Dozen Fiddlers Enter County Championship Contest
Dozens of fiddlers enter a Lawrence County fiddlers contest to determine the county champion. Contest held at the Penn Theatre on Thursday December 10, 1924. Prizes include a silver loving cup for the champion, a five dollar gold piece for second, a gold piece for third, and three months of complimentary theatre tickets.
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Henry
Penn Theatre
Idm Pome
Tare Luchards
New Castle News
Thane Piddier
Lawrence County
Sunshine Society Appeals to Fill Needy Baskets
Mercer, Pa. Sun shine Society appeals to Mercer residents to donate funds to fill baskets for the poor. In prior years the group distributed 20 to 30 baskets on Christmas Day. This year they seek gifts for Blind Babies Home and Fresh Air Home, with simple toys for children. Donations may be left at Wing Block South Linden Street.
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Des
Mercer
Society
Liamond Street
Mother and Son Face Death Trial in Pennsylvania
Pottsville December report says District Attorney Palmer investigates a case where a mother and son may face trial for the same murder. Joseph Kropowiech of New Philadelphia confessed to killing Thomas E. Marks of Philadelphia with a potato masher, and his mother is accused of aiding the beating. Court to consider separate lawyers for mother and son. trial likely in January.
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Pottsville
Palmer
Joseph Kropawiech
New Philadelphia
Thomas E. Marks
Philadlphia
Maris
Kropowleh
Spprat
Cascarets Laxative Ad Promises Quick Complete Cleanse
An advertisement touts Cascarets as the nicest laxative and a pleasant candy like remedy. It urges taking one or two tablets to stimulate the liver and bowels, claiming head clarity and rosy skin as benefits. It markets Cascarets as harmless, non gryping, and suitable for men women and children with directions on each box.
CROSS WORD PUZZLE GUIDE AND CLUES FOR SOLVING
Suggestions for solving cross word puzzles start by filling in the words you are sure of. These give clues to crossing words, and letters appear in each white space. Words run horizontally or vertically from the numbered squares.
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France
Daily Record
Noted Cleric Dr. R H Conwell Dies in Philadelphia
Rev Dr Russell H Conwell, famed clergyman, author, and educator, dies at home after long illness. Known as the penniless millionaire, he built a career from farmer to college president and philanthropist while also working as a journalist, war correspondent, immigration agent, and traveler. Transformation of wealth from his lectures valued at about 8 million.
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Philadelphia
Russell H. Conwell
Saareie
Russel
Herman Conwell
Mercer Child Struck by Auto Hospitalized With Skull Fracture
A six year old boy, son of Janes Thompson of Past End, is in Mercer hospital with a fractured skull after being struck Friday by a car driven by Walter Stowe. The injury occurred as the child followed a rain heap near Front Street. he is described in serious but improving condition. The accident was deemed possibly unavoidable amid a small-town scene as motorists aided the boy.
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Mercer
Janes Thompson
Mercer Hospital
Walter Stowe
Sto
Boys and Girls Crossword Puzzle Running Across and Down
Crossword puzzle clues run across and down for boys and girls with themed words. The page features definitions like a dove sound an aviator ace and a high point and invites entries for a Saturday puzzle with answers offered.
Masterele Musterole Guard Against Flu and Pain
A historical ad advises Musterole as a home remedy to ward off influenza grippe and pneumonia symptoms. It touts relief from congestion and aches, claiming the ointment stimulates circulation and soothes the skin with quick relief. It markets a child version for youngsters.
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Masterole Bs
Sina
Mouse lassoed by spider lifted into woven web
Washington December 7 A Touch of nature story from the American Nature Association describes a kitchen spider hoisting a half grown mouse into its web. Indiana man Martin Arvin reported the mouse became trapped tail first as the spider wound strands around it and finally lifted it off the floor leaving the mouse suspended and then dead as the spider tightened a strand near the tail. The mouse was later found raised further into the air by the rising web match.
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Washington
Dee
Nature
Association
Martin Arvin
Indiana
Arvin
Mercer Singers Plan Christmas Cantata Broadcast
Mercer Pa December news announces the Mercer Singers will perform The World’s by the Mes cantata. The event, directed by Prof. Charles B Loney, will be broadcast from Grove City College station and sung at the First Presbyterian Church on Christmas Sunday.
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Mercer Pa
Jet
Grove Ci
Mercer
Grave City College
First Presbyterian Church
Belle
Charles
Loney
Grove Cl
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Fisher’s Big Store
New Castle
Washington Street
E. Long Avenue
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Harry’s Young Mens Clothes Shop
East Washington Street
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Penn Motor & Implement Co
Mahoningtown
R. E. Kerr Garage
East New Castle
Moon, Oakland
Maxwell Parts
Cunningham & Knorr
Croton Avenue
Bell
B. O’donnell
Sunshine Society
NEW Castle Drug Corp
Mu] and
North Sts
Sterling Mazda
Marvin Elec. Co
N. Mercer ST
Rena
Ancle
Roma
Bedewad
Poe
Pyo
R. H. Conwell
Purale
Donise Brothers
Dodge Brothers
Foster Brothers, Inc
New Jamerson Street
Eureka
Vth Exch
North
Jefferson Street
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Cleaner Co
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Cassel
Mylhome
Tom Seer
Mately
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Pesterdity
Mt Foe
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