Former Bradford Policeman Ends Life at Wife Grave
Dante Blake a Bradford retired policeman shot himself near his wife Margaret Blake’s grave at St Bernards Cemetery after returning from Williamsville to visit family. He had served Bradford police for twenty years and retired January 1, 1924. He had been in poor health for years and left no clear motive.
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Bernard's
Dante Finke
Summer Street
Wift Poston
Neil
Mr. Blake
Blake
John Blake
Williamsville
Buffalo
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Thike
Geiet
Magaret Blake
Hivks
Glu
Tmynd Fort
OW Well
State to Build 1500 Miles of New Highways
Tardsburg reports the State Le nentoof Highways will oversee about 1500 miles of new roads over two years under direct supervision. Chief engineer Sevinel Bekels announced plans to surface or resurface at least 350 miles of worn roads and secure funding. The $5 million county state aid appropriation aims to build 200 miles, matched by counties, while $3 million for township rewards supports durable road construction and bridge building.
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Tardsburg
Sevinel Bekels
Chie
Department of Highways
Upthegrove To Graduate From West Point
Fay Upthegrove of Tew City, formerly of Port Allegany, is among about twenty percent of cadets who will graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point on June 1. He entered May 1, 1922, and completed the four year course. A Bradford High School graduate, he was held in high esteem as a student and as an athlete in football and track while at school. His parents are Mr and Mrs Frank Upthegrave of Rew City.
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West Point Fay BK
Upthegrove
Tew City
Port Allegany
United States Military Academy
West Point
Frank Upthegrave
Lothegrove
Beadfordigh School
George i Sebiling
Keavin Appeals Prison Escape Charge In Court
Keavin, held over a prison escape case, pled guilty to related charges in county court. The defendant, moved from Dannemora to face proceedings, insisted on a diet guilty plea as his attorney argued readiness for trial. Corrupt officials and deputies guarded the courthouse as Keavin’s case proceeded amid a Geneva murder link and prior residence in traditionford.
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N.Y. Fane
Dannemora
Levmahnes
Charles FW. Wee
Hochester
Wiek
Mundas
Vermikeo Pasaisl
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Olean
Patroluanan
Randall
Geneva
Keaven
Tradford
Abone Thine
Mees County
Baby Billy Clark Grigsby Finds Loving Foster Home
Abandoned infant Billy Clark Grigsby, left at Burtville home of Mr and Mrs AL Grigsby, has found a caring home. The Grigsbys sought legal possession but decided to rear the child while awaiting formal steps, expressing immediate readiness to welcome him as their son and provide motherly care.
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AL Grigsby
Burtville
Billy Clark Grigsby
Daddy Grigsby
Ambiguous Berney-Abond Glass Co Employee Cremation
A garbled 1920s style notice reports an employee cremation at the Clarion plant of Berney-Abond Glass Co. It names a late young son of James Snood and mentions hospital stay and burns. The text includes unclear fragments about employment, testing, and location in Clarion.
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Berney-Abond Glass CO
Elwanit
James Snood
Bankeldle
Clase
Phe
Owhiel
Former Ceres Woman Murdered by Maniac in Buffalo
Mrs Jennie Waidelh of Gafftrlo yena Tormed by her brother Grency Cale tet murdered ta Tier Wenie int jeiny Monehe Ho. The text records a violent crime in Buffalo with fragmented OCR indicating a woman from Ceres and details about a murder by a relative, reflecting a tragic case from the era.
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CERES
Maniac
Buffalo
Jennie Waidelh
Grency Cale
Teatidadgan
Damier
Mia
Mira
Gwenn Gillet
Shinghinnse
Body of Man Frozen in Ice in Huge Care?
Fragmented OCR text describes a man found entombed in ice with unclear surrounding details. It mentions a large container or vessel and references to a company, water, and a possible rescue or investigation context. Names, dates, and places are unreadable due to damage.
Annex creates weekend use at Canes Canse Inn
Announced plans show Mrs Katherine Laylis renting the Dolley residence on Main Street for the summer and converting it into an annex to support Canes Phwe Tan operations. The setup will include trials and temporary accommodations at the popular hostelry to meet increased demand. Willing operator Eldred Engle mentions current arrangements and potential rent terms.
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Port Allegany Ganoe Place
Katherine Laylis
Co. A. Dolley
Main Street
Vort Allegany
Thieves Steal Jewelry From Kane Resident
Thieves gained entry through a window at the Kane region home of GL MM Cook Hb 419 Janeway. The theft occurred between 9 30 and 10 00 PM. A wrist watch and a diamond valued together at 125 dollars were taken. No further details.
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Cook
Janeway
Toeelock
Qulestine
Shane Nojntidlean
Fatally Injured at P R R Crossing Near Johnsonburg
Clarence Gillin, 34, of Relfe Johnsonburg, was fatally injured when a passenger train struck his automobile at the Relfe crossing. Dr Helena Mullhaupt, 65, a long time St Marys physician, died after three days of illness. She was active in Elk County medical societies.
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Johnsonburg
Clarence Gillin
Relfe
Taxic
Johnsburg
T. R. TR
Shingle House Man Fatally Injured In Hotel Fall
John Hogan, 40, of Shingle House, died at Olean General Hospital last week from a fractured skull after falling down a flight of steps at the Genesee Hotel in Olean. An oiling crew from the Stites department is working this week to oil the road between Garden and Keating Summit in this county.
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John Hogan
Olean General Hospital
Genesee Hotel
Fit City
Keating Summit Road
Stites Department of
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