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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1894
Page
4
Governor Daniel H Hastings Center Judge Harry White White Township Assembly John McGaugh ey Indiana Noah Seanor South Mahoning Township Jury Commissioner J L Langham Grant Township
A Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge meeting in Washington DC approved a committee finding that liquor dealers and bartenders should be barred from membership. The move followed concerns over higher death rates among insured members. The article also notes Indiana County citizens urging judges not to grant liquor licenses and supporting Judge White’s re election.
The Philadelphia Record criticizes Democratic leadership after failing to nominate Congressman McAleer for re election in the Third District. It laments party control by ringsters roosters and ruffians and urges Pennsylvania Democrats to focus on electing Congressmen and State legislators as the state ticket is doomed. The 21st Record adds that organized union in Philadelphia is abandoned with 100,000 Democrats hand cuffed and delivered to a few ringsters.
County Chairman J C McGrgor touts a solid Republican slate and discipline. L M McQuown nominated for State Senator by 34th district Republicans. Disguised license issue looms in county judicial contest. Tax payment by October 6 required to vote. Indiana County Republicans pledge unity and high turnout.
A Republican appeal urges Indiana County Republicans to energize townships for the total ticket. A schedule of meetings from Oct 4 to Oct 20 lists towns and speakers including Elkin Leech Telford Banks Hood Getty Pierce Cunningham and others with word that prominent outsiders will address the gatherings.
The Pennsylvania Democratic convention in Harrisburg denounces free trade and calls for protection to American industries. General Hastings leads a broad speech tour urging Republicans to mobilize for victory in November and to vote out free traders to restore prosperity.
AN OLD VET argues for reelection of Judge Harry White in Indiana County. He cites past efficiency, reduced need for external judges, county court business rising with industrial growth, and differing license stances between White and Blair. He spars with opponents and promises future notes, urging voters to back White.
General Master Workman Sovereign delivered a forceful address at Knights of Labor District Assembly No. 49 in Union Square New York. He accused Democrats of promising prosperity two years ago and failing to deliver while Congress operated long sessions. He highlighted gold standard bonds and a tariff bill as remedies and criticized the president for signing or voting on it.
On September 19 20 and 21 transfers were recorded for multiple properties. Margaret Brazill deeded 6 acres in Conemaugh to R F Waddell for 600 dollars. Thomas White executor conveyed 75 ACTES in Pine to Wm Schultz for 387 dollars. Saltsburg Extension Co sold a lot in Conemaugh to Sophia Daily for 100 dollars. Wm Stiver sold 11 acres in Canoe to Jacob L Dunmire for 75 dollars. Wm A Faith sold 17 of 20 acres in Canoe to David T Faith for 100 dollars. Saml B Weaver 35 acres in Montgomery sold to P W Wassum for 700 dollars. James W Sticler sold a lot in Smicksburg to John M Lewis for 100 dollars. John Bruce heirs sold 4 of lot in Blairsville to Lillie O Gibson for 700 dollars. John R Bush 35 acres in Green sold to Alex Yarnel for 1000 dollars.
Mrs James Hadden of Green township near Taylorsville spent last week visiting her sister Mrs John Coldren in Brownsville Pa. Accompanied by her son E P Hadden and daughter Ella she reports a pleasant time and that her sister spared no pains in making her stay in their luxurious home enjoyable.
E M Lockard is building a porch for Mr. Wm E Stewart on East Philadelphia Street. The residence is being reroofed and additional improvements are planned.
A political column argues Populist parties are used to peel votes from Republicans by Democrats in several counties. It warns that voting Populists harms protection and supports free trade. It cites an 1892-93 wheat consumption drop from 5.91 to 4.85 bushels per person, linking prosperity under protection to higher bread demand.
A Delaware Valley diary of mutual calls and journeys lists jurors and residents from Saltsburg and nearby towns. Names span Lowe Bell McCartney Tomb Kesslar Glassford Weamer Grove McCullough McKalip McNeal Rowe Bell Lewis Wilson Shields Sutton Towner Rugh Evans Fleck Hitching Thompson Robaugh George Thomas Woodruff Walker Lytle Bowman and many others visiting, returning, or hosting across Indiana Blairsville Apollo Johnstown Pittsburg and beyond with schools, weddings, and funerals noted.
Mr. Wm Johnston of Center township will occupy the M T Coleman property now owned by Peter Leasure on North Railroad avenue. Leasure will move to the Sol Simpson property on Water street next week. Grace Miller and May Snyder of Punxsatawney visit Mame and Iva Braughbler on east Philadelphia street. Miss Snyder rode 28 miles by bicycle, leaving at 6:30 am and arriving at 11:00 am. The town welcomes Dr George R Lewis and wife of Minneapolis, noting the family’s twelve years away and successful westward fortunes, with fond memories of his drug store and gatherings here.
The Pennsylvania Jr. O. U. A. M. State Council met in Lancaster with a grand parade of over 6,000 delegates led by town officials and twenty four brass bands. W. T. Kerr reported gains in the eastern and middle districts but western districts lost in membership. Indiana county sent seven delegates. New officers were elected: State Councillor R. W. Crane, State Vice Councillor C. B. Johnston, Treasurer John W. Calver. nineteen named as state representatives to the National Council. Next meeting set for McKeesport in September 1895.
A large crowd attended the Huyghenian Literary society event at Normal chapel on Saturday. Highlights included recitations by Nan Barmett, a Pearl McCracken solo, an essay by Mary Hopkins, an oration by I W Keener, and a staged farce A Majority of One featuring John Gourley Howard Welsh James Scott Eleanor Willson Miss Emogene Nolan and Miss Rose Barry.
Communion services are planned at the Lutheran church next Sabbath while the U P church in Shelota has no service. The preacher Rev Brownlee will assist Rev Boone of Salisbury with communion. The W C T U prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church drew strong attendance, led by Mrs Thomas Griffith. Rev R D Wilson of Allegheny Seminary spoke last Sabbath on his Europe tour, praising Christianity’s growth in the U S versus the old world, to a full church.
The company states its gross business is thirty three cents higher than last year’s period, with the increase spanning multiple points and sections rather than a single location.
Mrs. Todd aged about 79 or 80 died at her daughter Mrs J F Dresser’s Cumberland home on Sabbath Sept 23 1894. She was a devout Christian and daughter of Samuel Barr early Cherryhill settler. Survived by four daughters including Mrs Josiah Lydick and Mrs Diven. interment at Oakland cemetery last Tuesday.
George Lone of Blacklick township died at his Blairsville area home Sunday September 23 at age 79. He leaves three sons Elder, George Jr. and a daughter group including Mrs. M. J. Osborne of Latrobe and Mrs. Preston Douglas of Cokeville. Interment was held last Tuesday afternoon at Blairsville cemetery with a large turnout honoring a man held in high esteem.
John Davis of Armstrong township died Thursday at age 76 from catarrh of the aged. He is survived by a wife and three children. A longtime Crete U. P. church elder, he was funeral services conducted by Reva Hughes and Kingan of Jacksonville, with burial in the Crete U. P. church graveyard on Saturday.
Jonathan Johnston a Blacklick township resident aged about 90 died on Saturday. An early settler and the oldest man in the township he was a member of the A M E church at Blairsville. His remains were interred in Blairsville cemetery on Monday.
John B. Postlewait of West Mahoning township died Friday from the grip at age 78. He leaves four sons and three daughters. A Lutheran church member of Smicksburg, his interment was held at Walier, Jefferson county, on Monday.
David Hosack of Young township died Tuesday of last week at about 79 after a long illness including rheumatism. He was a member of the Presbyterian church in Jacksonville. Interment was held Thursday in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Peter Amond of Rural Village Armstrong county died on Friday. Her remains were interred in the U P church graveyard near Shelocta on Sabbath. She was a daughter of James Armstrong of Armstrong township.
William Bricker of near Plomville died Saturday from typhoid fever aged 20. His remains were interred at Plomville on Monday.
Members of Indiana L A No 2043 of Labor traveled to Blacklick Pa for a reception hosted by L A No 9725 K of L. They enjoyed supper and singing patriotic songs, with short addresses praising the order. The visiting group called it one of the best meetings and wished for more similar gatherings.
Mrs Fair and da Pay, after a period visiting sain in the county, will return home this Wednesday. A relatives meeting was held at Mr James Fair's in Blacklick Sacerking ontentions in honor of the ones. RW Fair and daughters Helen participated.
Friends of Rev. M. M. Sweeny expect the former pastor to remain with them as the community welcomes ongoing leadership. The item notes local approval and continuity of parish guidance.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Os Sees and Miss Mery Kinde in a brief clerical line with unclear context or action. The readable portion lists two named individuals without dates places or organizations. Further text missing prevents a clear event or outcome.
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