Welcome Home for Captain Mahan’s Fifth Regiment
Indiana gave a warm welcome to Captain Mahan and his Fifth regiment on their return from the southern camp. Thousands lined Philadelphia street as the train arrived under a dynamite salute, with a civic procession, a Pewter dinner at Library Hall, and prayers by Chaplain Far man. About 80 men returned with Captain Mahan. most are in good health though some suffered from camp fever and exposure. One soldier, Private Harry Streams, is seriously ill. Frank Sweeney remains hospitalised in Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
D. D. Caldwell
Pittsburg
Soldiers’ Aid Society
Women’s Relief Corps
Philadelphia
Court House
Blairsville
Mahan
Public Square
Town Council
Burgess Smith
Cornet Band
Post 28
National Guards
Library Hall
Meghan
A. J. Farman
Chickamauza
Kentucky
Harry Streams
Smicksburg
J. Telford
South
Frank Sweeney
Chattanooga
War Department
Peace Commission
M.S. Quay
Frank Willing Leach
Leach
Senator Quay
Flon
John Wanamaker
United States Senate
Quay
Atlantic City
N. J
New York
Cleveland
Senate
Pennsylvania
Party
Nes
New Mexico
Republican Party
Harrisburg
Fire damages Pierce stable and hay mow in Indiana
A fire shortly after 6 o clock at attorney John H. Pierce’s North Fifth street stable damaged the roof rafters and mow contents including a sleigh plow and fodder cutter. Insurance covers losses. origin unknown but a dropped match in the hay is suspected. A separate fire threatened Mrs John W Books on South Seventh street as her dress ignited from a cigarette spark causing chair and carpet damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Pierce
North Fifth Street
Indiana
John W. Books
South Seventh Street
1000 Acres Coal and Timber Land Sold Near Robertsville
Jessis, Stadden, and McHugh of Glen Campbell completed a sale of 1000 acres of coal and timber land in Roberts ville Canoe and Banks townships from the estate of the late Josiah Widdowson. The price is reported at $55,000 with eastern capitalists as buyers. Stadden and McHugh say the disposition of this tract indicates further sales of about 10,005 acres of coal land along Little Mahoning and Yellow creeks may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessis
Stadden & McHugh
Glen Campbell
Robertsville
Canoe
Banks
Josiah Widdowson
Little Mahoning
Yellow Creeks
Messrs
Progress
Widdowson
Fellowship discussed at second fall meeting
The ministeral association held its second fall meeting in the Episcopal church. Rev R B Dunmire read a well edited paper on Fellowship. The executive committee was tasked to prepare programs and discussion topics for the next three months. The next meeting will be at First United Presbyterian church. Second Lieutenant W F Elkin, recently ill in Chattanooga, returned home with Dr E L Jones, showing recovery from illness and a 35 pound weight loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
R. B. Dunmire
Homer City Baptist Church
M. 5. Telford
First United Presbyterian Church
Joining a Noble Army Ex Postmaster Hill Buys Leechburg Advance
Ex postmaster David EK Hill of Leechburg has purchased the Leechburg Advance, the town’s leading paper. Hill is familiar to many Indians and the ProGess wishes him success in his new venture. He assumes charge October 1. New Telephone Operators Miss Nova Lytle and Miss Florence Lowry are the central office operators for the Indiana Telephone Company. Lytle is a day operator and Lowry a night operator. Big Blacksnake Samuel Minser of Grant township reports killing a six foot four inch blacksnake in a recent day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David EK. Hill
Leechburg
Hill
ProGess
Misses Nova Lytle
Florence Lowry
Indiana Telephone Company
Miss Lytle
Miss Lowry
Samuel Minser
Grant Township
Courtroom Chronicles: Thief Guilty and Teacher Acquitted
The Monday session at Elsairsville court closed with a guilty verdict for a thief after a day-long trial while a teacher faced assault charges and was acquitted. Other cases included fornication and bastardy pleas, a divorce libel, and a forgery dispute in Glen Campbell with mixed outcomes and cost allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsairsville
Commonwealth
J. F. Lewmar
J. F. Lowman
Silas Barr
Anna C. Bary
Subpena
Deckers Point
Blairsville
M. E. Brown
Albert Palmer
Brown
the Commonwealth
H. W. Rowan
W W. Sutton
Rowan
Homer City
White
Glen Campbell
Samuel Taylor
Merla Wynedop
Fall Meeting of Kittanning Presbytery at Glade Run Church
The Kittanning Presbytery met at Glade Run church in Armstrong county on Tuesday September 13 at 2 pm. Rev John C MecCrackin was elected moderator for six months and Rev L R Wylie as temporary clerk. A popular meeting for Young People's Societies was held in the evening with Dr Waller presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning
The
Presbyterian Church
Glade Raw Church
Armstrong County
John C. MecCrackin
Avonmore
L. R. Wylie
Penn Row
Waller
S. W. Miller
Saltsbury
T. W. Milligan
Freeport
A.B. Kelly
Eldersridge
Wm. Hubbard
Ebenezer
Clarksburg
National Anti-Saloon League
Cleveland
Presbytery
Baptists to Meet Next Week at East Mahoning Church
The Indiana Baptist Association and Sunday School Convention plan meetings at the East Mahoning church near Purchase Line on Tuesday through Thursday of next week at a new location. Dr J A Weamer recently moved from Mechanicsburg to Homer City and opened an office in the Wineman building. The Bell family reunion will be hosted by W S Little in Rayne township today. J A Felton of Brushvalley was jailed Saturday evening for non-payment of costs in a suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Baptist Association and Sunday School Convention
East Mahoning Church
Purchase Line
J. A. Weamer
Mechanicsburg
Homer City
Wineman
Big Family
Bell Connection
W. S. Little
J. A. Felton
Brushvalley
Leech Urges Quay To Lead, Blame On Lieutenants
A Philadelphia correspondent releases Frank Willing Leach’s letter to Hon. M. S. Quay dated September 16, 1896. Leach, once aligned with Quay, criticizes ineffective subordinates and argues for stronger organizational leadership to secure Quay’s Senate return. He recounts past conflicts, resignations, and the need to curb mismanagement in Pennsylvania politics.
Fatal Mine Accident at Glen Campbell Claims Young Miner
A Glen Campbell mine accident Friday fatally injured James Brady of Banks township while he lay under a coal block. A water seam loosened the coal causing the block to fall on his head and chest, killing him within two hours. Brady, about 24, married with one child, was respected and recently bought a home near Glen Campbell. funeral costs are being covered by Glenwood Coal Company with a neighborhood purse raised for his widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
James Brady
Banks Township
Glenwood Coal Company
W. H. Robinson
Urey
Back At Their Desks In Borough Schools
Borough schools opened with good attendance as pupils started work in cheerier rooms all repainted and varnished. A new library encyclopedia set enhances Third ward along with 320 pupils in Second ward and 325 in Third ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Trainer
Second Ward
G. D. Condron
Sarah Jones
Grace Taylor
Lila Purington
Edith Smith
Lyda Scott
Nina Lonebry
Condron
James Chapman
Edna Sansom
Verde Lytle
Minnie Russell
Lon Anthony
Crissie Cameron
Nora Lockard
Will Labor in a New Field
Rev A T Bell of Kenysburg, longtime pastor at Washington Presbyterian, will move next week to Oklahoma to accept a new charge. A gathering of neighboring ministers at his home Friday honored his service. Attendees included Rev E P Foresman and wife, Rev W D Ewing and wife, Rev John Tomlinson and wife, Rev R R Riedel and wife, and Rev M S Kemp. Miss Kama Bell provided instrumental music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Bell
Kenysburg
Washington Presbyterian Church
Oklahoma
Mr. Bell
E. P. Foresman
Marion Center
W. D. Ewing
Smyrna
John Tomlinson
Grove Chapel
R. R. Riedel
Kellysburg
Land
M.S. Kemp
Smicksborg
Bell
Indiana County Sabbath School Convention Held Here
The second annual Indiana County Sabbath School Association convention will be on Wednesday and Thursday October 12 and 13. The first session is set for Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Chas Roads D D of Philadelphia and Mrs J W Barnes will attend. Pastors and superintendents are invited to send delegates to represent their schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Chas. Roads
D. D
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association
J. W. Barnes
Two Ladies Injured In Local Fair Week Accidents
Two women sustained fractures last week near Billa Dale when Mrs. William McMillen was thrown from a horse and Mrs. Hannah Blose slipped and fell. Dr. E E Heilman set both injuries and patients are recovering. The fair week produced usual drunken arrests, nine new inmates in jail, all fined. Election of company B leaders at 21st Regiment N G P: David Blair elected captain, James Allison first lieutenant, Blair Sutton second. further promotions to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McMillen
Billadale
Hannah Blose
E. E. Heilman
Ed Gaston
F. A. Schell
Wm. C. Shaffer
J. D., Ferguson
John Fess
Lute Felger
J. W. Kerr
Nathan Jennings
J. M
21St Regiment
David Blair
James H. Allison
Blair Sutton
Cupid's Busy Week At fair grants rich wedding streak
During three fair days Register J N Stewart issued 16 marriage licenses as crowds arrived for weddings. The event reflected a busy week with numerous unions connected to the fair atmosphere and local celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Stewart
Indiana County Agricultural Fair Delights Crowds And Races
Large crowds enjoyed a week of fine September weather at the Indiana County Agricultural Society fair. Thursday drew especially many visitors from across the county, with over 10,000 single admissions and an estimated 15,000 on grounds. Races featured bicycle events won by Will McCrady of Pittsburgh, with diamonds awarded as prizes, and sporadic arrests noted for minor offenses. Receipts exceeded $4,900, split between gates and privileges, while performances by the Grand Army Band and stock cavalcade impressed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Ron
Will McCrady
Pittsburg
Paul McLain
Leo F. Keating
St. Petersburg
Chas
J. Keenan
Albert Bortalott
William Wallace
Lindsey
Paul Geysler
Wm. Grafe
Johnstown
Paul J. McLain
Pitts
J.F. Bruce
Fair Association
Sharps
Raven Boy
Grand Army Band
W- J. Galagher
Blairsville
Also Mentioned on This Page
SSX
the Ministerial Association
Elkin
W. F. Elkin
Fifth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Tenn
E. L. Jones
Heshbon
R. D. Hetrick
J. G. Fleming
Will J. Wilson
John E. Falk
Shearers Roads
John A. Hetrick
Blacklick Creek
Wanamaker
Indians County Sabbath School Association
Cupid’s
Jane
B.b. m
Chas. Dixon
Rick K
Kitty Calan
J. A. Jewell
Kent
Fairy
Harry Anthony
Lavina
B.m
J.D. Ferguson
In Peon
B. B
St. Clair
Gallia
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