Blacklick Fire Destroys Block in Early Morning Blaze
A fire starting in Wissinger’s barber shop in Blacklick destroyed eleven frame buildings in the business district around 1 60 o clock. The blaze, resisted by a bucket brigade, raged two hours, gutting stores such as Miller’s clothing Palaz zi’s fruit and Wissinger’s barber shop, with two houses dynamited to halt it. Losses include Miller’s $2,500 Palazzi $1,200 Shepley $4,000 Genarro $2,200 Grader $1,000 Snyder $ unknown Gardner $2,000 and other damaged properties. the town’s bank survived but the block was ruined and several families displaced.
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al Lamp
Wissinger
Blacklick
Miller's Clothing
Peter Palazzi
Winsinger
Sam Shepley
Tony Genarro
Charlea Grader’s
S. H. Snyder
Lyman Palmer
James Gardner
New Bank
Engle
Blacklick Ja
Josephine
Teodore Miller
Peter Palozzi
George Warnheis
Samuel H. Shepley
Blairsville
G. H. Grader
H Snyder
Ross Snyder
Samuel Wissinger
Adam George
Jesse Palmer
Flrst National Bank
H. L. Taylor
Petar Palozzi
J. M. Landfair
Jacob Gearhard
Eneen Palmer
Davis Palmer
Shepley
Don Johnston
Peter Palerai
Tony Genarro Alept
Handbook for the Study of Ancient History by Heckel
Prof A K Heckel of the Indiana Normal faculty has published A Handbook for the Study of Ancient History through Kerr press Pittsburg The 71 page compact manual outlines sixty seven topics with numerous references original sources and suggested review questions It covers from earliest times to about 800 AD and requires students to draw twelve maps with cited references The book costs 35 cents.
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A. K. Heckel
Indiana Normal Faculty
Kerr Press
Pittsburg
the Normal
Heckal
Morey
Hecke
Machinist Scalded In Steam Explosion Near Pittsburg Coal Plant
Homer City Pa Sept 29 G W Wells master machinist of Rochwater and Pittsburg Coal Company plant was scalded by a premature steam line explosion while supervising repairs on a six inch line A valve failed and 110 pounds of pressure struck his chest flinging him 40 feet down stairs His clothing was torn from his body He was rushed to Indiana on a streetcar then to the Adrian Hospital in Punxsutawney The hospital reports slight hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
G. W. Wells
Rochwater and Pittsburg Coal Company
Thin Place
Wells
Mr. Wells
Indiana
Adrian Hoapital
Punxsutawney
P. Trato
Star Theatre Ticket Draw Promises Five Dollar Prize
Beginning tonight Star Theatre will issue numbered tickets to every attendee for a drawing next Wednesday evening. Holders keep their tickets until the drawing, with the prize a Five Dollar Gold Piece. Regular daily program and admission six cents.
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Star Theatre
la Priza
Ade Mission
Tidal Wave and Victor sacks advertised with prices
Redaction lists Tidal Wave sacks 49 lb at 1.40 and 243 lb sacks at 0.75, Victor Boer 49 lb at 1.80, Victor Roller 244 lb at 0.70, plus a note about high grade quality and a direct Buna order contact for David Bille & Sot.
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Victor Boer
Victor Roller
Settlement Talks for Frank Hammers Estate
George Hammers of Bolivar arrived to arrange the settlement of the estate of his father the late Frank Hammers of Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hammers
George Hammers
Bolivar
Fairview
Millinery Opening by Sue E B Smith and Co
Sue E B Smith and Co invite the public to a display of full millinery on Friday and Saturday, September 29 and 30. Also noted: two barrels of Rockaway crackers at the Central Cafe, opened while you wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
RB. Galbreath. and Son
Bell
Central Cafe
Ellie
Sue EB. Smith & Co
Rockaway Craters
Plumville Baseball Honors Spark War of Words
Members of Plumville Base Ball defend their stance after Glen Campbell manager Scott Norris questioned recent game plans. Plumville says games were moved from Indiana to Punxutawney at Norris request with a $100 bonus demanded. Date changes for two games were made with Glen Campbell's consent due to Captain Geo Seanor's eastbound business. Continued on Second Page.
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Indiana Gazette
Plumville
Scott Norris
Glen Campbell
Ga ‘Nette
Punxautawney
Norris
Punxeytawney
Indiana
Geo. Seanor
Delegates Named for 85th WCTU Convention in Philadelphia
The 85th annual Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention will be held in Philadelphia from October 9 to 12. Delegates named include Mrs J B Russell and Mrs Frank Daugherty of Indiana, Mrs Jennie Seigfried and Mrs Martha McJunkin of Blairsville, Mrs Annie Getty of Saltsburg, Mrs Tillie Lang of Marion Center, and Miss Jennie Morrow of Marchand. Alternates are Mrs Lowry and Mrs Lewis of Indiana, Brentlinger and Wilson of Blairsville, Isabel Lowry of Marion Center, and Rosa Wingert of Marchand.
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Women’s Christian Telerance Union
Philadelphia
J. 3. Russell
Frank Daugherty
Indiana
Jennie Seigfried
Martha McJunkin
Blairsville
Annie Getty
Saltsburg
Tillie Lang
Marion Center
Jennie Morrow
Marchand
Meadames Lowry and Lewis
Brentlinger and Wilson
Isabel Lowry
Rosa Wingert
Railroad Builders Active in Harringburg District
Capital stock increases were filed with the State department at Harringburg this week by several railroad companies. Blacklick & Yellow Creek Railroad Company raises from $100,000 to $200,000 in Steatfield county. Brookville & Mahoning Railroad Company increases from $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 in Jefferson and Armstrong counties. Work on the line has resumed and activity is high along the route.
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State Department
Harringburg
Blacklick & Yellow Creek Railroad Company
Steatfield County
Brookville & Mahoning Railroad Company
Jefferson
Armstrong Counties
County Fair October Event Presents Home Talent Show
Aiother County Fair plans a home talent entertainment in Indiana this October. Misa Mabel Sparling of Wilkes Barre arranges a comedy to be staged in Library Hall on Oct 25 and 26. Misa Eleanor Thomas of Punxsutawney dies in Adrian hospital after months of rheumatic illness. She is survived by three brothers Thomas of Homer City and Louis and Evan Thomas of Iaella.
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Aiother County
Indiana
Misa Mabel Sparling
Block Entertainment Bureau
Wilkes Barre
Library Hall
Misa Eleanor Thomas
Punxsutawney
Adrian Hospital
Thomas Thomas
Homer City
Louis and
Evan ‘Thomas
Iaella
No Games for Collegians Called Off Vandergrift Game
The Collegians manager canceled a planned game at Vandergrift because several players would be otherwise engaged on Secure day. The note mentions options for warming meals at Central Cafy and Restaurant including chicken soup or oyster stew on chilly evenings.
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The
Collegians
Vandergrift
Pennsylvania to Dedicate Cold Harbor Monument for Civil War Units
The General Assembly authorized a monument at Cold Harbor battlefield in Virginia to honor Batteries B and F of the 112th and 2d Regt Heavy Artillery, the 18th Infantry, and several Pennsylvania Cavalry and Infantry regiments. Dedication is scheduled for October 20 with free transportation to honored discharged soldiers, ticketed by Capt. Josiah Hissong of Bedford County. travel allowed October 15 to 20 outbound and return through November 1.
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MN. ‘C. Watson
General Assembly of
Pennsylvania
Cold Harebor
National Cemetery
Cold Harbor
Josiah Hissong
Point
Bedford County
Hissong
Missionary Sermon at Homer Lutheran Pulpit
Mission worker Rev J E Bittle of the Pittsburg Synod will preach at the local Lutheran church next Sunday at 11 o clock. Pastor Rev J W Schaffer is away in Rural Valley this week. CG H Barclay of Boston is visiting Mr and Mrs James M St Clair. Mrs D Q Grumbling suffered bruises after a window chair accident yesterday.
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Homer City
J.E. Bittle
Pittsburg
J. W. Schaffer
CG. H. Barclay
Boston
Maas
James M. St. Clair
Mardis Victim of Unusual Accident in Dilltown
Dilltown Sept 20 Dr Jasper Mardis was the victim of an unusual accident while whittling on a public road. He tripped and fell, the blade cutting his right leg. Unable to move, he lay for about an hour until a wayfarer carried him home. The wound was dressed and he recovered with help from Chamberlains Storm extra. Local news also notes W Berene of Saltsburg consulting an attorney about council water dispute. settlement is probable.
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Dilltown
Jasper Mardis
Mardis
W. B. Serene
Saltsburg
Saltsburg Council
Berene
For a Sprained Ankle Balm Heals Fast Claim
An old remedy suggests Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for sprained ankles, claiming recovery in about one third the usual time. Advertisement notes it is available through druggists.
Fire destroys large Dilltown dwelling. family away
A big blaze tore through William Conrad’s Dilltown home on Tuesday afternoon as Frank Conrad’s family was absent. The fire, started by a faulty flue, gutted the house a mile south of town, but neighbors aided by the residents saved much of the goods. Losses estimated at 2500, with about 300 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conrad
Beelow Town
William Conrad
Frank
Swan and M Laughlin Wedding Near Marion Center
Mrs Clarence Day Swan of Strathmore Alberta Canada and Mina Mary McLaughlin daughter of Oberlin McLaughlin of Marion Center were married by Dr Day Brownlee at his residence Church Street on Tuesday Sep 28 at 8 o clock. After a short reception at the McLaughlin and Swan home Marion Center the couple will reside in Strathmore where the bride’s farmer husband is well regarded.
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Clarence Day Swan
Strmore
Alberta
Canada
Mina
Mary Mclaughlin
Oberlin McLaughlin
Mason Center
Day Brownlee
Church Atreat
McLaughlin
Wishi
Divens Lobae and Lobaugh Wed at Methodist Parsonage
Daniel Divene Divens Lobae of Glen Carapb and Misa Oleta Lobaugh of Taylor Armstrong county were married this morning by Dr J W Cary at the Methodist parsonage on Church street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Divene
Glen Carapb
Misa Oleta Lobaugh
Taylor
Armstrong County
Marti
J. W. Cary
Methodiat
Church Atreey
Marvelous cures and Rheuma remedy claim
Suffering rheumatism patients are urged to try Rheuma after T. E Hildebrand secured agency rights and promises a cure or next back. A testimonial from Mrs Herbert Mason of East Aurora New York cites life changing relief after 20 years of pain. Customer mail orders directed to Rheuma Co Buffalo New York.
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T. E Hildebrand
T. E. Hildebrand
Herbert Mason
East Aurora
NG. Y
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Alr
Cgal
W. Wells
John Petryskey
Phong County
Pat
Fleur
David Bille
Sot
W.C.T. U
Indiana County
Eleanor Thomas
Homer
J. E. Bittle
Lutheran Church
Chamberlain
Betty
J. J. Firestone
al- Jegan, Mich
All Druggiata
Samplea Fres
BIG
Swan—M’ Laughlin
Weat Ave
Buffalo, N. Y
P. Byron
Reynoldaville
Mogle and Baum
Peter Garman
Wayne Aue
Jeannette
Abe
Harry Garman
C. G. Burhenn
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