Peddlers Face 200 Monthly Fee Under Oil City Ordinance
Oil City council approved a licensing measure targeting transient peddlers and shows. Mobile sellers of goods must obtain a city tax license from the treasurer, set at 200 dollars per month, with monthly renewals and penalties including fines and potential jail time for nonpayment. The ordinance also governs licensing for shows, with daily or weekly rates for carnivals, manager ies and temporary displays.
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Oil City
Coumul
Plan Extends Construction of Stormproof Cables Citywide
Extensive construction plans announced by the Purduvim Telephone Company in cooperation with Bell System aim to lay stormproof cables north to Titusville and west toward Reno. The project starts in February, ends by fall, at an estimated cost of 40000 dollars with half funded by the Purduvim outfit and the Bell System.
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Ait City
Burgh
Youngstiin
Eradford
Purdvim Telenbann Company
Bell System
WS. Baea
The
Petroleum Ct
Petcoten Company
Bell
Laroush Reno
Ani
Erie County Gas Tax Share Totals 76 834 05 Reported
The highway department announced Erie County will receive 78 834 05 as its half year 1929 share from the state gasoline tax totaling 2 122 860 24 for all counties. Counties across Pennsylvania receive varied allocations with Adams 19 160 97 Allegheny 449 129 82 and Philadelphia 484 635 92 among others.
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Rise
Highway Department
Adams
Allergh
Armstrong
Beaver
Bradford
Bucks
Butler
Cambein
Cameron
Carbon
Genks
Chester
Jaauey
Ciarim
Gizaitss
Cleaheld
Sug
Clhitin
Col
Umbia
Crawford
Cumberland
Dauphin
Delaware
Tlk
Erie
Payette
Forest
Pranidin
Paton
Greene
Huntingdon
Indiana
Jefferson
Juniata
Lackawanna
Lancaster
Lawrence
Lebanon
Lehigh
Luzerne
Lycoming
McKean
Mercer
Mifflin
Monroe
Montgomery
Montour
Northampton
Northumberland
Perry
Philadelphia
Pike
Potter
Schuylish
Snyder
Somerset
Sullivan
Susquehanna
Trogs
Union
Venango
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Westmoreland
Wyoming
York
Reward Offered for Hit-Run Driver in Kennedy Death
Towndown Automobile Club posted a 50 reward for the access and conviction of the hit and run driver who ran down and killed Mrs. Thaddeus Shelters at Kennedy on Monday night. Shirk's deputies continued work with little progress. One suspect was questioned but released for insufficient evidence.
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Jamestown Automobile Club
Thaddeus
Kennedy
Monnday
Shirk
Willy Little
Longi
Funeral of Amanda Lawson in Concord Services Held
Funeral services for Amanda Lawson were conducted from the late home in Concord town with M. Gibson of Spartansburg in charge. Neighbors and friends attended as flowers were beautiful. The body was taken to Spartansburg for interment with pallbearers listed as Martin Anderson, Man Ball, G. Swarson, Oscar Lindstrom, Fred Lindstrom, and Marence Lindstrom.
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Amanda ‘Lawson
Concord
Pues
M. Gibson
Spartansburg
Sparlansburg
Martin Anderson
Man Ball
G. Swarson
Oscar Lindstrom
Fred Lind- Stem
Marence Lindstrom
Golden Links Birthday Party At Methodist Church
A Golden Links birthday party was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church last evening with about nine attendees. Funds raised aided church needs as radio music enhanced the program including trombone, vocal solos, readings, a violin solo, and decorations plus a large birthday cake.
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Golden Links
Cielors
Methodist Episcopal Church
Miller Shoop
Waiter Decker
Chaves Hoffmaster
Merrill Lillie
Frank Lule
Frank Graft
Walter Decker
Grand jury backs new prison and county expansion
Erin Feb 12 the February grand jury urged building two new prisons to ease crowded jail conditions. Budget limits block the project as county leaders cite lack of funds. The panel also advised acquiring the Enn vlady property for further expansion and suggested $10,000 to pay the mortgage on the county home, noting $6000 annual interest. Warden and Mrs Hess praised for running a crowded facility. other institutions visited also commended. Judge A P Rossiter ordered the report filed for future consideration.
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Erin
Jts
Enn Vlady
Matt Hess
Sunny Side
Farn
Elmwood
A. P. Rossitter
Program for V F W Post Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be held Friday evening at the post home. The meeting opens with a brief session for business, followed by a program featuring Moyizys pictures from the National Encampment to engage members. The Womens Auxiliary is invited to participate in this portion. After the pictures, the Post Commander will preside at the annual commandant bats. All Post members and Auxiliary members are urged to attend.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post
Moyizys
Womens Auxiliary
Comimundt
Pye Womens, Auxiliary
Fatal Burns Claim Life of Scech Infant
The thirteens months old Victor Scech, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scech of 282 East State Street, died Monday night at City Hospital from scald injuries suffered when he toppled into a pan of hot water while his mother prepared to mop. Survived by parents, sister Irene, brother Edward, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ukolovita of Salamanca and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Geen of Poland. Funeral Thursday at 9 from Holy Cross church, burial in Calvary cemetery.
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Salamaaynuaa
Wen
Victor Scech
Frank Scech
Szeezach
East State Street
Tne City Hospital
Holy Cross Church
Calvary Cemetery
Irene
Edward
Frank Ukolovita
Salamanca
Martin Geen
Poland
Study Advance of Civilization Meeting Recaps Progress
Historical Circle veterans led a session on the age of civilization and a "Rij Van Winkle" awakening to modern change. Mrs. Kincaid Mrs. Wilcox Mrs. Crowell and Mrs. McCray presented papers on great events science education and religious and cultural progress, honoring Thomas A. Edison on his birthday.
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Mre. Burlingame
Rij van Winkle
Washington
Ciel
Kincaid
Wilcox
Crowell
McCray
Witcox
Kineaid
Crowe
Braddock Man Crushed Under Streetcar
Braddock Pa February 12 police report an 80 year old man Martin McDonough stepped onto a street car track and was crushed to death when the car moved forward. George Patrias Braddock interman and the car operator were questioned as witnesses.
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Braddock
Martin McDonough
George Patrias
Braddork
Interman
McDonough
Wesleyville Man Drowned in Argentina Voyage
Allen Dewitt Pratt, aged 33, chief engineer aboard the S S Algie, slipped from a dock in Buenos Aires and drowned. Born March 21, 1896, in Delhis Pa, he moved to Wesleyville as a youth and served in the U S Army and Navy during WWI. He was survived by his parents Mr and Mrs J R Pratt and a brother Russell of Wesleyville.
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Brie
J. R. Pratt
Station Road
Wesleyville
Cablegram
Allen Dewitt Pratt
S. S. Algie
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Pratt
Mr. Pratt
Delhis
General Electric
U. S. Army
U.S. Navy
India
Russell
Thoxine Promises Quick Relief For Coughs
An advertisement touts Thoxine as a doctor prescribed remedy that stops stubborn coughs and sore throats almost instantly. It claims the medicine targets the internal cause, contains no harmful drugs, and is safe for the family. Available in 35¢ 60¢ and $1 bottles, sold by N. F. Ames & Co. and other dry goods stores.
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N. F. Ames & Co
Board Faces Decision On Training School Funding
The Cor g school board met amid concerns over funding for a proposed training school. Members discussed state requirements, possible surveys, and the impact on the community hospital. A survey was ordered to define needs and plan, with a decision to follow. A separate report notes a fatal shooting in Sharon, Pennsylvania, during a homeward return.
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Shea
Swe Waller
Stewart
Aning
H. Brette
W. Graham
Osburn
Rees
Union City
J. E. Mount
Harridburg
Harris
Department of Wtary
A. L. Smith
Joral
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Erie County
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Gare
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Enna
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Cincinnati
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Shoehouse
North Center Street
Corry, Pa
SMW
RAY
Aor
Carry, Pa
Union City, Pa
Erie Club
DR. Pierce
V.F.W. Post
A. D. Pratt
S. $. Algie
Unan
Imposs
Unites
Sharon
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