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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1892

Page

5

Local notes and notices from Indiana county and surrounds

A long list of brief items from Indiana county coverers include social calls by J A Lydie and Mrs McClellan visiting relatives in Buffal in, farm activity with Jos Bath planning a voting house, a basket picnic in Ruggle's grove, oysters from Patton, medicine claims by Lane, Prohibition conventions in Blairsville, and assignments of new local residents to houses and businesses. Also mentioned are road work on an iron bridge at Davis, band camp along Wolick river, farmers missing the marching band, and various church and community events. Other notes include deaths from typhoid, fertilizer sales by W D Anthony, a lost blazer, and new subscriptions. The column records added exchanges with Carroltown News and PROGRESS, local real estate and legal notices, and upcoming elections and public meetings.

J. A. Lydie Grant Township Jos Bath Ruggle's Grove Berringer Patton Lane I. A. McClellan Buffal In N. Y Church Street Blairsville Robin Hamil White Township Westminster College New Wilmington Mise Hopsie Miller Plumville Pittsburg Geo.’ Prothero Smithport Kirkpatrick First Street Indiana Davis Wolick Dickie Rev. Webb Greenville Washington, D. C Hood Brushvalley Center West Mahoning McQuown’s Grove Canoe Township Work & Young Carrolltown Spengler Cambria County The Progress David C. Jeffries Rochester Mills Pine Grove W. D. Anthony Shelocta Pare- Res Johnston Moorhead Onberg J.J. Ewing West Lebanon Ewing Nicktown Spangler Dra. McCleland & Salm American House Jos. Clements Kiskimioetas Springs Clements EK. E. Shaffer Horton Todiana County Carroltown Elmer John Curts Covode Wan J. B. Campbell Cincinnati Curts G.A. R Russell H. A. Bengough U. S Jobo Sias Green Township J.C. Leasure Richmond W. Roas Mahan West Elizabeth Rosa Keenan J.D. Martin Kimmel Martin A. BR. Learn Kinter ‘Hooee Reyne Township

Village boom at Spangler grows amid coal town images

Indiana county notes tell of Spangler's rapid growth with two hotels three stores two blacksmiths and many new houses. Obituaries report Miss Lizzie Hamilton of Rochester Mills dying after a week of illness and Mrs. Wm Elkin of Smicksburg dying aged seventy. A pension to Abraham Crissman of Smicksburg and a hospital update for Dr. G H Sloan mark local items. Community notices urge aid for a county fair booth and mark a barn fire at M Heckman near Elderton with suspected arson.

J.F. Henry Trade City Indiana Cambria County Spangler Abraham Crissman Smicksburg Crissman Carroltown Wm. Elkin Episcopalian Church P. V Wilkinsburg A. 8 Thompson Post 28 Indiana County McClure Bros Carraltown Annie Klingensmith West Indiana Trenton N. J Klingensmith Tanglefoot Keely N. Bert Lowman Belle Vernna Fayette County Bert Western Pennsylvania Medical College Belle Verona W Cc, T. A Sexton White Township Sue Williard Smithfield Street Pittsburg West Penn Hospital

Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Record

The following licenses have been issued locally: David E. Clowes of Washington and Maggie Thompson of West Indiana. Christine Hines of Cherryhill and Beanie Bickenberger of Cherryhill. Michael G. Kring of Kitlanning and Armstron Spencer.

David E. Clowes Washington Maggie i, Thompson West Indiana Chilestine Hines Cherryhill Two Hines Beanie Bickenberger Michael G. Kring Kitlanning Armatrong EK. Spencer

Personal Brevities From Blairsville and Nearby Towns

A long list of social notes shows residents and visitors in Blairsville and surrounding towns. Names include John Fisher, D Berringer, Chas McGaughey, Todo Lewis, Miss Mary McEshoes, Speedy Johnston, Miss Odie Coleman, G G Buchanan, Chas McLain, A G Stewart, C A Shaeffer, Michael Lowman, Miss Cora Black, Miss Emma Waggaman, J S Miller, Mrs Sophia Lowry, Rev Ehrenfeld, J B Smith, Miss Emma Ruffner, S K Kerr, Miss Nora Scott, Eva Widdowson, John Vanhorn, R S Craig, Ed McCracken, Mr Jas Dixon, Emery Bartlett, Mrs Homer Keasler, J B Graham, R M Wilson, Misses Mattie and Agnes Pounds, Miss Jennie Hamil, Bell Simpson, J E Kring, Philip Glazer, Miss Georgia Martin, Mrs John McLain, and Mrs Mex Lain, with movements to and from Blairsville, Greensburg, Pittsburgh, Jeannette, Braddock, and other nearby locales. Several are noted as teachers, clerks, merchants, or students, with visits to stores, churches, and schools.

John Fisher Blairsville D. Berringer Berringer Chas. McGaughey Todo Lewis Locust Lane Mary McEshoes Speedy Johnston Odie Coleman Blacklick Buchanan Brushvalley Chas. McLain Wilkinsburg A. G. Stewart Jacksonville C. A. Shaeffer Plumville Baltimore Medical College Michael Lowman Sheloca Irwin Station Cora Black Smicksburg West Indiana Jas. Feath A. T. Lowry School Street Thos, Tittsworth Newark N. J Robt. Mullen E. Howe Zoe Mitchells Mills Chicago Eva Moorhead Pittsburg Sutton Avenue J. 8. Miller N. G. Miller Church Street Sophia Lowry Florence Wilmerding Ehrenfeld Avonmore Lutheran Church J.B. Smith Clarksburg West Va Emma Waggaman Greensburg Agnes Carpenter Washington Township A.B. Camp Mabel Camp Davenport Iowa E. B. Camp Grant Maud North Covode Jeannette John Coleman South Fork H.E. Clark Glen Campbell John W. Clark Indiana House Emma Ruffner Purchase Line Allegheny City K. Kerr Grant Township Allegheny County Nora Scott Kent H. H. Scott Homer City Eva Widdowson Cherryshill Township C. J. T. Long West Indiana House John Vanhorn Jennie Vanhorn Braddocks J. K.thompson Marion Center R. S. Craig Pine Flats Ed. McCracken Leechburg Jas. Dixon Tyro,c Jas. Johnston Oak Street Emery Bartlett Homer Keasler Lawrence Kesslar J. B. Graham Strongstown Kinter House Graham J. L. Wilson Allegheny Nettie Bella Virtue Olivett J. C. Ewing R. M. Wilson Wilson Mattie Agnes Pounds New York Jennie Hamil Bell Simpson White Township Braddock

Note From Egypt From Wm Nichol Missionary Letter

A note from Rev. Wm. Nichol United Presbyterian Missionary to Egypt dated August 18 1891 requests the PROGRESS be sent to Luxor instead of Mancourah as he has been transferred there. He mentions nearby sights Saxon Thebes Karnak and the Sybian hills and tombs of the kings. Mrs Work Hogg is in Ramle at the sea but permanently in Assiout.

Alexandria Frriend Luxor Mancourah Saxon Thebes Karnak Sybian Work Hogg Ramle Assiout Wa. M. Nicnon

Bridge inspections planned by Indiana and Westmoreland counties

The Indiana and Westmoreland county commissioners meet today in Bolivar and Tunnelton to inspect the bridges, both needing repairs. Also reported is the opening of borough schools for a nine month term with the faculty described, and a note that everything is moving along in harmony. Hood's Sarsaparilla is mentioned by readers.

Conemaugh Indiana Westmoreland Counties Bolivar and Tunnel

Death of John D. Paige Esq in Cherryhill Township

John D. Paige Esq longtime Cherryhill resident dies at about 74 after months of illness. He served as guardian to widows and orphans, held trust offices, acted as Justice of the Peace, and was a devoted Evangelical Lutheran church member. An active, well-read community leader, his death follows paralysis.

John D. Paige Cherryhill Township Apo Evangelical Lutheran Church Cherryhill

A Mother at Rest Mrs Mary Thompson McGaughey

Mrs Mary Thompson McGaughey wife of the late Robert McGaughey of Conemaugh township died at her home on Sabbath morning September 4 1892 aged about 77. She joined the church in Conemaugh early in life and remained a faithful member. A devoted wife and mother she died trusting in her Savior and was laid beside her husband the following Monday in hopeful reunion.

Mary Thompson McGaughey Robert McGaughey Conemaugh Tno Father Blair Jacksonville Alec John Graham Kent Isabel Robinson Ths Place Ella Scott Homer City Jennie Johnston Center Kate Lewis Thomas Lytle A.W. Lytle Allegheny City Thomas McKee Baltsburg Capt. McKee Annie Skelly Salem Nan McGaughey Ohio Milton Graham Near Town James Johnston Indiana Geo. Dixon Robi. Cunningham Young Township U. P Thompson Wm. Thompson P. Thompson U.P Merle

Two Hearts Unite in Septembers Wedding

On Thursday morning September 1 1892 Rev Wm Owens D D joined David E Clowes and Maggie M Thompson in marriage. Thompson daughter of A S and Mary Thompson of Railroad avenue West Indiana. Clowes a Willett Pa merchant, a respected young man. Mrs Clowes beloved by many for her personal worth. The PROGRESS extend warmest congratulations.

Owens D. D David E. Clowes Maggie M. Thompson Miss Thompson A. 5 Mary Thompson Railroad Avenue West Indiana Willett Clowes

Disastrous Fire Destroys Buildings in New Washington

A morning blaze in New Washington Clearfield county destroyed the old house behind David Byers store the Byers store J C C F Hall three story frame building Wm Brickley residence post office J P Feath shoe shop and Mrs McMurray kitchen only quick citizen efforts saved the rest of the village A narrative of local disaster and relief efforts.

New Washington Clearfield County David Byers

Last Week News From Indiana Pa and Nearby

A scan of items notes Mrs Coldron arriving from Brownsville to seek sister Mrs Hadden near Taylorsville, with Landlord Long aiding the reunion. Prof H M Rowe of Curry University named for Steubenville Female College presidency, pending advisory decision. Uncalled letters list and Epworth League officers elected. Bail granted to J A Wilkins after aggravated assault charges. Real estate agent Col John McGaughey sold eight lots near the Normal to J Sloan Agey. Water pipe leak floods basement at Galbreath Youngblood livery stables.

Coldron Brownsville Mary Hadden Landlord Long West Indiana Hadden Taylorsville H. M. Rowe Curry University Steubenville, O Prof. Rowe George Rowe Hill Dairy Farm White Township John McGaughey R. W. Fair Plan Normal J. Sloan Galbreath & Youngblood

Local correspondence notes community updates and visits

Blairsville reports of Miss Alice Scott visiting Greensburg and other locals guesting in town. Several residents, including Dr I P Klingensmith, plan to study in New York and a harvest home picnic is scheduled at Sloan’s Grove with a large dancing pavilion and music. The Presbyterian church has reopened after repairs, and local schools begin next week.

Blairsville Alice Scott Greensburg Chas Stratton Allegheny C. C. McMahan Liberty Street John B. Crede M. N. Miller Latrobe John Marshall Meadville East End C. H. Graff Market Street Thompson Asa G. Neville Glass Works West Virginia Presbyterian Church I. P. Klingensmith New York Smicksburg Minnie Glenn Braddocks Joseph Lakehart Sadie Robinson DuBois Harry Sprankle Punxsutawney Frank Henry Himes Pittsburg Plumville Archie McBrier Rouseville Venango County Webster Stiteler C. L. Streamer

Old Lady Injured by Enraged Bull in White Township

Last Tuesday morning Mrs. Joseph Collins of White Township was milking cows in the barnyard when attacked by an enraged bull. She sustained serious injuries and is receiving treatment.

Joseph Collins White Township Bogtnyard

One Is Not Enough Voters Split West Wheatfield Township into Two Districts

West Wheatfield residents urged by Surveyor Caldwell divided the township into two voting districts. The report starts at Wagoner's Run mouth near Heshbon and traces a path along public roads, past Alcorn's saw mill, Walbeck's on the pike, toward the cemetery on the Meanor property, Gamble's Mills, Garfield Road, and the grist mill before reaching the river near William Alexander's property.

West_ Wheatfield township Caldwell Wagoner’s Run Heshbon Alcorn’s Meanor Pike Gamble's Jills Garfield Road Garfield Wm. Alexander

Variety of bargains and notices in Blairsville ads

A garbled ad page lists shops and promotions for fresh produce, shoes, hats, and medicines. It mentions The Red Front, Mack's, Miller's drug store, J. C. Moorhead, and G. Taylor offering roofing, lime, fertilizers, and brick. Also notes social events and upcoming music term in Freeburg and a wedding.

MceMasters Mack’s Red Front McMasters Church Street D.C. Mack J. C. Moorhead A. T. Lowry &Co Timothy Farmers Exchange California Mc. Manters Christy Mack's Milt G. Miller's Blairaville Miller’s Drug Store Blairsville Miller Alex T. Taylor Cuunningham’s Daugherty Bros Alex. T. Taylor J.C. Moorhead Bieler Mfg. Co Buffalo Ang Cunningham's Brick Works Philadelphia Street Crown Musican Courier Henry B. Moyer Freeburg Frank Douglass West Iodiana

Also Mentioned on This Page

Indiana Progress the News A. H. Apstle Philadelphia M. Heckman Elderton Armstrong County J. E. Kring Cookport Kring Progrese Dixonee Philip Glazer Glaser Cambria Georgia Martin Hortons John McLain Johnstown Bell McLain Mex Lain Egypt Wm. Nichol United Presbyterian Church B. F. Thompson Des Moines Druggists W. I. Moore Army of the Cumberland Pennsylvania Railroad Company Chattanooga Tenn T. E., Watt Western District Poat Bener William Crafford Frank Kinter Wesley Morrison James Riley J. N. Laneham P. M Epworth League M. E. Church E. W. Smith Anna Stewart Mra A. M. Hammers D. J. Lockard Ida Lowman Hattie Ellis Pindle J. A.wilkins Graceton Wm.Buterbaugh Squire Marlin Wm. Bennet Peter Detwiler Hannah Hale Addie Strong Nolo E. C. Cresswell Kate Helman Jas. Conrad W.F. Jackson Ephraim Denner Mardis John Weaver Clinton Main Streets Cameron Bottom Qui Vive Tra Speedy Wim. Miller J. A. Gordon F. J. Johnson James M. Johnson Lizzie Adama Wear Indiana Joseph McGeary Hay Ed. Fitzhonce Blanche Shank A. T. Bell William Orr Emma J. Stewart George Row Esas J. C. Bruner Belle Griffith Lir Tas M. Moses Aggie B. Klingenamith Celestial Hines Dessie A. Sickenberger Michael G. King Mardie E. Spencer Angus L. Dunlap Mary F. Stumpf James Fenton J.C. Donahue Emma F. Long Blacklick Township Lewis Hay Frank N. Henry Jennie R. Buterbaugh Cockport James Stewart Proa~ress Little ONE Price Cash Store D. Cc Washington and Jefferson Col Peto Coe Psor Oervatory Athletic Moe Sanaa i
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