Local notices and incidents from Erie area 1914
Promotion of Army technician fifth grade Albert M Carn eke of Corry announced by Col Herbert L Grymes of the 384th Service Unit New Cumberland. Also obituary Euphemia Haxton educator dies after long service. Gas coupon counterfeits reported in Erie hearings with six suspensions and more under way. A dangerous East End intoxicated man threatened suicide with shotgun but calmed. Fishing party at North East nets large blue pike. County relief payments rise to 1101 in week. School payrolls and “go to school” enrollment drive announced. Multiple divorce actions and court orders issued in Erie and Corry. Fuel price rumors, U S savings bonds agents, and labor day travel plans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Carneke
Viola Carnicke
East South Street
Corry
Herbert L. Grymes
384Th
New Cumberland
Army
T/5
Camrike
Aero Supply Manfacturing Co
DPA
Erie
Empty Rifle Blamed in Pittsburgh Teen's Fatality
In Erie county a 17 year old from Pittsburgh, Peter Spadaro, was fatally shot when an empty 22 caliber rifle discharged as he tried to receive it from a campmate at Dorn's Villa near North East. The rifle, owned by George Kunte, had been propped near a cabin wall. Deputy coroner John Marks and others reported the discharge occurred as Spadaro climbed onto a beam to take the weapon. the bullet entered the right temple and passed through the brain, causing immediate death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eri
Peter Spadaro
Pittsburgh
Dorn's Villa
North East
John Marks
Tack Bonail
Marks
Corp
Dolm Mehallick
Spadaro
Henry Adems
Spadara
Adams
Girl in Erie City Health Reports Sixth Polio Case
Erie health director James R. Smith announced the city’s sixth polio case, a 16 year old girl from the Fourth Ward. The girl contracted the illness mildly three days ago and officials expect a peak within the next two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
James R. Smith
Wed-nesday
Young Clarendon Officer Killed in England Air Accident
Lt. Dominic A. Pulls of Clarendon was killed in a makterett accident in England on August 13. He was promoted to lieutenant on August 1 and decorated with the air medal. Born February 28, 1921, he attended Clarendon grade schools and graduated from Walton High in 1939. He leaves five sisters besides his parents Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Pulls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrey
Dominic Pulls
Clarendon
War Department
Dominic A. Pulls
England
Warton High
Warren Thefts Ended In Warren Court Sentences
August 31 two men Samuel Thomas of Warren and Ralph Wetmore brought from Little Vesley were sentenced by Judge Allison D Wade in a special session for burglary. Each faced fines of 25 dollars and costs, restitution, and 24 to 48 months in the Allegheny county workhouse. Phillip S Harvey of East Otto was fined 25 and ordered restitution and 5 to 6 months in the county workhouse. Delbert D Harvey of Russell, a juvenile, drew a 5 dollar fine and 3 to 6 months in Warren jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Pennsylvania
Samuel Thomas
Ralph Wetmore
Little Vesley
Allison D. Wade
Maki! Testitution Gnu
Allegheny County
Phillip
Harvey
East Otto
Delbert D. Harvey
Russell
Warren County
Enjoy Life, Don't Be Miserable
Advertisement promoting Thompson's Karson Tablets as a kidney stimulant and diuretic to flush waste and excess acid, aiding liver and stomach with claims of relieving aches and night-time symptoms. Recommends Golden Lax Tablets for constipation and notes availability at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Karson
ALL RESISTANCE IN FRANCE COLLAPSING
Allied advances split German defenses across northern France. Canadians near Rouen breach toward Senlis and Crepy as Hodges’ forces push on from Reims toward Compiegne. Third Army reaches ten miles north of the Naity after capturing Reims cathedral, signaling a broad collapse along the Somme line.
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Rouen
Dieppe
Hodges
Senlis
Paris
Crepy
Compiegne
Somme
Belgium
Third
Reims
Naity
Veste
County School Teachers Meet in County Lineup
County teachers will gather for a series of meetings across the county on Friday September 1 in Greenfield Amity Venango Wattsburg Concord Wayne Elginborough Union McKean Frankin Gonnenyl townships and at Wattsburg Middleboro Beach Grove. A general meeting for all teachers is set for 10 a m Saturday in the court house large court room.
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Court House
Hownd Denison
Greenfield Township
Hourby
Amity
Venango
Wattsburg
Watttsburg
Concord
Wayne
Elginborough
Spencer
Green Township
Lawrence
Union Township
Union City
McKean Township
Middleboro
Franklin Township
Townllie
Gonnenyl Township
Beach Grove
Corry Youth Listed With Hospital Staff In England
Lt. Robert W. Praser of Corry is named in a bulletin from European headquarters regarding a large Army hospital in England under Dr. Col. W. G. Brandstadt. The hospital operates facilities for thousands wounded since the invasion and subsequent offensives. The Corry youth is listed among operating personnel. the staff centers on Pennsylvania medical corps personnel with others from Washington and nearby states.
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Robert W. Praser
Wast Street
Wilcox
England
W. G. Brandstadt
Pennsys- Vania
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
Rat Bites Baby In Pittsburgh Crib Incident
Two month old Arthur Ponder is in serious condition at Passaic Hospital after suffering fifteen rat bites to both arms and hands. Parents awoke to their child crying and sighted a large rat leaping from the crib as the lights were turned on.
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Pittshurgh
Arthur Ponder
Passavant Hospital
Vaccination Rule Waived For Warren School Openings
Warren Pa August 31 health board eases polio risk by waiving the standard vaccination certificate for children entering school for the first time in September. The rule allows postponing vaccination certs and related operations for 60 days after the school opening.
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Warren
Warren Lurough
Jovrnties
Board of Health
Grand Jury Hears Long List of Case Indictments
The record lists numerous cases heard by the grand jury including charges of assault, larceny of a motor vehicle, liquor violations, non support, sodomy, burglary, pandering, and receiving stolen goods. Defendants named include Mrs Hild Miller’s assailant, Robert A Robson, Porter Cray, John Mohr, Phyllis Anthony, Joseph Conbett, Edith Goodman, several with liquor violations, and others such as Homer Orton, John J Hani, Laura Levick, Valeria Leonick, Joni Blaszewski, George Kloszewski, Michael J Picheco, Ernest Laszewski, Samuel Faueit, Archie Butts, Michael Horanic, Sam Hayes, John Roberts, and additional motorists in larceny cases.
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Jnunuview
Hild Miller
Robert A. Robson
Porter Cray
John Mohr
Phyllis Anthony
Joseph Conbett
Alfred Emmy
Homer Orton
John J. Hani
Edith Goodman
Williem Hutchinson
Dave Robinson
Laura Levick
Valeria Leonick
Joni Blaszewski
George Kloszewski
Alexander ‘King
Michael J. Picheco
Ernest ‘Laszewski
Michael Horanic
Sam Hayes
John Roberts
Samuel Faueit
Archie Butts
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Euphemia R. Haxton
Mesdville
East End
Raymond Sandburg
Dorr Clark
Roy Cady
Charles Splesman
Carty
Brishare
Wagner
Erie County
Priday
Francis B. Hans
Angelo
Pearl Harbor
Salvatore J. Catalu
Margaret A. Catsllu
Margaret Elizabeth Peck
Alfred Henry Peck
Noth of
Onc
OPA
Gary
Federal Reserve Ring of
Cleveland
United States
M. J. Fleming
Treasury
Federal Reserve District
Fleming
National Association of Motor Bill Operators
Wir
Pvt
William EH. Enicht
Stat Spt
Vineet A Bruno
Cpl
Edward
Withsewien
North East Say
Lad
Babi
NTN
Ona
Lady Crosby
Simpligny
Volun
Lady Craby
Heiman
Germany
Rennes
France
Aille
Fswitz
Spain
American ‘Medical Association Council
Pe Wy
Radda
Zenith
Pat
America
Zenith Radiantc
Hotel Corry
Eensee Corry
PA Barbasol
Absorbine, JR
Castoria
Woodbury
Alka- Seltzer
Ablum
Kotex
Marcus
Castor
Grand Jury
USC
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