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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
5
Indiana County hospital calls for community backing to sustain services amid funding pressures. Administrators urge local leaders to explore emergency funding, donor engagement, and partnership options to ensure patient care continuity.
A late Advices notice details a mammoth Fourth of July picnic at Indiana ail Grounds on Monday the fifth to raise funds for new hospital buildings. It lists admissions and bed days from 1914 to 1920, totals, and notes the hospital’s capacity is exceeded. Origins of funding and gifts include Ad rian Iselin of New York who built the hospital for 110000, Miss Georgine Iselin who provided equipment for 21000, Columbus Iselin who donated an X ray machine and lab gear, a nurses home for 15000, and 50 acres of grounds costing 17000 donated through subscriptions.
In a sheriff interpleader suit R F Getty vs David Binir the court directed a jury verdict for the plaintiff. Frank Biamonte vs Anchor Molot Company was non suited due to defendant absence. Ejectment case Fortunate Bonacci vs Amelia Trunzo continued with last continuance. Settlements in assumpsit and replevin actions Anna J Mckiblip vs William E Simpson recorded. Work vs Dor May Coal Company trespass case on trial.
Indiana papers are asked to mention Harold Evans age 12, son of Mer and Mrs. Bennett Evans, in a notice. He died Saturday at 4 18 PM. Funeral services were held at the family home on Ridgway Street in Pittsburgh yesterday at 2 PM, with interment in Union Cemetery.
Mistress Madeline Coyle entertained at Encampment campfire Tuesday evening with patriotic songs. She is four years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Coyle of Oakland Avenue. They express pride in their daughter’s rare talent as she performs for the audience. Christ Episcopal Church holds Holy Communion Thursday at 8 AM for St. John the Baptist feast. The Strand shows See MALE and FEMALE today and Margarite Marsh in Wits vs Wits tonight. A detective mystery drama promises power and thrills in the featured story.
Mrs. Katherine Steving wife of William G Steving of Manny died Tuesday morning at 11 in the home of her sister Mrs Margaret Lehe of Farrell Tae The body will be brought to Indiana on the 217 train tomorrow afternoon Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery
About a year ago American Boy Scouts formed a model troop network and now present a stamp exhibit in ROW, Wherle & Co. jewelry store. A dozen collections, built by Scouts, explore a country’s pictorial history, money standards, geography, color training, and systematic display.
Washington reports that events in the coming days will decide if a nationwide railroad strike is feasible to pressure the labor board. Union executives will meet in Chicago likely on Saturday to determine if the matter should go to a vote among workers. The report also notes unrelated items about a “Wits vs Wits” feature and fashion shipments at Dinsmore Bros. Strand.
Gloomy skies gave way as the Normal School Senior Class held its annual commencement at the First Presbyterian Church at 9:30. The program featured processional March Triumphale, prayers by Rev Chalmers G Morrow, salutatory and ovations, readings by Fannie Stearns Davis and Helen Killian Webster, music by Gladys Lockhard, an oration by Sarah Sloan Wilson, and a valedictory by H Jenny Wood Schubert with prizes noted for the story Lost and Found.
Public invited to the annual commencement at the Training School Indiana County General Hospital to be held tomorrow at eight in the First Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow at the Nurses Home. Miss Hauxhurst hosted a dinner for graduates at her home last evening. The staff and board host a reception and dance Friday at the Indiana Country Club. See MALE and FEMALE at The Strand today.
Miss Veances Blaisdell daughter of Hirai Mes Blaisdell and her fiancé Mr Robert J Hani of Canmose Alberta Ganga were in an auto collision with a freight car near the Country Club entrance last evening. The car was wrecked and all but Miss Blaisdell escaped serious injury. Miss Blaisdell recovered and the wedding plans with guests from Indiana proceeded as planned.
The Boy Scout fund drive opened with strong activity across districts in Indiana County. Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Iron Company led with a 2400 dollar pledge, boosting day one totals to 4710 dollars. Towns including Indiana, Clymer, Dilltown, and Saltsburg reported contributions, with Marion Center adopting an intensive week long push and Will C. Griffith named chairman of the permanent committee.
Police arrested Prank H. Dohany boaner a lawyer at his Pine Lake summer home on suspicion of fatally beating August Dwier a traveling auditor for the United Mine Workers of America. Dwier’s body was found in his brother Dennis Dwier’s downtown office. A witness described a fight between two large men in the room. The item includes unrelated ads and notices from The Model Restaurant and local shops.
Prominent citizen and veteran General Harry White has entered into rest at his home Croylands at 10 40 this morning. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 00 in Christ Episcopal Church. An obituary detailing the General's life and accomplishments will appear in Thursday's edition.
The marriage of Eleanor Jane Abbey and John William Risheberger was solemnized at the Luthern parsonage in Indiana with Rev. Dr. Gearhart officiating. Attendants were Ida Abbey and F. Sachs of Roswell, Pa. Risheberger, a World War veteran, and the couple will reside in Indiana after a Western trip. Bruce Burnheimer wedding announced in New Sheffield Dixonville area with Rev John E. Bruce officiating at his Penn Run residence. Hazel Bornheimer served as bridesmaid.
Marion Ohio prepares for a July 5 homecoming as Senator Warren G Harding the Republican Presidential nominee considers returning for a light informal gathering. He noted he cannot arrive before July 10 or 12 and will not participate in formal campaign events until after his July 22 acceptance speech.
Action at Londonderry in Northern Ireland ensued after a brief lull with heavy casualties and widespread arson. Saloons and business districts faced looting as Sinn Feiners and Unionists clashed from barricades and sandbags. The attack extended to the college and residence areas as residents fled in panic.
The U S Supreme Court denied injunctions by the C A Weed Company and Sultzbach Clothing Company of Buffalo to restrain further DOJ actions under the Lever Act. Denial allows prosecutions of alleged profiteers to proceed. Picnic notices and a local show listing follow.
Constantine Cattivera aged 86 left yesterday with four friends for New York where Thursday he will sail for his homeland in Italy to join his wife and children. He was injured in a coal fall at Wishaw while employed by R and P Company losing the use of his legs and later regained some movement. His trip follows a reported improvement as doctors hope for full leg use.
San Francisco June 23 delegates debate two thirds rule for nomination instead of a majority. William Jennings Bryan and Owen of Oklahoma loom as potential kingmakers amid talk of a coalition to block an Administration favorite. Drifting plans and unclear choices fuel uncertainty over the Democratic standard bearer as Chicago’s mood echoes in the convention.
A major blaze in Baltimore on June 23 spread across four buildings in the wholesale district, following a mysterious explosion. The fire, in a block previously hit by a 1904 fire, caused extensive losses and left several injured or ill, with damage estimates around 3 million dollars.
Mrs Joseph W Clements of Philadelphia street departs for Butler today to spend a week with her aunt Mrs Sarah E Sloan and to meet her cousin Charles Sloan who is en route to his ranch and Yellowstone National for the summer A singing club meeting led by Mrs Clement will be held at Blairsville next week.
Inclement weather and other events push Century Club gathering to Campbell-Elkin bungalow, Twolick, with date announced by president Mia Rhodes. A July 5 tag-day will support Indians Hospital funds. Also notes a shipment of Trouser Walter Suits and a police arrest related to a house fire in Indiana Borough.
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