Pronunciation Test Sparks Night At Local Church Group
In Peveny county a radio test tested teachers ability to pronounce words. No one read perfectly. a dictionary offered as a prize but not won. The event is part of a Mens Brotherhood program at First Methodist Church with supper, a geography test, and a surprise feature by Rev. A B McConnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peveny
Arby
Alewious
Belial
Loy
Crane
A. B. McConnel
Central Presbyterian Church
Trolley railway proposed from Slippery Rock to Meadville
Report outlines plans for an electrically operated railroad linking Slippery Rock to Grove City and Meadville with surveys in progress. Promoters include H. H. Long James A. Jolliffe and Cleveland financiers. Surveys on two routes have progressed. work could start next spring barring setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sippery Rock
Grove City
Meadville
Slippery Rock
Meadyisle
Butler
Steepery Rock
Bulter
Mercer
Greenville
New Castle
Woman Prisoner Tries to Take Her Own Life
In Youngstown Ohio a woman prisoner named Mrs Abba Jackson, after a $10 fine for pleaded guilt, attempted suicide by hanging in the Central volatile station. Matron McAndrews and an officer intervened, saving her life. Later she suffered hysterics after returning to her cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Abpa Jackson
Central Volage
McAndrews
New Pipe Line Starts to Cool Spring Field Work
Mercer Pa December 15 The Standard Oil Company began construction of a new pipe line to the Cool Spring oil field and will accelerate work to bring oil to tanks in the field. Over two thousand barrels are in tanks but no well has been glazed yet. The pipeline will enable rapid field development. The rig is preparing a test on the Edward Zahniser farm in Jefferson township near the Bend with leases held by Robert Fruit and the Mercer company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Standard Oil Company
Cool Spring
Edward Zahniser
Jefferson Township
the Bend
Hhe Company
Mercernaple
Robert Fruit
Viewers' report set aside for town wash township
The cert set aside the viewers' report for Washington township after hours of debate. The sole issue was the road width not being fixed. A new view will be conducted. A man named William Gallagher was struck by a B and C train near Youngstown roundhouse, resulting in the loss of his left leg.
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Washington Township
B. Roundhouse
Youngstown
William Gallagher
Selections from Rosena trial juror examination
The report details juror questioning in the Rosena case, naming many residents who read about the case, their opinions on capital punishment, and whether they could lay aside preconceptions. The court exhausted the regular panel and summoned additional veniremen to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Eagan
Aicdl
Commonwealth
A. C. Noagle
Big Beaver
Fifth Ward
John Henderson
Slipperyrock Township
Hai
A. W. Stewart
Third Ward
William Horne
Pulaski Tawership
Dimes Rogan
Williamt
Joseph le Heckathorn
Spott Township
Charles J. Masking
Cnuge
Tohn Cunningham
Hazel Dell
Taylor Young
Little Beaver Lownslip
Charles H. Young
Damnes VanMeler
Pularki
Jim
RS. Cunningham
Slipperyrock
Tatiana
John J. Stinnell
Thirl
L. Rhodes
J. Wylie Losk
North Bewyer Township
Tie
Janes Laughlin
George
Torter
Thas
Porter
Dineer
Dry victory in Preble county Ohio local option race
In Eaton Ohio on December 13 the Rose local option election showed Preble county voters favoring dry measures by a majority of 1030. A total of votes were cast, 1) percent lower than the November election. Saloons were put out of business in several towns while West Manely Eaton went wet by 46 votes, a shift amid 31 precincts. Governor Hare responded with varied tones as the results reflected a nationwide trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawn
West Manely Eaton
Hare
Gibson Farm Sale Reported in Wilmington Township Court
In a probate matter heard in Wilmington township court this afternoon the Gibson farm sale was reported as pending. Mrs. Gibson, wife of Joseph I. Gibson, seeks an allowance from the estate to support herself and her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OK. Robinson
Dusaph
Thhson
Peraon
Gibson Farina
Wilailaglon Township
Mrs. Gison
Joseph 1. Gibson
Appointment of Auditors 15 Made Appointment of Auditors 15 Made
Court action records appointing auditors and guardians. Joseph W. Eumphrey named auditor in J. C. Cox estate. W. R. Jays chosen master to sell Cox property with heirs signatory. Robert N. Wallace appointed custodian for Thomas J. Fulmer. Agnew released on Johnston bond. McCracken named guardian for Jacob L. McCracken’s children. Hexfeld given college expense permission for Carl W. Stulth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Eumphrey
J. C. Cox
Macy &. Robinson
John Bell Caldwell
Sannet J. Thompson
W. R. Jays
Robert N. Wallace
Thomas J. Fulmer
Crescent Lumber Company
Od Cy
Improvements in Sharon District Debris and Furnaces
In Sharon Pa on December 11 a major project began to improve the Sharon district. A new dyeing machine and rolling mill updates are planned to stabilize furnace operations in Sharpsville. The Lowellville contractor received the Wha baste furnace upgrade contract in Cleveland and West Middlesex works neared completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Juetts
Sharpsville
Lowellville
Wileh
Bast Furnica
Plekanauher & Company
Clevel Ond, O
West Middleyax
West Middlesex
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NEW Pipe
Mercer CO
Rosena
Iaekage
Rosen
Deskin
Harry
Spurrier
Seventh Ward
Wiliam
Wallace
Howard D. Robison
Thomas Dotley
John Hatin
Shenwiga Township
Wiliam G. McCenahy
Tickets Township
Jonathan A. Evans
Eliwood Pilly
John B. Berger
Fink Ward
John B. Lamb
Alexander M. Wilson
Bheniango Township
C. Nicklin
First Ward
Case
J. C. Ramsey
OH. Ek
Hald
Robert Eagar Miller
North Beaver Ipwosulp
Nathan Offnet
Plaingrove
Joseph McCaslin
Fdckory Township
Eyldrine
Isaac T. Glunan
Wilmington Township
Anding
Grand Jnique Wi
Charles ©. Cunningham
Wainpain
Percy C. Lencenberger
Fourth Ward
Ros Newton
Wayne Township
William D. Fisher
Joseph Dickson, Jr
North Beaver Township
Williaw Fletcher
Oliver Hazen
Hat
Wes
S. H. Harris
Silas Stickle
Shenango Township
Bulltlig
William ‘Shuler
Wampum
Epted
S. Robinson
Mellwain
Craig
Daniel Dicks
Srott Shoat
Neshannock
Hey
Elisha Houk
Wayne
George W. Arrow
F Melrory Town Lamp
Litte
Ware
Frank L. Book
Juange
AL Davia
Eastbrook
W. I. Jones
Second Ward
John J. McKnight
Wicker Township
James A. Gardner
Samuel P. Ferguson
North Wevertuwwosti
Wilbur Homa
North
Valesmen
Wytthogdes
I Karnes
Tewan
Eckles
Union Township
Iri
Garters
Tranks
Cooper & Butler
East Washington Street
Ohio Co
Gibson
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