12 December 1901, Cameron County Press

Bear frightens young ladies. A few days ago several young ladies employed at the shell factory of the Keystone Powder Company experienced a fright while going to their work early in the morning. When near the Shives’ farm they discovered a bear near the railroad track standing upon its hind legs eager for the accustomed embrace. It is not necessary to say the girls hastily retreated – they flew – down the track for town, when they met one of the men who persuaded them to return with him and point out Mr. Bruin, which they timidly proceeded to do. The bear proved to be a bush, but right here we advise our friends not to mention anything about that bear to the young ladies.