Warren and Vicinity Gossip and Local Notes
A long column of local items from Warren includes court news, marriages, deaths, a new motor bicycle, a producers’ convention, building work at Carver house, travel notes, and upcoming events. Notable mentions: Dr. Henry P. Hall’s death. Secretary Gresham’s passing. Kellar the magician. a new depot switch. Will Payne’s accident with a buzz saw. plans for the 22nd Annual Grangers Picnic in Cumberland County. and a Sunday train service between Oil City and Olean plus a Kinzua to Bradford run. The piece also notes school exams, frost recovery on hills, and a charity ball by Jamestown Elks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olwe
Warren
Carver House Ofice
C. B. Smith
Erie
Roger Sherman
Titusville
Olean
H. C. Hungerford
Jamestown
Henry P. Hal
Gresham
Wm. Hazeltine
Jennie E. Geer
Fredonia
Kellar
Will Payne
L. B. Hoffman
Oil City
Kinzua
Bradford
Aluabie
Willis B. Benedict
Robert
Ward
Jamestown Lodge of Elks
Celer
Ene
Indians and the Rainbow as a Zuni Demon Myth
Captain Trevitt W. Okey recalls Zuni beliefs linking the rainbow to a deified measuring worm. The myth portrays the rainbow as a demon that ends rain and causes drought, coloring the worm and flowers while prompting avoidance and propitiation in war shields and ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trevitt W. Okey
Los Angeles
Cal
Arizona
New Mexico
Broadway
New York World
The Bracelet
A Philadelphia Press item recounts a couple's exchange over a bracelet given as a pledge of love. The gift bears a warning from the jeweler that the bracelet will shrink around the wrist of any unfaithful wearer, leaving her hand lifeless, while the wearer questions the gaudy jeweled token and prefers a plain ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Actors Matinee Reveals Critics in Their Own Profession
A New York Presa report on the actors matinee scene exposes the self criticism among performers. It describes the star's entourage and the sympathetic ear buyers, seat battles, and rivalries in corridors between acts. The piece also notes the elder actors watching the decline of the stage and a mother offering pointed, humorous advice to her son Willie amid the theatre buzz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonbrette
Fi2‘el
Booth
Willie
Stolen Secret and a Governor’s Sleeves Tale
The Philadelphia Press recounts a tale about Minister Jewell in Russia. It claims he learned the Russian leather process during a St Petersburg factory tour and secretly brought back a method that helped the United States manufacture a Russian-like leather. The narrative weaves anecdotes of a country hotel and a governor sharing a sleeved nightshirt ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Russia
St. Petersburg
United States
Philadelphia Press
Also Mentioned on This Page
Priday
Warren and Vicinity
Warren Club
Franklin
Grant Briggs
Youngs
Erie G Messenger
Jack” Morrison
Oil and Iron League
Gunnison
Jack
Grangers
Williams’ Grove
Cumberland County
H. Thomas
Mechanicsburg
J. Franklin
O. and
J. League
New Castle
National League
President Power
Kate Walter Main
Cuba
Scott
Scott&Bowne
N.Y
Mead Township
Warren County
George J. Spade
Amt
Wm. Trushell
John Quinn
G. GC. Bean
Thomas Conver
H. Berry
Cate
Morrison
B. W. Rogers
J.E. Wolterton
H. J. Quins
Commissioners of
Rouse Road Fund
Atedland County
William Trisbel
John Quinn G
Bean Thomas Co
H. Barney
Morriso
Lavery
Watson
King Bridge
Compan
Treasure Ney
C.H. Hunter & Son
Warren, PA
Armstrong & McKelvy
National Lead CO
New York
Pittsburg
German National Bank
E. & Watson
H.W. NesMire
Admr
C.T. A
Wm Messner
Pat
Andrew Hertzell
Equitable Aid Union
Court of Common Pleas
Court of Warren
Corporation Act
Ball & Thompson, Solicitors
Gantly Made
Morningstar
Clothiers
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