Seizure of Multiple Properties By Local Sheriff
Property seized by the sheriff for sale at the courthouse on Monday September 7 includes W B Roberts Union township five room dwelling, W D Lewis Seventh ward double and single frame dwellings, T J Kelley Fifth ward three room cottage, Theophilus W Haus Third ward no improvements, R H McConaghy Scott township two-story dwelling and barn, Sevenah M Algier Seventh ward two-story frame house, John Glasser Fifth ward, M E Moore and others Third ward two-story dwelling, and Raffaelo Rossano Fourth ward nine room dwelling, all taken at various suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
William B. Roberts
Union Township
Jessie Cosel
William D. Lewis
John Y. Sheehy
Fannie L. R. Kile
Thomas J. Kelley
Henry B. Knauff
John Glasser
Samuel G. Saklem
M. E. Moore
Ira C. Fuller
Raffaelo Rossano
Joseph Peffer
Fifth Ward Men Leave for Wales Visit
William A. Davis and Richard Johns of Waldo street depart to visit their old home in Wales during the Greer tin mill shutdown. Johns just returned from Oklahoma. Davis will join his wife there. The couple’s tin wedding anniversary is celebrated later with neighbors presenting gifts. Mr. Gibson works at the steel mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Davis
Waldo Street
Richard Johns
Wales
Greer Tin Mill
Mr. Johns
Oklahoma
Mr. Davis
Old Country
F. O. Gibson
Bryant and
Waldo Streets
Gibson
Methodist Italian Mission Committees Plan Year Work
A meeting of the committees in the Fifth ward near Long Avenue reviewed the year’s work for the Italian mission. Rev Grisafi reported 120 church members with about 50 leaving due to town removals during hard times. plans include organizing mission churches in Hillsville Bessemer and nearby points next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
Long Avenue
Grisafi
Hillsville
Bessemer
Weed-cutting Day Set by Health Officer McCandless
Health Officer McCandless will appoint a weed-cutting day soon to clear alleys and streets in the Fifth ward. Citizens are urged to participate to improve the neighborhood.
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McCandless
Fifth Ward
Bethany Lutheran To Host Ice Cream Social
Bethany Lutheran members plan an ice cream social in the vacant store room at 565 South Mill Street on Wednesday evening August 19 to benefit church work. The event aims to aid church activities and should attract many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Lutheran Church
South Mill Street
West Pittsburg Seeks New Postoffice Facility
West Pittsburg residents push for a modern postoffice to replace the inadequate Flats location near the realty office. Taylor township will urge federal action, noting the town’s attractive depot and the need for public buildings to match the station’s beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pittsburg
Taylor Township
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Football Eleven to Be Organized in West Pittsburg
At a meeting of the West Pittsburg Athletic association held Monday evening in the old office opposite the hotel, it was decided to organize football and basketball for the coming fall and winter. Strong teams will be formed. George Sweinsburg was elected manager of the baseball team and efforts will be made to strengthen the nine. No captain has been chosen.
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West Pittsburg Athletic Association
West Pittsburg
George Sweinsburg
Golden Wedding Gala for Mr and Mrs George Bannon
More than 125 relatives and neighbors gathered Tuesday at the Bannon home south of West Pittbury to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George Bannon. Mrs S A Jenkenson of Omaha Neb, sister of Mrs Bannon, served as bridesmaid at the original ceremony 50 years ago. Their children hosted dinner and supper, and friends reported an unusually pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bannon
Bannon
West Pittbury
S. A. Jenkenson
Omaha
Neb
Hart Felmuth to Enter Ministry
Hart Felmuth a Rav Mo Moravia boy plans to study for the ministry entering either the Presbyterian seminary at Allegheny or Chicago in September. He graduated last June from Westminster College where he built a reputation in religious circles and is regarded by friends as possessing the qualifications to become a successful minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Felmuth
Moravia
Presbyterian Seminary
Allegheny
Chicago
Felmuth
Westminster College
Industries Are in Good Shape in West Pittsburg
Authorities report strong orders across principal plants in West Pittsburg with steady winter operation outlook. Garlands Nut and River works show especially encouraging conditions with full time production and near full employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pittsburg
Garland Nut
Visitor Rev J C Pickens Sees Old Parishes In Town
Rev J C Pickens pastor of the Poland Ohio Presbyterian church was a visitor in West Pittsburg yesterday. He formerly served Wampum Moravia congregations and called on many former parishioners. He preached at Wampum Sunday with many Moravia members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Pickens
Poland, O., Presbyterian
West Pittsburg
Oak Street Child Breaks Collar Bone
Pearl, young daughter of Mr and Mrs Percy Ashton of Oak Street, fell in the yard yesterday afternoon and fractured her collar bone. The injury is described as painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl
Percy Ashton
Oak Street
Bridge repair on South Jefferson Street delayed
No action taken to repair or replace the South Jefferson street bridge. The structure remains closed causing inconvenience while a contract is reportedly to be let this week.
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South Jefferson Street
Welsh reunion at Avon Park features local performers
Miss Lizzie Harvard Thomas Rich ards and John Thomas attend the Welsh reunion at Avon Park taking solo parts in the musical program. A large number from the ward are in attendance at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Harvard
Thomas Richards
John Thomas
Avon Park
Ward
Boy Drowns While Bathing at Conneaut Lake
Emmett Billmire a 13 year old from Pittsburg drowned yesterday while swimming at Conneaut Lake. He was described as a good swimmer but sank immediately upon entering the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneaut Lake
Emmett Billmire
Pittsburg
Mildred Evans Succumbs After Olive Seed Choke
Sharon Pa August 19 Mildred Evans ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Evans choked to death last night while eating olives in her home authorities reported the tragedy occurred in Sharon Pennsylvania final cause listed as asphyxia due to obstruction of the airway with a seed noted by the medical examiner no further details were released
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Mildred
Stephen Evans
Specials This Week at Mather Bros Grand Clearance Sale
Mather Bros Co announces a grand clearance sale with items including Elgin watches 20 year cases women's hunting case, Roger Bros triple plate flatware sets, Reed and Barton utensils, Gorham writing paper, large cut glass bowls, sugar and creamer sets, and Thermos bottles. Located at 113 East Washington Street, wholesale and retail jewelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Roger Bros
Reed and Barton's
Gorham
Mather Bros. CO
East Washington Street
New Owner Reopens Long Avenue News Stand
The stand run by D. E. Hopkins on Long avenue is bought by L. C. Tyler and re opened carrying the same line of goods. Tyler purchased from Metzler who acquired it at a sheriff sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Hopkins
Long Avenue
L. C .Tyler
Mr. Tyler
Metzler
Old Timers Plan Picnic for Cascade Park
A large crowd of ward residents plans to host the Old Timers' picnic at Cascade Park tomorrow. Many seniors live in the ward and are expected to attend the event.
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Cascade Park
Mrs Samuels and daughter Return From Niagara Falls Trip
Mrs Joseph Samuels and her daughter Miss Mary Samuels of Long Avenue have returned from a visit to Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Samuels
Mary Samuels
Long Avenue
Niagara Falls
Local Ladies Travel and Clerical Update
Miss Flossie Anderson of Neshan nock avenue travels to Pulaski West Virginia to visit Miss Gibson. Miss Lizzie Neff of South Mill street forced off duty on Tuesday due to illness at J. W. Neff's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Anderson
Neshannock Avenue
Pulaski
West Virginia
Miss Gibson
Lizzie Neff
South Mill Street
J. W. Neff
Salzman Visit To Harrisburg Daughter
Mr and Mrs Salzman of Harrisburg visit their daughter Mrs L C Morris of the Fisher block on Long avenue during a family gathering noting the Morris residence and local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Salzman
Harrisburg
L. C. Morris
Fisher Block
Long Avenue
Henderson Block Progress on Long Avenue Construction
Work on the new Henderson block on Long avenue progresses rapidly with completion expected within a couple of months. Substantial crane work and masonry rise mark the site as engineers report steady progress toward a near-term finish.
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Henderson
Long Avenue
Miss Lillie Curtis Returns Home After Salem Visit
Miss Lillie Curtis of Salem Ohio has returned to her home after visiting her sister Mrs C L Snyder of Lutton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Curtis
Salem, O
C. L. Snyder
Lutton Street
Mrs C Burkholder Visits McKeesport Couple
Mrs C Burkholder of McKeesport is visiting Mr and Mrs Harry Porte of Leasure Avenue in a local social update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Burkholder
McKeesport
Harry Porte
Leasure Avenue
Miss Stella Staats Returns Home From Ontario Visit
Miss Stella Staats has returned to her home in Ontario, Ohio after visiting friends on South Mill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Staats
South Mill Street
Foronto
Ohio
Miss Daisy Collingwood Returns Home From Youngstown Visit
Miss Daisy Collingwood arrives back at Long Avenue residence after a one week visit with friends in Youngstown Ohio.
Mrs James Johnston Returns to Ellwood City
Mrs James Johnston has returned to Ellwood City after a short visit with friends in this part of the city.
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James Johnston
Ellwood City
Camping Party Heads for Slipperyrock Creek Camp
A group from West Pittsburg will spend two weeks along Slipperyrock Creek near Wurtemburg. The party includes Mr and Mrs Court Hamilton, Miss Marian Hamilton, and Miss Hazel Jackson as they enjoy a rural camping outing.
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West Pittsburg
Slipperyrock Creek
Wurtemburg
Court Hamilton
Marian Hamilton
Hazel Jackson
Visitors and locals noted in West Pittsburg area
A flurry of calls and visits records include Charles Patterson of Center Avenue in New Castle and James Shelley of West Pittsburg visiting New Castle. Miss Amy Milroy visiting Miss Julia Foley. Dr. C. W. Davis touring the Seventh Ward. and others from Mahoningtown Beaver Falls Mount Air and Sharon on business, visits, or vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Patterson
Center Avenue
New Castle
George McGranahan
Mahoningtown
West Pittsburg
James Foley
Lawrence Avenue
Beaver Falls
Amy Milroy
Youngstown
Julia Foley
C. W. Davis
Seventh Ward
Blanche McMahan
Beaver
James Shelley
H. M. Bittner
Pittsburg
James C. Patterson
Mount Air
Beaver Township
Frank Reed
Lizzie McConacey
Moravia
Ed. Lowers
Eleventh Street
Wampum
J. B. Barr
B. & O. Tower
Eleventh
Fourteenth Street
Whan
Ed Duff
Campers Return From Slippery Rock Creek Stay
Local campers D. C. Briggs and family Miss Julia Feley and guest Miss Amy Milroy of Youngstown Miss Elizabeth Brown of Columbus and Charles Glasser have returned from a ten days stay in camp at Slippery Rock Creek. A pleasant outing is reported.
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D. C
George Waller Takes Vacation trip to Atlantic City and East
George Waller a well known contractor and his wife of Eleventh street depart Thursday for Atlantic City for an outing. They will visit New York, Boston, Baltimore and other eastern points before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Leavy
New Castle
West Pittsburg
D. H. Murphy
Safety Armorite Conduit Company
New York City
Alice Chadderton
Sharon
Sam Pitzer
Charles A. Maxwell
Conneaut Lake
W. H. Armstrong
Pressed Radiator Company
Pittsburg
Charles
Rose Waller
George Waller
Eleventh Street
Sharpsburg
McCarthy
Margaret Frye
Petersburg
Atlantic City
Mrs. Waller
Boston
Baltimore
Butler Fair Promises Fun August 25 28 2069
Organizers invite attendees to the Butler fair running August 25 to 28, 2069. Highlights include local exhibits, entertainment, and family activities spread across the fairgrounds in Butler.
Miss Gertrude Park Improves After Colorado Visit
The friends of Miss Gertrude Park daughter of W J Park of 22 Chartiers Street note her health has improved since moving to Colorado Springs with her mother. They plan to stay in Colorado until late fall and will not return to New Castle before then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Park
W. J. Park
Chartiers Street
Colorado
Colorado Springs
New Castle
Traction Company to Seek 25 Year Franchise Extensions
Youngstown August 19. If Mayor Craver signs ordinances extending traction franchises to 25 years the Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light company will issue bonds of 1 million dollars for improvements. Company leaders say borrowing has been blocked by short 12 year franchises and net profits fund past work. The firm is led by E. N. Sanderson and plans bond issues via a New York trust company with regional bankers assisting. Unofficial reports mention a possible 3 million bond issue to expand across the Mahoning and Shenango valleys including electric lines lighting and gas assets.
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Youngstown, O
Craver
Traction Company
Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company
Becaus
New York
E. N. Sanderson
Youngstown
Cleveland
Mahoning
Shenago
Miss Nettie Logan Returns Home After Visit
Miss Nettie Logan of Terrace Avenue has returned home after a three weeks visit with her sister Mrs J B Shelar of Warren Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Logan
Terrace Avenue
J. B. Shelar
Warren, O
Brass thieves rounded up in West Pittsburg case
Verne Price, resident of Chicago, arrested by Pennsylvania detectives Boyd and Norris in West Pittsburg for larceny and receiving stolen brass journals from P and L E freight cars. Price committed to jail on bail default after thefts halted by recent arrests. 17 journals recovered. Authorities note extensive brass thefts along the rail lines with suspected foreign involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Price
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Boyd and
Norris
West Pittsburg
Alderman Fulkerson
Price
Lake Erie
W. E. Gestinger
Westminster Sees Bright Prospects For Fall Attendance
D C Hankey captain of the Westminster football team was in the city this Tuesday morning promoting the school and reports exceedingly bright prospects for a large attendance this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Hankey
Westminster
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Stritmater Store
Oo. Park
Cmminee
Elies
Musical Quartet
Goforth & Doyle Comedy
Alexis & Schall
Ovening
al Lawrence
Mimetic
NEW Castle Loan CO
Wallace Block
Bell Phone
Washington & Jefferson Sts
J. E. Duff
Mer
N. Mill St
William Davis
Church Social
West Pittsburg News
W. Pittsburg
Chamberlain
Niagara
M'Keesport
Daisy Collingwood
Ellwood
Slipperyrock
Miss Park
Pittsburg Street
Xis Gol
Battenberg
McCulloch & CO
Pennsy
S.S.S
S.S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Dentists
E. Washington Street
King
Mgr
Lawrence Trust Building
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