22 May 1908
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Newspaper
Punxsutawney Spirit
Location
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
1
Local committee secures a morning band for Decoration Day events with multiple martial bands in attendance. The report details parades, street scenes, shop notices, hotel renovations, and upcoming Excursion trains, with scattered mentions of residents, businesses, and community activities in Punxsutawney.
A stream of visitors and relatives are noted in local society items. Kate Lee of Clearfield and Mrs Cook Barnett of Cherry Street entertain and host gatherings. Dr. Wilson Henry and his daughter visit relatives in Cur ener aia Loin Work. Grace Rodkey and friends from the Summerville exchange greetings in Cockport. Mrs James Green and son Joan visit Greene's parents. Nurse Emma Long of Philadelphia visits cousin Ma Frances Shaffer. Winnie OConnor Nora Allanan attend Clarion high school commencement. Helen O'Hiro-m visits relatives. Carl Ratz of Butler returns home for a Sunday at his parents' house. Mrs Fred Weber and son Charles visit friends in Pittsburgh.
Cleveland May 22 dynamite exploded on four street cars injuring four passengers. A heavy charge shattered a car door and damaged interiors. One child, Elizabeth Caresher, age two, suffered a broken right foot and another passenger named Mischior endured a broken leg. Police seek suspects as violence grows amid unrest.
Property records note multiple transfers in Snyder Township and Eldred Township, including Samuel C.ond to William Bond for 16 acres at 400 dollars, and Clara McLaughlin et al to Edwin Arthurs for 46 acres. Other deeds cover various parcels, prices, and dates through May and September 1908, with scattered references to local property and sellers.
The record shows games across cities including Boston Chicago Cincinnati New York Detroit Washington and St Louis with results across multiple matchups. The standings reflect the club performances and win loss lines from the series.
reads like a jagged list of American League games with teams such as Brooklyn and Cleveland, and mentions Philadelphia Cincinnati New York and Chicago. The fragment hints at results or matchups but lacks complete details, teams, dates, or scores for a coherent summary.
In Greensburg Pennsylvania on May 22 a jury in the Darnley murder case found Wek and Kramer not guilty. They were accused of participating in the killing of James Darnely.
The document urges immediate and careful action to improve rural delivery roads. It notes government spending and benefits, calling for expeditious, neater maintenance, proper use of road drag, and a concerted effort by patrons to secure road improvements without delay.
This department promises latest designs in furniture and carpets bought recently. It claims a complete store with home beautifiers and a wide range of new items priced for quick sales. Shoppers are urged to visit to find quality goods and special bargains.
Retailers anticipate a market slump in dress goods and cotton goods, delaying purchases to secure lower prices. New stock arrives including white, cerise, and blue fabrics at reduced 17 to 19 cents, plus twenty five dress pattern pieces. Limited quantities.
If you want to make a little saving on the table and at the same time buy only pure food goods, visit the Eberhart Grocery Department. Prices are just and the goods are always fresh in every department.
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