Virginia Names Byrd As Governor
Harry Flood Byrd of Winchester won the Democratic nomination for Virginia governor by more than 40 000 votes over G Walter Mapp of Accomac in the state primary. Byrd carried every congressional district except the first his opponent's home district. Mapp was backed by Anti-Saloon league and other groups. Saunders won the attorney general nomination and Purcell defeated Williams for state treasurer in incomplete returns.
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T. Ut
William G. McAdoo
Byrd
Virginia
Madison Square Garden
McAdoo
Carter Glass
Thomas F. Ryan
al Smith
Old Dominion
John R. Saunders
Martin Smithey
John M. Purcell
Arcmar M. Willams
Merchant Eaters Fight For Burgess in Grove City
M A Young of Grove City announces candidacy for burgess from the firm Young Campbell of Broad street. Statement made subject to Republican primaries September 15. Young is from Grove City’s pioneer lineage.
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Grove City
A. Young
Young & Campbell
Broad Street
Burgess
Young
Notable local resident William Young remembered in Grove City
The obituary notes William Young, a longtime tanner and harness maker, and a commercial traveler who lived in Grove City. Known for his lifetime of business and town interest, his petitions are now being signed by friends.
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William Young
Eee
Young
Grove City
Sheriff Sells Old Stoneboro Hotel
MERCER Pa Aug 5 A writ of ejectment signed by Judge J A McLaughry ends litigation over the Lake House hotel property in Stoneboro The Egberts creditors had recently bought the hotel at sheriff sale and will gain possession today The hotel built in 1868 sits beside Sandy Lake and is a historic county landmark
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Mercer
J. A. McLaughry
I. M. Gilkey
J. T
W. H. Egbert
Stoneboro
Finis
Lake House
Shorts
Egbarts
Sandy Lake
Fire damages Wilkes-Barre lumber yards in $100000 blaze
A South Side Lumber yard fire in Wilkes-Barre Pa caused about 100000 in damage. Defective wiring was blamed for the blaze. Fireman Walter Griffith injured his hand and needed hospital treatment.
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Conternational News Service
Wilkes-Barre
South -Side Lumber Company
Walter Griffith
Fishing Club To Leave Next Week
Grove City Fishing club plans a trip to Camp Koneata on Lake Couchiching near Orilla Canada leaving next week. Members include Dr and Mrs A M Allen W A Redmond and wife FP W Daugherty and families Boyd Smith and family Dr and Mrs Frank Ways of Wooster Ohio. Departure date not fixed. The club owns a cottage at Camp Kostesta, a longtime Grove City site. Dr Allen and Mr Redmond have made this annual pilgrimage for many years.
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Grove City
Crossword Puzzle Horizonta 1 Across and Down Clues
Puzzle contains mixed letter clues with across and down entries. Start with sure answers to unlock crossings and complete the grid.
Twenty Injured In Philadelphia Street Car Collision
In Philadelphia, a late night street car crash left twenty injured, with several in serious condition. Two trolley cars collided near a street intersection, one car toppled onto its side trapping about fourteen passengers. Police officer Murray freed trapped riders by breaking a window. Investigators suspect mistaken signals caused the collision.
West Virginia Man Injured In Auto Crash With Pole
EYSER W Va Aug 6 Elliott Nefflen local attorney was injured when his car hit a fallen telephone pole blocking the road. Wires hung across the highway and Nefflen said he did not see the pole until it was too late to avoid the crash.
Three Break From Rockview Prison
International News Service reports three more prisoners escaped Rockview penitentiary near Jellefonte Pennsylvania. The escape mirrors a prior breakout with inmates John Sharp 22 Philadelphia county serving 25 to 40 years Henry Snyder 19 Luzerne county serving 5 to 10 years and Robert McWilliam 18 Philadelphia county serving 6 to 8 years cutting barbed wire stockade and fleeing in gardener Allen B Rockwall’s automobile. No trace had been found by morning.
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International
Jellefonte
Rockview Penitentiary
John Sharp
Philadelphia County
Enry Snyder
Luzerne County
Robert McWilliam
Allen B. Rockwall
Zemo Antiseptic Liquid and Soap Ad Claims Clear Skin
An advertisement promotes Zemo as a clean antiseptic liquid that treats eczema pimples blackheads blotches ringworm and other skin troubles. It notes the product can be applied day or night with a trial bottle at 35 cents and a large bottle at one dollar, plus Zemo Soap for 25 cents at all druggists.
Crossword Puzzle Clues From Yesterday’s Page
Boys and girls puzzle hints with running across and down clues. Wordplay mentions Humpty Dumpty’s true form fruit monkey and gender plural forms. Yesterday’s puzzle answered, with several fragmented clues about dinner served on and ox chopping terms.
VALISE STOLEN REPORTED IN VIRGINIA TOWN
Virginia Brewarn of 109 Center Street reported to police that sometime the previous night or Tuesday morning a valise valued at 244 was stolen from her home after a break in in the town.
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Virginia Brewarn
Center Streat
Haroma
Service Commission Orders Railroads To Pay
Harrisburg Pa Aug 5 Extension of natural gas service to Hillcrest in Greensburg to be made by the Peoples Natural Gas company in an PSC order today The commission also ordered the Pennsylvania Railroad and Baltimore and Ohio Railroads to pay Richland Land Products 505 91 for overpayments on joint rates from Emlenton to Butler and Winfield to Butler A Read ing Railway grade crossing complaint in Suedburg Schuylkill county was dismissed as the state highway department can relocate the highway The commission refused damages to Elizabeth Wherry related to subway construction at Ligonier street New Florence Westmoreland county
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International News
Harrisburg
Hillcrest
Greensburg
Peoples Natural Gag Company
Public Service Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Richland Land Products Company
Emlenton
Butler
Winfield
Reading Railway Company
Suedburg
Schuylkill County
State Highway Department
Elizabeth Wherry
Ligonier Street
New Florence
Westmoreland County
Orange Ladies Name Delegates To Grand Lodge
New Castle Lodge No 123 Universal Orange Ladies elected delegates John Miller DMrg Maria Peuca and Mrs Mary Ofler to attend the State Grand Lodge Convention in Pittsburgh during the first week of October. Alternates include Mrs Bell Hopwood and Mrs Meble Brooks. A banquet is planned at the Seventh Avenue Hotel at 6 30 with 300 plates. Reservations are handled by Margaret T Sloane Cecelia McKee Jenny McMaster Nallia McKay Elizabeth Gordon Alma Kissock Pattie Heman. Invited guests include Mr and Mrs John D Meyer Mr and Mrs Raymond B Gabbler Mrs Marie McCallum and Mr and Mrs Anuttew Taylor. The Advisory Council meets at Orange Hall on Wednesday evening August 12 and the final Menio committee meeting will be held the same evening.
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Prs
John Miller
Dmrg
Maria Peuca
Mary Ofler
New Castle Lodge
Universal Orange
State Grand Lodge
Pittsburgh
Bell Hopwood
Meble Brooks
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Margaret T. Sloane
Cecelia McKee
Jenny McMaster
Nallia McKay
Elizabeth Gordon
Alma Kissock
Pattie Heman
Mra
John D. Meyer
Raymond B. Gabbler
Marie McCallum
Anuttew Taylor
Advisory Council
Orange Hall
Menio Committee
Palmer Linen suits feature contrast color finishes
Genuine Palmer linen suits show beautifully finished craftsmanship with fine linen and neatly trimmed details in contrasting color combinations.
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Palmer
Red Flag Accidents and Pony Gift at Kiddies Day
In New Castle a motorist hit a freshly painted red flag signaling main thoroughfares and faced fines for not observing the rule. James Rupert, eight, of East Washington Street, won a Shetland pony from Cascade Park officials after 15,000 children enjoyed Kiddies Day with reduced amusements. One injury occurred when Sarah Louise Langer was hurt on a Caterpillar ride during the celebration.
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Ohio
Charles Longstreth
Algan
Yocel
Longstrath
Jamal
James Rupert
East
Washington Street
Cascade Park
James
New Castle
Sarah “Louise Langer
Maryland Avenue
Gauge Trains Too Light For Love
Boston readers describe the Boston Lynn railroad line as a romance stronghold that finally shines with electric lights. The narrow gauge train, once lit only by dim oil lamps, now glows brightly as it roars through lovers tunnel, transforming travel into a modern lure for couples.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Lynn
Plaingrove Republicans to Convene August Meeting
Plaingrove caucus set for Monday evening at the Odd Fellows hall with County Committeemen William Hamilton and G O Stewart to announce a joint massing of the Republicans from the First and Second precincts to select township candidates. All Republicans are urged to attend.
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Wiliam Hamilton
G. 0. Stewart
Plaingrove
Odd Fellows
Fleet
Republians
Combined Ages Of Guests In Four Score Celebration
Sharon PA August 3 Not many birthday parties claim every guest spans four score years. Yesterday WW VW and others gathered for a celebration where guests total age surpasses 94 years, marking a unique milestone in the community event.
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Sharon
MecCallen's Birthday Celebration at East State Street
MecCallen on East State street celebrated his Seth birthday with a gathering of comrades including A H Robison C Foster Liddle W Sanger D Stambaugh Jacob Fox E Y W Randolph James Stillings Walter Moyer Wm W McCallen N R Cowan and others. Total contributions listed sum to four dollars.
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MecCallen
East State Street
Séth
A. H. Robison
C. Foster
S. & Liddle
W. Sanger
D. Stambaugh
Jacob Fox
E. YY. Randolph
James Stillings
Walter Moyer
Wm. W. McCallen
W. A. Ae
N. R. Cowan
Film Operator Burned In Pittsburgh Fire
Turner a 29 year old film operator at the Schenley theater was burned when a moving picture film caught fire during a show in Pittsburgh last night He was treated at Homeopathic hospital for burns on the face arms and body and his condition is not serious.
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Pittsburgh
Irewin Turner
Schenley Theater
the Hanter
Special Services At Trinity Church Transfiguration Event
Tomorrow August 6 Trinity Church presents a commemorative service marking Christ’s transfiguration on the mountain with Moses and Elijah before the three apostles. The event will be observed with a celebration of the Holy Game.
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Christ
Moses
Elijah
Trinity Church
Union Service Details At 9 30 P M
A church reports a union service at 9 30 p m with Scripture readings and a description of events to be conveyed.
Central S S Picnic Thursday at Cascade Park
Annual Central Presbyterian Sunday school picnic set for Thursday August 6 at Cascade Park. A sporty program is planned and attendees should bring silverware. Ice cream coffee and lemonade will be served. Also includes a memorial note for Lillian Hammond dated August 4 1924. Minor car collision reported for M K Miller of Edenburg with slight damage to his car after a crash with a coal truck on Croton avenue near East Washington Street.
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Central Presbyterian Sunday School
Cascade Park
M. K. Miller
Edenburg
Croton Avenue
East Washington Street
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McGinley Blipova
Palmer Linens
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Oliver Twist
Genuins
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Mepp
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Lillian
Hammond
Earth
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Frank and Harrison
E. Washington St
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