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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
7
A fragmented OCR page lists numerous townships and wards such as Armstrong township No. 1 Blairsville First Ward Blairsville Second Ward and Blairsville Third Ward alongside several other districts and numbers. It reads like an index or table of administrative divisions with scattered figures.
The piece notes the electoral vote totals for 1908 with 483 total votes and 242 needed for victory. It recalls McKinley’s 271 to Bryan's 176 in 1896, McKinley’s 292 to Bryan's 165 in 1900, and Roosevelt’s 336 to Parker's 140 in 1904, and mentions Oklahoma gaining statehood this year after being a territory with no electoral vote.
A bold highway hold up occurred near Shippenville in Clarion County last week. Maurice Snyder of Fryburg was forced to surrender nearly $500 in cash after two rough strangers stopped his buggy, shot at him, and fled with his money and other valuables. Snyder survived with concussion and was found unconscious at a blacksmith shop.
The State railroad commission issued a decree banning passenger carriage on trolley front platforms after criticism over nativity. Seventy plus street railway firms across the state received copies by Friday, with the notice directing compliance rather than merely recommending the rule. The move may test the commission’s authority.
Smallpox cases reported two miles west of Butler along the Bessemer railway in the Hil lard valley. Victims include Mr and Mrs Adam Kiink Jr and one child. Mr Kink boss of the Bessemer mine, many exposed. Quarantine strict. mine operations possibly disrupted as exposure rate rises.
In town last week J H Rochester of Marion Center was seen. Mrs Geo W Roof of Church street is in Pittsburg today. Trof A W Wilson of Kisk school Saltsburg visited town last week. Mr and Mrs W H Wilson have returned from Pittsburg. Mollie Wilkinson of Blairsville gladdens Mrs Delos Hetrick. Mrs William Hall returned to Latrobe after a visit here. Miss Margaret Sivans returned from Pittsburg after about two weeks. Mrs William Britton and her son returned home after two weeks in Pittsburg. Mrs Ligure Brand of Kittanning visits her daughter Mrs James M Knapp this week and will take granddaughter Janet home Monday.
Notice to taxpayers to pay the borough and poor tax on or before November 11, 1908. After that date a 6 percent penalty will be added. Be prompt, all taxes are needed. J T Boneher Coy.
Large crowds watched the telegraphic returns from the Indiana Electric Co, displayed at Elks Hall. Service was good, though many returns were fragmentary. The crowd remained orderly with little enthusiasm over the Republican victory.
The New Century Élnoir Club held a Monday evening meeting at Mrs J N Langhams home with the daughters of members as guests. A brilli antly planned entertainment and instructive program were presented. The next meeting will be at Leonard hall Normal school on November 16, named Smart Day. Highest cash prices for hides eat and wool pelts and tallow offered by Indiana Hide and Tallow Co at West Water Street opposite the freight station Indiana.
The Normal eleven suffered a 17 to 6 defeat at Bellefonte Monday with three starters sidelined. A library hall appearance of The Cow Puncher at Ridgway drew a solid crowd. Rev J A Campbell preaches in First United Presbyterian Friday and Saturday ahead of communion. Morice Barry of West Church street contracts scarlet fever. quarantine placed on the house. Dr Mirrenfeld amputates the arm of Jesse McManus after a recent accidental shooting. A leap year autumn misty features Clara Connelly in Ridgway with Lona Sutter and Edna Warl visiting. A Republican rally near Biafraville ends in a train-yard fight with taunts and marks that last into the inauguration. Railroad rumors claim P N W division may extend Punxsutawney to Kittanning to reach Allegheny Valley. another plan envisions a Hileman to Indiana branch to connect with the P R Ht. J G Rugh, 72, honored with a birthday dinner and a shower of about 176 postal cards from grandchildren.
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