Indiana Progress: County and State Reform Ticket Promoted
The edition mounts a reform platform from Senator Quay aligned with Indiana County candidates J N Stewart for Registrar, Mooriran for County Surveyor, and John L Girry for District Attorney. It urges civil service, ending corporate meddling, and voters to participate in November elections despite party divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pek State
Treasurie
Bent
Tudiana
Fok
Tol. Muckeliead
Triniana
Senator Quay
Wilich
Indiana County Supports Direct Nomination by District Vote
The piece argues for nominating by popular vote in multi county districts, noting Indiana county’s lead in GOP votes and contending districts should be treated as units. It predicts direct public votes on public questions as a future norm, praising the county committee action and urging broader adoption. It ends urging Republicans to vote in forthcoming races.
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Min
Westmoreland County
Indiana County
Hastings
Jefferson County
Indiana
Philadelphia Press
Blairsville
Congress
State Senate
Mormon Church Nominations Boil Down to Priesthood Control
A recent Mormon counselor meeting declared that nominations for office by Mormons require consultation with church hierarchy. The stance implies candidates and voters must submit to priesthood authority, sparking alarm over possible statehood efforts and concerns polygamy could be restored despite constitutional safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mormon Church
Woodruff
Com.Gaz
Fire insurance agency moves to Farmers Bank building
In New Quarters, the John G. Cameron fire insurance agency relocates to room 15 on the second floor of the Farmers Bank building after occupying Philadelphia street premises. Eight top rated American companies are represented, with reliable service and prompt loss payments. Cameron invites friends visiting town to meet him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Cameron
Farmers Bank
Philadelphia Street
Cameron
America
Lost Laundry Package Between Jacksonville and Farm
A laundry package marked WW. B. Ray was lost between Jacksonville and John Laughlin's farm on Saturday. The finder is asked to leave it at this office.
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Jacksonville
John Laughlin
WW. B. Ray
Debates on reform of nominating system across counties
Newspapers critique the conferree system for selecting Republican nominees in Indiana Jefferson Armstrong Westmoreland and surrounding counties. They weigh the dangers of corruption and the fairness of district wide primaries versus current county led conventions. Opinions range from advocacy for a district wide vote to caution about regional bloc voting and costs.
Houck Store Offers Wide Fall and Winter Goods
The store of Mr. James N. Houck at On berg is among the county’s most complete. Houck draws a large regional patronage and recently stocked fall and winter goods for early buyers. He buys and sells country produce at market price, aiding patrons with town-equivalent advantages. The shop shows a thriving, practical system and improved layout. Also mentions Smith's gallery offer of half-price picture cabinets and penny sales at the PROGRESS office.
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James N. Houck
Onberg
Houck
Personal B brevities local visitors fill week in Pittsburg Greensburg and beyond
Mr J C Wallace was a Thursday visitor in Pittsburg and many locals travel across towns including Greensburg Kittanning Oil City Johnstown and Philadelphia street guests. Notables include Major Frank Pattison and Col John McGaughey among others with repeated Sabbath visits and social calls across Indiana Greensburg and Smicksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Wallace
Pittsburg
J. Wood Clark
Greensburg
Kittanning
John McGaughey
Oil City
R. T. Miller
Iddo Lewis
Locust Lane
Rena Washer
Blairsville
James T. Shields
Taylorsville
Griffith Ellis
Annie Sutton
Philadelphia Street
C. B. Sloan
Kellysburg
Johnstown
W. B. Kline
Indiana
John Lewis
Jeannette
Indiana Friends
H. C. Cassidy
Progress Office
John J. Long
Brookville
E. W. Smith
Frank. J. Pattison
Freeport
al. Smith
Third Ward
Altoona
Michael Butt
Cherryhill Township
Milton Williams
W. Guthrie
J. M. Parker
Roland
Centre County
F. J. Johnson
George J. Feit
Hebron Gross
Annie Junk
Turtle Creek
J. M. Jones
Railroad Avenue
Ed. Wiggins
Delmont Westmoreland County
D. B. Taylor
New York City
E. W. Griffith
Earl
West Mahoning Township
M. M. Sweeny
M. EF
Smicksburg
R. Y. Elder
Eldersridge
Robert Wilson
Richardsville
O. M. Wilson
Salybath
May Scott
Kline
Frank E. Anthony
Cleveland, C
Harry Anthony
Agnes Birkman
Witchita
Kan
Noah Adler
Philadelphia
H. S. Funk
Goshen
Ind
A. T. Moorhead
West Sutton Street
Emma Johnston
White Township
J.S. Amond
J. D. Gibson
A. G. Kettering
Plumville
Messrs
J. G. Walker
D. M. Wells
West Oak Street
Margaret Adair
Morrellville School
J. B. Adair
Church Street
Cherrytree
John F. Notley
Porter
Vincent Tonkins
Wm. Mahaffey
Lillie Stuchel
Creekside
Huntingdon
Hattie Foreman
Weamer
Somerset
J. L. Manners
Clarksburg
Scott Manners
Salina Neil
Trade City
J. A. Crossman
Second Ward
Cynthia Smith
Olive B
Olive
Jason Daugherty
Cora Black
Adam Black
Wm. Mitchell
Robert Mitchell
South Sixth Street
John Kelly
Mitchells Mills
Moves Toward San Francisco After Short Trip
Miss Lillian Curtis leaves Tuesday for New Castle with her mother who will join, then they travel to San Francisco where they will reside with Mr. W. J. Curtis. Several locals travel for studies, sales, and visits, with Mrs. Allison to Philadelphia for medical care and Mr. Work heading to Mexico for winter work.
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Lillian Curtis
New Castle
San Francisco
Cal
W. J. Curtis
8. T. Gibson
Rayne Township
Monagelia City
W. Va
Gibson
Harry Ambourme
J. M. Glassford
Kenwood
Samuel Gray
Cyrus Stopher
Jean
Ponxsutawney
Hal E. Thompson
Marion Center
Erie
Horace J. Thompson
Pittsburg
Thompson
Philadelphia
Thad
Work
Rochester Mills
New York City
Mexico
Nelson M. Thompson
Apollo
Clearfield County
A. H. Allison
J. Wilse McCartney
H. C. Dilts
Lindsey
Allison
Prothero
School Month Report No 2 Burrell Township Oct 25 1895
Smiths school No 2 Burrell township reports 54 pupils enrolled with 91 percent average attendance. Perfect attendance list includes Emma Asking Stella Haymore Violet Ka ger Louie Nesbit Maud Grant Wilda Hill Mabel Portier Elma McLaughlin May Hill Annie Houser Bessie Houser Bessie Hancock Alice Haymore Mary Anderson James Garris Frank Askins Harry Campbell James Stumph Lawrence Grant Willie Hancock Lloyd Campbell Elmer Houser Frank Garris L. R. Stuchell as teacher. Gamble school North Mahoning township reports 22 students and 95 percent attendance. Missing days list includes Beulah Croasman Lulu Fetterhoff Elle Smith May Neal Effie Neal Paul Croasman Clark Croasman Joby Fetterhoff Albert Fetterhoff George Fetterhoff Joe Beck. Missing time due to sickness Marion Croasman Burton Croasman Eric Neal. Visitors Supt A M Hammers Directors Lincoln Croasman Samuel Gamble.
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Smith
Burrell Township
Emma Asking
Stella Haymore
Violet Kager
Louie Nesbit
Maud Grant
Wilda Hill
Mabel Portier
Elma McLaughlin
May Hill
Annie Houser
Bessie Houser
Bessie Hancock
Alice Haymore
Mary
Gamble School
North Mahoning Township
Beulah Croasman
Lulu Fetterhoft
Elle Smith
May Neal
Effie Neal
Paul Croasman
Clark Croasman
Joby Fetterhoff
Albert Fetterhoff
George Fetterhoff
Joe Beck
Marion Croasman
Burton Croasman
Eric Neal
A. M. Hammers
Lincoln Croasman
Samuel Gamble
T. D Shaffer
Resolutions on Death of Dr A D Dickie O Y P C U Murray
A memorial note from the Murray Ind O Y P C U society records the death of Dr A D Dickie. The committee pledges to honor his memory, follow his counsel, and continue the work he laid down, presenting copies to friends and recording the resolutions in society records.
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Jesus Christ
A. D. Dickie
Murray
Ind
General Assembly
Church of the First Born
Christ
M. J. Park
Jon H. Hose
Saray Hoa
Nellye Park
Minnie Harnish
Skilled barber returns after illness in Elkin building
White's ten sorial parlors in the Elkin building lure back customers with expert razors and careful hair cutting. Mr White, recently back after a year of illness that cost him a leg, promises full satisfaction for old patrons and new. James invites all to try the service and sees that even children receive careful attention.
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White
Elkin
James
General Store Opens In Grisemore County
Mr. G. M. Joiner opens a general store serving the Grisemore area, offering merchandise and country produce. The itemized ad promotes cabinet photos at $1.50 per dozen, contrasting with higher priced sour photos, and highlights affordable cash cabinet offerings from R. M. Smith.
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Grisemore
G. M. Joiner
Joiner
R. M. Smith
Smith’s
Loughry's Promotes Superior Clothing Range
Loughry's asserts greater advancement in art than in ready-to-wear garments for men and women. It notes mixed quality among merchants with cheap items and high-class offerings, claiming to sell the best to suit their top trade.
Ready for Cold Weather Suits and Overcoats
The notice urges readers to prepare for the cold by buying suitable suits and overcoats for men and boys. It claims to fit all shapes perfectly and encourages prompt selection for the season.
Overcoat and Suit Sale Advertises Bargains
A classified notice promotes a black or blue Mel ton all wool overcoat with heavy Farmer's Satin lining and fine tailoring. It invites customers to trade in or match a $12.50 overcoat, with equal values in $5 $7.50 $12.50 $15 and higher ending at $20 or $25. It also offers a men’s suit in Brow2 or Oxford mixtures at $2 below value, listed at $5.
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Oxford
Value suits offered in Clay Worsted and Cheviot Worsted
A local shop advertises popular prices for suits in plain Clay Worsted or Cheviot Worsted in Black Blue and Brown. It promises visual appeal equals purchase, with price ranges from 25 to 35 dollars and selections in long or short shapes.
Word for Boys and Children Suit Sale Ad
A vintage ad promoting discounts on 100 three piece suits and 150 children's two piece suits. It offers one tenth of the regular price back with each suit until the advertisement ends. Emphasizes children's styles such as Reefer Kilts Fauntleroy and pants.
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Indiana Progress
JT Moorea
AOS
Moorsdh Protestor
Doonet
Bikeal
Tee
Tiglopas de Tesie
Terenas
Gette
Lea
Kerr the Depullican
March
Conferree
J. N. Stewart
Mooriran
Bin
Jons L. Girry
Commonwealth
Berome
Prohibition
People’s
Cuhaarreman Wright
Utah
Republican Committee
Westmoreland
Jefferson
Armstrong
Desives
Dicker
Dickering
Puntsutawney
White’s
Loughry
Boys & Children
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