Senior Picnic at Sylvan Park by Class of 1912
The Corry High School class of 1912 enjoyed a day at Sylvan Park on Chautauqua Lake before summer break. Accompanied by Miss Sarah Breene, graduates traveled from Mayville by morning train and trolley to Sylvan Park. Despite threatening weather, spirits remained high as the group marked commencement festivities in an ideal picnic setting.
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Breene
Chautauqua Lake
Corry High School
Mary Gouillame
Sarah Breene
Sylvan Park
Mayvile
Work Starts on New Diamond at Fair Ground
M. Love & Son began construction on the Fair ground baseball diamond. The field will be plowed graded and rolled to a fine condition for the local team. Funds raised by a business committee will cover improvements and future running expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love & Son
Fair Grounds
M. Love & Son
Willi
Custer Bird
Four Pennsylvanians Die in Smallpox Epidemic
Edward Hileman of Rockland reports four well known Pennsylvanians die from smallpox in the epidemic that began April 1 in the Burma oil Hold area. John Hileman of Rockland Frank Karnes of Oil City Percy Corey and Clarence Crosby of Bradford are named. Karnes and Mrs Corey flew April 14 with wives and husbands unaware of the fate of the men. Hileman notes the epidemic is over and other workers in the area are believed well.
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Edward Hileman
Rooltand
Hileman
Thdla
Old Resident Suffered Stroke in Local Home
Oliver D. Skinner Sr., 103 Hart Irving Street, is in serious condition after a stroke Tuesday forenoon. The paralysis covered the lower portion of his body, but he showed some improvement today. Neighbors note his age and regard the incident as a brigent setback for the community.
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Oliver D. Sknner
Haat Irving Street
Brigent Wtack
Erie man Samuel A Moomy perishes in accidental blaze
A fire at the Moomy Rubber Works in Erie ends in the death of Samuel A Moomy. Coroner confirms accidental death from a pipe ignition during a shop visit. Moomy, 52, left a wife and several children, with nephew Robert Mullen among witnesses. The body was found in a rear shop room after the blaze, and no further inquiry will be held.
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Samuel
Moan
Mi Honic
Ehavan
Bis
Ofebeck
Raw
W. Beothuta
Bt. Paul'a Hheopal Chijreh
Wil
Pru Man Schulte
Johnson
Bewt
Mr. Moomy
Hanley
Mommy Jo
Robert Mullen
Duerner
Trew
Waa
Sherry Harry W. Moomy
Joseph ‘Moomy
Mogmy Rubber Works
Pauling Moomy
Two Picnics at Columbus Planned by Methodist School
Superintendent Manley led more than sixty members of the Methodist Sunday School on a ten o'clock train ride to Recreation Park at Lake Columbus for the annual picnic. Teachers and church juniors joined the excursion with plans for amusements and a basket lunch if the weather cooperates. Father McKegney of St Thomas parish, with Mrs Maloney and Miss Sullivan, Dempsey, escorted the Junior choir on the outing.
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Manley
Methodist Sunday School
Recreation Park
Lake Columbus
Father McKegney
St.Thomas
Olenred
Maloney
Sullivan
Dempsey
Tle
Plente
Columbua
Columbus
Lydia Pinkham Helps Nervous Woman Recover
A testimonial from a nervous patient describes extreme anxiety and trembling. The writer credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing pain and calming nerves, and urges friends to try the product. The note emphasizes relief from distress and encourages continued use to avoid suffering.
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Mio
Yenuigar
Lydia
Pinkham
Phulhan
Erie Fishermen Land Big Carp
The Erie Dispatch reports two fishermen in Presuie Tale bay faced a rough battle as a German tarp nearly knocked them from their eight boat. They landed a carp weighing 87 3-4 pounds after the struggle, valued at 37460 dollars, with claims of injuries and a close deck encounter during the catch.
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Erie Dispatch
Presuie Tale Bay
KiNine
Erie Youth Met With Accident
Bala June 11 a youth named Harry Hoterington of Erie was severely injured in a train accident near Butler station. He was crushed between a box car and a parallel track and later had crushed legs amputated after surgery. He remains in critical but improving condition as surgeons continue treatment.
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Bala
Renylvoi Fom
Hutter
Harry Hoterington
Yeatertay
Tobiethan Ington
Vlorke
Flochwr
Harey
Unie
Tin Hirai
Olinda
Marty
Soly
Tuller
Butler Hospital
Harry
Prompt Sheffield Police Break Up Riot Among Foreign Residents
June 11 incident near Ulla Place ended after decisive action by Sheffield Police under Chief Mactamond. Nine arrests included Guorke Lidukee for disorder and fighting with fines around ten dollars. Mike Potchke and others faced various charges. Mike Giddo charged with conduct during a divorce party and liquor violation. sentencing included thirty days in county jail. Officers reported weapons seen but no serious injuries.
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Simllold
Ulla Place
Toca Police
Mactamond
Justices of the
Jerry Borden
Guorke Lidukee
Mike Potchke
Mike Giddo
Paul Yonick
Ila
Tistice Borden
Philander W Bemis Dead In Westfield on Decoration Day
The obituary notes Philander W Bemis of Westfield died near his Terrace Street home on Decoration Day after a long service as guard and parade leader for the Grand Army veterans. Born January 5, 1842 in French Creek, he was a longtime county resident and former town resident, with remarks on his local farm background and communal ties.
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Westfield
Philander W. Bently
Bemis
Grand Army
Philander W. Bemio
French Creak
David
Bethiah
Emis
Chautauqua County
French Creek
Painkiller usage cited for relief in hard times
A fragmented notice highlights how painkillers were used to ease matloue symptoms amid years of poverty and debt. It mentions a bottle cost and references a harsh past year, noting many could not pay their bills.
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Gorry
Pi Pimuenae
Corry
Mail
Hysorya
Ay Carey Pe
Sir Chase Mil Mutter
NOTH
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Fusartion Sain
New York
Chicago
India
D. Skinner, Sr
Capt. Pudenz
Boys of' Co. G
Edinboro
Lellevert
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Bun Anton 10
Padena
Alxty
Ly T Phelom
Phelpy
Edinboro Rat
Erie
St. Thomas Church
Singer Factory
E. Palmer CO
East
Mais St_ CORRY
Fedura
Brug
Corry Hide & Fur Company
East Pleasant ‘St
Corry, Pa
Bessemer R. R
Sheffield Police
MacFarland
Philander W. Bemis
Ferrovons
Downey
Herrman
Hermann the Great
Iany
Alton
Dirk
Sam Jacobson & Co
Stein-Bloch Clothes
Sam Jacobson & Company
ONE Price Clothiers
Stein-Bioch Clothes
Migu Kreech
Mina Cadley
Phindelpha Ledger
Jeos
Jose
Jack
London
Domontic
Thin Wook
The
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