Navy officer Elliott remembered for Lake Erie deeds
Jessa Duncan Elliott details the life of naval officer Elliott born July 14 1782 in Maryland who rose from midshipman to captain. His daring 1812 joint capture of Detroit and Caledonia with 124 volunteers at Buffalo and Black Rock earned Congress a sword and a $200000 cargo valuation. He later commanded ships at York and Lake Erie and served in Algiers before death in Philadelphia on December 10 1845.
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Train Kills Girl At Grade Crossing Outside Greenville
Greenville Ta July 14 Sarah Weldon 21 was struck and killed by an Erie passenger train near here while returning home from work. She was hurled along the tracks with a wrecked car about 15 feet. Her father escaped unharmed by leaping from the machine seconds before impact. An inquest is set for Wednesday evening in Greenville. The victim, daughter of Mr and Mrs F D Weldon, worked at Greenville National Market and left about 5 pm with her father on the Greenville Sharon road when the train demolished the auto at a grade crossing.
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Erie Railroad
Greenville National Market
Greenville- Sharon Road
Lemon Slices Promise Antiwrinkle Lotion Formula
A homemade lemon lotion claims to smooth wrinkles and crow’s feet by night. The recipe blends lemon juice with orchid white and is said to relax skin, tighten contours, and leave skin velvety and clear. Beauty experts endorse its use for enlarged pores and whitening dull skin.
Kiddies Day Outing At Cascade Park Draws Thousands
Thousands of New Castle area children will attend Kiddies Day at Cascade Park tomorrow. Events start at 1 30 with a sports program offering prizes such as scout gear and candy for winners. A free 4 30 show features Sammie Dennis Rex the dog and strength acts by Walter Nank.
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Boy Drowns at Lake Milton in Cramp Incident
YOUNGSTOWN O July 14 Merwin Pollen 14 of Alliance drowned yesterday at Lake Milton seventeen miles west of here in sight of hundreds after cramps from eating heartily. He sank about 49 feet from shore. Forward still leads the intercollegiate track and field championships with 123 wins for Harvard 45 have been held since 1874.
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Department of Agriculture
Lawrence Bottling and Manufacturing Company
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