Tribe Ben Hur Elects Officers At Year Opening Meeting
Rigel Court No. 9 Tribe Ben Hur held its largest lodge gathering electing officers for the coming season. After election a social time with refreshments followed. officers include Past chief F. J. Smith, Chief C. A. Handell, Judge Francis Mershimer, Teacher Goldie Humble, Scribe B. K. Coulter, Keeper Adelaide Amon, Captain Harry Grannis, Guide David Gibson, Inner guard Elizabeth Kellart, Outer guard Edward McGoun, Pianist Amy Cottam, Trustees H. P. Stockman Sr. and J. J. Van Gorder.
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Tribe Ben Hur
F. J. Smith
A. J. Handell
Francis Mershimer
Goldie Humble
B. K. Coulter
Adelaide Amon
Harry Grannis
David Gibson
Elizabeth Kellart
Edward McGoun
Amy Cottam
H. P. Stockman, Sr
J. J. van Gorder
Dense Morning Fog Paralyzes City Delays Work and Travel
A heavy fog blanketed the city for hours halting work and traffic. Residents including George Daniels and H A Wilkison groped through near total darkness, streetcars and lights struggled to pierce the haze, and a garbageman’s can became wedged in the Neshannock fog.
Ellwood City revival meetings continue at Methodist Church
Local revival services are under way at the Ellwood City Methodist church. J W Humphrey made a business trip to New Castle on Wednesday. Mrs Rogers of New Castle visits her sister Mrs Harry Stinburger this week. Mr and Mrs W T Jones and children spent New Year with Mrs Jones parents in Alliance. J K Fultz superintendent of the commercial department of the high school spent Tuesday in Pittsburg. Clarence Fisher a student at Allegheny College Meadville is spending his vacation with his parents east of town. Mrs Lentz entertained the Katheryn Bon Bora society girls and Luther league members at her Spring avenue home last night. Miss Marion Wilson has returned to St Petersburg Pa to teach in public schools after visiting sister Mrs George Fisher on Park avenue.
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Methodist Church
J. W. Humphrey
New Castle
Rogers
Harry Stinburger
W. T. Jones
Jones
Alliance
J. K. Fultz
High Scheel
Pittsburg
Clarence Fisher
Allegheny College
Meadville
Lentz
Katheryn Bon Bora Society
Luther League
Spring Avenue
Marion Wilson
St. Petersburg
George Fisher
Park Avenue
Barbers Ill In West Middlesex Strikes Shaveless Town
All male residents of West Middlesex in the Shenango valley grow beards as barbers fall ill. Two barbers are out of work for days, leaving the town without shaved faces.
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West Middlesex
Shenango Valley
Michener and Harmell Offer Wholesale Shoes for Aid
The firms Michener and Harmell pledge to supply shoes at wholesale bill prices to aid societies or individuals aiding the poor and needy. This offer aims to reduce footwear costs for charitable distribution and those in need.
Mumps and Diphtheria Reported in City
A health officer reported one case of mumps and one of diphtheria yesterday. Fred Shepard, age 12, at 317 Wilmington Avenue has mumps, while May Gilbert of 78 Oak Street has diphtheria.
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Fred Shepard
Wilmington Avenue
May Gilbert
Oak Street
Warren Sheriff Warned of Possible Italian Lynch Attempt
The Warren sheriff received warning that Niles Italians may travel to Warren to lynch Salvatore Nuseio after he killed a companion. Civil authorities brace for potential mob action and ensure security at the jail.
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Warren
Niles
Salvatore Nuseio
Baseball Directors Meet in New Castle on Friday
The New Castle baseball club directors will meet Friday evening at Attorney C. H. Young's office on Pittsburg street. They will send representatives to the Cleveland meeting on January 7 and discuss plans for the coming season, including possible selection of a manager.
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New Castle
C. H. Young
Pittsburg Street
Cleveland
Rev Charles D Fulton to assist at First U P Church services
Beginning Sunday January 19 through Sunday January 26 a week of special services will be held at the First United Presbyterian church. Rev Charles D Fulton of Canonsburg will assist pastor Rev James M Ferguson and preach each evening at 7 45 oclock. Congregation and others urged to observe January 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 as red letter worship days. Calendar cards carry Dickens message and New Year wishes.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Charles D. Fulton
Canonsburg
James M. Ferguson
Dickens
City annexation petition seeks three month ruling
South New Castle residents via attorney Reynolds filed in court a petition asking the city to decide on annexation within three months. Judge Porter granted the petition and set Monday January 6 for a hearing to show cause why the request should not be granted.
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South New Castle
Ww. §&. Reynolds
Porter
Sixth Ward Firemen Banquet At Smith Field Street Station
The Sixth ward fire department held a turkey banquet Wednesday night at its Smith Field Street station. Under a committee of William McDonald Logan Smith and Joseph Johns an elaborate menu was served. Afterward guests enjoyed cards music and diversions. Attendees included Mr and Mrs L H Smith Mr and Mrs Samuel Smith Mr and Mrs William McDonald Mr and Mrs David Samuels Mr and Mrs Edward Calendar Mr and Mrs Walter Miller Mr and Mrs Joseph Johns Mr and Mrs C C Fulkerson Mr and Mrs George H Rae Mr and Mrs Bert Sisley Mr and Mrs Theodore Tyler Mr and Mrs Thomas L Kelley Mr and Mrs N L Campbell Mr and Mrs F J Connery Mrs T J McCluskey James McCormick Edward McKinley William H Boyd Tod Jones and C H Lynn.
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Sixth Ward Fire Department
Smithfield Street
William McDonald
Logan Smith
Joseph Johns
L. H. Smith
Samuel Smith
New Year’s Day Reception Draws Large Local Crowd
One of the largest crowds in the Lawrence County Woman’s Christian Temperance Union history attended the New Year’s reception at the First Methodist church in New Castle. About 200 guests enjoyed 2 to 7 pm with informal music, flowers, refreshments, and a program featuring Central S. T. L. singing and W C T U numbers. Committee heads were Mrs. Jennie Forquer decorating, Mrs. Lowry refreshments, Mrs. E N Baer place, and Miss Ethel Ashmore program.
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Lawrence County Woman's Christian Temperance Union
First Methodist Church
R. W. Skinner
C. W. Foulke
Christine Butler
Central
Margaret Fulkerson
Hazel Bigley
Winifred Lloyd
Dora Keagy
Elizabeth
Gertrude Sharp
Bertha Middleton
M. E. Church
Ladies of the Union
Lawrence County
New Castle
Jennie Forquer
Lowry
E. N. Baer
Ethel Ashmore
Fires in New Castle: 209 incidents in last year
Chief Connery reports 209 fires in New Castle over the past twelve months, mostly small. The worst blaze occurred March 22 in the Seventh ward, wiping out much of Wallace Brothers lumber yard. Several fires caused heavy losses but none were serious.
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Connery
New Castle
Seventh Ward
Wallace Brothers
Work Rushes On Sharpsville Furnace No 3
Work on the Shenango furnace No 3 at Sharpsville is being rushed and officials warn it is expected to blow in on January 6.
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Sharpsville
Unity Club Session Tonight
The Unity club meets this evening with a discussion on If a Man Die Shall He Live Again. President D Jameson will chair at 7 45 with open attendance for members and others to join the debate led by secretary William Stansfield.
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Unity Club
William Stansfield
D. Jameson
Son Discovers Burglars At Work Near Warren
Howard Wilson and his father J A Wilson of Phalanx, near Warren Ohio, returned home to find two men burgling the post office. The men fled and were not captured. No valuables were reported missing.
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Howard Wilson
J. A. Wilson
Phalanx
Warren, O
Old Friend Reunion Ends in Tragic Death
In Gladstone Michigan on January 2 1930 Mrs Elizabeth Shaw of St Paul died after greeting an old school friend on the station platform. She stepped from a train and collapsed before medical help arrived.
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Gladstone, Mich
Elizabeth Shaw
St. Paul
Retiring Treasurer Handles $5 Million for Youngstown
Dr. Grant Jacobs, the retiring treasurer of Youngstown, oversaw five million dollars managed by the city in the just completed year.
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Grant Jacobs
Youngstown
Big Reductions on Ladies Shirt Waists in Pittsburg Street
Bargains on silk and lawn shirt waists in a Pittsburg Street sale. Prices slash to half or less on embroidered lawn waists and white madras, lace trimmed net waists, and peau de cygne styles, with items ranging from 49c to 2.98. Sale emphasizes spring quality and limited stock.
Became a Big Box and Other New Castle Tales
A column from New Castle shares town sketches and jokes. A minister announces sermons in north and south ends with baptisms planned. A merchant visits Pittsburg and returns to find his wife panicked by a box marked Bill inside. A doctor’s child muses on Job. A man with a huge dollar bill roll learns the currency was recalled and worthless, ending with a bank revelation.
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New Castle
Bill
Pittsburg
West Side
Scott
Bank Directors Election Notice for Union National Bank
The annual election for directors of Union National Bank to serve for the ensuing year will be held at the banking office No 62 Long avenue on Tuesday January 14 1908 at 8 oclock p m J E Aiken cashier.
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Union National Bank
Long Avenue
J. E. Aiken
Terrible Youngstown Fight Leaves Peter Bokan Critical
After a fierce bout in Youngstown, Peter Bokan sustained deep cuts and is in critical condition. Police have detained his two alleged assailants, who remain in custody.
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Youngstown
Peter Bokan
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