Honor for Hastings Public Reception in Johnstown
Johnstown citizens plan a public reception for General and Mrs. Hastings next Saturday evening. Invitations signed by leading residents request a meeting to express gratitude for their leadership during the Conemaugh Valley disorder after May 21. Hastings and wife will attend at 7 p.m. February 8 at General J M Hetress residence on Walnut Street.
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Johnstown
Hastings
DL. H. Hastings
Bellefonte
Deax Strand
Conemaugh Valley
Bel
Beronne
John Fulton
A.J. Moxham
H. Kubo
Herman "Banter
John P. Linton
Man
L. L. Janith
Makeeet
Myecis
Walnut Sei
Tnstown
Love Sick Youth Ends Life After Rejected Proposal
Ed Gamble, teen son of farmer Andrew Gamble in Somerset township, died by suicide after being rebuffed by a schoolteacher he loved. He vanished from home after a visit by the teacher and his sisters, and was found hanged in the barn. Authorities note he had shown morose behavior for weeks following the rejection.
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Marriagr
Wasniveros
Ed Gamble
Andrew Gamble
Somerset Township
Gamble
Hersel
Young Couple Leaves Town for Elopement in New Jersey
J M West of this place and Miss Cora Leonard of Brownsville boarded a Pennsylvanian train this afternoon intending to marry before returning. They reportedly went to Philadelphia then Camden N J for the ceremony. West is a salesman at Harrah’s boot and shoe shop and his fellow clerks indicate the plan. The couple ran off after their lovers for some time and Miss Leonard’s parents are greatly distressed by the departure.
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CORR
Teemstatch Unionrows
J. M. West
Migs
Cora Leonard
Brownsville
Philadelphia
Camden
N.J
West
Harrah
Miss
Andrews Found Guilty in Noted Murder Trial
Special telegraph dispatch from Bellefontaine reports the murder trial of Andrews ending with a first degree verdict after a 1 hour 25 minute jury deliberation. The judge thanked jurors as the guilty finding confirms Andrews' role in the death of Clara Price found by the roadside weeks earlier.
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Furst
Ch Andrews
Clara Price
No Scale Yet Agreed Upon
The sub scale committee met in the morning and again later with little progress. The representative group failed to reach a definite conclusion and planned to consult with a convention. After adjournment, little had been accomplished.
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Sfroul
Erie Park Presbyterian selects William Siemmer as pastor
A congregational meeting at Park Presbyterian Church authorized Rev. William Siemmer of Loret de Miro Church to serve at $1,000 yearly. Siemmer, a Princeton graduate, was admitted to the bar before entering ministry as a deacon.
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the Park Presbyterian Church
William Siemmer
Pss
Loret de Miro
Her
Siemm Teporter
Princeton
Polish Christening Ends in Fire Tragedy at Moosic Mountains
At Marshwoon a three week old child of Andre Feritzo was christened. A drunken revel led to the burning of ten Moosic Mountain Mining Company houses. Mike Switz and a wife of Joe Strasse died. A missing woman is believed buried. Reports of two child deaths could not be verified. Poles and Hungarians attended the event and poly nke was freely shared.
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Scranton
Marshwoon
Moosic Mountains
Andre Feritzo
Moosic Mountain Mining Company
Mike Switz
Joe Strasse
Strasse
Feritzo
Polink
Switz
Gourley endorsement quotes shine for mayoral bid
A stream of business leaders and civic figures praise H. L. Gourley for mayor. Interviews from Charles Goetiman Josiah Cohen and others describe him as educated capable upright and untainted by corruption. Supporters hail his leadership vision and electability for Pittsburg’s city government.
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Gourley
Lyon
Charles F. Goetiman
Goetiman Bros
H. I. Gourley
Pittsburg
Josiah Cohen
Fred Gearing
H. ¢Ane
Twentieth
Sidney Streets
Sir Mavor
H. L Gourley
W. F. McCook
Grant Street
Jd. R. Reed
Influenza Triggers Family Mental Downturn in Illinois County
Baker, a coal miner near Paris, suffered severe illness causing insanity and threats. His wife and child were affected by the distress, prompting family disputes and a move to Girard. The wife then traveled toward Paris with a Bible, barefoot, claiming a preaching mission and was taken to an asylum in Toledo along with her three young children remaining with relatives.
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Casto
Baker
Paris
Inetippe
Girard
Toledo
Important New Territory Opens in Shanunepin Extension
The McCalmont Oil Company's Stone-Sypher well advances a new Shannopin extension into Allegheny county with a 40 barrel daily yield. Dry holes rumored at Shanusiopia lack verification while Chartiers Valley reports a dry Riddle farm well. Fort Pitt Gas No 1 yields 70 barrels daily and Wettengil No 1 produces barrels daily. Fleming & Co. on the William B Cooley farm at Murdocksville shows barrels per day.
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Apecal
Canonsnune
McCalmont Oil Company
Allegheny County
Cork
Shanusiopia
Chartiers Valley
Riddle Farm
Galley & Co
Fort Pitt
Powderly to Present Callaghan Conspiracy to Grand Jury
Greensburg, Feb 4. T V Powderly will arrive tomorrow and steps will be taken to present the Callaghan conspiracy to the Greensburg grand jury now in session. Powderly’s telegram shows urgency, though Callaghan’s side, including Wise, delays action as Wise’s case misses the present term.
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Greensburg
T. V. Powderly
Callaghan
Justice Keener
Powdery
Wise
Steubenville Pottery Strike Ends After Yearlong Battle
Steubenville union potters declare the Steubenville pottery strike off after a year of fighting over wages. Knights of Labor General Executive Board ordered a boycott, but with surrender by the workers the men can return to work.
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Steubenville
Steubenville Pottery
Potters’ Union
Green Onunion
Knights of Labor General Executive Board
Genuine Scotch Pinkds in new Tartan plaids at 25c
Jos Homet Co Penn Avenue stores invite customers to shop and bring children for photos at Aufrecht's Elite gallery 516 Market Street Pittsburg. Cabi nets 1 dollar per dozen until April CasHMEERE Ombre and new wash fabric offered by Jos Horne Co.
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Jos. Homet & Co
Penn Avenue
Ralo
Aufrecht
Market St
Pittsburg
Cashmeere
Jos. Horne & Co
Very Neat and Stylish Children’s Suits Sale Today
Prices slashed on fine chevriot and cassimere children’s suits. Regular 4, 5, and 6 dollar garments offered today for 250. Sizes 4 to 14. Special 50c neckwear. Bee grand display at nee department. Jos. Horne & Co.’s at C.C. C. corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
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C.C. C
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sta
The
New Court House
Bee Grand Display
Nee Department
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Our New Spring Scotch Unshrinkable Flan
An old advertisement notes new spring scotch fabric items and retail prices listed as 25c 30c 40c 60c and 75c. The notice mentions Jos Hoare Co stores on Peon Avenue and James H Aiken Co at 100 Fifth Ave selling men s underwear.
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Nole
A . Jos. Hoare & Co
Peon Avenue
Mrn‘s Underwear
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Ave
Watches for Auction: Gold Silver and Filled Cases
Sales begin Wednesday February 5 at 10 30 A M and continue daily at 10 30 A M 2 30 P M and 7 30 P M. Includes fine American and Swiss movements in various cases.
Auction Sale Proposed to Liquidate Stock
Business owner announces a forthcoming auction sale to rapidly convert excess stock into cash and reduce debt. He asks friends and customers to attend and take advantage of bargains, acknowledging a likely large loss to reach a cash basis.
Overcoats Cutto $12 In English Box Fashion
Bargain sale highlights three lines of Chevrolet Overcoats priced at 12 dollars, down from 18 dollars. Coats feature strapped seams velvet collars and English box fashion. See samples in corner window.
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