Local Boys Return From Two Week Washington Hike
Two local youths Paul Hodgkinson and Francia Red Sawersby completed a two weeks hike from New Castle to Washington D C and back, counting 890 steps to the Washington Monument top. They slept outdoors, toured government buildings Annapolis and Potomac Park, and rode back by rail after a road trip through Cumberland Frostburg Hagerstown and Gettysburg. Nearly 100 photos document their journey titled Heights of the Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hodgkinson
Wildwood Avenue
Francia Red” Sawersly
Winter Avenue
Washington, D. C
Ares
Cumberland
New Castle
F. E. Sowersby
Washington
Uniontown
Hopwood
Chalk Hill
Farmington
Humberston
Thomasdale
Somerffeld
Addison
Strawn
Keysera
Florida
Hagerstown
National Capital
Monument
Annapolis
Annnapolis
Chesapeake Bay
Potomac Park
New Gastla
Gettysburg
Panchos
Lincoln Highway
Seven Stars
McKnightstown
Cash Town
Caledonia
Fayetteville
Chambersburg
St. Thomas
Fort Loudon
McConnellsburg
Harrisonville
Salavia
Breezewood
Everett
Clits
Redford
Wolfsburg
Schellburg
Buckstown
Kantner
Stoyestown
Jenvers
Jennerstown
Laugh- Jintown
Juigonier
Younkstown
Greensburg
Grapevilla
Wilmsburg
Pittsburgh
What Did You See Grandfather Involved In Dispute
A grandfather who had surpassed his allotted years argued violently with his two year old grandchild about the route for the child’s morning carriage rite. Neighborhood politicians debated possibilities in a fire in a dingy house. A man brought a box of razor blades to a barber shop to be sharpened. Women cleaned fifth floor windows of a downtwice building while a steeple jack faced risks.
Joe Trax Heads to Grand Rapids GAR Gathering
Comrade Joe Trax and companions depart at seven for Grand Rapids Michigan to participate prominently in the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Trax secured two permits providing special rates for GAR and auxiliary attendees and a ceremony honoring a veteran’s daughter slated to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Trax
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand P Aruy
Republic
Mr. Trax
GAR
Syeal
News program draws wide praise for all star show
The Liberty theatre concert run by WKBG and The New Castle News drew many compliments from local listeners and other cities. Performers included Miss Louise Blight coloratura soprano Miss Eleanor Harper and the Duke of Abruzzi band under B 3 Biondi, with University Six and local talents. The program closed at 2:15 AM after lively broadcasts and a flood of phone calls. A repeat broadcast was set for this afternoon from 6 to 7 featuring local talent and theatre guests marking the station’s first year on air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les
B. 3
Biondi
Louise Blight
Eleanor Harper
Dave Lewis
Emrys Davis
Edwin Lewis
Frances Meltor
Richard E. Johns
BR. H. Johns
Thomas
Harley Shoat
Bert Sanford
Vern Kirker
Bil Wall Lace
University
Liberty Theatre
Bart Richards
The
New Castle News
New Castle
WKBG
Miners Target Check Off as Strike Fails to Endure
Ten officials note the check off from miners pay envelopes, a key aim of the strike. Government officials say miners seek union support rather than wage gains, and that rumors of John L. Lewis calling bituminous miners are unlikely. The Jacksonville agreement for bituminous miners lasts until 1927, making a cross field pull unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duta
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Jacksonville
Marshal Lyautey completes tour in Rif war
Report from the Teza district says two French columns closed a gap, isolating a France region from Abd-El-Krim's regulars. The campaign shifts to political efforts to win tribesmen back to French allegiance while Krim counters with propaganda. Fez reports vary on French subdual and Branes morale, with thousands said to have evaded the French advance and retreated north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teza
France
Abd-El-Krim
Krim
Fez
Barnes
School Districts To Receive Funds On Next Tuesday
Harrisburg Pa Aug 29 Second and third class districts will get state funds Sept 1 via state treasurer Samuel Lewis. Total disbursements reach 1 110 204 288 to 18 second class districts and 2 537 250 67 to 215 third class districts. Deductions cover orphanage pupil tuition and retirement fund arrears. Payments exclude Pittsburgh and Philadelphia districts whose due date is Oct 1.
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Isgul
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
No Conspiracy Says Alderman Mantz in Park Case
Alderman Mantz discharged the defendants in a Cascade Park amusements conspiracy case. Prosecutors accused operators of planning illegal Sunday operations after several pleaded guilty and paid fines. Mantz ruled there was no conspiracy, stating the operators acted independently.
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Mantz
Cascade Park
Park
Alderman Mantz
Negligence Alleged In Auto Accident Court Suit
Carl Davidson by attorney R B Luke of Ellwood City sues William H Friday for 828 01 alleging damage to an automobile on the Ellwood Porter sville road. Plaintiff says he was on a slight grade when Friday drove from an intersecting road at a high speed and turned left in front of him causing the collision. The suit claims defendant negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl €. Davidson
R. B. Luke
Ellwood City
William H. Friday
Ellwood
Portersville
Great rush to pay county taxes at face value
A large group of taxpayers crowded the county treasurer’s office with one day left to pay county taxes at face value. After next Monday unpaid taxes will be turned over to the collector with a five percent penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Neasle
State of
Pennsylvania
Lawrence County
Harlansburg Girl Reports Theft at Tecal Store
Wanda Quigley of Harlansburg reported to police on Friday that a small brown handbag containing her driver's license keys and some money was stolen while she was in a Tecal store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Quigley
Harlansburg
Tecal
Auto Trip of 6300 Miles Highlights Scenic West Paths
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Wolford of Pulaski completed a nearly three month auto trip covering about 6300 miles. They traveled 2800 miles to Logan Utah, spent five weeks with relatives, then returned via 3600 miles with stays in Kansas City, Colorado Springs, Denver, Wyoming, Idaho and Yellowstone. Gasoline ranged from 17 to 40 cents per gallon amid varied prices across states.
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C. O. Wolford
Pulaski
New Bedford
Lawrence County
Logan
Utah
Frank Walford
Galbreath Avenua
Mr. Walford
Pennsylvania
Wexford
Wyoming
Idaho
Colorado
America
Indiana
Salt Lake City
Alliance
Walford
Kansas City
Colorado Springs
Denver
Larimaie
Wasatch Mountains
Wolford
Pocatello
Nampa
Yellowstone National Park
Hame
Cheyenne
North Platte
Chicago
Alifante
Klan Picnic Draws Crowds to Cascade Park Today
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan members and families gathered at Cascade Park in New Castle for a picnic with a sports program, basket dinners, and entertainment. Attendees came from Lawrence Beav, Butler, Mercer, Crawford counties and some from Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
New Castle
Cascade Park
Uswal
Lawrence County
Beaver
Butler
Mercer
Crawford Counties
Ohio
Neshannock Two Schools To Open September 14
Announcement at Ne shannock township school opening states Mitchell Kings Chapel Pleasant Valley and Painter Hill closed pupils will be bused to a new building Bus line schedules will be published soon Students from former years asked to report to their new schools unless directed by the board A large turnout from surrounding district plans to grade the new building and meet September 4 with equipment including horses plows scrapers and shovels
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neshannock Township
Mitchell
Kings Chapel
Pleasant Valley
Painter Hill
Inventors Named Patents Shown In Listing
A survey of recent patents notes Lewis P. Liteinger and William Snodgrass of Butler for a cracking process. Irwin Ropp of New Bedford patents a playing card set with state maps. George B. Phillips of Baden and William Tobingen of Pittsburgh assign a patent to National Metal Moulding for flexible metal tubing. William C. Harrison of Butler patents a bolt making mechanism. Charles Kilner of Greenville assigns a locking device for sliding freight car doors to Wine Railway Appliances of Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis P. Liteinger
Butler
William Snodgrass
Brutn
Irwin Ropp
New Bedford
States of the Union
George B. Phillips
Baden
William ©. Tobingen
Pittsburgh
National Metal Moulding Company of
William C. Harrison
Charles Kilner
Greenville
Wine Railway Appliances Company
Foledo
Deaths Of The Day Albert Gettings
Obituaries note several death notices including Albert Gettings junior a three month old, Mrs Josephine Montgomery Stickle and William Bratz aged 81. Also listed are David P Thomas Sarepta Hutchison and Robert G Maxwell with funeral details and surviving relatives. Political primary listings and local notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gettings
Albert Edward
Glaydis Collins Gettings
South
Walnut Street
Greenwod
Mary Ejlen
David
Return Home From Two Day Outing
North Street Junior Hi-Y group of fifteen boys returned this morning from a two day trip to a game camp. They left Thursday and stayed until today, sleeping two nights outdoors and cooking on a fire. Despite cool air and hard ground, the outing was generally enjoyable with swimming and baseball during the day. Boys in charge were 0, 18, Goodwin as boys work director, and John Leonard as club supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
Inds
Goodwin
John Leonard
Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges
Hospital entry lists admissions including Mise Huth Louden and Captain Moors with addresses on Lothrop street Vine street. Discharges include Frobert Jamison Virginia Weaver and many others with varied street listings. court session noted with Judge Emery to hear motions and petitions Monday morning.
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Mise Huth Louden
Lothrop Streat
Captain Moors
Vine Street
Frobert Jamison
Sheridan Avenue
Virginia Weaver
Cumberland Avenue
Jennie Morgan
Bessemer
Judson Heels
Leasure Avenue
Dimitra
Paris- Ta Gaelbreath Avanita
Maxine Herrick
Ardington Avenue
Bar McKinney
Wallace Avenue
Courk
Mondan
Emery
Curb Lights Cleaned And Painted In City Districts
George Niekum and city assistants have cleaned and painted curb lights across the city. The dusty lighting units now emit more light. They are painting poles along Long Avenue and Mahgoing Town districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Niekum
Jan
Lia
Long Avenue
Large liquor plant found near Mercer county line
County Detective J. M. Dunlap and assistants uncovered a large illicit liquor plant at the Neal farm near the Mercer county line in Lawrence county. George Benedish and John Netti were charged with violation of the Snyder act. Mary Henodish fled the scene and Rodolfo Poss on was absent. About eighty gallons of liquor were seized.
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Lawrence County
J. M. Dunlap
Miller and Hicks
Neal
Mercer County
George Benedish
Moravia Street
John Netti
Justice of the Peace
Rogers
Plaingrove
Mary Henodish
George
Rodolfo Pos
Henodish
Benedish
Moratia Street
Neal Farm
Man And Woman Under Arrest On Liquor Charges
Myr and Mrs Harry Kurtz of 14 Lathrop street Bare received hearing before Justice A H Gilmore Neshan township on charges of selling liquor. County Detective J M Dunlap reported Kurtz and his son were to stump a mine near Isle Butler county. Son arrested by Butler county authorities on a charge of doleting the Lurdernor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Harry Kurtz
Lathrop Street
Justice of the Peace
A. H. Gilmore
Neshanjsagk Township
Meade
J. M. Dunlap
Kurtz
Butler County
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Francis Bowersby
Washington Monument
Marriag
Buite Ada
Valua Keystone Furniture CO
Xi, Yegningres ‘St
Clark & Mackie Co
Marshal Lyautey
Robert Dollar
President Garfield
Cape Cod
Lewis
Pulaski Township
Cascade
Neshannock
William Bratz
Mra. I. C. Rentz
Harbor Road
Ilanes
Mr. Bratz
Germany
Merty
James A. Rudesill
Bradford
J. O. Rentz
This
Brats
Kansas
Breatz
Strehler
Green- Wood Cemetery
David P
Bide
Waldo Street
Trug Ivorites of America
Loyal Order of Moose
Modern Woodmen of America
Congregational Church
Harriet Thomas
Lucy
Ernest Treherns
Joseph Erbart
Baltimore
Aleq
Swansea
Wales
Oak Park Cemetery
Sarepta Gailey Hutchison
B. C. Rhodes
Erle
Sarepta Galley Hutchison
W. R. Hutchison
United Presbyterian Church
Savannah
Hutchison
Into R
Thres
Robert G. Maxwell
Robert Guy
Maxwell
Highland Taverns
Pennsylvania Allroad
Mercer Conty
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tralin
Sharpsville
Helen Maxwell
Francia Maxwell
Howard Haney
Boston
Mass
Ang
Ming Jessia Maxwell
Robert L. Wallace
Lockmart
Republican
X. Lawrence Woldebeand
Por Sney
Ames
McClelland and
Beaver Township
Clint
Fourth Ward
OMRON
Union
William & HO
Wayne Township
Jorute B
Waynes Township
Ragister & Recorder
Jlanndith W. Hutton
Second
Register and Recorder
Ki. Adama
Casila Hepuolichn Ticcker
J. ‘Qohrie
Ellwooe City, Pa
Lesid
Sherite
J. Waddington
Bantoroak Republican
Eastbroon
Suck
Zntwolds
Sperttti
Franx Zi Jonestom
Sherift
Tack M. Dundaf
New Caxiia
Shenae
Berithony
Burgess
Ellwood Clery
Paz
BZNO
Swick
First Ward
Barterrigt
Seder Bryan
New Castle Trepublican
Viet
Iatrict Attorper
Clarwnch A. Battarrot
Wea Jenemms
Veilcan
DR. Go. Davies
Louis G. Geneingeer
Bie Courtet
Paudeson
Tilrd Wa
Nune Lusx
Finn Ward
Sty Doane
P. K. Fife
Second Ware Republican Pi
Er City Collnglism
Shizles
Republican Ticiet
Tyler
Sixth Ward
Exoth
ER A. Rodgers
Frank ER
Young
JA. B. McComammy
Blowood City
Alea Walter A. Hamilton
Second Ward
Naw Castle
Tor
Aldarnians
Eer Rickard
Kissinger
Santana Ave
North Street Hi-N Club
Arvive
Shenango Valley Hospital
Oath
the Winter CO
East Washington
Kew Castle -F
Leigh Hunt
Cpt
Vas
Wallace Brnck
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