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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
3
Stark tale from Nant-y-Glo details Frank Padeaux and Bert Bland involved in a fatal armed incident on July 21. Bland died after being shot when Padeaux allegedly drew a weapon. Gibson and others described the scene as villagers rushed to aid Bland as he bled near Hy Glo.
The Indian Falls poultry show promises a fine display of feathered friends. Managers anticipate one of the finest exhibits seen anywhere as the fair approaches in September. Fans note the improved cages but urge better accommodations for exhibitors and better grooming of birds to surpass past fairs.
Mrs Albert Thomes wife of Rev Albert Thomas Methodiat Episcopal pastor at Willet and Creek side died at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs William Bollinger of Avonmore on Wednesday July 22 aged 22 after months of ill health from typhoid fever and complications She is survived by her husband her parents and several sisters Funeral services will be held at the Bollinger home Friday afternoon at 1 oclock conducted by Dr J W Cary and Rev H N Cameron Interment will be at Avonmore
Seward edged Armagh 2 to 1 in the opening game of the series for the championship in the vicinity. Reed doubled for Seward in a key unassisted effort that would have been a triple play if not for a late throw to first. Dempey and Bim on formed the winning battery, Mohney and Tinckcom scoring for the visitors.
The Second brigade camps near Gettysburg prepares for dawn break tomorrow as Company F and the Fifth regiment head toward Indiana by late tomorrow night if the 11 30 2.m. departure is used. Maneuvers Wednesday follow the war plans from Thursday with the Eighteenth on the Browna acting as pursuer against the Blues and the Fifth in defense retreating to maximize casualties. Regular army umpires supervise positions with Capt Herron and Lt Rhees Jackson in command and Capt Kerth overseeing overall. All Second brigade regiments will be inspected today in post duty and extended order.
Deputy Marabal George S Owens and federal officers captured a foreigner wanted in New Jersey for fraudulent naturalization after a stop at Starford. The man, described as tall with dark complexion and keen eyes, was handcuffed to Marshal Owens and confined to the Indiana jail after a late evening transfer.
The West Wheatfield township school board met on July 18 and elected teachers for several districts including O. G. Clark at 850 Gamble Yelme Walbaock 40 Centerville Bertha Hood 40 Anna Wallace 40 Hextel Mack 40 Della Hoskinson 50 Elva Walback 40 Wm Cunningham 640 Anna Campbell 640 Gertrude Laugherty 850 Steels Claweon 050 Gilbert Pee 50 Nora Mabon 40 and others. Robert Emerick elected teacher of Smicksburg borough and BRN Glansford named teacher at Jacksonville borough. A separate note reports Rev. McCracken Hurt linked to Laurel Avenue Presbyterian Church connected to a nursing incident at Pennsylvania Furnace Center County. Also mentions Giles, a well-known ball team, traveling to Boashtet for games on July 18.
A teenage boy attempting to illuminate a lamp by pulling a suspended arc light wire was severely burned on his hand, while his father was knocked down after touching the live wire. Bystanders rushed them to the Hotel Montgomery office for medical aid, and both men recovered with burns. A nearby incident then saw a team of mules shocked by a crossing live wire during telephone line work on Carpenter avenue, causing minor injuries and temporary disruption to local lines.
Dreamland presents Peculiar People and Grandpa's Pills as features with two funny pictures and a variety show including an illustrated song and singing act. A Wednesday night electric plant fire at Indiana Provision Co disrupts traffic and repairs will take days.
The item lists residents and guests visiting Punxsutawney and nearby towns. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Laughlin with friends, visitors from Blacklick and Vandergrift, Olive Watzel from Puntattawtey, Miss Isabel Cribbs returning from Tarentam, and many others visiting relatives or traveling to Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Renovo, and Indiana. Also notes attendance at events and a railroad wreck aftermath affecting Mr. Carnahan.
County Detective Josiah Newt and officers interview prisoners from Punzentawney and McGee's Milla as they identify Veltra Carbine among suspects linked to a murder. The group led Tozer to Logan Mines and Glen Bell where more arrests occur. Frail alibis and a $800 stake surface as detectives chase the case across towns.
Mrs. 8 N Moorhead of So street hosted a party for 28 friends and family. The event featured egg and bean races with prizes including a silver egg spoon and a silver orange set. Guests included Mrs A H man and her daughters Bat Xen p, and Katherine Moorhead, with visitors from South Bend Lovejoy and nearby towns. Households, dinner and decorations accompanied the lighthearted contests.
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