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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
3
A poem excerpt urges self guidance as a captain of one’s life, contrasting decisive action with hesitation. It questions whether choices determine progress or delay, using nautical imagery and playful contrasts. The quotation from 1. W. Foley is cited from Youth's Companion.
A narrator recalls Maria fearing burglars in a small household quarrel that blends humor and tension. The tale features Maria’s fiancé Clarence Colburn and a running joke about insurance, with quirky dialogue about threats, bravery, and domestic doubt set in a frosty home.
A staged home invasion in Brooklyn unfolds as a planned test for Maria’s nerves. Clarence, posing as a burglar, pockets valuables while the narrator and Maria pretend to defend the house. Police arrest Clarence after a neighbor’s call, revealing the whole event was a joke for Maria’s benefit.
New York World notes Paris dogs receive humanlike care with motorist outfits a hospital a cemetery complete with monuments headstones inscriptions and mortuary wreaths in the city’s curious treatment of pets.
In Bennington Vermont, a summer experiment with rattlesnakes and moccasins discredits the belief in hypnotic snake charm. Observers note precise stalking by snakes, rapid venom effects, and birds fleeing before any supposed mesmerism, with 28 of 30 witnesses agreeing there is no hypnosis.
An 1906 note from Outing highlights a new iron sulphate spray that kills wild mustard without harming grain. Applied in late spring with a proper sprayer, fields saw wilted weeds and fresh grain recovery, saving tens of millions across oat states and boosting yields for many farms.
Dr. S. M. Lindsay at the School of Philanthropy explains that buying newspaper advertising is the best way to influence public opinion and lawmakers. He cites a country boy who built wealth through honest ads and reveals how agents can pressure papers by threatening editorial slights. Personal appeals, not petitions, move legislators.
Washington County Treasurer John C. Morgan released a table showing one third of state taxes come from 30 corporations firms or individuals. The Pittsburg Coal Company tops the list with 44613.28 paid on a property valued at 11153320. Other taxpayers above 1 million include Vesta Coal Company Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company Kilworth Collieries Mingo Coal Pittsburg and Westmoreland Coal Union Steel Pittsburg and Buffalo Josiah V Thompson and John G Patterson.
State Health Commissioner Samuel G. Dickson and Dr. A. L. Runion conducted an inspection at the Pennsylvania Reform School in Morganza. A spring once thought pure tested with germs. analyses are underway. The State Board assists Canonsburg in combating typhoid, where 37 cases are reported.
Pittsburgh lumber firms secure a contract with H. C. Frick Coke Co for 1,000,000 feet of hemlock and yellow pine and 800,000 laths to build 80 six room homes for miners near Brownsville at a value over $20,000. Also notes two canal projects and regional civic consolidation talks in Connellsville and Connellsville. Major figures include Beaver Falls Albert McCartney Emmet McCartney Clarence McCartney Stephen Maltrop and family.
Indications point to an exceptionally large grape crop with superior quality after favorable weather. Harvest expected early and prices look good with contracts already at 30 dollars a ton. Juice factories prepare for increased business and growers stand to benefit.
The ninth annual Bowser reunion at Kittanning party grounds attracted about three thousand attendees. Rev. A. B. Bowser of Grafton gave the welcome address as association president. Rev. D. W. Swigart of Dunbar spoke on Ag U1 was and J. H. Bowser of Wickboro spoke on Then and Now.
Franciecan Sisters will begin a $100,000 hospital here after the decision to open a medical facility in the former residence of W. Phillips. The Phillips building will be remodeled and later used as a home for nurses.
Peter K Sotfel, Wabash Railroad agent, secured an option for Wabash to open a large summer park at Pine Flats near Independence. The project aims to spend 25000 dollars to prepare the land. In a separate accident, William Moredock fell onto a pitchfork while stacking straw, with the prongs piercing his back. recovery is doubtful.
The Prohibition party executive committee endorses Edwin W. Humphrey of Fortersville as the Democratic candidate for the Legislature, replacing Attorney W. W. Martin whose withdrawal will place Humphrey on the ticket.
Three masked men entered Brady Arp's isolated home near McVille Armstrong county shortly after midnight. Revolvers were leveled at his head while a third bound and gagged him. They unlocked a safe containing about $1000 and other valuables, then warned him not to raise an alarm. Arp freed himself by morning and no clues to the robbers were found. Frank St. Clair's Schenley residence also was looted Saturday night.
Amos Myers a 47 year old Jeannette carpenter left his home at midnight and failed to return. Two sons Fuller and Clifford searched the area and found his mangled body beside the Pennsylvania railroad tracks behind the house. It is believed a train passed through Jeannette at 1 25 am killing him. Myers had been downtown earlier and was well known in the community.
Greensburg report says Company J tenth Regiment N G P y defeated the Fifth regiment in a rifle match at Blairyville. Captain Wade T. Kine and Sergeant Ray Hickard starred for Company I as rain limited heavy firing. Company I led by 26 points at 200 yards slow fire and by 6 at 200 yards rapid fire, plus 40 at 500 yards slow fire, totaling a 72 point margin.
Fairmont Coal Company orders immediate restart of 100 coke ovens at the Monongahela plant idle for nearly a year. Officials seek replacements as layoffed laborers have moved on, prompted by large new coke orders requiring rapid operation.
A letter from President Roosevelt states he will not attend political engagements for the State League of Republican Clubs annual convention in Wilkes Barre next month. Congressman Nicholas Longworth and possibly Mrs. Longworth are expected, along with Senators Knox and Penrose and Vice Presidential Candidate James Sherman.
Somerset county commissioners post a reward of $1000 for the arrest and conviction of the murderers of Simon J. Rosen bloom whose mutilated body was found near Camden New Jersey. Authorities seek Alex Rosenbloom son of a Windber merchant charged with the murder.
The Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company and its subsidiaries paid 452541.11 into the state treasury as capital stock and loan tax. It is the largest monthly payment to the treasury. Opium dens raided in Altoona by police led by Chief RB J Clark. Chinese quarter layouts seized. authorities cite rising opium use and increased dape victim reports.
A 14 year old Frank Brayn of Pittsburg drowned while swimming in the Kiskiminetas River at Leechburg to visit his aunt Mrs J C Bolsyer. The body was recovered and his parents notified. Jelly Causes Shooting Leechburg A quarrel over jars of jelly led to William Evans Jr of New Kensington being shot in the right side and arm. He is in serious condition. The father was arrested and held at Hyde Park lockup.
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