Local man joins The Honeymooners cast
Jack Lewis of Ashland avenue has accepted a position with the musical theatrical company The Honeymooners set to tour the country this fall. The well known singer has appeared in many musical events and should succeed in this venture. Nearby Queues form for Union National Bank payday near Long avenue and Mill street as tin mill workers cash checks in large numbers signaling strong business activity in the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lewis
Ashland Avenue
New York City
Fifth Ward
Long Avenue
Mill Street
Union National Bank
Glee Club Picnic Signup Requested for August 22
The New Castle Glee Club committee asks all members who plan to attend the August 22 picnic to submit their names and the names of their family members to 8. W. Lewis, Harry Hicks, or another committee member by Wednesday, August 19. Members failing to sign up by the date will not be admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Glee Club
W. Lewis
Harry Hicks
Trinity church Ladies' Guild social aids new church
The Ladies' Guild of Trinity church held a Saturday evening social at Mill and Reynolds street. It was a good success with a large sum realized to aid building expenses for the rapidly progressing new church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild of the Trinity Church
Mill and
Reynolds Street
Ashland Singer Sam Lewis Plans Texas Evangelist Tour
Sam Lewis a well known Ashland avenue singer who has performed at local entertainments will move next month to Texas to join an evangelist and tour the country with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lewis
Ashland Avenue
Texas
Barber Shop Owner Expands to New Mill Street Location
George A. Brown, longtime barber on South Mill Street near the bridge, has opened another shop on the opposite side of the bridge and will operate both locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Brown
Local youth John Hawk performs carnival stunts on South Mill Street
John Hawk, a Reynolds Street resident, travels with the carnival company to perform weight lifting and bag punching acts at the South Mill Street carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hawk
Reynolds Street
South Mill Street
Reverend Edwards Joins Scranton Ward Visit
Rev. A. A. Edwards of Scranton visited the ward on Saturday as guest of Rev. J. P. Thomas. He continued to Youngstown to preach Sunday at the Elm Street church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Edwards
Scranton
J. P. Thomas
Youngstown
Elm Street
Italian paraders march in uptown and Fifth ward
Italian paraders processed through uptown streets on Saturday morning and again in the Fifth ward on Saturday afternoon, asserting community pride in a daylong sequence of public procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
Huff couple finishes two week visit in Cunningham area
Mr and Mrs William Huff of Hubbard completed a two weeks visit with Mr and Mrs W G Hopper of Cunningham Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Huff
Hubbard
W. G. Hopper
Cunningham Avenue
John Love Returns to Burchfield's Drug Store
John Love, a clerk at Burchfield's drug store, has returned from a two week visit in Sharpsburg and resumed his duties in the store.
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John Love
Burchfield
Sharpsburg
Mr and Mrs J D Jones Return From Mt Clemens Trip
Mr and Mrs J D Jones of Sutton Street return home after a two week visit to Mt Clemens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Clemens
J. D. Jones
Sutton Street
Ben Agnew Returns From Great Lakes Vacation
Ben Agnew has returned from a vacation trip spent exploring the Great Lakes region. He reported enjoying the scenery, boating, and local shore towns during his travels.
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Ben Agnew
Great Lakes
Baby Sargent Born to Pollock Avenue Family
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Sargent of Pollock Avenue. The short birth notice confirms the new arrival and parental names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sargent
Pollock Avenue
Local Residents Report Multiple Weekend Visits
A series of short social notices list residents and visitors. Andy Koby from Pittsburg and Griffith James from Waldo Street returned from visits in Pittsburg, while Albert Holland and Will Alford came back from Pittsburg trips. Arthur Booth and Jennie Davis spent time visiting in Youngstown and Cleveland respectively, with Sue Jones and Mary Thomas visiting Scranton and Negley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Koby
Pittsburg
Albert Holland
Long Avenue
Ellwood
Griffith James
Waldo Street
Will Alford
Arlington Avenue
Arthur’ Booth
Youngstown
Sue Jones
Scioto Street
Scranton
Jennie Davis
Cleveland
Mary A. Thomas
Reynolds Street
Negley
O. David Reese
Moravia Street
Mt. Clemens
Margaret Davis
South Sharon
William Davis
South Jefferson Street
Mission Fund Social for Beulah Wilson in Moravia Area
A Crawford home social near Moravia honored Miss Beulah Wilson a Presbyterian missionary to Cuba. Funds raised support a new mission school in Cuba. D H Cochran of Liberty Street visited Pittsburg on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Home
Moravia
Beulah Wilson
Cuba
D. H. Cochran
Liberty Street
Pittsburg
Saturay
Butler Fair Attracts Visitors August 25 28
Local fair opens August 25 at Butler with exhibits rides and entertainment planned through August 28 inviting families and traders to enjoy music contests and food vendors.
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Butler Fair
Fireworks display at High Noon burns spectators' hands
Ellwood City report details a premature fireworks show when a lit cigarette dropped into a fuse box. Earl Martin suffered two badly burned hands while several others sustained minor burns. The organizers sourced a fresh supply from New Castle and proceeded with the celebration. The event featured Bianchi's band in new white uniforms parading through town and ending at the ball park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Earl Martin
Martin
Messrs
Genevive
New Castle
Bianchi
Vandals Strike Unguarded Ellwood City at Night
In Ellwood City on August 17, vandals damaged three stores after police resignations. Windows were scored with heavy stones, one rear door was pried, and a jewelry store lock tampered with. Special constables to guard town planned until new police hired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
B. F. Ross
Leedham
J. Kissick
Ross
McKissick’s
Veterans Parade Aug 20 by Ellwood City band
Ellwood City August 17. Park Gate Martial band of Civil War veterans plans to join the Old Timers picnic at New Castle on August 20. About 90 county veterans will form a large fife and drum corps to parade in the county capital. Eight members are from this locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Park Gate
New Castle
Bert Bickerstaff Leaves Ellwood for Western Venture
Ellwood City Aug 17 Bert Bickerstaff manager of the Sixth street news stand has left town hiking for western Washington and may locate in Tacoma. He has lived in Ellwood about four months and is liked by most townspeople who wish him luck in his western venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Bert Bickerstaff
Sixth Street
Bert
Washington
Tacoma
Ellwood
Ellwood Personal Gossip Sparks Local Visits
Mrs F C Johnston visits relatives in Beaver while Mr and Mrs John Tomlinson Sr visit New Castle. Alma Tallon of New Brighton visits Vesta Powell. C M Yahn, once a local resident now in East Palestine, was in town. Mrs William Hughes returns home to Monaco after visiting Mrs Johnston. Mr and Mrs H L Clarke Jr stay with the former's parents at Canonsburg.
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F. C. Johnston
Beaver
John Tomlinson
New Castle
Alma Tallon
New Brighton
Vesta Powell
C. M. Yahn
East Palestine
William Hughes
F. ©. Johnston
Monaco
H. Lt. Clarke, Jr
Canonsburg
R. L. Crow
Niles
William Ward
J. W. Thomas
Pittsburg
W. W. Bari
Painesville
R. Henderson, Jr
Toledo
Joe and
John Gregg
Mt. Jackson
Joseph Craig
North Beaver Township
C. B. Grassel
Madison Avenue
Rochester
Howard Stubbs
Mt. Union
Vincent Reynolds
Johnston
Misse Verda
Nellie Daugherty
Wayne Avenue
A. C. Lynch
Liberty Street
Conneaut Lake
Charles Stubbs
Lorma
Wabash Avenue
J. C. Coulter
North Cedar Street
Evans City
Helen Raney
Stoneboro
East Cherry Street
Dave Raney
William
Sharon
Lloyd Hanna
Newell's
Westford
Ben Henneffer
BE. N. Franks
Clayton Street
Allegheny
M. Dunlap
Martin
Flossie
H. G. Coates
Chicora
Butler County
Winston Cousins Rabbit Foot Delights Taft Support
August event in Ellwood City centers on Winston Cousins sending a rabbit foot to William H. Taft. The gesture reportedly influences local politics as postmaster R. A. Todd faces a possible replacement, with Cousins seeking an ambassadorship and Taft replying via Fred W. Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
R. A. Todd
Ellwood
Winston Cousins
William H. Taft
Winston
Youngstown
Lowellville
Mr. Cousins
Taft
Fred W. Carpenter
Todd
Board of Trade Probes Police Scandal in Ellwood City
Ellwood City August 17 The board of trade sends a seven member committee to attend a police panel hearing on Captain Moon the former police chief. They aim to present evidence beyond prior witnesses as they push to fully uncover alleged officer misconduct tied to Martin Reiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Police Committee of Council
Moon
Board of Trade
Martin Reiner
Police Committee
Reiner
Ellwood Party Plans Great Lakes Vacation Tour
Ellwood City residents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Caplan and L. Weinstein depart for a northern state tour. They will travel by buggy to Slippery Rock, then by auto to Butler and Grove City, continuing to the lakes for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Ellwood
J. L. Caplan
L. Weinstein
Slippery Rock
Butler
Grove City
Lakes
Baseball Galore in Mahoningtown
On Saturday the ward hosted a full slate of games across multiple grounds. Polished matchups included rail road crews from Conway and Lawrence Junction on the Pennsylvania grounds, Tin Mill Reckoners versus Tin Mill Tinners, and the Madison Avenue Stars against the Raney addition Sluggers in a title contest. The Church league saw the Methodists defeat the Presbyterians 2 to 1 with McQuiston and Howard backing the Methodists while Rhodes and Wallace pitched for the Presbyterians.
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Pennsylvania
Conway
Lawrence Junction
Bell A. C
Grant Street
Tin Mill
Tin Mill Reckoners
Tin Mill Tinners
Madison Avenue
Madison Avenue Stars
Raney Addition
Jack McDonald
Zelienople
Wampum
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Y. M
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Stroble
New York Journal
Fairground
NIXON
Washington and
New Castle, PA
W. H. Dunlap
Court Street
Bell Phone
Glee Club
Carnival CO
Rev. Edwards
The
New Castle News
News Office
WEST
Ellwood Personals
Rabbit Foot
Chamberlain
Johnston’s
Lawrence Ave
Mahomytown
William Welsh
Barker
Turner
Newell Avenue
Howe
Cherry Street
Vickering
Lew Wallace
Pauline Lowery
West Clayton
William Noss
East Madison Avenue
Seventh Ward
A. C. Hyde
Canada
Millvale
Mr. Hyde
Albert Brest
Cochran
Wakoo
Mr. Hartranft
McWilliams
Mahoningtown
Osborne
Herman Rhodes
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
William Elliott
Sandy Lake
Rock Point
Tube Works
A. P. Lentz Ellwood
City
W. Humphrey
Robert K. Aiken
Athletic Evens
Forge Wolf
Koppel
Horace Abbaticchio
Ellwood City Band
Stephenson's Orchestra
J. A. Gelbach
Corner Mill
Sweitzer
Pittsburg Street
Howard Munnell Union Station
the National Bank OF Lawrence CO
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