TWENTY YEARS AGO A look back at local leases and weddings
The Central District and Printing Telegraph Company has signed a fifteen year lease for the north side second floor Traction building and will move exchanges soon. George Wrights vaudeville troupe heads to Gonne wut for a three night stand. Bernstein Brothers plan to open March 4 with clothing and furnishings at 14 West Main. Jesse Oliver lands a contract to install eight bathroom outfits for Becky Tanning Co at Spring Creek. G M Fox of Erie’s Pennsylvania Mutual Live Stock Insurance visited with Dr Greenfield. Arthur Hasbrouck returns from Stone City. D L Bracken family sails to Bermudas. Out of town guests attend Harris and Gumbinsky wedding anniversary in Harris and Gumbinsky circle.
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The
Central District and Printing ‘Telegraph Company
Bell
Traction
Jesse Oliver
Becky Tanning Company
Spring Creek
Man Loses Both Feet After Cold Exposure
William Robb of near McClintockville was found frozen after wandering in woods on December 27. He was brought to Oil City hospital where doctors amputated both feet including the toes and part of the feet. Robb, once a pumper by trade, remains under care.
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Pitusville
William Robb
McClintockville
Oil City
Robbias
Sheen
Newerieplant to Employ 300 as 20 days away from start
Erie is set to gain around 300 jobs as the International Automatic Supply Co Inc plans operations within about 20 days in the former Gun Manufacturing plant on German Street Erie. The firm will assemble automatic vending machines and has begun selling $1 250 000 in preferred stock under Erie business leaders supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brig
Erie
International Automatic Supply Co., Inc
Detalis
Tee Capital
Gnn Manufacturing Co
German Street
256 Miles of Township Roads to Be Improved
Warren borough officials attended the twenty first annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs where changes in Public Utilities regulations and home rule laws were favorably considered. Warren County will gain 256 miles of township highways under the Pinecot road program. state takeover by the State Highway Department to begin immediate maintenance and rapid improvements with approval needed from the senator and assembly representative. The meeting also discussed establishing a State Secretaryship of Public Utilities, cutting flour mill tax on public improvements, allowing surcharges against public officials only for financial loss, and advancing tax money payments when necessary.
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Warren
L. E. Chapman
Warren Borougs
Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs
Warren County
State Highway Department
Assembly
Felices
Deadlock Ends in Lancashire Mills After Chancellor Snowden Speech
A Labour dispute over a minor wage issue ends as Lancashire cotton mills reopen at old wages after Chancellor Snowden's remarks on British industry. Employers cite the textile exhibition and a broader national view as reasons for resolving the lockout affecting a quarter million weavers since January 17.
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Snowden
Lancashire
London
Lame Duck Amendment Moves Congress to January
A discussion of constitutional reform schemes notes the proposed amendment moving the congressional start from December to January. The author argues this aligns government with modern conditions and ends lame duck periods, enabling the popular will to be more promptly reflected in Washington.
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Congress
America
Washington
Radio Ad Advertising Ban Considered by Broadcasters
The Canadian Association of Broadcasters agreed to end Sunday radio advertising. Sponsorship mentions with address and business nature allowed. Long advertising talks to be banned, aiming to appeal to American radio users and reduce overly large ad doses while seeking a new funding method.
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Canadian Association of Broadcasters
Daily Lessons In English By W. L. Gordon
Daily guidance on word usage pronunciation and spelling from W L Gordon. Highlights common misuses such as consent and unless plus notes on mispronounced camera and its three syllables. Includes vocabulary advice and a feature on the word hideous and its connotations.
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W. L. Gordon
Ieara
Death Claims Lewis Thomas of Corry Age 60
Lewis Burneveenous Thomas a longtime Corry resident and former MI, aged 60, died at his home 262 Franklin Street last evening. Survived by wife two sons Lawrence and Loren, daughter Grace, brothers A and O L Thomas, sister Mrs Dora Munn and two grandchildren. Funeral from the late home Sunday at 2 pm, interment Pine Grove cemetery.
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Lewis Burneveenous
Torace
Chautauqua
Franklin Street
Mr. Thomas
Corry
Lawrence
Loren Thomas
Grace Thomas
Proportions yield steeple height from shadows
A tree 111 2 feet high with a 16 foot shadow forms a ratio with a steeple’s shadow of 260 feet. Set height steeple over 260 equal to tree height over 16. Solve to get steeple height.
Look and Learn Answers to History Quiz
Answers include Admiral Farragut who was lashed to his ship’s mast during a battle. Newfoundland’s principal industry is fishing. The chief justice has four associate justices. Consanguinity means blood relationship. The ancient name for what is now Upper Taly and Prince was Gaul.
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Newfoundland
U. S. Supreme Court
Upper Taly
Prince
Admiral Farragut
Gaul
Cyatex health claim ad promises quick relief
An advertorial style claim offers Cyatex as a fast remedy for backache leg pains bladder irritation and fatigue. It asserts rapid system circulation within 16 minutes and features an iron clad guarantee with energy improvement or money back. Downey's Drug Store promotes the product.
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Downey's Drug Store
Child's Conservation League Meets at Mounts
Twelve members and one visitor attended the Child's Conservation League regular meeting at Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mounts home on West Frederick street. Mrs. Stanley H. Nichols and Mrs. Edward Feldt read papers on Child Education, Mrs. Walter Hulberg presented Granny Comes to Our House, and Mrs. C. W. Bracken offered a solo. After the program lunch was served and the group adjourned to meet again in two weeks at Mrs. Mounts.
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Child's Conservation League
J. E. Mount
West Frederick Street
Stanley H. Nichols
Edward Feldt
Walter Hulberg
C. W. Bracken
League
Postpone Constable's Trial Until May Term
Definite announce ment that Constable Jack Alexander of Wesleyville would not be tried during the present term on nine charges connected with accepting bribes to settle liquor cases was made by District Attorney Otto Herbst. A physician's certificate stated he is seriously ill under a doctor's care in North East, Pa. Earlier reports claimed Alexander, along with three others, would face trial during February term despite illness rumors.
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Brie
Jack Alexander
Wesleyville
Otto Herbst
Alexander
North East
Investment of 500 dollars yields big oil windfall
Irene Phillips of La Porte Indiana profited from selling 116 acres in the New Joinerville oil field for 70000 dollars. She keeps 400 acres valued around 200000 dollars after investing 900 dollars and sending 10 money orders to C M Joiner who drilled and sought prospects.
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Henderson, Tex
Mira
Irene Phillips
la Porte
Ind
Joinerville
Joiner
Hunt
Breach of Promise Suit in Elk Court
Miss Minnie Kraft of St Marys sues A C Brehm building contractor for $50,000 saying he promised to marry during their friendship but later married another woman. The case, with Charles J Margiotti added to the defense staff, heads to court in Ridgway.
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Miss S Kraft
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Journa
George Wright
Vaudevilla
Gonnewut
Ohio
G. M. Fox
Pennsylvania Mutual Live Stock Insurance Co
Dr. Greenfield
Arthur Hasbrouck
Iunele
Stone City
Jansan
Mra
D. L. Bracken
New York
Bermudas
Harris and Gumbinsky
Nat Jacobson
New York City
N. E. Harris
Donora
Gla‘ske
Bimba
Todtman
Seneca Falls
M. Jacobs
Geneva
B. Jacobs
Buffalo
Julius Jacobson
Glenn Falls
International Automatic Supply Co
William Reideman
New York Central Railroad
Pranklin Hospital
N. Y
French Creek
Chapman
Eneficial Loan Society
Center Street
Lewis Thomas
ELK Court
Model Dairy CO
Chapin’s
Chapins
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center Street
Oil City Trust Company
Oil City, Be
Citizens National Bank
the Bank
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