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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
2
Fragmented OCR reads like a town newspaper classified section. It mentions postage delivery by carrier, city editor, circulation manager, subscription rates, and advertising guidance. Local want ads appear with one cent per word and minimum charges, typical of a 20th century Indiana publication.
A West Virginia mining disaster unfolds as families watch the Barracksville mine. Governor Gore coordinates rescue efforts from Fairmont Hotel while crews fight fire and push through debris in hopes of reaching 34 entombed workers. Fire control is underway and relief plans extend to affected families, especially those with young children.
Devastating storm leaves thousands homeless as temperatures plunge from 60s to near freezing. Churches lodges schools and private homes become emergency hospitals while doctors from St Louis Chicago and other cities aid relief efforts. Towns Benton DuQuoin Gorham Murphysboro West Frankfort overwhelmed with injured dead transported to nearby towns. persen
Governor Howard M Gore praised Federal and State rescue crews along with the Red Cross Salvation Army American Legion and other groups for aiding 94 entombed miners at Barrackville mine near Fairmont West Virginia. He noted fire control progress and thanked Monongahela West Penn Public Service for traction line support while pledging continued relief for families.
A devastating tornado wrecked Indiana Illinois and Missouri causing hundreds of deaths and thousands injured. Cities Griffin Annapolis Murphysboro West Frankfort Desoto report severe destruction with millions in property loss. Rescue efforts hindered by wrecked roads and widespread chaos.
William C. Boettcher of Pittsburgh is survived by a sister Mrs. S M Bell of Natrona and eight grandchildren.
Edward H Thompson, Blairsville hotel keeper and Vandergrift resident, died in Vandergrift on Tuesday. He leaves a widow and six children. Funeral services were held today with interment in Blairsville Cemetery. Samuel Luther Wright, a 77 year old Johnstown merchant of the Seventh ward, died yesterday afternoon at his Wright home. He suffered a stroke 11 weeks ago and had been seriously ill since. Born December 7, 1837 at Aetna Blair County, he married Jennie Walker about 58 years ago. they lived at Pleasantville before moving to Johnstown in 1900. Mrs Wright died six years ago. He was in the mercantile business for 20 years with S J Wright and Sons, 511 Horner Street. Surviving children include Edward F, Rosa wife of Miles Warner, Austie wife of W R Potter, L 36 Oak Street, Alice wife of Carl X, Obern, Walda in Philadelphia, plus eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. He also is survived by his second wife, formerly Miss Sadie Smash of this city.
Fire swept room 611 in the six story Park Hotel in Franklin on March 10. Sixty transient guests and about twenty families in adjacent apartments faced near panic before firefighters confined the blaze to one room. J. M. Culehan of Tioga, Mich, was rescued from suffocation after falling asleep smoking a cigarette.
A tornado struck Littleville north of Russellville Alabama late yesterday killing one man, injuring eight or more, and destroying several stores and homes. William Green was killed when his horse was blown down. Mrs Green and a young child were seriously injured. A rescue party was dispatched to the scene.
In Pittsburgh, Elks Lodge No. 831 ruins collapsed onto J C Hyer’s ruin ing house, injuring August Wischmier and H Englehardt as a fire-damaged structure and surrounding walls failed during demolition. A second item notes Senator Charles Culbertson’s death in Washington from pneumonia. The Persian hound is rising in London while the hooch hound gains popularity locally.
A local obituary notes a man who married three years ago and lists his surviving brothers and sisters including Henry Coleman Avenue Mrs Samuel Beckley Messenger Street Mrs Geo Willis Altoona Frank Altoona Howard Pleasantville and Mrs Austin Mauk Oklahoma. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran church. Funeral services are expected tomorrow afternoon conducted by Rev Tr N Carpenter. Interment will be in Grand View Cemetery.
A large blaze engulfed The Breakers resort, then the nearby Palm Beach Hotel in West Palm Beach. More than 600 guests were sheltered by private families and local inns as valuables and furnishings were scattered across the beach and golf course. Millionaires and guests fled with trunks of clothing and jewelry, noting the rapid spread and total loss of both hotels.
The orchestra presented the usual high class musical numbers. The American Legion and the Little Theatre Players extend cordial thanks to Mr Samuel Moore for furniture for the first act. George Lydi for plants and Mr Jackson for aid in arranging settings, plus private individuals who loaned property and volunteered time to the success.
Mrs. FN Batter of Gak At Tithavile Pa shares her experience of a goitre removal using Sorbol- Oandrapin. She reports improved eyes, heart, and nerves with no side effects and urges others to learn about her operation. Sold by leading druggists and Sorbol Company Mechanicaburg Ohio with local availability at Findebrind's Drug Store.
Harry Shaffer of Penn Rut was an Indiana shopper yesterday. Miss Gertrude Nehrig of Stant Township spent Wednesday in Indiana with friends. Superintendent Jamies White of the County Home and County Commissioner Frank An Nethera visited Salisburg yesterday. Mrs. Earl Willcott of Newark Ohio and others spent hours with friends in Indiana. Mrs. Frank Teabout and Mrs. Vu, with Mrs. Martha Thomas of Wilkinburg, attended the funeral of Samuel McCollough today. Mrs. Nelen Wine and her son of Uniontown are the guests of Mrs. Wine’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D I Hetrick. Mrs. Laura Stoney of Beaver Falls and Mrs. William Weaver of Nobelstown Pa are guests of their aunt Mrs. Elizabeth Tomb. Mrs. W. R. Tomb and Elizabeth Buchanan of Marion Center departed for CrestON Pa. C G Coleman of Youngstown is visiting in Indiana. Constable A J Campbell of Homep City is on Indiana business today. Clarence P. Clark of Elderton, guest of his brother and sister in law, County Commissioner and Mrs. Lewis G. Clark. G M Bell of near Smicksburg attending Court today. D G Gromley of Marion Center spent Wednesday with friends in Littcha na. Samuel Miller Esq of Blairsville was transacting legal business at the Court House yesterday. Colonel Richard W. Watson returned from a trip to Harrisburg. W Pooke of Mahaffey visited his brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Phil C. Ake. Memphisshèrite remarks about a man’s aunt and his attachment are noted.
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