17 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
1
Janes J. Hill, a railroad builder, argues spare hours should be spent studying history, literature, and art. He asserts amassing knowledge is the first step to success, urging pursuit of accurate information about historic, economic, and scientific facts to prepare for the future. The piece counsels getting knowledge, understanding, and diligent, honest work as the path to personal achievement.
Notice states rates for column advertisements: half cent per word when paid in cash or on open account, otherwise one cent per word. It explains why higher charges are needed due to collection efforts and multiple small bills.
A reader from Indians Pa. testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved a severe back pain and kidney trouble, improving energy and overall health. He bought at Tom Hildebrand’s drugstore, credits permanent improvement, and notes 60 cent price. Milburn Co. Buffalo NY the sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
To let handsomely turned rooms half block from Court House inquiry 648 Philadelphia street 187 tf.
A historic obituary note details the death of Samuel McClellan at 69 in Bolivar after a stroke two years earlier, with his widow and children listed as survivors across Bolivar and Salina. The report also mentions Mrs Diana Moore, widow of James W Moore, dying at 81 in Apollo after eight years invalid, with sons James William John and George named as survivors in the Apollo area.
Thomas Marshall of Dayton left 2600 dollars to the United Presbyterian church for a parsonage, to be built per plans by granddaughters May and Agoee Marshall. If the church ceases, property reverts to Marshall and wife Rosetta P. Bequests in James Hazlett will from Young township probate dated 1908 include 500 dollars to each child and rest to wife Mary Hazlett, executrix S C Kennedy and Wilmer Clawson witnessed the deed.
Clarksburg routed Eldersridge 24 to 17 on Eldersridge's floor as Hart and Seaman powered the offense. The win boosts Clarksburg to near top in the county, with Hart claiming their team the fastest outside Indiana and Saltsburg.
Fred B. Wigle an actor shot Maud Wigle and set fire to their boarding house room in Cleveland. The couple, married three years, had lived apart recently amid drink troubles. The fire revealed the double tragedy. Wigle led a touring stage life with Drummer Boy of Shiloh. One week before the incident they reunited briefly after separation.
Unofficial returns show John Sullivan of Punxsutawney elected sub-district president while William Owens of Reynoldsville contends for vice president. Patrick Gilday of Merrindale Mines unopposed for District President and Richard Gilbert of Clearfield unopposed for secretary treasurer. Contested offices include District No 2 Vice President Jamey Purcell 390 and William Broad 304, International Board Thomas Haggerty 596 and David Irvine 249, Sub-district President and District Board Member John Sullivan 502 and James Baron ?
Dr Edward Grove spent the day in Pittsburg. F B Webster of town visiting in Punxsutawney. I N Armstrong of Lovejoy a Gazette caller Saturday. Nelson Phillips of Mt Pleasant visited here Sabbath. Kathryn North of Homer City spent the day in Indiana. J Purcell of Josephine was a business visitor. Johnston Moorhead of Cherryhill township was in Indiana today. Robert Wolfe and William Martin of Blairsville spent Sabbath with friends in Indiana. Frank Griffith of Greensburg visiting Mrs Clements Husinger. Rev James K Hilty spent Sabbath in New Florence and Garfield for services. Edward Lewis attending Mercersburg Academy visiting his parents. George Stoltz and James Stokes spent the day in Indiana. Mrs Smock returned to New York after months in Rossiter. T M Kurtz of Punxsutawney here for State Senate candidacy, returned home. Zabina North visiting her sister Larue North at the Normal School. Mr and Mrs Barry Kring returned to South Fork. F Robinson captain State Police called to Bradford for his mother Mrs B W Robinson's illness. Punxsutawney Spirit notes Harold Loma and wife returned to Oakmont.
The Court of Quarler Sessions refused the liquor license after considering petitions remonstrances and the applicant’s conduct. The decision notes the remonstrants outweigh the petitioners and that the license must be refused with a ruling dated February 13 1905 following hearings.
The long running Banes & McCoy graders firm dissolves. Robert McCoy takes over the store business and Philadelphia Street property remains tied to the partnership. Benes assumes Second attest property ownership as the Philadelphia street building remains linked to the firm. A letter from Devoe & Co notes paint sales and payment terms.
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