Punxsutawney Spirit, 1892-06-08

              .... f * m m ,'lA t *-]/■ oiaua. ifa v, -fiM>.■ S it 'fii ' vi - t * / 1 ■ r'*, £$$& * "' ':•] THER CO FORWARD I3T8 OS BACKWARDS! gjfiif % miI m f re ft m 0 mr <*§ > - 'IS. *4 v. >$■* hi «-it - .1 ) ?1 % v?, $ Iter''1 % Wr '■r'" r, to prosper \ ou can't stop and stand still. j ahead. The sue. essful merchant most .c, full of vim aod enterprise. No lazy mau xcessful, no matter what bia calling may be. nes in our business. AH must be workers. ia a das# of individuals in the world who never satisfied with their lot in life They are waiting An opportunity to do something, or to have their a friends die and leave them a fortune. Why, God Is you, tue successful men of to day are men who rer inherited a cent—not the men wh<wt and on the let corners and complain that their Creator never i half so good to them as to their neighbo*s. While i fact is God neuer intended a man or woman 1<> be idler. Why, don't you know that this life i* just at you make it Your humble servant who wrote 6 was not bbrn a millionaire. But a happier man Ml not live than the mau who has a contented mind Ijpkes the best of life But we must say something /gpjfHE ABOVE is a correct likeness of our new .Campbell was on a very substantial basis. In September, 18S.", Mr. Hast- J3i' Oscillating Book and Jou Pjikss, upon which the Spirit ings sold the paper to Davis W. Goheen, of Trade City, who also will hereafter be printed. It is the best printing machine in this purchased the Punxsutawnev Tribune, then owned by W. O. part of the State. Its weight is seven tons, and it is fifteen feet , Smith and W. H. Tyson, consolidated the two, and engaged long. It has all the latest improvements, and is calculated to do Smith to edit the paper, which retained the name of the Si'irit. the finest kind of work. When it has occasion to get right down Under the management of Mr. Goheen the paper continued to to business it can print 2,000 Spiiuts in an hour without special prosper, and reached its present circulation of 8,000. On the fatigue. Come in next Wednesday afternoon and see it work, and \ first of January, 180*2, Mr. Goheen sold the paper to Theodore M. before you leave drop fl.oO and get the Spirit for a year. I Kurtz and W. O. Smith, both of this place, who immediately pro- It will be precisely nineteen years ago next month since the ! ceded to procure a new dross of type for it, and this issue is print* Spirit first sprang into being. Its progenitor was Frank M. Smith, ed on the new press above represented. We propose to make the of Indiana. After struggling with the infant for about six months,! Spirit a worthy representative of our prosperous and booming Mr. Smith gave the youngster over to the tender care of Wm. P. town, and to help with all our might in the development of the Hastings and G. M. Keck, who watched over its destinies for the surrounding country bv showing up its advantages and its great following three years. Hastings then purchased Iveck's interest, material wealth. As we have invested about $2,500 in new mate* and became sole proprietor, publisher, business manager and edi- rial and machinery on our faith in the town's future and the good tor-in-chief. Under his energetic management the Spirit grew will of our eonstituency, we hope they will appreciate it and each and flourished, and at the end of the nine years in which ho one chip in their mite in the way of patronage to help us to pay wrought with it the paper had gained a circulation of 2,000, and j for them. UPRDCGUALE. ANITA LKTTEK, V* ass®! Ml** unreal 1. A Nt ..! F' '■ - ■ DEAD AKD MISSING. Resolutions pr JlenjifCt. r Advert iaemotit.] READ THIS COLUMN FOR A CHANGE. 114 Wmm "' r m ' i trying to do our part in the Clothing course we do uot expect to glothe overV,w® are satisfied we are doing our share. We iuwi a Mason so protperous. One eOetin- i H > kt St *y r| i-v: • , Oil City and Titnvllls Visited by Flood and Fire. Ovor On* Hundred Ptople Low Tltslr Llm. AN AWFUL DISASTER. TrrcsvitXE, Pa., Jund 6,—Never in the history of the Oil Country has such a scene of desolation presented itself as is unfolded to the gaze in the two cities of Titusville and Gil City. The first sight seen in Titusville this morning was four men carrying the body of another man on a stretcher. Within 16 minutes the scene became so common that it ceased to cause surprise. It is estimated that fully 10i) persons either have been drowned or burned to death. The money loss will run from $1,600,- 000 to fa.OOO.WOO. The territory covered by the flood and lire was over two miles in extent. This included railroads, factories, refineries, private dwellings, etc. viewed the remains. TomoiTow will be devoted to going over the ground where these people met their death. Coroner Strouse said that in his judgment the verdict coukl be nothing else than an act of Providence. Geovga Stevens, a prominent merchnnt here, says the tire was caused by ti spark from a passing' train on the Western New-York & Pennsylvania Railroad, which ignited the oil in a tank alongside the line. The oil set flro to every building with which it came In contact. Me-hnnic Street was known as a residence street for ifhe poor classes, and it is simply swept out of existence, not a vestige of dwelling on that street remains. There is Where the most loss of life occurrcd. The fire and flood was so swift in their destruction that several families were swept away before they had the remotest idea of what had happened. Work on the Union church wan commenced last week on the lot below the blocka and facing the railroad. Several men were at work last week removing stumps and debris, which was iu the way. When finished it will lie the most handsome building in town. The Knights of Labor will hold a grand opening concert and boll in their hall, ca June 3(tth. They have already secured many talented young lndips and gentleman, who will do their utmost to make the occasion very interesting. Mr. Nesbit, the clog dancer of Helvetia, has moved here where be intend* to make his future home. The mines were idle on Friday a half-day. Ed. Filer, who was hurt by the cars, la rapidly recovering. Ice cream for sale every Saturday evening at Mr. Hill's ice cream parlor. The dance, which was to tie held on Friday evening was a failure. TORI%I. <11;EMTIO N INDIANA COUNTY ON T "E NEN4- Business ttmrm-mff t« Prevnll N« Three i'«r- NrrMl Fl«bi Thh Miss Florence Virgin is visiting with tbe Jones family at Adrian this week. Geo. Miller it making mine props for Geo. Ueorr, who has the contract for supplying Anita mines. Jno. Harvey, who hnd his arm severely sprained, will be able to resume work in a few days. Miss Mary A. Grube, formerly of this place, is residing with her brother in Punxsutawney.He that has never known adversity is but half acquainted with others or with himself. Charlie Henry is busy muking mine props for Ben Ricard in Pleasant Valley. Geo. Swortz, who has lieen farming in Paradise for his grandfather, is at home again. John Straitiff, supervisor, is'lmaking vigorous efforts to improve the roads in this section. Mr. Straitiff is a good supervisor and should tie remembered if he tries for office again. L. A. Russell, of Indiana county, is visiting bis cousins, H. and C. G. Lattimer. There was a grand social dance in the new hall on Monday evening last. There's a photo car at Anita just opposite the company store. Now is the time to get a good picture. Topic of discussion of the Y. P. 8. C. E. next Sabbath evening, "Endure hardnes*." Dan. (1:111-88. Tim. S: it. THE HATE UUATOBI4L41JESTIOI. Vksl Um MIsu Fspan Hay of C«p-taia 1mm Mitchell. .".jfc t. d (Aildren's Clothing it Qtdqryi press Pant# rt«. riV rtykw in black ilmlinnn l'riigtfM, Keli. It, 1 l)r. W. J. McKnight. of Brookville. Pa., visited our city lost week, calling on hi* acquaintances. The doctor has some Senatorial aspirations, and had his political eye and ear open to take in all that could l«e seen or heard. Jefferson county seems to have an abundance of statesmen on hands. Jama* G. Mitchell, of Perry township, and Dr. W. F. Beyer, of Punxsutawnev, have already announced themselves, ana we think that Dr. McKnight'* announcement will a!ao appear in the near future. It ia gratifying to the Republicans of thi* senatorial district to know that if the State Senator is not earnceeded to Indiana county, that Jeifenoa county will present us a nod straight Republican. Indiana county will org* nomination of the candidate selected by tha Republican voters of this county, but will supgort whoever tha conference mar MM- A welooaM visitor to oar town last weak, was Capt. J. G. MUehell, of Parrjsville, Jaf> Jhcaoa ooaaty. Ha is aa iztnmly saw pan - loaabJe gaatiaawa and a tkotoogh b—loiia mam. AMhoagh ho was act hava"taea balMiaf," yat H is kaowa thai tka Captain la a Mill Hall tor data aaaata ia thta Aiatriat Ho to paslUao—aad wtmmt Mijims—1W tfca Mpiwtlwii of eMSty—wt May tmtr «7 tkee If Mr. Mb5- «U $t&um ft* —1—»mi, tkfe oMiigr will M||]|| •t UMMNrtMtiOM ||^| Wif inlllttr Mm . t w ' ■ J" '» AM mnnI MOMM * m M (ttdleee Xdrnm, Feb. 14. IW.) Dr. McKMitfeof  dtji k«r« iMt week. HU ralMtoa ap to 6* purely aooUl, bat be w or taikm after Mr dunce* lor the 111 Ak Of aowee, we are far « It smmtw HeyaUican; but if the eoml < if . At a regular stated meeting of W. C.. No. 3*0, P. O. 8. of A., of Punxsutawney, Pa., held Wednesday evening, June 1st, 18i»3, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted. God, our country and our order. In the name of our Heavenly Father, Amen. Whqteas, It has pleased God in ]Jis allwise Providence to remove by death our beloved brother, M. L. Smith, and whereas in hi* death Washington Camp, No. 840. Pa.. P. O. ®. of A. loses an exemplary, loyal brother, the order a Arm supporter, and the cemmupity an estimable vltixen whose death is mounted by all. Therefore be it Resolved, That we the members of W. C., Mo. 340; Pa. P. O. 8. of A. acknowledge In his demise the all powerful band of Uod And humbly bow to the decree of the divine will. Resolved, That we deeply mourn the low of onr beloved brother Mid ever cherish in our hearts the memory of the deceased whom an all knowing Providence has seen 1$ to remove from this earth. Reeotved, That > copy of thewe resolutions m sent to the wife of our deceased brother, hat' they be engrossed on the minut«s oft he Camp, that they be itll, *unxsutawnsy Brmrr or x«*m. D. A. SimwK, 1 Committee ' K. f. Smith, j As near as can be learned the following is the list of the dead bodies recovered, as well as the names of the missing: Fred Reid, butcher; Mrs. Mary Haehn and children, Mamie, Gertie, Peter and Clara, the only surviving member of the family - being Frank Haehn, a son, who was brought from Grand Valley with his uncle yesterday; Mrs. Fred Campbell and two children; Oliver Edgar, a boy; two children of Joe Spigel, visitors from Warren—Frank Whalen, wife and daughter, who escaped with several burns,- saw them drown; Mrs. John Quinn and two daughters, Nellie and M&mifi}*Mrs- Furman, negro; Mrs. A. Jacobs and child; Miss Delia Rice; Mr. Englesky sad son; man, unknown; occupation, picture-frame peddler; Mrs. J. Hingenhlemer and seven children, one child who was away from ..borne survives; Fred Lures and wife; .Henry Rich*, of Buffalo; Miss tioida Conen; Mrs. Neal McKenaie; John MeFadden; Mary MoFadden; William Uokert'# child; Mrs. C. P. Casperson; George Pease: Mrs. Lena Osmer and two children; Mrs. Fred Reid and Amelia Held, aged IS; Fnutk C. Foster, aged IS; Fred Coppy , The body oI Fred Lauers, a lame watohman, was found this afternoon. JHft #4#, ft***! "' W V-: ,, f *<111 •Jtlt :**<*! i ivant 'mi Vw.. » «»- wftfc tbf great* i <j mi - wtrcat K? fl i JpP w • : '  J 4 $• -jFV tSSMCS GSl €2 r\c.wc RIRIT'S"