Trouble After Poker Game Ends in Death and Violence
A late May poker game at J Bulkersons House led to one death and multiple injuries after a dispute over cheating. John Hancock was beaten and died two hours later from injuries and shock. Valkerson arrived with a gun, threatened those nearby, and was arrested on charges of assault and battery and surety of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillenrson
Forrest
J. Hancock
Hancocks
Hancolek
Valkerson
Rioting in Jamestown prompts militia warning
A sustained riot in Jamestown escalated with brick and stone throwing on Third Street and Barns, as crowds battered storefronts and windows. Police and residents reported volleys in the air, injuries, and looming calls for a militia as Mayor Carlson and Sheriff Anderson weigh mobilizing four company battalions to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hannon Witt
Jana
A. N. Broadhead
Mainchrest
Kay
Broadhead
Pinqui Fourth Streets
Moston
Am. M. Johnson
Muti
Chetat Lawson
Wiltston
Polter Racine de
Tronklyn Square
Murrie
Brooklyn Square
Brooklyn
Main Street
Lakeview
Hoyer
Carlson
Morning Post
Sherif Anderson
Berit Anderson
Ni Ratilag
Tie Mille
Erie Boy Saves Life of Youth
Evie Pennsylvania May 2. Howard Drake a 12 year old saved a companion from drowning near Presque Isle Bay after his friend John Hojo fell from a raft. Drake pulled Hojo from the water and in a heroic effort forced the water from his lungs. Hojo was revived and later warmed and sent home. Drake was thanked by parents and praised by bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evie
Howard Drake
Herolam
John Hojo
West Second Street
Wan
Presque Isle
Drake
Hojo
Ayeay
Soyara
Sipnty
Hfsaver
Orion
Penny Flyer in Wreck Near Kanes Pay May 20
A freight incident near Renovo injures the engineer and at least one person, with other injured passengers unaccounted for. The wreck occurred as the Penny Flyer struck near a village rail site. further details and casualty lists were incomplete at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanes
Anton
Tultiwoody
Wsk Meagher
Irenovo
Lee
Wreck on Freight Train Ends in Disappearance at Driftwood
Telegraph operator at Driftwood saved a passenger by alerting the train as it wrecked. The freight train had an extra car, with a flag back wire missing. Both trains were halted at Renovo, but the operator later disappeared and has not been seen since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Edward Currin
Toronto
Gan
Jack Price
Charles Miller
Renovo
The Reliable Shoe Shop Promises Repair Service
An up-to-date shoe repair shop advertises broad services and machinery to cut prices on newed holes and sewn soles. It notes repairs for men and women and lists its address at 114 North Center Street and owner Frank Say, promising reliable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Center St
Reliable
Frank Say
Advertising stock items from national magazines list
In stock policy highlights meritorious articles advertised in national monthly and weekly magazines. Items include Hind's Honey Almona Cream amond Dyes Liquid Veneer Pinaud Hanete-Quinine Nestle's Food Parker's Tar Soap and many more brands and preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hind's Honey
Almona
Amond
Pinaud
Nestle
Parker's
Lyons
Patmian
Creme de Meridor
Dewitt
Colgate
Dagett
Ramsdale
Welch
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Wellar
J. Bulkerson
J. R. Graves
The
Old Reliable Jeweler Corry
West Main Street
Burson
Mie Ait
Ibn Ulteres
Phoenix
Prie
G. N. Roberts
the Starr Granite & Marble Works
Maple Ave
Corry, PA
C. J. Wood
Minnesota
Corner Church
Concord Sts
C.J. Wood
Jamestown
Erie
Buffalo
Driftwood
Pierce
Piercs
Sufpicul Institute
Wustulo
Enay
Perry Storer
Hackman
W. Irving St
Bell Phone
Corry
Niagara Falls
Corry Memorial
Pennsylvania Railroad
Durham’s Drug Store
National
Wildwood
Lic
Corry High School
Penant
Borden
King's New Discovery
Lebanon
Eastman
Eastman Kodaks
Kodaks
BELL
Durham's
Corner Center
Franklin Stre
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