Body of Child Found Arrest Young Woman
Erie report states Margaret Griswold, 22, of North East, arrested on concealing a death of an illegitimate child. The newborn girl, dead since Feb 1, found in a vineyard near North East. Autopsy cites exposure and pneumonia. Griswold allegedly admitted the birth occurred at her sister’s nurse’s residence. she sought doctors for an illegal operation. Investigators and district attorney to decide murder charge.
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Erie
Margaret Griswold
North East
Division Street
William ©. Hirt
Burton Laub
Walter
Strole
Burt Melick
Emmett Hitchcock
Leroy Search
Lavi
North
Vinen Yard
Spring Building To Boost Local Housing Outlook
The spring season is expected to bring modest improvement to local business and employment. Hammond Elevator plans at least one new modern home with possible additional houses this spring, while Frank Jones completes a Wright street residence and may start another. Other builders may follow, and demand for small modern dwellings is rising though financing remains tight for some buyers.
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Hammond
Hammond Elevator Company
Frank Jones
Wright Street
Ream
Otter
Verdict for WCABE Against P.R.R. in Brookville Suit
McCabe, United Press representative and Ridgway native, won a $15,000 verdict against the Pennsylvania Railroad in a Brookville court late Saturday for injuries claimed after swallowing glass in a jelly omelet on a dining car. Defense seeks a new trial. testimony showed his income was affected by the illness.
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Wamles McCabe
United Press
Journal
Brookville
Pennsylvania Railroad
McCabe
Ridgway
Pennsylvania
United Press Association
United States
Bell Telephone to switch systems at midnight Saturday
Twenty years ago note from February 23 1912 reports Bell Telephone Company will change from the old to the new system at midnight. The Maccabees celebrate their 18th anniversary with an annual reception, with members and friends expected to enjoy the usual good time.
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Bell Telephone Company
Ladies of the Maccabees
Postal Curtailment Harms Small Town Mail Service
The piece condemns drastic postal cuts that reduce personnel and hours, arguing they slow mail delivery and hurt small town business. It stresses simple, efficient service matters for both small towns and larger commerce, urging planning to preserve speed and reliability.
Train Delays Mark Chautauqua Division Yesterday
The Chautauqua Division train Train 62 faced long delays after being stalled by freight trains north of the city. It reached Corry about six hours late and was held again south of the city near Summit, not resuming service until nearly 9 PM.
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Chautauqua
Corry
Low prices and the wage earner’s future
A public sentiment piece warns that relentless price cuts harm employment and profits. It argues buyers should accept fair profits for sellers to sustain labor, stocks, and economic revival, noting price stress across farm products, foods, and manufactured goods threatens jobs.
Aikens-Upperman Wedding at Sherman
Miss Dorothy Upperman daughter of Mr and Mrs S G Upperman of Columbus wed Clifford Aikens son of Mrs Gertrude Atkens of Corry R D at Rev Pollard home Sherman Feb 22 attended by Miss Dorothy Jaquith Carry and Hollis Upperman Columbus The couple reside at Copry R D 6.
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Dorothy Upperman
S. G. Upperman
Columbus
Clifford Aikens
Gertrude Atkens
Corry
R. D
Rev
Pollard
Sherman
Dorothy Jaquith
Carry
Hollis Upperman
Aikens
Copry
How Wise Are You Quiz Questions and Dates
A list of knowledge prompts asks for the dedication date of Fairview school the Nile River length the execution date of Joan of Arc current U S Senators from New York state and the Erie County sheriff plus a quote author attribution about art and rules. The prompt notes “Turn to page 7.”
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Fairview School
U. S
New York State
Erie County
J F W Auxiliary Washington Program Delights Members
A Ladies Auxiliary program at the Veterans of Foreign Wars home featured solos readings a one act play When George and Martha Returned a minuet by sixteen Washington School children and a duet An oyster supper followed with dancing for auxiliary post members and friends from the evening event.
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Ladies Auxiliary
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Vv. F. W
George
Martha
Washington School
Auxilary and Post
Complaint to Erie Railroad over lease of Jamestown tracks
The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers’ Association filed complaints with the Interstate Commerce Commission against the Erie Railroad and the Jamestown Westfield and Northwestern Railroad. They challenge a lease in force since 1913 of lines and a warehouse at Steele Street Freight Station and the electric road terminal at the boat landing as inadequate and inconvenient for Jamestown shippers.
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Electric Road
Boat Landing
Anderson Hotchkiss Marriage Announced
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs Jillian Hotchknss and Charles A Anderson in the city. The ceremony occurred Saturday at eight o clock at the Christian and Missionary Alliance parish with Rev G B Morgan officiating. They are at home at 120 Brook Street. Miss Florence Barry returned to Cleveland to resume school after a short visit for Washingtons Birthday.
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Jillian Hotchknss
Charles A. Anderson
Christian and Missionary Alliance
G. B._ Morgan
Anderson
Brook Street
Florence Barry
Cleveland
Washington
Grange Plans Big Meeting Saturday
Corry Grange No. 55 invites Traveling Gavel to meet March 5 with members urged to attend. H. D. Whitney presided at the Saturday session in Horn block hall. Third and fourth degrees were conferred on several candidates. Pomona Grange to meet at East Springfield March 8 and 10. Lincoln and Washington birthdays honored with a program and lunch served at close.
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Corry Grange No. 55
H. D. Whitney
Grange
Pomona Grange
East Springfield
Lincoln
Washington
Washington Program Held at Senige High School
A fine program at Corry Senior High School honored the the birthday anniversary of George Washington. The school band directed by Gerry Bennett performed selections including Star Spangled Banner Our Director and a modern George Washington. Karl Whittaker Guy Butters and Richard Bavhofner contributed pieces featuring Washington’s life. Superintendent S. Dewey announced the closing march by Seitz played by the band.
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George Washington
General Assembly
Corry
Gerry Bennett
Richard Bavhofner
Karl Whittaker
Guy Butters
Washington
S. Dewey
America
Seitz
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Babe
Vineyard
Lottie Deffler
Corry Hospital
West Washington Street
Wcabe
P.R.R
Sheffield
M. N
Post Office
Baer
Josso
Nathaniel Stone
West Pleasant Street
United Brethren Church
Ruth
Dan Caldwell
M. E. Caldwell
Martha Washington
Robert Barlow
Pitttsburgh
R, C, H. Automobile
Harriet Steen
Warren Mirror
A. Hi Mahle
Lowe Brown
Ewing Wetmore
Edward Munger
Hast
Wayne Street
State Armory
Erie Auditorium
Upperman
Sepmenow
J. F. W. Auxiliary
Erie Railroad
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
Senige High
Holgate Brothers Co
Kane, Pennsylvania
Associated Gas & Electric System
Pennsylvania Electric Company
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