Famous Old Minstrel Man Dies at Erie
Dunkirk reports the death of Happy Frank Kimball a veteran minstrel performer born in Hornell and long based in Dunkirk. He worked as a fireman and later passenger engineer on the Erie and D A V railroad before retiring twenty years ago. Known as a top end man, he refused road stints to focus on charitable amateur shows across western New York and Pennsylvania. He was a Close friend of famed minstrel figures of the era.
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Dunkirk
Erie
Frank Kimball
Mary F. Kimball
Rie
Mr. Kimball
Hornell
William F. Kimball
Erie Railroad
Horne
Hi" Henry
Jack Haverly
Gorman Brothers
Hughie Dougherty
Billy Emerson
AI G. Fields
Lew Dockstader
Lew Denedict
W. S. Cleveland
Billy West
WLBW Daily Program of Oil City
Radio schedule for Oil City on Wednesday January 9 1929 lists Aunt Sammy Chat Luncheon Hour Music Marvey Fritz Weather Forecast Timely Chats Theatrical Calendar and Amusement Guide News Flashes Station Announcements and a sequence of music programs News Flashes and various hour long broadcasts including Deslers Music Ensemble Hour Dinner Music and Night Romances with Clark and George ending with Organ Favorites airs at noon
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Sammy
U.S
Harvey Fritz
U. S
WLBW
B.S
B. S
C. B.S
C. B
Warren County Fair Could Rebound as Recreation Center
Sentiment grows to retain the Warren county fair grounds as a recreation center. A mass meeting is planned at the courthouse Thursday evening with citizens from the borough and rural districts expected to attend to oppose abandonment. EB Cook of the Chamber of Commerce sought help from former Mayor Sam Joe Carlson, hoping he would address the gathering.
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Warren, Jan
Warren County Fair Grounds
Court House
EB. GC. Cook
Chamber of Commerce
Jamestown
Sam- Joe A. Carlson
Warren
Kane Community Hospital Opens With Penn Surgeon Speaker
Kane Pa January opening of a 60 bed hospital funded by subscription. Dr Charles Frazier of the University of Pennsylvania spoke at the opening. Surgeons from surrounding cities attended. Building cost about 200000 dollars. Dr W Blair Mosser is surgeon in chief and Mrs Katherine Appel is superintendent.
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Kane
Charles 4. Frazier
University of Pennsylvania
W. Blair Mosser
Katherine Appel
York Hospital
Married students barred at Washington and Jefferson College
Washington and Jefferson College announces that after February 1 next semester a married man or woman cannot be a student. The executive committee’s decision to bar married persons drew mixed reactions from students professors and parents as most students had not yet returned due to the influenza epidemic delaying reopening after Christmas until January 15.
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W. & J. Washington, Ps
Washington & Jefferson College
Board of Trustees
Washington and Jefferson
Washington
Fire destroys Gary Memorial Church in Wheaton
Fire swept Gary Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church in Wheaton destroying a $250000 structure built in 1900 by Albert H. Gary in memory of his parents. An overheated furnace likely started the blaze aided by a high wind as dawn broke and residents woke to the fire. Judge Gary lay in state at the Memorial church for two days after his death in 1927.
Appointment County Engineer Delayed by Commission Actions
Brim Jane Emment Parker was reappointed city collector of county taxes by county commissioners. Nominations came from retiring chair Joseph F. Rogan and Charles R. Davis. E Earl Williams of Union City Pa was renamed county sealer for the year. Harold F. Moore kept as county collector for a year, negating a new appointment. Mrs M Feisler renamed matron of the county detention home and Alice Farrer as transfer clerk. Salaries set at the salary board meetings. Renaming a county engineer en route to fill Clyde Hill’s vacancy will be raised after Allen Maclean’s return to Erie.
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M. Feisler
Alice Farrer
Absve
Clyde Hill
Erie
Allen Maclean
Make Raids at West Springfield Target Disorderly Houses
Seven proprietors of five alleged disorderly houses in and near West Springfield were held for the February term of court in Justice S J Rich Girard after hearings Monday morning. Charged as partners in one place were Angelo DeCarlos Ray Gibson and John Nelson with Ernest Randall Lena Cherry Pete Di mer and Angelo Bacto. It was said.
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Eri
Jan
West
Springfield
Justice of the Peace
S.J. Rich
Girard
Angelo DeCarlos
Ray Gibson
John Nelson
Ernc Randall
Lena Cherry
Pete Die
Disorderly house case continues as defendants face bail
A Detroit News snippet reports that bonds ranging from 1000 to 2500 dollars would be furnished for most defendants Monday afternoon in a disorderly house case. The case of Tom Davis was continued by Squire Rick amid questions about the proprietor and associated defendants.
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Ohio
Tom Davis
Squire Rick
Oil From Dogfish Plant Opens in Vancouver
A new 4A plant in Vancouver begins producing Te Catextrner oil from dogfish. The oil is described as useful in making a preparation to protect against bites from miniature insects and stinging nests.
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Vancouver
New Prison Demanded by Erie Hygiene Group
A Erie Look! Hygiene Association committee led by Miss June Pressly urged the Erie County prison board to build a new county jail at a Monday meeting. They argued modern facilities are needed for health, with separate housing for first offenders and separation from hardened criminals. Bishop Wurul added that there is a cry for a new prison.
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Erie
Jan
Arie Look! Hygiene Association
June Pressly
Mite County
Mie Court House
Presly
Netityy
Thomas G. Sterrett
Tod Chamber- Jay Watil
Wurul
Real Cause of Trouble in Mind and Fear
A fragmentary note attributes distress to fear and imagination, not the usual trouble. It suggests anxiety worsens pain and cites Churley Anstin Hates as a referenced figure in the discussion. The text remains unclear and partially garbled.
Classified Advertising Layout and Rates in a Journal
A fragmented classifieds page outlines ad categories and rates, noting editing rights and error limits. It lists sections for Automotive, Business Services, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Merchandise, and more, with sample classifications and pricing references.
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Oil City
Clark and
George
Brytt Hatakson
Mayulf Boars Bill
Doan
Foster Milburn Co
Mig Chem Dufiale
E.E. Guignon
Warren Fair
Gary Memorial Church
W. Springfield
Ohio Line
Juwa
Commasre
Des Moines
John W. Lambing
Waoer
Erie Social Hygiene Ass
County Board
Laura
Brazil
Theo Towsley
Toyvaley
Flower of Thelingles
Maxanine
Tone Rama
Eevnace
Fealsy Mip
WOR
Columbia Chain
Cansile
C. E. Doane
Starr’ Granite & Marble
Corry
FORD
Chevrolet
Granite & Marble Works
W—Garidges
Wanter Automotive
Wamale
Temale
Bowen
Rabon
New York Theatar Guild
Karel Capek
Ray Ry Powers
West Maino St
Jankson
Nyswonger
Pennsylvania Electric Company
N_ Center St
Hust Main Street
Pordson Tractor
Lev Patterson
Ry D
P. Grey
Anderson
South Center Street
Mizz Fuller's
Second Land
Pe Gall
Myre
Sitler
Test Mutu Street
Str
Gould Street
East Smith
Main Street
Shire NY. Coten
Congress Street
Warnace
Millon, Brown
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