List of Republican Meetings in Indiana Progress 1903
The Indiana Progress announces a series of Republican meetings across Marion Center and surrounding towns from October 1 to November 4. Each gathering promises a large rally with home talent and speakers from abroad, chaired by John S. Fisher.
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Marion Center
Satunday
Armagh
Willet
Cookport
Weat Lebanon
Plainville
Tacay
Strongstown
Homer City
Marchand
Jadgonville
Glen Campbell
Greenville
Saltsburg
Mechanicsburg
Garfield
Blairsville
Heroes After All Return of Fifth Regiment Soldiers
The city welcomes home Company F and the Fifth Regiment with warm, grateful words. Citizens praise their sacrifices and readiness to defend the nation, noting they joined early and fulfilled all duties despite not seeing combat. The town pledges lasting soldierly friendship and hospitality for all returning men.
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Santiago
Manila
Chickamauga
Proc Ress
Back Home Again With Captain Manan’s Company F
Captain Manan and his Company F return home to loving families after a lengthy service. They recall camp life at Lexington and Chickamauga with scenes of hardship and several funerals. Loyal women who sent gifts are praised as three rousing cheers are given.
Captain W. M. Mahan Honored by Company F At Chickamauga
The report credits Captain W. M. Mahan with securing fresh meat water and improved rations for Company F during Chickamauga service. He also directed proper handling of funds for the company and will be supported by the men in upcoming election season.
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Chickamauga
W. M. Mahan
Soldiers’ Relief Association
Captain Mahan
42nd annual agricultural fair praised for record turnout
Last week the agricultural society concluded its 42nd annual exhibition with excellent weather and strong attendance including 15,000 on Thursday. Exhibits were full across departments and the fair posted about 1900 in receipts to cover expenses and premiums, leaving a small debt reduction.
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Agricultural Society
Frank Willing Leach backs Quay in open letter
Frank Willing Leach, a longtime Wanamaker ally and political manager, issues an open letter endorsing Colonel M. S. Quay for U.S. senator. He denounces Wanamaker Blankenberg alliances as Democratic plots to topple Republicans and explains his desertion from Wanamaker interests.
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Frank Willing Leach
John Wanamaker
M.S. Quay
United States
Wanamaker
Blankenberg
Democratic Party
Grants township Republicans urge Wm H Stanley for county commissioner
The Republicans of Grant township urge Wm H Stanley as a candidate for county commissioner in the upcoming primary. He is noted as a leading Indiana county citizen, a War of the Rebellion veteran, lifelong Republican, and has many friends ready to support him. The passage also notes the Sabbath day, with respect shown by many on the streets welcoming Company F, reflecting moral sentiment about Sunday.
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Grant Township
Wm. H. Stanley
Stanley
Indiana County
Company F
PERSONAL BREVITIES RECORDS A WIDE RANGE OF VISITS
A long list of residents and guests visits Indiana area towns and surrounding counties. Names include Dr H Keepers Latrobe. R H Late Lockport Pa. Bart Mack Garmans Mills. J Orr Pitcairn. Edward Sutton Princeton College. Robert Graham Pittsburg. Alice Withington Greensburg. M L McQuown Clearfield. John Hood Greensburg. William Irwin Apollo. G L Tiger Radaker Pa. H J Thompson Marion Center. Various others from Greensburg Wilkinsburg Johnstown Blairsville Homer City and beyond attended fairs visited relatives or pursued college and employment. Several headed to Grove City College and Juniata College. Several journeys to Philadelphia Philadelphia street and Harrisburg noted.
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Dr. H
R. H. Late
Lockport
Bart Mack
Garmans Mills
Pitcairn
Edward Sutton
Princeton College
Robert Graham
Pittsburg
Alice Withingt
H. J. Thompson
Marion Center
Josephine Andrews
Piamyilie
Indiana
Lott Bell
Jeannette
J. J. Bell
Harry C. Getty
Myrtle Smith
Willet
Homer City
Apollo
Slessis
John Smith
Glen Campbell
Harvey McElhoes
Shelecta
Irene Moore
Greensburg
Cora Withington
Normal
Adam Black
Smicksburg
John Kinkead
Sistersville
W. F. Lydie
Manor Station
Church Street
H. M. Lowry
Minot
N. D
Charles McKee
Freeport Journal
Nesbitt McMain
Freeport
James G. Fleming
J. A. Frick
Washington Street
Third Ward
Lydia Blakley
Elderton
Hollidaysburg
Juniata College
Jeanie Douds
Plomville
Philadelphia
Charles F. Powell
East End
W. 2. Stevenson
Clifford Shaw
Wilkinsburg
A. Gibson
Fourth Ward
Ross M. Button
Maryland
Samuel McElhoes
Kellysburg
State Printing Office
Harrisburg
Joseph Byerly
Washington County
Hanna Walker
Ella
Mary Torrence
Panxsutawney
Helen Torrence
E. A. Zimmerman
Johnstown
O. M., Wilson
Samuel Ritchey
Blairsville
Ritchey
Lewis House
Rachel Pollock
Rochester Mills
Selma
Ala
Hal M. Fink
The
Latrobe Adnance
Westmoreland County
Clam Park
Catherine St. Clair
Allegheny City
Virginia St.Clair
Viola Scott
Saxonburg
Butler County
Lyda Scott
North Seventh Street
Sarah A. Haney
McKeesport
John L. Getty
J. W. DeVinney
Green Township
Tors
New Castle
Cookport
State Council Jr
Jemima Orr
Pine Flats
D. L. Ross
Alexander Balentine
O. R. Thompson
Henry Shields
Saate Township
Tuesay
Visitors and travelers bound for Indiana and beyond
Patton Courier editor Mesare E Will Green and OC Hodgkins with attorney R Sowerville visited Patton on bicycles en route to Indiana. Maryland survey staffer Joseph Mack stayed with locals before returning to work in Maryland. Rena Wills, former Indiana Normal faculty, now teaches in Birmingham Pa, visited friends this week. John Titterington of Mt Pleasant heads to Grant township with daughter Margaret Kinney for several weeks. Rev J Day Brownlee left for New York to visit son Arthur. John F Steving entertained guests for daughter Tan A sumptuous supper at 7. Attorney William Williams of Johnstown on legal matters with wife and children. Harry Lohr of Clarion, 15th regiment, on 10 days furlough at Camp Meade. J Braden McAdoo of West Lebanon to Ann Arbor law studies after Penn. George McHenry of 18th regiment visiting White township with fellow sergeants. Alexander Stewart of Battery A Philadelphia on 30 days furlough. his unit to Porto Rico missed by one day as transports arrived late.
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Mesare
E. Will Green
Patton Courier
W. Hodgkins
R. Sowerville
Patton
Indiana
Joseph Mack
Maryland
Rena Wills
Indiana Normal
Miss Wills
Ladies’ Seminary
Birmingham
John Titterington
Mt. Pleasant
Grant Township
Margaret Kinney
J. Day Brownlee
First United Presbyterian Church
New York City
Arthur
John F. Steving
Oak Street
First Ward
Tan
William Williams
Johnstown
Williams
Cambria County
Harry Lobr
Clarion
Fifteenth Regiment
Camp Meade
Lohr
Noah Lohr
J. Braden McAdoo
West Lebanon
Ann Arbor
Mich
Law Department
University of Michigan
McAdoo
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
George T. McHenry
18Th Regiment
3. M. McHenry
White Township
John N. G. Griever
B. H. Howe
W. R. Howe
Alexander Stewart
J. M. Stewart
Stewart
Princeton College
Porto Rico
Society's Sphere Socials and Dances Reported
About a dozen youths dined at Homer City Kier Hotel Monday night. Mrs Kate Woods hosted a dinner party Saturday at 6 PM for friends. Miss Margaret Campbell entertained in honor of Eva Iuston of Pitcairn Wednesday. M E church to hold Friday social with society reports. Edward Sutton hosted a Friday reception for Miss Wright and Mr Fink with 40 guests, card playing and dancing, supper at 10. A fair week dance in Library Hall featured 12-piece G A R Band from Pittsburg and 35 couples. Out-of-town guests listed include Robert Wilson and Frank Beale Vandergrift Frank Evans and Davis Blairsville Alisoule Bushide Wm Pitts Carl Barclay Homer City John Kivread Sisterville Ma Edwin Murray Beaver Hal Fink Latrobe Burt Duncan East End Pittsburg.
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Homer City
Kier
Kate Woods
East Philadelphia
Margaret Campbell
Eva Iuston
Pitcairn
M. E. Church
Edward Sutton
Sixth Street
Pittsburg
Town
Messrs
Robert Wilson
Frank Beale
Vandergrift
Frank Evans
Mr. Davis
Blairsville
Mr. Alisoule
Burnside
Wm. Pitts
Carl Barclay
John Kivread
Sisterville
Edwin Murray
Beaver
Hal Fink
Latrobe
Burt Duncan
East End
The Oating Club Patriots Homecoming Decorates Rooms
The Oating Club celebrated the home-coming of Company F by patriotic room decorations. Bunting hung from a central bow with club member names and portraits on a large flap. Navy heroes like Dewey and Sampson adorned the walls in red, white and blue. a reception for soldier members is planned.
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Oating Club
Company F
Dewey
Sampson
Schley
Wallace Brothers to begin work on new South Ninth homes
Wil Start Work This Fall. J C Wallace and son will award the contract for the erection of their new homes this week. The houses will rise on lots formerly the lumber yards on South Ninth street recently bought by the Messrs. Wallace. Work will be pushed and the buildings land completed early next summer. One residence will be buff brick in colonial style and the other a frame dwelling by Mr A S Wallace.
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J. C. Wallace
South Ninth Street
Messrs. Wallace
Wallace
A. 5. Wallace
Hartins Runoff Injures Five in White Township Incident
Mr and Mrs Frank Nichol of White township narrowly escaped serious injuries when a frightened horse ran off on Saturday. The horse struck a flock of sheep injuring four animals while Mrs Nichol sustained bruises and her husband minor injuries. The buggy was damaged and the horse injured.
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Frank Nichol
White Township
Church narrowly escapes fire at New Florence church
United Presbyterian Church at New Florence was almost destroyed when a reflector wire broke while lamps were lit. Burning oil scattered through the building but citizens quickly fought the blaze. Damage totaled about 100 dollars. The Grand Army last year lost 13 793 members, illustrating rapid veteran roll declines.
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United Presbyterian Church
New Florence
Annexation of Cuba Gains Momentum and Peace Prospects
The Cuban provisional government urges unity and peace under U S occupation as talks favor annexation. General Gomez resigns. a broad petition backs joining the United States. Officials say 200000 volunteers are in service with thousands in the Philippines and Cuba for an occupation army. The goal is lasting peace and prosperity under American sovereignty.
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Cuba
Gomez
Maso
United States
Junta
Philippines
Atlantic
Pacific
Philadelphia Taquiver
Millions Given Away by Generous Lung Cure Promoters
The Dr King New Discovery promoters report having given away over ten million trial bottles to help the needy. They claim the tonic cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Free trial bottles are available at T E Hildebrand Indiana W J Moore Homer City M G Miller Blairsville. Regular sizes are 50 cents and one dollar with guaranteed refunds.
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Dr. King
Callon T. E Hildebrand
Indiana
W. J. Moore
Homer City
M. G. Miller
Blairsville
De Laval cream separator showcased at fair
The De Laval cream separator by inventor Dr Gustaf De Laval of Sweden was introduced in 1831. Its merits earned an unprecedented case and over 125600 units are in use today. Exhibited by general agent J C Robinson and local agent J B Adair of this place.
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de Laval
Gustaf de Laval
Sweden
J. C. Robinson
J. B. Adair
Our Young People Convention at Plumville
The annual convention of Our Young People's Christian Union of Brookville Presbytery United Presbyterian church will meet at Plumville on Monday and Tuesday October 4 and 5.
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Plummville
Our Young People’s Christian Union
Brookville
Wm. Connor G A R Post Honors Mr Cramer on 79th Birthday
Members of the Wm. Connor G A R Post at Cherrytree and friends visited Mr. Cramer for his 79th birthday. The group, including several wives, brought baskets and gifts, and shared a festive table. Present were Wm. Reed Elias Roffver Wm. Holmes Thomas Ferrier Adam Byers Wm. Dancan Samuel McDonald H. B. Hawes McGee Joseph Mus Friedley Mrs Mollie Smith Langham J A Stiffler Wm. Taylor and caretary.
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Connor G. A. R. Post
Cherrytree
W. Cramer
Mr. Cramer
Baskets
Post
Asd Brough
Wm. Reed
Elias Roffver
Wm. Holmes
Thomas Ferrier
Adam Byers
Wm. Dancan
Samuel McDonald
H. B. Hawes
McGee
Joseph Mus. Friedley
Mollie Mi Smith Langham
J. A. Stiffler
Wm. Taylor
Careery
Tribute of Respect for George Bryan at First United Presbyterian
Members of the C P G U of the First United Presbyterian church of Indiana mourn the death of George Bryan. He was ready for every good work and was suddenly called from time to eternity. The bereaved are urged to work while it is day and trust in the Savior. Heartfelt sympathy to the family from Margaret Watson, James L Bettce, Charles Nicour.
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First United Presbyterian Church of Indiana
George Bryan
Reduced excursion rates to Pittsburg Exposition by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers half price excursion tickets from West Penn and Monongahela Divisions to the Pittsburg Exposition on September 21 28 and October 5 19 1898 with admission included. No ticket under 75 cents. Tickets valid for outbound on regular trains before noon and return by the next day. Indiana route fare including admission 2.42 dollars.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
West Penn and
Monongahela
Pittsburg Exposition
Pittsburg
Indiana
Soldier Bert Myers Recovers From Typhoid Fever
Soldier Bert Myers of Company F is recuperating after a severe bout of typhoid fever while on sick furlough. He is the son of Henry Myers living near Homer City.
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Bert Myers
Company F
Henry Myers
Homer City
Loughrys Offers Stylish Fall Goods In Moderate Prices
The store showcases bright, winsome styles and fashionable merchandise in correct fall ’98 styles. Choice garments and materials appeal to buyers with reasonable prices and dependable quality. Popular colors include tans and blues with skirts priced from 1.00 to 7.50 and other items ranging up to 25.00.
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Salt
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Indiana Progress
A.T. Moorhead & Son
Heroes
Mary Hazlett
Hartford
Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home
Hartins
Grand Army
Ager
T. Cocae
van Ager
Chee
Marggaret Watson, Jaaes L. Bettce,chas. Nicuor
Ree
Dame Fashion
W.r.loughry
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