New B of J F Lodge Organized in New Castle
At a meeting in the K of P hall in Cherry street Seventh ward a new Cascade Lodge No 757 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was formed for the New Castle division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Samuel A Barnes elected Chief Engineer and A G Matthews first assistant engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
Cherry Street
Seventh Ward
New Castle
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Cascade Lodge
Tin City Lodge
L. E
Samuel A. Barnes
New Lodge
A. G. Matthews
Youngstown Sees Drive Against Kissing Culture
The Youngstown Vindicator reports a reform push amid concerns over youth affections. Superintendent Steel cites rising "post office" and kissing game behavior among local youths across classes and ethnic groups. He notes church youth parties show similar trends and proposes press and pulpit-led public admonition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Steel
Boys’ Club
Hand Torn by Premature Firecracker in Niles
H. J. Wadsworth of Niles suffered a badly torn hand yesterday when a giant cracker exploded prematurely during Independence Day celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Wadsworth
Niles
Docks At Conneaut Calm After Strike Fears
All fear of the impending longshoremen strike at Conneaut Ohio has been dispelled and tension eased as workers return to their posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneaut, O
Coal car rush to lake ports to dodge demurrage charges
Coal operators rush thousands of cars through New Castle to lake ports to avoid a $1 daily demurrage after 48 hours. Railroads plan to enforce charges soon, while overall tonnage to rail lines declines about 40 percent versus last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Railroad Engineer A. B. Jones Resigns in New Castle
Notification received in New Castle that A B Jones engineer of maintenance of way on the Cleveland Akron and Columbus division of the Pennsylvania has resigned. Mr Jones, well known in this city, will engage in new work elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
A. B. Jones
Cleveland, Akron and
Columbus
Pennsylvania
Jones
Railroad shifts follow resignations affect engineering staff
R C Harris will succeed the resigning official as engineering forces across divisions are restructured. Bessemer and Lake Erie traffic rises with pusher engines at Mercer pressed for heavy freight. Pennsylvania shop workers at Altoona shift to 55 hour basis after a winterly partial operation. Conway run house inspections continue through the week. Kline returns to work after layoff. Kelley visits Pittsburgh after illness. Watson of the Baltimore and Ohio recovers enough to be out. Hogan at the Pennsylvania shops is off duty due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Lake Erie
Mercer
Engineer Watson
Baltimore & Ohio
John Hogan
Pennsylvania
Greenville Carpenter Dies After Tetanus Jockjaw
Myron McFarland of Greenville died three weeks after a rusty nail punctured his foot. A carpenter, he fell from a scaffold while building a barn near Cochanton, striking an upturned nail. The wound healed before tetanus developed last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron McFarland
Greenville
McFarland
Cochanton
Oil Development Near the Ohio Line
Charles J. Myers of Struthers and attorney J H Lyon of Youngstown leased twelve hundred acres between New Middletown and the state line for immediate oil and gas prospecting. A charter for incorporation was filed Tuesday as stock applications pour in. The site sits between Lowellville and Petersburg fields, both already producing, with plans to begin drilling at once and push a major regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Middletown
State Line
Charles J. Myers
Struthers
Youngstown
Lowellville
Petersburg
Modern Woodmen Planning Big Outing at Cascade Park
J A Perry W R Rodgers and F J Warnock named by Western Pennsylvania Log Rollers to arrange a Cascade park outing on July 15. The Woodmen event will feature bands Foresters teams Royal Neighbor Ladies degrees and various athletic contests and ball games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Perry
W. R. Rodgers
F. J. Warnock
Modern Woodmen of America
Log Rollers’ Association
Cascade Park
Pennsylvania
New Castle
Royal Neighbor Ladies
Colored waiter drowns at Point Hotel in Beaver River
Nathaniel Fogus a 24 year old colored waiter from Pittsburg drowned while swimming with friends at Beaver River near Rock Point. Rescuers saved the body after an hour and a capsized skiff nearly endangered them. Coroner J R Cox ruled accidental drowning. body to be taken to Pittsburg for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Nathaniel Fogus
Point Hotel
Rock Point
Beaver River
Fogus
J. R. Cox
Negro proprietor ready to settle if girls have cash
Bob Swaniger, colored proprietor of the Hotel De Bum in Ellwood City, was arrested on charges of keeping a bawdy house and gambling. He asked Captain Moon for $200 to settle, claiming the girls would pay. The raid also involved three women and seven white men. authorities may raid again. The Hazel Dell house, said to be owned by J. F. Haines, draws attention for alleged immoral rentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dell
Bob Swaniger
Hotel de Bum
Johnny Hardup Row
Captain Moon
Bob
Moon
Swaniger
Park Gate
Wayne Avenue Grading Sparks Council Showdown
Wayne avenue grading stirs council quarrels as a Thursday night session looms. Tensions rose at Monday’s twilight meeting at Wayne avenue and Sixth street with McCarthy Lenigan and others sharply divided over the ordinance and the low grade plan. Citizens expect a decisive confrontation as the stalemate continues and tempers flare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Avenue
Sixth Street
McCarthy
L Lenigan
Ellwood City Mayor Belies Perk of Local Life
The text portrays Ellwood City figures including Burgess and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad agent as leading town citizens. It notes his role in handling local troublemakers and hints at a brief carefree period before the Fourth, reflecting on his younger days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hossler
No Fireworks on Main Streets Says Town Officials
Town edict bans shooting fire works and crackers on main streets for July Fourth. Burgess Hossler and Captain Moon vow enforcement with jail for violators. Cannon crackers are banned and offenders will face consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess Hossler
Captain Moon
Forge Second Team to Play Two Games at West Pittsburg
The Forge works second team schedules two matches with West Pittsburg on July 4 at West Pittsburg, one in the morning and one in the evening. Also noted, the sale of the fixtures from O T Adams restaurant in the Stiefel block is postponed to Tuesday July 7 at 2 pm due to incomplete arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Forge Works
West Pittsburg
O. T. Adams
Stiefel Block
Reeses
Rhodes
Fred Shaner to Wed Beatrice Hagenbook in San Francisco
Mr and Mrs Lafayette Butler of Glen Avenue received invitations to the wedding of their cousin Fred Shaner formerly of Ellwood City. The ceremony was planned for June 24 in San Francisco where Shaner now resides and he was to marry Miss Beatrice Hagenbook of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Butler
Glen Avenue
Fred Shaner
Ellwood City
San Francisco
Cal
Shaner
Beatrice Hagenbook
Bryson Plumbing Co Seeks Orders for Prompt Service
Bryson Plumbing Co located at 29 East Street asks customers to place orders now and promises prompt work with a workmanship guarantee. Bell phone 1682 26 4tf.
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Bryson Plumbing Co
East Street
Bell
Residents and visitors tour New Castle area
John Young returns from New Castle while Harry Robour visits yesterday. S A Roelofs and Anna Clow with Elizabeth Garvey travel from Pittsburg and East End to or from Pittsburg. Officials from B and O railroad and a bond firm representative visit town to discuss borough bonds worth twenty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Young
New Castle
Harry Robour
S. A. Roelofs
Pittsburg
William Horton
Youngstown
George Davis
Franklin Avenue
John Haller
C. T. Johnston
D. H. Wheeler
Boston
W. O. Miller
Col. K. J. Hendricks
Chicago
Anna Clow
Elizabeth Garvey
East End
J. A. Gelbach
Brown
W. C. McCullough
J. Leary
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
DeWitt Clark
Maynard and Flynn
Bishop Canevin Confirms Large Class at St Agatha's
The Right Reverend Regis Canevin, bishop of Pittsburgh, administered the sacrament of confirmation to a large class at St. Agatha's church this morning. He came from New Castle after addressing St. Mary's school graduates. Assisting were Rev F F O Shea, Rev Dooley, and Rev P J Hesson. The rite began at 10 o'clock and drew hundreds of students and congregation members before Canevin departed for Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regis Calvin
Pittsburg
St. Agatha’s Church
New Castle
St. Mary's School
F. F. O'Shea
Mary's Parish
Dooley
Wampum
P. J Hesson
St. Agatha’ Church
Canevin
Pittsburgers Detained After Nighttime Stunts
Captain Moon handled a Pittsburg town crowd involved in late night stunts. Several men and boys were placed in the cooler overnight and later fined a nominal sum after Burgesa Hossler set costs this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon
Pittsburg
Burgesa Hossler
Prominent Couple Weds at Hazel Dell
At the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Cole of Hazel Dell last night Katherine Cole married Benjamin Hipsley of Ellwood City. The bride is well known here and the groom works with the Eagle and Motor of Ellwood City. Friends wish the couple a happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cole
H Dell
Katherine
Benjamin Hipsley
Ellwood City
Ellwood
Lowrey Family Leaves For Treatment In Mount Clemens
Frank D Lowrey of Crescent Avenue and his son Frank depart for Mount Clemens Michigan for six weeks of treatment. Lowrey recently recovered from a severe rheumatic attack and seeks full eradication of the disease on physician advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Lowrey
Crescent Avenue
Frank
Mr. Clemens
Infant dies after short illness in Chickencoop hill
Jackul Garvoc aged 16 months, son of Mr and Mrs Jackul Garvoc of Chickencoop hill, died yesterday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held from St Agathas church tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackul Garvoc
Chickencoop Hill
St. Agatha’s Church
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Aseade
Mahoningtown
Warren
John Dittman
Ofary
B. & O. Relief
B. & O. Railroad Relief Department
The
New Castle News
News Office
R. C. Harris
Altoona
Conway
Engineer Kline
Harry Kelley
Audrey Frost
Greenvile
Ohio Line
Woodmen
America
Scotch Woolen Mills CO
East Washington S
W. M. Moss
Mgr
Ellwood City News
Wayne Ave
Engross Council
John H. Hossler
Ellwood Personals
MT. Clemmens, Mich
Child
Seiple
SEA Foods
Ellwood City, Pa
Johnston's
Lawrence Ave
Hillwood City
Bigham Hardware & Supply Co
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