Tariffs and Railroads Face Through Fare Debate
Interstate passenger tariffs likely won t move to a two cent mile basis Railroads push two and a half cent stateside through rates with Erie leading the way The Cleveland area sees heavy coal traffic ore shipments and looming grain car moves as lines prep to meet crop demand Shippers invoke Chamberlain law to contest excessive charges while crews report sick days and field activity continues at Pennsylvania and B&O lines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Erie Railroad
Cleveland
Cleve
Leader
Cleveland and
Valley
Eckles to Leave Ellwood City for Texas for Health
T M Eckles plans to move from Ellwood City to Almogordo New Mexico then to the Gulf coast near Corpus Christi Texas with Mrs Eckles. He seeks a dry climate to restore health and make a permanent home in Texas after recuperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Eckles
Ellwood City
Texas
Ellwood
Tom” Eckles
Almogordo
New Mexico
Eckles
Gulf of Mexico
Corpus Christi
Tex
Gulf Coast
Mr. Eckles
Hazen Regains Health in New Mexico Tuberculosis Treatment
Ellwood City reports Nathan M. Hazen, at Almogordo, New Mexico, improving steadily from tuberculosis. In four weeks he gained over 10 pounds and recovered much of his normal strength as his lungs heal in the dry climate, with a lengthy stay anticipated before possible return to Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Nathan M. Hazen
Almogordo
New Mexico
Pennsylvania
Lee McKuilken Comes Home From Whistler Campaign
Ellwood City report notes Lee McKuilken of the Whistler forces returns home August 4 after visiting northern cities and Canada. He expresses a wish to ride steamers on the Great Lakes and is sunburnt from travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Lee McKuilken
Whistler Forces
Great Lakes
Entertained in Honor of Sister Bird Wilson Returns
Mrs George Fisher hosted a Lawrence avenue gathering for Bird Wilsons twenty first birthday with over 30 guests enjoying light amusements suited to the hot weather on a Saturday night in Ellwood City.
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Ellwood City
Miss Bird Wilson
George Fisher
Lawrence Avenue
A R McGill Calls on Ellwood Friends
A R McGill, formerly with Ellwood City Trust and now with a Pittsburgh bank, visited Ellwood City yesterday for the first time in months. He greeted a few friends but had limited time due to pressing business in New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
A. R. McGill
Ellwood City Trust Company
Pittsburg
New Castle
Turtles For Town In Ellwood City Catch
Harry Okeson returns to Ellwood City with a haul of turtles he gathered from Brush Creek during weeks of camping. He says the catch is ample to feed the town and that the animals are the best ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Harry Okeson
Brush Creek
Hazel Dell Independents Bury Energy Nine 10 to 1
In Ellwood City on August 4 the Hazel Dell Independents defeated Energy Nine 10 to 1. The Independents dominated from start to finish with Covalt and Boyle shining on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dell
Energy
Ellwood City
Hazel Dell Independents
Covalt
Boyle
Engineering Works Puts On More Men
Ellwood City August 4 Standard Engineering works expands staff with over 15 new workers, including 10 skilled mechanics, as orders rise and factory activity accelerates toward full operation within a month.
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Ellwood City
Cunninghams to Hold Reunion August 13
Ellwood City report states a reunion of the Cunninghams of the county will be held August 13 at Henderson Cunningham's Hazel Dell home. D. L. Cunningham serves as president of the association with Susan Guy listed among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Henderson Cunningham
Hazel Dell
D. L. Cunningham
Susan Guy
Bittner Mourns Loss Of Prizew Clifton Chickens
Ellwood City reports Attorney John H. Bittner and Captain Moon touring the area this week seeking four prize winning Wyandotte chickens stolen Sunday night. The birds, prized egg producers, were part of the Bittner stock brought from New Castle. A substantial reward motivates police efforts to locate the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
John H. Bittner
Captain Moon
Rochester
N. Y
Mrs Mary Budley dies after illness in Ellwood City
Mrs Mary A Budley aged 43 wife of John Budley died after a long illness from complications at Ellwood City She was daughter of Mrs Margaret Murphy and widow of two children Joseph and Mary and siblings Patrick William John Murphy Survived by mother and family Funeral at St Agatha s church with solemn high mass Rev P J Hesson officiating Interment in Hoytdale cemetery and burial to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Mary A. Budley
John Budley
Margaret Murphy
Joseph
Mary
Katherine Murphy
Patrick
William
John Murphy
St. Agatha’s
Bianchi's Band to Lead Ellwood City Festa
Ellwood City will celebrate August 14 and 15 with Bianchi's Italian band leading the procession in pure white uniforms with gold braid. Under Prof Vincent Bianchi the 35 piece ensemble is a county standout and will participate in the festivities highlighted by a fireworks display and artistic dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Bianchi
Vincent Bianchi
Ellwood
Henry Badger to Visit England From Ellwood City
Henry L. Badger a machinist at Standard Engineering works leaves Ellwood City Aug 4 for a long visit to England. He sails Thursday and will spend two to three months visiting relatives and friends across the island kingdom. This will be his first trip home since coming to the United States many years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
England
Henry L. Badger
Standard Engineering Works
New York
Island Kingdom
Badger
Prohibition candidate Chafin campaigns in Illinois
Eugene Chafin, Prohibition candidate for president, pledged to enforce prohibition nationwide using militia and armed forces if needed. His Evanston rally drew large crowds as he kicked off a vigorous New Campaign week attracting extensive press attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
American Ag
Evanston
Prohibition Party
Chafin
Forge and Shelby Race to Co Championship in Series
Ellwood City Aug 4. Forge and Shelby announce a best two of three series for the Lawrence county championship at Shelby grounds starting August 8. Bets exceed 200 dollars as both squads, strengthened recently, seek the title against local rivals in a potential season highlight.
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Ellwood City
Lawrence County
Steel Car Forge
Shelby Boys
J. W. Offutt
Shelby
W. R. Thompson
Forge
Shelby Grounds
Beaver Valley Independents
Aged William Curry Injury Threatens Recovery
In Ellwood City on August 4 John M. Curry reports his 83 year old father William Curry of Pleasant Hill suffered severe injuries when thrown from a buggy in front of his home last Wednesday. Doctors fear permanent damage as the collar bone remains broken and the left side bears extensive bruising from the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
John M. Curry
William Curry
Pleasant Hill
Mr. Curry
Two Fifth Ward Boys Cause Murder Scare
Ras Susanes and a companion from the Fifth ward created a panic in Eastbrook by burying ferns and leaving coats with money, prompting Sheriff Waddington to investigate a fake grave. The lads planned a Fern haul for a New Castle merchant, but their coats and money were found, and they deny evading suspicion while blaming locals for minding their business.
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Ras Susanes
Fifth Ward
Eastbrook
Waddington
Ferns
Shorty Wardman Reappears at Shelby Works in Ellwood City
Ellwood City August 4. Shorty Wardman known as George to friends has returned to work after a long hiatus. Several confidants say he has not held a job for 14 years and this marks his first employment in that period. Wardman is doing a turn at the Shelby works and declares he enjoys the new sensation.
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Erie Railroad
New Castle Branch
Youngstown
Ellwood City
Shorty” Wardman
Shorty
George
Shelby
Social round of visits extends across New Castle and area
Local residents travel between Pittsburg New Castle Zelienople Sharon Sewickley and Butler visiting friends and relatives. Highlights include Miss Clara Jones in Crescent avenue, Parker Anderson and Ernest Moyer at Buffalo NY Young People’s convention attendees, and families returning home after visits to Martins Ferry Chautauqua Lake and Mercer hospital environs.
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F. L. Taylor
New Castle
Phil Brown
Martha Wardman
Robert Bratton
Pittsburg
Young
Chicora
Clara Jones
Sharon
Clara Rouser
Crescent Avenue
Helen Lambright
Goldie Carl
Sewickley
Elsie Porter
Carrie Hazen
Chautauqua Lake
Parker Anderson
Ernest Moyer
Buffalo
N. Y
Squire
Jackson Davis
Butler
F.S. Blackburn
Spring Avenue
G. Y. Fike
S. Y. Douds
W. O. Miller
Sophia Crinkey and Sons
Martins Ferry
West Pittsburg Socials and Games Highlight Week
Visitors from New Castle Pittsburg and Youngstown fill West Pittsburg scenes with box social plans and ball results. A fire near the Hungarian house is quickly quelled. Moravia church suspends services until August 30 as Rev. J. R. Loughner and wife prepare a summer visit.
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Irene Phillips
New Castle
Rice
Moravia
Slater
Wilkinsburg
W. M. Brown
Fifth Street
Herbert Law
Pittsburg
West Pittsburg
Newport
J. C. Hennon
Nick Hall
James Lindsay
Youngstown
G. F. Pitzer
Lena Glass
Garland Nut and River Company
Union Valley
Pressed
Moravia Presbyterian Church
J. R. Loughner
Claysville
Messrs
Smith and
Leslie
Nature and a Woman's Work for Health Remedies
A historical advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a superior cure for female ills. It cites Mrs. Bertha Muff of Louisiana Missouri reporting twelve years of illness and eleven doctors, claiming her recovery after following Pinkham's guidance. It asserts the remedy restores health and strength and benefits other women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bertha Muff
N.C. St
Louisiana
Mrs. Pinkham
Muff
Social visits and callers in Wampum and surrounding towns
Mrs William Yoho visited New Castle while William Kirkwood spent Sunday with Leetonia friends. Henry Willoughby traveled to Wampum for a few days as Fred Ketterer of Pittsburg called there. Guests included Mr Hasse of Cleveland and Otto Hasse. Mrs McCready of Pittsburg visited sister Mrs Philip MacConahy. Emma Miller of Pittsburg stayed with Wampum relatives. Jake Stiglitz visited sister Mrs Lou Harris of Salem. Mrs Charles Longacre of Mahoningtown visited Wampum friends. Miss Mary Snyder of Pittsburg returned home after weeks with relatives here. Nellie Ray, guest of Mrs William Maloney, went home to New Castle. W H Brady and grandson Louis Cunningham, after two months in Canada, returned home.
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William Yoho
New Castle
William Kirkwood
Leetonia
Henry Willoughby
Fred Ketterer
Pittsburg
Mr. Hasse
Cleveland
Otto Hasse
McCready
Philip MacConahy
Emma Miller
Jake St
Realty Transfers Show Small and Large Deeds Across Town
Ellen Mary Sterrit transfers to Harry Keller in Ellwood for 1 dollar. Elizabeth Cartwright to Jess Cartwright in Third ward for 1000 dollars. Hannah T. McAnlis to Sylvester Book in Wampum for 1480 dollars. Decree of Court to Bessie Broadbent for 300 dollars. Robert W. Jackson to M. Lee Gailey in Second ward for 1 dollar. Walter Hay to Da R. McKee in Neshannock township for 52.50 dollars. J Walter Hay to David R. McKee in township for 73. four ae.
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Ellen Mary Sterrit
Harry Keller
Ellwood
Elizabeth Cartwright
Jess C. Cartwright
Third Ward
Hannah T. McAnlis
Sylvester Book
Wampum
Bessie Broadbent
Robert W. Jackson
M. Lee Gailey
Walter Hay
da R. McKee
Neshannock
J. Walter Hay
David R. McKee
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Will Francis
West Side
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thomas E. Francis
H. W. Thornton
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Brotherhood of Railroad Train of
Idora Park
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. W. Bower
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Engineer Bond
Howard Bascom
Collins
Jerry Sheehan
J. Herb Mellvenny
Newell Avenue
Buwers
Ellwood City News
Nate Hazen
Lee M’quilken
A. R. M’gill
Ellwood Friends
Cunninghams
J. H. Bittner
Lane
Iters
Fern Mound
Shorty’’ Wardman
Ellwood Personals
C. D. Cobay
Clyde Lowry
Jacob F. Corl
A. L. Brenner
Wayne Avenue
Zelienople
Cyrus C. Horner
P. W. Blocher
J. K. Kling
Ella Blackburn
Selem
F. S. Blackburn
Wallace Pollack
North Sewickley
Alice Tomlinson
Fourth Street
W. J. Kirk
Tarentum
J. G. Campbell
Tacie Anderson
Mercer Hospital
Mre
J. A. Anderson
Fred Cooper
Lottie Coutt
May Kline
Nature
E.E. Bigley
Croton Ave
Bell
Union
Clutton
Fowers
Union National Bank
New Castle, PA
Sycamore Street
Bell Phone
Violet
Physicians Pharmacy
J. Duff
Mer
North Mill Street
Boggs & Buhl
North Side
Pittsburgh, PA
Bright
Love & Megown
P. Minahan
Mahoning
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