Dozen Fiddlers Entered For County Old Time Contest
Mercer County news notes twelve fiddlers entered for the Lawrence County Old Time Fiddlers contest at the Penn Theatre next Thursday evening December 10 1925. Entrants include Sylvester Redmond New Bedford and Charles Eskew New Castle with a prize lineup a silver loving cup for champion plus gold pieces and theatre tickets for runners up.
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von Mercer County
Mary Brown Ruby
Mercer
Larry O'Goff
Georgia
Lawrence County
Ant
Mrs. Ruby
Sylvester Redmond
New Bedford
Charlies Askew
Adams Street
New Castle
David EF. Badger
Peter Shoaf
Sycamore Street
Harvey McCracken
Slippery Rock
G. J. Kurkett
Butler Avenue
R. W. McCluskey
N. BR
Charles Eskew
Penn Theatre
Henry Ford
Maine
Henry
Bart Richards
The
New Castle News
Judy Sypher
Judy
Penn
Sunshine Society appeals to fill baskets in Mercer
The Mercer Sunshine Society asks local residents to donate funds to fill baskets for the poor this Christmas. Historically 20 to 30 baskets are distributed. this year a box is to be packed for the Blind Babies Home and another for the Fresh Air Home with simple toys. Donors may leave items in the King Block on South Diamond Street.
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Mercer
Mercer Sunshine Society
King Block
South Diamond Street
Mother and Son Face Death Trial in Pennsylvania
Pottsville dispatch reports District Attorney Palmer investigates a murder case where a mother and her son may be tried for the same killing. Joseph Kropowich, 18, confessed as the slayer of Thomas E. Marks, while the mother stands accused of aiding the assault that led to Marks circle skull fracture death. Lawyers to be appointed for both defendants ahead of a January trial.
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Pottsville
Palmer
Joseph Kropowich
New Philadelphia
Thomas E. Marks
Philadlphia
Marks
Kropowich
Cascarets Gentle Laxative Promises Quick Relief
Cascarets are advertised as a candy like laxative to relieve head aches biliousness constipation and sickness. One or two tablets stimulate the liver and bowels for a clear head rosy skin and sweet tongue with a harmless cleansing effect. Directions printed for men women and children on each box.
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S.v
CROSS WORD PUZZLE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL LISTING
Puzzle hints list many clues with partial answers and directions for solving. It includes horizontal and vertical entries like scold wharf rodent town of northern east France and many more, plus tips to start with certain sure words to cross others.
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N. E
France
Hue
Marshal
Dr R H Conwell Dies Noted Clergyman and Philanthropist
The Rev. Dr Russell H Conwell, renowned clergyman, author and educational leader, died at his Philadelphia home after a long illness at age 82. Known as the penniless millionaire for turning lectures’ wealth into education, his life spanned farmer, college president, soldier, journalist, war correspondent, author, immigration agent, lawyer and traveler.
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Philadelphia
Russell H. Conwell
Russell Herman Conwell
Mercer Child Struck by Auto in Mer cer
A six year old son of James Thompson of the East End is seriously injured in Mercer Pa after being struck by an automobile driven by Walter Stowe. He suffered a fractured skull and losing an ear. the accident followed a rolling hoop and is described as unavoidable. The boy was taken to Mercer hospital and is expected to recover. Also a stray line on corsets appears in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer, Pa
James Thompson
East End
Mercer Hospital
Walter Stowe
Stone
Musterole Promoted To Fight Flu And Cold Signs
Guard against influenza grippe and pneumonia with Musterole. The ad claims it relieves congestion, stimulates circulation, and provides relief without blistering as a mustard plaster. It suggests applying with fingertips for a warm tingling then cooling sensation and rapid relief. A milder Childrens Musterole is available for babies and small children.
Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers
A readable puzzle page lists two sets of clues and answers. The running clue hints at a “Running Down” entry and mentions words about a picture’s enclosure, a famed aviator, lovers, and the highest point, with Saturday’s puzzle answer provided.
Mouse trapped by spider hoisted into web tale end
A kitchen spider ensnares a half-grown mouse and slowly lifts it into its web. Martin J. Arvin of Indiana reported the mouse was entangled by silk strands around its tail and hoisted inch by inch, dying as the spider claimed the prey. The American Nature Association released the tale as a paradox of nature.
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Washington
Nature
American Nature Association
Association
Martin J. Arvin
Indiana
Arvin
Mercer Singers to Go On Air Cantata Broadcast
Mercer Pa December 7 Plans to broadcast The World's Redeemer cantata by the Mercer Community chorus from Grove City college station after Mercer performance Sunday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church. Chorus directed by Prof Charles B Loney of Grove City.
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Mercer Pa
Mercer Community Chorus
Grove City
Mercer
Grove City College
First Presbyterian Church
Charles B. Loney
Girl's complexion trends toward artificial beauty
A reflective note on changing beauty norms, suggesting that modern expectations push toward manufactured looks. The line hints at social pressure and evolving standards for female appearance without detailing events or people.
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Fisher’s Big Store
Washington Street
Long Avenue
Fishers
Harry’s Young Mens
Clothes
East Washington Street
New Castle, Pa
Smith
Mahoningtown
R. E. Kerr Garage
East New Castle
Moon
Oakland
Maxwell
Cunningham & Knorr
Croton Avenue
C. B. O’donnell
East Street
Sunshine Society
NEW Castle Drug Corp
Sterling Mazda
Marvin Elec. Co
N. Mercer ST
Sears
Danger
Sun
Fio
R.H. Conwell
Ikiy
Aln
Lel
Donise Brothers
Siedan
Dodge Brothers
Foster Brothers, Inc
North
Jefferson Street
Eureka Free
Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co
North Jefferson Street
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