Philadelphia parade duty alights as Company F sails home
Members of Company F prepare for a big Philadelphia parade in light marching order with gear and subsistence funds raised by local donors. Officers report most are fit for muster out, with several soldiers returning from hospitals to resume duties and plans to complete muster procedures after the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company F
Indiana
A. E. Arch
Geynolds
Caile Transportation
Thur
Philadelphia
Capinix Amishan
Hughes
Bard
Eveniny
Mahan T
Major Thompson
Bleieville
Malozir
Richardson
Altoona
Hichmond
D. M. Campbell
Seer
Blairsville
Westmoreland Hospital
D. M. Caldwell
Governor Hastings Proclaims October 27 A Day Of Thanksgiving
Daniel H Hastings governor proclaims Thursday October 27 as a special day of thanksgiving and prayer for Pennsylvania to honor soldiers and victory in the war. The proclamation urges patriotic worship and hope for lasting peace and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Hastings
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Sitan
Philadelphia
Daniel H. Hastings
Dane. H. Hasrines
DsVip Mastrin
The
Fell Down Four Flights of Stairs injures Garfield woman
Mrs. O Mack of Garfield county was hurt when she fell in the dark while going from bed to tend to a child. She sustained a fractured right arm in two places and facial injuries while her babe in arms escaped harm. Also reported are livestock shipments to Potts Town Newton Squire Rakn West Philadelphia and other consignments including pigs and sheep from several shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. O. Mack
Garfield
Thomas & Wissinger
Pottstown
James McGregor
Newton Squire
J. M.S. Moore
Atte
Rakn
E. D. Hildebrand
West Philadelphia
Suttons Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary at South Sixth
Mr and Mrs Thomas Sutton marked twenty years of marriage with a Saturday party at their home on South Sixth Street. An estimated 80 to 96 guests attended and a late supper followed around 9 30. The couple received many china gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sutton
South Sixth Street
Mia
Sutton
China
Prize Awarded to J Kirk Stewart for Best Kept Road
Mr J Kirk Stewart formerly of Armagh now superintendent of the Pennsylvania railroad tracks between Philadelphia and Costesville received a $500 prize for the best kept portion after a recent road inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kirk Stewart
Armagh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Costesville
Excellent paper read by ministerial association
Monday's meeting at First United Presbyterian church drew limited attendance. Rev R R Rieder of Kellysburg presented a well edited paper on Living Questions in the Time of Christ, sparking warm discussion. Next meeting slated for November 7 at the Lutheran church with Rev Dr G T Reynolds to present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
R. R. Rieder
Kellysburg
G. T. Reynolds
Soldier Football Kickoff Formed by Company F
Soldiers from Company F organize a football eleven with Harry Earhart elected captain and Lieutenant S H Hughes manager. The lineup is incomplete but strong material exists. They plan several games during their stay including a clash with an eleven from Company D of Blairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Earhart
S. H. Hughes
Blairs, le
Ought Back Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Wm. Perry of Pine Flats returned from a Philadelphia hospital where she had been a patient for several days suffering from an abdominal tumor. The hospital care did not improve her condition. Old Soldier Aided. Lee Streams was granted a pension of per month. Da Hughes of this place received an increase from 12 to 14 dollars per month. A Lady Injured. Mrs. Jones of Blairsville fell and broke her leg while visiting Albert Urey near Ebenezer. We would like to CUB A reader of the PROGRESS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Perry
Pine Flats
Philadelphia
Old Seldiere Aided
J.ee Streams
Eee
da Hughes
Jones
Blairsville
Albert Urey
Ebenezer
Assignment Made In South Mahoning County
Mr Noah Seanor a prominent county business man read a last week assignment for the benefit of his creditors. Mr Charles Stewart of South Mahoning township has been appointed his assignee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Seanor
South Mahoning Township
Charles Stewart
Best illuminating oil sold by Frank H. Daugherty wagon
The best illuminating oil is sold by Frank H. Daugherty. Why carry your oil can to the store when you can buy just as cheaply from his wagon at your own door. Watch for his wagon the next time you are needing oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Daugherty
Typhoid cases reported in Smicksburg
Five residents of Smicksburg contract typhoid fever including J K Lowe A N Lukehart Mrs Webster Stiteler Homer Haskell and Ira Haskell. All are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smicksburg
J. K. Lowe
A. N. Lukehart
Webster Stiteler
Homer
Ira Haskell
Hunters Bring Home 17 Grey Squirrels In Top Local Haul
Elmer W. Allison and William Pattison led a Wednesday hunt delivering 17 grey squirrels, the finest string of game for the season. The Baptist church women will host chicken and waffles at the West Indies House on October 23 and 29 from 5 to 9 pm to benefit the building. Mrs. W. H. Martin claims the county’s largest sweet potato, 13 inches long, 12 inches in circumference, weighing three pounds, inviting challengers. Read about the Girls Industrial Home on page three in PROGRESS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer W. Allison
William Pattison
Women of the Baptist Church
W. H. Martin
Monster Republican rally fills Indiana Library Hall
Thousands from across the county attend the monster rally for Colonel William A. Stone in Indiana. A packed Library Hall hears speeches by Stone and other Republicans as parade bands, fireworks, and illuminated streets mark the campaign close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Old Indiana
Keystone
William A. Stone
Colonel Stone
Saltsburg
Blairsville
Messrs
D. C. Mack
S&. M. Jack
S. A. Smith
T. E. Hildebrand
A. T. Moorhead
H. M. Lowry
Kittanning
Marion Center
Cherryhill
Library Hall
Philadelphia
Court House
Republican Committee
Elkin
Pennsylvania
Wm. A. Stone
George W. Hood
Hugh M. Bell
Mahal
8. M. Jack
Judge White
James McGregor
John M. Leech
Stone
TL Shaffer
Delaware County
James J.stewart
McKinley
Alexander McDowell
Party of Protection
Elkin Glee Club
Charman Fisher
Jacksonville
Academy
Reed’s Maine Patriot Endorses Pennsylvania GOP Faith
Maine statesman Thomas B. Reed writes to a Pennsylvania Republican praising the party’s principles and urging strong support in a pivotal election. He argues Pennsylvania is not a doubtful state and emphasizes national stakes, noting European reactions to U.S. policy and the Civil War legacy under McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Thomas B. Reed
Pennsylvania
Speaker Reed
United States
America
McKinley
Let No Republican Be Misled Says Local Issue Trice
The Local Issue Trice warns Republicans against being swayed by local issues used to attack the party. It argues a Bryanite legislature could produce a Bryanite U S senator and warns Pennsylvanians to maintain Republican loyalty nationwide. It appeals to Pennsylvania Republicans to trust party reform and voters’ intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Commonwealths
United States
Washington
Short Session of Court Takes Up Forged Instrument Case
Argument court convened on Monday with little new business. Commonwealth vs J J Sterling, convicted of knowingly uttering a forged instrument, was not decided. Other cases discussed include Notley vs Rinports, Earhart estate petition, Elkin cases with limited responses, Burton taxation of costs affirmed, and Judge Wilson attended Tuesday to hear Notley vs Kinports before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Commonwealth
J. J. Sterling
Jennie M. Notley Ve. Porter Rinports
Geo. Stewart
John K. Earhart
Commonwealth
Robert Elkin
Chas
Elkin
John Burton
Wilson
Beaver County
Notley
Kinports
Epidemic Diarrhea Strikes Indiana Normal School
Faculty and management at Indiana Normal School report an outbreak of diarrhea affecting over 100 students twice in one week. Attacks occurred early last week and again last Monday. Illnesses are non serious with all victims recovering in a few days. Cause unknown though believed food related. no nausea reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal School
Uniforms Arrive for National Guard Company B
Uniforms and equipment for Company B First Regiment National Guards arrived Monday. Captain David Blair will distribute them Friday evening at the armory. It is likely that Company F Fifth and Company B Twenty‑First will stay National Guards until other Pennsylvania regiments in service are mustered out. R S Carr of Cherrytree seeks damages against Dr Clark Giles of Vintondale alleging negligent care after a spring dislocation left his ankle crippled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guards
David Blair
Pennsylvania
R.S. Carr
Cherrytree
Clark Giles
Vintondale
Darr
Giles
Child Burned At Belen Fair Sab Bath Evening Incident
A seven year old girl narrowly escaped severe burns at a family home near the Belen Fair as flames ignited the sleeve of her dress while she tended the stove. Relatives smothered the fire, and Miss Malinda Stewart and Edward were among those assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belen Fair
Malindatewart
Edward
Young Township Couple to Marry at Fails Home
Mr J McQuade Conningham and Miss Ida May Fails of Young township plan to wed tomorrow evening at six at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs A C Fails. Rev Hubbard to officiate.
Timber Work Begins On Widdowson Tract Near Robertsville
Houses are being built and boarding engaged for workers to cut the Widdowson tract of timber at Robertsville. The big job of hauling the timber off will begin once at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widdowson
Robertsville
Local hunters tallied two hundred game on voyage
Two Homestead men voyaged aboard a ship named Tianentay or Threday and returned with a haul of 100 squirrels and 20 pheasants over two days. In Armstrong township Sarah Conningham was lightly bruised after being trampled by a cow while milking on Wednesday. no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Sarah Conningham
Armstrong Township
Daring robberies across Blairsville Bolivar county
A string of daylight thefts reported at Blairsville and Bolivar, including a gun stolen from Youngblood Brothers tobacco shop and shells from Daugherty Brothers drug store. Cyrus Massie robbed near MieS coal bank, losing $7 and pocket contents. Miller store and residences ransacked. several youths charged with Bolivar incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngblood Brothers’ Tobacco Shop
Daugherty Brothers’ Drug
Daugherty
P. Bennett & Son
Ninth
Philadelphia
Gerrick Bros
Cyrus Massie
Fairfield Township
Westmoreland County
Bolivar
Mies Coal Bank
Massie
Milt G. Miller
Blairsville
Irwin D. Miller
J. D. Ogden
Joseph Stuchell
Creekside
McClure Hammond
Swallow's Song of Toe Campaign Stop
Rev Swallow Prohibition candidate for governor spoke at the Court House after arriving by noon train on Saturday. He attacked Harrisburg authorities but did not clearly seek votes. Addresses were also given by G Bradford of Boston and Vorney B Cushing of Maine with Rev D M Kinter presiding. Dr Swallow stayed with R A Thompson on Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swallow
Court House
Manc
Harrisburg
G. Bradford
Boston
Vorney B. Cushing
Maine
D. M. Kinter
Dr. Swallow
R. A. Thompson
Church Street
Wills of Two Widows Filed for Probate
The will of Cinderella Sheesley of Rayne township situates Crisstena B. Sheesley as heir with Isaac 8. Helman named executor. dated February 14, 1893. Elizabeth McDowell of Green township probate directs executrix Maggie B. Elliot to pay George Joiner $100 after last debts, with remaining estate to Elliot. dated June 22, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinderella Sheesley
Rayne Township
Register
Crisstena B. Sheesley
Isaac 8. Helman
Elizabeth McDowell
Tate
Green ‘Township
Maggie B. Elliot
George
Joiner
Injuries Prove Fatal for Blair County Man
Mr. George W. Lukehart died at his Sinking Valley home after a fall from a wagon two weeks earlier. He was 67, born in Plumville, and survived by his wife and two children. The November notice notes a M E Ladies Parsonage Association loan exhibition with refreshments on November 15 16 and 17 to benefit the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Lukehart
Sinking Valley
Blaircounty
Plumville
County
M. E. Church
Death at Mechanicsburg and local notices
Death of Irwin Buchanan son of George Buchanan Mechanicsburg aged about 25 consumed died at 2 o clock this morning Interment tomorrow at Mechanicsburg Survivors include a young wife Soldiers attended divine service at Mahan and his soldiers at the M E church Saturday evening They will attend First United Presbyterian Church next Sabbath Improvements at Hortons merchant S B Camahon bought property to outfit for mercantile business Mr Madison McLaughlin from a township was thrown dislocated shoulder and sprained ankle at the stockyard incident
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. McKee
M. Leech
L. Getty
Peeler
Cherryhill Township
Penn Ren
G. E. Frants
A. F. Cooper
Pesler
George J. Fell
Ernest Stewart
J.N. Langham
Cherryhill
Glen Campbell
Robert S. Murphy
Johnstown
John M. Leech
John A. Scott
D. Blaire Taylor
Mechanicaburg
Homer City
Irwin Buchanan
George Buchanan
Mechanicsburg
Mahan
Sing Sekine Ahe M.E
First
United’ Presbyterian Diarg
Hortons
B. Camahon
Hag
Also Mentioned on This Page
Noiana
Rome
Reed
Thomas B
National Guard Wil Ee
Madison McLaughlin
Rayne
Stock Yard Co
Jan Ag
McGregor
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