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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
4
Republican County Committee sessions in Blairsville honor late Prothonotary A L Gilbert with eulogies from officials and colleagues. John Fisher unanimously chosen to succeed him. remarks stress his leadership, party unity, and plans for Roosevelt campaign amid county growth.
Veterans of the Eleventh Pennsylvania Reserves gathered in Brookville for their annual reunion. Capt G A McLain, T M Coleman and Henry Prothero from the town along with John R Devin of Shelocta renewed friendships at the Court House where Judge John W Reed spoke. Officers elected at the afternoon meeting include Capt J T Kelley president jot Butler vice president and John H Sutton secretary treasurer. The next reunion was set for Natrona.
Scott Peddicord of East Church street had suffered poor health since being struck in the face by a baseball at Homer City on July 4. Accompanied by his sister Miss Hulda Peddicord and Dr. Simpson, he was today taken to Warren Hospital for treatment.
Archie McAdoo noted that Blacklegs Creek near West Lebanon is nearly dry, forcing ogal company workers to haul water in buckets from the creek to nearby mines. Only the old fishing and swimming holes yield water currently.
Fred Jamison won his fifth race of the week at Youngwood Friday as Katrina Belsire swept three of five heats in the 2 17 trot. Henry Serene's Quo Vadis was defeated by Dr W B Prothero's Sorrel Tip in the 2 23 event.
An invitation dance is planned for Tuesday evening at Ichewond Park on Ty Mvoride. Music will be provided starting at seven.
Notes from a sketch of the Pennsylvania Canal by T. D. Marshall of Blairsville cover its 1826 origin, 1849 Blairsville to Pittsburg link, and later expansions. The line cost the state 50 million, sold for 7.5 million in 1857, and competition with the Pennsylvania Railroad grew after 1846. Prominent promoters and builders named include Thaddeus Stevens, John A. Roebling, Alonzo Livermore, and Nathan Roberts, with local officials at Blairsville and Greensburg. The piece also lists social gatherings at the McCoy home and Indiana High School’s senior outing.
William H Mahon the Vee teacher appeared before Squire J D McCrackens Creekside Friday evening on charges of whipping eleven year old Jjomena Moraca with a hose section and rope. Witnesses including schoolmates described the method and marks. He posted 300 for December court while contesting the severity of the punishment.
A party of six Indian men left this afternoon in an auto for Clearfield where they will spend tonight and part of Sunday returning home Sunday night. Those in the party are James McGregor, Ross M. Siete, Frank Hildebrand, James Uyoseman and Don Getty.
Indiane Dye Works promotes Sebenley Derbies for young men at Wilson and Wood’s. The oyster season is open and Myers & Lawle dt offer supplies.
The article lauds Doc Geasler as a standout hitter for Boston in home games, noting his timely three baggers and multiple hits that fueled scoring. It argues major league clubs who passed him by now regret those decisions, as his slugging ability drives runs and wins in the series against the Nationals.
Mrs Jane Brendlinger of Wheatfield died September 7 after illness at 68. Widow of Brendlinger, she lived her life in the vicinity and was survived by two children Alonzo Dias, a sister and three brothers. Funeral held at German Lutheran church, burial in local cemetery. Paul Vernon Brendlinger, seven months old, son of Mr and Mrs V J Carney Blair, died September 10 from heart trouble. survived by parents. Interment at Oakland Cemetery follows.
W E Oakes of Clymer was in Indiana yesterday, with Prof Bracken visiting in Derry and Latrobe. Attorney Samuel Cunningham in Pittsburg yesterday, and F H Redding of Smicxeburg visited Indiana today. Malcolm Mahaffey attended the DuBois Fair, Mrs Fred Ostman visiting Pittsburg husband at C. C. Mellor Co. Miss Rdlch Ruttner returned home after a visit with Miss Margaret Harris in Swaisavale. Mary Pierce home from Johnstown after visiting her uncle W W Moore. Mrs Alex Williams, Mrs Ada Robinson, and Mrs L Shaffer of Punxsutawney spent the day in Indiana. Nellie Goodell returned to Johnstown after a week with cousin Miss Sallie Howard. Albert Ferguson of Burrell Township attended the Republican County Committee meeting, holding proxy for Albert Lear. Paul Smith, principal at Chambersville, completed his first week. William McGregor of Indiana and sister Alice Matthawa of Tarentum visiting sister Mrs D J Carson and family at the Pair. John S Peddicord of Fort Collins expected Monday at East Church street. he's irrigation superintendent for Mountain Water Co. Dr George R Lewis of St Paul left for Blairsville and Lewisville visit before returning home. Miss Olive L Wilson left for Jerry to visit Dr M M Woodward and grandmother Mrs W Hoskinson in New Florence.
After ecora cases the Grand Jury drew up a list requesting repairs and disinfecting at the Court House jail and County Home. They praised the County Home but urged fire hose connections. Judge Telford released opinions on new election district petitions in several townships. Friday’s session issued true bills for multiple suspects and other prosecutions were continued or ignored by the jury.
Jefferson County commissioners acting through a representative issued an order of relief placing Frank Fosco his wife and six children of Homer City on the county as their last legal residence They had lived in Homer City only two months
Engagement announced for Hinma V Lose of Billy villa to Ernest Be-Shumaker of Naw Bethlehem. Bride-to-be Hinma is a former wellky Normal student. Brother Roart Lose recently married. Local notices also report several other wedding events and social gatherings in Emerton Blatrarilla and Derry areas.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Indiana students invited to enroll on September 14 and an ad style line offering garment cleaning by Indians Dye Works with a name Ping Fong Phatow and a room reference.
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