Local Folks and Visitors in Town This Week
A jumble of personal notices lists Roy Larson, Lattoellle Uuls, Marie A. Bentley, Frank Toward, G0 King, James Drought, Mrs. Morris Bonjfest, Emma Armstrong, S. H. Franklin, Robert Brown, A Revd tert, Warvin, Jack Hastings, Miss Grace Prentiog, and others visiting or traveling for business, family visits, or short trips. It notes departures to Erie, Jamestown, Ripley, and Anton City, with several residents like Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Heath Chief Stevans mentioned among local movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry Smith
Warren
Fatton
Fuller
Tradford
Marie A. Bentley
Frank Toward
Jamestown
King
Jamey Drought
Shetford
Thy Droughttide and Pur Co
Morris Bonjfest
Erie
Clade Rhodes
Emma Armstrong
Stern
Ness
S.H. Franklin
Minneapolis
Indy
William Franklin
East Pleasant Street
Wreck on the Bessemer injures engineers and worker
A south bound Bessemer Railroad freight wreck near Hatter left engineers Hugene Ber of Gyeongile and John Pord of Greenville injured. Miller escaped with scalds as the engine toppled over a ten foot embankment while another worker suffered burns and facial injuries. Cause reported as broken flanges. Grove City hospital treated Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugene Ber
Gyeongile
John Pord
Greenville
Irminau
Bessemer
Gil Tsachfou
Hatter
Miller
Grove City Hospital
Moodville Messenger
Advertised Letters List for September 24 1918 at Lettora
The Austin postmaster announces advertised letters ending September 24 1918. Listed names include irs Carry Hunt sisi Haten Jewell Mr Hrutto Bocsario A Buitom Hoth Harris Mr J De Maxwell Mr Perry McGahon Mr L J Reese and foreign Semitele Coccintors Wenn Karek Johan Repka Mogholen Tisclotts J BF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Carry Hunt
Sisi Haten
Clincher Paint Description and Properties
A historical note explains clincher paint as a strong coating that penetrates wood pores, using seasoned umber and white lead. It dries into an elastic film and mechanically bonds to the surface, likened to armor riveted to the wood to protect and decorate.
Beyer-Bauman White Lead and Dutch Boy Paints Sold
A local paint shop promotes Beyer-Bauman White Lead Dutch Boy and Trade Marty Pere Linseed Oll as paints that spread into a solid body, becoming an outer wood layer that preserves timber. The ad invites customers to visit and discuss painting supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyer-Bauman
State highway department names new bureau head
G M Bigelow designates Joseph W Hunter as head of the bureau of township highways with oversight of township roads and local districts. The act of 1918 outlines organization. bureau to supervise roads and bridges across 1600 townships with $200,000 appropriated for distribution among towns and to organize the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurrisbwng
G. M. Bigelow
Joseph W. Hunter
State Highway Department
Furulst
Stole a Horse at Centerville
Porter eluded arrest after a warrant charged him with larceny of a horse, buggy, and harness from Centerville. The case, tied to Archie Nances and Oliver Jacobson, involves Porter fleeing Monday night toward Pittsburgh, with $150 in money seized from him and charged by Alderman Latheichen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playsville
Elmer Bayle
Contorville
Worter
John
Peatler
Woyly
O. W. Jones
Latheiohen Wade
Porter
Uroony
Archie Nances
Cherrytoe Township
Hackley
Oliver Jacobson
Mr Joggle
PTL
Ball Vps
Elemens
Parton
Hancoe
Jay
Boyle
Anterville
Classifieds Worth Your Time Before Morning Mail
Readers are urged to scan the Classifieds before setting aside the paper as fortunes may await in these columns. The section often holds important notices and opportunities that could prove timely and valuable.
Fire destroys Marienville business in early morning blaze
A two story brick building in Marionville, the town's largest store, burned to the ground with about $50,000 in losses. Estimated damages include $29,000 to the building and $40,000 to merchandise, with $10,000 insured. Firefighters were unable to save the structure, and nearby offices suffered minor damage. The incident greatly impacts the town’s economy as one of its oldest businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planesti
Boot
Irgu
David Minis
Marienvilla
Honest County
Wit
Marlinviile
Chemcal
Marionville His
Mintz
Mint
Fordst County
Crawford Co Barn Destroyed in Major Fire
Meadville Sept 24 A large barn in Crawford County near Snegertown burned yesterday morning destroying the barn hay oats and wheat crop equipment and many farm tools 25 head of cattle and horses were moved to safety by workers and inmates Insurance nearly covers the loss with 4000 on barn and 2000 on contents The blaze likely incendiary in origin the barn built about six years ago cost about 12000 and was built during the tenure of county commissioners Whitney Braymer W P Beaver and M G Beatty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Crawford County
Snegertown
Leri
Ly County
Whitney Braymer
W. P. Beaver
M. G. Beatty
Oakland man charged after vehicle incident near highway
A local man faced charges following a rear end collision near a highway exit. Prosecutors say the event occurred as the suspect attempted to flee, with authorities noting the defendant submitted to testing in Oakland amid ongoing investigations. Authorities provided few additional details.
Fragmentary 1918 public sale notice reads like a ward bid
An OCR messy item references a public sale in 1918. It mentions a bidder, building terms, and a ward area. The legible bits point to a storefront or store related auction with bidder details partially obscured. The text is fragmentary but indicates municipal sale context and condition of the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ast
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Larson
Wrathey
Futtalo
Wheal' Co
Dirs, Hanford Dito
Mrs. Harley Carey
Garland
R. Kennedy Teft
Ripley
Robert Brown
Spring Creek
Farl Brown
East South Street
Warvin
Rochester
Corry Treas
Jack Hastings
Boss
George Sweet
Union City
Pnion Chu Biks
Mims
Medien
Ils
M. Hbrooks
Hast Pleasant Strett
Maria
Pletaher
Ebaughett
Witllafsport
Miss. Grace Prentiog
Bradford
Frank Say
North Center Street
J W. Medfoid
Greenbush
Mich
Siiter
Dr. Reed
Russ Gerturde Rider
James. Hardin
Anton City
K. B. McQuistion
Brie
Bis
New York
Butterfly
Sash
Badbitt
Barlow Hardware Company
Hunter
Centerville
Pittsburg
Alandsome
Marienville
Forest County
Crawford CO
Chee
Oakland
Mitt Hennings
Verry
World
Johns Miiianvehip
Durham
N. Center St
Yale
Medel Ff
Venir
Parker
Babbiitt’s Drug Store
Vane Moet
Ella F. Dalrymple
Washington St
Ious
F. D
Owln Grocery
Invostls
Vypen
Joule Fonrnt
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