Safety gates urged to protect Ellwood crossings
Ellwood City residents chant Safety gates and a watchman as a campaign to secure protections at dangerous Sixth and Fourth street crossings. Accidents and near misses prompt action. council addressed blocking freight cars by crewmembers delaying crossings for 10 to 20 minutes. President of council W. J. Kirk intervened, ordering the blockaded crossing cleared after a freight train lingered. Citizens expect swift company action or further council measures.
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Ellwood
W. J. Kirk
Council
Sixth Street
Fourth Street
Hack license sales dip as Ellwood City taxis undercut
Ellwood City reports a sharp drop in hack license revenue with only $94 collected versus over $250 last year. City officials suspect many hacks avoid licensing and will locate noncompliant operators amid picnic-season activity.
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Ellwood City
Park Gate
Ellwood City Sees Bidless Light Contract Inquiry
Borough Clerk W E McElroy reported no bids were received after inquiries for town lighting, suggesting Ellwood City may resolve its electric lighting matter among local parties. The clerk was instructed to seek bids for a five or...
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W. E. McElroy
Ellwood City
July Clearance Sale at B. & H. department store
The ad promotes seasonal bargains for summer items including wash dresses wash coat suits summer millinery and wash goods. The sale starts Monday July 6 and offers opportunities not found every day with promise of value for shoppers attending.
No bids for 10 year lighting contract
At last Thursday's council meeting the reporter noted no bids were received, leaving the project status unchanged with the Pennsylvania Power Company continuing the lighting work.
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Pennsylvania Power Company
Ellwood High Plans Twilight Game With Zelienople
Twilight games are popular in Ellwood and nearby areas as Ellwood High School boys schedule a Tuesday night matchup with Zelienople High. Ellwood aims to repeat past victories over Zelienople.
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Ellwood
Zelienople High
Zelienople
Forge Bows to Carrick in Two Games on Fourth
The Forge team of ball artists split with Carrick in two games played here on the Fourth. Carrick proved strong in both contests while Forge fought hard to stay even.
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Forge
Carrick
Spring Suits at Half Price
The latest spring suits in light colors and stripes are offered at half price. The sale highlights new cuts and materials suitable for summer wear and provides shoppers with affordable options.
Separate Coats Half Price for Ladies and Children
Sale offers one lot of ladies coats and one lot of children's coats at half price. Limited quantities available. buyers urged to visit the store to take advantage of reduced pricing on both types of coats.
Skirts on Sale at Special Prices
One rack offers plain colored and striped skirts in Panama or Serges, originally $7.50 to $8.50 now $3.90. Another rack features Walking Skirts in Panama or Serges, originally $9.50 to $10, now $4.90.
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Panama
Waists and Dresses Sale Prices From a Local Store
Fine white waists lace or embroidery trimmed open in front or back with various sleeve lengths priced at 75c. Other waists at one-third off and half price. Wash coats and summer coat suits at half price. Misses and children's wash dresses in white or color at half price.
Wash Dresses at Half Price in One and Two Piece Styles
One lot of wash dresses offered at half price includes several one piece and two piece designs. Jumper style dress items also discounted to half price, presenting a bargain for summer wardrobe refresh.
Millinery Sale Cuts Prices on Spring Hats and Mull Hats
Reduced stock includes Spring Pattern Hats and Spring Trimmed Hats at half price. Untrimmed Hats valued $1.00 to $3.00 now 25c 50c or 75c. Children’s Hats available at 25c and 50c. Mull Hats for children also 25c each.
Wash Goods Sale Cuts Prices at Window Display
Silk wash goods shimmer at 20c yard down from 50c. Mousselines worth 35c to 50c yard now 25c. Wash Goods reduced to 12 4c yard. Two tables feature 8c and 10c yard items. Window display invites shoppers to view discounts.
Local baseball doubleheader ends with split results
In the morning game the locals lost 4 to 1 while the afternoon contest saw a 7 to 1 victory for the locals. Patterson pitched well for the home team in the second game and produced a three-base and a two-base hit driving in five runs. Both teams showed strong play and the crowd enjoyed an exciting day.
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Patterson
No Accidents Mark Fourth in Ellwood Celebration
A town canvass reports no serious injuries from Ellwood Fourth of July events. There were minor burns from fireworks but no fatal or major medical problems as doctors and pharmacists handled no calls.
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Ellwood
Lightning Strikes Three Ellwood City Buildings
A Thursday storm damaged three structures in Ellwood City. D A Brown home on the Circle, United Presbyterian Church on Crescent Avenue, and Andrew Fox home in Burnstown addition were struck but the rain likely prevented fires. No fires reported.
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Ellwood City
D. A. Brown
Circle
United Presbyterian Church
Crescent Avenue
Andrew Fox
Burnstown Addition
New Ellwood Residents Arrive This Week
Over the past week Ellwood welcomed new families as births were announced. Mr and Mrs J E VanGorder reported a bright girl on June 30, Mr and Mrs Edward Garing welcomed a nine pound girl on June 29, and Dr and Mrs O E B Bradley announced the arrival of a boy last Friday.
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J. E. VanGorder
Edward Garing
Spring Avenue
O. EB. Bradley
Ellwood Man Moves to Los Angeles to Start Westward Life
Will Boots leaves Ellwood for Los Angeles California to establish a home and pursue business. He will travel the region for a period seeking a suitable location and prospects in the western market.
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Will Boots
Los Angeles
Cal
Genevieve Conway Hosts Friday Party At Conway House
Mistress Genevieve Conway daughter of Mr and Mrs George Conway entertained a number of her young friends Friday evening at her home in the Conway House. The evening included games amusements and a splendid luncheon.
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Genevieve Conway
George Conway
Conway House
Bargain Dress Goods and Accessories Sale
Light colored dress goods for summer wear 40c per yard from 50c. Mohairs Panamas and mixed suitings 85c per yard from 1.00. Black Voices 50c. Novelty silks 38c. 36 inch black taffeta 90c. Kimonos 25c. Ribbons 10c per yard. Linings 12c per yard. Suitcases 1.00 and 1.25. Prices marked as special bargains.
John Curry Heads West for Several Months Tour
John Curry left for Denver Friday evening bound for a trip through the west. After visiting the convention city he will return to Chicago for a few weeks then go to Portland Oregon and other western points. No return date has been set.
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John Curry
Denver
Chicago
Portland
Oregon
Local Notes on Visits and Sick List Across Town
Thomas Eckles is on the sick list. J W Humphreys was in New Castle today. Miss Shaner of Beaver visits her sister Mrs Lafayette Butler. R T Brown spent the Fourth and Sunday at Erie. Dr T Johnston spent Sunday in New Castle. R J Hughes of Garlock Packing goes to Bemis Point for vacation. Mr and Mrs W E McElroy and daughter visited relatives at Chicora. Miss Mary Humphreys of Jacksonville visits her brother Attorney J W Humphreys. Misses Georgia and Bernice Story of Pittsburg return home after visiting Mr and Mrs T M Eckles. Mr and Mrs Johnston and family leave for Scio Ohio for two weeks’ visit. Miss Dorothy Hallstein returned from Cleveland. Miss Marjory Ferguson visits at the home of Dr and Mrs C M Iseman.
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Shaner
Beaver
Lafayette Butler
R. T. Brown
Erie
Dr. T. Johnston
New Castle
R. J. Hughes
The
Garlock Packing Company
Bemis Point
W. BE. McElroy
Chicora
Mary Humphreys
Jacksonville
J. W. Humphreys
Georgia
Bernice Story
Pittsburg
T. M. Eckles
D. Johnston
Scio, O
Marjory Ferguson
Ietered
C. M. Iseman
Record Rail Traffic Breaks Ore Carrying Milestone
The Bessemer railroad sets a new ore carrying record hauling 24 trains from Albion yards to the Pittsburg district in under 22 hours. Telegraph stations reopen as business improves and rail lines expect a busy summer. Passenger traffic rises with extra coaches and double headers and crews return to duty across New Castle railroads.
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Bessemer Railroad
Erie Dispatch
Albion Yards
Conneaut
Pittsburg
Great Lakes
New Castle
Meeting at No 10 Neshannock Avenue Tuesday July 7
A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening July 7 at headquarters located at No 10 Neshannock Avenue. The notice records the time and venue for attendees.
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Neshannock Avenue
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Lawrence Ave
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