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the TEDDY we extend to you' our sincere best wishes that your Year may be one of the kind that you most desire. VOLUME 108. LOCAL GIRL FATALLY HURT IN AUTO Miss Anna Martha Ise- man, 19, in Machine Sideswiped by Engine at Railroad Crossing in Yatesboro. there OTHER TRAGEDIES Fataliy injured when the car in which she was riding was sideswiped by a shifter locomotive at the Yatesboro crossing of the Buffalo, Rochester. and Pittsburgh Railway Company shortly before last midnight, Miss Anna Martha Iseman, 19, daughter of William Iseman of 1268 Church street, died 85 the ambulance in which she was being conveyed to the Indiana Hospital, entered the institution grounds about one o'clock this morning.

Marks on her body would not be sufficient to cause death, according to physicians, and it is presumed that internal injuries, coupled with shock, caused her demise. Aside from slight cuts and bruises and shock, Dr. H. A. Milo of Harrisburg, who was driving the car, was not otherwise injured.

Miss Iseman was a -stenographer in the office of Scout Executive W. Ralph Harrison in the Weamer building, South Seventh- street. In the communicating office of 'County Farm Agent John. W. Warner, Dr.

Milo has made his headquarters since last November, while assisting in the tuberculin testing of cattle in Indiana county, Learning that Dr. Milo was going to 1 Kittanning on business last. evening, Miss Iseman asked if she might accompany him for a visit with friends in the Armstrong county sent. The return trip to was started shortly after o'clock. 3 his.

automobile reached the caboro crossing, Dr. Milo noticed reproaching shifter locomotive to avoid a head-on collision, his car sharply to the left. the side-swiped the the side on which Miss Isewas riding and practically deted it. Dr. Milo states that he sutured witnesses to the effect there was no whistle or bell sounded by the locomotive of its appath and that there was no watchman.

(Continued on page two) New Ambulance Of S. C. Streams Silas C. Streams is being congratulated upon the acquisition of one of the most modern and -date ambulances to be in use outside of large cities and very seldom in the cities themselves, It represents the expenditure of a large sum of money and but shows the progressive spirit of the Indiana funeral director in giving the best service at his com.mand, The ambulance is 'an eight-cylinder Candillac of 1930 design and construction, The body of the ambulance was built A. J.

Miller Company of Bellefonte, 0. It is of a two-tone sand color and is equipped with a Lorain spotlight and a siren of the largest type, The interior trim is of light buff leather and its equipment is the last word for handling of emergency cases. In addition to the regulation cot, there is a Javenport bed on the opposite site, which can be used for a second patient. (Continued on page two) GALA TIME AT RITZ TONIGHT A gala time is in store for those who attend the Midnight Show in the "Ritz" Theatre tonight. The management has arranged stellar pro gram headed by "Broadway Seandals," one of the great screen and talking hits of the year, There will be much laughter and many songs, "whoopee," come-ye-alls and a gen.

eral good time for everyone. A spccial surprise will be presented on the stage, Beautiful girls, gorgeous costumes, snappy dances, catchy music and beautiful stage arrangements re some of the features of the Scandal. Every minute will overflow with a- tion. And remember those who Arrive early get thebest seats. Indiana urning Gazette INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1929.

New YearsGreetings MAY 60 CHILDREN PERISH IN FIRE Scotland, Dec, (INS)-Horrible tragedy visited this peaceful city this afternoon when at least sixty children, ranging in ages from a few years to early teens, lost their lives in a fire which destroyed the Glen motion picture theatre during a children's matinee. The fire broke out from an undetermined cause while the theatre was jammed with hundreds of children attending a special New Year's Five performance staged for their Most of the deaths were caused in the panic-stricken rush for doors and windows a short while after the first few wisps of smoke curled down among the youthful audience. The rescuers found unconscious heaps of children, many of them dead and others suffering terrible injurics, jammed against the doors and windows. FOUR-YEAR-OLD INDICTS MOTHER IN PAUL'S DEATH Lad Gleefully Gives Dramatic Story of How His Mother Shot Down State Patrolman Near New Castle. $3,000 REWARDS BELLAIRE, Dee.

of the mouth of -her: 4-yearsold baby boy today, Irene Schroeder, 30, of Benwood, W. was named as the slayer of Corporal Brady Paul, Pennsylvania State Highway 1 Patrolman who was killed in a gun fight with. bandits along the New CastleButler road near New Castle, last who Friday, according to the police questioned "Donnie" Schroeder. According to Pennsylvania State Police who came here to question child, is alleged to have been the lad with the woman who shot Paul, he gleefully recited the dramatic story of how his mother shot down Paul when he with Patrolman Ernest Moore stopped the automobile containing two men, a woman and a child to question them about a holdup in Butler, that morning. The child, under questioning by Lieut.

E. J. Henry, to have implicated his mother, father and "Uncle Joe." The man the child called "Papa" is not the child's legal parent, according to police who say Irene Schroeder (Continued on page two) FESTAL DAY IN LYDICK HOME The home of Mr. and Mrs. D.

M. Lydick, of East Oak street, was the scene of a delightful family reunion recently, when their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gathered to make merry. Those present were: George Hawk, Dayton, Mrs. E. A.

Hawk, Mrs. Charles Burns, Mrs. G. W. Stratiff and Mrs.

F. E. Jones, all of Punxsutawney, Mrs. John Smith, of Reynoldsville, Elmer, of Detroit, Michigan, Doty, of Blairsville, Mrs. C.

Adams, of Olean, N. Y. and Mrs. L. A.

Walker, of The sons-in-law, daughtersin-law, cight grand children and one great-grand-child were also present. Mr. and Mrs. Lydick have 41 grandchildren and 45 great-grand-children, WATCH NIGHT MEET TONIGHT A watch night meeting will be herd. in the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Church and Twelfth streets, this evening beginning at 8:30 o'clock.

An invitation is extended to all. This evening at 7:30 o'clock a New Year's Prayer Service will be held in Zion Lutheran Church. 'Three men will speak, the first on "New Year, al New Start:" the second on "Dropping Some Things," and the third on "Making It Better." The quartet will be present and add to the musical New Year program, A welcome is extended to all. Weather your doors and win-! dows, Indiana Lumber Supply Company. Wed-tfx Special Chicken Dinner On New Years from 12:30 till 3 o'elock, 75c.

Yellow Lantern Tea Room, WEATHER. Fair with mild temperature today. Wednesday, light. rain, followed by colder weather, 18 the local forecast. TWO CENTS A COPY INJURED LADS BETTER TODAY The many friends of George Boring, 13, son of Mr.

and Mrs. H. H. Boring, of 1272 Church street and Edwin Twigg, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Samuel Twigg, of. 1259 Oakland avenue, who were terribly mained when an undetonated shrapnel shell exploded in the rear of the Boring deSaturday afternoon, were lighted boys to are learn this responding morning nicely that to treatment in the Indiana Hospital. The lads, who have displayed remarkable courage throughout their trying ordeal, are reported to be excellent patients and their early recovery is expected. FARMERS JOIN FOR PROTECTION Association Formed by Pomona Grange to Remove Curse of Chicken Thieves and Other Property Destroyers. NAME OFFICERS At the -Pomona Grange meeting at Clymer, the curse of chicken thieves and theft of other property was thoroughly discussed.

This nuisance is becoming continually worse. In the vicinity of Center and Home some 2,000 chickens have been stolen in the lastthree months. It' was therefore decided to organize a Protective Association known as the Protective Association of Indiana County to combat this crime. A' Constitution and By Laws was adopted and the following directors elected: President, E. M.

Thompson, Home; First Vice President, Howard Park, Indiana, R. D. Second Vice President, John R. Smith, Penn Run; Third Vice President, M. C.

Stewart, Homer City; Secretary, J. W. Warner, Indiana, and Treasurer, John G. St. Clair, Farmers' Bank and Trust Indiana.

The committee met on Saturday and made plans for operations. The dues will be $1 per individual member, $25.00 for organization member(Continued on page two) EDWARDS MOTOR CO. BANQUETED Interesting Speakers and Music Featured a Real Evening. One of the most delightful holiday social events was the annual banquet and meeting of the Edwards Motor Company held in McConn's Cafe Monday evening. Places were arranged for 22, designating the managers, the employes and guests from here and elsewhere.

Seated at the table the men proved an inspiring group of hustlers in business and the tenor of their talks, while strictly of the "shop" nature, kept everyone interested and at times amused, not amused at the speaker or his talk excerpts, but amused at humor. cus quips injected into the program. A special paragraph was asked in the case of William Moore, who gave a solo of much merit and pleasure. Then will use this much of the paragraph as an introduction of the speakers, the names of which follow: Ira C. Edwards and F.

M. Fritchman, owners and managers; D. J. Brady. Pittsburgh, Zone Sales Promotion Motor Manager of the Chevrolet Company; Carlson, Johnstown, Chevrolet representative; G.

Krause, Pittsburgh, sales maneger; G. A. Kelvington, Indiana, manager of the Pennzoil Company; G. W. Case, shop foreman and Wade Ifarris, H.

R. Walker, Earl Wiggins, Steve Pecola and Dr, Ward Timblin. It was all Chevrolet talk, the presentation of the plans and specifications for the new year and the service which will be represented by the new models, both in the pleasure and business types. Music for the evening, aside from. Moore's solo, and some other, was furnisned by Mario, the accordion wizard, assisted by his daughter, "Princess Gloria." Basket Ball Tonight Schneider Club," Pittsburgh, VS.

Indiana Y. Preliminary game at 7:30. Admission 25c, 35c, 50c, MISS CARNAHAN DIES IN ARIZONA Former Indiana Resident Passes Away After Long Illness- -W. C. Long Died at His Home on Clymer Road.

OTHER DEATHS Mrs. Nancy Carnahan of 330 Church street received word this morning of the death yesterday in Phoenix, of her daughter, Miss Grace Carnahan. The body will be brought to Indiana Friday morning, An obituary will be given in Thursday's issue. W. C.

Long W. C. Long died this morning shortly before eight o'clock at his home on the Indiana-Clymer road. An obituary will be given later. Howard Ryan PUNXSUTAWNEY, Dec.

31 Howard Ryan, son of Mrs. Sarah Ryan, of Youngstown, Ohio, a nephew of Mrs. Edith Lester and of Mrs. S. M.

Miller, of this city, died at 4 o'clock Monday morning at his home after an illness of about one year. The deceased, who was a veteran of the World War, was severely gassed in action and tuberculosis is believed to have resulted. Prior to the World War he saw action on the Mexican border as a member of the Ohio National Guard. The young man was born in Punxsutawney, 33 years ago, the son of John (deceased) and. Mrs.

Saran Ryan. He attended high school here and was active in athletics as a member of the high school basketball and track teams. He was known to his myriad school friends as "Scoby." A sister of the 'deceased, Miss Nelle Ryan, taught school in Punxsutawney about 15 years ago, the Ryans having left Punxsutawney for Youngstown in 1914. The deceased was. married and leaves widow and two children.

Funeral services will be held in Youngstown, Ohio. Mrs. Susan Blahovee Mrs. Susan Blahovec, aged 24, wife of Frank Blahovec, of Rossiter, died suddenly Sunday night of heart trouble. The deceased had been in her usual state of health when she retired Saturday night.

Her husband (Continued on page two) "Johnny" In Trouble Again BEDFORD, Dec. Adeline Deaner, 19, is in trouble again. Laura, who prefers to be called Johnny and prefers boys' to women's clothing -insists in fact that even court orders do not change her opinion about clothes--is in the county jail here, charged with participating in a robbery at a barbecue stand, according to District Attorney J. C. Wright.

Miss Deaner encountered the law last May, when posing as a boy, she was arrested on a charge of passing counterfeit $20 bills. She was placed on parole in federal court after the trial at which her companions were sentenced. The girl, reared in the mountains near here, prefers the hardihood of a man's life on her parent's farm to the comparative quiet of the kitchen or the parlor, Sho does the work of a man on the farm, including the clearing of land and the pulling of stumps from the rocky soil. Shortly before her most recent apprehension she asked probation authorities for permission to go to Altoona for work. She decided to stay at.

home when the permission was given with the proviso that she don feminine apparel. YOUTHS ESCAPE FROM MORGANZA MORGANZA, Dec. -Police in the Pittsburgh district have been asked to search for James McGill, 18 and Walter Gault, 19, both negroes, who escaped from the Pennsylvania training school here, last night. The missing youths lived in the Hill district of Pittsburgh prior to their sentence. Sauer Kraut Supper Christian Church Thursday, Feb-, ruary 6th, 108x BOPP GIVEN STIFF SENTENCE Indicted on Liquor Charge Defendant Gets $1,000 Fine and One to Two Years in Allegheny Work House.

OTHER SENTENCES Judge J. N. Langham meted out the following sentences to law violators when December Court re-opened here yesterday: Charles Bopp, manufacturing and possessing intoxicating liquor, costs, a fine of $1,000 and undergo impris. onment in the Allegheny County Work House for a period of not less than one year nor more than two years. Monroe T.

Guiste, operating a motor vehicle, while under the influence of liquor, costs and a fine of $200. Mrs. Bruce Patterson, selling and possessing intoxicating liquor, and a fine of $100. Mrs. Victor Connatti, selling and possessing intoxicating liquor, costs and a fine of $100.

Mrs. Camela Colletti, manufacturing and possessing intoxicating liquor, costs and a fine of $200. Pete Attillio, selling and possessing intoxicating liquor, costs, a fine of $200 and undergo imprisonment in the county jail for a period of sixty days. John Persolek, possessing intoxicating liquor, costs and a fine of $100. costs Frank J.

Gabriel, false, pretense, and undergo imprisonment in the Allegheny County House for a period: of not less than one year nor more than two years. Frank J. Gabriel, on a second conviction of forgery, make restitution of $2,330, to R. V. Kerr, the prosecutor and undergo imprisonment in the Allegheny County Work House for a period of not less than four years or more than eight years.

The December term of Civil Court opened before Judge Langham at 1:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, The first case called was that of Fred B. Thomas against the late Thompson, an action in trespass. The case was withdrawn from the December Court calendar on account of the recent death of the defendant. La Mantia Brothers in the action of trespass against the Pennsylvania Railroad asked for a voluntary nonsuit, which was granted by the court. The first case listed for trial today was Mr.

and Mrs. N. J. Reed against E. H.

Winslow, an action in trespass. Glee Club At 1st U. P. Church NEW CONCORD, Ohio, Dec. The Musical clubs of Muskingum College are making 'their annual concert tour during the holiday season, presenting entertainments in eight cities of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Canada.

Twenty men and six women, of the Men's Glee Club' and the Madrigal Club, are in the party which will travel by bua, Professor T. H. Hamilton, head of the Conservatory of Music, is director. The clubs will appear in the First United Presbyterian Church, Indiana, Thursday evening, January 2, at 8 o'clock. A program of choruses, quartets, solos, Christmus carols, string quartet numbers and readings will pive a varied and delightiul evening of entertainment, The Men's Club and the Madrigal Club of mixed voices will each render two groups of classical and popular songs, Two male quartets will present selections, A soprano soloist will sing, and four string instrumentalists will play.

The addition of a reader completes the troupe which will give a high class and enjoyable performance, (Continued on Page two) COUPLE WED ON CHRISTMAS DAY The marriage of Edgar McQuown, of Indiana and Miss Gilberta Stephens, of Starford, has been nounced. The marriage was an event of Christmas in the office of 'Squire) Chris Butterworth, at Clymer, King Bird Flour The quality is unexcelled at any price. 49 lb. sack $2.00, special price by the barrel, $7.60, Ellis' Mill, Indiana, Pa. WINSLOW CASE UP IN COURT The case of Mr.

and Mrs. Floyd J. -Reed of Deckers Point, against E. H. Winslow, of Punxsutawney, an action in trespass, opened before Judge D.

Marion Patterson of Blair County, when court convened here at 9 o'clock this morning. The case is an echo of an automobile crash in which Reed car and the Winslow car figurAugust 25th, 1928, near In the crash Mr. and Mrs. Reed and the former's grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Kornman of Gipsy, were injured and the child, son of the Reeds, was killed.

Mr. and Mrs. Reed are seeking to recover $50,000 damage. Mrs. Kannan has entered a similar suit against Mr.

Winslow. MAYOR BEGINS JAIL SENTENCE Stay of Execution Joseph Cauffiel, Johnstown, Enters Cam bria Co. Prison; Pardon Board Action Sought. NOTES OF CASE before 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon EBENSBURG, Dec. the outer doors of the Cambria county jail swung shut behind Joseph Cauffiel, mayor of Johnstown, who surrendered to the warden of the institution to start serving a sentence of two to three years imposed upon him for official misconduct, following a trial in the court of common pleas last March, Only favorable action by the state' pardon board, which will consider his application at its mecting January 15 in Harrisburg, can serve to reduce' the time he must spend in prison.

Cauffiel's last hope for a stay of execution the trial court's sentence, which was sustainend by both the state superior and supreme courts, went glimmering this morning when, in an opinion written by President Judge John. E. Evans and concurred in by Judge John H. McCann, the county court denied a petition for a limited parole until such time as the pardon board could act (Continued on page two) TAKE LAMBING ON NEW CHARGE Wanted on Charge of Larceny by B. S.

Railroad Co. An article published in Saturday's edition of the Gazette, led to the arrest of Lawrence Lambing, of McIntyre, after he had been discharged following a hearing held before 'Squire C. C. yesterday. Lambing charged with stealing a' sheep-lined -leather coat owned by, Rockwell Kolley, of Ernest.

During the hearing Lambing testified Kelley had accompanied him from McIntyre to Indiana in his father's car. Kelley left the coat in the car and they separated. He claimed after he was. ready to return to McIntyre he waited an hour for Kelley to come for his coat. When he did not appear he returned to McIntyre.

He claimed Kelley did not call for the coat and had no 'intention of stealing it. After hearing the testimony, the defendant was discharged by the justice. Charles Best, chief detective for the B. and S. railroad company, and Chief of Police Doberspike, of Kittanning, placed Lumbing under ar.

rest at the conclusion of the hearing on the charge of selling copper wire, claimed to have been stolen. The officers, who had been trying to locate Lambing, read in an article published in Saturday's. edition of the Guzette that he had been arrested here on a charge of larceny. Their appearance here followed telephone conversa tion with 'Squire McLain. New Year's -Party Indiana Roller Skating Rink.

108x Square Dance the Old Year Out at Twin Gables Dec. 31st, 108x Drop In and See Baldwin piunos, have one second hand at the right price. Also White rewing machines. Thelma Moor- read, 38, N. 6th St.

107tfx NEW YEAR WILL BE GREETED HERE IN USUAL WAY Watch Night Services in Churches Gala. MidNight Show at Theatre Will Vie with Home Celebrations. SOME FEATURES With just- enough watch night meetings to offset the. New Year, whoopee and sufficient whoopee to counter-act the watch night sessions -thus pleasing persons in all walks of life--Indiana will give. a fitting welcome to Master 1930- tonight.

Churches will be the mecca for the religiously inclined; private parties will be an held evening for to those cards who and to dewhat- not, ending up with a joined-hands singing of "Auld Lang Syne;" and the theatre will take care. of those, who like to watch the old year pass to the accompaniment of a rousing picture and some stage antics. Therefore, Indiana will observe coming of the new era in much the same way as it is done everywhere, with the exception that there will not' be any night club admittances or cover charges. There will be, a general cessation of business tomorrow, with the radio and the theatre taking care of the needed 'varieties of excitement during the day. There will also be nut merous family parties, some Holdovers from the Christmas vacation and others that' are brand new for.

the occasion. hours will obtain at the Post Office. There will not be any city or rural delivery, the window service will be closed all day and the general closing will be at 10, A. M. Special delivery and perishable: varcels will be delivered, there will be one holiday collection and mails will be received and dispatched as usual.

A mid-night show tonight will usher in the new year at the Ritz Theatre, The feature sound film will "Broadway Scandals," featuring. Sally O'Neil and a dancing ensemble of beautiful girls. On the sto- bore will be a big surprise party, the thea-: tre's own stage presentation of music, dancing and singing. "Open house" will obtain at the Y. M.

C. A. tomorrow with a variety, of sports attractions. There will not be any issue of the (Continued on Page Two) Whole Town Battles Yeggs DAYTON, Dec. of Phillipsburg, near here, today rose up en masse and staged a pitched battle with five wouldbank are believed have shot killed or at least to have seriously wounded one of the daring quintet of robbers, who were armed with machine guns.

Ralph Davenport, cashier of the bank, and his wife, were held ers in their home near the bank thruout the night, waiting for the time vault to open today. The alarm was spread when Floyd, 14-year-old son of the Davenports, returned home this morning after spending the night with friends. When he opened the door 'of the residence, a man leveled a machine gun at him. Floyd fled to a nearby filling station and the filling station attendant sounded a general alarm. for citizens of the town.

Bullet fire from rifles, shot guns and revolvers, answered the rapid ma. chine gun fire of the bandit gang. The battle occurred on the main street of the village. Windows in buildings (Continued on page two) NUPTIAL EVENT HERE MONDAY William Beatty, of Mahaffe and Miss Maude Price, of McGee's Milla, were united in marriage yesterday by 'Squire C. C.

McLain in his office in the Hetrick building. Balloon and Novelty Party Skate tonight on Indiana Roller Skating Rink for health and Gabriel snubber service for all makes of cars and trucks. Auto Parts Ritz Theatre Bldg..