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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
3
Text shows partial details about a sale or purchase terms with a price mention of ten dollars each and scattered phrases from an old record. The readable fragments reference cutting and a place name Gogga but lack full context or clear actions.
A fragmentary report notes an honor banquet with engineers and contractors, mentioning a large contract and a government enterprise. References to Canada, the Inter Colonial project, and the Grand Trunk Pacific suggest industry interest and potential integration of the enterprise into the larger railway system.
Mrs Lucinda J McNutt, 72, longtime Homer resident, died in her room leaving two children and four sisters named Maghie, McKisson, Lysippus, and Richards of the M E church. Funeral arrangements were noted and a veteran engineer’s wife described future political ambitions for sheriff. A Mrs F H Millwee of Boistown praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for shoulder pain relief. Local references to candidates and voter sentiment appear amid obituary details.
Greensburg Jan 1 unsecured creditors claim over 300000 under the Fire Brick Company Bolivar with 325000 mortgages foreclosures pending. Election contest pits T F Sloseon Continelville and Archibald Davidson Curwenaville amid the bankruptcy proceedings. Prosecutions likely for depredations at a Richland township house after pupils locked a teacher out.
Almost two hundred attendees joined the 18th annual reunion of the Joseph Mauk descendants at the Sutter home near Covdde on Christmas Day. Guests shared greetings, dinner, and a group photo, with business conducted by J. C. Mauk. Registered arrivals included relatives from Reynolds and Las Vegas.
A jumble of society notes lists visits and travels including Bell in Johnstown, Caldwell returning home to Windber, Hood from New Florence, Pounds in Pittsburgh for New Year at home, Mrs Jobett in Oakland Avenue, Mrs McKean visiting Johnstown, Smith visiting Bell in Savana, Leydle visiting Apollo, Sleppy couple after Christmas, Fair returning to Uniontown, girls resuming school in Johnstown, Gilliland from Elmer W. Allison's store, and a Princeton Freshman outing with a Salt Lake City friend.
Read This Tacoma contains a customer thank you note to People's Insurance Co of Indiana Pa for a $28.50 settlement on a sprained ankle and praise for prompt handling. Also promotes the One Minute Washer with ball bearing wheel and a New Year promotions for Madill and Son groceries at 1142 Philadelphia Street with phone 472.
Ground is broken at Braddock for a large three story addition to Braddock Hospital. Miss Mary Weir, formerly town superintendent, leads the project as the new figurehead overseeing the expansion and ceremony.
Borough Republicans plan a primary under old law on Saturday Jan 11 from 7 to 8 pm. First ward Republicans meet in the Arbitration Room, Second ward in the court hope, Third and Fourth wards at the Fourth ward engine house. Names must include 50 cents to cover election costs. Committee members listed by ward.
The suit alleges James Rilly faced coercion while signing a deed transferring part of a farm to his brother. The jury returns a verdict for the plaintiff as testimony unfolds. A fence dispute near Blwekilek township is noted in proceedings.
The body of eleven week old Clyde Russell Crawford was found by Orson W. Gates at a Frank Crawford home on River Road. Funeral services were conducted as authorities investigated the infant’s death and the prior night’s medical treatment.
Report outlines a hearing before Gquire Crossman where Roberto Tartoni failed to prove a case against his wife Rosina over her elopement with a paramour who paid all bills. The suit claimed Rosina took her husband’s cash and vanished. the matter was settled with Rosina set to report to Ernest for a new award in 1908.
Washington observers report a New Year reception and parade with floats and costumes drawing about 6 000 attendees. Prizes honored the most gorgeous outfits and the most comical attire while a New Orleans style march influenced celebrations. In Mexico City a New Year’s visit to the National Palace featured President Pug hosting diplomats and dignitaries in the capital.
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