Erie Rail Deal Reshapes Pittsburg Access and Traffic
A major trackage agreement between the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg and the Erie Railroad gives the Erie access to coal fields north of the city and routes from Salamanca to Punxsutawney and Iselin. The deal, backed by Presidents Yates and Underwood, redefines east of Pittsburg road access for 21 years and signals a large railroad contest among eastern lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Indiana
Hrte
Comath
Buffalo, Rochester & {Iebice. Railway Company
Buffald, Rochester
Salamanca
Iselin
The
Erie
Lake Erie
Youngstown
Pittburg
Wabash
Here
Yates
Buffalo, Rochester &Pittsburg
I’. J. Underwood
Gould
Baltimore & Ohio
Vanderbilts
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Rochester
Buffalo, Rochester
Punxsutawney
Butler
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
DuBois
Clearfield
I. Sawyer
Three Crops a Year Offer By Texas Land Co.
An advertisement touts a “great Gulf Coast Country” in Texas promising year round planting and sunshine. It claims flexibility to plant any month, with “we handle a dozen plots in as many locations” and asserts 20 acres can build a fortune. Select parties leave monthly. write to Texas Land Co in Aliquippa, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Texas
Cmpany
Texas Land Co
Aliquippa, Pa
For Sale or Rent In Washington Locust Area
Take new houses with lots on Washington and Locust from Phiyd street area, with gas and city water supplied. Will sell at actual cost as owner moves away from Indianapolis. Inquire of John A Campbell premises or T M Wagner's fire in the White building, lot 26-w-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Locust
Regent Deaths and Local Obituaries Across Area
A series of obituaries from Crele Chirehon to Hillsdale notes deaths of Ray a farmer aged 60 at home near Crele Chirehon funeral by Dr Z W Cary at Oakland cemetery. Mrs Gertrude Schisler aged 86 from North Tifth Street after bronchitis. Bertha Viola Smith aged 38 in Hillsdale after a paralytic stroke. Jane Ormiston of Luzerne Center township from cerebral hemorrhages with services in DuBois. and Hon James Kerr Democratic national committeeman of Pennsylvania who died in New Rochelle after an operation as his wife and kin were with him.
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iWash
Barry
Patterson
Latrobe
Kelly
Pyle
West Latrobe
Woamer
Indiana
United States
Ray
George
Crele Chirehon
Mr. Stay
Tizale Young
Levi Young
South Fenth Street
Heher
Arthur
Hthel
Bell
Ruth
W. Dickey Ray
Robert Johnson
Z. W. Cary
Methodist Church
Oakland Cemetery
Ormiston
Jane Ormiston
Luzerne
Center Township
Alexander Monroe
Scotland
DuBois
James Kerr
Pennsylvania
New Rochelle
N. Y
Land Song
Marriages and obituaries note local unions and deaths
Local notices report multiple marriages including Jams Phillips in Washington PA and Anderson Hudson in Livermores, with details of dates and officiants. Also recorded are deaths of Clyde Lydick in White township and Susan Campbell in East End Pittsburg, plus Leotard Peterson’s miner death and other marriages and a Maple avenue wedding between Marion Lucas and Junius Robinson.
Judge grants injunction against Punxsutawney Water
Judge John W. Reed of Brookville issues an injunction to stop the Punxsutawney Water company from turning off supply or collecting payments. The decision follows a period of poor service from a polluted Mahoning creek source, prompting customers to refuse payments. Dozens of Punxsutawney residents travel to Brookville next Thursday to testify as witnesses at the injunction hearing. The court may order the company to cease collection and shutoffs until a clean supply is provided.
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John W. Reed
Brookville
Punxsutawney Water Company
Mahoning
Buns Strawney Citizns
Tailored Waists Sell At Bargain Prices
A vintage ad touts tailored waists in blue tan and white with laundried cuffs and collars. Prices range from 59 to 150 cents, plus specials on black lateen and plain white waists.
Time to Think About Furs at Our Store
A local ad promotes a complete fur collection featuring Fine Black Hare Opossum and genuine Lynx Furs and Mufts priced from 7.50 to 25.00 Japanese Mink neck pieces and muffs offered from 10.00 to 25.00 plus a range of other furs and muffs priced 2.50 to 16.00 presented in a period style advertisement for shoppers.
Selling Fine Woolen Dress Fabrics
Spacious selection of extra fine woolen dress fabrics offered with per yard prices. Black chiffon Panama at 1.18, fine all wool Gloria Lanadownes Skibo serges wool taffeta and herringbone in blacks and colors, previously 1.50 now 1.19. Rajt finish silk in seven shades available at 0.36 per yard.
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Panama
Local boys suit sale lists ages and prices
A fine assortment of school and dress suits for boys ages 2 to 17 includes Buster Browns Sailor Blouses Knickerbockers Norfolks and two piece double breasted suits. Prices range from 6.00 down to 2.50 with several offers around 4.00 and 3.00.
Ladies Suit and Coat Departments Show Busy Season
Busy activity noted in the ladies suit and coat departments with a fine display of ensemble jacket suits and new coloring in the popular Directiore Coate selections.
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Ladies Suit and Coat
Enrec Atyles
In the Basement Special Crocks and Kettles Sale
Crocks for apple butter in 1 and 2 gallon sizes offered at discounted prices. Special prices on triple coated granite kettles. Waffle irons available round or square for use with pas or coal. Decorated sauce dishes priced from 40c to 15c.
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Oma
In the Basement Granulated Sugar and Ham Sale Ad
An old newspaper ad promotes sugar in 25 pound sacks at low price, medium salt ham and picnic ham by the pound, fresh coffee by the pound, shaker table salt that stays dry, and Calumet baking powder in boxes. Includes prices and prompts to view offers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jams—Phillips
W. S. Jams
Mabel Phillips
Peterson
Leotard Peterson
Cherrytree
Kmports
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Myers—Fennell
Harry Myers
Youngstown, C
Matilda May Fennell
Salisbury
Herbert Marten
Prospect
Keith—Laney
Dell Keith
Stafford
Gokrie Laney
Lovejoy
Squire WD
Donahey
Cunninghanwi Company
Sattar
Ist
Buita
Éail
Jordan & CO
Philadelphia Street
Indiana, PA
Japan
Atlantic Refining Co, (Incorporated
Ewes Obe
Tom
Sixth Street
PENN
Henry H. Steving
New Indiana House
Busines
Ing
the Savings & Trust Co
John A. Scott
R.M. Wilson
M. Jack
J. Wilse McCartney
L. W. Robinson, Henry Hall
James N. Stewart
Geo. T. Buchanan
J. Wood Clark
Ider Peeler
John S. Fisher
S. M. Jack
D. H. Tomb
Democrat
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