Mysterious Blacklick Shooting Involves Unknown Victim
A shooting near Blacklick on Wednesday morning leaves John P. Agnew, about 35, well dressed and with unknown home, the injured man. He reached Blacklick by 8 am and was taken to Blairsville for care after a hip wound. Doctors dispute whether the wound was accidental or inflicted by another.
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Blacklick
John P. Agnew
Agnew
John Stoneback
Kiasinger
Jason Carson
Ag‘new
Carson
Blueville
Indiana
the Gazette
Blairsville
Carnon
Well
Bilaireville
Wellman
Ranzos Believed to Be Safe in Palermo
From present reports Palermo Sicily is believed outside the danger zone where Frank Ranzo and all relatives of Thomas Ranzo, a senior at Normal, live. He says he would be notified at once if any family member is injured or killed. Hoarse coughs and colds may develop into pneumonia but Foley's Honey and Tar soothes inflamed membranes, heals the lungs, and expels the cold. Sold by all druggists.
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Palermo
Sicily
Frank Ranzo
Thomas Ranzo
Foley
All
Reggie
Victor Emmanuel
Quen Melena
Bia Pramna
Regala
Catania
Francica Nawa
Bontife
Bank cashier resignation and replacement at Blacklick
Charles Evans Wylie resigns as cashier of Blacklick National Bank and returns to Maryland. J Lloyd Taylor succeeds him as cashier. A Earl Griffith returns to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor after a Heilwood stay to finish electrical engineering studies. DeWitt’s Lithia is touted as the best liver pills, sold by druggists. luxury bread Sow at $1.60 per sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Beaker
Lesvos Blacklick
Charles Evans
Wylie
The
Blacklick National Bank
Maryland
J. Lloyd Taylor
Earl Griffith
Heilwood
University of Michigan At
Ann ,Arbor
Weathered forecast hints at brisk New Year warming
A fragment hints at a weather outlook with mention of a fur overcoat and a brisk start to the new year. The tone suggests cold conditions and careful dressing for an approaching cold spell.
Weddings Few in County Gather for Union News
Feidt and Mildred Adams wed at the bride’s home on December 27. Feidt, a sailor, serves on the U S S Iona now at Norfolk after a New York trip. Also, Frank Sawyer and Viola Craig wed in Clearfield on December 16 with Bessie Sawyer witnessing. Mina Caddy and J Howard Walker were married in Johnstown. Walker works for Cambria Steel and is a former Indiana county resident.
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Edward BE. Feidt
G. A. Feidt
Bast Church Street
Misa Mildred, Adame
George Adams
Advance
Feidt
Iona
Norfolk
New York City
Bis
Frank Sawyer
East Church Street
Viola B. Craig
Heilwood
Clearfield
Swats
Clair Jamison
Bessie Sawyer
Heilwond
Sawyer
J. R. Richards
Mina Gertrude Caddy
J. Howard Walker
Johnatown
J. ©. C. McCracken
Morrellville
Walker
Works Order
Cambria Steel Co
Indiana County
Deaths and obituaries in Cleveland Marchand and area
James Corrigan of Corrigan McKinney Co. died at 79 in Cleveland on Dec 24 after a long petroleum and Standard Oil tie. survived by one son, wife and three others drowned earlier. Funeral for Andrew Park Lloyd held at United Evangelical church in Marchand. Martha McFarland died aged 86 at daughter’s home in Marchand. burial at Flers. Pattison Wilson, 53, died near Salzeburg on Dec 25 from diarrhoeal illness. Family burial at Edgewood. An obituary notice precedes a health ad urging DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills for weak kidneys and bladder inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Corrigan
Corrigan, McKinney & Co
Bunat
Josephine
Cleveland
Corrigan
Standard Oil Co
Andrew Park Lloyd
United Evangelical Church
Marchand
P. L. Berkey
Martha M’farland
Martha W. McFarland
W. J. Orr
Flers
James and
Robert McFarland
Cance Township
Pattison Wilson
Salzeburg
Sietara
G. P. McCartney
Edgewood Cemetery
Personal Appeal for Foley’s Honey and Tar
An advertisement urges readers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles, touting a forty year record of cures and urging against unknown preparations. It notes Foley's Oring Laxative for chronic constipation and liver stimulation, claimed to regulate bowels naturally without continual purgatives. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
All Druggiate
Foley’s
Oring
Charged with Abusing His Wife in India Hearing
John Garte of India faces a hearing before Squire Crosman Jap after accusations of abusing his wife. The brief notice notes the court date and the local venue for the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garte
India
Squire Crosman
Normal Attendance Figures at Indians State Normal School
The Indians State Normal School begins a term with expected record enrollment. Dr James E Ament urged service to others in chapel. Prof Leon Bell leaves for Stroudsburg Normal, taking a pedagogy post, while Prof and Mrs William Wrigley return amid student banter and plans for a welcome demonstration. Scouts and Christian Associations recruit and welcome new students.
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The
Indians State Normal School
James E. Ament
Leon Bell
Bell
Stroudaburg Normal
Indiana
William Wrigley
Scouta
Christian Associations
Retirement Likely for County Home Steward Shaffer
Editorial notice from Indians Pennsylvania dated December 30 1808 commends Steward George L Shaffer at the County Home in re porting harmonious operations and satisfied inmates after systematization and a recent positive inspection The piece notes Shaffer may retire when the new County Commissioners take office and lauds his industry kindness and impartial service during a formative period as steward and public official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Gazette
George L. Shaffer
Shaffer
Board of County Commissioners
James Marshall
Mr. Shaffer
Commissioner's Office
Shalter
Ivis
Board of Co
Robbery Charge Lands Roy Yount in Kittanning Jail
Roy Yount and Lester Blackstone are jailed in Kittanning charged with robbing Alexander Clark’s hardware store in Elderton on Christmas night. Police found a gun, cartridges, and a stock of pennies at the homes, and they had been seen at local shooting matches. The justice ordered a formal trial after evidence was cited.
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Roy Yount
Lester Blackstone
Kittanning
Alexander Clark
Elderton
Yount
Pine Run
Clark
Blackstone
Samuel Smeltzer
George Schaffer
J. R. Frailey
E. P. Rosborough
Mary Wilson Memorial Association Formed in Punxsutawney
Acting on Rev. C W Miner suggestion residents organize the Mary Wilson Memorial Association to raise funds for a monument to Miss Wilson who taught in Punxsutawney for 56 consecutive years. Officers are W L Smith president Lex Mitchell secretary and J L Fisher treasurer.
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C. W. Miner
Punxautawaey
Mary Wilson Memorial Association
Miss Wilson
Punxsutawney
W. ©. Smith
Lex Mitchell
J. L. Fisher
Treasuerer
World Famous Clown Exhibits At Star Theater
J. C. Crighton the world famous clown with trained roosters and Fairy Plumb singing and dancing comedienne headline the Star Theater attractions along with fine new pictures and illustrated songs. Admission one cent.
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Fairy Plumb
J. C. Crighton
Star Theater
Matinee Dance and Ball at Li Library Hall
New Year’s afternoon event at Li Library Hall from 2:00 to 5:30 featuring Graff Brothers, Oatman’s New Orchestra. Grand March at 9:00, dancing 9:30 to 1:00. Exhibition drill by Co. F Fifth Regiment N G P at 10:30.
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Library Hall
Oatman
Graff Broa
Co. F
Vaudeville Acts Booked for Star Theater
Manager Younking booked vaudeville performers who played the Grand Opera House Pittsburg last week. The Beatties jugglers finished a three day stand yesterday and J C Creighton and his trick rooters perform tonight.
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Younking
Star Theater
Grand Opera House
Pittsburg
J. C. Creighton
Rootera
Watch Night Service at Free Methodist Church
Rev J Paul Foy organizes a Watch Night Service at the Free Methodist church starting New Year's Eve 8 30 pm with nightly services to follow for some time. Airing sale items include Muale Cabinets and Pedestals at 26 percent off until January 9 and Millinery closing out. Also notes on Loxtey Flour whiteness and Waverly oil in market.
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J. Paul Foy
Free Methodist Church
Social Roundup of Roadeater Milla Visitors and Events
Several residents of Johnstown Punxsutawney and nearby towns were noted visiting relatives and attending gatherings. Highlights include Mr and Mrs G M Marshall celebrating their wedding anniversary, Miss Frances Gratt visiting Punxsutawney, and various locals returning from Rochester Mills Erie and Philadelphia engagements. Typhoid fever seeps into updates as Everett Ake recovers at home while others travel to attend dances and family occasions.
Clark Family Anniversary and Railway Company Meeting
Mr and Mrs John W Clark of Blacklick will attend the 62d anniversary of the marriage of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Clark of Worthington early in January. Mr Clark is 89 and his wife 84. Of the 20 guests at their wedding nine are still living. The Indiana County Street Railways Company stockholders will meet to elect directors and handle other business at the Marine Bank Building on Friday January 8 1909 at 2 30 p m J A Klingenmuth Secretary.
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Thad Work
Robinson Carnival Co
Cincinnati
Indiana
Richmond
George W. Creighton, Jr
Altoona
G. Peeler McCartney
Library Hall
John W. Clark
Blacklick
Nicholas Clark
Worthingon
Clark
Indiana County Street Railways Company
Marinery’ Bank
Counterfeiting Guilty in Druggist Case
A defendant was found guilty of passing counterfeit money. The report states that counterfeit acts are viewed as serious fraud, with implications for trust in commerce and public safety. The piece also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as a household remedy and notes the legal proceedings surrounding the offense.
Vast Italian Earthquake Devastates Sicily and Calabria
Rome reports a new, massive wave of shocks in Southern Italy and Sicily killing tens of thousands. Entire cities like Messina and Reggio Calabria lie in ruins with thousands more missing or homeless. Refugees pour into Naples and surrounding areas as relief efforts struggle to feed the hungry.
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Rome
Italy
Sicily
Calabria
Martass
Special Bargain Sale Notice at January Price
A local sale offers select goods at twenty dollars per unit during January. Items previously priced twenty six to thirty dollars are reduced for limited stock. Located at 103 Lobo Vogel Fram.
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Fiat Syed
Lobo Vogel Fram
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Doha P
Kissinger Flome
Stoneback Farm
DeWitt's “Lithia
Peidt— Adams
Sawyer—Craft
Tames Corrigan
DeWitt
Steward Shaffer
Misa Wilson
Watch Night Service
Muale
Joben F. Steving & Co
Dugan
Loxtey
Waverly Oil
Mra
John 7 Potts
Roadeater Milla
Miaé
Martha Bay
Johnstown
Punxeptawne
C. Rugh
GQ. OR. Eppley
G. M. Marshall Ysterday
Frances Gratt
Waterstreat, Ly In
Josephine Lorenzs
Everett Ake
Albert
Walter Koch
Sanford Farm
Eric
Frank Snyder
Naomi
Rochester Mills
John Fleming
Homer City
Panxautawney
Ray Gille and
State College
Allison
P. J. McGovern
R. 8. Calderwood
Rochester Mille
R. E. Gresswell
Johnnytown
Willian H. Altemne
George Walker
Lizzie Colfebaugh
Philadelphia
Twelfth Streets
H. Collina Graham
Ray
H.Q. Graham
South Sixth Street
James White
Dorothy White
Erie
Lena White
Erie Hospital
James McLeister
Taylorsville
Dick Crawford
Elsie
Stockholders’ Meeting
Eod
Reggio
Messingamedi Begeio
Poli
Naples
Mameye
Pats
Forosa
Iuy Wiv
Tlerra
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