Hoard of Michael Smith Still Hidden in Chester House
A Chester legend recounts Michael Smith burying Spanish coins in his 27 room house during the Civil War era. After mysterious lantern-lit cellar activity no one recovered the hoard, and generations later his great grandson resumes the search as a sportsman’s quest.
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Halifax
N. S
Oak Island
Mahone Bay
Captain Kidd
Chester
Robinson
Michael
Michael Smith
Smith
Wealthy Schentzer Brothers Seek Monastic Retreat in Europe
Charles Hope Schentzer and his brothers Paul and William, heirs to a $15 million fortune, have fled New York social life for a European monastery. Their father built the family fortune amid Chicago cattle yards and the Hope Diamond tale. The trio now seeks seclusion and vows to purchase a monastery abroad.
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Syracuse
Charles Hope Schentzer
Paul
William
Europe
Chicago
Hope
Schentzer
Charles Hope
England
Charles Schentzer
Born in Steel Plant He Labors There 54 Years
Worcester man Patrick Conlon was born inside a steel and wire plant complex in 1864 after his family home burned. He began work as a boy and retired recently after 54 years of continuous service with the same firm.
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Worcester
Mass
Patrick Conlon
Ring Found After 18 Years in Fall River
A diamond ring valued at 150 dollars lost by Clifford Brightman 18 years ago near Westport Point was found recently by Manuel Cabral while working near a relative's home of Brightman.
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Clifford Brightman
Manuel Cabral
Westport Point
Brightman
First all woman jury in Washington county convicts man and woman
The case shows jury fairness with Mrs. Josephine Wozciek as witness against Joe Wabis. A twelve man jury finds the man guilty in assault and battery. Minutes later a twelve woman jury convicts Mrs. Wozciek in a liquor law violation case.
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Washington
Washington County
Josephine Wozciek
Joe Wabis
Elders Ridge Sabbath Services and Community News
Elders Ridge notes Sabbath 10 o'clock Sunday church at 11 with Rev James Craighead presiding. Kinfolks and visitors from Saltsburg Indiana Croton Falls and Canonsburg joined services and social events. Community trips, society gatherings, school visits and local trades fill a busy week. a Mt Tabor festival raised about 25 dollars.
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James Craighead
C. BE
Alfred Ball
Margaret Meyers
Saltsburg
Frank Rosensteel
Spring Church
Elmer Painter
Frank Hickey
EF. H. Groft
Walter Ewing
J. C. Howenstine
Croton Falls
Howenstine
Elders Ridge
Spruce Creek Socials and Visits Highlight Local Week
Alice McCurdy returns to grandparents home for school term. Helen Learn and Charles Learn visited Louise and Edwin Patterson. Frank Biss at Camp Kaneslake Spruce Creek for two weeks. Misses Sarah and Mary Bagley back from Camp Kanestake Spruce Creek. Slinker Hess Lightner Brilhart and Patterson from Dixonville camped at E A Biss grove then returned home. Weiner roast enjoyed by Dixonville friends. Anna Mae Edwards visited J E Brown home then returned to Spruce. Lilian Biss visited Mildred Slinker in Dixonville. Florrie Long and family guests in Repine home. McDannell family visiting Spruce Creek area. W Co I A meeting at Salem well attended.
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Alice McCurdy
Asa McAnulty
Helen
Charles Learn
Louise
Edwin Patterson
Frank Biss
Camp Kaneslake
Spruce Creek
Sarah
Mary Bagley
Camp Kanestake
Slinker
Hess, Lightner
Brilhart
Patterson
Dixonville
Local Visitors and Serenades Highlight Mt Union Area
Mt Union area residents travel from Stony Point Elderton and Dutch Run to visit friends and attend serenades. Names include Paul Boyer Kenneth, Jana Mrs Daniel McGaughey, Ralph Rankin Jean Rankin, Jarry Houser, Charley Rosborough, S C Rowley family, Clark Koukh, Arthur Blystone Dale Boyer, George Varmon, and John Kough with various calls and visits noted. Voter notice for T H Frantz recommended for County Commissioner on Republican ticket.
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Paul Boyer
Kenneth
Stony Point
Amos Loyer
Jana
Daniel McGaughey
William Kepshield
Cochran Mills
Whitesburg
Ralph Rankin
Jean
Elderton
Jarry Houser
Charley
Clark Koukh
Spest
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Brown's
Browns’ Boot Shops
Indiana
Blairsville
Telee
J. M. Risinger
Center Township
Aeed Line
GUA Larrow
Eschelman
Miller’s
Wingold
Goldenrod
Hetrick & Wilson
P.R.R
Indiana, PA
T. C. Hood
Ralph Henry
Violet
Wilkinsburg
Carl Anachutz
Leetsdale
Arlene Saltsgiver
Homer City
James Hill
James
Clarksburg
Frank Ewing
Virginia
Raymond
California
F. H. Baker
Martha Hine
Duff's College
R. Hine
Olivet and West Union
Young ‘People’s ‘Society
Ridge C. BE
J. G. Henderson
Jack
Gilbert
Max
George Howenstine
James Ewing
Dan Painter
Cecil
Isaac Saltsgiver
Rayne Township
Clymer
Foster Smock
Arthur
Meadville
T. C. Hoad
O. B. Harvey
Ir. H. Hood
Nina McCullough
Pittsburgh
John McMurray
Lesle McMurray
Canonsburg
Creekside
Eliza Fairman
Odd Fellows
John Elkin
Eva Hendricks
W. L. Johnston
Manor
Ernest
Roy Stuchell
S. P. Kunkle
D. A. McKee
Wilbur Marshall
State College
Harry Clark
Abbey
Robert Johnston
Clair Johnston
Talmage Bates
Thomas Griffith
Indiana Hospital
Mount Tabor
Mt. Tabor
Ming Mary Cline
Ralph Cribbs
Blacklick
Sara Taylor
William Blenham
Ralph Rummel
Johnstown
Penn View Garage
Samuel Brenchinger
Lena Marsh
Marie
Agnes
Gladys Kim
Klm
Frank Snyder
Irvin
George Clawsons
Ruth Palmer
Roy Palmer
Guy Smith
Merl Gahagan
W. GC. Lichtenfels
Gale
Progress Office
George Colt
South Ninth Street
Betty Barry
Labor
THE
First National Bank of
Spruce
Mount Union
T. H. Frantz
South Mahoning Township
Wilbur Coon
Phila
Nuno Bush
Marion
Funeral Service
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