Editorial on Pennsylvania Assessor elections and party dynamics
The piece argues state officials clash over whether Assessors should be elected. Auditor General and Chief Clerk hold opposing personal opinions, leaving counties to decide. Indiana County may avoid election while many counties proceed. It notes a coming intense Republican, Democrat, Prohibition, and Keystone party contest with Keystone strength shaping county tickets. The editorial highlights that Indiana County has noPure Food Act suits, unlike neighboring counties.
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Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Indiana
Happiest Girl in Lincoln Praises Stomach and Liver Tablets
A Lincoln Nebraska girl reports chronic constipation and stomach trouble improved after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She says she was soon able to be up and getting better and calls herself the proudest girl in Lincoln. The ad notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
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Lincoln, Neb
Chamberlain
Lincoln
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Indiana Reader
A long reader letter from J. B. McKean of Indiana Pa lauds Doan's Kidney Pills noting relief in 1897 for back pain and kidney trouble and again in 1904. He testifies the pills fully met expectations and urges purchase through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents. Price is 50 cents.
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Dean
Indiana
J. B. McKean
Ninth Street
Doan
Hildebrand
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Barn Burned on Thursday on John Burkhart Farm
A barn on the John Burkhart farm between Purchase Line and Deckers Point was burned to the ground Thursday night with no clue to the cause. The blaze ruined nearly all the season crops and will bring heavy losses. Sprains require careful treatment. Keep quiet and apply Chamberlains Liniment freely for relief and recovery. For sale by all dealers. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil also advertised.
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John Burkhart
Purchase Line
Deckers Point
Second U P Church Services and a Cure All Ad
Services at the Second U P Church will be led by Rev W P Gilmore who preaches next Sabbath while the pastor attends the national convention in Baltimore. Also note a Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on sale by all dealers, and a humorous exchange about a watch that has not varied in a week due to a broken mainspring.
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W. P. Gilmore
U. P
Baltimore
A Left Handed One, He a Handsome Woman Smiled
A fragment from Scranton Tribune-Republican notes a witty exchange about a handsome woman who can still have a sense of the ridiculous. The item reflects light local commentary.
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Scranton Tribune-Republican
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Notice
In the busy season when time is short the remedy is advised for immediate use at first signs of diarrhoea or cholera to prevent loss of days. The ad promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a preventive measure and treatment option.
Residents and Visitors Roll Through Indiana County
Mt Clinton resident Beatty is critically ill at home on West Philadelphia street. Miss Sallie Sansom of Church street spends the week at Meadville. Dr. Frank Phillips of Parker visits H. O. Williams on Fifth street. Myrtle Dilts returns from Punxsutawney. Clifford Lemon visits Vandergrift Heights. A. Meade Moore and wife from Alberta, Canada visit friends here. Dr. J. M. Torrence recovers from appendicitis. Elizabeth Robinson returns to Punxsutawney after visiting near Plumville. John Henry, formerly of this place, now Des Moines, visits friends. William Little attends Buckwheat Menic in Godville. Carnahan heads to Ligonier for Outing Club camp. Harry Petrie travels to Canada and New York state. Ethel and Estelle Henderson depart for Chautauqua. Huber couple attend Goodville picnic by auto. Mrs. James Gardner returns from Canada and Niagara Falls. May and Minda Anderson visit Niagara Falls and Toronto, return home. Ayers, Beans, McCrady, and Stewart take a Pittsburg trip. Dr. and Mrs. Davis plan ten days to Columbus and Great Lakes. Nora Louise Langham leaves for Indiana, Pa. Nofsker family returns after visiting Hugh Ross in Youngstown. Commissioner Bowman attends Goodville picnic and inspects a bridge. Mary Gray and Helen Kavis visit Plumville relatives. Dora and Esther Alabran leave for Juneau after visiting DuBois friends. Frank and Eva Pitcher host out-of-town guests. Elizabeth Weddon from Washington, DC also staying. Harry Pitcher of Philadelphia visits relatives. George Ambrose Cypher of Butler visits Indiana for old friendships. recalls 1864 move with family and stories of the Old Company store.
Admiral Togo Arrives in New York as U S Guest
Admiral Count Togo Heleachino, famed for Tsushima victory, arrives in New York from England to spend twelve days as the guest of the United States government. Mayor Gaynor meets him at his hotel, then Togo visits city hall and prepares to go to Washington. He is slated to dine with President Taft tomorrow evening.
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New York
Togo Heleachino
Tsushima Biraits
United States
England
Gaynor
Togo
Washington
Taft
Holy Ghosters Need Food Aboard Yacht Coronet
Aboard the yacht Coronet twenty nine souls suffer as the vessel, disabled in a gale, drifts offshore. Captain A. K. Perry and four crew reached Norfolk after four days to seek aid while the Holy Ghost society members refuse public discussion. Two revenue cutters search near Hatteras.
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Norfolk
A. K. Perry
Perry
Holy Ghost Society
Andrews Case With Judge Decision Not Expected Soon
Warren Pa Aug 4 The fate of John M Andrews convicted of slaying Emile Amann lies with Judge Hinckley who will decide on a possible new trial. Assistant DA Thomas Cochran closed the case and the judge took charge announcing a decision in several weeks.
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Warren
Hinckley
John M. Andrews
Emile Amann
Thomas Cochran
Physician Unlucky Dr Buttington Sustaining Ninth Break in Five Years
In Kittanning Pennsylvania on August 4, Dr Sidney J Buttington an interne at St Francis hospital Pittsburgh son of Attorney Orr Buttington of Kittanning collided his motorcycle with a buggy on Chestnut street. He escaped a fractured skull by hitting the card and fractured his left arm.
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Buttington
Kittanging
Sidney J. Buttington
St. Francis Hospital
Ittsburg
Orr Buttington
Kittanning
Tve
Chestnut Street
Baby's Body Found in Barrel in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on August 4 Eugen y Russel and Charles Guenther found a badly decomposed newborn infant in a barrel that had been emptied a week earlier. The body showed signs it had been burned or left in ashes for an extended period.
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Cincinnati
Eugeny Russel
Charles Guenther
German Keys as Weapons and Tools in Prussian Life
A historic consul report notes German keys and locksmithing became central in Prussia since the fourteenth century. Keys weigh about a quarter pound each and total iron in circulation reaches roughly 6,000 tons, with outer doors locked by 10 pm as Germans spend evenings out.
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Germany
Finnovet
Prussia
Brandenburg
America
Garties
King Edward Signals Aboard Victoria and Albert Pranks
Rear Admiral Sir Colin Keppel commanded the royal yacht Victoria and Albert for King Edward. The king tried steering, misread the course, and a cruiser captain signalled a jesting request. Edward laughed when he learned the meaning and replied with a bow to humor. The captain later quipped in a reply signal.
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Himealf
Colin Keppel
Edward
Admiral Keppel
Eling Edward
Pearson’s Weekly
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