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Punxsutawney Spirit

Location

Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1908

Page

1

Interview with Justice Elkin on Broad Street Station visit

Sunday Phil eiphaia Ledger reports Justice John P. Elkin faced inquiries about a reputed letter while four days from the Supreme Bench. He arrived with family after an 8.50 train, denied the letter, and was driven to Hotel Watto as illness in his wife slows travel. The piece notes continuing coverage on Page Three.

Juste John P. Bike Phil ‘Eiphaia Ledger John P. Elkin W. W. Great Supreme Bench Iowa Broad Street Atlcell Ae Wal Archbold Dhe

Close Early All Year Event Encourages Star Close at Six

An unusual notice urges businesses to adjust hours, promoting a six o'clock close each day. The call to action emphasizes standardization and local practice, aiming to ease consumer routines and support nearby trade activities.

Evement Star

Farmers and auto owners seek better roads and co op

Rural residents and automobile owners in the district discuss shared interests and the need to reform road construction and maintenance. They plan to unite at a trading center to review their units and consider joint improvements during shopping hours. Aberhart's millinery opens Thursday and Friday. everyone invited.

Azure Lay

Wedding of Mary Cantwell and Ward Fleckenstein at Catholic Church

The wedding of Miss Mary Cantwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Cantwell West End to Ward Fleckenstein son of Mr and Mrs. Fleckenstein took place at nine this forenoon in the Catholic Church. Father Link conducted the ceremony witnessed by many relatives and friends. The bride wore pink roses and gauze while Emma Pleckenstein served as maid of honor. A wedding dinner followed at the Cantwell home and guests later joined the couple for a private reception. The newlyweds will reside in Punxsatawney where Mr Fleckenstein will work with his father. The couple’s relatives include Mr and Mrs John B Cantwell and Gust Fleckenstein among others.

Mary Cantwell Thomas Cantwell Wert Bae Ward Fleckenstein Father Link Moa Drealve Gauilas Emma Pleckenateln Larry Cantwell Cantwell Fleck Pleckenstein Punxsatawney John B Cantwell Younesam Ole Gust. Fleckenstein Diaiavite Mlee Cecelia Canswell Pittabure Sohn Colling

Dayt on track records promise fastest ever races

Distracted OCR shows uncertain names and phrases but indicates Dayton races with many fast entrants. Mentions Sir Dair and Clover involved in track events with Thursday and Friday dates. Implies record attention and potential summer speed trial at Dayton track.

Dale

Bankers Convention Attracts Attendees From West

Pantall cashier of the First National Hawke of Punxsutawney leaves for the Denver convention with wife accompanying him to the West for about two weeks. Notables expected include Wilson, E Walker, Alexander Gilbert, James J Forgan, and Governor Buchtel. In St Josephs Hospital a Mrs Patrick O Keefe pleads after her babies starved, while her daughter defends her.

Tom Pantall Hawke Punxsutawney Erw Association Denver Nearon Aille High Pantall West Woortrow Wilson Princeton Univerity E. Walker Hank of Commerce Alexander Gilbert New York Tito Mra Patrick “O'Keefe

Adjoined Meeting of the School Board Adopts Building Report

An adjourned meeting of the School Board was held last evening on Efferson Street. Members present included W. L. Sutter Jonk Robinson Mitchell Stevenson Davie Hughes Meats Albon W. Suter Winston and others. The building committee reported findings urging readiness for next month. The board discussed interim measures and anticipated salary adjustments for the high school staff.

Effersom Street W. 1 Sutter Jonk Robinson Mitchely Stewenson Davie Hughes Meats Albon A. Suter Winston Wan Poe

Peculiar Suit for Damages in Railroad Collision Case

Thomais A. Memon files a $10,000 damage claim against Pratt Road and Kuallroad Company alleging negligence after a collision near Allegheny Valley. The plaintiff, aided by attorney William Martin, contends he was crippled and denied help to board a train, then injured while walking to Wick City after delays connected to the crash at Masgrove Hod. He seeks recovery for injuries including a broken ankle and other damages, plus loss of timely passage.

P. Kuallroad Phong A. Mam Hie Attoriey William Martin Malian Haw Fegular Allegheny Valley McMillan Masgrove Mongrove Wiek Chis Blowgrove Wick City

Taft Speaks at Fargo Big Rally Draws Large Crowds

Willam H. Taft closed a day of campaigning in Fargo with a large rally as excursion trains carried hundreds to the event. The candidate reviewed speeches and received cheers from Western voters, praising Senate ally Nelson and other supporters while urging readiness for continued efforts.

Fargo N. D Willam H. Taft Tate Illyan Kite Nelson

Big Stake Threatened by United Pros

A fragmentary report notes a high tension situation involving United Pros and SBOP RALO with references to October activities and a potential strike over the "hole" issue. Names and places are unclear, but the item signals a labor dispute or organized group pressure in a local context.

United Pros Ralo York Wil Starke Serant

Home From Surny Italy in Ital Returned

Fragmented OCR text describes a voyage from Italy with a passenger list and scattered remarks by Mr. Oliva. The account references a Lat Province, travel days en route, and mentions rough conditions and passengers including a person named Oliva. No clear event or outcome is established in the readable portions.

Ital Kite Mumabert Danas Oliva Lat Ais

Thousand Drowned as Towns Wiped by Sudden Deluge

Reports say a sudden flood devastated towns in the downtowrn territory. Advices from Maidarabad describe thousands of residents swept away, with interior areas turned to sea and raging streams cutting through communities.

Maidarabad

Left for the South in Albion group trip notice

A brief snippet reports a party from Albion left this morning for Lawley. The fragment mentions Mr. Gaghagan as part of the group that last spring was involved in a related trip, with unclear details due to damaged OCR.

Nat Albion Lawley Ata Ulley Gaghagan

Baby snatching scare rattles East End suburb

The report describes a rumor of a woman with a baby attempting to palm off a child on a passerby after a store visit and a man named Williams being queried. Neale of Tuckertown reports a baby missing after a disturbance near Rockland Avenue, prompting local concern and continued coverage.

Afr Willams Tome Williams East End Sta Zenith John Scott Neale Tuckertown Rockland Avenue

Fatal Riot At Iselin Ends In Death

A deadly melee in Iselin erupted after taunts between two men escalated to blows and gunfire. One man died instantly from a heart wound, as bullets rained down near the scene and police began long investigations into the incident. Continued on Page Three.

Indiana Tealy

Farmers to Organize at Ridge Grange Meeting

Farmers and residents of Perry Township will gather at Ridge Grange Friday night to organize a local branch of the American Society. A previously advertised meeting was postponed by bad weather. Prominent speakers will discuss the society and its aims, with discussions on questions and answers designed to encourage farmer organization and mutual aid.

Perry Township Ridge Grange American Faulty Society W. de Mei Uuler Aot

Pleased Audience At Graname Stack Company Engagement

A fragmented note reports the Graname Stack Company beginning a week at the Deffernon Theater. It mentions premating at et and the Lady with a handsome heater and seating about half of the chair.

Graname Stack Company Deffernon ‘Theater Lady Hewter Chaite T

Local Circle Elects Officers at October Meeting

The group elected Winer as president and A Mildeed as secretary, with Jenks as treasurer and others in posts. Mentions October November meetings and a gathering at George 12 Home on Church Street. Harrisburg guests Devid Ar s Hamilton and Prof Koch visit Punx authorities in schools.

Drenty-etx Ofleere W Winer Hey. Co A C.D. Koch Harrisburg Devid Ars Hamilton West Mahoning Street Prof .Koch Tx Pennsylvania Punxmawney Ie Mtr Koch Tr & Colisia Afra Harailton

Money that isn’t there debt from past printing contracts

A report outlines alleged improper payments and missing funds tied to government printing from 1861 to 1907. James Haskell and Markell, former Democratic figures, are named alongside U S Senator Burford in claims of unlawful demand and receipt of capital totals. Roosevelt and other officials are referenced in relation to the controversy.

Thiet Oki Aaver Chatlon Maskell

Schedule 10 16 Aun The devferson Traction Company

Schedule lists a tram run through the Maoning Valley between North Findley Street and nearby points. Times include 6:88, 6:50, 8:30, 8:50, and 4:80 with additional notations on routing and service steps.

Devferson Traction Company Maoning

Fragmented crime note mentions Veltra murder confession

A partial the Spirit Indiana Gas County police report outlines a confession by Veltra and his wife linked to a robbery and murder scheme. Detective Neat states the couple, Bruno, and Mrs Veltra planned the theft, with payment and concealment details discussed at Punxautawney. Further details continue on page three.

Robe Ade Indiana Gas County Jann Neal Veltea Neat Galt Thas Veitra Punxautawney Reso Bruno

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