18 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
1
Judge William J. Gaynor argues railroads are public highways and calls for sweeping reform to curb rate discrimination and fraud in public utilities. He warns of hard times, hysteria over railroads, and political missteps undermining investment and growth.
Large sale notice listing J P Mack offerings and a 60 by 185 foot parcel in the Fourth Ward Indiana Borough. Describes a frame dwelling with five rooms, ball, pantry, outbuildings, good well water, lot boundaries on Philadelphia Street and an alley, and references to Sareb Bowers estate. Contact John H. ??? for details.
Timothy Van Bell of Hellwood and H A Lampman of Barnesboro were registered at the New Moore today. Donald and Clyde McMasters, sons of County Treasurer Mia Masters, have been seriously ill with grip and quinsy respectively and are much improved after pneumonia.
A large fire engulfed Barnesborgs and the Globe Hotel with volunteers unable to contain it for three hours. The blaze halted early, the town council may bolster fire protection. Meanwhile Henry Oman of Fridman’s firm and Luxenberg’s jewelry store in Woatalila are noted in the wider business context as they marry in New York City.
In Dauphin County Court the defense and prosecution spar over furniture measurements for state buildings. Experts testified Sanderson overcharged for senate and house furniture, alleging a shortfall of 1,092 square feet versus billed amounts. The case centers on a bootblack stand in the senate lavatory and related charges, with cross-examination planned and the defense aiming to show misstatements by a key witness.
An advertisement asserts catarrhal troubles are widespread and cured by Hyomei inhaled through a pocket inhaler. It claims germ life in nose throat and lungs is destroyed with no stomach drugs, using a breathing balm that penetrates to heal. The complete outfit costs $1.00 with a refund offer if it fails.
James and Harry Patterson bought the Laird property for 3000 dollars. A Philadelphia funeral attended by Sidra Foster Whitesell marked the death of Chalmers Whitesell. The Vownes dwelling at Salina burned with losses about 800 dollars. Mrs B F Eckenrode suffered grip. Miss Jennie Alcorn broke a wrist on a icy walk. The Salinas hotel was quarantined due to scarlet fever in the proprietor’s child.
An article notes Dr. Leonhardt's Hom-Roid remedy cured a hopeless piles case in a Nebraska town two years ago and has since been prepared for general use. The box promises a month’s treatment sold for 81 with a full guarantee and is distributed by Dr. Leonhardt Co. and T. J. Hildebrand. Also mentions a basketball game and church and school social events with dates and invitations.
Tiverton boasts the oldest water works in England, created in 1240 by Amlcfa, countess of Devon, and donated to the town. The facility draws water from five miles away. Porter Frazer, of DuBois, noted as an assistant superintendent, visited various Indiana branch offices today. Hopkins Brothers of Pooxsatawoey plan to open a gent's furnishing store in the Villelle building on West Philadelphia Street.
A major blaze in Leechburg Pennsylvania destroyed ten business establishments and two homes, starting in the J. W. Kirkpatrick building. Firemen from two local companies and Vandergrift fought the fire, which threatened nearby residences but spared the Long home. Estimated loss reached $75,000 with two storied brick blocks consumed. Also noted, Edison Manufacturing treasurer John K. Randolph died by suicide, with Edison confirming accounts were in order.
At a San Francisco meet in the Young Men's Christian Association headquarters Rev Nz Poon Chew editor of the Chinese World said China plans an army of 1,000,000 to drive European powers from the empire. He asserted China will not become a menace to America citing recent progress and uniqueness of the United States.
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