Winter Weather Ahead and Local News Briefs
Biting winds presage wintry weather as Thanksgiving approaches. The December term of civil court opens Monday December 7 with about one hundred cases listed. Capt. Rex W. Woodward resigned as captain of Meadville Company B, new first lieutenant Kenneth F. P. Bowen to take over. A fatal Erie railroad accident near Kane prompts investigation into bridge hazards and crew familiarization. A chain letter nuisance continues in Oil City, prompting disposal in the waste basket. Thanksgiving services planned with Holy Communion at Emmanuel Church and food offerings for Barnabas Home. A World War nurse memorial planned in Pittsburgh area. Building gains reported in October for several Pennsylvania municipalities. Robert S. Krause named permanent head of the Pittsburgh district prohibition office. Railroad shares traded heavily with declines reaching new lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania. National Guard
Rex W. Woodward
Meadville
Kenneth FP. Bowen
Secon
Fred L. Battles
Neutenat
Nored Lor
Leutenant
Joseph Hoffer
Erie
Cam‘von
Kane Republican
Hoffer
Renovo
Brie
Kane
Renova
Erie to name first assistant district attorney in 4 days
Burton R. Laub, a known young Erie attorney, will be appointed first assistant district attorney effective January 4. District Attorney-elect Mortimer Graham said no second assistant has been chosen yet and that current county detective Leroy Search is under consideration for the post. Audrey Gallagher will remain in the office. part-time assistants are not planned for large criminal court terms.
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Erie
Burton R. Laub
Mortimer
Graham
Bleing
Leroy Seorch
County de Lective
Umderstand
Search
Audrey Gallagher
Thanksgiving Dancing Party at Masonic Hall
Harold Brown E E Haight and Horton J Davis lead the Masonic Entertainment Committee planning a Thanksgiving dance at Masonic Hall Sunday evening dancing from 9:30 to 1:00 for members and friends. Sherrick's Troubadours will perform with refreshments provided by a committee. The annual event draws large crowds and is deemed very enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Brown
E. E. Haight
Horton J. Davis
Masonic Entertainment Committee
Masonic Hall
Obituary for Wilbert Posburgh at 61 in Richmond area
Wilbert Posburgh died at home after a stroke on November 21. Born June 4, 1860 in Athens township he lived 30 years in Richmond before moving to Corry. Survived by wife, three children Bertha, Leo, and nine grandchildren. sister Martha Hamilton. Funeral held at New Richmond with pallbearers, interment in New Richmond cemetery.
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Wilbert Posburgh
Grove Street
Mr. Fosburgh
Athens Township
Re Yarm
Richmond
Corry
Rev. A. Winner
New Richmond
Irving Hamilton
Herbert Rose
Roy Glover
Irvin Young
Alton Klinger
Joe Consider
Ward Fosburgh
Leo Fosburgh
Geo, Barner
Meadville
J. A. Consider
Erie
Backwoods Turkeyland Grows As 30000 Gobblers Feed Markets
From Aitkin county Minnesota the turkey boom spreads across farms and yards with high fences to protect stock. W Huffman leads a 800 bird flock nearing market while others raise larger numbers for Thanksgiving demand. November surges in Aitkin as producers shift from rough backwoods to organized operations aided by state university guidance.
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W. Huffman
Aitkin County
Wright
Aitskin County
Aitkin
Sy Central Press
Duluth
Minn
Minnesota North Woods
State University
Emmanuel Parish Opportunity Night Plans Eight Groups
Emmanuel church hosts seventh in a series called Opportunity Night Friday evening. A 6 o’clock supper will be served in the parish hall. Parish members are divided into eight groups with leaders from vestry and church officers. The group with the largest attendance earns a gold attendance cross. Children may attend with adults and families should bring their own table service.
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Emmanuel Church
Funeral Services for John Dutton in Columbus Township
Funeral services for John Dutton, longtime Columbus township resident, were held at his late home in Columbus on a Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 conducted by Rev. L. J. Bighley of Youngsville. The service attracted many attendees, with numerous flowers at the residence, followed by interment at West Lawn cemetery. Bearers included Frank Howard and others. attendees traveled from Warren Meadville Corry and surrounding areas. Also listed is a rental ad for a four room upper flat at 211 Marion Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dutton
Columbus Township
Columbus
L. J. Bigh-ley
Youngsville
Columbus Community Church
West Lawn Cemetery
Tose
Frank Howard
Albert Fox
Garret Bensini
W. C
Mix Appeals to State Supreme Court in Contract Case
Erie reports that Tom Mix and circus owner Zack H. Miller will not face retrial in county court. The breach of contract suit, filed by Miller for damages over Mix failing to appear with the 101 Wild West circus, had a January trial resulting in a $90,000 verdict against Mix. The case was appealed and a new trial granted, with the appeal now taken to the State Supreme Court. Also noted are short visits by Leonard Burkhhardt and Carl A. Schindler from Cleveland, and local business visitors in Warren.
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Erie
Voy
Tom Mix
Zack H. Miller
Erie County
Charles Hy English
Francis ‘B. Quinn
Miller
State Supremes Court
Imix
Mix
Tahen
Supreme Court
Supt Dewey Speaks to Historical Circle
Supt Dewey spoke to the Historical Circle yesterday afternoon with the ladies in attendance. He addressed the duties of the school nurse, and an article by Harry Burns, M.D., was read by Mrs. William Houghton. Emma Dean presented a history of books, and Jennie Howard spoke on Mussolini and his foreign minister Grandi. An open forum followed with favorite receipts and Thanksgiving wishes exchanged.
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Dewey
William Houghton
Harry Burns
Emma Dean
Jennie Howard
Miussolini
Grandi
Funeral services for John Triscuit held in East Branch
Reverend George B. Morgan led funeral rites this afternoon at 2 o'clock for John Triscuit a well known East Branch resident who died while visiting his daughter Mrs Jessie Skinner in this city Services were at Alexander and Company Funeral Parlors with relatives neighbors and friends in attendance Interment was in David Curtis cemetery at Columbus
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George B. Morgan
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
John Triscuit
East Branch
Jessie Skinner
Alexander and Company
David Curtis
Columbus
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Stanford Hose Hall
State| Armory
Cevil Coat
Sublet
James B. Yard
Yart Ould Lee
Pennsylvania Railroad
Teaim
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
du Bois
Woleh
Oil City
Flanders
SE Barnabas Home
North East
Western
George W. Dawson
Department of Labor and Industry
Harrisburg
Bradford
Butler
Carlisle
Chester
Clarion
Hazleton
Jeannette
Norristown
Washington
Robert 5. Krause
Stock Exchange
Laub
Atty
Mortimer Graham
Theo P. Williams
John L. Hanna
Dean’s
Doan
E. E. Guignon
Emmanuel
Marlon Street
High Court
Leonard Burkhardt
Cleveland
G. T. Burkhardt
West Frederick Street
Carl A. Schindler
Charles Drake
Chase
Warren
Supt. Dewey
Historical
Ersonal Finance
Beneficial Loan Society
South Center ST
Orry
Gas & Electric System
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Goshen Corryites Church
Fra
Risley
Rey
Der
Gue
Tvar
B.ville
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