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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1926

Page

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Lost Temple and Egypt Links to Ancient Life

A fragmentary excerpt notes Prof James H Ted of the University of Chicago discussing a “lost chapter of history” in the Sahara, a rock formation dubbed the Lost Temple, and early beliefs about the afterlife. Additional items describe dairy growth records at Beltsville Maryland using camera measurements, wound healing with sulin, revolver holsters on car gear shifts, and simplifying radio aerial installation for minimal connections. Practical hints cover short ground and lead wires, a Dutch sanitary cup design, and a fruit picker that clips stems and drops fruit into a pocket without ladder use.

Danae Sahara Bions James H. Ted University of Chicago Desert

Missing Brooch Sought In Hall Mills Case

The Hall Mills inquiry probes a brooch linked to Episcopal guild members as possible evidence. Senator Simpson said Mrs Mills denied owning such a pin and noted detectives believe the pistol found in Philadelphia may have been planted. Witnesses were questioned while Carpender and Stevens stayed in Somerville jail.

Fomen St. John the Evangelist 4 New Brunswick Jersey City Walter Cieciuch Hall-Mills Philadelphia Underwood Genator Simpson Somerville Carpender Stevens Henry Carpender

Two Strangers Sought in Mell ett Killing Mystery

In Nanty Glo Pennsylvania Aug 21 persistent reports of Patrick E McDermott the key man in the Don R Mellett murder mystery being hidden in the mountains near a mining camp dominated local talk After a statement by his brother that Patsy feared foul play residents said catching him would require a small army An uncle Martin McDermott is a local political power

Nanty Glo Patrick E. McDermott Don. R. Mellett Bernard McDermott Patsy

McDermott says Canton jungle anxious to keep missing man away

Bernard McDermott told interviewers that although his brother is sought by special investigators, Canton’s jungle members are just as eager to stop his return. He added there has been no investigator or police presence near Nanty-Glo nor any local hunt for the missing man.

Bernard Bernard McDermott Canton Nanty- Glo David Solomon Fae Paul Fortuina

Church Notes For Tomorrow Schedule

Daily church events listed include Young People meetings at 6 30 p m Union services at Indiana Theater and multiple denominations with services, Bible study, prayer meetings, Sunday School times, baptismal and harmony events. Names include Rev Wm McYavish Rev C S Richardson Rev L B Rittenhouse and Ms. Cathcart of Rayne referenced in local business notes.

Young People's Meeting Indiana Theater Christian and Missionary Alliance Salvation Army Hall Wm. McYavish Twolick Creek Perrier Runhill Young People’s Meeting Free Methodist C. S. Richardson Evangelical Church L. B. Rittenhouse Christian Church Bible School I Ollock

Wayne Rigg & Company Assignment Notice

Wayne Rigg of Indiana borough Pennsylvania trading as Wayne Rigg Company made a voluntary assignment for creditors. Creditors should present authenticated claims for settlement and debtors should make prompt payment. Greps as assignee, dadiane Pa, 4 B. 21-2

Chapman Wayne Rigg Borough of Indiana County of Pennsylvania Wayne Rigg & Company Howard D. Greps Dadiane

Surplus Equipment Offered by Contractors and Supervisors

Attention contractors and township supervisors. Surplus items include a Koehring steam driven mixer on tractor wheels with loader and foam bucket, a bag gasoline wheel loader, a Dandy mixer, a 10 ton Monarch steam roller, a Lidgerwood crane with swing derrick and hoisting engine, a Bull Wheel and stiff log device, and open hearth apparatus suitable for drainage. Apollo Pa area, details pending.

Koehring Monarch Lidgerwood PD D. D Ierricks Arena G. T. McCart Apalls Staal Company Apollo

Community notes recount local visits and events

A crowded week of visits and gatherings fills the town pages. Mrs McEltioes returns home after a month with relatives. families from Indiana and Tarentum visit and attend services. The newlyweds enjoy a joy ride to Elderton. A ball festival raises 99 dollars. In broader notes, a Grand Jury charges Paul Lapsevie with manslaughter over an April car crash. Zahora’s death note suggests suicide. West Penn Railways launches a bus link. a police bullet removal reports on Private Teofil Covaleski. Arnold reports Burgess Koessler aiding jailbreakers.

McEltioes Natey Sharp H. P. Miller Eric Harry Kimmel Philadelphia Arthur Shoemaker Claire Miller Earl Wiggins Mr. Shoemaker New Bethlehem Jack Sharp Archie Pints T. B. Sharp Elderton Morock Creekside Marmine Morock Warnock United Presbyterian Church Willis John Wiggins Wifg Edwin Clark Indiana George Meyers D. N. Heffelfinger Carl Bracken Thelma Lucille John Gibson Washington Paul Lapsevie Ellsworth Lapsevic

Washington’s State War Navy building guide recalls era

Charles P. Stewart profiles W. R. Campbell, longtime official guide at the State War and Navy building. He recalls guiding Grover Cleveland’s era toward the start of the 1900s, describing corridors, dignitaries, and the watchword of discretion in a career spanning many secretaries and notable visitors.

Charles P. Stewart Abhington Campbell Navy Navy Department State and War Ae Department Erere Campbell Grover Cleveland Thomas F. Bayard William C. Endicott Willam c. Whitney Cme White House Washington HERM pWar T of Aia Sen Vite

Blairsville reservoir contract awarded to Pittsburgh firm

The John F. Casey Construction Company of Pittsburgh won a 115,137 dollar contract for a Blairsville reservoir. Work starts Monday with a steam shovel. Project must finish within 100 working days. Two and a half miles of pipe laid and a 3.5 mile ditch prepared on the ridge. Temporary intake planned to supply mountain water before completion. Dam length 582 feet with embankments 180 to 190 feet wide. The reservoir will hold about 38 million gallons for a 90 day supply. Greensburg and Blairsville Bus Company gains PSC approval to run coaches from Latrobe to various parts of Pennsylvania. two 20-passenger deluxe coaches to be used for trips. Coroner’s inquest finds George Gefrovich trespassed on railroad tracks when struck by locomotive near BV tower.

John F. Casey Construction Company Pittsburgh Blatraville T. C. North Blairsville Greensburg New Alexandria Pennsylvania Public Service Commission Latrobe Pennsylvania James Harkins Mount Pleasant Westmoreland County George Gefrovich Snydertown Pennsylvania Railroad BV Tower Gefrovich

Barber Family Reunion Set For August Third Friday Next Year

The Barber family reunion plans were approved for next year with the third Friday of August chosen. Officers D A Barber president E A Barber secretary and Mrs Ed Widdowson treasurer were retained. Letters from L L Barber Wichita and Rev John P Barber Grove City Pa were read. A poem by Rev Barber celebrated faith and endurance, ending with the notion of a shining path for the just. New Castle and Grove City correspondents noted freight arrivals and a coroner report on an infant found in a box car carville trip aftermath.

D. A. Barber E. A. Barber Ed. Widdowson L. L. Barbor Wichita Kas John P. Barbor Grove City Barbor New Castle E.G. Graven Zsytewney Baba

Points on People in Indiana area social visits

Local notices list Cleda McNutt Mildred Wineman Areta Arney and others traveling to YP CC U conference and visiting New Wilmington Grove City Slippery Rock Butler. Greensburg couple Ray W Craig Catherine and Ray Jr stay with Pauline Carney. Various residents visit courts, attend to business, and host or travel about Indiana and vicinity.

Cleda McNutt Mildred Wineman Homer City Aretarney Indiana New Wilmington Grove City Slippery Rock Butler

Sunday Baseball Likely in Philadelphia Next Year

Dreyfuss, Pirates treasurer, told International News Service that Judge Frank Smith’s common pleas ruling in Philadelphia restrains authorities from interfering with Sunday games by the Athletics. He said it is too late this season to try now, but Philadelphia teams may play on Sundays next year, with the Pirates likely to follow.

Dreyfuss Pirate International News Service Today Common Pleas Frank Smith Philadelphia Athletics Pirates

By A. E. Masten Company Pittsburgh

An item listing A. E. Masten & Company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The brief notice identifies the firm as the subject or issuer in a local business context. No additional dates or contextual details are provided in the fragment.

Card of Thanks for George Jacoby

We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father George Jacoby for use of cars and floral tribute and especially H. A. rr Mrs. Gee Jacoby and Thilsten 606.

George Jacoby H. A. Rr

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