Able Seaman In Snug Harbor A Poet Writes At Laundry
WEW YORK There is nothing mauve about the literary background of Frank Walters, an able seaman at Snug Harbor, Staten Island. At 76 he writes between laundry duties, showing a hawk like gaze, white hair, and a domed head. He reads from poems, recalls ships and storms, and recounts past crewmates and salty adventures from Liverpool to Frisco, plus a tale of a Shylock inspired poem and a publisher’s payout.
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York
Frank Walters
Finitore
Snug Harbor
Staten
Frank
Swinburne
Salem
Mass
Souse
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Job
Liverpool
Jack
Salt House Dock
Frank Feld
Shylock
Administrators Notice for Abraham C. Helman Estate
Letters of administration have been granted for the estate of Abraham C. Helman of Rayne Township deceased. Those with claims must present them duly authenticated for settlement and those knowing themselves indebted are urged to make prompt payment. Issued by Peeler & Pelt Attorneys. Date appears as 4 01 28 5 12 19x.
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Peeler &Pelt
Abraham C. Helman
Rayne Township
Funeral of Thos Kirkman in Clymer and Oakland interment
Funeral services for the late Thomas Kirkman were held at his Clymer residence this afternoon at 1 o'clock. The body was brought to Indiana for burial in Oakland Cemetery with ritualistic Masons at the grave. He is survived by widow Jennie Kirkman and children Robert A. Kirkman Windber Forrest Kirkman Rossiter Mrs. W T Linkens Akron Ohio Mrs John T Warden Clymer and John Kirkman Clymer.
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Thomas Kirkman
Clymer
Indiana
Oakland Cemetery
Masons
Kirkman
Jennie Kirkman
Robert A. Kirkman
Windber
Forrest Kirkman
Rossiter
W. T. Linkens
Akron
John T. Warden
John Kirkman
Sandy McLaughlin Travels Through Indiana on Vacation
Ernest Sandy McLaughlin recently passed through Indiana en route to Shelocta after a stay in New York City. He notes New York is pleasant but different, recounting a lone cow sighting along the right-of-way while driving east yesterday. Also mentions remodeling at the Union Hose Company building on East Water Street in Middletown and Maidencreek Church rebuilding plans in Brandon.
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Ernest
Sandy
McLaughlin
New York City
Indiana
Shelocta
New York
Mddletown
Union Hose Company
East Water Street
Young corn wizard meets President Coolidge in Shelbyville
Frankie Lux, 17, a noted Indiana corn grower and all American junior champion, presents a prize ear to President Coolidge. He boasts his family’s Shelbyville farm runs on scientific farming with a Farmall tractor and no horses, trading up to efficiency. He says corn farming is a business basis akin to the president’s government approach.
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Silent Cal
Shelbyville
Ind
Frankie Lux
Peter J. Lux
Frankie
Maurice
Indiana
White House
Coolidge
McCormick-Deering
First Union Meeting Here A Big Success
Dr Baker delivered a patriotic Christmas era sermon proclaim liberty throughout the World, praising the Constitution framers and God as the source of liberty. The Lutheran choir sang All Hail the Power of Jesus Name as locals and neighbors joined from nearby areas to enjoy the gathering. Summer Sunday evenings at 7:30 in the Indiana Theatre will host more meetings as Dr Baker and family depart for York, Pennsylvania.
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Indiana
Fatally hurt in an odd way by automobile
A slippery road after a shower led a driver to pass another car. The car skidded, struck pedestrians Jacob Gower and Elizabeth Smith, who were thrown into a ditch and escaped with minor injuries. The vehicle overturned. Mr. Bradley died later at Indiana Hospital. The two Richter boys fled the scene, Vincent returning home frightened and missing John, with uncertain whereabouts. Other victims were aided by motorists.
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Jacob Gower
Elizabeth Smith
Richeter
Vincent
John
Mr. Baleiuiac
Grim story to be sealed at Navy Yard
The towing fleet faces a grave voyage to Execution Rock near New Rochelle as they prepare to tow the sunken S-51. Anchored off Point Judith overnight, pon toons readjusted while the United States derrick gear joins the operation. The mother ship Vestal leads the procession as tugs Iuka and Sagamore connect the tow and Falcon masts, aiming for dry dock in Brooklyn where water will be drained and unknown compartments opened. a score of bodies is feared.
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Execution Rock
New Rochelle
New York
Hell Gate
Point Judith Conn
Naval
Derrick United States
Vestal
Iuka
Sagamore
Falson
Falcon
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Five Die When Cars Collide on Lakes-to-Sea Highway
DuBois July 6 Five men were killed and one badly injured when two cars collided on the Lakes-to-Sea highway near Tuthershire. Amos Reed of O'Shanter aged 45 died instantly. Eldon Reed, his son, died of head injuries. David Samuel Eskelberger of Altoona suffered a fractured skull and other injuries. Rock Rebynds of Altoona was badly shaken and bruised. The wrecked car tumbled down an embankment after the collision with a heavy truck.
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Johnstown
DuBois
Tive
DuBala Hospital
Lakes-to-Sea
Tuthershure
Amos Reed
O'Shanter
Eldon Reed
Amos Read
David Samuel Eskelberger
Altoona
Approaches Divine Power and Public Voice
Fragmentary historic remark contrasts divine power with popular consent as Thomas Jefferson ponders collective agreement. The text references Perkins and hints at Pennsylvania consumer topics, local streets, and a figure on eggs approximating sixteen million dozens annually, though details are unclear.
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Thomas Jefferson
Refuses Any Comment On Today's Action
A brief reader note indicates officials refuse to comment on today’s action. The line appears as a continuation from Page 1, suggesting an ongoing event or decision without statements from involved parties.
Various Indiana residents visit. notes on public figures
A crowded list records weekend visits and travels of local residents and friends from Indiana Pa to Philadelphia Baltimore New York and Pittsburgh. Mentions include James Speedy now Wilmerding Supt of Public Works and former Indiana residents Doctors Laughlin Rit ter Doty and Strait among others. Also details on Andrews resigning as prohibition administrator with plans to wind up railroads and UK talks.
Prohibition Chief Outlines Plan for Enforcement Reform
Andrews told the Senate appropriations committee that diversions of industrial alcohol and liquor smuggling are the main problems requiring government action. With adequate funding and staff, he said, liquor violations could be controlled within six months. He reported to Mellon that the prohibition service is reorganized and a competent successor can carry on his policies, urging the appointment of an outstanding man to preserve progress.
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Army
Texas
Oklahoma
Mellon
Andrews
Congress
Treasury
S. S. Conner
Court House
West Point
France
New York State
Washington
New York
London
Great Britain
Senate
Bureau of Prohibition
Bureau of Customs
Mellen
Weiss Fae Orney
Tore
Senate Appropriations Committee
Prohibition Service
Plumber's Convenience Cited In Mansfield Journal Note
A statistical quip from the Mansfield Journal notes a plumber uses 28 245 implements and appliances, and asks what is natural for him to forget one item. The joke highlights the peculiarities of professional tool use.
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Mansfield Journal
Mark of Man of Worth and Road Improvements Noted
A four by four man fond of books described as a man of lofty thought. Route 256 from Rutan to Graysville will see extended paving. Rutztown and nearby boroughs expect boulevard lighting improvements soon.
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Mark
Nerally
George Dawson
Ge . Rutan
Rutan
Graysville
Pittsburgher Aged 138 Dies At Home In Penn Township
A Pittsburgh resident reportedly aged 138 died today at her Penn Township home. Coroner records list death as due to old age. Details on birth origin and life history are unclear from the fragmentary report.
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Pittsburgh
Merr Margaret Hawkins
Penn Township
Local residents head to summer outings and reunions
Mr and Mrs John Johnston plan a two month vacation by rail to Buffalo and Canada with relatives. Joseph E Parks, a Washington township resident, was in town for business. Miss Florence Sutter enjoys the Sesqui Centennial in Philadelphia. The Fyocks of Aspinwall hosted at Penn Run and at Mr and Mrs Cox home during visits. J G Gilhousen and family joined by Mrs Bence attended Fyock reunion on July 5. Mr and Mrs M A Shaw and family spent weekend with J C Shaw family on West Oak Street. Dorothy Moorhead and Margaret Stevings visit relatives in Pittsburgh Latrobe and Indiana enjoyed Fourth of July travels.
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Ark
Ory Baldwin
Jack Eilsenhart
Cal
Tie
Motoss
Hayes
Kans
Cop
Lehigh
Tillie Booth
Gon Murray
Con
William Harvey
Katherine Elicher
Y. Con
Ion
Or. Pac
John
Edward Ted Roof
Amn
Sodnal
Sinclair Oil
Crete
Pac
Ane
Studebaker i
Indi
South Bils
Pau
US Steel
Cestreceenl
Westinghouse Seeseene
Willys Overland Seccom
Cere de Pasco
Agri
Davison
Seeeesne
Amsars
Ray Consol
Barnsdall
Fisk
Stele Awety
Cseee Phillips Petweteneon
Pierce Arrow Packard Motor Seowpos
Radio Corp
Spicer
Wieddan
West Air Brake
John § Johnston
School Street
Buffalo
Canada
Ralph M. Fyock
Aspinwall
Mra'a. T. Cox
Penn Run
J. G. Gilhousen
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Toledo
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Washington, D. C
Margaret Brickley
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John and
Edward Laughlin
Mrs. Clair Doty
Poate
West Virginia
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Clair Beers
McNelis
Commercial
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John Ruhlin
Springfield, Mass
Doctor
Daniel Ritter
Louise Mitchell
Dorothy Fleming
Dorothy Ayers
Marion Williams
Ithica, N. Y
Cornell University
Jean Wilson
Everett
Margaret Heilman
Rose Bieney
Kittanning
John M. Strait
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John Bennett
Maple Grove
W. J. Smith
Glen Campbell
J. E. Rager of
Livermore
A. E. Masten & Company
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Rutztown
Joseph E. Parks
Washington ‘Township
Florence Sutter
The
Gazette
M. A. Shaw
Dewey Shaw
Mica Margaret Echerman
Cleveland
J. C. Shaw
Waat Oak Street
Ralph
Margaret ‘Stevings
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Dorothy Moorhead
Mapls Street
George Kallie
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