Heilwood Couple Wed In Barnesboro Greek Catholic Church
Heilwood girl Eva Gaidiok and Joseph Hanyok of Barnesboro wed recently in Barnesboro Greek Catholic church. After a short wedding trip they will reside in Barnesboro. The town notes page lists recent social visits and local happenings across the area including visitors from Greensburg Punxsutawney Indiana and Indiana, Farewell party at H. S. Sebring’s, and various moves and visits around Lucerne Mines and Morris Street in Clays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heilwood
Eva Gaidiok
J. Gaidsok
Hailwood
Joseph Hanyok
Barnesboro
Happy Phrases Coined by Unlettered Persons
A collection of witty language coinages from diverse figures including Roosevelt and a Cape Cod native. It notes how common folk create vivid terms like mis-go for misstep at sea and gumming it after smashing teeth, with playful examples from Maine to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glidersleeve
Malherbe
Haymarket
Roosevelt
Bill
Rat
Maine Guide
Robert Haven Schauffeur
Century Magazine
New England
California
Cape Cod
Charles O. Ellins
Scituate
Somber colors mark shift to foreign business wear in China
A shift in China’s business culture shows somber colors replacing bright silks and satins among Chinese merchants. Foreign style clothing grows in popularity as plain dark materials dominate in Shanghai and woolens overtake silk, with fourfold woolen imports in four years. This trend signals increasing globalization of Chinese commerce and a loss of traditional color and art in business attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Shanghai
Peach cultivation spreads from Africa to England and beyond
The text notes South Africa ships peaches to England and some reach the U K as novelties. It attributes wide spread to stone fruit propagation and many varieties. Romans epicones and Pliny link peach origin to Persia. England has grown peaches since the mid sixteenth century but outdoor culture is limited by climate, so glasshouses prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
South Africa
England
Pliny
Persia
Persica
Wedding Rings Lose Significance in U S Jewelry Trade
Jewelers in many towns report wedding rings are losing their traditional meaning. Hundreds of girls buy cheap rings to seem more attractive or to protect themselves from men, while engagement rings remain popular as a token of being sought after by at least one man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Coue
Sprinkler bells charm Boston suburb homes
A Boston suburb trend sees lawn sprinklers paired with bells and chimes. Homeowners attach sleigh bells to the sprinkler mechanism, creating musical water displays that amuse children and spark friendly rivalry among experimenters. The inventors warn users to avoid leaving water running unintentionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fast Learners Said to Retain Knowledge Longer
Prof Harvey A Pater of the State Normal school argues fast learners retain more than slow ones and excel across subjects. He notes a strong student in one area should outperform a weaker pupil in another. Prof Thorndike of Columbia supports the idea that a capable general could become a better poet if he focused his mind on poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey A. Paterson
Unois State Normal School
Thorndike
Columbia University
Mitchells Mills and Town Folks Top Visit List
Mrs Arche McCune and children of Emeigh Run visited at Winner's home the first of the week. Mrs T D Jepson and Betty Jane of Barnsboro visited sister Mrs Frank Meekins and brother Samuel Kelly of Clymer last week. George Weston recovering after an operation at Spangler hospital. Lem McDarmott moved family from Homer City to Fleming property. Jim Fetterman moved from Kelly property to Heilwood. Mrs Mag Vasbinder and two children guests at C F Meekins on Wednesday. Leroy Fishel and family and Elmer Smith and family motored to Emeigh Run Sunday. Town folks attended Cockport fair last week. Billy Washinder and Arthur and mother were out of town visitors Sunday. Mid Ira Stephens spent days with friends in Potter county. Tate Stephens returned home from Derring er mines to Spangler. Frank Meekins Jr attended school a few days with rheumatism. Inez Hines teaching school at Jacksonville spent weekend with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mears
New Kensington
Homer Burkett
Sarah Long
Indiana
Pittsburgh
Harry Cox
Sample Run
Wava Brickell
Gipsy
Arche McCune
Emeigh Run
Winner
T. D. Jepson
Betty Jane
Barnsboro
Jepson
Frank Meeking
Samuel Kelly
Clymer
George Weston
Spangler Hospital
Lem McDarmott
Homer City
Fleming
Jim Fetterman
Kelly
Heilwood
Mag Vasbinder
C. F. Meekins
Leroy Fishel
Elmer Smith
Cockport Fair
Billy Washinder
Arthur
Ira Stephens
Potter County
Tate Stephens
Derringer
Spangler
Frank Meekins
Wan Atenat
Inez Hines
Jacksonville
A. J. Hines
South Bend Families Visit Neighbors and Apollo Fair
South Bend area residents from Kimmel Silvis Rearick Deemer King Smith Devers Silvia Martz Henderson and Siverling families share visits in Livermore Brick Church North Washington and near Advance. Apollo fair attendance noted with Rath Madi Mae Stewart and Townsend families. Communion services planned for Sunday at 10 30 with preparatory services Saturday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kimmel
T. W. Piscis
A. M. Silvis
John Silvis
Livermore
Robert Townsend
Donald Silvis
Harry Rearick
Gon
Knosphield
Brick Church
L. E. Deemer
John King
Matia. Smith
Harry Devers
Garnet
Indiana Hospital
Ward
Charles Beatty
Homer
Filderton
T. W. Fiscus
Harry Bairch
Mra
Harry Silvia
North
Washington
L. M
Funeral Visit and Gustful Family Gatherings in Etna
THAHO William Barr and family and W. P. George and son Frank of Wander crift attended the funeral of William Meyer, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Barr, at Etna on Wednesday. Nearby, B. L. Young and family with Donald and A. B. De Gastique and children from Woodlawn visited W. P. George and Jane. Mrs Gladys Cessna and sons spent time with Tony Cessna. J. Howard Kimmel and Bella Kimmel visited Rey and Mrs. Cosner near Uniontown. Mr and Mrs. J. C. Crawford spent a few days with W. B. Crawford at Elders Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barr
Frank
Wandercrift
Etna
William Meyer
Ray Meyer
B. L. Young
Donald
A. B- de- Gastique
Woodlawn
W. P. George
Jane
Gladys Cessna
Tony Cessna
J . Howard Kimmel
Bella Kimmel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gherryhill Township
Spruce
John Askins
Center County
Wesley Aakins
Albert Jacoby
Plumcreek
Miss Thompson
Punxsutawney
Holsapple
Frank ,Bleakney
Ohio
W. Bleakney
Elia Kimmelly
Jessie
Markleysburg
Fayette County
J. N. Blose
Clark Farm
Lawrence
Bertha Frailey
Boucher
Deckers Point
J. F. Kimmel
Cookport
M. _ church
Sherman Wilt
Dick” Thompson
Indiana, Pa
Pollock’s Pharmacy
Perscription Specialist
South Bend NO
W.R. Thompson
Wili Porter
Mra. McCausland
Fear Sagamore
Thaho
Troutman’s
Bell
America
Beeen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!