Auto club formed to urge better roads in Lawrence county
A group of auto owners organized an auto club with the aim to promote friendlier relations between motorists and rural residents, prosecute reckless drivers, and push for better roads. Officers were named and a constitution drafted. a February meeting with road supervisors is planned, including a banquet and an auto tour.
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Citizensational Bank
Lawrence County
David Jameson
Citizens National Bank
W. E. Porter
Hiram Miller
Crawford Hoyt
Paul Browne Patterson
B. C. Michenernd
George Greer
A. M. Brown
Dr. Rodgers
Western league splits as eight towns vote to form new organization
The eastern clubs offer 1000 to withdraw and form a new league amid doubt it will rise above Class D. Population data for eight western towns totals 145,829 in 1906, with most towns listed as fourth rate. Names and figures are given for Mansfield Lancaster Youngstown and others.
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0. & P. League
Piowoik Inc
ASA Mansfield
Besbevas Roor Ouro
Occawscee
Lancaster
Sceeeeees Enneay
CORE
Seioio Acs
Ccusdieves
Evavesnesdivesase Saeee
MOM
Ostdiek May Play With Columbus In 1908
Harry Ostdiek, formerly of Youngstown, states he has not signed with Boston yet but will soon. He holds the contract in his pocket, says terms are satisfactory and advance money received. He expects to be sent to Columbus or Toronto, not particular where. A Columbus deal is rumored for the hard hitting catcher. Ostdiek refereed in the Interstate polo league in winter and is highly regarded by players and fans.
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Harry Ostdiek
Youngstown
Boston
Harry
Columbus
Toronto
Ostdiek
Billy Evans
Canton Players Take Positions in East
Canton Polo stars accept terms in the National league and depart for the east. Mercer heads to New Haven, Harkins joins Bridgeport, Carrigan to Bridgeport, Hardy to Providence, Bannon to New Britain, with most stars awaiting assignment. Eddie Higgins signs with Waterbury and will depart for that city.
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Canton Polo
Mercer
New Haven
Harkins
Ted Lewis
Bridgeport
Carrigan
Hardy
Providence
Bannon
New Britain
Fred Jean
East
Eddie Higgins
Youngstown
Waterbury
Polo Gossip Sparks East West Polo Shake Up
Good bye New Castle crowd as Pop Roberts may take a second rush on Lancaster state league. Interstate riders threaten to stir the East while Woodiire of Sharon quits polo to go home. Walter Ball Thompson Taylor Harrold praised for potential upswing as Mike Cashman replaces Fido Sutton in Bridgeport. fans expect a lively clash once Western players arrive.
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Pop Roberts
Lancaster
Ohio
Woodiire
Sharon
Interstate Boys
Walter Ball
Thompson
Taylor
Harrold
Mike Cashman
Fido Sutton
Bridgeport
Bet Fido
Chicken Fanciers Elect Officers In County Poultry Group
Lawrence County Poultry association held a meeting to report on a successful show with nearly double the birds and high quality. Officers elected include President C L Carson, Vice President Scott Ripple, Treasurer William J McBride, Superintendent Robert Calderwood, with an executive committee and plans for another show January 18 to 23 if a judge is secured.
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Lawrence County Poultry Association
Lawrence County
C. L. Carson
New Cas
Scott Ripple
Edenburo
Ae R. Bollard
New Castle
William J. McBride
Robert Calderwood
C. J., Carson
D. R. Bollard
J. F. Stevens
H. A. McClelland
J W Sloss Takes Over Book Pool Room in City
J W Sloss owner of J W Book billiard and pool room at 133 East Washington street has remodeled the venue and offers a $40 gold watch drawing for all players. Cigar and tobacco selections include leading brands.
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J. W. Sloss
East Washington Street
John Davis Retires From Youngstown Polo Club
John Davis ex-manager of the Youngstown polo club says he retires due to other business interests and worries about polo. He believes Read and Hyde will field a strong Youngstown team and expects a revival of interest locally and in the league.
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John Davis
Youngstown
Polo Club
Read and Hyde
Youngstown Vindicator
School Reports From Clifton Fats School January 1908
Monthly attendance lists for Clifton Fats school room 1 and room 2 note students missing days up to January 9 1908. Room 1 names include Edith Kirker Pearl Kirker Sara Cameron Mary Cameron Cletha Kirker Pearl Maxwell Pearl Hiler Helen Smiley Hazel Hiler Mildred McGough Ralph Alborn Russell Shoaff Glen Cameron Harry Smiley Howard Cameron William Ketzel Herman Clark James Rigby Leroy Cameron and Paul Mayberry. Those missing one day or less include Jennie Watkins Helen Cameron Mary Ellen Park George Alborn and John Kirker. Eva Houk is teacher. Room 2 lists missing days for Mabel Kirker Margaret Merchant Mary Maxwell Viola Weatherby George and Gerald Kirker Emanuel Alborn Clarence Frey and Howard Sheaff. Those missing one day or less include Ruth Weinschenk Jessie Goodchild and Walter Kirker. Daisy Dicks is teacher.
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Clifton Fats School
Edith Kirker
Pearl Kirker
Sara Cameron
Mary Cameron
Cletha Kirker
Pearl Maxwell
Pearl Hiler
Helen Smiley
Hazel Hiler
Mildred McGough
Ralph Alborn
Russell Shoaff
Glen Cameron
Harry Smiley
Howard Cameron
William Ketzel
Herman Clark
James Rigby
Leroy Cameron
Paul Mayberry
Jennie Watkins
Helen Cameron
Mary Ellen Park
George Alborn
John Kirker
Eva Houk
Mabel Kirker
Margaret Merchant
Mary Maxwell
Viola Weatherby
George
Gerald Kirker
Emanuel Alborn
Clarence Frey
Howard Sheaff
Ruth Weinschenk
Jessie Goodchild
Walter Kirker
Daisy Dicks
Secretary Brown Sparks Late Effort to Save Game
The Youngstown Telegram notes Secretary Brown made a strong hustle to salvage the contest after Shar on and Akron indicated they would quit, highlighting a desperate late push to keep the game in doubt.
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Brown
Sharon
Akron
Youngstown Telegram
Hanna's Proposition Fails as Canton Team Breaks Up
The Canton team dissolves after a dubious proposal traced to Hanna. only Mercer remains in the plan, heading to New Haven for further play.
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Hanna
Canton
Mercer
New Haven
Wood Pulp Demand Serious Menace To Spruce Forests
The article warns that vast spruce forests are being depleted to meet annual wood pulp needs. It cites estimates from a large New York daily using 77 million pounds of white paper weekly and calculates acres of land required per edition. Experts urge forest management and exploring non spruce sources to curb wasteful practices.
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United States
Rhode Island
New York
Local Institute to Gather at McAnlis School House
The Big Beaver township event on Friday evening January 24 1908 features talks on public school work grading and centralization. Speakers include Jenk ing Ira Black Olive Davis and W J Miller with recitations by Nellie Davis Eva McMurdy and others. Jennie Gibson chairs the meeting and Sue McChesney leads the program.
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McAnlis
Big Beaver Township
America
Mr. Jenking
Ira Black
Olive Davis
Sue McChesney
W. J .Miller
Francis Davis
Mabel Taylor
Grace Kerr
Miss Forsythe
William Crawford
W. B. Foster
Nellie Davis
Eva McMurdy
Jennie Gibson
Margaret McCready
Josephine Aiken
United States Steel Faces Losses In 1905 06 Output
The American Iron and Steel Association shows U S Steel and its independents had overall losses in 1905 and 1906 with the worst decline in spiegeleisen ferro manganese ferro phosphorus and Bessemer ferro silicon. Pig iron output rose by 0.3 percent while Bes semer and open hearth steel ingots production status unclear.
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American Iron and Steel Association
United States Steel Corporation
Iron Trade Review
Spiegeleisen
Kidney Trouble Test and Remedy Ads
A health ad advises using a glass test to detect kidney issues and promotes Bloodine Blood and Kidney Tablets from Bloodine Corp Boston Mass, offering a money back guarantee if not helped. It also notes 56 cents by mail and claims to ease urinary discomfort and night urination.
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McKee’s
Bloodine Corp
Boston
Mass
Linen month sale offers heavy Irish table linens and napkins
The ad lists heavy Irish table damask in 62 to 75 inch widths with price per yard, plus Irish or Scotch linens at 1.50 yard, pattern cloths up to 6.75, bleached damask napkins from 0.75 to 11.00 per dozen, various napkin bundles, towels and toweling at reduced “Shelf Emptying” prices.
Boy 13 in Franklin Tries Suicide By Train
Harry Boner aged 13 of Franklin Pennsylvania attempted suicide by jumping in front of a moving train yesterday. Companions pulled him from the track.
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Harry Boner
Franklin
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises Deafness Remedy
A promotional claim asserts deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and catarrh. It offers $100 for cases of deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and invites readers to request free circulars from Thinky & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Thinky & CO
Toledo
O. F
Ake Tals
Botanic Blood Balm advertised for blood poisoning cures
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm B B B cures aches pains skin eruptions ulcers boils and even cancer by cleansing poisons and enriching blood. It promises free samples and nationwide distribution with a large bottle priced at 1. The ad lists Atlanta Georgia as origin and Paisley's Pharmacy in New Castle Pennsylvania as a local seller.
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Writing Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Express
New Castle
Paisley
Pittsburg Arena
Croton Avenue
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