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Newspaper
The Semi Weekly Item
Location
Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1900
Page
2
George Flo Gessner of Coal Township pledges to back the nominee for Democratic County Commissioner. The candidate seeks support from voters and party members in the upcoming county election.
Public notice-like advertisement for Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root claiming cures for kidney liver and bladder trouble. Offers readers a free sample by mail and a booklet, with purchase options at drugstores. Mentions location Bingh ampton New York and price points.
A reader is urged to mail ten cents to Prof. C Coles Kingston Pa for a seed and plant guide Storms and Signs. Horoscopes are offered at 23 ets with a yearly subscription to Storms and Signs for one dollar and 26 cents when combined with a year’s paper. Prof Coles casts horoscopes for two dollars, with discount to a one dollar yearly subscriber.
Legal notices list various paper forms including leases judgments powers of attorney assignment of wages sale cards and sale notices offered for purchase at the office with assorted office supplies available.
John Becker assistant breaker boss at Wilburtons and Charles Ken erer machinist at the same colliery will depart for Pittsburg Janeth where they have secured flattering positions.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat tale recounts Colonel B W Wren of the Plant system being pranked into getting a transport pass. A newspaper man pretends to seek a pass in exchange for treating Wren’s imagined mental distress, ending with Plant granting travel to Jacksonville.
A Detroit student visiting Greece returns via Westish and joins officers in lively talks on Britain and America amid war debates. He holds his ground, parries a sharp thrust about licking America, and earns hearty laughter as the room admires his calm, quick rebuttals.
The clipping reports British press censorship in South Africa requiring the Queenstown Representative to submit proof copies and leaflets before publication. It notes delays in issue explained by the censor's order and warns readers of restricted reporting.
National banks and trusts show unsecured loans to the Third Avenue Railroad Company totaling many hundreds of thousands of dollars. Institutions listed include the National Bank of the Republic, National Bank of Commerce, Park Bank, First National Bank of Brooklyn, First National, Metropolitan Trust, United States Trust, Curtis & Mot ley, T. A. Hoyt, and Russell Sage, with combined exposure exceeding several million.
The highest credit for the United States government rests on the 2 percent bond premium. Refunding bonds will be exchanged for higher rate bonds with market premium compensation. Despite these allowances, the result shows we can borrow money at the lowest rates.
Prof Silkham notes sipping water speeds heart beat and raises bile secretion. A pint drunk in small sips accelerates pulse more than wine or spirits and may curb alcohol craving. The piece ends by noting Vancouver BC plans to let men with property owning wives cast two votes.
An ostrich dubbed Napoleon patrols a Florida farm, signaling rest and alarm with cries. The bird, nearly 10 feet tall and over 100 pounds, defends its territory, ferociously driving off threats. One night it maimed a thief, lifting his leg and exposing bone before keepers intervened.
Drumhead court-martial in Transvaal finds four Natal Dutchmen Oosthensen and Jansen guilty of disloyalty and sentences them to five years imprisonment. final location set at Pietermaritzburg with thoughts of Pretoria. Historically such trials sit outside ordinary hours and have issued varied penalties including flogging and death.
Rene de Knyff shattered all previous marks at the Pau motor race in France for cars and motorcycles. The 3385 kilometer course saw 36 top drivers start. de Knyff’s 16 hp machine led to a net time of 4 46 57 at nearly 44 mph. Marcellin in the motorcycle class also set records with 5 47 14 at over 36 mph. Albert Champion plans to chase the Boston to New York record early this spring.
A Chicago description notes rhythmic movement used in schools as a method to ease tension and teach grace and politeness, though labeled as rhythmic movement, it is essentially dancing in classroom practice.
Coal Agent George D Gearhard of Baltimore visits his wife and family this week. William J Hughes of Pittsburgh Trust Co. tours calf operations of the old Naavalie Coal Co. with Natalie. President A Taylor and family visit Thad Vincent, nephew of the former.
Sunday evening flames swept woods and bushes near the reservoir along Centralian road endangering nearby property. Supt. Smith led a large force who subdued the blaze before serious damage. Bushes near Natalie colliery caught fire again Sunday, but firefighters defeated the conflagration at the big breaker.
John McManaman and Robert Farrell have formally taken possession of the hotel formerly run by Patrick Donlan. The two popular young men are well regarded and expected to attract a large patronage from their many friends. They are described as deserving and conscientious and poised for success.
Mr and Mrs David Unger returned home Saturday from a week long wedding trip that took them to New York and Buffalo. They are staying temporarily at Louis Grossman s and plan to occupy the Hoover residence on West Avenue once furnishing is complete.
Webster H. Yoder and Mrs. A P B Stover were chosen as delegates on Sunday to represent the local Church of God Sunday School at the 88th convention of the Sunday Schools of the Churches of God of the East Penn Eldership. The sessions will be held in Marysville Perry County on May 22 23 and 24.
Dedications of Soldiers and Sailors Monument announced. Tickets on sale May 10 good for return passage to May 11 inclusive. Tickets valid on any train except the Black Diamond express.
Engine 777 of the Mt Carmel and Nashville Railroad made its trial run Monday morning. Edwards discovered slight repairs were needed to place the engine in complete running order, and these are now being attended to.
Joseph Hinkle of this city will marry Miss Millie Hopler of Muhanwsnyop on May 1 at the bride’s home. Both are well known and favored in the community.
Local street scene features Joe Jefferson known as Dad a broad grinning butcher on South Oak Street. Neighbor accounts describe him as a repulgue character with a wide smile and big presence in the neighborhood.
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