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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1895
Page
1
The fair opens with strong stock and farm-product exhibits across cattle, sheep, swine, horses, and arts. Prominent breeders from the county and nearby counties are featured as visitors crowd the grounds. Races and a balloon parachute jump by the Jewell Brothers are on the program for the next three days.
The Conemaugh Presbytery of the United Presbyterian church met at Rethel church West Wheatfield township and ordained Rev D S Tinker pastor of that church. Neil Ferguson preached the trial and installation sermons for ordination and the session elected officers and committee members for one to three year terms. A second ordination and installation followed at the Second United Presbyterian church with sermons by Rev G W Robinson. A call from Crete and Homer City for Rev M S Telford was received.
Company F, Fifth Regiment, N G P, held a Tuesday evening election and re elected Captain D W Simpson for five years. Major J P Kennedy of Blairsville presided. Simpson won by a large majority despite incomplete turnout.
Thieves broke into the springhouse of John P. Lytle in Washington township Saturday night and carried off all butter and a quantity of canned fruits. Local authorities investigating and residents wary of further thefts as spring supplies are disrupted.
Mr. 8. G. Sasith is appointed postmaster at Locust Lane, following the resignation of the previous postmaster, Mr. Clark White, who steps down from the role.
Friday's postponed outdoor bicycle meet at the fair grounds drew over 500 spectators and netted about $200. Despite rain and a reduced field, all races were competitive with notable riders from the Indiana County Wheelmen, Westmoreland Wheelmen, and Erie Wanderers Cycling Club earning top honors across events including Mile Novice, Half Mile Handicap, and Club Championship.
The National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Louisville draws many Indiana county residents to attend. A special car carried the local delegation Monday evening, listing J. N. Banks Robin Morris Sidney Marlin J. M. Marshall Jos. Klingenberger John S. Hastings Capt. J. S. Nesbit and Samuel Nesbit among those remaining with the veterans. Other county representation includes Noah Seanor John Lewis South Mahoning Dr. Andrews Plumville W. L. Buchanan Dixonville Capt. Evan Lewis West Mahoning Mack Robinson Blairsville Intersection M. J. Sandles Clarksburg C Markle ConeMaugh Clark Watson C L Tittle Blairsville E. M. Ansley Washington township.
The taxing of the bill of costs for the judicial contest starts today. Attorneys for Judge White and Judge Blair met in the Prothonotary's office on Monday to arrange the process and adjourned to meet again. Completion time is uncertain. If filed, Commissioners may pay in weeks. county may seek costs against subpoenaed but unused witnesses, risking further court delay.
Progress reporters noted the Indiana Chemical Company would rebuild its works at Twolick. The plan was confirmed last week and construction has started. The new plant is expected to be in operation by late fall.
Miss Della Leech of Saltsburg, sister of District Attorney John M. Leech, was among the successful guessers of the prize story published by the Pittsburg Times recently and received a $25 check as a reward.
A group of twenty residents traveled to Elderton on Wednesday where they joined locals from Kittanning. They shared a supper and concluded the evening with a dance.
Neighboring counties publish fair dates listing Carrolltown and Brookville events from September 24 to 27, with Dayton and Clarion fairs also in late September. The calendar notes September dates for several fairs in the region.
Mr George J. Fell shot a black squirrel near town on Faden. It was a fine specimen of the frisky animal and the first one killed near town for some time.
A 1895 Indiana County court order closes the licensed hotel bars during the agricultural fair from September 10 to 13. Judge White credits hotelkeeper Wm. H. Clawson for the suggestion, noting public peace concerns and urging sobriety, with grand jury endorsement and further cautions to drug stores. The move aims to prevent drunkenness and disorder during crowds.
In Rayne township near Homer City, the Stuchell reunion gathered about 1,000 on Wednesday at Samuel Stuchell’s farm. David Stuchell was elected president with Sloan Morrow and Ila Stuchell as secretaries and Alexander Hamilton as treasurer. The Dixonville brass band provided music and guests toured the grounds after a meal in the orchard.
Mr H D Snyder of Chicago and Miss Mary Lydie of Penn Run were married at noon Thursday in the bride’s parents’ home. Rev Wylie of the Presbyterian church officiated. The couple left the same day for Chicago to establish a home, with many guests in attendance.
Invitations announce the wedding of John A. Miller of Blaireville and Lettie Robinson of Allegheny on Thursday September 19. Miller resides in South Mahoning township and has worked at Blairsville’s Tin Plate Works for some time.
Mr W B Felton of Johnstown and Miss Carrie Robinson daughter of Ephraim Robinson of West Wheatfield township married at the Indiana House parlor on Wednesday afternoon by Rev Lewis Hay pastor of the Lutheran church.
Invitations announce the marriage of Walter H. Jackson editor of the Indiana County Gazette and Florence Young daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Young of Church Street on Thursday September 19 at 1:00 PM.
Rev. Hutchinson of Willet and Edmond Shoop of Manor Station wed Miss Sara Miller of Elderton vicinity at the bride’s parents home. About sixty guests attended the nuptials.
A brief society notice announces the marriage of W Meade Mahan, a law student, to Eva Watson, daughter of A P Watson, of South Seventh Street, on Thursday, September 19. The couple's nuptials take place in the local community, marking a notable social event.
Samuel J. Getty and Celia Spicher, both of this county, were married at the home of the officiating minister Rev. W. J. Wilson of Shelocta on September 3.
Mr. J. T. McQuown of South township and Miss Clara Bell of Rayne township wed at Kellysburg on Thursday, officiated by Rev. A. T. Bell.
The first Hart reunion occurred at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. James Hart near Snyder station Black Lick township to celebrate the 31st marriage anniversary. Invitations extended to all Harts in the area with plans for a nationwide Hart reunion. Fringe note describes a pleasant gathering for Mrs. Hannah Pearce of Flora with her children and neighbors, including her 82-year-old mother.
Mr. Frank W. Kelly and Miss Margaret E. Little both of Garfield were married on Thursday by Squire T. J. Robinson of that place.
Mr. W. M. Streams and Miss Matilda J. Thompson, both of Rayne township, were married at Kellysburg on Tuesday.
Sheri Mack completes sale of property including 127 acres in Burrel township 13 Blacklick lots sold to H 5S Stewarh for 3000 Indiana Coal Company 326 acres in Center and Burrell townships 97 acres in Center and Burrell townships and Pear Center township sold to John Bove Adissee in Pin township Wi Soctelia Asiana 200 Webn Waltemire 60 acres in Pine town-
A joint meeting of the former two borough councils organized the Greater Indiana board. M. B. Kline was elected president and D. B. Taylor secretary. Committees were named for Streets, Property, and Finance with members A T Taylor, J M Daugherty, C H Woods, J N Stewart, Henry Livingston, J W Mitchell, D R Hare, James Luker, and Burgess Kellar as member by office. John Bryan named street commissioner for four wards and R W La named chief of police for the year. The thirteen member board will meet after the fair, with rooms in the Indiana engine room.
A special train will depart Blairsville on Wednesday and Thursday and probably Friday at 9 AM, stopping at all way stations. It will return at 6 PM in the evening, connecting with West Penn and Main Line trains both east and west. The service aims to handle large crowds of fair visitors this week.
In Rayne township the field for commissioner is shaping up as several local figures including J. B. Hi and Frank from this area, with others under consideration. Community leaders express interest, but no final slate has emerged as campaigns prepare to begin.
Mr A. B. Cunningham experienced a minor bilious episode on Friday evening and fell from his store steps. He has fully recovered with only a slight scalp bruise.
Mr Archibald A Stewart of near Homer ity received a pension increase through Pension Att Frank Donshugh last week. He previously drew $12 per month and now draws $17.
Mr Belinda Hoffman and Mrs Sara Hildebrand will represent the non partisan W C T U at the state convention in Coatesville in October.
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W L Buchanan & Son merchants at Dixonville will close their store there. W O Buchanan the junior partner will join Dime Desens as partner, and brother George, in Johnstown, is in the grocery business.
A farm and all contents including a Hew Wagon were destroyed by lightning. The loss falls on Mr. Work with no insurance on barn or belongings.
A partial OCR text fragment mentions names and places with garbled phrasing. The readable parts reference characters and locations, but no coherent event or outcome is discernible. The item appears nascent and lacks concrete facts or dates.
A bright eager youth desiring to learn the printing trade secures a position at the ProcREss office, showing initiative and intent to apprentice in the craft.
Court proceedings cover appeals in the case of W S Davis versus Jane Sweeny, ward assessors named for Indiana borough, bar admission of a Minneapolis lawyer, and polling place designations. Grand jury returns list felonies and liquor violations. divorce actions and land disputes proceed or settle. A Salisbury petition seeks removal of remains from an old neglected cemetery affecting town roads and future rail plans.
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