War Declared On Ice Covered Sidewalks In Ellwood City
Ellwood City Chief of Police Reilley orders ice removed from sidewalks to protect pedestrians. He first targeted school property and the Lawrence building, then unimproved property along Lawrence avenue. Residents complain the school area was the worst, while officials pledge enforcement of sidewalk clearing laws.
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Ellwood City
Reilley
Lawrence
Ual
Lawrence Avenue
Chief Reilley
Man Arrested, Found Skeleton Keys and Lantern
John Hare, claiming Armstrong county origin, was arrested Monday night by Officers Parker and Reilley on suspicion. Three skeleton keys and an electric dark lantern were found. two keys were hidden in his socks. He was released Tuesday afternoon after explaining he had been released from the workhouse that morning and the seized items were returned to him. Burgess Kirk verified the workhouse officials' phone report.
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John Hare
Armstrong County
Parker and
Reilley
Burgess Kirk
Chief Reilley Probes Knife Incident at Tube Mill
The chief investigated a crowded work application scene where several foreigners argued and one man was badly cut. He spent hours pursuing leads but could not identify the injured party or the attacker and doubts the report's accuracy.
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Reilley
Mill at tube works resumes with new employment surge
An additional mill at the tube works is in operation due to higher orders, signaling full plant startup soon. About 15 men were hired, and remaining workers expect everyone to return after the holidays as the plant stays busy.
Wilkinson & Cable Alley Team Heads to Zelienople
The bowling team from Wilkinson and Cable alleys travels to Zelienople next Thursday night to face a strong local squad. They have split a series of close matches this winter, with honors even.
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Wilkinson & Cable
Zelienople
Casino Block Party Planned by Manager Clark
Arrangements are being made for a Casino block party Thursday evening. Manager Clark has prepared extensively and officials assure a good time for all attendees.
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Clark
Mrs Swadner 18 Released on Bond After Raid
Mrs Fannie Swadener of a manicure parlor fame was released from county jail after a raid by Detective Logan on Saturday evening. 5S Fisher of South New Castle posted a $500 bond and disclosed he had been given $590 to indemnify him if Swadner failed to appear. Friends sought sureties, but few would commit until Fisher agreed.
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Fannie Swadener
Logan
Fisher
South New Castle
Porter
Ithaca Y M C A Concert Delights Audience
The Ithaca Concert Company entertained a sizable audience at the Y M C A hall. Soprano Blanche Ireland and boy violinist Lee Jenks led the program with strong support from pianist Laura Pickering.
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Ithaca
Blanche Ireland
Lee Jenks
Laura Pickering
Visitors for Board of Trade Banquet at Ellwood City
Ellwood City residents prepare for the board of trade banquet at Hotel Lawrence on Thursday at 8:30. President Gelbach and the committee finalize details with an informal program and possible toastmaster. Guests from New Castle include Judge W. E. Porter and others, slated to speak as invited.
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Ellwood City
Gelbach
Board of Trade
New Castle
W. E. Porter
R. L. Wallace
David Jameson
R. K. Aiken
Hotel Lawrence
Payday Friday Anticipated at Local Plants and Stores
Saturday will be payday at several manufacturing plants, boosting the outlook for Christmas shoppers. Merchants expect a heavy rush Saturday night and next week, though overall Christmas shopping has not fully opened. One merchant noted current business near last year’s level, with optimism for improvement.
Teachers Honored At Hazel Dell Social At Mattocks Home
A well attended Hazel Dell school social at Mr and Mrs J W Mattocks home honored the teachers. Mr Mattocks secretary of the school board showed deep interest in education as guests enjoyed pleasant conversation and light refreshments.
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Hazel Dell
J. W. Mattocks
Ellwood City to Meet Company M at Grove City Tonight
Ellwood City basketball travels to Grove City to face the strong Company M squad. Both teams are evenly matched. Ellwood is among the best in the section while Company M dominates Mercer County and that part of the state.
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Ellwood City
Grove City
Company M
Ellwood
Mercer County
Roof under construction at tube plant yard
Workmen are building a roof over the tube yard at the tube plant. Racks for storing tubes already exist and the roof will protect the tubes from the weather.
Lawrence avenue merchants testify before grand jury in New Castle
Morris Keller and Joe Simon of Lawrence avenue appeared in New Castle yesterday to testify as witnesses before the grand jury.
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Morris Keller
Joe Simon
Lawrence Avenue
New Castle
Notable Visitors in Western Pennsylvania Towns
Cc E Whistler visited Pittsburg today. Cc D Coban was in Pittsburg yesterday. Mrs R C Stiefel was in Pittsburg yesterday. P W Blocher the jeweler was in Pittsburg Tuesday. C W Brittain of Beaver Falls was in Ellwood yesterday. Frank Douthitt was in New Castle yesterday on business. Co F Morrow of New Castle and O O Valiensie of New Castle were Ellwood visitors Tuesday. Miss Vera Cox of New Castle was an Ellwood visitor Monday evening. Miss Mazie McCormack and Miss Vesta Powell are in Pittsburg today.
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R. C. Stiefel
Pittsburg
P. W. Blocher
C. W. Brittain
Beaver Falls
Ellwood
Frank Douthitt
New Castle
Co. F. Morrow
O. O. Valiensie
Vera Cox
Mazie McCormack
Vesta Powell
Presbyterian Union Meets in City Churches
The Presbyterian union of city churches met Tuesday night at Third United Presbyterian. The topic was The Responsibility of the Pastor and Session for the Success of the Sunday School with T. A. Gilkey leading. Next meeting is at Central Presbyterian on the second Monday in March led by Rev. J. E. Campbell.
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The
Presbyterian Union
Third United Presbyterian Church
T. A. Gilkey
Highland U. P
Central Presbyterian Church
J. E. Campbell
Sheet mill at South Sharon to resume early next year
Rumor says the tin mill sheet mill in South Sharon plans to restart operations early next year as market demand returns. No official confirmation yet from the mill management or local authorities.
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South Sharon
Social notes from Edenburg and nearby towns
A sequence of social calls and visits in Edenburg New Castle Youngstown Sharon and Lowellville. Residents like Miss Eva Beight attorney E N Baer and families including the Needlers McCulloughs and Hofmeisters visit friends attend church events and participate in local society activities. The W C T U and Ladies Missionary society meet with plans to send a children bed clothing box to Cleveland and T L Hofmeister starts a year as janitor with church support.
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Ladies Missionary Society
Cleveland
Mary McGuire
Bids for Coal for 1908 09 School Year
The board of school controllers invites bids to furnish coal for the remainder of the 1908 09 school year. Deliveries to various school buildings as needed. Bids due to the secretary by 7 30 p m December 21 1908. Board may reject any or all bids. W J Chain secretary.
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Board of
W. J. Chain
Promising Soap and Ointment Promise Clear Skin
Advertises UNISKCLL MephrnanL Torum SeaAP soap and ILMISKELL'S OINTMENT as purifying skin remedies. Claims cleansing soothing effects and prevention of blemishes like blackheads with a velvety complexion. Sold by Johnston Holloway & Co Philadelphia Commerce Street.
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Ilmiskell
Jounston
Holloway
Commerce Street
Philadelphia
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Charles Hamilton
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