Corry Honors Memory Of Noted Composer
Pennsylvania and cities honor Stephen Collins Foster on the 59th death anniversary. Observances in Corry include school programs and readings of his life with choirs and a high school concert planned for Monday evening. Foster, born 1826 in Pittsburgh, wrote Oh Susanna and My Old Kentucky Home, with 165 songs total. He died in 1864, buried in Allegheny Cemetery, remembered for shaping American folk music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorry
Katherine Purcell
Massa
Lucilles
Red Inger
Corry
Stephen Collins
Pittsburgh
Hissnother
Maryland
Uncle Ned
Seral
Foster
Tome
Almerica
Pbster
Tina
Poster
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Ity
Allegheny Cemetery
Mather
Shez, Cormnae
Ex-Treas Kephart Makes Settlement in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Jan. 12 The former state treasurer Harmon M Kep hart settled with the state over a misdemeanor indictment arising from last summer’s Licensury investigation. He paid 1084.00 by check, accepted by the treasury with the attorney general and auditor general opinion that the payment ends criminal prosecution against the former official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Harmon M. Kep
Commonwealth
Mayville Boy Paddles Canoe to New Orleans
Mayville NY resident Barlj Ru/land undertakes a 2050 mile voyage by canoe starting Sept 20 from Lake Ghautauqui NY, traveling through Lake Oneida Cay, Sonewanay Creek, Allegheny River, Ohio River, and Mississippi to reach New Orleans by Jan 13. He carries traveler's cheques as credentials for Corporal M D Webb of the Tar bor Paice. Ryland heads to Miami to meet New York friends after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Bar
Mayville
Lake Ghautauqui
N.Y
Lake Thawtwuqua
Sonewanay Creek
Allegheny River
Ohio
Mississippi
Ryland
New York
Miami
Metro outbids Doug for Jackie Coogan services
Los Angeles January 12 Dougla airbanks and Mary Pickford failed to secure Jackie Coogan eight year old millionaire film star Metro Film Corporation released a last minute bid winning the contract. Jackie will receive 500000 outright and a sixty forty share of profits with Jackie's father producing the films. Metro will advance production costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Dougla Airbanks
Mary Pickford
Jackie Coogan
Metro
Doug
Miry
Jackie
Mary
Funeral of Mrs Shannon
Funeral services for Mrs Luta A Shannon were held Saturday afternoon from the name of her daughter Mrs Matilda Pier with Rev Er Smith of the O B Church Pittsfield presiding at 2 30. Vocal selections were by Rev and Mrs OM McIntyre of the U L B church. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery until weather permits burial in Wrightsville cemetery. Out of town attendees included JW Pier of Ridersville Pa and A Pier family of Elgin Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luta A Shannon
Matilda Pier
Er. Smith
Pittsfield
OM. Mclntyre
Pine Grove
Wrightsville
JW. Pier
Riders
Ville, Pa
Erie Carries Large Party of Chinese Workers to Havana
The Erie Railroad contracted to move about 700 Chinese laborers en route to Havana, Cuba, from Steubenville via Jamestown and Hornell, then St Paul and Chicago, under guard and federal inspection. Each train section carries 20 to 40 men. bonds and restrictions aim to prevent escapes on this transcontinental transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Havana
Erie
James Fawn
Irie Railroad
Eeter
Jamestown
Hornell
Erie Gander
China
Vancouver
St Paul
Great Norther
Burlngton
Chicago
Erie Railroad
L Orientals
New York City
Ward Boat Lines
Fyanit
Canadan Pacific Railroad
Five Sproul Appointees In New Pinchot Cabinet
Harrisburg January 12 Elect Gifford Pinchot forms a cabinet with ten department heads, five staying from Sproul era and five new picks. The retained ministers include Education Dr Thomas E Finegan Adjutant General General Frank D Beary Forestry Major Robert Stuart State Police Major Linn Ad ame Banking Peter G Cameron. New appointees listed are Attorney General George Setrathy Clyde King Secretary of the Commonwealth, Superintendent of Printing Nev in Detrich, Department of Mines Joseph J Walsh Public Welfare Dr Ellen Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fis
Thomas E. Finegan
Frank D Beary
Robert Stuart
Linn Adlame
Peter G. Cameron
Pitichol
George the Setrathy
The
Commonwealth
Clyde King
Nevin Detrich
Department of Mines
Joseph J. Walsh
Ellen Potter
Public Sale near Perry and Spartansburg listing farm assets
The notice advertises a public sale at a farm formerly John Bluton’s, ten work horses, dairy cows, yearling heifers, various harnesses, wagon gear, tools, chickens, and other items. Bidders pay under ten dollars in cash. larger sums on bankable notes at six percent. Auctioneers A Willis and Arthur Snowden. Also notices letters testamentary for W. W. Hasbrowler estate in Corry, Pa. Executor Albert L. Hasbrouck asked to settle debts and claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bluton
Perry
Spartansburg
Clack
W. W. Hasbrowler
City of
Corry
Erie County
Pennsylvania
Register of Wills
Albert L. Hasbrouck
Walter L. Peaks
Rev Fr Brock Served 19 Years In Priesthood
Father Joseph J. Brock longtime priest of Jersey City corridor died aged 44 after a thirty year career in the church. He served at St Michaels parish and St Peters Cathedral earlier with postings in Erie and Brin. Survived by two brothers and two sisters Teresa Abibuch and others of Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FR. Brock
Fathin
Joseph J. Brock
St Eileubert’s
Tyrand
Jersay City
N. Is
St. Bonifate's
St. Vinieant’s
Geatty
Brit
St Peter's Cathestral
Juhn
Fira Mauri
Binbor
Brin
Mons Decker
St John's Church, Brie
Father Hivpole
I Corry
St Silianberhte
Mosy Decker Fry
Patho Brock
Mone Lachebeigr
Dein
Qysfirr
Mehuel
Erié
St Michaels
Paris
Pather Bruck
Pater
Jamey
Teresa Abibuch
Verdicts Return in Erie Case Over Holiday Chandelier
A jury in Homgon pings court awarded G. Ede gar Betts and Catharine Wile damages of 15000 for injuries from a chandelier collapse at the Yo MCA during December 1990. The husband received 10000 in alimony. Plaintiffs’ counsel were Brooks and Guinn. defendants’ were W Pitt Gifford and Graham. Judge Uriah P. Rossiter presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Session
Homgnon Pings Court
Uase
G. Edegar Betts
Catharine
Aland Wits
Yom.ca
Brooks and
Guinn
W. Pitt Gifford and
Graham
Uriah P. Rossiter
Many Apply For Licenses In Erie Office
In Erie the clerk of court reports a rush of license applications with a final filing date set for the upcoming Saturday. Last year saw over 140 licenses granted and about 60 more expected this year. A Lipsnise court session is scheduled for the first Monday in February when applicants or their attorneys must appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Jan
Jaguary
Firekills Mother and Two Babies in Chicago Warning
A Chicago blaze claims the lives of a mother and two infants, with another mother reportedly blinded, as the inferno tears through Bres district homes. Local authorities say the blaze swept the residences, causing severe casualties and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jay
Bres
Early Pioneer Catholic Settler of Erie County Mentioned in Whitman History
The article recounts the early Catholic settlement in Erie County beginning with Michiel Hore, a 27 year old native of Ireland who came with Braddock's expedition. It notes his involvement in the 1765 battle and subsequent life in the eastern part of the state, with references to St Clair and the Northwest Indian conflicts, including the Tog Cabin and Hare's Creek as local landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jol Kelly
Jinte
Mighneltre
Toelly
Thin County
Erlesounty
Michiel Mona
Treland
Whitman
Erie County
Stichael Harewue
Hradddckgean
Pittsburgh
Lrarddock
Cork
Ireland
Michael Hore
Sore Offie
Brddock
Michael Harm
Hire
Aris
Hare
St Clair
Northwest Territory
Wayne
Michael
Bet
Garey
Union City Bank Elects New Officers
The Union City National Bank held its annual election of officers and directors. Elected as officers were president Cathibeh, vice president Ry Miller, cashier WB Fulton, and assistant cashier J. T. Gillatse. Directors chosen for the spring year include J. Cas ingh, Miler, Av L Gafisen, Hatch, Mobeun, Treat, Mullin, Middleton, Pub ton, Thompson, and Chapin. The bank remains a leading financial institution in Evie county and Northwest Pennsylvania, with a recent statement showing assets over two million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Erpy
Jas
National Tapi
Union City
Ai Howe
Thértard Te Aorta
Cathibeh
Ry Miller
Ewsbier
WB Fulton
Anistinne Caslin
J. T. Gillatse
J.C. Casingh
Av L Gafisen
Oo Hatch
Mobeun
B. Treat
Mullin
T W. Middleton
Pubton
WH. Thompson
O. Chapin
National Bank of
Pennsylvania
Amlion
Landis silent on new baseball controversy
Chicago January 12 KML Lundin Baseball Commissioner will not offer a reply to William McCarthy Pacific Coast League president over raising the optional player minimum from eight to fifteen The Pacific Coast League chief praised someone after reading the statement and said it was pretty wall The piece notes a distant war and a Waterford township burial with mention of an Erle resident aged 15 years and a pioneer who died in Waterford cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
KML
Lundin
Baseball Commissioiner
William M. McGarthy
Pacific Coast League
Jimmit
McCarthy
Adilings
Waterford
Brewig
Michael Mars
Erle
Keli
Hyseay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stephen Collins Foster
TREAS
Kephart
Tampa
Earl Ruland
Chautauqua Lake
Allegheny
Coogan
Shannon
Checks
Ney
Ileeas
Sproul
Pinchot
A. Willis
Arthur Snowden
Erie Qik
YMCA
Victor H. Arnold
Alwaye
Zeobella Arnold
Bayside
L. L
Michael Hare
Hare Crock
Wayne Townships
Union City Bank
Landis
Munson
Brownell Shoe Company
North Center Street
Carl W. Smith
Corry, Pa
Bernstein Bros
T Ong
W. A
Rovera
Glenn Il
Ted
Eve
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!