Fair dazzles with exhibits and racing at Indiana county show
Large fair features livestock including cattle and sheep displays, butterflies and minerals, plus a major horse show with Clydesdales and English Silvers. Activities include a bicycle road race from Homer City, mid air trapeze act by Lorenzo and Lotta, and races with purses from 50 to 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strongstown
Jamies Gompers
White Township
Chester
Chaves Gamingder
Coloytas
Amhurst
Westmoreland County
G. W. Gilbert
Homer City
Lorenzo and
Lotta
New York
McKinley and Hobart Club Formed in Cramer
Republicans of Cramer and nearby organized a McKinley and Hobart club Friday evening. Nearly 100 members enrolled at the first meeting. A 100 foot flagpole was erected with national colors atop. Joseph Cramer elected president, several locals as vice presidents. R. G. Cramer and H. H. Ling named secretaries. Meetings will be held each Friday with prominent speakers. Addresses by G. W. Cramer of Freeport, Joseph Cramer of Cramer, and Attorney John A. Scott of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramer and
McKinley and
Hobart
Joseph Cramer
Messrs
R. G.cramer
H. H. Ling
G. W. Cramer
Freeport
Cramer
John A. Scott
Indiana
Debated the Money Question at Blacklick Township
Voters gathered at Gordon school for a joint debate on silver versus gold standard. Clue Smith and Orr Shields argued for silver. W C McKee Thaddeus 8 Miller and G J Feit backed the gold standard. Speeches were limited to 20 minutes with an extra for Smith. audience showed strong interest and skepticism toward Bryan's silver stance. Also, the Huyghenian Literary Society announces an open meeting at Normal chapel Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick Township
Gordon School
Clue Smith
Orr Shields
Messrs
W. C. McKee
Thaddeus
Miller
G. J. Feit
Mr. Smith
Bryan
Huyghenian Literary Society
Normal Chapel
Pittsburg M E Conference to Convene with Over a Hundred Ministers
The Pittsburg annual conference of the M. E. Church gathers about 250 ministers laymen and visitors next week. The first session is Wednesday morning with arrivals Tuesday night including a reception at the church. Presiding Elders term expires and appointments will be filled. Bishop Hautwell will attend and lead missionary planning in Africa. Livestock shipments list several farmers sending cattle sheep calves and pigs to various Pennsylvania towns during September 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
M. E. Church
Cayeh
R. T. Miller
Blairsville
T. A. Woodtring
McKeesport
A. L. Petty
Allegheny
Miller
Prblic
Reentesce
Epworth Lerane
Col Danks
A. P. Leeman
Ty Sto Nier
Hautwell
Africa
J. H. Rhodes
Major Hazlett
Washington
Do. C. Boyle
Mr. Secrist
West Newton
John G. Holmes
Wittsburg
Sweeny
Lightning Ravages Barn and Home at Purchase Line
A severe storm struck Green township on Saturday afternoon with heavy lightning. Frank Napp's barn near Purchase Line was struck and burned with its contents, uninsured. Nearby, D R Hank's house at Purchase Line suffered minor fire damage. fruit crops in the area were harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Township
Frank Napp
Purchase Line
Cherrytree to Host Big Republican Rally Next Week
Cherrytree plans a large Republican meeting next Saturday with delegates expected from Clearfield Cambria and the county. A McKipley club formed Friday with 100 members. officers are A B Sebring president and W M Pitts secretary. Speakers will include representatives from Clearfield DuBois Ebensburg and Cherrytree.
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Cherrytree
Clearfield
Cambria
This County
McKipley Club
A. B. Sebring
W. M. Pitts
DuBois
Ebensburg
This Place
Picnic for Grant township veterans set at Nichols Mills
Old soldiers from Grant township and nearby areas plan a Thursday picnic at Nichols Mills near Deckers Point with an afternoon program and several addresses. A local fire near Buffington destroyed John G. Stewart’s unoccupied house last Wednesday, suspected arson. Mrs Clark McGaughey’s spring house in Blacklick township was robbed of 21 pounds of water. Maggie Rose of Covode fractured an arm from a fall. Dr J W Murrow of Michaud treated the fracture.
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Grant Township
Nichols Mills
Deckers Point
Buffington
John G. Stewart
Buffington Township
Blacklick Township
Clark McGaughey
Thriss Maggie Rose
Covode
J. W. Murrow
Michaud
Grand Jury Wraps Busy Week in Indiana County Court
The grand jury completed a week of sessions at the court house and jail repairs were ordered. Various cases were settled or continued including Commonwealth v. Uncapher and multiple road and pauper disputes. They approved monuments and county bridge projects, urged jail repairs and ventilation, and urged rewards for county property crimes. Adjourned until Monday afternoon September 21.
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Commonwealth
Thomas Bell
Walter L. Nickle
Juln McClarren
Rachael Ness
Frank Canter
Mary L. McCullough
George 8. McCullough
Mary Powell
John A. Bergman
John Good
Joseph Good
William Mahan
Same
Frank Johns
Louis N. Jones
Charles Kelly
Henry Stumpf
Harry E. Mitchel
C. M. Faith
Robert Ross
Joseph Brown
William Pryor
Indiana County
Cherry Run
Center Township
Bear
Glen Campbell
Punxsutawney
Young Robert Weaver Injures Arm While Cutting Corn
Robert A B Weaver of near Georgeville slips while cutting corn on Thursday and fractures a bone below the elbow in his left arm. He is described as a young son, with the incident noted in local report.
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Robert
C. A. B. Weaver
Georgeville
Ward Officers Elected in McKinley Club Meeting
The McKinley club convened at the Court House Friday with ward officer elections reported from the previous evening. First ward officers: Dr. M. M. Davis captain G. W. Wheeler first lieutenant J. M. Dickson second lieutenant. Second ward officers: R. W. Webie captain J. A. Crossman first lieutenant A. S. Wallace second lieutenant Thomas Mertz standard bearer. Third ward officers: W. K. Calhoun captain W. T. Wilson first lieutenant J. P. H. Shields serum?l lieutenant. Fourth ward officers: W. Daugherty captain J. W. McCartney first lieutenant Joseph Mack second lieutenant. D. W. Simpson was elected chief marshal. Addresses by W. J. Swope and Hon James Beacom of Harrisburg and E. E. Robbins of Greensburg.
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McKinley Club
Court House
M. M. Davis
G. W. Wheeler
J. M. Dickson
R. W. Webie
J. A. Crossman
A.S. Wallace
Thomas Mertz
W. K. Calhoun
Petty Thieving in Plumville Area
Local farmers report a spate of petty thefts in Plumville last week. Spring houses broken into, provisions taken, and farm equipment stolen or damaged. Items include an overcoat, horse blanket, knee robe, a toad cart, bogey harness, and work harness. Suspects not yet identified.
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Plumsville
Noah Seanor
W. K. McGary
James Douds
Turnpike Contract Awarded for Nineveh to Johnstown Route
Mr John R Caldwell awarded the contract to survey and lay out the turnpike from Nineveh to Johnstown. The line runs along the Westmoreland county side and will reach the city in under 10 miles. Surveying to begin next week with assistance from County Surveyor D L Moorhead. road to be completed this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Caldwell
Nineveh
Johnstown
Westmoreland County
Caldwell
D. L. Moorhead
Reunion of Dick Coulter's Fighting Regiment in Greensburg
The 11th Pennsylvania Volunteers reunion gathered in Greensburg last Thursday with about 300 members alive and 250 attending. A grand dinner was served at Sandle's hall then the group convened in the opera house where Rev. Dr. Durenbaucher Rev. Dr. Wakefield and others spoke. Ex-Commissioner James A. McQuown of Grant Township attended and called the meeting one of the most interesting among the regiment reunions.
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Greensburg
Sandle’s
Opera House
Durenbaucher
Wakefield
Dick Coulter
James A. McQuown
Rrant Township
Carrolltown Fair Set By Cambria County Association
Next week the Carrolltown fair in Carrolltown promises a strong race program from Tuesday to Friday. The Cambria County Agricultural Association plans daily entertainments and above average displays, with fall exhibits and warm hospitality expected to draw large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria County Agricultural Association
Carrolltown
Double wedding at Covode unites two couples tonight
Mr. Grant Ramey of Covode and Miss Mary E Wyant wed Miss Annie Wyant and Mr. D. B. Hoeh of Punxsutawney in a ceremony at the brides home. Rev. Hoffman of Marion Center will officiate before about 50 friends of the couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covode
Grant Ramey
Mary E. Wyant
D. B. Hoeh
Punxsutawney
Annie Wyant
Rev. Hoffman
Marion Center
Local Couple Wed At New Florence Home
Mr John Galbreath a New Florence teacher and Miss Maud A Dick were married at the bride's parents home West Wheatfield township on Thursday The ceremony was performed by Rev R E Stewart pastor of the United Presbyterian church at New Florence in front of about 40 friends The couple will reside in New Florence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Galbreath
New Florence
Maud A. Dick
James Dick
West Wheatfield Township
Aoop
R. E. Stewart
United Presbyterian Church
Col A A Powell Among Amer House Guests
At the American House on Friday Col A A Powell of Cincinnati Ohio attracted attention as a between trains visitor. The 7 foot 4 inch, 272 pound modern giant previously appeared with Barnum's show and is now on the road for a soap company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. A. A. Powell
Cincinnati
Barnum
Local hunter nets twenty squirrels after tough day
F Clawson of Blacklick is cited as one of the county's top gunners. While out last Thursday morning he fired 14 shots and bagged 13 gray squirrels. By the time he returned home he had increased his catch to 20, making it a poor hunting day overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Clawson
Blacklick
Sheep killed by lightning near Pine Flats
Six sheep owned by S. L. Roberta near Pine Flats were struck and killed Saturday evening when a fire shelter they stood under was shattered by a bolt of lightning.
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S. L. Roberta
Pine Flats
Harrowing Runaway Injures Shaffer's Son in Center Township
On last Thursday a son of D. F. Shaffer of Center township was driving a wheat team when the wagon ran away. One horse was severely injured and had to be killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Shaffer
Center Township
A Welcome to Elkin Republicans Greet Him at Dir
Republicans gather from four counties to welcome him at a day of ceremonies. Smicksburg wore its best, streets and houses dressed in national colors. The town decked itself for Kepnuncan day as crowds filled walks, streets, and alleys, with all ages noting the event.
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Dirs Ola Tome
Deckea
Runtree
Flage
Smicksburg
Mahoning
Ceekx Luchell
Elkin Visit Draws Mass Republican Welcome in Old Home Town
The Indiana Republican Central Committee leader Elkin returns to his boyhood town for a large reception. Citizens pour in from surrounding areas as decorations rise, the John P. Elkin Club and band lead the march, and hundreds gather for speeches and a dinner. The event features a 2000 seat meeting with Vice Presidents named, secretaries chosen, and Rev. Sweeny opening prayers, followed by a campaign address from State Chairman Elkin.
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Geversi Jobn
Elkin
John P. Elkin Club
South Mahoning
Myr. Elkin
Elkin Glee Club
Marshall Walker
Onder
T. M. Elder
Daywa
Mr. Eider
Kikin
Aycock
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Thous Sutton
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Thisemore
A. M. Thomas
M. B. Wyncoop
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A. J. Laker
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Veckers Point
P.O Coup
D. E. Thompson
Elairsville
H. FE
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FE. Green
Plumville
Black- Hck French Coach Horse Company
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Simpse
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M.H. Henry
A. W. Fickart
Columbus Metay
W. Elshutt
W. L. Melanken
J. H. Rochester
Wm. Ausinger
Harry Mahan
George Crissman
George Mileman
Harry Seaner
D. Bell
Paxton & Son
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FE. Campbell & Son
Pittefield
Chiates Wilson
Slatelick
Campbell & Son
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Poland
Chinas and S
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Daniel Strong
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J. HE. George
W. Ewing
West Lebanon
Nary Bryan
Hatty Dale
Charles Woods
TN Gillagher
EG Siovont
Smathers
Outeer
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J. J. Berkapile
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Edith G
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Frank A
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Puma
Denny Bros
Ligonier
Marigold
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Kittanning
B. Crandall
Gell Morgan
B. Statson
Clay Dointer
M. Casey
East Brady
Walter H
Axtella
Edward Hang Cleveland
C. Tom C
C. Pastor
Ares
W. E. Patchin
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Gold Plate
Ligon
J.R.L
J. L. Shields
Pixley Boy
S. Klingensmith
Leechbury
Seneca Lee
Isters
D. B. Allison
Derry
C. BR. Stewart
Newtown
J. A. Creps
West Philadelphia
W. FP. Hays
James M. Nichol
West Chester
Carson Johnston
Linfield
O. H. Seanor
Barto
Cherrytree’s
Grand Jury
D. B
Rayne Township
Somerset County
Martha Jane Stark
George Stark
Ins Wite
John Patterson
John H. McCune
J.P. Watson
R. S. Carr
John D. Gibson
David Stewart
Brush Valley Township
Auld’s Road
Withdiviwan
Glosser
Indiana Borough
Armstrong Township
Mary J. Thomson
Jane C. Thompson
Amies S. Black
John P. Bhiir
First National Bank of Indiana
A. Kunkle
Sevilla E. Kunkle
Jotn W. Langdale
Saltsbury
England
Conemaugh Township
Clarksburyg
Saltsburg
Blacklegs Creek
H. M. Lowry
Joseph McGara
Twolick
Water Station
Ross’ Run
Frantz’s
D. C. Leasure
Matthew Hamilton
Fie Vey Uy
Pennsylvania
Carrolltown Fair
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