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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
3
Sheriff Jacob Wettling actions tie Franklin to multiple alleged creditors and a series of financial deceptions. Reports allege he presented forged notes, pledged assets, and borrowed large sums before arrest and planned marriage, with various locals and out-of-town associates named in the accusations. The case includes a noted charge over a non genuine note and a planned trial early next February.
Indiana faces a lull in local law enforcement with no sitting justice of the peace. The two newly opened offices lack personnel to enforce law or hear cases. Notable residents include J. G. Fleming felled by illness, Burgess Jay James A. Cropamun managing tax returns, and Notary Public J. Wil lia Wilson stepping in amid a Crossman vacancy. A public brawl near Ernest and car home caused minor injuries and led to arrests. The miscreant was jailed until morning and later taken to Creekside for a squire’s proceedings. Homeless men without funds for lodging were housed at Sheriff Wettlloy's establishment.
Rev. Ebenezer Flack of Latrobe and Mr. Hite were returning from a funeral near Ligonier when the horse bolted down Hardnet hill. The buggy tipped and Flack was dragged 25 yards but escaped injury. his coat was ruined and $20 lent during the drag could not be recovered. The horse continued its wild run, wrecking the buggy.
In a whirlwind finish at the Palace Rink on Wednesday evening Elder ton Academy defeated the Indiana Scholastics 20 to 19. Indiana led most of the game as a large crowd showed clear enthusiasm. the Scholastics included Horace Livingstone Clair Bleming Lisle Marlin Max Stewart and James Pierce with referee Ernest Livingstone satisfactory.
"Miguel Muller" the pretty pastoral drama that scored heavily two years ago will be seen in Library Hall on Saturday evening. Reserved seats are now on sale at Hall’s end, with demand high for this high standard production.
Stewart Pearce of Salisburg will be subpoenaed by the Commonwealth as a witness in the rackets against the State Capitol trimmers. The announcement came from Harrisburg on Wednesday as five conspiracy cases move toward trial next week. The coke outlook is modestly better with demand rising and several thousand Frick ovens to be fired, but labor shortages and foreign worker shortages hinder operations.
Saltsburg voters named party tickets listing Republicans and Democrats for borough roles. Republicans show candidates for justice, judge, inspector, overseer, constable, auditor, school directors, council, and the high constable. Democrats present nominees for justice, judge, inspector, school directors, council, auditor, overseer, and constable.
The McClelland Crawford barn near Richmond was destroyed by fire on Sabbath around noon. The family was in church and authorities suspect incendiary origin. Hay straw and oats burned. two valuable horses and farming implements lost. total house value estimated between $1,000 and $1,500.
The House and Senate committee appointed by the last Legislature to audit the Auditor General’s election returns finished its labors in Harrisburg on Wednesday. Hon. M. Q. Watson, a committee member, traveled to Philadelphia that evening.
J Herbert Russell rests after typhoid threat attended by Dr Simpson and Dr Ehrenfeld. Mercy Hospital nurses care for him in Indiana. Indiana County Railways Car 3 arrives, service to begin when Indiana to Bomer City line opens. Burglary at Edgewood nets about $5 in cash from Joseph McKwaine home. Presbyterian church bake sale announces coffee cake and pie.
John W. Sutton spent Wednesday in Pittsburg. C E Frantz of Peon Run was in town today. Watt Kinter of Chambersville was in Indiana. Thomas Stiles of Dilltown was a Gazette caller today. Mrs Earl Lewis was in Pittsburg shopping. James McGregor of town was in Pittsburg Wednesday. Dr T D Stephene of Penn Run is registered at Ene Moore. Robinson of Newreytown was in Indiana today. A R Dill of Dilltown visited county seat Wednesday. J W Moot of Rochester Mills spent Wednesday with friends in Indiana. Grant Snyder of Glen Campbell was a business visitor in town Wednesday. P W Boyd of Punxutawney is a business visitor in Indiana today. Miss Anne Mae Watson attended the Bender Wilson nuptials at Blairsville last evening. Misses Mary Roberts and Kate North of Homer City spent Wednesday night in town. Mrs J C Roger returned to Greenville Ohio after a month with Dr Geraldine Davie. Mrs Hiram Du Puy returned home to East Liberty Wednesday night after visiting her mother Mrs M L Birkmap in West Philadelphia street. Mrs Richard L Williams of Coral Indiana County is visiting her relatives Mr and Mrs Dan N Dumber of the Seventh Ward. Her husband Jeq a chao a teacher at Coral among his pupils were two children of Mr and Mrs Kinley who perished last Saturday by drowning in a reservoir. Wednesday's Johnstown Tribune notes. The George W Graff meat market on North Sixth Street now furnishes pure cream from Clover Leaf Dairy.
South Side talismanic lineup led by Nickel faces Old Boys at Library Hall tonight with Hough Kane Liebau Mayhem and other nite players. Mulliner, ex Tamarqua center and former McKeesport star, signed Wednesday and scored nine field goals against Young Americans. Referan Waugherty to call at 3 30.
The Inquisitive Boy or His Uncle's Present screens at Dreamland Theater tonight with the boy causing mischief after a jack knife gift. A Kitchen Maid's Dream is also shown as a strong closing feature and an illustrated song titled After They Gather the Hay accompanies the program.
Obituary notices list Mrs. Rachel E. Remaley of Magee’s Mills aged sixty eight with several sons and daughters, and siblings. Additional deaths include Mrs. Henry Saltegiver of Leechburg age sixty four, J Stanley Thompson of Nance Nebraska, Clarence Tidd former Olivet and Vandergrift resident, James Walsh Kelly of Derry Civil War veteran, Nancy J Bash of Saltsburg aged five with tumor related death.
The Pennsylvania Railroad unveils a new freight station built for shippers’ convenience with 79 by 33 feet main ware room, three Nernst lamps, updated scales, and a modern supply room. Changes include clerical moves, freight handling updates, and animal restrictions on baggage cars. A nearby residence at Sixth and Water Streets is being remodeled for a future grocery store opening March 1.
Early in the week Thoney Pietro and a dozen laborers left Indi ana for Morgantown to pursue fewer building contracts. Pietro’s men paid the greater part of Churchagg Water Streets. Address A A Hox 1670 Pittsburgh Pa for a free prescription claim.
Notice to Taz payers. Pay your school and building tax for 1907 on or before January 31. After that date six per cent will be added. J. J. Boucher collector.
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