Police Probe Miniature Crime Wave Strikes City
Police report a wave of petty thefts and burglaries across the city in a single week. At Hammond Buretor Company on Wagle Street an attempt to force the safe failed. burglars believed to be hiding in the warehouse before returning to the offices. Will J. Wilcox grocery on Main Street was broken into. about 4 dollars in cash and 20 dollars in merchandise stolen. A widow’s home on West Washington Street yielded several food staples hidden by a neighbor. police issued a warrant for the neighbor’s arrest. Multiple minor thefts under investigation. total loot described as small.
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Peii¢Ve Joental
Hammond Buretor Company
Wagle Street
Opien
Will J. Wilcox
Tas Main Street
Huen Smith
Washington Street
Ruppersburg
Readers Enjoy Weekly Study on Sculpture and The Grand Canyon
The Readers met with Mrs. Thomas Fagan on West Church street for the usual weekly study attended by twelve members. Emma Crooke presented Americas Story on a Mountain Cliff with a paper on sculpture and other anticles of American Sculptors. Mrs. Mount spoke on The Grand Canyon. both papers formed the program for an enjoyable meeting. Next Monday's meeting will be with Mrs. H W Alverson on Marion street featuring a humorous program.
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Thomas Fagan
West Church Street
Son
Americas
Emma Crooke
H.W. Alverson
Marion Street
Snowbound at Silver Creek as 1300 residents stranded
Severe weekend storms dump heavy snow across Chautauqua and Erie counties stranding 1300 in Silver Creek and leaving over 500 autos stalled on the main highway. Vehicles blocked, trees down, trains late, and local shelters opened in town including churches, lodges, and homes. A sick woman was hauled to a hospital by horse-drawn sleigh to Buffalo.
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Forestville
Chavyauqua
Erie
Westfield
Ad Vans Center
Jeyel Plades
Fredonia
Irving
Flb. Thompson
Silver Creek
Mredonia
Buffalo
Powers
New York Central Railroad
Buttblo
New York Central
Dickinson
Beneficial Loan Society Opens Local Offices
A new Beneficial Loan Society branch opens in the St. James building at 21 South Center Street. Licensed by the state, the lender offers monthly repayment plans up to $300 with 10 to 20 monthly payments. Loans are in cash at grant time, usually within 24 hours, with no deductions and lawful interest on unpaid balances. Frank Hart arrived in the city from New York for a few days.
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The
Beneficial Loan Society
St.James Building
South Center Street
Perfects new glider device in Bradford
Local inventor C. L. White unveils a safety system using four tethered poles to raise a full size glider. A instructor can guide students from a shaded hangar, lowering both ship and pupil safely to the ground. The method lets learners feel wind currents and practice controls without the risk of a fall.
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Bradford
C. L. White
Corry Man Narrow Escape West of Warren
Three minor automobile accidents were reported near Warren during the week including a snow skid on the Scott overpass near Irvine, a multi rollover near the Gun Cotton plant, and a crash involving a Chevrolet truck at Warren Tank Co. No serious injuries. Donald Watson of Cobty was involved in the first incident. Carl A. Dahle faces restive driving charges after the second crash. The Anderson Baking Co. truck damaged a building in the third incident.
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Warren
Scott
Irvine
Roosevelt Highway
Donald Watson
East Smith Street
Cobty
Rome
J. Backer
Carver Street
Carl A. Dahle
Pennsylvania
East
Russell
Warren-Jamestown
Highway Patrol
Badie Wood
IR. D. 3
Starbrock
Chas. Anderson
Youngsville
Dialogue on Ancient Writing Materials and Book Form
A fragment discusses papyrus as writing material and the roll of a volume as the early book form. It notes the term enlumie as derived from this practice, hinting at language origins in manuscript culture.
Former Corry Man Victim of Forgers
Claire Wilson once secretary treasurer of the Erie County Milk Association and formerly of Corry is linked to a forgery case involving a ring alleged to have swindled millions. The Firle Times reports that Bradley and others were tied to checks and falsified donations, with Wilson receiving a $1.50 check for cigars and Mrs Flynn cashing a $500 check under Bradley’s scheme. Detectives pursue Bradley, Marx, Munson, and others across cities.
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Claire Wilson
Erie County Milk Association
Corry
Firle Times
Buffalo
Cleveland
Duck Applebee
William Dondhue
Pred Bradley
Bradley
Applebee
Donohue
Welter Marx
Harry Munson
Benjamin Miller
Burns
Frank Ross
Ross
Wall Marx
Arthur F. Schumacher
Eller
Second National Bank
C. J. Wilson
Eile County Milk Association
Arcella Flynn
W. 26Th Street
Wilson
Union City Hospital
Ji Capital
Erie Charity
Flynn Indorse
Flynn
George
Halloween Party At Parish Hall Hosts Costume Fun
The Corry Business and Professional Women's Club held a Halloween party at the parish hall with about three members and guests attending. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Merle Capwell and Miss Lena Merker. Games and diversions entertained attendees as refreshments were served by Emmanuel Guild members. The November meeting is planned at Miss Ida Chi rn s home in Columbus. Miss Ingebord Seberg returned yesterday from an over Sunday visit with relatives in Dunkirk.
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Hallowe'en
Melva, Miller
Sarah MacInnes
Gurthy Carr
Emmanuel Guild
J. J.harden
Perry Collier
C.P. Ferris
Sadie Sackett
Harriet Montagne
Tda Ohirn
Columbus
Ingebord Seberg
Dunkirk
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Hammond — Elevator CO
Loan Company
Frank Hart
New York
Model Dairy Co
J. Donald Watson
Allen
Root
Erie Police
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Hallowe’en Party
Christoph
Goodyear
Buckle Arctics
Newhouse “Shoe- House
North Center Street
Corry, PA
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