Van Horn Wins Back School Coal Contract After Debate
School board resolves to accept J. L. Somers & Son Pittsburg coal bids, but switches to U. H. Van Horn’s $2.30 three fourth inch screen Pittsburg coal after a lengthy price dispute. The vote splits along lines of ward representatives, with concerns raised about coal quality, weights, and tuition costs for nonresident students.
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van Tin Can
Canson
Barnes
Pittsburg
Thomas John
Gordon
Martin
Lockhart
Chain
Kerr, Carson
John
Edwards
Heckert
Barnes and Stitzinger
Mr. Carlon
J. L. Somers & Son
New Castle Transfer & Storage Company
Somers
New Castle Transfer & Yma Company
Edwards Chain
Kerr, Heckert
Stitzinger
Martin, Carson
John Op
Seventh Ward
van Horn
Deaths of the Day Miss Lutton Buried
One of the citys largest funerals marked Miss Margaret Lutton daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Lutton. Services at 35 Court Street conducted by Dr Scott F Hershey and Rev M W Keith. Interment at Oak Park cemetery. Pallbearers named James Chambers W K Hugus Dr James Blackwood Dr R B Jameson Fred Jameson Robert Browne.
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Margaret
James Blackwood
R. B. Jameson
Fred Jameson
Robert Browne
King Deserter Arrested By Railroad Detectives
Charles King alias Charles B. Brown was arrested for trespass by railroad detectives and, per humane agent John C. Haas, is a deserter from the U S Army from Fort Mott New Jersey last summer. King was brought before Alderman O H P Green and jailed awaiting trial and return to Fort Mott.
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Charles King
John C. Haas
Humane
United States Army
Haas
King
O. H. P. Green
Haus
Charles B. Brown
Fort Mott
N. J
Son of Rev Higley ill with pneumonia in North Jefferson Street
Elmer Ellsworth Higley Jr., son of Rev and Mrs E E Higley of North Jefferson Street, is ill with pneumonia. A slight improvement is noted on Tuesday. Jerome Storm of Denver Cal. visits his uncle James Whippo and family on Whippo Street.
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Elmer Ellsworth, Jr
E. E. Higley
North Jefferson Street
Jerome Storm
Denver, Cal
Jas. Whippo
Whippo Street
Christmas in City Schools Observes Holiday Exercises
The city grade schools plan Christmas programs tomorrow with many buildings combining two grades for seating and performances. Afternoon events feature decorated classrooms, red and green streamers, holly, and blackboards, while parents are invited to attend the festive exercises.
Detectives Form New Organization in Western Pennsylvania
The Association of Captains of Railway Police of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio formed. Captain W E Gastinger leads as president with Captain C F Beaver as vice president and Captain J H Breen as secretary treasurer. Meetings begin in Youngstown January 20 with monthly sessions thereafter.
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Association of Captains of Railway Police
Western
Pennsylvania
Eastern
Ohio
W. E. Gastinger
Pennsylvania Railroad
C. F. Beaver
Erie
Cleveland
J. H. Breen
New Castle
Baltimore & Ohio Forces
Gastinger
Breen
Youngstown
Real Estate Giant Sale By Pittsburg Firm
Clare P. DuShane sold 50 acres of land fronting West Washington street to Jacob W. Wilber of Boston for B. Y. Fife and others of Pittsburg. The site, among the city's healthiest and highest parts, is level and likely to be laid out into building lots for a desirable residence district.
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West
Washington Street
Clare P. DuShane
B. Y. Fife
Pittsburg
Jacob W. Wilber
Boston
Mass
Fire Alarm Box for City Hospital Ordered
City Engineer H Milholland will order a new fire alarm box for New Castle hospital if council agrees with the electrical committee. The box costs 115 dollars, Star Electric company has the contract, while Gamewell bid 125 dollars but would discount 25 if hospital paid. City decides to pay 15 dollars more.
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New Castle Hospital
H. Milholland
Star Electric Company
Gamewell Company
Hospital Notes on Pneumonia Patient at Shenango Valley
Harry Black, held for shelter at the city lock-up since Sunday night but not under arrest, was taken to Shenango Valley hospital Monday. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and transported by White's ambulance.
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Harry Black
Shenango Valley Hospital
White
Bratz decries reconciliation remark in court
Mrs Elizabeth Bratz says the court statement declaring reconciliation with her husband William Bratz would live together is erroneous and impractical given existing conditions. She asks the judge to correct the record for her sake and for friends to understand.
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Elizabeth Bratz
William Bratz
Orange Lodge Hosts Honor Tonight in Clendenin Hall
The Orange lodge will entertain this Tuesday evening in their hall in the Clendenin block to honor state deputy mistress Mrs. Maria C. Barnes of Sharon.
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The
Orange Lodge
Clendenin Block
Maria C. Barnes
Sharon
Christmas Dance Guests In Croton Avenue
Miss Marie McMasters of Youngstown will be the guest of Miss Elizabeth Douds of Croton avenue for the Christmas dance Friday evening.
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Marie McMasters
Youngstown
Elizabeth Douds
Croton Avenue
Marriage License Issued for Poer and Platt at New Castle
John M. Poer and Margaret May Platt of New Castle have been issued a marriage license. The record lists Poer and Platt residing in New Castle with the license filed in the county clerk’s office.
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John M. Poer
New Castle
Margaret
May Platt
Orphans’ Court
Lawrence County
Charles E. Medard
Sarah A. Banks
Orphans’ Court of
Wallace Block
City of New Castle
Edwin K. Logan
Finest Christmas Trees at Harris on Mo Ravia Street
Harris offers a selection of Christmas trees at low prices on Mo Ravia Street. Shoppers can compare varieties and sizes as the holiday season approaches.
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Harris
Moravia Street
Smith Premier
Cent City Typewriter Exchange
West 'Ae Street
Syracuse
N. Y
Felmeth Involved In Church Dispute In Pittsburg
W S Felmeth a first year student at Western Theological Seminary Allegheny is backed by Lincoln Place Presbyterians in a dispute with Pittsburg Presbytery over his pulpit role. The presbytery chair Rev Dr Beatty notes Felmeth has not attended seminary nor been licensed to preach. A petition signed by 54 members seeks continuation of Felmeth in the Lincoln Place pulpit.
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Western Theological Seminary
Allegheny
W. 8. Felmeth
Harry’’ Felmeth
New Castle
Pittsburg
Lincoln Place
Charles 8. Beatty
J. R. Jones
W. S. Felmeth
Charles S. McClellan
Felmeth
Colonel Plans to Cut Apple Trees Amid Thief Problem
Col W T Beller describes ongoing apple pilfering near Eddy road. He ponders removing trees to end the theft and recalls a woman rushing with a basket who scolded him for vandalism as apples disappear despite residents watching. The episode underscores the fruit theft issue and keeper’s frustration.
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Col. W. T. Beller
Seller
Eddy Road
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Shall It Be "Bunk" Or "Bunce" In Spo rt Page Debate
A scholarly reader notes two spellings of bunk and buncombe in newspaper usage. He cites a Memphis speech headline Loomis Hands Out the Bunce and discusses cartoons spelling bunk. He suggests northern vs southern origins tied to buncombe and sleepiness without asserting the merits of either view.
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Memphis
Loomis
Tokyo
The Chance of Spin and a Worthy Job
A Newark News columnist argues against sneering at low paying work and explains that luck is a misnomer in coin flipping. The piece highlights the value of steady income, noting many households rely on modest pay and the social risks of contempt for routine labor.
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Newark News
Poverty and Prosperity in Theosophical Chronicle
The International Theosophical Chronicle notes growing puzzles of poverty and labor as national prosperity advances. It highlights how those in daily struggle feel the bewildering shift, emphasizing social and economic strain within a prosperous era.
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International Theosophical Chronicle
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John Brinton
Shenango Township
Mahoning
Union Township
Miss Lutton
John B. Porter
Squire D. Waiken
Rochester
William Brewer
Warren, O
Thomas Boggs
New Brighton
John Fink
Samuel Otto
James Porter
Frank A. Blackstone
Robert Walker
Allen Street
Unity Cemetery
New Wilmington
J.C. Haas
Higley
Japan
Kaye
Atlantic Refining CO
Bell Phone
Shenango Restaurant
L. Dean
Proprietress
South Mill Street
Malloy’s
P. H. Malloy & Co
Care News
Star Grocery Company
North
Mercer Street
Pittsburg Restaurant
Pittsburg Street
News Office
W. P. Hanna
North Mercer Oe
Union Station
Washington and Customs
Franklin Institute
Albert G. Hassig
Owen Castle
Grant Street
Stewart
Quest Street
East North Street
Fifth Ward
L. Palmer
West Neshannock Avenue
Jerre Bauman
Quest and
North Streets
Allen's
Kline
Pearson Street
Bartram Avenue
Bluff Street
County Line Street
Washington St
Leesburg
Thompson
G. H. van Horn
South
Jefferson Street
Eastbrook Woolen Mills
S. Hutchinson
Outlet Co
Y. M. A. Bldg
J. F. Ringer
Bell
Union Market
McClaren’s Bank
Center Church
Davis
Boyles and
Highland Avenues
W. S. Davis
Chautauqua, N. Y
Walnut Street
East Winter Avenue
J. Clyde Gilfillan
L. 8. & T. Company
Daniel A. Davidson
Petersburg Road
Westfield Church
John R. Miller
Lincoln Avenue
Pitisburg Street
Milton Street
J. P. Hays & Company
Whitla
Boggs & Buhl
North Side
Pittsburgh, PA
E.j.o’brien
East Washington Street
National Co-Operative Realty Co
J. H. Sherritt
United States
Lafrango
F. Candioto
South Cochran Alley
Fountain Inn
W. Washington Street
C. M. Bannon
Big Beaver Township
H. M. Bannon
J. O. Bannon
Irish Ripple
C. V. Riley
Union National Bank
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