Weary Willies Retreat Behind Bradford Boiler House
Near Bradford a Weary Willies shelter photos a boiler room hideaway known as a hotel not far from the road. Five tramps lived there this past week with two elderly men, Paddy Burns 85 and another aged 16, occupying a 24 by 12 foot space under a boiler with burlap mats for beds. Heat and light come from a gas flame. no windows, walls lined with frying pans and tin cans. The improvised lodging, popular in the neighborhood, houses young and able-bodied men who choose life on the road over work, as police observed the unusual comfort and warmth inside.
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Beydford
Willie
Rutherford Run
Paddy Burns
Jiluce
Prominent Port Allegany Man Dead and Local Notices
Prominent Port Allegany resident Fred Simar died at home on December 14 after a long illness. He was a high school graduate active in Liberty Grange and survived by a sister and a brother. Other obituaries note Mrs. Daniel Blake of Bradford and veteran Lewis Mallory, with surviving spouses and children. Kane burgess discusses gas pipe plan to relieve shortages. Port Allegany arrests involve Julia and Dean Shurilia charged in a theft case, with bail set at 200 each.
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Fred Simar
Port Allegany
Port Allegany High School
Liberty Grange
Daniel Blake
Bradford
Arthur Blake
John D. Dlake
Williamsville
Lewis TE. Mallory
Hradford
Congress Street
Nee
F. Coittenden
Lewis J. Mallory, Jr
Custarford
Git
George W. Crawford
Pittsburgh
PLOW
Crawford
KANE
Burgess
James BF. Wood
Kang
Mr. Wood
Julia Bridge Sturilta
Dean Shurilia
Puliee
G. C. Reeves
Oley
Merry Darrin Ot Beandford
Port Regan
Rau
Alva
Sewedi
TV Otoloeh
Tresidess
Louis
Richard
Evelyn
Spirit wells in Forten Brook draw interest after oil claim
The article notes a local claim near Forten Brook where residents discuss a spirit guided well and a contractor secured for drilling. Residents and spirits influence business talk while observers await test results to confirm if a new oil well yields multiple barrels.
Cleveland Trade Prospect Prompts Team Sale Plans
The men who bought Cleveland's operation seek to sell their teams. They state they can do the same work more efficiently on the same ground. The Cleveland unit claims superior handling of tough ground and soil packing with a belt pulley delivering twenty hops. Call for demonstration.
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Cleveland
80th Division Ex‑Service Men Plan Harrisburg Reunion
Veteran members of the 80th division in the Harrisburg area plan a large reunion likely in January. The unit included draftees sent to Petersburg Wa and assigned to the ammunition train of the 103th Engineers.
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Harrisburg
Tinrrisburg
Petersburg
103Th Engineers
Municipal Christmas Tree Observed at Mt Jewett
Mt Jewett held a community Christmas observance featuring a public tree lighting for the season. The event drew local residents and passersby in a festive display with attendees noting the gathering and its seasonal spirit.
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MT. Jewett
Comrade Johnson Dies in Custer City Home
Comrade J C Joanton longtime early settler dies at 12:30 in his Custer City home where he had lived since early times.
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Johnson
Custer City
J.C. Joan Ton
Kidney Pills Promised Relief for Smethport Woman
Smethport woman Jeannette Farsous reports backache headaches and fatigue eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought a box at Mech Drug Store and says four boxes cured her, with benefits lasting since. Bradford assault leaves Sam Miglia injured at Barbour Street. he was treated at Bradford Hospital with injuries to his face and neck.
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Cine Doon
Jannette Farsous
Murest SL
Mech
Deus
Simmy
Fostar
Milburn
Buffalo
Bradford
Sam Migliaco
South Center
Barbour Street
Min
Elk County Man Missing
Charles F. Groves, a FE china manufacturer, has not been heard from since leaving home. Describes his build as five feet six inches, about 149 pounds, dark blue eyes, brown hair, wearing a brown suit and white shoes. Family asks for public help with any information.
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Elk County
Charles F. Groves
Wau
Fire at Fire Proofing Plant Sparks Investigation
Fire at a fire proofing plant causes visible damage and prompts an emergency response. Authorities inspect the site for cause while workers report a small blast and smoke. No injuries reported as crews secure the area and begin assessments.
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Weary Willies
Cni Cans Fluid Shoons
Bilves Fung
Gin Ae Meiner
Sind
Myre
A. Kerry
Custer
Lockhart
Tulsi
Okla
Geraldo Johnson
Texas
Mir
Dohnsgor
Rek- Hedtel
Wierd
Beyit
Renin
Smethport Garage Co
BJ. Kegneitsch
Aes
Prince Albert
P. A
Wainuni UA
East Smethport
Willow Street
Smethport
Water Street
Willow St
GEARY
GEO
Denning
William W. Clark
Olean
New York
E. W. Strong
W. Main
Smathport, Pa
Klenzo Dental Creme
Asc
Hogarth's Pharmacy
Rexall Store
H. H. Sasse Smethport
Penna
Schol
Anderson
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