Jamestown Shooting Fatal: John Champion Confesses Self Defense
In Jamestown, June 1, John Champion confessed to fatally shooting Matchett after an argument at 207 Winsor Street. Hatchett died at Jamestown General Hospital, while Champion, his wife, and five others were taken into custody as material witnesses amid conflicting accounts of the incident.
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Jamestown
Percy | Yeutonetl
John Giwpion
Negris
Winsor Street
Champton
Champion
Matchett
Hatchett
Govelode
Jamestown General Hospital
Viginia
Tameetown
Mostoo County Penitentiary
Dewittville
Chandler
Winsuy
Downn Silad
Alters
Winso Street
Hatehett
Jack Kenife
Anubier ‘Ha
Three Fall Primary Dates Placed By County Clerk
County clerk Ralph Benedict announced fall election details including registration dates August 27 September 1 and September 12 and primary on September 16. Petitions for county city borough and judicial offices have filing deadlines in July and August with objections and withdrawals governed by state rules. Navy mention notes local residents Mr and Mrs David Wells previously of Erie visited over the weekend.
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Ralph
Benedict
Byre County Commission
Ars
the Commonweath
Harrisburg
Het
Navy
Internal Pile Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An ad touts HEM-ROID tablets as a real internal remedy for piles. It claims Dr. J. Leon Hardt treated 1,000 patients with success in 4,460 cases and guarantees money back. The Farrell pharma store touts the product with a bold claim to end pile misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mali
Cain
J. Leonhardt
Keister
Adyis
Judge W E Hirt Calls for Lasting Peace Parade Honors Veterans
Judge W E Hirt led a city park Memorial Day ceremony with Mayor C L Alexander and ex mayor O W Bracken in attendance. Civil War veterans occupied front-row seats as hundreds gathered for a program featuring the W F Bugle and Drum Corps, marches by the high school band, prayers, floral remembrances, and a daylong address on peace.
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Boy Scouts
St Edward's
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
W. E. Hit
C. L. Alexander
Olin W. Bracken
A. Wimner
J. Graves
West
H. B. Redgte
Ralph
Dewey
Alice S. Messenger
Paul Quintisk
Archie W.thompson
Oliver Gasler
Richard Marylin
Jason Stith
Theodore Loveless
Johm Bell
James Davids
W. F. W. Bugle
Col. Smathers
Mirch
America
Assembly
F. A. Wimner
First Methodist Episcopal
Obured
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Veterans , Foreign Wars
V. P. W. Ladies Auxiliary
United Spanish American War Veterans
Spanish American “War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary
American Legion, Legion Auxiliary
Daughters of the American Revolution
Company A
Women’s Christian ‘Temperance Union
Eastern Stars
Businega
Professional Women’s Club
Elks
Woman's Benefit Associaton
Odd Fellows, Rebelahs
Cathol Daughters of America
Ladies Cathinig Benevolent Association
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Corry Creuit
Hirt
Court of Collinson Pleas
Eric Gounty
Chicago
H. F. Reagle
United Brethren Church
Charles Burkhardt
V. F. W. Post
Am E Choir to present Wednesday concert at First Methodist
The Garry area will enjoy a rich program from the First Methodist Episcopal Church choir on Wednesday at 8 p.m. A wide selection includes classical and spiritual pieces with solos, readings, violin and organ numbers, and a quartet of Negro spirituals. Admission is a nominal charge.
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Garry and
Episcopal Church
Strabas
Star Eyes
Petriti
Merrill Lillie
Two Glasses
Ila Wheeler Wilcox
Abou Ben Adhem
Miss Belimnap
Watrellita
Ponte
Libestrenz
Luxembourg Gardens
Manning
Vaughn
Merril
Jerusalem
Parker
Andantino
Lemare
Delibes
Mrs. Shoop
Fontevallié
Decker Croup
Mandalay
Lohr
Miss Kramer
Mount Zion Rejai
Herber
Memorial Day Observance Led by Local VFW Post
Edward's Parochial School led a parade with about 150 pupils winning the largest representation award. Graves of 16 World War veterans in the city and vicinity were decorated with flags on Friday as relatives and friends joined in the ceremonies. The observance was managed by Lieut. A. W. Thompson Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, with Charles P. Keating serving as general chairman.
Traffic survey shows heavy congestion at Columbus and Center
A city survey at the Columbus avenue and North Center street intersection records 3400 vehicles passing from 7 AM to 7 PM and notes frequent near misses. The study, by Own Pullom and Milan Willams, aims to justify installing a traffic light to manage dangerous right of way across the busy corner.
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Columbus Avenue
North Center Street
State Highway Department
Center Street
Own Pullom
Milan Willams
Columbus Aveniead
Clever ruse aids thief at Crawford County Trust Co
In Meadville a stranger used a ruse to lure an alone employee from Hunter and Hunter on the second floor of the Crawford County Trust Company building. The robber took about $192 in cash and checks totaling around $800 belonging to the Home Building and Loan Association. officials say insurance covers the loss. The incident followed by a separate report of a minor auto accident near Union City that weekend.
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Meadville
Uravens
Hunter and Hunter
Secon
Crawford County Trust Company
Home Building and Loan Association
H. J. Hunter
Truck Driver Held After Fatal Crash in Erie
Frank A. Preston of Buffalo held at Erie county prison on aggravated assault charges in a fatal collision that killed E. J. Sheridan of Erie. The truck driver Wreston allegedly crashed into Sheridan’s coupe near Greensville Pa. after a short distance. Sheridan died almost instantly. passenger William Doedrima was injured and hospitalized, not in serious condition. Police expect further charges after the inquest. Local social notes mention visitors and family gatherings in Buffalo and West Irondale.
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Frank A. Frestar
Buffalo
Erie
E. J. Sheridan
Erle
Frank A. Preston
DeWitt Street
N.Y
T. J) Sheridan
Grénesvills Pa
Wreston
Sheridan
C. Ni Gunnerson
Dunesville
Dan Hailey
William Doedrima
Lafayet Avenue
Hamothesp
Briday Sal
Caimi
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Sele
Percy Hatchett
John Champion
David Wells
Wilfy
Condra's Pharmacy
Foxoll
RAY
Sale Go
W.E. Hirt
AM. E. Choir
Dry Cleaning Company
Clair Capwell
Perry K. Mead
Mary Murray
Corry
MS J. Ingram
M. M. Clare
Transfer
Townville
Telick
Union City
Mount
Glenn Hurlbut
Ison
Byron
Robert Jordan
Pittshegh
B. J. Hurlbut
Irederick Alveel
Mir
Hays
Louis Schneider
Mechanician
Firestone
Peter de Paolo
Pireatone
G.M.C
Studebaker
Atlantic City
Washington Electric & Railway Company
Safeway Stores, Inc
Fritz & Beck
Rey
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