18 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1911
Page
1
The item notes an office and printing plant located in the arette Building on Carpenter Avenue in Indiana Pennsylvania. It states the mailing registration with the Indiana Post Office as second class mail matter.
Citizens raised 2000 dollars to outfit a military band led by a nationally known instructor who has given free time to the town. The editor laments lack of a lighted outdoor venue for concerts, saying it would delight music lovers and boost town prestige and urges the council to provide a suitable space.
A birthday party honored Mr. Charles Robinson of Robinson on Saturday night July 8 at his home. Guests included Rebecca Burkett Anne Robinson Ida Hall Martha Dodson Fannie Robinson Alene Brendlinger Florence Robinson Olive Robinson Ida Dodson Elda Robinson Nellie Engleback Rose Anderson Charlie Robinson Bert Hood Bred Lichtenfels Frank Fulcomer Andrew Robinson Lee Hysong Charlie Clark Albert Lichenfels Mack Robinson Tom Clark Jake Cable Alex Dodson and McKinley Hobnior, with gifts and games followed by refreshments.
A party honoring Miss Orphan Streams celebrated her 15th birthday at her Creekside home on Tuesday July 11. Guests included Misses June Cummins Mabel Cummins Lulu Rankin Verda Rankin Rose Myers Dorothy Myers Leiah Beatty Harvene Greene Mary Johnston Mary Bell Ida Welly. A dainty supper was served and gifts were exchanged. All enjoyed the occasion.
Proposals for a steel concrete post girder bridge of 180 feet over Sulphur Run in Blairsville Pa will be received by the Town Council until 6 PM January 20 1911. Plans are at the City Clerk H K Wiley's office Blairsville or at Engineer Blachen Tatrobe Pa. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check for $300. The council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The text describes ancient signaling at sea using colored tugs and flags. It notes small sets convey long messages, the complexity of language, and how signal codes use combinations of colors and tags to represent meanings.
A fragment discusses women washing in streaks and finding it hard to fit laundry into their schedules. It mentions a yellow soap marketed for quick suds and dirt removal and hints at a brand or product line promising whiteness and purity. The text is unclear and partially garbled.
Washington reports the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service will keep an expert consulting physician at the port of New York during the cholera danger. Surgen Cofer likely to stay while the outbreak lasts, ensuring treasury rules are followed. National quarantine is not planned.
Weston West Virginia July 18 Developments in what seemed a plain suicide case cast mystery on the death of Captain J W Nichols seventy six Civil War veteran and Lewis county court life member found dead in his room with the top of his head blown off by buckshot from a nearby gun A coroner s jury hastily returned suicide verdict but many features suggest murder and investigators press convincing evidence to resolve the case
Mrs Hedge May be tried at the September term of court as she confesses involvement in a fatal incident. Miss Stella Hodge’s legal counsel, appointed by Syige Hinckley, asserts the defendant’s stance while the grand jury prepares di verse indictments. In a separate Springfield report, Nora Jennings buried $23 found hidden in stockings after sleepwalking.
A halting collage of ads and notes describes four generations at work on a Long Island farm, praising durable health and open air living. It contrasts rural family life with vocational training debates, cites banker incentives for farm education, and laments urban schooling drawing children away from farming.
A reader argues against sweaty cotton pads on horses and urges leather collars as a cleaner, cooler alternative. The note praises leather collars for being smooth with no lumps and knots and suggests proper care to prevent wear.
Greenport July 18 noon a major naval clash was launched against New York by Long Island Sound. Red fleet led by Commander Eberle with cruiser Dixie defends, Blue fleet commanded by Admiral Osterhaus with battleship Connecticut attacks. Militia from nine states and DC aiding. operations focus on NY defense with a 48 hour decision frame.
President Benjamin McEnany told the Wilkes Barre miners convention that workers in the Wyoming and Lackawanna region should strike for higher wages and concessions. He cited nine years since the strike awards and noted no wage increases or major concessions despite doubling living costs.
The yawl Seachind, 25 feet, sailed June 1 from Providencu and reached Gibraltar on July 13. The three yachtsmen aboard are Thomas Faning Day Weed Wy Pinac her and Thealore it Goodwin, all reported well after a pleasant voyage. Also noted, Pickaninny Hangs Himself at Pittsburgh bedside. William Stotts, a 15 year old, attempted suicide at South Thirteenth Street police station but was found and revived.
Ruthless biblical style list narrates a man confessing his life ruled by his wife. The speaker jokes that wife controls income, social life, and household chores while guiding daily moves from Main Street to church. The passage ends with a humorous vow under Urich Mo. Uerald.
An old item mentions King’s New Life Pills praised as a health necessity for every home. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as kidney and urinary tract aids with antiseptic and solvent properties, offered by Daugherty Bros and local druggists.
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