary. The program featured various topics and musical selections with strong representation from each Visions.
Good audiences attend week long series starting 7 30 p m with topics each evening including The New Testament What It Is and What It Includes Faith How Gotten Its Effects Repentance What Is It How Produced Baptism Subject and Design The Holy Communion What Must I Do to Be Saved The Church Whose Is It and What Is It For The Necessity of the Church Church Government and Officers organization to be completed Sunday at 10 30 a m
The Punxsutawney Spirit notes John Wanamaker, Philadelphia merchant, ran a two page advertisement in all city papers last week. He could have used a shorter column and saved money, but his faith in advertising proves his success. He trusts newspapers to tell customers what he offers and believes bold exposure pays off.
A musicale and lecture will be held at the M E church on Thursday evening October 17 to benefit the Epworth League. The program features a duet by Misses Sweeny and Weir a recitation by Miss Minnie Jones a solo by Miss Lilian Sweeny and a lecture by Dr M M Sweeny on Cranks. Doors open 715 musical 745 lecture 800 admission 15 and 20 cents.
Mr. J. M. Hileman of White township expects a 400 bushel corn yield this year. On Monday with his brothers J. J. Hileman Wm. Hanna and Thomas Carnahan they husked 250 bushels. In five hours the four men husked 150 bushels.
In Allegheny today Mr. William G. Giffen will marry Miss Lide M. Boardman at the First United Presbyterian Church. Miss Boardman is well known locally and is a graduate of the Class of 1891 at the Normal school.
Mr C A Sherlin and Squire Geo Row organized a local board of the German National Building and Loan Association at Vintondale last week.
Hunters in East Wheatfield township shot three wild turkeys last week. The birds are reported plenty this year.
A mother locked her two young daughters inside a house to shelter them from the cold, and a blaze on a Wednesday morning destroyed their home in Beringer Green township. Elvie Melissa, four, and Jose Maggie, two and a half, perished in the flames. neighbors recovered the bodies and both children were buried in the Evangelical church graveyard at Beringer.
Mr John Rish of Canoe township died suddenly Saturday evening after recovering from typhoid fever. While crossing a room he collapsed and died within minutes likely from heart trouble. Survived by wife and four children. Interment at Pine Church Graveyard in Canoe Township. Age 32.
Miss Keziah Rooser of Mechanicsburg dies at 81. A maiden, she lived in Mechanicsburg and was a Lutheran. Funeral by Rev Feath, burial in the local Lutheran graveyard. Also, infant Mabel Kells of West Lebanon dies at about 18 months. Funeral by Rev Carro ll, interment in Jacksonville. Friends extend sympathy to the families.
Mr John Adams of near Strongstown died on Tuesday October 8 at age 85 years one month and 22 days He is survived by eight children He was a member of the Lutheran church at Belsano Cambria county where his remains were buried in the church graveyard on Wednesday
Mrs Polly Lewis aged 70 of Banks township died at her niece Mrs Abraham Tiger’s home in Canoe township after falling ill with typhoid fever while visiting. Her remains were laid to rest at Fairview church graveyard on the Sabbath.
Dr. Talmage and his son Frank DeWitt Talmage conducted morning and evening services at Penn Avenue Presbyterian in Pittsburg with 30 policemen guarding the entrances. A massive Sunday crowd pressed for admittance. chaos formed outside while indoor worship proceeded calmly.
A report on the First and Second ward schools through Friday October 11 shows room by room attendance totals. Combined numbers indicate 373 total pupils enrolled, 340 average attendance, with 31 visits to different rooms and high overall participation.
The report details multiple consignments: Harry Seanor receives 13 cattle one calf and 143 pigs to Chalfont, D. W. Schreckengost sends 20 horses to West Philadelphia, D. R. Schneck delivers 13 cattle two calves eight colts to Bowers, J. M. Nichol ships 246 sheep to West Philadelphia, M. H. Henry 234 sheep to West Philadelphia, J. A. Creps 115 sheep to West Philadelphia, P J. M. B. Moore 118 sheep and 75 pigs to Rohns, and J. H. McCollum sends 19 horses and two mules to Norway South Carolina.
Mrs. Moore widow of the late Rev Carl Moore of Blairsville died Wednesday at age 50 after a brief illness. She leaves one daughter and her interment was held at Blairsville cemetery.
John Leonard an elderly resident of Pine township died on Thursday. He belonged to St Patrick's Church near Strongstown and his remains were buried there on Friday.
Mrs Amos Bowers of Dearmine Cambria County died of typhoid fever on Monday. The deceased formerly lived at Strongstown. Interment takes place today.
The Indiana County Alliance met Tuesday afternoon and elected delegates to the state convention to be held in Erie in December. The delegates named were T. St. Clair Thompson of Rayne township and Harry L. Berry of Blacklick, with C. L. Graff and T. R. Jenkins, both of Blacklick, chosen as alternates.
Miss Lizzie Waller is on the sick list. Mrs. Hirth of Homestead visited her daughter Lillian over Sabbath. Miss Mary Smith visited her parents at Glen Campbell over Sabbath. Frank Pitts of Cherry Tree returned to school after a week home. Mrs. Ebberetts and Mrs. Smith of Pittsburg were entertained by their daughters. Miss Goff Day and Barry were guests at Johnstown over Sabbath. Dr. B L Calhoun and wife of Verona visited their daughter at Normal over Sabbath. Miss Kendig Dayton and Davis gave a reception for Miss Sherrard and Mary Kendig Thursday evening. Lewis McMallen, president of Allegheny Board of Controllers, visited his daughter Rose last week. Faculty offer Hallowe'en social. grounds praised and gardener Martin Groft plans improvements. Prof. Gressley unveils shorthand system taught at the school. Eighteen students enjoyed a hay ride to Homer City Friday, hosted by Frank St Clair.
The narrative tours major Paris stations including St Lazare and the vast station layout with ticket offices by alphabet and time boards. It recalls excursions to St Cloud Sevres Versailles and Malmaison noting the palace grandeur cost and gardens then describes Vexinilien Rueil and Josephine’s tomb, ending with a brief anecdote of a Paris door attendant and a garbled closing image from the journey.
The Diamondville institute in Green township opens Friday November 1 and runs through Saturday November 2. The program includes music and declamations on Friday evening and teaching critiques Saturday forenoon, followed by topics on opening exercises playground oversight and attendance excuses for pupils with a question box from the directors.
A letter from respected locals responds to a Progress article about a preacher involved in a disturbance near Frantz Mill in East Mahoning township. It concedes minor stones thrown but notes no window or lamp damage due to a tent structure. Arrestees are said to be innocent youths amid a feud, with clashing views on the preacher and the meetings. Christian sentiment favors the arrested, and the writer notes difficulty in obtaining information nearby.
The anniversary meetings of the Pennsylvania State Association Education Society Women s Home and Foreign Mission Societies and the Baptist Young People s Union will be held in Pittsburg from October 21 to October 24. Rev B B Henshey vice president of the State Association and E W Griffith delegate of the Indiana Association will represent the Indiana church and Misses Bessie Lovelace Alice Gartley Jeanie Lydie Belle Langham and Clara Eastright the Young People s Union. Pastor Henshey has orders for excursion tickets good from October 19 to October 27 for all who wish to go.
Mr and Mrs John Titterington of Mount Pleasant returned Friday morning after a month visiting Grant Seat. They had a pleasant time. We note a veteran soldier friend who endured Southern prison hunger during the war and survived. We wish him pleasant and happy final days as a Christian soldier.
A fragment notes an item for sale at the Process office listed with a simple price or point of sale. The readable portion suggests an early 20th century administrative notice outlining a sale location and reference to a single unit or item, with no further details.
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