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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1928

Page

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Senator-elect Vare Critical After Stroke at Ventnor

William S. Vare, Pennsylvania’s senator-elect, lies in critical condition at his Ventnor City summer home after a stroke last night. His wife was prostrated by shock and under physician care as doctors described his state as serious but not immediately alarming.

Ventnor, N. J Atlanntic City N. J United States Win S. Vare Pennsylvania South Berkly Square Ventnor City Here Vare Ifi

Road Work Progress Amid Rain Delays Between Indiana and Shelocta

The M Bennett and Sons Construction Co advances on the Indiana to Shelocta road despite three poor weather months. They laid 800 feet of concrete so far, 909 feet on Monday, 890 feet on Tuesday, with paving halted yesterday due to soft subgrade after heavy rain. The firm holds a state record for one day’s concrete paving and is expected to finish if weather improves.

M. Bennett and Sons Construction Company Indiana Shelocta Bennett Company

Embezzlement charge against Blairsville man released to Blairsville

Harl Espey, 40, of Pittsburgh, was arrested by Blairsville Chief George Brubaker in Charleroi and returned to Blairsville. He faced Squire Ralph C. Brown on embezzlement charges after allegedly failing to forward seven to eight hundred dollars collected for a Pittsburgh collection agency. A confession was obtained before Brown, and Espey was jailed awaiting court trial.

Harl Espey Pittsburgh George Brubaker Blairsville Charleroi Squire Ralph C. Brown Espey Indiana County Brubaker Squire Brown

D J Hamilton to Wed Aug 16

Miss Marian Lewise Zinn daughter of Mrs Ella M Zinn of Emsworth has selected Thursday Aug 18 for her wedding to David James Hamilton son of Mrs Esther Drenning Hamilton of Indiana The date was announced at a bridge tea last Saturday afternoon at their home on Superior avenue Attention at G A R Indiana Post No 28 meets Memorial Hall this Thursday at seven o'clock Commander 8 piece Walnut Dining Room Suites at Sloan Bros 98 50 290% Annual Turtle Supper in Catholic Church Hall Tuesday Aug 28 Large Buffets at Sloan Bros 29 9 290x

Marian Lewise Zinn Ella M. Zinn Emsworth David James Hamilton Esther Drenning Hamilton Indiana Superior Avenue G A. R. Indiana Post Memorial Hall

Quick Action Saves Serious Disaster in Arden Mine

Washington August 2 An Arden coal mine fire caused by a gas pocket ignited by sparks from a cutter trapped over 200 miners. Fire squad responded swiftly, extinguished the blaze, and prevented a major disaster as the two operators escaped and warned others.

Arden Washington INS Taday Pittsburgh Coal Terminal Company

Coolidge Tour Ties to Minnesota Iron Range

President Coolidge travels from Superior to visit key iron ore sites in Minnesota. A United States Steel Corporation party tours Hibbing, Virginia, and nearby operations including the Duluth Mesaba Railway, the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad, and the Oliver Mining Company, highlighting the world’s largest open pit mine and largest white pine mill among other points of interest.

George E. Durno INS Superior, Wis Coolidge Great Missaba Iron Range Minnesota United States Steel Corporation Duluth, Massabe and Northern Railway Duluth and Iron Range Railroad Oliver Mining Company Steel Trust Hibbing Virginia Minn

Miner fatally hurt at Coral

Mike Drop, 50, a coal miner at Coral, died in Indiana Hospital at 2 p.m. yesterday from injuries after being run over by a loaded coal car on a down grade. He had moved his pit car when it began to slip. he tried to brace it, slipped, and the car passed over him, crushing his right leg and causing internal injuries.

Mike Drop Coral Indiana Drop Indiana Hospital

Boys' Municipal Band to Play Friday Evening

The Boys' Municipal band under director William Beck will perform the usual Friday evening concert in front of the First Presbyterian Church at 8 o clock tomorrow evening. The program will be published in Friday's issue.

William Beck First Presbyterian Church

Baseball game here this evening IAA vs Blairsville Colts

This evening at 6:80 the I A A will play the Blairsville Colts. The team has a strong county reputation and is known as a real team. Fans are urged to attend and help Indiana set back one of its keenest rivals.

I. A.A Blairsville Colts Indiana

Getty McKee Grandson Birth at Peace Reunion

Getty McKee of Church street joyfully welcomes another grandson born to Mr and Mrs Harry McKee of School street Peace Reunion set for Camp Glenn near Glan Campbell on Saturday August 4 AH friends and relatives urged to attend I M Stewart Co advertises 291 Refrigerator Bargains featuring Leonard Modern and Seeger refrigerators at excellent savings

Getty McKee Church Street Harry McKee School Street Camp Glenn Glan Campbell I.M. Stewart & Co

Courtney and 3 assistants safe after ocean flight crash

A rescue fleet including the President Hayes Minnewaska Columbus Cedric and Celtic rushed to aid Capt. Frank T. Courtney and three companions after their seaplane forced down about 500 miles west of the Azores while attempting the Azores to Newfoundland flight. The Radio Marine Corporation said the flyers were not in immediate danger and that rescue ships altered course to reach them.

New York INS Frank T. Courtney Azores Horta Newfoundland Hayes Columbus Cedric Celtic Linera Franconia British Courtney Radio’ Marine Corporation Chatham, Moras Minnewaska Radio Marine Corporation Chesholm E.S. T Pennland Midocean Berengaris Berengaria

Feitshans Buys Steving’s Three-Piece Living Room Suite

Edwin F. Feitshans of 62 Chestnut Street was the high bidder on a three piece living room suite built in Steving’s window the week of July 16. The suite was then sold by sealed-bid auction, Feitshans’ offer being accepted.

Edwin F. Feitshans Chestnut Street Steving’s Steving Mr. Feitshans

Hupmobile Nash Collision Near Indiana Hospital

A Hupmobile roadster and a Nash coach collided at the Indiana Hospital entrance on the BIP highway around five yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Carl Uber, driving the Nash, was entering the driveway when the Hupmobile struck the front of her car. Both vehicles were damaged but no injuries were reported.

Nash Indiana Hospital BIP Carl Uber

Colored Folks Revival at Church on Second and Water

A camp meeting for the Colored Folks will be held at their church on Second and Water streets from August 7 to 18. Rev. Lula J. Morgan leads the event with a chorus choir of 25. services begin daily at 5 p.m. Also note Whittall Rug Sale closes Wednesday August 8 at Buchheit Bros.

Second Water Streets Lula J. Morgan Whittall Buchheit Bros

Presidential contest in Rocky Mountain states eyed as wet and dry clash

A Democratic survey led by Fred W. Johnson predicts a decisive wet versus dry battle across the Colorado basin and Rocky Mountain states, with Wheeler’s progressive faction poised to pick up Republican votes. Hoover resumes duties after a forest study tour in California and Oregon, planning a speech at Stanford Stadium.

New York Rocky Mountain Democratic High Command Fred W. Johnson Rocky Springs Wyoming Salt Lake City Johnson Raskob National Committee Colorado Basin Burton K. Wheeler Montana Robert M. la Follette Wisconsin WM. K. Hutchinson Woodland Cal San Francisco Hoover Herbert Hoover America California Oregon Pacific Mount Shasta Leland Stanford University Stadium

Gov Fisher Visitor Here Heads to Hoover events

Governor John W Fisher arrived in Indiana from Harrisburg late last evening and plans to depart Friday afternoon for Pittsburgh to meet Dr Hubert Work and other notables. They will go to Chicago for National Committee business and then to Palo Alto for Hoover notification ceremonies. He expressed sorrow over the illness of Senator-elect William S Ware and hopes for his quick recovery. Buchheit Bros offer exceptional furniture values.

John &. Fisher Indiana Harrisburg Pittsburgh Hubert Work National Republican Committee Chicago National Committee Palo Alto Calif United States Williams. Ware

Tennis match Saturday two Indiana teams at Teachers College Court

A fast return tennis match is scheduled for tomorrow at 2:30 pm between the College team and the Indiana Tennis Club, both from Indiana, to be played on the State Teachers' College Court.

Indiana Tennis Club Indiana State Teachers’ College Court

Dentist Confesses to Slaying Wife and Two Children

Dr. Arthur F. Woolsey, an 87 year old Elizabeth dentist, confessed to killing his wife and two children over debts. He said he feared they would suffer due to a $89,000 mortgage and other debts and planned the murders months in advance. He fired at his wife, then shot his son Arthur, seven, and daughter Mary, three, after summoning police.

Elizabeth N. J INS Arthur F. Woolsey Woolsey Arthur Mary Marguerite Woolsey

Bethany College Crusade Team Promotes Christian Education

Bethany College Crusade team will discuss Christian Education as the theme at the Christian Churches of Indiana County gathering on Sunday August Sth. The program, ongoing in the area, includes a fellowship dinner Monday at the Indiana Christian Church with invited adult members from Christian churches in Indiana County. A delegation from Big Run will attend. Dr. Cloyd Ganadnight, president of Bethany College, will lead.

Christian ‘Churches of Indiana County Bethany College Crusade Indiana Christian Church Christian Churches of Big Run Cloyd Ganadnight Bethany College

Credit Rating Bureau Planned by Chamber Committee

The Chamber of Commerce committee is working on a plan to install a credit rating bureau here to reduce losses through cooperation. The effort focuses on organizing credit information sharing and coordinated actions among local businesses to minimize bad debts and improve financial stability.

Chamber of

Indiana Chamber plans credit rating bureau for business

At a special meeting of Indiana Chamber of Commerce directors a plan to operate a Credit Rating Bureau for business and professionals was submitted to committee members Robert L. Jamison Aud rey I. Mabon and A J Ragse. The plan aims to reduce credit losses through cooperation in credit granting and seeks strong support from chambers.

Indiana Chamber of Comicmerce Indiana Robert L. Jamison Trentman Company A. J. Ragse Iniiana Hardware Company Audrey I. Mabon J MM. Steware and Company

Autopsy confirms multiple wounds in Obregon assassination

Mexico City report from the San Angel court reveals Gen. Obregon suffered 13 gunshot wounds during the July 17 restaurant attack. Autopsy findings were introduced in testimony, contradicting claims the body was moved before examination. Separately, Mrs. Mary Rudish, 32, died after asthma attacks, with services planned at St Bernard's Church and burial at St Bernard's Cemetery.

Mexico City INS Jose de Leon Toral Alvaro Obrezon San Angel San Angel Court Mary Rudish Peter Rudich North Sixth’ Street Idiana St. Bernard's Church St. Bernard's Cemetery

Dickinson's Dean Trickett Dies at 88 in Carlisle

William Trickett, 88, dean of Dickinson Law School, died at home after a long illness. He led the school since its founding and authored more than 100 legal volumes.

Carlisle, Aug, &Co William Trickett Dickinson Law School Dean Trickett

Road bonds disposed by Savings Trust on purchase

The Cherryhill township road bonds were bought yesterday by the Savings & Trust Company of Indiana. They purchased the issue at its face value of 56000 plus accrued interest.

Cherryhill Township the Savings & Trust Company of Indiana

McIntyre Independents Beat Coy Team 1 0 in Baseball Showdown

The McIntyre Independents defeated Coy 1 to 0 on the McIntyre field last evening. Bob starred with 18 strikeouts as both teams showed sharp defense and pitching. The Independents schedule two games, tonight and Friday, at home.

Independents Bob Indiana Mctfntyre

First Birth at Pastor Sickenberger Home in Ernest

Floyd Ulysses, seven pounds, welcomed Aug 1 at Rev George Sickenberger home in Ernest. Mother and child are reported well. Fulmer Reunion slated for Aug 11 at the Fair Grounds. Stoan Bros. Ferneries colors on sale. Dog feeds from Spratt’s and Miller’s at low price.

Floyd Ulysses George Sickenberger Ernest Spratt Miller J. M. Stewart & Ca

Psychology Meeting Here At Indiana Banks Event

The Court Room was filled as Indiana banks and business houses subscribed to a three-evening course by the International Bureau of Applied Psychology. John W. Kriske led the session with a talk and demonstrations on How the Mind Works.

Indiana International Bureau of Applied Psychology John W. Krisko United States Canada Bureau Kriske Charles A. Platt

Benefit Play at Kent Friday by NuMine Church Ladies

The Ladies' Aid of the NuMine Church presents a two act play to lift a strike dispute. It will be staged at the Methodist chapel in Kent on Friday evening August 8 at eight. Admission is 25 cents with 8 cents for children.

Kent

Evangelistic Party to Open Revival Campaign in Homer City

The musical evangelistic party led by Rev. Monk R. Smith of Cadogan Pa with Rev. Harry Rutchell of Kittanning and Frank A. Gray of Pittsburgh will start a revival under a tent on George's lot in Homer City this Sunday at 2 39 PM. Evening meetings are set for 7 45 PM. The group recently closed a successful session near Summerville. This notice appears in a local business advertisement.

Monk R. Smith Cadogan Harry Rutchell Kittanning Frank A. Gray Pittsburgh George's Lot Homer City Summerville

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Ware Philadelphia Wiliam S. Vare Ellwood R. Kirby Shelocta Road D. J. Hamilton Sloan Bros Missake White House Franco Feitshans Hup and Jack Dempsey Estelle Taylor Dempseys McCloud Gov. Fisher Buchheit Broa Bethany County All Christian Churches Credit Rating Bureau Ee Obregon Radish Sixth Street Dolly Irwin Dickinson McIntyre Fulmer Fulmers Fair Grounds Stoan Bros Gabriel Snubbera Auto Parts Ca Rite Theatre R. J. Wiener Maple St
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