Gunman Montgomery Arrested Near Oil City in October Shooting
In Oil City on February 4, state police arrested Prieur Magik alias Oscar Montgomery, a Black man accused of felonious assault with intent to murder. He allegedly fired at Norman Howard, superintendent of Allegheny Construction at the Wood Hit tunnel for PG W II, after a disturbance at a Rockland township craps game. Howard was shot in the leg. Montgomery fled into the woods but later appeared at a Rockland boarding house, drew revolvers, and demanded breakfast before evading recapture. A large search followed with no immediate trace.
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Oil City
Atta Foonot
McCready
Prieur Magik
Oscar Montgomery
Waselyen
Atomi
Oidaete
Rockdind Township
Norman Howard
Allegheny Constriction Company
Koomerdell
Buller Hverwaks
Miand
Montgomery
Rockland
Fim
Stite
Meg Howard
Mr Howard
Mack
Hand torn off in factory accident at local plant
Jamestown report says William Butts of 1022 Jefferson Street was injured at Lie Automatic Rewriting Machine Co. when his right hand was torn from wrist up to the thumb. He was rushed to Jones General Hospital by automobile ambulance. Doctor said he caught his hand in moving gears and the safety device failed.
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Jamestown
William Butts
Jefferson Utrogt
Lie Automatic Reistoring Machine Company
Founy
Gifford
Jones General Hospital
Bouts
California Fig Syrup for Cross and Feverish Children
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for children, claiming it relieves constipation, feverish symptoms, and stomach discomfort. It emphasizes that folk should ask their druggist for the 60 count bottle and beware of counterfeit syrups.
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California
Corry Garage Regrinds Ford Cylinders with New Pistons
The Corry Garage recently installed tools for refinishing automobile cylinders. Ford cylinders are reground and fitted with new pistons complete for 10.50 dollars.
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He Corry
Ford
How to Fight Oats Smut Disease in Warren County
Youngsville reports a farmers institute addressing oat smut disease. Speaker N. Relat urged educating farmers and outlined a 80 1 40 gallon formaldehyde solution treatment to prevent infection, claiming it protects about forty bushels of oats. The Farm Agency provided instructions and examples for chemical use and cost.
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Youngsville
He N. Relat
Ulu
Warren County
Refit
Mtr
Raist
Hamburger Brust Tea for Cold Relief
A historical remedy advertises a German Hamburg Breast Tea to treat colds. It prescribes steeping a tablespoon in boiling water, straining, and drinking during the day before bed. Claimed benefits include opening pores, soothing the grip, and easing the cold, with emphasis on safety and plant-based ingredients.
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Hamburg
Germanolka
Not because they lived but because they died says Agnew
A clipped quotation appears centering on duty and memory in the Union states. It references a remark attributed to Agnew in Atlantis, asserting monuments honor those who died in the conflict rather than the fools who caused it.
Optimist’s Promise Seen Through Blurred Portraits
The Biljoum Optimist article blends fragmented prose about a speaker with bold, imperious lines on optimism. It references a Milwaukee Sexliner, a race with torches, and a moral plea about parenting and marriages shaped by religious duty and community effort.
No Fishing Prohibition During Salmon Season in England
A reader notes a weekly fishery rule in England banning salmon fishing during the closed season. The writer claims to fish from Friday to Monday and mentions spending time fishing from a box on Saturdays until 6 am Monday.
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England
Try This on Rats For Pest Control
A reader suggests a crude home recipe to kill rats using chips or scraps covered with molasses poured over. The method claims rats will ingest poison and flee, targeting multiple rat holes.
Tuma and Joints Relief Ad Promises Quick Pain End
An old advertisement touts Rub Backache and Lumibago as fast acting relief for backache lumbago rheumatism and muscle soreness. The insistence on simple use and rapid onset suggests a magical cure with harmless topical application claimed to remove pain within moments. It appeals to readers seeking a quick fix from a trusted drug store purchase.
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Pois
Public Sale of Farm Goods Near Corry
Administrator A Thooms offers at public sale on the H A 1ey sip farm, formerly Lawrence Matteson, 1.5 miles south of Corry at 10 o clock Tuesday February 10. Items include cattle, hens, hay, oats, buckwheat, farm machinery and dairy equipment. Auctioneer’s notice notes terms and timing. details are partly unclear due to damaged OCR.
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A. Thooms
Lawrence Matteson
Corry
Dearly Beloved and the Matrimony of Commutator Brushes
A playful comparison links marriage to commutator brushes, promising a witty yet challenging demonstration. The speakers urge the audience to present any reason lamps and matrimony lack similarity, then pledge to proceed with proof and audience satisfaction.
New Second Hand Store Opens for All Kind of Goods
The undersigned opened a second hand store on commission to buy sell and exchange items including automobiles wagons household goods machinery and more. Goods must be of good value with no junk accepted. W R Hasbrouck Concord Street accepts consignments and purchases promptly.
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Commisson
W. R. Hasbrouck
Concord Strent
Advalte
Hot Water Cure for Headaches Promoted in Sickness Advice
A health note claims headaches stem from liter intoxication and body toxins. It recommends a daily warm water and limestone phosphate purge to cleanse the digestive system and banish pain, touting quick results and easy access through pharmacists.
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Lynn Knepp
Oscar Mack
Wood Hill
Mazda
Alice Chambers
Robbing & Myers
Western Electric Telephone
Bell Standard
France
National Carbon Co
Westinghouse
Barnes Wiel
J.S. Rogers
Center St
William Betts
Lydia E Pinkham
New Holiday Savings Fund
the National Bank of Corry
H. M. Reist
Farm Bureau
Vitivy
Deine
Oil City Trust Company
Oil City, Pa
Winn A Huey
Milwaukee
Ary
Orest
God
Howston
Fay Austin
Andrew S. McKelvey
Park Place
Bell
J. ‘Ting
Corry City Electric Light Co
Tella
W. D. Rowe
Wayne St
E. H. Trushel
Warren
Iero
Traction
Third Noor
Star Garage
Willis B. Conally
Eric Cansercaiasy
Ninsic
Eeepor
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