112th Boys Get First Home Mail
Freoklin June 23 report from Compomi James Albert Murcin recounts the 112th Regiment receiving their first home mail at camp. The letter details joyful soldiers, plentiful letters from Clyde Davis and staff, and hopes for more mail in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freoklin
16Th
Heer Baye
112Th Regiment
James Albert Murcin
James
Borland
Miurrin
Doya
Sammiea
Clyde Davis
Davia Kineolf
Fragmented Report From Busy Fellows
A terse note notes fellows are occupied with tasks leaving little time to write. The text provides few readable details and offers no clear events, dates, or names to expand the brief item.
Work County Jail Prisoners On Roads
Terie notes prisoners from the county jail will be put to work constructing and repairing county roads under orders from the food administrator. Attorney Hepburn confirms federal authorization allowing use of penal labor for road building and an agreement with State Highway Commissioner O'Neil aims to implement the measure, hoped to take effect early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terie
Klein
Hepburn
Congress
Penitentiarias
J Denny O'Neil
Questionnaires for new men issued June 25
Washington June 22 Draft ex cuts of all states were directed by Provost Marshal Gen Crowder to begin on June 25 and continue for three days thereafter the mailing of questionnaires to the registries of the class of 1918. Twenty five percent of the registrants of each board will be provided with questionnaires each day. Boards were instructed to leave serial and order number spaces blank until classification takes place probably some time in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gen
Crowder
Erie Gas Pressure Declines Amid Housewife Complaints
Erie on June 23 reports low gas pressure during dinner hour with housewives noting demand stretching supply. The Pennsylvania Gas Company says wells are bringing in gas, with new meters added at Perry field Brackenhoe housing plot to support increased supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Cciims
Brakenhoe
Perry Field
Laura Wood case argued over widow's share of estate
Attorneys for Laura Wood vn and the Ol City Trust Company presented arguments before Judge Prather on the contractual marriage claim dating August 14 1912 and the widow's praisement of Henry Gerson's estate valued at 1970779 The plaintiff is represented by RY Marshall of Pittsburgh and Albert L Thompson of Meadville while the trust company teams include William Parker Titusville and James R Gahan Titusville.
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Laura Wood
Ol City Trust Company
Easute
Henry Gerson
Prather
Gerson
Thi City
Miss Wood
Pennsylvania to Send 17000 Men to Camps in July
Harrisburg reports that about 17,000 Pennsylvania men will be drafted for selective service and sent to camps and educational institutions starting July. Another 11,700 are to be processed during a five day period from May 22, marking the largest movement under the draft system in the state.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Washington
Cait Waleworth
Piraaburgh
S.C
Samp Lee
Administrator's Notice for Josephine Bonnell Estate Corry PA
Letter testamentary granted to H H McGonnell executor. Creditors must pay promptly and all claims presented with proper authentication for settlement at Warren Pennsylvania. Notices dated July 2 2071 in Warren PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Bonnell
Corry
Thois
H. McGonnell
Warren
Lawns and Long Cloth Listing Brief
A compact entry shows items labeled lawns and long cloth with numeric codes and measurements such as 20 425 30 35 40 50 83 87 42 16 22 025 29 33 AQ. The fragmentary data suggests a catalog or price index line from a trade notice.
Hardware Store Ad Prices for Women's Underwear Items
A vintage ad lists muslin underwear at 50 cents, corset covers at 42 cents, petticoats from 1.25 to 2.60, gowns around 1.25 to 2.50, with varied prices shown in a small format. The text appears as a catalog snippet.
Notice to German Alien Females to Register in Corry Pa
City police announce that German alien females aged 14 and older within Corry Erie County Pa must register as alien enemies. From June 17 to June 19 1918 at the City Building First Ward, 6 to 8 PM except Sundays, registrants must bring one mounted photograph 3x3 inches with plain background. H A Frank Chief of Police Corry Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Gorry
Corry
First Ward
City of Corry
Erie County
Boon
H. A. Frank
Bids Solicited for City Cement Walks at Center and Franklin
Sealed bids will be received for the construction of cement sidewalks at the corner of North Center and Franklin streets. Specifications show sidewalk lengths of 794 feet on North Center and 114 feet on Franklin plus approaches to a building. Bidding supervision by A P Myrmt & Son with specs approved by the Library committee. Proposals to D S Rowe Lee’s Corns Pa. at 404 South Gentor Street offices. Right to reject any bids.
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North Center
Franklin Strests
North Center Street
Rankish Street
A. P. Myrmt & Son
City Urges Immediate Sidewalk Repairs and Tree trimming
The city urges property owners to repair sidewalks now or face city action. Do not let trees or branches block lights or views as officials call for maintenance in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
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Work County
Rovert Patterson Real Fatata Agency
Callani
BELL
E. Main St
Commerce
Andrew 5. McKelvey
Park Plana
N. Cohen & Sons
Lonsdale
Cambric
Titusville Trust Company
New York
J. C. McKinney
Frank von Tacky
D. H. Thomas
A. W. Bronson
Henry Buxton
John T. Dillon Jr
Nelson Patel
Willis B. Pertig
H. H. Haskell
Prank von Tacky
Titusville
Confectionary
Paver
Frieda
Hempel
Edison
Miss Hempel
Metropolitan Opera
Joiette Watson
Myrtle J. Fuller
Center St
Corry, Pa
Ronee
USA
Svetnetine
Sony Ae
Fant Garbos
Ranier
Tessa
N. Bk
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