Hearing on Clymer Water Company valuation in Harrisburg
Notes of case before the Public Service Commission of Indiana Borough recount the Wednesday hearing in Harrisburg. Borough and company engineers debated valuation of properties, with Pealer and Rice on the stand, the dispute centering on true asset values and allowed utility returns. The Clymer Water Company showed costs of real estate and rights of way at 35145.68 dollars, while real estate sales brought in 28537.76 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service
Indiana
Clymer Water Company
Harrisburg
Stewart
M. Rice
Pittsburgh
Thomas’ Pealer
Water Company
Theater Company
Omony
Pealer
Clyer Water Company
Seanor Ends School Course In Business Administration
Beryl L. Seanor district manager of Equitable Life Assurance Society for Indiana and Armstrong counties completed a University of Pittsburgh course on business administration and life insurance salesmanship. The close banquet was at Fort Pitt Hotel Thursday evening. Seanor was class president and wrote $90,000 in business during an 11 week program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl L. Seanor
Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York
Indiana
Armstrong Counties
University of Pittsburgh
Fort Pitt
Seancer
Arrival in Shaffer Home
Mr and Mrs Harry Shaffer of Second Street celebrate the arrival of an eight pound boy at Roof Maternity Home Railroad Avenue both mother and son are doing well with the baby named James Ducon per family announcement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shaffer
Sec.nd Street
Smeltzer Reunion Slated At Gastown Home
Smeltzer relatives plan a gathering at Mrs. Caroline Reefer’s home near Gastown on Saturday June 20 with races amusements and a social meal. All Smeltzers and friends are invited to attend hosted by the Reefer household. Local business notices list Auto Paris Co North Sixth St opposite the Public Library Timkin and New Departure hearings and Seiberling tires at 248%
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apho Smeltzer
Caroline (Smeltzer
Auto Paris Company
North Sixth Street
Timkin
Seiberling Tires
Wayne Ave Up in Harrisburg
Borough Engineer Thomas Penler and Borough Solicitor John S Taylor met with Highway Commissioner Wright in Harrisburg on Thursday to discuss Wayne Avenue on the primary highway. Officials explained the current conditions and suggested a low cost reconstruction plan. The state will calculate costs and finalize plans with an announcement likely soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Penler
John S. Taylor
Wright
Harrisburg
Wayne Avenue
Locomotive Engineers Head Dies Suddenl y
Warren S. Stone, longtime head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, died after a three day illness at 65. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery after services at Wade Memorial Chapel. He led the union since 1903 and advised presidents including Wilson. W B Prenter assumes duties.
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Warren S. Stone
Bright
Cleveland
INS
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Lakeview Tematory
Wade Memorial Chapel
Stone
W. B. Prenter
Wilson
Mother of 6 Murdered in Staten Island Home
Rosa Carrara, 48, mother of six, was found slain in West New Bright on Staten Island. Her husband Matteo Carrara is held on murder charges after police say her skull was crushed and she was battered. He offered varying alibis, claiming she fell down stairs then that he killed her in a quarrel. A board was described as the weapon. The report also notes a separate Klan Farm meeting led by Rev. Walter T. Merrick near Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Rosa Carrara
West New Brighton
Staten Island
Matteo Carrara
Evolution Teacher Sees Sights In Washington D C
John T. Scopes, the young high school teacher facing trial for teaching evolution, travels through New York and Maryland en route to Dayton. He visits the Library of Congress and Annapolis to consult scholars and discuss defense strategies while denying atheism and stressing freedom to teach science in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John T. Scopes
Tgyton
Tenn
New York
Baltigmore
Scope
National Capital
Library of Congress
R. Neal
Knoxville
Maryland
Annapolis
I. C. Spyowles
Seapes
Tennessee
Sprowles
Dayton
Uwe
Neal
Gearhart Day Children's Day Services Planned Across Indiana Churches
Tomorrow, about a dozen Indiana churches plan Children's Day services with notable programs and large expected attendance. Flag Day references are anticipated in sermons. Zion Lutheran Church will host a reunion of former members from Rev E M Gearhart’s pastorate on June 14, with Boy Scout participation invited. Other notices list schedule details for Christian Rev Merrick, First United Presbyterian, and First Presbyterian events including children’s programs and choir selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Zion Lutheran Church
E. M. Gearhart
D.D
W.T. Merrick
P. M. Genesia
First United Presbyterian
J. C. Pinkerton
FP. W. Hinitt
Thomas Chosen Rutgers Head
Dr John M Thomas elected president of Rutgers University by the board of trustees. He will assume the role September 1 succeeding Dr W H S Demarest who retired a year ago. Born in Covington New York in 1869 he is a Middlebury College graduate and former pastor of the Presbyterian Church in East Orange New Jersey. He also chaired the Vermont State Board of Education from 1910 to 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
J. J
John M. Thomas
Pennsylvania State College
Rutgers University
Thomas
Rutgers
W. H
Demarest
Tiomas
Covington
N. Y
Middlebury College
Presbyterian Church
East Orange
N. J
Vermont State Board of Education
Christ Church Sunday School Picnic at Fair Grounds
Christ Church Sunday School held its annual picnic at the Fair Grounds yesterday afternoon. Seventy five members including teachers and friends attended. An old fashioned lunch was served and games such as egg races potato races running races and log races provided prizes for each winner. Kiddies left tired but well fed after a day of pleasure and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ's Church
Thimble Bee Club Party Hosts Formal Evening
The Thimble Bee Club ladies were entertained by Mrs. G. C. Baker at her Oakland avenue home in Hoxmer City on Thursday evening. A pleasant close featured luncheon. Guests included Mesdames John Fulmer, W. J. Kunkle, Elgin Kunkle, Wilbur Waetzel, W. S. Kissinger, Daniel Caldwell, John Brown, 8. C. Walbeck, Charles Coup, Lowry Hutchinson, KRob, Ritchie, Martin Learn, William Rhin ard, Paul St. Clair, Montreville Lesly, Russell Kramp and Miss Ruth Learn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul St. Clair
Montreville Lesly
Russell Kramp
Mias
Ruth Learn
Bassi and Pezzi Granted Death-Row Reprieves
Harrisburg Pa June 13 Ins Governor Pinchot issued reprieves delaying the executions of four condemned murderers. Michele Bassi and Tony Pezzi of Cambria County were stayed until September 21 to allow Supreme Court appeals. Leamon Crocker and Irvin Grinage of Berks County were granted reprieves from July 13 to November 23 while their appeals advance. Bassi and Pezzi were convicted for killing a paymaster of the Ebensburg Coal Company at Rexis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Michele Bassi
Tony Pera
Cambrian County
Supreme Court
Leamon Crocker
Irvin Grinage
Berks County
Severe storms sweep Minnesota Iowa with tornadoes and wind damage
A low pressure area near Medicine Hat Canada blamed for severe weather across southern Minnesota and Iowa. Chicago reported 44 mph winds causing roof sign and tree damage with two injuries. Iowa storms produced cloudbursts flooding farms, hail up to three feet in Charles City roads, and a tornado at Alexander unroofing houses and injuring a passenger. Rains continued breaking drought though violent storms brought death and destruction.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Middle Western Territory
Medicine Hat
Canada
Chicago
Charles City
Alexander
Marshalltown
St. L
Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church will run a four week Vacation Bible School starting June 22 supervised by Miss Ida M Shields and a capable corps. All church school children from Junior Primary and Beginners aged four and up should enroll. teachers will visit homes next week to enroll interested parents and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Acogi
Ida M. Shields
Church School
Oil City teen graduation stuns 90 year old father
In Oil City Pennsylvania on June 13 a 90 year old father watched his 16 year old son Phorez Gerald Waldo Jr graduate from Oil City High School. The son completed science and mathematics with marks so high he was exempted from examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Phorez Gerald Waldo, Jr
New Manager at Conroth's Store Arrives in Indiana
F. A. Price of Tyrone has arrived in Indiana to take charge of the Conroth Store on South Seventh Street. Price brings extensive store management experience and plans to introduce innovations at the Indiana location. He and Mrs Price reside at 204 South Seventh Street Teen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Price
Tyrone
Indiana
Conroth
South Seventh Street
Mr. Price
Mra. Price
Picketing Ban Upheld at Adrian Mine by Judge Corbet
The permanent injunction bars picketing marching and any interference with Adrian mine employees of the Jefferson and Indiana Coal Company. Judge Charles Corbet outlines legal basis and sustains the order, citing Pennsylvania law. Production at Adrian reached 840 tons while pickets were present in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian
Jefferson and Indiana Coal Company
Punxsutawney
Charles Corbet
Pennsylvania
Corbet
Adrianids
Lucerne
Murder Case Now On Trial In Boltz Commonwealth
The Commonwealth versus Natale Alempi of Boltz is on trial for the March 15 killing of Fred La Monica at Charles Mines, with Judge J N Langham presiding. Other cases involve William Parkin on firearms, Raymond Glasser on fornication and bastardy, and James E. related assault and battery. A verdict of guilty was returned against Bill Falcone for manufacturing and possessing intoxicating liquor. Tony Nastis pled guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor. Lewis Nagey was found not guilty of arsony. Clarence Witte forfeited his bond for fornication and bastardy after failing to appear. The jury disagreed on Peter Ferchisi for placing explosives and was discharged.
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Natale Alempi
Boltz
Fred la Monica
Charles_mines
J. N. Langham
William, Parkin
Raymond Glasser
James E. Erat
Bill Falcone
Tony Nastis
Lewis Nagey
Arceny
Clarence Witte
Peter Ferchisi
Meetings at Brushvalley close after ten nights
Ten night meetings at Mt Union Evangelical Church Mechanicsburg led by Rev G W Sprinkle ended Thursday with large crowds, about 400 attendees. Sixty robed Klansmen attended and presented the pastor a purse of money while talks on K K K principles were given by Rev C H Sauffacher of Cleveland and Rev M V B DeVaux of Cincinnati. Public stenographer reopen: Alice L Gailey resumes office in Savings and Trust Building from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, contact H & Cy for phone lines.
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Mt. Union Evangelical Church
Mechanicsburg
G. W. Sprinkle
C. H. Sauffacher
Cleveland
M. V. B. DeVaux
Cincinnati
Alice L. Gailey
Savings and Trust
Lange
Subscription plea from the Indiana Evening Gazette notice
A brief subscription request from the Indiana Evening Gazette urges readers to send 80 cents for a trial subscription by mail for several months, inviting new subscribers to join.
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Indiang Evening Gazette
Berwick Man in Local Jail
Berwick constable arrives with a warrant for Vic Belles on a statutory rape charge. Belles already jailed in Indiana after a two week sweep by Sheriff John Malcolm and County Detective George Fields for store robberies at Glen Campbell and Chambersville and is sought in Columbia County for robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Rittenhouse
Berwick
Columbia County
Indiana
Vic Belles
Belles
John Malcolm
George Fields
Glen Campbell
Chambersville
Blunt Kellogg warning on Mexico amid anti American sentiment
Washington dispatch notes rising anti American feeling in Mexico and a blunt state department warning from Secretary Kellogg to President Calles. Ambassador Sheffield reported ongoing opposition to resolving Mexican American disputes as Americans suffer killings and property seizures. The warning aims to force protection of American rights and property following numerous incidents.
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Lloyd Lehreas
INS
Washington
México
Kelloge
Calles
James R. Sheffield
Coolidge
Kellogg
Flag Day observance and tax notice from 1925 borough
Tomorrow Saturday is Flag Day with calls to fly the colors along streets and residences. A tax deadline looms as Friday July 3rd is the last day to pay the borough tax with a five percent discount offered by Tax Collector W P Lowry at the Municipal Building.
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W. P. Lowry
Medical Society meeting at Camp Rest as Whit Indiana County
Noted surgeons and specialists attend the Indiana County Medical Society gathering at Camp Rest as Whit. Visiting physicians from Jefferson and Armstrong counties join local members for formal proceedings, lunch, and open forum with Dr. John Phillips and Wallace Duncan of the Cleveland Clinic addressing acute conditions and back problems. The Indiana County Women’s Auxiliary is formally organized during the event with officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Mécal Society
Camp Rest
State Association
Indiana
Indiana Country
Jefferson and Armstrong
Inana County Society
Anders
John
Phillips
Wallace Duncan
Cleveland Clinic
Duncans
Ming
William Zel
James
Reunion of Fifth Pennsylvania Veterans at Leavis July Fourth
The eighteenth annual reunion of the Fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers will be held at Leavys on July 4 during Old Home Week. The business meeting is scheduled for 1 30 PM and the day will include horse racing baseball and a Defense Day parade with various activities throughout the day.
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Pennsylv
Leavis
Secretary Weeks Improves After Gallstone Operation
Boston June 18. Secretary Weeks continues to improve after gallstone surgery at Phillips House Massachusetts General Hospital. Doctors report his condition as satisfactory and note he is progressing rapidly toward recovery.
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Boston
INS
Phillips House
Massachusetts
Oral Hospital
Oil Merger Announced By Five Oil Firms In West
Denver June 18 A 205 million merger involving five oil companies operating in Wyoming Kansas and Utah was announced by James Owen chairing the board of directors of the new concern to be called the Oil Company This historic consolidation aims to streamline operations and expand regional reach across key oil producing states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Wyoming
Kangasas
Utah
James Owen
The
Oil Company
Support For Bryan And Tennessee Legislature
New York radio dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan gains support from Dr Frank Goodchild and The Watchman Examiner for Bryan’s stance on Tennessee’s evolution law and the Scopes trial. Quotes defend teaching evolution as a contested issue and question the harm of religious attacks in schools.
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New York
INS
William Jennings Bryan
Tennessee
John T. Scopes
Frank Goodchild
Central Baptist Church
Watchman Examiner
Te Bryan
Tennessee Legigiat
Scopes
Dr. Goodchild
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Seanor
Wayne Ave
Warren Stone
Klan Farm
Walter T. Merrick
the Christian Church
Washington D. C
Penn State College
Christ Church
S. S
Thimble Bee Club
Bassi
Pezzi
Ebensburg Coal Company
Rexis
Mississippi
Mercury
Daily Vacation Bible School
Conroth's
Alempi
Brushvalley
Mexico
Republic
Philadelphia
Indiana County Metal Society—Women’s Auxiliary
Gole
Bryan
Rudolph
Chow
Wiest Haeckel
Virchaw
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