Kane Sees Rise in Trade Board Amid Big Parade
Kane forms a board of trade with 456 members pledging to boost local business. Pure food actions in Bradford target dairies and grocers for violations. jail history noted at Meadville with a 1901 execution. Fire at Shamokin coal mine ends after a year of battles. 500 workers kept employed. Senate endorses Lodge resolution against foreign control of U S territory. four senators oppose. New York veterinary group notes 545000 fewer farm animals since 1909, with higher values. Oil wells rise in Allegany county. Bank of Genesee changes Batavia address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Veterinary Association
Utica
Grace Acquitted in Atlanta Husband Shooting Trial
Mrs Grace was found not guilty by a jury in Atlanta Virginia of trying to murder her husband Eugene Grace. She wept and was consoled by lawyers as the verdict was read. The husband, paralyzed by the case, vowed to sue for divorce and denounced the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Ulrich Opie Grace
Atlanta
Eugene Grace
Newman
Girl Inherits 206000 From Estranged Mother
Miss Marion Goodale Strong of Syracuse receives a $206000 legacy from her mother who had disowned her at birth. The inheritance comes from Mrs. Strong of the Coodale family, died at Babylon and left a large estate now handled by executors who will account by Sept. 1. Marion lives with the Congdons near Trumansburg. her father Robert Strong remains in Babylon and maintains a friendly relation with her.
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Marion Goodale Strong
Syracuse
N. Y
Miss Strong
George E. Congdon
Trumansburg
Strongs
Babylon
L. I
Marion
Vinegar King Weds Grand-Niece in Sudden Courtship
Stephen Scott a 75 year old Verbank vinegar manufacturer known as the Vinegar King married his 19 year old grandniece Miss Alice Lee in Mill Brook after a three week courtship. Miss Lee traveled from the West to Dutchess County for the summer and met Scott at a Rock City friends’ home. He called it love at first sight and news notes his wealth and statewide renown.
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Poughkeepsie
Stephen Scott
Verbank
Alice Lee
Millbrook
Lee
Dutchess County
Rock City
Scott
Big Fruit Crops Forecast for Niagara County
Reports from the rich country north of the city indicate a large apple and peach crop but lighter output for plums and pears. Rain has been scarce and harmed growth. Wheat was damaged by winter and spring, yet a fair crop is expected. hay yields may double last year’s. Oats and potatoes show good growth and overall output is expected to be very fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara County
N. Y
Homeless Man Dies Buried by Hay Maw at Corry Farm
John Garvey sought shelter in a barn on Harvey Heath’s farm near Corry Pennsylvania. A hay maw collapsed trapping him and suffocating him before a doctor could arrive.
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John Garvey
Harvey Heath
Corry
Heath
Death of Charles J Bonivier in Celeron Hotel
Fourd dead in bed at the Hotel DuNord in Celeron New York. Charles J Bonivier had been ill and stayed at the hotel for treatment. Coroner Illston returned a verdict that the death was due to asthma. Boniivier leaves no immediate family.
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Charles J. Bonivier
DuNord
Celeron
N. Y
Illston
Prize Winners of Yorkshire Arts and Crafts Exhibit
A policeman a quarryman and four roadmenders were among the prize winners at an arts and crafts exhibition held in a Yorkshire village recently.
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Yorkshire
England
Wealthy Niantic butcher shot by auto bandits
Melvin Mason a rich Niantic Connecticut butcher was attacked by three men in a car. He knocked down two robbers but a third fired, wounding him in the stomach as he collapsed. The trio sped away, Mason’s companion fled and the incident occurred as they were headed for the railway station to fetch a Sunday paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Mason
Niantic
Conn
Mason
Laird Sues Railroad for Family Deaths in Wreck
William R. Laird of Buffalo sues the Lackawanna Railroad in supreme court for 125000 damages after a July 4 wreck near Corning killed his wife Mrs Laird, his father George Laird aged 70, and children Rabel 5 and Philin 2. Attorney Frank H Hausner of Corning filed the action. railroad offered 12500 to settle all claims.
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Buffalo Man
William R. Laird
Buffalo
Tackawanna
Corning
Frank H. Hausner
Supreme Court
Rabel
Philin
Lackawanna Company
Severe hail returns after storm devastation in Dale woods
Six inches of hail were found four days after a severe electrical storm devastated Boyertown area. The hail damaged grain crops and fruit trees, leaving fields and orchards looking bare and damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyertown
Dale
House Robbery Steals Bed and Trunk in Sleep
In Pottstown on August 8, burglars entered while Bonski and Mikkenzi slept, carried their bed eight feet outside, removed the trunk and escaped. They took 136 dollars and several items of clothing and apparel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottstown
Robert Bonski
Tobias Mikkenzi
Woman with crippled hands writes 175 page novel by toes
Ephie Gladys Virtue of St. Paul Minnesota, entirely unable to use her hands, has completed a 175 page novel written with a typewriter operated by her toes. The achievement highlights her determination and skill despite her disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Ephie Gladys Virtue
Edgar Lettow Killed by Live Wire Contact in Ill Cannery
Sycamore Illinois August 8 Edgar Lettow twenty was instantly killed when he touched an iron rest leaning against a live wire while assisting in building a silo at a local cannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore, Ill
Edgar Lettow
Amsterdam Diamond Cutters Idle Over Wage Dispute
The Ascher diamond firm that cut theCullinan diamond closed its works in Amsterdam due to a wage dispute, leaving about 650 mill workers idle.
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Amsterdam
Ascher
Market Report Wheat and Pork Prices in New York
New York market report lists No. 2 hard winter wheat at 1.02, Standard oats, pork mess at 19.75 to 29.50, creamer y butter at 26 to 27 cents, and state white eggs at 31 to 32 cents per dozen. Also notes dairy and fancy new laid eggs in state and Pennsylvania markets.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
East Buffalo Livestock Market Prices Report
Cattle prices for prime steers 9.15 to 8.65 per hundredweight with weights 1200 to 1400 pounds, and steers 7759 at 8.65. Choice fat cows 6.25 to 6.50, choice heifers 7.40 to 7.75, choice pulls 5.80 to 6.50, choice reale 19.0 to 10.25, fair to good 9.25 to 10.25. Sheep and lambs include choice spring lambs 7.25 to 7.50 and mixed sheep 4.25 to 5.00.
Wrong Kind of Man Makes Women Think Twice About Wealth Marriages
A light social critique notes many women would wed for money or titles if not for the typical men who pursue them. The piece surveys attitudes toward marriage, money, and social expectations with a witty, period voice.
Brown Hill Community Notes from August Visitations
Brown Hill residents share visits across Erie County and nearby towns. Rev A C Hall and family visit relatives. Alice Holland recovers from illness. Jason Libbey of Grand Valley visits relatives. Others travel to Warren and Ashville. tent meeting planned in Tobey orchard starting August 7.
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Brown Hill
A. C. Hall
Erie County
Alice Holland
Jason Libbey
Grand Valley
S. B. Fidler
Fred
Clarion
May Horner
Ruby Samuelson
Warren
David Young
J. W. Farnham
Florence Hanson
S. A. Brown
Ashville
Eri. K. Stearns
Preston Deveraux
Winifred Tobey
Youngsville
Wesleyan Methodists
I. J. Tobey
Nettie Stevenson
Titusville
Sarah Dougherty
Jamestown
L. F. Pratt
Myrtle Carlson
Lamestone
N. Y
L. J. Johnson’s
Matthews Run News Update from Aug 5
Dr Christman made a professional visit to Matthews Run last Friday. Oil men move a derrick to the Frank Carlson lease. Several locals visit kin in nearby towns as community events and church plans unfold.
Bass Catches Two Pound Freshwater Specimen At Pittsfield
Pittsfield notes Georgie Lydiatt caught a fine two pound bass. Miss Bertha Hayle and Miss Hattie Hayle spend summer with their mother. Asa Farnham’s friends regret her ill health. Arthur Hagle, Lynn Campbell and Ben Abraham of Warren visited. Hazel Lydiatt is sick. Lester Lopes remains in serious condition from age and heart trouble. A. D. Coan and wife with sister Kate Shutts spent Sunday with relatives. Rev. E. D. Sill returned from a two week convention and home visit near Canton Ohio. Bertha and Amber Pearson visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Vanips.
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Pittsfield
Georgie Lydiatt
Bertha
Hattie Hayle
Asa Farnham
Arthur Hagle
Lynn Campbell
Ben Abraham
Warren
Hazel Lydiatt
Lester Lopes
A. D. Coan
Youngsville
Kate Shutts
E. D. Sill
Canton
Ohio
Amber Pearson
Wm. Vanips
Farmington Couple Wed in Lander Far West
August Peter son and Grace Hitchcock daughter of D B Hitchcock proprieter of the hotel at Lander were married July 31 by Rev O H Sibley. They will reside in Lander. Mrs Preston Deveraux has cancer and poor health. Mrs Rose Smiley of Busti visiting father Joel Gardner. Mrs Hannah Preston of Youngsville visiting sister Mrs C B Mix.
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Farmington
Peterson
Grace Hitchcock
D. B. Hitchcock
Lander
O. H. Sibley
Preston Deveraux
Rose Smiley
Busti
Joel Gardner
Hannah Preston
Youngsville
C. B. Mix
Akeley Hollow Social Roundup
Mrs. Henry Akeley and son Lester plus Miss Freeda Mattson visited North Warren friends. Mrs. Alma Carver and son from New York city stayed with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Adams returned from Spring Creek visits. Mrs. John Carr of North Warren visited her mother and returned with her.
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Akeley Hollow
Henry Akeley
Lester
Freeda Mattson
North Warren
Alma Carver
New York City
J. G. Adams
Spring Creek
John Carr
Eliza Fox
Alson Walker
Ida Vansile
Charley Wright
Russell
Meritt Bauer
Warren
L. G. Adams
Dudith Adams
Charley Hoag
Better Pay First Quote From Danish Saying About Bread
A Danish saying warns that it is hard to pay for bread that has already been eaten. The proverb reflects value and fair exchange, emphasizing prudence in paying upfront.
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Board of Trade
Pure Food
Bradford
Crawford County
Meadville
Daniel S. Kehoe
Frank Major
Daniel McGrath
Bear Valley
Shamokin
Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Company
Senate
Senate of the
United States
Cummins
Iowa
McCumber
North Dakota
Nepublicans
Stone
Missouri
Percy
Mississippi
Fred Miller
Elmira
Allegany
Allegany County
Batavia Bank
Banks
van Tuyn
Bank of Genesee
Main Street
Batavia
Joseph Roe
Gravel Run
Hornell
Roe
Canisteo
Penumonia
William H. Jager
Kingston
Corning Hospital
Jager
Dundee
Rochester
Thomas W. Fincucane
United States Independent Telephone Company
United States District Court
Frederick L. Johnson
Newark
Mrs. Grace
Grace
Vinegar King
Auto Bandits
Laird Sues Railroad
Market Report
East Buffalo Livestock Market
Way Curry
Mr. Curry
Ann Ward
Pearl Ward
Union City
Bert Coal
Martin Norbeck
Ed Ash
Warren Market
Manda Johnson
Chapman Bros
Wm. Boswell
Portland
Oregon
A. A. Martin
Fitzgerald, Ga
Joe Kenniston
Frank Patchen
Sam Fidler
C. E. McCain
Tidioute
C. S. Chapman
Lottsville
C. A. Holpen
Silver Lake, Wash
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Hertzel Hardware
Penn’s Ave. W
Mail Printing CO
Warren, Pa
Atlantic
Cape May
Wildwood
Ocean City
Anglesea
Sea Island City
Holly Beach
Avalon
Stone Harbor
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Niagara Falls
Pullman
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