Bright Prospects for Ellwood City Trolley Line
Ellwood City officials report rapid right of way acquisition from BelIwood to Beaver County line for a new street car line. The committee led by President Gelbach secured consent from abutting property owners, with broad local support, boosting hopes for completion soon. A mistaken accusation against jeweler P. W. Blocher ended in dismissal after a foreigner admitted error. Morris Keller faced bail on larceny by bailee charges.
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Ellwood City
Dee 3
Bellwood
Beaver County
Ellwood
Gelbach
Poister
David Cartwright
T. J. Rouser
R.G. McKimm
P. W. Blocher
Burgess Kirk
Mr. Blocher
Morris Keller
Keller
Biocher
Business Man Held on Serious Charge in Ellwood
Ellwood city December 3. P O Shafer owner of the Sixth Street restaurant was arrested on a serious charge of advertising obscene cards. County Detective Logan testified he printed cards bearing Shafer’s name marketing a secret organization initiation. Shafer was held for the December criminal term after a ruling by Squire Kelley.
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Ellwood
City
P. O. Shafer
Sixth Street
Logan
New Castle
Squire Kelley
Shafer
Adelphic Literary Society Reorganization Planned
High school students plan a Friday meeting to reorganize the Adelphic Literary Society, noting enough names are secured to ensure success. The piece argues that literary training builds public speaking skills and confidence valuable beyond school.
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Igh School
Adelphic Literary Society
Attorney S. W. Dana Recovers From Illness
Attorney S. W. Dana of North Jefferson Street, a long serving member of the Lawrence County bar, has been critically ill for weeks and is now showing encouraging signs of convalescence.
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S. W. Dana
Jefferson Street
Lawrence County
Miner Robert Crawford Claimed Among Marianna Mine Dead
Robert Crawford, formerly of Grove City, was among the victims of the Marianna mine disaster. His body has been returned to Grove City for burial.
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Marianna
Robert Crawford
Grove City
Sunday selling law violators fined under new mayor
Two of the three Sunday law violators arrested pleaded guilty and paid $25 fines plus $1.50 costs. A third man pleaded guilty but requested a hearing and posted $200 bond for Saturday. The arrests mark the first under the current administration as police pursue more evidence and prosecutions.
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Central Station
Eberle
Hanna
Peter Caravassos
James Lotus
Nathan
Gusky
Harry J. Lusk
Gilmore
Defense of Spalla Backed by Friends Amid Prosecution
Friends of Joseph Spalla defend him against a local court charge of intent to defraud. They recall his past as a Palermo councilman, his 16 years in Massalon, and four years in New Castle, suggesting jealousy fuels the case and presenting an Italian tribute to his character.
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Joseph Spalla
Spalla
Caimfipofelice
Palermo
Italy
Massalon
New Castle
Parents Kidnap Their Own Children in Ohio Flight
In Youngstown on December 3, Mr and Mrs Victor Stevens are sought for kidnapping their two children aged 7 and 10. The kids were placed in Glenwood Children's Home after legal action for neglect. Authorities fear the parents may flee to Europe and England is named as a possible destination.
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Youngstown
Europe
Victor Stevens
Glenwood
England
Young People's Union Convention in Slippery Rock Rules
The fifth annual convention of the Young People's union of the Slippery Rock district will be held today at Princeton Presbyterian church forenoon and evening. Delegates from all district churches are expected. Rev. A. B. McCormick of Central Presbyterian will speak tonight.
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Young People’s Union
Slippery Rock
Princeton Presbyterian Church
A. B. McCormick
Central Presbyterian Church
New Castle Columbus Timetable Adds Through Train
A new through train with coaches and a broiler buffet parlor car runs both directions between New Castle and Columbus via Youngstown Niles Alliance and Orrville. Depart New Castle 6 15 am central or 7 15 am eastern daily except Sunday. Arrive Columbus 12 15 pm. return Columbus 5 pm central time. Tickets Turner for details.
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Pennsylvania
New Castle
Columbus
Youngstown
Niles
Alliance
Orrville
Central
Cket Mt Turner
Death of Nathan Hazen After Long Illness in Slippery Rock Area
Nathan Hazen aged about 35, lifelong resident, died last night after months battling consumption. He sought relief in Texas but returned home weeks ago. survived by wife Nellie Smiley and one child, his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hazen, and several brothers and sisters including Mrs. Lafe Wilson and Mrs. A Newton. The death occurred at 1 o'clock and he died at the Smiley home near Slippery Rock where he passed.
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Texas
Nathan Hazen
John Hazen
Mr. Hazen
Nellie Smiley
Smiley
Slipperyrock
Lafe Wilson
A. Newton
George Moon
Homer Elsworth
James Hazen
City Council Set for Regular Monthly Meeting
The council will hold its regular monthly session tonight with substantial business on the agenda. It is believed the water issue will be acted on, and it is not unlikely the electric light matter will also be considered by members.
Friend of Ex County Treasurer J W Cunningham Improves
Friends report J W Cunningham of Wayne township has shown slight improvement at Mercer sanitarium after a period of rheumatism and hopes are raised for a full recovery and home return.
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J. W. Cunningham
Wayne Township
Mercer Sanitarium
Cunningham
Ellwood social scene includes Crescent avenue visitors
Miss Vesta Powell of Crescent Avenue and L A Kane travel to New Brighton tonight for a house party hosted by Miss Alma Tallon of New Brighton. Tallon is well known in Ellwood for visiting Miss Powell frequently.
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Vesta Powell
Crescent Avenue
L. A. Kane
New Brighton
Alma Tallon
Miss Tallon
Ellwood
Miss Powell
Lutheran Bazaar Serves Supper Friday and Saturday
A supper will be served by the ladies of the Lutheran church in connection with the bazaar on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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The
Lutheran Church
Ellwood City Prepares for Bright Holiday Season
Ellwood City shops decorate for Christmas as merchants display holiday evods and early shoppers stock up on gifts. Indications suggest a strong holiday season with thriving business and eager residents.
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Ellwood City
School Board Plans One Week Christmas Break
The school board contemplates a Christmas vacation of one week and two days. If approved, schools would close Thursday afternoon December 24 and reopen January 4, providing ample time for both teachers and students to celebrate.
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Carrie
Liveryman Seidla Sells Noted Pony Outfit to Sunbury Buyer
W. W. Seidla of Sixth street sells his prominent Ellwood pony outfit to Mr. Hines of Sunbury Pa. The buyer plans shipment to his home and the outfit is described as among the finest in the region.
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W. W. Seidla
Sixth Street
Ellwood
Mr. Hines
Sunbury
Bazaar by Lutheran church ladies moved to Stiefel block
The Ladies of the Lutheran church will host a bazaar Friday and Saturday at the Stiefel block on Lawrence Avenue instead of the church. The building is being decorated artistically and the event is expected to be very successful.
Small blaze tampers Franklin bakeshop on Second
Fire department responded to a minor fire at a bakeshop on Franklin avenue and Second street yesterday. The blaze caused only limited damage but drew notable excitement in the neighborhood.
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Franklin Avenue
Second Street
Social notes from New Castle and Ellwood City visitors
Joseph Simon attended court in New Castle yesterday. Lewis Hines from Evans City visited Ellwood City yesterday. Mrs David Good of New Castle is visiting friends in Ellwood. W S Mears of New Castle called on friends in Ellwood yesterday. Mrs Scott Carl and Mrs David Good were in Pittsburg Thursday. W J McKimm of Mercer returned after a short visit with friends in the city.
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Joseph Simon
New Castle
Lewis Hines
Evans City
Ellwood
David Good
W. S. Mears
Scott Carl
Pittsburgh
W. J. McKimm
Mercer
Ambridge Groom Fails to Settle Justice Fee
William J. Engelbrecht of Ambridge after marrying Clara Morton at Youngstown, cannot pay the justice of the peace. The marriage certificate is held pending payment.
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Clara Morton
Youngstown
William J. Engelbrecht
Ambridge
Justice of the Peace
Distillery Overseer Injured in Fall at New Middletown
While overseeing repair work at his distillery in New Middletown E. Welch fell and sustained severe injuries on Wednesday prompting immediate medical attention.
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New Middletown
E. €. Welch
Akron Rubber Industry Faces Labor Shortage
Akron rubber manufacturers told the chamber of commerce that rapid prosperity has created a labor famine. Additions to five factories will require 2,000 more workers within two months as auto tire plants run day and night. The chamber plans housing for a 10,000 population increase over two years.
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Akron
Chamber of Commerce
43 Pound Thanksgiving Turkey At Shearer Home
The family and friends of Thomas Shearer of Punxsutawney gathered on Thanksgiving to share a dressed turkey weighing 43 pounds, noted as among the finest in the state.
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Thomas Shearer
Punxsutawney
Shearer
Grove City Man Committed for Assault and Robbery
Henry McCarl of Grove City was committed to Mercer jail yesterday on charges of assaulting and robbing William Taylor of Harrisville.
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Henry McCarl
Grove City
Mercer
William Taylor
Harrisville
Local Notices From New Castle Area
PULASKI R C RAYSER reports social visits of L ee Riley in W am pum and Mrs John Waddington in New Castle. James Riblet moved to the John Falkman farm south of town after purchasing it. The Water Company warns that only licensed plumbers may work on service pipes or mains and violations will be prosecuted.
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Balent CO
Nassau St
New York
C. W. Book
Lee Riley
Wampum
John Waddington
New Castle
Clyde Book
James Riblet
John Falkman
City OF New Castle Water Company
Mon-Thu-Sat
Water Company Prohibits Certain Water Closets
Notice declares Hopper Water Closets rejected by the Water Company. Only tank-pattern approved models allowed. no exceptions for non compliant units.
Durant Woman Visits Croton Heights Guest
Mrs C W Durant of Lisbon Ohio is the guest of Miss Lena Greer of Cro ton avenue Croton district for a social visit and exchange of hospitality.
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C. W. Durant
Lisbon, C
Lena Greer
Croton Avenue
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