Famous gas well reaches record depth near Tamont
The United Natural Gas Company reports the Namper 7, Nadue 20,000 cubic feet of gas daily from the Clarendon Kong sands after drilling the famous deep test well three miles south of Wane. The long campaign, begun three years ago, ended with gear trapped and a snapped cable while fishing. Crew salvaged over two thirds of 6,604 feet of casing, weighing about 225,000 pounds, and the rigging remains in place until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Ian
Tamont
Wane
Progate Commierce
United Natural Gas Company
Clarendon-Kong
Sinding
Anil
United Natural Gas Conony
Senate battle over prohibition funding ramps up gains and splits
A proposed 24 million prohibition enforcement increase triggers sharp intra-movement clashes between the Anti Saloon League and the Methodist Episcopal Church Board. Secretary Mellon urges a survey on need, while church and league leaders clash over who funds and how quickly to prosecute dry laws amid broader budget skirmishes in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Clarkins
Washington
Harris
George Little
Arntis Loan League
Prohibition Board
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Marvig
Mellon
Departs of Justice
James Cannon, Jr
Richmond
al Smith
Suac
Visap Vem Nicholson
Anti-Samoan League
Bf. Craford
Board of
Anti-Saloon League
T F. Scott McBride
Wayne
Wheeler
Prohibitionists Face Historic Controversy and Possible Split
Hirec. opposition to those expressed by hop Nicholson. What the outcome of the split will be is conjectural. It may result in a realignment of the dry ranks, it may leact to a new leadership. But whatever the outcome, this much was certain today the spirited controversy among the chief spokesmen for the Prohibitionists has created a tone like the dry ranks have not witnessed for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirec
Hop Nicholson
TM Crawford
Caroline Hemingway
Peggy Curtiss
Trir
Jim
Idi
Caroline
Deguy
Posgy
Jin
Shane Ashley
Millciuie
Central
Ideggy
Peggy
Ashley
Milldale
Faanca
Miss Crumley
Miga Crumley
Porgy
Miss Crmmley
Curtiss Steps
Poggy
Falcows
Blaine
Hays
Jing
Prisoner Escapes Near Sykesville on Fast Train
Paul Olaf Narseljeuljee, a Dutch deportee en route from Pittsburgh to Montreal, escaped from U S Immigration Officer W H Marshall's custody on a northbound 70 mph train between Sykesville and Dubois. Police and railroad detectives search the route. he is described as six feet two, about 200 pounds, wearing a light overcoat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
INS
Paul Olaf Narseljensee
Giant Hollander
Pittsburgh
Montreal
Canada
United States
W. H. Marshall
Sykesville
Marshall
Neredjouljea
Narsaljentjee
Carpenter and longtime Christian Alliance member dies
Born in the old homestead near Blacklick in 1832, he lived much of his life in McKeesport and worked as a carpenter. A life long member of the Christian Alliance Church, he is survived by his wife two children and a brother Robert Dunlap of Lewin Iowa. Funeral services will be held at the former home in McKeesport Thursday at 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick
McKeesport
Dunlap
Th Christian Alliance Church
Robert Dunlap
Lewin
I'a
Tic- Weesport
Obituary Notice for Calvin McAdoo Calvin Meadon
Calvin McAdoo Calvin Meadon, a well known resident of Third Ward, died at his home at 10 30 last night on South Tenth Street. An obituary and funeral notice will be published tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin McAdoo
Calvin Meadon
Third Ward
South Tenth Street
Death notices and funeral plans for Griffith and Dunlap
Mrs James Ake Muenza caused the death of Samuel Mathew Griffith on January 20 at Green township home of Jen nie M Patterson. Griffith born September 25 1850 in North Wiles. survived by children and siblings with funeral at Nebo Church led by Rev M M Smith and Rev Jordan, interment Nebo cemetery. Porter Turner Dunlap aged 177? died in Me Keesport from pneumonia. son of Mr and Mrs Robert Danlan.
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Muenza
Samuel Mathew Griffith
Jennie M. Patterson
Green Township
North Wiles
Thomas
Margaret Griffith
Salem Church
Green
Griffith
Sadie Willian
William Ey
Grants Pass
Orewtony
Thomas N
Aurora
Sis
Llewellyn
E. F. Parry
Near Pine Flats
Roma
Mr. Griffith
Misselle West
Blairsville
Pine Flats
Town
J. W. Griffith
Julian
California
E.W. Grifith
Johnstown
William
Wallace Lockard
Puneral Cervices
Nebo Church
M. M. Smith
Jordan
Heilwood
Nebo
Porter Turner Dunlap
Keesport
Dunlap
Mys
Robert Danlan
Death of Rayne township man Charles Wolfe at 45
Charles Wolfe aged 45 of Rayne township died at 3 15 Monday in Indiana Hospital from complications of diseases. He was a blacksmith and farmer, member of Grove Chapel Lutheran Church, and survived by widow Edith Dunmire Wolfe, two daughters Virginia and Mildred, mother Martha Wolfe, five brothers George D Glenn Samuel James D and Herman all of Indiana and three sisters Mrs George Schurr Kellysburg Mrs Viola Adams and Mrs Martha Wolfe of Indiana. Funeral at 10 30 Wednesday at Marion Center Church with Rev Edgar B Hanks officiating, burial in Marion Center Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wolfe
Rayne Township
Indiana Hospital
Israel G. Wolfe
Martha
Craig) Wolfe
Grove Chapel
Grove Chapel Church
Mayion Center
Will Open New Dress Shop In Murphy State Building
Misses Mary S Stallman and Edna M Walker two popular Indiana ladies will open a dress shop in the Murphy State building after a business trip to New York City. They selected equipment fixtures and a fine line of spring dresses. Opening date to be announced later. Jay Hamilton secretary of the North Mahoning township school board spent a few hours in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary S. Stallman
Edna M. Walker
Indiana
Murphy State Building
New York City
Jay Hamilton
North Mahoning Township
The Girl Jim Took to the Game
A lighthearted college romance unfolds around a football game date. Jim juggles two girls, Peggy Curtiss and Peggy’s cousin, before choosing Peggy. After a tense drive to the stadium and a thrilling game, Peggy confesses love and Jim reciprocates, easing tensions with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Radio, Love, and a Town Romance
A small town romance unfolds between Lulu and George as radio fever tests their loyalties. George builds a radio world and laments Lulu’s city study, while Lulu longs for him and uses a microphone message to reach him across the miles. A telegram hints at a late reunion tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glu
George
Nentby
Kula
Lulu
Lsten
Redio
Jim
Planting Castor Oil Beans to Fight Weevil in Cotton Fields
The article notes planting castor oil beans between cotton rows as a barrier against boll weevils in the South. Each five cotton rows could have one row of these beans, offering pest protection and potential profit, though widespread use may risk overproduction of the beans.
Magna Charta Foundation Freedoms Emphasized in Text
The article highlights the Magna Charta’s core protections against arbitrary imprisonment without lawful judgment by peers and limits on taxation. It notes the charter’s emphasis on ruling through feudal law and bans on royal overreach, framing the document as a barrier to royal power.
Oil Industry Faces Waste and Regulation Dilemma
An analysis notes oil executives doubt the profits of expanding oil sales amid overproduction and antitrust limits. Cracking refineries boost yield, yet production remains about 2.5 million barrels daily with 2.25 million sold. State commissions aid regulation while oil wars and fierce price battles persist in the American market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mos
Oil Conservation Board
Coolidge
Pasaline
Voting Machine Debate Highlights Philadelphia Focus
A briefing on legislative lobbying shows many lawmakers urged by constituents to press pet measures before the Legislature. The Salus bill targets Philadelphia’s building and loan losses, while Lamb’s measure would require state exams for all healing arts practitioners and create boards for drugless therapies.
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Ross
Philadelphia
Salus
State Banking Department
Lamb. Venango
One Arts Commission
Lamb
Card of Thanks for William Thomas
We publicly thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of our husband and father William Thomas. Special thanks to the American Legion of Rural Valley and the singers Mrs William Thomas and Family for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas
American Legion of
Rural Valley
Notable Indiana County residents active in local business and courts
Coulter Wiggins 83, oldest active member of the Indiana County Bar Association, attended to legal work at the Courthouse. Francis M. Smith, City Editor of the Evening Gazette, improving at home on Oak Street. Woodward of Woodlegs Flower Store and Lindeman of Lindeman's Flower Store, both in Kittanning, dined with Indiana Floral Company promoters. Joseph Smith of the Indiana Messenger returned from Pittsburgh. Carl R. Bence, Dixonville merchant, spoke with County Commissioner Chas. L. Bence. R. B. Kurtz of Punxsutawney visited Indiana. William O'Hare, barber, now partners with Joseph Lehr in Indiana Hotel barber shop. William Heard of Iselin and James Rea of City Motor Co. attended to business. M. K. Bennett of Brushvalley township spent the day with Indiana friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulter Wiggins
Hed
Blairsville
India County
Francis M. Smith
Evening Gazette
Oak Street
Charles M. Woodward
Woodlegs
John W. Lindeman
Lindeman’s
Kittanning
George Leydie
Walter Kissinger
Indiana Floral Company
Just Married Couple Spends Night in Police Station
Pittsburgh January 22 Igou and Edna Igou wed then eloped to Cumberland West Virginia causing alarm to Edna's mother Mrs Fred Heaton who had him arrested at Central Police Station. The couple were to be sent to Mingo Junction Ohio for explanations and possible charges.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Louis Igou
Central
Mingo Junction
Igou
Cumberland
W. Va
Edna
Fred Heaton
Heaton
Armys Mid Winter Camp Meetings Highlight Week Two
The Salvation Army mid winter camp meetings progress with strong crowds and positive results. One young man sought and found Christ at the penitent form during Sunday night. About 20 prizes were given for faithful attendance at the Army Sunday School in 1928. Ensign Ethel Moharter and Captain Ruth Brindley of Punxsutawney will lead tonight. Captain and Mrs Bethana of Butler take over tomorrow night.
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Salvation Army
Christ
Army
Ethel? Moharter
Ruth Brindley
Punxsulawney
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Newcoyer
Senate
McKullar
Tenn
Treasury
Independent Offices
Acommuine
Reed Slush Fund Committee
William S. Vire
Congress
Preacher
Joseph M Benton
Allen
Sarilda Clendenin
Widding
Herrin
Menten
Benton
James Ake
H. Louis Raybold
Execs Amen Ente
AD Schuster
Apran RK
Voting Machine
Joseph Smith
Indiana Messenger
Carl R. Benee
Dixonville
Chas. L. Bence
R. B. Kurtz
Punxsutawney
William O'Hare
Joseph Lehr
Indiana Hotel
William Heard
Iselin
James Rea
City Motor Company
M. K. Bennett
Brushvalley
Queen Quality
Oxfords
Goodrich
Goodyear
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