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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
3
Fragmented OCR lists moves and property transfers near Delano and Philadelphia streets, noting owners, streets, and structures. Mentions include miners, ironworks, lumber, and various properties changing hands or being moved, with scattered street names and names of local operators.
The Indiana Choral Society presents a three concert festival in the Presbyterian church on Tuesday and Wednesday April 21 and 22 under Mr Cozewell. Tickets two dollars for a course and one dollar for single seats. Pittsburg Festival Orchestra and prominent soloists will perform Schubert and Beethoven symphonies with overtures to thrill audiences.
The annual Baptist church meeting is set for Saturday April 4 at 3 30 pm to elect officers and conduct church business. Communion services will be held Sabbath morning April 5. Two missionary services will follow next Tuesday with Rev L W Cronkhite and Miss Ella D McLaurin of Boston MA addressing both meetings. All are invited.
The Fine Institute at Chambersville held a quiet success on Saturday March 28. Misa Ethel Nea l was the hosting teacher. A bountiful lunch was served. The debate on the question Resolved That Competition Is Greater Inventive To t Than Compensation was hotly contested.
Commencement exercises held at McFoatar's school house near Bath. Readings and addresses noted, with local remarks on the old adage.
Indiana Choral Society presents a program with the Pittsburg Festival Orchestra and eminent vocal soloists at First Presbyterian Church Indiana PA. Works include Beethoven Violin Sonata, Czardas, Victory Divine cantata, standards by Handel and Weber, and Haydn The Creation with soloists, chorus, and orchestra.
A report notes dedicated preparation during the winter months for a trio of choral pieces. The ensemble remains praised for its solid craftsmanship and high quality joints in the performances.
The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports a May 4 meeting of Pittsburg controllers to elect a city superintendent. Longtime head Prof Samuel Andrews seeks a fourth term amid a strong challenge from Prof R M Sherrard, former Allegheny teacher now at Indiana Noymsl, aided by supporters in East End and across sections.
A note from Western Pennsylvania outlines broad gathering aims as participants unite to make the fraternity music festival a broad success. The text emphasizes teamwork, local involvement, and coordinated effort toward a well attended event.
German comedians Hanlan and Gewis perform three shows at the Pleasure House tonight starting 7 o clock. Moving pictures priced at 5 or 10 cents will accompany the acts with vaudeville at eight. Membership rises to one third. Friendship Chapel, Twolick, under Rev. W M Peffer, reports strong attendance and good offerings. The library notes 8,063 memorized scripture pages this year.
Fire destroyed the dwelling of Adam Shields and nearly all its contents between Rochester Mills and Decker's Point. Shields faced a partial loss of about $200 covered by the Peampegn agency.
Voters in Indiana County back N Langham for Congress with strong youth appeal and party loyalty. Supporters cite his national and state service experience and familiarity with government operations to benefit constituents. Langham tours the four district counties, reports positive receptions in Armstrong Jefferson and Clarion as his nomination chances brighten.
Miss Carolyn Guthrie entertained a dozen friends at a Tuesday dinner described as a Haby Party. Guests wore clothes from childhood, received toy favors, and enjoyed music. Out of town attendees included Misses Helen Forr and Anna Wilson of Kiski and Miles Boone of Arkansas, guest of Miss Margaret Wilson.
Mrs A W Kimmell Mrs Henderson Wilson Mr and Mrs J D McKalip and Mrs J D Patton attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Altman in Blairsville this morning Mrs McKalip who was a child in 1858 attended the ceremony The Altman and Kimmel families are related through the event.
An 19th century ad extols a healing salve for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. It promises rapid relief with Cham berlain's Salve and notes it heals without scarring unless injuries are severe. Price is 24 cents. Formula by all druggists.
Bert Roof opens a barber shop in the room recently used by James White as a poolroom. Roof plans to keep the old parlor and attract many new clients with new equipment installed immediately. The shop starts business Friday. Tomorrow a social dance will be held in Library Hall with Ben Kettering’s Greensburg Orchestra, Prof. Brooke directing from 7:80 to 9. Social dancing follows from 9 to 1. Admission is $1 for gentlemen and 60 cents for ladies.
Professor M T Work will end a two week course of vocal music at Crooked Creek Baptist Church Friday evening concluding a local singing school effort.
A. J. Smith relocated his shoe shop from the Mitchell building on Seveyth Street to the Times building on Carpenter Avenue, signaling a fresh storefront location.
Rebecca A Ghrist widow of William C Gurist a cousin of President McKinley died at her Liberty street Blairsville home aged 93 after a long illness Funeral services to be conducted this afternoon by Rev Dr Pender of M E church Survivors include sons Frank Ghrist Braddock and Mrs Stewart Blairsville Also notes Grace Carney of Wheatfield Township Indian a died in New Mexico at 21 after attending business college in El Paso funeral services held in East Wheatfield church295
Mr and Mrs Lot White and their newest daughter plan to reside in Geary Oklahoma their daughter Mrs Claude Shields and another daughter Mrs Morrow will help with the move Mrs Shields Mrs Morrow and Hubert Osborne of Birmingham are assisting their parents with the arrangements and relocation many relatives in Oklahoma are noted in the move plan
Friends of Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnston, formerly of the place, now in Oklahoma City Oklahoma, lament the deaths of their two younger daughters Evelyn and Mildred from diphtheria while the oldest daughter Motion suffered paralysis. Mrs Johnston is a daughter of Mrs Jane Pollock of Di street.
Lawrence Hasinger company Homer City awarded two government contracts for hammer sledge handles to be shipped promptly. One order covers 300 handles for the Brooklyn Yard and the other 600 handles for a project in Panama.
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