24 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
1
An editorial argues heat and fire safety are vital in crisis, urging conservation of wood and coal for fuel rather than waste. It laments reliance on distant sources, highlights local wood and ash reuse, and urges individual responsibility to heat homes and feed institutions during emergencies.
Fragmentary OCR lists real estate and trustee transfers with various names, locations, and sums. Appears to reference Martha Growden Frank Rankin perches in South Mahoning Ma Washington Farland’s Trustee Ira 65 acres 150 perches 8 600 Percy Bagle 1 acre.
Portland dispatch reports Detective Charles Peterson, 65, who served 29 years for a crime he does not recall, chose to return to Jackson penitentiary rather than live free. Unable to adapt to modern life, he sought shelter and sustenance behind prison walls and will be there for Christmas.
An archaic notice advertising mules and horses for sale from 100 to 3000 head at Kendig’s tables, signed by Joe Kendig. The fragment indicates a livestock seller promoting large listings of equine animals for sale.
New York reports Broadway is dark two nights a week Sundays and Thursdays. Major signs stay off on those evenings as the city contemplates coal savings. The blackout is described as odd and moodily affecting the typical lively scene.
Irvin S Glasser buys the Christy & Co shoe business on Sixth and Philadelphia streets Indiana will run it as Irvin S Glasser He is a Rayne township native and joined the firm nine years ago He became a partner six years ago after the death of Harry C Christy The change takes effect immediately with no policy shift expected for the store’s future operations
Captain Alexander M. Stewart in charge of Ordnance recruiting in New York City arrived in Indiana on Saturday for a brief furlough to visit his family at their North Seventh Street home. He plans to depart tomorrow evening to resume his duties at Fort Dodge, Iowa, and subscribes for the Ryentag Gazette.
Doctor Gaston Larrabee, a small refined surgeon, faces taunts from Captain Bombarier. In a drawn duel at a safe distance, Larrabee shoots and kills Bombarier, earning respect and becoming a celebrated hero. Louise Rappeiler remains unmoved, but public view praises the doctor for his duty and restraint.
Mata Hari, famed dancer and alleged German spy, faced execution by firing squad at Vincennes in a dawn sentence. She calmly mounted the rifle range, embraced a nun, and received last rites before the sentry order to fire. Her trial exposed decades of espionage and money-for-information across Europe.
The Evangelical Church on East Church Street and the First United Presbyterian Church host annual Christmas programs at 2:30 PM tonight with special music and features. White Gifts for the King will be given, funds to aid Red Cross, Y.M.C.A. Armenian relief, and Halifax relief projects.
Opportunity to establish a permanent business distributing the lowest priced automobile tire tow. Promises immediate deliveries and strong demand as New York rubbers handle 100 tires daily. Requires best references. Contact 60 Broad Street New York or Roy Maischois, William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh.
Mr and Mrs Goon of Oakland Avenue received a telegram from Jersey City informing them of the serious illness of their son Darrel Coon in an aviation camp there. They arranged to travel to Blairsville Intersection and boarded a train for Jersey. The exact nature of the illness is not known locally.
In Indiana the Misses' Taylor hosted two patriotic parties on Sunday and Saturday afternoon at their Phila street residence. About 40 guests attended each event and the decorations conveyed Xmas cheer with stars and stripes prominent. Guests contributed handmade work for soldiers, aiding the ongoing effort.
Mrs R F P Pitcairn and daughters Sara and Mary left for Tarentum on Wednesday to seek reputation as Mrs Thomas Kimes returned from Mahaffey Monday evening after visiting her daughter Mrs W T Stahl. Mrs W T Cramer shopped in Altona on Tuesday. Miss Imogene Cameron visits Indiana this week. Mrs Sherwood of Albany visits her daughter Mrs Herbert Brown. Mr and Mrs Frank Frithswail returned Monday after weeks in the west. Rev Smith spent Wednesday and Thursday in Hastings. Miss Gertrude Buck, Worcester student, spends Christmas at home. Miss Mildred Stiffler returns home from Martinsburg after weeks away. Misses Price Davis, M Ann Pitts, and Mrs Charles Makin shopped in Johns Town last week. Miss Bess Smith visits friends in Portage. Movement to organize its M G A and mention of an M C A building in Cherry Tree. Mr Steel Kimes on business in Spangler Wednesday. Outcome of a Taulivs vs Elizabeth Mr Camp Bible Class and Presbyterian Church Mens Bible Class—an oyster served by the Ladies. An excellent program rendered before supper. Cherry Tree Orchestra provided music. For digestion and health Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is available at Daupherty Bros.
Mes Hermine Ty Love head nurse at Homestead Hospital Homestead Pa spending Christmas with her parents Mrs Fred Keline of Blu 8b Pr and Mrs Georee Beal of Rail mm vane. The Bas Lawerence Cutty of Church St arrived home Saturday to spend a couple weeks.
A compact remark notes that materialism is preached widely in public discourse this era, with advocates positioning consumerism as a guiding creed and cultural force shaping values and motivations.
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