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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1891
Page
4
The Rochester convention nominee FAssett causes consternation among Hill Tammany factions with talks of re casting and revolt murmurs as Fi Lowe’s campaign is challenged by the fighter Fassert and Democrats.
Stephen W. Dorsey reports in Chicago that Blaine is the leading figure in New England and New York discussions. McKinley could rise if Blaine declines, while Harrison fails to excite enthusiasm due to perceived coldness. Platt wields power in New York and backs Blaine, thwarting Fassett efforts and shaping East endorsements.
General Sewell extols the Harrison administration, praising a strong cabinet, improved diplomatic negotiations, and the president’s reforms. He predicts renomination and re election, anticipating Republican unity and favorable market signals like wheat at a dollar per bushel as support for a second term.
A July or August 1891 note from Poucwas Life questions a town paper claim of land purchase for a new fair ground and track works. It asks if the move opposes the Indiana County Agricultural Society or seeks a rival horse racing body. The letter argues the current society holds permanent title and property, with members owning the grounds, and warns against changes without member consent.
Court records cover true bills for(ioil and battery) and other charges against Charles Lawson and Warry Pipers Ao&k& BOA. There are petitions for a Plomecreek bridge at Nicholas Aldinius land, for estate distributions, and for officers in three wards of Blairsville. Gilded with sheriff deeds, road views, and numerous ejectment, divorce and nuisance actions. The grand jury reports a dangerous road condition on Montgomery two from Jefferson road to Rocky Run.
A long notice announces a Sunday School workers convention to be held in Bethlehem, Northampton county, from September 29 to October 1, with sessions at the Moravian church. Each county gets ten delegates, large cities ten more, and invited associations may send delegates. Railroads offer excursion rates, and Rev. G A Schwedes is to be informed of attendance. The program promises strong talks and broad attendance from across the state.
Vienna flour White Lily and Our Choice flour along with fresh corn meal are showcased at the Farmers' Exchange. Miller's drug store in Hisisville offers school supplies and books. Cunningham's displays new styles in overcoats at A.5. Brilbart & Nesbit's advertise spectacles and glasses with careful eye adjustment.
A weekly corrected price list from Indiana markets shows quotations on butter sugar coffee tea flour grains and livestock. Items include lard tallow beans coffee beeswax ham and various seeds with per unit and per bushel rates. Prices are provided by John Aston Mack and Wilson Cadet to Tacassem indicating routine market quoting.
County shoppers are urged to plan for week 13 rivalry over livestock bread pumpkins and appearance. A broad fall line includes Serges Homespuns Henriettas flannels at 5c to 10c, plus cheaper options. Jackets fur trimmed coats and Blazers abound with hats priced to rival any market. Shoes and children outfits offer value and style with numerous fabrics and colors.
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