Farm Fire Ignores Hopes. $25,000 Loss at Ripley
Ripley Aug 20 A large fire at a Hell by Henry Stetson farm destroyed three hinge barns and a silo. Louis Jolnaon a farmhand was badly burned and another man burned while rescuers saved five horses. The blaze raged for miles drawing a big crowd. Five men were unable to save the buildings. loss estimated at 25,000 with little insurance.
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Ripley
Louis Jolnaon
Aire
Hell
Henry
Stetson
Yohnsin
Hamot
St Erle
Nevlh Rust
Louis Johnson
Erie Liquor Destroyed in Federal Order
Assorted liquors and contraband materials valued at over 28000 were ordered destroyed by Federal Judge F. P. Schoonmater. Destruction must occur by October 1. Named defendants include Riert Slater Brown and Ateshikow of 998 Ellnth street Pa. Liquor and paraphernalia seized as believed to be stolen and transported to a government warehouse with armed guards. Also noted: bandits looted raw silk from Century SA vault in Wilkes Barre after overpowering night watchman.
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Unite Ete
Pittsburgh
Federal
Jlidge F. P
Meyer
Brie
Erie
Wilkesbarre
Century SA Company
Hudson
Stock exchange idea blamed on human nature in Birmingham
A fragment from Birmingham notes hints that the stock exchange concept arose from human behavior. The excerpt plays with claims that even early thoughts on markets were influenced by natural instincts, presenting a provocative, unsettled viewpoint.
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Wien
Stock Exchange
Birmingham
Frequent Clashes Reported on Russian Chinese Border
Dispatches from Manchuria report repeated clashes along the Soviet Chinese frontier near the Manchurian border. Soviet troops are said to have crossed into Manchurian territory near Duluinon, then retreated after a three hour engagement as Chinese reinforcements held firm.
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Ly United
Par
Manchur
Weater
Manchurian
Duluinon
Hallay
Washington
China
Manchuria
Council Delays Action On New Sewer Outlet
City council postpones deciding how to proceed with sewer outlet work citing lack of definite plans and cost estimates. An inspection of the site, tests on the foundation, and possible use of heavy pile drivers are planned, with a Thursday meeting to discuss details. Also, permission was granted for a new advertising arch spanning North Center Street subject to Commissioner Starrs approval. Nearby, officials debated a model state ordinance on veterinary examinations and left turn markings to standardize rules.
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Regene
Ruginger Dickson
Harrington
V. FW
Center Street
Franklin Street
Starr
Council Ias
England
Harrisburg
Miss Sitler Takes Position at Springfield City Hospital
Miss Sitler a graduate nurse and former assistant superintendent at Corry Hospital Training School of Nurses will resign to take a similar role at City Hospital in Springfield Ohio. She will begin duties September 1 after one year at Corry Hospital. Local friends extend best wishes to the Corry young woman in her new field. No successor named to the Corry vacancy.
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Dist Sitler Ling
Corry Hospital
City Hospital
Springfield
Oho
Miss Sitler
Corry Hospital Training School of
Mas Sitter
Corry Friends
Corry
Wey Field
Mas Sitler
Auto accident victims home in Angola area
Injured in a Sunday automobile crash near Angola were removed to their home on East Fredrick Street by two Alexander and Company ambulances. Dorothy Craketman and another victim, Mr. Angers, have left Silver Creek hospital while Price and Stokes remain there. City council considers traffic regulation changes similar to those in nearby cities.
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Angers
Vyancr Craketmans
Dorothy
Angola
Qukiric Hospital
East Fredwick Street
Alexander and Company
Prank Vizetelly on while and when usage
Dr Prank Vizetelly explains that while is definite and means during the whole time that while example You are safe while Tam here When is indefinite and means at the time the Example When the war is over the holitfelans will renew the Weht
Man Without a Country at Rex Thursday
The Rex theatre will show The Man Without a Country at 7 and 1 o clock Thursday evening under Corry Post American Legion auspices. The film is part of the Americanization program and is billed as a big historical story that aims to exceed prior presentations. It will be shown for one evening only.
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Rex Theater
Corry Post
American Legion
Rex
Corry Foal
Lost
Dewey Praises Legion Screening Of Patriot Films
Supt. of Schools Ralph Dewey writes to Cory Post American Legion commander commending the plan to show The Man Without Country and Oh Glory. He emphasizes that such patriotic pictures raise loyalty and patriotism and wishes success to the poster’s efforts for all townspeople to view the films.
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Legion
Supt. of
Dewey
American Legion
Cory Post
Corry
Minn
French Creek Prepares for Centennial Event
French Creek gears up for a centennial reunion next Saturday with a full program. Committee adds dancing with a first class orchestra from Archie Thompson Fest and an arcana fortune telling appearance by Zin For. Local residents plan visits to nearby towns and expect strong attendance.
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Uneble Trench Ceek
Thas
Parr
Vo FW
Moren
Sem
French Creek
Dunkirk Liquor Vendors Held for Court
Oliver Coe and Theodore Rossina of Portland and Sam Radov of Brie Pa were arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Frank S. Stegelake in Dunkirk on charges of transportation and possession of intoxicants in violation of the National Prohibition Act. Each posted $1,000 bail and were released after a hearing. Radov’s case has been pending since last December.
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Dunkirk
Oliver Coe
Theodore Rossina
Portland
Sam Radov
Brie Pa
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Frank S. Slegdlske
Cool
Rossinia
Greg and
Phelps
Mata Road
Stegelake
Radov
Barn Burned at Union City in Merrill Avenue Fire
A large barn owned by Harry Merrill on Merrill Avenue Union City was completely destroyed by a yesterday afternoon fire. The storage housed household goods and a large quantity of such goods were lost. Cause of blaze unknown as no fire was used nearby. Firefighters saved nearby dwellings from damage.
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Harry Merrill
Merrill Avenue
Union City
Union City Department
Dyvellings
Manufacturers Light and Heat shifts charter
The Manufacturers Light and Heat Company of Pittsburgh, a Columbia Gas and Electric subsidiary, filed an amendment to its charter to extend natural gas business to eleven Pennsylvania counties. The expansion will enable gas transfer from fields in Southeastern Pennsylvania to central and eastern districts via Southern Pipe Line and Pure Oil connections. Headquarters are in New York City. Columbia Gas and Electric is described as the largest gas utility in the country.
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Ay United Press
Pittsburgh
Manufacturers Light and Heat Company of
Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation
Harrisurg
Pennsylvania
Pennsylviana
Phindelphia
Ounties
Ibs
Payette
Somerset
Multon
Franklin
Bedford
Adams
York
Lancaster
Chester
Delaware
Bradford
Pittsburgh Company
Southern Pipe Line
Pure Ol! Company
New York City
Attorney New Attorney Collect Appeals in Probate Case
A fragmented notice in a probate matter references attorney action in a petition to open an estate and contested bequest involving the late John Cooperstown. It mentions residence in Pennsylvania, a French embassy, and various named parties and sums, including 115000, with August court activity and appeals.
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Wranklin
Tornay
Holt
John Cooperstown
Th Drew
France
Jude Well
Sine Parker
Olen
Johnny Inelesr Milles
Wantings
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