Rich Uncle Fails Girl in Erie Telegraph Standoff
Albany dispatch reports Alberta Highee of Erie wired her rich uncle John T Schuffstall, a steel maker, seeking help after arrest. She sent multiple messages from police headquarters claiming a telegraph error and that her influential relative would secure her release, insisting the uncle’s prominence would aid her.
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Brie
Alany
Albany
Alberta Highee
Eile
Tie
Alcs Highge
Erie
John T
Jarvis Appointed Receiver for Bell Properties
James N. Jarvis was named receiver for the properties of coal operator John A. Bell and former Comexie Trust Company president. The appointment, viewed as favorable by Bell and opposed by the State Banking Department, fixes bond at $200,000.
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Pittsburgh
James N. Jarvis
John A. Bell
Comexie Trust Company
Jarvis
Tdly
Bell
State Banking Department
Oll
United States
Rogan Named to Head County Commissioners
Erie Pa August 1 John F Rogan county commissioner of Erie county was today elected President of the State Association of County Commissioners He succeeds Walter A Ringler of Reading J D Walker of Cambria county and George Hibbs of Lafayettes were named vice president The 1927 convention will be held in Philadelphia.
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Erie
John F. Rogan
Erie County
State Association of County Commissioners
Walter A. Ringler
Reading
J. D. Walker
Cambria County
George Hibbs
Lafayetts
Philadelphia
Spring Valley News Notes: Local visits and events
Aug 12 Spring Valley reports Emers on Proper from Williamsport visiting aunt Mrs. Frank Kaffertin and Elsie Jewell from Wrightsville staying with the Bates sisters. Hattie Ayres and son Harold attended the Damon reunion at Car. Mrs. Earl Bates and three children visited A. S. Jewell at Wrightsville and attended a premic there. Theo Matterson preaches at We For Honest Dealing And Spring Creek each Sunday at 7:30. Higher prices offered for rags paper iron copper brass by H Weiss, the new dealer located at Corry. L S Clough finished baying and helps on Donna Ayres farm. Will Henry of Corry and sister Mrs Fred Stewart visited in the neighborhood. Belle and Irene Woodward of Spring Creek stayed with uncle Ed Woodward. Martha Harrick's pieces from Lakewood visiting. Blackberries plentiful. Ed Woodward's baby ill but improving.
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Spring Valley
Emerson
Williamsport
Frank Kaffertin
Elsie Jewell
Wrightsville
Opal
Alice Bates
Hattie Ayres
Harold
Damon
Car
Earl Bates
A. S. Jewell
Premic
Theo Matterson
Spring Creek
B.D. Bates
Brass
Cai
H. Weiss
New Deal
Johner
Bell
Corry
Jhra
L. S. Clough
Donna Ayres
Will Henry
Fred Stewart
Clough
Belle
Irene Woodward
Ed Woodward
Martha Harrick
Lakewood
Jack Pickers
Big Merger Reshapes Utilities Across Multiple States
The Associated Gas and Electric merger creates a vast utility system serving over 2 million people and 300,000 consumers in 900 communities across New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maryland and overseas territories. It promises annual power production savings of about 1 million dollars as it consolidates large plants and scales back smaller operations while maintaining local ventures and staff.
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Associated Gas & Electric Company
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachussetts
Connnecticut
Vermont
New Hampshire
Main
Kentucky
Tennessee
Maryland
Philipines
Lands
Legterses and Kin Spend Weekend in Cleveland
In Clymer New York Aug 13 Mr and Mrs Ervin Legters and Mr and Mrs J W Legters visited Cleveland to see Clarence Legters family and Satters. Maurice Damcott is visiting Cleveland with sister Mrs Harley Humphrey. Rev and Mrs Edward Tow have returned to Buffalo after vacation.
Miss Irma Mabink and Mena Mabink Visit Ohio Bible Conference
Miss Irma refuined home Saturday evening from New York City Wind Montektiy No 1 where she had been staying two weeks with her aunt. Miss Mena Mabink is spending several days at Glenwood Park Ohio at a Bible Conference. Rev Leonard Legters visiting relatives has gone to Glenwood Park for the Bible Conference.
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Irma “Tylér
New York City
Mii Fia’ Henry
Glenwour Park
Ohio
Leonard Legters
Glenwood Park
Miss Rogers Gains 15 Pounds In Six Weeks
Mrs Alberta Rogers of Decatur Illinois reports a dramatic weight gain of 15 pounds in six weeks after using McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. The ad promises appetite restoration and fuller cheeks, urging a 30 day trial with a money back guarantee if no improvement.
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McCoy
Iss
Alberta Rogers
Cerro Gorda St
Decatur
J. C. Condra
N. F. Ames & Co
Pestilence and Falsehood Tampered Air Fears Rise
A fragmented early 19th century lament warns that pestilence follows falsehood, as rumor and deceit spread through crowds. The speaker likens suspicion of untruths to a choking atmosphere, urging vigilance against deceit that sickens public trust.
Mother's Friend: A Guide for Expectant Mothers
An enthusiastic brochure from Bradfield Regulator Co. promotes "Mother's Friend" as a childbirth aid. The leaflet claims the method reduces pain and helps labor, urging expectant mothers to begin use early and follow full directions provided with each bottle.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Arlanta
Dela No
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W. J. Graham
Maysville Bronday
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Russinle
Tt Reger
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A. J TePaske
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A. J. Winkle
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Young Ladies Mission Band
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Earl Beckerink
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Mayville
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