Funeral of the Rev Headlee Friday Evening
The Rev. David L. Headlee prominent Homer City minister died of carbon monoxide asphyxiation while in his garage on Wednesday morning. He was found near the running car. revival attempts failed. Born September 19, 1874 in Mt. Morris he served many churches and leaves a widow Ella Ruth Williams and four children May Esther James and Thomas along with siblings and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Headlee
Homer City
Methodist Episcopal Church
Headlee
W. G
Mary Jane Illeadlee
Mt. Morris
Greene County
Waynesburg College
Pittsburgh
Independence
New Cumberland
W. Va
Midway
Nineveh
MacDonald
Scenery Hill
West Elizabeth
Coal Valley
South Fork
Belle Vernon
Ella Ruth Williams
Ginger Hill
May
Esther
James
Thomas
Ida Dulaney
Ohio
Oscar
Sprages
Eli
Benson
Pataskala
William
Waynesburg
Voting machine expert arrives to demonstrate in Indiana
Mrs Lula Mosby of the Pennsylvania Elections Association arrives in Indiana to demonstrate an automatic voting machine. A prior mis schedule caused Mr Scheurer to spend weeks in Indiana, but Mosby resumes demonstrations statewide. The device will be shown daily at Indiana Hotel lobby and can be moved to any public or private site hosting 100 or more people. No commercial aspect is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Mosby
Pennsylvania Elections Association
Indiana
Indiana Hotel
Suffragette Indians Lose Out Election
In Old Town Maine Penobscot suffragettes challenging male dominance were defeated by braves and some squaws. The piece notes a shift toward Americanization as women seek voting rights within the government tribe while men maintain traditional roles and pow wows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Town
INS
Penobscot
Private Police Guard Southern Coal Fields Say Lewis
John L. Lewis told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that southern non‑union coal districts in West Virginia and Kentucky are armed camps controlled by private police backed by operators. He described workers and families living in harsh, near-starvation conditions as miners faced with credit shortages and company stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth R. Clark
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
West, Virginia
Kentucky
Lewis
Pennsylva
Haliburton to Lecture at State Teachers College
Richard Haliburton the Playboy Adventurer will lecture in the high school auditorium Monday evening March 12 under State Teachers College auspices. Reserved seats available at Stewart's Hardware Store and Halls Book Store. Many readers who followed his romantic adventures are eager to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Haliburton
State Teachers’ College
Stewart's Hardware Store
Halls Book Store
Hlahi‘burton
Ye Old Time Entertainment at Homer City Church
Homer City Presbyterian Church hosts Ye Old Time Entertainment Tuesday March 13 at 8 PM featuring church choir under J A Hayes with Little Symphony Orchestra Yam players and other novelties. Admission 25 cents and proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City Presbyterian Church
J. A. Hayes
Blacklick
Little Symphony
Democratic Party Aflame With Funds For 1928 Campaign
The Democratic Party reports a strengthened financial position with $508,500 raised and pledged. Houston donors financed the convention with $200,000, while major contributors include Thomas F. Ryan of New York, Josée Jones of Texas, C. A. Watson of West Virginia, and William F. Kenny of New York. Additional $10,000 donors include John W. Davis and Frank L. Poll and others across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Thos. F. Ryan
New York
Josée Jones
Texas
C. A. Watson
West Virginia
William F. Kenny
John W. Davis
Standard
Frank L. Poll
William Julian
Ineinnary
H. A. Lehman
Johnl. Kirby
Fire at Metropolitan Cafe Causes Smoke and Water Damage
A fire believed to start under the kitchen floor of the Metropolitan Cafe at 604 Philadelphia Street caused about 450 dollars in damage. Firefighters in gas masks quickly extinguished the blaze, which spread under floorboards and to the ceiling. Burgess Lichteberger and a cat were rescued, and Wallace Cunningham saved the cat from a second story window. Stavris Brothers reportedly carry around 3,000 dollars in insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Philadelphia Street
Stavris Brothers
Burgess B. Fl. Lichteberger
Stavris
Earl Trusal
Federal Bakery
Wallace Cunningham
Lichteberger
Starris Brothers
Fisher Made Mason at Sight In Philadelphia
Governor Fisher was made a Mason at sight in Philadelphia on March 8 by special dispensation of the grand master of Pennsylvania Lodge. The honor, rarely conferred, waives the first three degrees. He arrived with Justice William S. Shafter of the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Gov. Fisher
Masonic Order
Lodge of Pennsylvania
Governor Fisher
William I. Schatter
State Supreme Court
Matricide Gets Life Term in Ohio Case
Andy Dyken, 15, pleaded guilty to second degree murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment at the Ohio State Penitentiary for the killing of his mother last December at their farm home. He said the act was to cheat his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Clairsville
Ohio State Penitentiary
Andy Dyken
Young Dykeon
Twin girls born to Stormer family at Bladdick
Getty McKee of Church Street smiles as his daughter and son-in-law, Charles Stormer and wife, welcome twin girls at 5 o'clock yesterday morning in Bladdick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getty McKee
Church Street
Stork
Charles Stormer
Bladdick
Western fugitive arrested here
William E. Skeen wanted in Gallup New Mexico for felony was arrested by Chief of Police George O Connell when identified from a description wired by Sheriff D W Roberts of Gallup Skeen was picked up on the street and is held in jail until officers arrive to take him back to Gallup
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Skeen
Gallup
New Mexico
George O'Connell
D. W. Roberts
Skeen
Mother Kills Two Babies Then Fails Suicide
In Phlipsburgh a mother Catherine Ward 26 killed her two babies Billie Ward 8 months and Dorothy May and then attempted suicide with a razor. Billie was found in a tub with a rag around his neck and a deep wound. Dorothy May died from a neck wound in her crib. The mother was found wounded and expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phipysburgh
Mar
Billie Ward
Dorothy May
Catherine Ward
Billie
Scheffer Heads Health District
Johnstown, March 18. L K Scheffer of the state health department arrives to supervise sanitary conditions in miners camps and mining towns in the bituminous fields. He will oversee activities in Cumbria Indiana Huntingdon Bedford and Fulton counties with headquarters at the city. A morning conference at Dr. J D Meyer’s office will provide instructions to county health officers working under Meyer's direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
L. K. Scheffer
Engineering and Communicable Diseases Bureau
State Department of Health
State Department
J. d. Meyer
Scheffer
Meyer
Girl Lies Unconscious Fifty Three Days After Accident
James L Kilgallen reports on Helen L Buschmann a 19 year old college student from Westfield Massachusetts who has remained unconscious for fifty three days at Lake County Memorial Hospital in Painesville following a January 15 bus collision. The brief item notes medical curiosity and provides location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Kilgallen
N.S
Respondent
Painesville
Helen L. Buschmann
Pearl Street
Westfield
Mass
Lake County Memorial Hospital
Mystery Bandits Loot Borin Plant In Chicago Suburb
In Cleera, a Western Chicago suburb, two bandits raided the Borin Manufacturing Co. plant, seizing about 700000 in stock, 4000 in bonds, and 7000 in jewelry. An engineer and watchman were forced to face the wall while the other robber searched offices and safes. After taking bonds and Mrs Borin’s jewelry, they fled, and Malinowsky alerted police. In the same city, more than 100000 residents attended Protestant services praying for relief from crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Borin Co
Cleera
Nathan Borin
Leon Malinowsky
Anton Bynerd
Malinowsky
Bynerd
Borin
Borin Manufacturing Co
Liberty
Highway men in Philadelphia cooperation push in Indiana
The Hon GC E Knapp president of the Benjamin Franklin Highway Association arrived in Indiana and with secretary W Fred Wettling departed for Philadelphia to seek eastern state support for rapid highway construction. The Benjamin Franklin Hotel in Philadelphia is reported to back the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. E. Knapp Af Ledi. O
Benjamin Franklin Highway Association
Indiana
W. Fred Wettling
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin Hotel
Ministers Meet at Clymer March 12
The Indi ana County Ministerial Association will hold its monthly meeting at the Christian Church in Clymer on Monday March 12 at 11 o'clock The Rev F W Hinitt will speak on The Effect of Christian Missions upon International Relations All ministers urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Was Safe Cracked Or Ripped Indiana County Debate
A Pittsburgh Press report describes a county wide dispute over whether a jewelry store safe was cracked or ripped. Indiana County brings in Pittsburgh detectives Murray Fxi and Harry MacKelvey to render an expert decision amid rival police chiefs assertions. The case centers on a strong box stolen in Homer City with 150 dollars cash and 1800 dollars in gems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Press
Indiana
G. I. O'Canne
H. EK. Borlawl
Jealfe Rebbery
Homer City
Peo Uadhian
Snyder
Indiana County
Murray Fxi
Harry MacKelvey
Carry
Pittsburgh Detective Bureau
Jim the
Penman
Murray
Harry
City of God Fellowship
Pittsburgh
Seward Justice Held For Con Game Expose
Seward justice of the peace B F Swartz is held by Pittsburgh detectives on charges tied to a con game. He allegedly swindled Sharpsburg restaurant keeper George Hereto out of about 9 700 dollars and other sums, claiming a Phantom Baker estate share and promising 10 million dollars for advancing funds. Detectives Edward Harkins and William Sullivan arrested the squire at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hereto
Sharpsburg
Justice Holmes At 87 Keeps Busy In Court World
Washington March 87 year old Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes of the United States Supreme Court marked a birthday with no retirement in sight. He spent the day working and receiving messages from around the world praising his services, while a recent cold kept him indoors for part of the week. He continued to draft opinions and stayed active in the office near the Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Oliver Wendell Holmes
United States Supreme Court
Fias
March
Capitol
Farewell for McHenry Family in Creekside
Belle McHenry and family were honored at a Creekside farewell supper before moving to Detroit Michigan. Over a hundred guests including Ladies' Civie Club and Grange members attended. The event featured a well dressed gathering and dining details amid the social sendoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle McHenry
Detroit
Mich
Creekside
Civie Club
The
Grange
Indiana County Kennel Club Exhibit Opens At Armory
The second annual Indiana County Kennel Club show begins at the Armory with 250 dogs, 800 entries, and 120 classes. Judging runs today and tomorrow for bench and trials under Herbert Walton and Ralph English. Admission not specified. programs on sale. hours 7 to 11 and 10 to 1. Hundreds of dog lovers expected from Pennsylvania and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Kennel
Pennsylvania
Herbert Walton
Greensburg
Ralph English
Port Matilda
Indiana
Wes
Jane
Armory
Shade Tree Commission Prepares Spring Work Plan
The Shade Tree Commission of Indiana Borough outlines a spring schedule to plant and prune trees along main streets. It will replant any trees planted last year at no charge to owners and asks property owners to report any dead trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shade Tree Commission
Indiana Borough
Taylor
Menry Hall
Harry Baart
Thas
Pealer
Indiana
Clearfield Ministers Act on Marriage Eligibility
Ministers in Clearfield county for now refuse to perform marriages for divorced parties unless the applicant is the innocent party with a biblically recognized grounds. The unanimous stance followed a meeting of the Clearfield Ministerial Association and Dr. E C Reeve’s address on church and divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
March
Clearfield County
Grampian
Lemerter City
Curwensville
Woodland
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MR. Headlee
Monongahela City
Gibson
County
Mothers of Democracy
Esther Manners
School Street
St. Patrick's Party
Daugherty’s
the Culture Drug Store
Opp. P. R. KR
Senate
Haliburton
J. M. Stewart & Co
Daugherty's
Democratic Party
Jesse H. Jones
Clem Shaver
Metropolitan Cafe
Burgess
Hero
Fisher
Mason
Stormer Home
Dinsmore's
Third Ward
Riggs
Cicero
Mystery
Clymer
Nitz Theatre
Rigus
Dinamore
Contiiwad
Seward
Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes
McHenry
Dinamare
Lorx
Sanctien
Judy
Beagles, Shepherds
M. Stewart & Co
Clearfield Ministers Act Vom
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