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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1899

Page

8

Gift From Barnett Trophy Brought From Philippines

Lieutenant Colonel Barnett the Republican standard bearer for state treasurer has presented a bronze cannon trophy brought from the Philippines. The gun, seized in Spain and later displayed in Philadelphia, will be formally presented in the near future.

Philippines Seville Spain Angers Liv Mantha Prive Chi Min Agmiveal Dewey BO Acry New York

Union soldiers back Barnett bid with Barnett battalion idea

General Frank Reeder sues a letter claiming he was enlisted for a Barnett battalion in the mid seventh senatorial district. The plan aims to form a colonel Barnett style volunteer corps of Spanish American War veterans to boost his Pennsylvania campaign.

Union Snyder Northnoverland Frank Reeder Republican State Committee Barnett Philippines James E. Barnett Fight 2 Regiment Barlion Philadelphia Harrishurt Pennsylvania Alleshehies Sith New York R Rosevalt

Passed the Examination James 4 Tozla son of attorney

James Tozla, son of D. B., passed the examinations to the U S Naval Academy. He studied at various schools in Indiana and enrolled at Annapolis. Special Messers Harvey and Brown of Blairsville bought four acres with a dwelling near Campbell's Mills on Blacklick to create a family summer resort at a picturesque point.

James Tozla D. B U.S. Naval George Fell Prof Annapolis JM Harvey M. E. Brown Blairsville Campbell’s Mills Blacklick

Reverend T M Kinter to Preach Next Sabbath at 2:30

Church news reports Rev. T M Kinter will preach in the Ferguson squarehouse White Township next Sabbath afternoon at 2 30 o clock. A second preacher will follow.

T. M. Kinter Ferguson Sqnoathouse White Township Ster

Teacher Resigns From Blose School in Montgomery Township

Mr. Harry McAfoos, elected teacher at Blose school, Montgomery township, has resigned. The note adds a recommendation to eat meals this week at White's restaurant.

Harry McAfoos Blose Montgomery Township White’s Restaurant

G A R Names Albert D Shaw New Commander

Colonel Albert D Shaw elected by acclamation as commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in Philadelphia. Born Lyme New York 1811 he served in the 35th Regiment and fought at Arlington Heights Sulphur Springs Second Bull Run Chantilly South Mountain Antietam Fredericksburg. He is noted for his long work in organizing New York veterans and serving as U S consul at Toronto and Manchester. The veteran assembly adjourned and the 1900 encampment will meet in Chicago.

Albert D. Shaw Philadelphia Grand Army of the Republic Lyme Jefferson County N. Key Belleville Union Academy St. Lawrence University Canton N.Y Fort Sumter Watertown N. Y Arlington Heights Sulphur Springs Second Bull Run Chantilly South Mountain Antietam Fredericksburg Chancelorsville State of New York United States Toronto Canada Manchester England Chicago

Four Tracts Sold In Sheriff’s Friday Sale Week

The second week of sheriff sales yielded only four transfers, with several properties stayed. R A Gourley 69 acres in North Mahoning township sold to G J Lyke for 25 dollars. James M Dick house and lot in Cherry Hill township sold to Robert Milliken for 10 dollars. Oliver Katz 6 acres in Conemaugh township sold to E W Boyd for 310 dollars. T M Donahue and J C Donahue 115 acres in Young township sold to D H Tomb for 1200 dollars.

Neal R. A. Gourley North Mahoning Township G. J. Lyke James M. Dick Cherryhill Robert Milliken Oliver Katz Conemaugh Township E. W. Boyd T. M. Donahue J. C. Donahue Young Township D H. Tomb

Beauty blooms on Oakland avenue with new modern homes

Over the past two years Oakland avenue has seen four modern houses rise, including J C Wallace’s colonial buff brick residence and his son A H Wallace’s home completed in spring. Rev W J Wilson also builds there. Wilkinson brothers of Parkwood caused a disturbance. Robert Wilkinson fined $10 and jailed, later discharged at Saturday hearing. brother fled.

Oakland Avenue J. C. Wallace Buff Prick A.&. Wallace W. J. Wilson Wilkinson Brothers Parkwood Jacob Wettling Robert Burgess Smith

Virginia Junker Hosts Corn Party For Girlfriends

Virginia Junker entertained 16 of her girl friends at a corn party at Waterstreet. Town youths plan a dance in Library Hall Friday evening with N C White & Co. orchestra of Pittsburgh providing the music.

Virginia Junker B. L. Junker Waterstreet Library Hall N.C. White & Co Pittsburg

Indiana county farmer loses 47 dollars to crooks in Johnstown

Mr L. 9 Hill of Indiana county visited Johnstown last week and fell in with crooks. After getting intoxicated, he awoke to find his money totaling 47 dollars gone. His alleged accomplices have been arrested on charges of highway larceny.

Postal Matters and Race Result at Uniontown

Congressman Jack established rural free mail delivery from Kit tanning and appointed George Wolf postmaster at Tunnelville Armstrong county. An allowance of 40 for clerical help was approved for the Smicksburg postmaster. Princesa Pauline owned by J L Cain won second in a $500 stake race at Uniontown on Wednesday with H E Tim pertake of town tracking the horse.

Jack Kittanning George Wolf Tunnelville Armstrong County Smicksburg This County Princesa Pauline J. L. Cain Town Uniontown H. E. Tim

Weddings of a Week Unite Edith Young and John Scott

A prominent Church street wedding joined Edith M. Young and Attorney John A. Scott at the Young home Thursday afternoon in a Episcopal ceremony. Rev. Dr. David Hall officiated. Attendants included Lyda Scott Helen Torrence Marion Wright Jennie Wilson Margaret Waller and Nan Craighead. Best man Ainsley Campbell. The bride wore white silk and carried roses. attendants wore green and white. After congratulations and refreshments for about 150 guests, the couple left for a lakes tour and will settle on North Seventh street.

J. H. Young Church Street Edith M. Young John A. Scott David Hall Presbyterian Church Lyda Scott Helen Torrence Marion Wright Jennie Wilson Margaret Waller Nan Craighead Town Miss Scott Bride Lakes New York North Seventh Street

Kunkle and Stewart Married at Bride's Home

Mr William Kunkle and Miss Florence M Stewart of near Jacksonville wed at high noon Tuesday at the bride's parents home Mr and Mrs William Stewart Rev Hubbard of Clarksburg officiated About 40 guests attended and a dinner followed The couple received many useful presents both are prominent young neighbors.

William Kunkle Florence M. Stewart Jacksonville Willam Stewart

Marriage Notes for Elmer E Malcolm and Elizabeth Pierce

Mr Elmer E Malcolm of Freeport married Miss Elizabeth Pierce at Rev J Day Brownlees residence on Church street. Malcolm a P R R fireman son of John Malcolm and wife to establish housekeeping in Freeport. Prof Sherman L Lowry Normal School faculty and Miss Sadie Goodwin wed Sept 5 at the Goodwins of McPherson Kan. The couple arrived here Saturday to begin their new life.

Elmer E. Malcolm Freeport Elizbeth Pierce Joseph Pierce Town J. Day Brownlee Church Street Malcolm John Malcolm Sherman L. Lowry Normal School Sadie Goodwin Josiah Goodwin McPherson Kan Lowry

R D George and Mary Myera Wed at Garmans Mills Home

Mr R D George of Garmans Mills and Mrs Mary Myera of East Ridge were married at Mr P Lantzy’s home in Garmans Mills on Wednesday evening by Squire John Lantzy. The ceremony was followed by a lively serenade.

R. D. George Garmans Mills Mary Myera East Ridge P. Lantzy Squire John Lantzy

Hazlett and Bennett Wed in Westmoreland County

Lisle L. Hazlett of Young township and Anne M. Bennett of Derry township were married on Thursday by Rev. Dr. J. Day Brownlee at his Church street residence in Westmoreland County.

Lisle L. Hazlett Young Township Anne M. Bennett Derry Township Westmoreland County J. Day Brownlee Church Street

Daisher and Yoder Marry in Clearfield County

Charles M. Daisher and Sadie A. Yoder both of Bell township were married by Squire J A Crossman in the Farmers Bank building. Jonas Leasure of Cherrytree and Addie Stiffler of Beringer wed at the Lewis House by Rev J H Boozer.

Charles M. Daisher Sadie A. Yoder Bell Township Clearfield County Squire J. A. Crossman Farmers’ Bank Thuorsday Jonas Id. Leasure Cherrytree Addie Stiffler Beringer Lewis House J. H. Boozer

Manges Elgin Marries Wynong Elgin in Elderton

J L Manges of Advance and Mise Wynong Elgin of Elderton wed on August 30 at the residence of Rev W J Wilson on South Sixth Street. The ceremony was performed by the clergyman.

J. L Manges Advance Mise. Wynong Elgin Elderton W. J. Wilson South Sixth Street

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices From the Area

Real estate transfers include John Brinks transferring 97 acres in Brashval ley to Augustus Brink for 2500 dollars. Steve Kanya and others transfer 4 acres in Center to La Sala Steve for 75 dollars. Matthew Streams transfers 4 of 3 tracts in South Mahoning to S B Streams for 2000 dollars. A B Bennett transfers 214 acres of coal land in Buffington to Rachel Wagner for 1419 dollars. J N Elderetux transfers 12 acres in East Wheatfield to Cynthia Fitzgerald for 130 dollars. A C Braughler treasurer transfers 57 acres in Buffington to Indiana County Commissioners for 1.14 dollars. John D Findley transfers 155 acres in Brushval ley to John D Snyder for 1880 dollars. Sarah B Hoover transfers 4 acres in West Mahoning to Zesta Smith for 125 pounds. W C Devinney transfers a lot in Blairsville to A C Fisher for 600 dollars. A C Fisher transfers a lot in Blairsville to George Fisher for 700 dollars. Mrs Sue Williard of town and president of the Industrial Home for Girls attends a meeting of the Children's Aid Society executive committee in Pittsburg. Mrs Shoals named matron of the school here to replace Mrs Carrie Shannon. matron to take charge this week. Poultry ad notes spring chicken offerings from Kellar Harris with delivery. telephone 138.

John Brinks Et Ax Brashvalley Augustus Brink Steve Kanya Et Ax Center la Sala Steve Et Ax Matthew Streams South Mahoning S. B. Streams A.B. Bennett Buffington Rachel Wagner J. N. Elderetux East Wheatfield Cynthia Fitzgerald A.C. Braughler Indiana County Commissioners John D. Findley Brushvalley John D. Snyder Sarah B Hoover West Mahoning Zesta Smith W. C. Devinney Blairsville A. C. Fisher George Fisher Sue Williard Town Industrial Home For Girls Pittsburg Children’s Aid Society Shoals Carrie Shannon

Hillsdale girl injured in churchride accident

Miss Ollie Spicher daughter of Squire J D Spicher of Hillsdale was thrown from a rear seat when a sudden forward jump by the horses occurred injuring her spine and causing severe bruises. Also notes J Moorhead selling Geiser engines and threshers and other local notices about school vacation, typhoid cases, and appointments at Greensburg station.

Ollie Spicher Squire J. D. Spicher Hillsdale

Naval Instructor Harry Kimmel Joins Annapolis Faculty

Lieutenant Harry Kimmel, a graduate of the Annapolis Naval Academy, has spent several years in the U S Navy and now serves as an instructor at the academy.

Harry Kimmel Annapolis Naval Adumy U S. Navy Academy

Boy Hurt by Foot Injury at Blacklick

A coty tramped the left foot of a little son of Jesse Palmer of Blacklick on Thursday, inflicting a serious injury. Fast meals and lunches served at all hours at White's restaurant.

Jesse Palmer Blacklick White's

Self Cure Story of Renick Hamilton and Arnica Salve

After doctors warned of death from a rectal fistula, Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio endured 18 months before privately treating himself with five boxes of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Advertised as the surest pile cure and best salve, it was sold for 25 cents a box by local druggists in Indiana, W I Moore, Homer City, M G Miller and Blairsville.

Renick Hamilton West Jefferson T. E. Hildebrand Indiana W. I. Moore Homer City M.G. Miller Blairsville Druggsits

Caldwell buys Gilkerson home on South Seventh Street

Mr. D M Caldwell a Philadelphia street clothier purchased the Gilkerson property on South Seventh street. He plans to occupy the new home on October 2.

D. M. Caldwell Philadelphia Street Clothier Gilkerson South Seventh Street Mr. Caldwell

New Coal Merchant In Town Buys Lowman Firm

Mr. Noah Boyer of town has purchased the coal business of Thomas Lowman. If you want a harness with strength, beauty and low price, write or call on J. C. Migore, Sultabarg, Pa.

Noah Boyer Thomas Lowman J. C. Migore Sultabarg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church News G. A Dohn A Scott Ndiana Robert G. Conne Ara E. Kinnan Ush Creek Jonas M. Lessure Ean Addie Sticher Green Lisle L Hazlett Anna M. Benet Young Derry Clearfield Co Sadie Ader Learfield Co Kunkle Dacksonville Pretty Thomas & Wissinger Schwenksville W. H. Fleming Salford C. B. Moll Barto J. M.S. Moore Rohu Collegeville Postal Matters Scoti-Young Kunkle-Stewartd Malcolm-Pierce Lowry-Goodwin George Myers Hazlett-Bennett Manges-Elgin Kellar Harris J. ©. Moorhead Geiser Manufacturing Company J. Moorhead H. E. Anderson Homer Glen Campbell New Florence Munden Luther Charles Cunningham D. A. Cunningham Greensburg P. Duff & Sons Fifth Avenue Young, Armstrong Washington Gur Ty Ran Presbyterian Church Shetecta W. A. McAhesney Josiah Lydie Penn Row South Tenth Street Iydie C. W. Teasdale The Baptist Hazleton Ir. Teasdale County Wisdom V.M. Cunningham Popular Store Philadelphia, St Telephone No Indiana, Pa Brew’s Congress Sea Yard Boscow Fuamnels Pia Cunningham A. C. Cravener Corner Ninth Indian A, PA Saltsburg, PA
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