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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1895

Page

4

Indiana Progress And The Prospective GOP Ticket

The issue discusses license laws at local hotels during a fair and the debate over liquor sales. It praises the court and grand jury for closing bars to curb drunkenness and pickpocketing, while urging respect for legal rights of hotel owners. It also notes a clerical update about subscriptions and a New York political stance, ending with an excerpt on grape seed myths related to appendicitis.

Prand Om Hoteles Tomine Tainlog Juiel Kevper

For sale at the Progress office reports by mail

Reports for the entire term offered for sale at one penny each with return mail. Send stamps equal to the number desired to receive the complete set.

Progress Office Returm

Reward Offered for Lost Note at PEGGRERE Office

On the fair grounds last Thursday a note by Hendersan Baird payable to Mr Wachob with credits on the back amounting to 6 dollars was found along with a tax receipt for 10 dollars. The finder will be rewarded by leaving it at the PEGGRERE office. Mas Nancy Wacion.

Hendersan Baird

Unity Spirit At G A R Meeting In Louisville

The first postwar G A R gathering south of the Ohio met in Louisville Kentucky drawing about four thousand attendees. Henry Watterson delivered a rousing welcome urging unity and national brotherhood while praising Pennsylvanian Noah Seanor for leading march colors and celebrating a shared Anglo-Saxon and Scotch Irish heritage shaping a united American future.

Ohio Louisville Israel Pennsylvania Noah Seanor Music Hall Georgia Henry Watterson Louisville Courier-Journal Citizens Committee Union England Canada Spain Cuba Creation

Patton’s Shell Oysters Draw Townsfolk for 26 Years

As fall comes, appetite grows for the shell oyster served by A. S. Patton. For 26 years he has operated his eating rooms as the sole source of genuine shell oysters in town and region. This week he received the first shipment of the delicacy, with his rooms praised as spotless and inviting. Call in for a stew prepared to your liking.

A. S. Patton Patton

Marvin at the Fair Exhibit Highlights S. S. Marvin & Co

At the agricultural hall last week the S. S. Marvin & Co. Pittsburg display drew visitors with crackers and fancy cakes. W D Harrold demonstrated pan cake flour baking and handed out fresh cakes to attendees. Albert Knobb of Oil City visited, a prominent oil dealer connected to Cherryhill and Boorryhill townships, impressed by Indiana prospects.

S. S. Marvin & Co Pittsburg W. D. Harrold Marvin Albert Knobb Oil City Cherryhill Township Knobb James Knobb Boorryhill Township Indiana

Report on Term Pupil Progress and Penny Card Offer

A call to begin the term with a report on each pupil’s work. Progress promises to send a term report card for the entire period at a cost of one penny per pupil.

Personal Briefs From Indiana County Fair Week

A list of social notes from Indiana county features visits and guests. J W Dodson and son of South Mahoning township called. Miss Margaret Smith of Johnstown visited her parents and attended the fair. several residents from towns like South Mahoning, Fourth ward, and Johnstown were noted as guests or visitors. Also mentions church events, education moves, and local farewells during fair week.

J. W. Dodson and Son South Mahoning Township Allen Hamilton D. Patterson Vitoria Cambria County Indiana Friends Margaret Smith Johnstown Jennie Barr Taylorsville Margaret Thompson Fourth Ward Bernfield Central District Telephone Company James R. Logan Lincoln Kan John Patton W. B. Kline Second Street Third Ward A. J. Lockard Amesbury Mass David Lockard West Oak Street Sara Thomas New York City G. Thomas Dudley Carroll J. M. 8. Moore Georgia Hayes Pittsburg H. H. MecCreery Mission Board Utah Presbyterian Church Jacob S. Smith Elkin John K. Bratner Washington—Jefferson College John Lottie Custer Pindadelphia T.B. Clark First Street A. C. Barr Barr P. RR. R Gertrude Cunningham Saltsburg A.s. Cunningham Joseph Mack West Wheatfield Township Sheriff Mack J. M. C. White New Kensington Wm. J. Rodkey Cherrytree Indiana Margaret Adair Morrellville Agnes McConnell Burrell Township Foresman Marion Center Wilson Sheloca

Recent Marriages In Dixonville And Green Township

About 75 guests witnessed the marriage of G. W. Hess of Dixonville to Ada Bash of Green township in Taylorsville church with Rev. Wilie of Penn Run officiating. The couple left Friday for Model City New York. William H. Shaffer of North Mahoning township married Olive M. Moore at the bride’s home, with Rev. Lewis Hay presiding.

G. W. Hess Dixonville Ada Bash L. D. Bash Green Township Taylorsville Wilie Penn Run Model City N. Y Niagara Falls

Punxsutawney Couple Wed at Bride’s Home

Mr. William N. Kelly of Punxsutawney married Miss Ida F. Moore daughter of Mrs. Anna Moore of Tanoma at the bride’s home on Wednesday with Lewis Hay of this place officiating.

William H. Shaffer North Mahoning Township Olive M. Moore Anna Moore Tanoma Lewis Hay William N. Kelly Punxsutawney Ida F. Moore Key

Rayne Couple Weds at Homer City Home

Mr. George L. Rowe and Miss Tillie Fleming of Rayne township married at the home of officiating minister Rev. J.W. Shaffer in Homer City on Thursday.

George L. Rowe Tillie Fleming Rayne Township J.W. Shaffer Homer City

Marriage of William S. Buterbaugh and Ella V. Learn

William S. Buterbaugh and Ella V. Learn, both of Green township, wed on Thursday at the home of officiant Rev. Jacob Booth of Dixonville.

William S. Buterbaugh Ella V. Learn Green Township Jacob Booth Dixonville

Marriages in Rayne and Blairsville Records

Mr Wm R Streams and Miss Matilda J Thompson of Rayne township wed at the officiating minister Rev E P Foresman residence on Wednesday. Mr Winfield 8 Egber of Mr Pleasant and Miss Jennie M Wiley of Burrell township married at the bride home Friday by Rev J W Creswell of Blairsville.

Wm. R. Streams Matilda J. Thompson Rayne Township E. P. Foresman Mr. Winfield Egber Mr. Pleasant Jennie M. Wiley Burrell Township J. W. Creswell Blairsville

Marriages of Cribbs Brewer and McCall Bell at home

Mr Christopher F Cribbs and Miss Cora J Brewer both of South Mahoning township were married by Squire G J Kellar of Fourth ward on Thursday. Mr J T McCall of Ambrose and Miss Clara A Bell of Davis were married on September 4 at Rev A T Bell's home in Kellysburg.

Christopher F. Cribbs Cora J. Brewer South Mahoning Township Squire G J. Kellar Fourth Ward J. T. McCall Ambrose Clara A. Bell Davis A. T. Bell Kellysburg

Marriages in Rayne and Blairsville Featured in Local Notices

Mr. T. A. Pearce and Miss Martha De Haven of Rayne township wed at the Lewis House with Squire James Fenton officiating on Thursday. Also, Mr. I. M. Drake of Freeport and Miss Mabel Gibson of Blairsville united in marriage at the bride's home on Wednesday conducted by Rev. A. C. Johnston.

T. A. Pearce Martha de- Haven Rayne Township Lewis House James Fenton I. M. Drake Freeport Mabel Gibson Blairsville A. C. Johnston

Harvest Excursions Offer Far West Tickets At Low Fare

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces two Harvest Excursions on September 10 and 24. Round trip tickets will be valid for return on any Friday from September 13 to October 11. Tickets sold to West Northwest and Southwest points at about one fare. For details contact local agents or John R. Pott, District Passenger Agent, Williamsport PA. Meyersdale Commercial praises the silver dollar and its history.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Northwest Southwest John R. Pott Williamsport

Reverend Thomas Hunt Courageous Civil War Chaplain Tale

A Wyoming valley temperance veteran, Rev. Thomas Hunt, famed for quick wit, served as a Civil War infantry chaplain. In a fierce battle, a major asked what he was doing, and he replied he was cheering the brave and watching the cowards. This anecdote comes from Youth's Companion.

Thomas Hunt Wyoming Valley Father Hunt

Major John Sees Red Sea Echo In Lake Menzalek Wind

Major John writes in The United Service Magazine that during a voyage between Port Said and Kay tara he observed Lake Menzalek waters driven beyond the horizon by a violent wind. Natives moved about where they fished the day before. He asserts this demonstrates the same event as Israelites crossing the Red Sea.

John United Service Magazine Port Said Kaytara Menzalek Red Sea

Hermit Life Prompted After Fair Awards List

Fragmentary text describes a character named Tom in a conflicted mood about love and plans to publish an awards list next week in a progress note. Mentions Brooklyn New York Herald and Patton's restaurant with limited readable context.

Tom Brooklyn New York Herald

Home grown fruit best for growers and consumers

A Green Fruit Grower article by D W Anthony of Highland Vineyards argues that home grown fruit is superior in quality and healthfulness, cheaper, and supports local growers. It contrasts fresh local grapes and peaches with imported fruit, urging mutual efforts by growers and dealers to supply daily demand and promote home grown produce.

New York State Guy D. W. Anthony Highland Vineyards Parkwood Indiana County John F. Clements S. M. McMaster Mr. Anthony

Public sale of unclaimed freight at Indiana Pa station

Unclaimed freight items including empty boxes plow mould boards corn planter stove bottom gas pipe and more will be sold at public sale by order of law at the P R R freight station Indiana Pennsylvania on Wednesday September 25 95 at 1 pm Details list consignors and items.

P. R. RK Indiana D. B. Williams Smith & McCartney Kilmer M’f’g Co J. C. Moorhead J.C. Moorhead John McLanahan Indiana Coal Co W.E. Lydia D. A. Cumningham Grason Ave

If the Shoe Fits Put It On in John Kelly Shoes

A short ad text argues the saying fits shopping at Loughbys with brand John Kelly Ladies Fine Shoes offering a positive guarantee. It asserts satisfaction with lasting wear and defects corrected if found. The copy emphasizes fit for different people and foot types and urges choosing shoes that fit.

John Kelly

Celebrated shoes offered at old prices in varied widths

Advert describes John Kelly Shoes line with styles from AA to E and toes Needle Narrow Square Tokio among others at 3 33.50 34 and new Leath er English Grain at 5. Claims sales boost customer base each season and notes price reductions on heavy children, misses and ladies shoes while men's rise slightly.

John Kelly

Our Faster Hand Made Shoe Adanze Near Perfection

Ad claims a near perfect hand made shoe with perfect fit and satisfactory wear. It promotes calf shoes at three to four dollars and guarantees fit wear and style. Ends with an unclear line about price and further details.

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