Outrages Against Negroes Stir South in 19th Century News
The Indiana Progress reports a wave of racially motivated violence in the South. Mobs murder colored people in Mississippi who joined Farmers' Alliances, beat peaceable black preachers en route to a Baptist Convention, and conduct midnight whippings and assassinations in Louisiana. East Point Georgia sees condemnation by Southern papers. Henry W Grady calls for rebuke and punishment to maintain northern confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Mississippi
Baxley
Tenn
Baptist Convention
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Louisiana
East Point
Georgia
Henry W. Grady
Atlanta Constitution
Conemaugh Presbytery Meets at Indiana Pennsylvania
The Conemaugh Presbytery of the United Presbyterian church met in Indiana on September 17 with Rev. J. W. Johnston elected Moderator. W. M. Nichol was ordained for mission work in Egypt by laying on of hands. Nichol will be supported for ten years by First United Presbyterian, Allegheny. Other actions included releasing T. P. Patterson from Bethel church and plans to form charges in Greenville Mechanicsburg and East Upton. The Presbytery scheduled its December meeting for New Florence.
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Conemaugh
United Presbyterian Church
Indiana
J. W. Johnston
W. M. Nichol
Egypt
Nichol
Child
Hood
Owens
J. D Brownlee
First United Presbyterian Congregation of
Allegheny
W. T. Anderson
Anderson
Shelocta
Wm. Anderson
Parkwood
Allegheny Theological Seminary
Tev. T. P. Patterson
Bethel
Greenville
Mechanicsburg
East Upton
Presbytery
Johnstown
J. C. Greer
New Florence
J.B. J
Twenty fifth annual Pennsylvania Sabbath school convention
The twenty fifth annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Sabbath school association will be held at the Second Presbyterian church in Williamsport on October 6 9 and 10. Delegates from each county and city will be elected and welcomed. entertainment requests should be addressed to Mr George T Banger of Williamsport with railways noted. William S Ross serves as chairman of the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association
Second Presbyterian Church
Williamsport
George T. Banger
William 8. Ross
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered as Blood Remedy
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease requiring internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to act on the blood and mucus surfaces, not local applications. Sold by Druggists for 75 cents, with testimonials available upon request.
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Hall
F.j.cheney & Co
Toledo
Druggieta
Annual W T U Convention in Lewisville Celebrates Growth
The W. T. U. of the county held its sixth annual convention in Lewisville with warm hospitality from Dr and Mrs D J Irwin and helpers. Reports show rising membership and strong enthusiasm, especially among the Y groups led by Mrs Thomas Sutton, as Rev N B Kelly spoke and plans pressed for stronger temperance work and constitutional prohibition.
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Ian Lewisville
D. J. Irwin
Y's
Thomas Sutton
Lewisville
N. B. Kelly
Eldersridge
Indiana County
Everett Hale
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Castle Garden
Department of Franchise
Donaldson
Elders Ridge
Philip Kunkle
Willet
Sterling Worth
E. P. Hildebrand
Indiana
Indiana Union
Jacob Beyer
Plainville
Sixth annual reunion of old boatmen held in Apollo
The sixth annual reunion of the old boatmen met in Apollo Arm strong county last Thursday amid rain with about 500 members attending. The gathering featured roll calls, remembrances, and speeches by Capt. Burkey, Capt. John Kelley, Burgess J. D. Lauffer, and Hon. John Hill. Officers elected included John Flill as president, N. N. Nesbit as vice president, Ivan Rutledge as secretary, and Andrew Getty as treasurer. The next reunion will be in Leechburg in September 1890. A Batchelor Club reception at the opera house drew many delegates and Maj. Nesbit, the oldest boatman, discussed canal history.
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Apollo
Armstrong County
Commercial Gazette
Opera House
Col. Rutledge
Jolenetown
John Hill
Blairsville
J. A. McCullough
Freeport
Burkey
John Kelley
Maj
T. A. Cochran
Burgess J. D. Lauffer
John Hi
John Flill, Esq
Leechburg
Maj. N. N. Nesbit
Livermore
Ivan Rutledge
Johnstown
Andrew Getty
Saltsburg
Batchelor Club
Maj. Nesbit
Tunvelton
Kiskiminitas Valley
Nesbit
Pennsylvania Canal
Pittsburg
New York
Far West
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
West Penn Railroad
Kemps Balsam for the Throat and Lungs Cures Coughs
Town report notes Kemps Balsam for the throat and lungs shows remarkable cures for coughs sore throat asthma bronchus and consumption. Druggists offer a free trial bottle. Large bottles priced at 40 cents and 1.00.
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Kemps
Half Rates to the National Capital via P R R
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers half fare excursion tickets to Washington for Oct 8 9 10 and 11 1889 with return by Oct 31 1889. Stops allowed in Baltimore Wilmington Philadelphia Trenton Harrisburg Williamsport Elmira Emporium Corry per traveler route. Also a testimonial from Mrs J H Giles of Everett Pa praising Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney gravel trouble after usage in Rondout NY.
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Washington
Knights Templar
America
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Baltimore
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Trenton
Harrisburg
Williamsport
Elmira
Emporium
Corry
J. H. Giles
Everett
Rondout
N. Y
David Kennedy
Yorks State and County Fair Joint Exhibition Opens
The Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society and York County Agricultural Society announce a joint York exhibition from September 30 to October 5. The combined event, a premier Pennsylvania display, will feature state and county offerings. Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets from principal stations, September 28 to October 7, valid for return by October 7 at reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society
York County Agricultural Society
United Bodies
York Fair
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Kemp's Balsam for Coughs and Colds Ad Offer
A proprietor advertises Kemp's Balsam for Cough and Colds with free sample bottles from druggists for trial before purchase. Large bottles sell for 50 da and 1. The notice urges a trial, claiming it may save you from consumption.
Mc Gregor’s Livery Stocking Up For Fairtrade
A full car load of road carts arrived at McGregors livery and sales stables last Monday. The firm is stocking up for the Fairtrade with a full assortment of buggies phaetons buck boards and related conveyances. Their motto is quick sales and small profits.
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McGregor
Public Notice to Claim Deeds and Mortgages Ending Term
All persons with deeds or mortgages on file in the Recorder's office are urged to call for them before the end of the term. The caller intends to lift all such encumbrances promptly as the term nears expiration.
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Recorder's Office
Dickering
Opening of Library Hall for Fair Week Act
Opening of Library Hall marks special engagement during Fair week starting Monday September 0 featuring Misa Agnes Cody supported by a Metropolitan company in a varied repertoire with nightly bill changes. Tickets 20 30 and 40 cents with no reserved-seat charge. Tickets on sale at Hall's. Also reports on various court cases including Com vs Conrath and Com vs Miller with verdicts, and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
America
Misa Agnes Cody
Hall's
Heaviest steer parade in city led by Star Meat Market owner
On Saturday at 2 PM a heavy procession will wind through the streets under A L Mason of Star Meat Market. The 2000 lb steer will be displayed so locals can view the monarch of Indiana county stock. The animal will be slaughtered during Fair week and portions sold at Star Meat Market starting Wednesday morning.
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A. L. Mason
Star Meat Market
Indiana County
Spring Dress Goods and Clothing at Low Prices
Overstock sale offers clothing, wraps, jackets, mantles, and dress fabrics at deep discounts. Men’s suits and overcoats from five to twenty five dollars, boys’ garments, ladies’ fashions, and plush items shown in new cuts. Shop Cloak Room for fit and value with fabrics from 15 to 75 cents per yard.
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Indiana Progress
A. T. Moorhead, Ed
Prop’r
Philadelphia Street
Conemaugh Presbytery
State Sabbath School Convention
W.C. T. U. Convention
the Jolly Boatmen
P.R. R
J. A. Fixdley, Recorder
Court News
Con
Frank John
L. I. Rabenowicz
Com
Charles Conrath
Rachael Cook
Cookport
Milton G. Miller
McKinney Turner
Hostetter
Harry Fieck
Kate Daves
Daves
Cuate
James
Black
Vom
George
al. Giste
Guiste
George Haggerty
Barefy
W. Ds McCandless
J. P. Lytle
J. McCullough
W. H. Kinter
A. H. Derr
J. W. Clements
James McCullough
J. ©. Peetor
A. Cresswell
Shadrach Stevens
Wm. O'Harrow
W. Tonkin
John C. Anderson
Indiana Agricultural Society
E. O'Neal
J. M. Guthrie
Tonkins & Rookey
Wm. O’harrow
T. C. Swan
B. Davia
Anna Davis
Hoods Suarsaparilia
Fred Koenig
Court House
J. Collins & Son
Patton
Indiana House
R A. Jennings
Indiana, Pa
France
MAIN
Garnet
Brussels
Congress
DR. Loughry
J. R. Stumpf
É& Son
Penn
Court of Common Pltas
W.L. Stewart
C. B. Thompson
Thdtana
Coulter Wiggoss
James MeKhose
Dee’d
James Meeihoss Dee'd
Annsirang Township
Cis
Fe Kobe
Accordet
Tom
E. Hildebrand
Brilharts
Colthes
George T. Jones
N. B
Go. T
Cal
Philadelphia St
Peas
Thompson
Sanaa Ae
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