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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

5

Stiff Sentence for Indiana Pair in McCullen Robbery

William Jamison and William Hershey were found guilty of robbing Patrick McCullen’s home in Hays Borough on September 11 and are sentenced to three years each in the Western penitentiary. The case featured a visible attorney in court and confusion over the defendants’ names.

Frazer William Jamison John Lyndick William Hershey William Baker Patrick McCullen Hays Borouagh Lhat Western Penitentiary Indiana Allegheny County Jobn Lydick McCulen Lydick Com George Cruikehank John Lydick Villella Mary Lydick Mrs. Lydick Riverside

Oatmans in Library Hall Dance Flows in Indiana

A lively Tuesday evening dance in Library Hall led by Mr and Mrs Fred G Oatman drew about 40 couples with Graff brothers providing music from Pon.. axawney. Visitors included Ira Kynsleman who once ran a dancing class in Odd Fellows Hall. The next dance, Tuesday Oct 20, will feature a barn dance and Buffalo three step for Indiana dancers. Also noted: Ed Hamilton jailed for breach of peace after abusing his family.

Library Hall Fred G. Oatman Graff Brothers Ponxeutawney Hays Indiana Ira Kynsleman Punxsutawney Odd Fellows’ Hall

Weather Outlook Promises Fair Thursday

The forecast indicates continued fair weather, with Thursday expected to bring pleasant conditions and comfortable temperatures. No storms are anticipated, helping outdoor plans proceed as the week progresses.

Towns Face Severe Water Shortage Across Counties

From Johnstown comes a report that water supplies are so tight the city may need redistricting and periodic shutoffs in parts for days each week. Mt. Pleasant warns of compulsory conservation as supplies dwindle and factories and hotels may see cuts by November 1 without rain. Meanwhile Pittsburg and others echo shortages, yet Indians people reportedly have ample water. Street Commissioner James Gompers enjoys ample water for street work and occasional sewer flushing.

Johnstown W.H. C. Ramsey Johnstown Water Co Hinkston Run Mt. Pleasant Water Co Pittsburg James Gompers

Ward marching clubs planned for Saturday rally

Maj. 0. W. Simpson led a court house meeting to form five ward marching clubs in White township and Indiana to maximize Republican turnout. Each precinct will appoint a club and a committeeman oversees it. The parade offers a flag to the club with the largest proportionate Republican turnout. Decorating plans were finalized for an elaborate Saturday display.

Maj

Pension Attorney Lang Visits Marion Center Office

Pension attorney A. W. Lang from Marion Center will be at Squire J. G. Fleming's office on Carpenter Avenue on October 15 16 and 17. This may be his last official visit this fall but he can also be met at his home office or consulted by mail if a personal meeting is not convenient this week.

A. W. Lang Marion Center Squire J. G. Fleming Carpenter Avenue Thia Mr. Lang

McAdoo Family Suffering Illness Strikes Local Clerk

William McAdoo, a clerk in John F Clementa’s store, has been off duty for several days due to quinsy illness. His twelve year old daughter was seriously ill last week from jaundice.

William McAdoo John F. Clementa’ Store Durty

Fourth Ward Republicans Plan Marching Club Meet

Fourth Ward Republicans meet on Wednesday night at a local place to form a marching club for Saturday rally. All registered Fourth Ward Republicans are urged to attend and bring votes. McKean serves as committee member.

Fourth Ward Sfeloak McKean

Creekside Yards Expanding To Handle 400 Cars

Creekside yards are being expanded by the B R and P railway at Cummings Creekside to add two tracks long enough for 400 cars. A steam shovel, two new work trains, and about 200 workers including foreigners are on site. Masons began building a large dam for engine water, and a new round house may require a 20th house. Work on the new structure expected to start November 1, aiming to make Creekside one of the finest yards in the Pittsburg division.

Round House Creekside Pittsburg

Visiting and residents notes from Ernest Panxsutawney area

A column of brief personals and visits lists residents and travelers. Miss Violet Stumpf heads to Stockton California for winter. Oscar St Clair returns to Chicago for engineering work. Mrs. Mary Pounds visits son Conductor Murray Pounds in Pittsburgh. several others visit relatives or travel to Cambrdige Springs Zoumbrots Marion Center Mahaffey and Haiding. Local officials and professionals including Chief Clayton Palmer ill at home, Dr J D Stephens in Indiana, and attorneys Cunningham Elkin and Watson return from Pittsburg.

Party for a Future Nurse Farewell At Olive Calhoun Home

Miss Olive Calhoun prepares to leave for Pittsburg to enter a hospital nursing course. A farewell party on South Seventh Street Tuesday evening featured games music and refreshments. Guests presented her with a comb and brush set. Miss Myrtle Risheberger hosted a pleasant social gathering on Friday evening with refreshments. The Cunningham Co offers butter and dairy products and invites inquiries. Indians Business College Night School opens offering shorthand and bookkeeping courses at Wehrle Building 350 O. d.-8t.

Olive Calhoun Pittsburg South Seventh Street Myrtle Risheberger Watersatreet Indians Business College Wehrle

Young Couple to Wed Borland Miller Engagement

West Philadelphia resident Mr and Mrs Samuel Borland announce the engagement of daughter Myrna Borland to Noble Miller son of Mr and Mrs John W Miller of Washington Street The couple plan a wedding early next week Miller is employed at Howard Houk's drug store and Miss Bertand is noted as a popular Indiana elocutionist and amateur actress.

Samuel Borland West Philadelphia Myrna Borland Noble Miller John W. Miller Washingon Street Cupid Miller Howard Houk Atore Mies Bert

Cleaning and Pressing at Lowest Prices

Cleaning and pressing neatly and promptly done at lowest prices. Sec ond figor, Ray block, corner Philadelphia and Eleventh streets, S4tf.

Ray Block Philadelphia Eleventh Streets

Soldiers ParadeLed by Gen Harry White In Indiana

Gen Harry White will head the Soldiers parade Saturday afternoon with Capt Richard W Watson as chief of staff. Aides include C C McLain W L Bachanan W M Mahan W A Simpson Maj Harry W Fee D J W Simpson and Cyrus Stouffer William J Mogle John R Bryan and Thomas P Stephens. Staff report mounted in uniform for reunion events at the Court House with parade details to be published Friday. Owners of automobiles urged to lend cars to assist the coldiera reunion and guests to be picked up from hotels as needed. Visitors encouraged to enjoy Indiana the beautiful.

Harry White Richard W. Watson Court House Ownera Coldiera Indiana

Teacher Resigns at Board’s Request in Rossiter

Bussard McFarland, until Friday October 9 a teacher in South Rossiter schools, resigned at the board’s request and Miss Millie McFarland replaced him. Harry McGregor charged with cruelty after an incident with his son in room No 4. Accounts vary on whether the boy was struck or fell during a scuffle.

Bussard McFarland South Rossiter Millie McFarland McFarland Harry McGregor

Westmont trio returns from Indians after visit

Misls Jessie Faile of Westmont and Mr and Mrs Lew J Prosser with sons David and Don of Prosser Hollow returned home from a visit with old friend Mr Prosser formerly of Indiana. During absence they attended the wedding of Miay Ivy Falla to William Miller of Johnstown in Homer City.

Jessie Faile Westmont Lew J. Prosser David and Don Prosser Hollow Mr. Prosser Indiana Miay Ivy Falla William Miller Johnstown Homer City

Koontz Buys Graff Market On North Ninth Street

Homer W. Koontz former G W Plotzer meat market employee purchases the market of William J Graff on North Ninth street. Koontz will handle home dressed meats home made sausages belognas and other goods through local phones 41 and Bell phone 3.

Homer W. Koontz G. W. Plotzer William J. Graff North Ninth Street Mr. Koontz Indiana Bell Phone

Elmer Williams to Erect Brick House on Wayne Avenue Lot

Elmer Williams begins building a new cased brick residence on Wayne avenue on a lot bought from B. B. Tiffany. The site adjoins the John Jamison property, once the McComish homestead, tying the project to neighboring parcels and older property lines.

Elmer Williams Wayne Avenue B. B. Tiffany John Jamison McComish

Soap marketing quip about greasy pores and sellers

A terse line mocks greasy soap that clogs pores and notes all dealers sell it, referencing Jap Rose and Stoan in a satirical aside. The fragment hints at a debate over soap quality and market ubiquity without detailing a specific event or person.

Fiction Class to Mest Meeting at Telford Home

The Fiction clans of the New Century Club will meet Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs J Telford.

New Century Club Mra, & J. Telford

First Ward Republicans to Organize Parade Marching Club

The First Ward Republicans of Indiana announce a meeting in the courthouse arbitration room on Thursday at 7 30 PM to organize a marching club for Saturday night's parade. C W Kubos is committee chair.

Piano Fire Damages Duft Home in Engle Row

Firemen responded to Duft home in Engle row Old Brewery area on Monday but the blaze was extinguished without their services. A piano was partially ruined.

Duft Engle Row

Three Pastors Organize Brooklyn Church Silver Jubilee

The Second United Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn led by Rev. William M. Nichol celebrates a silver jubilee next week. Founded Sept. 8, 1818 by Rev. Dr. David J. Patterson, the church later saw Rev. A. W. Wilson succeed in 1897. Nichol, born 1864 in Taylorsville, returns from Egypt where he served eight years as missionary before leading the Mars congregation and moving to Brooklyn. He will be assisted by Rev. James Parker Rev. C. S. Creland Rev. A. S. Biddle Rev. A. W. Wilson and several Brooklyn pastors.

Second United Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn William M. Nichol David J. Patterson Reformed Presbyterian Church In Patterson A. W. Wilson Portalnd Ore Wilson A. W. Wilson, of This Place. In 1904 Rev. Nichol Nichol James Parker C. S. Creland A. S. Biddle A.W. Wilson Archie Nichol White Township Taylorsville Indiana Princeton Allegheny Seminary Egypt America Mars Congregation

Rally Draws Large Crowd in Smicksburg Meeting

A Republican rally in Smicksburg Tuesday night drew a hall filling crowd. Speakers included J. Elder Peeler Ernest T. Stewart James T. Henry Prof. A. M. Wonder and H. E. Andersen. Some speakers headed home this morning others to Trade City for tonight’s event.

Smicksburg J. Elder Peeler Ernest T. Stewart James T. Henry Prof A. M. Wonder H. E. Andersen Trade City

Forsythe Undertaking Office Moves to Simpson Building

Notice to friends from Jd. O. Forsythe announcing relocation of the undertaking office to the Dr. GE Simpson building on South Ninth Street. Office open day and night. calls to HL H Johnston's store or Simpson building. Forsythe promises full attention and reasonable prices for all calls.

Dr. GE. Simpson South Ninth Street Ing Wy HL H. Johnston Simpson Ninth Street Forsythe

Third Ward Republicans Call Meeting for Parade Lofty Aim

Republican voters of the Third ward will meet at the ward polling place Thursday at 7 sharp to form a marching club for Saturday night’s parade. They aim to capture the flag offered by the parade committee. Turn out and show loyalty, R J Marlin, Com.

Third Ward Ward Ward Orming R. J. Marlin

Normal Has a Hard Game at California State

Indiana Normal football prepares for a crucial Saturday clash at California Pa. The Southwestern Normal hosts a sizable squad and benefits from scrimmages with the well known California M C A S players. Coach Ed Wood hails California as one of the year’s key opponents.

Indiana Normal California Southwestern Normal California ¥. M. C Ed. Wood

Ten Days More for Piper's Famous Ping P

Public notices urge readers to send for small free post cards and free street dozen items. Readers are told to place orders at Room 25 Marshall Building.

R Piper Marshall Building

Also Mentioned on This Page

Win Baker Judge Frazer Oatman’s George M. Felton South Gibson A. W. Miles Hamilton Ed. Hamilton East Philadelphia Armet Thas Mt. Pleasant Ward Marching Clubs McAdoo Cummings Creekside Yar Helen McCarthy Ernest Panxsutawney Clayton Palmer North Findley Street Spirit J. D. Stephens Penn Run Oscar St. Clair Chicago Mary Pounds Wayhe Avenue Murray Pounds Samuel Cunningham W. PF. Elkin M. C. Watson Violet Stumpf Stockton Cal Frank Wood Frank and Harvey Clarion Alice Mullen Mahaffey Haat Chicago Mahaffey Mary Bruce William Simpson U. P Sheloca Frank Berger Hastings, Neb John T. McCoy Elizabeth Sutton South Sixth Street Sarah Moorhead Blakeville Barbara Blough Sarah Joseph Houk Purchase Line J. Howard Honk Indiana Pharmacy A. M. Hammers Ponxsutawrey Cambridge Springs W. P. Wooster Avatin, Potter Co John S.tinthoff South Fifth Street Willis Beck Zoumbrots, Mion Mra Beck Wiliam Klingensmith Frank Sowash Irwin Manor Peeler Armstrong Township Square Cunnoingham Co White Parent W. J. Graff Moat Market First Ward WM. Nickol Second U. P. Church Rev. Patterson Cleland Third Ward Republicans
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