Democrats Set New Primary Rules for County Seats
The Democratic executive committee met at Alderman Ranney's office to align rules with the recent act of assembly on primaries. Chairman Harry Good led as four candidates declared for county commissioner and auditor roles. Candidates include John Sweinsburg, S J Chambers of New Castle, John Snare of Wampum, P B Travers of Union Township, and Omas Donnelly of Washington Township. The race for the commissioner seat is expected to be lively while county committeemen remain to be chosen in the spring primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranney
Harry Good
John Sweinsburg
S. J. Chambers
New Castle
John Snare
Wampum
Travers
Union Township
Omas Donnelly
Washington Township
Board of County Commissioners
Socialists Seek Joint Debate With Local Option League
A Socialist party committee of Charles Williams Joseph Booth and D P Deely will confer with Rev Crayton S Brooks secretary of the New Castle Local Option league to arrange a joint debate on whether socialism offers a more scientific liquor solution than prohibition or other issues. A prior debate on the topic occurred in New Castle about three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So‘@ialist
Charles Williams
Joseph Booth
D. P. Deely
Crayton S. Brooks
I New Castle
Bishop Burt Cannot Set Date For Italian Mission Dedication
Rev E B Higley reports Bishop William Burt of Rome is in New York and too busy to fix a date for the Italian mission dedication. He hopes to come later when his work eases, and will arrange the timing then for his visit to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Higley
First Methodist Church
William Burt
Rome
New York
Are You Getting the Pleasure and Health You Deserve
An advertisement argues that digestion governs mood and brain function. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are promoted as a cure for indigestion, with claims of digesting all food and restoring cheerful spirit, a clear mind, and robust health. Readers are urged to mail name and address for free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Adress F
Stuart Building
Inspiring Y W O A Meeting Sunday At Church
The Young Woman's Christian association religious department held Sunday vesper services at Second United Presbyterian Church. Dr J B E Reilley of Trinity Episcopal preached a sermon, inspiring address followed text about knowledge increasing. Ushers new members welcomed, total membership nears 800 as plans begin for next Sunday's service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Woman's Christian Association
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. BE. Reilley
Trinity Episcopal Church
Redley
J. L. Stratton
Andrew Magill
T. J. Blackwood
Welsh Congregational Church
Late News of the Churches Bulletin to Replace In-Service Announcements
Church notices from several congregations outline forthcoming meetings. The Grace M E Woman’s Home Missionary Society gathers Thursday at Mrs. Calvin Smith’s Agnew Street home with Mrs. Treadwell to speak. The First U P Woman’s Home Missionary Society meets Friday at Mrs. James Clements on Walnut Street. The King’s Daughters hold an all day meeting at the First M E church Tuesday. Social Union has an all day gathering Wednesday. Highland Avenue U P Woman’s Missionary Society meets Thursday evening at Mrs. J B Love’s Leasure Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
Grace M. E. Church
Calvin Smith
Agnew Street
Treadwell
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First U. P. Church
James Clements
Walnut Street
King’s Daughters of the First M. E. Church
Social Union
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Highland Avenue
U. P. Church
J. B. Love
Leasure Avenue
Interesting Day at Highland Ch with Guest Minister
Rev Haddon from County Down Ireland preached with unusual power at Highland Avenue United Presbyterian Church Pittsburg visitors. Bass Howard Thompson from Sharon First Methodist sung at both services guest of Mr and Mrs J B Love Leasure Avenue. Morning selection The Earth is the Lords and evening Abide With Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Haddon
County Down
Ireland
Pittsburg
Howard Thompson
First Methodist Church
Sharon
Thompson
J. B. Love
Leasure Avenue
Woman's Union Plans Meetings This Week
Four sections of the Woman's Union of the First Christian church, newly reorganized, will meet this week. Section one gathers Tuesday at Mrs Stoltz's Court street home. Section two meets Wednesday at Mrs E S Pool 37 West Morton Street. Section three convenes Friday with Mrs I A Thayer Wallace Avenue. Section five meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs J A Horton 258 West Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Union of the
First Christian Church
Stoltz
Court Street
E. S. Pool
Morton Street
I. A. Thayer
Wallace Avenue
J. A. Horton
West
Washington Street
Revival Services at Second United Presbyterian Church
Revival services continue each evening this week at Second United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Andrew Magill preaching on Sowing and Reaping. Miss Elizabeth Sharp and Miss Mayme Hogue perform a duet tonight, and special soloists plus the male quartet sing each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second United Presbyterian Church
Andrew Magill
Elizabeth Sharp
Mayme Hogue
Sledding Trials Mark New Wilmington Tripouts
Six sleighing parties left New Wilmington on Saturday evening as rain cut the outing short. One bob sled required wheel repair, another broke a runner, and others cut trips to Pulaski and New Castle short due to worsening sleet. Local residents H G Cannon, Mrs Boyd Witherspoon, Reno Grier and others visit. pneumonia patient Robert Porter shows slight improvement. Church and college events fill the week with banquets, revivals, and literary society decisions as town politics stay quiet ahead of elections with four council seats contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Eastbrook
Pulaski
New Castle
H. G. Cannon
Boyd Witherspoon
Oakmont
Co. BE. Trainor
Reno Grier
Westminster
Pittsburg
Robert Porter
Rev G B Oliver to Lead Epworth Church Meetings All Week
Meekings at Epworth M E church continue through the week with sermons by Rev G B Oliver of Covington Ky. The meetings have grown in interest with strong attendance and several at the altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth M. E. Church
G. B. Oliver
Covington Ky
J. C. McDonald
Mills to Resume at New Castle January 20
Notice that hot mills at New Castle works will resume operation in full Monday morning January 20, 1908 at the usual hour. Hot mill employes are asked to report for duty on or before January 16 for checking in. American Sheet & Tin Plate Company 12115 New Castle Works D E Pyle District Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
American Sheet & Tin Plate Company
P& L B15 Plans Major Beaver Ohio River Bridge
Pittsburg and Lake Erie directors authorize Colonel J M Schoonmaker to start building a two track cantilever bridge over the Ohio River at Beaver. The 1787 foot long structure will cost an estimated 2 million dollars plus masonry and steel, with four tracks approaching and two crossing the span. Construction to begin when weather allows following war department approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company
J. M. Schoonmaker
Ohio River
Beaver
War Department
New York Central Lines
Buffalo
Cooper
Oil notes from Volant field report shallow well yields
The Last Chance well on the Carl Orr farm near Volant owned by Mercer Oil reached 900 feet and crossed 12 feet of oil sand before shooting. A 2 1-2 barrel well was developed and tubing is being placed. Drillers on Weaver farm found a seven foot coal vein and a Parshall farm well near Grove City shows 5 barrels per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Orr
Volant
Mercer Oil Company
Weaver Farm
F. R. Parshall
Grove City
Revival Services Continue at Mahoningtown M E Church
Revival services will be held nightly at the Mahoningtown Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. R N Merrill assists with Rev J E Drake preaching tonight. Other local ministers expected to take part. Merrill’s father, who has led the services, is ill and cannot continue at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoningtown Methodist Episcopal Church
R. N. Merrill
J. E. Drake
Merrill
Rev H M Burns to Preach at Mercer Revival
Reverend H M Burns of South Mill street, pastor of the Grace M E church, left Monday for Mercer to assist Rev W P Graham, pastor of the local Methodist church, in revival services that will run for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Burns
South Mill Street
Grace M. E
Mercer
W. P. Graham
Methodist
Reverend Potter to Lead Mahoning Presbyterian Services
Reverend H. M. Potter of Darlington will conduct services at the Mahoning town Presbyterian church Thursday and Friday evenings this week ahead of communion next Sunday. The special services will begin Wednesday evening with the mid week prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Potter
Darlington
Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church
State pays $16,000 for scalps of noxious animals
The state treasury has reimbursed counties over $16,000 for scalps of noxious animals. Some counties submitted large bills that remain unsettled.
Blanket sale list with varied discounts from local ads
Local sale features reduced prices on blankets sheets bed spreads and linens. Grey blankets with pink or blue borders drop to 49c regular 59c. wool blankets at 3.98 from 5.00. several flannel and muslin fabrics offered at cut rates. Large selection ends with table linens at 29c and 79c on other items.
Clearance Sale Prices on Dress Goods and Silks
Sale offers on dress fabrics include 1214 c-Part wool waistings at 24c yard and 24c light plaids suitable for waists or kimonos. Wool plaid suiting at 49c yard features wide 36 inch fabric with colorful brok en checks. Pink and white blue and white and grey and white striped flannelette skirt patterns offered at 19c, former 25c.
Vote On Cash Road Tax Planned In Lawrence County
Electors in multiple townships will decide whether road taxes are paid in cash or by work. Most townships use the work system, which some residents deem unsatisfactory. Some townships report better results with cash, and others will vote on the issue at upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Grip Tightens at Central Fire Dept
Grip continues to affect the Central fire department with Duke Byers laid up in bed while Will Scott returns to work after a few days of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grip
Central Fire Department
Duke Byers
Will Scott
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Democrats
Local Option League
Burt
Y.W.O. A
Reilley
Episcopal Church
Church Bulletin
Highland Society
Highland
Woman’s Union
Collegians
J. D. Barr
Russell
George R. Stuart
Naccanna Club
Elizabeth Stewart
First United Presbyterian Church
Hotel McCreary
David Taylor
Elizabeth Douthett
J. M. Houston
J. O. Campbell
Rev. Oliver
New Castle Works
Pyle
Dist
Mah
M. E. CH
Potter
McCulloch & CO
R. S. McCulloch & CO
Pittsburg Street
Sie
Central Dept
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
Lawrence Savings & Trust Company
New Castle, PA
Isabella Fox
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