Town Notes and Local Events Highlight Patchy History
A scraped array of town items notes and oddities include Edward Meehan linked to Punasutawney Interstate base ball, mention of cigar pipes at Langana Sullivan, weather forecasts tied to grippe, hoboes at the lockup, police raids postponed, Iroquois club dance, Kanal details of Dean's Kidney Pills at Beyer's Drug Store, and local political hints about Radaker and county campaigns. The piece also covers troop activity, arrest warrants, and a West End bridge incident plus a Florida to Mexico travel plan for a Robinson party.
Extermination Talk Sparks Bounty Debate on English Sparrows
The article reports Dr Joseph Kalbfus of Harrisburg urging Governor Stuart to pass a bounty on English sparrows as a measure to control nuisance birds. It details public opposition and concerns about the plan, noting fears for pets and property damage in towns and sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kalbfua
Harrisburg
State Game Commission
Valea
Thomas
Tabby
Stuart
Boem
Yoosens
Kalbfus
Plobert
Fronen and Lite Link A Curious French Marriage Thought
In the Condon Spectator fragment the writer muses on French marriage as a family practice and questions how a foreigner can grasp the transformation from sorrow to the seasoned self of a young French married woman, noting a perceived depth beyond prior experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fronen
France
Condon Spectator
Bradford Tragedy in Jealous Rage Ends in Double Death
A.W. Chamberlain, an electrician, shot and killed his wife Mabel and then killed himself at No 8 Forman Street Bradford after alleged jealousy over her conduct. He retrieved a 28 caliber gun, walked the streets, returned home, fired at his wife near the left ear, then shot himself to ensure the death. Neighbors describe Mrs. Chamberlain as vivacious. jealousy is cited as the motive, with the couple’s relationship strained by alleged improper associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfora
Forman
Vesterday
Jealoun Frenfey
A. M. Chamberlain
Mabel
Chamberlain
Bradford Trie Light Co
Stewart
Ela Auld
Personal notes from Brookville visit various locals
Cowan of Brookville likely with Senda in Clark area and other residents visiting. mentions Florence Boh, Katharine Sprankle, Trade Cla, Ines Th, June Norman Belete, Nell Johnson, Harvey Vinton and several places including Oaklands Arm strong County. scattered travel and social visits across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowan
Brookville
Senda
Clark
Bogs
Busine
Drabole
Stee
Florence Boh
Prankallan
Courenaire
Searheam
Oaklands Armstrong County
Ely
Katharine’ Sprankle
June Norman Belete
Ene My
Nell Tohnson
Biekeesport
Harvey Vinton
Hanging Days and executions in 18th century England
Fragment cites Queen Kaleabets remarks on many executed in small London during 1750s and 1780s, noting 1781 to 1787 saw up to twelve to twenty hanged at once. Exchanges between a couple reveal cruelty and self-interest amid late Victorian tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke
Kaleabets
England
London
Townsend
Sunday church services and programs listed in East Mahoning area
Rector Dr H Gilbert leads chapel services at 7 48 p m in East Mahoning Baptist Methodist. Methodist church announces morning and afternoon sermons with topics including Does Sin Succeed and Simon of Cyrene. Sunday school and junior and senior Endeavor groups meet. First Baptist on the park's south side lists services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Great Man and Evangellytical messages. Central Presbyterian plans morning and evening worship with a special communion service January 26 and choir concert emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promysenan
Charen
Himes
Kingdom of God
Yaa. m
Senor
First Baptist Church
Public Park
Henry Aladtes
Kew
Gillion
D. Dy
Ite
Bung
Tomorow
Detectives Question Man Over Early Thursday Robbery Claim
A man identified as Penkerhuser told Detective Michael Kern Penkerhauer he planned to rob Neeman, but investigators pressed for details as the Thursday incident remains under review. Authorities offered no further names or locations in the released notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrions
Lin Penkerhuser
Michael Kern Penkerhauser
Neeman
De Leonards Hem-Roid Ad Promises Cure for Piles
An old advertisement touts De Leonards Hem-Roid claiming it cures piles and guarantees results. It states internal tablets, with a money back implied guarantee, and lists Stoker & Potent and The Dr Lombard Co as likely suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. Leonards
Stoker & Potent Jaaney
Lombard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward Meehan
Punasutawney
Kansas
Langana Sullivan's
Drummond Plumbing Company
Penn Bola
State Police
Indiana
Neal
Larden
Dean
Beyer's Drug Store
Radaker
Anita
Campalas
Sherif
Raduker
Walsh
Keogh
Polk
M. A. Sullivan
Carroltown
RG. Melson
Winston Block
Punesu
Mclent
Joseph Bronce
Atichael Gaynor
West End
Gaynor
Lw, Robinson
Gene Tine It. & P
Coal and Iron
Vayu
Rochester
New York
Me Robinson
Ee Ruth
Lavelle Robinson
Mexico
Easy Stage
Pain Beach
Flora
Palm Beach
Yates
Mr. Robinson
Bradford
Fr Deen
A.W. Chamberlain
Bie Chamberlain
Jol
Tam
Lisiko
Brooklyn
H. Gilbert
the Chapel
East Mahoning Bipot
Methodist Episcopal
Amethidiat Apiaconal
Weiner
James Kelley
Jefferson Theatre
Alfred E. Aaron
Opera
Yama
Walnut Street Theatre
Phila
Clarence Harvey
Nella Webb
Soubrette
Aaron's Dancing Dolls
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