Compensation Suit Highlights Rival Grocers Feud
In a courtroom drama a grocer Pagnetta seeks twenty thousand dollars for an injury after clashing with rival Schwabacher over a delicatessen next door. The defense paints Schwabacher as a war hero with a wounded arm, while Pagnetta’s witnesses bolster claims of a blow delivered by the rival. The case centers on alleged perjury and damages tied to medical bills and lost business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Schwabacher
Placiddy
Mr. Pagnetta
Rubinsky
Pappas
Mr. O'Styan
Elient
Alv. Schwabacher
Mr. Schwabach
Pantomime Origins From Ancient Rome to English Stage
Pantomime began in ancient Rome with cross gender roles and evolved through Italian and French stage forms. Harlequinade emerged with Arlecchino and Columba, then Harlequin spoke under Garrick, Grimaldi shaped the modern clown. Fairy openings grew popular, eventually eclipsing the harlequinade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiter
Vwt-Bits
England
Daines
Arlechitino
Columbine
el Pantaleone
Lun
Delpini
Royalty Theater
David Garrick
Joe Grimaldi
Fire Goes Down Boy Caller Is Not Wanted
A Detroit News correspondent describes Hollands holiday customs where a girl’s choice is shown by keeping or letting the fire burn. If she lets the fire go out, the suitor must leave. if she rekindles it, she accepts and the evening ends with the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollands
Detroit News
The French Foreign Legion Enlistment and Service Terms
The Foreign Legion accepts men of any nationality aged 18 to 39 with a height of 155 cm or more and a medical certificate. Enlistments are for five years with possible renewal for one to five years. After 15 years of service a pension is provided proportional to pay. The Legion is stationed in Algeria, Morocco, Tonkin, and Asiatic Turkey, recruiting on French soil with aliens paying their own travel. Mercury uses span many fields including thermometers and medicine with salts like chloride and iodide noted as powerful antiseptics. perchloride strength in surgery kills bacteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Foreign Legion
Foreign Legion
Africa
Algeria
Morocco
Tonkin
Asiatic
Turkey
Trevor Sunks
New York City
Collier's Weekly
Charm of Knighton and nearby fortresses noted
The Welsh border town of Knighton sits by the Teme in Shropshire with surrounding hills offering expansive views. In the district Caractacus fought battles and earthworks can still be seen. Hopton Castle, a fortress ruin from Edward I’s era, remains a local landmark for antiquity lovers and naturalists alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knighton
Teme
Shropshire
Tor
Angier
Caractacus
Hopton Castle
Edward the First
Inconsistent Law on Expert Testimony and Medical Practice
In Collier's Weekly Harry Greenspan notes that several states permit a physician with only one year of practice and no operations to testify in surgical malpractice cases and to critique the methods of a defendant physician, redefining expert knowledge as experience and practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Greenspan
New York City
Collier's Weekly
Port Royal: From Buccaneer Capitol to Historic Military Station
Port Royal at Kingston Jamaica once a bustling port and buccaneer headquarters known as the richest spot in the universe and the wickedest. The town later became a military station with notable historical associations including Nelson’s intended command in 1770.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Royal
Kingston
Jamaica
Turbor
Buccaneers
Nelson
Community Notices of Visits and Travelers in Local Towns
A roundup of residents visiting relatives and traveling to nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Leslie Johnson and family vacationed with relatives in Youngstown. Mr and Mrs Rude Sutton drove to Apollo Isla and spent the day with friends. Mrs S L Irwitt and son Chester were business callers in Heigh. Norman Sebring and daughters of Portage visited C W Sebring and family. Milo Schmouder, recently released from Spangler hospital after losing his left arm in a railroad accident, is back home. Various local residents shopped, visited, or called on friends in Johnstown Uniontown Indiana Clearfield Barnesboro and other nearby towns over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Johnson
Youngstown
Rude Sutton
Apollo
L. Irwitt and
Chester
Heigh
Norman Sebring
Portage
C. W. Sebring
Milo Schmouder
Spangler Hospital
Mr. Schmouder
Local Social Notes and Visits Highlight Wilgus Area
WILGUS Mrs Carl Gorman and family from Pittsburgh were Sunday guests at the John Fetterman home. Several neighbors and relatives visited, with birthday celebrations and small gatherings noted. A death in the community and illnesses such as colds or influenza are mentioned amid a roundup of visitors and social calls.
Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette to RD Readers
The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette to RD readers, priced at $6.60, details a subscription or delivery package from the Pittsburgh region with bundled newspaper access.
Indiana Callers and Local Visitors Highlight Week
Washington Twp notes Bryan Orr J A Park and A C Marshall as callers. Carl McLean visited Eugenes McLean at Vandergrift recently. Miss Hthel Harman spent time with grandparents Mr and Mrs Josiah Fisher. William Park called on J H Park Saturday. Mrs J E Blystone and son Glenn spent weekend with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Carl Miller at Vandergrift. Elner and Larue Marshall visited near Blairsville. Join Frye was an Atwood caller Monday. Mrs Ella Fleming and daughter Ethel returned to Five Points after weeks with Rev O J Fleming at Irwin. Norman Little the No 2 mailman bought a new Ford. Mrs Bertairman and four children visited J B Park. A Marshall was a Five Points caller. Meade Fishers moving to near Creekside. Rev O J Fleming called on uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs William Park. Mr and Mrs J E Park near Five Points and Mr and Mrs Geo Awards and Merlin of Beyer visited Indiana home of Frank Jamison. Mae Fisher Sunday with uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs M J Boyer. Glenn Jewart attended the funeral of his aunt Heberling Wednesday. Dirt roads impassable. Clair Lukehart a Kittanning caller. Postleweight attended Willet Grange. Ira Marlin had a cold and could not attend. Yellow corn meal and buttermilk make chicken ration. range at night by chickens needs cod liver oil addition if confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McFarland
J. L. Butterbaugh
Johnstown
C. HE. Fuller
Riddlesburg
Maria Cooper
Cherry Tree
R. D
Indiana
James Seger
Rossiter
H. R. Bee
J. BE. Wooster
Geo, Betz and
Barnesboro
Wilkinsburg
Rev. McKnight
Cockport
W. O. Hoover
Trude Parker
Clearfield
R. O. Lytle
Uniontown
Clyde Bee
Kenneth Beck
Roy Brilhart
R. H. Dunlap
S. C. Bee
Bob
Jack
Clair Sebring
Chas, Stifter
Stifflertown
C. E. Fuller
Donald Wagner
Altoona
Huntingdon
Gertrude Barnes
Helen
Clarion
Martha
Carl Gorman and Sons
Pittsburgh
John Fetterman
C. H. Smith
Shephard
Minnie (Fetterman
Belle Wise
Commodore
Grace Smith
Pearl
Clarence Little
Ruth Fetterman
Nettie Wright
Co. C. Tyger
Beula Shankle
Purchase Line
Zonie Fetterman
John Hazelett
Little Son
Eddie Cantor
Clymer
J. D. Gorman
Gon. Verald
Ons
Howard
Alvin
Minnie Fetterman
Zonie
Edna
Dan Smith
Bennie
Dave
Hart Smith
John Fred Lydie
Gipsy
Wilgus
Arnold Gaston
Harold Edwards
P. Rowley
William Park
J. H. Park
J.E. Blystone
Glenn
Carl Miller
Vandergrift
A. ©. Marshall
Meade Fishers
Creekside
O. J. Pleming
J. E. Park
Ilya Points
Geo
Merlin
Beyer
Wikin Bethel
Bobby
Sagamore
Frank Jamison
Mae Fisher
M. J. Boyer
Glenn Jewart
Heberling
Clair Peterman
Clair Lukehart
Mr. Postleweight
Willet Grange
Ira Marlin
Grange
Watsons Ridge Social Notes From Indiana Pennsylvani a
Mrs S R Hine visited the Collings residence on Friday and Martha Annabel Ewing joined church services with Walter Ewing last Sabbath at United Presbyterian in Indiana. Arthur Hood and son Robert stayed in Mt Jewett Friday to Saturday with T C Hood family. Walter Ewing visited Mrs J Ewing. S R Hine attended A W Robinson funeral in Indiana. Walter Ewing and Donald called on Frank Townsend Friday. Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette price to R D readers is five dollars and fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S&s. R. Hine
Martha
Annabel Ewing
United Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Ison, Robert
Mt. Jewett
T. C. Hood
Walter Ewing
C. Bt Harvey
5. R. Hine
A. W. Robinson
Donald
Frank Townsend
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Loop
Mary Crawford
North Point
The
Progress and
Pittsburgh Post- Gazette
West Sure Way
the Savings
Trustco
Indiana, Pennsylvania
Washington
Bryan Orr
J. A. Park
A.c. Marshall
Carl McLean
Eugenes McLean
Hthel Harman
Josiah Fisher
Elner
Larue Marshall
Blairaville
Mrs. A. ©. Marshall
Join Frye
Atwood
Ella Fleming
Ethel
Five Points
Rev
O. J. Fleming
Irwin
Allen Alshouse
Leonard Prugh
Norman Little
Bert Airman
J. BE. Park
Watsons Ridge
S. R. Hine
Wilse Colling
J. 9. Ewing
Olivet
Mrs. Arthur Hood
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Patain
Lee
Indiana Lumber & Supply Co
Oak and
10Th Sts
Penna
Parnell, Cowher & Co
Citizens Bank Building
Indiana Progress
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