06 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1916
Page
1
In Indiana County the Gazette reports a popular auto contest where both genders participate actively. The rivalry grows keener as candidates run close toward the contest’s end with prize winners still to be determined.
In Indiana County a massive voting drive for a 2.2 million prize event unfolds with 18 awards including a Studebaker touring car. Candidates chase cash prizes and grand awards as days tighten, urging maximum subscriptions before Saturday’s finish and the following week’s prize naming.
The Grand Theater presents Are You From Pixie and four other popular songs in a new song revue plus the talking picture The World Upstairs. Regular features include Flames of Vengeance in three parts and Bungling Will Podtur. A big show and a big time.
The forecast warns of cloudy skies with probable local thunder showers tonight and again tomorrow. Meteorologists expect unsettled conditions across the area with light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds in some parts.
Chicago Sept 6 Mrs James R Barnes admitted to police she shot and killed her husband in Washington Park last night after he refused to withdraw a divorce suit to be heard in court today. Barnes was western representative of an eastern manufacturing concern.
McAnulty's Restaurant and Oyster House offers fresh oysters by the pound or quart at 80Lx Strand Theater shows Katherine Kacked in Idols presented as a world picture. Eyewear shop offers thorough eye exams and honest guidance. Brown's band concert at 8 PM in front of Municipal Building Seventh Street. John Watson, Dr.
The September Grand Jury recommends construction of a 205 foot bridge on the Homer City road to replace a dangerous curve near Twallek creek at an estimated cost around 13,000 and reports true bills including murder, assault and carrying concealed weapons. Final returns expected Friday.
Announcement lists times for voice culture lessons at Mrs Miders on Locust street. A mailed card to Irving Avenue Latrobe Pa will reach the speaker. Louie Remmy, coming to the Grand Monday, featuring Mar guerite Clark.
Gentury Club releases its annual program outlining activities and events for the new year, including meeting dates, speaker lineup, and community outreach plans for members and guests.
Health board faced a challenging session last evening with officials weighing complex public health issues and planning next steps across communities. Community members urged clearer actions and reinforced needs for resources and coordination.
On Philadelphia street the Carnival on General White's lawn drew health board concern. Police barred under sixteen from the grounds. the General removed the signs after a near altercation with Wallace Chapman of the Board of Health. Grounds are being cleaned but remain unsettled, while local warnings to keep children away persist. The Colonial Theatre features Ben Wilson in The Pool tonight along with fashion and shoe notices.
A fire gut a story and a half frame dwelling owned by Miss Burdett Hamilton of Chicago on East Philadelphia street last evening at 130 o clock. The blaze began in the kitchen from an overheated stove and overwhelmed the home, with Hamilton the only occupant at the time. Five buildings, including the miners hall and two stables, were destroyed in Reed County, with losses exceeding $6000. Insurance through the Thompson agency covered about 12,700 of the total.
The Street Committee and Police met to regulate autos on main thoroughfares. Sutton-Miller Co sought to continue parking cars on Sixth Street despite an ordinance requiring curbside stoppage on the right and facing the direction of travel. The ordinance was sustained.
Stewart's Auto Livery offers rides anywhere including Canada with reasonable prices. Ten good horses for hire. Two phones. Coming to the Strand Monday Theda Bara stars in The Two Flags. Cheat attractions at the Punxsue tawney on Sept. 12 481 16 1916.
Two Penn Pubs Service employees H Clair Fleming and W L Shields plan joint southern wedding trip. Velma Miller weds H Clair Fleming at her Miller home in Center township with pink electric lighting and floral arch. Rev D E Magill officiates before about 100 guests. maid of honor May Rankin. best man CE Sn. bridesmaid Louise Miller Clymer.
Under blue skies the sixtieth fair opens with Old Soldiers of the County as guests. Indiana Military Band performs early and a large Wednesday crowd attends. Exhibits fill all departments as race horses, a grand cavalcade, and an aeroplane display promise exciting attractions for three days.
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