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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1895
Page
1
The first trial day centers on Ada Core charged with murdering her two year old daughter Sadie by drowning in a well. Prosecution and defense call witnesses about Core’s mental state and family abuse, detailing neighbors’ observations and Core’s condition while in jail. The case proceeds with jurors being selected and hearings continuing into Wednesday morning.
Zola Burkett, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Burkett of Grant township, is in a hopeless state after drinking concentrated lye months ago. She has been under care at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh for six weeks with throat and stomach badly damaged. Nurses and doctors report she cannot eat, and only milk has sustained her while water could not be given. She is described as literally burning up and slowly starving.
Mr Abraham Smith, about 70, of Conemaugh township near White Station along the West Penn railroad, was fatally struck by the West Penn Express while walking on the track. He resided there since mud construction and leaves several children.
During a Strongstown Christian Endeavor Society meeting seven young men disrupted the service. At Saturday hearing Squire Mardis cleared the case by ordering the transgressors to pay the costs of suit totaling $1.39 each.
A gas jet ignited a curtain in the bedroom of C. A. Gesslar Thursday evening, tearing through a curtain area and burning the carpet. The blaze would have spread to a mass of flames if not found promptly, causing considerable damage to the residence.
The Cherrytree Record, recently suspended, resumes under new management. Mr. eeee Farabaugh serves as proprietor and the publication extends its now active period from last week onward.
The fair drew large crowds with 12 000 on Thursday and 5 000 on Friday. Attendance increased due to reduced admission, dustier roads aside, and a strong display across stock and agricultural exhibits. Races delighted spectators though wind limited Thursday balloon events. Lottie Strathmore set a new track record of 2 164 in the Friday free-for-all.
Directors of the Greater Indiana Met held a meeting at Hon. John P. Elkin's office and formed a new school board. Officers named were John P. Elkin president and John A. Findley secretary. J. N. Langham elected to fill First Ward vacancy after Dr. Torrence resignation. Next meeting set for September 28.
Carrollton News reports Cambria County Agricultural Association managers are staging a special effort to stage the best fair yet in Carrelltown. Fine horses have been entered for races, plus other amusements and a promising display of farm products.
A brief school related ad states teachers can obtain term reports at one cent each with postage paid, promising useful receipts and helpful school work as the PreaRges provide the reports to accompany pupil records.
At a local fair, pickpockets operated in two days stealing purses from many visitors. On Thursday major losses included Major J. P. Kennedy and Rev W. D. Ewing, plus numerous women. Friday saw further thefts of $152 from Robert Sanford and $50 from S A Johnston. Despite warnings and efforts, no clues were found.
The Jr. O. U. A. M. State Council meets in McKeesport with Indiana county delegations from Shelocta Richmond West Lebanon Cherry Tree Creekside Mechanicsburg Armagh Kimmell Gettysburg Indiana Elderton Councils. Representatives departed Monday and Tuesday. first session held yesterday afternoon.
Erastus Farnwalt of Buffington traded horses with Sutton Murdock of Brushvalley. Farnwalt abused the horse, abducted his own horse at night, and left the injured horse with Murdock. He was fined and gave bail. two additional charges for cruelty to animals were planned by local authorities.
The 100 year old water-power flouring mill at Cramer, a historic canal era facility, is being repaired by owner Joseph Cramer. Mr. G F Gamble of West Wheatfield township is supervising the restoration work.
Mr Everett Dai of White township together with his daughter Mrs Wm Craig collided with a wagon on Phil street. The old man suffered severe bruises but no bones were broken.
Captain Bernard Keighan of Crete in this county received a pension of eight dollars per month.
Mr. J. D. McKee of Jacksonville died Saturday noon after a lingering illness at age 86. A longtime resident and elder of the Presbyterian church, he was highly respected in the western county. Survived by six children including Mrs. H. B. McIntire and Mrs. Jane Lowman, of Jacksonville, Mrs. Henry Crissman of White township, William, Thomas of Illinois, and Calvin. Funeral services were held Monday morning with Rev. S. A. Hughes officiating and interment in the church graveyard.
Evan Williams prominent Pine Flata resident and lumber dealer died suddenly Monday at age 54 after fainting while dressing. He was ill recently but had shown no long-term illness. Survived by wife three sons and three daughters. Remains interred today in the family burying grounds at Pine Flats.
Mrs Ralph Shields of Natrona died Saturday from cancer at about 53. She had been in frail health for over a year. Survived by three children and a husband, she was daughter of Samuel Streams of South Mahoning. Former Plumville resident, moved to Natrona three years ago. Remains brought to Plumville and buried Tuesday at Baracha United Presbyterian Church cemetery.
Mrs Amnia Pinney nee Kelley of Homewood Pittsburg dies September 12 1895 from typhoid fever aged 23 years 5 months 20 days She was daughter of Mrs Margaret Kelley of Mechanicsburg and sister of Mrs D B Findley of Twolick
William Nevins of Brushvalley township died on the Sabbath from typhoid fever at about 23 years of age. He belonged to the Lutheran church at Mechanicsburg and his remains were laid to rest Monday in the church graveyard.
Miss Maggie Huey daughter of R C Huey of near Horton Banks township died on Wednesday at age 18 years 8 months. Her remains were interred in the Fry burying ground in that township.
Bessie nine year old daughter of Joseph of Rochester Mills died on Thursday from pneumonia with burial at Pine Grove cemetery. An infant child of Arley Shaeffer of Rochester Mills died on Saturday from spinal meningitis and was buried at Pine Grove cemetery. An infant child of Mr J A McIntire of Blacklick township died on Friday and was interred at Jacksonville.
In Rayne township near Kintersburg, several boys harass farmers by stripping fruit from trees, carrying it away in sacks, and stealing other items. Neighbors warn they should stop the unlawful acts, as farmers have sufficient evidence to convict them, though the youths’ respectable parents are mentioned.
OCR reads as a fragmented record about an event titled Seened wet. The readable parts mention a date and possible location but lack complete details. The item seems to be a brief local notice or column snippet with uncertain wording and missing names.
A Jacksonville storeroom belonging to James D. Lewin burned early Tuesday after a faulty flue ignited stored goods. The fire destroyed the entire rear of the building and all goods except a show case. Nearby houses were safeguarded by rapid efforts. The storeroom was insured for 1050 on the building and 635 on contents. Lightning also struck Lawrence Perry’s Twolick house, shocking him and his daughter as they slept. they escaped with some belongings. Perry’s home was insured for 450 on the building and 100 on contents. A Canes township barn owned by David Kaneff was struck by lightning the previous week, with hay and equipment destroyed. grain was recovered, barn insured for 500.
On Thursday September 5 a surprising incident near Cookport involved Mr and Mrs Solo mon Baterbaugh. The assailant overpowered them, took possession, and the table was described as three old.
A terse, unclear note discusses William Kime and his brother in law Charles. The fragment hints at preferred changes and mentions a falas error and a few days, with references to Seresecas. The text is readable but fragmented and lacks concrete facts.
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