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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1894
Page
4
Governor Daniel H. Hastings center and Lieutenant Governor Walter Lyon of Allegheny are named along with Congress at large Galusha A. Grow and George F. Huff of Westmoreland. The county ticket lists Judge Harry White of White Township and Congress candidate Daniel B. Heiner of Armstrong County.
The schedule lists meetings from October 25 to November 3 in multiple towns including Homer City Blacklick Township Garfield Center Township and Cookport. Two or more speakers will address each meeting with prominent speakers from abroad being arranged. J. C. McGracor serves as chairman.
The notice promotes November 6 polling for Indiana county judgeship, endorsing Judge Harry White’s Republican nomination and urging support for Noah Seanor for farmers’ interest, plus three Republican meeting dates in late October and early November. It also backs Col John McGaughey for State Legislature and J. L. Langham for Jury Commissioner, stressing party loyalty and voter action.
Opinion piece argues opposition to Judge Harry White stems from his refusal to grant liquor licenses in Indiana County. It accuses liquor interests of funding anti-White efforts and contrasts White with John P. Blair, noting Blair previously granted licenses while judge. The piece urges Republicans to judge by judicial records.
COMMUNICATED. Barron PROGRESS urges readers to support Judge White in Indiana county. The letter cites his 1866 tax reform for real estate, his confrontation of the Border Raid bill, and his thirty years in office. The writer dismisses pension attacks and defends White as a capable veteran voter should favor.
Hon John P Elkin of this place gains state attention as a Republican speaker. He addressed large, enthusiastic audiences in Lawrence and Mercer counties on Thursday and Friday, spoke at Carnegie Allegheny county Monday, Selin's Grove Snyder county last night, Morrellville tonight, with planned stops November 1 at Kennett Square and November 3 at New Castle.
Postal notice from Indiana Pennsylvania dated October 24 1894 lists uncalled names including Mary A Black Ada Frankenberg R A Hamilton Agnea Johnston Elizabeth C Long C Lockyer Jennie M Little Little McBeth Lee McKeague and instructs that callers must say letters were advertised with the date J N Langham postmaster notes the advisory.
The campaign rally season draws diverse listeners as they seek clear explanations of issues. Richmond audience heard Col. John Mc Gaughey M C Watson and John L Getty discuss Republican positions with attentive, civil reception. Attendances suggest strong support for the full ticket.
Citizens from Smithport and Banks township heard M C Watson John L Getty and Col John Mc Gaughey speak at a Friday October meeting urging broad support for the Republican ticket. A Lindsey delegation with W S Wilson delivered a spirited address to locals backing mineral resource development.
An overflow outdoor gathering filled a temporary stand as Marion Center and East Mahoning township supporters heard speeches from M. C. Watson John A. Scott John L. Getty and Col John McGaughey our State Legislature nominee The Marion Center Brass Band provided music and the meeting was described as spirited with strong majorities expected for the ticket.
A Monday evening gathering in Greenville drew a large crowd outdoors as no hall could hold all attendees. Elder Peeler John L Getty John A Scott M C Watson and Col John McGaughey spoke while bands played patriotic airs. Some disorderly attendees, not from Cherryhill, cheered for an Independent judge candidate, prompting concern over reform efforts.
A Tuesday night meeting at the M E church in Georgeville drew many ladies. The local band provided music. Speakers included Hon Noah Seanor and Col John McGaughey, with John N Banks and M C Watson also presenting. Positive outlook voiced for East Mahoning on November 6.
A short exhortation urges straight party voting from Republicans, claiming the practice will improve self regard by election day, November seventh, and promote unity among supporters. The message emphasizes loyalty to the ticket as a moral choice.
Andrew Stewart of Washington township praised the Progress for its support of the Republican ticket. He recalls voting for Harrison in 1840 and says he will vote the entire Republican ticket in this election and beyond, evidenced by his advance payment.
Mr. Andrew Orr of White township is on the sick list. Mrs. Samuel Galbraith recovers from a severe fever. Miss Alice Waddle recovers from nervous prostration and lies at her sister Mrs. Hay s home on West Church Street. Conemaugh letter rent question unresolved, timing blamed on Uncle Sam or correspondent.
Adam Wissell visited Blairsville Tuesday and Samuel Culp stopped in Connellsville over the Sabbath. Pittsburg visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cunningham and Mrs. J. C. McCracken. West Indiana and Indiana area residents traveled to Pittsburg, Latrobe, Cherryhill, and surrounding towns for visits, races, and business. Notables include D. J. Waller, D. A. Ritchie, and Rev. B. B. Henshey, with extended family trips and local social hosting across multiple townships.
Indiana Normal suffered a 21 to 0 loss at Greensburg as fumbling by our club doomed scoring. Despite a strong rush line, weak backs hindered victory. next game hosts Weston University with hopes of improvement and key player list noted.
Robert S Davis a Blairsville resident and commercial representative for Wm T Kirk & Co Philadelphia died last Tuesday morning October 23 after months of illness. He was a G A R and Masonic member and his funeral will be held at his home Thursday at 2:00 PM.
Miss Carrie Moorhead aged 19 daughter of Mr Frank Moorhead of Cherryhill Township died Tuesday after two weeks of illness. She was warmly regarded by friends. Funeral services were led by Rev A T Bell of Kellysburg on Thursday and burial took place at Harmony graveyard in Cherryhill Township.
Robert Shirley, the oldest inhabitant of Washington township, died last Sabbath at age 90. He had been blind for several years but remained in good health. A long time member of the Plum Creek U. P. church near Willett, he leaves seven children. Interment followed at the Plum Creek church graveyard.
Mr George Stiteler died at his home in Smicksburg on Monday from consumption at age 28 years 9 months and 10 days. He was a young man of excellent qualities and a member of the Lutheran church at Smicksburg. He leaves a wife and two small children. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev Streamer, with interment the same day.
Mrs. C. J. Murray of Glen Campbell died Thursday after a two week illness from typhoid fever. She was 39 years old. A husband and two children survive. The remains were buried Saturday in Irwin Cemetery near Glen Campbell.
Miss Isabella Omer daughter of Mr and Mrs John Omer of Strongstown died Monday from lung trouble aged about 19 Her remains were interred at Strongstown Tuesday
Mr John Johnston of Rayne Township died Friday from consumption aged sixty. He is survived by his wife. His remains were interred in the Washington Church graveyard in the same township on Saturday.
Miss Nancy Spencer a pauper of South Mahoning Township died of paralysia on Thursday aged 75 Her remains were buried in the Spencer burying ground in that township on Saturday
Mr Tobias Steffy of Marion Center died of typhoid fever on Sabbath evening at age 24. He is survived by his wife and one child.
Rev Hay preaches at Tanoma next Sabbath at three. Dr Owens spoke in U P church last Sunday. Dr W P White of Germantown will preach next Sabbath on Education of a Race. Rev M M Sweeny to lecture October 30 on Cranks at Newville. Lee Lee Webster to perform at Non-Partisan Messenger building for Free Presbyterian Indiana. Communion at U P church on Sabbath November 11 with Rev Brownlee absent. Mrs Sutton and others attend state W C T U convention at Huntingdon. Kanffman millinery advertises latest fall styles.
The narrator travels through Saxony and Thuringia noting Luther landmarks in Wittenberg Gohries Mocham and the Jena battlefield. Leipzig is praised as a book trade center then Berlin’s Schloss and Unter den Linden areas are described. Luther tablets and the Ninety Five Theses doors are highlighted with references to Morse and telegraph history.
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