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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
3
Mrs Clara Repine Books widow of John W Books died near midnight after a brief illness aged 67. She left four children, including Stanley and Charles, and a sister Mrs A H Mitchell. Funeral at 2 pm Tuesday by Dr Crawford, Oakland cemetery burial. Also noted Ada Hoover’s death from pneumonia a music teacher at New Florence. Gen T W Sanderson Mahoning county lawyer died aged 97, veteran of Civil War service under Rosecrans and Sherman.
The widow Mrs Elizabeth Hudson, wife of Thomas Hudson of Kittenning, died at her mother Mrs Elizabeth Simpson’s Chestnut Street home on Sabbath at 6 oclock in her 27th year from consumption. She had been ill two years and had recently come to Indiana to be with her mother. She belonged to the Methodist church and is survived by six brothers and two sisters including John and Charles of Newark New Jersey Albert William Harry James Mrs Roy Yount and Miss Margaret Simpson. Funeral tonight at 8 and burial at Kittanning Tuesday morning. William M Work former resident died in Wilkinsburg Saturday aged 30 of endocarditis. Remains brought to Indiana and taken to Mrs Harry McCreerys on Ninth Street. Funeral at Gilgal Tuesday. Interment at Gilgal graveyard.
A weather notice reports Tuesday conditions fair with snow enacting near the Lake Erie region. Forecasters caution on localized snow squalls and drifting alongside cold winds from the northwest. Highs near the freezing mark, lows below.
Satisfactory reports show Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company secured much new business during the Washinon Hotel meetings in Punxsutawney. Losses totaled 12000 this year, up from 10000 last year, with paid obligations around 5000 and 2200 policies in force. Premiums collected last year were 1266.10, mainly in Indiana County, and several large losses paid included Edwards, Simpson, Smith, Getty, McManus, Lettie, and DeHaven. Directors kept the same officers with MecLhoes as president and Reitz as vice president, plus a slate of Indiana and Jefferson County officials and agents.
Foreman B F Reams was pulled around in a shaft while working near Glen Campbell days ago. He escaped serious injury but suffered four broken ribs and numerous bruises. His clothing was torn and he will be moved to his Ebensburg home when able.
Hundreds gathered in Judge J. J. Telford's courtroom for the first liquor license hearing. Elmer Manner sought a National Hotel Second Ward license amid remonstrances and attach ments. Witnesses testified to drinking at the bar and to alleged unlawful sales and unfit bartenders.
Register and Recorder J Blair Sutton holds a copy of a periodical from February 9 1824 with a pension and tax summary for Alexander Taylor Req covering Jan 10 1823 to Jan 10 1824. News items include a St Louis duel killing J B Handy and local ads for nails salt and notes. War Department data show Revolutionary Pensioners totals by state as of March 3 1823 with New York leading.
Harry L. George of Blairsville leaves National Bank Examiner Cunningham’s Pittsburg district to become assistant cashier at Blairsville Pirot National Bank. He fills in during cashier Wilbur P. Graff’s absence who may travel to Florida in February after recovering from a grip attack.
Gazette mentions J. D. Wilson in Creekeide and several residents visiting Punxsutawney friends. J. Taylor Bell returns from business trip. A. W. Galleyie farms in Hortons baling bay and straw. Miss Elise Stadumiller teaches in Conemaugh schools and visits home over Sabbath. Prof. Condron of Blairsville spends weekend with Punxsutawney friends. Miss Alberts Cost visits her Chambersville parents. Rev S A Shaulisfe conducts revival at Grove Chapel Lutheran. James W. Wiggins and daughter Laura return from Pittsburgh after Laura’s tuberculous surgery with improvement. Harry Seanor’s condition in Westmoreland County shows some improvement from Bright’s disease.
The Glen Campbell news notes Pennsylvania Allroad Company will discontinue the line servicing Glen Campbell with trains only from Cresson to Hastings. One daily train remains, arriving at 12:6 and departing 1:20, causing travel and business hardship for locals. Also reported is a social gathering hosted by Mrs Emma J. Ashworth and daughter Pauline with several guests enjoying a six course dinner and music.
Johnstown voters chose Republican nominees in a lively spring election with notable upsets. City Controller Alexander Wilson defeated John D. Walker for mayoral nomination while ex Fire Chief John H. Horrocks led the Controller race, and Dr. Bertha Caldwell won the School Controller nod in the Fifth ward. Democrat H B Tomb led the Democratic slate for mayor. Wilson carried Morrellville and Cooperedale. Walker won several smaller wards. Wilson and Tomb are East Wheatfield natives with local ties.
Cloudy weather as good as clear. Frank Doberneck, shot in the leg last Tuesday, is in worsened condition with possible tetanus. limb damage from the shell not amputated due to weakness. Argo Flour priced at $1.60 per sack with fresh country eggs from Madill & Sons.
Democrats name tickets for Borough offices with Squire J G Fleming nominated for Justice of the Peace. Republicans list many endorsements for actings council constable and other posts across borough wards. Highlights include J C Fleming treasurer John B Taylor poor overseer and W C Bennett school director.
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