Wright Has Inside Track In Ohio and Pennsylvania League
The January 4 meeting in this city will decide whether the league continues and set salary rules. A $1,500 monthly payroll is favored to balance play and attract new talent. Sam Wright and Harry Edwards contend for president, with Wright holding the inside track though living in a club town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Guy
Gazette Times
Pittsburg
Charles Morton
Akron
Morton
Sam Wright
Youngstown
Harry Edwards
Cleveland
Wright
Edwards
Kaufman and Barry to Fight Wednesday in Los Angeles
The heavyweight clash pits Al Kaufman against Jim Barry in a forty five round bout in Los Angeles. A decisive Kaufman win could set up a title fight with Johnson, while Barry’s aggressive style tests Kaufman’s defense and punching power. Jeffries backs Kaufman as the best Johnson challenger and hints at a $30 000 purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Kaufman
Jim” Barry
Los Angeles
Kaufman
Johnson
Barry
Kauffman
Chicago
Jeffries
Burns
McIintosh
Sydney
Australia
Ohio State League Holds Annual Meeting
The Ohio State League met in Columbus and decided to shorten the season to 140 games and set a salary limit of 1600 dollars per month. Opening date is April 29 and closing is Labor Day, with guarantees raised from 500 to 750. Robert Quinn was re-elected president and Robert Reed secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State League
Columbus
Canton
Robert Quinn
Robert Reed
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised With Reward
One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsers Walding Kinnan & Marvin of Toledo affirm F J Cheney has proven honesty and solvency. Medicine taken internally to affect blood and mucus surfaces. Testimonials free. Price seven cents per bottle. Sold by stake. Halls Family Pills for constipation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Whalesale Druggists
Erie Rail Road to Be Extended Near Pittsburg
New Castle workers discuss a possible Erie move to extend the Lisbon branch to East Liverpool within a year unlocking nearer access to Pittsburg as part of the Ohio River and Northern plan. The project would use part of a $30 million bond issue and cross streets in East Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Erie
Lisbon
East Liverpool
Pittsburg
Smoky City
Ohio River
Liverpool
Judge Sets Limits on Murder Trial Expenses for County
Judge Porter told Lawrence county courts that the county will pay only reasonable personal expenses for defense attorneys in murder cases. Witness and expert fees beyond travel costs may not be reimbursed. Recent rulings allow appointed attorneys to collect up to 200 dollars from county fees, but defense witnesses must not be paid by the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Porter
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Superior Court
Lyman Howe Lifeorama at Opera House New Year Show
Realistic moving pictures surpass lectures by engaging viewers. Howe’s Lifeorama presents world scenes from Bombay to Naples with varied, dignified subjects including a 10 mile steeple chase and London military pageantry. Reedham orphans drill and Savoy car tour add variety. Seat sale Wednesday at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman H. Howe
Howe
Bombay
Calcutta
Benares
Darjeeling
India
Rome
Naples
Italy
Palermo
Sicily
London
Reedham
Savoy
France
England
Buckingham Palace
New Reedham
Niagara
New Castle Theatre Delights Audiences With Burlesque Act
Packed crowds last night enjoyed Manager John P. Harris in a lively program at New Castle. Chinese Johnny Williams and Edith Williams headlined a burlesque act, with Corbett and Foster, James Bennett, the Sawtelle sisters, and a slate of pictures including Jealousy or a tragedy of old Venice. Matinee scheduled Wednesday at 2 30.
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John P. Harris
New Castle
Johnny Williams
Edith Williams
Williams
Pacific
Harry Clay Blaney
Corbett
Foster
James Bennett
Sawtelle Sisters
Venice
Cascade Family theatre vaudeville bills packed houses
Edward Vinton the character comedian and his dog Buster delighted crowds. Dunnville the female impersonator drew praise. Delh off and McCall the Dutchman and maid kept humor high. Duffy and Osborne from New Castle appeared as extras and earned encores. Jack Smith the iron jawed man closed the show. Three nights with matinees at 3 p m and shows at 8 and 9 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Family Theatre
Edward Vinton
Buster
Dunnville
Delhoff
McCall
Duffy & Osborne
New Castle
Jack Smith
Iron Jawed Man
Election Notice for Insurance Directors and Auditors
Policy holders of Washington Mutual Fire Insurance meet at No 79 12 Pittsburg Street on Monday January 11 1909 to elect twelve directors three auditors and a treasurer for the ensuing year The election runs from 10 a m to 2 p m at J R Sherrard Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Pittsburg Street
J. R. Sherrard
Sec’y
Bricklayers Union Backs Mercer Butler Strike Appeal
The Bricklayers' union met in Shar on Monday night and pledged moral and financial support to the striking cel miners in the Mercer-Butler district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricklayers’ Union
Sharon
Cel
Mercer-Butler Disct
Young Woman in Slippery Rock Tries Suicide in Ellwood City
Miss Eva Brown of Slippery Rock, staying with Mrs. William Price in Ellwood City, attempted to cut her throat with a razor Saturday night. Found bleeding in a closet, she is in serious condition with a slim chance of recovery, having long suffered poor health and mental strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Brown
Slippery Rock
Ellwood City
Miss Brown
William Price
Price
Free-for-all fight injures foreigners near P and L E station
Six men fought with knives and pistols near the P and L E station. Police Chief Reilly and Burgess Kirk intervened and arrested three, with others escaping. Wounded foreigners were treated by a physician. All six were brought before Burgess Kirk, fined $10 and costs. Several other arrests for drunkenness occurred, contributing $36 to the borough treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reilley
Burgess Kirk
Burgess
Ellwood City to Host Double Wrestling Bout January 11
Zack Serble of this city accepts challenges from Cy clone Bower of Pittsburg and Andy Bruce the Bessemer Swede. The bouts will be held in Ellwood City January 11, promising one of the region’s best wrestling cards in years. Serble, a top 150 pounder, aims to defeat both foes, while Bruce is regarded as a strong challenger who has faced leading lightweights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zack Serble
Cyclone Bower
Pittsburg
Bruce
Serble
Borough Council at loggerheads over electric plant plan
Ellwood City council met as a Pittsburg man Andrews argued the borough could profit by building and operating its own electrical plant. No action was taken and factions argued over the lighting contract set to expire January 7. If renewed or let, Pennsylvania Power may switch off power, leaving the town in darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Andrews
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Power Company
Swagger and Chief Reilley clash in Ellwood arrest tale
Bill Swogger tried to ambush Chief Reilley on a Saturday night, arguing with the officer and fighting him. Reilley overpowered Swagger, took him to the lockup, and set a $10 fine with costs. The chief warned Swagger to avoid liquor while under his watch, vowing further arrests if he sees him drunk again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Swagger
Bill
Reilley
Mr. Redley
Swagger
Captain Moon
Former resident Faiver battles Lasselle on Canal Street
Greenville correspondent reports Frank Faiver former resident now in Ellwood City faced Fred Lasselle after Christmas. On Canal Street near the Speir hotel Faiver attacked Lasselle who was knocked face down. Faiver on top beat Lasselle. Police took Faiver. case before Squire Loutzenhiser was settled. Lasselle suffered a broken nose.
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Frank Faiver
Ellwood City
Greenville
Fred Lasselle
Lasselle
Faiver
Canal Street
Speir Hotel
Belabor Lasselle
Squire Loutzenhiser
Miss Grace Nye Resigns Harmony Street Depot for News Stand
Miss Grace Nye who ran the Harmony Street car depot will head the news stand on Sixth Street for Kimmich the news dealer. She leaves the depot after Miss Iva Shaner’s resignation and will stay in Ellwood as W W Seidell takes over the depot early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Nye
Harmony Street
Kimmich
Sixth Street
Miss Nye
Iva Shaner
Ellwood
W. W. Seidell
Ellwood City Duckpin League Opens Season on Lawrence Avenue
The Ellwood City Duckpin league starts the season with two matches tonight at Wilkenson and Gable alleys on Lawrence Avenue. Forge faces Band Boys while Garlock meets National Tube in the other contest. Fans show strong interest in the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Wilkinson & Gable
Lawrence Avenue
Forge
Chief Reilley halts Sunday work at Ellwood power plant
Chief of Police Reilley disapproved Sunday construction at Ellwood's electric light plant, ordering a large stack project stopped after arriving on scene. He said borough policy forbids unnecessary Sunday work and pledged enforcement, despite officials' opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reilley
Ellwood
Ellwood prepares to share in next year’s prosperity
Indications point to Ellwood benefiting from predicted prosperity next year as orders rise at various plants. The tube mill has hired many workers and is expected to operate full time soon after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood
Ellwood Residents Attend Court Amid Several Cases
Many Ellwood residents are in court this week for several cases. Among them is the case against Mr. Burchard charged with assault and battery by Morris Keller. The case was to be called on Tuesday and will proceed after the Swader case is disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood
Burchard
Morris Keller
Funeral for Vera Marie Strazzo Held After Christmas Killing
The funeral for Vera Marie Strazzo of Franklin Avenue, who was shot and killed by her brother Mike on Christmas Day, was held Monday. The service was at the Catholic church with interment at Hoyt Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Marie Strazzo
Franklin Avenue
Mike
Hoyt Dale
Notable visitors sighted in Pittsburg area
Harry Keller was in Pittsburg on business yesterday. Calvin Johnson of Erie is in the city visiting his parents. Miss Clara Hahn of Dayton, O., is in the city visiting her uncle and.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Keller
Pittsburg
Calvin Johnson
Erie
Clara Hahn
Dayton
Local Social Notes and Visits Across Towns
The column lists visits and homecomings including Misses Lillian Keller Florence Ross Ada Smiley and Beulah Hertzog. Mr and Mrs Geisler Mr and Mrs Mowry and several others. Individuals such as Humphrey Blocher and R B Mitchell are noted visiting Pittsburg New Castle Greenville and Ambridge. Family updates include the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Earl Christy Mowry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Badger
Lillian
Pearl Keller
Pittsburg
Florence Ross
Ada Smiley
New Castle
Humphrey
P. W. Blocher
Earl Christy Mowry
George Wasser
Greenville
Curt Powell
H. J. Bicholtz
Crescent Avenue
George Shhrieber
Thomas Boyd
Wellsburg
W. Va
Elsie Mitchell
Bertha White
W. K. White
Beulah Hertzog
Whistler Brothers
William Morgan
Harmony
R. B. Mitchell
W. J. McCormick
Spring Street
Social Roundup Recaps Weekend Visits in New Castle Area
Charles Knox and Laura Houlette visited New Castle on Saturday. John White of New Bedford, and numerous locals including Mr. and Mrs. Morton Cox and Mr. and Mrs. William Bowman, returned home from visits. Lectures and family visits span Beaver Falls to West Middlesex with several trips to Ellwood City and Mount Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hibbard
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
English
Joe Headly
Akron
New Castle
Engineer Morton
Lodi
Laura Houlette
John White
New Bedford
Morton Cox
William Bowman
Leetsdale
W. H. Breckner
James Phillips
Mary Houlette
Nettie Houlette
Arthur Clark
Kings Chapel
Ed. Clark
Elmer Ferrell
Mount Jackson
Perry Porter
Braddock
Sarah Kyle
Frank Fisher
Mayme Fisher
New Wilmington
Charles Johnston
Indian Run
George Forman
Jean Philips
Ellwood City
Charles Ferrell
Homer
Earl Lostetter
James Lostetter
Dunne
Presbyterian Church
George Burger
Jean Buxton
Nellie Buchanan
H. N. Banks
H. P. Plumer
J. M. McFarland
Beaver Falls
Shaffer
Charles Marsteller
West Middlesex
James Forman
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Dick Guy
Geo. W. Clutton
Erie Railroad
H. H. Temple
Exchange Street
Temple
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Brighton
Ft. Wayne
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Board of
John Baker
East Long Avenue
New Castle Junction
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
OPERA
David H . In
Captain Clay
Missouri
Mary Mannering
Clay T. Vance
Opera House
Lem B. Parker
T. L. White
Hazel Grant
Williams and Segal
Trixie Ayers
Gramlich & Conklin
Margaret King
Raymond & Sartana
Harris Family Theater
Cascade Theatre
Smauens
Popham
Deseeem
Williams Mfg. CO
Ellwood City News
Loggerheads
Ellwood Personals
Terevaewene
Atlantic Refining CO
Mrs. Geisler
Fourth Street
Bert Straley
Hazel Dell
Ambridge
Pulaski R
Charles Knox
Allen
Alien
Soldere
Ted
le Roy
Semple
Reis Circuit
E. H. Norris
Lem. B. Parker
Cascade Vaudeville Theatre
Verbeck & Farrell
Franklin A. Brooks
Bus
Mgr
Interstate
Boggs & Buhl
North Gide
Pittsburgh, PA
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