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VENANGO COUNTY NEWS HERALD
1910 - 1920s
Jan. 9, 1910
* E. G. CRAWFORD, for several years teller at the Franklin Savings Bank, has about completed negotiations for the purchase of the R. L. KEPLINGER Jewelry Store. Fred ALLISON, of Cochranton, succeeds Mr. CRAWFORD at the bank.
* Miss Susan Pearl HOLLISTER has returned from a visit in Pittsburgh.
* Miss Edna WITHERUP returned yesterday to Loretta Academy, Hamilton, Ontario, after the holiday vacation.
* Harry WYGANT has resigned his position with the C.A. BROWN & Co. and left this morning to accept a position in a Detroit store.
* Lt. Alexis JEUNET arrived today from Washington, D. C. , to spend a week with his brother, Achilles and sisters, Misses Zeline and Leontine.
* Ebner C. HAMILTON has removed his studio from his residence to the Franklin Conservatory of Music on Liberty Street.
January 14, 1911
* Leo SHORTS and sister, Miss Consuelo, spent Saturday with their grandmother, Mrs. GALLOWAY, of Grove City. Miss Consuelo will remain for a visit of several months.
* Mr. and Mrs. C. S. SMITH and children spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Smith's sister at Pardoe.
* Mrs. J. A. WAREHAM and sons, Edgar and Stephen, spent several days last week with her sister, Mrs. McCURDY, of Pardoe.
* Mr. and Mrs. Roy HARLAN of Bullion, spent Sunday at the home of the former's sister, Mrs. John WELTON.
* Miss Margaret HUMPREY, of Kennerdell, is visiting at the home of Mrs. Etta GRIFFIN.
* Miss Sara REESE went to Franklin on Friday, where she has secured employment.
* J. L. DUNLAP is seriously ill.
* Word has been received of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew MONTGOMERY, of Grove City, on Jan. 8.
* Miss Anna UREY is quite ill.
* Silas DUNLAP has been on the sick list for some time.
* Mrs. F. C. DAY and daughter, Geneva, spent several days last week with relatives in Mercer County, and was accompanied home by her aunt.
* The following pupils of Gealy school have not been absent during the month: Bessie GRIFFIN, Bert GRIFFIN and Howard MONTGOMERY. Those absent one day or less: Florence GEALY, Harold GEALY, John GEALY and Leland PADEN.
* The following is the report of the Lovell School for the month ending Jan. 10, 1911.
Those who have not been absent during the month are
Ethelbert JOHNS,
Belva LOCKARD,
Lena BYERS,
Sara McDOWELL,
Velma VOGUS,
Newell GRIFFIN,
Wayne GRIFFIN,
Royal PARKER,
Harold LOVELL,
Beulah PARKER,
Myrle JACOBS.
The first five named have not been tardy during the month.

Those who were not absent more than one day during the month are
Vane JOHNS,
Nixon WOLFORD,
Nelson RANKIN,
Clifford JOHNS,
Bazell JOHNS
Alberta HIGBEE.
Margaret L. McElroy, Teacher
October 16, 1918
* German resistance weakens as the Allies roll up the enemy along the 30-mile war front. Haig enters the suburbs of Lille and the armies are pounding at Courtrai. The Allied wedge in Flanders is widening and menacing the German front, as the army drives on in the soaking rain.
* Three cases of influenza have been reported in the city; and now the schools have been closed.
* Fifty-two bond buyers received a gift of $5 from O. D. BLEAKLEY, who had the presentation to stimulate the sales of the Fourth Drive. He will match anyone who purchases $6,000 worth of bonds.
* A daughter was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. MILLER.
* Every night is a hot time in the old town and those well persons who stay home don't know what they are missing. Last night was French night on Liberty Loan street and the demonstration began at Mrs. J. French MILLER'S booth. Mrs. MILLER, Mrs. T. W. MITCHELL and Miss Elizabeth HOLLISTER wore attractive costumes in the French tri color and the booth was attractively decorated. They sold $4,000 worth of bonds. Tonight will be British night.
Nov. 11, 1918
* The Armistice has been signed ! The terms were met by Germany under which hostilities ended at 6 o'clock this morning. Washington time, 11 o'clock Paris time. The Germans are to withdraw behind the Rhine, stripped of all means of war making. The greatest war in history ended this morning, after 1,567 days of horrors, during which virtually the whole civilized world has been convulsed. Ten millions have lost their lives in the struggle. The whole nation greeted the news of the truce and great celebrations broke out all over the country. The news was conveyed in Franklin by the blowing of the Eclipse whistle.
* The Kaiser has fled to Holland, and is unwelcomed there. General revolt has broken out in Germany. The Reds are in control of much of the country. Berlin greeted the new order with great parades.
* The lid is off in Franklin today and if the Kaiser can't hear the noise it's because he isn't listening. Not enough people went to work today to operate the plants. A monster parade was planned for this afternoon.
* Company F was probably in an attack made by the Second American Army in Lorraine this morning.
* All draft calls have been canceled.
* The town has sent greetings to Colonel RICKARDS.
* There were three deaths here today from influenza.
* To Nelson E. GRIFFIN, engineer at the power plant of the Eclipse Oil Works, belongs the distinction of giving Franklin the first news that the war was at an end. It was he who blew the whistle.
Nov. 22, 1918
* Fifteen hundred Belgians were killed as a large munitions train exploded.
* The Dutch press is demanding the explusion of the ex-Kaiser. It is feared that his presence is likely to cause another war. All members of the Hollenzollern family will leave German soil in the near future.
* The boys of Company F will not reach the United States in time for the Christmas holidays according to Secretary Baker.
* Capt. H. C. BRADDOCK, brother of Mrs. E. T. STEVENSON, has been killed in action in France.
* Late Thursday Franklin had its first snow fall of the year but only for a few hours, and by noon today all traces had vanished.
* J. R. SWIFT has returned home from a business trip to Philadelphia.
* Miss Nellie McNAMARA leaves Saturday for Cleveland where she is expected to locate.
* Miss Mary KENNEDY is home from Grove City College to visit with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. M. KENNEDY.
* Miss Agnes MYERS and daughter, Florence, left this afternoon for New York to visit another daughter, Miss Emily.
June 2, 1919
* For the third time in as many games, Oil City's baseball team defeated Franklin Saturday afternoon at Miller-Sibley Field by the score of 3 -2.
* Local 80th Division men are rapidly reaching American shores after having been overseas for more than a year. Those who have landed this week include: Thomas ESHELMAN, Fred ANDREWS, Nathan COHEN, Edward RIESENMAN, Ned A. KELSEY, J. Howe BUNCE and Byron KENDRICK.
*Mr. and Mrs. John REW have returned to their home in Glassport after visiting Mr. and Mrs. N. B. MYERS.
*Mr. and Mrs. W. E. BAILEY and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. SHULDE spent the weekend in Pittsburgh and leave soon for New Castle where they will locate.
*Theodore FINKENSTEIN who recently returned from overseas and has been at Camp Dix for the past week, arrived home today.
*Mr. and Mrs. J. F. LEASGANG left this morning in their car for Columbus O., where they will spend about two weeks.
*Miss Darthea ROWLAND has returned from a two weeks' visit in Pittsburgh and New York, with her aunt, Mrs. E. E. JENKINS.
* Mr. and Mrs. C. P. DIERINGER and Glenn KRITCH have returned from a motor trip to Cleveland and Youngstown.
* Miss Ruth CARMICHAEL is home from Pittsburgh for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. CARMICHAEL.
* Leo BARRETT has returned from a short visit with his brother, Thomas D., in Cleveland.
October 6, 1920
* Miss Jessie STEWART, who is en route to her home in Pocatello, Idaho, after spending the summer at her old home in Scotland, is making a short visit with the Misses Mary and Nettie BORLAND.
*The Wednesday club began its year's meeting this afternoon. Mrs. C.E.W. SALTER, new president, made a short address; and Miss Jessie SMILEY led a discussion on "Women Citizens." A social hour followed.
*Miss Edith and Florence HECKARD entertained a number of young people last evening in honor of Miss Ethel JEWELL, whose engagement to Steel BRYSON, of Washington, Pa., was recently announced.
*A son, William Vance, Jr., was born on Oct. 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Vance PHIPPS. (Mrs. Phipps is Bertha Pearl HAYLETT, d/o James HAYLETT and Elva HASSON)
*The birthday anniversaries of Miss Helen MAWHHINNEY and Mrs. O.K. JOLLEY were celebrated at the meeting of the Happy Helpers, taught by Mrs. JOLLEY. The affair was at Miss MAWHINNEY'S home, with 19 in attendance.
October 11, 1920
*After being on the defensive for the greater part of the game, the Franklin High School football team blocked Greenville's kick in the last quarter of the game at Miller-Sibley field Saturday aftenoon and with seven minutes to go, scored two touchdowns to win the game 12 to 6.
* Mrs. Charles STEINECKER entertained 20 girls Saturday afternoon in honor of the birthday anniversary of her daughter Twila Louise.
*Mr. and Mrs. L.O. BOUQUIN of Oil City were guests of honor at a party given at their home on West Second Street Saturday by the Fortnight Club. The BOUQUINS have been married for 25 years.
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