05 Jul 1923
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1923
Page
1
The celebration featured the opening of a new dancing pavilion with Marshall's Pop Orchestra providing music all day. In the evening a stray firework ignited and burned a Ford, causing alarm and flat dismay among attendees as the entire supply exploded.
An excerpted reminiscence praises the United States for life liberty and happiness, claiming Washington Franklin Lincoln as towering founders and asserting America’s strength lies in justice over force. It notes the nation’s moral system and public opinion shaping a new era after independence.
The passage argues that the greater dependence on human endowments of truth loyalty and righteousness shapes American history. It contends these endowments are essential for the survival and conduct of individuals and nations, signaling a growing fortification of moral attributes over time.
The Gor don Literary Society of Blacklick township presents a July 1 program featuring songs, readings, recitations, quartets, and a piano solo. Participants include Reed Thompson Mildred Clark Paul Overdorff Luela Smith Louvige Fumer Midred Atman Ira Junior Mikesell Esther Sigon Joseph Mack I. 0. Shields S. A. Ackerson L. A. Altman Max Long Leroy Smith Mildred and Gladys Clark Hazel Henry Dorothy Smith Viola Gibson Donald Davis Edna Thompson Earl Strong Wm. Gillingham Mabel Gibson Royden Long Darren Mikesel Clair John McCrea Reading Marie Shields Jokes Charlie Smith Howard Altman Homer McCune Merrey Reed Chas. Cramer T. M. Strong F. C. McCrea F. C. Shields Readings Margaret McCrea Irma McCune Thelma McQuown May Lyons Naomi Altman piano solo Faye McQuown.
Mrs Hettie Duncan Thompson named sole beneficiary and executrix in Charles Thompson will dated April 2 1923 of Blairsville. Nancy ONeal of Indiana leaves to husband John ONeal life interest in all realty with sale at his death to fund four children Bella and Margaret ONeal split furniture. six children share remainder. Ambrose ONeal named joint executor. Will dated November 18 1918.
George D. Leyric and daughter Miss Gharlotta Leydic returned home yesterday after a two weeks stay in New York City. They attended Max Schling's florists course on art and arrangement for decorative purposes. Mrs. Rose Gase of Fitishungh is visiting Miss Alice T. Smith of North Sixth Street.
An Indiana resident funded a large fireworks show last evening, with set pieces and hand rockets visible from White's round top. Spectators enjoyed the display from the American flag to the Roman caridles, and the donor pledged a larger Independence Day 1024 exhibition.
Levi Conner, mine foreman for the Glark Brothers at Glen Campbell, remained in Clearfield Hospital after an accident. He endures considerable pain but hopes to return home soon.
Roy S Stephens of Embree South Carolina has been visiting his mother Mrs Ty Stephens. Brink Bair Henry Preston Brink and Lena Bair were married here Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock by Rev W J McKee. Guthrie and Abigail Guthrie with Beryl Scanon depart for Bemus Point NY for Equitable Life event. Over 150 Edward A Woods Co members plan to attend. James W Johnston Democratic county commissioner candidate and John D Pittman of Edwin visited yesterday. Melinda Detwiler left for Wilkinsburg and Wildwood NJ with O K Martis and others.
The Indiana County Fair is set to begin in sixty days as the issue notes. Warren City National Bank is awarded 25 000 in bonds for Homer City School and has purchased 85 900 in Center Township Road Bonds.
A fatal motorcycle collision near Oak Grove road in Westmoreland County left two dead John C West of Morrellville and Robert Mitchell of Wilpen died after the crash. Westmoreland funeral services were held in Johnstown and burial planned for West Fairfield. The Fyock Reunion drew about 100 family members from multiple states with a long program and officers retained for another year. A large Independence Day pageant in Indiana featured local students and patriotic songs amid a day of picnics and fireworks at Camp Rest-A-While and Indiana Country Club.
President Harding heads to Alaska on a three week tour aboard the Henderson from Tacoma after pledging regional rail consolidation on the World Court issue. He notes farming, mining and business to audiences and travels in fatigue yet with strong crowds and polite attention.
The Treasury notes total bonds and certificates amount to over 1.4 billion dollars in Treasury certificates and war savings certificates. Since August 1919 the national debt has been reduced by more than 4 billion, leaving a balance between receipts and expenditures with an expected annual surplus. Government income this fiscal year may exceed expenses by about 600 million, with President Harding urging further economies and waste reduction in government purchasing.
The article reviews Dempsey vs Gibbons with notes on refereeing and strategy. It notes Dempsey’s near finish and a half million gate, while Willard comments on the bout’s impact and a long boxing lineage listing famous heavyweights with years and outcomes.
The article reports on reparations talks with Britain leaning toward settlement while France holds firm. Mussolini may influence the debate as Curzon notes no quick reply. England’s Baldwin is cautious, hoping for progress before breaking with France. Curfew and martial law tighten in occupied German areas including Aix la Chapelle Duisburg Ruhrort and nearby towns amid a Duisburg shooting. A separate notice warns against harboring a woman named Sara Harmen, with legal claims noted.
The report notes a close Malta event as supporters rally for the Knights of Malta. Key figures, including Rtowart, are mentioned amid the push for uniform backing and a final push before the end of the campaign.
Alldsidge of Brownert By and Mowe jtahela Railroad employees report strong relief from stomach troubles after using DRECO. He describes fewer stomach pains, regular kidneys, revived liver, and improved digestion. The product is being introduced in Indiana by Homer Gimacy through local pharmacies.
The Milk Law requires wholesalers and retailers to comply within three months or face prosecution by the Department of Agriculture. Director Foust calls the measure wholesome to prevent fraud in vital food sales and urges prompt action to remove banned products and ensure clarified condensed milks meet Smith Act provisions.
The notice cites a separation from wife Mary Strickland Hinick on January 18 1928 and disclaims responsibility for her support while she resides elsewhere. Also included is a separate sale ad for a Jackson 1820 eight cylinder seven passenger car in A-1 condition offered by Paul Elbell near Indiana on West Lebanon Road with price at 5267.
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