Bootleg raids near Sherman target farm speakeasy
Federal investigators raid a farm house speakeasy a mile south of Summerdale on the Sherman Mayville highway seizing sixty pints of beer five gallons beer mash one quart of colored distilled liquor and one quart of wine Katherine Morrisey cited to appear before United States Commissioner Bootey for sale possession and nuisance. The raid followed earlier action last Friday when agents seized a 255 gallon copper still two fifteen gallon barrels of distilled spirits two 30 gallon barrels of alcoholic mash and 50 gallon barrels of alcohol. Also noted is the eighteenth annual Gates family reunion held at Ernest Cox home with forty four relatives present a dinner and officers elected Walter Ross named president and Mrs Walter Ross secretary. The next reunion planned for August at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Cox. Agnes Drake marked as oldest member and Katherine May Messenger as youngest attendee.
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Tamestown
United States
Edward R. Bootey
Britain
Ray Keith
Katherine Morrissey
Summerdale
Sherman-Mayville
Katherine Morrisey
Bootey
Bartey
Albert Ganfield
Lord Foster
Canfield
Frank Gates
Ernest x
Corry
R. D
Ernest Cox
Walters
Herrl Lindsey
Tee OF MY
Walter Ross
Agnes Drake
Katherimne Mayessenger
Market Slump In Pittsburgh Produce and Livestock
United Press reports slow demand in the Pittsburgh wholesale market with steady to fluctuating prices across apples onions potatoes and cabbage. Livestock receipts show hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep with gains and declines, while eggs poultry and poultry products edge through varying local price ranges amid the unsettled market conditions.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
New York
Mass
Sept
Erie man dies from severe burns
Glenn Shay, 15, of R D No. 2, Erie, died after a gas explosion in his kitchen while lighting the range. His 19-year-old son Alyiti rescued him, Mrs. Shaw suffered a nervous collapse, and neighbors aided. Coroner Dan Hanley investigates. funeral plans tentatively set for Mineral services at Warren Wood Funeral Home, Saturday at 2:30.
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Peach Street
Dan Hanley
Tragic Drowning At Abandoned Quarry Near Milton
Two men and two horses drowned in an abandoned quarry pool on property near Muncy. Ommer Buck, 60, and Charles Whiteman, 35, were unfamiliar with the area and drove their horses into the 20 foot pool. Authorities investigating the accident.
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Milton
Keyshone Paint and Filler Company
Muncy
Ommr Buck
Charles Whiteman
Texas Oil Price Moves To 68 Cents A Barrel
Houston sept post ed price of 68 cents a barrel for East Texas crude oil announced by Gulf Pipe Line Co. first posted price in weeks, following recent industry price hikes. Governor Sterling earlier declared moratorium and closed about 1700 producing wells. crude oil previously sold for five to fifteen cents per barrel.
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United Press
Houston
Tex
Texas
Gulf Pipe Line Company
East Texas
Ross
Sterling
Riot Case Goes To Jury In Washington County
In Washington County Pennsylvania on September 3 a jury was sworn to hear the case of three miners charged with rioting in Elsworth. Defendants Mike Tarras Adam Gett and Joseph Getto denied participation in the disorder as a crowd of several hundred miners allegedly tried to march into the town after Burgess A G Hurtis banned the demonstration. Canal and iron police halted the group at the town’s edge.
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United Press
Washington
Elsworth
Washington County
Mike Tarras
Adam* Gett
Joseph
Getto
Tarras
Joseph Getto
Bisworth
Burgess A. G. Hurtis
Canal and Iron Police
Twelve Maryland banks closed by state banking official
Twelve Maryland banks in five western counties, all part of the Central Trust Company, voluntarily closed today. George W. Page, state banking commissioner, took over the banks after directors chaired by Emory L. Coburn voted to close. Coburn cited miserable publicity surrounding the Washington real estate firm I. H. Smith Co., with Coburn recently indicted for perjury and conspiracy.
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United Press
Baltimore
Maryland
Central Trust Company
George W. Page State Banking Commissioner
Emory L. Cob‘mty
Central Trust Company of Maryland
Coblentz
Isfy
Washington
I. H. Smith Company
Swissvale Chief Is Forced Out
Swissvale Pa Sept 8 Chief William Pyle resigns at borough council request after a storm center over conduct unbecoming an officer and alleged jaw injury to prisoner Steve Johnzawich. Police Chief William Campbell, who clashed with Pyle, also steps down as council pushes changes in leadership.
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Swissvale
Burgess William
Pyle
William Campbell
Swissvele Polijes
Campbell
Council
Steve Johnzawich
Classified Advertising Schemes and Public Notices
A scanned classified section outlines ad classifications from real estate to services, with editorial notes on proper headings, formatting, and pricing. It lists categories such as Wanted Real Estate, Houses for Sale, Lots for Sale, Auctions, Legal Notices, and Public Announcements, plus reminders about word counts and ad preparation.
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