New Wilmington Captain Elected For Westminster Nine
Rusty Houston of New Wilmington is elected captain of the Westminster nine after six months of deadlock with rival Fulton. Houston, a 1908 class second baseman and basketball guard, succeeds Fulico who withdrew. Local notices praise Christmas events, church programs, and merchants’ holiday displays as the town tightens festive spirit.
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New Wilmington
Rusty Houston
Houston
Pulton
Fulico
Urminas Socnas
Second United Presbyterian Church
Shenango Presbytery History and local notices
A fragment from Bloomington items notes a Girls Mission circle meeting at Miss Annetta Bell's home, the Boys league traveling to Youngstown to face Rover A C, visits by W M Lorimer of Allegheny considering settling, and Jaca contractor H P Scott improving Welker Carter's home. George Burtch funeral held in town from John G Anderson residence. A History of Shenango Presbytery to be printed. presbytery over 190 years old with a notable record. Board meeting at Westminster and Intercollegiate league turnout in Pittsburgh. Dr J O Campbell elected to committee for Intercollegiate meet likely in Pittsburgh.
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Bloomington
W. A. Campbell
Mission Circle
Annetta Bell
l'Youngatown
Rover A. C
Eam
W. M. Lorimer
Allegheny
H. P. Scott
Jaca
Pittsburs
Board of Trustees of
Westminster
League of Western Pennsy
Yania
Pitisburs
J. O. Campbell
Pittsburg
Kindness to convict wins great reward
In Galveston Texas Albert Brisby, a former inmate of the state penitentiary, inherits $170000 from Larry Stoner a reformed miner who made a fortune in the mines and across Texas and Mexico. Brisby’s kindness to fellow convicts during a six year sentence for burglary left a lasting impression on his life.
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Galveton
Tex
Albert Brisby
Larry Stoner
Texas
Mexico
Brishy
Tater
Charter Sought for Mercer County Street Railway
Greenville Pennsylvania December 7 1908 application filed for a charter of the Mercer County Street Railway Company by a Mercer man and a Greenville partner. An agent is to construct and operate a street railway on the specified site in Greenville. Work reportedly to begin immediately after charter approval.
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Greenville
Mercer County Street Railway Company
Mercer
Burnstown School Monthly Report for December
Burnstown School No. 4 reports month ending December 4 with 35 percent attendance. Missing students include May Fox Flora Burns Helen Detmer May Voran Mary Tonka Stella Bingle Winifred Coon ey Alvin Tonks Clarence Hollere min Earle Mullerman Charles Vo lan John Graham Jank Jordan Merril Wilhout Raymond Wiitrout Russell Vorhees Walter Bagel. A few others missed one day or less. Presented by Ort Weimer, teacher 91.
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Burnstown School
May Fox
Flora Burns
Helen Detmer
May Voran
Mary Tonka
Stella Bingle
Winifred Cooney
Alvin Tonks
Clarence Holleremin
Earle Mullerman
Charles Volan
John Graham
Jank Jordan
Merril Wilhout
Raymond Wiitrout
Russell Vorhees
Walter Bagel
Court Notes From New Crate Marriage Event
Fragmentary report outlines J M Van Molin attending court and a wedding involving Myra and Mr and Myra Milo, with Maud as agent. References to Monday in New Crate and a first Wednesday event. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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J. M. van Molin
Weefe
Myra
John
Maud
New Crate
Mtc
Mra Ala
van Molter
Milo
Tin mill to pay workers before Christmas in New Castle
Shenango Tin mill officials announce workers will receive full two weeks pay before Christmas. The move aims to boost morale and local business as operations have stabilized at the New Castle plant after recent reopenings and firings, with workers already securing positions.
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New Castle
Greer Tin Mill
Desertion Charged in Divorce Case
A subpoena in a divorce case was awarded in court Wednesday in the Minnie E Valmar and John R Valmar matter, filed on grounds of desertion. An alias subpoena was issued in the Evina K Andersen versus John A Anderson case.
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Minnie E. Valmar
John R. Valmar
Tuke
Evina K. Andersen
John A. Anderson
The Sugar Owl Wholesale Offer for Church and School Boxes
Special wholesale pricing announced for church entertainments and schools. Limited to Sugar Owl brand amas and family box sets. Availability and delivery terms vary by distributor.
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Cave Mds
No Local Option Election Soon
The Youngstown Telegram states there will be no local option election in Mahoning County soon. The issue centers on timing and leadership as organizers await definite guidance, with the committee shaping plans and possible candidates for the fight.
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Youngstown Telegriu
Mahoning County
Drunkenness in Niles prompts mayoral inquiry
Ten members of a committee of one hundred led by a minister urged Mayor Naylor to investigate reports of spear-easi es operations in Niles. Citizens have been observed intoxicated shortly after paydays, and officials note alcohol issues persisted since the Roa Taw era began.
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Wiles
Naylor
Niles
Notable City Council Talk Revolves Around Temperance
A discussion emerges about restricting alcohol sale with a proposed screen ordinance. A promise is made to recommend passing the ordinance to enable closed surveillance over temperance drink emporiums in the city.
Arvilla Locke Suffers Arm Break After Icy Fall
Miss Arvilla Locke of Highland Avenue slipped on icy pavement near her home a few days ago and broke her arm in the fall.
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Arvilla Locke
Highland Avenue
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Osoton
Wak
Thos. Ashmore
Hotel McCreary
Mrs. Ashmore
England
Ralph Reed
Youngstowe
Lee Reed
Robert Totten
W. W. Troup
Miss Sterling
Ingram
W. CT. U
Priday
Ferrer
W. 8. Palmer
Bailey & Farrell
Fitleburg
New Market
North Mill Street
Qar Stork
Whitla Plumbing Co
Choton Avi
Opin Hyenings
Simpl
Nao Shee
Tin
Tibet
Nas Fatinga
New York
la Geo
W. Clmtton
the Outlet Company
Gifte Brown
Outlet Company Corner Store
East Washington Street
Vaundaview
Jmg
Rearig Bros
Ptashne Street
Ibe
Hanna
W.P. Hanna
Washington Street
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