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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
3
Indiana County candidate M. C. Watson pledges reform, supports liquor voting by citizens, and cites past votes aiding education, pensions, and labor. He defends his record against machine influence, touts committee work, and appeals for voter trust for another term.
In Saltsburg today the Commonwealth versus Hugh A. Jackson faced libel charges tied to borough affairs as many locals testified. Earlier the court heard Pete V. Steinhelser convicted of larceny after claim he stole $80 from a sleeping victim. John F. Steetle advertises plumbing and slate work.
The item mentions a half-cent-a-word ar s for December and a plan to have Thony Pietro accompany them. Lady Audley has a secret to reveal on March 12. Witty quips about St. Patrick, candidates, and dance patrons appear amid local comments on rifle practice and street committee duties. Lawrence Hasinger buys the Guthrie-Tuck Manufacturing Co. hand tool plant.
The Farmers Bank directors have workers in the basement preparing a room to be a barber shop. J O Doney has leased the new location at Philadelphia street and Carpenter avenue. The entrance will be from Court Place under the east bank window. light will come from glass plates in the pavement. The room will include a bath and tiled floor. it is a new use for the space. Doney will move on April 1.
Congressman Joseph G Beate leads House effort opposing special pension bills for Thom Aber Blacklick and Thomas Je Lukebart Plumellis. The action focuses on veterans from Indians County and related pension considerations.
The regular monthly meeting named the standing committees by the president for the year. Street committee includes R. E. Young and others. Finance includes J. Wilse McCartney and John Bennett. Property lists Ira A. Myers and others. Police includes John Hill and A. C. Ferrier. The Treasurer's bond set at 30,000 dollars. An assistant police officer election was postponed. March 16 David Pringle was elected weigh-master of the fourth ward scales. Treasurer John B. Taylor reported for 1907 1908. exonerations from taxes were granted with few exceptions.
Indiana has a state tuberculosis dispensary serving the whole county with Dr William Simpson in charge. The facility offers free examination diagnosis and prescribed treatment for residents unable to pay, numbered 48 and located above the Indiana Electric Co store with office hours Wednesdays from 11 to 12.
Dreamland offers a meat attractive program with three funny pictures. The Tramp Hypnotist inflames an old fashioned barn dance then leaves couples in awkward positions as they recover. A Kind Hearted Gentleman bungles charitable deeds. A Skilled Policeman depicts a patrolman capturing two desperados. An illustrated song is When You Love Her and She Loves You.
Mrs Emma Lockard daughter of Lowry Strong of White township was found dead in bed Friday morning March 6. Cause of death heart failure after a period of sickness. Survived by husband and three children. Funeral by Rev Margaret Cooke at her home with interment in Cherryhill Brethren church graveyard.
A North Ninth street social event hosted by Miss Pauline Ashworth and Miss Ruth Buchannan drew 35 guests for cards and progressive flinch. Prizes went to Hugh Bell and Maud Duncan. Buffet lunch followed along with dancing and games. Attendees included Maud Duncan, Bertha Frye, Myra Frye, Clair Mullen, Dora Adams, Irena Thompson, Martha Hamilton, Edith Simspon, Josephine McConnell, Lena Gilchrist, and others. Out of town visitors included Mina Mary Roberts from Homer City and Lillian Marshall with William Harris from Pittsburg.
A rundown of local residents and visitors: Albert Simpson in Pittsburg today on business. C E Warner of Ernest in Indiana yesterday. Isaac Heffelfinger of Shelocta visiting Indiana today. Joseph Myers of Marion Center calling on the Gazette. J R Curry, Pittsburg machinist, visiting brother G M Corry of the New Indiana House. Mr and Mrs B A Spencer of the Normal on a business trip to Pittsburg and Clymer. Charles Miller bound for land intermediary towns. Arthur Smith of Blacklick visiting his sister Mrs W P Thomp.eor of North Seventh Street. Miss Lottie Martin of Pine Flats en route to Pittsburg. Mr and Mrs Thad Douglas of I Cherrytre visiting Mrs J M Glasaford. Mr and Mrs C C Shielda with guests H L Weamer and daughter Grace of Salieburg. Miss Elizabeth Lowman visiting father Thomas Lowman on North Ninth Street. William Harrie and Miss Lillian Marshall returning to Pittsburg. Elmer Smith, famed for a long-ago baseball feat, has gone west. Dr H F King to Pittsburg for a missionary convention. Arthur W Wilson Cartin Wilson and Migsea Give and Florence Wilson attend funeral of Squire William Hoskinson at New Florence. Rev J Wilson and Mrs H C Cowplend of Humboldt Fire Insurance Co. in Indiana Monday regarding Mrs S M Jackla loss. registry shows Charles E Stahl of Saltsburg, William Newmeyer of Dubola, Frank Finnthwaite of Cherrytree, S T Wingert of Marchand, W H Beegle of Ponxautawney and G W Robins of Clymer visiting county, with Seeson 7:30 to 9 social dance at the Opera House.
James T. Henry, Blairsville shoe dealer, paid his announcement fee to Republican County Chairman A. L. Gilbert and declared his bid for the Assembly nomination. He joins M. C. Watson as avowed Republican candidates. the County Commissioner field also grew with L. W. Baterbaugh, Brush Valley township pastor, entering. The announcemen t deadline under Republican rules is 6 o'clock tonight.
Recent probate notices detail wills of Joseph Palmer Elizabeth Robinson Ben Afooze and Hannah Richards. Provisions name executors Mary E McAdoo Molly Silvis Lydia and children Mary Sarah Josiah and more with specific bequests and share rules. Dates cited include February 1908 June 1900 March 1907 and March 26 1907.
Cloudy weather and good conditions at Marshall building Room 22 as S B Piver Photographer announces an extension of the sale with 28 for 25 and four positions available for ten more days due to strong demand.
A broad claim promotes Hem-Rold as a world leading pile cure in tablet form. The ad asserts it can cure all pile cases where other methods fail and offers a guarantee with one package. It lists a Buffalo New York contact and references celebrity endorsements and a Boston candy kitchen mention.
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