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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
3
Fair managers express optimism about attendance and revenue as preparations advance. The outlook centers on steady participation from exhibitors, vendors, and families, with plans for expanded attractions and balanced budgeting to ensure a successful event.
The Indiana Agricultural Association gathered at secretary David Bair’s office with most directors present to review fair finances. Receipts from concessions reached about 1750 dollars, roughly an 18 percent gain over last year, while critics urged cautious spending and rejected two separate premiums. A 6 percent dividend on association indebtedness was ordered, and the treasury indicated premium payments had begun, with about half of the 2600-dollar premium list already paid.
Thomas L. Lewis national president of the United Mine Workers of America missed his Portage address yesterday because of a Pittsburgh connection delay. About 800 miners gathered hoping to hear him. He is expected in Patton today to fill the engagement. Lewis will speak in Glen Campbell and Rossiter tomorrow.
Outmans announce Tuesday night dancing class opening at Odd Fellows Hall on September 29. Evening schedule runs 7:30 to 8:30 lessons and 8:30 to 11:30 dancing with Graff Brothers providing music. Invitations issued for the event.
A 1945 short item notes Ping Pongs priced at thirty for 25 cents and mounted pieces at fourteen for 25 cents, offered at the Gem Studio located around the corner from the street car station.
The Grand Mogul at Washington predicts dry conditions with no rain tonight or tomorrow and winds remaining variable. This forecast challenges readers hoping for rain and notes unsettled wind patterns ahead.
The John Dunsmure Opera Company presented Rossini’s The Barber of Seville in Library Hall to a large audience, the Indiana premiere on tour from Pennsylvania. Performers John Dunsmure Mme Baldini Roman Kiekko impressed, with strong voices from Gherardi and the chorus, and notable violinist Arthur Kergh and pianist contributing to a well-balanced show.
More than 160 relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary Jane Roof gathered at the Fair Grounds for the first annual Roof clan reunion. The 84th birthday celebration drew guests from Blairsville Saltsburg Clymer Plumville and other nearby towns. A permanent organization was formed with George W. Roof as president J M Marshall as vice president J Luther Roof as secretary and J W Roof as treasurer.
In a streamed courtroom recount, Mrs. Tozier identified blood stained clothing and personal items of Robert Tozier amid testimony from witnesses across Punxsutawney Glen Campbell and Logan. Court ruled admissions from the Glen Campbell lockup could not be admitted due to coercive circumstances.
Horse and vehicles can be seen at Mogle & Hill's livery barn. Also for sale at Rd. H. Suttons, 220 South Sixth Street are stanhopes buggies sleigh harness foot warmer hair mattress never used three iron beds and springs sewing machine leather vouch and rocker reed chairs willow seats gas range good baker ten adjustable screens and other items listed. 21 tf
The Indiana County Railways Co. laid track from Homer City to Graceton and plans to reach Josephine by Thanksgiving if weather allows. If conditions permit, crews will continue from Josephine to Blairsville. advertisement for Pauch Bros. tailoring at the Gazette building promotes customized suits.
Dreamland offers fine pictures tonight with a mix of beautiful, instructive and entertaining scenes. Some funny segments accompany stylish viewers as Indiana Dye Works invites the public to call or visit for details.
Three foreign born residents in Clymer were jailed after disturbances. Gera Bozo fought a drug store incident and wished for death by train. Joe Malasii allegedly assaulted at home with a weapon. Sylvester Dolzi faces adultery charges. They await bearings before Squire J A Crossman. James Verona from Canon township was fined and remains boarding at taxpayer expense.
A birthday surprise party for Sidney Robinateen of East Church street, hosted by forty friends on Thursday evening. The event featured floral decorations, games, and several prizes for guests predicting donkey tail placement and the number of beans in a jar. Refreshments and gifts accompanied the festive gathering.
The Indiana Lodge of Royal Arcanum heard Grand Orator Millard F. Thompson speak on new insurance rates. He noted older members face higher premiums yet remain royal, and emphasized the rise was needed to keep the order sound. Young members face no higher rate. After the meeting in Cunningham's Hall the group adjourned to Weamer's restaurant for chicken and waffles and ice cream.
James Mitchell, while among campers found guilty by Justice Mobley of dynamiting fish in Crooked Creek near South Bend last June, paid a 100 dollar fine plus costs totaling 123.08. The six month jail term was remitted upon payment. The case serves as a warning on harsh penalties for illegal fishing. Cunningham Co announces Ladies and Misses’ Suit and Coat opening tomorrow with New York representative showcasing fall and winter styles.
A horse owned by J. S. Wyncoop of Kellysburg died on September 22 from blood poisoning after stepping on a rusty nail. The item was photographed by Ping Pong Photos at Piper's, Room 26, Marshall building, priced at 28 for 26 cents. The horse was valued at $200.
Ebensburg Sept 25 Judge OCongar's return fuels fight to keep County Detective job by Berkebile after Leech dismissed him. Commissioners may replace with tighter expense control, likely delaying new appointment until prosperity returns. Testimony may come from JTown Tenderloin figures including Milford Lee, who paid “husah” money to Johnny Burroughs, per Leech.
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