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Punxsutawney Spirit

Location

Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1908

Page

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Stolen Girl Is Found After All-Night Search

Pittsburg authorities report Clara Kanter, eighteen, abducted Monday afternoon, was found unconscious Tuesday in her bed after an all-night search by her parents, farmers, and county detectives. She showed no vital signs but doctors tried to revive her. The neighborhood organized a large, all-night vigil as a search party of about 600 farmers scoured nearby woods for the alleged abductor.

Press Pittsburg Clara Kanter Bret Giel Clare Handkerchie Plcer Tuesay Tuesaday

Waka School Teachers Names Listed Across County

A fragmented list of teaching staff and notable names appears across multiple townships including Canoe, Fairview, Rossiter, and Mahoning. The scattered roster mentions Mayne, Maye, Annie, Henry, Maud Braughter, Myrtle Crawford, and Woodward era surnames among others, with district designations like North Rossiter and South Mahoning, reflecting a countywide staffing roundup in a historical education notice.

Canoe Crawford Annie Butter W. M. Ayers

Weather Flash for Washington D C July Weather

Weather notes indicate indications for the northern portion of the state tonight with Gem show possibilities. Forecaster cautions about clear to partly cloudy conditions this evening into Saturday's period.

Washington, D.C Gem Cooter Orthern

Iroquois Dance Draws Guests From Nearby Towns

A Jefferson Park pavilion dance hosted by the Iroquois club drew many out of town guests. The evening began around nine with a formal but relaxed atmosphere as couples in evening gowns and rolled sleeves danced until after midnight. Prominent attendees included Mahaffey, Lavelle Miller, Katherine Lund, and others from Dubois, Shieldsville, and DuBois, with Washington represented by Monehan.

Jefferson Park Indies Monser Mahaffey Lavelle Miler Stai

Won His Game When Baby Was Dying

United Press reports an emotional scene as Pittsburg pitcher Bell breaks down after a tough day. He sobs in the clubhouse recalling his ill baby and receives comfort from manager Patsy Donovan. The moment follows a dramatic game and a telegram about the child’s condition.

United Press New York Iin George Hell Hrwok- Ym Pitsbury Getty Roke Ike Patsy ‘Donovan Bay ‘Phe Knoxville

Water Snake Snatches Dinsmore’s Trout

A report describes a dramatic pond incident where a large water snake seized a trout belonging to Dinsmore. Guards Jack Coady and Walter Dinsmore pursued the snake, aided by Crosby, using stones to force the reptile into crevices, keeping the pond under strict surveillance after the close call.

Dimmore Jack Coady Walter Flehough

Warm Fight Sparks Record Crowd at Sugar Hill Event

A large crowd gathered yesterday at the old grove near Sugar Hill for a Presbyterian charity outing. The day featured multiple games including baseball with the highlight a battery duel between Tanora Beconds and Nata Menger Jun Honora. The Fresmodsvite team was defeated as the afternoon progressed and a dinner followed the contests amid free fare and lively community turnout.

Varios Norte Ty iWever Tanora Nata Menger Honora Battery J Tv Turing

Dayton Gives Up His Command to Swinburne

Washington July 31 Rear Admiral Dayton will retire from duty and transfer command of the Pacific Fleet to Rear Admiral Swinburne. Dayton, who entered the navy in 1862, will proceed home to await statutory retirement for age in October. Swinburne now leads the second squadron of Ye Meet Admiral in the Pacific Fleet.

Washington, D.C Drayton Comanand Pacific Willam Swinburne Dayton Aden New York Rues

Sold Brick Plant in West End Faces Big Fire Loss

The West End brick plant, in operation over twenty years, was damaged by a fire that destroyed one kiln and caused smoke and heat. Fire officials say 500 to 1,000,000 bricks may be affected, with improvements planned to boost output at the enlarged facility. The plant had recently been purchased by two men and is expected to bring work and investment to Werton.

Rogers West Aheri Grant Walker West Hand Werton

Fragmented OCR describes a drunken incident and dog injury

An OCR passage recounts a chaotic late night scene near Neal Street with mention of intoxicated individuals and a dog allegedly struck. The narrator describes a large man with broad shoulders, the dog’s possible fatal injury, and a confrontation that followed a reported drinking episode.

Local Bakeball Magnates Plan City League Meeting

A meeting of bakeball magnates is announced in the City League. Teams Margo's West Enders and Troop Dy K MC are named, with others to be chosen from remnants of the former City Leaguers or promoters. Schedule and status described as in flux. Cap Henry's independent team to continue.

Margo West Enders Henry

Alternating the County Institute Vote On Directors

A report from Jefferson County School Directors Association notes a tabulated vote on whether directors favored holding the annual teachers institute at Brookville and Reynoldsville. Dr J A Newcome of Sigel explains the process, past counts, and requests district publication of results, with districts listed and towns named in the vote.

J. A. Newcome Sigel Jefferson County Brookville Reynolds Newcome

Portland Cement Deposit Near Pend Oreille Reported

A fragment describes a cement deposit near Pend Oreille now Spokane with 1 500 acres of cement land. Chemist and metalorsl hint at market readiness and claim the supply is practically inexhaustible after a landa ge revealing denuded native rock. Names include Mr Powell A Ke Wright Carroll A Low Robert Renate and W.

Pend Oeille Spokane Charies Mt Pansetts Metalorsl Pawet A. Ke Wright Caroll A. Low Robert Renate

Ward leader leads large land parcel work plan

A Punsautawney chief of commerce, with a detailed plan and building sites, ordered a major construction zone. The project includes a 60 by 90 foot structure, a stock room, a foundry shop, and a main building foundation. Packaged as a consolidation of work along the East Tinate belt and near the Ren P. Railroad, the effort outlines a glass factory site and related facilities.

Weloek Pe Punsautawney Apade He Igor Jock” Rome Clark Findley Street Bt Rene P

Mysterious scribble linked to Mrs Statekwensor case noted

An unclear handwritten note mentions Mrs Statekwensor and a neighbor, then references a public safety item. Details are fragmentary, but the scribble ties to a local incident discussed in the page segment. Further readable context remains limited due to legibility.

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