Eli Slifer Pennsylvanian Statesman and Boat Builder
Eli Slifer, born 1818 in Coventry township, Chester County, was a Civil War era secretary of the commonwealth and State Treasurer. He built a large boat yard and lumber business in Lewisburg, later retiring with a comfortable competence. He entered politics in 1849, served in the General Assembly and State Senate, and guided state finances as treasurer before serving under Governor Curtin and earning postwar respect for his patriotism and leadership.
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Eli Stfer
Pennsylvania
Coventry Township
Chester County
Penna
Lewisburg
Bucks County
Germany
Abraham
Eli
Northumberland
William Frick
Frick and Slifer
Slifer
General Assembly
Union
Jualata
Senate
Siiter
Sister
the Commonwealth
Andrew U. Curtin
Nobbie
Alexander McClure
Altoona
Curtin
Commonwealth
Lincoln
Notable Civil War Officer Slifer Dies After Accident
Colonel Silfer aided Governor Curtin's cabinet during the Civil War and later retired to his farm north of Lewistown. He died May 27, 1885, after being thrown from a buggy in a bridge accident on May 24, 1884, following a collapse while crossing a railroad bridge. He married Catherine Frisk in 1840 and left eight children.
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Europe
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Sliter
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Mr. Slifer
Catherine Frisk
Today's Anniversaries Highlight Historic Figures and Events
The notice lists 1564 John Calvin death, 1509 birth in Nayon, 1742 Gen Nathaniel Greene from Warwick Rhode Island, 1786 death in Savannah, 1893 Whitney Connecticut cotton gin inventor, 1550 Neuron temple destruction, 1863 Port Hudson assault, 1875 Holyoke fire at Catholic church, 1815 Sthelbert Talbot consecration as Idaho Wyoming mission bishop, 1898 Victor Bartinger D C jurist. Kids home from school soon.
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Geneva
Nayon
France
Nathaniel Greane
Brandywine
Warwick
R. I
Savannah Ga
Whitney
Connecticut
George
Neuron
Port Hudson
Holyoke
Mays
Sthelbert Talbot
Idaho
Wyoming
Victor ¢. “‘Bartinger
North Carolina
International Court
Egypt
Washington
Concord
N.C
Haley's M-O Mineral Oil Emulsion Advert
Mineral Oil and Milk of Magnesia form Haley's M-O an emulsion claimed to relieve heartburn belching and intestinal issues. The ad promotes a combination lubricant and antacid, offering a family size bottle for $1.00 by mail from The Haley Si-O Company Indianapolis Indiana.
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Aley Si-O
Indianapolis
Ind
Bandits Loot Brook Bank Isolate Town Invasion
Pandita invaded Brook Indiana looted the bank and cut telephone wires then fled toward Chicago leaving the town isolated from all communication. The loot amount and robbery details were not known a few hours after the crime.
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tInternational News Service
Kentland
Ind
Pandita
Brook
Chicago
One Cent Advance In Gasoline Price
Atlantic Refining Company and Gulf Refining Company announce a one cent per gallon rise in Pennsylvania and Delaware retail gasoline prices, effective immediately. Other firms were expected to follow.
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Conemnational News Service
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Atlantic Refining Company
Gulf Refining Company
Education plan shapes Mexico's rural masses under Dulles
The piece outlines a sweeping program for Mexico's rural population under President Dulles, aiming to lift two thirds living in misery through comprehensive reform. It notes Dr. J Manual Puig Casaurane as a key figure guiding the initiative, building on past efforts.
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Mexico
Dulles
J. Manual Puig-Casaurane
Education Secretary Picked From White House Ranks
The appointment highlights Dr Puig Casau-Tince a 37 year old physician who has served in the federal district legislature and managed a major daily paper. He directed the recent presidential campaign and has spent time abroad including a residence in Mexican penitentiaries during revolutions.
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Puig Casau- Tince
Foreign News In Brief From Frontiers and Cities
CARIS May 27. One Spanish officer wounded in an attack by twenty revolutionists on Vera costume offices at Vera on the Franco Spanish frontier per Pamplona dispatch. MEXICO CITY May 21. A general strike in the Tampico oil zone is deemed unavoidable and may be called today despite President Calles and troops dispatched to fields officials. LISHON May 27. Portuguese government to close consulates at Providence Rhode Island Fall River and New Bedford Massachusetts and replace with vice consulates.
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Robin's Furniture Co Plans Store Remodel and Expansion
Robin's Furniture Co at 26 East Washington plans a remodeling to enlarge floor space. The project will use the entire second floor for furniture display after completion, with only part of the second floor currently in use. The firm, established after arriving in the city years ago, seeks to expand stocks and display capacity.
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Robit's Furniture Company
East
Washington Street
Robin's Furniture Company
Toronto Man And Crew Captured By Coast Guard Men
A Toronto vessel led by Capt. Ben Kerr and eight men with an armed girl was halted after a chase by a U S coast guard cutter. Eight shots were fired before surrender. Police found eight cases of Canadian ale aboard while hundreds were thrown overboard during the attempt.
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Coast Guard
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International Newer Service
Rochester
N. Y
Ben Kerr
Kere
Pittsburgh Woman Speaks On Africa At St. John's Church
Miss Eleanor Demler of Pittsburgh recently returned from a world tour spoke at the Open meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of St. John's Lutheran Church. She described Lutheran missions in Africa including native customs schools and religion. Johns and Miss Victoria Finney were featured, with a social time and refreshments to follow.
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Pittsburgh
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Farm Facts Timely Reminders From The State Colleges
Farm facts cover odor control for milk by pasture timing, garden maintenance for better yields and appearance, cabbage maggot control with corrosive sublimate, signage for roadside markets, selling self-grown products, barn sanitation to prevent fly raids, and a note about becoming a member in the Keystore.
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Keystore
400 Bushel Potato Club Highlights Big Four Practices
The 400 Bushel Potato Club emphasizes soil preparation seed and fertilizer and spraying as key factors. While not just luck or season one third of the seven top yields reached 400 bushels or more the prior year.
Physical education for girls emphasized in health standard
A noted editorial argues that neglecting girls' physical education harms overall health. It stresses that healthy womanhood is as vital as healthy manhood and that physical education forms a foundation for good health.
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Beod Health
Regent shows The Talk of the Town features
New Castle residents are invited to see The Talk of the Town at the Regent today only. A double program is offered tomorrow and Saturday with Jackie Coogan in A Boy of Flanders and Jack Hoxle in Flying Hoots, promising two features and a comedy.
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Seally
Jackie Coogan
Jack Hoxle
Wix Reala
Aarth
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