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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1925
Page
2
The text fragments reference Lyndon La Follette era politics with mentions of Robert La Follette and the Senate Progressives, and a discussion of funeral rites and political influence. It includes phrases about liberty and service, and hints at family influence and political control without clear events or dates.
Progrant Together presented a lively program featuring White Pang and a comedy sketch Ain t She Dumb with Charles Creighton and Kathrine Byron. Wilbert Eniles and Helen Alton showcased a violin and piano melody set. The Farrows, native Indiana performers, drew enthusiastic applause and were praised for their wiggle dance act. The show continued to draw crowds at the Indiana Theater with multiple performances.
Kiwanis members conducted the second ever Zero Hour during a daylong meeting in Indianapolis. The 16 minute period included a Moment of Silence, singing of America and God Save the King, a message from Victor M. Johnson of Rockford Illinois president of Kiwanis International, and the Onward Kiwanis song. Kiwanian Russell Nix of the Indiana club served as a convention delegate.
The article recalls Wiggie's long stage career from age five and her past as a bareback rider in leading shows. After concluding their engagement, Wiggie and Billie with his wife plan a vacation in Canada, concluding with a mention of the fountain discovery.
The court imposed fines and varying prison terms for several defendants. Carm el Melvin received fines totaling $80 per month for 66 months and concurrent sentences with other counts. Hill Falcone faced an $800 fine and up to one year in jail. Tony Nasti's sentence ran three to six months with a $200 fine. Nicola di Cederco was fined $500 and jailed one to three years. Sam Guido received a minor fine and six months to a year in jail for open lewdness.
The article notes extensive renovations at the White House after the president’s departure, including elevator reconstruction and a new vacuum system at an estimated $50,000. It also reports the Mayflower carrying domestic staff arriving off Rockport and President Coolidge's party expected to reach the area by tomorrow morning by special train.
The testimony centered on age, education, and support from others as Crowe pressed to show shepherd’s dependency. Crowe questioned whether Shepherd paid a caregiver and whether he drove the family cart, noting payments of $50 monthly to Mrs McClintock during 1908.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. S H Webb who died in childhood near Penn Run. She leaves surviving relatives including Nelile Holsapple and the Martins of Tyrone and Weirton, with brothers William Hadden and James Hadden. She lived in Indiana in youth and was a Grace Baptist Church member. Funeral at Grace Baptist Church Tyrone Wednesday at 2:30 with interment in Eds lawn Cemetery. Rev. Dr. King presides with Relief Corps members assisting
A young couple, Sterner and spouse, returned home late exhausted but without dementia signs. Their elder Sterners told authorities they spoke with their son and daughter in law, urging them not to be overwhelmed by difficulties. The couple, married under two years, were last seen in a troubled mood.
Daughters of Derry and extended family gathered for a Cummins reunion. Attendees included John Cumming of Derry, Mr and Mrs Lygurgus Henderson and family of South Bend, J D Rapine and wife of Kent, Mrs Ferry Pry and daughter of Kent, Mr and Mrs Chas Beatty and son of Indiana, Mrs Mary Repine and two daughters of Indiana, Mr and Mrs D D Wilson and family, Mr and Mrs D D Cumming and family, Mr and Mrs Frank Cummins of Indiana, Mr and Mrs Ed Resborough and family of Elderton, Miss Erma Resborough of Elderton, Mrs Pendicard of Homer City, Mr Beighley pastor of the Second United Presbyterian Church of Indiana, and Mr and Mrs J D Gummins and daughter Margaret of Indiana.
Road crews report rapid progress on several routes including Oliveburg at the north end, Frostburg rough grading, and the Cranberry to Franklin Lake-to-Sea highway opening within three weeks. The detour via the dirt road to Franklin will end and Rossite road nearing completion. Overall little other activity noted in the local road program.
The Mayflower docked today after a brief crossing of Massachusetts Bay. Onboard were two dogs and one auto truck along with a crew including three cooks, two butlers, a door man, a baggage man, and a maid. Forty-one Marines and Swampscott police guarded "White Court" while the ship loaded and was found shipshape inside, ready to unpack and settle.
A rain soaked game saw a pitcher dominate with limited hits as Pat Wayne and his team fought in wet conditions. The narrative notes a strong pitching duel, with only nine hits recorded and scattered offense.
Major Robert M. Ewing of Pittsburgh was appointed judge of the Allegheny Court, succeeding the late Judge A Dee. He has practiced law in Pittsburgh since 1893 after graduating from Washington and Jefferson College, and has served as assistant solicitor of Pittsburgh.
A stream of local notices lists residents and visitors: Harry A. Snyder departs for New York City on business, Jack Wilson and others visit or travel, and many Indiana residents attend court, visit relatives, or travel to Pittsburgh Columbus Cleveland and other nearby places. Names include Dr and Mrs John Wilson, Jot Scranton, Donald C. Baird, Mrs Mary Langham, Amy St Clair Welskople, Nora Hamilton, Roy Laughlin, John Frampton, Bracken Carney, G. E. Muray, Bert Orr, Samuel Miller, Clair Weiss, Nettie C. Hennett, and M. Johnson among others, with multiple trips noted to Pitt, Blairsville, Five Points, and nearby towns.
Fragmented diary style item mentions Mise Margaret Dish of Park wood shopping, police chief jokes, and a jumble of names. It notes E. C. Bughhill of Buchhelt Bros leaving for Grand Rapids and Chicago furniture markets and a reference to Furman family plans. The passage is garbled with scattered place names and unclear actions.
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