DIES IN DOCTOR S ARMS AFTER MOCK KNIFE DUEL
In Punxutawney Pennsylvania on a Friday evening two youths Svedige 16 and Hill 17 clashed knives during a playful mock duel near a meat store. Svedige was fatally struck in the breast and died within minutes in the arms of Dr Grobe after being brought to his office. Hill was released on $1600 bail after a police hearing. The incident involved a 12 inch blade and occurred in the absence of the proprietor. Svedige, an orphan of Polish parents, was staying with Edward and Mrs Williams. The town notes also mention Industry magazine coming to the local office and a skating party hosted by Miss Jane Wilson for Harry W and Margaret Wilson, with other local notices included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxautawoney
Svedige
William Ill
G. W. Thomas
Hill
Diel Hill
J. N. Grobe
Tgrileed Svedige
Justice of the Peace
N. B. Corey
Edward Williams
Misa
Jane Wilson
Palace Rink
Aleve
Harry W. Sod
Margaret Wilson
Wilson
Pittsburgh extension prompts new car repair shops study
The Buffalo and Susquehanna plans new car repair shops on the Pittsburg extension to serve work from Juneau Junction southward. Galeton shops are too small and expansion near Sagamore is likely with large yards planned for classification of all freight. Sites in Indiana County are being inspected and work may start in spring, with shops phased as business grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteburg
Buffalo & Suaquéhanna
Juneau Junction
Galeton
Buffalo
Juneau Junation
Sagamore
Gateton
Pittsburg
Indiana County
Juneau
Buffalo & Susquehanna
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Indiapar
Ponxeu‘tuwnéy
Bill Fairman's Fine Team of Horses Attract Attention
The Punxheady Spirit notes a remarkable pair of Kentucky bred black horses owned by W. M. Fairman. Weighing exactly 1,196 pounds each, they stood on the scales in balance with no further adjustment. The near twins share identical ages within eighteen years and descend from the same sire, drawing comparisons to Lincoln's famed oxen named Kate and Duplicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Fairman
America
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Kate
Center Republicans to Meet at Hamill School House
Center township Republicans from two districts will gather at Hamill school-house near Graceton on Saturday January 28 1808 between 2 and 5 o clock for the purpose of nominating a ticket to be voted for at the spring election. J T Brendon ALB Miller Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
Hamill School-House
Graceton
Baturdey
Operating Trelos by Phage in Pennsylvania
Phage operated the Trelos system started Thursday in Pennsylvania, running the Combiig and Clearisid Division by telephone with no operators except at the Creesgow general offices. Telephone tests have been completed. Howard W. Lydia of Mabasey and Gertrude Haziett of eu were married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trelos
Phage
Pennsylvanis
Combiig & Clearisid
Creesgow
Systam
Howard W. Lydia
Mabasey
Gertrude Haziett
EU: Werg Upitad
Greenwich Lad Killed by His Brother Gun Accident
In Greenwich County a thirteen year old boy Ruhi Lunt son of A W Lunt proprietor of the Greenwich Hotel was fatally shot by a rifle fired by his younger brother Earl Lunt. The accident occurred as boys shot at a bottle target with the weapon discharged as Ruhi ran toward the bottle. The death occurred within minutes and coroners had not yet been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Greenwich
Ruhi Lunt
A. W. Lunt
Earl Lunt
Ruhl
Jusat
Lunt
Jobnatown
W. A. Gates
New Rector Arrives for Episcopal Churches in Indiana Punxsutawney
Dr. T A Gilbert is the new rector for Episcopal parishes in Indiana and Punxsutawney arriving with wife and son and his mother. He comes from Keokuk Iowa and will preach in Indiana on Sabbath mornings and Punxsutawney on Sabbath evenings. He will lead a 60 member Indiana congregation and earn 700 dollars annually. The Christ Episcopal church residence is now taken by Edward Empfield and Dickson Tomb will move in soon. The Gilberts will live in the New Moore temporarily and later rent a dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Gilbert
Indiana
Punxsutawney
New Moore
Christ Episcopal Church
Keokuk
Gilbert
Punxeytawney
Edward Empfield
Dickson
Dilltown
Moore
Todays Chat About People You Know
A long list of local residents and visitors are noted in Punxsutawney and surrounding towns. Names include H E Hess, L R Swandle, Timothy Van Bell, W W Martin, Dr M M Davis, D H Clark, Collins Graham, and Frank Keener with friends visiting at events. Additional entries mention Anna Wagle, Mrs E M Millee, Mrs Francois Glover, John Fleming, Mary Davidson, Miss Bess Dickie, and others, plus local business notes on telephone service changes and hotel renovations.
Indiana Fire Association Monthly Meeting Report
The Indiana Fire Association held its regular monthly meeting Thursday night. The treasurer reported a healthy bank balance after all debts were paid. Frank Wilson of Creekside purchased the meat market formerly run in town by Bayless and Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana’ Fire Association
Frank Wilson
Creekside
Bayless & Zimmerman
Town booster talks railroad plans and lines around Laporte
A Ram sey led gathering in an Ind town heard plans for a western rail corridor and possible New York Chicago line extensions. Reports say Ramsey described railroad routes, stock prospects, and franchise sales, with other engineers present regarding Laporte Twin Rocks and a New York air line. A powder accident near Punxsutawney caused injuries at a house fire, and a new shoemaker shop opened on South Sixth Street with repairs offered at low prices. A fatal stabbing occurred in Anita after an Inn quarrel, with several arrests made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramesy
Ward
Cdg
Inti Ramsey
Tay
Ramsey
Gall Gap
Lapor Q
New York
Raney
Chicago
Remney
Ramney
Sibeenenita
Blake Mapledoram
Johnston
Laporte Peopl
Indiana Anti-Saloon League Reorganized At Presbyterian Meeting
An enthusiastic meeting at the Second United Presbyterian church reorganized the Indiana Anti-Saloon League for the temperance battle. Rev J M Welch chaired and Rev Mahan opened with prayer. Officers include President J M Welch, John H Pierce Enforcement Chair, E Walker Smith Legislative Chair, F S Crawford Agitation Chair, John Houk Treasurer, Clarence V McCreight Harry Earheart Joseph B Adair John Hank and Miss Anne Given Secretary. Pierce, a longtime temperance advocate, spoke on county efforts and the prohibition wave sweeping the south and likely hitting Pennsylvania. remonstrance papers will be pushed by the league’s special committee. The league plans to meet again at 8:30 next Monday at the Second U P Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Welch
Mahan
Res
J. M. Welch
John H. Pierce, Esq
E.’ Walker Smith
F. 8. Crawford
John Houk
Clarence V.mccreight
Harry Earheart
Joseph B. Adair
John Hank
Anne Given
George R. Stewart
Indiana
John H. Pierce
Eouth
Pennsylvania
Core
League
U. P
Marion Lodge Celebrates Third Annual Banquet
Marion Center Lodge No. 105 Independent Order of Odd Fellows held its third annual banquet on New Year's evening. A large attendance enjoyed games and sociability. Music was provided by Andrew Hasinger and John Weamer of Indiana and Miss Dollis Laughlin of Marion. The Ladies' Guild of M. St. church served a fine supper with chicken hot biscuits fruit ice cream and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Center
Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Mesers
Andrew Hasinger
John Weamer
Indiana
Dollis Laughlin
Marion
Ladies’ Guild
M. St. Church
Couple from Blairsville wed in Gretna Green in Youngstown
A Blairsville couple William G Cooper and Edith F Stuches wed in Gretna Green in Youngstown Ohio despite recent rulings on Pennsylvania marriages. The pair, 40 and 21, reside in Blairsville, Blair County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Gretna Green
William G.cooper
Blairsville
Edith FB. Stuches
County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buffalo & Susquehanna Annot Ces
R.& P. Nop
Slayer
Alex
Mahon
Industry
Chamber of Commerce
Town
Industry Publishing Company
Beaver
Watkin
W. Faust
Facpe
Hon of Lange
Frisgo
Beaver County
Bill” Fairman
Center Republicans
Lydie—Haalets
Episcopal
Christ Church
H. E. Hess
L. R. Swandle
Timothy van Bell
Hellwood
W. W. Martin
Elshaville
M. M. Davis
Harrisburg
D. H. Clark
Tadians
Collins Graham
Frank Keener
Evcbre
George Davia
Charles Moore, Esq
Bislayille
Anna Wagle
E. M. Millee
Johnstown
I’ranois Glover
East Lib
Arty
Mrs. A. S. Cunningham
John Fleming
Homer City
Philadelphia
Richard Wallace
Creek
Side
Harry Shields
Mary Davidson
Gaye Griffith
Sharpsburg
Walter Williams
Wilmerding
D. GC. Mack
Bess Dickie
Elmer E. Dickie
South Sevanth
James Mc Anuy
North Seventh Street
Howard
Baltimore
Ambrose Mc Anulty
Indianapolis
Frank Mc Anulty
Minneapolise
Ralph Radcliffe
West End
Teddy
Norjamal
Marion “Central
Huntingdon & Clearfield Telephone Company
Indiana County Company
Indiana Exchange
Farmers
Marion Center Independent
Clawson House
M.wortman
Madill & Bon
Philp, Moc
Chemberlgin
United States
Anti-Saloon League
Railad. Bier
Othe
Wintop
Anita
Punxsutewngy
Andy Oomobourz
Coss
Second United Presbyterian Church
Marion Lodge
Odd Fellows
Tacoma
Waeh
People’s Insurance Co
Indians, Pa
Sira
Dee
Central Accident Insurance Co
C. R. Claghorn
People’s Insurance Agency
J. M. Stewart & Co
Cunnings Bem's
North Ninth Street
Hitanare
Gaye
Rage
John F. Breving & Co
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