Yale dedicates new Peabody Museum building in New Haven
New Haven December 31 Yale University formally dedicated the Gothic Peabody Museum of Natural History on December 29 with ceremonies attended by Geological Society Society of American Naturalists and the American Association of Museums. Henry Fairfield Osborn and Dr Schubert spoke on paleontology and building history.
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International News Service
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Peabody Museum of Natural History
The
Geological Society
Society of American Naturalists
American Association of Museums
Angell
Henry Fairfield Osborne
American Museum of Natural History
Schubert
Museum
Essor Edward Salisbury Dana
University
Lull
Whitney Avenue
Pierson-Sage
Peabody Museum
High and
Elm Streets
Peabody Museum’s Rich Paleontology and Antiquities Collection
The Peabody collection rivals American peers in invertebrate paleontology with a vast meteorite trove including Gibbs from Texas and a rare Aztec calendar stone. It houses Chiriqui gold artifacts and hosts the first American mounted dinosaur and first flying reptiles. Spotlighted are Marsh’s Rocky Mountain digs and Verrill’s Atlantic marine cataloging, framing the museum as an ideas-driven institution with carefully labeled exhibits that illuminate natural laws.
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Texas
Mexico
Chiriqui
Panama
Peabody Museum
America
Rocky Mountain
Charles Othniel Marsh
Yale
A. E. Verrill
Atlantic
Museum
Zoological Cabinet
Verrill
United States Fisheries Commission
University
Syn Verrill
Lightning rods proven real protection by experts
Washington reports that a survey across several Midwestern states confirms lightning rods provide nearly complete protection when properly installed with air terminals and round connections. Government experts conclude these devices protect farm residences and barns despite past skepticism from city dwellers.
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Washington
Middle West
Department of Agriculture
Installation Of Officers In Seventh Ward Auxiliary
Members of Grand International Auxiliary 433 to Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers met at Clendenin hall for the annual installation of officers led by Past President Mrs. J. H. O'Donnell. Newly installed officers include President Mrs. S. D. Cox and Secretary Mrs. H. A. Leighty. Plans discussed for a tureen dinner and initiation of new members on the second Thursday in January.
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Grand International
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Clendenin Hall
J. H. O'Donnell
J. H. O’donnell
S. D. Cox
Snyder
Russel Roberts
F. F. Sittig
G. Daugherty
J. H. McKlvenny
Huff Couple Change Residence to Bolt Street
Mr and Mrs C E B Huff of East Madison avenue have moved to Bolt street.
Attorney Clarence Smith Leaves Chicora Visit for Roscommon
Attorney Clarence Smith, visiting his sister Mrs. H. G. Coates on Liberty Street, departs this evening for Roscommon, Michigan. He came to Chicora due to the death of his sister Mrs. Dunlap, who lived there.
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Clarence Smith
H. G. Coates
Liberty Street
Roscommon, Mich
Mr. Smith
Mrs. Dunlap
Chicora
Willing Workers Plan Kitchen Remodel At Church
Members of the Willing Workers of the Mahoning Presbyterian church met in the church parlor after the prayer service Wednesday evening. They discussed regular business and readings of reports and planned remodeling and an addition to the church kitchen. A committee was appointed to oversee the project.
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Mahoning Presbyterian Chuch
Visiting here by eGorge and Nicholas Emery
eGorge and Nicholas Emery of Struthers are visiting with friends and relatives in the Seventh ward.
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eGorge and
Nicholas Emery
Struthers
Thompson Siblings Visit Chicago Relatives
Laura and Archie Thompson, children of Mr and Mrs J D Thompson of East Madison avenue, are visiting relatives in Chicago during their holiday trip.
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Chicago
Laura and
Archie Thompson
J. D. Thompson
East Madison Avenue
Choir practice at Mahoning Presbyterian Church
This evening at 7:30 there will be choir practice in the Mahoning Presbyterian church.
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Mahoning Presbyterian Church
Scarlet fever quarantine lifted in Seventh ward
The Seventh ward is clear of scarlet fever quarantine signs as Ralph Hamilton of West Madison Avenue recovers. He was the last known case, and the quarantine was removed on Wednesday after a two month period with several cases in the ward.
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Ralph Hamilton
West Madison Avenue
Plan for Bible school at Madison Avenue church
The teachers and officers of the Bible school at Madison Avenue Christian Church held a business meeting before the prayer service on Wednesday.
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Bible School
Madison Avenue Christian Church
Plans for the new year discussed at business meeting
At a business meeting plans for the new year were discussed and will be announced at a later date.
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Ening
Stores in Seventh ward observe New Year closures
On New Year's Day almost all Seventh ward stores will be closed all day. Most shops will reopen briefly this evening for a short time.
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Seventh Ward
Mrs Jenkins Hosts Mahoning Book Club Meeting
Mrs W L Jenkins of Sheridan avenue hosted the Mahoning Book club on Wednesday with eleven members present. Special guest Mrs A D Newell joined in social hour of music fancywork and book exchange. refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Mrs F M Phillips. Mrs M L Raney to host in two weeks on West Madison avenue.
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W. L. Jenkins
Sheridan Avenue
Mahoning Book Club
A. D. Newell
Jenkins
F. M. Phillips
M. L. Raney
West
Madison Avenue
Local visitors return from trips in Pennsylvania
Charles Forney of West Cherry street visited Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Mrs. Martin Offutt and sons Billy and Robert of Eighth street returned home after visiting relatives at Blippery Rock. Mrs. William Richardson and her son of the Norris block returned home after visiting Punxsutawney.
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Charles Forney
West Cherry Street
Pittsburgh
Martin Offutt
Billy
Robert
Eighth Street
Blippery Rock
William Richardson
Norris
Punxsutawney
Seamen Rescued After Waterfront Robbery Orchestrated Attack
Five bandits armed with guns raided a waterfront boarding house in New York overnight, waking fifteen seamen and stealing about $1000. In Glen Head J Henry Alexandre, noted sportsman and society member, lay injured with a fractured leg after a horse kicked him when ridden by a groom.
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New York
Glen Head
J. Henry Alexandre
Six candidates examined for city firemen positions at board meeting
Six applicants Perry McFarland Ben Hartland Edward McCreary John Steinbrink William Malloy and Walter Cunningham underwent tests at the civic service board meeting Thursday night. Results were not yet determined.
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Civic Service Board
Perry McFarland
Ben Hartland
Edward McCreary
John Steinbrink
William Malloy
Walter Cunningham
Qyeen
Man Hit by Train in Mercer Resting Comfortably
Mercer Pa December 31 Clyde Adams eighteen year old son of Mr and Mrs J B Adams was struck by a Pennsylvania light engine at the crossing of Wilson avenue with the Erie and Pittsburgh highway while driving a tow truck loaded with feed to his father's mill. He is at Mercer hospital with a fractured right hip cuts and bruises but resting as comfortably as could be expected. The crash carried his truck and driver about ten feet with the engine. his escape is deemed miraculous.
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Mercer
Clyde Adams
Pennsylvania
Erie and
Pittsburgh
Wilson Avenue
Mercer Hospital
Adams
J. B. Adams
Aunt Mary Jones 122 Dies in West Virginia Home
Mary Jones aged proven 122 years died today at the State Home for Negroes in Charleston. Born in Virginia in 1803 she came from McDowell county and was enslaved. Her sister died two years ago aged 111. Charleston Negroes planned elaborate funeral services for her.
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Charleston
W. Va
Mary Jones
Mary
Isaac Noel
Virginia
McDowell County
San Cura antiseptic ointment advert reveals healing claims
An advertisement extols San Cura Ointment as the best remedy for burns cuts and bruises and promises money back if not relieved. It also touts San Cura Soap for dandruff and skin cleanliness with prices 30c 60c and 1.26 for ointment and 5 cents a cake for soap.
Old home remedy promises quick cough relief Pinex
A century old ad touts a homemade cough remedy mixing 2½ ounces Pinex with sugar syrup or alternatives in a pint bottle. It claims instant soothing effect, loosening dry cough and thinning phlegm, with uses for throat and chest cold, bronchitis, croup, hoarseness, and asthma, and offers guaranteed satisfaction or refund.
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Plans Complete For Newsies New Years Program
Plans for the Newsies annual New Year event at the Leslie hotel involve 500 newsboys, a noon meal, and a 3 pm vaudeville show at Carnegie Auditorium. Saul Leff will recover in Mercy hospital after a prior auto crash, while Alex Silverman leads the dining and entertainment with police supervision and charity gifts.
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Lesifie Hotel
Leff & Silverman
Carnegie Auditorium
Saul Leff
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh
Alex. Silverman
Lesse
City
Carnegie Police
Capitol Theatre
Barney Mack
Royal Serenaders
Travers Sisters
Three Griffiths
Thelma Sontag
Rose Phillips
Harley Shoaf
Henry Bryson
Lawrence County
Jeanne Fletcher
Tom Askew
Mary Ann Griffith
Harry Ross
Frankie di Lillio
William Chill
Charles Smalley
Herbie Jina
Elwell
Buser
Man 94 Injured in Fall Says His Father Still Lives
Isaac Simmons a 94 year old cigar factory proprietor in Martins Ferry Ohio was admitted with multiple broken ribs and serious internal injuries after a fall at his home He told hospital staff his father was still living in England and he has led his factory for 30 years
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Martins Ferry
Dee
Isaac Simmons
England
Mercer Attorney to Audit Books in Court House
Mercer Pa Dec 31 W G Barker of Mercer attorney has been appointed by Judge J A McLaugh ty to audit the dockets in the Ex county offices The audit called State Audit determines the amount of fees payable to the state from revenue collected by the offices during the year Barker begins duties at year start
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Mercer
W. G. Barker
Mercer Attorney
J. A. McLaughty
Barker
Slippery Rock Figures Visited. Vermont Dean in Town
Slippery Rock resident Edwin J. Schruer visits Eugene Hartzell at the Hartzell home. Alma G. Rice of Saxtons River Vermont visits Dr. J Linwood Eisenberg in North Hall. Rice is dean of women at Vermont Academy. The Main Street residence of Dr S C Schrubb has been sold to Findley Taylor of Worth township. Taylor will help heirs of James Hines settle the estate. Mrs Taylor is one of six heirs. John Mayer and Miss Sara Thompson wed at the bride’s former pastor Rev J Y Sankey home in West Liberty. Mayer is well regarded. Mrs Mayer is daughter of John Thompson and teaches in Brady township. John Campbell, Noble Grand of Meylert lodge 435 S O O F, improving at home after illness since Dec 9.
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Edwin J. Schruer
Oil City
Eugene Hartzell
George Hartzell
Alma G. Rice
Saxtons River
Vermont
Main Street
S. C. Schrubb
Findley Taylor
Worth Township
Tay
James Hines
Taylor
John Mayer
West Liberty
Sara Thompson
J. Y. Sankey
United Presbyterian Church of
Mayer
John Thompson
Brady Township
John Campbell
Noble Grand of
Meylert Lodge
Campbell
Quarantine Keeps Patient Confined At Home
Scarlet fever outbreaks enforce stay at home as affected individual remains under quarantine for an extended period.
Snow Plows On Roads In Mercer County Now
Mercer Pa December 31 snow plows of the tank type are now operating from the area on state highways. A self propelled catapult style plow with great power will clear roads heavily drifted while Harvey Orr of Mercer oversees the western territory. North and south routes are worst, east and west less so.
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Mercer County
Mercer
Harvey Orr
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