Punxsutawney Spirit, 1907-09-21

              PRICE 1 CENT V0L a Nf.5 PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA.. SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 21, 1907 DAY'S YESTERDAY DEDICATION OF PUNXSUTAWNEY'S NEW HIGH SCHOOL PROVED TO BE A MOST FITTING CLIMAX FOR THE ATRE EXERCISES AT JEFFERSON T Friends of Education Crowd Playhouse to Its Capacity to Hear Speakers Brought Here For the Occasion. W. W. Winslow Pays Glowing Tribute to Oldest Teacher—Prof. Allison Also Speaks. Py United Press, own confession, llarold Mitchell, who MAN HAS A MANIA FOR STRANGLING It. H. TMITKICK .GROUNDHOG CLUB TO ORGANIZE FEB. 2 A. M. HAMMERS. Chicago Police Find Names of Twelve Who Have Been His Victims. v Buried Under Cloak of Religion. [fleers Will Be Elected to Take Charge —.of Annual Hunt—Big Things Promised For the Future. ZIOX CITY, 111 . Sept. 21.—Py his was the chief torturer at the death of Mrs! Letitia CJreenhaulg'h, an aged and Yours sincerely, JOHN A. PAIR MAN. 'Pittsburg, Sept. is, 1907. the last moment. 1 had looked f:>r- | ward to having the same pleasant 1 time «»f lasi year with the Groundhog J Club, and am disappointed at not b<;- ing able tn meet the genial friends this year. Please convey my regrets Ij the boys and believe me, paralytic victim of the cruelties prac- Following: are some of the • xpres«ions o fregret .sent by prominent educators who were down on (In- pr°" gram but who, on account of official duties, were unable t«» attend: Added to the congratulations of the hundreds who yesterday viewed the new Jefferson Street educational building, and to those so eloquently vouchsafed by the speakers last night, are the congratulations of The Spirit, which has endeavored, since the need of a new building became imperative, to aid and encourage the citizens and j directors whose generosity and faith- ■ fulness to the best interests of th«» I school district, have given the town | the splendid edifice recently completed on North Jefferson Street. Occupying seats in one of the boxes ' were two spectators to whom much j credit is due for the modern struc- I ture that yesterday was dedicated t<» Its intended use. They were, Charles A. McDonald, of Pittsburg, representing Robinson & Winkler, of Pittsburg, the architects who designed the handsome structure, anil Samuel F. Nixon, of Tltusville, representing the firm of Nixon Lamont, of Pittsburg, the contractors. Both the architects and contractors are well known and responsible firms, the former having designed the M. E. churches In this place and ReynoldsviHe, the school house at Big Hun, and the magnificent new $200,000 schoolhouse at Altoona, and at least two score other notable buildings in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. The builders have been equally successful In securing and bringing to a successful completion many of the best structures In the same territory. Led by Miss Putney, the pupils of the publie schpols and the members of the faculty, with the beautiful ling which had been given into their keeping, spread nut before them, and with hundreds of handkerchiefs waving a salute, sang most impressively "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean," after which the exercises of the evening, successful In every detail, were brought to a close by Jlev. S. T. Mimes, pastor of the German Lutheran Church. thy of emulation by the citizens of Punxsutawney, who should now take pride in seeing that the walls of the beautiful structure, which yesterday was viewed for the first time by hundreds of patrons and visitors, art* decorated with appropriate works of art. ticed by live Parhamltes to expel "demons," strong- enough to give tes- timony adduced at two hearings by the Coroner to convince him that Zion City tha; should !»'• i n vest i-;.i t • ■ 1 there have been many deaths in the Yours truly, N. ('. SCHAEFFER. Harrieburg, Sept. IS, 1907. Prof. A. M. Hammers, Dear Sir: — I am thankful for the invitation and regret that 1 can not attend your dedication. With best wishes, 1 am which have hem hidden b> the cloak The testimony showed that another \ictim. Miss Young, who was choked to exercise "demons,'' died several days after Mitchell ndmInistere ! the t; • it ment. Ten other victims have been positively discovered and it i* 1>. leved that the inv- stigatl »n will res • a I more On the witness stand Mitchell admitted that he w as at times seized with t Nad spirit which caused him r-> grasp people b\ the throat. The man ti.l. "No. I know 1 dhl wrong, but the devil had me in his pow.-r and I had to do I" ' This astonishing a lmissi tn was made to a Zion t'ity undertaker regarding tho Upi et.ince of the bodies. On Mrs Greenhaulgh's throat Were found -illusions made by lingers so st i ng 4 hat thej burst the IJcsh. D. H. MelNTYRH. Punxsutawney, Sept. 19, 1907. Dear Sir:—I find this morning I will not be able to acept your invitation for this afternoon. Am called _»ut of town on business. 1 thank you very much for the Invitation, and only regret I can't accept of the same. 1 remain, Yours truly, Secretary I*. <& P. Groundhog Club, of religion Sincerely yours, HENRY HOUC'K. Harrisburg, Sept. 1 8, 1907. Remember me kindly to your good wife, and hoping you may #have a grand, good time, I am, My Dear Friend:—I thank you for the invitation to attend the dedication of the new High -School Building on next Friday. I wish very much that I could be present, but it is Impossible because <»f an engagement that 1 have in Greene County. Prof. A- Hammers, "spirit" if not in person. With kindest regards, I am. Very sincerely yours, CYRUS H. BLOOD. IJrookville, Sept. IS, 1U07. Secretary P. & P. Groundhog Club. My dear Friend:—1 have your "kind iivvitatioti t » be with you on the 19th inst., I would enjoy the festivities very much, but this year it will be impossible for me to come over. I appreciate very much indeed your kind remembrance of me and trust that 1 may be considered present in Respectfully, X. E. HOLD EN. Corsica-, Pa., Sept. 17, 1907. Dear Friend:—'Your kind invitation receivt d and appreciated. I would that it were possible to accept, but find myself unable to do so. Wishing you all a very pleasant time, with best wishes, 1 remain, Secretary P. & P. Orounflh%,r Club. One of the most Interesting; numbers on the program, was the presentation by the Senior Order of American Mechanics of a beautiful flag to the public schools <>f Punxsutawney. The presentation speech was delivered by Rev. H. G. Teagarden, a member of the order, who at the close of a glowing tribute to the Hag, its defenders and significance, passed the beautiful banner over to Prof. John F. Condron, principal of the Punxsutawney High Schools. Prof. Condron, in equally eloquent phraseology and amid much enthusiasm, accepted the gift from the great order that has done so much towards inspiring devotion to the national colors. The same speakers presented and received, respectively, a beautiful painting from the brush of Mrs. Charles M. Neal, of this place. Her benevolence is wor- R. 13. Tel trie k, Deputy State Superintendent. of Harrisburg, formerly for eleven years the efficient and progressive superintendent of the public schools of Jefferson County, enthused the audience by proposing three cheers for Punxsutawney'ft new educational building, her school board, pupils, patrons and advancement along educational lines. Prof. TeKrlck gave abundant evidence that with his elevation to a larger field his view of educational matters had also widened and deepened, as revealed in the climax of his address, wherein he compared the school and military affairs of the United States with those of other nations, showing them t<» be the overwhelming advantage of Uncle Sam's defenders. George F. Beeht, principal of the Clarion State Normal School, followed with an excellent address devoted to the review and growth of the public schools of Pennsylvania. Prof. Allison's many citations of the events of the quarter of a century that has elapsed since he first came to know the town, commanded the wrapt attention of the large audience.Misses May Rodgers, Bertha Zeitler. and Sallie Robinson, and Messrs. Charles St. Clair, John Monks, Charles Evans, Uarry Zeltler, Horace Carina It, Harry Cohen a nil William Graff. The first class graduated under his tutelage was In 1802, and included the following pupils: The roster of Prof. Allison's pupils In 1883 contained the names of Mis. i s Mell Dinsmore, Sallte Hastings, Anna Evans, Carrie Mitchell, Annie North. Maggie Wilson, Laura Zelt'er. Emma Miller, Anna Dinsmore. Ella Rosenberger and Bertha Graff, and Messrs. Harry Gibson, Frank Lang, Lin Hughes. Daniel Fackiner. Harry Enterline, Lee Zeltler, David Mc- Quown, Herman Weiss, William Rosenberger. Thomas Brewer and William Torrence'. The names of the members of the. school board that discovered Prof. Allison and brought him to Punxsutawney, were Dr. William Altaian, I. S. Kosenberger. John Bre wer, Adam •Miller, J. T. Hell and J din Lang, only the latter of whom survives. "At that time." said Prof. Allison, "only one four-roomed school building was ■ needed to aceommodate the 200 public school pupils. At that time Punxsutawney had only two pupils in college, whereas now their number is legion." Following another selection by tin* excellent Jefferson Theater orchestra, Prof. J. L. Allison, uf YYilkinsburg, formerly of Punxsutawney, than whom none other commands greater admiration and respect from both pupils and patrons of Punxsutawney, reealled most vividly the great change that had taken place in Punxsutawney and her public school affairs since, in 1883, he presided over the local schools, the Hfirst of a succession of nineteen years. cause It had been seggregatcd from the balance of the county. eta,ry p. & P. Grotindhog Club, ear Sir:—I regret very much my IHty to be ,prenent with you today iff to a business proposition over ?h I had no control coming up at »e the nature and compositon of rreat fantastic parade that ncxUfall 11 precede the annual hunt at Cafe Ridge. If? further evidence 3f the wide atlion the doings of the club is at- Klng, the following letters of re- K which were crowded out of yesny's issue of The Spirit, are sub- Bed: 'he club managers will also deter- kindhog. The committee will be ided by an eminent phreno! >gist 1 shadowgrapher who will examine i report on the condition of the id of the official groundhog and the Mow he casts that day. rmotologists will be appointed to titute a scentific inquiry as to the. lavior, on February 2. of Br'or bs basis. At the meeting in February'a c-om- Ittee of eminent weatherologists and fet»ry. treasurer, and directors who Lill have the power to appoint com- Lttees and hereafter conduct the af■ rs of the famous club- on a busi- en decided tJ call a meeting, which be held at the ;»lficial Weather- February 2, 1908, for the pur- of perfecting an organization. It {•roposed to elect a president, sec- >g were present. Jn view of these conditions it has jFrom an attendance of six in the >ar 1902 the number has been in•easlng every year, until on Thursday illy 300 diclples of Br'er Ground- r, it was determined to take feasurcs to form a corporation and pet officials and committees to di?t its destinies. The attendance at the annual hunt f the Punxsutawney & PittsTJurg iroundhog Club has become so large hat, at a meeting of the faithful yes- (Continued on Second Page.) Dear Sir:—I des4rc to thank you for Secretary P. & p. Groundhog Club. AGAINST TOLSTOI YOUNG GIRL MISSING 'e Made Tlirco Attempts l<> .Murder Him—Three Arrested : For Shooting. Disappeared From llomo About Tllroc Weeks Ago uiul Hasn't lleen Heard From Since. kh, attacks were made at night [several rifle shots were fired wh the windows, but they did no as fallen Into dlafovor with the nts about his estate In the allot Tulu and attempts have twin to kill him on two occaaions. By United Press. i\V, Sept. 21.—Count Tol- J. L. ALLISON. Prof. L. Mayne Jones, of Brookvllle, superintendent of the public schools of Jefferson County, next on the program, paid a most glowing tribute to Punxautawney aa the commercial and educational metropolis In this sectijn, und concluded by stating that the balance of the county was both glad and sad because of recent events In this school district; glad because Punxautawney had advanced to a point where It could be made a ' separate school entity and sad be- Prof. A. M. Hammers, whose Intimate knowledge of subjects pertaining to education and educators, makes It Impossible for him to mafce an address that Is ntit both intensely Interesting and Instructive, prefaced his remarks with scintillating quips directed ut the other speakers and cont'luded by pointing out most effectively the significance of the new educational building and the duty of pupils, parents und directors in appreciating und being worthy of what it represents. "What must bo her thoughts ua she looks buck over the army of little ones whom she has cared for, helped, encouraged, chlded, cheered, comforted, ao many of them now drifted far nut .if her .sight and ken? There can never come a time when her name is not (Irmly linked with the story of our schools; for If there l» a son or a daughter of Punxautawney wh > has done half as much for the world as has Mary A. Wilson, I am not acquainted with that person." "The time will come when we shall hang her portrait, perhaps erect i statue, in our schools to perpetuate her memory; but this wi I not be necessary for a long time yet. Her position is secure, her pla-.e in our hearts even more so, for years to come. Receiving. has, children of various races, colors and previous conditons. In the most important period of their lives, who can estimate the bounds of her Influence, the extent to which she has directlv and indirectly formed minds and shaped characters? I am reminded of an expression used of America's greatest sculptor, recently dead, that he "counted not the mortal years it takes to mould immortal forms." The minds that she has moulded have scattered over the world. Where duty called her boys have g.me. Many have returned, some with ' their shields, some on them. Perhaps none of them are what the world calls great; but they have done the best they could. "Have I • omitted anybody of consequence? Yen. one. Giving full credit to the other excellent teachers past and pn .stiut, I caji say without exaggeration that the history of the public schools of Punxsutawney f« r the past half-century, is the story of the life of one faithful, patient, cheerful, sympathetic, helpful woman, still active, thoroughly up-to- late, indispensable always. First chosen in 1858 to succeed Mrs. Lizzie Co >per. she has held her place ever since, winter and summer. Hit first salary was fifteen dollars a month, teaching six days in the week, twenty-six days or so in the month. Serving now In her fiftieth year, she has in several instances carried through their primary school life three generations of one family; and it Is safe to say that three thousand children have received schooling, many of them their only schooling at her hands. W. W. Winslow, «i member of the School Board, who presided as chairman of dedication committee,made the opening address. Reviewing educational matters an,' buildings and educators, Mr. Winslow recalled t» the minds of the patriarchal, as well an as those who have followed them, the salient p:>lnts in Punxsutawney'* school history as well as the principal events In its progress in school architecture. concluding- a very interesting address with the following splendid tribute to the idol >»f the public schools of Punxsutawney: Following an overture by the Jefferson Theater Orchestra an I the invocation by Rev. IJ. o. H. Kerschlier, pastor of the Reformed Lutheran Church, the pupils of the public schools, under the direction of Miss Putney, sang a pleasing number. The pupils were located in the balcony and the clTet was s'ich as to bring vigorous applause from the audience. When at 8:15 o'clock the curtain went up, revealing »»n the stage the speakers of the occasion, members of the school board, and 'acuity if the public schools, the handsome opera house was packed pupil*. patrons and friends of education. A most lilting climax to the events of a day of rejoicing and general congratulations over the completion »f the new Jefferson Street educational 'building:, was the dedication exercises that were held In the Jcffrr.son Theater. an architectural companion of the new xch >ol house, last nigh*. Be peasants have been arrested, >4ay at Tolstoi's request, one of W released. It la said that she was Invited to come to this city and that since then nothing has been heard of her. The missing girl is a daughter of Ralph Young, of Natrona. She secured employment In Crelghton three weeks ago. By United Press. PITTSBUltG, Sept| 21.—The disappcaranceof Elva Young, aged fourteen,, a waitress at the hotel in Crelghton, has been brought to the attention of the county detectives. Very truly yours, D. J. WALLKU, Jr.. Principal. Bloomsbtjrg, Pa., Sept. 18, 1907. Gentlemen:—1 regret exceedingly that 1 shall not have the pleasure of availing myself of your kind invitation to attend the dedication exercises of your new High building. Permit me to congratulate you upon its completion and upon the Improved facilities for public school Instruction that it affords the youth of your city. The School Board of the Borough of Punxsutawney, J, I L MINE DISASTER T<»KIO—The* International Postal convention, concluded at Itomo in May. lUOfi, and ratified by Japan August 19, 1907, wiis promulgated Thursday.Dropping of Mine Cnjfc. Fourteen Dead, Three Dying IVoiii MARQUETTE, Mich., Sopt. 2 8.— Fourteen men were killed outright and three fatally injured yesterday morning by the falling of a cage in the rolling mill mine at Nogaunee, Mich. The rage was full of men and every one in It was killed or seriously injured The steel cable broke and the cage dropped 700 feet. The bodies have bceu taken out and the Injured are being cared for. The mine is the property of the Jones & Laughlin Steel Company, of Pittsburg. CANOE RIDGE (Office of the Weatherworks) — Showers tonight or Sunday, Cooler tonight.WOrkman i rushed to l>eatli W hile Repairing I tool' 111 Iron W orks. FALLS III FEET Salvation \ri»»> liaising l'liiub lor Various* Worthy I usi hut Ions—lo- local I5arraeks Improved. RECEIVING DONATIONS Umloubtedlj The Salvation Army has many claims upon the ommunit> apart from the fact that by th«' preaching of the salvation, which puts right living in the forefront «f the convert's duties, it has done much to make better citi/.ens, people svho pay rates, pay their debt.-, and help others out of the mile, The Arm) runs social schemes, which appeal to evi r\- body. It is ii.it necessary to be a Salvationist to desire to take a hand in the support of instltutons which feed the hungry, raise up the fallen, land care for the helpless victims of wrong-doing. Donations and gifts of all kinds will ' be gratefully received by Captain h. Hershbcrger. officer in charge. All amounts over the corps target will he f>aid on a local debt for new flooring that was lately put In the hull. Make checks payable to The Salvation Army. Address Salvation Army, punxsutawney, Pa. The annual Harvest Festival celebrations In our t »wn give an opportunity to all to help both the local and the national work. The Salvatl.m Army In 'the lrnited States has all kinds of agencies at work for the betterment of mankind and t he improvement of the < uinmun ity. such as Workingnien's lfoteW. Colonies, ltescue II nnes fur Neglect, ed Children, Maternity Homes. Shelters, Hospital and Slum visitations, and fof .ill this work the Army has no endowmen:, but is dependent entirely upon voluntary contributions. The accountn at the National Headquarters of America, in New York, are audited by a qualified firm of accountants and auditors aixl balance sheets are audited annually. By United Press. P1TTSPUUG, Sept. 2 1 Apparently ignoring a warning given by a fellow workman, John Stalpel, aged 23 years, of Cleveland. Ohio, who was employed by the Van Dorn Iron Works Company at the County Jail, fell to the ground, a distance of sixty feet, i ml w as instantly killed. The man was installing an iron celling. He started to cross and w hen warned by i fellow workman, would not stop, but Ignored the warning ami -laited over. The ceiling gave way and the man was crushed t > death, his In ad being split open and nearly every bone in his body broken. RIGA, Russia—Twenty-two out of 58 men court martialed here for participation in the revolt In the Baltic provinces In 1905, have Just been condemned to death. « jjtff- -  MUr ■ jm ■ I , r I' 5 wmm^wwi ■,-f 3 Jfl (ftIIKAD TiiK siiKrr^^nMmSJV ±J Wbt PRII|9llNUlltlt]| jvptflt. ts=OS~=|