Joint workhouse revival urged by Grand Jury report
May 13 Mends of Erie Crawford Warren and Venango counties revived a joint workhouse project. The Grand Jury at Mountville endorsed county cooperation, urged building a joint workhouse or jail improvements, and recommended elevator access for inmates and water piping for the county infirmary, with ties to Saegertown for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Crawford Warren
Venango
W. P. Monner
Bonner
Swindstan Us
Hetas
Pronlestaunty
Tabernacle to Be Done Today Revival Near Completion
Kyle Pa May 1 Immense tabernacle at Hwelfthe and Myrtlentroots to host Rev William A Sunday Jn revival starting May 28. construction advances with platform erection and pulpit, 100 workers from diverse trades aiding, aiming to surpass Toledo record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle
Hwelfthe
William A
Aluiont
Toledo
Stepa
High School Baseball Preview for Titusville and Corry
The Titusville and Corry high school baseball teams prepare for a Friday game with Titusville optimistic about a strong season. Local figures and students are mentioned as supporters while Corry seeks to rebound with coach Dewalt set to start, and players honing hits and fielding ahead of a noon train arrival and Saturday clash.
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Titusville
Corry Bo Uy
Wood
C. Mith, McCarthy & B
Babbitt Lst B
Fourdot
Bi. Crake
Jaime
Dewalt
Card of Thanks for Brother Hageman
The Hageman family expresses sincere thanks for flowers sympathy and service during sickness and death of husband and brother Helula W Hageman. Gratitude also to Old City K O T M No 21 and Gohmbus Tent No 207 for their floral emblem and attendance. Very sincerely Mrs W Hageman. City papers please copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Familly
Helula W
T Hageman
Old City
Gohmbus
Leos Fort
Hageman
West End barber shop to open in Gorton house block
The undersigned reports preparations to convert the old barber shop room in the Gorton house block into a top notch barbershop with new paneling painting and a glass front. Plans include two first class barbers with a third to assist if needed and a brief note that TL has been tried and is OK.
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West End
Gorton House
Alty
Caas
O. K
Amusu Presents The Lovers of Ato graphy and Vitagraphy
A salvageable 1900s film listing announces specials at Amusu theater. The program includes The Lovers of Artography and Vitagraphy, a feature comedy and several short reels. Audiences are urged to attend early for best seats as the bill promises novelty and entertainment.
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Amusu
Corry Mleo Ati Iasim
Carly
Five Vente
Duit
Vandals Cut Choice Tulips at Captain Austin’s Garden
Residents of Corry report vandals entered the premises of Captain J. J. Austin last night and destroyed a large portion of a valued tulip bed planted by Mrs. Austin. The act wounded pride and deterred efforts to beautify local gardens, with offenders rarely facing penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Misnis
J. J. Austin
Parish notices and local happenings in Elgin May 1911
May 12 1911 Elgin local items record Roy Frank Nash a West Presbyterian church member and Bri Will preaching a preparatory section for Tidy Sunday May 21. Corry visitors Ed Hayward Mr and Mrs WN Gordon and others. Water well updates include 228 feet drilled at WE McGray install a pump in A1- Men house cellar to control water. Drifts and visits by Scott Alden and Joseph Kaufman note.
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Nlgin
Roy Frank Nash
Westiniiator Presbyterian Church
Bri
M. H
Mra
Ed Hayward
Corry
Tuenday
WN Gordon
M. Gordon
Ay Skiner
McGray
Dh. Lori
Mya
Alen
Clara Miler
Lou Angeles
Scott Alden
Joseph Kaufman
Lowest Prices on High Grade Buggies Auctioned
A store owner announces drastic reductions on buggies after selling the building. He insists the stock must move quickly and advertises the lowest prices ever heard of on high grade buggies. Jeremiah Broner Firs Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Broner
Avenue Ditt
Tener Bills Attack Public Interests in Debated Measures
Governor Tener faces opposition to two bills duplicating provisions to change how receivers and protections for policyholders and stockholders are handled. Senator Tustin backs a judiciary committee anchored measure, with reports of negative action but lingering pressure to kill the bills. The measures seek to shift assets away from current receivers and affect Duponin County court appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonor
Munger
Duuphin
Tustin
Bill Wlitte
F Ugurance Department
Tener
Lightning Sets Barn Ablaze Killing Stock in Mebane Area
About nine o'clock Thursday night a thunderstorm struck the Howe Tabers farm west of Mebane igniting a barn and destroying a large run of hay and grain while five horses and five cows escaped. The blaze also consumed a nearby tenant house and outbuildings. Loss nears eleven thousand dollars with many prized Holstein cows and valuable horses perishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Mebane
Thorgbraus
Tabers
Board of Trade Plans Banquet With Out of Town Prominent Speakers
A special Board of Trade meeting at the new office on South Center Street decided to host a 4 Business Banquet soon. Prominent speakers from outside the city and local talent will attend. Committees named include Booster and Banquet groups with officers and members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
South Center Street
Jocal
Provident Alexander
Lie
Mendry GH
Barlow
F. J. Weeks
J. J. Douilland
Warren HeRosay
W. W. Morguridge
Co. L. Alexander
D. Warren DeRouay
B. Drapeor
Lou Bilo
Alex Molnney
Blaine Hiacard
Presbyterian Boys Club Auto Ride Celebrates Moonlit Trip
The Presbyterian Boys Club chartered five cars to Union City for a 12 mile moonlit ride, with ice cream and town sightseeing. One car stalled in a field, riders helped push the wheels and got muddy, but no serious incidents marred the outing. The event highlighted the club as a commendable local organization offering enjoyable outings. Other items note residents visiting relatives, illnesses, and local happenings dated May 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Bays Club
Union City
Centar
Pleasant Street
Corry
Presbyterian Boys Club
Briday
Lyric Bill Spurs Vitagraph Pictures Tonight
A brief note indicates Vitagraph plans a slate of two other titles alongside Gerry in a year and a showing tonight, with the beat slograph style and a closing time listed as eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry
Vitagraph
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Crawford County
Royal Grana Storeaes
Tartar Noalum
Corry Boys
Oil Town
Banka
J. F. Austin
Elgin
Presbyterian Boys’ Club
Vive Hue
Angeline ‘Skinner
Jesbee Badous
Hagsratown Md
Gynthin
Lee Owen
Sylvia Moore
Perry Mead
Jessee Waker
Hns
Herbart Mond
Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes
Sam Jacobson & Co
One Price Clothiers
Sterling
Lawn
The
Corry Floral Company, Cor
Columbus Ave
Center St. Bell
Dykins Photo Studio
Rambler
Pope
Iver Johnson
Winchester
Savock
Remington
Marlin
Stevens
Colt
Colt Automatic
Barlow Hardware Co
Walon
Ron
Nonyauk
Nlowk
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