Tragic Blakeville Fire Destroys Link Bakery Killing Child
A blaze at Matt Link's South Liberty Street bakery in Blakeville destroyed the home and business this morning at about 2 30. Isabel Peters aged five was killed and Mr Peters suffered severe burns while rescuing others. The family escaped with only night clothes as neighbors opened their homes. The local community discusses raising funds for the devastated family.
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Blakeville
Matt Link
South Liberty Street
Isabel Petura
Peters
Links
Itil
Mr.Peters
Blairsville
Isabel
Dreamland Theater Hypnotist Proves Crowd Pleaser Night Two
Prof Hague entertained crowds at Dreamland Theater hypnotizing several youths and staging pranks that sparked uproar. Indiana businessmen offered 5 dollars to lift a hypnotized Mme Zalla as a stunt. Tonight repeats with changes. Marion Center echoes 10 wins and one loss as Independent notes eagerness to face Collegiata.
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Prof. Hague
Dreamland Theater
Indiana
Mme. Zalla
Marion Center
Independent
Collegiata
Good racing at Kittanning fair delays pace records
At Kittanning Fair on Thursday sixteen heats were run in three races and the 2:22 pace remained unfinished. Elmwond owned by G W Wil lame of Lima won the free for all with a track record of 2:14 in the second heat. The 2:16 pace stretched to seven heats and was won by Lady Corene. Sandy Hornet and Judge each won two heats in the 2:22 pace. No gambling devices were run and state police jailed a speakeasy proprietor.
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Kittanning Fair
Elmwond
G. W. Willame
Lima
Lady Corene
Sandy Hornet
Judge
Simon Kline House Robbery on Chestnut Street
Simon Kline of Chestnut Street had his house robbed Thursday night. Thieves entered through an open kitchen door, went to Kline's room and stole his vest and trousers, then took a watch and small amount of money before fleeing. No clues to the robbers were left.
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Simon Kline
Chestnut Street
Muinus
Wm. Steele
S. J. McManis
Ambreze
Mr. McLeaster
Dayton
Wm. Cochran
J. S. Wilson
Kittanning Fair Proved A Failure
Edward Winpfield and touring party returned from Kittanning with news the fair was called off early. State troopers were brought in to curb betting and gambling devices. The three day event drew about 10 000 Thursday with races and music by Nirella's Fourteenth Regiment Band. Promoters expect a loss of about 2600. question remains if the annual agricultural and racing exhibition will continue.
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Edward Winpield
Kittanning
Civic League
Culbertson
Tthe
Punxsu
Tgwney
Tvis
Nirella
Fourteenth Regiment
Johnstown
Punxsutawney
Kittanning Association
Rev Ambrose's New Charge Moves to North Dakota
Reverend J C Ambroze formerly pastor at Marion Center Presbyterian Church relocates from Grove City to Neche North Dakota to lead two churches for his health improving his two sons throat trouble. Panch Bros open tailoring shop in Gazette building Carpenter avenue with samples and satisfaction guaranteed. 2002 Corn Roast at the Bungalow Nellie Hetrick hosts corn roast at Hetrick bungalow near Edgewood with ten guests reporting a good time. Charles H Miller the Tailor offers rooms above Indiana News Stand 293 tf Ping Pong Photos 28 for 25cst Piper's Room 25 Marshall bldg.
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J. C. Ambroze
Presbyterian Church
Marion Center
Grove City
Neche
North Dakota
Panch Bros
Gazette Building
Carpenter Avenue
Charles H. Miller
Indiana
Thieves Target Hotels At County Picnic And Robberies
The Richmond picnic at Work's Grove drew about two hundred attendees with Indiana guests and a 69 person turnout. A 38th annual Glat Regiment reunion, Woodmen of the World dancing, and local entertainment occurred, while Mahoning House in Marion Center saw a quiet theft of cash from multiple guests, and Dayton House in Dayton was robbed with doors left unlocked and valuables taken.
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Richmond
Work’s Grove
Maring
Indiana
Georgeville
Glat Regiment
Aaron W. Steele
William Buchanan
Frank Barr
Andrew Shea
Annie Weaver
Charl See Getty
E. W. Smith
John Remaley
Sarah
A. P. Bowman
John Forsythe
John R. Stump
Irvin Lydick
Henry Prothero
J. C. Mathaes
Sylvester Thompson
Ella Northrup
Eliza Knox
Maud
Nellie Klingensmith
Mahoning House
Marion Center
Camp Broncho Departure After Brief Yellow Creek Visit
Camp Broncho will be broken tomorrow after two weak outings on Yellow Creek. Among visitors were Mr and Mrs J S Campbell of Wilkinsonburg who arrived last Saturday and remained all week. Also present Wednesday and Thursday were Mr and Mrs John A Scott and their son John, Wil Wilson and his sister Edna.
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Yellow Creek
J. S. Campbell
Wilkinaburg
John A. Scott
John
Wil Wilson
Bis
Edna
Indiana Players Stir Up Batting Duel in Boston Showdown
Indiana’s two pro ball players dominated a Thursday game. Boston opponent Cleveland’s pitchers were battered by Gessler who collected three hits to move closer to .400. Scrubby McCreight pitched for New Castle while Akron hammered his pitches 20 times.
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Indiana
Boston
Rownie Gessler
Cleveland
Scrubby McCreight
New Castle
Akron
Addition to Flouring Mill Expands Marion Center Plant
J. M. Gamble of Fifth Street has secured funds to improve the grist mill at Marion Center. A new top story will make the main building four stories high and modern machinery will be installed to enhance production.
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J. M. Gamble
Fifth Street
Marion Center
Barn Burns in Canoe Township Destroys Crops and Implements
John A. Smith’s barn in Canoe township burned on August 16 destroying this year’s crops and many farming tools. Losses aggregate about $2,000.
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John A.smith
Canoe Township
Mr. Smith
Learn's Superlative Flour Advertises Garment Services
Learn's Superlative Flour promotes dyeing cleaning pressing and repairing of ladies and gentlemen garments at Indiana Dye Works 847 Philadelphia Street. The ad claims top quality and best bread hours for service. Local trades charge number 295-1.
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Indiana Dye Works
Philadelphia Street
Independent Telephone Collapse and Overcapitalization
Boston reports that independent telephone companies face a nationwide collapse due to overcapitalization, weak maintenance, and eroding credit. The piece blames promissory spin, low rates aimed at gaining support, and misaligned investor promises, noting rising foreclosures and receiverships as the industry struggles to cover expenses and plant.
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Boston News Bureau
Boston
Sutgaribe
Hell Co
Bell
Campfire of the 78th Regiment Held at Court House
The P. V. T. campfire gathered about 400 of 8008 in Pittsburg County Thursday evening. Col Archibald Blakeley and Hon A B Hey spoke from Pittsburg with Gen Harry White also addressing the crowd. Blakeley delivered humorous stories while G A R comrades accompanied songs by Alex M Stewart John St Clair Harry J Laughlin and W Pearl Walker including Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and Tenting on the Old Camp Ground.
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78Th Regiment
Court House
Archibald Blakeley
A. B. Hey
Pittsburg
Harry White
Col. Blakeley
G.A. R. Comrades
Alex. M. Stewart
John St. Clair
Harry J. Laughlin
W. Pearl Walker
Beautiful Isle of Somewhere
Contractor Hamilton Hurt Incident in Bamall Virginia
Mrs. J W Hamilton of Blatraville received word her husband, a contractor, had a serious fall from a building in Bamall town, Virginia, during a reconstruction. He was formerly with Kennedy Hamilton and Fair in Blairsville and Mrs Hamilton left for Virginia Thursday evening.
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J.W. Hamilton
Blatraville
Bamall Town
Vigginia
Hamilton
Virginia
Kennedy, Hamilton & Fair
Blairsville
Homer City and Collegians to Clash at Normal Park
Homer City faces Indiana Collegians at Normal Park tomorrow with McConnaughy the likely star pitcher for Homer and Livingstone slated to start for Indiana. A potential Lovejoy versus Clymer rematch may follow as grounds were soggy and Clymer underperformed. Pitcher Jon King of the Collegians is recovering from a sore arm and could return soon. managers deny any player payments this season. fans urged to attend or buy tickets to support the amateur nine in county play.
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Homer City
Indiana
Wilson
Homer
Rooters
Rosa Daugherty
Collegiana
Lovejoy
Clymer
Jon King
Hibbsville
King
Collegians
Lightning Strikes Home Of Professors Carter And Chambers
Mrs. Alber Carter and her son were injured when a bolt struck the Chambers residence in Greeley Oal during a severe electrical storm. Prof. Carter and Prof. Chambers, former Normal faculty, were away on a short trip. the home was repaired soon after.
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Will” Chambers
Greeley
Oal
Alber
Carter
Elizabeth Smith
Conemaugh
de Balls
Proke M. C. Gordon
Greely
Wif
Prof. Chambers
Chambers
Normal
State Normal
Whic
Snyder
Indiana
Prin Pal
Church Picnic Tomorrow at Cherryhill Brethren Church
The Cherryhill Brethren church hosts a basket sale tomorrow in Trimble's grove with public invitation. Travel by Clymer streetcar line from Indiana costs 20 cents roundtrip. Proceeds from grounds stands fund church building repairs.
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Cherryhill
Dr King to Resume Work After Vacation Return
Dr H F King Baptist pastor returns from vacation and announces services at the Baptist church. Sunday schedule includes preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Sunday School at 9:46 a.m. and B P U at 7 p.m.
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Dr. King
H. F. King
the Baptist
Vaudeville Show At Harkness on Youth Street
Streaky vaudeville event on August 20 21 and 22 on Water and Philadelphia streets offers two hours of morsl with doors at 7 pm show starts 3 pm admission 10 and 15 cents contact 297-84 p for details
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Yourth Street
Water
Philadelphia
Painting Cunningham Co Store Progress Report
Painters from WF Gun Pease and Son have been busy painting Cunningham Co department store interiors. The basement is completed and work is now underway on the first floor by contractors continuing the renovation.
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Gun Pease & Son
Cunningham Co
Borough Seeks Funds For Sewer Work Payments
Borough calls for monthly sewer assessment payments from property owners on Log Street to fund contractor work. Payments must be made to the Borough Treasurer at Farmers Bank by month end to cover ongoing project costs.
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Farmers’ Bank
Superintendent Noonan's Special Train Tour
W. T. Noonan, general superintendent of the B. & P. railroad, travels through Indiana on a special inspection train this morning. The report notes improvements and a broader plan for the railway system.
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W. T. Noonan
Indiana
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Father
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R. W. Wehrle & Co
Marion
Wade
Piper
Maraball Bldg
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Hetrick
Edgewood
Piper's
Marshall Bldg
Thad
O. K
Former Place
Tollewood Park
Pauline Hall
George Hetrick
Myers
Opera House Orchestra
Mre
James Mclaughlin
Harry Boggs
Miga May Boggs
Mra
George W. Swan
R. Dale Jolliffe
Charleroi
McLaughlin Homestead
Kintersburg
Daniel Gourley
Frostburg
Indiana Boys
Lear
Financial Paper
78Th
Hamilton Hurt
Pic- Jnis
Pupxautawoey
Albert Carter
W. G. Chambers
House of Latter
Struc
Harkness
Weoho
Borough
Supt. Noonan
Atyli Nahi
Aig Indians
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