Personal notes of travelers and visitors in Erie region
A long list of daily moves, visits, and business trips across Erie, Meadville, Buffalo, Corry, and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs M C Hawker, Miss Hertha Lalou, Mr and Mrs Rathburn, and many others visiting relatives or on business. mentions of bank question about coins and several trips to nearby cities.
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Erie
John Howgard
Warren
Wdmee
Frank Steete
Dmmestown
Syent
d.oMutahn
Corre Js
Albion
Hertha Lalou
Spartanshag
Isa
Nlytt
Vale
Yen Nad Tients
Miag
Uylou
Wonttine Simin
Thigtt Peterson
Medityithy
Vorn Allen
Spartansburg
Talue
Buffalo
Atehon
Charles Propheter
Nillisvilly
Ortiie
Corry
C.H. Watney Reuira i
Fintom City
Thomas Finch
Brie
B. G. Buck
Oil City
LD. Schaffner
J. Bilsworth
Ernest Johnson
Meadville
An, Bryston
Toledo
Ity
Frances Page
Uniom City
Edward Carney
Senango
Hitendlernden
Fallon
E, Dk Jones
Versatile Mr Versus Domestic Ingram
In a garbled note the subject is described as versatile and active with recurring late nights. The passage references a husband and exchanges that imply social or domestic activity, though details are unclear and phrasing is inconsistent.
The Matrimonial Game Tales From The Seashore
A fragmentary seaside tale features a flirtatious widow’s comments on marriage and a season's end. The speaker notes that marriage is like a lottery, while a young widow recently engaged to a wealthy widower dismisses the notion and declares it a game of chance.
Kaili ceremony at St Ives with old Curtist dance
The Knill Ceremony in St Ives Cornwall is a semireligious event tied to St James Day. Participants dance the Curtist ritual called Plurry then sing Old Hundred, followed by a banner display and small money offerings. The custom, dating a century, began with a fund set up by a man named Kaili.
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St Ives
Cornwall
St. James
Kaili
Two Kinds of Men and Salt Taste Claim
A fragment discusses Warburton’s distinction between true greatness and mediocrity and advises how a person should act to leave either type with a good opinion. It notes an eminent doctor’s claim that excessive salt use can dull taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warburton
Lacon
Untidy Snippet Highlights Oddities and Bets in Food Customs
A garbled fragment recalls betel chewing among Siamese women with references to betel pepper lime tobacco and areca nuts. It notes Siam imports from India and Singapore and mentions an annual 5 000 000 pounds figure. A Chicago Tribune style aside references Prof McGoozle and a domestic dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sonstaj
Siam
India
Singapore
Foreigners banished from England in 1165
A historical note states that foreigners were banished from England in 1165 for being considered too numerous. The wording reflects a summary of medieval policy without modern context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Decisive Action Urges Early Choice and Firm Decisions
The passage advocates seizing the day and forcing decisive action. It urges thorough analysis before choosing and then making the decision final, to preserve energy and life opportunities. It emphasizes starting today rather than delaying until tomorrow.
Corry Man on the Olympic Aboard Big Vessel
David Barlow of Corry was aboard the Olympic when the British cruiser Hawke rammed her. He wrote home from Liverpool describing the dramatic scene on the largest ship in the world. He plans to land in New York City next Thursday aboard the Cederrie andfer of the White Star Lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Amiton
Iellville
Nash
Sunilay Delahne
Mame Koni
Predania
George Whshaer
Tke Tortie
Smith
HH. Welss
Joy
Mr. Welss
Harry Sl
Byltaln
Vetrol Midh
Harry
Cambridge
Charles Hennatt
Cleveland
Edith Koebler
BE Vincent's Hospital
Mike Measte Kowbter
Weyeland
George Marky
Mullekyrer
Aewa Iuelea
Yoowtton
Carl Znebter
Dody Kinteg
Mondville
Corry
Cora Youn
Mendyille
David Barlow
Inex
Olympic
Shy
Hawke
Barlow
Liverpool
White Star Tiners
New York City
Wanted House Keepers for Carpet Cleaning Crew
Wanted house keepers to assist in carpet renovation at our plant. Call to arrange pickup of rugs, mattresses, and related items for thorough cleaning and return within a few hours. Prices reasonable and prompt service guaranteed by Manley and Birmingham and Read the Journal.
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Manley & Bingham and
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