Arson charge against woman dismissed in Mayville
The indictment of Mrs. Edna G. Welter of Jamestown on arson for the Hotel Browning fire at Bemus Point June 19 1941 was dismissed on the recommendation of Assistant District Attorney Walter L. Miller. Elmer J. Marsh had pleaded guilty and is serving 2 to 4 years at Attica. The court found Marsh’s testimony insufficient to convict without corroboration and no evidence tied Welter to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayville
Edna G. Welter
Jamestown
Third Deeres
Walter L. Miller
Moriny
Welter
Elmer J. Marsh
Browning
Bemus Point
Attica
Weller
Marsh
Grain Jury
Bart
Man Ends Life in Chicken Coop at Little Valley
Coroner Bourne issues verdict of death by self action in the death of Dan Semertaro a milk plant worker aged 8 found Saturday in an unused chicken house at the Reed home 100 Bight street Little Valley. Semertaro who was unmarried had been rooming at the Reed home since coming to Little Valley from Buffalo several months ago. No relatives in this country. some family members said to reside in Tluy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salamanca
Bourne
Dan Semertaro
Little Valley
Lizzie
Reed
Bight Street
Sémerraro
Buffalo
Tluly
Judge Urges Whipping as Lesson for Youth Robbers
Erie November 5 Judge Miles O Kitts condemns lack of whipping post while sentencing eight youths for robbery. Heimy Heimbecum 18 and William Clark 20 among defendants. they broke into the Muck Truck Company and Crandall garages stealing auto accessories and 7.20 in cash and stamps. The judge proposes whipping as discipline though jail was deemed inappropriate, sending the youths to Allegheny workhouse with suspended terms for some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitts
Erie
Brie Cow
Miles
Neil Heimbecum
William Clark
Huth al Re
Eric
Muck
Plack
Crandall
McKown
Eart
Allegheny
Hien
Death claims P. M. Anderson in Corry
Well known Corry resident Peter M. Anderson died at St Vincent’s Hospital Erie shortly before 1 pm after an illness following an operation. He worked as a foreman for Karls Purnilace Co and served as superintendent of the Sunday School for the Church of the Nazarene. Survived by wife Camilla W Anderson, three sons Lawrence, Peter, and Lee, a daughter Eiki, and two brothers, with arrangements pending at Bracken Keating funeral parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter At. Anoerson
Wet Soul
Center Street
Cory
St. Vincent's Hospital
I Erié
Karls Purnilace Company
Anedersem
Corry
Sumay
Church of the Nagarent
Camilla W. Anderson
Trawrence
Peter
Wre
Hoovler Given Year in Jail in Auto Fatality
Meadville officials report James Hoovler 41 of Titusville sentenced to one year in Crawford County Jail after a fatal auto incident. Judge C Clare Kent ordered confinement with potential parole consideration after five years. Other Monday sentences: George B Gous, Meadville station owner, from 1 to 5 years in Allegheny County Workhouse for assault with intent to commit murder. John O'Brien of Springdale, Mass, for related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadvillle
James Heavier
Titusville
San
Crawford County
C. Clare Kent
Donald
Jis
George B. Gous
Meadville
Allegheny County
John O'Brien
Springheld
Masn
Port land Congregational Church site bought for 100 dollars
Portland records show the church site purchased for 100 dollars as the original 1818 to 1841 societies rotated worship across settlements. The main edifice's early parts cost 1600 dollars to erect, with a 100th anniversary celebration held Friday evening. O'Brien faced concurrent sentences for holding up a Meadville householder and attempting another entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Portiin Congregational
Edie
Holland Land Gompany
OUSTED CLERK TO APPEAL TO COURT
John P a county clerk in the motor vehicle bureau seeks appeal after his dismissal by Mildred Kling the successor to Elton Yates. The former clerk held the post for 20 years and says removal of his office is unjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayvilee
John P
Chautauqua County Clleries
Elton Yates
Miller
Wir
Mildred & Kling
Tam
SAN CURA antiseptic ointment and soap ad
An old advertisement promotes SAN CURA antiseptic ointment for wounds burns and bruises. It advises washing with warm water and SAN CURA Soap before applying the ointment and promotes SAN CURA as a general first aid product for children and adults available in drug stores at nickel and dime prices.
Three Die In Plymouth Bridge Crash
Three men were killed and three others seriously injured when their car failed to navigate a curve and plunged 45 feet off the Carey Avenue bridge into the Susquehanna river dry bed. Deceased are Michael McAndrew and Joseph Mack of Pittston and Ford Ri Depuy of West Pittston. Injured are Wil Unm Weaver Robert Fox and Wil od Howell of West Pittston. Authorities say the car headed for the bridge, cleared the guard rail, and dropped into the river bed between Hanover township and Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Carey Avenue
Susquehana River
Lewis Riesse
County Onroner
Michael McAndrew
Joseph Mack
Pittston
Ford Ri Depuy
West Pittston
Wil- Unm Weaver
Robert Fox
Wil|od Howell
Hanover Township
Markets Buffalo Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices
Markets from Buffalo New York show hogs at 15-25 cents under Monday with limited bids. Cattle trading steady with over 1000 lb steers not detailed and calves firm. Sheep and lambs move higher with good to choice 75-90 lb lambs at 11.75-12.00 and fat ewes 5.25-5.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
McIntosh
Cortlands
Maine
Maine Chippewas and Atahdins 100-2.00; Pensylvania Russet Rurals
Idaho
Produce and stock market notes from Pittsburgh and New York
Pittsburgh and New York share notes on commodities and stocks. Produce prices show mixed movement across apples and potatoes with regional variations. New York stocks edge lower on cautious trading as bid activity slows and low priced issues recur amid volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American T& T
Lee
Auantic Refining
Bethlehem Steel
Bendix Aviation
Boeing Airplane
Montgomery Ward Oy
Dee
National Bisewlt
National Dairy Widen
New ‘York Central
Northern Pacific
Paramount
Cesysevenes
BM Penney Cy
Cscs
Esseeee Erties
OM Rao
Curb Aero Supply
Sey Arbingas Nat Gas
Ambiguous Sports Fragments Prompt Unclear Summary
Readable parts describe a local game with teams, a score or standing, and references to players and referees. The text is garbled OCR with unclear names and events, making a precise summary difficult.
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Bemus Point Fire
P. M. Anderson
Loblaw
Morrell
Stokely
Orchard Park
Thomas Motor Co
Clinton Street
Hoovler
Pontiac
Poriliac
JOH
United States Navy
W. W. Waterhouse
West Main St
Carty
Penna
NERAT
Motors
Model Dairy CO
West Smith Street
Dial
Corry, Penn‘a
Shamplin
Lindsley's
Satay
Fisider
Journal Office
G.H. Kinney
Spartaksburg
Wiggers
A. J. Aikens Motor Bases
First Avenue
Keith
Sherman
N.Y
Emblem
N. Genter
Auer
Alvin G. Bennink
Clymer
D. ©. McGauley
Center
Talon, Inc
Waite Box State of Journal
John Goda
R. D
Sparta
Res
White Rock
Main Street
Wm. Cochran
Bear Lake
F.C. Engle
Elgin
Couch
Gavenport
Clarion County
Wael J. Messenger
Dat
Chune Woop Inquire
He St. Ith
Braley's Antiques
Center St
Frank Dayrow
W. Pleasant St
John Goldsheen
W. Main Street
Mea Aero Supply
Washington
East
Washington St
Leonard Wood
Palve
iTh
Mexico
Chevon
Hope
Eugene O'Neill
Comedian
Saturn
William T Sherman
Connecticut
Harry W. Hagman
Liberty St
Orrin Hilburg
Harry Hagman
Jessie Greene
New Richmond
Guernsey
Jersey
Pete Copeland
Arthur Scouien
Spartansburg
al Ie
Payne
Greenville
Norges
Mnfes
Clebert F. Curtis
Erie County
Register of Wills
Winora Guru
Walter I. Scott
Au's
Cameron Bldg
Adam Shumsky
Concord Township
Byre County
Fennsylvahla
Franklin Mar
Tibusville
Ippery Fock
Siviw
Ms City
Mas Ames
Aegiale Gamng
Eralsance
Walt
Roel
Publi Usc Sis
Ange
Felio
Meel Oloredt
Avs
Sm Seltina
Shampit
Arrier Easatu
Iarl Hubbett
Johnny
Pefome
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