Evans Family Fund Raised After Farm Fire near Cutting Brig
The Evans family of Durkeyville on the Wattsburg to Clymer road suffered the loss of their farm and home in a fire. Widow and four children, plus other kin, face eviction as the mortgage stands at 1200 dollars with only 1000 in insurance. Neighbors raise funds through Archie Evans and Assemblyman L H Raymond to build a temporary home and restart life on the farm.
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Brig
Harry Evans
Durkeyville
Wattsburg
Clymer
N. Y
Greenfield
Erie County
Archie Evans
Greenfield Township
L. H. Raymond
Mast
Erie
Bradford Moves to Daylight Saving Time Start
Bradford will adopt Daylight Saving Time starting Sunday June 1 after a city council vote. The measure sets the period from June 1 to September 28 at 2 a.m. and was introduced by Councilman Grith Herald. The resolution passed unanimously after discussion and a motion by Councilman Pryde.
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Bradford
Bradfort
Grith Herald
Pryde
Callahan
Joseph Carvorth
Thwarted teen’s bid to take rap for mother in Erie
Andrew Tokar an 18 year old from East 17th street admitted the square seizure by state troopers in a raid on his home on Sept 8 last was owned by his mother Bertha Tokar 55 and that he tried to shield her Judge A P Rossiter ordered the mother arrested fined 300 dollars plus costs and paroled for one year to Mrs J H Williams The son’s charge was quashed at the court’s direction
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Erie
A. P. Rossiter
Erie County
Andrew Tokar
East 17Th Street
Rossiter
Suspected Swindle Probed at Jamestown
Jamestown police probe an apparent swindle attempt at Agnes Home on Broadhead Avenue after a refined man claimed a mother’s will left 3000 for the home and a 500 gift for matron Mrs Katherine Fairchild. He spoke of a 25000 estate, offered a loan, and promised a meeting with Rev Spencer on Thursday. The suspect, about 55, five seven to eight, wore a blue suit and brown hat.
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Jamestown
May
Katherine Fairchild
Agnes
Broadhead Avenue
Spencer
Fairchild
Rev Wm Hall to Speak Sunday at Columbus
Columbus May 21 Rev Wm Hall pastor Lutheran Church by Corry will preside at Community Church services Sunday May 25 at 3 pm. Warren County Grange No 10 will hold a meeting June 12 and 13. Birthdays noted include Wm Messenger W A Schram and D B Marble 14th anniversary celebrated. Community Aid committees named for high school banquet at Community Church Friday June 5. Sewing project planned for class under Miss Mary Pollock with supplies listed. Mrs Lydia Stranigan confined to bed due to advanced age. Garrett Bensink to visit relatives in Holland then Hoboken N J Friday afternoon.
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Columbus
Wm. Hall
Lutheran Church
Corry
Warren County
Wm. Messenger
W. A. Schramsing
Lydia Stranigan
Garrett ,Bensink
Holland
Hoboken
Trial of Harry W Rushing in deputy death proceeds
Lisbon May 21 The state is expected to rest its case today in the trial of Harry W Rushing of Pittsburgh charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of Deputy James F Elliot, as proceedings in the officer's shooting case near conclude.
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Lisbon
Harry W. Rushing
Pittsburgh
James F. Elliot
Trails Brown Gifford Pinchot in gubernatorial race lead
Trails Brown Gifford Pinchot surged ahead in the early stages of the gubernatorial nomination race as he challenged Francis Brown in a tight contest this afternoon with a rapid opening.
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Gifford Pinchot
Francis
Jamestown Man Found Dead by Self Inflicted Hanging
Jamestown Miss Emily Adolphson case recalled as Angelo Donato of Falconer discovers Gust Anderson, a 55 to 60 year old furniture worker out of work since last fall, dead by hanging near Lister Park. A Swedish note cites ill health as motive. Coroner Henry A. Bowers confirms death. body to Henderson & Lincoln morgue.
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Jamestown
Lister Pari
Falconer
Frank Wennerhorn
Emily Adolphson
Angelo Donato
Lister Street
Gust Anderson
Hast Second Street
Anderson
Henry A. Bowers
Henderson & Wincoln
Bear Lake News Letter May Visitors and Local Notes
Bear Lake May notes list visitors from Jamestown Columbus and Warren. Families include Scholtons Lathrops Widings and Cornishs with multiple trips to Jamestown and Falconer. Local illnesses measles and a broken leg cast update accompany social calls and prize essay winner Dorothy Tillotson.
Port Les Boeuf D A Chapter Meats At Erie Luncheon
Thirty two Port Les Boeuf D A C members attended a luncheon at Hunters Lodge Erie with new members named and more pending. Mrs Burton Crane Erie reported on a New England trip while Mrs Sterrett spoke on Niagara battleship repairs and shrine opening. Mrs Brethrenton related experiences from the Washington convention. Miss Ina Peterson visited Jamestown.
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Port Les Boeuf
C. Howard
F Cronin
Wave Pecking
J.B. Patterson
Alma Terrill
Hunter's Lodge
Erie
New England
Massachusetts
D. A
Burton Crane
J. D. Sterrett
Niagara
R. J. Brethrenton
Wart LeBoeuf
Washington, D. C
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Clare Gordon
Q. A. Carlson
Scholton
Lawrence Holéman
Chicago
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Wierson
Watts Flatts
Phoeba Falconer
Pauline
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Pittsfield
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Clement Shannon
J. A. Manwaring
Max
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Arthur and
Blywood Cornell
Paul Ayling
Clarence Bromley
Phon Cornish
BE. B. Cornish
Wrightsville
Walter Anderson
Little Daughter
Noch Cornish
Enoch Bordwell
Ittle Son
Lavern
Harbor Creek
CORY
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Johnson
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Associated Gas and Electric System
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Corry, Pa
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Marion, Il
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