New Steel Rails for Lake Erie and Pennsy
Rail deliveries will arrive in the New Castle district later April or early May. Lake Erie gets 10,000 tons, Pennsy 30,000 tons for the E and A division upgrades and new East Youngstown and Lawrence Junction yards. Vanderbilt system interest seeks control with Little Kanawha property. Lake Erie seeks 1 percent more.
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Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania
East Youngstown
Lawrence Junction
Pennsy
New Castle District
J. M. Schoonmaker
Pittsburg
New York
Baltimore and Ohio
Vanderbilt System
Gould-Ramsey
Vander Wilt
Little Kanawha
Officials Enjoy Pleasant City Visit By Amalgamated Leaders
Secretary Treasurer John Williams and President McArdle of the Amalgamated association visited New Castle Saturday night for a Y M C A meeting hosted by John H. Jones. They called the visit one of their most pleasant in years and said they would remember it. Pride of New Castle lodge members rued that the officials arrived after 5 p.m. and missed the afternoon session.
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John Williams
McArdle
Amalgamated Association
Y. M
John H. Jones
Boyles Avenue
Pride
New Castle Lodge
Move to Greer block details on Mercer Street
The subject reports relocation from 17 South Mill Street to the first floor of the new Greer block on Mercer Street at 67th. The change of address indicates updated premises and street access for the business or office.
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South Mill Street
Greer Block
Mercer Street
Ellwood City Sunday Ordinance Not Enforced
Ellwood City kept Sunday sales of papers cigars candy and soda largely unchallenged as drizzle limited enforcement. The burgess has not acted because the council committee has not reported. Citizens pushed for a tight Sunday town but many fear the measure will be dropped or postponed.
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Ellwood
Revival Services Add 68 Converts at Local Church
Revival meetings led by Pastor Rev. F L Taylor and evangelist Rev. Percy Wilson concluded last week increasing church membership by 68 with potential more names expected. The month long series drew strong attendance and strong effort from Wilson and Taylor.
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Christian Church
F. L. Taylor
Percy Wilson
Miller Simon Wedding Sunday Ellwood City Event
Miss Minnie Miller of Pittsburg married Benjamin Simon of Ellwood City in an Ellwood opera house ceremony. The bride, daughter of M. L. Miller, is well known in the area and New Castle social circles. the groom belongs to Ellwood’s Simon Brothers firm. They will reside in Ellwood City.
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Ellwood
Minnie Miller
Pittsburg
Benjamin Simon
Ellwood City
M. L. Miller
New Castle
Simon Brothers
Ellwood Personal News Includes Local Visits
Harry Keller spent Sunday with friends in Pittsburg. Attorney John H. Bittner visited New Castle on Saturday. Louis Cohen of Johnston is visiting his son Arthur Cohen for a few days.
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Harry Keller
Pittsburg
John H. Bittner
New Castle
Louis Cohen
Johnston
Arthur Cohen
Ellwood Forgers Persist In Public Underbelly Of Finance
Ellwood City faces two new chapters in a long run of forgery cases. Local banks refuse to prosecute cross‑town forgers who drift free. A church connected agent allegedly extended a mortgaged note and later paid back only part of the amount. A new case involves a respected business man tied to forged notes and the same fraud pattern. Citizens see little impact from losses of 200 to 500 dollars as money drifts through nonchalant pockets.
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Ellwood City
Ellwood
Pyle Couple Arrive to Make Ellwood City Home
Squire and Mrs. J. L. Pyle journey to Ellwood City to settle at Park Avenue. Squire Pyle runs the Camp Run mill in Pleasant Hill and is famed in the surrounding region. Their home hosts many parties and sleigh rides, drawing visitors from Ellwood and beyond. Arthur Cohen reports his wife’s mother in Philadelphia is seriously ill.
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Squire
Ellwood City
Park Avenue
Squire Pyle
Camp Run
Pleasant Hill
Ellwood
Arthur Cohen
Philadelphia
Merchants Support Rural Parcels Post Burnham Bill 6122
The Merchants Association of New York urges support for Burnham Senate Bill 6122 creating a rural delivery parcels post. It would allow local, low cost delivery on rural routes, enable merchants and farmers to receive small supplies without traveling, and would require letters and small packages up to 11 pounds at escalating rates.
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Merchants’ Association of
New York
United States
Merchant' Association of
Meyer
Burnham Senate
Merchants’ Association of New York
Ancient Piles Cure Promised By Simple Mix
A claimed prescription asserts six drops Carbolic Acid, one dram Zotan, and 1 to 2 ounces Zine Ointment mixed by a druggist will cure piles when applied night and morning. The notice promises a positive cure for any case.
Prof Hervey Builds New Modern House on Boyles Avenue
Prof J P Hervey has bought a lot on Boyles avenue from M Loy Hanna and has begun a seven room frame house. It will be strictly modern throughout.
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J. P. Hervey
Boyles Avenue
M. Loy Hanna
Wall Paper Line Offers Varied Styles by Room
A retailer markets 3c 5c 8c and 10c wallpapers with borders and ceilings to suit kitchens halls bedrooms and living areas. Descriptions include tapestries gilt effects panel decorations beadings and dainty patterns for libraries parlors and halls.
Many Candidates Made Hay Saturday
On the last Saturday before spring primaries the city saw a flood of voters and a swarm of candidates for county and city offices on the streets. An out of town visitor noted meeting 30 to 40 candidates during a brief stay. The day reflected intense political activity ahead of next Saturday’s primaries.
Eye Specialty Glasses at Curl Optical
Curl optical specialist announces a new location at 61 corner Mill and North streets offering free examinations. Vision errors corrected without drugs and the practice emphasizes specialty eye care.
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Curl
Corner Mill and
North Streets
God
Dr Pierce Publishes Full Ingredients Of Medicines
The Buffalo physician Dr R V Pierce reveals complete ingredient lists for his medicines, denounces secret formulas, and offers a free booklet detailing alcohol free native plant preparations and Indian uses of plants like Squawroot in his Favorite Prescription.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Dr. Jerc
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pieuffalo
Pierce
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John Bower
Washington Street
Opera House
Charley
Grapewin
Pipp
Harry Hastings
Vitatone
Love
Megown
Union National Bank
E. Long Avenue
Johnston's
Lawrence Ave
Lake Erie RR
Harry R. Hanlin
Connellsville
Tonopah and Goldfield
Nevada
Mr. Hanlin
Oscar G. Murray
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Mr. Murray
G. L. Potter
L. F. Randolph
New Castle Junction
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad
Greenville
Lake Shore
Erie
New York Central
A. M. North
The
Youngstown
North
Tom Riley
Tom Daly
Joe Clarke
Frank Thomas
Blocher
A. A
Lodge
John Electric Co
J. L. Pyle
Merchants’ Association
Prof. Hervey
New Spring Millinery
Paris
Brown
Hamilton
W. 8. Foltz
Samuel Foltz
George Greer
First National Bank
U. S. Bonds
U. S. Treas
Cash and Exchange
Congress
John K. Tener
of Charleroi, Pa
Brewers
Charles Craig Bell
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