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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
3
A large crowd greeted gallant veterans of two wars at the courthouse as Gen W J Hulings addressed the gathering in a ceremony honoring their service. The event reflected strong community respect and featured remarks highlighting shared history and sacrifice.
Indiana held a patriotic reunion to honor Civil War veterans, drawing thousands for a grand parade led by Mayor James A. Crossman and Gen. Harry White. The day featured school children marching with flags, rousing band performances, and ceremonies at the Court House with speeches by Gen. Willis J. Huling and others, plus extensive decorations citywide and reunions of Spanish-American War veterans.
Visitors from all parts of the county are to witness parades and orations by Hans, J. F. Burke, and W. S. Shaffer with the Blairsville Band and a mounted escort. Chairman Fisher reports strong town support as the Republican rally is described as a hammer. The procession includes automobiles with speakers, Chief Marabai, Maj. D. W. Simp, twenty mounted men, and Capt BR Watson with staff.
Blairsville and several town delegations plus multiple brass bands and drum corps are listed with affiliated clubs and groups. Special training leave is planned for Blairsville Iselin Wehrum and Punxsutawney at 11 p.m.
A Parade Committee selects a ward or White township with the highest voter percentage relative to registered voters for the flag award. The line of march will determine club counts with judges at a designated spot. aides and Indiana band members counted with their ward. Christ Episcopal Church serves meals at Odd Fellows’ hall. 20 driving horses offered by McGregor & Co in Indiana Pa. Cleaning and pressing services available at Ray Block.
Ali Clymer faces a Monday afternoon hearing before Squire France on a liquor case involving four members of the Clymer Pharmacy Co. Two defendants are accused of selling whisky without prescription. Prosecutor Mrs. Huntingdon alleges customers purchased liquor after requests to refuse sales. Propr proprietors J T Catlin and Pred Buterbaugh are named in the dispute with witnesses and Indiana attorneys set to represent both sides.
Joseph H Hood aged 64 died at his Des Moines Indiana home on Wednesday Oct 14 Born 1844 on Bratton farm White township. Civil War veteran who served a short time Survived by wife Elizabeth and daughter Dora Also surviving brother John L Hood Jeannette and sister Mrs John A Findley Funeral services and interment held in Des Moines this morning
William Duncan of Clay County Kansas arrived from his western home to join the Soldiers Reunion today. He served as First Sergeant of Company W, 200th P W during the Civil War. He left Indiana 30 years ago and previously worked with Joseph Flude in the Duncan Flude firm. He is a brother of Mrs. Flude and is a guest at her home on Gak atreat.
On Friday night unknown persons entered Mark Kerr’s lot on South Seventh street and stole 21 fine heads of cabbage. Kerr thanked the thieves later for leaving the stalks and thus showed gratitude despite the loss.
Burrell township builds a new Graiftown schoolhouse with Miss Ethel Stewart teaching. Advertisements tout Foley's Kidney Remedy to prevent Bright’s disease, Foley’s Ortho Laxative, and Chamberlain's Salve for chapped skin and sore nipples. all sold by local druggists.
The weather page reports increasing cloudiness for tomorrow with fresh south winds noted.
A wild bear report from Cramer via Johnstown describes two bears near Chestnut Ridge following forest fires on Laurel Hill. At Matthews farm in Johnstown three pigs vanished and were found partly eaten, suggesting a bear raid. Hunters pursue Bruin as a bear chase looms after bears were seen near Waurel Hill and Seward.
For the first time in 18 months a coal company in Cambria county has sent up a complaint about a shortage of cars and, most remarkable of all, is the Pennsylvania Beech Creek and Eastern which raises the protest. The railroaders also say that business out of Conemaugh is increasing by leaps and bounds.
An old advertisement states that Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder disease in all forms and strengthens their function to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes if taken timely. It asserts safety and lists druggists as sellers.
Denny G. West moves his family and household goods to the farm of his father-in-law W. A. Crawford in Wairfield township and will oversee the farm. Crawford family has moved to Bolivar.
A gathering of veterans met in Banks Township on Tuesday October 15 with principal speakers including John St Clair H C Campbell Col William Fairman and a Mr Neel in attendance.
Charles M. McKelvey of Holtvar delivered a Thursday talk at Manor under the Manor Athletic Club. His subject was Philosophy of Laughter and Tears.
Local ad urges quick action for limited stock of Piper’s famous ping pongs and small photographic post cards. Customer orders accepted at Room 26 Marshall Building. Indiana Dye Works promises to revive old suits at low cost.
Supreme Court case in Indiana County clarifies coal land deed wording. The court overrules a lower decision, directing reformation of deeds to describe twenty five to thirty acres of coal in the tops of the hills and 104 acres more or less, replacing references to the Pittsburg seam with precise terms and ordering Recorder of Deeds records updated. The ruling affirms the rights of the parties despite naming confusion in the original deeds.
A double wedding occurred at the Vine home of Mr and Mrs W B Beart on North Negley avenue Pittsburg Thursday evening Oct 15. Dr John Milton Luther formerly of Wem Fairfield now of Pittsburg wed Mise Carrie Irene Bennett and Dr Barry Covode Updegrat of Bolivar wed Misa Essie Marie Bennett. The newlyweds are visiting eastern cities.
A Republican mass meeting was held Thursday night at the Town Aid hall in New Florence. Speakers included Hon. James S. Beacon, W. T. Dom, and James Crowell. Music by the New Florence Hand and by schoolchildren. Scheme QO, M. Bennetts presided.
Hon K W Fair is listed sick with ear trouble. Dr W Walr is treating him with his family physician in attendance. Reports say recovery is hoped though the diseased ear may be affected. Pittsburgh doctors were called in.
Mestings begin at the Wesleyan Methodist church on the corner of Twelfth and Church streets. Revival sessions run each evening starting October 12 except Sundays, led by Rev. C. Leslie Smith. Everyone is invited to attend.
New teachers appointed at Kiski include C. E. DeLong from University ’04 and Archibald Ormond from Princeton. W. J Harwount of Yale and R. B. Gurticn of ’08 are added in English and mathematics.
Steam dry cleaning dyeing pruning and repairing of ladies and gentlemen garments offered by Todiane Dye Works. Call for service.
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