Western Allegheny RY establishes new West Allegheny offices
The Western Allegheny Railway opens a new headquarters near Pumpkintown with most business moved from Queen's Junction. Construction on the West Pittsburg extension proceeds rapidly and should be in service by spring. Officials from multiple lines inspect the Mary Ann engine to review track conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pumpkintown
Queen's Junction
West Pittsburg
H. W. Thornton
Erie and Ashtabula
Pennsylvania
W. R. Hilliary
W. M. Wardrop
F. J. Perry
T. L. Bailey
E. A. Fenton
Mary Ann
Beware of the Backache Kidney trouble warning and home remedy
A newspaper warning urges seeking good medical care for kidney problems and cautions against patent medicines. It promotes a home mix of Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with dosages for adults and ties backache to kidney function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
New Wilmington Business Men Banquet Planned at Hotel McCreary
Extensive arrangements mark the annual banquet of New Wilmington business men to be held likely Tuesday evening January 14 in the Hotel McCreary. The event will feature music and speeches and a turkey menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
McCreary
Court wraps up as jurors discharged in Paretta case
Jurors not assigned to the Dominick Paretta versus Pennsylvania and Mahoning Valley Railroad case were dismissed by Judge Porter Thursday afternoon. Most remaining matters on the docket were continued or settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick Paretta
Pennsylvania and Mahoning Valley Railroad Company
Porter
Realty Transfers in Shenango and Hazel Dell
Margaret M Newton transfers to North Pittsburg Realty in Shenango township for 300 dollars. George J Boyd transfers farmland in Hazel Dell for 14 dollars. James G Solas to William G Young in Fifth ward for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret M. Newton
North Pittsburg Realty Company
Shenango Township
George J. Boyd
Aareiet J. Duncan
Hazel Dell
James G. Solas
William G. Young
Fifth Ward
Polo Injury At Avonia rink leaves Evans with deep cut
In a polo match at the Avonia rink in Girard Tom Evans suffered a severe cheek cut after being struck by a club. The incident occurred during play and details on treatment were not disclosed.
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Avonia
Girard
Tom Evans
Reed 70th Birthday Celebrated in North Beaver Township
Mr and Mrs Silas Reed hosted a noon dinner with friends and neighbors to mark Mr Reeds 70th birthday. He is a well known North Beaver resident with many friends and congratulations were extended by guests.
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Silas Reed
North Beaver Township
Reed
North Beaver
Seventh Ward
Half Price Sale on Toys and Games
Local retailer announces half price discounts on toys trains cars carts and games. Shoppers can save on dolls and related items while stock lasts during the sale period.
Mercer County Posts Strong Oil Production in December 1907
The Oil City Derrick notes December 1907 yielded about 48 wells daily, totaling 1 2531 completed wells with 315 dry holes and an output of 39 296 barrels. In high grade fields production rose despite fewer wells, and the Venango Clarion district added 114 producers. Mercer County shows active shallow sand development on Neshannock Creek with Volant Oil and Gas Co driving expansion and long lasting light pumpers.
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Oil City
Pennsylvania
Venango-Clarion District
Butler County
Petersville
Neshannock Creek
Mercer County
Pittsburg
Volant Oil and Gas Company
Good resolutions for health and Father John's Medicine
A health note urges care in avoiding cold and pneumonia with Father John’s Medicine. It warns against patent medicines and opiate cough syrups, claiming the product is pure nourishment that strengthens the body while curing throat and lung troubles. Sold by Geo. W. Clutton at 122 Washington Street, New Castle, Pa.
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Father John
Geo. W. Clutton
Washington Street
New Castle
Plaids in Bright or Somber Colors for 35c Yard
Fabrics offered at 35 cents per yard with 19 cent price tag. Suitable for dresses for children or waists.
Wide Coatings Offer Grants Bargain Yard Price
Coatings 54 inches wide priced at 1.00 per yard in plaids or plain styles, originally 1.25 to 1.50, now offered at a reduced rate.
Waists Discounted With Varied Price Reductions
Sale offers waists at half price for selected lines, with specific reductions: $1.00 waists to 50c, $1.25 to 63c, $1.50 to 75c, $3.25 to $1.63. Silk waists trimmed to 90c, $1.90 and $2.90. No exchange.
Linen and House Coat Sale Item Teasers
Linen squares dresser covers and related fabrics in drawn work and hemstitching priced at 25 cents. Men's house coats or smoking jackets offered at half price.
Furs Sold at Half Price and Special Reductions
One lot of furs offered at half price while the rest of the large stock including fur sets neck scarfs muffs and coats will be sold at special reduced prices. The dealer claims best in the city quality and prices aligned with materials.
Suits Reduced in Two Sizeable Lots
Suits for misses and ladies are divided into two lots with reductions of one half and one third. All are discounted.
Pittsburg social notes and local visits reported
Holiday and Waters Hartman spent New Year's afternoon in Pittsburg. H. L. Clark of the Casino traveled to Beaver Falls. The Misses Wilda Eva and Myrtle Dobson visited Wampum friends. Julia Stella McGin ley and Mary Evans joined Beaver Falls visitors. H. D. Collingwood visits Pittsburg relatives. T. L. Haines entertained John Haines family at dinner. Prof. C. W. Cubbison and teachers attended the Beaver county teachers institute in Beaver Falls.
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Holiday
Waters Hartman
Pittsburg
H. L. Clark
Beaver Falls
Wilda
Eva
Myrtle Dobson
Wampum
Julia
Stella McGinley
Mary Evans
H. D. Collingwood
News Depot
T. L. Haines
Sixth Street
John Haines
C. W. Cubbison
Beaver County
Teachers’ Institute
Greenville steel plant to resume operations January 15
Indications point to the Greenville Carnegie steel plant resuming operations on January 15. An advertisement urges families to stay healthy with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets, priced at 35 cents, offered by J. C. Wallace.
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Greenville
Carnegie Steel
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
J. C. Wallace
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Order of Railroad Conductors
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West Side
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Venth Ward
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Cherry Street
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Sadie Wills
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Wills
Seventh Ward Men's Club
Florence Lightner
Bell Telephone Exchange
East Cherry Street
West Middlesex
Harry Spencer
Mahoning Avenue
Stove
Pennsylvania Engineering Works
John Cameron
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Pittburs
Fred Whitman
Grace Wilson
Lowellville
E. S. Mitchell
Ellwood City
John H. Sherritt
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Frank McCullum
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Cleveland
John Booker
Painesville
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Clara Paden
Follansbee
W. Va
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North
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West Clayton Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Tom Simpson
Croton
Fred Michaels
Standard Steel Car Company
Harry Kennedy
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