Nathan Hale Executed as Spy for America
Washington sent Captain Nathan Hale to Long Island to learn Howe's movements. Hale crossed lines safely, but a Tory kin recognized him on return and had him arrested. He was tried at Howe's headquarters and executed as a spy, with no clergyman or Bible allowed and his farewell letters destroyed. His last words were I regret only that I have but one life to give my country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Howe
Nathan Hale
Long Island
Barnes
Indiana Progress article on Republican reforms and elections
A Philadelphia datelined call urges Indiana readers to meet election assessment deadlines before the November election. The piece cites Republican platforms from Senator Quay, advocates civil service reform, end to political rings, and improved public ethics. It notes Indiana County teachers and political reform momentum.
Seven Papers Offered to Progress Readers
The Progress announces a seven-paper reading club for subscribers and non subscribers alike with special rates for a winter of reading. Offers include New York Weekly Tribune Pittsburg Commercial Gazette United Presbyterian Banner and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prog Ress
PrRouGerre
New York Weekly Tribune
Pittsburg Comercial Gazette
United Presbyterian
Presbyterian Banner
New Banner
Quay Dominates Pennsylvania Republican Convention
Governor Hastings named permanent chairman of the convention and Senator Quay became state chairman. The convention elected a unified ticket including State Treasurer Haywood and several Superior Court Judges. The platform called for sound money, protection to American industries, civil service reform, and an end to money in politics, with Senator Quay endorsing the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Quay
Jack” Robinson
Gilkeson
Harry Hall
Russell News Bureau
Robinson
Hastings
Lochiel Hotel
B. F. Gilkeson
M. 8
Benjamin J. Haywood
Mercer
Superior Court
James A. Beaver
Center
FE. W. Willard
Lackawanna
Charles E. Rice
Luzerne
George L. Orlady
Huntingdon
John J. Wickham
Beaver
Howard Reeder
Northampton
Indiana county premium list for cattle stock 1895
The Board of Managers offers extra premiums for stock in Indiana county as of August 1, 1895. Entry fee is 10 percent of the premium. Awards include best herd cattle male and four females, best bull ages, best cow ages, best calf categories, and ram, sheep, boar, and sow classes across multiple divisions. Entries close September 6. S. W. Guthrie, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers
Indiana County
S. W. Guthrie
Sec’y
Buffalo Bill Show to Exhibit at Johnstown Next Friday
Indiana county residents may see the wild west show on Friday afternoon and evening in a full Chicago World’s Fair presentation. The display includes the congress of rough riders, mounted men of many nationalities, in a 20,000 seat tent. Public notice also details National Encampment rail rates to Louisville at one cent per mile, with travel advice and free quarters for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Indiana County
Chicago
Congress of Rough Riders
cucumber harvest astonishes county farmer’s wife
It is noted that William Harmon of White Township, famed as judge White’s farmer, may surpass himself as his wife grows an enormous cucumber. Neighbors formed a committee to verify the tale as cucumbers on the vines were measured at 22 inches long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Harman
White Township
Judge White
Billy
Personal notes from Apollo and surrounding towns
Miss Julia Altman of Apollo visits friends in town while many locals and visitors are listed for social calls. The long column notes numerous residents traveling, visiting kin, teaching posts, and professional moves in the area.
Centenary plans and county court actions outlined
Remarks on celebrating the county centennial in 1903. Foreman H. B. McIntire and constable Fred Moot head the grand and petit juries. Various estates, divorces, sal es of real estate, audits, and legal proceedings are listed, including partition writs, support petitions, and indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
H. B. McIntire
Jacksonville
Fred Moot
North Mahoning
Robert Jordan
Enoch C. Steer
George Mabon
West Wheatfield Township
Wm. Steele Mabon
Samuel
Daugherty
Fred Wagley
Andrew Pitman
Jeremiah Stake
Walnut Street
Blairsville
James Ansley
Rayne Township
John Widdowson
A. H. Brilhart
Charles Fetterman
W. W. Brilbart
George Smail
Montgomery Township
Mary Wilson
John R. Wilson
Indiana Borough
Merrill Wyncoop
Local and General News Highlights
An infant of Mr. Adam Mikesell of Homer City died from cholera infantum. A Utah cornet band lawn fete is planned at Purchase Line academy grove Friday evening. A Fourth ward attorney may wed a Third ward damsel. cards not yet issued. Epworth League of the M E church at Cramer held a lawn fete raising forty dollars. Baptist services resume next Sabbath with Rev. B. B. Henshey returning from Philipsburg to preach morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Altman
Apollo
J. Smith
Glen Campbell
Mabel Cunningham
Blairsville
J. C. Moore
Saltsburg
Myra Hart
Clarence Hart
Wm. Strickland
Sidney Station
H. Q. Graham
John McGaughey
Latrobe
Evan Jones
Railroad Avenue
Baltimore
Medical College
Dora Woodruff
Pittsburg
Lytle
Third Ward
Carrie Calhoun
W. K. Calhoun
J. E. Campbell
Heshbon
Derry
Lottie Humphrey
Henry Wilson
Jo Buggie
Philadelphia
James St.Clair
Church Street
Capt. Kimple
Chambersville
Hooversville
Somerset County
H. E. Anderson
New Wilmington College
A. S. Patton
Adam Mikesell
Homer City
Utah Cornet Band
Purchase Line
Academy Grove
Fourth Ward
Epworth League
M. E
Cramer
Joseph Cramer
Baptist Church
B. B. Henshey
Philipsberg
Sheriff’s Sales Report of Land Transfers Across Townships
The sheriff sells numerous parcels including 120 acres in East Wheat field to John Thomas & Sons for 20 dollars and 401 acres in Brushvalley to W. E. Tustin for 2325 dollars. Additional transfers involve Blairsville and Blairvalley lots, Pine township properties, Marion Center, Burrell, and Armstrong township parcels, with buyers such as Hester Gardner, First National Bank, and J. H. Engle, totaling various sums from 5 to 2900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sell
East Wheatfield
John Thomas & Sons
J. M. Guthrie
Brushvalley
W. E. Tustin
Elias H. Palmer
Blairsville
W. H. Gaskill
Order of Solon
George W. Pinkerton
J. K. Miller
A. Goodrich
Mitchells Mills
J. N
Armstrong Township
First National Bank
Buffington
D. D. Gamble
G. W. Hood
Rayne Township
Hugh McClaren
J. H. Engle
Rc, Weaver
Henry Weaver
M. M. McAdoo
East Mahoning Township
John McCreight
Rock Band Concert Company Opens Library Hall Season
The Till family of the Rock Band Concert Company will perform for two evenings at Library Hall next week, offering fine musical entertainment to fair visitors on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rev. J. S. Ramsay praised their Harlem Presbyterian church program for its rare material, masterful spirit, and breathtaking melodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tps
G A R National Encampment Exposition at Louisville Ky
Grand Army of the Republic to be held in Kentucky from October 10 to 14. Pennsylvania Railroad offers low fares for Indiana travelers to Louisville with return tickets. Details point to public sale and special rates for early purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Louisville
Indiana
N. Seanor
Plumville
Earl
Lowieville
Pennsylvania
Oubeber
Ready and Complete Our 30 Years Experience Service
Ready and complete our 30 years experience enables us to serve our customers properly. The knowing how when and where to buy is an advantage only gained by long experience. We do not expect to get wealthy in one year's business but our great object is to give our customers the best values for their hard earned money. Clothing for this season differs but little from last fall with rougher finish. Black and Blues remain popular. we keep a full stock of staple colors and can S w it or overcoat the most critical.
Our Big Three Suits Offerings Signal Low Prices
Advertises a range of wool suits in Black Blue Cheviot Oxford and mixtures priced at 5 7 50 and 10 dollars. Claims good wool, fine fit, and merchant tailor quality with styles and colors for the season. Declares unbeatable competition, noting last year’s top price was 12 50 and ranking these as superior value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Children’s Boys Clothing Sale Offers New Suits And Pants
In stock are three piece suits ranging from 3.00 to 10.00 and two piece suits from 1.25 to 8.00. A thousand pairs of pants are available in sizes and prices from 25c to 6.50.
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Nathan
Indiana Progress
A.T Moorhead Enrick & Manager
McQiheat
PeorkieTor & Publisher
Rrica
J.n.syewart
John J. Detty
DP. L. Moorhead
READ
Thase
Republican State Committee
Senator Quay
Utah
Lamont
Union of States
Gov. Hastings
National
Meade
Ira Stanley
Rochester Mills
Edgewood
Mates
Edmonia Post
John W. Sutton
Vina Anderson
West Newton
Harry Locher
Brooklyn
Bessie Keepers
H. S. Keepers
G. W. Shane
Braddock
John Feit
Second Ward
Georgia
Eda Nichol
Archie Nichol
New Wilmington
Westminster College
A. C. Good
West Mahoning Township
Adam Black
E. B. Carroll
J. M. Kelly Co
Carroll
W. G. Lockard
J. C. McMillep
Dixonville
J. T. Stewart
New Florence
Third Bank
Stewart
Coho
South First Street
Tho Place
Ae ‘L. W. Keener
Manor Station Burg
Josef Hamill
Ruthdalr
Y Hill
Morrellville
Laura Bush
Mae Kanarr
South Fork
Masha Smith
Delmont
Margaret H
Sara McElhoes
Kellysburg
McElhoes
Black
Grant
Smicksburg
T. H. McClure
McClure
Thomas McClure
Elderton
F. J. Weamer
Avonmore
South Manoring Township
Andrew Weamer
M. Kenerson
Morrisdale Mines
Clearfield County
Birdie Hamilton
Greenwood
Shelocta
Creekside
W. B. Barr
Los Angeles
Cal
Barr
James Anderson
Our Town
United Presbyterian Church
C. H. Carpenter
Martinsburg
Bert McCauley
Jennie Carpenter
Washington Township
Mina Johnston
Bess Moore
Brookville
Miss Moore
J. C. Bell
Kansas City
Thomas Lowman
Bell
England
C. C. Lytle
Samuel Lytle
R. Galbreath
First Wand
Sadie E
Mabel P
Alice M
Wm. J. Stachel
J. J. Stachel
James Stanley
Clara Byers
Marion Center
Nickle
Ndjians
Sheriff’s
Library Hall
G. A. R. National
Louieville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Orn Sae
Thielward
James
Loughrys
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