Tribute Paid Rev W J Whalen At Scranton Conference
The Baptist Ministers conference of Scranton honored Rev W J Whalen, recently of Carbondale, as he begins duties as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Scranton tomorrow. Dignitaries praised his eight years of service and wished him success in New Castle.
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Baptist Ministers’ Conference of
Scranton
W. J. Whalen
Carbondale
First Baptist Church
Good Fellowship
Gayety
Mr. Whalen
Brethren
H. J. Whalen
D. D
Whalen
Jesus Christ
New Castle
Wage talks loom as old scale nears expiry
G J A Paul of the Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light says union reps have not yet presented a wage agreement or requested a conference. Developments may come soon as the current scale expires April 1. Union must adopt a wage rate. some workers favor an advance, others want the old 21 1 20 to 23 1 2 cent range. The lowest pay goes to new hires. a two year ago strike was avoided with state arbiter Joseph Bishop helping reach a compromise.
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G. J. A. Paul
Mahoning and Shenango
Joseph Bishop
State Board of Arbitration
California Navel Oranges and Eggs at Union Market
California Navel Oranges priced at two dozen for 25 cents at Union Fruit Market on Pittsburg street. Strictly fresh eggs at 27 cents per dozen sold by East Side Butter Company on Pittsburg street.
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California
Union Fruit Market
Pittsburg Street
East Side Butter Company
Charcoal Lozenges Promise Health Benefits and Quick Breath Cleanup
A health ad extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe absorbent for stomach and bowels gases, improving complexion and breath. It features a Buffalo physician endorsement, notes the product costs twenty five cents per box, and invites readers to request a free trial package from F A Stuart Co at 200 Stuart Building Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshall, Mich
Grinnen and Pitcher Guy Sign with Sharon Nine
West Pittsburg outfielder Bob Grinnen signed with Manager Van Patterson of Sharon and will play in the O P league. Grinnen, wintering in Wampum, starred in left field for West Pittsburg last season and is a solid hitter. Pitcher Guy of Wampum also signed with Sharon after appearing for West Pittsburg previously.
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Bob Grinnen
West Pittsburg
van Patterson
Sharon Nine
Grinnen
Wampum
Guy of
Sharon
Waller Builds Long Water Main at Ellwood City
Geo Waller, West Pittston contractor, works on a large municipal project at Ellwood City to lay a 16 inch water main over 9000 feet. The route was changed due to a right of way dispute. The line runs from Wurtemburg to Ellwood City, using Slippery Rock creek water of high quality and will boost local supply.
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Geo. Waller
West Pittsburg
Ellwood City
Waller
Wurtemburg
Play at Wampum Well Attended by Local Youth
Numbers of young people from West Pittsburg and vicinity attended the rendition of Uncle Josiah's Courtship presented at the Wampum opera house Thursday night under the auspices of the Wampum Methodist church. The play was pronounced an excellent one.
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West Pittsburg
Josiah
Wampum Opera House
Wampum Methodist Church
Auditors Inspect West Pittsburg Depot Records
Two traveling auditors from the Pittsburg and Lake Erie general offices visited the West Pittsburg passenger and freight depot yesterday. They reviewed records and books and reported everything in the best possible shape.
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Pittsburg
Lake Erie
West Pittsburg
Flynn Receives New Breed of Chickens at West Ellwood
E. J. Flynn of Center avenue and clerk for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad at West Ellwood Junction received a crate of full blooded chickens from a friend in Beaver county yesterday.
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E. J. Flynn
Center Avenue
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
West Ellwood Junction
Beaver County
Operators and Miners Fail to Agree on Wage Plan
In Indianapolis on February 29 the coal fields talks adjourned without action as Ohio Illinois and Western Pennsylvania operators refused a joint wage convention for April 1. Indiana operators sided with miners to push the plan, though President Mitchell warned of possible action if delays continue.
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Indianapolis
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Mitchell
Oldest Justice in Western Pennsylvania Reelected
Squire Hofius of Hermitage Mercer county, 80, was reelected last Tuesday and will complete a 45 year tenure as justice of the peace. A lifelong Mercer county resident, he is highly respected in Hickory township for his able service.
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Squire Hofius
Hermitage
Mercer County
Pennsylvania
Hofius
Hickory Township
Mrs. Falls Hospitalized After Lung Congestion
Mrs. Thomas H. Falls of 112 North Mill Street was taken to the hospital Friday evening with congestion of the lungs. Her condition is serious but not alarming, and friends expect a swift recovery.
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Thomas H. Falls
North Mill Street
Improvements to Safety Armorite Conduit Plant Begin Monday
Work will start Monday on interior improvements at the Safety Armorite Conduit company. The plant will operate without interruption during enlargement, with completion in three to four months. The project centers on new kilns and aims to lift output from 560 to 75 percent and increase employment accordingly.
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Safety Armorite Conduit Company
Andersons Attend Birthday Party in Volant Home
Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson of Lawrence Avenue returned from Volant where they attended a birthday party for Mr Anderson. Their children grandchildren and great grandchildren gathered at the Volant homestead with well filled baskets and enjoyed music and fancy rifle shooting as the day’s main diversions.
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Harry Anderson
Lawrence Avenue
Volant
Mr. Anderson
Local Social Notes From West Pittsburg Area
West Pittsburg and nearby towns show a flurry of short trips visits and health updates A. J. Carson R. and Mrs McMahon recoveries plus several residents on short calls to New Castle Ellwood City and Wampum Mrs Reed improves after a sprained ankle J W Reed and others return from Mahoningtown and Lake Erie routes S. A. Roelofs Ellwood City agent passes through West Pittsburg and grip illness affects Cy Gallagher and T M Whalen resumes duties
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Andy Shunk
Eleventh Street
New Castle
Mary McMahon
Marian Hamilton
Wampum
George Waller
Ellwood City
William Newswander
Center Avenue
Louisana
Grace Wallace
George Bannon
S. A. Roelofs
Pittsburgh Company
West Pittsburg
J. W. Reed
Negley, C
Charles Bannon
Glen
Mahonytown
A. R. Mornes
T. M. Whalen
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Cy Gallagher
Garland Nut and River Company
Insane Mother Kills Four Children Then Herself
Mrs. Joseph Spires murdered her four children and herself at their home ten miles north of Lancaster Ohio on Friday night. After killing the three oldest, she decapitated two bodies with a hatchet and dumped them in a cistern before shooting herself. Authorities say a past spinal injury left her deranged. In other news, the Mahoning County Poultry Association plans a crusade against chicken thieves.
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Lancaster
Joseph Spires
Detective Watkins Returns With Suspect In Assault Case
Detective James Watkins brought Hugh McKinley back to Youngstown from New Castle at noon Friday. McKinley is wanted on a charge of assault with intent to kill filed by Lawrence W. Baker for an alleged barn attack behind Mrs. James T. Wick's home on West Wood Street about three months ago. McKinley was turned over to a Youngstown officer by Judge W. D. Porter.
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James Watkins
New Castle
Hugh McKinley
Lawrence W. Baker
James T. Wick
West Wood Street
McKinley
Youngstown
W. D. Porter
Infant death blamed on lack of care in Youngstown
Coroner rules death of infant in Youngstown due to neglect amid rheumatic pains and illness. Advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea by J. C. Wallace claiming restorative effects.
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Youngstown
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
J. C. Wallace
Leonhardt Hem-Roid Promises Cure for Piles
A vintage trade ad touts Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid as an internal remedy for itching bleeding and suppurating piles caused by cathartics and harsh pills. It claims a month’s treatment with a guarantee and lists prices and suppliers in New Castle and Buffalo.
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Dr. Leonhardt
J. F. Neeley’s
New Castle
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Station B
Buffalo
Williams Indian Pile Ointment Cure Ad
Williams Indian Pile Ointment claims to cure blind bleeding and itching piles. It absorbs tumors and relieves itching instantly while acting as a poultice. Also advertised for itching of private parts. Sold by druggists and by mail at 50 cents and one dollar. Williams Manufacturing Company, Ohio land, Oregon. For sale by Geo. W. Clutton, druggist.
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Williams
Williams’ M'f'g. Co
Props
Oe Land
Geo
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W. J. Carson
Frank Gibson
Nettie Pitzer
Below Moravia
The
Mahoning County Poultry Association
Scott
Dale
Emery Wall Paper CO
Washington ST
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DR. Likens
North
Mercer Street
Martel
Eugene Heard Spectacle .Co
Penn Ave
Pgh
G. B. Zahniser
Clendenin
Bell
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