Police Committee to decide on policeman vacations and pay
A special police committee will draft resolutions on policeman pay for illness and extended vacations. The panel aims to report at the next police committee meeting to present for council review. J J Fisher objected to payroll due to James McKissick’s 13 days of vacation in 18 days paid. Chief Gilmore was told to hold McKissick’s pay. The committee will work on its recommendations.
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Police Committee
J. J. Fisher
James MecKissick
Fisher
McKissick
Joseph Gilmore
Dr E A Steiner Arrives for Evening Lecture
Dr E A Steiner noted author traveler and educator arrived Thursday morning and registered at the St Cloud hotel after a Greensburg Pa lecture. Y M C A sponsored talk at First Baptist Church tonight will start at 8 o clock with nearly all 1500 tickets issued prepaid.
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First Baptist Church
Fist Baptist Church
City
St. Cloud Hotel
Ellwood City Union Welsh church property to be sold
Ellwood City faces loss of a historic landmark as a New Castle court is expected to allow sale of the Union Welsh church property. A petition seeks J W Humphrey as trustee to sell for about 600 dollars. The church organized in 1890 amid Ellwood’s Welsh tin mill community and now has only two remaining members Alfred Lewis and Joseph Badger.
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Ellwood City
Ellwood
New Castle
Union Welsh Church
Porter
Worshig
Alfred Lewis
Joseph Badger
J. W. Humphrey
Pittsburg Company
B O Railroad Cited For Closing Spring Avenue In Bellwood
Bellwood City Dec 10 Council bristled at B O Railroad moves closing Spring street at its tracks near the Casino. A potential clash between city workers and railroad men was averted as officials feared legal trouble. The street, ordained long before the tracks, may shift river of ground control to the railroad if new moves persist. The council previously debated injunctions over Fifth street without action. The outcome will be watched as the railroad reportedly courts trouble to gain control of a town crossing.
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Bellwood City
Fifth Street
Spring Street
Reilley
Burgess Kirk
Traveél
City to install 13 alley lighting clusters downtown
The police committee will fund and arrange 13 incandescent lighting clusters for downtown alleys. City Solicitor James A. Gardner was directed to draft a contract to send to council and then to the electrical company for signature. The lights replace old lamp posts and dark spots, creating a continuous night view to deter thieves.
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Police Committee of Councils
James A. Gardner
Electrical Company
Society weddings decline among New York elites
New York society marriages drop 20 percent from last year per social register of 1909. Nationwide decline about 7 percent, while Pittsburg shows growth to 69 social marriages from 65, and Chicago remains unchanged at 135. Financial downturn cited as cause.
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New, York
New York
New York City
Pittsburg
Chicago
New Oil Well in Petersville Field
Eisler and O'Brien their No 1 on the Hiram Graham farm reached pay in the Snee formation last night and have a well that promises to be one of the best producers in this sand. The well is about three fourths of a mile ahead of Petersville development and will begin pumping at once with more drilling planned.
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Eisler
O'Brien
Hiram Graham
Snee
Butler Eagle
Petersville
Lowellville Boy Earns Cadetship to West Point
Walter Becker of Lowellville is selected by Congressman James Kennedy for a United States Military Academy cadetship at West Point. Mahlon Shafter of Canal Dover and William K. Copthorne of Canton named as alternates. Becker attended Rayen School and graduated with the class of 1908.
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Lowellville
Walter Becker
James Kennedy
United States Military Academy
West Point
Mahlon Shafter
Canal Dover
William K. Copthorne
Canton
Becker
Rayen School
Greenville Plans Big Religious Revival Next Year
Greenville outlines a schedule for large revival meetings featuring speakers Gypsy Smith Dr. Torrey Dr. Chapman and Billy Sunday to draw regional interest and attendance.
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Greenville
Gypsy Smith
Dr. Torrey
Dr. Chapman
Billy Sunday
Attendance Report From Newton Quarry School Sees Boys More Regular
Miss Rachel Bradford reports Newton quarry school pupils show higher regularity among boys. Eight pupils were never absent or late, six never missed a day with five boys among them. Names listed include Gardner, Friday, Parker, Houk, Wellhausen and Harold. Attendance: boys 97 percent, girls 93 percent.
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Rachel Bradford
Newton
Mary Friday
Laura Gardner
Tina Gardner
Martha Steele
Joseph Houk
Raymond Houk
Walter Houk
Reed Wellhausen
Charles Wellhausen
Rachel H. Bradford
Ellwood City Trust Company Dissolved After Petition
In New Castle yesterday after noon Attorney Humphrey of Ellwood presented a petition to dissolve the Ellwood City Trust Company. The petition was granted and the institution, once on West Lawrence Avenue, is now closed as its affairs are wound up following a merger with First National Bank.
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Ellwood City Trust Company
New Castle
Humphrey
Ellwood
West Lawrence Avenue
First National Bank
Burnstown resident Ben Grimm arrested for selling cider to minors
Ben Grimm a long known Burnstown resident reputedly wealthy was arrested on information before Squire Kelley charging him with selling hard cider to minors. The constable of Wayne township filed the information. Grimm posted bail after initially refusing and a hearing is set for Thursday afternoon.
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Ben Grimm
Burnstown
Squire Kelley
Wayne Township
Grimm
Robbers Loot Harmony Station Freight Room
Robbers entered the Baltimore and Ohio station at Harmony and forced four doors to break into multiple boxes in the freight room. They carried off merchandise quantities, but the exact items and total value are unknown. No entry into the ticket office is reported.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Harmony
Social and business visitors to Ellwood City
E L Honeywell of New Castle visited Ellwood yesterday. Will Berger of New Castle was an Ellwood visitor on Wednesday. Mrs W G Ingham returned from Pittsburg. Ben Johnston of New Castle stayed with P W Blocher on Tuesday. M E Dean of Cleveland was in Ellwood City on business Wednesday. Isaac Cohen of New Castle called on friends in Ellwood Wednesday. Roy Newton and Charles Schriver returned from Youngstown. Mrs R J Zahniser and Mrs Mabel Kistler of Mercer were guests of Mrs C W Whistler yesterday.
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E. L. Honeywell
New Castle
Ellwood
Will Berger
W.G. Ingham
Pittsburg
Ben Johnston
P. W. Blocher
M. E. Dean
Cleveland
Ellwood City
Isaac Cohen
Roy Newton
Charles Schriver
Youngstown
R. J. Zahniser
Mabel Kistler
Mercer
C. W. Whistler
Mrs Rader Dies After Long Illness In North Sewickley
Mrs. Fred Rader widow of the Rev Rader died at her home in North Sewickley township after a long illness. Age forty six she is survived by her husband and several children. Known in the city the interment will be in Boggs cemetery this afternoon.
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Fred Rader
Rader
North Sewickley Township
Radert
Boggs Cemetery
Ellwood City Pool Team Seeks Win at New Castle
The Ellwood City pool team travels to New Castle tonight to face the Fellowship parlors squad in a 200 point match. New Castle edged the locals in a similar ace here this week, but Ellwood City hopes to reverse the result and win the match.
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Ellwood City
New Castle
Fellowship
Gauss Catarrh Cure Offered By Mail Trial
An advertisement promises a quick permanent cure for catarrh by Gauss Catarrh Cure. It claims relief from breathing issues, ulcers, bone decay, indigestion, and loss of energy and appetite. A trial package is mailed free upon sending name and address, with a coupon to fill out. C. E. Gauss of Marstall Michigan endorses the remedy.
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Gray
Allen
le Ray
N. Y
C. E. Gauss
Marstall
Mich
Banquet Arrangements Complete for Board of Trade Event
Arrangements are complete for the board of trade banquet at the Hotel Lawrence this evening. Indications say the second annual affair will surpass last year's event and provide a most enjoyable time for guests.
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Board of Trade
Hotel Lawrence
Skating Thrives on Connoquenessing River
Youths in the area enjoy a two mile stretch of frozen Connoquenessing River with smooth glassy ice. A Wednesday crowd gathered to skate, taking advantage of ideal conditions for the pastime.
Doctor plans modern home on Seventh Street property
Dr Silas Stevenson will begin erecting a fine new dwelling on his Seventh street and Park avenue property after frost leaves the ground. The home will include all modern improvements. Also note a Dutch Auction at Brudin and Matz, South Mill Street.
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Silas Stevenson
Seventh Street
Park Avenue
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