06 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
1
A fragment notes Indiana Post Office designation Second Class Matter for a period under A Publishing Co Ray, manager and editor Mr Smith, city editor. The text shows a single month reference and publication handling details.
Multiple items include a Ford car recently overhauled in good condition, a 5 passenger vehicle in fine shape with inquiries at Gazette Office, a double house of ten rooms for two families priced at 1600 with inquiries to N N Swenk, a desirable building lot near the railroad station, a bed spring bargain, and a second hand baby carriage advertised at the Gazette office.
Multiple short classifieds from the Gazette list job seeks and services. A carpenter contractor seeks local work, a young woman seeks a widower’s home position, a typist wants a late model typewriter, two boys seek newspaper delivery work, a dressmaker and a housemaid ad, a girl for general housework, an over sixteen buyer, a store room or flat for rent, and two pins lost with opal scarf and gold class pin.
Partly cloudy and continued cold to night with slight warming by Friday. Washington reports the Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of National Banks as of December 31, 1915.
Oran E Brewer leads a Creekside gathering as licenses are renewed and community permits reviewed. Van Horn appears among attendees, signaling local business and hospitality activity in the region.
Mr and Mrs Charles Homan of Butler stay at Mrs Homan s parents on Fourth street. Mr and Mrs William St Clair of North Ninth street return from Newark New Jersey after visiting daughter Miss Hazel St Clair. Miss Anna G McLaughlin, visiting her sister Miss Katherine McLaughlin of North Seventh street, departs this morning for Whila Aglhia. Miss Laura Frederick of South Eleventh street visited Pittsburg. The Few Edward Grew of Glen Campbell will preach at the Baptist service tonight. A hearty invitation is extended for all to attend. Home Hannah Hill is the guest of Shields enrolled as
A fragmented item reports Lynn Furman critically ill with pneumonia and Sara McElhoes returning home from vacation. Star Route 10698 from Valier to Home Post Office is discontinued. patrons are served by R. D. men from Home, Marion Center, Punxsutawney and Smicksburg. Mr. John Groft, after four years in Canada, arrived unexpectedly at his Chambersville home on Christmas Eve.
In Plumville Noah Seanor returns from illness as blood poisoning improves. Mrs Mabel Lukehart visits relatives in Plumville while McKee Davis returns from Cleveland. Students gift Ruth Terpe a lavaliere. Presbyterian and United Presbyterian churches host New Year dinners. Typhoid patients recover. Mrs Sarah Lydie assists at home. Maude Zimmerman vacationing from Sapamor. A cactus with 80 blooms owned by Mrs John McCreight. Plans for a Saltsbury winter trip by Mrs Jane Stuchell and daughter Maude. Lyceum program The Lyrics of Boston set for January 14. Dale Douds returns to Elwood after holidays. In Shelocta Mr and Mrs McGeary Blough visit, with Mildred, from Johnstown. Visits with James Douds and family. Elinore Campbell visits Kerr home. Chifford Colkitt recovering from arm fracture. Socials at Katherine Klarbisen’s, J Roy Sell visits. farmers anxious about crop damages. Willie Calhoun, veteran, visits. Charlottera Strong in from Haha. Several local relatives and neighbors mentioned with varying visits and schooling.
Visitors for several days stayed with Ward Coulter and his wife of Vandergrift, hosting relatives and family members during the sheltering period.
Georgeville residents Mr and Mrs Fred Jamison and daughter Mary visited Arden New Years at Mrs Jamison s father Peter Fred. Mrs Ella Wingert Canadea N Y visits her parents Mr and Mrs James Chapman near town. Mrs T C Kerr called in Punxsutawney last week. Mrs D C Walls Rossmoyne spent Saturday in town. Mrs Guy Kime spent last week in Punxsutawney. Mrs James Chapman near town is ill. Rev Hamilton conducts revival in M B E church. Rowland Korb North Point called here Thursday. Mr and Mrs Craig Whitaker spent Sunday at North Point. Miss Ellen Ioster visiting Cleveland O. Albert Soniger spent weekend with sister Mrs Houser Plumville.
A archaic legal notice from Amurt Wy Mill Attorney Priries Subpoena in Divorce directs Edward Cena to appear before the Court of Common Pleas on a February date to answer why his wife Mabel A. Hh Gess should not be divorced from him following a petition and libel. includes witness and signature details. The piece also contains a poem by Augusta Wall, titled Wood violets in Jenfty bed, credited to the Atlanta Constitution.
Germany reports a dramatic drop in deaths among wounded soldiers from 17 per 1000 in the first war year to less than 2 per 1000 by Merlin figures. The data track monthly shifts in deaths, crippling injuries, and those returned to duty across 1914 to 1915, noting extreme winter effects and ongoing front-line service retentions.
Dr. M. W. Jacobs of Philadelphia predicts future science will control growth rates in humans. Experiments on rats show weight can be kept constant by diet and growth resumes when other nutrients are added. If these findings translate to higher beings, humans might experience delayed or staged development influenced by nutrition.
The British steamer Persia carrying 400 people was sunk in the Mediterranean near Alexandria. About 247 lives were lost. 158 to 163 survivors landed at Alexandria. Two Americans aboard were Charles H Grant of Boston saved, and Consul McNeely of Aden believed lost. Officials seek affidavits and clearer reports on whether torpedoing or mining caused the disaster.
Nyack, one of the oldest passenger vessels, burned on the Great Lakes near Mukegon Michigan and sank to the bottom after the blaze.
A collage of humorous snippets recalls Harry Lauder at Van Corthmundt park with a golf caddy named Sandy Mincherson and Efauer paying a penny fee. It weaves in Money as the root of evil and a quip on marriage by Robert Lowe, ending with a witty retort about endowed goods and intellect from mid century discourse.
A surgeon at the scene administers aid after a street accident in a large city. Lacking a medicine kit he asks a boy to pull a string from his pocket, claiming every real boy carries string. Spectators question how the surgeon knew, while the incident is recounted by the Indianapolis News.
Fragmentary lines suggest a news note or opinion snippet from Detroit Vree Press. Phrases reference unknown individuals such as Pang, Boedine meyer, and Emmy Linay, indicating a local gossip or paraphrase segment with unclear context.
The text notes that the flea Pulex irritans can jump thirteen inches horizontally and eight inches vertically, while the Indian rat flea can only jump about five inches and clears a vertical hurdle of a bit over three inches, according to the Indian plague commission.
Stella and Chilengo News present a playful exchange about the meaning of charity. A child defines charity as receiving a handkerchief when sick, reflecting a simple domestic lesson in kindness.
A fragmentary dialogue shows the groom’s sadness and the bride’s reflection on truth and persuasion. The exchange references a learned author Ruskin and a character named Tack. The text is literary and unsettled, capturing a moment of emotion and doubt despite a public vow.
Fragmentary note reflects on life’s grindstone shaping a person depending on what he is made of. A quoted line from Youth's Companion laments that knowledge is rarely kept to oneself but shared, while Mrs De Ste’s portrait hints at family concern and social critique amid garbled names and phrases.
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