Indiana County Fair Sets Record as 44th Exhibit Impresses
The Indiana county fair last week exceeded expectations, with top displays in stock, grain, fruit, machinery, and floral departments. Organizers James McGregor and D. C. Mack are thanked for securing subscriptions. the fair is debt free and will pay premiums and a small dividend to contributors. The event drew about 20,000 visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
James McGregor
D. C. Mack
Indiana
Presbyterians in Session at Kittanning Meeting
The Kittanning Presbytery met at Rural Village from Tuesday to Wednesday. Rev. J. Br. Mobr opened, ordained and installed pastor at Rural Valley. Rev. W. S. Douds to be installed at Bethel and Jacksonville next Tuesday. Rev. N. B. Kelly to preside and preach. Rev. Dr. D. J. Waller to deliver pastor charge, Rev. W. J. Wilson to deliver congregation charge. Jacksonville service at 10 am, Bethel at 2 pm. Dr. Waller named chair of Synodical Aid and Home Missions. Presbytery to Harrisburg synod. ministers Daubenspeck, Waller, Helm. elders Barbican, Ralston, Wylie, McIntyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning
J. BR. Mobr
Ani
Reral Valley
D. J. Waller
Town
W. J. Wilson
Jacksonville
Bethel
Dr. Waller
Synodical Aid and Home Missions Committee
S. W. Miller
Presbytery
General Assembly
Harrisburg
H. A. Davis
R. P. Daubenspeck
J.S. Helm
J. W. Dunbar
H. L. Mayers
J. C. Metracken
N. B. Kelly
Elders
R. A. Barbican
R. G. Ralston
W. L Wylie
G. W. McIntyre
Thos. Robb
J. H. Brilbart
William Fritz
Abraham Good
Glass Works Not Closing Says Northwood Superintendent
Rumors say the Northwood Glass Works will shut in two weeks and lose orders but Superintendent denies the claims. The National Glass Company reports strong fall prospects, over time in decorating, and ongoing demand from across the country. Plant operations continue, and officials are confident the facility will remain active despite gossip. A local directory by J. S. Griffith lists nearly 11,000 voters with post offices and districts, a valuable reference for business readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood Glass Works
National Glass Company
Pittsburg
Harry Ware, Jr
Griffith
Griffith Sa
Weddings of a Week Highlight Many Local Pairings
In a single week Indiana county records numerous marriages. George W. Kunkleman of Tunnelton wed Mary E. Coleman of Conemaugh township. Howard J. McClelland of Saltsburg wed Ada Coleman of Clarksburg. Rube Anderson of Ebensburg wed Gertrude Shultz of Buffington. F G Steffy wed Nettie Steffy. and many others across Wilkinsburg, Westmoreland, Blairsville, and surrounding towns with Rev. A J Calvin, Rev. Dr. G T Reynolds, and Rev. J M Cogley officiating. The list spans shifts in homes and farms as couples plan new households and wedding tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Calvin
Jacksonville
McClelland Farm
Newrytown
Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana County Social Roundup
Mrs Thoues S lee visits Pittsburg. J J Dizon and wife from Apollo call on friends. George K Kline from Johnstown visits Indiana. numerous visitors from Clarion Shelocta Greensburg and more frequent fair goers and readers of Progress. county Republican meetings set for October 1900 with many towns scheduled. G T Hamilton promotes stove store with Tremont and Cinderella ranges in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoues S “Lee
Town
Pittsburg
J. J. Dizon
Apollo
George K. Kline
Johnstown
Indiana
William Sansom
Clarion
Margaret Peeler
Shelocta
Irwin
Caps
Wm. Ruger
Derry Station
Irs
Frank Griffith
Greensburg
D. B. Taylor
Ebensburg
Howard Austin
South Tenth Street
KR. MN. Nesbit
Conemaugh Township
Charles B. Fink
The
Latrobe Advance
R. W. Langham
Turtle Creek
Burt Kaufman
New Kensington
J. J. Mitchell
Jesse Rodkey
Pitisburg
G. Ss. Loughry
Tunnelton
Altoona
Nell Ellis
Church Street
Adeline Hood
Oswego
N. Y
Annie McGregor
Erie
Villa Maria Academy
Susan Fleming
Sadie Fleming
Denver
Colombo
W. E. Dodson
State Medical Society
Wilkesbarre
Pearl George
Annie Sloan
Chestnut Street
CG. J. Cameron
E. B. McOwmick
Cherrytree
George Fulton
Latrobe
Daniel Schnabel
A. W. Diven
Martins Ferry
W.T. Wilson
Wm. Davis
John Hipple
Mabel Davis
Conemaugh
John J Hill
Buffalo
Lewis Hay
William Johnston
Homewood
White Township
Elizabeth Elzin
Smicksburg
John P. Elkin
Jeannette
Mary
Bess Leader
Sarah Sansom
Labart Davie
Beli Ortz
Corning, C
Church News and Local Farming Highlights
Rev H S McClintock will preach at the Christian church on Sunday morning and evening. Pastor Rev D M Kinter will preach at Bolivar. The Marion Center M E Church has been refurnished at a cost of 500 dollars and reopened for worship. Pastor Rev J M Cogley aided by Rev Dr Beazell of Blairsville. A generous donation at services wiped out the church debt. Mr J O Brown of Whitesetownskin owns a fine herd of Shorthorns with several head at the fair taking first prizes. He plans to expand the herd notably in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Templeton
Martintown
Josiah Lydick
Chestnut Street
Robert E. and
Simon
Margaret Lydie
Belle ' Getty
Town
Atlantic City
N. J
Jacob Bowman
Butler
Adam Bowman
West Water Street
Howard Patton
Brownsville
D. B. Taylor
South Fifth Street
J. Len Harmon
Davis
Penn Station
J. T. Boucher
East Church Street
W. W. Altemans
Brushyalley Township
James K. Dick
B. F. Campbell
Strongstown
Campbell
Progress
Howard Shade
D. J. Pringle
Charles Pringle
Conemaugh
S. J. McCormick
Third Ward
Charles Brownlee
Lawrenceville
Day
Princeton College
William DeArme
White Township
Pearl
Darka County
J. Day Brownlee
First United Presbyterian Church
Washington
James Grave
Johnstown
H. J. McEthoes
Kellysburg
Grove City
Agnes McConnell
Blairsville
James McGregor
Uniontown
Fayette County
H. J. Rorabaugh
Summerhill
Taylorsville
Sirs
Rorabaugh
Harry Kimmell
Annapolis
A. W. Kimmell
South Seventh Street
Kimmell
Naval Academy
Stonday
G. W. Kaufman
Jacksonville
Grace
William Fleming
Armstrong Township
Denver
Colo
Salt Lake City
USA
Bert McClusky
Virgil Zener
James Bruce
A. L. Neal
Bert Russell
D. I. Johnston
Shelocta
Harry J. P. George
Blacklick
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Elmer E. Bonner
Fresno County
Cal
Bonner
Brushvalley Township
California
Far West
8. M. Davis
Amiaton
Ais
McLain Davis
Normal
Barber Memorial Seminary
Anniston
United Presb
Terian
Salebath
Neal
North Point
Unity 2 Cars
T. &, Neal
McClintock
Christian Church
D. M. Kinter
Bolivar
M. E
Marion Center
J. M. Cogley
Dr. Beazell
J. O Brown
White Townskin
Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Our County Fair
Presbyterians
Suruiduit & Walson
Anderson-Shultz
Rube Anderson
Gertrude Shultz
Buffington Township
Squire James Mardis
Faith-Craven
William H. Faith
Rayne Township
Misa Myrtie E. Craven
Washington Township
Thureday
Oakland Avenue
Cassidy—Lawrence
Albert L. Cassidy
Blainsville
Etta Lawrence
Burrels Township
Squire Jacob Hoffer
Bure-Mikesell
William C. Burk
Windber
Cora E. Mikesell
Center Township
M. E. Pareenage
G. T. Reynolds
Clare-Cassidy
W. T. Clark
Mima M. Cassidy
Montgomery Township
Joseph Hesepple
Cherryhill Township
Grambling
Ulmer-Kelly
John Fulmer
Bertha Y. Kelly
R. R. Riedel
EE. W. Grove
Indiana Roller Mills
Haraick & Wilson
Susan Waudby
Allegheny City
Homer
Eva G. Thomson
Rayne
Republica
Ebenezer
Sheloca
Mechanicsburg
Cookport
Glen Campbell
Richmond
Georgeville
Trade City
Canoe Ridge
Deckers Point
G. T. Hamilton
Philadelphia
Hamilton
Church News
Piu Gle
Joughrys
Starr
Ladies’ Suit Department
Loughre
Piero
Hark
John
Cash Clothing Company
Court House
M. H. Wilson
Work & Son
Wheeler & Wilson
Eldridge
Paragon
Vindex
Norwood
Vwork & Son
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