Our Ticket Ballot Headlines Names and Regions
Our Ticket lists Mason William McKixxey of Ohio for vice president and Hox GaAsRer A Hopant of New Jersey for Congress. It includes FE Robbins Greensburg Westmoreland Co for Senate and a slate of Indiana and nearby counties for local offices headed by Prothonotary Exper Peelor and Treasurer Paul M Serrox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason William McKixxey
Ohio
Hox
GaAsRer A. Hopant
New Jersey
Congress
FE. Robbins
Greensburg
Westmoreland Co
Senate
James G. Mitchell
Jefferson County
T.S. Neat
North Mahoning
Exper Peelor
Indiana
Paul
M. Serrox
Assembly
Joux McGaeeseey
Joux W. Morrow
Commissioners
M. A. Hexey
Young
Higramm Stuchell
Rayne
Georce
J. Fert
W. F. Groner
M. M. Davis
Poor Man's Dinner Pail and Tariff Debate
A historical summary arguing that free trade hurt the poor man’s dinner pail, praising McKinley era tariffs, and predicting Republican victory. It cites political figures Hanna and Quay, anticipates speeches by General Harrison, and cites past tariff events to frame current electoral prospects. The piece links economic policy to workers and patriotic American industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free-Trade
McKinley
Wheat Markets Rally Amid Crop Shortages in Global Markets
The wheat market climbs to 7.73 dollars per bushel as reports of poor crops in India, Australia, and Argentina lift prices. The piece argues the rise benefits workers and farmers, warning that drought, war, or pestilence are not needed to spur prosperity and urging voters to back policies and reforms in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Australia
Argentine
Despond
Prophecy of Prof Cole and Indiana County ticket
Prof Cole asserts a coming era of unprecedented prosperity and claims his astrological work has proven accurate. He spoke to the Editorial Association of Pennsylvania in Atlantic City and favors Republicans in Indiana County, naming M. H. Henry and Hiram Stuchell for County Commissioner. Further candidate coverage promised in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Storms and Signs
America
Editorial Association of Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
Indiana County
Prohibition Party
M. H. Henry
Hiram Stuchell
Farmers Alliance elects Ritchey delegate to State convention
The county meeting of the Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union met Tuesday afternoon with the main action being the election of E. W. Ritchey of West Mahoning as a delegate to the State convention in Scranton in December. H. L. Berry of Blacklick was named alternate. The next county meeting will be at Kellysburg in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
E. W. Ritchey
West Mahoning Township
Scranton
H. L. Berry
Blacklick
Kellysburg
Surprise 21st Birthday for Mr. Werner Hollister
About a dozen friends gathered at his home Monday evening to celebrate Werner Hollister's 21st birthday. The surprise event featured refreshments, merry games, and dancing as friends enjoyed the unannounced gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Hollister
Simpson Sells Interest in Indiana Steam Laundry
Mr. David W. Simpson sold his interest in the Indiana Steam Laundry to Mr. Milton D. Beatty, who has been employed there for some time. The sale concluded on Wednesday and the laundry is now owned by Hughes & Beatty. Mr. Simpson will pursue other business ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Simpson
Indiana
Milton D. Beatty
Hughes & Beatty
Simpson
Fee to run for Prothonotary on Democratic ticket
Mr Harry W Fee reading law with Attorney D H Tomb will be the Democratic nominee for Prothonotary. Attorney J Wood Clark, previously the regular candidate for Prothonotary, is now a candidate for Senator and has resigned the county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Fee
D. H. Tomb
J. Wood Clark
Pittsburg Synod in session at Wilkinsburg
The Pittsburg Synod of the United Presbyterian church is in session at Wilkinsburg with Revs Neil Ferguson H Q Graham B J Work Williaah Owens W T Hamill and others in attendance. J P Lytle Prohibition candidate for County Commissioner says women could vote and he would win before dinner on November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
The
United Presbyterian Church
Wilkinsburg
Neil Ferguson
H. Q. Graham
B. J. Work
Williaah Owens
W. T. Hamill
This Place
Given
Richard Getty
Rochester Mills
J. P. Lytle
Prohibition
Political Meetings Draw Big Gathers Across Townships
Thousands attended rallies in Green township Flora Banks D T Neils barn Pine Buffington Strongstown Rayne Kellysburg and West Lebanon. Speakers included John McGaughey Frank Craft J N Langham George J Felt Prothonotary Peeler and A L Martin with the Manor martial band enlivening the programs. Republicans organized at Green and nearby locales to advocate protection and honest money amid wide enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keener
John H. Pierce
John McGaughey
Manor Martial Band
Flora
Banks Township
D. T. Neil
John Houk
George J. Felt
Elder Peeler
Pine
Buffington
Strongstown
Frank Craft
Nolo
Squire J. B. Graham
George J. Fell
Peeler
Republicans Hold Armagh Meeting At East Wheatfield
A Monday evening Republican gathering in Armagh drew mainly residents of East Wheatfield township. Attorney M. C. Watson spoke first, followed by a brief address from W. L. Hutchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armagh
East Wheatfield Township
M. C. Watson
W. L. Hutchison
Up for trial this week in Pittsburg Supreme Court
James McDurmitt former Central Hotel landlord, arrested in March with John D. McKean and Samuel Moorhead on a counterfeiting charge, is set for trial this week in Pittsburg Supreme Court. McKean was convicted in May. McDermott’s trial was postponed. Attorneys Cunningham and Scott represent McDermitt. Indiana witnesses include Empfield Clawson Books Row Cunningham Wettling Alters Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDurmitt
Central Hotel
John D. McKean
Samuel Moorhead
United States
Supreme Court
Pittsburg
McKean
McDermott
Samuel Cunningham
John A. Scott
McDermitt
Indiana
Frank T. Empfield
W. H. Clawson
J. W. Books
George Row
AL S. Cunningham
Jacob Wettling
Charles Alters
Kellar Harris
Clergy Defended By Homer City Citizens In Indignation Meeting
Residents from all Homer City congregations gathered at the Lutheran church to defend Rev J W Shaeffer against grave charges raised by a neighborhood girl. They adopted resolutions denouncing the accusation as blackmail and pledged support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
J. W. Shaeffer
Progress
Lutheran Church
Livestock Shipments From Local Farms to Several Towns
D. B. Allison ships 26 cattle 2 calves 61 pigs to Derry Pa J N Stewart 176 sheep to Newton Square James M Nichol 144 sheep to West Chester Thomas Wissinger 206 sheep 1 calf to West Philadelphia M H Henry 43 sheep 15 cattle 8 calves 27 sheep to Linfield James M Nichol 221 sheep 2 calves to H H Blagley 142 pigs to Pottstown C E Bowser 93 sheep to Port Indian
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Allison
Derry
J. N. Stewart
Newton Square
James M. Nichol
West Chester
Thomas & Wissinger
West Philadelphia
M.H. Henry
Linfield
H. H. Blagley
Pottstown
C. E. Bowser
Port Indian
Normal's Hallowe'en Will Feature Cartoonist J Stewart Blackton
Normal plans a distinctive Hallowe'en with a Saturday evening in the chapel. Cartoonist J Stewart Blackton of the New York World will perform, drawing rapid likenesses and vivid color landscapes, keeping the audience surprised and engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
J. Stewart Blackton
New York World
Blackton
Daniel Sexton Leads Crew at Spangler Rail Extension
Daniel Sexton formerly landlord of the Central Hotel heads a crew at Spangler working on the Cambria county railroad extension. The project involves local labor and regional infrastructure development. The report notes Sexton’s leadership role and ongoing construction activities in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Sexton
Central Hotel
Spangler
Cambria County Railroad
Personal notes on Pittsburg visits and illness
A string of social items notes Mr Edward Rowe and many others visiting Pittsburg over the Sabbath, including Miss Nell Ellis and Miss Bess Hamilton. illness strikes Mrs Samuel Jobe with pneumonia and Mr R J Taylor with paralysis. several Indiana, Blairsville, and Grace ton residents are described as guests or travelers, with a march of brief visits, tours, and political activity noted.
Republicans’ Philadelphia trip aims to pick speakers
Meters, Tom E Hildebrand, J N Lang ham, S A Smith, J C McGregor, D Mack and Frank Keener left Friday on a train to Philadelphia to bring back speakers for next Friday’s big Republican meeting. Mr Thad C Work from Rochester Mills traveled Wednesday toward New York City before sailing to an island near Venezuela for the winter, while Inez Stuchell of Plumville was taken to Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburg in ill health. Her sister Mrs Sloan Morrow and Dr William Simpson accompanied her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
L. A
Work
New England States
South America
Inez Stuchell
Robert Stuchell
Plumville
Presbyterian
Sloan Morrow
South Mahoning Township
William Simpson
Investors See Potential in Ouray County Silver Land
Several years ago local citizens formed a stock company and bought 100 acres in Ouray county Colorado underlain by rich silver ore. The plot never was heavily worked and the investment seemed weak, but the land has grown in value. Indiana Mining Company offered $12,000 via agent James A Fleming, son of R M Fleming of Armstrong township now a Denver real estate man. The company plans to hold the claim and hope for a higher price. Its members include A W Wilson of this place M Fleming and Jesse Thomas of Armstrong township and heirs of Daniel Porter Albert Boyle George Prothero and Israel Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouray County
Colo
James A. Fleming
R. M. Fleming
Armstrong Township
Denver
Indiana
Fleming
Indiana Mining Company
Messrs
A. W. Wilson
M. Fleming
Jesse Thomas
Daniel Porter
Albert Boyle
George Prothero
Israel Thomas
Leechburg Republican Day Draws Large Crowd
A mass meeting in Leechburg attracted many visitors as trains delivered delegations from neighboring counties. The day featured an ox roast with two beeves and 25 pigs, the Elkin Glee Club performed, Judge White gave the opening address, and a huge evening procession ended the event with several speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leechburg
Elkin Glee Club
M.S. Quay Club
Indiana Boys
Judge White
Last week of Pittsburg Exposition prompts local departures
The final week of the Pittsburg Exposition saw a group depart Tuesday including R. M. Smith and wife Mary M. Smith Miss Lou Smith Mrs. William Hamilton and daughter Mrs. J. F. McKean J. S. McElhoes Dr. J. M. Knowlton Mr. and Mrs. Thos Sutton D. W. Simpson all of this place plus Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McCurdy of Armstrong township and Mr. and Mrs. John L. Martin of Rayne township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
R. M. Smith
Mary M. Smith
Lou Smith
William Hamilton
J. F. McKean
J.S. MccElhoes
J. M. Knowwton
Thos. Sutton
D. W. Simpson
Samuel McCurdy
Armstrong Township
John L. Martin
Rayne Township
Will Recover. Boy Injuries From Fall Near Rochester Mills
Will recover after a fall from a tree left Harry Stanley, young son of Mr. William Stanley, with both arms broken above the wrist and back injuries. He also sustained ugly bruises, and for a time it was feared the injuries would prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
William Stanley
Rochester Mills
Pension Award For Local Resident McBriar
Pension agent Frank Donahugh secured a pension for Robert W. McBriar of West Mathening township. He served in Co. F, 105th Pa. Vol. Inf. McBriar receives eight dollars per month with about one year back pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donahugh
Robert W. McBriar
West Mathening Township
Co. F
105Th
Forgery Case Up for Trial in Pittsburg Supreme Court
The Smith Hine forgery case appealing from this court is set for trial in the Pittsburg Supreme Court this week. Attorneys J N Banks Frank Keener and D B Taylor represent the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Pittsburg
J. N. Banks
Frank Keener
D. B. Taylor
Buckwheat Harvest Records Set Near Deckers Point
Mr. Samuel Furman of near Deckers Point reports the largest buckwheat yield in the area. From eight and a quarter acres he harvested 353 bushels of grain, marking a standout harvest for the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Furman
Deckers Point
Lunch for out of town visitors at Republican meeting
The Young Ladies Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will serve lunch in the Thomas building to strangers attending the Republican meeting next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladie
Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Thomas Building
Glen Campbell Local Notes on Mines and People
Local correspondent reports Glenwood mines resume at 25 cars daily. Joseph O Clark visits Pittsburg for Watson & Clark, H E Clark travels to Maryland for lumber, and John Judge returns from England and Scotland with his wife. Price family reestablishes residence. staff reassigned to Susquehannan. Schoolrooms full due to Taangadvan aid. upcoming November 3 election predicted. Mrs Stenton of Reckardale buried after hospital operation in Philadelphia and return for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Mines
Joseph O. Clark
Pittsburg
Watson & Clark
H. E. Clark
Maryland
Harry
John Judge
England
Scotland
R. L. Price
Mr. Price
Cash Creek
Susquehannan
Glen Campbell
Stenton
Reckardale
Medico- Chirurgical Hospital
Philadelphia
Visitors and residents noted in township news
A rural column records visits by John H. Cline A J Boyle and others to Indiana Blairsville DuBois Latrobe Clyde Walls Pittsburg and New Florence. It also notes Emma Nichol funeral Edward Gamble named musical director at Epworth League Germany M E church and Clara Reynolds at Bolivar convention. Miss Mother conducts music class and Bethel church youth attend a regional union meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire T. S. Lynn
Indiana
Vincent Heopes
Pittsburg
Hugh Mack
Clyde
Johnstown
Archie McLain
Walls
McKaskey
Latrobe
Charles Clark
DuBois
Edward Clowes
Emma Nichol
Edward Gamble
Epworth League
Germany
M. E. Eburch
Blair
Clara Reynolds
Bolivar
E. Mother
New Conservatory of Music
Barnesboro Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Talks
Joe Huston of Purchase Line was in town on business Thursday. A teachers institute is set for Friday and Saturday evening. A free silver meeting occurred at Mc Anulty's hall on Thursday. W H Wineburg visited Deckers Point friends last week. James Donahey of Purchase Line visited his brother W A Donahey on Monday. H M Baker of Dixonville guests Andrew Buterbaugh Thursday. Harry McMillen of Dixonville buys land to build a house. Rev Kanarr of Purchase Line preached two sermons at the Baptist church. Dr McMillen has lumber for an office on the growth near Flick's market. John Wheeler of Dixonville was guest of his son J A Wheeler on Thursday. S Gibson of Indiana visited brothers-in-law H M and A Anderson on Wednesday. Presbyterian congregation buys an organ from Work Young of Indiana. A P Anderson, formerly City Hotel, died of typhoid fever on Thursday with interment at Houtadale on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cunningham
Pittsburg
Frank Lichteberger
Nell Ellis
Bess Hamilton
Saltsbury
Samuel Jobe
Waterstreet
Lou Anthony
Third Ward
Larimer
W. L. Turner
Blairsville
Indiana
Nannie Moorhead
Eva
R. J. Taylor
J. M. Watt
J. T. Jamison
E. J. Miller
Graceton
Side Hunter
N. Y
Annie Clingenberger
West Sutton Street
Lena
Laura H. Rollophson
el Paso
Wis
Hinds
Fourth Ward
D. A. Ritchey
West Mahoning Township
Brady Miller
al. Wagle
Cunningham
Livermore
Gus Hood
Margaret Evans
Brushvalley Township
Arley Walker
Altoona
William Hamilton
Annie McKee
White Township
Dixmont
A. M. Hammers
Lieutenant Peary
Carnegie Hall
N. Cameron
Pennsylvania Railroad
Walls Station
John G. Cameron
W. A. Guthrie
Detriot
Mich
Sandborn—Perris Map Company
J. C. Moorhead
School Street
Jane Lintner
Marlin McFadden
Portland
Ore
James Davis
Judge White
James Blair
Princton
N. J
John M. Parker
Rowland
F. J. Johnson
Jennie Barr
Taylorsville
Kittanning Point
Johnstown
Keturah Campbell
Derry
James Campbell
South Sixth Street
James T. Henry
John
Martha Foutz
S. M. Jack
Jefferson County
Seigle
Summerville
Annie Downey
D. R. Hare
Redkey
Ind
Edward Christy
Wayne Avenue
J. M. Gamble
Rochester Mills
Harry Sutton
Adam Black
Charles Wood
Punxsutawn
Joe Huston
Purchase Line
McAnulty’s Hall
W. H. Wineburg
Deckers Point
Jas. Donahey
W. A. Donahey
Moujtay
H. W. Baker
Dixonville
Andrew Buterbaugh
John Wheeler
J. A. Wheeler
S. Gibson
H. M
A. Anderson
Work & Young
A. P. Anderson
City Hotel
Houtadale
Republican rally leads Plumville meeting amid McKinley support
Silas Miller of Marion Center visits. Stuchell school house hosts October 31 institute. J W Morrow Glee Club and marching clubs from Marchand plan to attend Thursday rally. Northern county clubs and some from Cane County expected. About 200 in delegation from Valley Armstrong County. Fire scare at Robt Stuchell home contained by timely discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Miller
Marion Center
Stuchell School
Fir McKinley
J. W. Morrow Glee Club
Marchand
Cane County
Exe Wank Te Valley
Armstrong County
Lakehart
Robt
Stuchell
Wan
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Indiana Progress
A. T. Moontie AD & Son
North Seventh Street
Mack
Clarksburg
Gettysburg
Ilinois
Minnesota
Michigan
Kentucky
Bryan
Mississippi
Commonwealth
Diiigis
Hanna
Quay
Illinois
Harrison
Republican Party
ITV
Legion Tu
Prof. Cole
Cockport
Green Township
James Rodkey
Gustin Learn
J. N. Langham
John L. Getty
A. L. Martin
Lawrence County
John Leech
West Lebanon
Young Township
McKinley and Hobart Marching Club
Jacksonville
John Fisher
Rev
Shaeffer
Normal’s Hallowe’en
Edward Rowe
Cora
Crissie Cameron
T. B. Clark
Mary Clark
Annie Sutton
Washington, D. C
Bradly Davidson
Colorado
West Wheatfield
John H. Cline
Indiana Ononday
Mr. A J. Boyle
Bethel United Presbyterian Church
Young People’s Christian Union
New Florence
Barnesboro
Kanarr
Baptist Church of Sabbath
Dr. McMillen
Flick
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