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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
3
An elderly rancher, crippled by rheumatic pain, chooses to spend Thanksgiving in a hospital stint. He endures crowded beds and poor care, helps fellow convalescents, nurses a pneumonia patient, and finds purpose in service. His nephew promises a homecoming, while Jerry declares he is keeping Thanksgiving by doing good in God's world.
A reflective Thanksgiving moment unfolds as the narrator thanks Him for life and hope while the winter street outside lies quiet. A child’s voice at the window breaks the hush, a small wan face turned upward in the snowy November scene.
Poem fragment expresses gratitude across years and laborers who toil for the speaker. Imagery ties personal possession to cosmic time and nature, noting a rose cut, a lily near pasture bars, and the lax laws of property. The verse reflects on ownership and enduring labor through a distant, expansive frame.
A whimsical Thanksgiving piece from Mazie Y. Caruthers in Y Lippincott's celebrates family recipes and festive treats. The text notes turkey, pumpkin pies, turnips, squash, and fruit and nut fillings, with playful dialect and homestyle baking nostalgia.
A compact verse summary of Dunbar’s reflection on November’s fading sun and the year’s peak, contrasting solemn beauty with the season’s buoyant Thanksgiving mood. The poem highlights nature’s decline yet celebrates the living’s warmth.
A devotional fragment from Home Magazine recounts prayers of gratitude and healing. The narrator comforts a sleeping child, likening the moment to divine care and protection. The verse evokes faith, tenderness, and a sense of providence surrounding a small, cherished visitor.
Punxsutawney physician and educator Prof A M Hammers, longtime superintendent of Punxsutawney schools and former Indiana county educator, died following an operation. Born in Indiana, he taught there at 14 and served as Indiana county superintendent for three terms before joining Indiana Normal faculty and later guiding Punxsutawney schools.
Fred Campbell, 26, twice married, was found guilty by a Venango county jury in Franklin of shooting with intent to kill and another crime. Weeks earlier he attacked Florence Shira, 14, in woods near Monarch Park, firing a revolver. The girl survived and later identified Campbell, who fled but was arrested the same night.
A group led by J. W. McClaren J. A. DeMuth and W. D. McGinnis of Connellsville with Robert and Edward Emery of Charleston and Pittsburgh purchased 640 acres of Pittsburg seam coal land near Lumberport West Virginia. The deal, closed November 17, cost 34500 dollars. Sellers were F. R. Robinson R. Y. Fortney Dr. L. C. Oyster and Dr. A. H. Amos, all of West Virginia.
Greensburg Allen Hager aged 50 of Donegal township was accidentally shot and killed by John Pyle of Saltsburg while hunting. Hauger walked six feet in front of Pyle when the shotgun discharged. Altoona Charles MacFarland 33 a mail carrier was accidentally shot while hunting wild turkeys on Jacks mountains east of Huntingdon. A companion loaded his gun, it exploded and the shot hit MacFarland in the leg. he will recover. Warren Lovelle Plank 24 a bookkeeper at Glade Run disappeared after telling his wife he would see a doctor. He was last seen leaving his office for Warren where he cashed a check. a note followed saying he hoped they would never find his body. His accounts are correct and no reason for the disappearance is known. Kittanning Wolff Seisel Co. and the Publishers Clearing House filed remonstrances against transferring Anton Pater’s wholesale liquor license in Ford City to George Szafran on grounds of indebtedness. Wolff Seisel claims 690 dollars. Clearing House claims 358. Philadelphia City Party. Harrisburg The name City Party was filed for next year by five Philadelphia citizens to use at elections in February. Westminster wants Mr Bryan. New Castle William Jennings Bryan may deliver Westminster College commencement address next June. Westminster seniors favored Mr Bryan.
A movement in the Twenty-fourth district seeks to defeat Boise Penrose for the Senate. Petitions in three counties demand his defeat and will go to the next legislature. only voters' signatures are sought. A second petition asks lawmakers to place the direct election of U S Senators to the people. The coin toss ends case between Emerick and Walker over $600 in a settled suit.
Governor Stuart will propose to the January Legislature that $6,000,000 be appropriated for a State highway extending from Philadelphia to Pittsburg. The request will be the lead feature of his message to the lawmakers, which is currently being prepared.
Five hundred workers return to the wire and wire nail department at American Steel & Wire Company as operations resume after several months of inactivity. The firm promises steady winter employment. It is reported parts of the Garno gle steel mill will begin within two weeks.
After a six inch snowfall Saturday night Center county experienced record cold Sunday night into Monday morning with temperatures around two degrees below zero in Bellefonte and seven degrees below zero at Snow Shoe. Readings moderated later in the day.
Despondent over illness 24 year old John Crosier son of Rev J B Crosier retired minister of the Reformed Presbyterian church took his own life at his Geneva hill home near Beaver Falls. Former Geneva College student, illness forced him to leave school.
In Greensburg the cornerstone for the United Brethren church was laid with Rev. Dr. W. R. Funk of Dayton presiding and Rev. F. P. Rosselot assisting. The church is valued at $75,000 and funds come from multiple denominations.
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