Concrete progress on East Columbus Avenue job nears finish
Completion of concrete pouring on East Columbus Avenue advances with favorable weather. Baldwin Brothers Construction of Cleveland pushes the local street project toward early completion, the north side open to traffic while the south half cures. The Roosevelt highway segment from Hare Creek bridge to Warren County line will keep some traffic with partial closures. State funded the project, including the Hare Creek bridge and paving from Center Street to the bridge.
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Columbus Avenue
Baldwin Brothers Construction Company
Cleveland
Hare Creek
Warren County
Roosevelt ‘Highway
Center Street
Children’s Day Program Given at Advent Christian Church
A well prepared Sunday school program at Advent Christian Church impressed the congregation last evening. The church was decorated like a moonlit flower garden with shaded lights. Recitations and songs inspired appreciation of Jesus Christ’s view of children and kindness.
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Advent Christian Church
Jesus Christ
Death Claims Arthur Scott in Corry Resident at 59 Marion Street
Arthur J Scott, eighty, of Corry, believed to have suffered a stroke, died at his home. He was found by his granddaughter Leata Scott. Survived by four sons Walter in Oakland, Wilbur, William in Corry, Dewey A in Buffalo. two daughters Merle Boutwell Warren and Mildred Fox Hite. two sisters Cora Willett Pittsburgh and Alice Campbell Florida. Funeral Tuesday at 2:30 pm at the family home, Pine Grove cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J Scott
Corry
Marion Street
Mr. Scott
Leata Scott
Walter Scott
Oakland
Calif
Wilsbur
William
Dewey A. Sonlt
Buffalo
Merle Boutwell
Warren
Mildred Fox
Hrte
Mis
Cora Willett
Pittsburgh
Alice Campbell
Florida
Fall Home
Pine Grove Cemetery
First Bulletin Election Returns At New Orleans 1848
The New Orleans Picayune, later Imes Picayune, notes the first newspaper bulletin board displaying election returns in 1848. Details reference Colt's Station Greenfield township and early record-keeping figures such as 175-83, with names including Gleng H. Curt and Hanna G. Farrar.
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Colt's Station
Greenfield Township
Gleng H. Curt
Jobn SL
Hanna
G. Farrarigi
New Orleans Picayune
Imes-Picayune
Specials Highlight Lead Offer at 75 Cents
Specials section highlights a lead sale price of 75 cents for a two inch item as a prominent local deal. The fragment notes a one or two column display with bold pricing to attract shoppers.
Mrs Carlson Dies at Ludlow Pa
Mrs Matilda Carlson wife of Swan Carlson of Ludlow Pa died at her home this morning at 1 o clock after an extended illness She is survived by her husband four sons P L Swanson of Corry John Swanson and Berli Carlson both of Ludlow two daughters Mrs Victor Westberg of Chicago and Mrs Algert Benson of Kane Funeral services will be held at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the Swedish Lutheran church in Ludlow
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Matilda Carlson
Swan Carlson
Ludlow
G Nisband
Sofis
Aries
P. L. Swanson
Corry
John Swanson
Berlei Carlson
Victor Westberg
Chicago
Algert Benson
Kane
Swedish Lutheran Church
Many war time levies tax the public hard
The article describes broad new federal taxes on a wide range of goods and income, aiming to raise about 1.1286 billion dollars. It details higher surtaxes, exemptions cut to 2500 married and 1000 single, and taxes on consumption, corporations, and certain services. It notes levy start dates and that some taxes begin later, with the public bearing the burden through higher prices and charges. It also cites declines in prior tax receipts and rising government spending to fund employment and infrastructure.
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Momorvon
Treasury
Deep gas tests spark near Erie and McKean townships
Pittsburgh interests report initial deep test in Clinton sand at Blanchard farm near McKean township Erie county. Well ~4800 feet deep with thick sand, potential second well planned. Wittmer Deep Test near Greenfield with Medina sand at Dell Lewis farm in Bee county. North West Development Co drills near Chaqua lake, Chantangust County. If productive, expect rapid deep testing and industrial gas market reopening.
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Pittsburgh
Erie County
Chautauqua County
N.Y
Wiltme Company
Pittsburgh Jr
Clinton
Blanchard Farm
McXean Township
Wiie
Nea Vie
J. Brendel OW and Gas Co
Medina
Dell Lewis Farm
Greenfield Town
Ship
Bee County
Wittmer
Voor Tys
Mrene North West Development Co
North Penn Gas Co
North Hirimany
Chantangust County
Chayaijua Lake
Three Die in Auto Wrecks in Pennsylvania Area
Police report three die in weekend traffic crashes in the Pittsburgh and Fayette County areas. A woman died after a car driven by her son was sideswiped near Sigzwebeth. A man from Braddock died from a crash on Fern Belt Bridge. Andrew Police of Homestead died after his car stalled on tracks and was hit by a train.
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Fayette County
McKees
Port Hospital
Sigzwbeth
John Harding
J.B. Flowers
Waynesburg
Flower
George Bates
Columbia Nospital
SU Bogasnes
Fern Bel
Pittsburgh
Andrew Police
Homestead
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mes
Ellen Harding
Smithfield
Courthinate Speakers Honored in Liberty and Victory Town
A disputed term Loan Exhorters labeled a group of men and women who served the government by delivering speeches. The public wearing a theatrical guise included aides in various tasks and were limited to about four minutes per speaking turn during authorized events.
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Liberty and Victory
Wanted salesmen and help wanted in Corry area
Classified ad style notice listing salesmen positions and housekeeper and teenage girl wanted, plus livestock, farm goods, and public sale notices. Includes addresses in Corry and surrounding areas, and multiple small advertisements for cattle, eggs, and horses. Public sale and estate notices appear with names like George Deckar and Leonard T. McElroy.
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Dizi
Gattle
Ad- Ieee P.O
Hox
Bughoe
Corry
Rupde Island
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Arthur Scott
Tox
DR. West
Keister
Etta-Kett
Eka
Poets House
Ae West Pont
Asd
Wee Etta
Sten, Bob
Wes Sola
By Paul Robinson
Bur Geeletia
United States
Macy’s
New York
Jordan Marsh
Boston
Erie
Joseph Horne
MAY Company
Root’s Furniture
South Center Street
Corry, Penna
Care Journal
Cony
Cunningham
Montgomery Ward & Go
Lottie Holton
Smith Street
Dempsey's Market
G. V. Slye
J. H.C. Boukerints
Clymer
Ata
Gould Street
First Ave
Pleasant Street
J. B. Paterson
South Center
Crawford M_ Woods Co. Bae
North Center Street
Ont House
West Side
George
Deckar
East Pleasant Street
C. C. Warner
Geo. Deckrr
John Hammons
Leonard T. McElroy
Brig County
Pennsylvania
Rosa B. McWlroy
South Center Sh
Francie F. McClintock
Atieney At Law
Union City
Executrix
Blaine Kincaid
Columbus ‘Township
Spencer's Corners
Dean School
Colza
Scott's Crossing
Christensen Farm
Balk
o-Hill
Dean Schon
Wihith
Geo
Pine Valley
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