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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1925

Page

5

Deaths and funerals mark local notices in Hillsdale area

William Gemmill McElhaney aged 95 96 was reported to have died at his Railroad Avenue home after a long illness. His daughter Miss Jean R McElhaney survives. Private funeral services were planned for Thursday at 2 o clock led by Rev J G Takerten of the First United Presbyterian Church. Flowers were requested not to be sent. TD Ferrier J D Perviey who died April 27 at Hillsdale leaves several children and siblings and was buried at Thompson Cemetery after services on Tuesday. Mrs Susan J McHenry aged 73 died after lingering illness from complications of diseases.

William Gemmill MeWlhaney Railroad Avenue Jean R. MeElhaney J. GC. Takerten First l Ferrier J.D. Perviey Hillsdale Thomas Ferrier Mahaffey Clair Ferrier Wilgus Bertha Meilwain Westover Avl Tifinble Ford Clara Ferrier Jacob Ferrier Arcadia Isaah Ferrier Greeley Cole M's. James Smith Glen Campbell Mhuesday Thompson Cemetery

United States dry Navy mobilizes at New York coast

May 5 report says the advance guard of the U S dry Navy set sail from Clifton Staten Island to blockade rum runners thirty miles at sea. Six cruisers and twenty speed boats armed with machine guns and one pounders joined by Coast Guardsmen, after capturing a 46 foot liquor launch near Seabright N J with 250 cases aboard. fourteen cases seized at the Seabright landing. Fifty Coast Guard vessels with guns and provisions geared for an indefinit e stay formed the largest dry navy to date at a single port.

New York United States Coast Guard Clifton Staten Island Rum Row Seneca Tled Gresham Manhattan Seabright N. J United States Coast Guard

Fire Report Sparks Evacuation At West Forty Fifth Street Tenement

A fire started in a baby carriage on the first floor of a five story tenement at 440 West Forty Fifth Street sent forty families into the street. Firemen conducted dramatic rescues from windows and fire escapes. The scene included storefronts like Dinsmore's Quality Store and Auto Pay Company nearby as onlookers watched.

New York West Forty Fifth Street

Obituary Notes for Mrs Susan Jane McHenry

Sympathy of the community goes to the McHenry family on the death of Mrs Susan Jane McHenry after a lingering illness. Born June 5 1883 in Cherryhill township she was reared by James C Campbell. She married Harry H McHenry December 27 1876 and lived in Indiana before settling in Punxsutawney. She was active in First Presbyterian Church and beloved by many. (Continued on Page 4)

Harry H. Henry Ariel Susan Jane McHenry Mellenry First Presbyterian Church Cherryhill Township James C. Campbell Harry H. McHenry Indiana Punxsutawney McHenry

Wabash Aid for the D and H and Buffalo Lines

Financial district buzzes over a possible L S Lovee lease of the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh to Delaware and Hudson. Wabash, under same bankers, could join as a fifth eastern system linking with BRP at Buffalo and possibly a Lackawanna line to reach New York. If BRP stockholders approve and ICC concurs, a major regional rail consolidation could unfold boosting coal lands Armstrong County owned by Delaware and Hudson and likely spurring line development.

Financial L. Is. Lovee Buffalo Rochester Pittsburgh Delaware and Hudson Wabash Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Delaware and Hudson Company Armstrong County

Freed on Mann Act charge in Waynesboro case

John Weikert of Waynesboro Pennsylvania was cleared of Mann Act charges after District Judge McCoy directed a verdict of acquittal finding no proof he transported Mildred McDowell 16 across state lines. McDowell testified Weikert paid her expenses from Hagerstown Maryland but the court ruled she acted of her own free will.

Washington MNS John Weikert Waynesboro McCoy Weikert Mildred McDowell Miss McDowell Wetkert Hagerstown

Pension increase granted to Emanuel Shore in South Lith

A message from Congressman Nathan I Strong delivered to the Gunnanette office notes that Emanuel Shore of South Lith has been granted a pension increase to a $72 rate this morning.

Nathan I. Strong Gunette Emanuel Shore South Lithetyert

Homer City and Normal Game

Homer City Independents meet Indiana Normal on the local diamond tomorrow afternoon at 3 1 0 o clock.

Homer City Homer City Independents Indiana Normal

Church Social and Business Session Planned

The King and Treasurer J. D. The valais will hold a social and business session at the church Friday evening.

He King J. D. the Valais

Canonsburg Girl With Roaming Fever Loses Trip to New York

Miss Delphine Shergle an 18 year old from Canonsburg ran away in male attire to head to New York. She was picked up in Pittsburgh and will face a mor als court today where the judge may order a cure. Friends note a prior runaway episode several months ago driven by wanderlust. Patrolman F Stoehr arrested her in a downtown restaurant yesterday.

Pittsburgh Delphine Shergle Canonsburg New York Shea F. Stoehr

CLYMER HORSE TEAM HALTS RUNAWAY BREAKS WAGON

A runaway horse team owned by Frank Mc Farland in Clymer was halted by A J Hines who seized the bridle and stopped the horses after they bolted through the street. The team suffered minor injuries and the wagon was wrecked, averting possible loss of life and property.

Frank McFarland Clymer A. J. Hines

Yankees Shake Up Infield After Slump

New York on May 6 reports a major shakeup under manager Miller Huggins. Everett Scott will be replaced at shortstop by Paul Watannen, ending Scott's record streak of consecutive games since 1916 as he exits the lineup.

New York New York Yankees Miller Huggins Huggin Everett Scott Paul Watninger Scott

Young Men On Western Trip From Grove Chapel And North Bith Street

Lynn Thomas of Grove Chapel and Earle Worth of North Bith street depart early Monday for Burlington Wisconsin visiting Butler and Lyons Ohio on the way. They plan a western trip during the summer months. Both are prominent locally and friends wish them well. They travel in a Ford coupe.

Lynn Thomas Grove Chapel Earle Worth North Bith Street Burlington Wisconsin Butler Lyons Ohio

Dr. Trust Dentist Car at 7th and Wayne

A brief item notes Dr. Trust, a dentist, was involved with a car incident near the intersection of 7th and Wayne. Yellow Slickers For Men and Boyett Dinsmore's are referenced as related entities in the readable fragment.

Dr. Trust Car 7Th Wayne Boyett Dinsmore

New Wife Will Save Detroit Man From a Booze Sentence

Joseph Emerick of Detroit faces a criminal court appearance in Washington Pa with a new wife his plea for mercy hinges on a rapid marriage. He was arrested in Canonsburg with several gallons of whiskey claimed for a wedding celebration. The judge ordered immediate marriage or jail, and the defendant prepared to wed.

Washington Joseph Emerick Detroit Mich Canonsburg Emerick Erwin Cummins

Homer City Fire Destroys Cars and Damages Homes

A mysterious origin fire in Homer City destroyed four cars in a Church Street garage and heavily damaged the Gilhousen residence. The blaze spread rapidly to nearby buildings including the Sutter Hardware truck and Meris Love’s Mercer, with six or seven cars saved from the flames. Furniture was moved to safety in several homes as fire, insured in part, was brought under control.

Homer City Church Street David Gilhousen Maize Sutter Chandler Sutter Hardware Company Meris Love Danny Dawson Gilhousen Squire Weir Weir Homer City Motor Company J. A. Love

Police teach quicker humane dog killing method

In Hazelwood, Pittsburgh, police will be trained by the humane society on humane methods to euthanize dogs. Patrolman Joyce, under instruction, killed a suffering dog after five bullets and a lengthy reload, prompting the booklet distribution to all officers for proper timing and procedure.

Pittsburgh INS Hazelwood Station The Humane Society Joyce

Death plea in mat e slayer case in Pittsburgh

Assistant district attorney Harry A. Estep seeks first degree murder conviction against Mrs Elizabeth Ladinsky for fatally shooting her husband Abraham as he slept at home. He labels the act willful malicious and premeditated and says she knew of his divorce attempt. The jury is chaired by Mrs Mattie L. Jones with six other women members.

Pittsburgh Mary Aagsistant Harry A. Estep Elizabeth Ladinsky Abraham Estep Ladinsky Mattie L. Jones

Bookamyre School Closes in Rayne Township

The Bookamyre School in Rayne township closed April 29. Pupils presented teacher Miss Alverda Kinter a five dollar gold piece. Those not absent or tardy included Roy Weiss, James Weiss, Jas Bence, Anna Kurtz, and Alice Glasser. Three missing one day were Dorothy Deemey and Elda Bence.

Bookamyre Rayne Township Alverda Kinter Esteam Roy Weiss James Weiss Jas, Bence Anna Kurtz Alice Glasser Dorothy Deemey Elda Bence

Pope Receives Kansas Pilgrims in Rome

Pope Pius greeted a party of 100 pilgrims from Concordia Kansas led by Bishop Tief in the Consistory Hall returning from Palestine. The Pontiff congratulated the Kansans on their pilgrimage and wished them well.

Rome INS Pius Concordia Kansas Tief Palestine

Marchioness Defends Flappers and Drugstore Cowboys as Salvation

The Marchioness of Aber, president of the International Council of Women, told INS that modern American youth with bobbed hair and flapper attitudes will be the world’s salvation. She argues today’s youth are more intelligent and independent, though the shift challenges traditional discipline. German politician Clara Mendel echoed calls for prewar restraint, blaming postwar freedom for perceived immorality.

Marchioness Washington Marchioness of Aberteens International Council of Women International Marchionass Gatea Frau Clara Mende Reichstag

Mellon Carries Reform Plan To Mississippi Bankers

Secretary of the Treasury Mellon urged tax reform in Jackson addressing the Mississippi Bankers Association. He called the estate tax harmful to states and argued reducing or abolishing it would not starve revenue, while lowering the maximum surtax would spur business and growth. Mellon compared 1916 and 1922 surtaxes, urging a 20 percent reduction and a 4 percent security yield to restore investor confidence.

The Eore Mississippi Jackson, Miss May Treasury Mellon Democratic South Mississippi Bankers’ Association Congress Secur

Man Slayer Faces Widow In Murder Trial Hearing

Eighteen year old Olympian Marcia, self confessed killer of John Sheik Bagnano, today confronted his widow Mrs Carolina Bagnano in the Macri murder trial in New Haven. The state plans further witnesses as prosecutors allege Olympi shot Bagnano with one meditation after a theater discussion. defense contends Bagnano threatened her.

David Sensade Uns New Haven Conn Marcia John “Sheik” Bagnano Bagnano Macri Carolina Bagnano Baat Olympi

Mazarrella Wins Temporary Freedom on Habeas Corpus

Vinegazo Mazarrella, long jailed for the murder of Sylvester Carlise, wins temporary liberty by writ of habeas corpus. Expected re arrest on jail breaking and assault with intent to kill charges, potential 30 year term if convicted. James Pugnese, who implicated Mazarrella in the Carlise murder, now in Western Penitentiary.

Vinegazo Mazarrella Jefferson County Sylvester Carlise James Pugnese Mazarrella Western Penitentiary

Sagamore Honors High School Graduates

Sagamore High School to graduate May 30 with Joseph Jeffries Jr as valedictorian and Charles Earl Chappell as salutatorian. Other high standing students include Nick Rolwalchick and Anna Dahlin. Also appears an advertisement for leather living room suites priced at 100 and 115 dollars and a misprinted note about an Automobile Club meeting.

Joseph Jeffries, Jr Joseph Jeffries Charles Earl Chappell Samuel Chappell Sagamore High School Nick Rolwalchick Anna Dahlin

Talk Excel by George. CINS Staff Washington views on Europe policy

The article outlines George Houghs frank remarks to Landon on Europe and Americas role. It notes aides and administration leaders presenting tenets to guide foreign policy and praises from officials. Houghtons performance as ambassador is mixed with some dinners and travel shaping perceptions.

George Washington Sador Hough Landon Titons Europe America Pidge Higgs Houghton

Lost Youth: Is Home Lost in Pittsburgh

Clarence Murphy, a teenage basketball player, ran away from his Pittsburgh home. Police and family conducted a search after missing notices and a postal card indicated he was with a gang. Clarence, seen at a street corner, disappeared while on his way to work.

Pittsburgh Clarence Murphy Clarence Father

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William ‘G. ‘McElhaney Susan J. McHenry Dinsmore Auto Pay Company North Sixth Street Court House Afar Armstrong CO John M. Leech Cient George T. Buchanan J. W. Warner R. L. Jamison Lawrence Robinson N. Y Ronaway Yanks Homer Gazette Stationery Store Dog POPE 7Th St Dinsnore's Quality Store Hevdesn Resus Sagamore Automobile Club Pase
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