$30,000 Loss in Bad Fire at Silver Creek
Fire at the Montgomery building at Main street and Central avenue caused about 30,000 in losses. A painter’s torch ignited sparks that, aided by wind, engulfed the upper structure. Damages included Ward Dickinson offices, Montgomery grocery, and Smith & Son clothing stock, with extensive water and smoke damage. A newborn son named Frank Arthur Jr. was reported for Mr and Mrs Frank Wellman of Philadelphia.
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Silver Creek
Montgomery
Main Street
Central Avenue
Gre
Wineloek
Ward & Dickin
Sn Dining Car Company
Mont Boinery
Smith & Son Clothie
Paine
Redwood Tepee Tonic Claims Appetite Revival
A damaged advertisement fragment quotes John Swansly, a driller in Erie, praising Redwood Tepee Tonic for constipation and improved appetite. It notes others at his plant using the medicine for rheumatism, with claims of health changes after three doses and a recommended seller in Cary and general drug stores.
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Lay
John Swansly
Erie City
12Th and
Peach Sts
Erie
Penna
Redwood
Thomas Downey
Cary
Warren County seeks weight and measures office candidate
The Warren County commissioners report one application received for the vacant weight and measures post following Edward Moors's death. The salary is set at 1000 dollars a year with 150 dollars for expenses, and no expected increase. Officials plan closer oversight on various duties previously left to chance.
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Warres
Pnt i
Edward Moors
Fanber
Youngsville School Bond millage lowered for 1924
In Youngsville the school bond millage was set at 22 mills for school purposes, while the bond tax remains at 444 mills. The overall school tax drops to 2 mills, a reduction of three mills from last year, easing borough taxes despite a small village levy increase approved by council Monday night.
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Youngsville
Apnl
Youngeville
Pittsburgh Woman Shares Thyroid Removal Experience
Mary G. White of 208 Sheridan Ave Liberty Pittsburgh says breathing was difficult and she felt smothering and nervous before a goitre removal. She reports relief after the procedure and offers to share her full experience. advertisement for Sorbol Company of Mechanicsburg Ohio sold locally at Thomas Downey's drugstore.
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Goitre
Mary G. White
Sheridan Ave
Liberty
Pittsburgh
Sorbol Company
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Thomas Downey
Ady
Jamestown Captain Cleared Of Assault Charge
Jamestown April 7 Captain Nelson was found not guilty of assault and the charge was dismissed. Judge Burger ruled there was insufficient proof of criminal intent beyond reasonable doubt. the decision notes the action could have led to civil damages if pursued differently. The accuser, John Domenico, 16, 217 Winsor Street, alleged Nelson slapped him during a raid on the Domenico home.
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Jamestown
Gssault
Aald FE
Burger City Court
Sdge
Bargar
Bae
John Domenica
Winsor Street
Nelson
Domenico
Pile Foe Promises Quick Cure with Money Back Guarantee
A vintage ad touts Pile Foe as a fast relief for piles with a doctor’s prescription and a money back guarantee. The copy claims dramatic improvement in five days, urging readers to buy at Thos Downey or other outlets and note the product’s value and effectiveness.
Aged Woman Rescued From Fire At Dunkirk
A blind elderly woman living at 99 Alcott Street was overcome by smoke yesterday morning at 11 80 oclock. Firefighters arrived to find her with smoke inhalation. She was carried to a neighbor's home and revived shortly after by Dr. J R LaP.
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Dunkirk
John Nowk
Alcott Street
Ain
Talent Street
Mr. Nowaki
J R. Lap
Chicago May Taboo Peaches Appearance Set for Cabaret
Chicago April 7 Peaches Browning once a New York stage star faced possible official interference as she prepared a cabaret act opening next week The fire in a Manhattan dwelling caused smoke and burning contents filling a bedroom with damage estimated at 100 dollars The article notes the incident amid the entertainer and a drama setting with authorities involved
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Chicago
Peaches” Browning
New York
Todlay
Annual Fashion Show Delights Union City Attendees
The Corry Woman's Club Apt Department presented its first annual fashion show in Union City at the Baptist Church S. The event, directed by Mrs. G B Kamps and Mrs G A Pain, drew many locals and received praise for the entertaining program.
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Corry Woman's Club
Union City
G.B. Kamps
G. A. Pain
Fire guts stores in Springfield cause heavy damage
By United Prong Springfield Mo April 1 fire gutted two stores in Springfield and badly damaged another entry today causing damage of about 200000 dollars.
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United Prong
Springfield
Lwo
Prisoner Released After Eight Months For Tiny Tax Bill
Nothin Rorshingh of Lock Haven was freed from county jail after serving eight months and three weeks for failing to pay 19 cents in county and township taxes plus costs. The county will repay $125 for boarding the prisoner during the stay.
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Painter
Surfer
Frank Wellman
Philadelphia
Frank Arthur, Jr
Wellman
HSSE
Ely
Nove
Warren CO
Pitts
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Chevrolet
Duco
Flint Michigan
Fisher
Corry Motor Sales Company
W. E. Bricker
East Main Street
Corry, Pa
Paramount
Washington and
North Center
United Pros
Nowale
Michigan
Buffalo, N. Y
DR. D
Office Traction
Citizens National Bank
E. E. Guignon
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