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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
7
A New York Sun piece notes women showing keen interest in engines and power vehicles, with claims they can master machinery in homes through sewing and laundry devices. It argues women have mechanical talent, then shifts to embroidery and fashion, detailing summer dress trends, simple styles, lace collars, and accessories for Miss Stimplicity.
The passage describes current fashion trends including Norfolk suits in linen, triple capes, varied hemstitching, satin foulard, long house gowns, feather-stitching in voile, one color outfits, brick red linen dresses, two inch tucks, black unen and silk blends, back-of-the-bat face, dyed grass gowns, Gibson effect for girls and grownups, petal-cut truffles, short black taffeta jackets with white accents, lattice velvet ribbon yokes, semi-evening dresses, shawl-pleat shoulder styling, floral belt buckles in silver or gold, ribbon change slides for coordinating gowns, and concludes with a note on heart and romance.
Rev J Wilbur Chapman preaches on paying the fare for sin from the Jonah narrative and Nineveh, arguing the Bible reveals personal guilt and divine accountability. He cites storms, warning, and the cost of disobedience, urging repentance before judgment and noting the danger of deception by sin.
A Congregationalist exhortation urges cheerful living as a steady light in troubled life. True invitation is lived by a cheerful life, not mere words, guiding others toward Christ. Even small troubles offer chances to brighten the world and attract others to faith.
A legend tells of a dusty harp with broken strings on a castle wall. A returning master tunes it with gentle care, waking silent chords that thrill hearts. A commentator urges opening the heart to Christ each morning to mend sin’s strings and sing through the day.
A short editorial urges acceptance of one’s surroundings and possessions. It contrasts fretful discontent with noble striving, teaching that if you lack what you want you can grow by liking what you have. The piece frames contentment as a path to stronger character and purpose.
Pensions were granted to numerous individuals including Robert M. McCall Freeport and George W. Briggs Allegheny. In the Irwin district coal prices collapsed after the strike, with lump coal up to 2.50 per cross top and slack at 1.50, as supply proved ample. Espy Nickerson 75 was killed in a runaway near Franklin. Wilmer Crow in Harrisburg seeks reinstatement after expulsion. Notable actions include Tenth Regiment protests in Uniontown, Ex-Judge Barker selling coal lands, and Steel Corp president Schyab rumored to fund a cathedral and orphanage in Altoona. New mills for Sharon Steel will start within a month, producing 30,000 tons annually with 2,000 jobs. A body found near Ellwood with a gunshot wound is identified as William Scheidemantle. Mrs. James S. Horner visits Scotland and meets Andrew Carnegie. A heavy oil well near Franklin yields 40 barrels daily. A belt fire destroyed the Mussina building and 10, dozens of eggs. Unknown man’s remains identified as Clarence McFarland of New Brighton. Nellie Carroll becomes post mistress at Lessenring. Nix post office opened with Chauncy O. Arnold as postmaster. Rev McKelvey declines Chicago call. Mrs Miller declared insane. knife fight in Altoona leaves Callan hospitalized. After 35 years, Michael Powers locates Irish-born brother James Powers in Oil City. Groundbreaking for Cumberland church at Punxsutawney. Bolivar United Presbyterian church dedicated.
Brief notes on diverse sports and events: a half mile track project in Skippack Pennsylvania, a large gym in St Louis, Eddie Bald the champion of 1894 1905 1906, Malcolm Whitman the unbeaten tennis champion, New Jersey fishermen setting records at Willsburg and nearby towns, a 10 dollar annual motor cycle fee in St Louis, Iredeeus signed to challenge a world trotting record at Oakley fall meeting on October 1, Cape Town motor vehicle growth, August golf vacation boom, Warr y Elkes retiring from racing due to boils, Australia wins the Kolapore Cup at Bisley with Canada second and England third.
Secretary Shaw allegedly earned over 800000 in the Texas oil boom. The Duke of Cambridge has lived under five English sovereigns. General Lord Kitchener marked his fifty second birthday. Congressman Cannon was Illinois attorney general at twenty five. The King of Portugal published a book on ornithology and loves nature. Rear Admiral Charles T. Clark, born 1840 in Vermont, has served since 1860. Rudyard Kipling plans to move to Tunbridge Wells to avoid crowds at Rottingdean. Former Senator Peffer writes on American history and labor capital. Former Captain Dreyfus still recovering. risk of blindness. Hetty Green has offered a Masonic hall for Chesterton Indiana. Carnegie offered a library on his terms. Governor Odell jokes about silk hats and a special stove-pipe carry. Lord Curzon of Kedleston expects a peerage step when his Indian viceroyalty ends, surpassing his father's rank.
A reminiscence recalls the salesman’s error selling patent medicines in Russia. He hawked anti-grip pellets from a sample cage during a review of a crack regiment as troops sneezed loudly. The troops hailed the arrival of General Akach dochehedooski.
Timetable notices show departures from Blairsville and Plum Borough with multiple listed stops including Saltsburg, Kiskiminetas Junction, Springdale, Allegheny City, Butler Branch, and Pittsburgh area routes. Officials B Watt and J Mol,inchson listed as agents with general manager signatures.
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