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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
3
Thomas Hood aged 94, Indiana's oldest resident, died Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John A Findley on West Church Street. He had been seriously ill only during the past week. Born near Eldersridge, Hood's death was due to infirmities of old age.
Thomas C Hood aged 98, a son of the late Thomas Hood and Jane Hender, born March 9 1815 in County Derry Ireland, lived in Indiana in Bear Kellysburg and Rayne townships. He married Elizabeth Lytle on February 23 1841 and had three children Joseph John L and Mrs John A Findley. A lifelong United Presbyterian member, he rarely missed church and helped raise funds for the church’s 20 000 sustenance. Funeral services will be held at his late home Wednesday afternoon at 4 00 by the chief pastor.
Joseph Stewart of Grant township died at his Hastings home on May 28 aged nine after injuries from a past accident between a horse and a fence corner. Interment in Oakland cemetery after funeral services the following Sabbath. Myera Bartlebaugh aged 46 died in Glen Campbell on May 19. survived by parents four brothers and three sisters. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery.
A graduating class from Indians High School enjoyed a Decoration Day picnic at Thomas' bridge chaperoned by John Hopkins and Miss Margaret Cost. The event featured a four ball game with the girls and ample food. Attendees included Gertrude Graves Bessie Sachs Helen Steetle Edyth Balentine Lulu Balentine Bessie Dickie Mary Salsgiver Edna Stewart Anna Edna Morarland Meyers John Fleck Clarence Fleck Ward Long Willie Laney.
During a funeral procession for Joseph Stewart at Rochester Mills a horse drawing a buggy driven by Sylvester Barclay and his disabled daughter bolted when the harness loosened. They were thrown clear. the daughter sustained severe injuries from a kick. A horse was later controlled by bystanders. Chestnut Grove Park north of town opens for the season next Saturday night under new management with electric lighting and enhanced order. The park will operate Wednesdays and Saturdays evenings this season with low streetcar fare cited from Indiana.
Indiana defendants suffered under the grand jury with four men named Fred Kime Ed Gaston WH Bakar and Harry Palmer charged with robbing the brewery. Joe Keck admitted supplying liquor to Crucey's Davis and Wood Sheffer but had not yet been sentenced.
The Cherrytree summer school reports about 160 pupils enrolled with Prof. A. M. Hawmere as principal. Assistants include Miss Bessie Pitts of Cherrytree and Prof. Smith of Cambria county. A series of fine lectures is proposed during the term.
On Monday evening the council decided to pave South Sixth Street to a width of 60 feet after listening to property owners. Wayne Avenue residents urged for a sewer, but the request is unlikely to be granted this year.
A brief notice states Aver Byndvon bought two lots in a local area, purchasing a wooden house on the site. Details are fragmentary but confirm a land and house transaction.
The Indiana School Board elected Ernest Work City Superintendent after long consideration and salary setting. Work, a former instructor and recent University of Michigan graduate, succeeds in guiding the district’s high standards. J. Taylor Bell became president and Oliver Fry secured a seventh term as secretary amid a reorganized board.
Miss Charlotte McCune Cunningham, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Cunningham, married Edmund Kuhns at 10 this morning in a ceremony conducted by Dr J W Cary. The couple left for a honeymoon to Washington Philadelphia and New York before establishing residence in Turtle Creek.
County Commissioners awarded Archig McQuown the contract to lay concrete walks around the new county home. A large stock of shale bought at a low price will be used in the walks, McQuown also handling the concrete spying duties.
The Stockholders of Johnstown Sanitary Dairy and Sanitary Ice and Cold Storage met in annual session at the dairy plant in Johnstown. Reports show prosperity with a six percent dividend from the dairy and ice storage dividends totaling 12 000 on 200 000 capital. Ice business strong, egg department fully used. plans for an Indiana PA ice cream plant were dropped until spring.
Mr and Mrs J Purcell of Josephine have visited Mrs Sophie Lowry on Oaksend avenue and left Friday for Pottsville Philadelphia and New York. Upon return Mr Purcell will resume duties at Josephine The White Paleo Barber Shop under the Fermers bank Tue Thurs Phoeyls Obiok Feed at JL Orrs.
Normal won 3 to 2 at Normal field on Monday afternoon in a taut game. Martin delivered a three-base hit and a clutch run, scoring on wild throws and a ball mishap as Normal pulled ahead late. Bellefonte led early with two runs, then Normal rallied with key hits and timely scoring plays to seal the victory.
In Strongstown on Sunday a quarrel over a keg of beer left Frank Carney seriously wounded by a shoulder shot. Carney and his father-in-law Squire James Graham had bought the beer. Victor Graham, James Graham’s son, drew a gun and fired. The bullet remains unrecovered and Carney suffers while the Grahams aided his condition.
Dare Fleck of Wilkinsburg celebrated his birthday with friends at the Fleck home on Grant Street. Attendees included Martha Thomas, F. H. Alter, W. C. Holmes, R. F. Carey, W. A. Ray, Mariel Reichard, John England, Florence Schuab, Alice Jeffords, and Bertha Schnetzer. The group enjoyed a holiday at Moore’s Hill and departed Indiana Sunday evening pleased with the town. Scrubby McCreight will join the New Castle O. & P. Leagues team tomorrow, managed by Pete Porter. Happy Joe King was dropped by New Castle and returned home. Mrs. John P. Mikesell leaves for six months visiting Philadelphia and other Eastern cities. Mrs. Margaret Leydic will attend a Jefferson Medical College graduation in Philadelphia. The Palace Rink closes for the season Tuesday night June 9, with seating open all week and Monday-Tuesday evenings next.
Memorial Day was widely observed with flag bearers from 46 states in Greensburg led by Hon. B. Robbi. Italian Band from Johnstown played, G. R. parade in Naw ence drew three dozen veterans. Dr. T Pender of Blairsville delivered the oration at Catholic cemetery, towns rallied with music from New Florence reorganized, Chamblsville Firemen's festival raised $80 for a fire engine. Chambarsville beat Ernest 4 to 2 in baseball. July 4 benefit planned. Clymer and area held picnics and dances. countywide exercises outlined last week.
The Italian Band from Johnstown led by Alfred Leto performed a varied program at Einstein's Opera Hall Blairsville on Saturday for Memorial Day. A large appreciative audience filled the theatre and the concert closed with the American Hymn.
At a board meeting of Farmers' Bank the regular 4 percent semi annual dividend was declared and a portion transferred to Undivided Profits. Charles Hussey of Montreal arrived to visit relatives. Parochial School ends year with graduates named on the roster. A. A. Brickley buys a half share of the Yellow Front.
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