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The Indiana Gazette from Indiana, Pennsylvania • 5

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-y. ft IT tNDUNA EVBMNfl GAZETTE, INDIANA, TUotf tA, JfcNl! 81, 1937. 2 aU ANOTHER DU PONT TO WED. Mr, and Mm. I.amonl lu Font ot Wilmington, announced the engagement of their daughter, Alexandrine (above) to Howard Alfred Perkins.

Jr. She is a cousin of Ethel du Pont, fiancee ot Franklin D. Koosevclt, Jr. The weddina- is exvected to take vlace late this summer. LOVE IN EAFNEST.

The plared tit love In the movies but It Is (he current report that lom Drown, juvenile actor, and Barbara Read, actress, have up the make-believe ol actio and Uolli-wood may see a real romance. elaH I II mi mm- "The Birth of Clymer" I 3s form any duties to which he was The following is a partial list of missions carried out by him: September 26, 1776 he was sent by Con gross as a member of a commission lo inspect the Northern Army al New York and Ticonderoga. Took steps to increase the efficiency of the Continued from Saturday but the donor persuaded them otherwise, but said "name the main st reel for my na vc cl ly, 'Philadelphia'." Who was George Clymer' "The K.rlh Clymer SECTION II BY MALCOLM MACFARLANE (Continued from Saturday) One of the most Interesting studies in the world is that of history, and the dcvvhipmcnt which takes place Briefly we will outline his record: i "TMl useful and self-sacrificing service. He was a director of (he short-lived Pennsylvania Bank and ot the Bank ot North America, the Ural president of the Philadelphia Nalional Bank, first president ot the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, President ot the Philadelphia Agricultural Society and a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania. George Clymer was a thorough business man.

Washington was intimate in the home of the Merediths and Clymcrs. Henry Cabot bodge in his life of Alexander Hamilton said of the Congress ot 1782 after men-tinning some of conspicuous ability: "There are few others, such as Wilson, Clymer, Bland, Higglnson and Wilherspoon, men of reputation, sense and ability, who stand out from George Clymer, lhe only child of 1777, re-elected to Congress. July WEST IS EAST. Two coaches from Che West talk over the Poughkeepsie regatta, the East's foremost rowing event. They're Al ClbTtckson (left) of Washington and "Ky" Kb rift ht of California.

They were watching their crews on the Hudson. GAME LADY. Africa-bound with a group ot 14 men to make more motion pictures ot jungle life. Sirs. Martin Johnson, widow o( tha noted explorer, waved fat'eu-cll lo (he V.

S. as her ship sailed from New York. during the active life of a nmion. stale, county or town. The parliculnr assignment before us today is the Monaghan died last September 12 Christopher Clymer, was born In Philadelphia, March 18.

1739. Left an orphan at the age of -seven, he was reared in the family of an uncle i by marriage), William-Coleman, a man of wealth, education and refinement, whose fortune in large George Clymer inherited. He attended the College of Phil. "Birth of Clymer" and we will ap during a questioning about the slashing ut a Fayette County detective. proach this, nnd the naming of the town.

Xrom the very birth of the na STATE BOARD TO I GET U. S- ADVICE! HARRISBUnC, June 21 ip. rcnnsylviinia's new labor relations board will call on the national board for intornuiiitjn tin the scientific rcgu- The slate contended the hotclkeeper Mas beaten to death in a third degree which Rcilly had directed. 1777, with Livingston and Gerry again sent to inspect the army. September 1777 when the British approached Philadelphia and Congress and the oflicials withdrew, he moved his family to a house about thirty miles from the city of Chester County.

After ihe Battle of the Brandywine, British soldiers sacked his country place, driving his sick wife and children to flight. The quaint old Chronicle of the day says: "All furniture was destroyed and a large slock of liquors destroyed. Such casks of wine as they were unable to consupc or carry away, were poured upon the floors of Lhe cellar." Again in 1778, he was appointed wilh Col. Samuel Washington and delphia, afterwards the University or end entered into Mr. Now Ready! Famous SIMPLICITY PATTERNS Guaranteed P.rr.cl in Cut and Fit Coleman's "counting house." THIEVES RETURN In 1764 he was employed by Reese Meredith and in 1766 he was made a partner, with the addition of Samuel AUTO TO SCENE lation of capital and labor, i Rr.lph M.

Bash ore. secretary ot la- I bor and industry, said yesterday a sc- rics of conferences at Washington would start Monday. He will attend wilh members of the stale board and officials ot his depart- me ut. I LONGEST TRIAL END NEAR IN ALLEGHENY 0 PITTSBURGH, June 21 Pt The murder trial of James A. Rcllly longest in Allegheny County criminal court history ncared an end today with the defense attempting to put into evidence a statement Reilly made a week after Frank Monaghan's death.

The defense claimed the statement would prove the young Fayette prosecutor told his complete story while on the witness stand for three days. Attorney General Charles Margiot-tl objected In the statement, asserting the defense had delayed producing It unlit the eleventh-hour of the trial, which began six weeks ago. Meredith (later Treasurer of ths United the Arm became Meredith Sons until the death of tion Immediately following the Revolutionary War. land was given to soldiers as a bonus and the fact that land companies were formed as speculative ventures brought about a western expansion and the section embracing Indiana County was one such area. In the early development of this county, many Land Grant Warrants contained the name "George Clymer" and it was therefore appropriate that the town should be called "CLYMER." Another reason was the fact that Clymer hod given considerable land for the site of Indiana, including free church sites and a Courj House Square.

The early settlers" wanted to name the county scat the crowd. In a biographical skoteh in "Pnin-syK'nnia and the Federal Constitution" by McMaster and Stone il is said: "Few men served the public more faithfully or in mure diversified ways. Well educated, wilh rcllncd taslcs and ample fortune lo indulge Ihrm, he shrank from no responsibility laid upon him, although al ultcr variance with his reining disposition." He bought a plnce with beautiful gardens, ice house, stables, 1 known as Summcrside In Morris villa Reese Meredith. November 1778 15c when il became Meredith St Clymer. Gabriel Jones as Commissioners to in cacn pariner conixiouusa take steps l0 reorganize the Pounds lo the Bank of Pennsylvania GETTYSBURG, June 21 (--David Arendt found his stolen ear just where he lef; it on a parking lot.

Arendt reported to police that he left the car on lhe lot early in the morning, but it had disappeared late in the afternoon. Police searched for several hours. They found it on the parking lot early in the evening. The gas tank was empty. Army al Fort Pill.

Tit others failed lo go and he alone remained at Fort organized to furnish "a supply ot provisions to the Armies of the United Pilt, working alone on an almost hopeless task. GOODY, GOODY PROBLEM STATE COLLEGE P) The "goody goody" child probably will become a problem. Dr. Robert G. Bcrnrcuter uf the Department of Public Instruction told women at the schonl of family relationships.

He criticized parents who try lo keep children from growing up. opposite Trenton, pari of Robert In 1770 Clymer was a member of Common Council; April 27. 1772 at Morris 2500 acre purchase. Tne house was built by Morris and occupied by his son. He died at Mor- isvillc, Pennsylvania.

January z. thirty-three) was a Justice of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace and of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia: October 1773. chairman of the committee to request 1813, aged 73 years and 9 months. On a simple headstone is enscribed: GOLF BLOW FATAL WAYNE (I) Louis C. Davidson.

in. w.l billorl hv a hlmv ft-nm a nnlf the tea agents to resign; September 5, 1774, attended the meeting which club. Deputy Coroner Louis J. Hood George Clymer A Signer of the Declaration of Independence Born June 1st, 1739 Died Jan'y. 24.

1813 Age 73 yrs. 7 mos. 24 days. resulted In a call for the First Continental Congress July 23, 1775, member of Provincial Cohvenlion. said the boy walked close In companion who whs driving a ball 'OWN LITTLE GIRL I It seemed only moments ago that she July 20, 1775.

Captain Df the 3rd Clymer finished his work in Pitts- i burgh and in April of the following year he wrote that il was a good place to do penance in and made ironical comments on the weakness of the nerves of "some of our friends in Philadelphia." In .1778, member of Pennsylvania Assembly, November 2. 1780 and November 22. 1781, re-elected lo Congress. In 1782, a commissioner with Edward Rutlcdge lo visit the, Southern Stales to secure payment of their quola to the National Treasury. In that year he retired to Princeton but returned on his election to the Assembly in 1785.

Again elected In 17BG, 1787 and 1788. In May 1787, at the age of forty-eight he was a member of the Federal Constitutional Conventional and signed the Constitution of the United Stales. Eight, ot the Signers to the Declaration "of Independence were members ot this Convention Sherman. Franklin, Wilson. Read, "Wythe, Gerry and Clymer, He was also a member of the convention that fram was there laughing on the seat alongside of him.

Why hadn't he slowed down at that crossing Why hadn't he been more careful? Too lale now. Her lirlle liie was hanging in the balance. Maybe he'd never hear her call "Daddy" again. TAYLORSViLLE Battalion under Col. John Cadwaiad-er and in June 1776, marched wilh his regiment to Amboy and in December 1776.

to Dunk's Ferry. He later hold the rnnk of Colonel. TRADES UNION There will be a meeting at Democratic Headquarters June 25 at 8 p. m. to organize a building trades union in Indiana County, sponsored by -the Indiana County Central Lnbor Union.

tv Mr. Lewis Shank and Mr. Florcs He and Michael Hillegas were Fleming were Hillsdale callers on 1 Wednesday evening. Matthew Lepovich is in charge of the work. Let all ol us take a lesson Irom this tragic case.

Obey the Iralfic Treasurers of the Continental Congress, and August 2, 1776, signed the Maty Dcafcndcrfer of near Clymer called on her slater, Mis. Irvln Sarr, JaWI ITOP.TAIIflCj.CHAtJCEj.. Thursday. Mrs. Lewis Shank and daughter.

Dortha and Mr. Da re I Shank of HOY KILL F.I) GETTYSBURG. June 21 D. Patterson. 15, Gettj'sburg news boy, was killed today on Fairfield road, six miles west of Gettysburg.

A bus driver found the body. Declaration of Independence. He was thirty-seven, one of the thirteen under forty. He was appointed to Congress, In lieu of a member who declined to sign the Declaration of Independence, thinking it premature. From this time on, for twenty Starford were Indiana shoppers on Friday.

Quite a tew from this place at lended the carnival at Cherry Tree 2194 2369 Saturday night. DRIVE SAFELY Mr. Ben Shank called on Ward ed the Constitution of Pennsylvania. In October 1768, elected lo Congress and served April 1789 to March 4. 1701.

The election lo Congress was by the state at large and not by districts. In 1791, President Washington appointed him Supervisor of Internal Lydic on Sunday. Quite a few from this place at years, neglecting his private affairs, he gave his services to the public welfare. He was a close friend of Washington and was intrusted wilh many important missions in which he adhered to that great man. against the opposition.

It was doubtless a greal satisfaction to him when his friend and relative. Gen lended the banquet at Purchase Line lOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY Monday night SAFETY COUNCIL IOHN B. KELLY. Vice-Chairman GEORGE H. EARLE, Chairman Mrs.

David Lunger of Dixonville NO MORE BACKACHE Clean out your kidneys and backache, sideache and bladder troubles go. The kirincy.4 tiller poison out of your blood. When they become clogncd THOMPSON'S BAROSMA COMPOUND TABLETS clean out the accumulated poison, keep it out of Revenue for Pennsylvania. During his term the Whiskey Rebellion brake out in Western Pennsylvania. His Com Hiis groat array Haftn litfl new tiylml Sack Simplicity tarn ha fh awn Individual -r-Printr whkh nakM vtry ita 1 coMltuclIon limpid AlC Try en ti4 you'll quickly tm ty.

V-forty million woman "If le ww with SIpUdiy.M and Mrs. Thomas Minto and daugh ter, Dortha, of Sample Run called eral John Cadwalader, challenged on Mrs. Ward Lydie Wednesday. son, Meredith, in service in the army to suppress it, i ed November 1 8, Sheldon Spieher of Indiana is doing and shot General Conway, one of the leaders of the cabal, shooting him 1794, at Parkinson's Ferry, mow some well drilling al this place this week. in the moulh.

Gen. Cadwalader said as he expressly put it. stopped Monongahclia City) and this, with his distaste for the business, led Clymer to resign. In 1790 he was appointed one damned lying tongue." STABS HORSE your system and safeguard your health. Accept no substitutes THOMPSON'S BAROSMA COM PHILADELPHIA Magistrate BRODys Learn a Lease from the Bee POUND TABLETS.

5tic at your drug Thomas Connor sentenced John Byrd by Washington with Col. Hawkins and Col. Pickens, Commissioner to make treaty wilh the Creek and Cherokee Indians. Their vessel nearly foundered before reaching Charleston. This In considering' his services, asiae from the sessions of Congress, one should remember that long journeys, then, involved great hardships and some danger.

He cheerfully left the comforts of home and family to per- store, Daugherty's Cut Rate Dru; Store. In 30 days tor slabbing his delivery wagon horse with an ice pick. was his last official act, ending WORK and SAVE OFF THE ROAD THEY SHOT AS AN UNSEEN DEMON THREW THEIR CAR OUT OF CONTROL! Indiana Leading Department store CRAXTUND RICE Dcscrlws Tht U-Jupm Eidmf Tt A Swttk Kttoret's WHfc-EnJ Trip takes pleasure in offering the convenience of a CHARGE ACCOUNT TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS i Enjoy the many advantages of a charge account at Brody'i. There is ne interest or carrying charge. Brody's low prices are the same whether you pay cash or take advantage of this service liie atrsim; of "When We Come To Tha Bad of A Perfect Day4 seemed to fit the mood of Mr, Jack Davis of Seattle, Washington, and his party of four, as they motored along the scenery-laden paths leading down from Mt.

Baker. Then, with startling suddenness, the seen changed. BANG! The left front tira had blown out with the noise of a thunder-clap! A terrible drag set in. Down went the brakes. But too late.

Off the road they shot. Why any motorist should trust ordinary tires is beyond Especially when ths engineers of Th B. F. Goodrich Company have perfected a tire invention that brings real blow-out protection to every American motorist. This revolutionary construction, called tha Ljf-Sver Golden Ply, which Is found only in Goodrich Sllvsr-townj, la a layer of special rubber and full-noatinjj cords, scientifically treated to resist the terriac The bee enjoys the summer working.

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