Auto supporters push for better roads at Hickory banquet
A banquet at the Fountain Inn drew Supervisors including A Mec Creary of Hickory township who urged improved rural roads to help auto owners and connect farmers with city life. Talks noted the Auto club of Lawrence county as a linking force and plans to showcase Buicks and other cars for demonstrations in New Castle amid ongoing motor mobility discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mec- Creary
Hickory Township
Mr. McCreary
Fountain Inn
McCreary
W. Drake
Court House
Hiram G. Miller
Judge Porter
R. C. Steifel
George Greer
John Offutt
James Flynn
Dr. Rodgers
S. McCreary
Mr. McGee
Auto Club
Lawrence County
Man pleads guilty to wife shooting, given five year sentence
Thomas McGinn admitted guilty to shooting his wife with intent to kill and received a five year sentence. An advertisement for Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea claims it builds tissue, aids digestion, and promotes sleep. J. C. Wallace sold tea or tablets at 5c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McGinn
Hollister
J. C. Wallace
Police Shootout Forces Postponement of Ross Schreck Fight
An armed police captain stormed a New Orleans newspaper, firing twice at a writer. a detective was wounded and the officer overpowered. The incident prompted the postponement of the Ross Schreck boxing mill, with bullet holes visible near the editor’s desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Ross-Schreck
Jimmie Dime
Dime
No More Polo At Coliseum As Sheriff Takes Over
Sheriff Waddington has seized the Coliseum and halted polo and skating for the time being. An amateur polo game tonight is canceled, the building soon to be sold, and managers and receivers have departed the city. The six league teams face ongoing disruption and high expenses without play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddington
Marquis
W. R. McKee
Coliseum
Cy Swain Seeks Return To Local Ball Club
Cy Swain, a former 1898 Interstate League pitcher for New Castle and later with Washington in the National League, writes to Scott Paisley seeking to rejoin his first club. He says he is in prime condition at 33 after typhoid illness and asks for a possible position. Manager Porter may consider him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Swain
New Castle
Washington
Scott Paisley
Swain
Hie
Iie
Paisley
Porter
Westminster Team Heads to Allegheny for Friday Game
The Westminster basketball squad departs Friday morning for Pittsburg to face Carnegie Tech at night then continues to Morgantown W V for a Saturday engagement with West Virginia University. A Geneva game at Beaver Falls was canceled after the death of player Mr Patterson.
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Westminster
Pittsburg
Carnegie Tech
Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
Geneva
Beaver Falls
Patterson
Pool Shark Stings City Pool Rooms With Easy Bets
A Cleveland area pool shark named Willie Engle lured locals in New Castle, Alliance, and Youngstown with small bets after easy opening games. He won repeatedly, netting about 400 dollars before leaving town by outplaying top players, with local experts also falling for hisconfidence games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Engle
Cleveland
New Castle
Youngstown
Alliance
Engle
Pittsburg
Carroll
Salem
Tey
Final Bowling Game To Be Played Here
Tonight at the Fellowship alleys the final contest of a three team series will feature New Castle Youngstown and Sharon. Youngstown leads but Sharon is close second and New Castle trails. All three squads show balance and the outcome remains uncertain as they vie for top position at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship
New Castle
Youngstown
Sharon
Big trotting meet planned in New Castle July 14 17
At the Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia trotting association annual meeting in Pittsburg yesterday a big race meet was approved for New Castle Pa from July 14 to 17. The schedule lists races across several cities from June 23 in Sandusky to September 18 in Parkersburg with New Castle set for mid July.
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Ohio, Pennsylvania and
West Virginia
Pittsburg
New Castle
Sandusky
Canton
East Liverpool
Dawson
Altoona
Greensburg
Salem
Canal Dover
Cambridge
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Rosabele Leslie Boosts Week at Opera House with Laughs
The review praises Rosabele Leslie for range from street gamps to emotional leads during a week at the opera house with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. Scenic New York City and Vermont backdrops plus novel mechanical effects highlight Uncle Josh Perkins. The piece lauds the standard show, its humor, moral, and local appeal in New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosabele Leslie
Opera
New York City
Green Mountain State
Vermont
Josh Perkins
Josh
New Castle
John Perkins
Versatile Actress Stars In A Little Outcast and Uncle Josh Perkins
The performer, praised for adaptability, will present the title role in A Little Outcast as Bob the Bowery boo black and Audry Hope in Its Never Too Late to Mend. Also featured is Uncle Josh Perkins in a four act melodrama slated for Saturday at the opera house, with high praise from the press for the company’s natural, realistic portrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Bowery Booblack
Audry Hope
Owen Davis
Josh Perkins
Fun Makers
Strong South Mill theatre program opens matinee
A popular South Mill street theatre presents its strongest season yet with acts by Charles Malsch wire balancing, Gaurley and Keenan comedy, Jack Lewis singing a new song, Bert Marshall with fresh humor, and Madame Doherty's Poodles the world’s only trained troupe. The poodle act is noted for a large salary and is expected to draw major city talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Mill Street
Charles Malsch
Gaurley and
Keenan
Jack Lewis
Bert Marshall
Madame Doherty
Poodles
Living pictures at First Baptist by DAR February 14
Children’s living pictures depicting Harris on Fisher Christy and Gibson will be shown at the Lawrence Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution event at the First Baptist church on Friday evening February 14. Admission is 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Fisher
Christy and
Gibson
Lawrence
the Daughters of the American Revolution
First Baptist Church
Refused to Run When He Knocked Homerun
A Detroit pitcher recalls a bush league game where a new, brash player refused to run after hitting a homerun. The umpire miscalled strikes while the batter questioned the rules. The ball cleared the fence, but the athlete stayed still, claiming liability for damages and money to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homerun
Wild Bill Donovan
Detroit
Tig
Baseball gossip stirs P. O. M. signings and moves
Akron Canton gossip lists Connellsville eyeing Steubenville, Akron Youngstown and Sharon seeking Ace Stewart once with East Liverpool, Newark’s Joe Stoup headed to minors, Delos Drake retained, Wright sending last season contracts while he nurses his ill mother. Fred Heller quits for coal work as Erie plans North Girard games amid distance rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Canton
Connellsville
Steubenville
Youngstown
Sharon
Ace Stewart
East Liverpool
Joe Stoup
Newark
Detroit
Delos Drake
Wright
Fred Heller
Lancaster
Guy
P.O. M
Erie Club
North Girard
Eric
Local St. Lilyville Notes Show Ills and Visits
Lilyville reports Henry Potter on the sick list and Edward Moyer well enough to be out after grip. Mrs. W. H. Kaufman returns from Pittsburg visit as Mrs. Nagel’s sister Florence Nagel hosts Bert Caven of Beaver Falls. Communion at Lutheran church at 2:30 PM. Mrs. George Nagel improving after Beaver Falls eye treatment. Roy and Mrs. McDaniels host a Leap Year party with about 15 couples enjoying cards and music, late refreshments.
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Henry Potter
Edward Moyer
W. H. Kaufman
Pittsburg
Bert Caven
Beaver Falls
Florence Nagel
Elizabeth Boots
Fombelle
McDaniels
George Nagel
Roy McDaniels
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Lyons
France
Paris
Boggs & Buhl
North Side
Pittsburgh, Pa
G. B. Zahniser
Clendenin
Bell
Yoder
Pittsburgh
Forbes Ornaet
Bob Allen
Mercer Street
Flint
Mich
Buick Auto Factory
Buick
William Culbertson
Allen
New York Automobile Trade Association
American Automobile Association Legislative Board
Indiana Supreme Court
Sheriff
Allegheny
Esting
Theatrical Review
Rosebele Leslie
Opera House
Cascade Vaudeville Theatre
THE
Union National Bank
Goons
Ke SA
Writin Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Express
Pittsbur
Croton Avenue
Lilyville
J. A. Price
Dr. Leonhardt
J. F. Neely’s
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Station B
Buffalo
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