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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1891
Page
5
Mr A B Moorheid is authorized to take subscriptions collect accounts contract for job work and advertising and handle heavy business for PHOGRESS. He is touring the northern part of the county and asks readers to remit to him if the paper arrears.
Greensburg and Pittsburg visits cited along with calls to back Gregg and Morrison. West End Meat Market promotes pork steaks and sausages while Noah Adler advertises clothing. Community events include baptisms, funerals, subscriptions, and a marriage news item for D V Lapsely and Carrie Snyder.
Warren N. Johnston, three, son of Mrs. Mary Seanor, died of croup last Friday in West Indiana. He was a bright child cherished by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Mc. Gaughey. Burial occurred on Sabbath morning.
Two Rayne township residents, Jerry Peterman and Augustus Witshelm, fell from a derrick while gathering apples last week. Peterman suffered serious injuries. Witshelm was also hurt in the incident.
The Indiana Electric Company completed its plant and lit streets and shops in town including W R Loughry and Co ALS Cunningham and others. A Saturday banquet at the American House honored the Burgess Clerk and Council of Indiana and West Indiana, with speeches by Burgess Bell, Taylor, H M Lowry, and President Row of Tadis ana Electric Company. F M Smith of the Aessenger acted as toastmaster as guests praised Superintendent Wheeler and the plant’s management. The event showcased a well run facility and excellent service with Mr Earhart praised for dining hall coordination.
Mrs Elizabeth Ray of Rayne township killed herself using a bed cover and a door knot after a period of illness leaving two children and a husband. Coroner's jury found the act as temporary insanity. The article also notes two diphtheria deaths in Greensburg and a house fire in Washington township. Miller's Pharmacy advertises its compounded prescriptions in Blaireville.
The Second annual convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Alliance of Pennsylvania met in West Chester. Mrs H G Campbell presided as officers were elected for the coming year. The Credential Committee reports 2913 members, up 837. Treasurer shows receipts of 1840.20. Indiana county received the banner for the largest youth participation, presented by Mrs Campbell and accepted by Mrs Sutton. Mrs Sutton named State Superintendent of Temperance. Parlor socials and Y night were held at the Normal School chapel.
The Ebenezer congregation at Lewistown plans the 100th anniversary with the Kittanning Presbytery meeting on November 22 and Centennial exercises on November 23. The church has been frescoed and carpeted, and is described as one of the county’s oldest congregations with a renowned history attracting interest nationwide.
On Monday evening Pastor Henshey and his wife traveling by buggy endured a storm near Twolick creek. A vivid streak of lightning struck the front wheel near Mr Henshey and shot into the ground. Mrs Henshey was shocked while Mr Henshey escaped harm and urged driving away to avoid future strikes near Peter Leasure’s residence.
Real estate prices in Blairsville remain well below neighboring towns. The Blairsville Land and Improvement Co. offers land at about one third the price per foot, while Blairsville already has churches, schools, and planned public improvements with strong growth prospects.
A Greena burg committee on electric lighting reports visiting several plants and finds Indiana Electric the most fully equipped of those examined. The visitors were W. L. Painter and E. H. Baird, Esq.
On October 27, 1891 at Rev. Shaffer’s parsonage in Homer City Isaac Griffith of Homer City and Mary Kellar of Brushval valley township were united in marriage. The Pro-GRESIS extends congratulations and wishes long life and prosperity to the couple. Mr. Charles Brandt of Sutton Bros. & Bell suffered a head injury from a heavy weight incident but is improving rapidly. Tax notices warn five percent increases after November 8 for borough and poor taxes and after December 18 for school tax. Farmers urged to buy drugs at Milt G. Miller’s Blaizeville store.
Blairsville notes report water lines nearly complete and a new rolling mill project to advance. L A Cribbs to open a grocery in the vacated Lewis George room. Miss Beckie Baird adds to her Campbell street home. John Loughry buys Kerler machine shop building for a dwelling. News of diphtheria abating, a Chicago visit, and local church and G A R happenings follow. A fatal accident claims Mrs Krautzer near Morrellville. twin boys born to R F Fleming. new railroad tunnel sounds heard. illness and social events populate the town. The Blairsville Land Improvement Co offers South Blairsville lots near Glass Works and Rolling Mill. local ads note meat market wants game and fur, blacksmiths busy, and a brass band under C G Furman. Tax notices and school supplies listed alongside local notices and classifieds.
On October 2 1801 near Indiana Rev W J Wilson joined John W Killngenamith and Libbie Layton. On October 20 1801 at the bride’s home Rev W J Wilson united Horses Kinter and Lulu E McCurday.
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