Painted Post Police Chief Faces Tough Job
Police chief of Painted Post grapples with a cramped jail and growing crime as village duties expand. Officers note strain from limited space and resources while new housing increases population.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1922
Page
2
Police chief of Painted Post grapples with a cramped jail and growing crime as village duties expand. Officers note strain from limited space and resources while new housing increases population.
March 31 the Commonwealth rested its case against Gregorio Monea for the murder of Hidward Dill. Attorney Gerald J. Straub of St. Marys opened for the defense outlining efforts to show Monea's innocence. An two hour interval preceded further witness testimony to clarify hazy points for the jury.
Frank Seiter of Erie was fined 750 by a federal judge after pleading guilty to selling a quantity of liquor to federal agents in January. Agent George Eggers visited the saloon but could not identify the proprietor. The case, filed in Urim on March 18, continues under federal investigation.
An old advertisement advises husbands to consider their wives fatigue as run down nerves. It recommends Guedels Pepto Mangan tonic as a tonic to restore vitality and strength, claiming improved energy after daily household tasks and meals.
Appears to offer a well kept house on a paved street five blocks from the post office. Features include a den or parlor, four fireplaces, electric wiring, cement walk, and a very good price. Call phone 49r2 for details.
A sale will be held at 128 Railroad Street Cor Hall on Monday at 1 oclock afternoon. Items include chairs tables linoleum rug carpet dresser cupboard ex con and more. Mrs John Palmstone appears as the auctioneer or owner in charge.
The readable fragment mentions color schemes and finishes for a product, promising to supply Tapwhierly in two tone finishes and to match customer needs. No names, dates, or places are present.
In Spartansburg on a recent Saturday forenoon, two Indians traded greetings amid a bustling Main Street, with nineteen rigs and wagons lining the street from grade to railroad tracks. Produce trades and cargo like venal calves maple syrup and cash equivalents show a lively local economy.
Community notices describe a modest gathering with about ten attendees. The report mentions illnesses, visits among residents, travel between towns, a funeral, and social events at Main Street homes, including a church plant presentation and a banquet for Epworth League members with toast announcing.
The fragmentary text records many community mentions including travel of John and Bir John Johagin to New York and Philadelphia, Mary Fuller funeral in Hydetown, Mrs. Faller’s decline, and a series of social events at local homes. Names include A. R. McIntyre, Mrs. Charles Penoist, Mrs. Vrank Hyde, and others with scattered dates and places.
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