Death at Ravenna From Contaminated Well Water
A well at Lawrence Field near Silver Creek in Edinburg township caused diphtheria and typhoid across the community. Four relatives are hospitalized, with several others ill after drinking the water at a funeral. Health officials warn against drinking the well water and samples confirm contamination. Local schools remained closed two weeks and are to reopen next Monday.
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Ravenna
Lawrence Field
Silver Creek
Edinburst
Caneter
Talal
White Hospital
Odd
Bert
Glenn Corbett
Palmyra Township
Pield
Mra Olt Hartlieb
Myg. Wield
Arthir Wing
Edinburg
Les Fenton
Mahoning
Canary
Wields
Field
State Board of Hearth
Henry Shrader
Devth
Leeta North
Cowboy wedding picnic feature in Montrose Colorado
At Montrose on September 27 a mounted minister wed Virgil Qeborn to Miss Susie Pool in a rodeo style ceremony. The bridal party rode in on horseback with fifty cowgirls in western regalia, followed by about 600 spectators. Guests presented gifts including lumber for a new home and a fine horough high call.
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Montrose
Col
Virgil Qeborn
Susie Pool
Workman Returns for Dinner and Loses Life
Pottsville Pa Sept 27 heavy rains caused an old mine at Phoenix Park Colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company to break through into the gangway just after midnight. One worker drowned as men fled but one man died trying to recover his dinner can. a mule also drowned, about a score of workers were in the mine at the time.
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Pottsville
Phoenix Park
Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iver Company
Alfred Vanderbilt and a Question of Will and Wealth
Fragmentary notes discuss Alfred Vanderbilt and a contested will with mentions of a large sum and possible bequests. The text references a court action, inquiries into validity, and like topics tied to an estate settlement. Names such as Vanderbilt and related individuals appear amid garbled phrases and legal themes.
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Alfred Forsone
Teal
Cornelis Virdee
Reretia
Fes
Alfred Vanderbilt
Dangers in Lightning Flash Declared Small
Describes lightning dangers with notes on electrical charges and discharge. Includes observations of structures struck, molten metal, and unstruck buildings, plus events from a specific region and dates. Mentions various scientific explanations and effects of atmospheric electricity and thunderstorm behavior.
Explosion Damages Home in Lebanon Yard Fire
A report from Lebanon Pennsylvania dated September 27 describes an explosion in a home at Chestnut Street. Andrew Thompson, an undertaker, aided firefighting efforts after a stove exploded near a couch, causing a blaze that spread through the Harlacher residence. No further details on injuries or outcomes are provided.
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Andrew Thompson
Asslaiami
Harmieter
Beard
Ray
Lebanon
Charles d
Chestnut Street
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Zanesville
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Blue Ribbon
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Lake of Naga Betas
Aurora
Mowilily
Elector
Paat Long Ave
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