In Years Past
100 Years Ago In 1909, the Journal was presenting a portion of a paper on chivalry written by A.D. Hiles. Mr. Hiles discussed in a masterly manner the position of women in the life of the day and asked what conception of the sacredness of marriage was to be held by the girl of 12 years who would sing: “I Love My Wife But Oh You Kid.” The article should be read by every man or woman, young or old. A sensational runaway occurred on Main Street in Jamestown when the horse attached to Hubbard and Gardner’s grocery wagon, driven by Ross VandeWarker, ran down the hill. Mr. VandeWarker hung on gamely but at the corner of Main and First streets the rig collided with a meat market wagon driven by Oscar Lindahl. The occupants of both rigs were thrown to the pavement but escaped without serious injur.
» Full StoryGas Prices Unchanged For Third Straight Week
Chautauqua County area gas prices remained unchanged for the third consecutive week, staying at $2.86 a gallon.
The national retail price for a gallon of self-serve regular is $2.627, or 3.1 cents cheaper than one week ag.
United Way Seeks Tax Assistance Volunteers
The United Way is seeking volunteers to help hundreds of local residents get larger tax refunds this coming year through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
» Full StoryChurch To Host Hymn Fest Sunday
From left, Brian Bogey, seated, is shown rehearsing with Pam Caprino, Pastor Adam Rohler, Sarah Johnson, Pastor Rick Miller and Pastor Dan Soderberg for a community-wide hymn fest at 6 p.m. Sunday in Zion Covenant Church, 520 Fairmount Av.
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Ellington Community Food Pantry, Ellington Fire Hall, 8 a.m. to noon
‘‘Mapping The Birds Of New York: The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State.’’ Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St.
Couple Discusses Trip To Africa During Rotary Club Meeting In Westfield
WESTFIELD — Carl Vahl and his wife, Mary Ann, from the Olean Rotary Club, recently told of their visit to Niger in western Africa during a Westfield Mayville Rotary Club meeting.
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