A Royal Reception for Our Next Governor Hastings
A large crowd met General Diamiel H. Hastings at the train in Indiana county. The reception committee escorted him to the Court House amid fireworks, bands, and a throng of residents from Salishburg, Blairsville, and beyond. Hastings defended tariffs, praised Lincoln, and urged voters to back protection to boost wages and home industries. Latta and Varick followed with ardent campaign notes, while the crowd hailed Hastings as a strong statesman. The delegation then toured the town and departed by 9:10 train to Jeannette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamiel H. Hastings
Hastings
Court House
Wnih
Apple’s
Blairsville
Philadelphia
Indiana County
Salishburg
United States
Lincoln
Harrison
Cleveland
Congress
Hoke Smith
James W. Latta
Internal Affairs
Charles Varick
Stars and Stripes
Henry Hall
General Hastings
Jeannette
General Hastings Appears at Court Room Meetup
General Hastings and his party enter the courtroom to cheers. Hon. G. W. Huod calls the meeting to order. J.N. Banks elected chairman. Secretaries Hi. M. Lowry Walter H. Jackson and A.S. Moor head chosen. A long list of vice presidents from various towns announced. Banks introduces Hastings whose military record pleases attendees and who speaks about tariffs and home manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
G. W. Huod
J.N. Banks
Hi. M. Lowry
the Times
Walter H. Jackson
the Gazette
A.S. Moorhead
the Pingress
Armagh
John Cripps
Armstrong
William Robinson
Blairsville
Samuel McClelland
George Delaney
Blauirsville
Taylor Harbison
Blacklick
Lawrence
Banks
J. A. German
Brushvalley
Martin Coup
Buffington
Samuel C. Graham
Dr. J. H. Bell
Barrell
James Kelly
T. J. Hurd
Center
J. D. Dickie
Cherryhill
W. E. Moorhead
Conemaugh
Tiros
Hart
Cherrytree
E. B. Camp
Grant
D. J. Pullock
Green
Harvey Hamilton
Homer City
John Evans
Noah Adler
West Indiana
William A. St. Clair
Jacksonville
J.J. Lewis
Marion Center
D. H. Bee
Mechanicsburg
Henry Miller
John W. Wagner
White
Harry Bryan
Young
Thomas Hood
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
H. Hastings
National Guards
Work of an Incendiary Burns J H Butler Barn
A barn and its contents belonging to merchant J H Butler at Georgeville was destroyed by fire last Wednesday night. The blaze consumed the barn, grain, hay, farming implements, wagon, hack, and mowing machine, with the farm unoccupied. Loss estimated at 1200 dollars with no insurance. fire suspected to be the work of a tramp or incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Butler
Georgeville
Thrown From A Horse Injures West Indiana Youth
Herbert Long, son of Harry Long of West Indiana, was thrown from a horse near Creekside on Friday. He sustained severe groin cuts and possible internal injuries. He is receiving care at his uncle Augustus Wilhelm’s home in Washington township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Harry Long
West Indiana
Creekside
Augustus Wilhelm
Washington Township
West Indiana man fined for Sabbath meat sale
Burgess Kellar filed charges before Squire McMaster against P F Garman for selling meat on Sabbath. Hearing held, Garman fined four dollars and fifty cents plus costs. Witness Harry Sanford said payment was refused by Garman for meat sold on September 15. The court found the act to be worldly employment and imposed the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess Kellar
West
Indiana
Squire S. M. McMaster
P. F. Garman
Mr. Garman
Garman
Harry Sanford
Sanford
Brookville Congressional Conference In Session This Week
The Congressional Conference is in session at Brookville this week with Capt. J. S. Nesbit and his conference party including Samuel Ini A. C. Braughter and G. A. McLain. S. A. Smith and John A. Scott attend as well. The district’s congressman will be named this week and Nesbit’s nomination is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
J. S. Nesbit
Messrs. Samuelini
A. C. Braughter
G. A. McLain
S. A. Smith
John A. Scott
Mr. Nesbit
Buggy Collision Injures Man Near Plumville
Mr. George Harvey of this place had a mishap Monday when his buggy collided with another vehicle near Plumville. His rig overturned and he was dragged briefly. No bones were broken but he suffered severe bruises and was brought home that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harvey
Plumville
Harvey
Poland China hogs win top praise at fair
Mr. Johnston Moorhead of Onberg displayed the finest Poland China hogs at the fair. Messrs W L Rhinehart & Sons of Winterville and R Watson of Mineral Ridge bought two hogs and called them the best of the breed on exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston Moorhead
Onberg
Poland
Messrs
W. L. Rhinehart
Indiana Normal vs Allegheny Athletic Association opener
Indiana Normal football travels to Allegheny on Saturday October 13 for a road game at Allegheny. The following week the team hosts Greensburg on Saturday October 20 in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal
Allegheny Athletic Association
Allegheny
Greensburg
Washington
Injunction Granted Over Rankin Summit Rails Fight
Beech Creek Extension and Pennsylvania Company clash over Rankin summit in Indiana County. Court grants injunction to Beech Creek rivals as Philadelphia & Pittsburg officials push for a Western outlet. Hicks predicts road construction within sixty days with a branch to Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our County
Beech Creek
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Philadelphia & Pittsburg Company
Wm. Rankin
Hillsdale
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Rankin Summit
Pennsylvania Company
Progress
8. H. Hicks
Philadelphia & Pittsburg Co
Hicks
Beech Creek Company
Mahaffey
Indiana County
Conemaugh River
Saltsburg
Westmoreland County
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Cherrytree
Glen Campbell
Fleming
Rankin’s
Dixon's Run
Crooked Creek
West Leba Hall Association Plans Large Town Hall
Citizens form a West Leba area hall association and purchase the Jr. O. U. A. M. Council hall. Major repairs upgrade the building with first floor to store room and second floor to serve as a town hall. Capital set at 1000 dollars for 250 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon
Jr. O. U. A. M. Council
Died at Dixmont: Frank Stake of Cherryhill Township
Frank Stake 53 died at Dixmont Insane Asylum after a 15 day confinement. Humane Agent Thompson collected the body. Stake leaves eight children. He had been in delicate health and his death was not unexpected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stake
Cherryhill Township
Dixmont
Thompson
Stake
Ex State Councilor W T Kerr Ill at Home in Pittsburg
Ex State Councilor W T Kerr of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics lies very ill at his Pittsburg home after a year of active service. He has faced nervous prostration threats yet kept at work, presiding over the Lancaster State Convention last week and returning home broken down. His physician orders absolute rest for two to three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Kerr
Order of United American Mechanics
Pittsburg
Kerr
Order
Lancaster
Cherrytree Record Plans October Souvenir on Monument Reveal
The Cherrytree Record will publish a souvenir edition in October detailing the unveiling of the Cherrytree monument at the historic Canoe Place. H. L. Work produced a fine paper for the Record and deserves local support from neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherrytree Record
Cherrytree
Canoe Place
H. L. Work
Frick and Jamison wed at bride's home
Mr J A Frick of West Indiana and Miss Lizzie Jamison of East End Pittsburg were married at the bride’s parents home on Tuesday evening. The newly married couple will arrive here this evening. Typhoid Fever at Cherrytree reports several serious cases including Miss Jennie Stiffler Mrs John Beringer L D Pittman Joseph Pittman and Jess Beringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Frick
West Indiana
Lizzie Jamison
East End
Pittsburg
Cherrytree
Jennie Stiffler
John Beringer
L. D. Pittman
Joseph Pittman
Jess Beringer
Modern New Home For Graceton Coke Works Chief
Mr Harry McCreary superintendent of the coke works at Graceton will occupy his new home on First street West Indiana next week The dwelling is described as one of the most modern and handsome in town.
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Harry McCreary
Graceton
First Street
West
Indiana
Serious Charges In Center Township Court Case
Jennie Devinney of Center township pressed charges against W B of Sesianhowsnng, with Squire nton Kaufman appearing in court. The fragmentary report notes Kaufman’s appearance and the formal charges, highlighting a local legal case in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Devinney
Center Township
W. B
Squirenton
Kaufman
Confession ties Wachob and Black to horse thefts
Crissman confesses to aiding thefts and names O M Wachob of West Philadelphia Street and James Black of Armstrong Township as accomplices. Wachob and Black arrested after Crissman’s talk with Sheriff Mack. Westmoreland and Indiana counties coordinate to investigate and arrest the gang. several horse theft victims recovered property locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Wachob
West Indiana
James Black
Armstrong Township
Westmoreland County
Mack
Calvin Crissman
Greensburg
Crissman
Harrison City
James W. Hancock
Conemaugh Township
Mont. Stephens
White Township
Stephens
J. K. Fry
Boquet
Fry
Solomon G. Schuster
Mr. Stephens
Schuster
Wachob
Saltsbury
W. R. Smith
Black Farm
Black
Squire Fenton
Irwin Dixon
James Dixon
Blacklick Township
James Fenton
P. A. Walton
Delmont
Westmorland
Alex. Crawford
Grapeville
J. D. McKalip
James McKee
Young Township
Elderton
Daniel Anderson
Wm. Smith
Mr. Smith
Mr. Anderson
Messrs
Wm. A. Kifers
Penn Station
John Long
Indiana
Westmoreland
Woman sells land near school for 300 dollars
Mrs Cynthia Smith of Jeannette sells a lot of ground near the school building to Miss Nancy J Carman of Kayne township on Monday for 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Smith
Jeannette
Nancy J. Carman
Kayne Township
Angora man wins monthly stipend award
Mr. Adam Huffman of Angora in the county was awarded a monthly stipend of re oro dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Huffman
Angora
Angora Post Office Renamed Nipton
The Angora post office has been renamed Nipton. John W. Danan is appointed postmaster, with the change effective immediately and in official records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angora
Nipton
John W. Danan
Poatanaster
Baptists Meet at Seventeenth Sabbath School Convention
The Seventeenth Annual Baptist Sabbath School Convention gathered in Indiana with over one hundred delegates. Officers elected included Evan Griffith as president and Rev. H W D Kirkendall as vice president. Discussions covered home influence on Sabbath schools, scholar preparation, and missionary work. A women’s missionary society program followed. The Indiana Baptist Association resumes today for a two day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Baptist Church
Evan Griffith
Indiana School
H. W. D. Kirkendall
Pine Flat
J. O. DeLancey
Plumville
David Daugherty
Locust Lane
Wm. Taylor
Blairsville
M. L. Rowland
Dixonville
J. E. Darby
Mount Pleasant
Frank 8. Dobbins
Philadelphia
Foreign Mission Society
Indiana Baptist Association
Presbytery in Session at Tunnelton This Week
Presbytery of Kittanning meets in Tunnelton on Tuesday and is in session to day. Attending from the county are Dr. David Hall Rev A T Bell and S D Lewis from Home. The programme includes sermons and discussions on Sabbath School church relations new members and how to lead souls to Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery of
Kittanning
Presbytery of Ittanning
The
Presbyterian Church
Tunnelton
David Hall
A. T. Bell Ands
D. Lewis
L. R. Wylie
T. V. Milligan
D. Hall
H. L. Mayers
N. B. Kelly
Wedding of Ira Wyncoop and Mary E Kimple
About forty guests witnessed the marriage at the bride's parents home in Chambersville. Ira Wyncoop of Somerset County and Mary E. Kimple were wed by Rev. Teasdale of Plumville. A reception and supper followed with generous presents for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Wyncoop
Somerset County
Mary E. Kimple
Wm. Kimple
Chambersville
Rev. Teasdale
Plumville
A Bullet Through His Brain Kills Traveling Salesman
H. H. McCurdy of Johnstown, a traveling salesman, died by his own hand in a Chicago hotel room on Sunday September 23, 1894. He had been drinking heavily and misused company funds on whiskey and a woman. Known by local businessmen, he visited Jacksonville recently and formerly lived near there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. McCurdy
Johnstown
Chicago
McCurdy
Jacksonville
Egg Leads Love Match At American House Fair Week
A Pittsburg young man and a Rural Village woman met through a clever egg note. The girl wrote her address on an egg sent by her father who shipped eggs to the city. A letter arrived from a Pittsburg produce store, sparking a romance that culminated in a pleasant day together during fair week. Cupid may have two victims from this chance encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Armstrong County
Cupid
Normal Football Team Prepares For Winter Games
The Normal football squad readsied for amateur club matches this winter with new white suits marked I. B. N. 8. Red stockings and sweaters accompany padded canvas pants. Games will be played on the eastern campus along the railroad while athletic grounds are renovated.
Profs Rowan and Archibald Visit Local Institute From Homer City and Saltsburg
Profs H V Rowan principal of Homer City schools and J P Archibald of Salisburg with County Superintendent Hammers on Saturday. Both of line Geechee primary scholars join in the same work our borough schools did during former sessions of institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Rowan
Homer
J. P. Archibald
Salisburg
Hammers
Iinne Geechee
Institute
Local resident Torrence remarks on modern appearance
Dr J M Torrence of First Street West Lake Shy comments on the very modern look when comigibetes the appearance, reflecting local views on style and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Torrence
First Street
West Lake Shyok
Last Week of Court Full Proceedings on Shooting Case
Court adjourned with multiple trials. Gary found guilty on second charge and fined, several cases settled or continued. Battani acquitted on first count but convicted on second. Olive B Duncan guilty. others in process or pending. Dramatic testimony described shooting at Bryson tipple involving Wood and Battani amid disputes and alibis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
Gary
Commonwealth
Alexander Kremkauf
Lizzie Sloniger
E. Commonwealth
Robert Battani
William 5
Wood
Pasorsate
Urey Ridge Coal Co
Bryson
Woodale
Battani
Cherrytree
Bryson and
Burnside
Com
Filmore Duncan
B. Olive B. Duncan
William Faith
George A. Ross
N. B
Costa
Samuel Stiffer
W. W. Brilhert
Compoles
Inediana
Habeas Corpes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gen. Hastings
Maniel H. Hastings
Herbert Long
Mr. Hicks
Will
Jr. O. U.A M
Baptists
Juesday
Kimple
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