Twenty Years Ago Ag Taken From Journal Files May 26 1913
A roundup of items from 1913 includes thefts at the J. P. B. Drought home, missing watch funds and a silver cup donated for the Corry City Baseball League. Local service attended by G A R Post 70 and the Women's Relief Corps. A football dancer planned for May 29. A 12 year old son Roscoe Bertram died unexpectedly. A hydraulic barber chair installed at Decker shop. May 26th births noted Mildred Pauline. An engine trouble incident at Pine Valley Hill and a railroad depot mishap. Mrs Cordelia Pullen dies at her daughter's home.
Former Erie man dying from bullet wound
A former Erie tram dispatcher, J W McGuire, is dying in a Los Angeles hospital after being shot by janitor Edwin Davis who sought reinstatement. McGuire, once chief train dispatcher for New York Central in Erie, endured a major operation. Gail Patterson, publisher, was killed shielding him. McGuire, born in Pennsylvania, worked 86 years with the N C railroad before retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ERIE
Los Angeles
Cubll
Qusday
J W. McGuire
Los Angele Ilustrated
Daily News
New Yorke Gentral Railroad
Edwin Davis
McGuire
Gail Patterson
Thurdiay
Davis
Edward B McGuire
Poplaw Street
New York Central Railroad
Vidicute Pa
Walnutst
Two Children Bitten by Dogs in Erie Incident
In Erie on May 26 two children were bitten by dogs within 24 hours. Nancy Whitby, 15, a student of St Hedwig's School residing at 14 Wallace Street, was bitten on the arm while a youth, a 10 year old boy from Grath and Wallace Streets, was struck while trying to retrieve a baseball from a hole. Both were taken to St Vincent's hospital.
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Erie
Givious Doe
Nancy Whitby
Ail
James Whitby
Sin St
Vincent’s Hospital
Cnemir Slergypek
Hedwig
Wallace Street
Grath
Wallace
Westreaber
Dinner Meeting Closes Season for Corry Woman's Club
A well attended annual dinner at Hotel Corry marked the close of the season for the Corry Woman's Club. Mrs. J. A. Cassidy chaired the dinner with Mrs. F. S. Austin as toastmistress. Reports from department chairs highlighted club work as Mrs. Austin announced upcoming district and state federation events. Speakers included Mrs. G. A. Lindsey of Warren on Chi Work and several members presented year-end notes amid floral arrangements from Keppel gardens. The event featured music led by Miss Signa Anderson and a late evening room at Menglie is noted for an upcoming county conference on June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 8. Pranklin
Warren
Cory. Club
Alfred
Corry
FS. Austin
Harry Rhodes
Maude Ket
Hatin
Mary Condes
Guy Albey
C. P. Eaton
Austin
W. Lh. Hivwaud
Mea
J. F. Giblin
Harrison Ke
Guy Abbey
Priuy
Suloleta
H. E. Hawkina
Anderon
E Ratler
Allred
Los Angeles
Calis
Pindley
Bungling the Beer Business and Tax Inquiry
A critical look at beer license issuance suggests licenses may be granted to known bootleggers and even under false names, risking public enforcement. The piece also notes Senate tax disclosures could broaden income tax scope, exposing unfair advantages for the rich and bank interbank dealings amid a broader critique of Wall Street practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ume
Senate
New York
Interenta
Lst
Wall Street
Community Debt Doubling Since War Highlights Tax Delinquency
A Twentieth Century Fund report notes U S long term government obligations have risen to 18 685 000 000 since wartime end. Debt service up 400 percent while total state tax collections increase only 70 percent from 1922 to 1982. Tax delinquency grows, especially in Southern and Western farm districts. New England remains an exception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fid
Twentieth Century Fund
New England
Arkansas
Philic Agencie
Dillingham Conners & White Grocers at First Avenue
Natlaniel Stone ran a drug and grocery shop on First Avenue. J Prana stood as the citys sole undertaker. Prof. Wedge served as the high school science teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillingham Conners & White
First Avenue
West Pheasant Strets
Natlaniel Stone
J. Prana
Prof. Wedge
Humphreys Elected Tidewater President New York
May 26 William Humphreys elected president of Tidewater A Company succeeding Ax who resigned to head the American Petroleum Institute. Humphreys also chosen chairman of the board of Tidewater Oil Company. I. Shea elected president. Separate note: state and local government debt figures show 1200+ defaults, Arkansas the sole state default, with 17 states and communities defaulting in large numbers and various tax and income trends cited.
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Humphreys
Tidewater
New York
William ¥. Humphreys
Ele Dent
Tidewater A
American Petroleum Institute
Humphrey
Tidewater Oil Company
I. 1B
Shea
Gas line fumes overcome man at local plant
Oman May 26. Clarence Hughes of Ceres was overcome by carbon monoxide fumes at the Stealing Brick Company plant near town while employed by the Pro duces Gas Company. Hospital attendants reported danger as he was found unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Clarence
Hughes
Ceres
Holiday Hours At Post Office Observed On May 30
The Post Office will observe a holiday on Tuesday May 30 with morning windows open for business until ten and evening hours for general delivery and parcel window from seven to eight thirty. Mail will be dispatched as usual and special delivery flats will be promptly delivered. City and rural carriers will not be required to serve routes in the city. Patrons should claim perishables in time for delivery Monday.
Thompson's Barosma Tablets Featured In Local Ad
An unusual testimonial from Mig Bull of 2794 West 28th St Los Angeles promotes Thompson's Barosma Tablets as a diuretic kidney stimulant. The ad claims relief from rheumatic pains backache dizziness eye floaters and kidney clogging with a money back guarantee and a suggestion to use Golden Tablets for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Mig
Biggie
Thompson's
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. PB
Corry City Baseball League
Jamey Weight
Mr.DeRosay
Post 70
Women's Relief Corps
Homer Weatherbee
Marion Street
Mit
B. A. Simeye
Union City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Company A
M.T. Club
Roscoe
M. D. Bertram
Decker
West Main Street
Wriden Fine
Mrs. E. . Deltseh
Mildred Pauline
Sherwood Simmons
Spartansburg
Cordelia Pullen
Low
Woman's Club
Fresno
Gil
Lassie
Paradise
Cal
Pork den
Bufalo Market
Essex Street
Corry, Penna
Allegheny Mountains
Atlantic
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