P R R Agent John Willett Retires After 42 Years Service
John Lawton Willett of Mayville New York retires from the Pennsylvania Railroad Roll of Honor age 70 after 42 years in service. He began in 1871 with Oil Creek and Allegheny River Railroad and later joined the Chautauqua division. He served as agent at Mayville and lived in the station building for 80 years from 1882, noting a flawless disciplinary record.
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John Lawton Willett
Mayville
Pennsy
Aloxt & Mall Centruy
Sersvice
Lawton
N.Y
Oil Creek
Allegheny
Chautauqua
The
Penney
Tarr Farm Station
OW City
J Tarr Farm
Colonel Drake
Brent
Willett
Yury Farm
J. W Stafford
Butler Colosi
Chantaiqua
Chaetania
Lewis Miller
Wishop
John J
Iim
Nats In Fine Shape For Spring Training
At Hot Springs Arkansas every member of the Nationals squad is at playing weight Manager Bucky Harris announced including Rajah Peckine and Pau. Harris styled himself a democratic leader by stating trainer Mike Martin will be his roommate all season.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Bucky Harris
Rajah Peckine Pau
Harris
Ler
Mike Martin
Doctors Find No Relief for Odd Ailment
Warren March IAC. A. Johnson lies ill at his home on Murlon street buffering from a mysterious ailment. Three Warren doctors WM. Robertson L. B. Chapmac and M. Y. Ball agreed on their diagnosis as Johnson was taken to Buffalo for expert consultation. The painful growth on his forehead first appeared January 29 and has grown to about an inch in diameter. Several other growths have appeared near the original site with sodium treatments showing no effect. Johnson is a janitor at the armory and remains in a poor condition.
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Warren
March
Iac
A. Johnson
Murlon
Pnoof
WM. Robertson
L. B. Chap
Mac
M. Y. Ball
Johnson
Buffalo
Armory
L C B A Card Party Tuesday Nears Completion
A local card party planned for Tuesday in Macon proceeds toward completion. A committee secures refreshments and prizes while lanterns and a capacity crowd are expected to attend the event at the Methodist Hall.
Mrs Harris to Testify Monday in Illegitimate Daughter Claim
New York March 1 A dramatic courtroom moment unfolds as Mrs Harris is set to testify Monday in the annulment suit brought by Deverly D Norris former Woop resident of the National City Bank. The southern beauty known for prodding gossip faces questions about alleged immoral connections and a life shaped by gambling rumors. Her appearance is watched closely due to prior ill health hints during witness examination and the potential impact on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Torced
Blaine Lee Morris
Deverly D. Norris
Woop
National City Banke
Water Rates Increased in Raneborough
Water tariff hike approved effective April first rises for most customers by about a quarter. The Spring Water Company cites steady costs for gas and coal and higher employee salaries, plus plans to build a new station. The borough portion remains subject to no increase.
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Rane
Umera
Nail
Ates
Istani
Jay
Republican
Gus
Woal
Lyons Store at Elgin Closed
Lyons general store at Elgin suspended business after a legal action and sheriff service. The firm, run by Arthur J. Lyons, a Corry man, faced claims running into thousands of dollars. Lyons was absent from the city amid actions by Keene sued by Disables Peateon and Wheelock of this city.
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Wigin
Arthur J. Lyons
Tiga
Keene
Peateon
Wheelock
Lyons
Fire Sets Garland Agog in Brushfire Incident
Residents in Garland crowded as a wildfire raged, burning brush and excavations while a startled observer mistook the danger for gunfire. Officials noted extensive heat, insurance concerns, and a lone hole in the ground where the blaze burned through vacant lots.
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Ladly
Garland
Empire Milking Machine Bid Notice 1924
Sealed proposals for Empire Milking Machine complete with 90 stall unit, 700 bua capacity, and related components are invited by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways. Bids due March 17, 1924 at the State Capitol Harrisburg, with drawings available for $2.80 and free riding blanks. Locations for viewing and offices listed in Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Harrisburg.
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Empire Milking
Bailey
Pennsylvania Department of Highways
Harrisburg
Kimmings
Waterford
LaBuent
Erie County
Panmaylyne Nin Department of Highways
Harrite Burt
Penn
Mghways
Hatreabiing
Borton Bidis
Philadelphia
Seventh Street
Pittburghr
Keaplelin
Garland Fire Delays and Oddities Aboard Town Hose
A Garland blaze threatens three hotels and sixty homes, with a smoke-filled roof and a crowded street. The village fire department lacks modern gear, relying on homemade pails and a borrowed ladder, while townsfolk debate city comforts and library expansion as lights glow across the night sky.
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Alsaurance
Garland
Central Station
New York
Montgomery
Bek
Chicago
Dunk Morris
Billy Munn
Elzo
Bunk
Tookedike Lew Dockstater
Sled Shop Chronicle Hums With Oddities and Oddities
Merle English and Gien Whaley describe a quirky sled shop scene on Marcia Ann Road. The piece mentions auto spot finding Moy units, a red painted display, and a Sellout about a hundred feet high. Ed praises a corker of a sled while noting long build times and springy, strong whiskers-like components.
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Merle English
Gien Whaley
Moy
Faulie Pty
Wright
Duval
Tonec
Marcia Ann Road
Tory
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Penrod
Condra’s
Samuel French
P. R.R
L.C.B. A
Mig
Joattawn
Oron Anorfoan
Milliagalre
Raneborough
Water Company
Elgin
Prigoner
Sollettor
Willie
Witt
Taylor
Mc Hay
Ole
Corry
Tilleville
Warrers Public
Warren County
Seary Roebuck
Jaynes
Almarine
Simpty
Tay
John Dingman
Youngsville
J. A. Lanston
Corry, Pa
the Roberts Shop
Atuo
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