Burglary and Barber Tale From Tyrone Crackdowns
Tuesday dawn burglars blasted into Blair Bros. coal firm on South Logan Street using tools from Willmore’s wagon shop. They opened the safe, found four cents, scattered papers, but took nothing of value. A Maine barber tale follows about six lookalike brothers who fool a shop with repeated shaves, prompting a comical outburst from the barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Bros
Logan Street
J.J. Wilmore
Iuniate
Tyrone
Maine
Daughters of Liberty Council Planned in Tyrone
A push to form a Tyrone council of the Daughters of Liberty, a patriotic women’s organization allied with the American Mechanics and Juniors. W Hiller Samuel Reel and Jarry Colt lead efforts, with applications expected soon. Altoona has the nearest council, and the group claims about 15,100 members nationwide.
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Daughters of Liberty
Tyrone
Lady Friends of the
American Mechanics
National Council
Pittsburg
Samuel Reel
Jarry Colt
New England
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Charles Sumner Lyceum Opens Season With Plans
The Charles Sumner Lyceum held its first meeting of the season at the A M E church Monday evening. President J W Ackard spoke as plans were laid for an engaging year of literary instruction and entertainment. A committee on permanent organization was formed comprising G W Williams, Charles Farner Jr, and Miss Larty White. Officers for the ensuing term were elected. next monthly meeting will discuss by laws and adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sumner Lyceun
Charles Summer Lyceum
Ye A.M. E
J. WW. Akkerd
Per
Tyrone Public Schools
Stevens & Owens
Smith
Messrs
Canan
Shirk
Stevens
Templeton
Tyrone Herald
J. Williams & Son
A. A. Smith & Son
C.G. Nissley
Bowles & Davis
Kline
Mary Owens
Linda van Scoyce
Miss Owens
Beard
Judge Krebs Critiques Road Duty Over Embankment Injury
Clearfield judge urged county road supervisors to fulfill road maintenance duties after John Glaub was injured when his vehicle ran over an unprotected embankment. Court rejected poverty plea, noting supervisors could seek County Commissioners aid. Jury awarded $1000 to Glaub.
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Krebs
Clearfield
John Glaub
Blair County Funeral Directors Meet Elect Officers
The semi annual meeting of the Blair County Funeral Directors Association was held at Burley and Graham Tyrone with attendees J P Lafferty J B Flickey J Arthur T McFarland I B McFarland W Noel J H Burley and J W McCormick. Officers elected for the year: President T B McFarland Vice President J J Burley Secretary J P Lafferty Treasurer J B Hickey. Next meeting planned for May 1892 at J B Hickey’s Altoona establishment.
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Blair County Funeral Directors’ Association
Burley & Graham
Tyrone
J. P. Lafferty
J.B. Flickey
J. Arthur
Altoona
I. B. McFarland
Hollidaysburg
W. Noel
Newry
J. H. Burley
J. W. McCormick
T. B. McFarland
J. J. Burley
J. B. Hickey
Maud the Great Mare Visits Bonner at Tarrytown Farm
A New York World writer reports Maud the mare visiting at Mr. Bonner's Tarrytown farm. Bonner describes Maud grazing in a paddock near her stable, covered modestly by a blanket and cotton cover. He calls her a great pet and notes her intelligence by the space between her eyes while she accepts a grassy handout.
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N.Y
Y. W. O, T. U. Officers Elected
The officers elected for the ensuing year are President Miss Anna Jolly Vice Presidents Misses Francis Fleck Belle Cryder Mary Owens Corresponding Secretary Miss Mary Fleck Recording Secretary Miss Annie Owens Treasurer Miss Phoebe Gibson Superintendents juvenile work Miss Anna Slouck social purity Miss Luli Meek narcotics Miss Bertha Africa scientific work Miss Belle Cryder railroad work Miss Mary Owens press work Miss Francis Fleck
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Anna Jolly
Misses Francis Fleck
Belle Cryder
Mary Owens
Miss Mary Fleck
Annie Owens
Phoebe Gibson
Anna Slouck
Luli Meek
Bertha Africa
Francis Fleck
Advertised Letters For Week Ending October 10
Advertised letters remaining in the post office for the week ending October 10 include Miss Kit Nepley Miss Jennie Jacobs Mrs Sarah Vaugn Mrs Clara Catchaul Mrs Jane Thomas Mrs Clara Glasgo Mrs John McConin Mrs Mattie Hunter Louis Scholl Wm Williams 8 M Buck R B Austin Id Erwin John W Plummer Wm Melivine and others. Also readable jibberish lines appear likely OCR noise.
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Kit Nepley
Jennie Jacobs
Sarah Vaugn
Clara Catchaul
Jane Thomas
Clara Glasgo
John McConin
Mattie Hunter
Louis Scholl
Wm. Williams
Washington Letter Reports on Blaine Harrison Ties and G A R Encampment
National Capital correspondent describes President calm over Blaine’s return, strong personal ties with Secretary Blaine, and mutual respect amid rumors. Mentions ecumenical conference, next year’s G A R encampment plans, Blair’s resignation, pensions, tin plate tariff debates, and Supreme Court term notes.
Two Arrests For Drunkenness In Borough
Chief of Police Snyder arrested two young men on Saturday evening for drunkenness and one for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. After hours in lockup they paid fines of 2 and 3 dollars plus costs and were released to friends. Borough authorities vow to curb drunkenness and disorderly conduct, with harsher action if needed.
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Snyder
Costa
Rattlesnake Monster Captured by Cascade Traveler
Norris Harvey of Cascade township killed a 4 foot 5 inch rattlesnake on Sugar Camp road. The 10 rattles and unusually long size marked it as exceptional and the hide was sent to taxidermist Fred Cramer for mounting for future inspection.
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Norris Harvey
Cascade Township
Sugar Camp Road
Fred Cramer
Williamsport Sun
Women and Nations Advance for Temperance Victory
A poem by Mrs. Loberholtizer proclaims the WCTU’s power in advancing temperance. It calls on mothers sisters and sweethearts to stand firm, deny faltering allegiance, and seek blessings as love and prayer drive the dawn of a temperance victory.
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Temperance
Loberholtizer
Keep Up The Clubs: Dalzell Urges Republican Clubs
John Dalzell writes to barred Republican clubs from the Scranton convention urging them to keep their organizations intact and ready to canvass for state and county tickets with vigor, noting clubs of any age should remain active for timely political effort.
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John Dalzell
Scranton
Tyrone records cool dawn as temperatures dip
Over a 24 hour period from seven am Thursday Tyrone saw a low of 35 degrees and a high of 58 degrees. The mean temperature was 46.4 degrees, compared with 78 degrees a week earlier for the same hours. Airy costumes gave way to heavy overcoats as the weather shifted.
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Tyrone
Whizz-By George and the Stitch That Saved Him
A vivid recollection recalls a narrow escape from harm as a sudden pain in the side led to quick action. The speaker reflects on the adage a stitch in time saves nine and the brickbat narrowly missing due to prompt self protection.
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George
Dont Pay Large Doctor Bills With Medical Book
A. P. Ordway Co of Gusto Massachusetts offers a medical book padded with hundred pages and colored plates. Send two 2 cent stamps to receive the joostiuse and have the book mailed on receipt.
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Yournse Jr
A. P. Ordway C
Gusto
Mass
Happenings Here and There Briefly Recorded by Our Reporters
Charles Nau leaves for Huntingdon to preside at a four night piano engagement in the opera house. Dr. J M Gemmill ill in bed. Nineteen ministers attend Ecumenical Methodist Conference in Washington. James Witter visits Curwensville home from civil engineering work. Wagon front axle mishap on Logan street narrowly avoided a runaway. Pennsylvania railroad removes a mile of cast iron rail ties between Huntingdon and Ardenheim after years of failure. William Lanners and daughter Lizzie sail from Antwerp, return due October 20. Blair County W C T U delegates head to Bradford for state convention Oct 16–20. Samuel Woodring travels west, back via Philadelphia express. Lafayette College inauguration set for Oct 20 with speakers and honors. Morrison & Cass Paper plant adds brick buildings and offices at Tyrone. expansion continues. Latest brief items: Ellwood Hartman killed near Allentown. M C A convention adjourned. two baby seals christened at Philadelphia Zoo. missionary society love feast in Bethlehem. W B Davis drowns in East River. train collision near Pottsville. U S merchants rush goods to Mexico. First National Bank of Clearfield faces loss. Despatch wreck near Assateague Isle. Chinese disturbances reported in San Francisco.
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Charles Nau
Huntingdon
J. M. Gemmill
Central Pennsylvania
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington
James Witter
D'Invillier
Civil Engineer Corps
Curwensville
Mingle Bros
Logan Street
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Ardenheim
William Lanners
Lizzie
Germany
Antwerp
Blair County
W.C.T. A
Bradford
McKean County
Daniel Harris
Samuel C. Woodring
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Expres
Samuel
Ethelbert D. Warfield
LL. D
Lafayette College
Easton
W.C. Cattell
D. D
Lh. T
William McDonald Jack
Houtzdale
George C. Heckman
D.D
Thomas C. Porter
Arno Pardee, Esq
Board of Trustees
Pottsville
Peter Loder
United States
Mexico
Miller
First National Bank of Clearfields
Chestnut Street Nationals Bank
U.S
A Sweet Little Girl Dead in Early Morning
Jessie Jones daughter of A E and Annie Jones died yesterday at 5:40 AM at home on Washington avenue after a ten day diphtheria bout. She was 1 year 8 months 20 days old and deeply mourned by her parents. Funeral at the house at 10 AM conducted by Rev Jesse Akers of Altoona. Interment in Tyrone cemetery. Re-opening and rededication of the Presbyterian church to follow after repairs. Dr. Sample of New York expected to preach both services.
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Jessie
A. E
Annie Jones
Washington Avenue
Jesse Akers
Altoona
Tyrone Cemetery
Presbyterian Church
Sample
New York City
Our Land
Minneapolis
Cuyler
The Foot Ball Game Tyrone Vars Altoona Opens Season
Tyrone football team hosts Altoona on cricket grounds for first season game. Match draws enthusiastic crowd as Tyrone wins the first heat 6 to 0 then leads 12 to 0 after another heat. Tyrone praises Altoona as gentlemen. a return game at Tyrone is likely. Rah Rah Tyrone.
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Tyrone
Altoona
Rowné
Handsome Store Opens Fall Millinery Dry Goods Deck
The fall opening of Templeton Crawford & Co’s mammoth store on Juniata Street featured the millinery and dry goods departments. Bright are lights highlighted the tasteful display, making the shop appear among the prettiest in the state. spectators who missed opening are urged to see the new store soon.
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Templeton, Crawford & Co
Mammoth
Juniata St
Necessity of dissolution notices in partnership cases
A court case highlights the need to publish notices of dissolution when a partnership ends. Before August 9, 188_, Benjamin Millikin and Henry Bettinger were partners in a Venango County butchering business. Millikin bought cattle worth about 471.38 dollars but did not pay, and farmers sued Bettinger & Millikin to recover the full amount, collecting from Bettinger.
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Dees
Benjamin Millikin
Henry Bettinger
Venango County
Millikin
Bettinger
Sweet Young Thing and the Restful Composing Room
A fragment notes an admirer asking why the composing room is named and answers that it is so restful and quick, reflecting playful gossip on a newsroom workspace. The lines hint at romantic innuendo and insider humor within a newspaper staff.
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S. Y
Becuse
A Proper Candidate and Museum Manager Dialogue
A brief exchange shows a museum manager seeking an engagement as a curiosity. Coldly proposes testing a freshly painted fence by passing a finger without touching to see if it is dry.
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Willmore
Electric Light Company
Jackson Kinney
Pennsylvania Rvalry
Post
A. R
Post 172
Mr. Kinney
Sold Spring Forge
J. Kinney
Caiertakers
Maud
Caobd
Onatinet
Hayes
Aly
Capital Chat
National Capital
Blaine
Harrison
Mr. Blaine
Antold
State Department
Detroit
Harrison Dingman
Blair
China
New Trampshire
Raum
Seb
Representative Bunting
New York
Baltimore
Cin Makers
Farmer’s Alliance
Interstate Commerce Commission
D.P. Dencan
South Carolina
U. S. Supreme Court
Chist
Fuller
Gray
Belling Sea
Wand of Power
Morrison & Cass Paper Company
Austin Bros. & Porter
Ellwood Hartman
Allentown
Franklin
Philadelphie “Zoo
Baby McKee
Ruth
Society For Propagating the Gospel
Bethlehem
Bistengs Bachman
W. B. Davis
Brooklyn
East River
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