Twenty Years Ago In Journal Files April 13 1912
From the Journal files dated April 13 1912 several local items surface. Brown and Son unveil a new taxi praised by residents, the Micado theater reports a second showing drawing a large crowd, and Pennsy train No 88 is delayed over two hours by a freight engine near Summit. A Personal Work League meeting names George Beecher president, a pool hall altercation escalates to a fist fight, and primitive showings of restraint follow. Local industry notes include Corry Fish Hatchery shipments to Cambridge Springs and Wilcox. D Dennisey buys the Kattring barber shop, Home Restaurant proprietor Dinsmude travels to DuBois, and Mrs Mary Rout leaves for Los Angeles with her daughter.
Selden Dies at Pittsburgh in Bemus Point Estate Case
James M Selden, 80, of Jamestown, died in Pittsburgh. He owned the Selden estate at Bemus Point on Chautauqua Lake, developed the lakeside grounds and buildings, erected the Casino, and owned the Bemus Point Hotel. He was active in Jamestown and Chautauqua Lake cultural circles and to be buried in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Woods
Bemus Point
Hollywood
Fairbanks
Jamestown
James M. Siiden
Pittsburgh
Shautauqua Lake
Chautauqua
Oriental Park Lake Front
Selden
Chautauqua Lake
Ancraul
Axe Place
Mental health crisis linked to postwar stress in Pennsylvania
A study of annual suicide statistics in Pennsylvania shows rising rates during economic strain after World War I and continued elevated levels into the late 1920s and 1930s. The report notes sharp drops after the war and a rebound amid ongoing distress, with calls for public relief funding to aid counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
State Department OF Health
Amr Pittion
Narmel
Keyatone
Erie Woman Breaks Back in Fall at Home
Mrs Mary Robb, a schoolteacher in St Vincent's, suffered a fractured vertebrae after tumbling four steps at home while answering the telephone. She was taken to St Vincent's Hospital where Dr M Fy Reng attended. Her condition improved after initial treatment.
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Eris
Suiley
Samwel M. Robb
Fryt
St. Vincent's Hospita
M. Fy Reng
Steet
Aira Robb
Lee Spieai
Sik Wesley
Fragmented OCR prompts unclear for headline
The text appears garbled with questions about local unions dates meetings and groups. It references Corry newspaper items and mentions the Brokenstraw Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and a cautious soldiery, but lacks coherent facts to summarize into a proper news item.
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Inet Corry
theotSun
Funeral services held for 11 year old Eleanor Philips
Rev ge AmtuuR officiated at a Baptist church memorial for Eleanor Philips 11 daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Philips. Large crowd attended the home service at 9 East Washington Avenue. Vocal duets by Wilma Paulson and Dorotha Mae Rickers with Mel John Rickers at the piano. Five school girls served as pallbearers. The body taken to Youngsville for interment in the TO 0 1 cemetery. Attending were Crippen Lorstia Crippen Will Crippen ex Pittsheld Mr and Mrs L L Russell Marion Russell Vivian Crippen and Mrs Henry Mein of Talon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Amtuur
Pastes We View Baptist Church
Ieapres Hive
and Airs
L. L. Russell
Marion Russell
Vivian Crippen
Youngsville
Henry Mein
Talon
Dr Arthur Ay Woods 80 noted Erie physician turned Hollywood figure
Dr Arthur Ay Woods, 80, father of Mrs T Ou Andrews, died in Hollywood after moving to California ten years ago to join the film industry. He practiced medicine in Erie for 35 years, was a University of Michigan graduate, and directed research for the Faulvunks interests. He contributed to films such as The Three Musketeers and Robin Hood.
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Brin
April
Arthur Ay Woods
Mra. T. Ou Andrews
Tigaday An
Hollywood
Calif
Nnon
Erin
California
Douglas Fairbanks
Woods
Erie
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Frank Woods
Faulvunks
Robin Rood
The
Tatler
Closing Session Reveals Circle Honors and Prizes
The Bistorica ieee met for a closing session at Hutel Carey yesterday with a twelve member dinner. A large centerpiece of American Beauty roses graced the table and verses by authors of today were read. Mrs. With Law, Mrs. Jennie Hewyed, and Mrs. Albert McElroy chaired the committee. Officer roles were announced with President J. E. Young leading, and plans for a new year of continued cooperation and activity were highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bistorica
Ieee
With Law
Jennie Hewyed
Albert McElroy
Edith Burlshame
Clara Osborne
Burtlagame
Young
J. E., Young
Mink Tuite Lawis
Addie Browell
Scrap Skearns
Henofit
Two Men Sentenced for Auto Theft in Federal Court
James Lee Inglis aged 25 and Kyle Rudy King aged 23 convicted of automobile theft by a Federal Court jury. They stole the car in South Dakota and were arrested in Westfield Chautauqua County. Inglis had three prior convictions and received five years. King had two prior convictions and received four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee Inglis
Kyle Rudy King
South Dakota
Westfield
Chattauqua County
Inglis
King
Grant Conway Nuptials At Ripley In March
Announcement: Miss Katherine Conway daughter of Mrs Iva Conway of Union City marries Cleo C Grant of Warren Pa. The ceremony took place in Ripley on March 19. Miss Conway teaches at the Washington School and is well known locally.
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Grant-Conway
Ripley
Mindetiis
Katherine Conway
Iva
Union
City
Cleo C. Grant
Warren
Loot shipment of currency reaches Buffalo minus part
A shipment of 100000 dollars in currency from Lockport Exchange Trust Company to the Federal Reserve Bank in Buffalo arrived with part of the money missing. The loss was learned today as investigators began tracing the missing funds and reviewing transfer records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Buffalo
Lockport Exchange Trust Company
Lockport
N.Y
Federal Reserve Bank
Bufffalo
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Eone Brown
Library Theatre
Pennsy
Valle Ot
Personal Work League
George Beecher
Barlow Hardware
Corry Fish Hatchery
Cambridge Springs
Wilcox
D. Deninisey
Katterring
North Center
Shreet
Mr. Dinsmudre
DuBois
Loutay
Mary D. Rout
Los Angeles
Corry
Pittsburg Post Cazetly
Amed
Tims
Simaniz
Bae
Stirdily
Syhore
Bach
Ward
Ward Weel
Silvania
Mswest
Ward Week
Fiaen
Sean Men
Story OF Green
Fae Feldei
Center ST
Corry, FA
Tien
Renues Ty Advance Cleaners
Tay Te Martin
S. Cefiter Gorry
Historical Circle
Hotel Corry
Plains
F.C. Chapin
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