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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1894
Page
4
The Indiana Progress lists leaders and offices for the 1694 campaign era with names including A T Moorhead promoter and publishers Enrick Moorhead. It notes Congress-at-large members Galusha A Grow and George F Huff, plus a county ticket judge Harry White of White Township.
J C McGregor announces Republican headquarters will open near the Post Office with a slate of speakers from the Bar of Indiana Greensburg Armstrong and Jefferson counties. Meetings statewide urged as Democrats suffer tariff rifts and Republicans push for a united line ahead of the election.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets at half rates from September 6 to 10 valid to September 25 with a 50 cent minimum. Pittsburg hosts the 2 1th National Encampment with programs from September 10 to 11 at Old City Hall and Grand Opera House featuring Naval Veterans parade, Camp fires, and welcomes by state governor and mayors.
The Pennsylvania State Grange Legislative Committee urges strict enforcement of the 1885 oleomargarine act and rejects repeal as injudicious. They warn that counterfeit butter with dangerous additives harms public health and demand funding for enforcement by the 1895 Legislature, naming Leonard Rhone and others.
At the eighth annual Indiana County soldiers reunion picnic at Blacklick an interpost G A R union was formed to attend the national encampment in Pittsburg. Officers named include Geo W Hood Colonel Jno McElshaney Lt Col Harry Haws Major Rev Theodore Bach Chaplain D R Jenkins Quartermaster Dr Jos S Evans Surgeon Wm Hosack Asst Surg and J S Nesbit Adjutant. A general order directs posts to report Sept 10 in uniform with colors, trains will carry posts from Indiana to Pittsburg, and quarters and subsistence will be provided with blankets.
J W McCartney visited Johnstown on Saturday while Major I McFarland left for Philadelphia Tuesday evening. Numerous residents from Blairsville, Pittsburg, Smicksburg and nearby towns visited family and friends in West Indiana over the Sabbath, with many guests staying at local houses and hotels. meetings included religious services and social calls.
Mrs C A Garver and children return from visit with sister in White township. Miss Florence Kinter of Apollo returns home with sister Mrs S R Galbreath. Constable J A Lydick reports neighbor hogs destroyed half an acre of potatoes. Several locals travel to Pittsburgh and Uniontown for schools, G A R encampment, and family visits. Includes naval student Charles Owens returning home for a month with parents.
The handsome new quarters at Wilson & Son's are nearly ready and will be informally opened for business this week. The remodeled building offers a dedicated men's furnishings room with shoes and clothing, a bright display, and a second floor now housing offices and an expanded carpet department. Fair visitors next week are promised a rewarding tour of the rebuilt premises.
Blairsville has organized a rod and gun club of about twenty leading citizens. An elegant rifle range on Blairsville Land Improvement ground, south of Blairsville, supports regular Wednesday practice. The club is in prosperous condition and ready to take on challenges from other clubs.
Mrs J McCormick of West Indiana asks for information about a basket of silverware and dishes she left at the soldiers picnic on Thursday evening. Any details gratefully received.
Are You Coming We invite you to call at the Progress office and make it your headquarters during your stay in town Central location convenient for appointments to meet friends We congratulate Attorney John Fisher and Prothonotary Elder Peeler on the arrival of two children last Tuesday If the gentlemen call on our furniture dealers show them a child’s crib There is much stealing near the White farms fields and the parties are watched
The Magentas defeated the Athletics in a tight contest noted for strong Magenta infield and sensational outfield plays. McMullen pitched well with ten strikeouts, while H. Mainhart led with three hits for the Athletics who struggled with fielding and teamwork. Kittanning visitors faced rough roads and a disputed umpire situation as the Magentas rallied late to secure the win.
The Magnets of Kittanning and the Indies clash in a spirited game with final score 4 to 2 in favor of Magents. Players McBride Mechling Walsh Haws Haller and McMullen Am are noted for hits and strikeouts in a cordial contest between neighboring towns.
The Indiana Agricultural Society announces its annual fair from September 10 to 14 with a strong program including balloon ascensions, parachute lamps, day light fireworks, and prize stock from three state fairs. Pennsylvania Rail Road offers excursion tickets from West Pennsylvania Division points Greensburg to Johnstown for travel September 8 to 14, return by September 15 at regular excursion rates.
The Taylorsville chapter held a Thursday night festival with Chinese lanterns and torches, music by the local band, and generous ice cream peaches and cake served by fair ladies. The striking machine appeared but the society says it bears no responsibility for it.
The Eclipse bicycle, awarded to the road race winner at the fair on Wednesday, is on display this week in Work & Young's show window. The firm is the sole local agent for the high grade wheel. Next week the bicycle will be part of the fair exhibition along with the fine display of pianos and organs from Work & Young's.
W B Kline former member of Marshall and Kline Indiana joins with his son George Kline of Main Street to form W B Kline and Son. The firm will close out the late firm’s remaining stock as he stays to complete the process.
Businessmen featured in the ProGress urge fairgoers to visit their ads for best prices. They promise reliable reputations and discounts when shoppers mention reading their advertisements in the ProGress.
Reverend J A McGill of Mechanicsburg resigns from Bethel U P church to move to New Wilmington where he will educate his children at Westminster College. Post 28 G A R Indiana Pa notes farewell and members urged to report for national encampment transport.
Fifth Regiment, N. G. P., raised its work considerably at the regimental contest last week at Mt. Gretna. The regiment scored twenty three points higher in the shooting contest than last year. Capt. D. W. Simpson and J. J. Kerr, of Co. F. of this place, returned home Saturday evening.
The Bell family annual reunion will be held at the home of D Bell. McCrory residence on First Street will soon be completed as a monument to his skill in years to come.
On xa 22, 1904, by Rev A C Ehrentabd, three individuals and several parish names appear in a damaged fragment. The text mentions Glen Cama, Lom, Seabees, and Wm Shatter among others, but full details are unclear.
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