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VENANGO COUNTY NEWS HERALD 1888 - 1898 EXTRAS! *Constable, Dogs Take Note Franklin, Pa., June 11 (AP) Notice in the municipal building of an Allegheny River Valley town:"The law requires that all dogs be licensed. Police are hereby notified to shoot all dogs found running loose without licenses. This also applies to constables." 44 Years Ago – Dec. 2, 1893 - "Mel" Kerr, well-known humorist in New York, is here on a visit to his parents. The Galena Oil Company presented to each employee and employees of the railroad a turkey for Thanksgiving. The third anniversary of the Franklin Y.M.C.A. was observed here last night by a public meeting in the Baptist Church. The new bank in Cooperstown is now in full operation and will do general banking business. W. J. Lapsley, of this city, is cashier. Contributor Penny Minnick minnick862@verizon.net