Miscellany of Odd News From New York and Beyond
A New York dispatch reports a range of quirky items from the era. A drug scare tale notes hashish found growing by narcotics peddlers in Long Island after a cat reportedly nibbling the plants. Canada supplies Christmas trees with a 10 percent import tax. Vanderbilts host a charity event at the Fifth Avenue mansion with tours and a mural-filled interior. A Sing Sing tale explains prison bars to a child. Park Avenue fashion features papoose bags for pets. Elevator man M. L. Hissem distributes apples to undergraduates at Columbia University.
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David Sentner
International News Service
New York
Long Island
Fifth Avenue
Mecca
William K. Vanderbilt
M. L. Hissem
Hissem
Columbia University
West Virginia
Ohio River
Coroner’s Jury Rules Beech Death Accidental at Crossing
Grove City Pa December 16 The coroner W J Mc Grath and six member jury declare Trooper John Beech death at the Mc Coytown crossing of the Erie and Pittsburgh highway and Bessemer railway accidental. They urge installation of warning gates due to multiple fatalities at this crossing. Witnesses include Beech’s friend John Edelman and Bessemer engine crew.
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Grove City
John Beech
Philadelphia
State Police
Butler Barracks
McCoytown
Erie and Pittsburgh
Bessemer
Commercial Club Rooms
Beech
W. J. McGrath
Sharon
John Edelman
Wilkinsburg
Safety in the Home Teaches Adults to Guard Children
The article underscores that most fatal home accidents involve children caused by adult carelessness and disorder. It urges adults to set safe examples and guide children on safe practices to prevent injuries.
Gas and Gas Appliances Hazards in Home Safety Series
The sixth National Safety Council article outlines risks from household gas use. It covers asphyxiation from gas and carbon monoxide, burns, fires, and explosions, stressing proper appliance maintenance, chimney connections, and avoiding matches or light near leaks. It warns leaks, even small, are dangerous and that gas companies dispatch service men promptly.
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National Safety Council
Meanest thief steals for orphans home in Meadville
An Odd Fellows lodge thief entered the lodge room in Oil City and carried off the jug of collections for the Odd Fellows Orphans Home at Meadville. Thirteen dollars was taken from the desk of lodge treasurer John Mark.
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International News Service
Oil City
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Orphans
Meadville
John Mark
Lodge
Hadyn Quartet Sings at Millbrook December 18
The Hadyn Quartettech orchestra of the Presbyterian church will perform at Millbrook on December 18. They tour Western Pennsylvania towns four nights weekly and now work on substantial guarantees instead of percentage contracts, underscoring their value as entertainers. A Detroit robbery report contrasts with a landlord collecting rent, seen by crowds.
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Grove City
Hadyn Quartettech
The
Presbyterian Church
Millbrook
Pennsylvania
Gland Tonic Claims Boost for Courage and Health
The article touts adrenal gland activity as the source of Napoleon's legendary fighting spirit and argues glands govern health and vitality. It advertises Glandogen, a gland tonic in tablet form for men and women, urging customers to reject substitutes and buy from Love & Megown Drug Co.
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Napoleon
Europe
Love & Megown Drug Co
Protected Home Circle Holds Meeting In I C O F Hall
The group met Monday evening with good attendance. Flower committee chosen as Miss Margaret Kane Mrs Ralph Ayers and Mrs B T Mitcheltree. Installation of officers planned for the January meeting.
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Protected Home Circle
I. C. O. F. Hall
Margaret Kane
Ralph Ayers
B. T. Mitcheltree
Pulaski Notes Auditors Hold Annual Township Meeting
The Pulaski township auditors and supervisors met at Hotel Pulaski on Monday with attendees including Dr. Frederick Taylor and Chas Warren. Several residents and guests were noted, including Mrs Ada Hershey of Ellwood City and Miss Helen Turner who recently had appendicitis surgery.
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Pulaski
Pulaski’ Township
Hotel Pulaski
Frederick Taylor
Chas. Warren
J. J. Shields
Paul McClennahan
H. H. Knox
Wilson McClennahan
Frank Bradley
J. P. Clark
J. F. Farrell
Ellwood City
Chas. Hicks
J. P. Buchanan
Ruth
Chas
Warren
Helen Turner
Buh! Hospital
Local Social Notes and Upcoming Lodge Meeting
Mrs Clarence Turner spent the past week in the hospital with her daughter Ruth and visitors joined Mrs Buchanan s mother Mrs J R Miles in Clarksville. The I O F lodge plans a Thursday evening meeting at the lodge rooms. Jane Tomer returns as Wick s general store clerk after illness and on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Francis Taylor of Youngstown were guests of Mr and Mrs H K Gilliland.
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Clarence Turner
J. P. Buchanan
Slaughter Ruth
Francis Taylor
Youngstown
H. K. Gilliland
Sixteen homeless in Greensburg fire disaster
A large two story frame dwelling at Tranger near Greensburg burned, leaving sixteen people homeless including twelve children. The O’Neal family escaped, with a defective fire caused the blaze as firefighters battled the flames, which spread to Bertram’s home. total loss estimated at $9,000, owned by H. C. Frick Coke Company.
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Greensburg
Tranger
James O'Neal
O'Neal
Joseph Bertram
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Meadville Man In Critical Car Wreck at Spencer Hospital
Gilbert H. Kepner a 50 year old Meadville businessman is hospitalized at Spencer hospital with serious injuries after his automobile overturned and pinned him. He suffered broken legs multiple fractured ribs and internal injuries.
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Meadville, Pa
Gilbert H. Kepner
Meadville
Spencer Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cormpandats
New England
Canada
Santa Claus
Sing Sing
Park Avenue
Kiaminco
Fisher’s Big Store
New Castle
Washington Street
E. Mong Avenue
Fishers
the Sporting Goods Store
R.C. A. Radiolas
Atwater
Kent
Kennedy
Crosley
Moorhead & Davenport
Clendenin
Union Store
New
Calif
Butler
Neshannock Avenue
Liberty Avenue
East Long Avenue
E. Washington Street
Lady Free
Gou
Livingston Sweeper CO
Capitol Theatre
S. Mercer Street
Hadyn
Detroit
Wright's
Wright’s Market
Pulaski News
P. H. C. Meeting
Florida
American Legion Home
Haven Villa Corporation
Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce
Wirling & Patterson
E. Washington St
Bell 4030
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