Big Distillery Seized At Erie In Major Raid
ERIE June 18 the largest alcohol plant ever seized in northwestern Pennsylvania was unearthed after authorities raided a two story frame dwelling at 1813 West 26th street. A man named Tony Belt, 88, was arrested. Dry Chief R. R. O’Rourke and Jack Alexander led the raid on a warrant from Wesleyville justice of peace K. W. Morrison. The operation yielded a 700 gallon cookie still, two 500 gallon cooking stills, and 82 five gallon drums of alcohol, described by agents as the main supply to nearby bootleggers.
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Pennsylvania
West 26Th Street
Tony Belt
Totel
Prohibition
R. R. O'Rourke
Jack Alexander
Wesleyville
West 26Th
Emmanuel Guild Enjoys Fine Outing to Lily Dale
Twenty members of Emmanuel Guild of the Episcopal Church motor to Lily Dale New York Thursday as guests of Mrs J J Haight at her hotel. An 1280 o'clock dinner followed by a business meeting led by Mrs J J Harden wrapped a delightful afternoon with visiting music and a happy time.
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Emmanuel Guild of the Episcopal Church
Lily Dale
J. J. Haight
J. J. Harden
Westfield Doctor Defendant in Malpractice Suit
Westfield doctor defendant Dr Elmer W Powers faced a malpractice suit by Thomas W Mosier a Westfield milkman The case heard most testimony Thursday with only two witnesses for the defense The plaintiff seeks 25000 in damages claiming misdiagnosis and improper hip treatment Proceedings indicate a likely conclusion in the morning with other cases postponed until Monday Nugent Heffernan represent Mosier and Wm F Martin of New York City represents Dr Powers
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Mayville
Thomas W. Mosier
Westfield Milkman
Elmer W. Powers
Westfield
Mosher
Powers
Nugent & Heffernan
Nugent & Heffernan Appear For ‘Mosher
Dr. Powers
Wm. F. Martin
New York City
W C T U Boosts Pinchot Cause At Semi Monthly Meet
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union held its regular semi monthly gathering at the Salvation Army Citadel on Thursday afternoon June 12. Mrs Sitler was absent. Mrs Blanch Ross presided. A new member joined and the group voted to send thanks to M B Ghareh officials for permitting use of the church for a recent WCTU institute. A reader’s letter criticized alleged corrupt practices in the last primary, citing a county vote misreport and alleged influence by political gangs. Mrs Fern Johnson was chosen to attend the inter-county institute in Frantic Nin on the 19th and 20th. Flower Mission Day saw bouquets sent to the sick. The next meeting will be a joint session with the M B Church Women’s Home Missionary Society on June 26 at Mrs Hattie Wilkinson’s home.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
Salvation Army
Telliz
Vate
Brown
Pinchot
Phillips
Etter
Fern Johnson
Inter-County Institute
Nin
Women's Home Missionary Society
M. B. Church
Hattie Wilkinson
North Center Street
Mrs Foster B. Davis Hosts North Cox Dinner Party
Mrs Foster B. Davis will entertain eight guests at her home on orderly street this evening following a repast. The hosts plan to furnish entertainment after dinner and cover tidbits of social merriment among the party.
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Foster B. Davis
North Cox
Odrdy
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Westfield Doctor
Murphy Co
Values Murphy Company
Murphy's
Velvet Tone Records
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Ladies
Rayon
Accound
KOTEX
Hand M. Gingham
Proctor & Gamble
Corry, Pa
Brassieres
Rayon Crepe
White
W.C.T.U
Oil City Trust Company
Oil City, Fa
Oxfords
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Plaibe
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Hi Sideri
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