Scarcity of rolling equipment hinders B and O traffic
The Baltimore and Ohio reports a shortage of motive power on the New Castle division as engines were moved to other divisions. Five freight engines will arrive from the Pittsburgh division, signaling anticipated improvement. Traffic resumes are delayed by heavy snow on the narrow gauge between Butler and Kane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Baltimore & Ohio
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Butler
Kane
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lorain
Gs. C. Wolfersberger
Painesville
Tom Carroll
Mahoningtown
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New Castle Junction
Stubborn fight over policies in Pittsburg Life case
The Pittsburg Life and Trust company seeks to cancel two life policies totaling 10000 on John A. McGonigle. The trial before Judge Porter featured extensive expert testimony from physicians who knew McGonigle. Debate centered on his health at policy application time as counsel clashed on every point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Life and Trust Company
John A. McGonigle
Porter
Mr. McGonigle
Three hurt as cutters crash into sled on Lawrence Ave
A trio of racing cutters on Lawrence Avenue crashed into a school party as they loaded for a sledding trip. Injured: Miss Jane McCoy, Edward McDonnals, and Prof. Samuel McChesney with various cuts, bruises, and a strained knee. Several teachers and students escaped uninjured amid the chaos. The livery driver, W. W. Seidle, drove one cutter into the sleigh. Prosecution may follow for reckless driving. Other injured include Miss Vesta Stamm and Miss Myrtle Thompson among others.
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W. W. Seidle
Vesta Stamm
Myrtle Thompson
Carrie Hazen
Bessie Garland
Cora Parker
Bessie Runyon
McChesney
Elmer Johnston
Council Nearly Wears Out Cap Moon Over Police Bills
During a Thursday night session Captain Moon faced a potential personal expense as the council debated a $6 police service bill plus $35.25 for special work. After discussion and a suggestion to deduct from the chief’s pay, the burgess approved and warrants were drawn for all bills.
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Captain Moon
Lennigan
O. K
Missionary Committee Appointments at First Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian church forms a missionary committee with members from all groups. W. A. Kerr leads from the session, Joseph Moorehead from trustees, J. D. Kirk from Sunday school, Mrs. H. W. Smith from the Women’s Missionary Society, Claude Herwick and Mrs. H. W. Hartman, and J. D. Kirk from the Boys and Girls mission class, plus W. J. McGlade from the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
W. A. Kerr
Joseph Moorehead
J. D. Kirk
Women's Missionary Society
H. W. Smith
Y. P
Claude Herwick
H. W. Hartman
W. J. McGlade
Ellwood Church Notes Revival Services Begin Soon
The note lists services at First United Presbyterian and First Christian churches with pastors Rev. James A. McDonald and Rev. F. L. Taylor. Revivals start next Sunday February 16 with daily evening meetings. Other details include Sunday schools at 9:45 to 10 a.m. and sermons on topics such as Failure Faith and Fulness, A Merciful Embassy, Sounding the Trumpet, and The Power of the Cross. Reverend Rendall and missionary speaker Rev. Wylie are noted for upcoming sermons.
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First United Presbyterian Church
James A. McDonald
First Christian Church
F. L. Taylor
First Presbyterian Church
H. W. Rendall
Abraham Lincoln
Wylie
India
Grocer Wins By Taking Vosler Way
An afternoon race between a city grocer and a tube works watchman occurred over a new route called Vosler Way. The grocer won by finishing first after both runners covered Sixth Street, Vosler Way, and Crescent, amid council discussion about naming the alley.
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Vosler Way
Sixth Street
Voster Way
Crescent
Yester Way
Dr. Stevenson
Church group enjoys fine sleigh ride on Beaver Road
About 35 members of the United Presbyterian church led by Rev. and Mrs. James A. McDonald enjoyed a sleigh ride Thursday night to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warnock. The outing was described as very enjoyable.
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United Presbyterian Church
Beaver Road
Robert Warnock
James A. McDonald
Value of Charcoal as Health Remedy
A promotional piece extols charcoal as a safe purifier for the digestive system and breath. It lauds Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for cleansing the stomach and bowels, improving complexion and purifying blood, and quotes a Buffalo physician praising their benefits at twenty five cents per box.
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Stuart
Woman Attacked Near Home. Aids Arrive During Struggle
A Youngstown woman was assaulted as she stepped from her door, described as an attack by a Black man. She fought back and two men came to her aid, providing assistance during the incident.
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Youngstown
Youngstown Committee Backs Ignoring Erie Probe on New Station
A Youngstown council committee plans to report Monday evening in favor of ignoring the Erie railroad's prosecutor for a new passenger station.
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Youngstown Council
Erie Railroad
Runners Injured After Collision With Dog on Hill
Nellie Lansdowne, Willie Lansdowne, and Margaret Culp were seriously hurt when their run ended in a collision with a dog at the bottom of a steep hill in Youngstown.
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Youngstown
Nellie
Willie Lansdowne
Margaret Culp
Mercer Directors Close Two Day Session
Mercer school directors closed a two day session with W G Barker of Mercer elected president of the board.
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Mercer County
Mercer
W. G. Barker
McGill Resigns Ellwood City Trust for Colonial Auditor Role
A. R. McGill, secretary and treasurer of Ellwood City Trust, resigns to become auditor for Colonial Trust Company of Pittsburgh. He has served over two years here and four years previously at South Sharon. He will continue in Ellwood City temporarily to assist merging work until month’s end.
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A. R. McGill
Ellwood City Trust Company
Colonial Trust Company of
Pittsburg
McGill
Trust Company
South Sharon
Colonial Company
Ellwood
Four More Street Lights Are Ordered
Council grants a petition from residents on Fourth street and Wayne avenue for a light. Dambach urges more lighting at First street and Spring avenue First street and Fountain avenue and Third street and Crescent avenue. Council approves and orders the electrician to start work immediately.
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Council
Fourth Street
Wayne Avenue
Dambach
First Street
Spring Avenue
Fountain Avenue
Third Street
Crescent Avenue
Eagles Sleigh Party Mrs Ellwood Aerie 1246 Goes to Beaver Falls
About 20 members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1246 Ellwood traveled by sleigh to Beaver Falls on Thursday night. The group enjoyed one of their best times and returned in the early morning.
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Order of Eagles
Aerie No. 1246
Ellwood
Beaver Falls
Ellwood Personalities and Social Notes
Ellwood City notices list births visits and social events. R G Morgan of Camp Run was in Ellwood yesterday and a new son was born to Mr and Mrs M L Caplan of Lawrence avenue. Catherine Hollerman visited Zelienople. Mayme Laus stayed with Myrtle Keane at the Hotel Lawrence. J Fisher of Harmony attended a banquet. Benjamin Stamm and family spent yesterday with Norman Stamm. Beatrice Coughlin of Youngstown faces guardianship action as relatives seek custody.
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R. G. Morgan
Camp Run
Ellwood
M. L. Caplan
Lawrence Avenue
Catherine Hollerman
Zelienople
Mayme Laus
Somerset
Myrtle Keane
Lawrence
J. Fisher
Harmony
Benjamin Stamm
Fombell
Norman Stamm
Fifth Street
Wiliam Tomlinson
Fourth Street
New Castle
M. Fiedler
Masonic Club
Book Club
J. W. Humphreys
Spring Avenue
W. J. Meckling
Mayme Meckling
Butler
Masons Club
Winston Cousins
Fike’s
Youngstown
Ellwood City
Aiken’s
Maccabee Ladies Take Hubbies Along On Party Ride
The Ladies of the Maccabees a 382 strong party headed toward Camp Run last night with oysters as provender. They visited the home of Squire and Mrs LeMoine Pyle arriving in good shape. Mrs Pybe is famed county wide for her cooking and the revelers enjoyed a substantial supper. No one is telling what time they got home.
Council moves to secure site for sewage disposal plant
One council meeting initiated action toward locating a site for a sewage disposal plant. Lennigan urged purchase of land and a committee was formed. Dr. Stevenson named Lennigan Hazen and Vosler to study the matter and report at the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennigan
Dr. Stevenson
Hazen
Vosler
Niles Man Arrested on Black Hand Allegation
Steve Richards of Niles, alleged Black Hand member, arrested on the instigation of Mrs. James Rush and sent to jail in default of bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Richards
Niles
Black Hand
James Rush
Carnegie Leasing of New Ore Docks at Ashtabula Harbor
The Carnegie company reports lease of the Lake Shore railroad's new ore docks at Ashtabula Harbor, signaling expanded operations and logistics access for the firm in the lakefront port.
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Carnegie Company
Lake Shore Railroad
Ashtabula Harbor
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